A DIRTY tricks campaign aimed at making striking firefighters "look like the bad guys" has been employed by the Government and employers, a union leader claims. Steve Laugher said it was unbelievable that firefighters attempting to save lives by crossing
MALVERN'S cash-strapped theatres have been saved from an uncertain future by Malvern Hills District Council. It has agreed to clear the theatre complex's £600,000 debt and provide continuing support as part of a package of measures to boost the theatres
THE achievements of Worcestershire's children and young people will be celebrated during a citizenship event at County Hall tomorrow. The conference, Education for Citizenship - A Response to the Earth Summit, has been praised by Government ministers.
TWO young girls posing as water board officials have conned their way into a pensioner's home to steal her cash and bank books. Police are warning people to be on their guard after the pair gained entry into their victim's house by pretending to check
Badsey Ladies 3, Harborne III 0 BADSEY took the game to their opponents right from the start and the midfield of Sharon Fish, Karen Moore and Jo Cassey were soon dictating the play, breaking down any attempts by Harborne to create an attack. Badsey were
PUPILS at more than 20 Worcestershire schools will be affected when dozens of bus routes are axed in the New Year. Bus company First in the Midlands has issued notices to quit on 20 per cent of its commercial network. The routes affected are ones they
FEARS about the future of Evesham and Pershore Hospitals have surfaced following news that the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust is likely to end its first year next March with a £5m deficit. The overspend represents two-and-a-half per cent on a
A GUN-toting drug trafficker who became hooked on amphetamine after a horror car crash has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. Police raided Dean Hallett's home in Dove Close, Ronkswood, and seized 232g of the drug with a street value of about £1,500
A DROITWICH residents' group has lost its battle to stop a housing development being built in the town. Action for Droitwich applied to the High Court in London for permission to mount a legal challenge against Wychavon District Council, which approved
MORNING mass at a Worcester school has been recorded for broadcast as part of the First Sunday of Advent on BBC Hereford & Worcester. Pupils at St Joseph's RC Primary School, Warndon, performed hymns and wrote prayers and the drama groups acted out
PRIMARY school teachers training at University College Worcester are being given an excellent start in the profession. Inspectors from Ofsted found that the Primary Initial Teacher Training courses were being run in a centre of excellence. The inspections
A DROITWICH man has been bound over to keep the peace after hurling abuse at police who were at an accident scene. Worcester magistrates heard how Daniel Layton started swearing at police officers who prevented him from talking to a man they had arrested
JUDGES at this year's Victoria Christmas Fayre, due to start today, have their work cut out, with more than 100 stalls to chose from for the annual Best Stall award. All those selling goods and gifts at the Worcester fayre will be dressed in Victorian
SEVENTY jobs could be axed at a Pershore company with the transfer of its manufacturing operations to West Sussex. Ninety people are currently employed by Flowserve, Station Road but staff numbers on site are set to be reduced to 20. Company chiefs say
A SPECIALIST search team has been leading the quest to track down Louise Saunders, who was reported missing on Tuesday morning (GMT). An army helicopter carrying a heat-seeking device was brought in last night to scan the dense bush, aided by local volunteers
DISABLED people in Wyre Forest have been given a stronger voice with the launch of a group thought to be the first of its kind in the country. Disability Action Wyre Forest is an "umbrella" organisation which aims to bring together all the groups representing
CLUB wars are due to break out in Kidderminster - with two new venues opening to do battle with the existing three night spots. The two clubs will open within yards of each other in Blackwell Street. The former Time nightclub, which has been empty for
A LEADING Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords has breathed fresh life into the battle for the creation of a Kidderminster Town Council. Lord Carlile has agreed to introduce a Private Member's Bill to the House after describing the current situation
RAF staff manning Kidderminster's emergency fire cover during the first eight-day strike have enjoyed a relatively uneventful few days - even getting "a bit bored". Crews based at The Shrubbery, Kidderminster's Territorial Army base, have only been called
A REWARD is on offer after four off-road motorbikes worth about £4,500 were stolen from the Stourport home of father and son enthusiasts. Raiders struck at the Wilden Top Road home of David Morris and his 12-year-old son Daniel while they were away watching
AT LEAST 6,000 people thronged the streets of Stourport to see Christ-mas kick-off in style.The parade before the switch-on ceremony in Stourport As a candle-lit parade - headed by giant papier mache models of the Three Kings - made its way to the Villeneuve-le-Roi
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Members of BVHS enjoyed a rare treat at their November meeting when Mornee Button talked about 'Plants of the British Coastline' illustrated by some superb slides which she had taken herself. She began her talk by saying that plants
GARDENING CLUB: The chairman outlined the year's events and paid tribute to committee members for their hard work during the year and to speakers, who often offer their services for little recompense. This also applies to growers and gardeners who allow
U3A: The Evesham and District branch of The University of the Third Age (U3A) has just completed its first year and hopes to continue its impressive growth. There are 33 interest groups, many of which meet weekly. The interests covered range widely from
FILM AT NUMBER 8: Pershore and District Film Society, Saturday at 7.30pm. Tea with Mussolini (PG) 1hr 57mins. Starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Cher. GALLERY AT NUMBER 8: Currently showing until November 30 - The Seasons - an exhibition
FOLLOWING the news that Swedish student Magnus Olsson travelled the best part of 2,000 to watch Bromsgrove Rovers, the Advertiser/Messenger wants to know 'How far will you go for the Rovers?' If Magnus is prepared to travel from Gothenburg for his club
BROMSGROVE Rovers have pulled off a sizeable transfer coup by capturing highly-rated former Kidderminster Harriers French star Parfait Medou-Otye from Stourport Swifts. Medou-Otye, who has just returned from visiting family in France, joins Gary Hackett
A SWEDISH student who started supporting Bromsgrove Rovers after finding them in a football management game has travelled the best part of 2,000 miles to see them play. Magnus Olsson, aged 21, flew in especially for last Saturday's 4-1 victory over Rocester
ALVECHURCH stepped up a gear in the second half to win their derby match at Feckenham 5-2. Second half goals from Matt Bourne, Tom Poston and Ross Knight ensured a passage into the semi finals but both managers agreed the ICIS title hopefuls should have
ROWING: A crowd of about 7,000 people cheered on Bewdley's Nicky Bethell as she secured a medal in the British Indoor Rowing Championships. Bethell, competing in the women's 30 to 34-year-old heavyweight category, finished third with a time of seven minutes
HOCKEY: Five goals in the second half sentenced lowly Kidderminster to another DTZ League Midlands One defeat against Hampton-in-Arden. The town were all square at 1-1 by the interval but finished up losing 6-2 as they left themselves open at the back
BASKETBALL: Airedale KIdderminster Cobras are celebrating their first West Midlands Premier League win of the season after thrashing Bournville 63-22. Coach Terry Cash welcomed back Richard Cutler which was a real boost in the absence of Ian Marriott.
VOLLEYBALL: Jim Childs inspired Cleobury Mortimer men to a 3-1 West Midlands League success over Birmingham University. They were able to follow up their 3-1 beating of Hillcrest with a similar victory against the West Midlands Cup holders. The home side
ATHLETICS: Amazing Feet's Martin Proudler reached a huge personal milestone last Sunday when he took part in his 100th career marathon. Proudler recorded a time of 4 hours 47 minutes at the Leicester marathon on a hilly course as he reached the great
MARTIAL ARTS: Michelle O'Brian claimed the best overall student award as Young Gloves Karate Club raised £463 from their annual Children In Need competition. Wolverley Memorial Hall hosted the action as 73 students, ranging from six to 15-years-old, turned
UNHAPPY traders are counting the cost of the "slum appearance" of their street. They claim several boarded up premises - including one, the former indoor market, empty for almost a decade - are deterring customers from some 20 outlets in Bridge Street
MOTORSPORT: Kidderminster motorsport champion Nathan Freke will be giving Wyre Forest folk the benefit of his experience on Saturday. He will have his Grand Prix-winning kart, his short circuit kart and the Century Motorsport Formula Ford 1600 race car
SWIMMING: The final two galas in Wyre Forest Swimming Club's Championships produced a stunning 21 new championship records. Sisters Aimee and Jodie Cook each won three events, while other triple winners were Amy Smith and Shelley Holden. A Cook was unstoppable
TABLE TENNIS: Bewdley CC A have moved into second place in Kidderminster Table Tennis League Division One with wins over Wordsley A and Harriers D, 6-4 and 8-2 respectively. Steve Scott won five out of his six games and was well supported by Dave Bennett
DARTS: Richard Mason was the only losing player for Rising Sun as they took Cock and Magpie A to pieces in a convincing 6-1 Banks's Bewdley League win. A Brown, Sun's only unbeaten player this season, won his singles and doubles with A Finn to top off
ATHLETICS: Kidderminster man Les Jones completed his 98th race of marathon or ultra-marathon length in four hours 46 minutes at the Leicester Marathon.
CHESS: Kidderminster A returned to winning form in Wolverhampton League Division One with a 4-2 victory at Stafford. Tim Yates won his comeback game and Gerald Link provided the other success. Individual results (Kidderminster first): B Sharp 0.5, G Acey
TRIVIA: The most emphatic win in the second leg of the Wyre Forest Cup was by Horn and Trumpet who beat Rose and Crown 69-44. Other cup results: George A 59, Bewdley Institute 50; Beams 50, Old Rose & Crown A 49; Red Lion 60, Bird-in-Hand 61; Black
OF all the recitals organised at this venue by the Classical Music Society, this rates as one of the best, and there has, surely, never been a more talented artiste there. Sarah Beth Briggs demonstrated her artistry in the various moods of the pieces,
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference
Rangy Ayres joined Harriers as a youth-team player from Walsall but progressed to the reserves after impressing at the heart of the defence. A big future is predicted for the youngster who signed a two-year deal and made his competitive debut in the tough
The third player signed by Ian Britton on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers this season, following Mark Clyde and John Melligan. Stocky six-foot defender Coleman, only just turned 20, has been a regular reserve teamer for Wolves but is yet to break into
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for
A VIVA was used on the Andy Capp Lake at Shatterford Lakes Fishery to catch five trout to 1lb. The most popular flies were viva, imitation pellet and goldheads last week. On the Wyre Dell lake, vivas lured two trout with an average weight of 2.75lb where
A DRUG dealer was stabbed in the back as he whirled a dog chain round his head during a row with two youths. He had threatened to "rip the throat out" of one of them after they had called at his home in Stourport, said Morris Cooper, prosecuting. Benjamin
A FIGHT between two women at a night club is under police investigation. The fracas took place at Redwoods in New Road, Kidderminster, at 2am on Saturday . One of the combatants received a minor facial injury and was treated at Kidderminster Hospital.
FIREFIGHTER James Bainbridge said he was disappointed not to read any comments from our MP Dr Richard Taylor on the firefighters' dispute (Shuttle/Times & News Letters, November 21) Here are my comments. I feel that because the firefighters have a
IT is so nice to hear that something wonderful is being done about car parking in Kidderminster (Shuttle/Times & News front page, November 14). Park-and-ride schemes are a good idea, the council is doing a good job. However, the council is not so
CRIME is on the increase and that is worrying more and more people in Britain. It is a cancer which destroys communities and brutally undermines the spirit and morale of those who live in them. Action is needed to restore public confidence in law and
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RAIN caused the postponement of the top match in the Stratford Alliance on Saturday when Campden Town's pitch was deemed unfit for the scheduled visit of Badsey United. Five other matches fell victim to the weather on a day when the goals flooded in at
DARREN Bullock's non-appearance at Halesowen on Tuesday night prompted speculation among supporters about the future of the Common Road skipper, writes Mervyn Collins. However, manager Phil Mullen said yesterday afternoon that Bullock was still an Evesham
BEWDLEY Town moved into the next round of the Tony Tranter Cup without kicking a ball. Their opponents, Kidderminster and District League Premier side Kinver, could not raise enough players for Saturday's fixture so Bewdley were handed a walk-over. Players
SIMON Brain's penalty miss cost Pershore Town a place in the next round of this season's Worcestershire Senior Urn. The former Evesham United midfielder fluffed his spot-kick in Tuesday night's penalty shoot-out at Kings Heath after the sides had shared
I, TOO, feel strongly driven to write about the fate of the elderly dog dumped by its owners since a puppy appeared on the scene. (Shuttle/Times & News Letters, November 14). This is a heinous act and one which can only be despised completely. Such
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League NORGREN provided the surprise result in the Evesham Mechanical Services Subsidiary Cup when they overcame higher graded Moreton Town with goals from Cooper, Morris, Righton and Belton. The club, formerly Ilmington
Cadbury Res 0, Littleton 5 LITTLETON moved into the semi-finals of the ICIS Midland Combination Divi-sion Two Knockout Cup after Saturday's comfortable victory. Littleton took the lead in the first minute. Nick Burrows broke through, rounded the keeper
Lakeside B 0, Badsey Rgrs U-15 9 RANGERS produced another good display and took just two minutes to open the floodgates when Dean Cloke scored. Player of the match Daniel Ford then scored the first of a brace to double the lead with a 30-yarder and Sam
WELL done to Wyre Forest district councillors in approving planning permission for a four-screen cinema. Labour leader Jamie Shaw once again has to be the one voice of dissent, saying this is a symbol of spineless populism. Does he not agree with any
ON November 19 a meeting was arranged by Wyre Forest Countryside Services at the Roundhead public house in Kidderminster to discuss developments at the Puxton Marsh nature reserve. I and my eight-year-old daughter turned up at 7pm to find we were the
ANY ladies interested in playing for Kidderminster Harriers can head to training at Wilden Village Cricket Club on Wednesdays from 8pm. More details are available by calling 07761 322406. Sunday's match with Ross Town was called off as the pitch was waterlogged
EVESHAM United Football Club and its fans are celebrating now plans to relocate to Cheltenham Road have been passed. Wychavon District councillors voted 17 to six to approve the scheme to build a clubhouse, a main pitch, car parking and two practise pitches
EVESHAM'S striking firefighters have defended their actions in supporting their union's eight-day stoppage this week and explained why they had walked out. The Fire Brigades' Union members based at Merstow Green were prompted to outline their case after
KIND words of sympathy have been flooding into the family of Karen and Chris Sloane, who died when the coach they were travelling in careered off the M25 and plunged down an embankment. The tragic accident, which killed six people, left their children
IN an atmosphere of unspeakable sadness, but also of great dignity and quiet bravery, hundreds gathered in paying tribute to the lives of Chris and Karen Sloane. The death of Mr and Mrs Sloane in the recent Springs coach tragedy shocked an entire community
FERNDALE U-16s made a tricky return to league football after a two-week break with a 4-3 defeat at top-of-the-table Northampton Town. They enjoyed plenty of possession but failed to convert their chances to goals in a hard-fought game. Emily Gilbert (
KIDDERMINSTER Six-a-side League leaders Harriers United were held to a 4-4 draw by Baggeridge. Other results, Div One: JDFC 4, FC Magic 0; Prawn Stars 5, JDFC 1; Swan 4, Roger le Moore 1. Div Two: Prawn Stars Res 6, Coopers Arms 1; Hare & Hounds 3
A ROW has erupted over the future of a neglected play area in Honeybourne. The Westbourne play area was constructed as part of a housing development by Evesham and Pershore Housing Association (EPHA), which made an agreement to maintain it in the future
Suffolk 1, Evesham Utd U-16 5 UNITED eased into the next round of the County Cup with a comprehensive defeat of their Worcester opponents. First half goals from Davies, Deehan and Stanley ensured the visitors continued their recent fine form and comfortable
TWO more courses for referees are being arranged by Worcestershire Football Association to help overcome the county shortage. One is at the headquarters in De Salis Drive, Hampton Lovett, near Droitwich, on December 6 for three consecutive Fridays, resuming
Evesham Utd Robins U-10 7, Newtown Colts Jnrs 1 ROBINS needed a good start against a full strength Colts side and did just that thanks to Jake Hall's opener. In difficult conditions, the Robins played some lovely passing football and by half-time they
PERSHORE'S architectural heritage is to be reflected in the new town hall project with councillors voting for extra cash to fund it. Contractors working on the new town hall suggested to councillors that a wavy serpentine wall could be built to the rear
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE Hartlepool United v KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS DR MARTENS WESTERN DIVISION STOURPORT SWIFTS v Bromsgrove Rovers WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH WYRE FOREST BRINTONS v CHADDESLEY CORBETT
KIND-HEARTED folk from three counties are busy packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and they are flowing into the depot at Blackminster thick and fast. Although donors of all ages are involved in the annual campaign to send Christmas presents
BETTA Bedding and Worcestershire Community Recycling are expanding the kerbside recycling scheme operated in parts of Wychavon. Textiles, drink and cans, bottles and jars will be collected along with the existing newspapers, magazine catalogues and telephone
NATIONAL League Division One side Moseley used first-team experience to their advantage in a 55-12 friendly win at Kidderminster Carolians. They included seven first-teamers in their development squad but KCs were glad to test themselves against strong
CHADDESLEY Corbett U-13s were always in control as they won 27-7 at Evesham. Alex Price opened the scoring after a fine run and Jack Talbot added a drop goal before Bobby Lawrenson powered over to extend the lead. In the second half, Bob Needham and Lawrenson
CHRIS Garrard has been handed a two-week club suspension after seeing red at Rotherham. Worcester Rugby Club's Australian winger was dismissed in the second-half of Saturday's Millmoor defeat. He will now miss Saturday's Powergen Cup fifth round clash
ALDERSHOT Town manager Terry Brown expects a rough ride at St George's Lane on Saturday after receiving glowing reports on Worcester City. The Ryman Premier Division leaders had City watched at Hastings and were im-pressed as John Barton's team won 4-
BROMSGROVE Rovers have snapped up Parfait Medou-Otye from rivals Stourport Swifts. The ex-Kidderminster Harriers star will have a late fitness test on a hamstring strain to decide whether he will face his former club. Rovers joint manager Gary Hackett
LUCTONIANS face a tricky cup test when they travel to Derby on Saturday. The Midlands One side, who enjoyed a 27-20 win at Bromsgrove at the weekend, travel to the third-placed Midlands Two West side in the fourth round of the Powergen Intermediate Cup
ALBRIGHTON Hunt Pony Club rider Laura Stubbs led the way on Cuttlestone Whatever in a Dengie Winter League first round qualifier, staged at Gracelands Equestrian Centre, Elmbridge. Around 30 young riders started out in the qualifier, chasing four tickets
Two more courses are being arranged by Worcestershire Football Association to help overcome the shortage of referees in the county. The courses are designed for anyone wanting to take up the whistle, whether they have serious ambition to progress to the
West Bridgford 2 Worcester Norton 6 WORCESTER turned in a fine performance to trounce an experienced Nottingham side who were relegated from the Midlands Premier Hockey League last season. Due to traffic problems Wor-cester arrived only five minutes before
HABBERLEY WI - Joan Manning is retiring from the position of sports secretary, so a replacement is needed. Delia Loney reported on the half-yearly council meeting, where a talk was given on Personal Safety and the Heart Foundation and Beryl Maile demonstrated
KIDDERMINSTER CAMERA CLUB - On November 18 a slide lecture displaying old post cards of the area was given by Phil Williamson. On Saturday in Baxter Church Hall, the club will be holding an exhibition of photographs taken by members, together with a display
KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB - On Sunday the club's Christmas dinner will be held at Harvington Hall. The ride to Harvington will leave The Green, Blakebrook, at 9am, arriving at the hall between 12.15pm and 1pm. On Tuesday a table-top game event will be
STONE WI - The annual meeting was held on November 4, chaired by Brenda Barratt, who introduced acting VCO Christine Hickman-Smith. Stella Smith reported on the group meeting at Hartlebury, hosted by Somerleyton, when there had been a talk and exhibition
INKBERROW artist John Harris will be exhibiting his latest watercolours in his home village from Saturday. The works, which include landscapes from as far afield as Malawi and Saudi Arabia, will be on display at the Bowls Pavilion until Friday, December
STOURPORT HEALTH CENTRE FUND-RAISER - A last push to complete fund-raising for essential medical equipment is being mounted. Stourport Health Centre is holding a Christmas bazaar on Saturday to bring in money for two heart defibrillators. It needs a further
THE passionate and intensely personal Mozart masterpiece, Piano Quartet in G minor, will be interpreted by Robert Levin at the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Centre in Birmingham today. He will be joined by a trio of CBSO string players, Briony
WORCESTERSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY - On Monday Tim Bridges will present a talk about a collection of medieval tile paintings. The meeting, at the Bradbury Centre of the Worcestershire Association for the Blind, Sansome Walk, Worcester, will begin at
WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST - On Sunday, December 8, a guided walk from Grimley Village Hall will be led by Helen Woodman. Those taking part should meet outside the village school at 10am. The following Wednesday will be a members' social evening and
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY WIs - Anyone requiring tickets for the workshop on the theme of Love and Marriage at Astley Village Hall on Saturday, January 18, needs to book by Friday. The event will be held from 10am until 3pm. Applications to attend the Painting
GLOUCESTERSHIRE composer-guitarist Hayley Savage will play her English Fantasia as the centrepiece of a concert by the Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra in Stroud on Sunday. The concert gets under way at the Subscription Rooms at 7.30pm. Hayley is a
NATIONAL TRUST WYRE FOREST AND DISTRICT CENTRE - At Blakedown parish room on November 12, Simon Seligman gave a talk on The Hidden Treasures of Chatsworth. He went to Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, 11 years ago, and his current duties including marketing
Who to contact in an emergency AMBULANCE Hereford-Worcester Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Ambulance HQ. 01886 834200. Central Control 01886 834244. Southern Divisional HQ 01905 763344. Western Divisional HQ 01432 353525. Northern Divisional HQ 01527 835953
WITH car parking problems easing, Bewdley is heading into Christmas with a host of festive activities and attractions. The Load Street short stay car park has reopened following flood defence-related sewerage work by Severn Trent, meaning all of the town's
Alliance of Independent Retailers: Bank Chambers, 5-9 St Nicholas Street, Worcester (01905 612733/613106). Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire & Worcestershire: Enterprise House, Castle St, Worcester (01905 723200). The Countryside Agency: West Midlands
A COMPETITION to find Bewdley's most incredible illuminations, loveliest lights and desirable decorations has been launched. The town's carnival association is holding a festive competition to find the Bewdley home with the best external Christmas trimmings
Bromwich Lane LTC: St John's. Contact Richard Underwood (01905 831165). Boughton Park Tennis Club: Sec, Mrs Sue Beesley, 4 Napleton Lane, Kempsey (01905 820989). Hanley and Upton Tennis Club: Treasurer Mr A Clarke, 4 Greenfield Rod, Upton-upon-Severn
Rising Dragon Tai Chi School: Instructor, Alan Smith, Claremont, 111 Victoria Avenue, Worcester (01905 764848). Tai Ji Quan Dao: Catherine Hyde, RNIB New College, Whittington Road Worcester (01905 763069).
Droitwich Dolphins: (swimming for disabled people), Hydrotherapy Pool. Rheumatology Dept, Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road, Worcester. (01905 798687) Droitwich Indoor Pool: Droitwich Sports & Leisure, Briar Mill, Droitwich Spa (01905 771212). Worcester
Worcester Rugby Football Club: Sec, Adrian Harling, Sixways, Pershore Lane, Warndon, Worcester, (01905 454183). Saints Rugby League Club: Paul Sheath, 22, Cavendish Street, Cherry Orchard,Worcester(01905) 357419
Worcester Rambling Club: Mrs A Newstead, 19 St Marks Close, Worcester (01905 352959).
Worcester Mountaineering Club: Mr M Rice,19 Flag Meadow Walk Worcester (01905 22557)
Milo's Dragon Boat Club: Mrs L Mellor, 138 Columbia Drive, Lower Wick, Worcester (01905 424982).
CUBS: The cubs have been very busy this month earning cycling and entertainers badges; they have learned tricks from a visiting magician and produced their own video sketches. James Cox, Joseph Ball and Nicholas Waller have now been invested. This occasion
Worcester Norton Croquet Club: Sec, Li Potter (01905 360163); Chairman, Mr D Clay, 356 Ombersley Road, Worcester (01905 452966); Publicity, Dr Allan J Laidlaw, 8 Cromwell Crescent, Worcester (01905 353121).
Dominies & Guild Cricket Club: Sec Neil McDonald (01905 610846). Kempsey Cricket Club: Sec: Dave Harrison (0905 828107). Worcester Corinthians Cricket Club: Sec, Graham Steggles ((01905 359721). Worcestershire County Cricket Club: County Ground, New
Worcester (St John's) Chess Club: Sec Mr G Dyett (01905 421859). Worcester City Chess Club: Sec, J. Keene, 51 Cornmeadow Lane, Claines (01905 458417).
J Pinches, The Retreat, 93 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester (01905 754429). Cripplegate Ladies Bowling Club: Sec, Mrs J Broderick, 2 Marsh Avenue, Longmeadow, Worcester (01905 724937). Kays Bowling Club: Sec, George Cummings (01905 426197). Powick
Badminton Juniors and Adults: Owen Sidaway, Lyppard Grange Community Centre, Millwood Drive, Worcester (01905 21459). Pitmaston Badminton Club: Mrs M James, 5 Geneva Close, Worcester (01905 455214). Worcester Badminton Club: Dave Fox, 275 Droitwich Road
Worcester Athletic Club: Ian Atkins, 3 Portland Street, Worcester. (01905 357661). Worcs Amateur Athletic Association/Disability Athletics: John Clatworthy, 91 Elm Road, Evesham (01386 47409).
Droitwich Archery Society: Sec Mrs E Duggan, 64 St Anne's Road, Worcester (01905 454348).
Disabled Christians Fellowship: Worcester contacts, Mr and Mrs S Jelfs, 3 Northwick Road, Worcester (01905 21239). Seventh Day Adventist Church: 2 Severn Street, Worcester, Dr C Lamont (01905 421850).
Droitwich Corps: Capt Simon and Major Linda Perkin, Ombersley Way, Droitwich (01905 773748). Salvation Army Centre: The Trinity, Worcester (01905 28774). Worcester Corps: Capt Scott and Capt Lynda Conliffe Meet in The Trinity, Worcester (01905 28774).
Assemblies of God Church: Rev Peter J Boyd, St Paul's Church, St Paul's Street, Worcester (01905 22022). Christadelphian Church: St George's Lane North, Barbourne, Worcs. Bible Line (0800 358 6101). Also Sarah Robinson 46 Cornmeadow Lane, Claines, Worcester
Rev Anne Greet, 39 Barnes Way, Worcester (01905 767025). Rev David Meachem, 210 Malvern Road, Worcester (01905 422180). Rev Kenneth Crawford, C of E, recognised Methodist, 4 Daty Croft, Home Meadow, Worcester (01905 616109). Rev Richard Barley: 14 Corbett
Droitwich Church: Mrs G M Wright (sec), 5 Leigh Grove, Droitwich Spa (01905 772793) Fernhill Heath Baptist Chapel:, O'Keys Lane, Fernhill Heath, Worcester; Church Sec (01905 458930). Rainbow Hill Baptist Church: Rev David Laskey, Astwood Road, Worcester
Church of the Sacred Heart, Worcester Road, Droitwich: Fr Tom Kelly SCJ (01905 773258). Our Lady Queen of Peace: Father Giles Goward, 10 Bransford Road, Worcester (01905 423633). Stanbrook Abbey, Callow End: The Lady Abbess (01905 830209). St George's
Weather Communications International: Mr P Damari, 10 Northwick Walk, Worcester (01905 28888).
Community Council of Hereford and Worcester: Station Approach, Malvern (01684 573334).
Upton: The Library, School Lane, Upton-upon-Severn (01684 563611). Droitwich: 44 High Street Street, Droitwich (01905 795225). Malvern: The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern (01684 563611). Worcester: The Hopmarket, Worcester (01905 611371). Wychavon: 110
Chamber of Commerce Training Company Ltd: Enterprise House, Castle Street. Worcester. (01905 744450/724828). Droitwich Careers Centre: At Droitwich JobCentre, Clarendon House, 16 St Andrew's Street, Droitwich (01905 796700). Droitwich JobCentre: Clarendon
Malvern Fire Station: Worcester Road, Malvern Link (01684 572948). Hereford & Worcester Fire Station HQ: Copenhagen Street (01905 24454). Droitwich Fire Station: Friar Street (01905 771515). Training Centre (01905 795889). Fire emergency -- Dial 999
Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages: The Registrar's Office, 29/30 Foregate Street, Worcester (01905 765351/76535).
Department of Social Security: Local offices, Vine House, Farrier Street, Worcester (01905 720300). Inland Revenue: HM Inspector of Taxes: Block A, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester (01905 361500). District Valuers and Valuation Officers
Evesham and District Association THE Fur and Feather match will take place on Sunday and members members are asked to book their tickets either at Wooffs in Mill Bank, Evesham or by contacting Howard Nor-ledge. Tickets are £7 per person which is to be
PERSHORE'S architectural heritage is to be reflected in the new town hall project with councillors voting for extra cash to fund it. Contractors working on the new town hall suggested to councillors that a wavy serpentine wall could be built to the rear
PERSHORE people have been warned that they could lose their carnival for ever unless they become involved. The popular annual event has been one of the highlights of the town's summer for years, attracting thousands of visitors. However, following the
n THE Tortoise Trust is extremely concerned about the welfare of the large number of imported juvenile tortoises sold this year in pet shops and in garden centres throughout the country. In the vast majority of cases, inadequate or no husbandry advice
n MY attention has been drawn to an article in the Evening News on the possibility of resiting Worcester City Football Ground. This issue took me back to 1949/50. I was employed by MEB as a trainee engineer at Hylton Road offices. The local manager was
VILLAGERS in Broadway weathered the storms last Saturday to raise £650 for St Michael and All Angels church appeal. Organiser John Hincks said: "Despite terrible stormy weather we held a successful Christmas fair with lots of stalls at the United Reformed
GOVERNORS of a Broadway school want to create extra space for teaching by adding a new mobile classroom. Wychavon District Council is being asked to approve the application for St Mary's RC Primary School, in Leamington Road.
THE Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum has opened up its vaults to present an exhibition of art from Africa. Curator Julien Parsons said that Encounters With Africa should come as a pleasant surprise to visitors. The collection will be on display until
PIPERS and a horse-drawn carriage will get the festive season off to a musical and colourful start in Broadway next week. The village's late-night shopping takes place on Friday, December 6, with shops staying open until 8.30pm. Carol singers and a brass
A MAN has fallen to his death from a multi-storey car park. Police named him as 26-year-old Aaron Shaw, of Canterbury Road, Kidderminster. Paramedics rushed to the Blackwell Street car park in Kidderminster town centre at 10.40pm on Sunday but Mr Shaw
100 years ago November 22, 1902. Emma Boswell, wife of George Boswell, Bewdley Street, was summoned for using obscene language on November 4. Defendant admitted the offence under provocation. PC Welsh said at about 11.15pm he heard defendant, who was
A £20 million relief road to ease traffic congestion in Stourport will not be built until 2006 at the earliest. Measures ranging from improving bus services to building the road complete with a second River Severn crossing, are under consideration, it
Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League NORGREN provided the surprise result in the Evesham Mechanical Services Subsidiary Cup when they overcame higher graded Moreton Town with goals from Cooper, Morris, Righton and Belton. The club, formerly Ilmington
Lakeside B 0, Badsey Rgrs U-15 9 RANGERS produced another good display and took just two minutes to open the floodgates when Dean Cloke scored. Player of the match Daniel Ford then scored the first of a brace to double the lead with a 30-yarder and Sam
SIMON Brain's penalty miss cost Pershore Town a place in the next round of this season's Worcestershire Senior Urn. The former Evesham United midfielder fluffed his spot-kick in Tuesday night's penalty shoot-out at Kings Heath after the sides had shared
Pershore 13pts, Ledbury 18 LEDBURY just shaded victory in last weekend's thrilling encounter in the North Midlands Cup. The home side possess a simple but effective game plan - win good line-out ball, use their big centres to punch holes, then their back
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
AT LEAST 6,000 people thronged the streets of Stourport to see Christ-mas kick-off in style.The parade before the switch-on ceremony in Stourport As a candle-lit parade - headed by giant papier mache models of the Three Kings - made its way to the Villeneuve-le-Roi
CHRIS Garrard has been handed a two-week club suspension after seeing red at Rotherham. Worcester Rugby Club's Australian winger was dismissed in the second-half of Saturday's Millmoor defeat. He will now miss Saturday's Powergen Cup fifth round clash
A MUSICIAN who shared a stage with Sir Cliff Richard in Heathcliff is performing in the somewhat humbler surroundings of Stourport Boat Club this weekend. World renowned guitarist Gordon Giltrap, whose distinguished and varied career dates back to the
A LOOK back at the characters and changes in the district's Catholic community is being released 100 years after its first church was consecrated. St Ambrose parish in Kidderminster - founded just two years after the emancipation of British Catholics
ALDERSHOT Town manager Terry Brown expects a rough ride at St George's Lane on Saturday after receiving glowing reports on Worcester City. The Ryman Premier Division leaders had City watched at Hastings and were im-pressed as John Barton's team won 4-
Worcestershire 24, Nottinghamshire 12 WORCESTERSHIRE continue to top the British Darts Organisation, Inter-Counties League, after another great win against Nottinghamshire. The women's B team drew their match 3-3 with wins from Carol Jones 3-2, Jo Clements
EVESHAM Rowing Club stages its annual Head of the River race on Saturday when rowers from all over England will be competing. The event is held over a 2.5 mile course on the Avon, starting just below Sankey Marina, with the finish outside the clubhouse
CHAIRMAN of the Wychavon Sport Executive Committee, Gary Robinson presided over his last Sports Personalities and Parish Games presentations last Friday. The chairman announced his decision to step down after an 18-year tenure and he will end his term
SIMON White was in red-hot form as he gained his 1st Dan Black Belt! The 11-year-old Blackminster Middle School pupil from Offenham has become one of only three juniors at the Evesham USKO Karate Club to be awarded his Black Belt. He started karate as
STRATFORD Community Sports Centre is opening its doors to the general public on Sunday to celebrate the completion of their new facilities. Activities and demonstration events from the clubs which regularly use the Sports Centre will take place between
Evesham and District Association LITTLETON Bulldozers are certainly living up to their name in Division 3B of the H20 Plumbing and Heating League. Matt Goode and David Targett are the league leaders after six straight wins - all by 5-0. Craig Pitcher
THE Government agency responsible for employment and economic development in the two counties has hit back at claims it is not reaching its targets. Advantage West Midlands has promised it will deliver 20,000 more jobs for the West Midlands, after it
A SINGING group which specialises in music from the 16th Century onwards has come right up to date by pressing a CD of madrigals. Musyck Anon, which draws its members from the Vale of Evesham, the Cotswolds and Stratford, will be donating part of the
AN apprentice cabinet-maker from Salford Priors met Prince Charles while taking part in a national skills build championship. Tom Philpott, who celebrated his 18th birthday on November 19, a second year apprentice at Colin Angell Limited, Lauriston House
THE musical sparks which flew when two cultures collided are to be rekindled at a concert on Tuesday. Renowned choir Ex Cathedra will be presenting the New World Symphonies, a voyage of discovery into Seventeenth Latin America. Musical director Richard
WE are amazed and disappointed at the decision by Wychavon District Council to pass the application by Evesham United Football Club to relocate to a green field site given WDC's own, Worcestershire County Council and National policies and guidelines on
A FATAL collision in Pershore could have been avoided if council officials had listened to their concerns, say nearby residents. A 67-year-old Cheltenham man, named by police as Rex Berry, was killed on Friday morning when his car collided with a lorry
AFTER more than ten years at Pershore Vicarage, the Rev Canon Michael Tristram has announced he is leaving for a new post in his home county of Hampshire. Mr Tristram will be bidding farewell to the town, as well as to the neighbouring parishes of Pinvin
A CASH-strapped student claim-ed to be collecting money for charity but used it to fund his drug habit. Worcester residents unwittingly gave 22-year-old Richard Yeates money when he knocked on their doors. Worcester magistrates heard that the crimes of
CURRY-geous chefs at a Worcestershire pub will take on a fiery challenge when they attempt to smash the record for the world's chicken balti. Martin Lloyd-Morris, licensee at the Walter de Cantelupe Inn, in Kempsey, hopes eaters will korma-long in their
Bidford Ladies 2, Ilmington 1 TWO goals from Wendy Cooper earned Bidford a hard-fought friendly win over their Cotswolds rivals. There were chances at both ends in an end-to-end opening period when it was the home side who led at the break despite missing
Bretforton 2, Chippenham 1 LEAGUE points were pocketed as goals from Lisa Workman and Debbie Slatter earned the villagers a narrow win. Bretforton took to the pitch in confident mood and but struggled to open up a solid Wiltshire back line. However, Workman's
THE decomposed body of a man has been pulled out of the River Severn close to the Diglis Hotel, Worcester. The body had been spotted floating down the Severn yesterday at 10.50am and became tangled in undergrowth on the riverbank along Kleve Walk. "The
ABORIGINES have been called in on a bush search to track down missing Kidderminster girl Louise Saunders. The backpacker was reported missing on Tuesday morning while she was mountain walking in Australia. The 19-year-old was last seen at the summit of
AN inquest into the death of a stag night reveller who fell more than 20ft through a roof in Worcester has been "scuppered" because there was no jury. Birmingham's Deputy Coroner Christopher Ball realised the death of Thomas Wilkes, who died on Sunday
WORCESTER voters are being asked if they would prefer to go to the polling booth at weekends. City MP Mike Foster wants to kick-start a debate on whether voting on Saturday or a Sunday would make people more likely to turn out than traditional Thursday
A NEW ranger has been appointed to clamp down on yobs ruining a Worcester park. Wayne Telford hopes to encourage people to flock to King George V Playing Fields, in Brickfields. "My role is to make sure the park is clean and tidy and at the moment I'm
ELGAR Technology College welcomed back more than 70 former students for a special prize-giving evening. The pupils who left school after taking their GCSEs earlier this year and their parents attended the annual event, which aims to celebrate their achievements
MUSIC will be raising the roof at a top Worcester venue when students hold a showcase for the first time there. Youngsters on the Access To Music course will be taking to the stage at The Marr's Bar tomorrow. Although the course, which is run by Worcester
A WORCESTERSHIRE teacher had a brush with Royalty when she helped put a prince through his paces with the latest technology. Judy Smith, a teacher at Malvern College, travelled to the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, where she met Prince Edward and Prince
A LEADING light in animal welfare, at home and abroad, has died aged 74 from cancer. Pat Dymock, of Westlands, Droitwich, was well-known as a dedicated animal lover who led a crusade to help people on low incomes neuter their cats and dogs. Through her
THE closure of a city museum could have consequences on the future of the Victorian Christmas Fayre say campaigners. Jeff Carpenter, who is a supporter of the Museum of Local Life in Friar Street, Worcester, says the decision by Worcester City Council
THE mum of a Kidderminster teenager lost on a remote Australian mountain for three days has told of her heart-breaking ordeal. Elizabeth Saunders said she was "begging and praying" for the safe return of Louise, 19, who she described as "the best daughter
HEALTH campaigners are celebrating the return of services to Kidderminster Hospital - and more could be on the way. Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust, which commissions district health services, has unveiled plans for 30 more beds and two new theatres for
AN "ordinary" couple who say they were called by God to care for hundreds of abandoned children have received royal rewards for their dedication.MBE winners Shirley and Ernie Fable Shirley and Ernie Fable, of Kidderminster, went to Buckingham Palace earlier
THOUSANDS of people turned out to see comedian Freddie Starr switch on the Christmas lights in Kidderminster. Freddie Starr and Kidderminster Mayor Ken Stokes at the switch-on He joked and chatted to fans when he put the town in a festive mood on Saturday
A FORMER soldier who raped an eight-year-old girl more than 20 years ago has been jailed for 10 years. Geoffrey Geary, 59, of Worcester Road, Kidderminster, was convicted by a jury of rape, a serious sexual assault, indecent assault and indecency with
AN industrial estate has been put up for sale by Wyre Forest District Council to bring in a cash boost and "realise the full potential" of the site. The 37-acre Rushock Trading Estate generates about £400,000 a year in rent for the council. Bids for the
STRAIGHT-talking Kidderminster Harriers boss Ian Britton admitted Rushden and Diamonds deserved to progress in the FA Cup on Tuesday night. Britton was angered by yet another half-time deficit and is demanding his players shake off the growing problem
WEDNESDAY CLUB: At the first of the November meetings members heard talk on 'Goodbye Mr Chips' by Mr Max Fawcett. Giving an account of his many years as a headmaster at one of the Birmingham Inner City Schools Mr Fawcett was able to describe some of the
FETE AGM: In his report, the chairman, Alan Wright, said that this year's fete was excellent and successful. He thanked all the sponsors, particularly Budweiser, the helpers on the day and every one who contributed to the success of the fete. The tug-of-war
TOWN TWINNING ASSOCIATION: Stratford Town Twinning Association held its AGM and dinner at St Andrew's Church Hall, Shottery, last Saturday. Both the chairman of the district council, John Winterburn and the Mayor of Stratford, Vince Seaman, attended to
A REPORT finalised by a special commission in the European Parliament is strongly critical of the UK Government's response to last year's foot and mouth crisis and marks a "major step forward" in the prevention of future outbreaks, according to Vale MEP
PARISH COUNCIL: Notice was given by the clerk, Mr Tim Foster, that Wychavon has instituted a new free collection of bulky waste. Each property can have two units collected, twice a year, one collection between now and June 30, and the other between July
OUT AND ABOUT: A concert for Don't build on Marriage Hill will be held at The Crawford Hall on Saturday, December 14, Retro Jazz, Muthat and Ray Barrett; information 01789 772568. The next meeting of the Community Group takes place at the Methodist Hall
MUSIC SOCIETY: Members had an unusual start to their meeting on Friday, November 15. The intended guest speaker Mr Digby Day was called unexpectedly to America. Nonetheless with good fortune and at very short notice Professor Wilfred Butt agreed to provide
It was with great horror I heard of the coach crash on the M25 and would like to express through your paper my condolences to everyone touched by this tragic event. The image of the damaged coach brought back memories for my family of a coach crash on
THERE is a grim contrast to be drawn today - grim, that is, if you support theatre in Worcester - between the future of the Swan and that of Malvern Theatres. While the Swan faces closure and issues redundancy notices to its staff, Malvern's cash-strapped
FRUSTRATED Kidderminster Harriers boss Ian Britton is fed up of seeing his players chasing games. Britton saw the problem lead to Harriers' downfall in a 2-1 FA Cup first round replay defeat at Rushden and Diamonds on Tuesday. They have not scored first
THE Almeida Opera is coming to Malvern for one night only with a black, comic production starring Ian McDiarmid. The Embalmer, which has been written especially for the actor, is a one way conversation between Lenin's corpse and the man charged with the
SAILING: Wyre Forest sailing star Andy Beadsworth's America's Cup dream will have to wait another three years after his team's exit at the qualifying stage. Starting helmsman Beadsworth was part of Peter Harrison's GBR Challenge who lost their Louis Vuitton
l TONIGHT: Worcester: Huntingdon Hall - Martyn Joseph. Birmingham: CBSO Centre - Quartet. Brierley Hill: Robin R'n'B - Manfred Manns Earthband. Warwick: Arts Centre - The Remote Viewers. Malvern: Theatres - Music by Mozart. l FRIDAY: Wolverley: St John's
HOCKEY: Stourport produced their best display of the season so far at National League Division One leaders Old Loughtonians but were beaten 5-3. They were undone by an excellent start from the home side who slotted home two goals in the opening five minutes
HOCKEY: Worcestershire League Division One promotion plans were hindered for Stourport Ladies when they lost 4-1 at Bromsgrove. The home side took an early lead but Stourport were level within seven minutes through Kate Bailey. She tackled an opponent
GYMNASTICS: Two teams from Wyre Forest Gymnastics School achieved fourth places at the West Midland Regional Club team championships. The fig team of Chelsea Hodges, Jessica Lane, Coral Richards and Harriet Atterbury ended with a total of 72.85 in Worcester
AT least three shops in the street have launched a block appeal to the Valuation Office Agency - which sets businesses rates - for a reduction. They claim the rates are crippling trade. David Taylor, owner of the OK Caf, said he paid £3,100 annually for
JUDO: There was a massive success for Samurai as they brought back 18 medals from the Brian Roberts Championships in Nottingham. The Kidderminster club also won the Brian Roberts Trophy, given to the best Midlands junior referee, for the third year in
SNOOKER: Snooks teams currently lead two of the three divisions in Kidderminster and District Monday League. Snooks B are at the top of Division One, two points ahead of Franche D, while Snooks C head Division Two, five points in front of Workmens B.
BOWLING: Tornadoes blew away Invincibles in their Gilt Edge Short Mat League top-of-the-table encounter with a 24-10 success. Rose Bradley, Tony Crowley and Ian Davis achieved a full house of six shots on one end. Brintons A trio Pat Patterson, Chris
GOLF: All three divisions in Wharton Park men's October Stableford were decided on countback. Full results, Div One: Steve Owen 10 handicap 39 points (back nine), Kevin Middis 9-39; Div Two: Rob Barnes 16-39 (back three), Malcolm Jones 13-39; Div Three
GOLF: The new captains at Habberley have been chosen with Charles McKenzie leading the men. Les Wright is vice-captain, Wendy Mann lady captain and Maureen Maiden vice-captain. Mixed Winter League: Alan and Jan Harrison 64 nett, Trevor and Edna Cox 65
SPORTS AWARDS: Nominations are still being invited for the 2002 Wyre Forest District Council sports personality awards. The deadline is Friday, December 6, with trophies presented in seven categories during January. Nomination forms are available from
A NIGHT of music, jokes and lots of innuendo - the Freddie Starr show was warmly received by its Kidderminster audience. Funny man Freddie received a standing ovation at the end of his hour-long performance after he impressed with his powerful voice and
A DECADE OF KODYS Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society Youth Section Wolverley Memorial Hall THE future of amateur operatics in Kidderminster looks safe in the hands of these talented youngsters. They looked back at productions over the 10 years
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
The son of former England goalkeeping legend Peter spent two seasons at Hartlepool before his free transfer move to Third Division opposition Harriers. An attacking midfielder who also filled in at wing-back, he moved from Plymouth Argyle to Coventry
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
FUR and Feather, Silver Pool, Moorlands, 15lb match average: Derek Buckle 41lb 9oz, Geoff Kershaw 31-2 (in his second contest), Jim Gould 30-8, Mick Millinchip 29-0. The first round of the Winter League will be fished at Woodlands View on Wednesday, draw
A DANGEROUS driving charge was dropped at Worcester Crown Court after it was discovered that a notice of intended prosecution had not been served in time. Swearing in the jury has just begun when the mistake was noticed. Judge David McEvoy QC said: "This
FUR and Feather, Canal: M Jones and R Lake 1-4, W Coldrick jnr 1-0, G Birch 0-14-8dr. The annual meeting will be held on Sunday in the lounge at the Old Bear at 10.45am. BAA fees must be paid by this date and anyone who does not pay by Sunday will have
I WOULD like to take this opportunity, on behalf of myself and my colleagues here at Kidderminster Fire Station, to say a heartfelt thanks to the residents, workers and visitors to Kidderminster, for their overwhelming support during our ongoing industrial
A CONTEST will be held on Sunday on the River Avon at Fladbury, river levels permitting, and members will be informed of any change. They will meet at the lay-by opposite the Mitre Oak pub at 7am. Members are reminded the Fur and Feather entrance fee
I QUITE understand James Bainbridge's letter in last week's Letters Page. My weekly article does not allow me to cover more than a few topics and I had hoped that agreement about the firefighters' pay claim would have been reached last week. I visited
TOP Pool: M Millward 9-10,J Brooks 6-12, P Knowles 5-13. Sunday's match will be held on the canal at Oldington with an 8am draw. Members who have not yet paid their subscriptions must call 01562 850422 to confirm they want to retain their membership.
SILLIGROVE Pool: 1 P White, 2 J Egginton, 3 R Evans. A Fur and Feather contest is on Sunday on Lyttelton pegs 44-60 at Stourport. Extra money will be collected on the day. Members holding trophies are asked to return them to the secretary. Aggregate points
THE next match is on Sunday on the Staffordshire Canal with a 7.30am draw at the Lock pub, Wolverley. Members are asked to try to attend a meeting the same night for an important vote.
STOURPORT High Street does not require remedial or renovation work now for it to serve as a highway. Disruption and £125,000 of the taxpayers' money is not, in my opinion, a sensible solution (Shuttle/Times & News, October 31). Instead, I would be
A MEETING will be held at the Kings Arms on Sunday, starting at 10.30am. All members are urged to attend as there are important issues to discuss.
I AM writing in response to the letter entitled "Bonfire Night turning into Bonfire Month" (Shuttle, Times and News, November 14). Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and ... celebratory nights out for the majority of families
TOP scorer Craig Pratt's exquisite 40-yard chip put Chaddesley Corbett on their way to a 4-2 West Midlands League Division One South win at Ludlow Town Reserves. Chaddesley moved up to second in the table at Ludlow's new £1.25 million ground which was
ONCE again bus services in the county, including Wyre Forest, have been decimated by First. In the 1980s we were promised by the then Tory Government, that privatisation would lead to more competition, lower fares and better services. In reality we, the
AN OFFENHAM school teacher has been flying the flag for the Football Association . . . in South Africa ! Beatriz Melero, who teaches at the village's First School was in Eastern Cape for five weeks working with children aged four to 18. But, after taking
PENALTIES were needed to separate two Stourport teams in a Worcestershire Sunday Junior Cup third round tie. Brinton Arms and Mostyn Rangers, both from Kidderminster and District League Division Two, ended 3-3. But Mostyn eventually won the derby 5-4
LEWIS Loveridge and Josh Gaunt scored four goals each for Mostyn Rangers U-10s in a 10-0 hammering of Coombs Wood. Tom Waldron and Joe Barnes added the other two goals in the Stourport and District Youth League fixture. Luke Crumpton's hat-trick for Areley
VALE of Evesham people have been paying their last respects to loved ones who lost their lives when a coach returning from a Christmas shopping trip in France crashed on the M25 on November 16. On Tuesday, Graham Spring, one of the drivers of the coach
SEVENTY jobs could be axed at a Pershore company with the transfer of its manufacturing operations to West Sussex. Ninety people are currently employed by Flowserve, Station Road but staff numbers on site are set to be reduced to 20. Company chiefs say
I DON'T think, for one minute, that the monarchy has been damaged by the Paul Burrell affair (View on the Street, November 7). In fact, I think it has put it in a better light. I have always had a great admiration for the Queen. Had the circumstances
IMPRESSIVE passing eased Burlish Olympic Ladies to an 8-0 Kidderminster and District League win over Evesham United. Player-of-the-match Karina Webb bagged four goals with Mary Calder (two), Debbie Prescott and Carla Worrall also on target. Olympic kept
I FEEL sorry for the good people of Stourport, whose Christmas decorations are a depressing mass of placards bearing the names of local businesses. Have these businesses had to stump up the cost of the decorations in the face of a Scrooge-like town council
Norma Evans from Badsey, who died in the M25 coach crash, was one of three inseparable sisters now torn apart by the tragedy. Pat Beauchamp, also from Badsey, was returning from Christmas shopping trip with her daughter Mandy, and sister, 54-year-old
HUNDREDS of people filled St Peter's Church in Bengeworth to beyond its capacity on Tuesday to pay their respects to Evesham coach operator Graham Spring. Mr Spring was one of six people who perished in the recent M25 coach tragedy while taking a group
SCHOOLchildren in Hampton may have difficulty in getting to and from schools in the centre of Evesham if bus company First - formerly Midland Red - withdraws services. The company has told Worcestershire County Council it intends to discontinue the morning
