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Cleobury Tenants Association: Jean Basham, 2 Love Lane, Cleobury (01299 271107).

Goods Vehicle Testing Station: Worcester Road, Summerfield, Kidderminster (01562 745857).

Severn Waste: Hoobrook (01562 746643).

SLIMMERS are losing pounds and Kemp Hospice is gaining them as waistlines shrink for the charity. Eight people - members of Hartlebury's Torton Turds football club and their partners - have pledged to shed up to seven stone between them to raise at least

PATIENTS and volunteers at Kemp Hospice have made a collage to brighten up a brand new facility in Africa. The colourful creation was sent to Tanzania's first ever hospice, due to be completed by November, earlier this month. The gift - which took a month

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Wyre Forest: 14 Imperial Avenue, Kidderminster (01562 745736).

Muscular Dystrophy Kidderminster Branch: T. Chipp, Secretary, Myln Awelon, Titton, Stourport (01299 879676).

Gloucestershire: Hillfield House, Denmark Road, Gloucester. 01452 426200. Oxfordshire: PO Box 618, County Hall. 01865 815000. Warwickshire: Advice Line: 01926 414000. HQ, Old Budbrooke Road. 01926 414040. Worcestershire: 01905 765362.

DOZENS of wannabe recyclers have stepped up to volunteer their services as rubbish-sorting "guinea pigs" after a Shuttle/Times and News appeal. We asked for volunteers to test the new recycling and wheelie-bin collection scheme which, from July, is set

COUNCIL chiefs are urging people to step up their recycling now, rather than wait for the new doorstep service to come into force. The current sites are: KIDDERMINSTER: Bromsgrove Street: bottles, cans, paper, textiles, junk mail; Franche Co-op, Wilton

Evesham Sports Club: Avon Street, Evesham. (01386 446469). Pershore Sports Club: Robert Howell (01386 41241 - day).

A PRIVATE party had a public spin-off after a couple celebrating their ruby wedding anniversary asked guests to help Kemp Hospice's building appeal. About 70 people helped Ena and Leon Lloyd, of Furlongs Road, Cleobury Mortimer, mark 40 years together

Abbey Park First School and Nursery, Abbey Road, Pershore. 01386 552722. Abbey Park Middle School, Abbey Road, Pershore. 01386 552667. Abbey School, Church Street, Tewkesbury (Independent). 01684 294460. Alcester Grammar School, Birmingham Road, Alcester

Air Training Corps 156 (Kidderminster) Squadron: Nigel Lockwood, TA Centre, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 745082).

PLANS to give district councillors a raise have been attacked by opposition groups. The leading Health Concern group has proposed reinstating basic expenses for all 42 councillors to 2001 levels. Last year the allowances were cut as part of £3 million

VOLUNTEERS at Kemp Hospice have praised its stimulating atmosphere and professional care - and highlighted the need for a bigger base. Unpaid workers fill a number of roles for the Sutton Park Road centre, including transporting patients, helping with

A FIVE per cent council tax increase has been recommended by district chiefs. The rise is said to be "in line" with Wyre Forest District Council's financial strategy which aims to sustain and improve services. It will be in addition to Worcestershire

Cleobury Voluntary Car Service: Rev William Elliott (01299 270993). Wyre Forest Volunteer Bureau: 47 Worcester Street, Kidderminster (01562 862757).

Gloucestershire British Red Cross: Red Cross House, Cainscross. (01453 762288). Oxfordshire Red Cross House: Red Cross House, Colwell Drive, Abingdon (01235 555811). Warwickshire HQ: 19 Coventry Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa. (01926 832446). Hereford

Gloucestershire Constabulary HQ: 01242 521321. Thames Valley Police HQ: 01865 846000). Warwick Constabulary HQ: 01926 415000. West Mercia Constabulary HQ: 01905 723000. Alcester:01789 762207. Banbury: 01295 754550. Bourton-on-the-Water: 01451 820222.

THIS week's winners of a bottle of champagne are husband and wife team Bob and Pauline Powell. The duo, of Franchecourt Drive, Kiddermin-ster, have been rewarded for their tireless support of Kemp Hospice and its building appeal. "They've been a tremendous

Dollond & Aitchison, 22 Bridge Street, Evesham. (01386 446176). H R Waller 108 High Street, Evesham. (01386 446477). 65 High Street, Pershore. (01386 552505). 18 Bell Court, Stratford-upon-Avon. (01789 296520). James R Osborne, 1-3 Swan Lane, Evesham

Gloucester Child Protection Centre: (0800 500 800). NSPCC Pershore and Evesham Group: Mrs N Clarke, The Old Off-Licence,Peopleton WR10 2EE. (01905 841672). Worcestershire Children's Information Service: (01527 834770).

Bewdley Youth Centre: Mrs M. Appleyard, Stourport Road, Bewdley (01299 401723). Far Forest Residential Youth Centre: Brian Richards, Secretary (01299 266554). Kidderminster Youth House: Adrian Jenkinson, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 752711)

Stratford Motor Cycle Club: Pete Barnett (01386 831757).

Kidderminster Youth House: Bromgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 752711). Youth Enquiry Service: Kidderminster Youth Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 829135 or 752711). Worcestershire Youth Service: Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove

Gloucestershire County: Library Arts and Museum Service. 01452 425020. Worcestershire: County Council Library HQ. 01905 763763. School Library Service. 01905 420273. Oxfordshire: County Council Libraries HQ. 01865 873766. Warwickshire: County Council

ONE of the region's representatives in Brussels has dropped into Kemp Hospice to pledge support. Liz Lynne, the Liberal Democrat MEP for the West Midlands, met patients and staff on her first visit to the Sutton Park Road centre in Kidderminster. "Kemp

Bidford: Dennis Malin, 34 Jubilee Close, Bidford. 01789 772698. Bourton-on-the-Hill: David Day, 7 Bowes Lyon Close, Moreton-in-Marsh. 01608 651622. Brailes: Vanessa Boyce, 1 Bakery Cottages, Lower Brailes. 01608 685371. Bredon: K W Harrison, Bredon Dene

Badsey Ladies: Jane Rickey (01386 833947). Blockley Ladies: Jo Peachey (01386 852245). Bidford Ladies: Linda Webb (01789 772113). Bretforton Ladies: Jane Wheeler (01295 810632). Chipping Campden: Sarah Bragg (01386 840923). Evesham Men: Peter Dodgson

EXHIBITS tailored by a group of patchworkers and quilters are going on display to mark its 10th birthday and drum up cash for charity. Forest Quilters will stage the two-day spectacle, which represents the whole range of its repertoire, at Kidderminster

A FUN day out has put a smile on the face of a Kidderminster hospice. West Midlands Co-op took staff and their families on a free trip to West Midland Safari Park - and asked each person to donate £1 to nominated charity Kemp Hospice. The £1,840 haul

To contact the ambulance, fire brigade or the Police - Dial 999 Electricity AQUILA (previously Midlands Electricity):- All numbers now centralised for all areas. Emergencies: 08457 331331. General inquiries: 08457 353637. Southern Electricity Call centre

Debdale Equine Centre: Cookley, Kidderminster (01562 850662). Hartlebury Equestrian Centre: Manor Lane, Waresley (01299 250710). Manor Farm Riding School: St John's Road, Stourport (01299 822403). Severn Valley Junior Riding Club: Rachel Kingsley, Secretary

Gloucestershire: Ley Court, Barnet Way. 01452 360200. Oxfordshire: 01865 441200. Warwickshire: 0121 633 1000. Worcestershire: Block A, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester. 01905 687600.

AN antiques valuation day has given a welcome boost to Kemp Hospice's planned state-of-the-art home. Last week's event, held in glorious sunshine in Shatterford, raised £800 for the appeal. Two experts from Halls Fine Art, which has an office in Kidderminster's

Broadway League: Dave Cobb (01242 672845). Badsey League: Sec, Ray Hayward (01386 45923). Evesham and District Ladies League: Wendy Cooper (01386 443427). Evesham Men's League: Sec, Tim Williams (01386 40827). Stratford and District Ladies League: Sec

Adlestrop: Sec, Eric Gordon 01451 830793. Alcester & Ragley: Sec, W Hedges (01789 400149). Ashton-under-Hill: Sec, Alan Norcott (01386 881807). Badsey: Sec, Ian Hardwick (01386 833790). Bidford: Sec, Henry Hulme (01789 551639). Blockley: Sec, Simon

A UNIQUE memento for a former pupil or teacher of a Kidderminster school is on offer. The main sign which used to welcome people to Harry Cheshire Community High School is being auctioned off to boost Kemp Hospice's fund-raising appeal. Sixty-five years

A COUPLE are preparing to cycle the length of Britain for the future of Kemp Hospice. Mark and Sonia Hyrons, of James Road, Kidderminster, will set off on Saturday from Land's End on a 970-mile marathon that will take them to John O'Groats in just over

Badham Chemists Ltd: Bengeworth Pharmacy, 48 Port Street, Evesham (01386 446244). Waterside Pharmacy, The Chapel, Waterside, Evesham (01386 443422). Boots: 19-21 Bridge Street, Evesham. (765252). 11 Bridge Street (01789 292173) and The Maybird Centre

Banbury: 2 Broughton Road, Banbury. 01295 256224. Cheltenham: 4 Imperial Square, 01242 250317. Evesham: Swan Lane, Evesham 01386 421111. Stratford-upon-Avon and South Warwickshire: The Willows. off Alcester Road 01789 266841. Pershore: 01386 421111 Thursdays

A BOOK chronicling a pre-war Herefordshire childhood has gone on sale to benefit Kemp Hospice. The 20-page publication, "Heaven and Earth: The Life of a Poor Country Boy", is available from the hospice's shops in Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley,

Evesham Club: Sec, C Richards (01386 750118). Pershore Duplicate Club: Sec, John Rosier (01386 554410). Stratford-upon-Avon Duplicate Club: The Bridge Centre, Holtom Street CV37 6DQ (01789 297313). The Willows Club, The Lions Centre, Mulberry Street:

KEMP Hospice is appealing for drivers. It is looking to recruit at least three more volunteers to ferry patients to and from the Sutton Park Road centre at about 10am and 3pm respectively. People can work days they can manage. Expenses of 35p-a-mile are

Stratford and District ABC: Chairman, John Duckett (01789 551067).

Aston Somerville: Church Lane, Aston Somerville, Broadway. Sec, B Wilmore (01386 446945). Avon BC: Recreation Ground, Strat-ford-upon-Avon, website, www.avonmail.freeserve.co.uk Bidford: Sec, R Powell (01789 778809). Broadway: (Men) P Mansion (01386 700032

West Midland Arts: 82 Granville Street, Birmingham B1 2LH (0121 6313121). Wyre Forest Arts Forum: Ray Harrowing, 147 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 822476). Wyre Forest Arts Development: Green Street, Kidderminster (01562 732990 or 732978).

A WHEELBARROW race has proved an inventive way of raising cash for the Kemp Hospice appeal. Students from Kidderminster College careered along pushing specially decorated wheelbarrows on Friday and are putting sponsorship money towards the campaign to

Evesham and District Association: Chairman, Ray Woods (01386 422689). Evesham and District Disabled Club and Partnerships: Sec, Nigel Howe (01386 48725). Evesham and Junior District Junior AC: Cyril Thompson 07790 719618. Lenches Lakes (Evesham): 01386

St Mary's Bell Ringers, Cleobury Mortimer: Alec Osbaldiston, Captain of the Tower, c/o The Rectory, St Mary's Church, Cleobury Mortimer. Worcester and District Change Ringing Association: David Andrews, Captain of bells, St John the Baptist C of E Church

EVER wondered how much that old clock or chair is worth? An antique valuation day next month could satisfy your curiosity and help a good cause. All proceeds from the event, to be held at Romsley near Shatterford on Monday, July 15, from noon until 4pm

Wyre Forest Community Circus: Mr S. Grainger (07970 107845 or 01432 890634).

WHEN cancer struck one Kidderminster man, Kemp Hospice helped him back on the road to recovery. Dave Perkins has spoken of his gratitude to the Kidderminster hospice during his battle with Hodgkinson's disease - cancer of the lymphatic system - and his

Acting for Charity Theatre: Jane Finch (01299 877937). Areley Kings Players: Josie Shaw, 65 Redstone Lane, Stourport (01299 824410). Cleobury Players: Mrs M Cartwright, Secretary, 11 Lower Street, Cleobury (01299 270725). Cleobury Youth Drama: Mrs M Cartwright

THE momentum created by the public launch of Kemp Hospice's £2.2 million appeal nearly two weeks ago has continued with the prospect of another huge donation. The sum of £20,000 has been pledged by the Bulmer Benevolent Fund, linked to Herefordshire cider

Bewdley Festival: Jenny Paddock, Festival Director, 30 Gardners Meadow, Bewdley (01299 402404). Cleobury Millennium Festival Committee: Secretary, Mrs C. Bills, Walford's Bridge, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270249).

THE new man at Kemp Hospice has dedicated himself to fighting for its future. Michael Rowan came from an academic position at a Finnish university to fill the newly created post of hospice manager at the beginning of May. He arrives at a momentous period

A MAGNIFICENT start to Kemp Hospice's multi-million pound appeal has seen almost a quarter of the cash raised within six months. The public launch of the £2.2 million campaign - the largest ever in Wyre Forest - took place on Friday. Donations of £50,000

Bewdley String Ensemble: Mrs R. Greenwood, 8 Birch Tree Road, Bewdley (01299 402513). Classical Music Society: Vice Chairman, Von Stewart (01562 755990). Midland Gershwin-Mayerl Society: Terry Wilkinson, 191 Sutton Park Road, Kidderminster (01562 751527

Cranes School of Music: 27 Comberton Hill, Kidderminster (01562 825262). The Music Room: Top Floor, Paddington House, New Road, Kidderminster (01562 515060).

WHEN the new centre opens in 2004 a major gap in the health care available in Wyre Forest will be plugged. Kemp Hospice's £2.2 million building will provide specialist in-patient palliative care beds for the first time. Campaign manager John Fletcher

Kidderminster Art Society: Mrs J. Lapworth (01299 861496). Village Artists: Mrs S. Shaw, The Pound, Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster (01562 777401).

Youth House: Wednesdays (01562 752711).

National Farmers Union - Kidderminster branch: 9 Comberton Place, Kidderminster (01562 823563). South Shropshire Branch: NFU, Old Dairy, Sheet Road, Ludlow (01584 872416). Young Farmers' Clubs County Federation: County Chairman, Worcestershire Federation

Midland Combination Division One Winners 1952-53, 1954-55, 1965-66, 1967-68, 1968-69. Midland Combination Challenge Cup Winners 1953-54, 1987-88, 1991-92. Finalists 1954-55, 1971-72, 1983-84, 1988-89, 1989-90. Midland Combination Premier Division Winners

THE Nonentities' inaugural offering of 2003 is perhaps a debatable choice - and one not helped by the decision to try to adopt American accents for David Mamet's script about desperate salesmen. Glengarry Glen Ross tells the story of four estate agents

THE atmosphere of Vienna's Musikwerein was recreated in the second of what must now surely have become an annual New Year's Day concert. Once again organised by the Lions Clubs of Worcestershire, the proceeds from this concert were donated to Kemp Hospice

THERE is always a special moment at this annual event, when children from the audience join Santa on stage and sing Away in a Manger. This year just a few children went forward, including one dressed, she said, as a princess, but Santa thought she was

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

Midfield - Second season at Common Road after moving from Worcester City. Good passer and holds the ball up well. Also played for Pershore Town.

IT is small wonder the Kidderminster Male Choir is so popular, as they have such a broad repertoire, with something to please everyone. From Welsh hymns, and German songs, to opera, Some Enchanted Evening, and Memory from Cats, the choir were in excellent

PAUL DANIELS COMBINING illusion with one-liners proved a winning formula for Paul Daniels when he paid Bewdley a flying visit on Friday. The magic funnyman - who looked surprisingly frail and small in the flesh - took all festival-goers could throw at

THE action revolves around Draycott Harris, a successful television chat-show host, who, contrary to his image, has had no luck with women. He fails to notice that his secretary, Julia, is in love with him. Thom Gordon played the part of Draycott competently

Marconi 6, Droitwich 5 Midlands Hockey Division Four West (South) DROITWICH'S promotion hopes were all but shattered on Saturday by this narrow reversal at Coventry. Droitwich never really got out of first gear, failing to produce any flowing rugby and

BEING a Scooby-Doo fan since childhood, it was a real treat to see my favourite cartoon characters transformed into real-life by actors. The elite team from Mystery Inc are despatched to solve the puzzle of "Spooky Island" theme park. Basically fun-loving

EVESHAM United stages its annual quiz night next month when sport and general knowledge questions make up what promises to be a fun occasion. Teams comprising four to six members are invited along to the Common Road clubhouse on Saturday, March 22 (7.30pm

FOUR home games out of the next handful of Western Division outings could make or break Phil Mullen's bid for a top six finish. The opening couple couldn't be harder with Redditch and Mangots-field the visitors to Common Road next Saturday and Tuesday

Burlish 8, Evesham Utd Ladies 2 DESPITE an encouraging start against the league leaders, Evesham's defensive frailties were again their downfall as they crashed to a heavy defeat in Sunday's Wyvern Associates League Cup. United took the game to their

PHIL Mullen has bolstered his squad with the acquisition of a goalkeeper and defender ahead of tonight's scheduled home Western Division clash with Shepshed Dynamo. Goalkeeper Tim Hart has arrived via Newport County, while former Bilston left back has

Mangotsfield 5, Evesham Utd 0 THERE was a real sense of inevitability about this midweek mauling and how right those thoughts turned out to be. Having conceded three to the Western Division's bottom side last Saturday, Tuesday's hosts - the section's

DESPITE being the entertainment reporter for the Shuttle/Times and News, I don't see as many of Kidderminster's bands in action as I would like. That's why I would hesitate before nominating The Amateurs as the best group in town - but suffice to say

FORMER Stourport Swifts midfielder Matt Southwick has signed for new Dr Martens Western Division rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Southwick, who left Swifts for Redditch United last season, can fulfil his potential at 22-years-old, according to Rovers' joint

EVESHAM United's scheduled Dr Martens League Western Division clash with Mangotsfield at Common Road tonight has fallen victim to the weather. An inspection at 11.30am deemed the surface unplayable and, for a third time this season, the match has been

"I went out on a first date but I don't think I'll see her again. She got mad when I didn't open the car door - I just swam to the surface." Welcome to the bizarre world of Emo Philips, US stand-up comedian and past-master of the one-liner. Long absent

A GREAT first season in the Dr Martens Western Division saw Stourport Swifts finish eighth after Saturday's 5-2 hammering of Bilston Town. But player-boss Tim Langford admitted the final position could have been even higher for Swifts who have prospered

STOURPORT Swifts slipped to a fourth straight defeat as visitors Rugby clinched a Dr Martens Western Division double over the Walshes Meadow side. But there was no repeat of recent shoddy displays which have seen Swifts slump back towards the relegation

Evesham Utd Ladies 1, Redditch Utd 4 UNITED suffered a fourth consecutive defeat in a game they should have won comfortably. After falling behind after 11 minutes, the Common Road side created five excellent chances before the break but only succeeded

Skipper Nathan Jukes blasted in an injury time screamer as Evesham United defeated Western Division leaders at Bromsgrove at Common Road yesterday. Both sides had earlier been denied by the woodwork but Jukes found the net with a magnificent drive from

THE Nonentities close their current season in style with this popular Terence Rattigan play, based on a true story. It tells of a 13-year-old naval cadet who was expelled from college for stealing a postal order. The dogged fight to clear his son's name

INFLUENTIAL coach John Powell could leave Stourport Swifts boss Tim Langford with a potential summer problem. Langford declared Powell, who heads to the USA at the weekend to take up a coaching job, had been his "best signing". Powell will be passing

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

Verdi's glorious music again brought Dumas' "fallen woman" to life in style at the Alex last week. A glorious set and sumptuous costumes provided the perfect setting for the powerful voices of the leading performers. Giorgio Germont was sung superbly

THE wafer-thin Stourport Swifts squad could be boosted this week ahead of Saturday's home game with Gloucester City. Player-boss Tim Langford has again targeted former Bromsgrove Rovers full-back and midfielder Ryan Daley, son of former £1m man Steve.

STOURPORT Swifts' Walshes Meadow hoodoo struck again as the Dr Martens Western Division strugglers slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Gloucester City. A goal on the stroke of half-time did the damage and left the Swifts with just a solitary win at home all

STOURPORT Swifts boss Tim Langford is treating the weekend's poor display at Gloucester City as a one-off. Langford hopes it will be business as usual when they return to Gloucestershire on Saturday to face mid-table Cinderford Town in the Dr Martens

WINGER Alex Cowley hopes to become a Dr Martens League Premier Division player next season after joining rivals Halesowen Town on loan. The 19-year-old former West Bromwich Albion trainee is bidding to impress Halesowen boss Brendan Phillips up until

Evesham Utd 1, Stourport Swifts 3 2003 couldn't have got off to a worse start for the Robins, writes Mervyn Collins. Denied the services of a handful of regulars for various reasons, United made the perfect start on New Year's day morning when Nathan

WITHOUT an away win in the Dr Martens League Western Division this season, Evesham face a tough task to break their duck at Racing Club Warwick on Saturday. Although languishing next to bottom of the table, Warwick have yet to lose at home, winning one

P. Holloway: 13 Delamere Road, Bewdley (01299 403309 or 0403 79445). Compli-Medicare: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055).

PLAYER-boss Tim Langford is considering recalling himself to the Stourport Swifts side for Saturday's visit to Gloucester City. The veteran striker wants to rest recent signing Andy Wright who is still being plagued by a hamstring strain. Langford would

ONE of the four men who helped put together a financial package to save Evesham United ten years ago has died. Les Malins, who was 76, was still heavily involved at Common Road right until the time of his death last Thursday. Along with his wife Sandra

HOT property Alex Cowley has been made available for offers as Stourport Swifts look to cash in on one of their biggest assets. Cowley, with eight goals and a string of sparkling Dr Martens Western Division displays under his belt, wants to play at a

Ambulance, Fire, Police: Dial 999 DISTRICT COUNCILS Wyre Forest District Council: 01562 820505 Wychavon District Council: 01386 565000 South Shropshire District Council: 01584 813000 SOCIAL SERVICES Kidderminster area office: 01562 822511 Emergency duty

DISAPPOINTMENT was etched across the faces of Evesham United chairman and manager, Jim Cockerton and Phil Mullen after last weekend's inglorious FA Cup exit. Both men were unanimous in their feelings that the day had been a huge let down but still happy

Evesham Utd Ladies 3, Malvern Tn 6 DESPITE having a player sent off ten minutes before half- time, Evesham staged an encouraging performance against a physical opposition last Sunday. Malvern, who had already defeated United twice this season, looked

TIM Langford will shrug off midfielder Matt Southwick's exit from Stourport Swifts with a swoop for a new striker. Southwick has joined friends Lea Shaw, Lee Booth and Brendan Hackett in the growing ranks of ex-Swifts at Redditch United under former boss

BUY, beg or steal a ticket to see Much Ado about Nothing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre which is a joy from start to finish. Gregory Doran who directed this marvellously life-affirming production must now surely be a front-runner for the position of

Boots: 3-6 Coventry Street, Kidderminster (01562 754901) and 27 High Street, Stourport (01299 822468). Co-operative: Co-op Superstore, Lombard Street (01299 879097). Glade Pharmacy: 1 Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 742888). Lloyds: Medical Hall

ANYONE wanting an evening of light entertainment had probably better steer clear of this play, which runs at The Rose until Saturday. It is challenging, for cast and audiences alike, and full attention is required throughout - but as Esme Allen might

UPBEAT Stourport Swifts boss Dave Titterton refused to criticise his players after they crashed to a 3-0 defeat against visitors Taunton Town last night. It was the first Dr Martens Western Division defeat in five games for the new Walshes Meadow boss

Evesham Utd 0, Sutton Coldfield Tn 0 FIVE previous matches involving these two teams had seen 37 goals find the back of the net, writes Mervyn Collins. Sadly, Saturday's Western Division game drew a blank but United certainly salvaged plenty of pride

STOURPORT Swifts continued their steady climb up the Dr Martens Western Division table with a hard-earned point at home to Atherstone United. The visitors looked to be heading for victory until recent signing Leon Blake secured a 1-1 draw four minutes

MIDFIELDER Matt Southwick could be the next player to leave Stourport Swifts for Redditch United due to a change in transfer rules. Former Swifts boss Rod Brown has put in a seven-day approach for his old player who he wants to reunite with Gary Whild

THE winners of tomorrow's night FA Cup 2nd qualifying round replay at Cinderford will visit Havant and Waterlooville in the next round on Saturday, October 12. Saturday's 1-1 draw leaves Cinderford with home advantage but United will be hoping to put

Nigel Fullerton and Lawrence Benner: Snuffmill Warehouse, Park Lane, Bewdley (01299 404699). Compli-Medicare: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055).

TONIGHT'S clash between Stourport Swifts and Redditch United (7.45) has all the classic ingredients for a grudge match. Former Swifts manager Rod Brown returns to Walshes Meadow and both clubs are in dispute over illegal approaches to players. Further

ANOTHER trophy eluded Stourport Swifts as they were dumped out of the Worcestershire Senior Cup 3-0 at the first-round stage on Tuesday by Halesowen Town. New boss Dave Titterton's first home match was always going to be testing against Dr Martens Premier

Bewdley Clinic: Dog Lane, Bewdley (01299 403677). Cleobury Mortimer Medical Centre: Pinkham, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270209); Emergency line (01299 270278); District nurse: 01299 271356); Health visitor (01299 271499). Kidderminster Health Centre: Bromsgrove

DEFENDER Steve Ulfig will miss tonight's Dr Martens Western Division Worcestershire derby at Evesham United through injury (7.45pm). If the game beats the wet weather, Stourport Swifts midfield man Matt Southwick may also have to be rested with a calf

AFTER losing out at the same stage 12 months ago, Evesham United will be keen to exorcise the memory of a horror show against Bridgwater when they make the long trek to Falmouth for Saturday's FA Cup first qualifying round tie. A 4-1 home defeat at the

YOU can visit the fairytale world of Cinderella at the Civic this week, where the popular film comes to life with sumptuous costumes. While easy to show "magic" on film, it is harder to recreate on stage, but SCOS have come up with some innovative ideas

Saturday, October 26, 2002 NEW signings Wesley Joyce and Paul Hunter were quick to make their mark as Evesham recorded a sixth straight league win at Common Road last Saturday. The pair, signed from Bromyard Town and Hinckley United respectively, were

A PERMANENT and loan signing are still being targeted by Swifts boss Tim Langford before Saturday. Langford is hopeful of making additions for the home game with promotion-chasing Chippenham Town. He has so far had to make do with snapping up promising

STOURPORT Swifts manager Tim Langford admitted his side had been out-battled and out-played as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat at fellow strugglers Rugby United in the Dr Martens Western Division. "We created nothing and they beat us in every department,

TO say this Chaste Maid was on the cheap side would be like saying Liberace's taste was a little brash. It must rank as one of the single worst pieces of theatre I've seen. The fact that it was a production by an associate director of the acclaimed Almeida

SUSPENSIONS threaten to wreak havoc with Phil Mullen's plans to get Evesham United off to a successful start in the Dr Martens League Western Division, writes Mervyn Collins. Gresley Rovers visit Common Road for Saturday's opener and, with away trips

DISAPPOINTED Stourport Swifts boss Tim Langford believed his men were robbed of an away day success on Saturday. Swifts drew 1-1 at Shepshed Dynamo in the Dr Martens League Western Division. But Shepshed keeper Damion Quailey saved his side with two late

STOURPORT Swifts were left searching for their elusive first victory after a 1-0 Dr Martens Western Division defeat at Cinderford Town. But although disappointed with the result, manager Tim Langford was delighted with the performance of his players.

Bewdley Dental Laboratory: 51 Load Street, Bewdley (01299 400943). H and S Prosthetics: 25B Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 745504). Simmonds R. S: 54 Blackwell Street, Horsefair, Kidderminster (01562 60853). Spear Dental Ceramics: Lombard Lodge,

STOURPORT Swifts hope to bolster their squad with two loan signings ahead of tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division game at Shepshed Dynamo (3pm). Manager Tim Langford has earmarked two players - a midfielder and a striker - from higher graded

Sunday, October 13, 2002 SUNDAY'S game played in driving rain saw Evesham seeking to build on their victory of the previous week and consolidate second place in the league. Evesham took the lead in the 14th minute when a Redditch defender handled the

EMBARRASSED and outraged was how Stourport Swifts boss Tim Langford felt after seeing his side slump to a 5-0 thrashing at arch rivals Redditch United in the Dr Martens Western Division yesterday. Langford fumed: "It was pretty embarrassing from where

KEY midfielders Adam Nicholls and Alex Cowley are hoping to be fit for Saturday's Dr Martens Western Division trip to Shepshed Dynamo. Both players were injured during yesterday's 2-1 Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup semi-final win at Bromsgrove Rovers.

CARYL Churchill's Top Girls was voted number 16 in a recent poll of the best plays of the past 100 years. I must confess I'd never heard of it before reading rave reviews of the Oxford Stage Company's excellent touring revival but - having seen it - I

SLOPPY Stourport Swifts threw away a lead for the second successive match as visitors Sutton Coldfield Town won 2-1 on a miserable Tuesday night for home fans. The evening had promised plenty when Swifts' popular midfielder Simon Marsh was gifted a goal

Family Planning and Cytology Clinic: Kidderminster Health Centre, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 820091).

Sunday, September 30, 2002 A YOUNG Evesham United team launched the new Kidderminster Women's County League against Burlish Olympic before a good sized crowd at Common Road on Sunday. A penalty for handball inside the first five minutes and an unfortunate

BRINGING new signings into Walshes Meadow is proving a challenge for Stourport Swifts boss Tim Langford. Swifts, who have lost players through outgoing transfers and injury, are becoming increasingly short of numbers. But Langford confessed he has been

Saturday, September 21, 2002 UNITED made hard work of seeing off winless Swindon Supermarine at Common Road last Saturday. Not for the first time this season, Mullen's men wasted several chances to seal victory before the visitors made it 3-2 late on

THERE was disappointment after Stourport Swifts missed out on a potential giant-killing act. However, boss Tim Langford was happy with the efforts over the two FA Trophy third round games against Conference strugglers Chester. Langford said: "We came

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STOURPORT Swifts will be at home in the next round of the FA Umbro Trophy if they win their third round replay with Nationwide Conference Chester City on Tuesday (7.45). Swifts, who drew 1-1 on Saturday, will entertain their Dr Martens Western Division

This performance was virtually a dress rehearsal for the group's entry in the annual Worcestershire Theatre Festival, which is being held this year in Evesham. On Saturday the actors will be presenting this play, which has been written especially for

TIM Langford is looking for his Stourport Swifts players to return to their previous high standards over the festive period. Top scorer Lee Booth returns to the line-up for Saturday's Dr Martens Western Division game at home to fellow high-fliers Clevedon

Monday, 15 July, 2002 PHIL Mullen was upbeat about his squad's efforts despite Monday's 4-0 opening friendly defeat at the hands of one of his former clubs, writes Mervyn Collins. Kidderminster brought a full strength side to Common Road and the final

FOR those of you who missed the comedy act Garth Marenghi (Duke of Darkness) at the MAC, Birmingham, on Thursday, stop kicking yourselves. It was awful. Not just plain awful, but real fancy. The wit - such as there was - lay in the piece's brevity - just

MIND: Co-ordinator Bob Edge, Paddington House, New Road, Kidderminster (01562 865035). Shropshire Community Mental Health NHS Trust: Shelton Hospital, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury (01743 261000). South Shropshire Community Mental Health Team: 25 Corve Street

100 years ago - November 9, 1901 Evesham: Harry Ingles, a labourer of Wickhamford, was summoned for being drunk on October 24. Defendant pleaded guilty. PC Groves stated that he found the defendant in a helpless state of drunkenness opposite the steam

PROMOTION-WINNING boss Rod Brown has sensationally quit Stourport Swifts to take over at Dr Martens League Western Division rivals Redditch United. Brown, who took Swifts up from the Midland Alliance last season, revealed his decision to the club late

Reading through the various publications which relate to my work, an article by English Nature caught my eye. It was a feature highlighting the importance of lowland heath and stated at present the lowland heath habitat which can be found on nature reserves

COME high summer, most of the wetland nature reserves are covered with tall, rank vegetation. However, on each of the reserves, tall reeds and rushes usually tower above this jungle-like tangle, where they grow together to form dense patches which sway

100 years ago - September 28, 1901 Evesham: Ronald Victor Payton, of Edgbaston, was summoned for riding his bicycle without a light on September 14. PC Dainty said that on Saturday at a quarter to ten, he saw the defendant on Greenhill without a light

IF Rachel Greenwood, already known to us as a violinist and now making her debut as conductor of Bewdley Choral Society, was at all nervous, there was no sign of it. She is not a minimalist conductor who works with the twitch of an eyebrow. The audience

100 years ago - September 21, 1901 MARK Smith, a labourer of no fixed abode, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Bridge Street on September 16. He pleaded guilty. He was fined 5s and costs of 4s, or seven days. He went down. 50 years ago -

With the expansion of towns and cities and the intensification of agriculture to support an ever-increasing human population, a tremendous strain has been put on the natural world. Many species have found it increasingly difficult to survive either through

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100 years ago - August 31, 1901 Broadway: William Albert John Stanford, a labourer of Stanton, was summoned for riding a bicycle without a light at Broadway on August 5. Defendant pleaded guilty. PS Lewis said he saw the defendant on the Evesham Road

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THE familiar strains of Down at the Old Bull and Bush opened this evening of nostalgia when the audience joined in the choruses with gusto. We sang along to many old standards, such as Daisy, Daisy, and For Me and My Gal, and I particularly enjoyed some

100 years ago - August 3, 1901 Fladbury: On Friday, Fladbury was visited by a storm of peculiar severity for the season. Hailstones of considerable size, accompanied by thunder and lightning, passed across from a northern direction, and laid several corn

IN common with many people, I like to spend a few moments at the start of a new year reflecting on the highlights of the previous year. Last year as a whole is perhaps best categorised as being very mild, albeit a little soggy. With January 2002 being

DUNCAN Honeybourne's display as a piano virtuoso at the latest Live at the Library presentation by the Classical Music Society, was especially notable as he had endured a six-and-a-half hour drive to get to Kidderminster, having been held up in traffic

100 years ago - July 27, 1901 Evesham: William Bradley, a labourer, of Evesham was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in the parish of Hill and Moor on July 17. Defendant pleaded not guilty. PC Johnson said he heard the defendant shouting. He was

ONE of the hardest things about managing nature reserves is looking after the trees. It is a difficult act, trying to ensure people's safety from the risk of falling trees, while at the same time caring for the wildlife, which in many cases depend on

CHAMPIONSHIP-winning Stourport Swifts have received a cash boost from the town council after last year's eventful season both on and off the field. The Walshes Meadow side will receive £500 from Stourport Town Council's grants committee to help with repairs

There are many good performances in this production, with excellent versions of those wonderful songs, but the show is dominated by Nigel Preece. I have seen Nigel before as Tevye, the milkman with five daughters to marry off, and he gave a good performance

NOW the trees are almost if not completely bare, there are some things which seem to stand out in the woodlands, things which may well have previously gone unnoticed. Many plants with evergreen leaves are now standing proud in the woodlands. Several of

100 years ago - June 22, 1901 Evesham: William Pickering was charged with being drunk and disorderly in The Leys on June 1. PC Groves said defendant was drunk and was challenging people to fight. He had just come from the Reserve and was fined 10s including

100 years ago - June 15, 1901 Atch Lench: Mary Young, of Atch Lench, was charged with behaving in an indecent manner in Coopers Lane on June 7. PC Groves furnished the particulars and PS Yarnold corroborated, deposing that he had had complaints from a

SATURDAY'S FA Cup opponents are the kind of team Stourport Swifts will have an uphill battle against, according to assistant boss Gary Whild. Promotion-chasing Dr Martens Western Division Solihull Borough visit Walshes Meadow on Saturday in the second

Redstone Marsh nature reserve has a split character. There is a woodland area which extends from the marsh and it is this area which people mainly use as a short cut from the Walshes estate to Stourport town centre. This area suffers a little from being

100 years ago - June 8, 1901 CHURCH LENCH: John Raynard and Aaron Smith, of no fixed abode, were charged with encamping on the highway at Church Lench on May 31. The defendants did not appear. PC Hancock proved service of the summonses and stated the

THE orchestra played well in the first half, and got even better in the second. In Beethoven's Overture Leonora no 3, the orchestra produced a confident performance, particularly the strings. I am not too familiar with Schumann's Symphony No 1, The Spring

I REALLY enjoyed this performance by Kidderminster College students, who had created a clever set and had gone to a great deal of trouble with their costumes. Kurt Weill's music is difficult to sing, but without exception they performed the musical items

100 years ago - May 18, 1901 Bengeworth: Joseph Lampitt, a labourer from Bengeworth, was summoned to Pershore Petty Sessions for riding his bicycle without a light through Hill and Moor village after the proper time to light up on May 5. PC Johnson said

Striker - Large target man who has a neat turn of pace and good control. Signed from Halesowen Town at the end of August and has already notched up four goals to his credit. Popular with the fans and a proven goalscorer. Has league experience with Hereford

LAST week's high winds saw the end of many fine trees. Damage on the nature reserves was relatively minor but one species of tree which suffered more than most was the crack willow. The land around Kidderminster and along the Stour and Severn river valleys

THE wildlife which comes to mind most readily at Easter are birds preparing nests and watching over clutches of newly laid eggs. This is the case across all the nature reserves and watching and listening to the energetic behaviour of the birds is an uplifting

PEOPLE easily offended were warned to stay away from the Roy "Chubby" Brown show and I hope for their sake they took note of the warning. Members of the fairer sex in particular came in for a barrage of stick from the foul-mouthed Northern comic, who

STOURPORT Swifts must cope without three defenders for the next 35 days - but they have added striker Nathan Harvey to the squad. Swifts host Gresley on Saturday in the Dr Martens Western Division without the suspended Quentin Townsend, Steve Ulfig and

I HAVE always harboured a soft spot for foxes. Perhaps this is due to being a dog owner - I am able to recognise the facial expressions and general body language of foxes as these are very similar to those of domestic dogs. This has certainly helped me

Bewdley Civic Society: Ken Hobson, Chairman, 57 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley (01299 402700); Peter Archer, Secretary, 16 Park Dingle, Bewdley (01299 403845). Kidderminster Civic Society: Mr C. E. Talbot, Barratts Court, Rectory Lane, Rock, Kidderminster

DR Martens League new boys Stourport Swifts round-off their pre-season campaign at Hellenic League side North Leigh on Saturday. And they make the trip safe in the knowledge that influential midfielder Alex Cowley looks like winning his race to get fit

When out for a stroll in the countryside it is quite a sobering thought that maybe, just a few metres away hidden in the undergrowth lurks a predator which has a fabled reputation for being one of the most ferocious and vicious on earth. Legend has it

BEFORE opening the new nature reserve of Hurcott pools and wood in October last year, a huge amount of work was needed to make the site safe for visitors. Part of this was inspecting the trees that bordered the paths and those trees to be at risk of falling

THE House rose for the summer recess yesterday so it is appropriate to reflect on the past year. It has become obvious that a Government with a huge majority cannot be forced easily to alter course. However, it did change its mind in the NHS Reform Bill

THE Private Finance Initiative (PFI) has suffered further criticism in the national press and by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee. Sadly - to me - the warnings about PFI in the Parliamentary Health Select Committee Report were overshadowed

CONFERENCE side Hereford United have been added to Stourport Swifts' pre-season dates. Graham Turner's men will head to Walshes Meadow on Thursday, July 26.

SWIFTS held a successful celebration to mark last season's Midland Alliance championship win at Walshes Meadow on Saturday. It was attended by many, including former players and potential sponsors. The club's committee is busy looking for sponsorship

A PARTY will be in full swing at Walshes Meadow on Saturday when Swifts celebrate the Midland Alliance championship from 7pm. Former managers and players are welcome. Meanwhile, Swifts will entertain Worcestershire rivals Redditch United in the Dr Martens

OVER the festive season I decided I needed a break from eating and making small talk with relatives. I took a trip up to Burlish Top Nature Reserve, walking from there over the Severn Valley Railway tunnel and then down onto the Rifle Range and Devil's

DESPITE the World Cup and threatening weather, crowds turned out to watch the procession at Bewdley Carnival. Those of us walking with the procession were kept abreast of the score by people who left their televisions briefly to watch the procession pass

THE festive season is upon us and many of us will be sending each other Christmas cards. On the front of these there will often be an animal or bird portraying a Christmas or winter scene, robins seem to be a particular favourite in a snowy scene. This

BURLISH Top is one of the districts' heathland nature reserves. On a recent visit I was rewarded with a beautiful and yet completely unexpected scene. The last few weeks have, in my opinion, produced one of the most spectacularly beautiful autumn landscapes

ALL the deciduous trees this year put on a fantastic autumn colour show, transforming our country landscape in the most delightful way. My favourite though, has to be the colours of the beech tree. Beech trees are a proud and prominent tree wherever they

THE prime requisite for a frontbencher in the House of Commons is a loud voice. The conclusion of the Budget debate on Tuesday evening was even more rowdy than Prime Minister's Question Time. Serious points made by many MPs during the debate were completely

Wyre Forest Model Railway Club: D. Rook, 28 Bromley Gardens, Codsall (01902 843760).

THIS year has been a particularly good year for the Fly Agaric Toadstool which has been made famous in children's stories because of its and white speckled appearance. In all the nature reserves, the dead and dying remains of this year's fungal blooms

Ramblers' Association Wyre Forest: Hugh Buttress (01299 878181). Severnside Ramblers: Pauline Carroll, 20 Manor Close, Stourport (01299 822749).

TO me there are four important local community issues at the moment and these are the incinerator, Kidderminster Harriers, Bewdley Museum, and of course, the hospital. I make no apology if Viewpoint reflects my interest in these primarily as it was on

THE Parliamentary Health Select Committee visited Canada and the USA to study delayed discharges from acute hospital care. Staff in Vancouver have avoided the unfortunate term "bed blockers" and instead use the abbreviation "ALC" for patients who no longer

FOR the last few weeks our skies have been filled with formations of foreign birds. Their approach is announced by a low rhythmical whooping sound, then wing tip to wing tip in giant v-shaped formations gaggles of canada geese race overhead. As their

Wyre Forest Scrabble Club: Mrs M.H. Mitchell (01562 69132).

Bewdley Twinning Association: Janice Bell, Chairman (01299 402776). Stourport Twinning Association: Chairman Reg Knott, 95 Redstone Lane, Kidderminster (01299 826352). Kidderminster Twinning Association: Mr C. E. Talbot, Barratts Court, Rectory Lane,

Wyre Forest Welsh Society: President Jean Thomas (01562 755549).

A STRONG Bromsgrove squad travelled to Kidderminster on Sunday where despite the lost hour's sleep and the excitement of Mothering Sunday they played two matches with full changes of players for each game. Game One began with a long period of stubborn

SINCE last week I have been busy in Wyre Forest. My first engagement was to give the prizes to schoolchildren at World Mental Health Day, for which they had designed T-shirts. As I have said before, to meet children at this terrible time in the world

THE House of Commons was recalled on Monday for a further debate on the terrifying international crisis. The Prime Minister's statement has been reported in the press and we were told that the targets have been very carefully selected, mostly out of city

FOLLOWING the tragic events in New York last week, the recall of Parliament was welcome and expected. I was privileged to hear the House combining across political parties to support the right of the free world to fight terrorism in whatever ways are

All numbers have an 01562 prefix unless otherwise indicated. Abandoned vehicles 732754 Air pollution 732798 Alarms for the elderly (Central Control 24 hours) 850053 Allotments 732934 Anti-social behaviour - 0800 169 4002 Area housing offices - Eastings

Careers Service Kidderminster: Youth and Careers Centre Building, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 822511). Options Analysis: Dr Pauline Reeve, 6 The Avenue, Waresley, Hartlebury (01299 250169 or 01905 726727). Stourport and District Work Centre

South Shropshire Council: Stone House, Corve Street, Ludlow (01584 813000). Council Tax: (01584 813312). Housing Association Inquiries: (01584 877888). Wyre Forest District Council: Oxford House, Oxford Street, Kidderminster (01562 820505). Wychavon District

Beacon Employment: Riverside Business Centre, Worcester Road, Stourport (01299 826666). Kidderminster College Training: Kidderminster College, Hoo Road, Kidderminster (01562 66330). Kidderminster and District Training Company Ltd: Ackroyd House, Hoo Road

MUCH has happened in Westminster in the last week. I have taken part in several divisions voting with the Opposition on amendments to give foot and mouth disease a higher priority in the Queen's Speech, but then voting with the Government on the speech

Broome: Clerk, Mr A. Attwood, Summerfold House, Belbroughton Road, Hackman's Gate (01562 700484). Chaddesley Corbett: Yvonne Scriven (01299 851654). Churchill and Blakedown: Clerk Roger Gurney, 56 Malvern Road, Powick, Worcester (01905 830756). Cleobury

Vicar Street in Kidderminster still looks virtually unchanged to the picture above. Although the actual date of the picture is unknown, Simpson & Sons, pictured on the left ceased trading in the 1950s to be replaced by Mac Fisheroes. Closer to the

Bewdley Conservatives: Stephen Clee, Three Gables, Hop Pole Lane, Bewdley. (01299 402338). Conservative Association Wyre Forest: Wayne Lawley, Margaret Thatcher House, 35 Mill Street, Kidderminster (01562 823820). Independent Health Concern Group: Ken

DEAR EDITOR -- Pam Davey's letter the previous week was quite correct in that she has never been a member of the Health Trust or Worcestershire Health Authority. However, she did omit the important fact that she was chair of the Community Health Council

DEAR EDITOR -- I was shocked to read the Ofsted report on North Bromsgrove High School, and bearing in mind my own knowledge and experiences as a parent, I do not recognise much of what has been written as being appropriate to the school I know. My daughter

DEAR EDITOR -- We write to send our congratulations to the pupils and staff of North Bromsgrove High School and all involved in the wonderful performance of Les Miserables last month. It was a superb performance by all concerned and was thoroughly enjoyed

The Land Oak public house, Kidderminster, demolished in 1932 to widen Chester Road North. The public house which presently stands on the junction is pictured below.

DEAR EDITOR - I refer to the request in a recent edition by Kate Spooner, Droitwich's Mayoress, for comments on the local bus service. I have needed to attend the Eye Hospital in Worcester twice yearly for many years now, which was always a problem. Now

AN RAF veteran can continue his ambition to build a Second World War aircraft museum in Wyre Forest when he takes his foot off the pedal to begin retirement. Alan Varndell is stepping down after 17 years as driver of the Stourport Mobile Library, but

Cleobury Mortimer Bridge Club: Steve Clifton (01746 718434). Kidderminster Bridge Club: Mrs G. Woodward, 543 Chester Road South, Kidderminster (01562 824458).

FROM Kidderminster convent girl to Hollywood star, life has been a rollercoaster ride for erstwhile actress Sammi Davies. Best known over here for performances in box office smashes Mona Lisa, Hope and Glory and The Rainbow, Sammi, 36, has given up the

HAVING an appreciation of what you are trying to sell is an advantage in any walk of life - and Stourport's Richard Woodhead is in a better position than most for doing so. The man responsible for spreading the word about Wyre Forest's very own Last Night

100 years ago. December 6, 1902 A MEETING of the creditors of Robert Heritage, market gardener of Wickhamford, Evesham, was held at the bankruptcy offices in Worcester on Monday morning. The causes of failure alleged by the bankrupt are: "Expense of cleaning

Team Rikok (Really Interesting Kites Over Kidderminster): David Montague-Smith (01562 66102).

The opera house pictured above was a prominent building on Comberton Hill. Standing on the former site of the Theatre Royal. Opened in 1891 it broadcast the first moving pictures to be seen in Kidderminster between live shows in 1896. The Opera House

CUSTOMERS at Cookley's Bridge Road butchers know they can expect entertainment as well as fresh meat when they walk in. And when Kidderminster Harriers are enjoying a successful spell, they know they can also expect the shop to be bedecked in a sea of

100 years ago November 8 1902 GEORGE Redding, labourer, of Head Street, Pershore, was summoned for defacing the paint on a house contrary to the borough by-law on striking matches thereon on October 25. Inspector Yarnold said he saw defendant and others

100 years ago October 25 1902 THE contract has now been signed for the erection of two new treble bells, to complete the octave, and Badsey will shortly be in possession of a full peal of eight. It may be remembered that the existing six bells were re-hung

100 years ago October 18 1902 ALFRED Plant, a sweep, pleaded guilty to stealing two bottles of champagne with a total value of 7s, from Geo Quiney at Evesham. He had been twice convicted and had been in prison since July 24 awaiting trial, so was let

A DIMINISHING band of specialist traders still deal in personal service and good old-fashioned courtesy. Among their number is Kidderminster's John Beard, one of a few independent ironmongers still plying their trade despite heavyweight competition from

PLANS for the 2003/04 football season have been unveiled by the Mercian Junior Football League. Following the successful introduction of girls football this season, the league will form two divisions in the new term for U10s and U12s. Games will be played

THE Shuttle/Times and News-backed Keep 'Em Out! campaign to deter distraction burglars goes "on tour" next week to hammer home the message to vulnerable old folk. A short play and talk about the dangers of letting strangers in will be given to luncheon

100 years ago August 23 1902 THOMAS Loveridge, a labourer of no fixed abode, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Merstow Green on August 18. Defendant admitted the offence. PC Humphreys, said at 8.15pm, he was on duty on Merstow Green when

Archdale's 73 (0) 0, Barnt Green Spartak (1) 8 Midland Combination Division Two SPARTAK put Archdales to the sword on Saturday with a unstoppable second half display of fast attacking football. By now Archdale's must be sick of the sight of a Spartak

100 years ago August 16 1902 The Coronation illuminations in Evesham were decidedly the best ever seen in the town, and reflected much credit on all the inhabitants. Perhaps the best display of all was on Merstow Green, where hundreds of lights were hung

Rowland Hill Shopping Centre: Vicar Street, Kidderminster (01562 742779). Swan Centre: King Charles Square, Town Centre, Kidderminster (01562 753210).

Catshill Warriors 2 Leafield Ath 1 (Under 12s League Cup Final) WARRIORS, appearing in their first cup final, came under early pressure, although the defence held firm. Defences generally were on top. Warriors went a goal down after the break when James

100 years ago August 9 1902 JAMES Charlton Potter, a Worcester bootmaker, was summoned under the Vagrant Act for deserting his wife and children. Mr Wadley, relieving officer, said defendant had lived in Pershore and left his wife and children in 1900

RON Price prides himself in his achievements at the Sunday football club he set up and runs - but there's more to the busy 70-year-old than that. The Offmore Farm resident, married to Vera for 40 years, juggles managing Tri-Star Windows, cricket umpiring

100 years ago - May 31, 1902 THOMAS Oldham, a farmer of Lower Moor, was summoned under the by-laws for using indecent language at Fladbury on May 20. Defendant did not appear. PC Johnson proved service of summons and in stating the case, he said he saw

100 years ago - May 3, 1902 JOHN Campkin, a farmhand of Bishampton, was admitted to Pershore Cottage Hospital on Tuesday suffering from injuries caused by the kick of a horse. It appears that he was drilling in a field on the Larches Farm, when the horse

KIDDERMINSTER Ladies' Circle's "gregarious" chairman is on a mission - to tell the world: "We are absolutely NOT a knitting group!" Jo Gregory cites the "fun and friendship" of life with the circle - despite the stereotypical image of "cliquey coffee

100 years ago - March 29 1902 THE Avon Lodge Order of Oddfellows had their annual dinner on Wednesday night in Evesham Town Hall, when Col C W Long MP occupied the chair. Immediately after the dinner itself, a smoking concert was given and the sixpence

WHEN Wyre Forest Community Housing took over 6,000 council houses at the end of March the move represented a sea change for Chris Lewis. Chris, of Dunlin Drive, Kidderminster, had been a council tenant representative for 20 years ever since she first

FANS of Kidderminster Harriers are still bubbling over with happy memories from last season and waiting with breathless anticipation for the new one starting in a week's time. But few people would have been more thrilled at the team's elevation to the