AUGUST 11 Narrow Gauge Railway Society Meeting at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link at 8pm for a members film and slide show. AUGUST 12 Summer Fete At St Stephen's Care Home, Droitwich Road, Worcester, from 2pm. Lots of stalls including
SEPTEMBER 8 Jeff Barnhart's British Band With special guest `Spats' Langham at Hanley Castle High School, at 8pm. SEPTEMBER 16 Vocal Variations Will be performing songs about Earth in the Carice Elgar Room at the Elgar Birthplace Museum.
AUGUST 1-OCTOBER 15 Faith on the Move An exhibition in Worcester Cathedral. UNTIL SEPTEMBER 9 Spotlight on St Ives A new Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition, bringing together paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture from the Arts Council
AUGUST 7-12 Magic of the Dance A sophisticated production at Malvern Theatres. AUGUST 8-12 Washington Square By Henry James, adapted by Dawn Kellogg, at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Tickets available from box office. AUGUST 14-19 The
Hot Chip - Colours THE five-piece London band must be doing something right, having had their second album nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. On Colours they add their trademark dash of synths to the musical palette to create a
BIG defender Gavin Cowan goes straight into Kiddermin-ster Harriers' squad for tomorrow's Conference opener after signing on a month's loan. The 6ft 4ins Shrewsbury player, 25, will compete with Stuart Whitehead, Mark Crei-ghton and Gavin Hurren for
A COUPLE of musical treats are on the cards for revellers at The Fleece Inn in Bretforton, near Evesham, this month as two top performers take to the stage. Internationally renowned musician Kieran Halpin will be making a welcome return to the pub on
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece believes tomorrow's tough trip to Barrow could help his side get off to a much-needed flying start. City have not been known for strong openings to seasons in recent years and the visit to the Cumbrians (3pm) promises
SOME of the best names on the jazz circuit are set to call in on Malvern Theatres later this month for a special weekend of toe-tapping tunes. Renowed female vocalist Elkie Brooks - whose hits included Pearl's A Singer and No More The Fool - is among
IT has been credited for the success of artists such as The Arctic Monkeys and Sandi Thom and now a Worcester band is also making waves thanks to the internet. Worcestershire-based band The Capital came together about five months ago after singer and
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece has been busy this week trying to bring in several new faces to ease his team problems. Preece has a selection head-ache ahead of tomorrow's Nat-ionwide North opener at Bar-row with injuries and suspensions to key players
There have been some exciting developments in my organisation this week. Firstly, we have a new name - we are no longer Huntingdon Arts but Worcester Live. When Huntingdon Hall first took over the Swan, we wanted people to understand the connection between
A TALE of bravery, adventure and a very big bad wolf is coming to Pershore Number 8. With specially-written lyrics set to Prokofiev's famous soundtrack, the Sea Legs production breathes new life into the classic tale of Peter and the Wolf. When the
ROMANTICS can enjoy love in the open air next weekend. An outdoor production of Shakespeare's greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet, is being performed in the picturesque setting of Spetchley Park on Saturday, August 19. The grounds open at 6.30pm
HEADING to Malvern straight from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is a black comedy with bite. Marlon Brando's Corset, starring Les Dennis, Mike McShane, Jeremy Edwards and Jim Field Smith, turns its attention to our celebrity obsessed culture. Bickering
CHILDREN'S favourite Wind In The Willows will be brought to life in the grounds of historic Hanbury Hall later this month. An open-air performance of Kenneth Grahame's classic promises to be a treat for all the family as the riverside residents, Ratty
FROM Macbeth to Diary Of A Nobody - now is a good time to start going to the theatre. Worcester Live, formerly Huntingdon Arts, has lined up something for everyone this autumn, from children's classic The Wind in the Willows to West End sell-outs including
SIR - John Shearon says killing foxes is objectionable. Blood-thirsty foxes viciously kill rabbits and hens on a daily basis. Nature is red in tooth and claw. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
SIR -Those of us who support persecuted Christians abroad will be aware of the lack of education afforded to Christians in Pakistan. Young Christians, Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists are treated as second class citizens in this Muslim country. I would therefore
RELENTLESS Surrey wrapped up victory by an innings and 107 runs in their Liverpool Victoria County Championship clash with Worcestershire at New Road. The leaders, who amassed a 272-run first innings lead, dismissed the hosts for just 165 to complete
A COMMUTER is considering driving to work instead of catching the train because of changes to First Great Western's ticket prices and timetable. Dunstan Power, of Warndon Villages, Worcester, takes the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Parkway
SIR - How disappointing to read your recent article about waste along the banks of the River Severn. If no one will seemingly take responsibility for cleaning up this important part of our city, then we can only look forward to watching boaters, swans
SIR - Concerning the recent letter from vet Jessica R Thornton, she asserts the overwhelming public rejection of a badger cull is based on "biased information". She offers no evidence to support this theory and her argument is falsely proposed to support
SIR - I would like to make a few points regarding Gerard Francomb's letter about nuclear waste transportation by rail across the UK. First, both high and low level nuclear wastes are being transported in special containers regularly across the UK, which
THE annual July carnival was once the biggest jewel in the Faithful City's crown. Its demise, inextricably linked to the gradual decline of Worcester's manufacturing base, left a gaping hole in the fabric of our summer festivities. But out of the ashes
The UK's biggest independent garden centre will be officially opened in Worcestershire next week when Webbs, at Wychbold, near Droitwich, celebrates the completion of its £5m redevelopment. The extended and re-styled site is the latest milestone in
HEREFORD United aim to crown their promotion to the Football League with an Edgar Street win at the second time of asking. The Bulls started off in style after nine years in the Conference by beating Stockport County 2-0 in League Two last weekend.
NEW signing Dwayne Lee could get an immediate look-in as Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates targets a Conference play-off push. Harriers host Conference South play-off winners St Alban's City tomorrow (3pm) on a plush, new surface at Aggborough
BIG defender Gavin Cowan goes straight into Kiddermin-ster Harriers' squad for tomorrow's Conference opener after signing on a month's loan. The 6ft 4ins Shrewsbury player, 25, will compete with Stuart Whitehead, Mark Crei-ghton and Gavin Hurren for
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece believes tomorrow's tough trip to Barrow could help his side get off to a much-needed flying start. City have not been known for strong openings to seasons in recent years and the visit to the Cumbrians (3pm) promises
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece has been busy this week trying to bring in several new faces to ease his team problems. Preece has a selection head-ache ahead of tomorrow's Nat-ionwide North opener at Bar-row with injuries and suspensions to key players
RELENTLESS Surrey wrapped up victory by an innings and 107 runs in their Liverpool Victoria County Championship clash with Worcestershire at New Road. The leaders, who amassed a 272-run first innings lead, dismissed the hosts for just 165 to complete
KABIR Ali has his sights set on forcing his way back into England contention after being axed from his country's provisional 30-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in October. The Worcestershire paceman's performances in the one-day series against
WORCESTER Triathlon Club staged a sprint triathlon at Droitwich Leisure Centre -- an event which attracted over 220 competitors for the event which featured a 400-metre pool swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run. It proved to be a successful day for the
THE headteacher of Suckley Primary School, near Worcester, has been praised for her good leadership. Sara James was described by Ofsted inspectors as having an accurate understanding of the qualities of the school and providing a clear direction for
STAFF at a Worcester company are trained and ready to use new life saving equipment - all thanks to training by county ambulance officers. Crown Food UK and Ireland's plant, previously known as Metalbox, makes a wide range of food cans and employs
WEST Mercia Constabulary is investing in multi-media court presentations which can take jurors sitting on crown court trials to the scene of the crime. The force is using the latest technology to enhance its work by investing in both the force's multi-media
A book about shoes that come to life will be delighting young children when the author visits a city centre bookshop to sign copies. Bewdley author Beverley Saunders will be in Ottakars, in The Shambles, from 11am to 3pm on August 18 and 19 to sign
Tenbury's new mayor is Phil Grove following the sudden resignation of Maureen Pardoe on the grounds of ill health. At this week's town council meeting, members of Tenbury Town Council approved the appointment of town and district councillor Mr Grove
YOUNGSTERS with special needs in Worcester are hoping to knock the competition for six when they take a swing at learning new sporting skills. Members of the Perdiswell Youth Inclusion Project have been awarded a £2,500 grant to fund a worker to teach
A SUCCESSFUL start has been made in addressing problems such as litter and anti-social behaviour in a part of Worcester. Now Warndon PACT, which stands for Partners And Communities Together, says that people living in the Gorse Hill ward of the city
A CHARITY for disabled people fears it will have to turn people away after it lost valuable storage space. Worcestershire Lifestyles helps disabled people live independently and choose the kind of lifestyles they want to lead. The charity's store,
RESIDENTS of a Worcestershire village have spoken of their joy that the two men who left their postmaster with horrific injuries in a burglary have been convicted. But they are adamant that despite the horrific crime, which happened at Hanley Swan Post
A MOTORCYCLIST is recovering in hospital after a horrific collision with a car. The 37-year-old man, who was riding a yellow Suzuki SV650, suffered a fractured arm and ankle as well as pelvic injuries when his bike was in collision with a green Fiat
PREPARE yourself for a busy city buzzing with hundreds of events - the Worcester Festival starts tomorrow. For the next two weeks, Worcester will be alive with more than 300 events taking place across the city. Tomorrow, the thundering sound of a gun
SEVENTEEN pupils from a Worcester school were caught up in yesterday's international terror scare. The teenagers, and six staff, from the King's School had just taken off from Delhi in India when it was announced that police had foiled a plot to blow
A Malvern playwright is joining a year-long programme to help make theatre more accessible for young people. Ali Oxtoby is one of five Midlands writers selected for the Theatre for Young People Enrichment Scheme (TYPES). She will attend plays and workshops
A SUMMER school for piano players is to feature in a BBC documentary to be broadcast next month. A camera crew from the BBC spent a day visiting the Malvern Hills Piano Holiday, held at Malvern College last week. The holiday, directed by Stephen Watkins
A MOTHER and daughter from Malvern will be exhibiting their handiwork at a show in Birmingham next week. Lesley and Alice Brankin will show off their skill at the Festival of Quilts, at the city's NEC on Thursday-Sunday, August 17-20. Lesley is a freelance
MAGIC of the Dance made a welcome return to Malvern this week. It is an extravaganza of dramatic visual impact, explosive frenetic energy and sensational Irish and tap dancing. Flaming torches and mists envelop the stage to create an initial impact. Amazing
THE latest TV series-turned-film hit the big screen this week and failed to deliver the fast-paced performance required in a crime drama. When a security breach causes problems for an FBI undercover operation, Sonny Crockett (Colin Farrell) and Rico Tubbs
Since 2003, a group of gardens opened to the public under the National Gardens Scheme has raised more than £4,000 for charity. Marlbrook Gardens in Bromsgrove, formerly known as Braces Lane Gardens, was set up by neighbours who felt their lovingly-maintained
RHS MEDAL WIN Local garden designer Jayne Bennetto was the proud recipient of a Royal Horticultural Society Bronze Medal at this year's Malvern Spring Gardening Show, held at the Three Counties Showground. Jayne's design, 'The Lost Garden', was created
As Ombersley celebrates its 1,300th anniversary, we explore the history of the village where links to the past are never far away... The first official record of Ombersley's existence is in 706 AD, when the parish was given to the Abbey of Evesham by
DWT Legal, with offices in Hagley and Kidderminster, a wide range of legal and financial serviceprovides s covering business and personal affairs. Following the unexpected and radical changes to UK inheritance tax laws announced in the recent budget,
TWO big-hearted Black Country sisters hope to raise £10,000 for charity in memory of their all-singing all-dancing mum who died of breast cancer. Rachel Davies from Hagley and Lorna Horton from Halesowen are staging a variety show at Brierley Hill Civic
Buying a kitchen is a major investment, so it's important to know that it will stand the test of time as well as being a stylish addition to your home. Kitchen Units Direct, which has built its reputation on customer satisfaction and quality, offers a
Getting married is becoming increasingly fashionable again and bridal fashion lies at the heart of preparation for the big day. Contemporary designers have created some dramatic forward-thinking gowns for the modern bride, but bridal couture has essentially
Thursday August 10 Don O' Lee - Pie Factory, Tipton Jam Night - The Moorings Tavern, Stourbridge Acoustic Open Night - The Olde Queen's Head, Halesowen RnB Night - The Kingfisher, Wall Heath Open Mic with Pete Boddis - The Garibaldi, Stourbridge Open
HEADING to Malvern straight from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is a black comedy with bite. Marlon Brando's Corset, starring Les Dennis, Mike McShane, Jeremy Edwards and Jim Field Smith, turns its attention to our celebrity obsessed culture. Bickering
ROMANTICS can enjoy love in the open air next weekend. An outdoor production of Shakespeare's greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet, is being performed in the picturesque setting of Spetchley Park on Saturday, August 19. The grounds open at 6.30pm for
A TALE of bravery, adventure and a very big bad wolf is coming to Pershore Number 8. With specially-written lyrics set to Prokofiev's famous soundtrack, the Sea Legs production breathes new life into the classic tale of Peter and the Wolf. When the Story
There have been some exciting developments in my organisation this week. Firstly, we have a new name - we are no longer Huntingdon Arts but Worcester Live. When Huntingdon Hall first took over the Swan, we wanted people to understand the connection between
AUGUST 11 Narrow Gauge Railway Society Meeting at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link at 8pm for a members film and slide show. AUGUST 12 Summer Fete At St Stephen's Care Home, Droitwich Road, Worcester, from 2pm. Lots of stalls including cakes,
SEPTEMBER 8 Jeff Barnhart's British Band With special guest 'Spats' Langham at Hanley Castle High School, at 8pm. SEPTEMBER 16 Vocal Variations Will be performing songs about Earth in the Carice Elgar Room at the Elgar Birthplace Museum. OCTOBER 14 Vocal
AUGUST 7-12 Magic of the Dance A sophisticated production at Malvern Theatres. AUGUST 8-12 Washington Square By Henry James, adapted by Dawn Kellogg, at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Tickets available from box office. AUGUST 14-19 The Buddy Holly Story
TRIBUTE band Abba Magic appear at Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre on Saturday, August 19, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 from 01684 295074.
MALVERN Light Opera Society needs actors to fill two non-singing roles in its production of South Pacific. Producer Robert Wilson wants to cast the roles of Captain Brackett and Commander Harbinson. Rehearsals start in September and the show will be at
Minh's Cantonese Restaurant, based on the upper floor of the West One wine bar and restaurant in Hagley, aims to bring something a little different to the genre - and that difference is apparent as soon as you step inside. With West One already established
Superman Returns (12a) at Malvern Cinema for a week from today (Friday). Starring Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth, it shows daily at 4pm and 7.15pm.
LEDBURY people looking forward to Tony Blair's farewell speech will only have to go along to the town's Market Theatre. The Prime Minister's earnest announcement will be one of the highlights of the Ledbury Amateur Dramatic Society's review, The Da Code
The totally new Daihatsu Terios follows on from last year's new Sirion in offering a strong European flavour to its styling, packaging and dynamics. As a result Daihatsu aims to boost European sales from the 32,000 of 2003 to 80,000 in 2008. As so confident
Hot Chip - Colours THE five-piece London band must be doing something right, having had their second album nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. On Colours they add their trademark dash of synths to the musical palette to create a tune which
DIGGER MILLS John and Helen Best wishes for your wedding day August 12th, and for your future together. Love Mum, Dad, Mark, Nat, Nan and all the Family. Published in paper 11/08/2006
JONES Bernard Albert Jill and Family would like to thank all Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for attending my dad's Funeral. Thank you for the lovely floral tributes and donations for the Acorns Trust. Also a very big thank you for all the kind messages
PARTRIDGE Daphne Passed away peacefully on Sunday August 6th, aged 38 years at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Rest in Peace. Remembered always, aunty Kath, Margaret and Families. Published in paper 11/08/2006
HINETT Roger "Roger the Dodger" A huge influence in my life for the last twenty five years. I only wish it could have been longer. You always gave me the best of everything. You were a friend, teacher and father figure. You were always there
HINETT Roger Thank you for the privilege of sharing your life with me over the last twenty five years. Rest in Peace my darling. Until we meet again. Love and kisses as always. Bev xxxxxxx You are my first, my last, my everything. I will love you always
HINETT Roger Passed away suddenly on August 8th, 2006, aged 46 years. A beloved partner of Bev, cherished son of Margaret also a much loved brother of Alan. Goodnight, God bless. Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, August
GREEN Evelyn Ann Formerly of Oldbury Road and Lower Broadheath. Passed peacefully away on August 8th, aged 90 years. A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, August 16th at 1.00 p.m. Flowers
BROWNING Mo We miss you so very much, for the times that we once shared. You have left the sweetest memories that can never be compared. Loving you always mum. Tracie, Lyndon, Emma and Mason. xx. Published in paper 11/08/2006
MEENAGHAN Audrey Passed away one year today. Gentle Jesus up above give my mother and grandmother all our love. Love and miss you always. Son Anthony, Tina, Grandchildren Amy and Thomas. xxx. Published in paper 11/08/2006
MEENAGHAN Audrey July 19th 1932 August 11th 2005 Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gently we gather and treasure them all. Unseen, unheard, you are always near, So missed, so loved, so very dear. Jim, Philip, Trish, D-J and Joanna. Published in paper
MEENAGHAN Audrey Mum one year has passed since you went away. But in my heart you will always stay. Miss you lots. Philip Published in paper 11/08/2006
GOODWIN Mike Treasured memories of a dearest brother. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Love Hazel and Mike. Published in paper 11/08/2006
BROWNING Mo and Jack The years might pass, But the heart still aches as if you were taken yesterday. Loved and remembered always, Julie, Steve, Aimee, Charlie and Kurtis. Published in paper 11/08/2006
BROWNING Mo and Jack. Happy memories of mum and dad. Never forgotten. Mo and Family Published in paper 11/08/2006
BROWNING Jack and Maureen To Mum and Dad, who sadly passed away on August 1st, 1989 and August 11th, 2002. Gone but not forgotten. Forever in our hearts. Jacqui and Mike. Published in paper 11/08/2006
WYCHAVON District Council meets today to decide on a controversial planning application that could see a Vale industrial estate almost double in size. Johnson Bros, has asked for permission to significantly increase the Honeybourne Airfield Industrial
KABIR Ali has his sights set on forcing his way back into England contention after being axed from his country's provisional 30-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in October. The Worcestershire paceman's performances in the one-day series against
VALE charity groups are being urged to put applications into the Charities Aid Foundation for 2006-07 grant programme. The CAF, founded in 1898, offers support and leisure services to children and young people. Running from May 1 2006 to April 30 2007
A FINAL decision will be made by Warwickshire County Council next month on how to save money across the fire-and-rescue service without closing any stations in the region. The news was welcomed by County Councillor Peter Barnes who protested with Bidford
AMERICAN dignitaries from Evesham's twin town of Evesham in New Jersey have been treated to a non-stop tour of the town's best sites as well as some of the key UK attractions. Augustus Tamburro, the mayor of Evesham in New Jersey, met with our town mayor
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is supporting the development of extended services around schools across the region. Extended Services include the Children's and Extended Schools' agendas and is a Government-fuelled initiative that aims to ensure every
AN INQUIRY into an appeal for permission to build 37 homes in Evesham is due to start on Wednesday, September 6. The appeal was lodged after the district council rejected controversial plans submitted by housing developers Crest Nicholson. The developers
RELENTLESS Surrey wrapped up victory by an innings and 107 runs in their Liverpool Victoria County Championship clash with Worcestershire at New Road. The leaders, who amassed a 272-run first innings lead, dismissed the hosts for just 165 to complete
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece believes tomorrow's tough trip to Barrow could help his side get off to a much-needed flying start. City have not been known for strong openings to seasons in recent years and the visit to the Cumbrians (3pm) promises to
BIG defender Gavin Cowan goes straight into Kiddermin-ster Harriers' squad for tomorrow's Conference opener after signing on a month's loan. The 6ft 4ins Shrewsbury player, 25, will compete with Stuart Whitehead, Mark Crei-ghton and Gavin Hurren for a
NEW signing Dwayne Lee could get an immediate look-in as Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates targets a Conference play-off push. Harriers host Conference South play-off winners St Alban's City tomorrow (3pm) on a plush, new surface at Aggborough that
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece has been busy this week trying to bring in several new faces to ease his team problems. Preece has a selection head-ache ahead of tomorrow's Nat-ionwide North opener at Bar-row with injuries and suspensions to key players
NEW signing Dwayne Lee could get an immediate look-in as Kidderminster Harriers boss Mark Yates targets a Conference play-off push. Harriers host Conference South play-off winners St Alban's City tomorrow (3pm) on a plush, new surface at Aggborough that
HEREFORD United aim to crown their promotion to the Football League with an Edgar Street win at the second time of asking. The Bulls started off in style after nine years in the Conference by beating Stockport County 2-0 in League Two last weekend. But
MALVERN Town came away with a hard earned pre-season victory against Pegasus at Hereford on Saturday. PEGASUS 0, MALVERN TOWN 3 Malvern dominated the opening half, Rik Halion, Dean Roberts and Phil Preedy all testing the keeper. For all Malvern's dominance
EXACTLY one year after a blow to the head during a burglary left him with a double skull fracture, Hanley Swan postmaster Alan Davies still cannot work in his own shop. His assailants, Thomas Lloyd and Malcolm Hitchings, were seen chatting and smiling
TODAY Orlin Road in Colwall may look like any other village street, but it was there Malcolm Hitchings and his family lived until 18 months ago, making life hell for their neighbours. Speaking to the Gazette, residents described the family's unbearable
THE officer who led the investigation into the attack on Alan Davies says he would "crawl across glass" to prevent what happened to the Hanley Swan postmaster. Det Insp Graham Smith said he was happy police did everything they could at the time and in
The Hitchings' reign of terror ended when they were evicted by Elgar Housing Association after most residents in the street provided evidence. Several Orlin Road residents felt that, given the long-term problems with the whole family, the police and authorities
ICE-skating is not a typical activity for a summer's day but that's what I found myself doing at Malvern Youth Centre last week. It had an ice rink for one day only and local youngsters jumped (more eagerly than myself) at the chance of having a go. The
STANBROOK Abbey, Callow End, the most expensive property for sale in the Midlands this year, will not be split up into flats. The Abbey went on the market six months ago and estate agents Andrew Grant has received several offers in the region of £6 million
SELLING alcohol without a licence has led to a Malvern Indian restaurant being fined £2,500. Mushtaq Khan, proprietor of The Agra Indian Cuisine, in Barnards Green, was also ordered to pay £420 costs after a hearing at Worcester Magistrates' Court on
ON Saturday, August 19, at 9.30am, volunteers will be assembling in the churchyard at Holy Trinity Bosbury, for a general tidy up of the graveyard and surrounding areas. Any help with strimming, pruning and clearing up would be appreciated. Please bring
THE venue for an exhibition forming part of Malvern Experience week has changed. The exhibition of maps and photographs will now be at Malvern Priory from Monday-Sunday, August 14-20, instead of Malvern Theatres. It will be open on Monday-Friday from
The next area mass organised by the Parishes of St Wulstans , Little Malvern and St Faith's, Berrow, will be held at 5.30pm at St Faith's on Sunday, August 20 (It is held here on the first and third Sundays of the month). On Bank Holiday Saturday, August
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece has been busy this week trying to bring in several new faces to ease his team problems. Preece has a selection head-ache ahead of tomorrow's Nat-ionwide North opener at Bar-row with injuries and suspensions to key players
CUSTOMERS at Malvern's Friday market can now park next to stalls after the district council reversed a decision to close the site to traffic for health and safety reasons. Both traders and shoppers were furious to find the Council House car park, in Avenue
CHRIST Church, Wellington Heath is holding a garden party in the grounds of the Old Vicarage, by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Gavin James, on Sunday, August 20, from 2.30-5.30pm. There will be cream teas on offer, and the possibility of using the hard
PEOPLE from Great Malvern and Malvern Link planning to visit West Malvern's WestFest on Bank Holiday Monday, August 28, are being offered a cash incentive to use buses as far as possible to minimise any possible traffic congestion. Those using the 244
ONE of the highlights of Malvern Experience Week, which begins on Monday will be the Picnic in the Park next Saturday, August 19. With perfect weather and lots to keep children entertained, this relaxed afternoon in Priory Park has been popular over the
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece believes tomorrow's tough trip to Barrow could help his side get off to a much-needed flying start. City have not been known for strong openings to seasons in recent years and the visit to the Cumbrians (3pm) promises to
PRIORY Park will continue to host musical events such as Party in the Park after being granted a new entertainments licence. However any future events will have to comply with strict conditions after two public objections to the licensing proposal were
A SNAKE that proved a slippery customer by escaping from his tank and disappearing for five days has been reunited with his owner. Sid, a seven feet long Jungle Carpet Python, owned by Dean Seddon, of Mountbatten Road, was discovered by a neighbour wrapped
A MALVERN couple have been devastated by thefts from the grave of their 14-year-old son, who died last year. Carrie and Robin Rice, who visit Scott's grave at Astwood Cemetery, Worcester, every day, found items missing last Thursday and again on Saturday
GAZETTE readers have been calling in with possible locations for the mystery cottage featured in last week's paper. Thomas Houldsworth, of Scunthopre, contacted the paper because he wanted to find out the location of the house depicted in a painting which
A LEDBURY artist's visions of Orkney and Shetland have earned him an exhibition in Ross Library, from Wednesday (August 16) to September 2. Tony Bateman, of Newbury Park, will be sharing wall space with Gloucester-based friend, Terry Aubrey, who has been
VESHAM Vintage Steam Rally takes place this weekend. Admission is half-price for the set-up day and auction today (Friday), and the grand opening is tomorrow (Saturday) at noon. Traction and steam engines dating back to 1902 will be on display, as well
UNA Dunnett of the National Collection of Hostas will be talking about the plants in a free lecture at Worcester's Swan Theatre. The World of Hostas is on Tuesday, August 22, at 2pm.
FINAL plans for a Government-funded children's centre in Picker-sleigh must soon be made otherwise the money available to build it will be lost. That is the view of ward county councillor Penelope Morgan, who believes Worcestershire County Council must
HUNTINGDON Hall has a varied programme for the Worcester Festival. Tomorrow (Saturday) at 8pm Palenke, London's leading Latin American dance band, will be performing salsa, lambada and merengue. Tickets cost £15 (£14 concs). On Friday, August 18, at 8pm
COMIC duo Ben Humphrey and Simon Renshaw return to their home city to perform at the request of Worcester Festival director Chris Jaeger. The pair's songs and improvisations were a big hit at last year's festival. They are on from Thursday to Saturday
A COMMUTER is considering driving to work instead of catching the train because of changes to First Great Western's ticket prices and timetable. Dunstan Power, of Warndon Villages, Worcester, takes the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Parkway
I RECENTLY went to the open evening at Evesham Sports Centre to hear about the proposed new sports centre. I came away with many questions unanswered we were presented with, (I understand) a £10 million plan with a £7 million budget. As you pointed out
THE growl of motorbike engines will fill Upton on Wednesday (August 16), when around 600 bikers are expected to visit as part of a weekly touring club. Last year, the group known as Biker's Nite raised £2,000 for the County Air Ambulance with its weekly
RAISING money for Guide Dogs for the Blind has inspired staff from The Stocks Veterinary Centre in Upton to push themselves to the limit. A six-strong team, including vets and veterinary nurses, will take part in the Coniston Team Challenge in the hope
AN elderly people's social group could face closure if no-one volunteers to run it. Hanley Castle and Hanley Swan Senior Residents Club has met monthly in Hanley Swan Village Hall for more than 30 years. With club chairman Joan Harris and secretary Evelyn
TEAMS in the Mercian Festival Junior League are to be given footballs with compliments of the league. At the next league meeting at the Bell Inn, St John's, on August 20, when clubs collect their stationery, all teams will be given a football. "We have
TURN the clock back to the 18th Century at Croome Park on Sunday (August 13) from noon-4pm. Re-enactment group Hands on History will recreate what life would have been like when the park was first designed by Capability Brown. Visitors can meet an 18th
YOUNG female students in Upton could receive a helping hand paying for education. The Upton-upon-Severn Education Foundation, set up in the 18th Century, gives grants to young women in higher education. The group is currently considering applications,
DURING this somewhat testing time for traders surrounding the Market House, I would like to inject some positivity into the fray. We are very lucky to live in a town where we have the means and skills necessary to carry out the essential works required
WELL done Mr Southall! On last week's letters page Richard Southall urged us to (safely) pick up litter near our homes. On occasions I do just that and am now inspired to do so more regularly. Making Malvern tidy will not solve all our problems, but it
I AM sure many of your readers will be surprised when they realise that the writer of the letter "costly proposal" (Your Letters, July 28), R D Williams, is better known as David Williams, a former mayor of Malvern. His period of influence on the town
HAVING read your article in the Ledbury Reporter (August 4) on the plight of Michael Preece, Coun Tony Bradford is right to be concerned over this case. This is a local man who works for the council in the town and who has been made homeless through no
Messrs Penhaligon and Morgan are either missing, or else carefully avoiding, the main point, which is that the 'fringe' seems to think it has the right to impose its activities on everyone within earshot, whether everyone else (i.e. the vast majority)
THE addresses of the two men whose break-in at Hanley Swan Post Office led to the near-fatal injury to postmaster Alan Davies may have been in South Wales, but one of the two was very much a home-grown villain. Malcolm Hitchings was brought up in Colwall
WEST Mercia Constabulary is investing in multi-media court presentations which can take jurors sitting on crown court trials to the scene of the crime. The force is using the latest technology to enhance its work by investing in both the force's multi-media
Tenbury's new mayor is Phil Grove following the sudden resignation of Maureen Pardoe on the grounds of ill health. At this week's town council meeting, members of Tenbury Town Council approved the appointment of town and district councillor Mr Grove.
YOUNGSTERS with special needs in Worcester are hoping to knock the competition for six when they take a swing at learning new sporting skills. Members of the Perdiswell Youth Inclusion Project have been awarded a £2,500 grant to fund a worker to teach
100 Years Ago August 11, 1906 Beautiful weather favoured Cropthorne Garden Fete and Sale of Work which took place in the spacious and well kept garden of the Vicarage on Tuesday afternoon in aid of the fund for the completion of the repairs to the parish
RESIDENTS of a Worcestershire village have spoken of their joy that the two men who left their postmaster with horrific injuries in a burglary have been convicted. But they are adamant that despite the horrific crime, which happened at Hanley Swan Post
JOHN Brain will use tomorrow night's friendly with Viadana at Sixways (8pm) as an opportunity to run the rule over some of his new signings. Sixways newcomers Darren Morris, Marcel Garvey, Mig-uel Avramovic and Lee Best have all been named in the starting
WORK is gathering pace on Worcester Warriors' revamped East Stand as the new Guinness Premiership season approaches. Club chairman Cecil Duck-worth will be giving Sixways debenture-holders an exclusive look at the VIP facilities nearing completion beneath
CHILDREN'S favourite Wind In The Willows will be brought to life in the grounds of historic Hanbury Hall later this month. An open-air performance of Kenneth Grahame's classic promises to be a treat for all the family as the riverside residents, Ratty
ROMANTICS can enjoy love in the open air next weekend. An outdoor production of Shakespeare's greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet, is being performed in the picturesque setting of Spetchley Park on Saturday, August 19. The grounds open at 6.30pm for
A TALE of bravery, adventure and a very big bad wolf is coming to Pershore Number 8. With specially-written lyrics set to Prokofiev's famous soundtrack, the Sea Legs production breathes new life into the classic tale of Peter and the Wolf. When the Story
AUGUST 11 Narrow Gauge Railway Society Meeting at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link at 8pm for a members film and slide show. AUGUST 12 Summer Fete At St Stephen's Care Home, Droitwich Road, Worcester, from 2pm. Lots of stalls including cakes,
SEPTEMBER 8 Jeff Barnhart's British Band With special guest 'Spats' Langham at Hanley Castle High School, at 8pm. SEPTEMBER 16 Vocal Variations Will be performing songs about Earth in the Carice Elgar Room at the Elgar Birthplace Museum. OCTOBER 14 Vocal
AUGUST 7-12 Magic of the Dance A sophisticated production at Malvern Theatres. AUGUST 8-12 Washington Square By Henry James, adapted by Dawn Kellogg, at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Tickets available from box office. AUGUST 14-19 The Buddy Holly Story
BARNARDS GREEN CC v KINGTON CC THIS first meeting between these division one sides in the Crusader WCL saw Barnards Green entertain the top of the league side Kington at North End Lane. The home captain, Chris Smedley won the toss and invited Kington
MALVERN travelled to Avoncroft on Saturday and claimed a vital WCL division two win by six wickets. AVONCROFT v MALVERN Malvern captain Jeremy Lee won the toss and invited the home side to bat. The decision immediately paid dividends as Jon Dovey continued
ROB Wood set a new record for club events on the Severn Stoke course in Velo Club Sevale's cycling time trial. His time of 21m 58s for the 10 miles was 11 seconds faster than the previous record set by his namesake Tim in 2001. Guest riders Wood, Poupart
WORCESTERSHIRE Golf Club defending club champion Jamie Dunster took a four shot lead into the second and final round of the championship at Malvern Wells and this proved too much for the chasing group. Jamie came out on top in both the gross and net competitions
SIR - Your leader (July 24) writes of light pollution. Despite the street lights in Windermere Drive, I can still sit on my balcony at night and see Jack and his wagon, the Great Bear, the Seven Sisters, the waxing and waning moon, and, at present, the
SIR - John Shearon says killing foxes is objectionable. Blood-thirsty foxes viciously kill rabbits and hens on a daily basis. Nature is red in tooth and claw. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
SIR -Those of us who support persecuted Christians abroad will be aware of the lack of education afforded to Christians in Pakistan. Young Christians, Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists are treated as second class citizens in this Muslim country. I would therefore
THE annual July carnival was once the biggest jewel in the Faithful City's crown. Its demise, inextricably linked to the gradual decline of Worcester's manufacturing base, left a gaping hole in the fabric of our summer festivities. But out of the ashes
A PERSHORE woman was so taken with the idea of teddy bears leaping from the town abbey, that she decided to create her own competitor. Keen knitter Pat Bunney works at Jane Brown's Sewing Shop on Broad Street in Pershore, and has made a teddy bear called
SATURDAY CRICKET CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One 1st XIs: Astwood Bank v Bromyard; Barnards Green v Romsley & Hunnington; Brockhampton v Eastnor. Division One 2nd XIs: Bromyard II v Astwood Bank II; Eastnor II v Brockhampton II;
THE classic tale of Peter and the Wolf will be performed at Number 8 in Pershore by Sea-Legs Puppet Theatre this month. Sea-Legs who thrilled audiences at the Pershore arts centre on their last visit with Jack and the Beanstalk and this new performance
Superman Returns (12a) at Malvern Cinema for a week from today (Friday). Starring Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth, it shows daily at 4pm and 7.15pm.
TWO classic movie musicals are showing at Worcester's Swan Theatre. West Side Story (PG) is on Monday, August 21, and Meet Me At St Louis on Friday, August 25, both at 2pm. The box office is on 01905 611427 and tickets are £3 for each film.
ROSS-on-Wye's new professional theatre company Stepout is all set to perform the musical production Gaius. Performances take place at Ross Baptist Church from August 17-19 at 7.30pm.
Cinemas Malvern Cinema: Superman Returns (12A). Daily 4pm & 7.15pm. Odeon Worcester: Nacho Libre (12A) 12.40, 2.45, 4.50, 7.00, 9.10; Monster House (PG) 11.50, 2.00, 4.25, 6.20, 8.30; Cars (PG) 11.10, 1.35, 4.05, 6.30; The Ant Bully (U) 11.20, 1.10
A COLWALL team battling to overcome the loss of two more games to the weather than their rivals for WCL division three south honours, travelled west to Monmouth for the second consecutive game against league leaders. MONMOUTH v COLWALL Last week Wormelow
MONMOUTH seconds won the toss and elected to bowl in overcast conditions on Saturday. COLWALL II V MONMOUTH II They held Colwall to 34 runs off the first 10 overs then with the partnership of Taylor and Bamford, the runs started to flow. Taylor was the
NORMAL captain Ratcliffe and half the Green regulars were on holiday or at the wedding of James Curtis for this WCL division four fixture. STONE v BARNARDS GREEN III Steve Beavan led the side, won the toss, and was not to blame for the initial fiasco.
A COUPLE of musical treats are on the cards for revellers at The Fleece Inn in Bretforton, near Evesham, this month as two top performers take to the stage. Internationally renowned musician Kieran Halpin will be making a welcome return to the pub on
SOME of the best names on the jazz circuit are set to call in on Malvern Theatres later this month for a special weekend of toe-tapping tunes. Renowed female vocalist Elkie Brooks - whose hits included Pearl's A Singer and No More The Fool - is among
IT has been credited for the success of artists such as The Arctic Monkeys and Sandi Thom and now a Worcester band is also making waves thanks to the internet. Worcestershire-based band The Capital came together about five months ago after singer and
ON a muggy overcast Saturday afternoon Barnards Green fourths lost the toss and were invited to bat at Newland against Worcester thirds. BARNARDS GREEN IV v WORCESTER III Stand-in skipper Rob Lewis opened the batting with Robin Longmore, whose last efforts
ELECTRICITY firm Central Networks is encouraging communities to apply for up to £2,500 to build better and safer local environments before the first round of applications is judged in the second week of September. The company, part of E.ON UK, launched
Wychavon residents now have double the incentive to get recycling and reduce waste sent to landfill.For double the amount of recycling sacks will be dropped off with the next delivery of black refuse and clear purple recycling sacks, due on Monday, August
PARENTS in Evesham are set to benefit from a free parent-and-baby club, More4Baby, launched by Morrison's supermarket. The club aims to help and support parents through their first two years of parenthood. Membership gives exclusive access to the More4Baby
VJ Day will be commemorated in Evesham next Tuesday (15) at a ceremony organised by the Evesham and District branch of the Burma Star Association. A short service at the war memorial in the gardens of the Almonry in Vine Street at noon will be conducted
WYCHAVON District Council has appointed a Community Planning Champion. The aim is to help individuals and groups get involved in the planning process and be involved in the future of their communities. Councillor Pam Davey has taken on the role, which
WORCESTER City boss Andy Preece has been busy this week trying to bring in several new faces to ease his team problems. Preece has a selection head-ache ahead of tomorrow's Nat-ionwide North opener at Bar-row with injuries and suspensions to key players
KABIR Ali has his sights set on forcing his way back into England contention after being axed from his country's provisional 30-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in October. The Worcestershire paceman's performances in the one-day series against
RELENTLESS Surrey wrapped up victory by an innings and 107 runs in their Liverpool Victoria County Championship clash with Worcestershire at New Road. The leaders, who amassed a 272-run first innings lead, dismissed the hosts for just 165 to complete
HEREFORD United aim to crown their promotion to the Football League with an Edgar Street win at the second time of asking. The Bulls started off in style after nine years in the Conference by beating Stockport County 2-0 in League Two last weekend. But
RELENTLESS Surrey wrapped up victory by an innings and 107 runs in their Liverpool Victoria County Championship clash with Worcestershire at New Road. The leaders, who amassed a 272-run first innings lead, dismissed the hosts for just 165 to complete
BIG defender Gavin Cowan goes straight into Kiddermin-ster Harriers' squad for tomorrow's Conference opener after signing on a month's loan. The 6ft 4ins Shrewsbury player, 25, will compete with Stuart Whitehead, Mark Crei-ghton and Gavin Hurren for a
WORCESTER Triathlon Club staged a sprint triathlon at Droitwich Leisure Centre -- an event which attracted over 220 competitors for the event which featured a 400-metre pool swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run. It proved to be a successful day for the host
July 27, 2005: A Series 3 BMW is stolen from a farm at Sutton St Nicholas, near Hereford. July 30: 12.30am: Raid on Welland Post Office. A BMW is seen speeding away. The till is recovered from Castlemorton Common. 2.20am: Two women disturbed by car with
DON'T forget Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society will be holding its annual flower show at the village hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm. All are welcome.
ADVANCE notice is given of the Worcestershire and Dudley Historic Churches Trust sponsored cycle ride. This annual event takes place on Saturday, September 9. You can start collecting sponsors now to enable you to raise funds for the trust by visiting
PROBLEMS with trees could again stop a village pre-school finding a home and may even force it to close. Welland Pre-School wants planning permission to extend the village hall to create a playroom, office, kitchen and other facilities for its activities
A MAN was taken to hospital with a suspected fractured skull after being attacked outside a Malvern pub. The man was attacked near the Vaults, Worcester Road, at around 11.30pm on Friday. Police say he had been having a "heated discussion" with another
A PRISONER who went on the run after being given bail to attend a funeral has been sentenced to six months in jail. David Parry was on remand in Blakenhurst jail near Redditch accused of raping a teenage girl. But Judge David McEvoy QC granted him nine
POTENTIAL buyers have already been looking around the former St James's School, in West Malvern, which is up for sale with a price tag of more than £6 million. The property has gone on the market in the wake of the merger of St James's School and Malvern
CRISPS, sweets and drinks with high sugar contents have got permanent black marks at John Masefield High School, Ledbury. In line with new Government guidelines, the menu has been revised for next term with the help of the school's catering contractor
A Malvern playwright is joining a year-long programme to help make theatre more accessible for young people. Ali Oxtoby is one of five Midlands writers selected for the Theatre for Young People Enrichment Scheme (TYPES). She will attend plays and workshops
A BOGUS charity collecter has been targeting homes in the Poolbrook area. On two occasions, a young female with a child in a pushchair has told residents she is collecting for charity. On July 26, the girl knocked on a door asking for money for a Malvern
TANGO Argentino classes for beginners start at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, on Thursday, August 24, at 7pm. No partner or previous dance experience needed. Classes run for eight weeks and cost £3.50 a week. Details from Dance At 8 on 01386 556665.
A SUMMER school for piano players is to feature in a BBC documentary to be broadcast next month. A camera crew from the BBC spent a day visiting the Malvern Hills Piano Holiday, held at Malvern College last week. The holiday, directed by Stephen Watkins
A FORMER matron who rifled the bank accounts of terminally-ill patients to fund a lavish lifestyle was jailed for 18 months on Monday. Susie Forbes also used Pirton Grange's credit card to buy wine, clothes and groceries for her family. She was convicted
100 Years Ago August 11, 1906 Beautiful weather favoured Cropthorne Garden Fete and Sale of Work which took place in the spacious and well kept garden of the Vicarage on Tuesday afternoon in aid of the fund for the completion of the repairs to the parish
TWO Mini enthusiasts from Malvern will be driving the length of Britain later this month Kyle Allen and Giles Howarth will be raising money for the County Air Ambulance. "They get no money from the Government and it's very expensive to keep those helicopters
A MALVERN teenager is hoping to have traffic-calming measures installed in the road where she lives. Sian Ireson, 16, says drivers have started using Frederick Road, Malvern Link, as a short cut after speed humps were installed in Somers Park Avenue,
CHILDREN can make and take home their very own pottery teddy bear during an exhibition by Malvern born artist Debbie Breakwell at Malvern Hills Gallery this month. As well as Debbie's own pottery and painted toyboxes, the exhibition showcases work done
JAZZ-rock group Velvet is headlining an afternoon of music in Priory Park to raise money to combat blindness. The Malvern-based band consists of Michael Mann, lead singer and keyboards, guitarist Darren Jones, Hywel Pothecary on bass and drummer Dave
YOUNGSTERS aged seven-12 years can make their own fairytale creation in the workshop Wands, Wings and Enchantment at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum on Monday from 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. Sessions cost £4 and to book, call 01905 25371.
MORE than 30,000 music lovers flocked to the Big Chill Festival at Eastnor Castle's Deer Park at the weekend. The three-day event featured internationally acclaimed artists such as Jose Gonzalez, Coldcut, Scritti Politti, Mr Scruff, The Proclaimers and
A MOTHER and daughter from Malvern will be exhibiting their handiwork at a show in Birmingham next week. Lesley and Alice Brankin will show off their skill at the Festival of Quilts, at the city's NEC on Thursday-Sunday, August 17-20. Lesley is a freelance
SEVENTEEN pupils from a Worcester school were caught up in yesterday's international terror scare. The teenagers, and six staff, from the King's School had just taken off from Delhi in India when it was announced that police had foiled a plot to blow
PREPARE yourself for a busy city buzzing with hundreds of events - the Worcester Festival starts tomorrow. For the next two weeks, Worcester will be alive with more than 300 events taking place across the city. Tomorrow, the thundering sound of a gun
A MOTORCYCLIST is recovering in hospital after a horrific collision with a car. The 37-year-old man, who was riding a yellow Suzuki SV650, suffered a fractured arm and ankle as well as pelvic injuries when his bike was in collision with a green Fiat Punto
IT is an old Labour doctrine that, the rich pay for the poor, and the workers pay for those who don't or won't. This includes young girls with babies, who would rather have babies on benefits than work. Nearly three million is paid Incapacity Benefits
I AM delighted that Worcester Samaritans collected £208 at Evesham recently. I have had occasion to ring them in the past, when I had a nagging problem I wanted to talk through. I live alone and couldn't ring my sisters, or friends, at 2am! The Samaritans
Monday, July 31: 6.30pm, Town Council Planning and General Purpose meeting in the Council Chambers. 8pm, Evesham Twinning Association Committee meeting at the Working Men's Club, Merstow Green. Wednesday, August 2: Evesham Market Town meeting at the Evesham
The UK's biggest independent garden centre will be officially opened in Worcestershire next week when Webbs, at Wychbold, near Droitwich, celebrates the completion of its £5m redevelopment. The extended and re-styled site is the latest milestone in the
MAGIC of the Dance made a welcome return to Malvern this week. It is an extravaganza of dramatic visual impact, explosive frenetic energy and sensational Irish and tap dancing. Flaming torches and mists envelop the stage to create an initial impact. Amazing
LOCAL people have continued to raise concern about the development of Upton Marina. Walton Marine/Tingdene Homes have been granted outline permission to build a new marina basin and 40 new holiday lodges. Full plans go before Malvern Hills District Council's
AN Upton woman is calling for action to stop the streets behind her house looking like a rubbish dump. In the past fortnight, Betty Williams, of Old Street, has found piles of litter and old food strewn about in the alleyway behind her house. "I think
AN art and craft exhibition is being held at St Gabriel's Church in Hanley Swan from Saturday, August 19, to Sunday, August 27. The free exhibition will open daily from 2pm-5pm and teas will be served.
TICKETS are still available for Alan Bennett's Talking Heads at Upton Memorial Hall. The Village Theatre Company is performing the popular trilogy of monologues at 7.45pm on Friday and Saturday, August 18-19. Tickets cost £7 and are available from Rose's
Today we mourn the passing of an old and dear friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No-one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered for having cultivated
MID-May, June, July and now August with Severn Trent safely established in Arosa Drive. What now seems likely to be four months in just one Malvern road would seem to be a little OTT, especially as we previously had 12 weeks of flood relief by Severn
Not wishing to get embroiled in the rights or wrongs of toilet closures, I would offer a suggestion. Earlier this year I spent a couple of weeks in Tenerife. They have no public loos on the island and the accepted practice is to use the facilities of
IAN Beresford Gleaves is entitled to his opinions, and he is entitled to express his opinions in the local press or in any other medium he chooses. However, his opinions about the musical event that took place over the weekend of June 2-4 in central Malvern
STAFF at a Worcester company are trained and ready to use new life saving equipment - all thanks to training by county ambulance officers. Crown Food UK and Ireland's plant, previously known as Metalbox, makes a wide range of food cans and employs about
A book about shoes that come to life will be delighting young children when the author visits a city centre bookshop to sign copies. Bewdley author Beverley Saunders will be in Ottakars, in The Shambles, from 11am to 3pm on August 18 and 19 to sign Alive
A SUCCESSFUL start has been made in addressing problems such as litter and anti-social behaviour in a part of Worcester. Now Warndon PACT, which stands for Partners And Communities Together, says that people living in the Gorse Hill ward of the city,
A CHARITY for disabled people fears it will have to turn people away after it lost valuable storage space. Worcestershire Lifestyles helps disabled people live independently and choose the kind of lifestyles they want to lead. The charity's store, Just
KABIR Ali has his sights set on forcing his way back into England contention after being axed from his country's provisional 30-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy in October. The Worcestershire paceman's performances in the one-day series against
FROM Macbeth to Diary Of A Nobody - now is a good time to start going to the theatre. Worcester Live, formerly Huntingdon Arts, has lined up something for everyone this autumn, from children's classic The Wind in the Willows to West End sell-outs including
HEADING to Malvern straight from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is a black comedy with bite. Marlon Brando's Corset, starring Les Dennis, Mike McShane, Jeremy Edwards and Jim Field Smith, turns its attention to our celebrity obsessed culture. Bickering
There have been some exciting developments in my organisation this week. Firstly, we have a new name - we are no longer Huntingdon Arts but Worcester Live. When Huntingdon Hall first took over the Swan, we wanted people to understand the connection between
AUGUST 1-OCTOBER 15 Faith on the Move An exhibition in Worcester Cathedral. UNTIL SEPTEMBER 9 Spotlight on St Ives A new Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition, bringing together paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture from the Arts Council Collection.
tonight Sam Isaac plus Luke Leighfield - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Funky Skunk - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Joanna Rose - Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. CBJ69 plus Dementia, Dying Division and Leper Messiah - Little
SOME of the biggest names in British jazz will be performing at Malvern Theatres next weekend. Kicking off the fun on Friday, August 18, at 7.30pm will be the Humphrey Lyttelton Band. Although many people know 'Humph' these days as the genial chairman
TRIBUTE band Abba Magic appear at Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre on Saturday, August 19, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 from 01684 295074.
MALVERN Light Opera Society needs actors to fill two non-singing roles in its production of South Pacific. Producer Robert Wilson wants to cast the roles of Captain Brackett and Commander Harbinson. Rehearsals start in September and the show will be at
MALVERN Concert Club's 104th season again brings some of the biggest names in music to Malvern Theatres. The season opens on September 28 with pianist Paul Lewis. He appeared at the club in 2005 and will continue the cycle of Beethoven sonatas he started
MALVERN Town came away with a hard earned pre-season victory against Pegasus at Hereford on Saturday. PEGASUS 0, MALVERN TOWN 3 Malvern dominated the opening half, Rik Halion, Dean Roberts and Phil Preedy all testing the keeper. For all Malvern's dominance
MALVERN Joggers fielded their largest number of runners for an event when 28 of its 62 members competed in the Bugatti 10km road race in Gretton, Gloucestershire. The Bugatti event always attracts a big field and this year was no exception with 338 runners
MALVERN Hockey Club is searching for new members and would welcome juniors, men and women of all ages at training on Wednesday nights at The Chase, Geraldine Road between 6.30 and 7.30pm. The forthcoming season is highly anticipated by the womens' team
A LIGHT westerly breeze gave sailors at Arden Sailing Club a challenge in the first race of the day on Sunday. David Bryden sailing a Heron was the first to start in the pursuit race with Val Jolly in a Topper close behind. David held on to the lead for
MANOR Park tennis club's juniors flourished in the young 'rookies' tournament. Despite the damp weather Simon Wikeley won all his group matches to be the winner of group A, Gabriel Elsden came first in Group B and Worcester junior girl, Ruth Horsburgh
MALVERN Town Reserves continue their pre-season campaign tomorrow (Saturday), at higher-graded Wellington. The first team have no game tomorrow (Saturday), but welcome West Midlands premier division side Wednesfield on Tuesday (August 15), kick-off 7.45pm
SIR - How disappointing to read your recent article about waste along the banks of the River Severn. If no one will seemingly take responsibility for cleaning up this important part of our city, then we can only look forward to watching boaters, swans
SIR - I would like to make a few points regarding Gerard Francomb's letter about nuclear waste transportation by rail across the UK. First, both high and low level nuclear wastes are being transported in special containers regularly across the UK, which
SIR - Concerning the recent letter from vet Jessica R Thornton, she asserts the overwhelming public rejection of a badger cull is based on "biased information". She offers no evidence to support this theory and her argument is falsely proposed to support
