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Date BUTLER NEE GEE BUTLER NEE GEE Barbara Late of Viscount Cobham Court, Malvern. Passed away in Selly Oak University Hospital on July 18th, aged 82. Loving wife of the late Fred Butler. Private Cremation. If desired, cheque donations to National Osteoporosis Society
Date DOUCH NEE BERRY DOUCH NEE BERRY Phyllis Joan Phil Suddenly at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on July 15th, 2006, aged 86 years. Will never be forgotten by husband Gerald and daughter Diane. She will be sadly missed by all her Family. The Funeral Service will
Date PIPE PIPE Olive nee Davis Passed away peacefully at St Michael's Hospice on July 17th. She will be sadly missed by all the Family and Everyone who knew her. The funeral service will take place at St James' Church, Welland on Wednesday, July 26th at 10.30 a.m
Date BROWN BROWN Harold Formerly of Abbots Lodge, Church Lane, Ledbury, suddenly at his home in Sitges, Barcelona on Friday, July 14th, 2006, aged 91 years. A Memorial service will take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Ledbury on Thursday, August
Date LEA LEA William On July 18th, 2006, aged 86 years. A dearly loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. The Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, July 24th at 1.20 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired
Date DANTER DANTER. Matt. Teenager at last. Love from Nanny and Grandad. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date STIMSON TODAY STIMSON Ben 13 TODAY Congratulations Mum, Paul, Nan, Grandad, Caroline, Mark, Jennifer and Sarah. x Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date TRIGG TRIGG Kevin Happy 40th Birthday. Lots of love from Mam and all the Family. xxx Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date GARDINER GARDINER Lisa Happy 13th Birthday for Wednesday July 26th. Lots of love, Nan. xx Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date WARREN WARREN. Lainey. Precious memories of a cherished mum and gran. Always in our thoughts. Love Ave, Ed and Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date HEDGES HEDGES Alma Bertram, Roger and all the Family would like to thank everyone for their messages and cards of condolence, for attending the Funeral and for all the beautiful floral tributes and to those who sent donations to Ripple Church. Special thanks
Date WOOD WOOD. Pat and Len wish to thank Family, Friends and Neighbours for gifts and cards on our Golden Wedding Day. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date FLETCHER FLETCHER. Doreen. July 22nd, 1999. A little tribute, small and tender, Just to say, mum we still remember. From all the Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date SMITH SMITH Jonathan Passed away July 22nd, 2002. In our hearts you will always remain. Remembered with love. Kath, Michael, Andrew and Families. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date BISHOP BISHOP Walter Peacefully in Ledbury Hospital on July 18th, in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Rose, much loved father of Elizabeth and the late Margaret and beloved grandfather to James and Sarah. The Funeral Service will take place at St James
Date EVANS EVANS Edward William Ted Aged 92 years, of Malvern Link. Died peacefully in hospital on Saturday, July 15th 2006. Much loved husband of Peggy, dear father of Jane, granddaughter Helen and great grandson Oliver Edward. He will be greatly missed by Family
Date BOX CCU BOX Jean Rosemary Of Malvern, passed away at Worcester Hospital CCU, amongst her Family, on Wednesday, July 12th. Loving wife of Nigel, mum of Michelle and Fiona, nanny of Nathan and Friend to many. Will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Date RICHARDS RICHARDS Ada Two years have gone since you went away, We all still love and miss you every day. Lots of love from all your Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date BURTON BURTON. Gwen. Remembered fondly by June and Henry. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date JONES JONES Dorothy July 24th, 2003. Memories of a loving wife and mother. Always remembered and sadly missed. Charlie and Robin. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date JONES JONES Dorothy July 24th, 2003. To a special mum, forever in our hearts and always will be. Anne, Joe and Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date BRAZIER BRAZIER. John. Passed away July 23rd, 1994. Treasured memories of a loving husband, dad and grandad. From Mary, Paul and Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date DAWSON DAWSON Tony Happy 40th Love Brooke, Mary Knox, Lollie, Mum, Dad, Paula, Paul and all your Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date DANTER DANTER Matt Happy 13th on 23rd. You'll always be our little boy. Lots of love. Mum and Dad. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date CHACKSFIELD CHACKSFIELD Peter James Happy 50th Birthday on July 20th. With all our love to you always. Mum, Elv, Pippa and Tammy. ------------ Trev, Di, Marc, Sean, Leonie and Lizzie. ----------- Rob, Deb, Lewis and Billie. ------------ Deb, Nick, Katy and Jack.
Date DANTER DANTER. Matt. Happy 13th on 23rd. Best brother in the world. Trupie. Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date JACKSON JACKSON Bradley A day of rememberance, silently kept, No need for words, we never forget. Love Mummy, Daddy, Chloe and Ben. xxxx Published in paper 21/07/2006
Date BLANCHARD BLANCHARD Val The Family wish to thank everyone for their kindness, support and messages of condolence following Val's death. Thank you also to all who attended the funeral service, sent flowers or gave donations to the Alzheimers Society. A special thank
Date Back to golden summer of 1976 WE went back in time to the glorious summer of 1976 this week when the thermometer climbed to the hottest July day in 30 years. Malvern weather expert Frank Hill said Wednesday's maximum temperature of 34.6C equalled the July record set during that
Date Ice-skating is summer fun! ICE-skating in the middle of summer will be on offer in Malvern when a ice rink is created next month. Tickets are now on sale for two days of skating on Thursday and Friday, August 4-5, in the hall at Malvern Youth Centre. Skating is just one of
Date Savings from job cuts `misleading' TORY members of Malvern Hills District Council are worried the public has been misled by published figures about the costs and savings of staff cuts. The proposed cuts at Malvern Hills District Council will cost Â£651,000 to implement over the next
Date Costs rocket at site of health centre COSTS for decontamination work at the site of Malvern's new health centre in Pickersleigh Road are soaring. New estimates show the former gasworks and council depot is likely to need between Â£1,399,200 and Â£1,478,700 spent on it before building work
Date Tory faced gruelling selection process THE new Tory candidate for West Worcestershire says she will spend all her time in the constituency by the end of the year. Harriett Baldwin was selected at a meeting at The Chase high school, Malvern, on Saturday, June 15. At the next election, she
Date Gospel service packs them in THOUSANDS of music fans flocked to Upton at the weekend to experience the blues. The annual Blues Festival saw more than 50 bands play in 11 different venues across town. Committee member Richard Tippin said it was impossible to estimate the actual
Date Marina scheme facing a battle RESIDENTS in Ripple have voiced concerns about the plans for a holiday village at Upton Marina. One hundred residents packed a public meeting at the Bluebell pub on Tuesday and raised fears about the size of the development, its impact on the landscape
Date Processing plant closure is blow to farmers THE closure of a sugar beet processing plant later this year will effect an Upton farmer's livelihood. When the British Sugar processing plant in Shropshire closes, transporting crops an extra 100 miles to an alternative sugar factory in Nottinghamshire
Date 10 years of help UPTON Tourist Information Centre celebrates ten years of helping visitors this month. The TIC, at 4 High Street, is inviting people to drop-in between 10am and 1pm tomorrow (Saturday) to help celebrate with refreshments and a light buffet. Over 10
Date Raid nets £9,000 haul PROFESSIONAL cleaning and dehumidifying equipment, valued at Â£9,000, has been stolen from a Hanley Swan firm. The items, including a Â£6,000 Velva carpet-cleaner and six dehumidifiers, together valued at Â£1,800, were taken from Chem-Dry Hereford and
Date Police theory on boat POLICE believe a wrecked speedboat found sunk in the River Severn was stolen from outside the local area. The blue and white Legorge craft was recovered near Upton at 10.35pm on Wednesday, July 12, with the aid of Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue. It
Date Secret treat at library SECRET Things is the theme of a children's workshop at Upton Library on Tuesday (July 25), at 10am. Suitable for children aged between seven and 10, the event will be led by teacher Alison Ogle and will involve making a box to store secrets in.
Date Housing needs debate AFFORDABLE housing in Upton was under discussion at a town council meeting this week. As a result, the council has agreed a residents' housing needs survey will be conducted. The council was visited by Nigel Potter, of Community First, who explained
Date Head bows out armed with water bombs THE headmaster of Great Malvern Primary is retiring after a successful five years at the school. Jonathan Sides says he has enjoyed every minute of teaching but is looking forward to spending more time with his family. "I cannot get over how much
Date Challenge keeps youngsters trim SWINGING Burma bridges, stepping stones, balance beams and wobbly logs will create a "trim trail" or obstacle course for children in Victoria Park, Malvern. The new play equipment is due to be installed later this year by Malvern Town Council and will
Date Bloom team are set for judges' visit MALVERN'S flower-filled tubs, troughs and hanging baskets are surviving despite the hot weather, and the town is all set for the Britain in Bloom judges' visit next week. The floral decorations are being watered daily by town council staff with the
Date Opinion NATIONAL Grid say it would not be planning its proposed pressure reduction plant at Corse if it presented a risk to residents. Residents are beginning to wonder if it only proposed an out of the way place like Corse because of the danger posed. The
Date Come and enjoy the drivel! Marvellous, an open debate on musical taste and cultural diversity. I am not as well versed in Elgar quotes and fundamental music directions as Ian Beresford Gleaves (Your Letters, July 14), but I find it fascinating that there is such passion in any
Date Buck stops with schools JULIE Flook's letter (Your Letters, July 7) concerning the protection of children from the sun while at school raises many valid points and parents and schools alike would do well to take notice. At Worcestershire County Council, we are more than happy
Date Costly proposal MALVERN Town Council is proposing to alter the designation of our local play area to allotment use and has applied to the district council for this change. The new Local Plan policies seem to me to be quite clear and will create difficulties if such
Date Teaching thanks I WOULD like to thank all of the staff at North Malvern Primary School, now Northleigh, and the Chase for the excellent education they provided for all three of our children. All three have obtained First Class Honours degrees at university; Kate at
Date Incredibly lucky THE debate over discipline at the Chase could run and run! My own child, unlike the writer Your Letters (July 7), did not have a particularly happy start to his school life but has thrived at The Chase. Perhaps different schools suit different children
Date Share concern I IMAGINE there will be a barrage of letters in response to your correspondent who wrote anonymously about discipline at The Chase (Your Letters, July 7). Many will be in support of The Chase. Some of us would actually like to support the lady who
Date We do listen I SUPPOSE the glib single sentence response to the personal attack mounted against me by Keith Phillips (Your Letters, July 14) would be to point out to him that if I did not take a blind bit of notice of my constituents' views they would not have re-elected
Date Perfect tribute IAN Beresford-Greaves' letters condemning last month's Elgar Festival Fringe event have, I am sure, occasioned the wider community much amusement over the past several weeks. However, I think now that it's time he considered turning his attention to another
Date Great shame MAY I express my disappointment that apparently there is to be no Guarlford fete and dog show this year. What a great shame to miss out on such an important day in the village. Over the past two years, thanks to all those who worked so hard to
Date Needed resource MEMBERS of the Ledbury Allotment Association read Mr P Walker's letter (Your Letters, July 14) on `Sense of Identity' with interest. It is one of our hopes that, when allotments are provided, they will be a community resource for people of the town
Date Display of colour A SIGHT for sore eyes awaits in Merton Road, Malvern Link. Congratulations and thanks, Annabell, for another colourful display. MRS M COFFIN, Somers Court, Malvern Link.
Date Princess Royal to visit Sheep 2006 TWO prestigious guests will visit Sheep 2006, a major industry event at the Three Counties Showground next month. The Princess Royal and Lord Rooker, the Minister of State for Sustainable Farming and Food, will both be present at the National Sheep
Date ChildLine volunteer in palace date ChildLine volunteer Colin Butler and his wife Gillian went to a Buckingham Palace garden party last week. Mr Butler, of Poolbrook, has been with ChildLine since its inception in 1986 and is its longest serving volunteer, apart from president Esther
Date Go-ahead for work WORK is due to start in the autumn on a Â£27,000 extension to Malvern Cemetery. The new burial area will be created on part of the Madresfield Road allotments, which are adjacent to the cemetery. The cemetery is almost full and the extension will
Date Risk to lives fear of plant Lives could be put at risk by an above-ground pressure reduction plant at Corse. That was the fear raised by concerned residents at a meeting at Corse and Staunton Village Hall. National Grid wants to install the facility, which will cover six-acres
Date QinetiQ signs £2m radar deal A RADAR safety system developed by QinetiQ in Malvern will be installed at one of the biggest airports in the Middle East. The Tarsier radar was designed to detect debris on runways, which can pose a danger to aircraft. The Concorde crash in France
Date Success at the double THE life-saving skills of a Malvern Hills police sergeant helped her team to a double victory. Sgt Teresa Myatt, with four colleagues from the West Mercia Constabulary area, won two prizes in the annual police life-saving awards in the Serpentine, Hyde
Date Handlers field the best of dogs BLISTERING weather over the weekend did not prevent the Mathon Sheepdog Trials from being a success. "We had about 60 entries for the main event on Saturday," said organiser Jerry Thomas. "That's a little down on last year, and that will have been
Date Plaque a tribute to Narnia author AUTHOR of the Narnia Chronicles CS Lewis will be commemorated in Great Malvern with a blue plaque on the Unicorn pub in the centre of the town. The plaque will be put up by Malvern Civic Society to mark Lewis's connection with the pub and town. The
Date Clean-up for `hills gateway' RESIDENTS in St Ann's Road got out their sweeping brushes to help with a clean-up in readiness for Malvern in Bloom. This involved sweeping the road, clearing out gutters and cutting back over-grown headgerows "St Ann's Road is the highway to the
Date Cables may be buried The skyline around Malvern could be improved as part of a new initiative to bury low voltage electricity cables in areas of outstanding natural beauty. Funding will come from OFGEM, the office of gas and electricity markets, as part of their responsibility
Date Dancing the night away . . . STUDENTS turned up in classic cars, on motorbikes and tandems, in a horse and carriage, and even in a shopping trolley for the Dyson Perrins High School leavers' prom. A total of 180 students and 40 staff danced the night away at The Abbey Hotel on
Date Everyone back together! WEDDING day memories were rekindled for a Malvern couple, who celebrated their golden anniversary with the best man, bridesmaid and minister who were at the ceremony 50 years ago. Heather Ainge married Bryan Judson on Saturday, July 14, 1956, at Christ
Date Brits see US airman pick up top honour A prestigious award has been presented to a United State Air Force communications officer on work exchange in Malvern. Major John Ladino is one of 20 armed forces personnel supporting research work at QinetiQ and DSTL. Major Ladino was presented with
Date Hospital pair share in award SUPPORTERS of Malvern's community hospital have been awarded certificates of merit for their fundraising. The recipients are Sue and Philip Nicholls of Barnards Green House, the Anupam Restaurant, Church Street, and the Malvern Terrace Artists.
Date £3,000 boost to festive lights DESPITE the hot weather, Malvern Town Council is already looking ahead to the winter and planning the Christmas festivities. Friday, December 1, is the date for the switch-on, with extra festive events planned for the following day. The two days
Date Pilot ejects as jet crashes into field IT was one of the most dramatic sights ever seen in the air above the town, according to the Gazette 25 years ago this week. "Hundreds of people were watching as an RAF fighter pilot ejected from his doomed jet seconds before it crashed into a field
Date Nuclear link denied to explosive research A GEOLOGICAL survey was to be held near the Malvern Hills 25 years ago, reported the Gazette. The survey, near Chase End Hill, was being carried out by the Institute of Geological Sciences and involved drilling up to 100 boreholes. The holes were
Date Echoes from the Past 100 years ago The Malvern Urban District Council and Messrs Meredith Bros, of Gloucester, the contractors for the laying of the pipe-track in connection with the recently-completed scheme for conveying water from Bromsberrow to the Malvern Council's
Date Berrow A SWELTERING afternoon didn't deter eager visitors from the fete at Berrow vicarage on Saturday afternoon. New stalls and attractions added to the entertainment. Over Â£1,000 was raised and thanks must go to the many willing helpers who set up, ran
Date 21/7/06 - Green III's bowlers denied BARNARDS Green thirds emerged with the winning draw after a superb innings from Paul Yorke put the Green in command, but ultimately the home side easily held out to deny the Green bowlers. KIDDERMINSTER VICTORIA v BARNARDS GREEN III Ratcliffe agonised
Date Callow End CALLOW End Primary School held a service yesterday (Thursday) at St James' Church to mark the end of the school year and to wish the leavers well in their new schools. Tomorrow (Saturday), the Whole Caboodle Ceilidh Band will be playing at the village
Date Colwall ST James' Church, Colwall, will be holding its patronal festival on Sunday, July 23, at 11am, please note change of time. The congregation will be joined by members of our link parish St James', Aston. This will be followed by a pig roast. All are welcome
Date Pendock TABLES were turned on headteacher Gill Deakin on Tuesday evening when a surprise farewell party was arranged to say thank-you and good luck to Gill as she leaves Pendock School to take up a new post with the LEA. The school hall was filled to overflowing
Date Powick TONIGHT (Friday), a quiz evening takes place at Powick Parish Hall at 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets are Â£6, to include light refreshments, with proceeds to St Richard's Hospice (Malvern fundraising group). Teams of four are invited, details from
Date Welland Tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday sees the patronal festival of St James', with activities centred around the church in Welland culminating in a service in the evening. It will be followed by a barbecue and refreshments. Details for this event from Mary
Date Wellington Heath ALL the people who attended the village fete last Sunday enjoyed some wonderful summer weather, lots of activities and New Orleans jazz from the excellent Creole Serenaders. The hall committee thank everyone who made the day so good. Jenny Mackie retired
Date 21/7/06 - Price brings early end BARNARDS Green seconds played host to Stourbridge on a sweltering hot Sunday and despite winning the toss, Marek Wajzer decided to field. BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY II v STOURBRIDGE II Chris Hill and Ian Badsey toiled away in the early overs and despite
Date West Malvern THIS Sunday is the Patronal Festival of our parish church - that is the celebration of its patron saint, James. Both services, holy communion at 10.30am and evensong at 6.30pm, will be conducted by the vicar, The Rev. David Nichol. Guest preacher
Date Pupils get chance to shine in stage shows PUPILS have been impressing parents with their acting skills in end-of-term school plays. Year six leavers took the starring roles in Alice in Wonderland at Madresfield CE Primary School. "They loved it," said headteacher Debbie Langston, "Everybody
Date 21/7/06 - Wright and Williams make hay WEST Malvern's openers Tony Williams and Steve Wright put on 152 to steer their side to a comfortable winning margin against Enville thirds in division six of the WCL. On another glorious afternoon at Mathon court, the West's skipper Kevin Gilbert won
Date Irish dance spectacular MAGIC of the Dance promises to be one of the most spectacular Irish dance shows to visit Malvern Theatres. In the lead role is world Irish dance champion John Carey, who also starred in Riverdance. The show, narrated by Christopher Lee, tells the
Date Whatis On Cinema Malvern Cinema: The Break Up (15) 7.30pm (Fri-Sun 7.45pm), Mats Sat, Sun & Thurs 4.30pm. Odeon Worcester: Garfield 2 (U) 11.40, 1.30, 3.20, 5.20, 7.00; Stormbreaker (PG) 12.20, 2.40, 4.50, 7.10, 9.20; Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's
Date 21/7/06 - Fine win for county U16s at Malvern THE Worcestershire U16s cricket team played its first competitive match of the season last week, a two day match at Malvern Cricket Club's ground against Warwickshire U16s. Head coach for Worcestershire U16s is Malvern CC's Dave Hinton. The county
Date Director bows out in festival shocker FULL houses at several events were evidence of Ledbury Poetry Festival's success, according to festival trustee Alan Lloyd. Mr Lloyd, of Church Lane, repeated his view, made earlier in the festival, that this was a vintage celebration of poetry.
Date Artists take inspiration from wood WOOD Works, a new exhibition featuring work from Malvern sculptor Adrian Shiel, Danish designer Hans Wegner and local furniture maker Jeremy Cornwell is showing at the Foalyard Gallery, Bransford. Adrian, exhibiting at the gallery for the first time
Date Dancers set out to dazzle Numerous dance companies from the two counties are joining forces to produce DanceFest on Sunday, July 23. Malvern Theatres will host performers aged five to 55, who plan to dazzle the audience with a programme packed full of contemporary, street jazz
Date 21/7/06 - Nomads maintain run WORCESTER Nomads 1st XI travelled to Lye in the WCL division two and were asked to bat first on an unpredictable looking pitch. LYE V WORCESTER NOMADS Simon Harris (36) and Malcolm Jones (45) continued their fine form at the top of the order, getting
Date Spinning a crafty exhibition DEMONSTRATIONS of spinning, lace-making and the art of scrapbooking take place at an arts, crafts and floral exhibition at St James' Church, Welland. The event on tomorrow (Saturday) and will be held to raise money for improvements to heating and lighting
Date 21/7/06 - Another century for Green's Kev Golder ON another great day for cricket, and with a well-prepared wicket available, Barnards Green chose to make first use of the conditions. CHADDESLEY CORBETT v BARNARDS GREEN Openers Rich Williams and Kev Golder once again gave the Green's innings an
Date Cha Cha class A NEW cha cha class for absolute beginners starts at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, on Thursday, August 3, at 8-9pm. The classes last six weeks and costs Â£3.50 a week. For information, call 01386 556665.
Date Botanical Artists WORCESTERSHIRE Society of Botanical Artists is holding its annual floral arts exhibition at Storridge Village Hall on Friday-Sunday, August 4-6, from 10am to 5pm.
Date Treat for fans of jazz Jazz fans are in for a treat on Saturday, July 29, when Ken Coyler Legacy New Orleans Jazz Band returns to Hellens at Much Marcle. The open-air concert will be staged by the local branch of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association. Gates
Date Turning back the clock The Barron Knights and The Fortunes will be turning back the clock to the 1960s and 70s at Malvern Theatres. The Barron Knights blend comedy with rock 'n' roll and will showcase a string of hits, including Call Up The Groups and Pop Goes the Workers
Date Marrs Bar THE Little Hellfire Club is the latest club night at Worcester's Marrs Bar, starting on Thursday, July 29, promoted by local band And What Will be Left Of Them? The night will feature sets by Koala Grip, The Spells, Meg and DJ Jim Perry.
Date Malvern Cinema THE Break Up (12), starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn, is showing at Malvern Cinema for a week from today (Friday). Screenings are at 7.45pm Friday-Sunday and 7.30pm the rest of the week, with 4.30pm matinees on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and
Date Return to the Forbidden Planet Review: Malvern Theatres THE rock 'n' roll musical Return to the Forbidden Planet took us on an unforgettable intergalactic journey, which encountered some of the main characters and events loosely contained in Shakespeare's The Tempest on the way. From the start, the audience
Date Centenary work will open festival TOP-class musicians from all over the world will converge on Hereford next month for the 2006 Three Choirs Festival. The event opens on Sunday, August 6, with a performance of Elgar's oratorio The Kingdom at Hereford Cathedral, to mark the centenary
Date Pupils make debut PUPILS from the Grove Junior School in Malvern took part in the Voices and Visions arts festival for the first time this week. The event, at Malvern Theatres, showcases the performing talents of the county's schoolchildren. The 32 Malvern pupils
Date Anniversary tribute HEREFORD Museum and Art Gallery is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Joseph Murray Ince, an artist strongly linked to the area. An exhibition running until September 3 will showcase 60 of his works inspired by The Marches, houses, castles and other
Date Malvern artists exhibition A GROUP of artists from the Malvern area are exhibiting at a gallery in the Cotswolds. The show, Light and Colour, is on at the Upper Swell Gallery, near Stow-on-the-Wold, from tomorrow (Saturday) until Monday, July 31. It features work by Ros Rowberry
Date Group of Four exhibition A GROUP of four artists is holding an exhibition at St David's Hall, Castle Street, Hereford. They include Mike Purkiss, from Ledbury, with his paintings of people and places and Joanna Dixon, from Bromyard, who paints pets, houses and landscapes in watercolour
Date Riders head for event Riders from across the county will gather in Malvern for the British Palomino Society National Championships. The event takes place at the Three Counties Showground tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, starting with ridden classes on Saturday at 2pm. In-hand
Date Hereford Courtyard Senior Youth Theatre TOM Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead is being staged by Hereford Courtyard's Senior Youth Theatre on Tuesday-Saturday, July 25-29, at 7.30pm. Tickets, (Â£6-Â£8), are available on 0870 1122330.
Date The Chronicles of Narnia THE Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (PG) is on at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, on Friday, August 4, at 8pm.
Date Heather follows twins TALENTED Malvern musician Heather Uren is playing with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at Malvern Theatres next month. Heather is following in the footsteps of her brothers, twins Alan and Adrian, who were also members of the orchestra
Date 21/7/06 - Veteran in fencing final VETERAN fencer Malcolm Fare of Hanley Swan was runner-up in the Civil Service Ã©pÃ©e championship, held at Loughborough University. During his years at the Central Office of Information, Fare won both the CS foil and Ã©pÃ©e titles more times than he
Date Choir head for town ONE of the most famous male voice choirs in the world will give a concert in Malvern in September. The Treorchy Male Choir performs all over the world and features regularly in radio and television broadcasts. It has made more than 50 commercial recordings
Date Top players at St Ed's TWO concerts featuring internationally-renowned musicians take place in Malvern next week. On Tuesday (July 25), violinist Michael Bochman, well-known as the leader, of the ESO, will be joined by Michael Blackman (piano) to perform works including Schubert's
Date The Extreme Cellists THE Extreme Cellists, musicians from Sheffield who play in unusual locations, will perform on the roofs of both Hereford and Worcester cathedrals on Tuesday, July 25. The performances are part of a fundraising stunt to raise money for the charities Shelter
Date Abbey Jazz TROMBONIST Roy Williams and Derek Halford are special guests at Abbey Jazz on Sunday, July 29, at 8pm at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane.
Date 21/7/06- Barnards Green hold on to second XI trophy A MAN-OF-THE-MATCH innings of 101 by Paul Yorke saw Barnards Green retain the Worcestershire County League second team knockout cup at Ombersley on Monday. BARNARDS GREEN II v COOMBS WOOD II On a blazing hot evening, The Green lost the toss and were
Date 21/7/06 - Century struck by Bishop COLWALL thirds maintained their 100 per cent winning record away to Moccas in their Marches League division three encounter thanks to an excellent century by Andy Bishop. COLWALL III v MOCCAS Colwall were asked to bat on a wicket with variable bounce
Date 21/7/06 - First time EGGS cup is retained History was made at Leominster Golf Course last weekend when the EGGS golf society played their Ryder Cup 2006. A competition played between the captain's team and a team chosen by the vice-captain battle over 27 holes of matchplay for the bragging
Date 21/7/06 - Big pot chased by Daly MALVERN'S Shaun Daly bids to land the biggest prize in UK pool when he travels to Coventry's Ricoh Arena on Sunday for the finals of The 4alot.com Pub Pool Challenge. Daly, a 38-year-old manager of a window warehouse, has played pool for both England
Date 21/7/06 - Crib drive MALVERN and District Crib League will hold a crib drive followed by the presentation of trophies for the season recently completed on Monday (July 24). Players should arrive at the RSRE Social Club around 8pm for a prompt 8.15pm start. The league
Date 21/7/06 - Barnards Green hold on to second XI trophy A MAN-OF-THE-MATCH innings of 101 by Paul Yorke saw Barnards Green retain the Worcestershire County League second team knockout cup at Ombersley on Monday. BARNARDS GREEN II v COOMBS WOOD II On a blazing hot evening, The Green lost the toss and were
Date 21/7/06 - Teams BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, July 22 1st XI v Bewdley (Home). Meet 12.30pm. C Smedley (capt), J Clarke, T Clarke, K Downs, A Ford, R McCard, T Williams, R Williams, K Golder, D Bell, P Drinkwater. 2nd XI v Bewdley (Away). Meet noon. P Spencer (capt
Date 21/7/06 - Malvern Girls' College serve a treat in national event MALVERN Girls' College served up some great tennis last week, as pupils competed in the first round of the prestigious NestlÃ© National Schools Championships in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The national 19 and under Aberdare and Glanvill Cups began in April
Date 21/7/06 - Supervet Amery completes the double SUPERVET Mike Amery completed the double by winning the Velo Club Sevale 25 mile championship, adding to his success in the 10 mile event last week. Once again he had the edge on his two younger challengers, Brian Boswell and Will Davies. Mike also
Date 21/7/06 - Winning run rolls MATHON, Cradley and Storridge (MCS) men's A tennis team continued their winning run with a 3-1 away victory against Madley A. With regular Chris Brandon-White away on holiday, the team welcomed Tony Dalley into the side. After a slow start in which
Date 21/7/06 - Holiday soccer MALVERN Soccer School are holding a four-day soccer course at Malvern Town FC during the school holidays. The course is designed on FA guidelines and is run by Les Jones, a qualified UEFA B coach based in Malvern. Each child attending will receive
Date 21/7/06 - Whistle blowers THERE is still time to become an active referee for 11-a-side local football or mini soccer in time for the coming season. The courses will all be held at Worcestershire Football Association Headquarters, De Salis Drive, Hampton Lovatt Industrial Estate
Date 21/7/06 - Fixtures SATURDAY CRICKET CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One 1st XIs: Barnards Green v Bewdley; Brockhampton v Chaddesley Corbett; Eastnor v Kington; Pershore v Bromyard. Division One 2nd XIs: Bewdley II v Barnards Green II; Bromyard
Date 21/7/06 - Town hit back in first friendly TOWN'S first friendly of the season enabled new manager Paul Molloy to play virtually different sides in each half. BRIDGNORTH 1, MALVERN TOWN 1 With only recognised players Dean Roberts and new signing Wes Joyce in the starting line-up, chances
Date 21/7/06 - Tense finale for Green seconds BARNARDS Green seconds were surprisingly asked to bat on another scorching Saturday in this WCL division one game at North End Lane. BARNARDS GREEN II v CHADDESLEY CORBETT II Brewer and Clack scored at almost 10-an-over for the first three overs until
Date 21/7/06 - Baugh's ton to no avail MALVERN suffered another disappointing Worcestershire County League division two defeat against Harborne at Regency Road on Saturday. MALVERN v HARBORNE Malvern batted first and enjoyed an excellent start from Adam Dovey and Mark Baugh, who put on
Date 21/7/06 - Paul has a week to remember MALVERN'S Paul Yorke has been scoring runs for fun in his last three cricket games and in between still had the drive to win a national golf competition. Twenty-three-year-old Paul, of Walnut Crescent, Malvern, scored 83 runs opening for Barnards Green