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ENGLAND 1 ARGENTINA 0 - Tears of joy among the city faithful
BEER-guzzling in Barbourne, packed pubs in Callow End and partying in The Cornmarket. England and the Faithful City were up for it. With pints and pints flowing, the mood and atmosphere of fans in bars across the city was immense. Sven's red-and-white
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"I feared I'd end up dead"
A YOUNG man thought he was going to die when a gang launched a terrifying four-minute attack in broad daylight. Ben Preece lost his sight for 10 minutes and was left covered in bruises when the gang of around eight Asians robbed him as he walked to a
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Death case man's store theft
THE Worcester man who avoided jail after his elderly theft victim died in a city supermarket was caught stealing within days of the hearing connected to her death. Rory Jones was originally charged with manslaughter after stealing a purse with £200 which
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Help appeal to make a big wish come true
PARENTS of children attending a "godsend" special needs centre in Worcester are urging people to wish upon a star and raise money for more unique facilities. Marks & Spencer has pledged to donate up to £50,000 to UK charity I CAN, which set up the
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Patients suffer in nurse crisis
MANY patients needing orthopaedic treatment are having their operations cancelled or being shipped to Redditch due to a nursing shortage. The Worcestershire Royal Hospital is reaching crisis point with orthopaedic referrals as there are not enough qualified
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Cash boost for arts
ARTS-BASED businesses in Herefordshire are to benefit from a European cash boost. The Objective 2 funding of £551,195 will contribute to the £1.6m needed for the council's Creative Industries in Herefordshire project. The grant will encourage arts-based
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'This bypass will kill our village'
VILLAGERS in Wyre Piddle fear its local amenities could die when an access road is shut to traffic. The eastern bridge in Wyre Piddle will be closed off to all vehicles when the village's bypass is opened later this year. It links the village to a service
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Teenager's police panic
A TEENAGER'S moment of panic when he was stopped by police cost him £525 in fines and costs at Worcester Crown Court. Anthony Bird was also ordered to do 80 hours community service after admitting attempting to pervert the course of justice. Bird, aged
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Tragedy hits Wye raft race
THE shock death of a competitor forced the abandonment of Europe's longest raft race down the River Wye on Golden Jubilee Monday. Four hundred rafters were gearing up for an exciting third and final day when race veteran Richard Collison, 48, suffered
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Model misery for plane buff
MODEL aeroplanes and equipment worth £900 have been stolen from the home of a model aircraft enthusiast. Trevor Hughes spent hundreds of hours constructing the models, which were taken from Winchcombe Drive, in Blackpole. They are marked with the name
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Tailbacks after motorway crash
COMMUTERS on the northbound M5 around Worcester were stuck in massive tailbacks this morning after a car transporter crashed through the central barrier. The car transporter was travelling north- bound on the motorway when it crashed through the central
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Calendar artists will make it a date
BUDDING young Worcester artists are being invited to show off their talent in a national calendar design competition. Phonak Hearing Systems is staging the competition that is open to five to 16-year-olds with hearing difficulties. Last year, there were
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It's a right dump!
THE latest weapon in the fight to reduce waste in Droitwich has been officially unveiled. The town's municipal waste site has been upgraded by operator Severn Waste Services (SWS) to encourage people to recycle more of their rubbish by providing separate
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Family delivers News for 80 years
AS the newspaper world grows ever more hi-tech, with computers, digital cameras and printing press consoles like the flight deck of Concord, it's perhaps reassuring to know ultimately it all relies on Lyndon Maisey and his bike. Machines might let you
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Kemp Hospice gave me a rest
THE wife of a former patient at Kemp Hospice, in Kidderminster, has paid tribute to its care for her husband - and highlighted the much-needed benefits from a planned £2.2m expansion. Julie Ashfield's husband John died, aged 54, in January last year,
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Beauty at the edge of town
THE Rivers Severn and Teme play a big part in this lovely walk on the edge of town. It doesn't feel like an edge-of-town walk: once Diglis is left behind the downstream view is simply gorgeous, the Severn's well-wooded banks providing a lush green backdrop
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Gearing up for a big-screen battle
A BATTLE for a big-screen return to Kidderminster has started with the announcement of two cinema plans. Two big guns will slug it out to become the first silver-screen operators in town for 20 years. Centros Miller has submitted proposals for a six-screen
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
ON a glorious Saturday morning as flags began to appear from cottage windows and an enthusiastic team fixed the bunting around the village, it was obvious that Bosbury was going to celebrate the Jubilee in style. On Sunday the Jubilee Songs of Praise
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Victory to voters in traffic scheme
TRIUMPHANT campaigners are hailing a victory for "common sense" after a controversial proposed traffic-calming scheme for Bewdley was given an emphatic thumbs-down by voters. The West Midlands' history-making first ever parish poll, forced by 27 residents
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
THE first of the celebrations to celebrate the Golden Jubilee took place last Saturday morning. One hundred and five years after Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee took place, after which Jubilee Drive was constructed and named, the Union Jack was raised
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 634941
THE collection for Christian Aid last week made £334.15 - the organisers were delighted and would like to thank all who helped with the collection and everyone who gave so generously. The courses being held in the Memorial Hall have been well supported
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Tree trail set to open at castle
EASTNOR Castle's new Tree Trail will be opened for the first time during a Woodland Festival this weekend. The festival will take place in the dramatic setting of the grounds and will also feature the Heavy Horse Loggers United Kingdom championships and
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Jubilee show with music and comedy
THE patriotic fervour of this past weekend is expected to be repeated for a further Golden Jubilee celebration at Malvern Theatres next Sunday. Singing and Dancing in The Reign is an unashamedly patriotic royal party being put on in the Forum Theatre
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Top explorer talking travel
ONE of the word's most eminent explorers, Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, will be talking about his life and travels at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall on Tuesday, June 11. An Old Etonian and former SAS officer, Sir Ranulph has achieved renown from
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7/6/02 - Competition keeps Oliver on the climb
IT'S not every golfer who can say they have competed against Tiger Woods but Oliver Darby has -- though like most pros on the world circuit he didn't beat him. The 26-year-old, who has recently taken up a post as PGA teaching professional at Droitwich's
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Do we want 75 minutes' rambling?
John Surman and Jack DeJohnette - Invisible Nature - Live in Tampere and Berlin Saxophonist and clarinet player, John Surman, has for many years, been using electronic synthesisers activated by a wind controller which means he can create synthesised noises
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Christopher Lincoln Review: St James's Church, West Malvern
What a wonderful concert this was! Christopher Lincoln is an operatic singer of some stature, more used to singing major tenor roles in world class opera houses, and Sydney most particularly, than in a local parish church. However, he was staying with
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Elgar Birthday Concert Review: Elgar Birthplace Museum
Elgar's 145th birthday coincided with the Golden Jubilee weekend, and Michael Heald (violin) and Liana Embovica-Rivkin (piano) helped to celebrate in recital. It was apparent immediately in Schubert's Sonata for Violin and Piano in A minor that this was
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New sports hall opens at school
PUPILS, sports clubs and teachers alike had cause to celebrate when Hanley Castle High School's new £650,000 sports hall was officially opened on Thursday (May 30). "We're absolutely delighted," said headteacher Alan Johnston. "It's a lovely building
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Jubilee on the map as hill gains a name
A BONFIRE and naming ceremony organised by the Malvern Hills Conservators to mark the Jubilee both went off exactly as planned. Around 100 people turned out at 11am on Saturday morning on the peak now known as Jubilee Hill to see it named by Conservators
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Malvern celebrates with music and fun
THOUSANDS of people turned out in Victoria Park on Tuesday to bask in the sunshine and join in Jubilee festivities at Malvern Town Council's Gala Day. Stalls such as crockery smashing and events like archery, gymnastics, belly dancing, bands and five-a-side
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Improvements can take place
A LARGE-scale refurbishment of Upton-upon-Severn's Church Rooms is set to start this summer after nearly £18,000 was awarded to fund it. The Parochial Church Council of St Peter and St Paul was handed a Lottery grant of £17,961 to pay for a new, lower
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Streets echo to the sounds of laughter
A HUGE variety of events took place at street parties all over Malvern on Monday, including one featuring around 130 people from just one family. Church Road played host to family members descended from the late Queenie Caswell, of Malvern, ranging in
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'Outdated and often elite but soon it will be obsolete'
I WAS surprised to see that the bloodthirsty lot of the hunting fraternity had coerced you into advertising their hunt. John Holliday talks of people from all walks of life who engage in the act of hunting; he goes further to suggest that a percentage
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Sense of community revived by festivities
Community spirit is alive and well on three streets in Ledbury, where residents came together to celebrate the Jubilee. People in Newbury Park revelled in their decision to begin their festivities at 4pm on Bank Holiday Monday, when sunshine had replaced
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Mixed weather but lovely days
A FULL-SCALE uphea-val of equipment, balloons and PA system could not stop the Malv-ern Wells Jubilee Fun Day on Monday from being a success. A decision was taken to move everything from Assart's Road to the village hall to avoid the rain in the early
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Joyous vision!
WHAT a joyous vision you paint in Opinion (May 24) of a direct link from the M5, crossing the river presumably somewhere near the Rhydd. But why leave it there? Why not develop the Guarlford straight into a fast dual carriageway with factories either
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Pub plays host to village event
A FRIENDLY gathering of around 150 villagers celebrated the Golden Jubilee in traditional British style in Mathon on Sunday - at the village pub. The Cliffe Arms, in the centre of the village, was bedecked with flags and bunting and decorations. Stalls
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Plea to dog owners
DOG owners are being urged not to put their pet's excrement in ordinary litter bins. Wychavon District Council says its contractors are finding a lot of dog mess in ordinary litter bins and it is asking people to make sure they use the proper poop bins
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Happy and dry celebration
BOSBURY villagers banded together on Monday to enjoy communal Jubilee celebrations in their village hall. Due to the heavy rain, the celebrations were relocated at the last minute from the school playing field to the shelter of the hall's rooms. A mass
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A final word?
FOR many weeks now, I have followed the fierce arguments raging over dog poo on the Malvern Hills. Before World War 3 begins right here in Malvern, may I offer to mediate and thereby finish the subject for a while? I suggest that with dogs that poo on
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A golden celebration as villagers enjoy the day
COMMUNITY spirit was a common theme throughout the village celebrations in Castlemorton and Welland. A gymkhana with around 20 horses was the centrepiece of Saturday's Golden Jubilee celebrations on Castlemorton Common. Organised by the Castlemorton Commoners
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Burma Star members gather
MEMBERS of the Evesham and District Burma Star Association celebrated the 41st anniversary of the branch at a dinner at the Northwick Hotel, Evesham. "We always try to have the dinner of the actual day, and our branch was formed on May 30, 1961," said
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When do I start to lie down in front of the excavators?
HOW credible is this proposal to complete the Ledbury by-pass? Each week, it seems, we have another episode in the Barry Ashton saga encouraging people like me to respond to imminent plans. I note he was termed a visionary in Your Letters (May 24). Apparently
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Royal view of Jubilee
A MALVERN family enjoyed the experience of a lifetime when they took their front row seats for the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Buckingham Palace. David and Jane Brierley took their daughter Kate and son-in-law Tim Wildman to London after winning four
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Disgusted by lack of support
BEING a true Malvernian, having lived here for the best part of 80 years, I am writing to express my disgust at the lack of support shown by local authorities of the town during the Golden Jubilee weekend. Malvern town centre had hardly any decorations
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Free bike security on offer
EVESHAM youngsters stand to benefit from the initiative of a town businessman. Paul Turner, of Vale Cycles in Port Street, is offering a free security post-coding service and cycle check for anyone cycling to work, school or college between next Monday
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Reply awaited
IN view of the latest developments in the continuing saga of Malvern Town Council, I feel that a little experience of mine should be publicised. On April 10 I sent an email to the council requesting clarification of the civil service jargon in which their
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Minority sport
IT is always a pleasure to receive a compliment such as those from Mrs L Baker (Your Letters, May 24). However, it must be stated that the reason the previous district council was responsible in no small measure for making Malvern and it's surrounding
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Aiding search for oil
MALVERN'S QinetiQ is to expand into the oil industry after forging a strategic alliance with a Texas-based company to develop fibre-optic sensors and systems. QinetiQ's proven expertise developing fibre-optic acoustic sensor technology will combine with
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Progress on vision
THE future of the Malvern Hills will be put under the microscope at three public meetings to be held around the district. The meetings have been organised by the Malvern Hills Partnership, as part of its Vision 21 community consultation. Leaflets summarising
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Bike death tally falls
No motorcyclists have been killed on local roads since the launch of a safer riding campaign by West Mercia police. The figures for May are in sharp contrast to the same period last year, when 13 riders were injured and two died in the force area. The
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Top schools job for former pupil
A FORMER pupil at Malvern College has been appointed chairman of the Boarding Schools Association. Quentin Edwards studied at the Malvern school from 1966 to 1971, during which time he was music scholar and head of his house, before going on to gain an
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Opinion
IT's been a bad week for republicans. Despite those pessimistic predictions, and perhaps hopes, from some in the national media, the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations have proved a resounding success, as those of us fortunate enough not to live in London
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OAPs carried to safety in blaze
FIREFIGHTERS carried 17 elderly residents to safety when a blaze broke out at a Callow End rest home in the early hours of Wednesday. A crew from Malvern joined others from Worcester and Upton to tackle the fire at St Cloud nursing home, which broke out
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Thought for the Week
FOOD seems to have been in the news recently. A survey told us the three foods most hated by children are: avocado, leeks and marrow! Not surprisingly the favourite three are: chocolate, chocolate biscuits and crisps. Another food story came from Buckingham
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County looking down the barrel
WORCESTERSHIRE went into the second day of their rain affected Benson and Hedges Cup semi-final at Chelmsford praying for a miracle to prevent Essex from enjoying another big day out at Lord's. The home side were standing on the threshold of their seventh
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McCoy in Pitchcroft bid
TONY McCoy will be bidding for a repeat performance when he races at Worcester over the weekend. The champion jockey enjoyed a treble on his last visit to Pitchcroft in May and will be eyeing another clutch of victories tomorrow and Sunday. Worcester
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Head critical of Green Paper
COMPARISONS with the Golden Jubilee of 1887 featured prominently in Malvern College headmaster Hugh Carson's annual Commemoration speech on Saturday (June 1). The speech ceremony, at Malvern Priory, saw Mr Carson reminisce about the time when the college
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Hereford chasing Pitman
FORMER Hereford player Jamie Pitman is set to join Ben Smith as the latest Graham Turner signing. The Woking utility player, who is Hereford based, is set to sign a part-time contract and renew his acquaintance with his old club. Turner meanwhile has
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Seconds suffer defeat
WORCESTERSHIRE tumbled to a 91-run defeat in their rain-ravaged Second Eleven Championship game against Durham at Hartlepool. With the second day completely washed out the County, in a bid to open the match up, declared on their overnight total of 69-
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Andes cyclist raises £3,000
AN intrepid Leigh Sinton resident is expecting to collect around £3,000 in sponsorship money after cycling 400 kilometres across the Peruvian Andes. Ron Osborne was one of 54 participants who raised more than £140,000 for the National Asthma Campaign.
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Sunnyside up as gym stars collect bronze
SUNNYSIDE School's gymnasts were in fine form when they travelled to the Independent Schools Championships in Birmingham. Fifty-five teams from across the Midlands took part with ages ranging from five to 13. It was only the second time the Barbourne
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Chance to speak out
ELGAR Housing Association is inviting tenants from Ramsons Close and May Bank, off Townsend Way, to a meeting on Monday (June 10). This will give them a chance to raise matters of concern, said Steve Main, Elgar's tenant participation officer. "There
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Experienced Harvey back to winning ways
VETERAN matchman Nigel Harvey returned to winning form when he took top honours at the WDUAA open. On a boat-affected match course Harvey did well from peg 169, an area unfancied by local experts, when took the top weight of 6-14-14. Opening with bread
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Musicians of tomorrow
THE Downs School will host an ESO Children's Orchestra course this weekend. The Childrens Orchestra enables beginners to experience the joy of making music together over an intensive weekend with tuition. The course, which also in-cludes singing, rhythmic
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Band in park
THE Halesowen Brass Band will be performing in Priory Park on Sunday (June 9) as part of this summer's Bands in the Park programme. It will appear on the park bandstand between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
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Calling singers
KEEN singers are invited to take part in an unaccompanied singing workshop in West Malvern on Sunday (June 16). Sing Your Heart Out! is a day of singing with Jane Read, an experienced workshop and community choir leader. Singers of all abilities can take
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Fairport's birthday tour
FOLK legends Fairport Convention continue their 35th birthday celebrations with a return to Worcester. Linchpins of the British folk scene since the 60s, Fairport will be playing an acoustic gig at Huntingdon Hall on Thursday (June 13). Simon Nicol, the
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Early glimpse of festival
WORCESTER is home to the annual Three Choirs Festival this year, taking place through August. The festival is hosted by Worcester, Gloucester and Hereford on alternate years, and this year the Worcester event is made up of three main strands. To celebrate
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News Items Down The Years
1802: The account received last week of the death of Mr Brookholding of Wick was, we are happy to say, not true. The general rains which have plentifully fallen for several days past have given the most favourable appearance to the growing crops and to
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Hard stance works on playing truant
THE jailing of the mother of schoolgirls who played truant is said to have had a positive effect. Patricia Amos' two children have attended school every day and have pledged to continue. Truants across the country are also reported to be going to school
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We must not forget school trip lessons
IT'S half-term and the time of year when schools take their pupils on trips. Whether they are on exchange schemes in Germany, art trips to Venice or skiing trips in the Alps, schools take pupils on a wide range of life-enhancing experiences. Thousands
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Classical and easy listening - a guide to whats on near you.
Verdi La Traviata and Rossini The Barber of Seville at Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, on May 29 - June 1. For further information contact Box Office 0870 607 7545. Mozartfest May 31. Malvern Theatres. For further details and bookings telephone Box Office
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What about the rights of persecuted wildlife?
J WOOD and H Ray pontificate about the "rights" of human beings to carry on with their cruelty to foxes, who, as A Knittel points out, are not classed as pests. What about the rights of our wildlife who cannot speak for themselves? No doubt, bear-baiters
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Millions sent message of loyalty to Queen
I HOPE you were watching would-be President Tony and would-be First Lady Cherie Blair. Millions upon millions were on the streets of London and all across the UK with the same message. And that was "Hands Off Our Monarchy". We love our Queen, we don't
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It's just the thing for a summer read
Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani (Pocket Books, £6.99) I'm always sceptical of any book billed as a bestseller, but having started Big Stone Gap with a cynical eye, my view softened and veritably warmed to this novel within the first chapter. Not only
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Water heritage saved by pair
AN hsitoric part of Malvern's water heritage was officially brought back to life a quarter of a century ago. Work on restoring the Holy Well, in Malvern Wells, from its "slum-like dere- liction" had taken seven years. "Mr John Parkes and his wife Thelma
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Celebrating coronation
PAULINE Cale of Upper Welland sent in this picture showing part of the celebrations for the Queen's Coronation. The lorries in the photo are in front of the Hawthorn pub and the two little girls are Pauline (then Pauline King) and Dina George (now Martin
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Actor with time to enjoy his Malvern experience
ACTOR Robert Duncan, who is appearing in Alan Ayckbourn's Time and Time Again next week, has a lot more time to learn his lines than when he last appeared at Malvern's Festival Theatre. Seasoned playgoers will remember how the Drop The Dead Donkey star
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Bart's show
PERSHORE Operatic and Dramatic Society brings a production of Oliver! to Worcester next week. Lionel Bart's smash adaptation of the Charles Dickens story will play at the Swan Theatre, Worcester from Tuesday, June 11, to Saturday, June 15, at 7.30pm,
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What's on
Theatre June 10-15-Time & Time Again by Alan Ayckbourn at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm and 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office (01684)892277. Concerts June 8-An evening of Elgar with Vanessa Williamson at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres
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Look to your own backyard for all your needs
I am constantly being asked why I do what I do and what keeps me going, the answer to which I am sure will be the same, not only for me, but also for others - for the love of my country and the desire to secure local food production, encourage and embrace
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Will-making month nets over £2,000 for hospice
A WORCESTER law firm has raised more than £2,000 for a local hospice. Harrison Clark Solicitors raised £2,235 for St Richard's Hospice during Make a Will month, in April. For every will drawn up by the firm, Harrison Clark donated £40 for a single will
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Budget move may cripple businesses
AN insolvency expert believes the increase in employer National Insurance contributions, announ-ced in May's budget, will cripple some businesses. Alan Haden, of Haden Insolvency, in Bromsrove, believes the cautious optimism felt by small and medium-sized
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Discover magic of organic gardening in wonderland of walled plant plot
AN organic Worcester garden will be thrown open to the public as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage people to take an interest in healthier food. People throughout Worcestershire are invited to the Walled Garden to learn about composting and view
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Alcohol fuels attack after an argument
surprise attack outside a Droitwich shopping complex on Christmas Day last year, Worcester Crown Court has heard. Nicky Davies suffered a black eye, bruising and cuts to the head, said Lucy Hawkins, prosecuting. His attacker, 23-year-old Martyn Deeming
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US box office smash crawls in for preview
SPIDER senses are tingling all over Worcester this weekend, with cinemas holding sneak previews of the new Spider-Man film this weekend. The film, which stormed the box office in America, does not officially open in this country until next weekend Directed
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No more blues as guitar is returned
BROMSGROVE teenager Howard Kenny is ready to rock after the stolen guitar he never thought he would see again was left in a shop doorway. The 17-year-old scoured the streets and spent sleepless nights after his £650 Gibson Epiphone Les Paul was stolen
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Songs set to raise cash
SONGS from some of the world's most famous musicals are set to help raise vital funds towards the restoration of a Worcester church. St Stephen's in Barbourne has suffered from a catalogue of set backs in recent years. Four years ago, giant nets went
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After the match, recycle
FOOTBALL fans are being asked to think about the environment as well as the World Cup by a leading environmental charity. Rethink Rubbish, a national campaign to encourage people to recycle their rubbish, has asked the people of Worcester to do what they
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Objectors to roundabout
A MINI-roundabout suggested for a quiet country lane brought two dozen objectors to a Powick planning meeting. An amended plan for five new houses at 21, Bowling Green Road, did not address the previous objections raised by Powick Parish Council, they
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Josephine's joy at award
A CHARITY shop manager's years of hard work have been recognised with a regional award. Josephine Dicks, manager of Marie Curie Cancer Care's shop in the Swan Centre, Kidderminster, has been named Manager of the Year for the Midlands by the charity. She
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These boots were made for walking...
A shop manager from Worcester will be swapping taps for tents when he jets to Cuba for a gruelling jungle challenge to raise cash for a children's charity. Shaun Kelly, manager of Evesham's Plumb Center has signed up for the trek to raise funds for the
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Sky's the limit in promises auction
A FLYING lesson will be just one of the unusual items up for grabs when an auction of promises takes place at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall. The flying lesson, which is one of the latest additions to the auction of promises, will take place at Wellesbourne
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It may have escaped your notice, but...
SO many people are using Powick Parish Council's noticeboards at Colletts Green, Powick and Callow End that the council has decided to put a stop to it. Council member Brian Moriarty said some of the notices were about issues that had never been discussed
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How town voted over traffic plans
Do you want the county council scheme for Bewdley in full? YES 276 NO 1,124 Would you prefer a smaller scheme closely targeted on the school crossing places on Cleobury Road and Wyre Hill? YES 1,099 NO 256 Would you prefer no scheme at all? YES 201 NO
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7/6/02 - Seconds suffer defeat
WORCESTERSHIRE tumbled to a 91-run defeat in their rain-ravaged Second Eleven Championship game against Durham at Hartlepool. With the second day completely washed out the County, in a bid to open the match up, declared on their overnight total of 69-
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7/6/02 - County looking down the barrel
WORCESTERSHIRE went into the second day of their rain affected Benson and Hedges Cup semi-final at Chelmsford praying for a miracle to prevent Essex from enjoying another big day out at Lord's. The home side were standing on the threshold of their seventh
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Warm welcome to the countryside
ORGANISERS of the Three Counties Agricultural Society's flagship event are determined this year's Three Counties Countryside Show will bounce back from disappointments caused by foot and mouth. Last year's show had to be cancelled altogether and this
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A canine spectacular
MORE than 8,000 pedigree dogs of all shapes and sizes have booked their places at the Three Counties Championship Dog Show next week. The four-day event starts on Monday (June 10) with judging starting at 9am every morning in groups including gun dogs
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Jubilee exhibition brings the crowds to Ledbury
Members of the Ledbury Art Society are celebrating their most successful exhibition to date, with over 1,000 visitors passing through the doors of the Burgage Hall in Church Lane, from last Saturday to Bank Holiday Tuesday. Society co-ordinator, Mike
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Cafe atmosphere with lots of entertainment
CAF MALVERNIA is back, bringing a selection of fine musicians to a discerning Malvern audience. Following the success of two earlier events, in January and April, promoter Jonathan Pedley is hoping for another good turnout at the latest soiree tomorrow
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Live Gigs
Spike. The Vine, Ombersley Road, Worcester. Tuesday, June 11 Tahiti. Barbecue Night at Mac The Centre for Birmingham Friday, June 14 Ballroom Glitz. The Marr's Bar, Worcester. Saturday, June 15 Eddie K. Sketchleys Sports & Social Club, Worcester.
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Ballet version of classic tale
THE STAGE of the Arts Centre Theatre in Evesham is set to come alive when it is taken over by a young vital group of dancers. CWMNI Ballet, Independent Ballet Wales, is presenting its vital interpretation of Shakespeare's delightful comedy of the sexes
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King Monkey Review: The Crown, Worcester
A LARGE crowd crammed into and extremely hot and humid Crown for another night of guitar-based ear-bashing courtesy of Crisis Promotions. Malvern punkers King Monkey began the evening with a short but sharp set, the highlight of which was a six-minute
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ESO Review: Malvern Theatres
In the final concert of the Mozartfest presented by the ESO, Paul Arden-Taylor was the capable soloist in Oboe Concerto in C, K314/271K. Horns and oboes added to the string orchestra gave weight to the rather heavily textured introduction to Allegro aperto
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Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet Review: Malvern Theatres
The remarkable members of the Loeki Stardust Quartet, with their extraordinary array of in excess of 20 recorders of various sizes and material on stage, gave a display of amazing virtuosity. They pushed the bounds of technique to extremes, introducing
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Pupils explore other cultures
TOTEM poles, exotic dancing and three-dimensional artwork emerged from a cultural diversity week at Upton CE Primary School. Classes were paired up and given the chance to learn about cultures from all over the world through story-telling, dance, arts
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Churches join a celebration
MORE than 700 people of all ages attended a special ecumenical service celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee at Great Malvern Priory on Sunday. A 140-strong choir made up from members of churches in and around Malvern and conducted by Malvern College's
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Half-century of shared memories go on show
A HUGE variety of photographs, documents, artefacts, and clothes from Upton's past and present took place at the Memorial Hall over the bank holiday weekend. The exhibition in honour of the Queen's Golden Jubilee was organised by the town's civic society
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Eyes down at Beechwood
A BINGO evening in aid of residents and day care clients is to be held at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton. It will take place on Tuesday (June 11) at 7pm. A raffle and refreshments will be supplied by organisers the Friends of Beechwood.
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Community proves up to the challenge
A CLOUDLESS blue sky and brilliant sunshine greeted the hundreds of people making the trip down to Poolbrook for the Jubilee Party on Saturday. Stalls containing everything from books, plants, crafts and a tombola to cakes and rope-making were laid out
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Jubilee picnic for pupils
A Jubilee picnic takes place at Upton CE Primary School on Wednesday (June 12). Pupils will be dressed in red, white and blue and the Friends of Upton Primary have arranged to provide a picnic lunch. The youngsters will also be taking part in Jubilee
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'No basis for a ban'
THE article about the Ledbury Hunt (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, May 24) was an excellent explanation of why it would be completely wrong to ban traditional hunting. There is no basis for a ban because of cruelty, importantly 63 per cent of
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'You're not so hard done by'
WHY does huntsman John Holliday think he's hard done by because he might lose his job. I was made redundant last October, I also live in rented accommodation, but I just had to go and find a new job. As for farriers, feed merchants etc losing business
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Put a stop to this plan now
EVERY Sunday morning we drive back into Malvern along the Guarlford Road on our way home from church. Whatever the weather or season we always think that this must be one of the most beautiful approaches to any town anywhere. At this time of the year
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Village looks back with eye on future
SUCKLEY commemorated the Golden Jubilee by looking back at its past and forward into its future. A local history exhibition at the village hall took residents back 50 years with pictures of village buildings and places in the 1950s, juxtaposed with photographs
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Fun day evokes the spirit of bygone era
COMMUNITY spirit from a bygone era characterised celebrations in the Hanleys over the Jubilee weekend. Saturday saw around 18 stalls set up for a village celebration in Church End, Hanley Castle. One of the most decorative was the red, white and blue
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An opportunity
IF the Post Office moves? What an opportunity for Malvern development. Imagine, a new (not quite square) square open air caf environment French style! A new art gallery on the garage site (to replace that cellar at the Library) and a visitors centre that
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Truly impressive
I assisted the Malvern Fringe in engaging NoFitState Circus to perform its Sci-Circus in Malvern last week, and I want to express my admiration for the show (which held hundreds of children in thrall) and for their individual acrobatic and musical skills
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Bulldog spirit beats the rain in Cradley
PLENTY of British bulldog spirit kept the Cradley Jubilee Jambo-ree in full swing, despite the rain greeting stallholders setting up on Monday morning. Organiser Judi Creed-Newton said the day had been a great success. "It exceeded all our expectations
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Give your support
PLEASE will you give your support to Gibralter in her hour of need to stay British by writing to: The Gibralter Government Office, Arundel Great Court, 179 Strand, London, WC2P 1EH. June & Roy Palmer, Ledbury.
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A cut above other parks
SOME of the Vale's public open spaces should look better than ever. Wychavon District Council's contractor, Bishampton-based Smart Cuts, Ltd, has splashed out about £40,000 to buy two new top-of-the-range mowers to replace its old fleet. Wychavon client
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All winners at the Jubilympics
MONTHS of hard work and planning came together in an outstanding day-long celebration of the Golden Jubilee in Stoke Lacy on Monday. The idea of marking the day with an afternoon of Jubilympic Games was the brainchild of villager John Davies, and he seemed
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Fete for hospital friends
A Summer event in aid of The Friends of Evesham Community Hospital is being held at the Northwick Hotel, Waterside, Evesham, on Saturday. It starts at 10am and stalls will include cakes, tombola, vegetables and plants, bring and buy and a grand raffle
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Setting a poor example
HAS anyone noticed that while Ledbury, Tewkesbury and Upton all have Union Jacks and bunting waving in abundance from shops and general areas, Malvern has an uncoordinated and apologetic odd flag erected by a valiant shop owner. The town looks dead in
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Cars in collision
A GREEN Fiat Stilo and a gold Citroen Saxo were in collision on the A44 at Fish Hill, Broadway, at about 4.37pm last Thursday. The road was closed for half an hour while the vehicles were removed.
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Smashed graves shock relatives
A GRIEVING son has spoken of his shock after being told his father's grave had been attacked by vandals just hours after the funeral. Dozens of graves at Great Malvern Cemetery were destroyed during the attack, with headstones smashed and floral tributes
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Generous donation puts smile back on Colin's face
A PENSIONER who had his wallet stolen in Worcester as he waited for his bus home to Malvern has had his spirits lifted by a moving gesture from a Malvern Gazette reader. The anonymous town resident gave a cash donation through the newspaper after reading
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Top of the tax league
IN her valedictory address former mayor Whinray Coates criticised the people of Malvern for not supporting local charities. She apparently does not know they are easily the largest contributors to a major local charity to which they will be making payments
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Concert crisis as star act cancels
A WORLD-renowned star soloist set to sing at Malvern Festival Chorus' Evening of Elgar show tomorrow (Satur-day) has pulled out at the last minute. Mezzo-soprano Della Jones was due to perform with the Chorus at the Malvern Theatres, but let organisers
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Relief as rave misses village
THE tenth anniversary of the "invasion" of Castlemorton Common passed without local incident last weekend. West Mercia Police were on the alert, amid worries that an attempt to restage the massive party could be made. A website for the Feeling of Life
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Genuine mistake
I am writing in response to Mr Lever's (Your Letters, May 31) I can assure Mr Lever and all your readers that addressing taxpayers by their forenames is not standard practice for the council and neither is its officials using taxpayers - elderly or otherwise
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Resident finishes crow attacks by shooting the bird
A MALVERN man fed up of being terrorised by a crow has taken matters into his own hands and killed the bird. Jeffrey Worth, of Knoll Lane, shot the crow, which has spent the last two mon-ths attacking car windscreen wipers around St Andrew's Church, on
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Memorable
Referring to the recent naming of Jubilee Hill and the bonfire on the Worcestershire Beacon, I would like to thank all those who were in any way involved in making these historic occasions so very happy and memorable. To the public I would especially
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Surprising move
AFTER the substantial increases in Council Tax in recent years, I was amazed to read in the Malvern Gazette that five second tier posts have been approved by Malvern Hills District Council. Such posts are inevitably going to be highly paid and will put
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Demolition threat to original Morgan site
A MALVERN Link garage where the famous Morgan car company was founded is facing demolition. Developer McCarthy and Stone of Coventry has applied for planning permission to knock down the Brooklyn Ford garage on the corner of Worcester Road and Howsell
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Su's idea wins Kenya trip
THE idea of introducing a touch of continental culture to Malvern has won Abbey Hotel employee Su Arrowsmith a prestigious national award. Reservations co-ordinator Su also scooped a two-week holiday in Mombassa, Kenya, after being named Employee of the
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Jubilee walk planned
AN open invitation to join in a Jubilee expedition has been issued by a walking group based in Langlands. The walk will start from the Malvern Hills on Wednesday (June 12) with members of Sole Mates, a group taking part in the Walking the Way to Health
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Noise complaints few
REMARKABLY few complaints about noise were made over the Jubilee weekend, according to Malvern Hills District Council's environmental health department. Just four separate incidents were dealt with by officers, who had expected the celebrations to generate
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Firms to offer men check ups
COMPANIES on Malvern Link's Enigma Business Park are teaming up with health professionals to offer check-ups to employees during National Men's Health Week. Men working on the estate will have the chance to discuss health issues and carry out basic health
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Successful market in cover up plea
A MARQUEE is being sought by the organiser of a successful new farmers' market. The inaugural Sunday market, which took place on May 19 at the Hunter's Inn in Longdon, near Upton, was such a success that organiser Anne Mietke has decided to run it on
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Hotels offer bed and basket to pet owners
THREE independent Malvern hoteliers have got together to promote the hills for walking breaks. The owners of the Foley Arms, Cottage in the Woods and Colwall Park have hired Bath-based marketing consultant Gaynor Thomas in a bid to raise the area's profile
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County duo snatch silver medal glory
FORMER Alice Ottley School and Worcester Rowing Club member Philippa Turner, now rowing for her new school Wycliffe College, won a sliver medal at WJunior 15 level in the prestigious National Schools Championship in Nottingham. The event, rowed over 2000
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Dramatic move into US market
A MALVERN consultancy firm that has successfully pioneered drama-based training is set to go transatlantic after enjoying a successful first year in business. Viv Nelson is to visit the USA in August to conduct a series of "pitches" to demonstrate her
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Mellor and Aston in GB call up
MILO Dragons' Lyn Mellor and Jackie Aston have won call ups to the Great Britain dragon boat squad bound for the European Championships. Following months of training, four paddlers from Milo Dragons attended time trials in London to become part of the
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The Roman Actor, Swan, Stratford
IN a week when the popularity of the Queen has risen to new heights, it is apt that the Royal Shakespeare Company's latest pro-duction should focus on a very different head of state. The Roman Actor by Philip Massinger, part of the Jacobethan season at
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Quartet join the series line-up
Malvern favourites The Bochmann Quartet will be performing at the Wyastone Concert Hall, Monmouth, tomorrow night (Saturday). The quartet has made over 50 BBC broadcasts, and will perform works by Beethoven, Mozart and Dvork. The recital is at 7.30pm.
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Father and son join forces for recital
ST James's School will next week host a saxophonist and clarinet player described as the most exciting young talent around. Martin Kershaw will give a recital during an evening of French music at the school's Oakdene Centre on Wednesday, June 12. He will
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Coronation spectacle
DESPITE some public qualms, "a parachute descent" was approved by city councillors 100 years ago as a spectacular feature for Worcester's pending celebrations of the Coronation of Edward VII. The Journal explained: "The City Council has met to consider
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Events taking place in and around Worcester
First Marks play & arts activity programme at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, for children aged up to 2. To find out more or to book a place telephone 01905 25371. Access all Areas, Preview Evening at the Museum
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Keeping watch on Europe
THERE has been much debate about Europe in your letters pages. Christian Watch is campaigning strongly against the loss of our British sovereignty to Brussels, on the grounds that this is the harbinger of a world state and world "religion" which will
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Fault lies with liberal heirarchy
Hartlebury are three of a number of castles owned by the Church of England. It is reported that Hartlebury, with nearly every bishop's residence in the land, may be sold. The excuse given is: "It is part of church effort to counter criticisms that bishops
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We do not propose flood plain building
FURTHER to your recent article about Upton Marina Holiday Village, I hope that I may have the opportunity to set the record straight on one or two points raised: 1. We do not propose any building in the flood plain. The extension of the Marina basin is
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Menuhin opens music rooms
A DISTINGUISHED visitor to Colwall's Downs School 25 years ago was the famed violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin. The great musician was there to officially open the school's new 26-room music department. Mr Menuhin autographed copies of his book Unfinished
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago In Malvern, the news that peace in South Africa has been declared was received with a demonstration of joy and thankfulness on every side. When the chief victories of the campaign were won the town celebrated them on a fitting scale, but
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Depp hunts the Ripper
JOHNNY Depp stars in From Hell (18), showing at The Forum, Malvern Theatres, for one night only on Wednesday, June 12 at 8.15pm. Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and directed by the Hughes Brothers, the film is a darkly compelling look on the
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Spiderman due
EVEN while Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones still shows at Malvern Cinema, tickets are going on sale for the summer's second big sci-fi blockbuster, Spiderman (12). Based on the popular Marvel comic it tells the story of nerdy high-schooler Peter Parker
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What's On at your Local Theatre
Eighteenth Century London, one man, many women, much trouble. April 18-June 8. Bristol Old Vic. Box Office (0117 987 7877). A Chorus of Disapproval by Alan Ayckbourn. May 9-June 8. Bristol Old Vic. Box Office (0117 987 7877). Swan Theatre Company presents
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Comedy classic
OUTRAGEOUS Joe Orton comedy, Entertaining Mr Sloane opened yesterday (Thursday) at The Courtyard arts centre in Hereford, for a run that will last until Saturday, June 15. The cheeky production has also put out some cheeky publicity material. A strategically
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Auditions date
LEDBURY Amateur Dramatic Society will be holding auditions for Meeting Bea at The Market Theatre tonight (Friday) from 7.30pm. The play, written by Sony Gold Award winner Eric Pringle about the later years of Beatrix Potter, will be staged in October.
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Rula is relishing prospect of a new stage challenge
SHARP as a knife and quick as a beat, Ms Rula Lenska comes to Malvern for the first time this month to perform in a brand new Noel Coward revue. Born in England to Polish parents, Rula Lenksa learned to speak five languages before becoming famous in the
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Pensioner's slug trap is on top TV garden show
A PENSIONER is awaiting a flood of orders after her unique product was featured on a popular TV programme. Inge Beaumont's company makes a product called SlugX - a slug trap that uses beer to lure slugs and snails to an alcoholic death. Presenter Alan
