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Raid on neighbour
A TEENAGE burglar has been locked up after he waved his neighbours off for a day out - then sneaked into their house to steal £1,969 worth of jewellery. Eighteen-year-old Kevin Jones even closed the gate behind them, prosecutor Simon Rippon told Worcester
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Hotel death mystery
A SOCCER fan found dead in a Coventry hotel room is believed to have connections with Worcestershire. West Midlands police are trying to trace the family or friends of the man who died at the weekend at The Ibis Hotel, in Cheylesmore, after he had been
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Girl was dumped in bath, injured
A JEALOUS Worcester man flung his "pregnant" girlfriend into the bath after she chatted to a man undergoing a sex change. Andrew Jones called Samantha Norris "a big fat slut" as they fought in her Arboretum home. But the dispute took a twist yesterday
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Anger at tip opening plans
AN angry crowd of protesters confronted county councillors on a site visit to a Worcester tip. People who live next to the refuse site at Bilford Road staged a silent protest to coincide with the visit yesterday. The Action Against Bilford Road Tip group
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Cabinet rule now looming
A SINGLE-PARTY "Cabinet" to run Worcester City Council is almost inevitable, according to its leader. Councillor Robert Rowden said the passing of a new Local Government Act meant the authority would be forced to change. The Conservatives have been fiercely
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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
WELL, all the planning, running around and fixing is nearly completed and our 700 Celebrations will soon begin. Gates will open at 10am tomorrow (Saturday) morning, coffee will be available, Pig Roast at lunchtime followed by Tug of War at 2.30pm. The
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BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: Tewkesbury 293435
BUSHLEY Cricket Club - The Colts Presentation Evening will be held at the Pavilion on Friday, September 1 at 6.30pm. All members and friends will be very welcome to attend. The Annual General meeting of Bushley Short Mat Bowling Club will take place at
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FORTHAMPTON Correspondent: Gill Warner Tel: 01684 292395
THE prize winners at the Village Hall Fortnightly Whist Drive were:- Mrs Curtis, Mary Russell, Joan Palmer, Sylvia White, Joan Spragg, Ethel Brookes, Mrs Farmer, Betty Parsons, Roger Daniel, Gill Warner, Philip Timme, Gary Quiney, Eryl Williams, Derek
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haRtpury Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
HARTPURY Parish Council, as part of its Millennium celebrations, is giving every child aged 16 years and under, a commemorative medallion. If your child has not had one contact Mike Payne, Clerk to Hartpury Parish Council on 700322. Hartpury Methodist
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HOLLYBUSH Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
SEPTEMBER 2 (please make a note in your diaries) will be the Annual Church Fete at Hollybush. Usual stalls and lots of raffle prizes, hopefully we will be having our charity auction at the end of the afternoon. If you would like to donate cakes, books
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
CONGRATULATIONS to Douglas and Margaret (late of Powick) who have celebrated their Golden Anniversary. Married at St Peter's Church, Powick, they lived in Bowling Green Road before moving to Ronkswood. They both worked at Powick Hospital during the 1970
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
THE 25th Annual Staunton Beer Race organised by Gloucester Athletic Club is being held on August Bank Holiday Monday (August 28) at 11am starting at The Prince of Wales, Gloucester Road (A417 Glos-Ledbury). The 10k two-lap race is the third race in the
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WELLAND
DON'T forget Welland School PTA Car Boot Sale on Sunday, September 10. Gates open 2pm.
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MP welcomes jobs figures
A WYRE Forest MP has commended the work of Chancellor Gordon Brown after the lowest unemployment figures in the county were recorded. David Lock welcomed findings that 350 people left the dole queue over the past year with unemployment levels in the area
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David's Villa dream
A 13-YEAR-OLD Aston Villa fan from Kidderminster will lead his idols out for their Premiership clash with Chelsea on Sunday. David Knight of Manor Avenue South, will be the mascot for the game, which is being screened live across the nation. The youngster
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Go and see Henry
HENRY, a litter picking Striated Caracara, is among the birds of prey flying at Witley Court on Sunday (August 27) and Bank Holiday Monday. The English School of Falconry will be providing the demonstrations. For more details ring 01299 896636.
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Animal attractions
CENTRAL England Reptile Rescue will be at Tewkesbury's John Moore Countryside Museum tomorrow (Saturday). Representatives will be bringing a collection of snakes and lizards, including an eight feet long Burmese Python, as well as discussing rescue work
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Addict stole gran's bank card
"STUPID" heroin addict Samuel Scarrett stole his grandmother's Switch card to buy drugs - and then gave it to a friend to use. Just three days after he was given a conditional discharge for theft, Scarrett took the Midland Bank card, then failed to turn
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On the edge of a royal forest
THE countryside to the east of Worcester may be undramatic but it is still very attractive in its own quiet way, with good views of the Malverns and Bredon Hill, and several villages where ancient timber-framed houses still dominate the scene. One such
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James Oxley, The Courtyard
THIS was an interestingly varied recital given by James Oxley (tenor), Caroline Dowdle (piano) and Matthew Gunner (French horn). It began with Schubert's Auf dem Strom for voice, piano and horn, a beautiful combination of sound. Debussy's Fetes Galantes
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25/8/00 - Webb and Ducros ready for Halifax
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are hoping to have midfielder Paul Webb back in action for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Halifax Town at Aggborough (3.0). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner missed Tuesday night's 1-1 Worthington
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Planning blunder?
I HAVE recently visited the town of Malvern and have read with interest the comments of your readers regarding the 'Water Feature' that has been situated at Belle Vue Terrace. I find it quite attractive but its size does tend to over-shadow the statue
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Alternative vision
I HAVE just returned from a trip to the National Botanical Garden of Wales. I would like to suggest that all those responsible for Malvern's embarrassing stone objects, go to there to see what real water features look like. A H Harris, Meadway, Malvern
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Upton forefathers
I have for sometime been tracing my ancestors. My forefathers came from Upton-upon-Severn. I would like to appeal through your paper for any descendants to make contact with me. William (1821-1902) and Sarah Hayfield (1823-1905) had thirteen children.
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Unclip their wings
I HAVE had a good summer walking on our hills most evenings - often the best part of the day this year. On only two or three occasions have I encountered the forbidden wheels - in each case well controlled and sometimes giving me a rare thrill watching
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Dogged by litter
I AM fed up with picking up beer cans, bottles, crisp packets and sweet wrappers left behind by irresponsible dogs. It must be dogs, as it couldn't be people, could it? T LLOYD, Bosbury Road, Malvern Link.
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Comment
LAST week we carried a story about the need to accommodate an influx of refugees into the Malvern area. The story, Counting the Cost of Asylum, strove to show the financial implications of accepting these unfortunate people into our area. It's an area
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McDonnell set for City return
GOALKEEPER Danny McDonnell looks set to win his fitness battle for Worcester City's Dr Martens League Premier Division clash with Stafford Rangers at St George's Lane tomorrow (3pm). McDonnell trained last night for the first time since suffering concussion
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£1.3m project to save Hills
A £1.3 million project to reintroduce grazing animals to the Malvern Hills and restore part of its historic network of water spouts has been given significant backing of National Lottery funds. The Malverns Heritage Project has cleared the first of two
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Malvern set for signing booster
MALVERN Town look to open their wins account after two draws in the Banks's Brewery League Premier Division when they entertain Darlaston Town tomorrow (3pm). Manager Joey Rawle hopes to make a new signing in time for the game but goalkeeper Adam Moss
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Finch flies home for St John's time trial victory
LEE Finch, riding a private trial, was the winner of the Worcester St John's Cycling Club's mid-week time trial on the Clerkenleap course. Recently signed by Cycles Clements, the Kempsey-based racing cyclist completed the ten miles circuit in 21 minutes
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Bumper entry for Woodpecker Rally
SIXTY and Worcestershire Motor Club, organisers of the Listers Subaru Woodpecker Stages Rally, have announced another full entry for the event on September 2 and 3. One hundred and eighty cars will start the eight-stage rally at 2.30pm on September 2
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Observatory ready to star
Observatory can continue his progression through racing's ranks with success in the Group Two Celebration Mile at Goodwood tomorrow. And in doing so, he can provide trainer John Gosden with a third win in four years in the £80,000 race. The three-year-old's
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The New Season Kicks Off Soon
Read last season's reports in the 1999/2000 archive.
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Walkies help for blind
THE Malvern Hills will be swamped by ramblers next month during a charity walk. The Malvern route is one of 21 nationwide in the Guide Dogs Top Walks Challenge 2000. Walking enthusiasts have the chance to use their pastime to raise money for Guide Dogs
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Pride for single-sex school
MALVERN Girls' College was the top of the class after securing a 99 per cent GCSE A* to C pass rate. And a third of the talented students bagged A*, with three-quarters recording A* to A. "We are very proud of our girls who have achieved such wonderful
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James is the star of the show
A MALVERN pupil who recorded a dozen A* grade GCSEs and two grade As stole the show after an impressive round of results at Malvern College. James Bath was the star pupil as the results were announced yesterday. Ninety-seven per cent of pupils gained
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All the top movies and where to catch them
X-MEN (12): Comic-Book heroes brought to life in action. Odeon, Worcester. 12.00, 1.00, 2.30, 3.30, 5.00, 6.00 7.30, 8.30. UCI Merry Hill, 1.00, 1.30, 3.30, 4.00, 4.30, 6.00, (6.30 not thurs), 7.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9.30, Fri/sat late, 11.00,11.30 & 12.00
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Scientific backing for Malvern Town FC
MALVERN Town Football Club has secured a three-year sponsorship agreement with Malvern Instruments, one of the region's leading international businesses. Malvern Instruments was founded in Malvern nearly thirty years ago with origins in the Royal Signals
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Ramblers' Baugh is defiant
MALVERN Ramblers Firsts entertained Worcester Nomads on Saturday on a day when the game was nearly called off for a wet wicket and outfield. MALVERN RAMBLERS v WORCESTER NOMADS Paul Young won the toss and put the visitors in to bat. Lakin was dismissed
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Chris Hill hits century
BARNARDS Green championship aspirations nose-dived at North End Lane on Saturday, when they failed to bowl out lowly Eastnor. BARNARDS GREEN 2ND XI v EASTNOR 2ND XI On winning the toss skipper Dick Brown decided to bat first, on a wicket that was two
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Concert will remember 'one of the best' in rock
A MEMORIAL concert is being held in honour of a musician who was at the forefront of Malvern's thriving rock scene in the 1970s. Steve Dolan, who died of cancer back in May, was co-founder, along with his brother Mike, of Big Front Yard, a group which
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Newsreader reveals his fascination with Beethoven
THE life and times of one of the World's greatest musical geniuses will be illuminated by one of the country's best known newscasters next Saturday (September 2). John Suchet will be at the Bacon Theatre at Dean Close School in Cheltenham to take his
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Final concert
THE Oakdene Centre, St James's School, will host the final concert of the International Violin and Piano Summer Course on Sunday, August 27. Young musicians will present a varied programme of music from 7.30pm. Tickets are £3 on the door. For more details
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ArtsFest is for all
WHETHER you're a drum 'n' bass fan, jive to jazz or live for classical music, Birmingham ArtsFest 2000 promises entertainment for everyone. The three-day event, from Friday, September 8 to Sunday September 10, has 200 half-hour performances on a variety
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Joan re-books to satisfy her fans
A LEADING act at the Ross Festival had to be cancelled after a supporting strut of the roof above the stage broke. Revellers wanting to see Joan Armatrading had to be turned away on Saturday after the damaged strut was discovered in the main marquee.
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Debut in musical for Bobby Davro
THE Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton has announced its autumn line-up, that includes the world premiere in September of Eternal Flame, starring Bobby Davro. The entertainer will be making his pop debut for the show, which has been produced by Qdos - the
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Postmen's deliveries too sharp
THE postmen from Malvern Delivery Office showed their deliveries were right on the mark last Thursday during the inaugural annual challenge cricket match with Malvern Ramblers. The young Ramblers side, who appeared to have under-estimated the ability
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Green Seconds in enjoyable game
WINNING the toss on Sunday, Barnards Green captain D Bayliss decided to bat first on a drying wicket. HIMLEY II v BARNARDS GREEN II Green lost openers D Bayliss and M Jones with only 19 runs on the board. This brought K Middleton (22) and P Spencer (22
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Colwall's impressive total proves too much
AFTER Saturday's league tie against Dumbleton was called off Colwall entertained Bolingbruck from Swindon and secured an emphatic 157 run win in this Sunday friendly. COLWALL v BOLINGBRUCK Batting first Colwall looked to score a large total from the start
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Brian Pleass hits a fine 114no
AFTER Friday's heavy rain only hard work on the pitch made the game playable and the resultant surface was slow for both batsmen and bowlers alike but certainly the former were in the ascendant for most of the day. WEST MALVERN v THE FOSSILS For the West
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Dedicated
WHILE visiting a friend in the Maple wing of Newtown Hospital it has been a pleasure to see how well treated the patients are by a dedicated staff. The food and drinks are varied, plentiful and good and when asked by myself what my friend thought of the
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Weekend teams ..
MALVERN RAMBLERS CC Saturday, August 26. 1st XI v Stourport (Away). Start 1pm. Meet at ground at 11.45am. P Young, N Thompson, M Baugh, R Francis, S Carter, A Arnold, L Jenkins, R Neale, D Arnold, G Hawker, R Evans. 2nd XI v Stourport (Home). Start 1pm
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Ludicrous
WHAT a ludicrous situation regarding the branch that crashed from the tree in Oldbury Road as reported in the Evening News of Monday, August 14. If another branch crashed down and injures, or at the worst kills someone, who will be held responsible? Surely
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Missed Out
REFERRING to Tom McCreavy's comments in the Evening News, he missed the third member of the musketeers, namely the cabin boy himself, now deputy PM. A L EASTWOOD, Worcester.
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Worrying thought
THERE is one worrying thought resulting from G R Jones' personal attack on Ms Knittel (You Say, Evening News, August 17). Her views are based around animals being treated with respect. From these columns it can be seen that she always supports her arguments
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Blind lead blind
"HOW can the blind lead the blind"? It was naughty of George Cowley to criticise Andy Hope Hall in the manner he did (You Say, August 15). He is so blind he just cannot see the wood for the trees, though of course, he must be admired for his loyalty to
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25/8/00 - Malvern set for signing booster
MALVERN Town look to open their wins account after two draws in the Banks's Brewery League Premier Division when they entertain Darlaston Town tomorrow (3pm). Manager Joey Rawle hopes to make a new signing in time for the game but goalkeeper Adam Moss
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Labour's contempt for our traditions
THERE are those who believe that history and heritage are important in providing balance, perspective and a common sense of belonging. How sad that our current New Labour Government doesn't share that view. On January 1 2001, the United Kingdom celebrates
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Scent might lure the voters away
THE constant reminders of a crumbling health service in Worcestershire make me think that Mike Foster MP will be very glad to see the hunting season getting under way. A few people in red coats riding horses might draw all this media attention away from
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Cruelty of exporting live sheep on ferries
BEFORE G R Jones criticises people who try to stop cruelty to animals, he/she should get these facts straight. The cruel live export of sheep has never stopped. Between 10-20 lorries full of live sheep go through Dover Docks five nights every week. These
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25/8/00 - Bowen in line for Evesham baptism
SAM Bowen makes his competitive debut for Evesham United tomorrow when they travel to Gresley Rovers in the Dr Martens League Western Division (3pm). The former Worcester City striker missed the first two games of the campaign because of a suspension
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Mum turns 'bike thief' to make her point
A COLWALL mum turned into a 'bike thief' for a day to teach her son a valuable lesson. George Ball discovered that his bike had been "stolen" on Saturday from Malvern Splash and the theft was reported to the police. But unbeknown to George, who was swimming
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Bear all in the park
RESIDENTS in Malvern are being invited to 'bear-all' in Victoria Park on Sunday and help bring set a world record. Organisers of a mass teddy bears picnic are hoping to avoid 'grizzly' weather as they bid to host the world's biggest event from noon to
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Opened up to public gaze
THE public will be able to see the inner workings of Malvern Hills District Council for the first time since it was reformed last year. The majority Conservative group announced in a statement released yesterday that it was in favour of the press and
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Doctors in bid for new surgery
BACKERS of plans for a new health centre in central Malvern have bid for part of the former District Council treasurers site. A decision on the future of the Church Street site is expected next month. There are two competing uses for the site, which has
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Father and son killed in accident
A FATHER and son from Corse have died following a road accident on Sunday (August 20). William Trout, aged 65, and Peter Trout, aged 32, both of Robwood, Gloucester Road, were riding a motorcycle which was in collision with a BMW 520 car just before 3pm
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Finale ends 70 years of song
SEVENTY years after becoming a chorister Donald Westcott will sing in a church choir for the last time at Malvern's Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, September 3. The date marks the completion of 19 years in the choir at Holy Trinity for Mr Westcott, of
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25/8/00 - New boys to provide stern tester
WORCESTER City manager John Barton says tomorrow's visitors Stafford Rangers will be as tough a test as they could have faced this early in the season. Stafford are still riding on the tide of euphoria that followed their title triumph in the Dr Martens
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25/8/00 - McDonnell set for City return
GOALKEEPER Danny McDonnell looks set to win his fitness battle for Worcester City's Dr Martens League Premier Division clash with Stafford Rangers at St George's Lane tomorrow (3pm). McDonnell trained last night for the first time since suffering concussion
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Shining in the gloom
The gloomy 1970s, with its strikes, oil shortages and power cuts, can be thanked for the revival of Ledbury Carnival, after a gap of 20 years. The resurrected carnival of 1975 was immediately hailed as a great triumph by the 4,000 souls who attended the
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago OUR correspondence columns today contain a letter from Rev D. Procter, Warden of St Edward's Orphanage, West Malvern, in which he bespeaks the claims of the Institution, which, it is to be feared, is locally not so fully appreciated as might
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New film gets screening
A GROUP of young film-makers from the Malvern area are showing their first film in the town's cinema next Saturday, September 2. Headed Note Paper shot its short film, Confessions of a Vauxhall Chevette, in Malvern and Ledbury during the summer. It tells
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A'Level results
The Chase Helen Abbott: Ec, G, PS; Mark Allen: G; Clementine Anderson: B, C, M; Rachel Apsley: E, GS, (H), TS; Philip Argent: AD, DC, GS; Barnaby Bamford: (BS), G, PEd; Fiona Barley: B, EL, H; Peter Barr: EL, (GS), (H), RS; Francis Benner: EL, G, GS,
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Ninety-nine per cent pass rate
STUDENTS from home and abroad have helped Malvern Girls' College to notch up a 99 per cent pass rate at A'Level. Malvern's Katharine Whitehouse was one of four pupils gaining five grade As, the others being Lydia Chan, from Hong Kong, Cheri Chan, from
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Teenage pregnancy a key concern
THE number of pregnancies among under-18s in the Malvern Hills is the lowest in Worcestershire and almost half the national average. Teenage pregnancy is one of two key issues given special attention in the newly published annual report of the Director
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St Anne's given a new lease of life
THE £71,000 refurbishment scheme at St Anne's Orchard has been completed but a decision is yet to be made over the future of the day centre. For the last 18 months Worcestershire Community and Mental Health NHS Trust has been discussing where and how
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Bill served with distinction
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former chairman of Malvern Hills District Council following his funeral this week. Bill Johns, who was awarded the Military Medal by King George VI for bravery during the Second World War, represented the Woodbury ward as
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Industrial plan for North Site
PART of the Ministry of Defence's North Site could provide valuable space for manufacturing generated by the Science Park, as industrial land in Malvern continues to be at a premium. The potential for the site was discussed by officials from Malvern Hills
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Playing with lives
HOAX calls to the emergency services have increased over the last few weeks in the Malvern area. Police have answered 64 nuisance calls since the end of July made by people from Malvern, including a 14-year-old girl who was tracked making fake calls from
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25/8/00 - There's still room for improvement says buoyant Bulls manager Turner
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner says his side still has room for improvement -- despite their unbeaten start to the season. Turner, who takes his side to Hayes tomorrow (3pm), is pleased with his side's four-point return from two games
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Back in premiere
ACTOR Derek Jacobi returns to the Malvern Theatres next week in the world premiere of God Only Knows. A new play by Hugh Whitemore, God Only Knows is set in Tuscany and charts a peaceful evening for four holidaymakers, shattered by the arrival of a fugitive
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Game performers wanted
MALVERN Light Opera Society is looking for enthusiastic performers to take part in its latest production, The Pajama Game. The show isn't being staged, at Malvern Festival Theatre, until March next year, but the first rehearsal is approaching, and the
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Ten-man Town battle for draw
A pulsating game at the Langland Stadium on Tuesday night saw ten-man Malvern Town come back from 1-3 down to earn their second successive draw in the new Banks Brewery League Premier Division season. MALVERN TOWN 3, LYE TOWN 3 It was the visitors who
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Athletic lead but collapse in the closing stages
MALVERN Athletic threw a 3-2 lead away in the last 20 minutes of this Midland Football Combination Division Two match played at Racing Club Warwick's ground at The Race Course, Warwick. LEAMINGTON HIBERNIANS 6, MALVERN ATHLETIC 3 Manager Phil Llewellyn
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Family joy over car boot decision
A FARMING family that diversified into car-boot sales because of declining agricultural prices has found the enterprise such a phenomenal success they are extending it. Tom and Audrey Evans said Prime Minister Tony Blair had told people like them to "
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Ex-teacher's fun mats brainwave
SCHOOLS and playgroups in the county can draw on some extra money thanks to the novel fund-raising idea of an enterprising former teacher. Gill Gwillam is the brains behind the creative Fun Mats project, which has already raised more than £50,000 for
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Warburton in 100mph bump
LEIGH Sinton racer, Steve Warburton, crashed out during a first lap drama in Round Nine of 'thealphaclub.com MGF Cup' at Silverstone on Sunday. After qualifying fourth on the grid, the Frepau Racing team driver moved up to second before colliding with
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Victoria in National semi-final
MALVERN Victoria bowls team reached the last four of the Mens All-England National Championships at Worthing before bowing out to world indoor singles semi-finalist David Holt and his rink from Acton Bridge - the eventual champions. Victoria were in the
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Darts meeting fixed
LEIGH & Bransford Invitation Darts League will be holding a meeting on Sunday, September 10 at 8.30pm at the League headquarters, New Inn, Storridge to discuss the format of the new winter season. Games will be played on a Thursday starting on November
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Rowers are up to scratch
UPTON Rowing Club held their annual Scratch races recently where the names of al attendees are put into a hat and crews are then selected by chance, except that the ratio of men to women is the same in each boat. There were three competitions on this
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Return of grass track racing is pull for town landlord
TONY Starke, landlord of the Portobello Inn in Albert Park Road, is one of the local competitors who will be taking part in the Malvern & District Motor Cycle & Light Car Club's "Malvern Magic August Bank Holiday Weekend Annual Motorcycle Grass
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Banking on student business
THE initial celebrations are now over and it's time for students to sort themselves out before starting at university. Along with the stresses of arranging accommodation, packing and leaving friends and family, there's the added burden of a student bank
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Leisure Centre boosts League
THE new season of the Malvern Table Tennis League, which will again be generously sponsored by Lambert & Wade, Solicitors, will start on September 18 with 32 teams in three divisions. In spite of losing three teams the league has gained one to leave
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25/8/00 - Burgess set for Rovers debut
BROMSGROVE Rovers could give Richard Burgess, their new signing from Worcester, his full debut up front in tomorrow's trip to Bedworth United (3pm). Burgess was on the bench for their midweek victory at Sutton Coldfield Town, and keeps his place in an
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Connie at Marr's Bar
DESCRIBED as a white Tina Turner, Liverpool's first lady Connie Lush and Blues Shouter visit Worcester tonight for a gig at the Marr's Bar. Tickets cost £7.50 on the door.
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£1m bid to boost WRI staff
HOSPITAL chiefs have spent an extra £1m to recruit 70 additional nurses posts to Worcester Royal Infirmary. The move to strengthen nursing numbers comes on top of a recruitment drive that includes a trip to the Philippines this weekend, where a senior
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Truth is they need a drummer
INDIE group The Truth are looking for a new drummer to join them playing gigs in the Worcester and Malvern area. The five-piece are influenced by groups such as Oasis, The Verve and Radiohead, and have been playing for around three years. Anyone interested
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Holiday disaster for boat couple
A PENSIONER holidaying on the Worcestershire waterways has had a day he would rather forget after his wife broke her wrist and he ended up spending the night in a police station. The couple, from Essex, were on a narrow boat on the River Avon, enjoying
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Thanks to Air Ambulance
A Worcester pub will say a special thank you to the County Air Ambulance this weekend after it saved the lives of two of its customers. The Goodrest Inn, in Barker Street, off Rainbow Hill, has planned a fun day tomorrow to help raise cash for the service
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Donovan steps in as O'Neill pulls out
OUL star Alexander O'Neal has been forced to cancel a special concert in Worcester because someone has stolen his passport. According to his British managers, the American singer was left fuming after bags were taken while on a tour of the States, last
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
A BARBECUE & Grand Draw will take place at The Old Bush on Bank Holiday Monday (August 28) from 1.30pm until late evening. The draw will be drawn at 9pm and there will be music during the evening. The event is being organised by the Powick & Callow
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CORSE Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
WE are all in a great state of shock from the terrible double tragedy that has befallen a family in our village of Corse and we can only express our deep sense of sadness and sympathy to Mrs Sheila Trout and her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with
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PENDOCK Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
THANK you so much to Giles Turner for the magical organ recital on Saturday evening. An almost full church thoroughly enjoyed the varied repertoire that Giles had adapted to the small organ in this very old church. His fingers veritably flew over the
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Hopes of a big turn out for Water Festival parade
ORGANISERS of this year's Upton Water Festival are hoping for a big turn out for tomorrow's festival parade (Saturday, August 26). Theme for the parade is Water 2000 and it is hoped there will be plenty of people in fancy dress joining in on foot. Anyone
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Ledbury gallery singled out for national exhibition
FOR the tenth year running a Ledbury gallery has been singled out by the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour to host a prestigious exhibition. The Shell House Gallery is preparing for its biggest show of the year with more than 250 original watercolours
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Household names line up for literary festival
HOUSEHOLD names from the world of poetry, travel writing, politics and drama line up at this year's Cheltenham Festival of Literature. The brochure for the festival, from October 13-22, has now been published with details of more than 200 events, primarily
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Will these leaps of faith ever end?
THERE'S a chillingly familiar echo which emerges from today's Front Page story. You may remember the tragedy which claimed the lives of two drinkers, a little over a year ago, who took the fatal decision to cool off in the River Severn at Bewdley. It
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The Barber of Seville, Malvern Theatres
CLEVER and amusing miming during the opera's Overture set the scene for the European Chamber Opera's production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville. Against an ingeniously simple set, enhanced by skilful lighting, the hilarious and quite ridiculous action
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Britten's War Requiem, Hereford Cathedral
BRITTEN, a pacifist who felt vehemently about the tragic waste of lives of people killed in war action, combines the words of the Requiem Mass, with poetry by Wilfred Owen, in his awe-inspiring War Requiem. The first disconcerting tolling of many bells
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Js Bach's St John Passion, Hereford Cathedral
THIS performance, sung in German, was as close to the 1725 version as possible which meant the opening chorale was not as we generally hear today, and several arias added later, were substituted back to the original ones. All the chorales were sung with
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Recital for cello and piano, The Courtyard
COMPOSERS with close connections with the Three Counties were the central feature of this recital by Joanne Steel ('cello) and Duncan Honeybourne (piano). Bantock lived in retirement in Barnt Green, Worcestershire, Moeran resided in Herefordshire for
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Clarinet Recital, The Courtyard
TWO international artistes David Campbell (clarinet) and Julius Drake (piano), of outstanding ability, combined to give a thrilling recital. Their choice of music was wide-ranging from seriously classical to amusing. From the first notes of Malcolm Arnold's
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25/8/00 - Smith praises Cross
REDDITCH United manager Rob Smith has saluted the role of veteran Nicky Cross in his side's 100 per cent start. The 40-year-old scored the only goal in Tuesday's win at Solihull and will again figure in tomorrow's trip to Sutton Coldfield (3pm). Smith
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Army role was not 'ignored'
MR Ratcliffe (Postbag, August 11) expressed his opinion about the relative weight given to various aspects of the story of radar in my exhibition The Magic Ear. I realised early in the planning stages that, with limited space and money, it was not realistic
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Better out than in
What sadness it brings to read your article 'Red tape killing our beef exports' (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, August 4). It must be clear to all that the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy has driven our farming industry to the wall
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Hedgehog rescue
JUST a couple of days ago my wife heard a noise outside our bedroom window. It was about 4am. It was a knocking sound, then we went back to sleep. When I got up and went to unlock the front door I heard this knocking sound again. When I looked through
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Quiet but frustrated
I WONDER why there has not been much correspondence about the Elgar statue. Perhaps so much money has been spent on the Winter Gardens, Church Street and Barnards Green, plus the plans for Manders, that people have just lost interest. They might feel,
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Hiding Sir Edward
RE letter from Mrs Leslie Mills (Postbag, August 4). I agree, the Elgar statue is fine, but the poor man cannot be seen for those tall ugly columns. It's a great pity, because of these pillars, one cannot see Sir Edward when walking up the hill. Patricia
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Weeds in bloom
WITH reference to your article in the Ledbury Reporter (August 4), regarding the weed problem. Having had a good look at Ledbury, we in Newent have a far better show! Our streets are heavy with weeds and apart from the town centre, never swept or the
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Poor relations
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners and entrants to Malvern in Bloom and commiserations to Whinray Coates for her disappointment that there were so few entries from Malvern Link and Barnards Green. Could this be due to the fact that the traders are so
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Thought for the Week
WALKING on the hills this afternoon, those lovely lines from the psalm came into my mind: "I Lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence shall come my help," and I couldn't help reflecting how lucky I was to be able to walk and enjoy the glorious countryside
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There's still room for improvement says buoyant Bulls manager Turner
HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner says his side still has room for improvement -- despite their unbeaten start to the season. Turner, who takes his side to Hayes tomorrow (3pm), is pleased with his side's four-point return from two games
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Webb and Ducros ready for Halifax
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are hoping to have midfielder Paul Webb back in action for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Halifax Town at Aggborough (3.0). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner missed Tuesday night's 1-1 Worthington
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Council issues health warning over Waitrose water spout
RESIDENTS have been urged not to collect water from the Waitrose spout in the belief it is spring water. Environmental health officers have expressed alarm over plans to formally recognise the new water feature, formed as part of the Waitrose development
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£6,000 hurdle for Worcester
SIX thousand pounds is the top prize for the main race at Worcester's evening National Hunt race meeting tomorrow. The big race of the evening, the Daily Star Racing Festival Handicap Hurdle, goes off at 6.40pm. In all there are seven races at Pitchcroft
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25/8/00 - Webb and Ducros ready for Halifax
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are hoping to have midfielder Paul Webb back in action for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Halifax Town at Aggborough (3.0). The former Bromsgrove Rovers campaigner missed Tuesday night's 1-1 Worthington
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Electric light comes to a city church
ST MARTIN'S Church, at the Cornmarket, Worcester, emerged from a major renovation at this time exactly a century ago. The Journal of August, 1900 explained: "St Martin's was officially re-opened with services last Sunday, having been closed for six weeks
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Jackie's taking on the cowboys
HE'S one of the biggest movie stars in the world, but a couple of years ago Jackie Chan couldn't even pitch an idea in Hollywood, let alone have a film made. However, all that changed for the Hong Kong star after the success of his 1998 movie Rush Hour
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25/8/00 - Burgess set for Rovers debut
BROMSGROVE Rovers could give Richard Burgess, their new signing from Worcester, his full debut up front in tomorrow's trip to Bedworth United (3pm). Burgess was on the bench for their midweek victory at Sutton Coldfield Town, and keeps his place in an
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Two draws for Malvern Town
MALVERN Town have opened their Banks's Brewery League premier Division campaign with two draws. Town Assistant Manager Richard Anson commenting on Tuesday night's 3-3 draw with Lye Town and Saturday's scoreless draw at Tividale said: "We were not unhappy
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lunatic leapers
RECKLESS youths are plunging almost 50 feet from a Worcester bridge to cool down in the hot spell. Police warned today that the youngsters were putting their lives are at risk and urged them to stop. One alarmed motorist who spotted a lad leaping from
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Watson and Creese turn it
THE Green 1st XI won their Worcestershire Cricket League division two game at Eastnor on Saturday and gained 24 points in a low scoring encounter. EASTNOR v BARNARDS GREEN Eastnor won the toss and with a damp wicket had no hesitation in putting the Green
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Colwall holding sixes
COLWALL Cricket Club hold their Annual 6-a-side Competition on Bank Holiday Monday. Twelve sides will be competing in the Senior Event including holders Malvern Ramblers, Worcester Nomads and Bromyard. In addition an Under 13 Event sponsored by SERCO
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Green Sunday 1sts perish in run chase
BARNARDS Green welcomed new opponents Himley of the Birmingham League Second Division to North End Lane on Sunday and were rewarded with an excellent close fought game. BARNARDS GREEN 1ST XI v HIMLEY 1ST XI The visitors wont he toss and elected to bat
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Jazz at the RBL
ABBEY Jazz sessions at the Royal British Legion club in Hanley Swan continue on Sunday, August 27. Joining Len Thwaites will be Roger Heeley on piano, Tony Pipkin on trumpet/flugel, Roy Hubbard on clarinet and Graham Smith on drums. Music starts at 8pm
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Bad Habits return
MALVERN rock-blues outfit Bad Habits will be returning to Scallywags Bar, Link Top, tomorrow (Saturday, August 26). The band, which released its debut single Song For Delia only a few months ago, promises a selection of original material and covers from
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Christie at Swan
MYSTERY lovers from across the county can see Agatha Christie's thriller Verdict when Worcester's Swan Resident Amateur Company stages it next week. Frank Welbourne, from the company, said the play, which will be performed between Thursday, August 31,
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Proms at Ragley
RAGLEY Hall, near Alcester, will provide a thoroughly British backdrop for a classical concert complete with fireworks. Revellers will hear works including Suppe's Light Cavalry Overture, Bizet's Carmen and the distinctly patriotic Jerusalem. Last Night
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Town in action..
SATURDAY (August 26) BANKS'S BREWERY LEAGUE Premier division: Malvern Town v Darlaston Town (3pm). Division one (South): Leominster Town v Malvern Town Reserves (3pm). BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY (August 28) BANKS'S BREWERY LEAGUE Premier division: Westfields
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I'm opposed
MR Margrett writes (You Say, August 18) that I am not only opposed to tobacco but to all drugs. Is he also opposed to the drug alcohol, which, taken in excess, can lead to aggression and destroy the liver? GEORGE COWLEY, Windermere Drive, Worcester.
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Junior Cricket ..
ANDY Sutton gave Ramblers a good start bowling Haines in his second over. OLD ELIZABETHANS UNDER 14's v MALVERN RAMBLERS UNDER 14's Saurev Ahmed and Russell Barton then took control and added 58 before Mark Hooper had Barton well caught by Niall Hacking
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Malvern show fighting spirit
IT was like a 1950's B movie trailer in the Spring Lane car park - They came from Another World, as spectators filed past the sponsored cars of the professionals of Reading. MALVERN 29pts, READING 40pts However, when the amateurs of Malvern took the field
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Sophistry
MR Margrett (You Say, August 22) is wrong again. The initial is T not J. And reading his letters I am reminded of the word "sophistry". T WEBB, Worcester.
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Over worked
I HAVE recently returned from hospital where I had every care and attention. The Staff were kind and very committed but seriously over-worked. Many thanks to all staff at Ronkswood. They are a lovely lot on Ward 8. A GRATEFUL PATIENT, Callow End, Worcester
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MRFC teams
Saturday, August 26 1st XV v Hampstead (Home) Meet 2.30pm. Kick off 4pm. No. 2 Dress Code. T Allies, D Irish, K Withnall, D Short, J Owen, P Hart, A Thomas, M Gaubert, G Blakeway, S Philips, B Hughes, M Humphries, G Richards, J Callow, A Longley (Capt
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Enjoyable
I'M sure all those who attended the event put on by Worcester Rotarians, would like to let all concerned know how much they enjoyed themselves. It started with an excellent lunch at the Grandstand, followed by a cruise on the Severn Traveller. A big thank
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Praise for staff
I WAS at Ronkswood hospital three weeks ago, where I had been taken in extreme pain. The staff and doctors, although extremely busy, worked quickly and efficiently and I still felt they were giving all their time to me. I can only praise all the staff
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Wasting our cash
EACH year, the council tax goes up on average of £50 for my home. In 1996 it was £500, by 2000, £700, in four years an increase of £200. My pension from company and sate does not increase and fellow pensioners say the same - our standard of living is
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It's time to leave this lady in peace
Apparently 81-year-old Nellie Copson is again threatened with incarceration. I agree with John Hinton's sentiments in this matter. Not so long ago many millions of pounds owed in poll tax, by young able-bodied people, were written off. Why not write off
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Pat on the back over hospital's demise
I FEEL that congratulations are due to Mrs Pat Archer-Jones and her colleagues on the Worcestershire Health Authority for completing the destruction of Kidderminster Hospital in record time. Emergency patients will be extremely grateful to them for providing
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Questions on the supermarket bids will need answers
I WAS present at the meeting to discuss the retail impact of the three supermarket proposals for the city namely Sainsbury's, Asda and Safeways at the Guildhall. Tesco, although the "Manchester United" of the supermarket groups which have indicated that
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Awful punishment was seen as duty
WHEN I referred to our sick present day society, George Cowley responded by referring to the days when the authorities sentenced people to be "hanged, drawn and quartered," (You Say, August 8). Mr Cowley suggested that sadism always has existed. Of course
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Democracy suffers when the public's apathetic
REGARDING Mr Simpkins' letter of Saturday, August 19, it is perhaps the greatest tragedy in our times that local democracy is so unaccountable, and so ignored by the electorate at large, that such a magnificent absurdity as park-and-ride can be instituted
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Slaughtered in the name of religion
WHAT on earth is G R Jones going on about by claiming that live sheep exports have ceased? (Evening News, August 17). Each year, more than a million lambs and sheep are exported from the UK for slaughter on the continent. Many are sent to Italy, Greece
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Hawker collects Fitzwater Cup
MALVERN United Angling's members fished for the Fitzwater Cup on the Club's stretch of the River Severn last Sunday. With fine weather and the river carrying a tinge of colour there was a large turn out all hoping that the fish would be in a feeding mod
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Students have lots to celebrate after eight weeks of nail biting
EIGHT weeks of fingernail biting anticipation were up yesterday as hundreds of GCSE students found out their results. Following outstanding A'Level results at the Chase last week, their GCSE results were just as successful with nearly a quarter of them
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DIY bowlers
A HARDWORKING group of bowlers are celebrating after successfully building themselves a new pavilion. Members of the Manor Park Bowlers Club began work on the building eight months ago and on Friday the DIY builders celebrated the completion with a cheese
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Please help the refugees
A MALVERN woman has issued a plea asking residents to offer a welcome and support to asylum seekers rather than the cold shoulder. More than 20 homes may have to be set aside for asylum seekers in the Malvern Hills ready for the group of about 500 people
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Fly-tipping on the up
AN increase in fly-tipping has forced Malvern Hills District Council to step up its litter patrols across the town. Incidents of fly-tipping have increased by more than 100 per cent since last year with 212 cases reported to the Council since October
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Minority are spoiling town
POLICE have launched a crackdown on disruptive behaviour at the new skateboard centre in Victoria Park, Malvern Link. The move follows concerns expressed by local residents over noise, bad language and people driving cars and motorbikes onto the park.
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The wizard of Oz
A RIPPLE vet can now call himself an "Olympian" as he has gone down under to join the Australian Olympic equestrian team. Graham Potts, one of four partners at the Three Counties Equine Hospital in Ripple, will be spending the next six weeks with the
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Cinema listings
Malvern Cinema: Fri, Aug 25 & Sat, Aug 26 Snow Falling on Cedars (15) 7.30pm. Sun, Aug 27 - Thurs, Aug 31 The Girl on the Bridge (15) 7.30pm. Daily - The Flintstones: Viva Rock Vegas (PG) 2pm & 4.30pm. Odeon Worcester: X-Men (12) 12.00, 1.00,
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Drama and passion at Malvern Cinema
SNOW Falling on Cedars (15) is showing tonight (Friday, August 25) and tomorrow at 7.30pm at Malvern Cinema. The film, which stars Ethan Hawke and Max Von Sydow, is a drama of passion and remembrance set during World War II in the brooding forests of
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New policy on sex offenders
A NEW procedure to house homeless sex offenders in the area is being developed by Malvern Hills District Council. The Council says it has experienced difficulties in re-housing homeless people who are convicted sex offenders and it realises the risk to
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'A civic feature to be a proud of'
MALVERN Link "has a civic feature to be proud of" after the opening of the latest addition to its streetscene by the chairman of Malvern Hills District Council. Coun Pat Raven, who represents the area on the council, said the Hampden Road water feature
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Firefighters pull sheep from river
FIRE fighters from Upton-upon-Severn battled for several hours on Sunday afternoon to save a flock of sheep which had been forced into the river Severn. It is thought the sheep were stampeded into the water after the flock was attacked by an animal, probably
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See what your money pays for
FOR all those people who have always wanted to ride a fire engine, Malvern Fire Station's open day could provide the perfect opportunity. The annual event is taking place on Saturday, September 2, between 10am and 3pm and planned events include live music
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Council aim is a decent home for all
INSTALLING £60,000 worth of energy saving measures to 400 homes is one of the targets for Malvern Hills District Council next year. The Council has put together an "affordable warmth strategy" which it hopes will reduce fuel bills and improve housing
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Take a pride in the place - call
SYMPATHY for residents complaining about debris from a row of fir trees bordering Michael Crescent has come from district councillor David Williams. He said the street was in an "appalling" state, as were many other streets in Malvern. The matter was
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Next year the national?
MALVERN could be hosting the National Kit Car Show next year, said Paul Wright, chairman of the Malvern Kit Car Club He was speaking following the success of the show held over the weekend at the Three Counties Showground. He said the event was proof
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Show classes gain support
ORGANISERS of the Malvern and District Show will be meeting next month to decide whether to take the event into its third year. The signs are good after a very successful event held on Sunday, August 20, at the Three Counties Showground. For the second
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Annual favourites return
ST John's Players are becoming a regular annual fixture at Bromyard's Conquest Theatre and continue their run of plays there next month. Alan Ayckbourn's ninth play, and his first big hit, Relatively Speaking, will be staged at the venue from Wednesday
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Entertainment Guide
Theatre August To Aug 26-Mappa Mundi at The Courtyard, Hereford. 7.45pm. Tickets 7.50-£10, Concs £6-£8.50. Box Office (01432) 359252. 31-Sept 9-God Only Knows by Hugh Whitemore at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. Tickets £12-£22
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Keyz confident
KEYZ 2000 FC are very confident of a good season in Worcester Division Four after some good results against higher graded opposition. Losing narrowly 4-3 to FC Porto on Broadheath Common, was followed by a tremendous 4-3 victory over St Johns Sports then
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Players required
MALVERN Football League side Plume of Feathers are looking for more players for the coming season. Anyone interested in playing Sunday morning football is asked to attend the training sessions on Sunday at 10.30am at the end of Greenfields Road, off Tanhouse
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More than 100 homes in pipeline to meet demand
PLANS to add 62 new homes to the Partnership Housing Group's development programme have been welcomed by the association's bosses. The properties will include newly built homes, shared ownership houses and ex-council properties on Partnership-owned Elgar
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European junior gold medal for Liam Killeen
MALVERN mountain bike racer Liam Killeen stormed to the gold medal last weekend in the junior category of the European Championships held at Rhenen, Holland, writes Greg Edwards. Finally winning the race by a large margin Killeen has again stamped his
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Pony Cub hosts area comptition
MALVERN Pony Club have hosted the annual Area Team and Individual Show Jumping Competition at the Three Counties Showground. Some 300 riders arrived to compete in this very special event and between them represented over 20 branches of the Pony Club.
