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19/10/01 - Fixtures . . .
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA VASE First Round: Long Buckby v Bromyard Town. EXPRESS & STAR WEST MIDLAND LEAGUE Premier Division: Darlaston Town v Malvern Town, Ledbury Town v Little Drayton Rangers. Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Sedgley White
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Rules spark grave anger
CHURCH officials have ordered grieving relatives to remove hand-made memorials to loved ones because they are considered "inappropriate" for a Worcestershire graveyard. A noticed posted at the gateway to St James the Great in Norton, near Worcester, warns
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Mum's heartbreak as car is torched
A STUDENT was left heartbroken after arsonists torched her car as it stood on her driveway. Debbie McCarthy-Maude was away on holiday with her son and mother in Devon when a neighbour informed her of the attack. The fire was so intense that flames from
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Honour for TA soldier
A HEROIC soldier who hit the headlines after a dramatic bombing in Kosovo is to play a prestigious part in this year's Remembrance Day commemorations. Lance Cpl Robert Thompson, who saved the life of the Serbian ambassador's secretary after the bomb blast
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Missing mother and child are safe and well
A VULNERABLE mother and her two-year-old daughter who went missing from their family home have been found in good health. Tammy Morris and her daughter Caitlin were found by Kidderminster police after extensive searches. They were taken by ambulance to
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19/10/01 - Larkin in doubt for Harriers' trip to strugglers
BOSS Jan Molby is having to play a wait-and-see game over Colin Larkin's fitness as Kidderminster Harriers prepare for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three match against basement club Carlisle United at Brunton Park (3pm). The 19-year-old on-loan
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Action plea on poverty
DAMNING levels of infant deaths across Worcester re-flect poverty and deprivation in the city, according to the county's health authority. Figures released by the Department of Health earlier this week showed 7.7 per cent of babies born in the city died
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Giant skips set to end rubbish blight
DUMPED settees and unwanted rubbish could soon be a thing of the past when gigantic skips help make Worcester a tidier place. The skips will be visiting three city locations on a rotational basis as part of the community skip trial scheme. They will call
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Ecstasy prison warning
A REVELLER found with 37 ecstasy tablets in a nightclub has been convicted of taking them in to supply others. Steven Williams was trapped by a doorman at the Crystal Rooms in Hereford after he was spotted with a bag in his hands. Police discovered he
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Scholars set for Elgar task
ELGAR fans will be delighted to learn that scholars will be working to complete the publication of the entire works of Worcester's most famous son. The Elgar Society Edition has been formed as a charitable foundation and will be working for the next 15
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Cadets lend a hand at dog trials
WORCESTER'S Air Cadets were flying high after helping out at dog trials. ATC 187 Squadron was on hand at the Aberystwyth Dog Trials held at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire. The youngsters made sure the two-day event, at the castle near Ledbury, went without
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Memorials 'a privilege'
THE Rev Donald Sloggett, who signed the notices ordering the removal of hand-made graveside memorials, said graves belonged to the Church and it was by privilege, rather than right, that they were permitted. Kerbstones, borders, chippings and certain
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2001/2 season
FIXTURES EXPRESS & STAR LEAGUE - West Midlands (Regional) League Saturday, October 20 Premier Division: Darlaston Town v Malvern Town. Division One (South): Malvern Town Reserves v Sedgley White Lions. Wednesday, October 24 Premier Division: Kington
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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
A GOOD-sized audience gave a very warm welcome to a combined group of musicians from Malvern College and Hillstone under their director of music, Iain Sloan, when they visited Birtsmorton Church for their much-awaited annual concert. Their programme contained
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LONGDON Correspondent: Mrs Eileen Moss Tel: 01684 833256
ON Sunday, Bridge Builders, the benefice Sunday School for children aged 5-11 will be meeting in Longdon Vicarage at 11.15am-12.30pm. The theme from the life of King David will be 'The Friend'. As usual there will be songs, readings, games, craft activities
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mr Tom O'Malley Tel: 01684 575682
WHAT is this fascination we have with school days? From the present day, right back through Jimmy Edwards domineering "Wake up at the back, boy" to bumbling Will Hay attempting to control a wayward class, this period is a constant source of nostalgia.
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
POWICK Parish Council held a public meeting on October 5 in Powick Parish Hall where many village organisations had displays. Representatives from sports groups - Powick Football Club and badminton; Women's groups - WI and Powick Guild; Junior organisations
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REDMARLEY Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
THE Children's Society have once again benefited from the box collection in Redmarley and the amount for 2001 was £321.83. Box secretary, Mrs Sybil Pratt, said the society is most grateful for their generous support which enables the society to continue
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Wilkin Tel: 01531 633853
WELLINGTON Heath Parish Council will be holding a planning meeting on Tuesday starting at 7.30pm in the committee room of the new Memorial Hall. All residents of the village are invited to attend. Items on the Agenda are two applications for Swallow Farm
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Forest is at its beautiful best
Now that autumn is here again it's time to make the most of the beautiful woodlands which we're lucky enough to have in our region. This week and next, therefore, we're focussing on Wyre Forest. A thousand years ago this was a native oakwood stretching
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Pick of the pickers
CHURCH Hill man Keith McHale has finally been provided with his very own litter picker from Redditch Council after voluntarily keeping his close tidy for years. Mr McHale, of Exhall Close, is one of 40 volunteer litter pickers supported by the council
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Church needs to rethink rulebook
WHO could honestly blame Gerardo Melillo for digging his heels in after being told that a homemade cross on a grave he tends in Norton's St James' churchyard is "inappropriate" and must be removed. On the balance of evidence so far, we think the Church
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19/10/01 - Teki faces axe at Wakefield
JOHN Brain will axe Sateki Tuipulotu from Worcester Rugby Club's squad bound for Wakefield tomorrow if Chris Garrard recovers from flu. The surprising news will come as a blow for the Tongan who was an ever-present figure last season under Adrian Skeggs
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Rebecca n Cheltenham Festival of Literature
CONTRADICTORY messages about women and a plot leaving a hundred questions unanswered has been an enduring recipe for Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, which has never been out of print since its 1938 publication. Ex-magazine editor Sally Beauman and author
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Political cartoonists n Review: Cheltenham Festival of Literature
JUDGING by the occasionally inexplicable and usually fiendishly clever offerings we see every day in newspapers, the political cartoonist should be a weird species indeed. But the two who 'performed' at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre on Saturday were almost
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The Sound of Music n Review: Malvern Theatres
THE Sound of Music by Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society, has much to commend it, not least strong casting. Becky Hasnip (Maria) sang and acted with assurance, her stature and personality suiting the part ideally. The seven von Trapp children were
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Aldwyn Voices are next draw
AUTUMN in Malvern will be looking to build on a strong opening to the 2001 festival with two more events planned for next weekend. The Aldwyn Voices will be at Malvern Priory on Saturday, October 27 at 1pm. The programme includes work by Finzi, Tavenor
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13/10/01 - Cup hopes dashed at Wyeside
MALVERN went to Wyeside confident of avenging the recent league defeat by Hereford but unfortunately, the home side didn't follow the script for this Intermediate Cup second round tie. HEREFORD 20pts, MALVERN 18pts Malvern set out purposefully, taking
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Sir Roy Strong n Review: Malvern Theatres
IN his lecture entitled The Portrait and the English Garden, Sir Roy Strong led us through the evolution of garden design as seen in portraits contemporary with various gardens where sitters had been placed either in, or with their garden as a backdrop
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19/10/01 - Top European riders in action
UPTON Motosports are set to stage the final round of the IMBA championship at their Bromsberrow track this weekend when many leading European riders will be action. With no world championship round being staged in the UK this year this event is a chance
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Danger fears raised over firework show
FIREWORK fragments raining down from the sky during the spectacular finale to Upton Water Festival have prompted fears over the safety of the event. Two carrier bags full of spent fireworks were sent to Tuesday night's meeting of the the town council
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Bye-bye baby, says midwife
AFTER more than 30 years helping to bring babies into the world, midwife Pauline Shuker is planning a well-earned rest. Mrs Shuker, who trained in Bristol, qualified in Birmingham and has spent the last 20 years in Upton, is taking early retirement in
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Band picks up award of note
UPTON Youth Band hit the right notes at a competition in Birmingham's National Indoor Arena. It scooped the award for Most Improved Band and finished fifth out of 14 in the novice section of the annual British Youth Bands Association (BYBA) competition
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Marathon feat
A MARATHON effort by Jessica Surman, of Upton, has raised £1,930 for the town branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The money was raised through sponsorship after she ran the London Marathon earlier this year. She said: "I've managed to exceed
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Havoc to cost
VANDALISM to play areas looks likely to hit Upton ratepayers in the pocket. The town council signalled that the precept on taxpayers will have to be raised in order to pay for the damage, when the matter was discussed at a meeting on Tuesday. Coun Eric
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Event to go with bang
AN explosive evening of entertainment is taking place at Upton Marina on Saturday, October 27. As well as a spectacular firework display, there will be a bouncy castle, quad bikes, bar and live music. The evening will also include a fancy dress competition
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Farmer to cut out middleman
A LONGDON farmer is bidding to diversify in an attempt to get a better deal on his livestock. Robert Thatcher, of Hillworth Farm, has applied to Malvern Hills District Council to change the use of one of his outbuildings. He wants to install meat-cutting
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Cooking up a treat
A CAKE and flower decoration demonstration and talk by Beryl Griffith will take place at Longdon Village Hall at 8pm on Tuesday, October 30. Ideas and practical demonstrations will be given on a Christmas decoration theme. Tickets are £3, include entry
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Parking charges are killing trade
A SHOPKEEPER who says her trade has been decimated by the introduction of car parking charges has now been ordered to remove an advertising sign. Amanda Grove, who owns Allfresh grocer's in Link Top, put the sign out in a bid to win back trade, which
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Council's pledge on 'disastrous' playing field
roject to create a village play
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Farmer ponders mystery of missing ram
A VALUABLE blue-faced Leicester ram has gone missing in mysterious circumstances from a farm near Upton-upon-Severn. The animal, worth around £700, is the latest in a succession of sheep to vanish from the farm in recent years. Puzzled farmer Archie Smith-Maxwell
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Working together will help save taxpayers' money
FOOT and Mouth and the subsequent closure of the Hills had a major effect on hotels, bed and breakfast establishments and local businesses, therefore a presentation on "Realising the Value of the Hills" was an opportunity to understand how others had
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Estate up for zoning
A MALVERN estate has beaten competition from 20 other areas in Worcestershire to qualify for backing to turn it into a Home Zone. The area around Duke of Edinburgh Way was selected from a shortlist drawn up by Worcestershire County Council, along with
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Let's have an informed debate
COUN Keith Phillips, group leader of the MTAG town councillors, writes in your leading letter (Postbag, October 12), that I proposed a motion at a council meeting on September 6 as "a ruse to cut short his questioning" on issues related to the retirement
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Safer Routes plans on show
AN exhibition held in Priory Lodge on Monday (October 15) signalled the start of public consultation over a Safer Routes to Schools campaign for Malvern. Proposals for schemes including traffic calming, cycle tracks, signal-controlled road crossings,
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Act of vandalism
IN your article 'Orange to appeal mast decision' (Malvern Gazette, October 12), you mention that I had hundreds of leaflets printed "at my own expense". Five hundred leaflets were in fact printed free of charge by a local printer who immediately saw the
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Amazed at the cost
have to say how amazed I am at the amount of taxpayers' money that has been given to Stuart McDonough. I used to work at RSRE and when I wanted to take early retirement all I was offered was an actuarially reduced pension. As I couldn't afford to retire
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Is anyone listening?
HAVING attended Sir Roy Strong's lecture on October 13 in the cinema at the Malvern Theatres, I am indignant and ashamed at how poorly hearing aid users are treated there. Sir Roy was using a microphone, but it was with difficulty that I struggled to
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It deserved better
I feel the constantly inventive and thoughtful performance of The Caretaker I saw deserved a more positive notice than the one given by your reviewer (Malvern Gazette, October 12). Far from appearing "dated" this production made Pinter's masterpiece highly
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Phones a big talking point
MALVERN taxpayers may have to stump up more than £4,000 to pay for the upgrade of the town council's phone system. The system at its new offices in Belle Vue Terrace comes complete with ISDN lines and full networking capability within the building. But
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Residents join moves to find a site for mast
RESIDENTS of Birtsmorton objecting to plans for a tele-communications mast in the village have formed a working party with BT to discuss the matter. The move follows a public meeting held last Thursday at Castlemorton Village Hall. A number of residents
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Dawn ban put on show traders
NEW early morning admission times for traders setting up at the Three Counties Showground have been thrashed out following concerns over traffic noise. Homeowners in villages along the route from the M5 and M50 to the showground are frustrated at being
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Thought for the Week
WHAT does it mean to be in 'good health'? There is general agreement that it means more than merely the 'absence of disease'. Healthy living has a spiritual as well as a physical and a mental dimension. 'Wholeness' is the in-word, and it describes one
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Bus users are left standing
Passengers have been left standing at bus stops following the second timetable change in two months. The situation has been criticised by Powick county councillor Tom Wells, who said changes had been made to services without warning and had not been properly
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Teki faces axe at Wakefield
JOHN Brain will axe Sateki Tuipulotu from Worcester Rugby Club's squad bound for Wakefield tomorrow if Chris Garrard recovers from flu. The surprising news will come as a blow for the Tongan who was an ever-present figure last season under Adrian Skeggs
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Church lifts lid on £207,000 upgrade
PLANS for a major £207,000 refurbishment of an Upton church have been presented to town councillors. Alan Churchward, treasurer of the town's Baptist Church, and the Reverend Ian Sim unveiled a three-dimensional model to councillors at a meeting on Tuesday
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Council not up to scratch
MALVERN Hills District Council is not making satisfactory progress in implementing Best Value, according a report out this week. But the council says the inspectors who wrote the report did not recognise the financial difficulties it has to deal with.
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Robinson wants to see Boro blitz
HEREFORD United will be asked to blitz struggling Scarborough's goal in their Nationwide Conference clash tomorrow (3pm). The Bulls have fired blanks in their last two matches, which has seen them suffer defeats against Chester City and Boston United.
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Watson returns for Robins
DANNY Watson returns in place of Darren Steadman in goal for Evesham United's Dr Martens Western Division clash with Shepshed Dynamo at Common Road tomorrow (3pm). The Robins are aiming to bounce back from last week's 1-0 defeat at lowly Gresley Rovers
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19/10/01 - Daniels back on familiar territory
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Steve Daniels returns to his old stamping ground at Cradley Town for their FA Vase first round clash tomorrow (3pm). But Daniels, who was in charge of the Black Country side in 1989-90, will put sentiment to one side in his search
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19/10/01 - Bullock returns to St George's Lane
WORCESTER City have captured Darren Bullock from Nationwide League Division Two club Bury on the eve of their Dr Martens Premier Division clash with Tiverton Town. The 32-year-old midfielder, who started his career at St George's Lane, is set to make
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19/10/01 - Darren to step into the boots of Owen
DARREN Middleton is set to step into the size 10 shooting boots of Mark Owen for Worcester City's Dr Martens Premier Division clash with Tiverton Town tomorrow (3pm). The 22-year-old attacking midfielder will have the job of deputising for the stricken
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Going sweet on star line-up
THE all-star line-up is what counts most in director Joe Roth's latest movie, America's Sweethearts. Welsh sweetheart Catherine Zeta-Jones joins Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal and John Cusack in a quality cast which can draw in film fans. Kiki Harrison
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Chapel financed by 'Nightingale'
AT this time 50 years ago, special events were being held to mark the centenary of the Chapel of the Worcester Royal Infirmary, which, of course, means it is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The chapel was opened in 1851 as a result of charity
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What's on at your local cinema
MIKE BASSETT:ENGLAND MANAGER (15): Ricky Tomlinson stars as a useless football manager thrown into the England job. Odeon, Worcester (6.30, 8.50 Fri-Tues). UCI Merry Hill (5.00 Not Wed or Thurs), 7.15, 9.20. Fri/Sat Late 11.30. Warner Cinema. 9.20. Sat
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Singers join ESO line-up
THE St Michael's Singers from Coventry Cathedral will be singing Faure's Requiem at the English Symphony Orchestra's Remem-brance concert in Malvern Theatres next month. The Singers have a long and fruitful relationship with the ESO, but this year the
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Line up to cater for every taste
THERE is music to please all tastes at the Marrs Bar in Worcester. The Backdoor Blues Band, appearing tonight (Friday), promise a repertoire different to the usual three-chord, 12-bar pattern and extended solos favoured by many pub bands. Tomorrow, it's
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Voice of a legend
Dennis Locorriere, former lead vocalist with the legendary Dr Hook, will be at Huntingdon Hall later this month. Dr Hook had more than 60 gold and platinum albums and number one chart records in more than 42 countries. After spending 15 years in Nashville
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16/10/01 - Mogford is Town hero
NEIL Mogford was the Town hero on Tuesday night, when his second half hat-trick marked a remarkable turnaround for Malvern, who trailed by two goals at the interval. BROMYARD TOWN 2, MALVERN TOWN 3 Mogford's intervention means that Town have picked up
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19/10/01 - Town U16s unlucky in second half
THIS Stourport & District U 16's League fixture saw Malvern playing poorly in the first half and nearly turning things around in the second. BEWDLEY TOWN 3, MALVERN TOWN 2 Bewdley raced to a three goal half time lead, the first two goals came from
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19/10/01 - West not ready
REDDITCH defender Paul West is a definite non-starter for tomorrow's derby trip to Solihull Borough. West has been sidelined by ankle and knee problems since the FA Cup replay against Gresley a month ago. He has resumed training but the Solihull match
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18/10/01 - Reds star slates referee
REDS full back Ian Mitchell has urged the club to write to the FA urging them not to let Wolverhampton official Gurnam Singh referee any more of their matches. Mitchell was incensed by the refree's performance as Redditch lost 2-1 in extra time and were
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17/10/01 - Striker given the nod
UNITED manager Nicky Cross last night threw down the gauntlet to striker Michael Campbell to prove he is ready for a first team start. The former Alvechurch striker has caught the eye with a string of lively cameo appearances but his manager says playing
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
The Power of Drawing and the Love of Nature by John Ruskin. A selection of drawings and water-colours exhibited here at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. Clarence St, Cheltenham. (01242 237431).Oct 6-Nov 25. Free admissions). Mon-Sat 10-5.20pm/Sun
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County residents don't care
THREE cheers for Friends of the Earth's Chris Cream, and Christine Jordan of Stop Kidderminster Incinerator. They deserve the support of Worcestershire people in their campaign against Worcestershire County Council's waste disposal strategy. They won't
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When fine words are not enough
THE coalition being constructed by the Western allies among Muslim countries against terrorism needs more than fine words about Islam and selected quotations from the Koran about "peace" to succeed. Any assumption that the world can return to business
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What's on at your local theatre
HMS Pinafore by Gilbert & Sullivan. Oct 19. Roses, Tewkesbury, Glos. Box office (01684 295074). When we are Married.(by Colwall Players). Conquest Theatre. Tenbury Road, Bromyard, Herefordshire. (Box Office 01885 488575). Stolen by Jane Harrison.(
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Bed blockers term a slur on our old people
HOW sad that our elderly, due to Government failure, are still described and treated as "bed blockers". These are our parents and grandparents who had survived two world wars and worked all their lives, yet still find themselves the victims of the system
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He wants to watch cricket on the cheap
I AM not surprised that the Chief Executive of Worcestershire County Cricket Club (You Say, October 9) could not find any details of Mr Margrett on his database - he is probably too polite to keep a file marked "persistent moaners". Why does Mr Margrett
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Screen offerings
FILMS being screened at at The Roses theatre, in Tewkesbury, include Planet of the Apes tomorrow (Saturday) at 6pm, Cats and Dogs at 2pm on Monday and Tuesday, A Knight's Tale on Monday at 7.30pm and The Colour of Lies on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
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Brian & Co are feeling young again
BRIAN Murphy was never a Teddy Boy, wore a leather jacket or rode a motorbike rather noisily to the annoyance of others. But at 66 he is about to rectify those omissions in his life. Not for real, as it happens, but as the leader of a gang of pensioner
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Acclaimed by the critics
ADULT Child Dead Child, a one-woman play performed to critical acclaim at this year's Edinburgh Festival, is being presented by the Stroud Theatre company in Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre from October 25 to 27. Claire Dowie's play follows the life of
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Your complete entertainments guide for the area
Theatre October To Oct 20-The Sound of Music presented by Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £8-£11. Box Office (01684) 892277. 21-Mission Black Dance Roadshow at the Forum Theatre
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13/10/01 - Four for Thomas as Town hit six
MALVERN Town swept away a hapless Bustleholme side at the Langland Stadium on Saturday in this Express & Star West Midlands Premier Division game. MALVERN TOWN 6, BUSTLEHOLME 0 In a first half Town never really got into into their stride, but they
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16/10/01 - Rushall Olympic 2 Redditch United 1
LOWER league Rushall dumped nine-man Redditch out of the Birmingham Senior Cup at the first hurdle after Nicky Cross' selection gamble backfired. Goalkeeper Harvey Willetts, defender Nigel Niblett, midfielders Mark Swann, Richard Field and Neil Cartwright
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Malvern Hills Conservators
Manor House: Grange Road, Malvern (01684 892002). Director: I J S Rowat (01684 892002). Financial Officer: Mr J E Taverner, (01684 892002). Conservator Officer: D Whitehorne (01684 892002). MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ELECTED Colwall: Mr R W Hart (01684 567959
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Malvern Hills District Council
The Council House: Avenue Road, Malvern (all depart-ments tel 01684 892700). Chief Executive: Chris Bocock, The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern (01684 892700). Corporate Director of Administration and Legal Services: Kevin Douglas, The Council House
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Members of Parliament
Hereford: Mr Paul Keetch (Lib Dem) Constituency office 39 Widemarsh Street, Hereford (01432 341483) e-mail: keetch @kick.co.uk Leominster: Mr Bill Wiggin (Con), constituency office (01568 612565). West Worcestershire: Sir Michael Spicer (Con): Constituency
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Music
Aldwyn Voices: Artistic director, Mr P W Smith (01684 569721). Bromyard Wind Band: Mr D Thomas (01432 352006) or Miss C Orgee (01885 482577). Chase High School Brass Band: Dorinda Bilsland (01684 562610). Chandos Symphony Orchestra: Elizabeth Gilbert
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Organisations for the Elderly
Age Concern Bromyard & District: 5 Broad Street, Bromyard (01885 483483). Age Concern Malvern & District: The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern. Mr G Waugh, (01684 560666). Age Concern Ledbury and District: Salters Yard, Bye Street (01531 631280).
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Parish Council Clerks
Abberley: Mr P G Leopold (01299 896802). Acton Beauchamp Group: Mrs J Morris (01886 884575). Alfrick & Lulsley: Mr B P Jeffery (01886 884224). Ashperton: Mrs F Helme, (01531 670586). Avenbury: Mrs J Fowler (01885 490202). Berrow: Mr R Hutton (01531
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Physiotherapists
S R Montgomery BSC MCSP SRP: (01684 574053). E-Mail: mal-hillsphysio@aol.com BUPA Southbank Sports Clinic and Physiotherapy: Bath Road, Worcester (01905 362050).
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Places to visit
ALMONRY MUSEUM: Merstow Green Evesham. Local history. Open: Contact for times (01386 446944). E-mail: tic@almnry.ndo.co.uk AVONCROFT MUSEUM OF BUILDINGS: Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, barn, granary, nail and chain
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Political Organisations
CONSERVATIVES Bushley: Tim Troughton (01684 293107). Chase: John Redfern (01684 575116). Colwall and Coddington: Mr Sidney Roberts (01684 540 913). Leominster Conservative Assoc & Ledbury Branch: Mrs Judith Hereford MBE (01432 870268). Longdon: Mr
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Public Libraries
Malvern: Graham Road, (01684 561223) e-mail: MalvernLib@worcestershire.gov.uk Bromyard: 34 Church Street (01885 482657). Colwall: Humphrey Walwyn Library, Walwyn Road, (01684 540642). Ledbury: The Homened (01531 632133). Upton-upon-Severn: School Lane
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Red Cross
Division Centre: Howsell Road, Malvern Link (01684 561374). British Red Cross Medical Loan wheelchairs: (01905 351212) Red Cross Shops: Graham Road, Malvern (01684 563571); Worcester Road, Malvern Link (01684 892821); New Street, Ledbury (01531 634734
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Registrars
Bromyard: Registrar J R Tringham and Supt Reg Mrs G Dovey, 1 Rowberry Street (01885 482730). Births and deaths Mon, Wed, Friday 11.30-1pm. Marriages Mon, Wed, Friday 9.15-11.15am. Ledbury: Registrar Mrs P Gregory, 1 Church Street (01531 632618). Births
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Round Table
Ledbury: Neil Morris, Upper Hazle Farm, Tarrington. Malvern Hills: George Evans (01684 573229).
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Royal British Legion
County Field Officer - Herefordshire and Worces-tershire: (Responsible for welfare and fundraising, including the Poppy Appeal). Mr A H Hartley-Woolley, 30 St Georges' Square, Worcester (01905 29614). Bromyard: Mr J Davidson, (01885 483539). Barnards
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Sport
Angling Ledbury: Ledbury Tackle Centre (01531 632768). Malvern: Mr M Perks, 11 Lechmere Crescent, Malvern. (01684 561777). Upton: G Shinn, 23 Old Street, Upton-upon-Severn. (01684 592102). Aikido Malvern Aikido Club: Ian Hollman, The Wyche Institute,
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St John Ambulance
Malvern Combined Cadet Division: Mrs Coombs (01684 567882). County HQ, Worcestershire: 148, Wylds Lane, Worcester, (01905 359512). County HQ, Herefordshire: Widemarsh Street, Hereford, (01432 272837).
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19/10/01 - Harvey stars in Rangers win
RANGERS travelled to King George V playing fields Droitwich on Saturday where they played a mixture of Spas Worcester Premier and Midland Combination sides. DROITWICH SPA 1, MALVERN RANGERS 2 Two weeks into their season the Droitwich Council decided to
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19/10/01 - Express '88 pay the penalty
EXPRESS '88 brought Premiers winning run to an end but were left regretting not taking all three points from a well contested match at Victoria Park between two local sides. EXPRESS '88 FC 2, MALVERN PREMIERS 2 Express player/manager Phil Smalley made
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Veterinary Surgeons
R J Chamings: 38 Worcester Road, Malvern (01684 560940). Chase Veterninary Clinic: R J Imberger, Stoneacre, School Lane, Ripple (01684 592333/ 593434). Freshacre Veterinary Surgery: Flaggoners Green, Bromyard (01885 483427). The Avenue Veterinary Surgery
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Weather Check
Paul Damari Weather Communications International: 01905 28888.
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19/10/01 - FA managers course
THE next FA Junior Team Management Course being run by the Worcestershire Football Association in conjunction with The FA, will be held at University College, Worcester on Wednesday, November 14 (6.45-9.45pm), Saturday, November 17 (9am-3.30pm) and Wednesday
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19/10/01 - Radar still inconsistent
RADAR'S inconsistency this season continued last Sunday against hard-working Colwall. After last week's good all round performance at Kays, this was a disappointing display from Radar. COLWALL ST JAMES 2, MALVERN RADAR 0 Play in the opening exchanges
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Young People
County Youth Services Worcestershire Youth Office: St Mary's Street, Worcester (01905 765328). Hereford Youth Service: The Old Magistrates, Church Street, Steve Clark (01885 488269). Ledbury Youth Centre: Bye Street. Steve Clark (01531 632301). Ledbury
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Young Farmers' Clubs
HEREFORDSHIRE County Administrator: Lucinda Rees, The YFC Centre, Beech Business Park, Hereford. (01432 274187). Ledbury: Miss Emma Jackson (01531 634920). Pencombe: Rachel Baker (01432 851263). Saltmarshe: Miss Laura Clifford (01885 488881). Woolhope
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19/10/01 - West hit back for draw
THE West were able to field a full squad for the first time this season and although they got off to a bad start conceding a penalty in the first five minutes they weathered the storm in this Worcester League Saturday Division One game. WEST MALVERN 3
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19/10/01 - Junior Scene ...
A SCRAPPY nervous first half performance from Welland in this Mercian Elgar U15's League fixture was punished by Newtown, last season's league champions, with a well struck goal from Will Clee after 25 minutes. WELLAND JUNIORS 1, NEWTOWN SPORTS 1 Only
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19/10/01 - Sports in dominant mood
AFTER a good performance last week with victory over local rivals Express 88, Langlands Sports continued the form by totally dominating this Worcester Sunday Division Two game. LANGLAND SPORTS 7, LAKE SPORTS 0 With midfield duo Brookes and Brannelly both
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Pension reform seeks an end to poverty
A group calling for pension reform today put forward a series of proposals to the Government which they claim would end pensioners' poverty. The Pension Reform Group, which is headed by MP Frank Field and includes politicians, economists and academics
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Lessons in how to avoid accidents at work
THOUSANDS of organisations from all over the West Midlands took part in a workplace safety event recently. The European Week for Safety and Health, organised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), this year focussed on workplace accident prevention
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19/10/01 - Pace is hot for the Beacon Race
MORE than 200 runners took part in this year's anual Worcestershire Beacon Race on Saturday in good conditions, although the mild weather made it a little warm for some. A new name was first through the tape with Stroud Athletic Club's Andrew Gardiner's
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19/10/01 - Variety in squash match
MALVERN Squash Club Firsts opening home match looked to have been a straightforward affair but close inspection showed all the variety that this sport can produce. MALVERN SC 4, BARNT GREEN 1 Robin Broad was back at number three sporting a swollen and
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19/10/01 - Ladies maintain good form
UPTON Ladies hockey team continued their recent good form away and started brightly putting Bromsgrove under pressure with an early ball in by Laura Smith being put into the back of the net by Charlotte Underwood. BROMSGROVE III 1, UPTON LADIES 4 Good
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19/10/01 - Youngsters excel in British Championships
IT was medals all round for the three local schools that entered the British Schools Score Orienteering Championship held in Sutton Park near Birmingham on Saturday. Score Orienteering is a very challenging form of the sport which involves visiting as
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19/10/01 - Losing opener
MANOR Park Men's D opened their winter league programme with a visit to Kempsey losing three rubbers to one. Colin Weedon and Ian Elias won 6-1, 6-4 and lost 6-2, 5-7, 2-6 with Barney White and Matthew Farrow losing 0-6, 5-7 and 1-6, 4-6. The team's next
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We'll never forget our beautiful Jo
SCHOOLGIRL Jo Loris who was killed when a car plunged down a 30ft embankment told teachers her life ambition the day before she died. The redhead, who was due to celebrate her 16th birthday on Sunday, dreamed of becoming a famous jockey and lavished love
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Jailed for slow-pace car chase
AN alcoholic who led police on a slow-speed chase around Worcester in a stolen Morris Minor has been jailed after admitting his 30th offence of driving while disqualified. William Jones was only caught by police when the stolen car ran out of petrol after
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Water shortage as main bursts in town estate
DOZENS of families on a Droitwich estate were told to expect a water shortage of up to 33 hours when a water main burst in a street. The four-inch water main burst around 2pm yesterday in Oakham Drive, Chawson. A crew from Hereford and Worcester Fire
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Action over rowdiness
TROUBLEMAKERS in Evesham's pubs and clubs are being targeted in a campaign to clamp down on their rowdy behaviour. Licensees and police have teamed up for the PubLink scheme, which was due to be launched today. It will provide a message-linking service
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Patients flock to unit
THE new minor injuries unit at Kidderminster General Hospital has seen nearly 45 per cent more patients than estimated during its first year of operation. Over the past 12 months, emergency nurse practitioners at the new unit have seen 22,981 patients
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Council tax rise fears
VANDALISM in a children's play area and cemetery have prompted fears of a rise in council tax for people living in Upton-upon-Severn. Town councillors have been told there is no money in the budget for replacing costly equipment on top of normal maintenance
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Ear is injured in match fight
Pershore football team was left with a "severe ear injury" after a fracas broke out during a football match. Mick Preece was taken to Redditch's Alexandra Hospital when the mid-table clash between Pershore Town and Coventry Marconi was abandoned in the
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PC cleared of harm charge
AN off-duty police officer accused of seriously injuring an Evesham animal rights protester during a demonstration has been cleared of causing her grievous bodily harm. A jury at Peterborough Crown Court took 55 minutes to find PC David Manton, of Cambridgeshire
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Five-a-side pitch scores a hit
SOCCER-mad youngsters in Droitwich were put through their paces on a brand new pitch. The £15,000 five-a-side football facility at the town's Lido Park was netted thanks to Wychavon District Council. Councillor Don Lawley officially opened the newly resurfaced
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
THE correspondent post for Village Voice has been vacant for some time, but from this week I hope to provide regular news and publicity for the many varied organisations in the village. Your contributions would be most welcome. Initially, they would need
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BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: Tewkesbury 293435
THE foot and mouth disease and many of its consequences was the theme for the address, given by Reverend Chris Moss, at the harvest songs of praise held at St Peter's Church on Sunday. The village suffered no direct cases of this disease but many local
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HEALTH
Alcoholism Alcohol Advisory Service: (0121 685 6340). Cancer Imperial Cancer Research Fund: Sandra Covey (01789 762249). Macmillan Cancer Relief: West Midlands Area Office, Fernhill Court, Balsall Common (01676 535452). Primrose Hospice & Cancer Help
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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
'MANY hands make light work'. Thank you to all those who contributed in any way towards harvest festival. The church looked very attractive with the floral arrangements and a large congregation enjoyed the traditional harvest service on Sunday. The day
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FORTHAMPTON Correspondent: Gill Warner Tel: 01684 292395
THE prize winners at the village hall fortnightly whist drive were Peggy Baxter, Sylvia White, Nancy Devereux, Joyce Rusling, Olive Timme, Jacky Hartley, Norah Armstrong, Gary Quiney, Betty Parsons, Ron Baxter, Rena Harley, Peter Bullock, Ron Coates,
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GUARLFORD & MADRESFIELD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
GUARLFORD & Madresfield Farmers Support Group is holding a supper on Friday, October 26 in Guarlford Village Hall at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets cost £6 for the British beef casserole and are obtainable from Joan Newell 01684 568546 or Rosemary
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HARTPURY Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
HARTPURY Building Trust have just received another great boost with the splendid news that they have been given a grant of £134,000 by English Heritage toward the restoration of Hartpury's unique range of Bee boles (housing for hives) built in the middle
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
BEFORE setting off or a trip through the Forest of Dean, members of Staunton & District Over-60s club had coffee and sandwiches in the lounge of Johnstone Close, later visiting Taurus Crafts, near Lydney, where a cream tea was enjoyed. Every year
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
West Malvern has recently lost two of its oldest residents. Mrs Ruth Shakespeare, who died in her late 90s, was the widow of the late Dr W G Shakespeare, for many years the much loved village doctor in West Malvern and a man about whom many tales survive
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Poet inspired by visions of life in Ledbury's past
Ledbury's poet is John Masefield and many of the sights he celebrated in verse and prose are still to be seen in his "little town of ancient grace". Other poets have lived and written in the area, but the former Poet Laureate was actually born in Ledbury
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Childhood memories tell of a more innocent age
A NEW book by a local historian provides a fascinating look into Malvern's past. Malvern Voices - Childhood - An Oral History, compiled by Gill Holt, is being published this week by Malvern Museum. Mrs Holt, a member of the museum's board, has spent the
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Charity music night set to raise more funds
A MUSIC night set up in aid of a children's charity has proved to be such a success that a special evening is soon to be held to mark raising £4,000 for the good cause. The special live music night, called DrumBeat, runs each Wednesday at Drummonds to
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Own label with a twist of folk
A WEST Midlands singer-songwriter who transported his talents down south to the smoke is hoping to go down the same lane as successful musician David Gray after releasing an album on his own label. Daniel Rachel, a singer/acoustic guitarist from Solihull
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19/10/01 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, October 20 1st XV v Walsall (Away). Cars meet Spring lane 12.15pm. Kick off 3pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Navy blue shorts.S Cooper, A Logan, J Daniell, D Short, J Owen, S Taylor, A Garner, A Ridley, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young, B Kristoffersen
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19/10/01 - County sign ace batsman Smith
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club today swooped to sign batsman Ben Smith on a three-year contract from Leicestershire. The free-scoring 29-year-old said he had decided to move to New Road for a 'new challenge.' The County's Director of Cricket Tom Moody
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Siegfried Sassoon: An English Journey n Review: Foley Arms Hotel
JOHN Stuart Roberts, former head of television at BBC Wales, has spent a lifetime immersing himself in the study of Siegfried Sassoon. Roberts spoke with effective clarity, holding the large audience captive while he imparted a portion of his vast knowledge
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English Symphony Orchestra n Review: Malvern Theatres
THE ESO and conductor William Boughton, in this 21st anniversary season, em-barked on a Brahms Cycle. John Lill, one of our most distinguished pianists, joined them for Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, in a masterful interpretation. Together they
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Sorrel String Quartet n Review: Malvern College
THE Sorrel Quartet, musicians of artistic expression and philosophic mind, delved deeply into Elgar's innermost soul in their magnificently performed programme. The String Quartet in E minor, Opus 83 was constantly striving upwards and searching in the
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19/10/01 - Blakeway back for Malvern
SCRUM half George Blakeway returns to the Malvern side for the tough fixture against ex-National League side Walsall, having recovered from the septic ankle injury which kept him out of last week's Cup match at Hereford. Steve Taylor, unavailable last
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When We Are Married n Review: Colwall Players
Whatever happened to the amateur dramatics of old? I'd become accustomed to ad-libs, the barely disguised panic in the wings and adhesive-held picture frames vacating the set for the stage floor. But it seems those days could well be gone, and I lament
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19/10/01 - Upton's cup hopes sink
UPTON were on their travels up the M5 and M42 again on Saturday to play Fiveways in the second round of the National Junior Cup competition. FIVEWAYS 14pts, UPTON 12pts Upton arrived expecting to face the usual type of Fiveways team with fast moving backs
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Neil newest councillor
NEIL Culley, vice-chairman of Upton Tourism and Trade Association, is the town's newest councillor. He was co-opted after members voted him in at Tuesday night's meeting to fill the vacancy left by the late Ernie Holder. Mr Culley said: "I'm very pleased
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All stars in this line-up
Papa Joe's All Stars will be appearing at Upton's Memorial Hall on Friday, October 26. The outfit is one of the longest-running traditional jazz bands on the UK scene. Its line-up includes Ken Sims, who played in the Acker Bilk band of the 1950s, and
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Perennial favourite
A TALK on unusual perennials is being given at Upton Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday, October 25. Bob Brown, of Cotswold Garden Flowers, will be giving the talk to members of Upton Garden Club. Visitors are welcome. For further details, ring Liz Jones
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Bazaar happening
AN autumn bazaar takes place at Hanley Swan Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm. Proceeds will go to the church of St Mary and St Gabriel.
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Malvern aid worker set to fly out on Afghan mission
A MALVERN aid worker is poised to fly out to Iran to set up camps for refugees from Afghanistan as the country's humanitarian crisis deepens. Chris Dyer is part of an Oxfam team which could leave for Tehran as soon as Sunday providing all the paperwork
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Council to go bust?
MALVERN Town Council could be teetering on the brink of financial collapse, it has been revealed. Coun Paul Tuthill (Link) told a meeting of the full council that, by his calculations, it was spending around £100,000 a month, and would be "bust by Christmas
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What's the point in partnership?
CALLING in consultants and setting up partnerships are much in vogue in local government circles these days. Consultants are extensively used to lend an air of authority to any daft scheme for spending public money and can always be blamed if things go
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Authority seeks Beacon status for promoting business growth
MALVERN Hills District Council has applied to the government for Beacon status for its work in promoting business growth. If its application is successfull, it would be recognised as one of the best performers in the country, enabling others to learn
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Hospital bid step nearer
PLANS to create a new community hospital in Malvern came a step nearer with the first meeting yesterday (Thursday) of a project team. The team has the task of producing an 'outline business case' which will be submitted to the regional health authority
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See you in March!
Your match report on the rugby game between Malvern and Dunstablians on September 14 has been brought to our attention. We appreciate that to a large extent the content of such reports is provided by a local official of the club and this official will
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Town clerk's job attracts interest
MALVERN Town Council is willing to pay more than the £35,000-£40,000 salary it has already offered to applicants for the job of town clerk. At a full council meeting last Thursday, Coun Mike Angell revealed that 27 people have shown an interest in the
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Gala event to boost Acorns
TICKETS are now on sale for a charity gala event aimed at raising money for the Acorn Children's Hospice. The gala is being held on Saturday, November 10, at the Abbey Hotel in Malvern. The event includes an auction and among the lots is the chance of
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Steeled for a challenge
MALVERN Sea Cadets are steeling themselves for a new challenge, to collect all the aluminium they can find. The group has launched a joint campaign from its Spring Lane South headquarters with Worcestershire County Council and Alupro, a recycling company
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Unappealing idea
I STRONGLY appeal to the Malvern Gazette to organise an urgent appeal for distressed town clerks. I know that Malvern residents are already being very generous in paying, in their local taxes, the thousands of pounds incurred by the early retirement of
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Learning to cut the risk of falls
A fact-finding mission to Canada has provided health officials with new ideas for reducing the number of falls among elderly people in Malvern. Lecturer Peter Unwin is currently briefing NHS administrators after carrying out a detailed comparison between
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nities look to save
TWO village communities have mounted campaigns to save their local pubs. At Brooms Green, near Dymock, residents have formed the Horseshoe Inn Companions to oppose moves to turn it into a guest house. Owner Chris Tweedale, head of Ledbury's John Masefield
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The very heart of village life
Wellington Heath Village Hall Committee took charge of its new £200,000 Memorial Hall from the builders last Friday - and said it was looking forward to it "rekindling the heart of the community". It has been a year since the old hall, a former Frist
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Firm is fined after accident
LEDBURY company Helping Hand has been fined £2,500 after an employee crushed and burned two fingers in a printing machine. Brian Hadlington, who had worked for the company for ten years, had the tip of a finger amputated after the accident. The company
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Tributes paid to schoolgirl
A 15-YEAR-old schoolgirl has been killed after the car she was travelling in plunged 30 feet down an embankment. Joanne Marie Loris was a rear seat passenger in a Ford Orion travelling towards her Bromyard home when the car veered off the A44 at Linton
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'I felt helpless and broken by diagnosis'
WHEN a normal, happy baby suddenly looses control of her body and sinks into a downward spiral of regressive health, a parent can only watch helpless and despairing. Yvonne Milne, a former marketing lecturer and organiser of Malvern Council's Voluntary
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Grant to get locals online
PEOPLE in the Malvern area will be given the chance to learn basic computer skills, thanks to a £50,000 Government grant. The money has been given to Malvern Hills College as part of a national scheme for expanding UK online centres. The college plans
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County sign ace batsman Smith
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club today swooped to sign batsman Ben Smith on a three-year contract from Leicestershire. The free-scoring 29-year-old said he had decided to move to New Road for a 'new challenge.' The County's Director of Cricket Tom Moody
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Pubs ban is set to start
A SCHEME to ban unruly drinkers from pubs in Malvern and Upton will get under way next month. Licensees from the two towns will meet at Malvern Police Station on November 12. Once they have pledged to abide by the Data Protection Act, they will be officially
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Bullock returns to St George's Lane
WORCESTER City have captured Darren Bullock from Nationwide League Division Two club Bury on the eve of their Dr Martens Premier Division clash with Tiverton Town. The 32-year-old midfielder, who started his career at St George's Lane, is set to make
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Tough test for Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves Basketball Club expect their toughest test yet in the National Trophy tomorrow. They entertain Teeside Mohawks, who won both the Trophy and the Conference League last season. Start time at University College Worcester is at 4pm. Wolves
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Darren to step into the boots of Owen
DARREN Middleton is set to step into the size 10 shooting boots of Mark Owen for Worcester City's Dr Martens Premier Division clash with Tiverton Town tomorrow (3pm). The 22-year-old attacking midfielder will have the job of deputising for the stricken
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Long way to go in fight for milestone
A WORCESTERSHIRE organisation which helps to protect the countryside has launched a campaign to save the much-neglected milestone. And, as it concentrates its efforts on the Malvern area, it has appealed for public help to note down the traditional highway
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Larkin in doubt for Harriers' trip to strugglers
BOSS Jan Molby is having to play a wait-and-see game over Colin Larkin's fitness as Kidderminster Harriers prepare for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three match against basement club Carlisle United at Brunton Park (3pm). The 19-year-old on-loan
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MYP enjoys making mark
A WYCHE teenager who became one of the first members of the United Kingdom Youth Parlia-ment believes it is making a mark after being officially recognised by the Prime Minister. Chase pupil Rebecca Davies, 14, says the parliament is taken seriously in
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Warning as apprentice deserts his post
TEENAGE boys absconding from their apprenticeships was considered an extremely serious matter in1801. A public notice in the Journal for this week of that year stated: "Ran away from his apprenticeship, William Williams, an apprentice bounded by Indenture
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Severn bridge 100 years in the making
WORCESTER City Council first discussed the prospect of a footbridge over the Severn near the Grandstand at this time exactly a century ago. Alas, the scheme was rejected at that time and, as we know with the benefit of hindsight, it took another 90 years
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19/10/01 - Seagulls flap
MALVERN scored the first try after a quick touch penalty by M Parry. MALVERN SEAGULLS 13pts, STOURBRIDGE 15pts Stourbridge then pressured and after good defending they finally scored to make the half time score 7-5 to Stourbridge. The second half kicked
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19/10/01 - Junior scene ...
MALVERN Under 16's recorded their first win of the season in a very entertaining game played in an excellent spirit. MALVERN UNDER 16 XV 39pts, BIRMINGHAM EXILES UNDER 16 XV 7pts After an initial scare that put Malvern on the back foot Adam Dixon took
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19/10/01 - Same again Town hope to keep run
MALVERN Town face the always difficult fixture away to Darlaston in the Express and Star Premier Division tomorrow (Saturday) with the match kicking-off at 2.45pm. The home side have made an uncharacteristic poor start to the season, but will be buoyed
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Ballet to charm all ages
SWANSEA'S Ballet Russe will be performing the enchanting Coppelia at The Roses theatre in Tewkesbury on Thursday, October 25, as part of a national tour. The fantastic tale of Dr Coppelius and his wish to bring his beautiful doll, Coppelia, to life is
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19/10/01 - Alec Smith's rocket is the highlight
MALVERN TOWN opened the scoring five minutes into the U18's Youth Division game when Michael Cole connected with a well flighted corner and drove the ball home. MALVERN TOWN U18s 8, LIBBERY WANDERERS 1 Town scored twice more through Dale Humphries and
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18/10/01 - Coventry hangover is now in the past
THE feeling in the camp is a really positive one as we travel to Wakefield on Saturday. I think it is fair to say we were devastated by our last league result - a 31-22 defeat by Coventry - but the weekend win at Lydney has boosted spirits. There is an
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Soldiering on
HISTORY came to life at a Matchborough school as part of the youngsters' studies. The Year 4 children at Matchborough First School, formerly Icknield School, have been doing a project about Roman history and culture. And some Roman soldiers helped them
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Events in and around Worcester
Jazz Jive Swing Dancing. Oct 14. And Every Sunday 7.30pm at Fernhill Heath War Memorial Hall. Fernhill Heath, Worcester.(01452 720425). Jazz Jive Swing Dancing. Oct 16. And every Tuesday at 7.00pm. Dyson Perrins High School. Yates Hay Road, Malvern. Worcs
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Your day to day guide to the best sound's around
Oct 20 Black Jack Duo. Barbourne Ex-Service Mens Club, The Moors, Worcester. Classic Clapton! Performed by After Midnight (Family Concert). Huntington Hall, Crowngate. Worcester. Oct 21 Paul on Keyboards. Barbourne Ex-Service Mens Club, The Moors, Worcester
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In praise of a good doctor
I WRITE regarding your lead story on the front page of the Evening News on Friday, October 5. I was a patient of Dr David Norton for several years until I moved out of the area in 1994. I always found him to be a model of professionalism and integrity
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Classical and easy Listening - what's on near you
Coppelia, Oct 25. 7.30pm. Rose Theatre, Tewkesbury, Glos. Box Office. 01684 295074. City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Concert. Oct 27. 7pm. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Box Office (021 780 3333). Elgar- the musical context of his career by Simon Mundy
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Sex education has led to problems
WE are constantly reading about sex education in schools and girls as young as 11 or 12 having babies. Until a few years ago, it was a disgrace for a girl to have a baby out of wedlock, whatever her age. Now young children are taught about sex in school
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A question of war in the classroom
THE war on terrorism in Afghanistan is just 10 days old yet the newspapers and other media have been saturated by many different accounts. From stories of British journalists being released by the Taliban, to accounts of refugees stuck in camps on the
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Labours saved an historic treasure
THE completion of a restoration project at one of Malvern's most historic water features was the big news 25 years ago. John Parkes, who described himself, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, as an "eccentric property developer", invested his life savings in the
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago A rather nasty accident occurred to Mr Newman of the Drug Stores, Church Street, on Sunday last. He was cycling down the Wyche Road in the dark, and when near "Brae Side" was thrown violently to the ground through riding over a sheep which
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (U) 5.30pm Fri, 3pm Sat - Thurs. Enigmas (15) 8pm Fri & Sat, 7.30pm Sun - Thurs. Odeon Worcester: See it first - Legally Blonde (12) Weds-Thurs Only 12.00, 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45; Atlantis (U) 12.00, 2.15,
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Cracking the code
ENIGMA (15), showing at Malvern Cinema this week, is based on Robert Harris's bestseller about the breaking of the wartime German codes. Produced by Mick Jagger and directed by Michael Apted from a screenplay by Tom Stoppard, it stars Dougray Scott as
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Counterfeit Stones as funny as the real thing
LOCK up your daughters, and your granny just to be safe - the Counterfeit Stones are back in town. The Rolling Stones' doppelgangers are coming to Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre next week with their highly-acclaimed Keep off the Grass tour, re-living the
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Stars are at the mercy of paper
THE living cartoon Ennio Marchetto will be performing his newest line up of characters in a world of parody and paper at The Forum, Malvern Theatres. The Venetian entertainer, who has been described as wickedly funny, will be bringing his own unique flavour
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Fun songs for kids
CHILDRENS' entertainers The Singing Kettle will be in Malvern during half term to help ease the load on parents. Geared for children under 10, who are invited to come dressed as a clown, the Scottish group return to Malvern Theatres with Silly Circus
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Fresh air fan Judy keen to take play on the road
A return to Malvern for actress Judy Cornwell later this month will mean much more to her than the thrill of performing on the Festival Theatre stage. For the star of You're Only Young Twice says she just cannot wait to get back here . . . to breathe
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Legal Advice
Moore Brown & Dixon Solicitors: 69/70 High Street Tewkesbury (01684 292341) also 4 High Street, Upton (01684 592675) Legal Aid GLOUCESTERSHIRE Madge, Lloyd & Gibson: Church Street Chambers 22-24 Church Street, Newent (01531 820088). Slade: 5 Broad
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Lions Clubs
Malvern Hills Lions Club: Mr J Burns, (01684 573679).
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Malvern Town Council
Acting town clerk: Rosemary Lansdowne (01684 566667). Malvern Chase: M Angell (01684 891892); R Perkins (01684 568989); R F Simons (01684 573095); P J Turner (01684 893380); F Victory (01684 575156). Malvern Langland: F W Coates (01684 562345); L Hall
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Opthalmic Services
R D Hall: Lambert House, Edith Walk, Malvern (01684 573468).
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Jailed for failing to keep promise to stop tipping
THE former boss of Ivory Plant Hire, John Bruce, has been sent to prison for six months for failing to keep a promise he made to a court to stop tipping. Bruce, aged 29, of Enid Blyton Corner, Droitwich, who formerly ran Ivory Plant Hire Limited and Ivory
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Osteopaths
I R Elias, DO MGOsC and Miss H Yeoman Do MGOsC: 8 Tibberton Road, Malvern (01684 575379). K C Smith BSC DO MICrA ND, MRN, Li-cAc, MBAcC, MRSC, Stephen C Pike DO MI-CrA, Lcsp (Phys), Agnes F King, BA DO, MiCrA, ND, MRN, Susan Brazier DO: Orchard Lodge
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Parent and toddler groups
Humpty Dumpty Mother, Baby & Toddler Group: Rosemary Webb, Christ Church Hall. Mon and Thursday 10-12pm. (01684 565708). Madresfield Parent and Toddler Group: Mrs A Tawse, Madresfield Early Years Centre, Hayswood Farm, Madresfield (01684 561198).
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Post Offices
Abberley: 01299 86213. Bishops Frome: 01885 490207. Bromyard: 01885 482201. Bromsberrow: 01531 650293. Callow End: 01905 830243. Clifton-on-Teme: 01886 812 272. Colwall: 01684 540214. Cradley: 01886 880212. Great Witley: 01299 896201. Hallow: 01905 640403
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Recycling & Waste Disposal
Book banks Malvern: Newtown Road, Link Top; Safeway Store, Roman Way; Victoria Park; Priory Road Car Park; Newland. Ledbury: St Katherines. Tenbury Wells: Palmers Meadow Car Park. Upton-upon-Severn: Hanley Road Car Park. Bottle banks Great Witley: Village
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Herbal medicines - how safe are they?
BEING healthy is in at the moment. Sales of herbal infusions are on the up, while the consumption of traditional tea has fallen by one third in five years. But although this may be good news for health store owners, how safe are the remedies we buy? They
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Registered Playgroups
Baxhill Nursery: Mrs Martha Srandis (01684 893344). Bright Sparks Pre School: Village Hall, Colwall. Mrs J Holley (01684 540061). Broadwas Bumble Bees CE Pre School: Mrs D MacCleod (01886 833437). Bumbles Barn: Somers Arms, Leigh Sinton. Mrs M Harvey
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Rotary Clubs
Ledbury: Sec D J Houghton (01531 890696). Meets Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, Wednesdays, 7pm. Malvern: Meets Mount Pleasant Hotel, Monday evenings, 7.30pm. Secretary Peter Lucas (01684 575468). Inner Wheel, secretary Penny Watkins (01684 563183). Newent:
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Schools
Schools INDEPENDENT ISIS (Independent Schools Information Service): Central Isis, Woodstock, Oxfordshire 01993 813006. Malvern College: Headteacher Mr H Carson (01684 892333). Malvern Girls' College; Avenue Road, Malvern: Head Mrs Philippa Leggate (01684
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Scouts and Cubs
MALVERN DISTRICT President: Mr R C Storer (01684 572242). Chairman: Mr R E Beckett, (01684 561424). District Commissioner: Mrs I Haywood-Evans (01684 573 289). District Secretary: Mr N S Charles (01684 573289). District Treasurer: Mr B Sayers (01886 832156
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Theatres, Cinemas and Groups
Colwall Players: Ann Kemp, Royal Spa Lodge, West Malvern Road, Upper Colwall. 01684 562155 Conquest Theatre: Tenbury Road, Bromyard. Box office: Bromyard (01885 488575). Malvern Festival/ Cinema/ Forum: Grange Road, Malvern (Box Office 01684 892277).
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Tourist Information
Bromyard: 1 Rowberry Street (01885 482038). Ledbury: 3 The Homend (01531 636147). Malvern: 21 Church Street (01684 892289). E-mail: mal-vern.tic@malvernhills.gov.uk Tewkesbury: Museum Building, 64 Barton Street (01684 295027). Upton: 4 High Street (01684
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Transport
National Rail Enquiries: For train inquires (08457 484950). Stations at Malvern Link, Gt Malvern, Colwall and Ledbury, Colwall is an unstaffed station. Rural Transport Adviser: Madeleine Sumner (01684 899033). Astons Coaches: Clerkenleap, Broomhall, Worcs
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19/10/01 - Shock of the day
LANGLAND Sports took to the field with a team that had a spirit that had been lacking in some of their previous games and produced the shock of the day in the Worcester & District Saturday Division One League. LANGLAND SPORTS 3, THE VINE 1 Sports
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Women's Groups
Malvern Hills National Childbirth Trust: Carol Pelusi (01684 565690). National Women's Register: Mary Clayburn (01684 567634). National Association of Widows (Malvern Branch): Mrs Tipping (01684 565 265). Soroptimist International of Worcester & Malvern
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Women's Institutes
WORCESTERSHIRE County Federation: 11 Pierpoint Street, Worcester (01905 22575). MALVERN GROUP Group Secretary: Contact County Federation (01905 22575). Barnards Green: Mrs N Shaw (01684 573318). Guarlford: Mrs J Cameron (01684 310276). Malvern: Mrs M
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19/10/01 - Fromes Hill sink Brewery in penalty saga
FROMES Hill and Brewery fought out a mammouth encounter in the Malvern Football League Sunday Senior Cup with the result being decided by penalties. In the end Fromes Hill won this tie after Gary Cheshire's penalty save from Owen Meale ultimately secured
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A crafty way to show gifts
THE stately rooms of Ragley Hall, near Alcester, played host to an event which attracted hundreds of people from miles around at the weekend. The hall held the MGA Fairs Beautiful British Crafts event on Saturday and Sunday. It featured hand picked crafts
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Apple grower on hand in superstore
AN enterprising fruit grower hopes a personal visit to a Malvern store will boost sales of his juicy fruits. Rob Simpson will be standing by his stocks of vintage crop apples at the Waitrose supermarket in Edith Walk next Wednesday, October 24, to help
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19/10/01 - Warburton takes Audi crown then lets rip
LEIGH Sinton's Stephen Warburton was crowned Formula Palmer Audi Champion last weekend, at the final meeting at Norfolk's Snetterton circuit following an intense season of competition in one of Britain's foremost motor racing championships. After a sparkling
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19/10/01 - Just happy to be competing
RELOCATED from the usual venue of the Three Counties Autumn Show, the Malvern Branch of the Pony Club held their annual team and individual showjumping competition at Guiness Park Farm, Leigh Sinton recently. Clear rounds were at a premium in both rings
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19/10/01 - Prizes for Upton rowers
DESPITE their lack of boats after an accident on the motorway at the end of the summer, and mainly thanks to the generosity of Worcester Rowing Club in lending boats and equipment Upton Rowing club entered seven crews in the Worcester Small Boats Head
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19/10/01 - Crackpots win
IN Division Three of the Malvern Table Tennis League, Police and Crackpots C had their usual close contest with five sets needing extra games and 12 of the games played being won by only two points. Malcolm Dalley won two and Alan Holmes and Colin Gale
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19/10/01 - Half term club
DISTRICT Sports Services in partnership with Malvern Hills District Council are holding an Astro Club at the Chase High School, Geraldine Road, Malvern during half term week from October 22-26. The club, which is for young people aged 7-13, will cover
