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16/11/01 - Vital win is Taylor-made
DARLINGTON started to get their season back on track last Saturday when they edged to a 1-0 home Third Division victory over struggling Oxford United. It ended a disappointing run of five games without a win plus a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Scunthorpe
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Chip shop refusal to be challenged
A SHOP owner who wants to open a chip shop in Fernhill Heath is appealing against a council decision to refuse permission. Kashmir Singh, owner of Dilmore Stores, wanted to extend his shop and build a fish and chip shop after his customers repeatedly
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18 teenagers hurt in minibus crash
EIGHTEEN teenagers escaped with minor injuries after a crash between a school minibus, an empty coach and a car. The accident happened at Fromes Hill on the A4103 at 2.50pm yesterday, and involved a minibus full of South Bromsgrove High School rugby players
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Victoria joins the stars for a night
A "BUBBLY" five-year-old suffering from painful chronic juvenile arthritis is set to raise awareness of her condition in a star-studded slot on prime time BBC1 today. Viewers of the Children In Need marathon were expected to see Victoria Price reach for
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Worcester switches on for Christmas
THREE lucky youngsters' lives were lit up when they helped the Mayor of Worcester switch on the city's Christmas lights. Ben Smallman, aged nine, 14-year-old Jessica Hoskins, and Ryan Morris, who is six, helped the Mayor, Councillor David Clark turn on
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Pre-bypass road fears of residents
THE proposed Sainsbury's superstore will re-create the rat-runs suffered by those living in St John's before the Worcester bypass was created, claims the pressure group against its construction. David Birtwhistle, a member of the group, told yesterday's
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My war against GM crops
A CAMPAIGNER against genetically modified crops told a jury how a detective came to his home after he visited a farm at the centre of plant trials. Self-employed organic gardener James Ridout was quizzed about whether he was planning any direct action
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Diners give Chesters a vote of confidence
DINERS have rallied to defend a Worcester restaurant accused of treating a party of four "appallingly" during a night out. Twelve Chesters' customers contacted the Evening News after Marcus Gardiner's claim that he was so disgusted with a waitress' behaviour
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Schools cash criticised
WORCESTERSHIRE'S education chief has criticised a Government cash injection for secondary schoolchildren. Director of Education Julien Kramer says the Government package of £10,500 to every county secondary school, and earmarked for summer schools to
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Hardship drove couple to steal from employers
THE opportunity to steal from the shop they worked in proved too tempting for an Evesham couple. Stephanie Malin and boyfriend Anthony Osbourne took their chance to steal goods on a number of occasions from the Dillons Newsagents in Evesham's High Street
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Disgrace of poppy day thefts
THIEVES who stole Poppy Day cash donations, destined for armed forces veterans, in a spate of charity collection box thefts throughout Evesham have been described as "low life". Seven of the 60 boxes at collection points around the town were stolen by
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Dream of a CAB centre
KEMPSEY could play host to the Citizens Advice Bureau by providing a room for consultations in the village community centre. "I have a dream that maybe we could have a centre here," said Kempsey Parish Council chairman Joy Clee. "I would like to see it
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
THE Friends of Bosbury School are holding a 70's and 80's music disco at Bosbury Parish Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 8pm until midnight (adults only!). The tickets are £5 each, to include a ploughman's supper. Tickets on 01885 490375. Holy Trinity Church
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THE Act of Remembrance took place at the Callow End War Memorial on Sunday afternoon. Men of the Powick & Callow End Branch of the Royal British Legion marched to the War Memorial with standard bearer John Mason carrying the standard escorted by Trevor
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CASTLEMORTON COMMON Correspondent: Mrs B Lebbon Tel: 01684 562503
THE annual general meeting of the Castlemorton Common Association will be held on Monday, November 26 at the Plume of Feathers at 7.30pm. All paid up members are welcome to attend, subscriptions for 2002 will be collected at the meeting. The usual business
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FORTHAMPTON Correspondent: Gill Warner Tel: 01684 292395
THE prize winners at the village hall fortnightly whist drive were: Mary Russell, Norah Armstrong, Peter Bullock, Joan Spragg, Hilda Archer, Joan Palmer, Molly Millington, Malcolm Harley, Ron Coates, Bob Jones, Tony Teale, Eryl Williams, Robert Arnall
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PENDOCK Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
PENDOCK School are holding their main fundraising event this Friday evening at Berrow Village Hall. Commencing at 7pm, bidding starts at 8pm. The suction of goods & promises (which was postponed earlier in the year due to foot & mouth) is intended
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
OVER 200 people attended the annual Service of Remembrance last Sunday morning at St Peter's Church, Powick. Before the service members of the 7th Worcester Scouts, Cubs and Beavers and 1st Powick Brownies formed a guard of honour for members of the Royal
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REDMARLEY Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
ON Tuesday, Dr Peter Newing will be welcomed in to the Redmarley Benefice Ministry Team as assistant curate with special responsibility for Bromsberrow. The service is at 7.30pm in Bromsberrow Church.
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273
REHEARSALS are well underway for Staunton & Corse Amateur Theatrical Society's production of their Christmas pantomime Millennium Dame, which is being directed by Barbara Buck. This year will also see some new members amongst the cast. The pantomime
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
There will be a strong West Malvern interest in this year's Network Q ('RAC') Rally of Great Britain, which starts on Thursday at Cardiff and will involve 1,000 miles of driving over the roads and forestry tracks of South Wales. Alistair Douglas, of Lower
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16/11/01 - White and Merlin set for league debuts
MALVERN go into tomorrow's (Saturday) key Midlands One game at home to Kenilworth with a couple of league debutants on show. Ian 'Beano' White replaces the unavailable George Blakeway at scrum half. White had a successful run in the first XV in the friendly
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Following in Royal footsteps
In 1575 Queen Elizabeth I visited Worcester and spent part of her stay at Hallow Park, where she indulged in some deer hunting, presumably around the area still marked on OS maps as Hunting Grove. In Elizabeth's day the riverside meadows were probably
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Let this escape be a final warning
"THE narrow streets of Worcester's Arboretum have been filling up with cars faster than you can say Joe Glovemaker. "There used to be many people living in the Victorian terraced houses who didn't have vehicles - but those homes have been sold to new
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Angelica kittens with sharp claws
PLASTIC lobsters are just some of the weird gifts girl band Angelica have had showered on them by enthusiastic fans. The indie/rock kittens, who lace their sounds with bitter-sweet choruses, have sharp musical claws that dig into the gritty depths of
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Candy Channel at Marr's Bar tonight
CONTROVERSIAL band Candy Channel, famous for the rear of a nude blonde on their album cover, will be making a live gig recording The Marr's Bar tonight. The band, which has been compared to Texas and Blondie, have been recently recording music with the
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16/11/01 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 17 1st XV v Kenilworth (Home). Meet Railway Inn 11.45am. Kick off 2.15pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts. S Cooper, D Irish, S Lancett, V Hill, J Owen, S Taylor, A Garner, D Merlin, I White, P Jenkin, R Young, R Fleming
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16/11/01 - New pairing take Winter League glory
MARK Steadman step-ped in to partner Chubb Campbell in the first round of the Broadway Winter League and the duo carried off the honours. Graham Keen is usually Campbell's partner, but a pre-planned holiday in Kenya prevented him taking part in the first
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16/11/01 - Park stays in the hunt
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Jeremy Robinson and David Park of Hereford are still in contention to secure their European Tour cards after the second round of final qualifying in Spain. Park followed up his first round 69 with a 71 for a two-round two-under-par total
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16/11/01 - Bob Ceen and Alistair Douglas win the Welsh Championship
MALVERN duo Bob Ceen and Alistair Douglas have boosted their hopes for this year's Network Q Rally of Great Britain with a superb run in The Cambrian Rally that saw them lift the Welsh Championship. Last weekend's Cambrian Rally, based in Llandudno, North
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16/11/01 - Green's AGM
BARNARDS Green Cricket Club, Cricket Section, are holding their AGM at the Clubhouse on Sunday, November 25, starting promptly at 8pm. All playing members are urged to attend this important meeting. For anyone wishing to join the club for the new season
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16/11/01 - New midweek scheme
SEVENTEEN to 19-year-old boys who are unable to play rugby union during the weekends will soon be able to do so, thanks to a new initiative being launched by the North Midlands RFU Rugby Develop-ment Officers and managed locally by the Malvern RFC Youth
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16/11/01 - First win for Lager Louts
THE Lager Louts picked up their first Malvern & District Pool League win of the season with a shock 5-4 home victory over Robopot OCP. Also breaking their duck were the Magnificent Seven who beat the Super Dudes 7-2 to claim a double win for the sides
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16/11/01 - County squad calls up three
THREE Malvern Town players are in the Worcestershire Youth squad to play Birmingham in the Midland Counties Championship on Sunday. Barry McClean, Richard Jones and Lee Hooper will be hoping to take part in the game at Worcester City FC, St Georges Lane
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Cromwell's shop back in business
A NEW business is about to start trading from the former Cromwell's chocolate shop in Upton which has been bought by a local businessman and his family. Nick Hannah, of Waterside-based Hannah and Company, says that although he intends to sell chocolates
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Parish plan to shape future for villages
A GREATER say in issues affecting them is to be given to people in Hanley Swan and Hanley Castle. This takes the form of a parish plan, which is being drawn up by Hanley Castle Parish Council as part of a Government initiative to devolve power to local
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RSPCA in call for help
AN animal welfare charity is appealing for help in the running of its Upton shop. The RSPCA shop in Court Street has had to reduce opening hours to three days a week because of a lack of volunteers. But the shop is vital to the charity's Worcestershire
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Championship challenge
A CONKER championship is being held in aid of Upton's Severn Area Rescue Association at the Talbot Head Hotel, High Street, at 7pm on Saturday, November 24, with competitors dressed as schoolboys and girls.
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Sights set on spring
A TALK on the "Harbingers of Spring" is being given by Daphne Chappell on Thursday, November 22. It is being organised by Upton Garden Club and will take place at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. For further details, ring 01684 593821.
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16/11/01 - Another crack at big time for Carty
ST George's Lane will be filled with 4,000 supporters tomorrow as Worcester City bid to pull off a sensational FA Cup victory over Third Division high-flyers Rushden & Diamonds (3pm). But John Barton's injury-hit squad faces a tall order to defeat
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Council chief on the attack
MALVERN Hills District Council's chief executive Chris Bocock has sent a strongly worded letter to the Local Government Chronicle after it published an article claiming the council was in danger of being placed on a Government hit list. Alongside authorities
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A way should be found to preserve our heritage
I WAS surprised to read in last week's Gazette how many gas lamps were still in use in the Malvern Hills area. They cannot be allowed to disappear from our local scene, being part of our heritage. However, in this day and age they are no longer a practical
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Gas lamps are listed
MALVERN'S historic gas lamps are now protected by law after being listed by the government. Owners of the Victorian lamp posts - one of the town's characteristic sights - now face fines and even prison terms, if they alter them without the proper permission
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Write and object
I AM writing to support many of Coun Martin Eager's views (Postbag, November 9). I am deeply, deeply worried by the actions of Herefordshire Council over the public toilet situation. How ever is this possible? Two Herefordshire Council officers (very
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Quest for heroes
A member of Malvern's Holy Trinity Church has embarked on a personal quest to record the names of war heroes connected with his parish. Rex Thomas was stirred to make the list when he noticed the weather had eroded the names on the church war memorial
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Fire crew mount rescue from flat
FIREMEN had to break down the door of a flat in Malvern's Church Street to rescue two men trapped by fire. One man in the third floor flat at 18-23 Church Street, above the Oxfam shop, was taken to hospital in Worcester with burns after being helped to
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Resident calling for action
A ReSIDENT in Redland Road, Malvern Link, is calling for action after thousands of pounds' wor-th of damage was caused in an accident. A parked car was shunted into a garden, demolishing a brick wall and narrowly missing the bay window of the house bey-ond
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Traffic fear at homes site
PEOPLE living near a controversial housing development in Malvern Wells have warned that it is only a matter of time before a serious accident takes place. Developer Wilcon Homes is building 14 houses on Kings Road and uses the street to get lorries,
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Thought for the Week
"I'M going to nail my colours to both sides of the fence". Many people like to take this option in life, for we live in an age when people don't like to be firm about anything. People talk about keeping their options open. This Sunday the Anglican Church
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Debt problems on the increase
A NEW bid is being launched to try and stem the increasing number of people getting themselves into debt. Worcestershire County Council joined forces with the Office of Fair Trading to promote a 'Keep Debt Under Control' campaign as part of National Consumer
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16/11/01 - Rovers looking to stay in touch
IN-form Bromsgrove Rovers need to win at home to Barwell tomorrow (3pm) to keep in touch with Midland Alliance leaders Stourbridge who extended their lead in midweek with a 4-0 victory over Cradley Town. Steve Daniels' men are seven points behind the
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Tested against the best
TALENTED young musicians from the Malvern Hills area will be testing their abilities against the best in the county. The area will again be represented at the Worcestershire Young Musicians finals, being held at the Huntingdon Hall in Worcester next Friday
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Jan and Mark take charge
BRENDAN Hackett has been put in temporary charge of Stourport Swifts following the sudden departure of Rod Brown and Gary Whild to Redditch United. Player-coach Hackett had been expected to link up with Brown and Whild at the Valley Stadium, but the former
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Gifts amassed for Christmas cheer
SCHOOLS and church groups across Malvern and beyond will be helping the children of Afg-han refugees this Christmas. Operation Christmas Child asks people to fill shoeboxes with gifts before sending them to deprived children abroad. In previous years,
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City unveils a memorial to long-reigning queen
WORCESTER City's memorial to Queen Victoria - a large-scale portrait paid for by public subscription - was unveiled at the Guildhall exactly a century ago this month. The Journal of 1901 pointed out that Worcestershire County Council had, during the Queen's
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Joining the ranks
MALVERN Singers will be making a second successive appearance at the Birmingham International Tattoo at the National Indoor Arena next week. The group forms part of a massed choir performing a repertoire which includes a Gospel selection. The finale involves
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Essex ready to rock
ACTOR, composer and singer David Essex will be showing off his vocal talents at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre on Monday at 7.30pm. The concert is part of his Wonderful tour in support of a new album but will include many of his classic chart-toppers.
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Levelling with the audience
OVER a decade on from the hey-day of Level 42 you might expect frontman Mark King to want to close the chapter on the past in favour of the solo path he had embarked on. But the bass-player and voice of a band responsible for pop hits like Running In
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Carl Rosa treatment
DARING disguises, intrig-uing encounters and comic confusion abound in Die Fledermaus, coming to the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, next week. Johann Strauss' operetta is staged by the Carl Rosa Opera company. It prom-ises stunning costumes and a new English
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16/11/01 - New faces at the Valley
ROD Brown has wasted no time in ringing the changes at the Valley. The newly-installed Reds manager is set to hand former Sheffield United under 21s keeper Martin Lakin his debut at Shepshed tomorrow (ko 3pm). The 6" 5' keeper is unattached after a spell
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16/11/01 - Upton storm Castle with late effort
AFTER resting their limbs last week when Harbourne withdrew from the NMids Shield, Upton travelled north-west into Shropshire on Saturday in an effort to kick start their North Midlands One league season. BISHOPS CASTLE 13 pts, UPTON 18 pts Having only
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Artist Talk with Diane Barker. Nov 17. 2.30pm. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum. Foregate Street. Worcester. (01905 25371). Misfos 'Open Day' and Floral Art Demonstration by Alison Bradley. Nov 18. 10-4pm. All welcome. Unit 5. Beauchamp Business
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Fair play for taxi drivers
WE all live in a society that is prepared to moan but less willing to praise. I would therefore like to thank the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police on behalf of the taxi trade in Worcester, in particular Chief Inspector Rod Reynolds (Worcester Division
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Your guide to the best sounds around
Nov 16 Candy Channel. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Nov 17 Emma Louise. Barbourne Ex-Service Mens Club, The Moors, Worcester. Larry Miller and Slowburner. The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Nov 18 Ivor Jay. Barbourne Ex-Service
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Religion
I WAS dismayed by the comments made by the Rev D Griffin (You Say, November 8). Under the headline "Aiming to force Islam on the rest of the world", the letter was a bleak example of narrow-minded ignorance, intolerance and prejudice. Contrary to Mr Griffin's
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Sickening trade in horse meat
TODAY I have just read the letter headlined Sickening cruelty of meat trade (You Say, November 7) and I am truly sickened, too. Kat Macmillan, of Vegetarians International Voice for Animals, tells us what we don't want to hear. Horses are being carried
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Happy with success
TEACHERS at Elgar Technology College celebrated their new status with a flash evening last week. A new projector - purchased with technology money - highlighted what the school has to offer, while guests munched on top-class canaps. There was no pomp
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Fair funds to buy staff and books?
WHEN you live on a tight budget there are always luxuries that have to be cast to one side - holidays, days out and expensive goods come to mind. Imagine the despair of a headteacher, then, who looks at their school's budget at the start of the year.
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Quarry noise record gets a right blasting
AN everyday hazard of Malvern life was highlighted by Malvern Gazette columnist 'Ariel' a century ago. "I have for some time past wondered why a petition was not forwarded from the residents of North Malvern to the District Council against the loud and
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Ping-pong has fairly taken hold in Malvern. Many who ridiculed the game a short time ago are now its most ardent devotees. I would advise all players to keep themselves in form, as I hear a tournament is likely to take place in the Assembly
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Classics from comic redneck Rich
FRESH from a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Festival, comic redneck Rich Hall will be providing his own brand of black humour at a favourite theatre for Worcester showgoers. As part of his UK tour, the winner of last year's Perrier Award and his backing
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Baron whose lies were the making of legends
A NEW perspective on a great fantasy story is given at Ledbury's Mar-ket Theatre next Sat-urday (November 24). Bootworks Theatre Company will be performing a brand new show examining the reality and myth intertwined in the mystical story of Baron Munchausen
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Impressive nature duo fit for festive offerings
Walking With Beasts: A Prehistoric Safari by Tim Haines (£19.99) and Wildlife Photographer Of The Year (£25, both published by BBC Worldwide) BOTH these books are monsters - one quite literally and the other in a more metaphorical sense. Walking With
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Bosoms are back...
It's that time of year when the layers start piling on and the thermal pants and 100-wash grey bras get a regular airing. After all, when you are kitted out in two T-shirts, a polo neck, woolly jumper, coat, scarf, hat, gloves etc, the last thing on your
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16/11/01 - Presley fires late winner for Malvern Ladies
ON Sunday, Malvern Ladies FC travelled to Cam Bulldogs who are second in the league. CAM BULLDOGS 1, MALVERN LADIES FC 2 Malvern started very well with some good passing from their midfield, which kept the Cam defence under continuous pressure, but Malvern
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16/11/01 - Newman shows class
THE first 30 minutes of this Worcester Sunday Division Two game was a midfield battle and Langlands seemed lacking, having to rely on some good defending and dominance in the air by White and Howes. BIRDPORT 1, LANGLAND SPORTS 2 The breakthrough came
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16/11/01 - Bull Allstars go top after halting Kempsey's unbeaten run
BULL Allstars broke Kempsey United's unbeaten league record to move into top spot in the Malvern Football League last Sunday after winning by the odd goal in five. On a good playing surface at Kempsey it was the home side who created a few opportunities
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16/11/01 - This one's for 'Bilko'
WYVERN travelled to Victoria Park for this Sunday division two game and met an Express side determined to take the points on behalf of founder member Michael "Bilko" Brookes who sadly passed away last week and will be missed by many. EXPRESS '88 FC 3,
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16/11/01 - Junior Soccer Scene
NEWTOWN Sports Boys started this Mercian Elgar Under 15's Junior League game badly, going a goal down after ten minutes. DROITWICH SPA BOYS 2, NEWTOWN SPORTS BOYS 3 Newtown's reply was straight from kick off when the prolific Curtis scored with a good
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16/11/01 - Premiers keep unbeaten Infirmary Cup run
MALVERN Premiers continued their unbeaten record in the Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup last Sunday with a 3-1 win over Lakeside A to go through to the third round. LAKESIDE A 1, MALVERN PREMIERS 3 In the first ten minutes Lakeside looked promising with
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16/11/01 - Friendly matches wanted by Welland
WELLAND Juniors have three teams training at the Glebe, Hanley Castle and are looking for Saturday morning friendly matches. Any teams with under 11, 12 or 13's squads who are looking for friendly (11 a side) fixtures please call Pete on (01684) 310582
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16/11/01 - Falcons crush the Salt
RED Lion Falcons continued their excellent recent form with a 5-1 drubbing of second-placed Pillar of Salt at the Chase on Sunday. RED LION FALCONS 5, PILLAR OF SALT 1 following up two cup wins, the Falcons finally got their league season back on track
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16/11/01 - Handley hits hat-trick
COLWALL'S second team travelled to Cheltenham with ten players for their match with Lansdown and came away with a 4-1 victory. COLWALL 2ND XI 4, LANSDOWN 3RD XI 1 The second period of the match had to be shortened due to a delayed start, another match
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16/11/01 - Upton rowers in action
UPTON Rowing Club were out in force again entering six crews into the Stourport Small Boats Head last Sunday. The racing was split into two divisions, with four Upton crews rowing in the morning and two in the afternoon. Having rowed up to the start and
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16/11/01 - Cullis saves whitewash
JOE Higgs of Juniors A had two full length sets and a third of four games, won two and narrowly lost 8-11 in the fifth set of this Division Three Malvern Table Tennis League game to Richard Cullis, who saved Crackpots the whitewash. Dave Smith and Gavin
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16/11/01 - Upton's five star show
UPTON Ladies took the initiative early on in this 'away' fixture at Malvern Girls' College. PERSHORE 0, UPTON 5 Sally Loynes opened the scoring shortly after the start with a driving run into the D and a fierce shot to put Upton into the lead. Upton then
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16/11/01 - Ratatan lift skittles cup
THE Breakthrough Charity Cup Skittles Final took place at the Cross Keys, Malvern recently. There was excellent play from everyone involved with Andy Wilson, on 47, the highest player of the competition. The runners-up prize went to the Jeynes Boys, and
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16/11/01 - Molby ready to field new loan rangers
ON-loan signings Bo Henriksen and Richie Appleby will make their full debuts for Kidderminster Harriers in tomorrow's FA Cup first round showdown against Darlington at Aggborough (3pm). They replace strikers Ian Foster and Colin Larkin who are both ruled
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Making most of natural decorations
HAND-crafted festive decorations are on the programme in the Wyre Forest this weekend. The Forestry Commission's Wyre Forest education team will show people how to make the very best out of natural materials found in the woodlands near Bewdley. The first
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Slippery customer sets firefighters a problem
FIREFIGHTERS found a slippery customer on their hands when they doused a bedroom fire at a Worcestershire cottage and a snake slithered into view. Shocked Red Watch firefighters Dave Noake and Phil Wall soon got on with the job, and even gave the pet
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Cars block fire crews
A FIREFIGHTER had to abandon his engine and race to a blaze on foot because a Worcester street was so congested with cars. Mother-of-three Prabhjot Virk had dialled 999 twice while her family watched their flat fill with thick black smoke. Two engines
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Charity jacket's secret is revealed
LAVATORY attendant Brian Mason had more than he bargained for when he paid £1 for a charity shop jacket and found £400 wrapped up in it. The 57-year-old bought the jacket at No 8 in Pershore and, when he opened the packaging, the cash dropped on his foot
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Floods defence scheme for town
A MULTI-MILLION pound flood defence scheme for Bewdley has received final approval from the Government. But Worcester will have to wait until 2006 before any scheme for the city can be decided. Ministers gave final confirmation of the funding package
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Call for flooding action
A VILLAGE brought to a standstill by last winter's floods could be saved from future disruption by a simple flood defence system, the parish chairman claims. Agricultural engineer Hugh Hanmer has drawn up a scheme for a flood embankment close to Severn
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Children pile up boxes of gifts
CHILDREN at a Worcester school have been collecting presents to send to youngsters in Eastern Europe. Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes can be found all around St Mary's Convent School, in Mount Battenhall. Children were asked to fill the shoe-boxes
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
JUST to remind you about Janet's special jumble sale on Saturday, November 24. Items urgently needed, also cakes and raffle prizes. Profits will be shared between CLIC Leukaemia and children's charities.
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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
THE Birtsmorton & Castlemorton branch of the South West Worcester-shire Conservative Association had a very enjoyable coffee morning at the home of Mrs Valerie Dawe last Saturday, November 10. The chairman and committee most heartily thank all those
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BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: Tewkesbury 293435
ON November 11, Bushley remembered those who fought for their country in two World Wars. After the 8am service of Holy Communion, the congregation paraded to the War Memorial, for an Act of Remembrance. Rev Chris Moss read all the names of those from
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
DON'T forget tonight (Friday) the village quiz at Colwall Village Hall in aid of St James' Aston. Teams of four, £6 starting at 7.30pm. There will also be a bar and a raffle. Tomorrow night at the Village Hall, an auction of goods and promises in aid
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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, starting at 11.15am. The theme will be 'David: the King', illustrated by the usual songs, stories, games and craft activities. The service
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Schoolboys' dream is recounted
THERE can be few prep schools in the country which can boast an attraction like a miniature steam railway, but The Downs in Colwall is one of them. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Downs Light Railway and a book, Don't Stand Up In The Tunnel
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Reviews
Vivaldi, Violin Concertos THIS bundle of concertos, composed in the 1730s, will be fairly unfamiliar to even the most ardent enthusiasts of Vivaldi. They came late in his career and offer a different, and quite distinctive, style of their own. Until 1729
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16/11/01 - Worcester kick-off delayed
WORCESTER Rugby Club's National League Division One clash at Bedford Blues tomorrow has been made a 3.30pm kick-off. The switch in times comes on police advice with the town also hosting a high profile FA Cup first round match with Peterborough. Meanwhile
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16/11/01 - Macfarlane hits hat-trick in Colwall win
COLWALL Womens Hockey Club were hosts to high flying St Austell in this West Premier League Division One match and with a good record against quality opposition this season, Colwall again showed their mettle. COLWALL 4, ST AUSTELL 2 St Austell could barely
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Life x 3 n Review: Malvern Theatres
A COMEDY so black it bordered on tragedy, Life x 3 certainly left the audience at Malvern Theatres plenty of food for thought. Based around three alternative versions of the same disastrous dinner party, the play wove complex themes and concepts around
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Remembrance Concert n Review: ESO, Malvern Theatres
A SECTION of the ESO was joined by Coventry-based Saint Michael's Singers with Paul Ledd-ington-Wright conducting, for the Remembrance Concert, in a programme of music, mainly introspective in mood. Rev Julian Charley gave an introduction and prayer.
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16/11/01 - Indoor bowls underway
THE Malvern Hills Inter Club Indoor Bowls League got underway last weekend the facility otherwise having been fully operational for general leagues and roll ups since late September. The Inter Club League has six clubs entered from the surrounding district
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16/11/01 - Fixtures ..
SATURDAY FOOTBALL EXPRESS & STAR WEST MIDLAND LEAGUE Premier Division: Shawbury United v Malvern Town. Division One South: Malvern Town Reserves v Wyre Forest, Malvern Rangers v Bridgnorth Town Reserves (2.15). HFA COUNTY CHALLENGE CUP Hinton v Bromyard
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16/11/01 - Young footballers wanted now
THE Brazilian-style soccer school Futebol de Salao are looking to recruit players for their under 9's and under 14's teams. Players will be selected to play for the South West Regional Team which will then lead to playing against Premier League Academy
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Bakery pair splash out
THE owners of an Upton shop were so impressed by a life-saving water purification system that they decided to help the charity behind it. Russ and Sue Russell, of Cook's Bakery, were among around 40 people at a talk on the Aquabox, given to Upton Rotary
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Souvenirs go global
TEA towels emblazoned with views from Hanley Swan and Hanley Castle are winging their way to all corners of the globe. Designed by June Firkins, of Gilbert's End, they are being sold to raise funds for the refurbishment of Hanley Swan Village Hall, which
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Goodies galore
FUNDS for flower festivals at Earls Croome Church during Christmas, Easter and the Golden Jubilee are to be raised at a "Goodies and Garlands" evening at Earls Croome Village Hall. Hosted by Beryl Griffiths, it will take place at 7.15pm tonight (Friday
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Tips for growers
A GARDENERS' Question Time show is to be hosted at Hanley Swan Village Hall by radio presenters Mike George and Reg Moule. Proceeds will go towards hall improvements. The event takes place on Friday, November 23, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3, available on
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Taste of the exotic
EXOTIC flavours and spices will be served up at Upton Memorial Hall on Saturday, November 24, as part of a fundraising event. Pundit's restaurant, on Old Street, will be preparing the Eastern dishes in aid of Upton Rowing Club. Tickets are £15 on 01386
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16/11/01 - Partridge is looking to sink City again
RUSHDEN & Diamonds' line-up will feature a striker who conjures up painful memories for Worcester City fans. Scott Partridge was the player who inflicted FA Cup heartache on City when he scored the winner with Torquay United three years ago at the
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Camera bid looking good
CCTV security cameras could soon be installed in Malvern Link and Barnards Green with existing cameras in Great Malvern upgraded at the same time. Traders in Barnards Green and Malvern Link were unsuccessful in an attempt to secure Government funding
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16/11/01 - Heeley hoping City can pull off shock
WORCESTER City captain Carl Heeley will banish some painful FA Cup memories tomorrow when he leads his side out against Rushden & Diamonds for the biggest match of his career. Injury has twice robbed the defender of FA Cup ties against Football League
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Police urged to act over Priory Park
POLICE are being urged to speed up response times after more vandalism in Priory Park and reports of youths congregating, some armed with baseball bats. The introduction of private security patrols in the summer had reduced problems but there was more
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Have we stopped caring about crime?
A CRETINOUS theft puts lives at risk by the taking of vital equipment from an ambulance (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, November 9). Uncaring citizens from the Three Counties will, as usual, have no real comment, answer or opinion. A despicable
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Moral cowardice
WHAT an indictment of the state of our country was the front page and page two of the Ledbury Reporter of November 9. A picture of an outraged citizen surveying wilful damage; the effrontery of thieves who raided a shop almost next door to the police
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Big opportunity
WHILE I live in Kempley I do have a house in Ledbury and am very familiar with the community as a whole in the area. I feel I must write and comment on the ongoing attempts to keep the village pub open in Brooms Green (The Horseshoe Inn). To my knowledge
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Plaque unveiled
HE Malvern Gazette of November 2 failed to mention the unveiling on October 27, by Sir Bernard Lovell, of a memorial on St Alban's Head, Worth Matravers, erected by the Purbeck Radar Museum Trust, to mark the work of the radar establishment, sometimes
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Parking fears surveyed
A LARGE response has been received to a survey asking for opinions about proposed car parking changes in Malvern. The survey was done by Save Malvern Car Parks Action Group, which is opposing plans for 38 flats on the site of the former Malvern Hills
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Bombing inhumane
MEMBERS of Herefordshire Green Party were shocked and horrified by the tragic events of September 11 and would like to send their deep sympathy to the friends and relations of those killed that day. However, we do not believe that taking the law into
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Foot and mouth effects not seen
LOW unemployment figures do not mean the Malvern Hills district has escaped the worst effects of foot and mouth, councillors have been warned. The idea that recent figures for Malvern Hills and Wychavon dispelled forecasts of huge deprivation was raised
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MEP joins debate on flooding
WORCESTERSHIRE MEP Liz Lynne has added her voice to calls for more to be done to counter flooding in Upton-upon-Severn. "One year on from the worst floods for 50 years, we are still not seeing enough action to tackle the flooding risk in many areas across
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Yobs face a long trip to get drink
A SCHEME to ban troublemakers from pubs and bars in Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn has got off to a great start, say organisers. Dozens of landlords from the area visited Malvern police station on Monday to sign forms to take part in the PubWatch programme
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Pair turn to nature for problems in pregnancy
WOMEN'S experiences in giving birth can be acutely different. For some it can seem straightforward and relatively pain-free, while for others it can be exactly the opposite. Hormonal swings during pregnancy can cause women to fly into manic rages. But
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Remembered with honour
MALVERN rememb-ered its war dead with ceremonies on both Saturday and Sunday in the town centre. A short ceremony was held on Belle Vue Island at 10.45am on Saturday, when Malvern mayor, Coun Whinray Coates, gave a speech and wooden crosses were planted
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Board forced to demand charge
MALVERN Hills Conservators will be forced to charge people thousands of pounds to confirm right of access to their own homes. This follows the Charity Commision's decision to turn down a request by the Convervators for permission to waive the fees. Under
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40 new jobs pledged as firms merge
A SUCCESSFUL Malvern business which has just merged with a larger corporation has pledged to create 40 more jobs when its plans for the future come to fruition. Morley and Co, a Worcester Road-based firm of independent financial advisers, has joined forces
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Heeley hoping City can pull off shock
WORCESTER City captain Carl Heeley will banish some painful FA Cup memories tomorrow when he leads his side out against Rushden & Diamonds for the biggest match of his career. Injury has twice robbed the defender of FA Cup ties against Football League
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Red tape delays spa hotel plan
MULTI-million pound plans for a hotel complex in Malvern Link have been put on hold while a legal agreement is sorted out. Developer John Williams was given outline planning consent in principle for the luxury development off Townsend Way in October 2000
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Cale set for full house contest
WORCESTER cruiserweight boxer Adam Cale will be fighting in front of an expected 2,000 sell-out capacity crowd tonight. Cale will have the daunting task of overcoming Blackburn-based Gary Thompson at Preston Guild Hall. "We've sold in excess of 1,800
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Worcester kick-off delayed
WORCESTER Rugby Club's National League Division One clash at Bedford Blues tomorrow has been made a 3.30pm kick-off. The switch in times comes on police advice with the town also hosting a high profile FA Cup first round match with Peterborough. Meanwhile
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Molby ready to field new loan rangers
ON-loan signings Bo Henriksen and Richie Appleby will make their full debuts for Kidderminster Harriers in tomorrow's FA Cup first round showdown against Darlington at Aggborough (3pm). They replace strikers Ian Foster and Colin Larkin who are both ruled
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An unhappy anniversary
EXACTLY 25 years after their new headquarters were unveiled, Malvern Link Scout Troop's numbers have dwindled dramatically, and an appeal has been launched to recruit adult helpers. At the time of the opening of the £12,000 Rodway Hall, named after celebrated
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Rovers looking to stay in touch
IN-form Bromsgrove Rovers need to win at home to Barwell tomorrow (3pm) to keep in touch with Midland Alliance leaders Stourbridge who extended their lead in midweek with a 4-0 victory over Cradley Town. Steve Daniels' men are seven points behind the
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Third round joy for Francis at Perdiswell
THE third round of the WDUAA winter league proved much harder than previous encounter, for while the top four anglers recorded creditable weights most competitors found the match a struggle for bites. Heading a close individual list was Droitwich Mosella
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Park stays in the hunt
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Jeremy Robinson and David Park of Hereford are still in contention to secure their European Tour cards after the second round of final qualifying in Spain. Park followed up his first round 69 with a 71 for a two-round two-under-par total
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Wild about Harry
ACTOR Robbie Coltrane has his eight-year-old son to thank for the fact he's starring in what could be one of the biggest movies of all time. Young Spencer Coltrane gave his famous dad an ultimatum - accept the part of Hagrid in Harry Potter And The Philosopher's
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10/11/01 - Owen leads way as Malvern click
THIS match, between the two bottom sides in Midlands One, was a 'four-pointer', each team desperate not to be cut adrift from the pack. CAMP HILL 5pts, MALVERN 39pts Malvern began with purpose, Sean Lancett making his presence felt on his league debut
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16/11/01 - Long trip for Town
MALVERN Town are on their travels yet again tomorrow (Saturday) when they make the long trip to Shawbury Utd in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division. Town will be buoyed by successive wins against Bustlehome last Saturday and Walsall
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What's on at your local cinema
HARRY POTTER (PG) Harry and his wizarding chums Ron and Hermione face the terror of You-Know-Who. Odeon Worcester (10.15, 11.00, 1.30, 2.15, 4.45, 5.30, 8.00, 8.45 Fri, Sat & Sun) (12.15, 1.30, 3.30, 4.45, 7.00, 8.00 Mon-Thurs). UCI Merry Hill (10.00
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Group's formula is spectacular
THE ever popular Midlands Musical Theatre Group is following the success of last year's show, Thank You For The Music, with a new production aiming even higher, Reach For The Stars. "Our intention is to give a star-studded evening with music, singing,
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First of new season
THE Chandos Symphony Orchestra opens its 23rd season on Sunday with performances of Shostakovitch's Violin Concerto No 1 and Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz at Malvern's Forum Theatre. It will be led by the redoubtable talent of Edw-ard Bale, currently
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Biblical story of Saul performed
MALVERN Festival Cho-rus opens its 83rd season with a performance of Handel's oratorio Saul. Five soloists are lined up for the concert at Malvern Theatres on Saturday, November 24, at 7.30pm. The work tells the Biblical story of King Saul, destroyed
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Jet comes out of the shadows
JET HARRIS, founder member of The Shadows and 60s solo hit artist, appears at Huntingdon Hall tomorrow (Saturday) with Bobby Graham and the Rock Experience. After meeting Cliff Richard as a young man, Jet joined Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Tony Meehan
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A Christmas feel
PERFORMERS from Malvern add their talents to In the Christmas Mood at the Elgar Birth-place Museum, Lower Broadheath. It hosts two days of performances in words and music on Saturday, November 24, and Sunday. Saturday's line up includes soprano Gill Bradshaw
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Experience a benefit when it comes to Brahms
pianist Bernard Roberts will be performing with the English Symphony Orchestra as part of a series of performances to mark its coming of age. Mr Roberts will be playing Brahms' Piano Concerto No 2 with the ESO next Friday (November 23), at The Forum,
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13/11/01 - Higgins in right spot for Town
MALVERN Town moved into the second round of the West Midlands League Premier Division Cup, with a victory against Walsall Wood on Tuesday night at Langland stadium that was far more convincing than the scoreline suggests. MALVERN TOWN 1, WALSALL WOOD
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Events in and around Worcester
Worcester Film Society presents "Blackboards", Nov 16. 8pm. 41 Foregate Street, Worcester. tickets available on (01905 355171/611742). Coffee Morning with bring & buy and cake stall. (in aid of The Samaritans) Nov 16.10-12noon. St. Andrew's Methodist
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Kiss me honey honey, kiss me
REGARDING John Phillpott's article (Phillpott File, November 6) I wish Shirley Bassey would attack me in her nightie. I'd go down without a struggle. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Classical and easy listening
Best of British (Concert in aid of the CBSO Benevolent Fund). Nov 16. 7.30pm. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Box Office (0121 780 3333). Red Ladies Choir present 'A Concert' (In aid of Holy Trinity & St Matthew's Church). Nov 17. 7.30pm. to be held at
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What's on at your local theatre
Life X 3 Starring Belinda Lang, David Haig, Serena Evans and David Yelland. Brilliantly funny. Nov 12-17. Malvern Theatres. Box Office (01684 892277). Voulez Vous A 70's dose of song and dance. Nov 16-17. 7.30pm. The Rose Theatre, Tewkesbury, Glos. Box
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I'm not barking glad
IT was with great regret that my dreams have been shattered by our local councillors. Alas, my dog has a penchant for a certain type of gourmet dog food only produced by Asda. This involves travelling to Gloucester and buying a mountain of the stuff (
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Race equality funds: Here are the facts
MR A A Pennell's letter (You Say, November 10) contains a wholly understandable comment on the reported finances of the Worcestershire Racial Equality Council. The apparent and dramatic increase in funding from £5,000 to £500,000 was reported in the Evening
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Hills rides plan
A PROPOSAL to revive the Victorian custom of donkey rides on the Malvern Hills was on the table at a meeting of the Malvern Hills Conservators 50 years ago. A new member of the board, Mr R R Moran, said: "I think perhaps this would lend interest and give
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Sean's show
The Pledge (15), directed by Sean Penn, is showing at Malvern Cinema for a week from tonight (Friday). It stars Jack Nicholson as detective Jerry Black, who despite impending retirement swears to catch the man who raped and killed a young girl. But the
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Famous caller
AN Inspector Calls, J B Priestley's famous play, will be performed in Bromyard's Conquest Theatre by Conquest Productions under the direction of Glyn Condliffe. It is being performed at 8pm on seven nights from November 22. Tickets are £6/£5 available
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Mind games
A SPINE-CHILLING mix of 1950s cult horror films and a famous essay by Sigmund Freud is on show at Worcester's Swan Theatre from Monday. Unheimlich Spine tells the story of a coroner who discovers the existence of a potentially lethal parasite generated
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Peckham's finest and a spy thriller
Only Fools & Horses (BBC Worldwide, £16.99) FOLLOWING on from two, hugely successful previous volumes, The Bible Of Peckham - Volume 3 contains the scripts to the feature-length Christmas specials, including the tremendously popular final episodes
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10/11/01 - Mogford shows Town how
MALVERN Town returned from Bustleholme with what was, in the end, a comfortably achieved three points in the Express and Star Premier Division. BUSTLEHOLME 0, MALVERN TOWN 4 But up until the 68th minute introduction of Neil Mogford, Town were making heavy
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Sent to jail for torching flats
EIGHT people were forced to flee their homes after a drunken man torched a block of flats, Worcester Crown Court heard. Richard Tomes set fire to bedding which he piled on to a chair on a landing because friends refused to let him join them inside. Some
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16/11/01 - Rangers no pushovers
RANGERS travelled to West Midland Premier Division Lye Town on Wednesday evening (November 7) for their first ever venture into the Smedley Crooke Charity Cup, which is seeded in the first round to allow the more senior sides to progress. LYE TOWN 2,
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16/11/01 - Radar crush determined Oak Apple
IN the end this turned out to be quite an easy Worcester Sun-day Division Two win for Radar although it was not really until the last 20 minutes that they saw off a determined Oak Apple side. MALVERN RADAR 6, OAK APPLE 1 Radar started well and created
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New boss for public housing group
NE of the region's largest social housing organisations has appointed a new chief executive. West Mercia Housing Group, based in Bromsgrove, has appointed Pat Brandum to head the group. Mrs Brandum is currently business development director at West Mercia
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British Industry report reinforces doom and gloom
THE latest report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reinforces the doom and gloom scenario talked about for the West Midlands' manufacturing industry. Commenting on the Quarterly Industrial Trends Survey, the CBI's regional director for
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Attempt to take a balloon up to space
MALVERN-based research organisation QinetiQ is set to make history with a world-record-breaking attempt to take a manned balloon to the edge of space. If the attempt is successful, the balloon will reach the highest altitude ever recorded - around 25
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16/11/01 - Bowls ladies marching on
THE ladies of Manor Park Indoor Bowls Club sailed through the first round of the Yetton Trophy against Perdiswell Ladies last Thursday, winning by a comfortable 86 shots to 63 shots. They play the next round on December 6 against he ladies of Thamesdown
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16/11/01 - Nigel Long at his best
WITH Evesham unable to field a full team, the advantage was with Malvern from the start - and did they need it! MALVERN SQUASH CLUB 3, EVESHAM II 2 George Leeds was never able to subdue the mobile Richard Chinn and Robin Broad now playing at number three
