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A traditional variety showcase
A POPULAR Black Country Variety show returns to Bromyard's Conquest Theatre for the fourth time tomorrow (Saturday). The show stars Tommy Mundon, a 68-year-old Halesowen man who has been performing comedy for 40 years. He explained the popularity of the
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Football romance
Students at The Chase are about to offer something dramatic to fill any footy- free evenings. The school stages Gregory's Girl, a Bill Forsyth-penned football-related comedy from the early 1980s, on June 27, 28 and 29. "It's a comedy about football, adolescents
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What's on
Theatre June Until 22-Masterpieces at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277. 24-29-The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office
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Rover stops cabbies fuming
MG Rover is leading the way in reducing damaging vehicle emissions. The Longbridge, Birmingham, company's subsidiary, Powertrain Ltd - which supplies of engines and gearboxes to MG Rover - has announced a pilot programme to encourage Birmingham's cabbies
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Regional Assembly will take powers away - MP
WEST MIDLANDS Euro MP Philip Bradbourn has made a scathing attack on the Government's plans for a Regional Assembly in the West Midlands. Speaking at a European Conference at the Bescot Stadium, in Walsall, Mr Bradbourn pointed to the damaging agenda
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Icing on the cake
A NO-holds-barred recipe book featuring indulgent calorie-laden desserts has earned a team of sixth-formers a glowing accolade. Pupils at the King's School, Worcester, have earned themselves a place in the national final of the Young Enterprise Awards
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Theatres takeover waiting in the wings
MALVERN Theatres faces an exciting future after Malvern Hills District Council received two bids to take over its management. The council is considering the option of a commercial operator for the Theatres, with Surrey-based Ambassador Theatre Group and
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School pupils check out college life
LIFE as a student in a city college was the subject of the day for hundreds of Worcester schoolchildren. Worcester College of Technology (WCT), in Deansway, held the first of its taster days yesterday. Year 10 pupils from all the city high schools, as
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Over the limit for bike ride
A LORRY driver was caught drink-driving after a woman begged him to give her a ride on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Stephen Scott, aged 40, was breathalysed by police after the female passenger was injured on the ride, and was found to be almost twice
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£100 fine for city man who used drug to ease medical condition
A WORCESTER man unwittingly fell victim to the drug initiative Operation Yeoman when he visited a police suspect's house. Anthony Stratton-Smith, aged 49, was stopped by police after leaving the house and his car was searched, said Abi Nixon, prosecuting
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Blair hits out at village attitude
TONY Blair has accused residents fighting plans to house hundreds of asylum seekers in a tiny Worcestershire village of having an "anywhere but where I am" attitude. In a televised Press conference, the Prime Minister said he understood concerns about
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'Joke' ends in a three-year ban
A JOKE ended in disaster when a supermarket manager from Evesham crashed his car after an all-night World Cup drinking session. Adam Huttlestone, aged 20, was driving to help his friend, who had called him to say he had had a car accident and needed help
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Sadistic attack on family cat
A FAMILY cat is not expected to live after its legs were broken and it was shoved down a storm drain in a sadistic attack. Vets are currently caring for the cat, known as Flick, after it was left overnight dangling in the storm drain with its paws trapped
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US guests visit county hall
A DELEGATION of visiting Americans stopped off at County Hall to see democracy in action in Worcester. The group of five teachers were given a tour of the council chamber and discussed education with Julien Kramer, Worcestershire County Council's director
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Celebration at church
THE restoration of a historic landmark, which dominates the north Bromsgrove skyline, will be celebrated by churchgoers at a special service. The upper part of the crumbling tower at All Saints' Church, in Burcot Lane, has undergone a £60,000 revamp thanks
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We're being dumped on
A GLUT of flytipping in Worcestershire hedgerows could be the result of moves to end bulky waste collections, residents fear. Wychavon District Council has announced it is putting the bulky waste service on hold while it carries out a review of the system
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'My trade has been ruined by roadworks'
AN angry licensee was forced to appeal to his MP Sir Michael Spicer for help after his business was brought to its knees by long-running roadworks. Tim Burrows, of The Mill at Elmley Castle, near Evesham, struggled to stay viable in the aftermath of the
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Love one, said the tennis star at a snack bar
SPECIAL Olympics tennis player Neil Samuels helped served up some top-quality treats in Worcester's latest snack outlet. The 25-year-old from Worcester has just been selected for the Great Britain tennis team for the 2003 Special Olympics, aimed at those
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21/6/02 - Swimmers reach final at first attempt
LEDBURY and District ASC are celebrating reaching the A final of the PGL league in their first year in this competition. The team put up a fantastic performance last Saturday night at Stroud resulting in a tie for first place with Cheltenham. Gloucester
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21/6/02 - Sidecar crew set for British title attempt
A LEDBURY-based motorcycle sidecar duo have their sights set on European competition after a very successful start to their opening season. Malvern rider Tony Starke, aged 36, and passenger Darren Wood, 34, from Ledbury, who ride for the Portobello Racing
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21/6/02 - Good start continued
MATHON, Cradley & Storridge Ladies A team continued their good start to the season with a convincing 4-0 victory at Leominster. Janet Brown and Sonia Sanderson won the opening two rubbers and were well supported by Carol Dandy and Jane Facer who won
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Easy route for a summer afternoon
This is one of the easiest and pleasantest walks imaginable and ideal for a summer afternoon. It begins in Upton, one of the most charming of Severnside towns, and takes you through riverside meadows before returning through Holdfast, a straggling hamlet
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21/6/02 - Killeen cracks course for third time
LEADING cyclo cross rider Liam Killeen broke the course record for the third time this season when he took first spot in the VC Sevale's 'Come and Try It' time trial event at Hanley Swan last week. Killeen finished the course in 12 mins 12 secs, some
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21/6/02 - Second county title this year
MALVERN'S Antony Lampitt saved his best for the last when athletes from all over the counties of Hereford and Worcester converged on Worcester Sports Centre at Nunnery Wood last Saturday to contest the District Finals. Antony, the current county champion
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21/6/02 - Success at last
AT last Manor Park Outdoor Bowls Club is achieving some good results. Jean Meek partnering Juanita Lyon and Dorothy Thomas with Gill Lloyd have won through to the second round of the County Pairs which will be played this week. The Ladies section won
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Acton Beauchamp Correspondent: Susan Shaw-Cooper Tel: 01885 490708
A most successful weekend was enjoyed last week at Acton Beauchamp. On Saturday evening St Giles', main fundraising event of the year, the fun dog show and barbecue was held at The Woottons by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Morris. It was a great success
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BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: 01684 293435
IN St Peter's Church a service of thanksgiving was held to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Hymns chosen for the occasion included Praise my soul the King of Heaven, Be Still, for the presence of the Lord and I vow to Thee my Country. The lessons
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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: R J Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
ON Saturday, June 29 at Castlemorton School commencing at 5pm the Friends of the school will be holding the annual school fete and barbecue. All the usual stalls including cakes, tombola, bouncy castle and maypole dancing. Any items for our stalls or
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: B Savery Tel: 01684 562904
1ST MALVERN Wells Scouts and Cubs are holding a fun day on Friday, June 21, from 6pm-8pm at Assarts Lane. There will be many stalls including cakes, tombola, roll a penny etc. There is also 'soak a Scout', barbecue and skittles. If the weather permits
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POWICK Correspondent: M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
AN appreciative audience listened with interest to the further exploits of top wildlife photographer Michael Leach, making a return visit to the Worcester and Malvern local group of the RSPB. Meeting at Powick Parish Hall last Wednesday, members heard
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Festival builds on past success
MUSIC, merriment and fine ales come to Linton, near Newent this weekend. The second annual Linton Festival of Music and Ale starts today (Friday) at the Alma Inn. From today until Sunday (June 23), the pub hosts 18 beers and eight bands for three days
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Gallery sees the light
THIS year's summer show at the Cowdy Gallery, in Newent, is called Seeking Light and features glass works by artists from the UK and abroad. The exhibition at the converted 17th Century barn opened on Tuesday (June 18). Among the artists featured is Keith
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21/6/02 - Bishop on top at Bransford
JENNIFER Bishop won the inaugural Bransford Golf Club ladies open. Bishop of Bransford won division one, ahead of runner up Elaine Walker from Brickhampton GC runner up. The division two winner was Janice Brown from Ombersley GC who pipped fellow member
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21/6/02 - Sutton's haul sees off chase in Village Knockout
COLWALL progressed into the regional final of the National Village Knockout on Sunday as Dave Sutton's five wickets and Richard Williams' 40 runs ensured a narrow 13-run win over Feckenham. FECKENHAM v COLWALL In a testing game, rescheduled after last
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21/6/02 - Grass track meet is huge success
THE final day of this year's Three Counties Show on Sunday saw the excitement of a large crowd cheering on top class grass track riders at the showground for the first time since 1989. Officially listed as the Three Counties Show 'spectacular show finale
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21/6/02 - Colwall Kwik cricketers lift county title
YOUNGSTERS at Colwall Primary School have proved just how good they are with bat and ball by winning the county finals of a Kwik Cricket competition. A team of 10 players from the school, eight boys and two girls, resisted the challenge of 78 other primary
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Live Gigs in and around Worcester
Saturday, June 22 Dave Light. Sketchleys Sports & Social Club, Worcester. Real Deal. Christopher Whitehead School, Worcester. Black Jack Duo. Barbourne Ex-Servicemens Club. Wayne. Royal British Legion Blue Calf Club, Worcester. Sunday, June 23 Johnny
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Classical and Easy Listening - A guide to What's On near you
Masterpieces - a joyous celebration in words and music of Noel Coward's hallmark wit and humour. June 17-22. Malvern Festival Theatre. Box Office (01684 892277). The Bransford Singers perform for Acorns Children's Hospice on June 22 in St Mathias Church
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What's On at your Local Theatre
Scrooge the Musical. June 19-22 at Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, Droitwich. Futher information and tickets available (01905) 795619 during office hours or from Box Office (01905) 770154 Danny La Rue at The Courtyard, Hereford, on June 22. For further
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Earl, 68, dies on holiday in Spain
THE 11th Earl of Coventry, from Earl's Croome, died suddenly last Friday after a heart attack. The 68-year-old, who had been staying at a family home in Spain with his wife Rachel, Countess of Coventry, was admitted to Malaga hospital on Wednesday, June
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Children's club founder in line for national award
THE founder of a Madresfield children's club has been nominated as Playworker of the Year in the sixth annual Excellence in Childcare Awards. On Tuesday, June 25, Cath Glover, who started Madresfield Kids' Club in 1996, will attend a star-studded bash
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'Bring back park keepers'
police Inspector Neville Sheldrick has promised that his beat managers will be available to deal with any problems in Malvern's parks this summer. But he warned that 24-hour policing of Victoria Park and Priory Park was not an option and he urged those
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Clubhouse is opened
FORMER Walker Cup team captain Peter McEvoy will officially open Worcestershire Golf Club's £1.25 million clubhouse tomorrow (Saturday) at 1pm. The clubhouse opened for use earlier this year.
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Town must attract 'right visitor type'
UPTON's prosperity depends on its success in attracting wealthy, professionals as tourists, according to a member of Malvern Hills District Council's tourism team. Tourism manager Angela Lessimore told the town council on Tuesday night that it was vital
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Packaging firm unwraps plan to relocate
THE head of a successful packaging firm based in Ryall has warned his firm may have to move away from the area if his latest planning application is turned down. Martin Smithson, managing director of 3Ss, has asked Malvern Hills District Council for permission
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Sounds like summer
TWO concerts entitled Music for a Summer's Evening are being staged at Upton Parish Church next week. They will feature soprano Vanessa Ashbee and tenor Joe George, accompanied by Alan Johnston, on organ and piano, under the direction of Anthony Coupe
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Clash 'no problem'
AN England appearance in the World Cup final would not affect Upton Jazz Festival, despite the fact that the two events would clash. Organiser "Sir" Alan Buckley said there would be no question of altering schedules even if Sven-Gran Eriksson's men progress
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Fire station puts on show
A DEMONSTRATION of how firefighters deal with road traffic accidents will take place at an open day at Upton fire station on Saturday, June 29. The event runs from 1pm to 4pm and includes a variety of displays and activities.
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Problem solved!
I REALLY think I have solved the hunting with hounds problem in the most reasonable way. On the morning of the hunt all the huntsmen and huntswomen meet at the local hostelry for their "foot cup", each with a hound on a fancy leather lead or a piece of
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Meeting to give the public a say on future of Malvern Theatres - Gazette comment
IN the next few months it appears Malvern Hills District Council will be asked to make one of the most important decisions to face the town this year, who will be responsible for the future management of Malvern Theatres. Negotiations about the future
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Big Brother's Tim is turn-off in town
THE recent addition of a member of a prominent Upton-upon-Severn family to the Big Brother household may have caused a media frenzy in the town but it left local people unimpressed. Tim Culley, of Tunnel Hill, became an instant celebrity when he joined
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Happy to listen
I AM pleased that Mr Bateman expressed his opinion regarding a proposed link between the Hereford and Worcester Roads, Ledbury (Your Letters, June 7). However, I am sorry he feels that there is a need to "lie down in front of an excavator" in order to
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No longer green
The prospect of land at Barnard's Green roundabout being sold off means the Green would no longer be green. Easing the way for more traffic also raises the issue once more of the possible development of Malvern College land. Plans for the development
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Many will be grateful to Col Sharp
IT gave my husband and I great pleasure to read about the excellent report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate on Bredon School, Bushley. Our story is typical of so many parents whose children were struggling in the state system. Primary school teachers
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Soccer club in land talks
A MALVERN landowner has agreed in principle to let Malvern Town Football Club purchase land to create a new ground. The club's general manager Richard Anson said he could not reveal its whereabouts without jeopardising the "delicate and complex" deal.
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More praise please
THE critique of the recent performance given by Malvern Festival Chorus, which was published in the Malvern Gazette (Friday, June 14) leads me to wonder if I was present at the same concert. I was not aware of any 'lack of projection', nor did I feel
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New hands on charity reins
A BOURNEMOUTH man is moving to Malvern to take up the reins of a town charity, the Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances. John Sands, who was in charge of the coastal town's Round Table Children's Wish for four-and-a-half years
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Privilege to be there
PLEASE may I offer my most sincere thanks and congratulations to the Malvern Festival Chorus, conductor Iain Sloan and his wonderful orchestra for their Evening of Elgar on Saturday, June 8. Most of all, however, may I say how richly Vanessa Williamson
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Gambia aid appeal chalks up success
A STAGGERING 25,000 pens, pencils, crayons and chalk have been sent to impoverished African schoolchildren following an appeal by a retired teacher. Now a Malvern school has joined in the second stage of the appeal, launched after Brenda Wholey, of West
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Family's Ledbury link
MY father was Arthur William Skinner, born in Ledbury in 1914. His father was called Richard Alfred Skinner, also born in Ledbury in 1883. He was married to Emily Jane (Load). At the time of their marriage he lived in Albert Road, Ledbury. I would be
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College ethos banishes negative stereotypes
Malvern Girls' College opens the doors to its hallowed halls for the first in a series of features on members of the Malverns Experience, a marketing partnership encouraging investment and tourism in the Malvern Hills area through promotional activities
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Malvern trio share honours
A TRIO of Malvern people who have excelled in their work have been recognised in the Queen's Jubilee Honours list. QinetiQ engineer Chris Bassett, of Thirlstane Road, has been made an MBE for his services to the defence industry. Mr Bassett, aged 60,
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HQ proposals due in
PLANS for a new headquarters for Malvern Hills District Council are due to be discussed next month. The council's executive committee, meeting on Tuesday (July 16), will look at submissions from consultants. The proposed move follows a strategic review
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High Court pledge in reed bed appeal
THE woman who took on Malvern Hills District Council over drainage arrangements at a Powick property has been left £61,000 out of pocket after her renewed appeal against an Enforcement Notice failed. Claire Crossley, who owns King's End Cottage but lives
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Search under way for source of pollution
ENVIRONMENT Agency and Severn Trent officers were this week working to discover the source of an oil slick that has polluted a Malvern brook. The brook, which runs through Victoria Park, was fenced off by Malvern Town Council earlier in the week after
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Rethink urged on waste site closure
Malvern Waste Site is to be closed for a five months for refurbishment work. Town councillor Paul Tuthill has criticised the announcement by Worcestershire County Council that the Newland site will close for around 20 weeks, some time after August 1,
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Park fires level par at Slaley
Hereford's David Park fired a level round 72 to lie six shots behind Spain's Diego Borrego in the Great North Open at De Vere Slaley Hall while Evesham's Jeremy Robinson shot a two over par 74. Borrego rediscovered the form which saw him capture the Madeira
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Meeting at fair led to diamond day
THE Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations may seem like an impressive feat, but for one West Malvern couple a 50-year celebration is positively pass. Catherine and Dennis Baker, of Old Hollow, celebrated their diamond jubilee yesterday (Thursday), 60 years
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Regatta attracts crews galore
WORCESTER Dragon Boat Racing Club stages its 12th annual Race the Dragon Regatta on Sunday. Thornton House Special School in Worcester will be the chief beneficiary from this year's colourful spectacle. Racing takes place on the River Severn behind the
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Beat goes on for depleted Specials
A RECRUITMENT drive has been launched by West Mercia police to get more Special Constables on the beat in the Malvern area. The move follows a spate of transferrals from the volunteer ranks to the full-time force. A campaign to raise awareness of the
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Hine replaces Ashby as new Worcester president
DAVID Hine is the new President of Worcester Referees Society. The 45-year-old Football League assistant referee was elected without opposition at the society's recent annual meeting. Hine, who has been a member of the society for 29 years, replaces the
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Move may mean 10 new jobs
A HIGH-tech engineering company based near Pershore is hoping to move to Malvern Link's Enigma business park. Bauromat (UK) Ltd has submitted a planning application to build three industrial units on land off Sparrowhawk Close. The application says one
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Safety of parade threatened by cars
A BOYS' Brigade parade in Malvern town centre last Sunday (June 16) was nearly disrupted when drivers tried to ignore marshals. The parade route, from the police station in Victoria Road to the Baptist church in Abbey Road, was closed to traffic by order
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Councils warned of extinction threat
CONSERVATIVE MP Bill Wiggin has warned that parish councils could be in danger of extinction following a report which highlights a growing shortage of councillors. Mr Wiggin, whose Leominster constituency includes the Ledbury area as well as Colwall,
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Dring takes Staunton win
WORCESTER'S Paul Dring (Stilton RT) won the Cotswold League road race at Staunton near Gloucester. Dring and two companions gave the field the slip towards the end of the 40 mile race. On the short steep climb to the finish line, Dring managed to fight
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21/6/02 - West Malvern in draw
THE Fossils won the toss and West Malvern were put into bat. Pleass and Woods made a cautious start against accurate bowling by Mudway and Millett. WEST MALVERN v THE FOSSILS The scoring rate was gradually accelerated and only by the introduction of Shepherd
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21/6/02 - Title challenge stays on course
COLWALL Thirds maintained their WCL title hopes with a five wicket win over their neighbours. COLWALL III v BARNARDS GREEN III Barnards Green, having been put into bat, never looked like setting the home side a difficult target. With the exception of
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21/6/02 - Colwall slip to narrow defeat
COLWALL disappointingly let the game slip with a one wicket league defeat on Saturday at Devizes despite Pete Thomas' five wicket haul. DEVIZES v COLWALL Batting first again Colwall's total of 153-6 was thanks mainly to Dave Powell's patient gritty 50
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21/6/02 - College ease to fine win
MALVERN College batsmen played the King's Gloucester attack on a featherbed of a wicket at Malvern last Saturday. Wood proceeded calmly and purposefully towards his inevitable 100, Gifford provided solid support for 70no and Edkins weighed in with a half
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21/6/02 - Teams ...
BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, June 22 1st XI v Belbroughton (Away). Meet 12.15pm. R Williams (capt), J Clarke, B Hancock, T Clarke, T Williams, P Drinkwater, R A Brown, G Glendinning (wkt), K Golder, C Hill, I Scullion. 2nd XI v Belbroughton (Home). Meet
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Movies
SPIDERMAN (12) Tobey Maguire as the superhero is smashing all box-office records in the States. Odeon, Worcester 11.00, 12.00, 2.00, 3.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.45, 8.45. UCI Merry Hill (11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 1.00 Sat & Sun), 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00,
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21/6/02 - Junior Cricket ...
WORCESTER U11S v WORCESTER NOMADS U11S B WORCESTER Nomads U11s B side were in action recently in the Bishop Trophy against local rivals Worcester, who won by 68 runs. Once again Nomads were beaten by a stronger team. The batting improved but scoring was
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A visit from the top brass is a huge boost for RNLI
FOLLOWING its successful concert at Madresfield Court in 2000, the RAF St Athan Band is returning to the area. The band will be giving an open air concert on Saturday, July 6, at Spetchley Park, near Worcester. The band, which was founded in 1938 and
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Music from Forest
THE Cinderford Band will be the next ensemble to perform on Sunday afternoon at the bandstand in Priory Park. Their performance, the latest in the Bands in the Park series, will run between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Sunday (June 23). A week later, Stourport
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A week of music at Marr's Bar
FINLAY Quaye-esque five-piece FrankSound begin the week's line-up at the Marr's Bar in Worcester tonight (Friday). Their mix of groove, reggae, jazz and funk will be supported by acoustic hip-hop outfit Nizlopi. Tomorrow sees stage, studio and TV veteran
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MFC members in 2,000 strong choir
MEMBERS of the Malvern Festival Chorus will be joining choirs from across Europe for a mass performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Around 20 people from the choir will be heading to London to take part in the annual Really Big Chorus, a chorus of 2,000
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Hungarian choir to visit Chase
THERE'S a rare chance to hear one of the best youth choirs in the world perform in Malvern next week. The Chase Technology College is hosting a visit by the Aurin Choir which hails from the Kodaly School at Kesckemet, Hungary. The choir is visiting the
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Keep on trekking
CHILDREN from a Bromsgrove school packed their sturdy boots and waterproofs when they headed off for a week in north Wales. Two classes from the Mount School, in Birmingham Road, enjoyed a trip to Snowdonia. The year six pupils hiked up Mount Snowdon,
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In the shadow of the Great War
The Property of Rain, Angela Lambert. (Black Swan, £6.99) SAM Savage was born in rural Suffolk, the youngest son of a farm worker. It is 1921, the Great War is over, but its aftermath is still casting great shadows. Sam's father, Abel is one of the unspoken
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Everyday blur of fact and fiction
Humbridge by Anthony Parkin (Polperro Heritage Press, £8.95) FACT: Anthony Parkin, who lives near Tenbury Wells, was for 25 years the agricultural story editor of The Archers. Fact: Parkin left when he could no longer agree with the programme's editor
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Tramp; just your regular hero dog
Tramp - Trapped on the Tracks and Lost in the Caves by Chris Cooper, (Puffin, £3.99 each) I have a problem. I have a seven-year-old daughter who was first inspired to read a proper book by the Harry Potter phenomenon. In just a matter of weeks she had
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Mysteries of Universe
ALL my life I've tried to believe in God, to believe there is some purpose to this life. I cannot accept that we just came out of the sea "by chance", and that we just live for, say, 70 or 80 years and that's it. There must be some reason for it all.
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New face
Droitwich-based Craegmoor Healthcare has a new director of care. Frank Cummins has been promoted, from group clinical manager, after spending four years with the group. His new role will be to maintain and build upon existing standards of care. He will
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Not many people have heard of Laburnum Walk. That is the name which has lately been given to the footpath leading from the Worcester Road to the Rural Hospital. Those who reside in the neighbourhood never presume to use such a dignified
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MTP in auditions for show
MALVERN Theatre Players are holding auditions for its next production The Darling Buds of May next week. The play, to be staged in October, is an adaptation of H E Bates's enduring comic novel of rural life, which has delighted millions since it first
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21/6/02 - Cup win for Loveridge
CHRIS Loveridge won Malvern Angling Club's Ashwin Cup on the opening day of the season fished on the River Severn at Hanley Castle. Competitors found conditions far from ideal with too much colour in the river due to recent heavy storms. However what
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Building site safety blitz
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will carry out a three-day blitz on construction sites in the West Midlands this month. It continues the 12-month national rolling programme planned by the Government agency's new construction division. HSE inspectors
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END OF THE DREAM
IT seemed like the end of the world for England as Brazil dumped them out of the World Cup today. A game that had started full of promise, when Michael Owen put the Three Lions in front, will be remembered for the error by England keeper David Seaman
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Millions for Diglis scheme
DETAILS of a multi-million pound regeneration scheme for Worcester's Diglis Basin were announced today. British Waterways and Bryant Homes have submitted a joint planning application to Worcester City Council to redevelop more than 25 acres of waterfront
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Janet is all set for a night out on the church tiles
A VICAR will be braving the elements when she takes to the roof of her Worcester church in a bid to raise vital funds to fix it. The Rev Janet House is hoping the weather will be kind when she sleeps on top of St Matthew's Church, in Ronkswood, in a bid
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County's clean-up cost reached £34m
A FINANCIAL watchdog today revealed the average cost of cleaning Worcestershire farms hit by foot-and-mouth disease was a staggering £70,000. The figure is almost double the national average of £36,000 - with some contractors charging £27.50 per hour,
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US dream comes true for students
A WEEK of work experience in the United States awaits two pupils from a Worcester school. Hannah Lamb and Lee Rennie, Year 12 pupils at The King's School, Worcester, will be jetting off next week. The placements are just two that are organised as part
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Row led to knife threat
A DEPRESSED man who splashed a pedestrian by driving through a puddle pulled out a knife after arguing with his victim. Iain Goodall, aged 34, brandished the weapon near the Londis store in Drakes Broughton, Pershore, after Victor Deomer confronted him
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Hard work and good food will mean a long life
AN Evesham woman who celebrated her 100th birthday this week claims hard work and good food is the recipe for a long and happy life. Catherine Turner, who is known as Maude, of Ferry View sheltered accommodation, still has an excellent memory. The hard-working
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Model on right track
SEVERN Valley Railway engine driver John Robinson was extremely impressed with the latest "Black 5" locomotive designs from model maker Hornby. Being in control of his own larger version of the Class 5 4-6-0 locomotive, he approved of the intricate detail
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Family hunts for the truth
FRUSTRATED relatives of a Worcester worker who died in the arms of his fiance following a car accident have vowed to continue their search for answers following an inquest. Factory worker Darren Cooper, aged 27, of Stourport-on-Severn lost control of
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Rich pickings for car thieves
POLICE are warning affluent homeowners they could be at risk from thieves targeting high-performance cars. Concerns have been raised after thieves made off with a BMW worth £32,000, jewellery worth thousands of pounds, as well as cash, credit cards and
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Rough ride for water festival
AN Upton-upon-Severn town councillor has been criticised by the Mayor for "going behind the council's back" in a disagreement over the closing time of Upton Water Festival. Mayor Eric White told Wendy Hands it was totally unacceptable for a councillor
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Sex attack on woman in city
A WOMAN was physically and sexually assaulted in an attack in a Hereford underpass. The woman was walking from the back of the Sainsbury's car park through The Lines towards the Hunderton area. As she was walking through the Barton Road underpass a man
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21/6/02 - Powick Nomads lift mens skittles title
THERE was a full house again for the presentation night of the Malvern Mens Skittles League at the RSRE Club on Friday evening. The superb array of trophies were presented by the league's committee members and several guests including Mrs Joan Pritchard
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21/6/02 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY CRICKET WEST OF ENGLAND CLUBS GLOS/WILTS Division One: Colwall v Frocester. Division One 2nd XIs: Frocester II v Colwall II. WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One 1st XIs: Hagley v Bromyard. Division One 2nd XIs: Bromyard II v Hagley II.
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21/6/02 - Still seeking their first victory
MANOR Park Men's D are still seeking for their first victory following defeat 6-0 against Belbroughton B on Sunday. Dave Hallam made his first appearance of the season partnering Colin Weedon and although they lost both their matches soon developed an
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21/6/02 - Bransford GC
BRANSFORD Golf Club Ladies held their first open this week with Jennifer Bishop of Bransford winning Division One with Elaine Walker of Brickhampton GC runner-up. Division Two winner was Janice Brown of Ombersley GC with Chris Levaggi of Ombersley runner-up
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21/6/02 - County date fixed
The date for Worcestershire's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy quarter-final showdown against Somerset at Taunton has been confirmed as Wednesday, July 17. Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for juniors. Meanwhile, Worcestershire were boosted by a century
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel 01531 640076
THE Friends of Bosbury School (FOBS) have rearranged their summer fair. Please note this will now take place on Friday, June 28, from 5pm-7pm, on the school playing field. All the usual attractions are planned including a cake stall and tombola. Last
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CALLOW END Correspondent: M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
TOMORROW (Saturday) hurry along to Callow End Primary School summer fete from 3pm-5pm. There will be go-karts, face painting, plants, toys, cream teas and many other stalls plus a children's pet show. Callow End Playing Field Association has arranged
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COLWALL Correspondent: P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
CODDINGTON village gardens and exhibition and sale of villager's crafts will take place this weekend, June 22 and 23, from 2pm-6pm. Entrance family £6, adults £2 and children £1. Ample car parking. All proceeds to the restoration of bells at All Saints
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LONGDON Correspondent: Mrs E Moss Tel: 01684 833256
ON Sunday, June 16, the benefice Confirmation Service was held in St Mary's Church at 11am. The Bishop of Worcester, the Right Reverend Dr Peter Selby, confirmed four candidates: Tom Franklin and Victoria Page from Longdon parish and Hannah Wheeler and
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STAUNTON and CORSE Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: Gl 840273
IT may only be midsummer but Staunton and Corse Amateur Theatrical Society (SCATS) are making preparation for the pantomime season and will be starting their audition nights on Wednesday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 9, meeting at the Prince of Wales for
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Gala back and its bigger than ever!
BROMYARD Gala is back on the calendar for 2002 and organisers are determined to make sure it is a memorable one. This year's 34th annual event, which takes place over the weekend of July 6-7, is the first for two years after the last-minute cancellation
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Comic creator gets US break
A MALVERN comic book artist is bidding to become the next Stan Lee as he searches Stateside for someone to publish of his work. Jamie McKelvie, of Larchfield Close, has created a six-page version of his title Suburban Glamour, which will be distributed
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Artists put on show in park
A SHOW by Malvern Terrace Artists in Priory Park last Sunday (June 16) was a great success, say organisers. The group of amateur artists exhibited around the bandstand in the park, while Malvern Hills District Brass Band provided the music. Pat Claytor
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21/6/02 - £1.2m clubhouse unveiled at The Worcestershire
THE Worcestershire Golf Club is poised for another momentous day in its rich and varied history with the official unveiling of its new £1.2m clubhouse tomorrow. Former Walker Cup captain Peter McEvoy will be among the guests at the opening ceremony which
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21/6/02 - Morgan so close to Le Mans glory
AFTER a 24-hour Le Mans showing which surprised many, the DEWALT/RSS Morgan Aero 8 (car number 73) was officially retired in the 18th hour at 11am on Sunday morning following engine failure. The technical team, whose good humoured guts and determination
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21/6/02 - Draw for Malvern
MALVERN were held to a losing draw at WCL Division Two table-topping Evesham. Evesham batted first and quickly lost John Gregory for 12. EVESHAM v MALVERN A couple of difficult chances were spurned and Evesham grew in confidence after these with Lewis
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21/6/02 - Table-toppers crash at Newland
NEWLAND entertained table-topping Cape Hill Victoria on Saturday and secured maximum WCL Division Five points after a superb display. NEWLAND v CAPE HILL VICTORIA Electing to bat first Newland faced an excellent opening spell of bowling, Genever departed
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21/6/02 - Powell in record breaker
BROMYARD tennis ace Tracey Powell claimed a new record after winning the Hereford and Worcester County Closed championships ladies' singles title for an eighth time. The 27-year-old from Bromyard defeated Pauline Fisher in straight sets 6-1, 6-2 to become
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21/6/02 - Century off final ball
NOMADS celebrated their 75th anniversary with an entertaining encounter among the raindrops against the Worcester Gentlemen last Friday. WORCESTER NOMADS v GENTLEMEN OF WORCESTERSHIRE The Gentlemen batted first, and despite losing Andy Lewis early on
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21/6/02 - Annual six-a-side at WMCC
WEST Malvern CC are holding their annual six-a-side competition at their picturesque Mathon Court ground on Sunday (June 23). Local U13 teams will compete for the Alan Scott Cup and the first match starts at 11am. There will be refreshments and a barbecue
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21/6/02 - Pupil has 156 run average
TOM Chappell, a pupil at Malvern College, currently boasts a batting average of an incredible 156 runs. Tom is a member of the College U14's side and so far he has scored 623 runs in ten matches, including six not out innings with an average of 156. He
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Toughest battle of all for residents
OPPONENTS of the plan to build a centre for asylum seekers in Worcestershire have known from the first that they were in for a fight. Now they know just how tough their battle will be - they have to take on Prime Minister Tony Blair and convince him they're
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Who wants to be a star anyway?
WITHOUT a shadow of a doubt, Henry McGee is one of the great unsung heroes of British acting - often the bridesmaid, but very rarely the bride. He has been the foil to some of our classic comedians, like Benny Hill, Dick Emery, Tommy Cooper and Charlie
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Single Reviews
Record of the Week - Basement Jaxx - Get Me Off (XL) This is a dirty dance ditty from the Jaxx boyz, distorted by a fat bass. Taken from their acclaimed album Rooty, the single includes the Jaxx's own radio and club mixes as well as a remix from Peaches
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Thrill to the Phil
A MALVERN conductor of international significance will be returning to home turf to conduct the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the Wyastone Summer Series. William Boughton will conducting the RPO in a performance of Beethoven's Sixth and Seventh
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Taming of the Shrew Review: Independent Ballet Wales, Conquest Theatre, Bromyard
THE two youngstars in Independent Ballet Wales' Taming of the Shrew portrayed a fantastic range of emotions during their performance at the Conquest Theatre on Sunday. As Kate and Petruchio, the fiery shrew and her brave, taming husband, Amy Doughty and
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Talk of the Town Review: Malvern Theatres
THE cream of Malvern society turned out in style for Talk of the Town in the Forum Theatre. Around 150 willing partygoers donned their spats, boas and weird feathery head-dresses for the swing-inspired soiree. Entertainment for this refined evening was
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Lack of livestock blamed for low attendance at show
ORGANISERS of last weekend's Three Counties Countryside Show say they intend to bring livestock back next year in the light of the lowest attendance figures for 20 years. The annual show - this year rebranded to include more family-orientated attractions
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New officer to target rowdy youths
A NEW officer to tackle anti-social behaviour is to be appointed by Malvern Hills District Council. Leading councillor Tom Wells says one of the officer's first tasks must be to tackle problems caused by young people at night in Townsend Way. He said
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Justice group in trade lobby
TWENTY Malvern people travelled to London on Wednesday to join 13,500 campaigners calling for fairer trade deals for the world's poorest countries. The West Worcestershire contingent asked local MP Sir Michael Spicer to sign an Early Day Motion for trade
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Warden soon to be on street
Langland's community warden is expected to be in post by August. Roy Bond, of Elgar Housing Association, which will employ the new official, told members of Malvern Police/Community Consultative Group on Wednesday that it had received quite a few applications
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Council pair resign posts
TWO members of Upton Town Council have handed in their resignations. Councillors Joyce Brown and Gordon Williams have a total of four years' service between them. Coun Williams resigned because he disagreed with the register of members' interests under
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Toddlers raise cash for centre
A SPONSORED toddle round the grounds of Upton's Hill Centre has raised hundreds of pounds for two pre-school groups and the children's charity Barnado's. Around 30 pre-school children from Hillbillies and Baby and Co, both of which are based at the Hill
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Bear-based fundraiser
A TEDDY bears' picnic and fete is to take place at Levant Lodge, Earls Croome, at 2pm on Sunday (June 23). The fete is the main event of the year to raise funds for the village church. Mr Doo, stilt-walker, clown and juggler, will be the main attraction
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BBQ halted
A BBQ and cheese and wine evening organised by Friends of Beechwood has been cancelled due to ill health. It was due to take place on Friday, June 28, at the Holly Green residential home at 6.30pm.
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Home extension agreed
PLANS for a single-storey extension at Holmestead, Hanley Swan, by Mr and Mrs T H Turner, were approved last week by Malvern Hills District Council's southern area planning committee.
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Crafts go on sale
HAND-made exhibits will go on sale at a craft market in Upton Memorial Hall on Sunday, June 30. It run from 10.30am to 4.30pm, with admission free.
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Window approved
A dormer window at Hill View House, Holly Green, Upton, has been given the go-ahead by Malvern Hills District Council's southern area planning committee.
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Meeting open to all
AN open meeting to be attended by senior figures from St Richard's Hospice and Walton Marine, owners of Upton Marina, will take place on Monday, July 15, not July 8 as previously advertised. The Swan Hotel is hosting the meeting, which is being organised
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Plenty to do at fete
A FORMULA One car, owl demonstrations and live music are lined up for a summer fete. Kinnersley Orchard House Rest Home will host the event to mark its 20th anniversary. Profits will go to the County Air Ambulance. Face-painting, tombola, a coconut shy
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Not too late to fly the flag
Having just spent three weeks in the USA, it was noticeable how many homes, shops and institutions flew the Stars and Stripes and as visitors, the sense of patriotism was palpable. Equally it has been wonderful to see the number of flags put up for the
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Put prejudice in the dustbin
I believe any reasonable person from either side of the hunting debate will be concerned at the content of the anti-hunting letter from Mrs Turner (Your Letters, June 7). Claiming the Malvern Gazette was "coerced" into publishing the article about huntsman
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Warning bells
WITH reference to cruel cats (M G Jackson, Your Letters, June 14), the obvious solution to the problem of domestic cats catching birds is to fit them with a collar with a bell attached. From personal experience I have found this works perfectly. As for
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Don't stay silent
I write in total support of Mike Charles and the Opinion column (Your Letters, May 17). Some months ago I attended a meeting at the theatres complex. The outcome of this meeting was crystal clear. Malvern Town Council should resign and this ludicrous
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A vision thing
With regard to your Opinion (May 17), as a ratepayer originally supportive of MTAG I am becoming increasingly concerned at the unfolding events. I am beginning to question the motives behind Coun Ward's original campaign and calls for the referendum and
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Malvern Theatres is facing takeover bids
MALVERN Hills District Council has received two bids to takeover the management of the Malvern Theatres as it considers the option of a commercial operator. Surrey-based Ambassador Theatre Group and Malvern Theatres chief executive Nic Lloyd have both
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Do you not care?
ON April 26 your headline was about our former town clerk receiving a pay out of £186,000 for his early retirement because he was so upset that Malvern Town Action Group had criticised him. According to the figures you published, when all the various
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No to racetrack
RE: An M5 connection to Guarlford Road. This suggestion seems to be very shortsighted. If the country is eventually to be filled with groups of houses all connected by wide straight roads as in other countries, then the English countryside has no future
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Priory gets £75,000 restoration grant
THE amount of money raised by local fundraisers for repairs to Little Malvern Priory has now reached the stage where detailed work programmes can be drawn up. With the news that English Heritage will donate up to £75,000 to help restore decaying roof
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Fine balance will be upset
WE must decide who is more important in Upton. Is it business and profit, or people and their quality of life? Upton is, and has been, a thriving town where a few short-term summer events boost local trade. There are more pubs and eating places than we
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Jobless total falls to 1.1%
MALVERN is an area of virtually full employment, according to Job Centre manager Martin Rowe. Figures released this week show the number of people claiming Jobseekers' Allowance in the Malvern area (including Ledbury) fell by 6.5 per cent between April
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Schools slug it out in battle of bands
THERE will be "axe-wielding" aplenty at Dyson Perrins CE High School next week, as bands from across Worcestershire battle for supremacy. Eight bands from six schools and a youth group will converge on the Yates Hay Road school on Friday, June 28, for
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Work raising anger as well as dust clouds
DUST from a demolition site in North Malvern is ruining homes and gardens, claims a local resident. For several weeks, contractors have been knocking down buildings of the former Society Linen/Co-operative Laundry in Yates Hay Road. Problems from the
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Opinion
IN today's newspaper we begin our second series of features on members of the Malverns Experience (see page 8). This partnership was set up by Malvern Hills District Council about four years ago with the aim of highlighting excellence in the area. Jointly
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Cadets learn skills that may save lives
THE Ledbury Army Cadet Force is thriving as never before, with 30 cadets on parade, learning drill or covering themselves in camouflage. Curious as to exactly what the attraction is there was only one option - to join up for one of the Wednesday training
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Thought for the Week
TODAY is officially the first day of summer. But what about the weather? How often we talk about the weather! The weather can also express what we feel or experience - for example, we talk about being 'under the weather' when we're feeling unwell, or
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County date fixed
The date for Worcestershire's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy quarter-final showdown against Somerset at Taunton has been confirmed as Wednesday, July 17. Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for juniors. Meanwhile, Worcestershire were boosted by a century
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Support grows for Vision team
MEMBERS of the Vision 21 partnership set up to look at the future of the Malvern area were encouraged by a considerably improved turnout for a public meeting this week. Around 60 people turned out to hear how the partnership's work was progressing, at
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Teenage sensation Collins claims victory
SEVENTEEN-year-old Andy Collins proved once again that he can hold his own against more senior opposition when he won the WDUAA Thursday evening open, held on the canal between the Cavalier pub and Lansdowne bridge. A regular money winner on the club
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Warriors to test Saints after break
Following a weekend break, Worcester Saints return to league action in the totalrl.com Rugby League Conference tomorrow at home to the Kingston Warriors, who are making their first visit to Worcester. The Warriors play in the Southern section of the Rugby
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£1.2m clubhouse unveiled at The Worcestershire
THE Worcestershire Golf Club is poised for another momentous day in its rich and varied history with the official unveiling of its new £1.2m clubhouse tomorrow. Former Walker Cup captain Peter McEvoy will be among the guests at the opening ceremony which
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21/06/02 - Reds signings
REDDITCH United boss Rod Brown will be taking a look at four new faces when pre-season training starts. Brown has enticed Moor Green duo Richard Softly and Stewart Brighton to the Valley along with goalkeeper Richard Anstiss and midfielder Steve Shaw.
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21/6/02 - Nomads crash after recent pick up
NOMADS return to winning ways was halted in no uncertain terms at the hands of Bewdley in the WCL Division Two. WORCESTER NOMADS v BEWDLEY Without opener Harris, Nomads batting line-up was noticeably weaker than normal and so it proved. Inserted yet again
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21/6/02 - Skipper Brown's spin finally turns the tide
THIS WCL Division Three Second XIs match saw Barnards Green Seconds snatch a winning draw and 17 points from the jaws of defeat at Alveley. BARNARDS GREEN II v ALVELEY II Batting first on a surface a good deal harder and faster than over the last few
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21/6/02 - Bowlers dominated
MALVERN captain Andy Croft lost the toss and was asked to bat first. MALVERN v BARNARDS GREEN On a slow wicket runs were very hard to come by. Only C Postans (25), R Evans (28), J Greenway (25) and A Dovey (24) got into double figures. Eventually Malvern
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21/6/02 - Attack was weakened
NOMADS 2nd XI found themselves disappointingly on the end of a defeat to Birlingham on Sunday. WORCESTER NOMADS II v BIRLINGHAM Two visiting batsmen were in very good touch, Downes, undefeated on 99 and Spares also undefeated on 51, and this in the end
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Remembering a rock and roll fan
A SPECIAL charity night is being organised by a Malvern rock'n'roll dance group in memory of a fellow enthusiast who died a year ago. The event at Hanley Castle High School next Saturday (June 29) is being held by Malvern Crepes and Drapes in honour of
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Piano prodigy tops bill
RUSSIAN piano prodigy Freddie Kempf will be the main attraction at Wyastone, near Monmouth, next weekend. The virtuoso, who at 10 was the youngest ever winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, is appearing in three recitals from Friday
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A giant leap forward
A HIGH-TECH Bromsgrove firm has secured a lucrative contract with Jaguar. DataScan Systems Limited, which is based on the Saxon business park, Stoke Prior, has won a contract at Jaguar's X-type plant in Halewood, Merseyside. The local firm supplies a
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Mirth with manners for children
Lady Lupin's Book of Etiquette by Babette Cole (Puffin, £4.99) Yet another delightful and amusing children's book from Babette Cole, whose detailed illustrations give plenty of interest, time and time again. This story will ring a bell with any child
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Right on' stance is not the answer
I AM very sure that the Rev D G Griffin does not take any of the positions that Mr Eaton suggests he might (You Say, June 13). It seems silly to suggest that he might on the basis of his unfashionable stance on other issues. It is the business of the
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Nimbyism: It's me first, me last and me always
I REFER to recent applications to set up dental practices in Beech Avenue and Barbourne that were turned down. At my age, I am past bothering with dentists. I do not live to eat, I eat to live. I manage to masticate my food with hardened gums and what
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Names on list
NEW Labour's Transport Department is to collect information on the sex lives, political/religious beliefs and mental health records of UK citizens. I immediately thought of our very own George Cowley. This is what they crassly tried to do with badly-burned
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Selfishness deprives elderly of their seats
CAN anyone at Midland Red West tell me why the two front seats of buses - as stated on the windows - should not be given up, if requested, to elderly and disabled people. I have found unless you are first in the queue, this is impossible. When people
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Exam call
Droitwich MP Peter Luff is calling on the Government to scrap AS exams. He claims they reduce teaching time in the sixth form, squeeze-out extra-curricular subjects, reduce the value of the lower sixth and are not achieving a real broadening of the courses
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Authorities do battle against demon drink
DRUNKS and vagrants were the everyday work of Malvern's police court 100 years ago, as a glance at the Malvern Gazette of July 20, 1902 shows. We read of Harold Dicks, 26, of Newport, who was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the Worcester Road
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Two plays for a city star
AS if starring in one Royal Shakespeare Company production of one of the Bard's best known plays was not daunting enough, Worcester-born actress Sarah Ball is appearing in two at the same time. "Some days you are in Rome in the morning and then in Sicilly
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Sven kidnapped in Redditch
A MANHUNT has been launched in a bid to locate the England squad who are missing in Redditch after being kidnapped from a town supermarket last week. A high-speed chase led by the duty manager of Sainsburys resulted in the safe recovery of Sven but unfortunately
