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1/8/02 - County counting cost of washout
DISAPPOINTED Worcestershire are today counting the cost of having the opening day of their match against star-studded India washed out by rain at New Road. The County had budgeted to take around £10,000 on the gate during the four days. Yesterday, however
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1/8/02 - Hick's World Cup hope
GRAEME Hick admits he would be surprised to receive an England Test call-up but still hopes to be part of the World Cup side. The Worcestershire skipper gave his views on his international future shortly before play was abandoned for the day against India
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Kwik award for Burlish
PLAYING at Worcestershire's famous New Road headquarters was the reward for district kwik cricket champions Burlish Middle School. After beating a strong Comberton team in the Wyre Forest final, Burlish enjoyed a fine day at the county contest in Worcester
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HERO MUM
A PREGNANT mum was kicked in the ribs and knocked unconscious in her house after grappling with a six-foot intruder intent on stealing her handbag. Terrified Liz Coulson feared the worst for her unborn baby when her head was smashed against a wall and
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Arthur's the man for village side
COOKLEY'S Arthur Richards took 6-37 in Stainweld Cricket League Sunday League Division A, helping his side to a nine-wicket win over Chainwire. At the top of the Premier Division, Worths A gained a seven-wicket win over Victoria CH. Sunday results Premier
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Death of tireless charity worker
TRIBUTES have been paid to a tireless Worcester charity worker who raised money for good causes for nearly 40 years. Margaret Griffiths has died at the city's Newtown Hospital after a short illness, leaving two sons and two grandchildren. Her funeral
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Girls impress
KIDDERMINSTER'S Fern Bagley and Rachel Baldwin have helped Worcestershire Girls U-15s reach the national final of the County Cricket Championships. Opening batsman Bagley and fast bowler Baldwin helped the county secure their place by beating Cheshire
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Does the sandal fit properly?
HEALTH chiefs are warning the county's pensioners to tighten their sandal straps to avoid accidents this summer. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust is warning ill-fitting sandals often cause the elderly to fall and injure themselves. Rachel Dodson
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Throttle threat from next door
A MALVERN man threatened to "smash" and "strangle" his elderly neighbour who had knocked on his door to complain about three bricks falling into his garden, Worcester magistrates have heard. Robert Maycroft, who denied harassment, also branded the neighbour's
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Reeling in support for youth work
KEEN anglers across Worcester are rallying round a volunteer youth worker's bid to clamp down on illegal fishing at County Hall and encourage bored youngsters to take up the sport competitively. Dave Yeomans from Ronkswood Community Centre has been "overwhelmed
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Hospital vouchers 'are going to waste'
HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds worth of travel vouchers are "sitting in cupboards" at Worcestershire Royal Hospital because those entitled to them are not asking for them. Members of the Worcester and District Community Health Council heard how £330,000
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Fiona reaps rewards of hard work
A THERAPIST from Welland has been named student practitioner of the year by the School of Alternative Medicine. Fiona Prew, who runs her own mobile practice in Worcestershire and is currently working at the Splash in Malvern as a sports and exercise therapist
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Promises auction to aid toy library
A MALVERN-based toy library has appealed for donations for a promises auction to raise money for more equipment. The Borrowers' Toy Library in Barnards Green is planning to hold the event in November following the success of a similar venture last year
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Cadets keep it ship shape
MALVERN'S Sea Cadets have joined forces with the town's Social Education Centre to make residents the best recyclers in the county. The two groups - now called the Malvern Green Team - will be encouraging local schools and residents to give them all their
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Rachel is a real RAF high-flier!
A FORMER Worcester student has been recognised for her work in the armed forces. Senior Aircraftwoman Rachel Hewlett has been presented with a Royal Air Force accolade for her excellence during a course for administrative work. The 21-year-old, from Meadow
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Youngsters' Villa thriller
TWO soccer-mad youngsters are set to tread the hallowed turf of Villa Park, when they become mascots for Aston Villa Ladies FC against Bayern Munich. In a recreation of the two clubs' famous European Cup final of 20 years ago, Fiona Williams and Tiffany
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Mess sending Wendy round the bend!
A DOG-lover has slammed bone-idle owners who do not clean up their mutt's mess. Wendy Lewis is fed up with dodging dog muck when she takes her springer spaniel, Cassie, out for a walk. "I regularly take my dog out along the canal tow paths, or the footpaths
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No time to argue in 60 years
A COUPLE who met while working on ambulance rescue crews during the Second World War have just celebrated 60 years of married life. It took the blitzing of Birmingham and Coventry to bring Donald and Helena Morris together. "We were too young to sign
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Two Gala teddies in search of their owners
TWO lonely teddies are looking for a home after being left on the shelf at a county show earlier this month. The special Golden Jubilee teddies were prizes in a raffle at the Bromyard Gala on July 6 and 7, but two have not been claimed by the lucky ticket
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Two facing life for PO armed robbery
PHILIP Berry and Theo Steadman targeted Blake-down Post office along with a third accomplice, Damien Gordon. A jury convicted the Birmingham trio of robbery and possession of a firearm while committing an offence after a five-day trial at Worcester Crown
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Warden patrols aid street safety
EXTRA street wardens are patrolling key areas of Wyre Forest following the success of a pilot scheme. It follows the achievements of the Broadwaters Neighbourhood Warden Scheme which was launched 18 months ago after it was chosen as one of 36 areas nationally
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Safety work for crash blackspot
RESIDENTS insist someone could have been killed at a Bewdley accident blackspot where an out-of-control car crashed into a house. But work is afoot to be prevent a tragedy from happening. Mike Glenister was at home in Welch Gate when the car veered off
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Harvington
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: The secretary, Edith Capell, organised a very pleasant outing on Sunday last to Tatton Park in Cheshire. Travelling by coach, a party of society members and friends spent an enjoyable day at this very attractive National Trust property
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North and Middle Littleton
PARISH COUNCIL: Severn Trent: Notification has been received that the planned works will now commence at the end of October not in August. Sheepwash Bridge: This still requires repair and the county council will be contacted again. Cleeve Road: It is
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They all put their best foot forward
THERE were delighted smiles all round when a group of talented tap dancers stars from Droitwich Spa scored a perfect set of marks in their latest exam. The legs-eleven team, who attend Vonya Carlton School of Dance, all achieved grade A results in the
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This is the place to make your 'dough'
WITH the summer months upon us adults and children are being urged to pop along to Bromsgrove museum for an action-packed day of activities. Visitors can take part in a variety of exciting events at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings in Stoke Heath
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Take your partners
TWINKLE-TOED youngsters with a spring in their step are being urged to join a country-dancing club. The Bromsgrove Hobby Horse Club, which caters for children between the ages of seven and 12, will meet at the Padstone Centre, in Recreation Road, Bromsgrove
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Brush on what's been happening in the art world and pick up a few pieces for yourself
BRUSH up on what's been happening in the last six months in depths of the mac visual arts studios. People of all ages and abilities have been beavering away at the Birmingham venue for the biennial mac student show. Students from more than 40 classes
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Now, don't get the wrong idea
I WOULD not like anyone reading your article in last week's Journal to get the wrong impression of our relationship with the young people using the Under 18 Drop-In Centre. As with any organisation anti-social behaviour by a few cannot be accepted as
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10/5/02 - Sevens team fall in the semi-finals
MALVERN RFC entered a team into the famous Kinsale International tournament held in Ireland and surpassed all expectations by reaching the semi-final of the junior competition with ten players drawn from the first team squad. Opening the tournament against
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Robins walk it to round two
EVESHAM United have been given a bye in the first round of the Worcestershire Senior Cup. In the second round they will be at home to either Sutton Coldfield Town or Redditch United. The tie will be on Wednesday, January 22. United's youth team have been
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Swashbuckling adventure
SWASHBUCKLING will feature heavily in Robin Hood, which is being performed by the Big Adventure Theatre Company at Coughton Court, Alcester on Sunday, August 11. The production gets underway at 2.30pm. Further information is available on 01789 400702.
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Irish test for Liam
CYCLING: Speedy cyclist Liam Preece is heading off to an International Youth Tour today in Ireland to compete against top juniors from across Europe. The 15-year-old Stourport High School pupil has been selected for British cycling's West Midlands regional
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Bewdley just miss out on big accolade
ROWING: More than 600 crews competed at Bewdley Rowing Club's popular two-day regatta with 18 wins for the hosts and six successes from Stourport. Reading clocked up 19 victories over the weekend to win the Victor Ludorum for the second successive year
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Three Sisters triumph for karting star
MOTORSPORT: Kart racer Nathan Freke gained another big victory at the Three Sisters circuit in the nationally recognised Wigan Old Cup meeting. Freke, Three Sisters club champion in the 125 gearbox class, was up against top drivers on a different circuit
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Barker maps a surprise return
MOTORSPORT: Rally driver Matt Barker had a surprise late call-up at the weekend when he made a return to navigating at the Raceandrally.com 1,400cc Championship. The 31-year-old Bewdley man helped out Hartlebury-based John Pardoe, 57, in his Peugeot 205
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Shuttle seven toast medals
JUDO: Samurai Judo Club nearly swept the board with seven golds out of nine categories at the Shuttle Challenge Championships, sponsored by the Kidderminster Shuttle, Times & News. And there was a medal-winning return to the competition arena from
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Sports encouragement
ST ANNE'S First School, with the help of a £3,000 grant from the National Lottery's Awards For All, have been encouraging a range of sports initiatives. As part of the scheme, they linked up with Bewdley Tennis Club for coaching.
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Club's best Wood
GOLF: Mick Wood is Wharton Park champion, winning the two-day 36-hole men's competition. Wood had a gross score of 144, playing off a scratch handicap. Full results: Wood scratch handicap 144 total gross (first day 68, second day 76), Eddie Lang (won
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Karen's double
GOLF: Karen Greenfield had a successful July at Kidderminster, winning the best gross in the Ladies Club Championships and the Silver Medal on the back nine from Barbara Evans. Club Championships (36 holes), best gross: Greenfield 159, Sarah Nicklin 171
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Better Robsons
GOLF: The Severn Bore Piling Limited Mixed Betterball Medal at Little Lakes was won by John and Deanne Robson. Full result: J and D Robson 66 nett, Alan and Carol Raybould 67, Bob Nash and June Darley 68. Front nine: Trevor and Judith Davies 32. Back
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Poisoning verdict on building worker
A 78-YEAR-OLD man died from asbestos poisoning following years of working in the building industry. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round told a Worcester inquest that John Chuter, of Lickhill Road, Stourport, had been exposed to various types and forms
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JOHN DANBY - Goalkeeper. 20/9/83. Squad number 13.
Has stepped onto the bench after the release of Brendan Murphy to Solihull Borough. The Stoke-born teenager has been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth Cup run, and for the reserves. Was spotted playing for West Midlands Schools
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27/4/02 - Lively Ledbury push Malvern
LEDBURY proved their league form was proof of their growth and improvement over the last few years as they took the game to a strong Malvern A side at Spring Lane last Saturday. MALVERN A 31pts, LEDBURY 27PTS They went straight on the attack from the
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6/4/02 - Points thrown away
Although entering this game aware that relegation was still technically possible, Malvern contrived to beat themselves by needlessly conceding points to a lively Barkers Butts side which included three Cambridge University players and one from Durham
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16/3/02 - Malvern shaded in thriller
MALVERN and Dunstablians gave the large Spring Lane crowd plenty of entertainment as both sides tried to consolidate positions of mid-table safety in Midlands One. MALVERN 29pts, DUNSTABLIANS 39pts The home side started positively, penning the Bedfordshire
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This is Evesham United Football Club - Fixtures - 2002/3 season
Dr Martens League Western Division AUGUST SAT, 17 GRESLEY ROVERS (H) Mon, 19 Solihull Borough (a) Sat, 24 Taunton Town (a) MON, 26 CINDERFORD TOWN (H) Sat, 31 Brislington (FAC prel) (a) SEPTEMBER SAT, 7 ROCESTER (H) Tues,10 Bedworth (a) Sat, 14 FA Cup
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IAN JOY - Left-back, left midfield. 14/7/81, 5ft 10ins. Squad number 18.
San Diego-born Joy began his footballing education at Tranmere Rovers but did not make the first team. After leaving Prenton Park, he moved to Scottish side Stirling Albion and made a couple of substitute appearances before joining Montrose last season
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9/2/02 - Walsall show class as Malvern are outplayed
WALSALL were relegated from the National League in what most regarded to be unfair circumstances last year, and most rugby pundits had expected them to be top of the Midlands One tree from the off this season. MALVERN 12pts, WALSALL 48pts Having under-performed
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2/2/02 - Malvern battered by leaders
BROADSTREET showed on Saturday just why they are top of Midlands One and likely to be promoted to the National Leagues. BROADSTREET 36pts, MALVERN 8pts Their impressive new facility, about to host a junior international, was the theatre for an efficient
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MARK BLAKE - Midfield. 16/12/70. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 20.
Ex-England schools, youth and U-21 international Blake was a big hope at Aston Villa before moving to Portsmouth, Leicester, Walsall and Mansfield. A central midfielder with a big engine, an eye for goal and a competitive attitude, Blake switched to Aggborough
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26/1/02 - Gritty performance sees off Camp Hill challenge
MALVERN consolidated their Midlands One position of safety against a plucky Camp Hill side at a sodden and windy Spring Lane on Saturday. MALVERN 21pts, CAMP HILL 0 The pitch had drained well, but with the going soft to heavy it was always going to be
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DANNY WILLIAMS - Midfield 12/7/79. 6ft 1in. Squad number 4.
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
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12/1/02 - Second double of the season
MALVERN claimed their second double of the season at Kenilworth on Saturday, ensuring that their Warwickshire opponents were again deprived of a win bonus. KENILWORTH 15pts, MALVERN 21pts The home chairman of rugby was defiant after the match, claiming
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DEAN BENNETT - Midfield 13/12/77. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 7.
Bennett was a then club record buy of £30,000 from rivals Bromsgrove Rovers in January 1999 and proved a goal-scoring menace to Conference opponents in the title-winning season. The ex-England semi-professional international signed a two-year deal at
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29/12/01 - Malvern cruise to easy win
A MALVERN representative team, featuring players from the first to the fourths and a few up and coming youngsters, had too much ability for a spirited Wanderers side, running out winners by a goal and six tries without response. MALVERN A XV 37pts, WORCESTER
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DAIRE DOYLE - Midfield 18/10/80. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 15.
Dubliner Doyle began his career back in his native Ireland with Cherry Orchard before being snapped up by Premiership Coventry City for a nominal fee in 1998. However, he was mainly confined to academy football and a trial spell with Harriers earned him
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22/12/01 - Six-try feast for Malvern
THERE was no sign of goodwill and Christmas spirit on Malvern's first team pitch as the home side, cold and clinical like the prevailing Northerly wind, served up their own six-try festive feast, on their way to the biggest Midlands One win of the season
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15/12/01 - Super display by Malvern youngsters
WITH nine changes for this friendly, an unfamiliar looking Malvern first XV took a while to gel in a fixture against a side with whom they swapped leagues last season. MALVERN 27pts, BURTON 3pts The "Brewers" put out their full first choice team and their
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1/12/01 - Malvern smash home record
MALVERN made the long trip to the Potteries to find a pitch more suited to the set of 'Return of the Swamp Thing' than a game of Midlands One rugby. LONGTON 13pts, MALVERN 16pts In fact, the game was in doubt until the clouds lifted before the kick off
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MOORLANDS FARM
TUESDAY, Junior Open, Silver Pool: Dean Paplett 45-9, G Nock 32-10, S McGrath 20-12, W Jennings 20-5. Wednesday Meadow: Chris Hill 93-9 (54), Bob Jones 93-8, Andy Newton 92-7. Wednesday evening, three hours: Nick Pountain 86-10, James 78-13, A Higgs 53
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25/11/01 - Oak given the chop
A DOUR Birmingham Sunday afternoon North Midlands Cup game greeted a changed Malvern side, but the Hillsiders had way too much horse power for their old nemesis of previous league campaigns as they ran out easy winners in appalling conditions. SELLY OAK
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REGENT AC
FLADBURY is the venue for Sunday's contest and those fishing should meet at the lay-by opposite the Mitre Oak at 7am.
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ANDREW CORBETT - Forward, wide midfield. 20/2/82. 6ft. Squad number 17.
The Worcester-born teenager has worked his way through the youth set-up and reserves to get a handful of first-team chances. Showed enough with good movement and work-rate to earn a two-year deal at Harriers in the summer of 2001 but is now patiently
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27/10/01 - Malvern stumble to pack's power
THIS was always going to be a tough fixture against a side who had always been playing at Midlands One level since the inception of league rugby. MALVERN 18pts, BROADSTREET 31pts Dwarfed by the big Broadstreet pack, Malvern showed throughout that they
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20/10/01 - Malvern pay for poor discipline
MALVERN'S first visit to Delves Road saw a ding-dong battle with the hosts just shading the result after a nail-biting match which saw the lead change several times. WALSALL 35pts, MALVERN 30pts Malvern started in positive fashion, taking the play to
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6/10/01 - Longley inspires first league win
MALVERN kick started their Midlands Division One season on Saturday with a comprehensive win over former table-toppers Luctonians at Spring Lane. MALVERN RFC 21pts, LUCTONIANS 5pts A stirring pre-match team talk from skipper Andy Longley had the desired
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BO HENRIKSEN - Forward. 7/2/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from cash-strapped
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29/9/01 - Third defeat for Malvern
A THIRD successive Midlands One defeat for Malvern at Leicester last Saturday doesn't sound good, but the performance was more workmanlike and the verdict is that Malvern are now ready to start their trip back to winning ways. LEICESTER LIONS 18pts, MALVERN
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8/9/01 - Malvern's baptism of fire
MALVERN RFC went into this game knowing that they had the toughest possible opening fixture in Midlands One. DUNSTABLIANS 41pts, MALVERN 7pts With the side disrupted by a mixture of non-availabilities and injuries sustained in training, director of rugby
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Betraying quality of life and pride
WYRE Forest is into the fourth year of a do-nothing district council administration, now fully the responsibility of the hapless and hopeless Health Concern councillors. The disadvantageous consequences are many - for example, those affecting the town
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HETA AC
HETA Pool: S Farley 23-0, J Hutton 16-0, K Moss 6-13. There will be a match on Sunday at Brockamin which is also the second round of the doubles knockout. Those taking part should meet at the Mitre Oak lay-by at 6.30am.
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RED LION AC
A MATCH will be held at Elmbridge Fisheries, Cutnall Green, on Saturday. Members are meeting at the venue for 3pm.
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Peaceful and well cared for
MY friend and I have been amazed at the two letters criticising Bewdley's Jubilee Gardens (John Norwood, July 11 and Cynthia Mackenzie, July 25). We love Bewdley but, most of all, its peaceful park. The gardens are a delight, and wonderfully cared for
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Fined for forging signature
FORMER Stourport publican Geoffrey Hopkins has been fined £1,000 after he admitted forging his partner's signature on a car credit agreement. Hopkins, 51, formerly of the New Inn at Shrawley, pleaded guilty to making a false instrument to deceive First
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Vandals may have last say on 'Piano'
OH dear, my little letter seems to have ruffled some feathers! I have to tell Mr Gilbert (Shuttle Times and News Letters, July 11) that my amusement in the debate to save old buildings stems from the defence of the indefensible. He does not attempt to
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Paving cheat jailed
A STOURPORT schoolteacher was conned by a man who offered to block pave her drive, Worcester Crown Court was told. She handed over £250 to Roody Smith after he took up some slabs but he never returned to complete the job, said Alex Warren, prosecuting
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£14m health centre seems poor value
SO with great aplomb the West Midlands South Health Authority gives the go-ahead for the new "one-stop" diagnostic and treatment centre, costing £14 million, including three new operating theatres and 20 short-stay beds. It will also include the minor
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Use powers to restore A and E
I REFER to the recent sad death of a Kidderminster man while waiting for the nearest ambulance to come from Worcester. Your admirable correspondents David and Meryl Jones and Mr North (Letters, July 18), correctly allocate the real cause to the removal
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Road closed for a week
AN Evesham road could be closed for up to a week later this month (August) as carriageway repair work is carried out. The stretch of Fairfield Road between its junctions with Cheltenham Road and Fairfield Place will be shut from Monday, August 19. The
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All children must have opportunities
I AM fuming at the letter from Mrs S Moule, of Bliss Gate, (Shuttle/Times & News Letters, July 25) about the Kids Klub for children. I thought the club was there to give children entertainment and stimulation over the long summer holidays. I did not
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Blades not sharp
THE top scorers in the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League were Division Two's Misfits who thrashed Blades 9-0. Wasps buzzed to two 3-0 beatings of Cookley Sharks and Harriers United. Division One: Briars 2, Woodthorpe Wdrs 5; JDFC 2, FC Magic 3; Swan FC
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Recruiting refs
FOOTBALL: Worcestershire FA has reacted to a referee shortage with a recruitment campaign and series of courses. The main recruitment day will be at Worcester's Crowngate Centre on Saturday, August 10. It will be backed up by courses in August and September
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Help Anthony to lay sporting foundations
INTERNATIONAL athlete Anthony Wilson, of Peopleton, is ready to make a bid for the world triathlon championships but fears he can't continue his sport for financial reasons. One of the elite Tri UK Squad members, who competes for his nation in the gruelling
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Private health asylum anger
VILLAGERS have been angered at the suggestion that asylum seekers at the proposed centre at Throckmorton could have their own privately-run health centre. The Home Office has revealed that a private health firm could be invited to set up a clinic especially
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Workers take second strike day
A SECOND day of disruption to Wychavon District Council services is being threatened as disgruntled workers pursue a national pay claim. Wednesday, August 14 has been targeted by unions - including Unison, GMB and T and G - for a national strike in support
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35,000 dance the night away
A DANCE music all-nighter which attracted 35,000 people to Long Marston Airfield has been hailed a success by Warwickshire Police. Police said that the Global Gathering's God's Kitchen event, which was held overnight last Saturday saw a reduction in crime
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A case of the bridge too fast
BIDFORD residents fear somebody will be killed if something is not done to stop the erratic behaviour of motorists using the bridge. They say that motorists are driving at excessive speeds over Bidford Bridge, and some are even jumping the lights as they
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Fastnet challenge for sailor Jeremy
AN Evesham man will take to the waves next month to raise money for charity. Jeremy Street, aged 38, from Larkspur Drive, will be taking part in the Youth for Christ/Trailblazers challenge, which will see two yachts sailing around the Fastnet Rock off
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1/8/02 Old boys link up with Mansfield
EX-HARRIERS stars Colin Larkin and Neil MacKenzie have both completed moves to Division Two new boys Mansfield. Striker Larkin, who spent a successful spell on loan at Aggborough last season, has signed for £125,000 plus extras from Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Hick's World Cup hope
GRAEME Hick admits he would be surprised to receive an England Test call-up but still hopes to be part of the World Cup side. The Worcestershire skipper gave his views on his international future shortly before play was abandoned for the day against India
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World Cup hero gives his top tips to local coaches
COACHES Brian Steele, Arron Kwiatek and Grant Goodwin from Futebol de Salao Brazilian Soccer Schools Evesham attended a coaching course in Leeds where Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho was there to lend a helping foot. The course is run every year
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Wolves stars to play at the Lane
WOLVES are poised to add an international flavour to tonight's friendly with Worcester City at St George's Lane (7.45). Molineux boss Dave Jones will run a check over Monaco's Argentinean defender Christian Patino as well as French midfielder Frederic
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Smith blow for Bulls
NEW signing Ben Smith could miss three months of Hereford United's league campaign after dislocating his shoulder. The former Southend and Yeovil midfielder was injured in Tuesday's friendly at Bromsgrove and it is feared he could be out until the end
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Archer stays on course
COMMONWEALTH Games gold medallist Simon Archer steps up his bid for treble glory today in Manchester. The Worcester badminton ace, who claimed a team gold for England this week, won through to the last 32 with James Anderson in the men's doubles and reached
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27/6/02 - Manager stays loyal to squad for new season
PHIL Mullen is expected to welcome back the majority of last season's players when Evesham United's training schedule gets under way on July 9. It's a very important season for us," the Common Road chief admitted. "The lads who finished the season last
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This is Stouprort Swifts FC
Comin soon... full coverage of the 2002/3 season brought to you by the Kidderminster Shuttle, News & Times.
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Rare spell pays off for Lambert
AN unbeaten century and four wickets helped Julian Lambert claim the Evening News/Duncan Fearnley Cricket Sales Ltd Cricketer of the Week award. Lambert's feat with the ball deserves extra mention because the 23-year-old is normally a wicketkeeper and
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Colwall eye glory
COLWALL will be hoping it's third time lucky as they try to move within one game of a trip to Lord's. Standing in their way in the quarter-finals of the National Village Championship on Sunday are Elvaston, who have knocked the Herefordshire side out
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Evesham United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 4 (friendly)
Monday, 15 July, 2002 PHIL Mullen was upbeat about his squad's efforts despite Monday's 4-0 opening friendly defeat at the hands of one of his former clubs, writes Mervyn Collins. Kidderminster brought a full strength side to Common Road and the final
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It is a Playaway at Malvern for entertainer Brian
CHILDREN'S television presenter Brian Cant has chosen the Malvern Theatres for the grand finale of his nationwide tour of The Railway Children. He has been co-directing and starring as the Old Gentleman in Ali Gorton's new adaptation of the classic adventure
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1,400 sign up to bus petition
MORE than 1,400 signatures have been secured in the fight to keep a bus service. Elderly Wribbenhall residents protested outside Bewdley's Guildhall on Saturday with posters and placards against changes that could leave many isolated. Hundreds of townsfolk
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Wedged lorry halts traffic
RUSH-HOUR commuters were delayed when an articulated lorry became wedged under a railway bridge. The accident happened at 8am last Thursday morning when the truck, loaded with paper bales, became stuck under the bridge in Hartlebury, at the junction of
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'Rhino rage' fear for park firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS trying to tackle a safari park bush fire had to be protected from rampaging rhinos unnerved by the blaze. The six beasts at West Midland Safari Park, near Bewdley, were disturbed after 1,000 sq metres of land at the edge of their enclosure
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'Singing dustman' on road to recovery
THE man who won TV fame as Kidderminster's singing dustman is recovering in hospital from a serious illness. Eddie Wrench, known throughout the town's pubs and clubs for his unusual singing style, was taken ill two weeks ago with kidney failure. The 66
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New venue for the stars
BROADWAY'S Village Events Group is moving operations to Evesham Arts Centre after a fallout between Lifford Hall Trust members. Village entertainment organisers, Dave Smith and treasurer Richard Prater resigned from the Lifford Hall Trust last month after
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Runners set to boost Brambles
BIG-HEARTED runners will be aiming to give another big cash injection to a bereavement charity when they hit the fund-raising road. The Brambles Trust 10k Road Race, which attracted an entry of 200 and raised more than £5,000 when it was staged for the
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25/4/02 - End game for many when we travel for local derby
MOSELEY on Saturday represents the end of an era for many players at Worcester. It is the final game of the season for the Sixways boys and some will be moving on in the next couple of weeks. It is a slightly strange time to be at the club because some
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB
At the last three duplicate competitions a Howell movement has been played, over 27 boards. All three were won by Norman and Jo Hall. The first week they won with 61 per cent, followed by Gerald Link and Joy Humphreys with 57 per cent, and Charles and
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18/4/02 - Plaudits to the players after such a fine win
THE players involved in Saturday's 41-17 defeat of Exeter Chiefs should be applauded because it was a great display. I thought it was a good day all-round for the club. It was the final game at Sixways this season and the player celebrations after the
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10/4/02 - Everyone up for our final game at Sixways
WE have a major test of character when Exeter come to town on Saturday. It is a massive game for all involved and one everyone wants to be part of. After picking up an abdominal injury at Rugby at the weekend, I'm not sure whether I'll be playing but
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
Two rides will take place on Sunday. The A ride, to Mitchell's Fold on the Stiperstones, will start at 8am. The C ride starts at 9.30am, and this is a half day ride to Holt Fleet. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite the hospital. All
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21/3/02 - Roke will just get better as he grows into role
IT says much about this Worcester side's development that we handed Bracknell their heaviest home defeat of the season on Saturday. We've studied the performance and although it wasn't the best of the season, we've still managed to score 59 points on
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Blues night on Broadway
BLUES fans can get a taste of their favourite style of music at Broadway's Crown and Trumpet next week. The pub, at the junction of Church Street and Snowshill Road, will have either Blues Anoraks or Bluesmen Cometh performing, depending on availability
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14/3/02 - Garrard's five-star show was stunning
FIVE tries is no big deal. I once scored that amount between 1992 and '97! Seriously though, Chris Garrard's try haul has had us all talking this week about what an achievement it was in the 71-14 win over Otley. Garrard's performance, all round, was
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BRINTONS WALKING CLUB
A Bear Shoot Walk will take place on August 14, leaving The Live and Let Live, Wolverley, at around 7.15pm. No entry fee is asked for this three to four-mile walk, but donations to BBC Children in Need will be appreciated. Adults and children are welcome
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Hall to echo to sound of brass
WHERE there's music there will be brass when Cheltenham Town Hall resounds to the sound of talented young musicians later this month. The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will perform at the venue on Friday, August 9, with the concert forming
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28/2/02 - Time for players to recharge batteries
WE'VE no fixture this weekend so it's a case of taking the opportunity to re-charge the batteries for the battles ahead. And that means Otley can expect to tough time when we entertain them at Sixways a week on Saturday. For me, it's a match I'm particularly
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RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION
The Wyre Forest group has organised a coach trip to Chester on Saturday, to "walk the walls" of the city. For further details contact the walks secretary on 01562 66020.
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7/2/02 - Coventry chance is too good to pass up
THERE will be little need for motivation when we travel to Coundon Road on Saturday. The name of Coventry evokes one of the worst memories of my whole career after their 31-22 win back in October. I've lost in cup finals and for Wales during my time in
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Taster wanted to check festival brews
ORGANISERS of a Worcester beer festival are looking for one lucky punter to taste more than 150 beers, as part of the Three Choirs Fringe Festival. The beer drinker is needed to volunteer their taste buds ahead of The Great Three Choirs CAMRA Beer and
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24/1/02 - Worcester underdogs ready for Yorkshire showdown
THE biggest game of the season and it's just around the corner. Rotherham v Worcester is a match we've seemingly been talking about for months and the players just cannot wait to get stuck in on Saturday when we visit Clifton Lane. Certainly the confidence
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27/6/01 Good time at Swifts
A PARTY will be in full swing at Walshes Meadow on Saturday when Swifts celebrate the Midland Alliance championship from 7pm. Former managers and players are welcome. Meanwhile, Swifts will entertain Worcestershire rivals Redditch United in the Dr Martens
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21/6/01 Swifts searching for more support
STOURPORT Swifts have made an early plea for Wyre Forest people to support them in their first Dr Martens League Western Division season. Rod Brown's men are hoping to consolidate their position - but the ambitious club could well prove to be a surprise
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NFU regional director Bob stands down
REGIONAL director in the West Midlands for the NFU for the past eight years, Bob Forster, left, is stepping down in November. Mr Forster's spell at the helm has seen the creation of a regional food group, the setting up of a dedicated helpline for rural
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20/12/01 - Warriors show up potential within the club
WE were given a little glimpse into the future this week when the Warriors overcame Leicester Tigers 52-21. The coach John Brain picked an experienced side on Monday at Sixways but among the players on show were a number of youngsters who shone. Ben Hughes
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13/12/01 - Players hold the key to problem
I HESITATE to use the phrase but we have been having a brainstorming session this week after our disappointment at Exeter. It was a heart-breaking defeat for us because, having looked at the game in depth, we seemed to do everything in the match apart
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'Resign' call to mayor
FURIOUS Bewdley Carnival volunteers have demanded an apology after claiming town mayor Frank Baillie told them they "couldn't organise a p*** up in a brewery". Mr Baillie, one of eight Health Concern candidates elected to Bewdley Town Council earlier
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29/11/01 - Criticism deserved for poor cup display
WE copped a lot of criticism from the coach after our cup defeat to Rotherham. Having watched the match on tape this week, it's clear, if it wasn't on the field, that most of the players under performed at Sixways. Indeed, I would go as far as to say
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15/11/01 - Rotherham slip-up has given us all real boost
WE all had a great weekend at Worcester with our victory coming 24 hours after rivals Rotherham slipped up. People tell me that England had a good win as well! The less said about the Welsh performance, the better! Apart from that, we all enjoyed a very
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8/11/01 - We've all got points to prove at Sixways
WE finally have the chance to lay the ghost of Coventry when we lock horns with Bracknell. The team has obviously played four games after that defeat but on Sunday, it is our first match at Sixways since that experience. I must admit it still rankles
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'Spirits lift' for Dilys
ONE hundred helium balloons rose into the sky last week to signify a woman's spirit ascending to the heavens. Bewdley literally came to a halt as traffic was stopped when the red balloons were released on the bridge by friends and relatives of Dilys Day
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18/10/01 - Coventry hangover is now in the past
THE feeling in the camp is a really positive one as we travel to Wakefield on Saturday. I think it is fair to say we were devastated by our last league result - a 31-22 defeat by Coventry - but the weekend win at Lydney has boosted spirits. There is an
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4/10/01 - Five-star show is must at Sixways
WE need to bounce back quickly from our disappointment at London Welsh and have a great opportunity to do that on Saturday. Coventry will probably come to Sixways with a damage limitation approach, hoping to frustrate. It is up to us to get around those
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'Big money' bid on track
A BID to revive Bewdley with up to £2 million funding is well on track. Opportunity Bewdley, launched a year ago, aims to secure cash from a range of sources to give the town and surrounding rural areas a facelift over the next decade. The initiative
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28/6/02 - Lottery turns down club's bid for money
PLAYERS at Malvern Rugby Football Club are facing the prospect of raising funds for the conversion of an old clubhouse themselves after their bid for Lottery cash was turned down. MRFC applied for a £36,000 grant from Sport England before Christmas. The
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6/9/01 - Make sure you get to Sixways on time!
DON'T turn up late to watch Worcester this season! After our lightning start against Manchester, my message to the supporters is to get here on time just in case they miss out. We had a cracking start to the match, which we went on to win 45-11, and were
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Building talks in towns
PLANS are afoot for two town councils to take over management of key buildings. Wyre Forest District Council is in informal negotiations for Bewdley Town Council to manage the guildhall. It has also discussed Stourport Town Council taking over the management
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31/5/02 - Vince Hill to captain Malvern
MALVERN Rugby Club appointed Vince Hill as captain for next season at their annual general meeting. Hill has been at the hub of the Malvern pack for several seasons and has indicated that the next campaign is likely to be his swansong. Director of rugby
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31/5/02 - Trio set for sevens final
MALVERN RFC provided three players to the all-conquering North Midlands seven-a-side squad at Stourbridge last weekend. George Blakeway, Gareth Richards and Rob Young formed the backbone of the side, which trounced Leicester-shire 33-7 and Notts, Lincs
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24/5/02 - Edwards is player of year
THE Malvern RFC Youth Development Section celebrated one of the most successful seasons in their 10-year history with an end of season awards dinner at Spring Lane. More than 100 junior rugby players, their parents and special guests saw the player of
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3/5/02 - World Cup comes to Malvern
THIS Sunday (May 5) the Malvern RFC Youth Development Section is hosting a seven-a-side tag-rugby tournament based upon the Rugby World Cup competition at its Spring Lane HQ in Malvern Link. The competition marks the end of the 10th anniversary year of
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26/4/02 - Local derby for cup warm-up
MALVERN RFC "A" entertain Ledbury this Saturday at Spring Lane as they continue their build-up to the North Midlands Cup final on Sunday, May 12. Whilst many players are rested, it gives Malvern the opportunity to bring in players who have been on the
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Badsey
BADSEY SOCIETY: Chairman Tony Jerram praised the members for their sterling work in making the society's stall at Badsey Flower Show a success. Apart from recruiting new members, and taking orders for Terry Sparrow's new book, A Brief History of Badsey
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5/4/02 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, April 6 1st XV v Barkers Butts (Away). Meet Spring Lane cars 12.15pm. Kick off 3pm. S Cooper, D Handy, S Lancett, V Hill, M Wiliams, S Taylor, A Thomas, D Merlin, G Blakeway, A Longley (Capt), R Young, J Martin, G Richards, B Hughes
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29/2/02 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, March 30 2nd XV v Ledbury 1st XV (Away). Meet 1.15pm. Kick off 3pm. K Withnall, D Handy, S Lancett, P Hart, D Viles, O Banwell, A Burns, M Gaubert, D Green, S Fahey, R Milne, J Martin, N Bruton, B Hughes, G Richards, T Richardson
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19/3/02 - Bromsgrove withdraw from cup semi-final
PLAYERS and officials at Malvern RFC were seething at Bromsgrove's weekend decision to withdraw from next Sunday's semi-final of the North Midlands Cup. The news was telephoned to David Robins, Malvern's director of rugby on Sunday evening by a member
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22/3/02 - Six of the best in County call
THE Worcestershire U14 (Clubs) rugby squad in action this Sunday at the annual North Midlands County U14 Festival (2pm) at Droitwich RFC will contain no less than six players from the successful Malvern RFC U14 squad. Chris Prosser, Matthew Tighe and
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22/3/02 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, March 23 2nd XV v Old Richians (Away). Meet 1pm. Kick-off 3pm. S Cooper, D Irish, S Lancett, R Merley, J Owen, A Ridley, A Thomas, M Gaubert, L White, D Green (Capt), R Milne, J Martin, N Bruton, A Ruddock, R Fleming, T Richardson
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15/3/02 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, March 16 1st XV v Dunstablians (Home). Meet Railway Inn 12.30pm. Kick off 3pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts. K Withnall, D Handy, S Cooper, M Williams, J Owen, S Taylor, O Banwell, P Hart, G Blakeway, A Longley (captain), R Young
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1/3/02 - Malvern hoping to shackle Lions
MALVERN take on third-placed Leicester Lions at Spring Lane on Saturday knowing that they need to make sure of winning at least two of their last three home games to avoid dropping back into the Midlands One relegation zone. Director of rugby David Robins
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8/2/02 - Changes made for Walsall
FOLLOWING a harrowing time at the hands of likely champions Broadstreet last week, Malvern RFC are looking to put their Midlands One season back on keel at Spring Lane tomorrow (Saturday) against Walsall. Kim Withnall comes in at prop in place of James
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8/2/02 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, February 9 1st XV v Walsall (Home). Meet Railway Inn 12 noon. Kick-off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon Shorts. K Withnall, D Handy, S Lancett, V Hill, M Williams, P Hart, O Banwell, D Merlin, I White, P Jenkin, R Young, A Hills,
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25/1/02 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, January 26 1st XV v Camp Hill (Home). Meet Railway Inn noon. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts. J Daniell, D Handy, S Lancett, V Hill, M Williams, S Taylor, O Banwell, D Merlin, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young, S Phillips
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18/1/02 - Strong test
MALVERN RFC travel to Sharmans Cross Road tomorrow (Saturday) to take on the second string of National Division One side Birmingham and Solihull. Director of rugby Dave Robins said: "This will be a strong test for our squad. The 'Bees' are in the same
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9/1/02 - Malvern looking for away victory
MALVERN RFC travel to Kenilworth on Saturday knowing that the home side are still smarting from a November 17-10 reverse at Spring Lane which prevented them from topping the table. David Robins, director of rugby at Malvern said: "This game is bound to
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11/1/02 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, January 12 1st XV v Kenilworth (Away). Meet 11.30am, Ketch Hotel Worcester noon. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Navy blue shorts. J Daniell, D Irish, S Lancett, V hill, M Williams, P Hart, A Thomas, D Merlin, G Blakeway, P Jenkin
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4/1/02 - Malvern look for more points
MALVERN Rugby Club will be looking to continue their improved form in Midlands One when Longton visit Spring Lane tomorrow (Saturday). At the half way stage in the league fixtures, Malvern have picked up ten points and director of rugby Dave Robins is
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4/1/02 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, January 5 1st XV v Longton (Home). Meet Railway Inn noon. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts. S Cooper, D Handy, S Lancett, V Hill, M Williams, S Taylor, A Thomas, D Merlin, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young, S Phillips
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20/12/01 - Big guns back for vital clash
MALVERN RFC have selected a side in anticipation of a physical Midlands One game against Coventry's Barker's Butts at Spring Lane on Saturday. Director of rugby Dave Robins said: "We agonised over selection this week. The back row especially was a problem
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14/12/01 - New faces in line-up for Burton
WITH a potential 'four pointer' next week against Barkers Butts, Malvern Rugby Club rest several first team regulars who are carrying injuries for the friendly against Burton at Spring Lane tomorrow (Saturday). Forwards Steve Cooper, Jon Owen, Steve Taylor
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7/12/01 - Malvern must be focused
IMPROVING Malvern RFC are not being fooled by the prospect of an easy game when they visit next to bottom of the Midlands One table Banbury (tomorrow) Saturday. Malvern director of rugby Dave Robins said: "With Banbury now firmly in the relegation zone
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7/12/01 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, December 8 1st XV v Banbury (Away). Meet Spring Lane 11am, Ketch Hotel Worcester 11.30am. Kick off 2.30pm. No. 1 Dress Code. S Cooper, D Irish, S Lancett, D Short, J Owen, S Taylor, A Garner, A Ridley, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young
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30/11/01 - Malvern face tough task
MALVERN RFC director of rugby Dave Robins is looking for four more Midlands One points from the three games before the end of the year to consolidate the team's effort to maintain their divisional status. Promoted to Midlands One this season Malvern made
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30/11/01 - Cash grant sees Angels on high
MEMBERS of the Malvern Angels RFC are celebrating after receiving a grant of £5,000 from the National Lottery's Awards for All programme. The Malvern Angels are a new Rugby Club, under the umbrella of Malvern RFC, which provides rugby for women of all
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9/11/01 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 10 1st XV v Camp Hill (Away). Bus Spring Lane 11.45am, Ketch Hotel, Worcester 12.15pm. Kick off 2.15pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Navy blue shorts. S Cooper, A Logan, S Lancett, V Hill, J Owen, S Taylor, a Garner, A Ridley, G Blakeway
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26/10/01 - Malvern face 'toughest test to date' with resolve
COVENTRY side Broad Street, currently riding high in second place in Midlands Division One, make their first visit to Malvern this Saturday. Often used as a nursery for the famous old Coventry RFC side, Broad Street have a long history of rugby at the
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26/10/01 - Teams
MALVERN RFC SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27. 1st XV v Broadstreet (Home). Meet 12.30 Railway Inn, KO 3pm. #1 Dress Code Maroon shorts. S Cooper, A Logan, J Daniell, D Short, J Owen, S Taylor, A Garner, A Ridley, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, R Young, R Flemming, G Richards
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12/10/01 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, October 13. NPI Cup, Second Round 1st XV v Hereford (Away). Meet Spring Lane 12.30pm. Kick off 3pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Navy blue shorts.S Cooper, A Logan, K Withnall, D Short, J Owen, D Merlin, A Thomas, P Viles, G Blakeway, P Jenkin
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21/9/01 - Spring Lane clash
MALVERN Rugby Club look to secure their first league points of the season when they host local rivals Hereford in their inaugural Midlands Division One game at Spring Lane tomorrow (Saturday). After the reverse at Dunstablians which left Malvern in the
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21/9/01 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, September 22 1st XV v Hereford (Home). Meet Railway Inn 12 noon. Kick off 3pm. No. 1 Dress Code. Maroon Shorts & Socks.S Lancett, A Logan, S Cooper, D short, A McBurney, S Taylor, A Thomas, A Ridley, G Blakeway, P Jenkin, B Kristoffersen
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21/9/01 - New boys come good
MALVERN RFC are pleased with the new players that have joined forces with the club for this season. A number of new players have improved the strength of the club throughout. Director of rugby Dave Robins said: "Our tie-up with University College Worcester
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14/9/01 - Back to strength
MALVERN are back to strength for the NPI Cup match against Old Halesonians at Spring Lane tomorrow (Saturday), kick-off 3pm. Prop Sean Lancett starts for his delayed debut match, partnering James Daniel and Andy Logan, whilst Vince Hill joins Adie MacBurney
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14/9/01 - Tom's Irish eyes are smiling
MALVERN Rugby Football Club's Youth development policy has scored another notable success with scrum-half Tom O'Brien joining Zurich Premiership club London Irish. Eighteen-year-old Tom, who represented the Midlands at last season's Divisional Championships
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Town hosts radio debate on health
THE future of the NHS will be the topic of a national radio debate in Kidderminster. And there are still places for the public to take part in BBC Radio 4's Straw Poll programme at Kidderminster Library on Tuesday, August 20 at 7pm. The audience can cross-question
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7/9/01 - Record number sign up
THE officials of the Malvern RFC Youth Development Section were very pleased with the turnout for their Mini/Junior registration day at the club's Spring Lane HQ last Saturday, which officially kicked off the section's tenth anniversary season. Nearly
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7/9/01 - New faces for league opener
MALVERN Rugby club face the daunting task of opening their league programme tomorrow (Saturday) at last year's unbeaten Eastern division champions Dunstablians (3pm). The injury-hit Malvern squad suffered a further blow this week when back row signing
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17/8/01 - Support needed for junior rugby
WITH only weeks to go to the start of the new rugby season, the Malvern RFC Youth Development Section has unveiled a range of packages that it hopes will entice local businesses to support junior rugby development in the Malvern Hills District. Potential
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From the archives
100 years ago August 2 1902 PRINCE Henry's Grammar School held its annual speech day and prize distribution on Wednesday afternoon, and was fortunately favoured with congenial weather. A large number of parents of the boys and friends of the school had
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24/5/02 - Alden is Town's player of the year
MALVERN Town goalkeeper Dave Alden picked up the first team manager's player of the year and the first team player's player of the year awards at the club's presentation evening. The prize night was held at the Langland Stadium clubhouse following the
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Blaster Botha leads the charge
IT was Leon Botha's day once again when Pershore played Kidderminster in a Worcestershire Clubs League fixture on Sunday. Skipper Lee Wilks lost the toss and his young side was asked to field in blazing conditions when it was apparent that high scores
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Lye down and dead
EVESHAM seconds stormed to their biggest win of the season when they crushed Lye at home by 200 runs in their Worcestershire League game, their big-gest win of the season. The consistent Steve Charlton (64) and in-form David Horn (57) got the innings
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3/5/02 - Town hoping for league double
MALVERN Town are at home to bottom of the table and relegated Dudley Town tomorrow (Saturday) in the Express and Star League Premier Division and will be hoping to complete a double having defeated Dudley 3-0 back in October. Town had hoped to get the
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26/4/02 - Reserves romp home
A Malvern Town Reserve side strengthened by the inclusion of several first team players, ran out comprehensive 5-0 victors against neighbours Malvern Rangers in the Express and Star West Midlands League Division 1 (S) at the Langland Stadium last night
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12/4/02 - Town Reserves host Bewdley
Tomorrow (Saturday) Malvern are away at Wolverhampton United (2.45) and on Tuesday (April 16) visit Gornall Athletic (7.45). Town Reserves, beaten 2-0 at home by Leominster Town on Saturday are at home again tomorrow (Saturday) when Bewdley Town (2.45
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5/4/02 - Town hope for derby revenge
MALVERN Town visit Ledbury Town tomorrow (Saturday) in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division (2.45pm). This local derby is sure to be a keenly contested with Malvern looking to avenge the 5-1 defeat they suffered at the Langland Stadium
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5/4/02 - Town's Reserves look to climb
MALVERN Town Reserves, who shocked second placed Brintons with an excellent 4-1 victory at their Kidderminster based hosts last Saturday, hope to continue their climb up the Express and Star West Midlands League Division 1 (S) table, when they entertain
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Theatre
Town Hall, Kidderminster - Dance Days - Breakdance and Mini Movers Tuesday until August 8. Crescent, Birmingham - Fringe Festival until Saturday. Grand, Wolverhampton - Taking Steps until Saturday. A Shred of Evidence Tuesday until August 10. RST, Stratford
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Record effort
A STREET collection has pulled in a record haul from generous townsfolk. Last month's annual effort in Kidderminster raised £690 for Kemp Hospice, the best total for a one-day collection in the town.
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15/2/02 - Town at Little Drayton and Reserves match off
MALVERN Town visit Little Drayton in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division tomorrow (Saturday) kick-off 2.45pm. The only absentee for Town will be Lee Hooper who is on County Youth Team duty. Otherwise boss Joey Rawle will select
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15/2/02 - Anson denies report of talks
MALVERN Town general manager Richard Anson has slammed a press report in which Bromsgrove Rovers suggested that they were having on-going talks with Town's recently signed strikers Wes Joyce and Dean Roberts. "If they are, then we know nothing about it
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1/2/02 - Town entertain basement club
MALVERN Town, whose scheduled trip to Wolverhampton United on Saturday in the Express and Star Premier Division was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, saw their fine run of recent form brought to an abrupt halt during Tuesday's home league fixture
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29/1/02 - Town host Darlaston
MALVERN Town entertain Darlaston tonight (Tuesday, January 29) at Langland Stadium in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division (7.45pm). Town will be hoping to extend a run that has seen them register back to back wins against championship
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18/1/02 - Cup news
TOWN will visit Wellington in the second round of the West Midlands League Cup on a date still to be arranged, although the tie will almost certainly be played next month. With the second round of the Worcester Senior Urn still to be concluded, Town do
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14/1/02 - Town look for Urn success
TOWN entertain Alvechurch in the second round of the WFA Senior Urn (7.45pm) on Tuesday (Jan 15). Town beat their Midland Combination Premier Division visitors at the semi-final stage last season and will be looking to to take a step towards a third consecutive
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11/1/02 - Youthful attack makes debut
MALVERN Town visit lowly Walsall Wood in the Express and Star League Premier Division (2.45pm) tomorrow (Saturday). Town will be without Mark Brooks, badly injured during a game last Sunday, but include new striker Dean Roberts for the first time. He
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11/1/02 - Lee Hooper in trial for Wolves
MALVERN Town's 16-year-old striker Lee Hooper, who has been watched by Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers, will play in a trial game for the Molineux club this Sunday. Hooper, who has fast-tracked through Town's vibrant youth policy
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10/1/02 - Town sign on Dean Roberts
MALVERN Town have signed 20-year-old striker Dean Roberts from Dr Martens Western Division outfit Evesham United. Roberts has been with Evesham for the past three seasons, but has recently struggled to hold a regular place in the starting line up. The
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4/01/02 - Moves behind the scenes
HAVING recently agreed to a three year contract with Barratts West Midlands to pursue the sale of their existing Langland Stadium site and move to a new state of the art facility, Malvern Town are already making moves behind the scenes. Town general manager
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4/01/02 - Town looking to repeat win
MALVERN Town play host to bottom of the league Dudley Town in the Express and Star League Premier Division on Saturday (2.45). Town will be hoping to repeat their 3-0 success at Dudley back in November and will feel confident of doing so. They picked
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28/12/01 - Little Drayton Rangers are the visitors
Tomorrow (Saturday) Malvern Town entertain Little Drayton Rangers (2.45) in the league and should have a full squad to pick from. Returning for Town will be striker Matt Upton. Work commitments and a suspension have hindered the youngster's progress this
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23/12/01 - Injury doubts for Boxing Day derby
On Boxing Day (Wednesday) Town entertain local rivals Bromyard Town (11.30) and have injury doubts over Dave Damore who turned an ankle at Tipton, whilst Keith Holmans is another likely absentee having also picked up an injury at Tipton. Sean Cotterill
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21/12/01 -Town looking to end poor run
MALVERN Town visit Tipton Town tomorrow (Saturday) in the Express & Star Premier Division and hope to have a full squad to pick from. Town will also be looking to reverse a trend that has not seen them win in their last five outings. Boss Joey Rawle
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It's rubbish
WHY does John Phillpott (Evening News, Monday, July 22) waste his valuable time watching rubbish like Big Brother and The Frontier House? Life's far too short. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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30/11/01 - Town set sights on a coach
MALVERN Town are looking to appoint a new first team coach as the first step in a gradual readjustment of the club's management structure. The Express and Star League Premier Division side developed a new framework some months ago as the club continue
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No wonder Worcester people go elsewhere
SO Russell & Dorrell will not fit in with the new Lychgate. Why not? We need a good department store. We've lost Littlewoods, C&A and we have no hardware store in the centre of Worcester. The only electrical store is in St John's, where there
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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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Why we objected to these plans
AFTER reading Mrs Buckland's letter, headlined "Never on Sundays" (You Say, Saturday, July 13) I must write and give a few points as to why I, and others, objected to the skateboard plans. This part of Orchard Street is already full with cars during the
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9/11/01 - Town aim for repeat
MALVERN Town visit Bustlehome on Saturday in the Express and Star Premier Division (2.45pm) and will be hoping for a repeat of their home 6-0 success achieved exactly one month ago. Town were disappointed to drop two points at home to Wellington on Tuesday
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2/11/01 - Town considers league future
MALVERN Town manager Joe Rawle and assistant manager Richard Anson are asking the club to consider its future in the West Midlands League. The move follows last week's controversial 1-0 defeat at Kington, when Town had three players sent off in the last
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2/11/01 - Town visit stragglers
TOMORROW (Saturday) Malvern Town visit bottom placed Dudley Town in the Express and Star League Premier Division (2.45pm). Their bottom placed hosts will be buoyed by their first success of the season when they beat Ettingshall HT earlier this week. Town
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Keys to successful learning
PERSHORE folk are logging on in their droves to take advantage of a new learning facility in the town. Since it opened on the site of Seals outfitters in June more than 150 people have become members of Pershore On-line. The centre, funded by Pershore
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Summer exhibition
THE Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen is holding its summer exhibition in Painswick until Bank holiday Monday, August 26. It is open daily between 10am and 6pm, in the Painswick Centre, Bisley Street.
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Jo's project finally put on the map
THE culmination of a three-month project will be presented at The Gallery in Stratford on Tuesday, August 13. The project, known as cartographer, has been in the making since May 20, when its creator, Jo Roberts, came to South Warwickshire to begin compiling
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Let's go fly a kite
PEOPLE are being invited to go fly a kite, up to the highest height, at Ragley Hall on Sunday, August 11. Midland Kite Fliers, together with Alcester and Worcester Kite Club, will demonstrate varieties of kites, including sport and competition models.
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This is MTFC
Coming soon - match reports from the 2002/3 season brought to you by the Malvern Gazette.
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Pregnant mum kicked by thief
A PREGNANT Evesham woman was kicked and knocked unconscious after confronting a burglar in her home. Twenty-one-year old Liz Coulson was at home alone in West Street, Evesham at about 10.20am yesterday when she discovered a 6ft stranger. The man in his
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Mills scorches to fourth club title
MATTHEW Mills won Broadway Golf Club's championship for the fourth year in succession. Over 36 holes on the hottest day of the year, with near perfect greens, Mills carded an excellent gross 137, a brilliant 67 in the morning followed by gross 70 in the
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£1,000 gun raid reward
A £1,000 reward has been put up for the capture of an armed gang who subjected two store workers to a terrifying ordeal. And police have released CCTV pictures of two of the raiders. As reported first by the Advertiser last week, the trio broke into Gentry's
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Inspector steps in at Marriage Hill
THE future of a controversial Bidford nursery site is to be decided by a planning inspector. A public inquiry into Marriage Hill Nurseries, which has been the subject of a fierce two-year fight between Bidford-on-Avon Residents Group (BARG) and Color
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'Mere lip service won't help crisis'
"Can you imagine a country where more than half the inhabitants are children? A population of 11m in which half a million have already died of AIDS and a million children are orphaned? "A land in which sixty per cent of its people live in poverty and
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Pupils learn to speak out
A PUBLIC speaking challenge has boosted pupils' confidence. Far Forest First School Class Three children all completed their English Speaking Board Junior Assessments last term. Since Christmas they have learnt poems, given talks and read favourite passages
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A cruel cut for Jeremy
THERE was further European Tour misery for Evesham golfer Jeremy Robinson last week (writes Mervyn Collins). The 36-year-old was all set to make a welcome cut with five holes to play of his second round. However, three dropped shots left him one adrift
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Invitation to Riviera
FORGET driving down to the coast - the seaside is coming to Stourport on Sunday. After the success of "Kidderminster-on-Sea" last summer, Wyre Forest District Council aims to draw the crowds to the "Stourport Riviera" party on the riverside meadows. Children
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McCoy misses out on go-slow Zeloso
PAXFORD trainer Milton Harris gave Tony McCoy a fourth chance to overtake Peter Scudamore's career record of winners at Stratford last Saturday but the champion jockey found Zeloso too tough a challenge (writes Mervyn Collins). The four-year-old gelding
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Crashes halt Simon's bid for glory
THE European round of the World Superbikes was contested for the second time at Brands Hatch with Wickhamford teenager Simon Andrews making a superb return to the European Superstock following his fall in San Marino five weeks ago. The event was more
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Neville turns up the heat
THE superb weather, and the course in excellent condition, helped to produce some good scores in the July medal at Evesham Golf Club. The winner of Division One with a fantastic nett 64, was Neville Ashman, playing off a handicap of 12. The runner-up
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Double success for finalists
WELFORD are through to the county bowls finals in the pairs and fours. In the pairs Mario Rosso and Martin Timms beat a pair from Coventry Avenue 21-15. The fours, Simon Davies, Mick Hawkins, Richard Groom and Mario Rosso beat a four from Rugby 25-14.
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Clive's double
PAXFORD garage owner Clive Wadey had two race wins at Darley Moor in only his second visit to the Derbyshire circuit. Wadey had problems in practice with a too-soft compound rear tyre that was sliding a lot under power. For the first race Wadey fitted
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Kidderminster Harriers FC - factfile
Formed: 1886 Chairman: Colin Youngjohns. Vice-Chairman: Barry Norgrove. Company Secretary: Richard Painter. Associate director: John Baldwin. Chief Executive: Neil Morris. General Manager: Geoff Butler. Football Secretary/Stadium Manager: Roger Barlow
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24/5/02 - Town U18s slip in final
IT was a question of one game too many for Malvern Town's U18s as they went down 2-1 to a very good Churchill United side in the final of the Bromsgrove - Malvern Youth Cup (U18s) on Monday night. CHURCHILL UNITED 2, MALVERN TOWN 1 Churchill took the
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20/4/02 - Star display is season's best
MALVERN Town turned in probably their best display of the season in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division, when they comprehensively defeated high flying Star at their Bridgnorth base on Saturday. STAR 0, MALVERN TOWN 4 It was really
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13/4/02 - Hancocks powers in the winner
MALVERN Town returned from the Black Country on Saturday with three Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division points, thanks to a 30th minute goal by youth team striker Steve Hancocks. WOLVERHAMPTON UNITED 0, MALVERN TOWN 1 Hancocks, who
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30/3/02 - Cotterill seals a comfortable win
MALVERN Town secured a fourth successive Express and Star West Midland League Premier Division win, when they comfortably overcame Smethwick Rangers at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 3, SMETHWICK RANGERS 1 The only real surprise was that
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23/3/02 - Hooper and Walker on target for Town
MALVERN Town returned to winnings ways with a much improved performance at home to Ettingshall HT on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 2, ETTINGSHALL HT 1 But it looked bleak for Town when, after only ten minutes, Lee Elliott turned smartly in the box to put the
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19/3/02 - Disappointing defeat
A DEPLETED Malvern Town slumped to a disappointing 3-1 defeat at Westfields in the quarter-final of the West Midlands League Premier Division Cup on Tuesday. WESTFIELDS 3, MALVERN TOWN 1 However, the first half begun as a fairly even affair, with most
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9/3/02 - Town do the double over Casuals
MALVERN Town completed a double over third-placed Wolverhampton Casuals in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday. WOLVERHAMPTON CASUALS 1, MALVERN TOWN 3 Defending into the teeth of a strong wind during the first half
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2/3/02 - Town on top but frustrated
A SOLITARY strike in the 10th minute was enough to condemn Malvern Town to defeat against Brierley Hill and Hagley in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 0, BRIERLEY HILL & HAGLEY
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9/2/02 - Roberts' goal is not enough
MALVERN slipped to a disappointing defeat at home to Star in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 1, STAR 2 During the first half both sides had chances to take the lead, although it was the visitors who
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29/1/02 - Town let 3-1 lead slip away
MALVERN Town slipped to a shock 4-3 defeat at home to Darlaston last night in Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division on Tuesday night at Langland Stadium. MALVERN TOWN 3, DARLASTON TOWN 4 The result was all the more surprising as Wes Joyce's
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25/1/02 - Hat-trick is tie decider
HEADLESS Cross were the sharper of the two sides in the first half of this Under 18's Worcester Infirmary Cup tie. MALVERN TOWN 3, HEADLESS CROSS 2 (aet) Time and again their strikers got goal side of Town's defence and it came as no surprise when first
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19/1/02 - Casuals crash to Dean's double
MALVERN Town turned in an excellent performance at home to second-placed Wolverhampton Casuals in the Express and Star, West Midlands League, Premier Division on Saturday and were well worth their 2-1 success, indeed the final score flattered their high
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15/1/02 - Shepherd hits two
MALVERN Town moved into the semi-final of the WFA Senior Urn after an extra time success against Alvechurch at the Langland Stadium on Tuesday night. MALVERN TOWN 3, ALVECHURCH 1 (AET) Town, who were missing several players through suspension, injury
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12/1/02 - Goal for Dean on his Town debut
MALVERN Town returned from Walsall Wood on Saturday, disappointed to have only picked up a single point in this Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division fixture. WALSALL WOOD 1, MALVERN TOWN 1 Despite always being more composed on the ball
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29/12/01 - Holmans spot on for Town
MALVERN Town emerged with all three points in their last game of 2001 with a hard earned victory over visitors Little Drayton Rangers at Langland Stadium on Saturday. The win came thanks to Keith Holmans twice converting spot kicks. MALVERN TOWN 4, LITTLE
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11/12/01 - Disappointing performance
MALVERN Town were defeated 1-0 by Tividale at Langland Stadium in the Express & Star Premier Division on Tuesday night. MALVERN TOWN 0, TIVIDALE 1 In a game of few chances, Tividale scored the only goal after 12 minutes. Malvern's best chance came
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27/11/01 - Buzz from young side
A YOUTHFUL Malvern Town side gave an excellent account of themselves at high riding Midland Alliance outfit Bromsgrove Rovers in this Second Round Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup tie at the Victoria Ground on Tuesday evening. BROMSGROVE ROVERS 4, MALVERN
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24/11/01 - Town punished as chances slip
MALVERN Town still missing several key players through injury, gave a much improved performance at Heath Hayes on Saturday, but a 65th minute strike enabled the home side to claim all three Express and Star Premier Division points. HEATH HAYES 1, MALVERN
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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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6/11/01 - Young Hooper on target again
MALVERN Town and Wellington fought out a 1-1 draw in the Express and Star Premier Division on Wednesday night at Langland Stadium. MALVERN TOWN 1, WELLINGTON 1 Really Town could have no complaints as they failed to capitalise on Lee Hooper's first minute