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Tesco pulls out of Chrissies bid
TESCO has withdrawn its planning application to build a new store on the site of Worcester's Christopher Whitehead High School. The supermarket chain's proposals to build in St John's were due to be considered by Worcester City Council's planning committee
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FBU 'will back action'
WORCESTERSHIRE'S firefighters are expected to overwhelmingly support strike action in a dispute over pay when they cast their votes today. Steve Laugher, secretary of the Fire Brigade Union in Hereford and Worcester, said he would be "absolutely amazed
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Wait is over for new junction
TRAFFIC should flow more smoothly northwest of the city in future thanks to a new roundabout. The mini-roundabout, in Holt Heath, near Worcester, will control traffic better at the busy intersection of the A4133, School Lane and The Heath. The site was
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Pensax runs out of pupils
WORCESTERSHIRE'S smallest school has "simply run out of children" and is effectively closed. Pensax CE Primary School, in the Teme valley, is expected to formally close at Easter. The school has seen a steady decline in pupil numbers and a decision on
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Lap dancing 'spy' camera bid rapped
A WORCESTER nightclub owner claims that a new rule requiring him to train CCTV cameras on lap dancers at his venue is an invasion of privacy. But Steve Bradford, who runs Images, has been warned that if he does not comply with the national regulations
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Video will probe pub's paranormal possibilities
SPOOKY happenings at a Worcester pub could soon be making their way into British households when a new documentary is released. Paranormal investigators COTC decided to film The Mug House, in Claines, after reading reports of its ghostly happenings on
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Sights set on career criminals
WORCESTERSHIRE'S most prolific criminals will be hit with more police surveillance and searches under a new scheme. Anyone with six or more convictions in one year will be highlighted on a national database of criminals whenever they come into contact
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Five weeks longer to wait for stadium vote
WORCESTER City Football Club will have to wait a further five weeks for the city council's verdict on its proposed stadium development. The council has postponed the decision day until Tuesday, December 10, to allow its consultants more time to analyse
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Youngsters still have place to go
YOUNGSTERS will still benefit from a youth service in Pershore - despite the threat of closure hanging over a popular drop-in centre. The Under-18 Drop-In Centre, which was founded 11 years ago, may have to close in April because it was refused a vital
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Twice-in-row thief's plan to swap chocs for heroin
A HEROIN addict who stole from the same supermarket two days running was arrested after a security guard recognised him. Lee Shearer, who had stolen coffee, was recognised when he returned the next day to steal a tin of Roses chocolates from Safeway in
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Author inspires children's creativity
AN author's visit to a Worcester school was designed to help tap pupils' creative instincts. Inspired youngsters at Dines Green Primary School had the chance to work with Barrie Wade during the two-day workshop. Mr Wade, who works at Birmingham University
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City man denies making kill threats
COURT: A Worcester man has denied making threats to kill and breaching an anti-social behaviour order. Justin Wynn, aged 23, of Avon Road, Tolladine, has been accused of threatening to kill his former partner Jill Fraser, on Monday, September 30 and Saturday
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Team to manage the Severn
NATURAL conservation will be one of the issues under consideration when a Worcester riverside co-ordinating team is created. The team, to be known as R7,will look at how to manage the River Severn, and will address key issues such as tourism, walking
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Teachers heading for the top
TEACHERS across Worcestershire and the West Midlands have been praised for their commitment and hard work, after earning the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). A total of 120 people are due to be presented with the award, a leadership
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2002/3 Season
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, October 19 FA VASE First Round: Malvern Town v Norton United (3pm). Division One South: Ledbury Town Reserves v Malvern Town Reserves. Saturday, October 26 Premier Division: Malvern Town v Walsall Wood
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
AN award-winning comedy film will be showing next week in Bosbury as part of its nationwide tour. Tim FitzHigham and James Campbell star in Infinite Number of Monkeys do Gravity. The Sony Silver Award winning script links apples, alchemy and arson to
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
LAST Friday evening at the village hall, approximately 76 people attended the harvest supper. Entertainment was provided by Carl Attwood. On the following Sunday morning a children's harvest and communion service took place at St James' Church. Gifts
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CORSE Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
IT is with regret that I write of the passing of Mrs Frances May Bundy who died peacefully in Tewkesbury Hospital at the age of 86. Mrs Bundy came to Eldersfield at the age of 20 and lived at Moorend House. She will be remembered by many, especially former
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mrs B Savery Tel: 01684 562904
MALVERN Wells is in for a treat from October 24-26 when the Players stage their latest offering entitled Sylvia by A R Gurney, first produced in New York in 1995. This delightful comedy is set in Manhattan. The main characters are Greg and Kate who have
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
TWO hundred and seventy lots went under the hammer at Staunton Church auction sale at the weekend, which had to be cancelled last year due to the foot and mouth epidemic. Buyers came from the surrounding villages and Gloucester and Cheltenham. This year
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West Malvern CORRESPONDENT: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
West Malvern has a new parish clerk. He is Shrewsbury-born David Sharp, appointed last week to succeed Pauline Striplin who resigned in August after taking on a full time job. David has lived in Malvern for six years after spending 20 years in London.
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Sacrifice still remembered
A PERFORMANCE of poetry, prose and music is being held at Malvern Priory to honour those who gave their lives in two world wars. We Will Remember Them will be performed by the boys of Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir. They will be joined Neil Swain
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Rail services on track
STEAM-powered trips to see Father Christmas in his grotto are to be offered by the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway during the festive season. Its Father Christmas time-table begins on Sunday, December 1, with trains also operating on December 7,
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Club exhibition
A SELECTION of paintings by Malvern Art Club members will be on show in the Margaret Edgar's Lyttelton House Gallery from Monday until Thursday, October 31. It is the first time that the local gallery has exhibited works by the club and members hope it
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18/10/02 - Upton go back to winning ways
UPTON travelled up the motorway to Fiveways' Hopwood ground to find a well-manicured, lush, green pitch, which took a stud, unlike the rock hard pitches of previous weeks. FIVEWAYS 5pts, UPTON 43pts Upton welcomed back Jerry Wheeler and Mark Tether from
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Friends of the ESO Review: Corinne Frost and Roger Nichols, Downs School, Colwall
A most pleasant way to spend Sunday afternoon was in the company of Corinne Frost, co-principal cellist with the English Symphony Orchestra, and Roger Nichols, pianist and well-known writer and broadcaster. Corinne, producing a warm velvety tone from
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Kate Adie & John Keegan Review: Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Festival of Literature
COMBATIVE and challenging, Kate Adie's demeanour seems geared to make you listen and learn. Speaking with Daily Telegraph defence editor John Keegan on Monday, she highlighted the importance of history to wars and war reporting. Despite confessing to
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Jane has problem of sex all sewn up
VOLUNTEERS with sewing skills and a sense of humour are being sought for an unusual assignment - stitching together realistic dolls to help people with learning disabilities find out about sex. The half-sized dolls, complete with genitalia underneath
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Friends off to London
A CHRISTMAS shopping trip to London is being organised by the Friends of Upton CE Primary School. A trip will be on Saturday, November 16, taking shoppers to drop off points at the museums and central London. A coach will leave Upton at 7.30am, returning
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18/10/02 - Rangers' mini revival sees an end
MALVERN Rangers' recent mini revival came to an abrupt end when they visited Brintons to play Chaddesley Corbett in a West Midlands Division One South game on Saturday. CHADDESLEY CORBETT 5, MALVERN RANGERS 0 The home side's last victory was against Rangers
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Concert for hospice
A CONCERT by Worcester Male Voice Choir takes place at St Gabriel's Church, Hanley Swan, at 7.30pm on Saturday, October 26. Soloists are violinist Anna Downes and soprano Paula Downes. Tickets are £5, available from Hanley Swan Post Office or on the door
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Meet your MP
MP Sir Michael Spicer will be available for personal interviews tomorrow (Saturday), from 10am, at Upton Memorial Hall.
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18/10/02 - Powick click after break
POWICK, playing uphill and against the wind in this Worcester Saturday Premier Division game, found it hard going for the first 20 minutes. POWICK 5, INKBERROW A 1 Halfway through the first half Powick were awarded a penalty after Steve Hadley was brought
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18/10/02 - Lowndes saves point
MARK LOWNDES stepped off the subs bench to grab a vital late equaliser as Anchor Falcons gained their second successive Worcester Sunday Division Four draw in this keenly contested game. BARBOURNE CELTIC 1, ANCHOR FALCONS 1 Lowndes struck with 10 minutes
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What future for the town centre
THOSE responsible for shaping the future of Great Malvern have pledged to turn it into a lively and prosperous town centre fit for the 21st century. Malvern Hills District Council says it is committed to rejuvenating Great Malvern's town centre and making
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An aura of faded gentility
AS a regular visitor to Malvern over the years I write to express my disappointment at the declining standard within the town with regard to local amenities. With the exception of two or three, the shop fronts in Great Malvern are shabby and neglected
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Under-11s top of pile
Evesham Utd U-11 1, Carterton Rgrs 0 EVESHAM went to the top of the Witney League on Sunday with a well earned victory against the then unbeaten league leaders. The first half was even, although United created the better chances with Lance Smith going
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Let's not wait for an accident
I appreciate the coverage you have given to the Ashperton Campaign for Traffic Safety and I wish to ensure that pressure is kept on Herefordshire Council to treat this matter with greater urgency than appears to have been the case previously. In addition
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Tigers tamed
Oldbury Park Tigers 0, Evesham Utd U-9 3 EVESHAM returned to winning ways in this friendly encounter but they had to wait until the second half before breaking the deadlock. Experimental changes paid dividends after the break when defender Owen Jones,
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Ratepayers pick up tab for fiasco
LANGLAND voters will go to the polls in this month's Malvern Town Council by-election faced with with the 'choice' of just one real candidate. Philip Guest, who was due to stand as a Local Independent Community candidate, announced on Monday that he would
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I'm on my own
IT is with interest that I read Your Letters in the Malvern Gazette every week. I read of people's concerns regarding the theatre. I read of selfish people complaining about noise from the Three Counties Show-ground and I read endlessly about dog mess
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Robins are six-hit stars
Evesham Utd Robins U-9 6, Evesham Utd Colts 0 JAMES Coldrick and Elliott Gould fired Robins into a 2-0 half-time lead. Colts battled hard to get back into the game but, after the break, Robins added further goals through long-range efforts from Coldrick
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Cambridge hope renewed
A CHASE Technology College pupil denied a Cambridge University place by an unexpectedly poor A'Level grade has had her paper remarked and her grade increased. The unnamed pupil was left a grade short of her conditional offer of a place to read English
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One day project!
SITUATIONS Vacant (part-time). n Four labourers required to demolish an unstable bush shelter at the bottom of Church Street, Malvern. n Basic knowledge of DIY advisable but not essential. n Sponsored skips should be available. n Small amount of digging
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18/10/02 - West pay dearly for penalty miss
WEST Malvern lost their first Worcester Saturday Division One match of the season at home on Saturday when for the second week running they failed to convert a penalty, but this time they paid dearly for it. WEST MALVERN 2, FERNHILL HEATH SPURS 5 The
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17/10/02 - Dream of cup glory turns into nightmare
DISAPPOINTMENT was etched across the faces of Evesham United chairman and manager, Jim Cockerton and Phil Mullen after last weekend's inglorious FA Cup exit. Both men were unanimous in their feelings that the day had been a huge let down but still happy
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Grant helps set up new town theatre
A STUDIO theatre is to be set up at the Grange Road base of Malvern Theatre Players. Theatre House is currently used by the amateur troupe as a workshop where sets, costumes and props are made for productions. Now, thanks to fundraising and grants, sound
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18/10/02 - Wayne's hat-trick swings it
WITH Madresfield playing their first home Soccer Site Malvern League game this season and also having yet more players available this was always going to be a close game against the much-fancied Morgan Aero 8. MADRESFIELD 6, MORGAN 5 Unfortunately for
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17/10/02 - Vital to hit back quickly
UNITED boss Phil Mullen now has the difficult task of raising his side's spirits ahead of a tough Dr Martens League schedule. He will be buoyed by the knowledge that weekend absentees Nathan Jukes, Shaun Pratt and Mark Wolsey could all be back in contention
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18/10/02 - Junior Soccer Scene ...
WELLAND came into this cup game on the back of a number of disappointing results and their lack of confidence was reflected in their early play. WELLAND U14s 2, PERSHORE U14s 3 The visitors took full advantage and were two goals to the good by half time
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We need a new hospital
I WAS unable to be present at the Primary Care Trust Meeting on Wednesday, October 2, but have received disturbing reports from both individuals and through the Malvern Gazette report and editorial (October 4, 2002) of what went on. I am both puzzled
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Have a thought
IT never ceases to amaze me how people only think of themselves. During a recent visit to our local supermarket my husband, 18 month old grandson and I had to wait for a Parent and Child parking space, during this time we observed: A woman with a child
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Buyer found for hills land
A BUYER has been found for 28 acres of the Malvern Hills. The land above Little Malvern was offered for sale at the beginning of October by agents Strutt and Parker. Richard Greasby, for the firm, confirmed yesterday (Thursday) that an offer for the land
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Intrusive idea
I WAS horrified to read in the Ledbury Reporter (October 4) of plans to impose on Ledbury a sculpture trail. For what purpose? For tourists the charm of this thriving town is its central areas, unchanged since pre-industrial times; and to litter the town
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Positive impact
AS a visitor to Malvern I was so pleased to read that the town is aiming for Fairtrade status. I find it surprising Coun Tuthill would take the view this is inappropriate to town council business. Surely the presence of Fairtrade in a town like Malvern
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Loss of stalwart duo felt by town
BROMYARD people are mourning the loss of two of the town's most highly regarded women - Daphne Davies and Lyla James - after both died last Sunday. One of three children born to the family of Hartwright at the Rose & Lion on New Road, Daphne Davies
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Record spend on firework display
ORGANISERS of Ledbury's annual bonfire night celebration are to spend a record amount on fireworks, promising the biggest and best event yet. The town's Round Table is to fork out around £2,000 for the display, which is being staged by Wiltshire company
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Groups to share in windfall
Lottery grants totalling nearly £30,000 have been given to groups in the Malvern area. Malvern Rugby Club, Malvern Theatre Players, the Malvern-based Beacon Camera Club and Worcestershire Golf Club are all winners under the Awards for All scheme, along
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Failed fair has debts of £170,000
THE failed Game and Country Fair at the Three Counties Showground in September has left debts totalling more than £170,000. The prospects of staff and performers at the event getting paid are said to be bleak, after the debts were revealed at a creditors
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Keith's vision created town marina
THE entrepreneur who created the marina at Upton-upon-Severn has died at the age of 65. Keith Webb saw the potential of a flooded brickworks at the side of the River Severn in the early 1970s, turning it into one of the country's largest inland marinas
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Pop hit penned by former pupil
A SONG written in just one day has propelled young pop group S Club Juniors to stardom and marked chart success for the former Malvern College pupil who wrote it. Gary White, 32, produced and co-wrote New Direction with colleagues Ricky Hanley and Georgie
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Vision for the town still relevant today
A VISION to make Great Malvern a lively and prosperous town centre is one that Malvern Hills District Council officers believe is still as relevant now as it was when it was written into the 1996 Town Centre Strategy. While much has been done to try and
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Opinion
THERE will be some traders who will not be happy with this week's front page of the Malvern Gazette. We will be accused of "talking down" the town centre. That, of course, is not our purpose. There is no question there are already some very good specialist
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Havant & Waterlooville 0, Evesham Utd 4
Saturday, October 12, 2002 IT'S difficult to explain away Saturday's sorry FA Cup saga without being critical of the players. For 45 minutes they played like of bunch of strangers with seemingly no appetite for what victory meant to travelling supporters
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Redditch Utd 3, Evesham Utd Ladies 3
Sunday, October 13, 2002 SUNDAY'S game played in driving rain saw Evesham seeking to build on their victory of the previous week and consolidate second place in the league. Evesham took the lead in the 14th minute when a Redditch defender handled the
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Sixways quartet picked
FOUR Worcester Rugby Club starlets have been included in the England under 19 squad set for the inaugural Six Nations Championships next year. Full-back Chris Hooper, flanker Mark Hopley, hooker Mitchell Hulme and lock William Bowley, all part of Worcester's
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Village unveils £100,000 facility
YEARS of planning and hard work will pay off with the opening of the £100,000 Millennium Room in Colwall. Vicar Carl Attwood will officially open the building tomorrow (Saturday), which will house Internet-ready computers, a village archive and other
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Smith ready for late Bulls call
BEN Smith could be a dramatic late addition to Hereford United's squad for their Nationwide Conference clash with Halifax Town at Edgar Street tomorrow (3pm). The midfielder, who has yet to play a competitive match for the Bulls after dislocating a shoulder
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Dish plan submitted for town mast
A plan for an extra satellite dish at Malvern Transmitter Station has been submitted to the district council. The 0.6-metre wide dish and various antennas would be located 20 metres up the mast, which towers over Worcester Road. The application is by
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Goal-shy City look to kick the habit
MICK Tuohy has urged Worcester's players to nip the losing habit in the bud and find the net. City's assistant manager issued the warning ahead of tomorrow's clash with Cambridge City at St George's Lane (3pm). Despite being buoyed by City's display in
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Ace McHugh back with Rovers
BROMSGROVE Rovers are set to receive a boost ahead of tomorrow's clash at Solihull Borough (3pm) with the return of former midfield star Fraser McHugh. The Dr Martens Western Division leaders are poised to snap up the player on loan after his departure
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18/10/02 - Standard of play was excellent throughout
A LARGE field entered the October Medal competition at the Worcestershire Golf Club and the standard of play throughout was exceptional. The first five players in all three divisions equalled or bettered the par for the course. In Division One four players
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18/10/02 - Clevedon signing
TOMORROW'S visitors Clevedon are set to hand a debut to new signing Deion Vernon. The former Gloucester City, Bath City and Mangotsfield forward signed from Welton Rovers. But regulars Mike Wyatt and Lee Collier are ruled out with hamstring injuries and
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18/10/02 - Medals galore for orienteers
THERE was medals all round for the three schools who sent competitors to the British Schools Score Orienteering Champion-ships held at Lever Park, near Manchester on Saturday. Score orienteering is the most challenging form of the sport requiring competitors
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18/10/02 - Forecast duo shine at Oldbury Duathlon
ATHLETES Chris and Niki Forecast took part in the Oldbury Duathlon on Sunday and put in creditable performances. Chris, aged 14, who's training consists of a daily paper round in Colwall, finished first in a very exciting race with two other lads from
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18/10/02 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA CARLBERG VASE First Round Proper: Malvern Town v Norton United, Barwell v Ledbury Town. WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Wolverhampton Casuals. Division One South: Malvern Rangers v Mahal, Ledbury Town Reserves
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Give them a break
THE Swan is the only full-time theatre between Birmingham and Malvern and the only one where we have the opportunity to see not just big touring productions, but new plays and new playwrights. We have all this for a sensible price at a theatre with excellent
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Once the theatre has gone it will be too late
WE are writing to express our shock and disbelief at the savage cut in the grant of Worcester Swan Theatre next year. Some may say theatres are elitist. A survey of recent productions gives the lie to this - everything from pantomime to local storytelling
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Night at the Opry
THE music of country legends such as Jim Reeves, Tammy Wynette, Glen Campbell, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline is recreated at The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury next week. Welcome to My World features the talents of Sandy Kelly, George Hamilton IV, Barbara Ellis
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Tribute to a legend
THE legendary Glenn Miller legacy is continued in Tewkesbury next weekend, when the big band leader's nephew brings that classic forties sound back to life. John Miller directs the Herb Miller Orchestra, named after Glenn's brother, through tunes such
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Abbey Jazz date
ABBEY Jazz continues on Sunday, October 27 at Malvern Rugby Club in Spring Lane. Joining double bassist Len Thwaites will be John Saunders on trumpet, Cormac Loane on clarinet and sax, Martin Veasey on trombone, Roger Heeley on piano and Malcolm Garrett
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Ska night could be here to stay
SOUL covers band Bat Whispers will kick off the weekend at the Marr's Bar tonight (Friday) with support from three-piece outfit Feedback. If Saturday's traditional ska night succeeds it could become a regular fixture in the Worcester venue's calendar,
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Award winning soloist
SOLO violinist Leland Chen will be performing Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor with the English Symphony Orchestra in Malvern next week. Winner of the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition, Leland has toured over 60 cities in the USA and appeared
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18/10/02 - Vase tie for Town
MALVERN Town take their place in the First Round Proper of the FA Carlsberg Vase tomorrow (Saturday) when they host Norton United of the North West Counties League Division Two (3pm). Town will be bidding for a place in the second round proper, a stage
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18/10/02 - Malvern in thrilling victory
A REVITALISED Malvern went into this game confident of taking a second Midlands One league scalp. MALVERN 22pts, WALSALL 21pts The Walsall team weathered the initial storm and countered with a series of good handling movements into Malvern territory,
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Misled by wretched clocks
I AGREE with Herr Dieter Schroeder's sentiment concerning the inconsistency and inaccuracy of public clocks in Worcester. Such a situation is pathetic. I was once misled by one of these wretched timepieces myself. However, I now recognise them for what
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Just a costly gimmick
THE Home Secretary has announced that West Mercia Police are to receive £68,789 of taxpayers' money to finance a scheme to put Community Support Officers on the streets of West Mercia to assist regular police officers. At the Labour Party Conference,
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Consequences of an influx of strangers
SOME years ago, when I lived in Perth, Western Australia, a ship came in to port nearby. The sailors had been out at sea for quite some time.The captain had a great idea. He hired a dance hall, and a band, and supplied unlimited drink. He publicly invited
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Inept PM has never discussed the euro
IN recent weeks there has been a spate of letters from readers on the subject of whether we should join the euro. Most of these writers have expressed concern that they don't know enough about the pros and cons of joining. The reason they are so undecided
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Declaring an interest over Chrissies issue
REGARDING the proposal to demolish Christopher Whitehead School and replace it with a Tesco supermarket, it is to be hoped that when this scheme comes before the city council's planning committee, and ultimately the full council, that those councillors
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18/10/02 - Midlands U17 vice captain
CHASE Upper Sixth Form student Laura Macfarlane has been selected as vice captain of the Midlands U17 hockey squad which will undertake a regional tour at the end of this month. Laura, who has previously played for the England U16 and U18 teams, plays
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City writer has fun with new play on global warning
WITH the flood season almost upon us, the premiere of River's Up, by Worcester playwright Alex Jones, is perfectly timed. It's about global disaster from the banks of the River Severn. It features Tom and Sally, the owners of a disco boat on the river
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Waiting for Mr Godber
IN the blink of an eye, playwright John Godber can take his audience from hysterical laughter to dumbstruck by his touching and moving speech. Having grown up in Godber's home town, the glamorous Hull, I have long been a fan, and I'm ashamed to admit
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago The new school for young ladies, conducted by the Misses Baird, has now been opened at St James's, West Malvern. Improvements are still being carried out on the mansion and in the grounds, to adapt them to the proper requirements of the
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14/10/02 - Results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Division Three: Kidderminster 0 Macclesfield 2. FA CUP Third qualifying round: Havant & Waterlooville 4 Evesham 0; Hucknall 1 Worcester 0; Redditch 0 Arnold 1. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Western Division: Bromsgrove 3 Atherstone
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Tales of spying within establishment's heart
ROBERT POWELL and Liza Goddard take the lead parts in an espionage double being staged at Malvern Theatres from October 28. Single Spies, Alan Bennett's two short plays about infamous secret agents Anthony Blunt and Guy Burgess allows the audience a peek
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Closure threat
WORCESTER'S Swan Theatre is facing possible closure after Worcester City Council announced plans to cut its grant to the venue by £83,000 next year. The Swan is currently thriving with a dynamic mix of in-house and touring productions of dance, stand-up
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Plenty of laughs
WELLINGTON Heath Amateur Dramatics Society will perform two one act plays at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall at the end of the month. The first play, Smoke Without Fire, is written by Dave Withey and is described as an amusing portrayal of an anti-smoking
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What's on
Theatre October Every Sat-Quackery Codswallop - A nonsense puppet show. The shortest show in the smallest theatre - five minutes of nonsense on demand. Tickets £1. 11am-4pm. To Oct 19-LADS presents Meeting Bea by Eric Pringle at the Market Theatre, Ledbury
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18/10/02 - Sixways quartet picked
FOUR Worcester Rugby Club starlets have been included in the England under 19 squad set for the inaugural Six Nations Championships next year. Full-back Chris Hooper, flanker Mark Hopley, hooker Mitchell Hulme and lock William Bowley, all part of Worcester's
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18/10/02 - Cup success for U15s
MALVERN U15s began their North Midlands Cup campaign in cold and muddy conditions on Sunday, and had to work hard against tough opposition before grinding out a victory. CAMP HILL U15s 5pts, MALVERN U15s 24pts Missing several key players, Adam Blackmore's
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18/10/02 - Teams ..
MALVERN RFC Saturday, October 19 A XV v Dudley Kings II (Home). Meet Spring Lane 1.15pm, kick off 3pm. Maroon shorts. T Allies, A Logan, S Lancett, B Hames, C Smith, P Hart, N Smith, M Radley, G Blakeway (Capt), S Kelly, B Hughes, M Coulston, C Alcott
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Four trucks joining the fleet
A FROZEN foods home delivery company is celebrating having four new trucks on the road. Eismann, on the Blackpole Trading Estate, is a home-delivery service of top quality frozen foods. The company, which set up its Worcester operation about five years
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500 jobs could be created
UP to 500 jobs will be created in Worcester with the opening of Britain's first internet-enabled customer contact centre. Experian, a leading global provider of business-process outsourcing, has opened its state-of-the-art call centre in Kings Court,
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Pressure on farms
FARMERS in the two counties will need expert guidance to cope with new reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy, according to a Hereford-based accountancy firm. "The changes are expected to revolutionise the management of farms from a production-led
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18/10/02 - City rocked by Foy op verdict
WORCESTER City have been dealt a big blow with the news that midfielder David Foy will need a cartilage operation. Foy suffered a knee injury playing against his former club Tamworth last month, and a trip to see a specialist yesterday revealed the worst
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Police in plea for clues to Bali blast
DETECTIVES have launched an urgent appeal for information to anyone in the two counties who has returned from Bali in the past week. Following the devastating bomb that killed up to 200 people in the Indonesian island's Kuta Beach resort on Saturday,
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Backing for beer battlers
A WORCESTER pub which has gone head-to-head with Eurocrats over its right to sell beer in litres has landed some heavyweight support in the shape of the British Weights and Measures Association. The city's Cardinal's Hat pub, which re-opened two months
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Councillors united against drinking ban
PLANS to outlaw alcohol drinking on Upton-upon-Severn's streets have been tabled to stamp out late-night disorder. But town councillors are united in opposing the ban, saying it would spoil the pleasure of summer visitors enjoying quiet drinks on the
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Warning on bogus officials
HEREFORD and Leominster people are being urged to use door chains and challenge callers after a spate of bogus offiicial burglaries. Four similar incidents, which are believed to be connected, took place on Tuesday, October 15, when at least three white
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OAP saved by smoke detector
A WOMAN in her 80s was saved from an electrical fire at her home by her smoke alarm. The elderly lady was asleep in her apartment, one of a number at the Old School House in Beckford, near Pershore. "She was woken by the sound of her smoke alarm, which
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Pershore night out ended in a punch-up
A NIGHT out for two Pershore brothers turned sour after a fight broke out. Darren Swinbourne, aged 34 and Peter Swinbourne, aged 30, had been drinking in a pub in the town when a disagreement took place between them. The younger brother left his elder
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New Direction heads in right direction!
A SONG written in just one day by a former Malvern College pupil has propelled a young pop group to stardom. Gary White achieved chart success for S Club Juniors by producing and co-writing New Direction with colleagues Ricky Hanley and Georgie Dennis
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Drunken man in rumpus with the police
DRUNK man swore at police during an argument with his ex-girlfriend, a court heard. Graham Millson had been asked to leave his ex-girlfriend's home in Woodlands, Evesham during a domestic row. But the 27-year-old defendant became abusive when officers
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BBC charity challenge for style students
ARTY students at a Worcester college will be taking to the catwalk to support a city charity and to prove that looking great need not cost the earth. Art and design students at Worcester College of Technology will be teaming up with BBC Hereford &
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Do you have the answers?
A WORCESTER pub is laying down the gauntlet to local quiz teams to compete in the Brains of Britain competition. The Talbot, on Barbourne Road, is holding the first heat this week. More than 100 pubs in the John Barras chain will be taking part in the
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Beavers help the birds out!
BIRDS in Worcester will have somewhere snug to shelter this winter, thanks to the efforts of a city Scout group and environmental charity. A Duckworth Worcestershire Trust warden visited the 3rd Worcestershire Beaver Scouts at their Vicar Street hut,
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Dazzling displays of bright autumn colours
NOW that autumn is here, the trees have already started to change colour, though it's a slow process which will continue in some species until December. When exactly the colours will peak is dependent on the weather over the next few weeks. Just how bright
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
STILL a few tickets left for the concert in Berrow Church on October 26, commencing at 7.30pm. Have had a look at the programme for the evening's entertainment with songs from George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Gilbert & Sullivan, Andrew Lloyd Webber
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FORTHAMPTON Correspondent: Gill Warner Tel: 01684 292395
THE prize winners at the village hall fortnightly whist drive were: Nancy Devereux, Marjorie Halling, Jacky Hartley, Joyce Rusling, Vanessa Gibbs, Ann Pullen, Audrey Evans, Dave Bunn, Tony Teale, Audrey Peters, Betty parsons, Roger Daniel, Eric Willis
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LONGDON Correspondent: Mrs E Moss Tel: 01684 833256
TOMORROW (Saturday) Outer Limits, the benefice church youth group, will be meeting in Longdon Vicarage from 7pm to 9pm. The evening will include a quiz, board games, computer games, snooker, table tennis, food and chat. The service in St Mary's Church
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PENDOCK Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
DON'T forget the bumper jumble sale this Saturday at Berrow Village Hall beginning at 2pm. Please take along any unwanted items, cakes or raffle prizes during Saturday morning please.
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
PROVIDED there is support, a daytime aerobics class will be held in the Memorial Hall starting after Christmas. The instructor will be Joy Pearman who already runs the popular Pilates courses and is an experienced tutor. Anyone interested should contact
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Go wild for artist's vision of life in three continents
MINUTELY detailed paintings of wildlife by renowned artist Dr Jeremy Paul features in an exclusive exhibition at Malvern's On the Wild Side Natural History Art Gallery. From Tuesday, October 29 to Saturday, November 16, a collection of the artist's stunning
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Hundreds join in celebration of 'forbidden fruit'
THE sights and smells of the Big Apple drew in visitors from across the UK. However, the bright lights of New York City were far from the minds of those visiting The Big Apple weekend - a celebration of the fruit that helps make Herefordshire famous.
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Pooling skills in textile art exhibition
FRAMED pictures, cushions, lamps, felt wall hangings and bags made by textile artists who learned their craft at Malvern Hills College are on display this month. The Malvern Makers, eight ex-students of the City and Guilds creative design and embroidery
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Centre unveils its plans
THE first timetable of weekend art workshops at the new Barrington House Creative Arts Centre in Bishops Frome reveals a range of exciting courses. Running from November to May, courses range from learning how to create mosaic bowls to portrait painting
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Dance classes planned
CHILDREN keen to learn how to dance like a pop star are invited to join weekly classes in Malvern's Holy Trinity Church hall. The sessions run by Barbara Hiti-Pritchard are available to boys and girls between seven and fifteen years old of all standards
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Future is back in melting pot again
THE saga of whether St John's - Worcester's "village in the city" - will have a supermarket or a high school in the centre of its community have taken an unexpected twist. Tesco has withdrawn its proposal to build a superstore on the site of Christopher
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Pamela Hurle on Malvern Churches Review: Autumn in Malvern Festival, Foley Arms Hotel
Pamela Hurle's informative talk, augmented with slides, emphasised the importance of the church in relation to current issues of the day. Beginning with medieval times when the church was all-powerful, and spiritual needs overflowed into politics, St
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La Cage aux Folles Review: Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society, Malvern Theatres
This first class show La Cage aux Folles is WODS 150th production. Quality entertainment with plenty to laugh at, the subject of La Cage concerned homosexuals and cross-dressing. This could become cheap so easily, but WODS production is a success in every
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Iain Banks & John Wilson Review: Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Festival of Literature
AS someone not overly familiar with Iain Banks' work, I was dubious about how much enjoyment I would get from his hour-long discussion with John Wilson. Banks was talking about his new book, Dead Air, the tale of a Scottish shock-jock DJ who gets mixed
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Will Self Review: Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Festival of Literature
WILL Self did nothing to improve his popularity when he appeared at the Everyman Theatre on Tuesday. The one-time drug addict turned journalist seemed determined to remain unconnected with his audience, reading non-stop from his new book for an hour before
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Michael Palin Review: Cheltenham Town Hall, Cheltenham Festival of Literature
DESPITE being a thinly disguised plug for former Python Michael Palin's new book and TV series the now intrepid explorer gave an interesting and thoroughly entertaining account of his most recent ventures into the Sahara desert. He charted his journey
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Illness forces drama group to postpone production
ILLNESS has forced the Pepperpot Players to postpone their latest production, Outside Edge, which was due to open last night (Thursday). Spokeswoman Rachael Willoughby said two cast members had flu and a third had a kidney infection, leaving only five
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Alcohol-free zone opposed
UNANIMOUS opposition to the introduction an alcohol-free zone in the the centre of Upton was voiced by the town council on Tuesday (October 15). It followed condemnation of the plan by Bill Dovey, head of the tourism and trade association. The council
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Apples theme for Farmers' Market
A CELEBRATION of all things apple related will take place at a Farmers' Market in Longdon on Sunday (October 20). Apple bobbing, toffee apples, apple pies, apple juice, cider and a wide variety of locally-grown apples will all be on offer. Every child
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Band happy with result
UPTON Youth Band was happy with a fourth-place finish in a field of ten at the British Youth Bands' Association concert. The concert, at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham last Sunday, saw the band consolidate their fourth place overall in the BYBA
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Celebrating success
A TREE planting ceremony takes place in Hanley Castle tomorrow (Saturday). The ceremony celebrates the village's success in the Best Kept Village of the Year competition. Hanley Castle finished top in Worcestershire for villages with fewer than 300 people
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Paul's in the frame
A picture of Paul Derret, the new organist and choirmaster at Upton Parish Church, which should have appeared in last week's Malvern Gazette, failed to do so because of technical problems. Mr Derret (pictured here) is keen for new members to join the
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Tower work target set
A TARGET date of Monday, February 17, has been set for the completion of renovations to Upton's Pepperpot tower. The work, which has begun, was delayed by the advent of foot and mouth last year. It will include repairs to the lightning conductor, clock
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Bank boosts proceeds
A COFFEE and canapes evening boosted the building fund at Upton Baptist Church by more than £850. The event took place last month and was hosted by Bob and Ayleen Read. The £425 raised from ticket sales and a bring and buy stall was matched by Barclays
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Pub hosts fundraiser
A CAR boot and table-top sale takes place at the Horse and Groom, in Ryall, at 1pm on Sunday (October 20). Table tops are £3 and car boots £4. A percentage of the profits will go to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
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Floral topic
The flowers of Crete is the topic of the next talk to Upton-upon-Severn Garden Club. It will be given by Tony Hughes at 7.30pm on Thursday (October 24), at the Memorial Hall. Visitors are welcome. More information is available from secretary Liz Jones
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Hit back in style
Salford Rvrs U-14 2, Evesham Utd 4 SHAUN Read's speculative strike gave Rovers the interval lead in Sunday's Mercian League Cup contest. Solid Salford defence had earlier repelled United's attacking thrusts and their efforts were repaid when Josh Cocker
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Traders divided over health of town centre
TRADERS in Great Malvern are split in their views over the current state of their town centre. Jane Randall, manager of Gaia Clothing, Church Street, said Great Malvern is "dying a death". "I think the worst thing Malvern Hills District Council did was
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18/10/02 - Prosser hits seven for Ladies
MALVERN Ladies FC swept aside newly-formed Upton Ladies FC at Victoria Park in the first season of the Kidderminster Women's County League. MALVERN LADIES FC 15, UPTON LADIES FC 0 Malvern started well and opened the scoring in the third minute through
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Chronic situation
THE recent publicity in the Ledbury Reporter about road safety issues in Ashperton is long overdue. The A417 is a busy main road with a considerable proportion of the traffic being heavy goods vehicles. There are two issues that need to be addressed by
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Robins make progress
Evesham Utd Robins U-11 2, Bromyard Tn 1 ROBINS progressed to the next round of the cup after defeating a lively Town side in a gripping contest. Town started brightly and put Robins under pressure right from the start, but Robins defended well and countered
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Vicky escapes bomb horror
A FORMER pupil at The Chase, in Malvern, has told of her escape from Saturday's terrorist bomb in Bali. Vicky Harper, 24, a photography teacher now living in Cornwall, was with partner Nick Oliver on a 12-month round-the-world trip and left the Sari Club
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18/10/02 - Harvey hits hat-trick
LANGLAND Sports continued their recent good form keeping another clean sheet through great performances from Hill, Drinkwater, Postans and Hudson. PLUMBERS ARMS 0, LANGLAND SPORTS 5 Langlands started well but the opening goal was hard to come by, especially
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18/10/02 - Buckley's strike sinks the leaders
POWICK travelled to Worcester to play Coppertops, who are top of Worcester Sunday League Division One, knowing that it would be a very difficult game. COPPERTOPS 1, POWICK 2 The match started with Coppertops having most of the play and Powick seemed to
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Astro pitch letting policy slated
THE Chase technical college has defended its rotation policy on renting out its astro turf pitch (ATP), after a user complained when told he could no longer use it. George Richards, of Upton, hired the college's pitch on Thursday evenings for two blocks
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Quite wonderful
I WOULD like to thank all the people who supported the Jubilee Masked Ball. The sponsors and guests were very generous and the whole evening was quite wonderful. I will let everybody know how much was raised for the Stroke Association, The Worcester-shire
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Della on side with a sporting offer . . .
A COMMUNITY activator has been appointed by Malvern Hills District Council in a bid to boost young people's access to sport in the area. Della Price took up the three-year post last week. She will visit schools and community centres in Langland and Poolbrook
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18/10/02 - Four wins on the trot
OAK APPLE 2, MALVERN PREMIERS 4 MALVERN Premiers notched up their fourth consecutive win when they beat the Oak Apple 4-2 in the Worcester League Division Two last Sunday. The Prems got off to a good start and after just nine minutes Jamie Abba crossed
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Entitled to help
E Bray (Your Letters, October 11) is concerned Malvern residents, between 16 and 80 years still await a sports hall. Earlier this year MHDC agreed the £1.8 million set aside for a sports hall should be allocated as follows: £932,500 to refurbish The Splash
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Don't miss the opportunity
A LITTLE while ago Malvern Link was given the golden opportunity to expand its shopping area with the proposed arrival of the prestigious German supermarket, Lidl. The proposal was short lived, however, with the decline of planning permission on some
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Consultant's report is finally made public
A year-old consultancy report examining the commercial success of Malvern Theatres has been made public. The Preliminary Commercial Evaluation Report, prepared by Alun Bond from Artservice in September 2001, was put on Malvern Hills District Council's
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18/10/02 - Keyz RM's first win
A VICTORY at last for RM although they had to wait until the 83rd minute for the vital goal from the ever willing Simon Barnett. PLUMBERS ARMS 0, KEYZ RM 1 After a fairly even start RM began to take control but the final ball was lacking, Lowen going
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18/10/02 - Malvern League meeting
THE Soccer Site Malvern Football League is holding its next meeting on Monday (October 21) at the Civil Service Sports Club, Malvern commencing at 7.30pm. All club delegates are expected to attend.
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Park security plan not good enough, say neighbours
HOUSEHOLDERS suffering from noise and anti-social behaviour in a park say the installation of security measures worth £30,000 will not solve their problems. A 13ft high sound-proof fence, railings and an electronic gate have been ordered by Malvern Town
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It can't be right
Lottery cash totalling £156,000 to be shared by voluntary and community groups across Worcester-shire and Herefordshire. Sour grapes perhaps, but you have to strip aside layers of hypocrisy and PC over Lottery cash to reveal the truth. War veterans (and
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Park patrols to stay
PRIVATE security patrols are to continue in Priory Park after the once widespread litter and vandalism problems there have virtually disappeared. "It's very, very quiet at the moment," said Richard Allison, estates and valuations officer for Malvern Hills
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Call for strategy on the arts
AN strategy could be created to outline council spending on the arts in the Malvern Hills and at Malvern Theatres. The idea is the latest to come out of a Malvern Theatres Working Group, which has met with representatives from amateur user groups of the
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Signpost to a bright future
THE Great Malvern Town Centre Strategy was produced by Malvern Hills District Council in March 1996 and consisted of five key parts - a background, a profile, the vision for the future, initiatives for implementation and an action plan for the implementation
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City rocked by Foy op verdict
WORCESTER City have been dealt a big blow with the news that midfielder David Foy will need a cartilage operation. Foy suffered a knee injury playing against his former club Tamworth last month, and a trip to see a specialist yesterday revealed the worst
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Arts still has its place
THE man who chaired the working party responsible for producing the Great Malvern Town Centre Strategy still believes the town could become a successful 'arts town'. John Ford led Malvern Hills District Council's town centre regeneration working party
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Council steps in to halt hill mast
BUILDING work on a controversial mobile phone mast in Knightwick that began without planning permission was stopped in its tracks on Monday. The parent company of communications giants T-Mobile had been refused planning approval but workmen still began
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United snap up striker
HEREFORD United have snapped up Bournemouth striker Chukki Eribenne on a month's loan. The 21-year-old is expected to make his debut in tomorrow's Nationwide Conference clash with Halifax Town at Edgar Street, with front man Steve Guinan likely to miss
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QinetiQ key to micro bid
MALVERN scientists are to play a key role in a bid by the West Midlands to host a new government-funded facility that will bring widespread benefits to the region. The National Microsystems Centre will develop sensors no wider than a human hair for use
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Broughton and Parrish set to return for Harriers
DREWE Broughton and Sean Parrish are back in contention for Kidderminster Harriers in tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow (3pm). Striker Broughton missed last Saturday's 2-0 defeat at home to Macclesfield
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County people to put skills on show
MUSICIANS, dancers, artists and craft workers will be among a host of Malvern people appearing at a Worcestershire Skills on Show event in Worcester. The show, at County Hall tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, is intended to showcase local talent and features
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Titterton will ring changes
DAVE Titterton is poised to make changes to his injury-hit Stourport Swifts' squad for tomorrow's home Dr Martens Western Division clash with Bedworth United (3pm). New signings Michael Moore, John Malpass, John Cotterill and Leon Blake will be added
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18/10/02 - CSSC Ramblers lead the way in division one
AT this early stage in the Whatley Recordon sponsored Malvern Table Tennis League, CSSC Ramblers lead the way in Division One with nine points from four matches. They recorded successive victories over Manor Park Amateurs and an under strength YMCA Magpies
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18/10/02 - Long way to go for one point
ST AUSTELL 1 COLWALL WHC 1 COLWALL Womens Hockey Club made the long trip to Cornwall and came away with a West Clubs Women's Premier League point which should really have been all three. Colwall played the first 20 minutes with ten players but still put
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18/10/02 - Stalemate for Colwall Seconds
AFTER earning a well deserved point against Gloucester seconds last week, Colwall travelled away trying to build on their performance. GLOUCESTER III 0, COLWALL II 0 Colwall found themselves defending from the start with Carole Ward in the away goal keeping
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18/10/02 - Malvern in goals riot
HARBORNE 1, MALVERN 9 MALVERN gave a stunning performance when they met Harborne at Hadley Stadium, Birmingham, from the very beginning they took control of the game. Kerry Tudge scored the first goal from a well placed cross from just outside the D.
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18/10/02 - Easy row sees Bailey in charge
WORLD indoor rowing champion Anna Bailey of Hanley Swan was suffering from a lower back strain, so went along to the Nottingham Championships in Newark last weekend just for the ride. Even after a slow and careful paddle, Anna, a member of the Evesham-based
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Philistines are now in charge
I HAVE spent many enjoyable evenings at the Swan Theatre watching plays. Sadly, this apparently will soon come to an end.The Philistine Party is now in control of the Worcester City Council. To think that Worcester might see its theatre close is unthinkable
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Virtuoso pair to renew friendship
VIRTUOSO musicians Ralph Kirshbaum and Peter Frankl are appearing together at Malvern for the first time in 20 years. The pair will be renewing an old friendship with Malvern Concert Club at the concert at Malvern Theatres on Thursday, October 24. The
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Rock along with ESO
A NIGHT of musical incongruity is promised on Tuesday (October 22), when the English Symphony Orchestra appears at Malvern's Forum Theatre with two rock 'n' roll tribute bands. The Counterfeit Stones and The Royal Family, who have perfected the art of
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Hear Queen sound
GAGA, a band devoted to re-creating the hits of rock giants Queen, is appearing at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury tomorrow (Saturday). The three-piece band has been together for eight years, and has the distinction of being the first to receive permission
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Home gig for globetrotting duo
ACOUSTIC roots duo Chris While and Julie Matthews will bring a unique blend of vocal styles to Worcester on Tuesday (October 29). The pair, who are appearing at Huntingdon Hall, have been steadily building up a loyal following since they left the Albion
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Quartet play Hall
THE Bochmann Quartet will be performing Mozart chamber music with clarinettist Duncan Prescott tonight (Friday) at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall. Performances in the venue will continue through the week with the Snake Davis Band on tomorrow and the Bobby
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18/10/02 - Malvern's chance to blood new boys
MALVERN Rugby Club are taking advantage of a week's respite from League and Cup duties to have a close look at some of their up and coming youngsters tomorrow (Saturday). With several seniors unavailable, the coaching team have decided to field an 'A'
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18/10/02 - Beacon Race has largest ever field
THE annual Worcestershire Beacon Race over the Malvern Hills attracted its largest ever field of 260 runners boosted by a 30-strong contingent from the Channel Isles. The race, now in its 49th year and organised by Worcester Athletic Club, started and
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18/10/02 - Stalemate for Town
MALVERN Town FC and Ettingshall HT fought out a fairly lacklustre Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division no score draw at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 0, ETTINGSHALL HT 0 In a game which struggled to flow throughout,
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18/10/02 - Goalkeeping legend saves College date
ENGLAND goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton MBE, OBE, is coming to Malvern College in November to give a presentation and a question and answer session. Shilton started his career as the youngest player to represent Leicester City at a mere 16, taking over
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18/10/02 - Thirds in Merit Table clash
ALSO at Spring Lane on Saturday, Malvern's Third team take on Droitwich Second XV in a County Merit table clash. Several seniors, playing to regain match fitness after injury and non-availability, will boost the Malvern side. Steve Cooper props, Jon Owen
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18/10/02 - Welland ace flies at Silverstone
WELLAND racer Daniel Gillett, a member of the Silverstone In-Kart Club, scorched to his first win in the latest round of the Silverstone In-Kart Championship. Having spent most of last season following Silverstone's tuition programme, this year has seen
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Site violates our human rights
WE thank you for highlighting the plight of the disabled young people of Dickinson Court and other elderly and disabled people who live in the vicinity of the Bilford Road Waste Site (Evening News, October 2). I see Severn Waste is giving its usual non-existent
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Exiled emperor at home in hotel
FIFTY years ago, the Malvern Gazette recorded the incorporation of the former Italian colony of Eritrea into the African country of Ethiopia. Why was this of interest to Malvern? Simply because ten years previously, Ethiopia's ruler, the Emperor Haile
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Audience left asking for more
A VISIT by the great pianist Paderewski was the talk of the town 100 years ago. "Paderewski, the incomparable Paderewski, came and completely conquered Malvern on Saturday," swooned the Gazette. "People surged around the Assembly Rooms long before the
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Actor gives film insight
DISNEY'S latest offering, Lilo and Stitch (U) is set to entertain audiences at Malvern Cinema from today (Friday). Lilo, a five-year-old Hawaiian girl, runs away from a dysfunctional family and adopts Stitch, a destructive extra-terrestrial runaway with
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18/10/02 - Broughton and Parrish set to return for Harriers
DREWE Broughton and Sean Parrish are back in contention for Kidderminster Harriers in tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Shrewsbury Town at Gay Meadow (3pm). Striker Broughton missed last Saturday's 2-0 defeat at home to Macclesfield
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Production woes are comic dream
THE inept dramatic ambitions of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomens' Guild Dramatic Society are set to entertain audiences in Colwall next week, thanks to the Colwall Players. David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jnr's comedy follows the society's
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When the Malvern Hills sink under flood waters
A DRAMA set on the waves of a flood that swamps Worcester and the Malvern Hills is to open at Worcester's Swan Theatre on Thursday, October 24. Worcester-based playwright Alex Jones, who plays Clive Horrobin in Radio 4's The Archers, has two protagonists
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Newcomer in starring role
A NEWCOMER to the Malvern Wells Players is starring in the title role of their forthcoming production, Sylvia. Seventeen-year-old Hayley Webb is to fill the shoes of Jessica Mary Parker, who played the role when the comedy premired at the Manhattan Theatre
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18/10/02 - Gilks lifts memorial
MEMBERS of Malvern and Hanley Castle Angling Clubs fished the Roy Bouston memorial match on an unresponsive River Avon at Birlingham. A sudden cold snap seemed to put the fish off and Richard Gilks needed only 1lb 9oz of small roach to win the cup and
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18/10/02 - Cashback deal a success
JUNIOR players from Malvern RFC and their parents travelled to Northampton last Sunday to watch Northampton Saints beat Ulster by 32-9 in the Saints first Heinekin Cup match at Franklin Gardens and helped to raise £290 for the Malvern RFC Youth Development
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18/10/02 - Seconds' first win
FINALLY the Malvern Dogs opened their winning account with a hard fought, but emphatic, victory over Telford. TELFORD II 6pts, MALVERN II 32pts They chose to do it by the hard route though as a lost car meant they started the game players short. After
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Energy firm's success
A WORCESTER company has achieved "spectacular" success in a national awards scheme. BizzEnergy, a leading supplier of electricity to businesses, has been short-listed in three categories in the Sage Business Awards 2002, run in partnership with the Daily
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18/10/02 - Weekend county football fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Bretforton Old Boys v Upton Town (B Martin); Hallow WMC v Droitwich Spa (B Gough); Northwick Academicals v Worcester city (N Jeynes); Kempsey United v Powick (S Bellotti); Martley Spurs v Perrywood
