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Family's fears after 'copter horror
WORRIED parents of a Worcestershire Commando are waiting to hear if their son was among the eight British troops killed when when a Sea Knight helicopter crashed in Kuwait today. Martin Kerslake is serving in the Gulf with 3 Commando Brigade, which lost
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Sailor contacts family from Gulf
THE parents of a Worcestershire sailor are hoping he and his friends will be back in the UK soon, now that the Iraq conflict has begun. Richard Kenney, who is on board HMS Ark Royal somewhere in the Gulf, rang home on the eve of the onslaught. The 25-
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Hop along to Suckley kilns
It may still be cold at times but the signs of spring are everywhere. One of the best places to appreciate all this burgeoning new life is the hilly western edge of the county, where the woods and hedgerows are full of pale-yellow primroses and the lime-green
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County backing bid to cut the waste mountain
A TELEVISION campaign to promote recycling started this week - and Worcestershire County Council has thrown its full weight behind it. A specially-created advert has been produced by a group of councils responsible for waste management to spread the message
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Fleet of lorries help in the war on rubbish
MALVERN Hills residents will soon be able to recycle their waste without leaving their homes. The district council has received £500,000 from Worcestershire County Council to help buy seven new refuse collection lorries that will be custom-made to carry
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I was in the dog house!
A FIRST date left Maurice Freeman in the dog house when he fell asleep at a Worcester cinema watching Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. But despite his apparent lack of interest in weddings, his date, Megan, decided to give him another chance - and the
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The best 6d ever spent
THE best six pence ever spent is how a Worcestershire couple - celebrating their diamond anniversary - describe the dance where they met. Ray and Irene Barker shared their milestone with family and friends at the De Vere Hotel in Swindon, last weekend
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Public is put on alert over callers
PEOPLE are being warned to beware of door-to-door sellers using unscrupulous methods when offering to do odd jobs. Complaints are growing in Malvern about individuals cold-calling members of the public, offering to do odd jobs and maintenance around the
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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2002/3 season
MIDLANDS ONE Saturday, March 22. Friendly: Malvern A v Worcester Wanderers. Saturday, March 29 Malvern v Barkers Butts. Sunday, April 6. North Midlands Cup - Semi-final: Luctonians v Malvern. Saturday, April 12 Bromsgrove v Malvern. RESULTS 31/8/02: RFU
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Apartment plan for city eyesore
A CITY centre eyesore that was seriously damaged by fire almost four years ago looks set to be turned into apartments. Plans to demolish the former Labour Club on New Street, which was partly demolished in a blaze, in July 1999, to make way for 23 flats
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21/3/03 - Pirates shove Old Salts overboard
OLD SALTLEIANS U14s 22pts, MALVERN U14 Pirates 24pts MALVERN U14 Pirates were pitched-up against a much physically bigger Old Salts side than the one that they had beaten soundly at Spring Lane in December. Nevertheless, the Pirates rose to the challenge
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Verdict of accidental death on quarry youth
A VERDICT of accidental death has been recorded on a teenager who died while on a trip to a quarry in the Malvern Hills. Yunus Moolla, aged 17, from Gloucester, died on July 3, 2001 at Gullet Quarry. Andrew Barker, who was head of sixth form at Central
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21/3/03 - U12 Tigers roar on
THE MRFC U12 Tigers brought three weekends of fixtures to a close last Sunday at the Wolverhampton festival. Their first fixture against local giants Hereford bought a surprise win for Malvern with a seven tries to one whitewash, a win dominated again
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Village on the hi-tech highway
SPEEDIER internet links will soon be available in a Worcestershire village, making it the newest addition on the broadband map of Britain. British Telecom has confirmed residents in Badsey can sign up to the service from Wednesday, May 21, after 350 people
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
AT the parish council meeting on March 6, chairman Don Withnall paid tribute to the retiring parish clerk Dianna Preece, who has served the community loyally for 30 years. The name of the new parish clerk will be announced shortly. Parish council elections
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MADRESFIELD & GUARLFORD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
Daffodil Sunday at Madresfield Court gardens is on Sunday, March 30 (Mother's Day). The gardens will be open from 2-5.30pm in aid of the churches' funds.
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OXENHALL Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
AT St Anne's Church, in Oxenhall, the service on Sunday, March 16, was matins, conducted by Mrs Jill Bond, who also played the church organ to accompany the hymns. The talk by Mrs Bond dwelt on a Lent-related theme of self-denial and a contrite heart.
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PAUNTLEY Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
ON Sunday, March 16, the service at St John the Evangelist Church in Pauntley was parish communion conducted by the Rev Michael Ward of Ledbury. The bible reading was by Mr Eric Solesbury and the organist was Mrs Anne Solesbury. Dr Simon Holland acted
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Preview: Kidderminster v Swansea
The 18-goal striker has missed the last two games with hamstring trouble but Harriers are hoping he will return. Ian Britton's play-off chasing side need three points but bottom-of-the-table Swansea are also desperate for a result in their relegation
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THIS Sunday, March 23, a spring fair in aid of Worcestershire Annual Rescue Shelter will be held at Powick Parish Hall, from 10am-12.30pm. There will be toys, bric-a-brac, tombola and raffle. For details on items for sale ring Ann Spensley on (01905)
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
THE Parents and Toddlers Group celebrated its first birthday on March 19. It has had an exciting and successful year and is now up to its maximum, and though numbers will now have to be limited for safety reasons, a waiting list is open. Enquiries can
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West malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
For the first time in 18 months, the south face of the 130-year-old St James's church clock is keeping time again, following refitting of the face which had slipped off its supporting plinths. The difficult operation, using a bosun's cradle and lifting
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News Items Down the Years
1803: At Hereford Assizes yesterday, Jane Fletcher, aged only 15, for the murder of her new born bastard child, was capitally convicted and sentenced to death. Theatre, Worcester - the Public are respectfully informed that there will be no Play till Friday
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Project puts the X factor into dance
NEXT Saturday (March 29) there will be a chance to see what the Dance Artists in Residence (DAiR) project at Malvern Theatres has achieved since its launch in January. The project, organised by Birmingham-based DanceXchange, is part of an initiative which
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Planning those Pitchcroft trees.
MEASURES to "beautify" Pitchcroft were very much in the minds of Worcester citizens and the City Council at this time 100 years ago. Crowquill, in his Journal comment column for this week of 1903, explained: "When it comes to the question of improving
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Protests over birching
MAGISTRATES at Worcester were in a spot of bother with human rights campaigners 100 years ago over the birching of a teenage boy. The Journal of 1903 explained: "The Hon. Secretary of the Humanitarian League has called the attention of the Home Secretary
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Rhythm of life pulses through poet's verse
One of Britian's best-loved poets, Roger McGough, will appearing at Colwall next month. The host of Radio 4s Poetry Pleas and occasional edition of Home Truths, will be reading from his extensive body of work at the village hall on Saturday, April 8.
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Nothing's a tall order for Ms McTeer
SHE has been described as one of the most charismatic figures in English theatre, so Malvern audiences have a treat coming up when Janet McTeer strides into town on March 25. The lady will be arriving to take the lead role in The Duchess of Malfi, a play
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21/3/03 - New captain at The Worcestershire
THE Worcestershire Golf Club elected their new captain at a clubhouse dinner attended by over 90 members last Friday. Simon Tinkler succeeds Mel Stocker who now steps down after a most successful year. An Old Malvernian, Simon joined the club 30 years
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21/3/03 - MCS mixed A lift title
MATHON, Cradley and Storridge Mixed A team completed their winter league campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory against visiting Bewdley Tennis Club to win their division. Acting captain Carol Dandy and Duncan Hannaford started strongly in the sunny conditions
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21/3/03 - Juniors C set sights
JUNIORS C reached the final of the Malvern Table Tennis League's secondary handicap competition last year and continue to make good progress this year. A 16-point victory over CSSC Rambles has put them into this year's semi-final. The crucial set was
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21/3/03 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Malvern Town v Heath Hayes, Sedgley White Lions v Ledbury Town, Bromyard Town v Wellington. Division One South: Blackheath Town v Malvern Rangers, Ludlow Town Reserves v Ledbury Town Reserves, Wyre
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Sir Thomas Allen & Malcolm Martineu n Review: Malvern Theatres
Distinguished professionalism was the hallmark of this supreme recital. Using his entire spectrum of vocal colour and range, baritone Sir Thomas had a cordial and sincere platform presence endeared him to his audience. Beethoven's song cycle An die ferne
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Crash driver arrested
POLICE are appealing to witnesses to an accident near the post office in Hanley Castle. The accident took place at 6pm last Sunday when a Ford Transit van ended up partially in a field. Police arrived to find the driver and two passengers out of the vehicle
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Pupils stage musical mixture
THERE is still a last chance to see Hanley Castle High School's re-creation of West End spectaculars this evening (Friday, March 21). Musical Workshop Extravaganza opened on Tuesday and includes some of the best moments from shows like Grease, Oliver!
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Chalets still a worry
AMENDED plans for Upton Marina are broadly similar to previous proposals, according to Upton Town Council. Owners Walton Marine have submitted revised plans to double the size of the marina and create 45 chalets and 60 apartments. Coun Simon Wilkinson
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Play your part, plea
UPTON'S mayor has urged people to play an active part in the life of the town by standing for election to the council. Voting takes place on Thursday, May 1. Coun Eric White said he hoped as many people as possible stand for election to the town council
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Rider hurt in collision
A SCHOOLBOY cyclist had a lucky escape when he was involved in an accident outside Hanley Castle High School. He was taken to hospital but was not badly hurt following the collision with a Mercedes car on the B4211 at about 8.15am on Friday, March 15.
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Fun on way
A FUN-fair will be at the Hanley Road car park, Upton, from Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, March 30.
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Public oppose surgery moves
PLANS to move two doctors' surgeries to the edge of Malvern were firmly opposed at public meetings on Monday. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust wants to move the practices at Court Road and Victoria Park to a single site on Townsend Way, Malvern
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Spirited event
A WHISKY tasting session organised by Gordon and MacPhail, of Elgin, takes place at the Three Kings Inn, Hanley Castle, tonight (Friday), at 7.30pm. For further details, call 01684 592686.
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Protests against war continue as the first bombs fall in Iraq
SPONTANEOUS anti-war protests took place in Malvern yesterday after the first bombs dropped on Iraq. Children from Dyson Perrins High School walked out between classes for a morning protest in Malvern Link and at 6pm a demonstration was organised by the
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Tiny package packed full of talented energy
Actors becoming romantically involved while making a film together is almost an occupational hazard in Hollywood - but sometimes it's a match made in publicity heaven. Petite blonde livewire Brittany Murphy and gangly Ashton Kutcher are Hollywood's lovebirds
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Not to be preserved in aspic
I AM writing to support Richard Chamings' views (Your Letters, February 28) regarding the management of Castlemorton Common and the Hills. The Malvern Hills are a natural phenomena. They are not an ancient human construction needing repair and renovation
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Mums meet up
THE next meeting of the Mothers' Union North Upton Deanery takes place at the Church Room on Thursday, March 27, at 2.15pm, when Jenny Barton will be speaking of her experiences of Glasshampton Monastery. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call
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Privilege of living here is worth a little inconvenience
SURELY the hills are for us all, the livestock which have grazed them for generations, the wildlife and flora for which the hills provide a unique habitat as well as for people and their various leisure pursuits. For thousands of years man has manipulated
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Happy firing into the tent!
I AM sorry the mayor and the town council are tired of the constant criticism of Malvern residents. Perhaps if the council had remembered when it first came into being that it was merely a parish council, and had 'cut its coat according to its cloth'
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Council asked to rethink HQ
MALVERN Town Council will be asked to consider selling off or renting out its £600,000 Belle Vue Terrace headquarters as a matter of urgency. The motion, which will be considered by the council on Monday, is being tabled by Coun Adrian Ward and backed
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Hard act to follow
SOON after arriving in Malvern from Oxfordshire in 1976, I met Martin Hudson and was immediately impressed by his immense and deep knowledge of all matters agricultural - this was especially of interest to me since I was in the process of leaving that
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A sign of spring
I would like to offer an alternative viewpoint from that given by C Deshmukh (Your Letters, March 7). I have never been bothered by light aircraft noise, in fact I find the soft putter of their engines quite relaxing and a sure sign that spring is approaching
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Help us save our decaying church
A MALVERN Link church is appealing for help to save its crumbling stonework. The Church of St Matthias, in Church Road, needs to raise £13,000 to replace some of its masonry, which has suffered from severe weathering since the building was built in 1846
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Target schools
When is something going to be done about the dangerous and selfish parking habits of some parents when collecting their children from school. My daughter attends The Grove School, Malvern, where the attitude seems to be that you must park no further away
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Debt claim firm 'missing'
A CUSTOMER says a high-tech firm at Malvern Hills Science Park owes him money and cannot be contacted. John Collins, of JC Sports in Shrewsbury, was a client of Retail Futures & Global Digital Training, a company specialising in selling over the Internet
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Racing certainty
TUESDAY, March 11, at 11.30pm. I should be asleep but the Chelten-ham Festival is on. The connection? Each year during the three-day festival, residents in and around Malvern town centre are subjected to fireworks, or should I say mortar bombs. The first
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21/3/03 - Depleted Talbot Head no match for Bull Allstars
THE Soccer Site Malvern League Division One leaders Bull Allstars hosted the only team to have beaten them in the league this season when Talbot Head visited Ledbury. With the visitors starting with only eight men due to injuries and suspensions, before
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Stop vandalism
I AM amazed to learn there is a possible plan to build disabled access to the Market House with an outside stair and modern lift. While I agree every effort should be made to give access wherever possible it should not be allowed to disfigure an ancient
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Holidays help school appeal
MALVERN holidaymakers will be able to help Dyson Perrins High School build better facilities when they book trips abroad. Rachel Williams of Easytravel, a past pupil and now mother to two children there, has come up with the idea to help the raise money
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New refuse fleet to lead recycling
A grant of £502,000 means Malvern Hills District Council can replace its ageing dustcarts with a fleet of new models tailored for recycling. Worcestershire County Council is giving the money to the district as part of an initiative to ensure householders
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Decision is not welcomed by all
IT was with some interest that I read the article 'Housing Plan for Pub Withdrawn' (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, March 7). For the time being the campaigners have won their argument that the building which was once the Crown Inn will not be
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Village gets together to celebrate cup win
THE Callow End-based owner of last week's Gold Cup winning horse, Best Mate, came straight home to celebrate in the village pub. Jim Lewis saw his champion horse destroy the opposition at Cheltenham last Thursday to retain the trophy won last year. Mr
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Leadon Bank is doomed
Ledbury is much more than 1,000 years old and that may be one of the reasons why it takes such good care of its old people. My mother is currently enjoying this good care at the hands of the wonderful staff at Leadon Bank. We are right to be suspicious
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21/3/03 - The West's defenders all at sea
WEST Malvern's poor home form continued on Saturday when they were beaten 7-4 in the Worcester Saturday League Division One. WEST MALVERN 4, OAK APPLE 7 Forced to make numerous changes because of injuries and players unavailable West suffered their worst
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Spitting feathers
AS the young of today seem so keen to point out, they have no facilities May I remind them that during my teenage years many happy hours were spent in the Anderson Shelter with my parents and my elder sister Ethel playing both board and word games. Why
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Unreasonable
SINCE the Government has said it will ignore a veto that it considers "unreasonable", does that mean I can now ignore my Council Tax bill, which I consider to be "unreasonable"? Joking apart, something must be done about the outrageous increases in Council
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Traders flock to buy baskets
DESPITE a price hike of 150 per cent, traders are flocking to buy hanging baskets for this year's Malvern in Bloom competition. The town council charged £10 each for the baskets last year. This year they are £25 for 16-inch and £27 for 18-inch versions
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21/3/03 - Junior Soccer Scene ...
FOLLOWING the previous week's cup semi-final victory it was back to league business for Wanderers with the visit of Lyppard Juniors. MALVERN TOWN WANDERERS U14s 8, LYPPARD RANGERS JUNIIORS U14s 1 Wanderers took the initiative early on as fine build up
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It's not funny
I HAVE put my thoughts about the lack of cash to build a hospital in Malvern in verse form. Isn't it funny that there's suddenly no money, For our hospital under the Hills. But new millions are poured in now there is a war in The offing to save America's
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Prize will help with grants bid
IN winning one of the top prizes at this year's prestigious business festival, the Borrowers Toy Library hopes it will help secure its future. At an awards dinner at Malvern Theatres last Thursday, Borrowers co-ordinator Sue Hancox beat off the competition
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Awards attract a record entry
A RECORD-BREAKING number of entries have been sent received for a competition designed to reward outstanding business and voluntary work in the Malvern Hills. Malvern Hills District Council asked firms and voluntary organisations to submit 500 words detailing
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Technology helping to feed the world
AN overseas trade award from the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Business Festival 2003 is the first for Haygrove Tunnels, of Ledbury. Director John Berry said the award was good news for both the profile of the company and for staff morale. He said:
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Record numbers join Malvern Air Cadets
A RECORD number of air cadets have been enrolled into the ranks of a Malvern squadron. Eleven were enrolled on Monday into 1017 (Malvern) Squadron by their padre Rev Eric Knowles. The cadets, who have been training hard in order to achieve the Certificate
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Pub gets stamp of approval
A village pub could soon be serving up stamps as well as pulling pints. The last obstacle to opening a post office at The Blue Bell, in Callow End, was finally removed with a lease agreement between the brewery and the licencee. The Union Pub Company
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Opinion
IN view of the amount of water to have flowed under this particular bridge, it is going to take an awful lot of pride being swallowed for some on Malvern Town Council to face up to the fact the future of its controversial Belle Vue Terrace office needs
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County in four match SA tour
WORCESTERSHIRE today revealed their itinerary for the pre-season tour of South Africa they have arranged as part of their plans for a promotion push in the Frizzell County Cricket Championhip. The players report back to New Road on Monday and will be
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Jenner wins pack call-up
JIM Jenner is back in the Worcester Rugby Club line-up as they square up to Moseley on Sunday. The powerful number eight replaces the injured Mark Gabey in the Warriors side for the National One clash at Bournbrook (3pm). Gabey has a rib injury and will
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Newts queuing up to get back in the water
AN invasive weed that was threatening to choke a Castlemorton pond looks to have been successfully repelled. Malvern Hills Conservators are in the process of removing the barriers that had seen Berrow Down pond fenced off for more than a year while it
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Stolen car boy's death 'accident'
A VERDICT of accidental death was returned on a Malvern teenager who died when a stolen car crashed. John Smith, aged 14, of Clare Road, suffered multiple injuries in the crash on the A44 just outside Evesham on Saturday, September 1, 2001. A police car
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Sixways battle on Sky
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been boosted with the news that Sky will televise their blockbuster with Rotherham next month. Sky Sports has decided to make the National One title showdown, at Six-ways on April 12 (4pm), a live match -- much to the delight
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New wing to create more classroom space
A NEW wing is to be built at The Elms School in Colwall. The work will create more space in classrooms and dormitories and is part of an on-going refurbishment programme that has seen a new library block, sports hall and teaching block built in the past
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Heeley backing City to find form
CARL HEELEY is backing City to rediscover the winning habit at Havant & Waterlooville tomorrow and reignite their charge for runners up spot. Worcester's captain is the first to admit last week's Tiverton display was dire but refuses to allow that
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All the latest movies and where to catch them
EVELYN (PG. 94 mins) Drama. Pierce Brosnan, Julianna Margulies, Sophie Vavasseur, Niall Beagan, Hugh McDonagh, Mairead Devlin, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Bates. Loosely based on real life events in 50s Dublin, Evelyn is a heart-warming tale of a father's
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Requiem features in choral concert
Motzart's Requiem will be performed tomorrow (Saturday) by Worcester Festival Choral Society. The concert also features the OSJ, formerly known as the Orchestra of St John's Smith Square, London. The performance takes place at Worcester Cathedral at 7.30pm
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Ballet back at Everyman
THE Moscow Ballet La Classique returns to The Everyman, Cheltenham, following its sell-out success last year. The group will present Don Quixote next week, after they amazed audiences in 2002 with Swan Lake. The group, featuring dancers from the Bolshoi
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Bands join forces
BANDS from Malvern and Italy will be joining forces for a gig at Malvern Youth Centre tonight (Friday). Bassa 7 Rebels, Danger Unsafe and Squiky, all from Italy, will be appearing alongside local melodic post- hardcore outfits Push Me Under and The Close
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When will they stop whinging about the traffic?
I'M writing to you in response to an article you ran about traffic in Powick. Yawn. When will these people be stopped? I don't think they will be happy until they have the whole road grassed over, with a few swings and slides for "local children only"
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We could have made Saddam a small man
I WAS brought up to believe in always going the last mile or more for peace. Disarming Saddam, if it could have been done successfully, would have turned him from a big man into a small one. There is no respect for a small man among his people in the
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21/3/03 - Honours for gymnasts
THREE gymnasts from Malvern Hills Gymnastics Club took part in the national development plan grades competition at Birmingham Sports Centre and came away with honours. Jasmine Page, age 12, gained grade two with a pass, Sylvia Moeskops, 11, gained grade
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21/3/03 - Jenner wins pack call-up
JIM Jenner is back in the Worcester Rugby Club line-up as they square up to Moseley on Sunday. The powerful number eight replaces the injured Mark Gabey in the Warriors side for the National One clash at Bournbrook (3pm). Gabey has a rib injury and will
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21/3/03 - Middleton back for City
JOINT leading scorer Darren Middleton, with 14 goals, returns to Worcester City's line-up tomorrow to inject some much-needed goal threat. Manager John Barton is poised to hand the 24-year-old his first start in seven weeks at Havant & Waterlooville
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Tempers flare over Eco fears
ANGER was the order of the day in the Malvern Gazette 25 years ago. Residents of Geraldine Road and Court Road were furious about processions of heavy lorries carrying earth out of the RSRE (now QinetiQ) site. The earth-moving was being done to clear
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Beacon race gets off to flying start
THE first-ever Worcestershire Beacon Race was announced in the Malvern Gazette 50 years ago. The event was described by the secretary of Malvern Athletic Club, Mr D G Steer, as offering something of the challenge of mountaineering. The course was to include
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago That wonderful invention, the phonograph, seems to be growing as popular in the Malverns as it has become all over the country. Seeing the variety of entertainment to be obtained from one of these machines, this is not to be wondered at,
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Cinemas March
Malvern Cinema: The Magdalene Sisters (15) Fri 6pm, Sat 7pm, Sun-Thurs 7.30pm, Matinees Sat, Sun & Thurs 3pm. Forum Film Special - Wed only - 8 Women (8 Femmes) (15) 8.15pm in the Forum Theatre. Odeon Worcester: One Day Specials - Deathwatch (15)
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Events taking place in and around Worcester
March 21: Friends of Worcestershire Royal Hospital are holding a Coffee Morning at The Guildhall, Worcester. March 22: Holt Heath Spring Flower Show in Holt Heath Village Hall. For further details telephone 01905 620938. March 22: Jumble Sale in aid of
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What's on at your local theatre
Until March 29: Gap Theatrical Productions Ltd present Go And Play Up Your Own End, featuring Malcolm Stent and Don Maclean at Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Box Office 0870 607 7533 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk March 21: The Ultimate Elvis Show, featuring
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TV star Kelly in classic stage role
JOHN Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, one of the classic American novels of the 20th Century, is being brought brought to the stage in Malvern. TV's Matthew Kelly, better known for shows such as Stars in their Eyes, plays Lennie in Jonathan Church's acclaimed
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Musical captures all magic of novel
THE tale of the ultra-authoritarian headteacher bent on hypnotising the world has wowed children of all ages since Gillian Cross first released The Demon Headmaster as a novel in 1982. Now the musical version is with us and Malvern Theatres' resident
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As you Like It, The Swan, Stratford
AS You Like was not the most carefully penned of Shakespeare's plays, bearing all the hallmarks of being produced in great haste having a thin plot and a quick ending which seems to suggest that the author had had enough. Having said that, this production
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What's on
Theatre March Until 22-Fiddler on the Roof presented by Malvern Light Opera Society at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. £10 (Tues only), £11 and £12. Box office (01684) 892277. 25-29-The Duchess of Malfi at the Festival Theatre
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On brink of title glory
DROITWICH Spa RFC First XV are jut two games away from winning promotion and securing their highest league position in the club's 30-year history. Spa are one of three teams joint top of Midlands Four West (South), with Old Yardleians and Shipston-on-Stour
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21/3/03 - County in four match SA tour
WORCESTERSHIRE today revealed their itinerary for the pre-season tour of South Africa they have arranged as part of their plans for a promotion push in the Frizzell County Cricket Championhip. The players report back to New Road on Monday and will be
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Labour acts to end fire dispute
DEPUTY Prime Minister John Prescott has vowed to impose a pay settlement on Worcestershire and Herefordshire firefighters to end their bitter industrial dispute. He was due to publish legislation today after saying it was "unacceptable" to have 19,000
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I'm staying, says woman almost killed by Israeli tank
A PEACE campaigner who was moments from death has vowed to remain on the Gaza strip despite the death of a fellow activis. Alice Coy, aged 27, was one of several Westerners trying to stop Palestinian homes being destroyed by Israeli forces when a tank
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21/3/03 - Green AGM
BARNARDS Green Cricket Club holds its annual general meeting next Wednesday (March 26) at 8pm at the clubhouse. With the moving of the date from a Friday to a Wednesday, it is hoped that more members will be in a position to attend. All members are asked
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Entertain clients at racecourse
CORPORATE hospitality packages are on offer at Worcester racecourse for businessmen and women who enjoy horseracing. Ladies Day this year is helping to raise funds for St Richard's Hospice, Worcester, and is due to take place on Saturday, June 28. Corporate
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21/3/03 - Hat-trick for Owen in rout
MALVERN Town turned in one of their best Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division performances of the season when they thumped in-form Brierley Hill 5-0 on Wednesday night at their hosts' Halesowen-based headquarters. BRIERLEY HILL &
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Placards come out in the city centre...
ANTI-war protestors armed with placards took to Worcester's city centre at rush hour to show their opposition to the conflict with Iraq. More than 200 people of all ages gathered at Elgar's statue at around 6pm yesterday on the day that war against Iraq
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Doctor is emailing from the war zone
A former Worcester student has started his second week in the Gulf serving with the 202nd Field Hospital. Jamie Coleman, aged 27, is a doctor and holds the rank of captain in the Territorial Army. He flew out to Kuwait last Thursday from RAF Brize Norton
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Stamps that cost 36p are sold for £300
TWO stamps bought by a Worcester collector for 36p were snapped up by a valuer for £300 this week. The 1988 issue stamps commemorated the 400th anniversary of the Welsh Bible and were unusual because they had been produced without perforations. "I don't
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Charity raps bosses
A NATIONAL charity has slammed Worcestershire health chiefs' proposal to withdraw funding for the region's pulmonary rehabilitation nurse. The British Lung Foundation, a charity that funds research into the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of lung
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Trust: We need to reduce our costs
COSTS at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust must be reduced to prevent patients and health service purchasers going elsewhere. Trust finance director Paul Taylor told the Trust board that all the services it provided would have to be looked at to
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Swan's keys handed over to the city council
THE keys to the Swan Theatre have been handed to the city council, putting the venue under the authority's control for the first time in its history. The keys were handed over yesterday marking the end of the venue's 43 years as a producing theatre. The
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Police are powerless against pub non-payers
THE landlady of a pub in Whitbourne, near Bromyard, has warned other publicans that police have no powers to stop customers who leave without paying for their food or drink. Susan Appleton, who runs the Wheatsheaf Inn, on Bromyard Road, wants others to
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Pictures auctioned for plants
AN auction is drawing on the talents of regional and national artists to help raise money for a sensory garden. A selection of watercolours, prints, photographs, oils and cartoons are among the works going under the hammer to help generate funds for the
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Many thanks for the work
AN adventurous councillor who has tried her hand at quad biking and clay pigeon shooting, to raise £50,000 for Cancer Research UK, has been presented with a certificate by the charity to say thank you. Councillor Barbara Williams, who is 52 today, raised
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21/3/03 - Dogs are fast out of traps
A HASTILY arranged fixture saw the Malvern II Dogs blaze a trail in the balmy spring weather last Saturday at Spring lane. MALVERN II DOGS 47pts, STROUD 10pts Opening on the breeze attacking the Seagull end, the Dogs could have been down from the kick
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Pipeline upgrade may cause delays
MOTORISTS in Hereford are being warned to expect delays along one of its key roads this weekend. Engineering works on Belmont Road, beneath the disused Great Western Railway bridge, will signal the end of a £100,000 scheme to upgrade the city's gas pipeline
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Brave Gill takes the high jump for cause
A BRAVE grandmother from Worcester will put aside her lifelong fear of heights in a charity parachute jump. Gill Canning from Grove Farm, will jump from 10,000ft to raise money for the Acorns Three Counties Appeal to build a £4m children's hospice on
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BUSHLEY Correspondent: Mrs M Wilkes Tel: 01684 293435
WHAT beautiful spring weather we have had of late, most of us have now come out of hibernation! Most days someone can be seen walking through the village and we can only appeal to them to please take their litter home. I'm sure its motorists too that
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
THE next session of Young Colwall Players begins on Saturday, March 22, at 10am in the Jean Simon Room at the village hall. On Tuesday, March 25, the Lent lunch will be held at Chevenham from noon-1.30pm. The Guides will be holding a quiz on Friday, April
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
MEMBERS of Staunton and District Over 60s Club were able to take advantage of buying clothes at half price when Jane visited the club with her fashions of winter stock and did a brisk trade. A visit to the Old Chapel and bee shelter at Hartpury is anticipated
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UPLEADON Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
THE service at St Mary the Virgin Church, Upleadon, on March 16 was parish communion taken by the Rector, the Rev. Patricia Phillips. On March 30 it is Mothering Sunday and the service will be at 9.30am. There will be flowers and cards for the children
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Concern at young children being sent to live in Canada
ORPHAN boys and girls from Worcester, some as young as six, were being sent as emigrants to Canada at this time a century ago. They were being dispatched, seemingly uncaringly, by the city's Board of Guardians, an elected body of councillors and other
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Soap story of 1903
AS I have pointed out before, there were never any photographs in the Berrow's Worcester Journal of a century ago, only the occasional advertisement illustration such as the impressive one reproduced here. Lever Brothers, following the example of Cadburys
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Dancer in London show
A STUDENT from Malvern will be performing in a show at the London Palladium. Malika Jones, aged 19, of Pound Bank Road, is a member of the dance society at the Royal Holloway College, part of the University of London. The society beat dance troupes from
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Classic Fiddler takes a bow in Brum
BROADWAY musical favourite Fiddler on the Roof is being staged in spectacular form at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. Paul Nicholas, famous for his role as Vince in BBC comedy Just Good Friends, will be starring as Tevye, a Jewish dairyman in Tsarist
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Will Gangs finally get Scorsese a gong?
WAR may have cast a shadow over the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, but this could be the year the Academy finally makes amends for one of the greatest crimes ever. Despite six nominations, Martin Scorsese, arguably the finest living director, has never
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St John's orchestra boards the bus for the long journey to... Worcester
A St John's orchestra is travelling to Worcester Cathedral to perform with the Worcester Festival Choral Society. But the OSJ, formerly known as the Orchestra of St John's, hails from south of the Thames rather than west of the Severn. The orchestra will
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Lukash lads go for broke at showcase
A band could be on the verge of greatness in more ways than one if a Worcester showcase proves to be a success. BMG records, MAS records, Food Records and Polydor Records are due to check out Worcester band Lukash at The Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street,
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Return to the battle
BATTLE of the bands winners Komanchi Tribe will be returning to the venue where they won battle - at Worcester's Marr's Bar. Komanchi Tribe won The Marr's Bar competition last year and will be returning to The Pierpoint Street venue on Thursday, March
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Wild and wacky music fun
SIMON Mayor and Hilary James, left, who are known for their dazzling musicianship and humour, will be playing Worcester's Huntingdon Hall on Thursday, April 3. Hilary will be accompanying Simon on a wild and wacky range of instruments from giant mandobass
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21/3/03 - Surprise defeat for Colwall
COLWALL Women's Hockey Club slipped to a surprising 2-0 defeat at lowly Lansdown. LANSDOWN 1ST XI 2, COLWALL 1ST XI 0 The Gloucestershire side had the better of a scrappy first half and both goalkeepers were kept busy early on with Nina Emery and Polly
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21/3/03 - Eggs go sunny side up
EXPRESS Golf & Gambling Society (EGGS) played their final event of their calendar year at Wharton Park, for the Express Egg Cup kindly sponsored by the Express Inn. Glorious weather and a superb course made it another day to remember, especially for
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21/3/03 - Garnons double for Sam Thomas
YOUNG Lorcan was a convincing winner of the Men's Open race at the Ross Harriers point to point meeting at Garnons on Sunday as he cruised to a easy two lengths win over Watchyourback. Young jockey Sam Thomas won the Intermediate Novice Riders on Ashgreen
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21/3/03 - Manor Park Cavaliers race to the top in Division One
IN Division One of the Whatley Recordon sponsored Malvern Table Tennis League Manor Park Cavaliers have gone to the top of the table following recent victories over Manor Park Express and Manor Park Oak. Against Express, Trevor Simmons played well and
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Malvern Festival Chorus n Review: Malvern Theatres
Paul Schofield, composer of Fire from Heaven, was present to hear his work performed by the Malvern Festival Chorus, with Iain Sloane conducting. It is a dramatic piece telling the story of Nebuchadnezzar. The chorus, with Regency Brass, percussion and
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The Chandos Orchestra n Review: Malvern Theatres
The Chandos Orchestra gave yet another imaginatively devised programme. But why was it that such an innovative concert failed to attract the audience it deserved? Elgar's Falstaff was the most substantial work performed. A splendid opening of low strings
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Fiddler on the Roof, Malvern Light Opera Society n Review: Malvern Theatres
Fiddler on the Roof is an excellent choice for MLOS to help celebrate its 60th anniversary. There is much to commend it in every theatrical aspect. The cast has been chosen well with all the solo characters singing in good voice and acting in character
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Council battles to save public phone
PLANS to remove a phone kiosk from the Hanley Road car park in Upton may have to be scrapped because they contravene national guidelines. BT wrote to the town council earlier this year stating their intention to remove the kiosk as part of a national
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Cabaret boosts Harry's hope of becoming an actor
A FUNDRAISING cabaret evening held for an aspiring young Upton actor has raised £850. Cabaret for Two, held at Upton Memorial Hall, on Saturday, March 8, was packed out and featured, singing, dancing and acting, partly in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice
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Historic turnout
Around 200 people attended a history weekend in Hanley Swan. The exhibition of old photographs took place in village hall last Saturday and Sunday, raising about £300 for the village hall committee. More photos are being sought for a similar exhibition
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Girl's £130 bike taken
A Free Spirit Wolfgang girl's mountain bike was stolen from the garden of a house in Oakland Close, Upton. The theft took place between 8.10pm last Sunday (March 16) and 5pm on Monday. The £130 bike is green with yellow suspension and a black saddle.
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Vocal call
SINGERS are wanted to join Upton Parish Church choir. Training will be given, where necessary, to those interested. The choir meets on Fridays, starting with the juniors (aged seven to 14) at 5.45pm, followed by the full choir at 6.30pm and adults from
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Ladies knuckle down for draw
Evesham Ladies 1, Malvern 1 UNITED showed just how much they have improved this season when they held physical and experienced opponents to a draw on Sunday. Malvern had already inflicted three heavy defeats on the Robins in various competitions this
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Students perform
students at St Mary's Convent School, Worcester, will be giving a concert at Upton Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 29, at 7.15pm. Upton Arts Music Group is organising the event. Tickets are £4 for member, £4.50 for non-members. For further details, call
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Five-fold rise in flytipping
FLYTIPPING on Malvern Hills Conservators' land has risen more than five-fold since Malvern's waste site closed down. Twenty-eight incidents were dealt with between January and March, as oppose to five in the same period last year. The waste site at Newland
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Cadets get £501
A COFFEE morning has raised £501 for Upton Army Cadets. The event, at the Memorial Hall last Saturday was organised by Upton Royal British Legion.
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Shop to close
MALVERN Instruments has announced the June closure of its machine shop. Managing director Paul Walker said he was hopeful six of the eight people affected would be found new jobs. The work will now be undertaken by two local suppliers.
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Design tips
THE next meeting of Upton Gardening Club will feature a talk on garden design by Keith Southall. The meeting is at the Memorial Hall on Thursday, March 27, at 7.30pm. For further details, call Liz Jones on 01684 593821.
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Health boss jeered outside meeting
DOZENS of people were left fuming outside a meeting on Malvern's healthcare services, after the venue proved too small. Between 30 and 40 people were unable to get into Priory Lodge Hall for Monday afternoon's public meeting called by South Worcestershire
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Debate on service cuts
TWO public meetings are being held in Malvern about proposed health service cutbacks. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust is proposing to cut a number of frontline medical services to deal with a £5.7 million budget deficit. Among the proposals is
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Mother nature does better job
RICHARD Chamings has written so wisely on other items in your columns, that his query "Are the hills for people or sheep?" (Your Letters, February 28) comes as a bit of a shock. The hills are a product of nature for all living things, least of all are
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Coroner makes plea for lifebelts
LIFEBELTS are being called for at Gullet Quarry on the Malvern Hills following the drowning of a student. Worcestershire Coroner Victor Round said he would write to the Conservators with the request at an inquest yesterday (Thursday) into the death of
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Art auction to raise funds for new sensory garden
ORIGINAL artwork donated by locally and nationally-renowned artists will go under the hammer to raise funds for a sensory garden in Malvern. Jewellry, glassware, paintings, three-dimensional artwork, prints, photographs and cartoons will be auctioned.
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Uncanny prediction leads to 60-year union
SIXTY-EIGHT years ago Joyce Jones was told by her cousin that she would marry Gerald Jones and live in Leigh Sinton. She was 14 at the time and scoffed at the idea. Afterall, she hadn't even met her future husband. Now, as she celebrates 60 years of marriage
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21/3/03 - Rangers earn a point
RANGERS secured their first point from their fourth fixture against Bustleholme Reserves in their short history in the West Midlands League Division One (South). MALVERN RANGERS 2, BUSTLEHOLME RES 2 Rangers had a great start opening the scoring after
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It's thoughtless
LITTER certainly is a problem. Our countryside is increasingly being blighted by it. I agree with Mrs Dodd (Your Letters, March 14) in the main it is youngsters whose standards are nigh non-existent these days due to a total lack of tact, discipline and
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Odd job warning
A WARNING has gone out to Malvern householders to beware of bogus odd job men. Worcestershire County Council's Trading Standards department has received a growing number of complaints about unscrupulous callers in the town. Problems arise when the callers
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21/3/03 - Radar bow out of cup
MALVERN Radar made the long trip to Alvechurch for this Worcester Infirmary Cup quarter-final tie where two late goals sealed a win for the home side. ALVECHURCH SPORTS 5, MALVERN RADAR 1 Radar trailed 1-0 at half time and were soon two down early in
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21/3/03 - Stuart Harvey hits superb form
LANGLAND Sports are top of table in Division One of the Worcester Saturday League at present. LANGLAND SPORTS 5, FERNHILL HEATH SPURS 2 Their opposition always seem to play well above their normal standard but Sports seem to find that extra gear as they
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Locals get priority with low-cost homes
A NEW development of affordable homes has been officially opened in Suckley. Local councillor Wiz Clift and Malvern Hills District Council chairman Mary Wilkinson planted a damson tree to mark the opening of Damson Close. The new houses were built by
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21/3/03 - Express in second semi
EXPRESS turned in their strongest performance of the season to reach another semi final after their success of last week. EXPRESS 4, LONGBRIDGE SPORTS 0 First half goals from Jamie Roberts and Jason Jones made life easy for Express in this Infirmary Minor
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More puddings
EVEN though Spring is around the corner, I'm sure many readers will appreciate the recent focus on energy conservation and efficiency in the national news and, earlier this year, the 'Affordable Warmth For Worcestershire' strategy which was acknowledged
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Decision day for play area
A DECISION as to whether or not to sell a controversial play area is expected when Malvern Town Council meets next week. Some nearby residents say the Avon Close play area in Malvern is abused by youths lighting fires, making noise at night and behaving
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21/3/03 - Holiday soccer school
DURING the school holidays children (school years 3-6) are invited to attend a four-day soccer course in Malvern. The course, designed on Football Association guidelines, will be run by Les Jones and Danny Wren, both qualified FA coaches. The course,
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Quote edited
IN respect of last week's front page article concerning the recent 'anti-war' walkout protest at The Chase High School in Malvern, I would like to reiterate in its entirety a quote I gave that the Malvern Gazette edited: "When the UK and the US are planning
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Plans for refuse strike called off
AN indefinite strike by Herefordshire Council's refuse contractor has been averted. This follows last-minute negotiations between the public service union Unison and authority. A deal to prevent a spring of discontent was struck on Tuesday evening, with
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History lesson
IN Clive Smith's letter (Your Letters, March 14) giving a history lesson concerning Malvern Hills District Council in 1997, I very much look forward to when he covers 1998 and 1999. He will then be able to explain how he and his Liberal Democrat colleagues
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Sadness as school to close
THE head of Cliffey House Special School has expressed sadness after Worcestershire County Council confirmed it was to be shut down. But Ann Starr, who only became head at the beginning of term, congratulated her staff and pupils after it was announced
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Girls win Rotary Club debating honours
THREE teenage pupils from St James's School, West Malvern, won Malvern's Rotary Public Speaking Competition. Charlotte Kopsch, Kathryn Bellamy and Charlotte Winter-Taylor beat off the competition from Hanley Castle High School and Malvern Girls' College
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Exhibitors are full of praise for festival
THE second annual Hereford-shire and Worcestershire Business Festival, held at the Three Counties Showground, has been hailed a success. Visitors were full of praise for the event, which was double the size of last year and featured celebrity speakers
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QinetiQ honour for famous pair
TWO of Britain's most distinguished scientists have been honoured with new buildings named after them at QinetiQ. Astronomer Sir Bernard Lovell, creator of the groundbreaking Jodrell Bank radio telescope, officially opened the building named after him
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Leadership needed for youth project
A SUCCESSFUL youth project in Colwall needs adult volunteers to carry on the work it has started. Youth In Colwall (YIC), a group of seven 11 to 13 year olds, has been meeting to discuss life in the village since September. With backing from Ledbury Youth
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Owls add to market appeal
A GROUP of tame owls proved a big draw at two Farmers' Markets. The Baroness Sasa Von Barth Und Kippenruer brought along several owls to markets in Malvern and Longdon on Saturday and Sunday. She said the birds proved a big hit as unlike most birds of
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Middleton back for City
JOINT leading scorer Darren Middleton, with 14 goals, returns to Worcester City's line-up tomorrow to inject some much-needed goal threat. Manager John Barton is poised to hand the 24-year-old his first start in seven weeks at Havant & Waterlooville
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Family pair set to make a splash
A MOTHER and daughter who share a passion for scuba diving have formed a travel firm in Newland, near Malvern. Kay Slater, who was educated at The Chase before working in travel, was keen to set up in business on her own. With mother Patricia being a
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Only victory will do for Harriers
PROMOTION-chasing Kidderminster Harriers are gearing up for a crucial period in their season which begins tomorrow with a Nationwide League Division Three match against bottom-of-the-table Swansea City at Aggborough (3pm). After dropping two valuable
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Painting the district red
schools, individuals and organisations across the district dressed up for Comic Relief Red Nose Day last Friday. At The Wheel of Life Centre, North Malvern Road, a showing of spring and summer collection clothes raised about £100. Burley Gate Primary
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James makes his return
TONY James returns from suspension to boost Hereford United's Nationwide Conference play-off push at Barnet tomorrow (3pm). The 24-year-old defender is added to the squad for what has become a must-win game for the Bulls following last Saturday's 2-1
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Rovers back on goal standard
BROMSGROVE Rovers visit Clevedon Town in the Dr Martens Western Division tomorrow having rediscovered their scoring touch. The Victoria Ground club put five past Cinderford in mid-week to ease the pressure after a run of four defeats in five. Joint manager
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Underworld romp to sound of music
AN all-singing all-dancing production of the classic musical Bugsy Malone is being staged at Dyson Perrins High School. Based on the film written and directed by Alan Parker and starring Jodie Foster, the play is a delightful romp through the gangster
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Hunt's in front
Evesham Jubilee Society TIM Hunt triumphed at last Saturday's Open match at the Fishery. Chub, carp and roach were among the species found in the nets by the 21 anglers taking part. The final match before the Fishery closes during April is on Saturday
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21/3/03 - Only victory will do for Harriers
PROMOTION-chasing Kidderminster Harriers are gearing up for a crucial period in their season which begins tomorrow with a Nationwide League Division Three match against bottom-of-the-table Swansea City at Aggborough (3pm). After dropping two valuable
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21/3/03 - Town at home
MALVERN Town are at home tomorrow (Saturday) to Heath Hayes in another must win West Midlands League Premier Division fixture (2.45pm). Town boss Neil Hunt knows his side can afford few slip ups in the remaining games. Hunt said: "On paper, we have a
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21/3/03 - Spirited effort sees little luck
MALVERN were left on the periphery of possible Midlands One relegation after conceding a game they could have won, but for two dreadful decisions and two missed chances. DUNSTABLIANS 35pts, MALVERN 22pts The visitors came out strongly, Lancett and Pemble
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Sex shop idiocy
WHAT has happened to the commonsense of the members of the planning committee? First we had the catastrophe of the St John's supermarket, and now we have the idiots agreeing to a sex shop near a school - and on the route for some parents taking their
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21/3/03 - Hat-trick for Forsyth as Malvern coast to win
MALVERN Ladies continued their push for promotion when they entertained Droitwich on a hot and sunny Saturday. MALVERN LADIES 7, DROITWICH 1 Malvern, missing their key defender, started shakily but after many shots at goal Amy Forsyth flicked the first
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Selective amnesia?
GEORGE Cowley seems to have conveniently forgotten about the recent atrocities against America and her allies, the worst being at the World Trade Centre. The current situation developed directly from these horrific events. The prevailing mode of hurling
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21/3/03 - Sixways battle on Sky
WORCESTER Rugby Club have been boosted with the news that Sky will televise their blockbuster with Rotherham next month. Sky Sports has decided to make the National One title showdown, at Six-ways on April 12 (4pm), a live match -- much to the delight
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21/3/03 - Heeley backing City to find form
CARL HEELEY is backing City to rediscover the winning habit at Havant & Waterlooville tomorrow and reignite their charge for runners up spot. Worcester's captain is the first to admit last week's Tiverton display was dire but refuses to allow that
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UFO sets sky aglow
THE sighting of UFO was reported in the Malvern Gazette on March 20, 1953. Described as pear-shaped and slightly luminous, it was seen in the sky above Malvern Link in the early hours of the previous Wednesday. "The object, emitting a dull-green yellow
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Until April 6: A view of China in the 1920s at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum. For further information telephone Julien Parsons on 01242 237431. Until May 3: Exhibition by Alan Smith of his new Ellipsis Series, at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
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Live gigs near you
March 21: Friends of Worcestershire Royal Hospital are holding a Coffee Morning at The Guildhall, Worcester. March 22: Holt Heath Spring Flower Show in Holt Heath Village Hall. For further details telephone 01905 620938. March 22: Jumble Sale in aid of
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Concerts taking place near you
March 21: Margaret Griffiths Memorial Concert featuring the Malvern Hills District Brass Band in the Perrins Hall, Royal Grammar School. March 27: Hereford Concert Society present The Music Box at The Courtyard, Hereford. Box Office 01432 359252. March
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Stage set for Mort
ASPIRING actors in Dymock will be putting on their glad rags for a colourful performance of Terry Pratchett's Mort. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (March 26, 27 and 28) members of Dymock Amateur Dramatics Society will stage Stephen Briggs adaptation
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Sailor contacts family from Gulf
Worcestershire sailor are hoping he and his friends will be back in the UK soon, now that the Iraq conflict has begun. Richard Kenney, who is on board HMS Ark Royal somewhere in the Gulf, rang home on the eve of the onslaught. The 25-year-old from Colletts
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Worcester Woman, Fran Richman, says:
"I'm stunned by the helicopter crash early this morning. It's a real tragedy and my thoughts are with the families. "From images on TV, I realised how technological wars have become; how sophisticated the weaponry is and how slick the media operations
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Droitwich pupils organise own war debate
A lively debate at a school in Droitwich has allowed students the opportunity to voice their opinion on the Iraq conflict. More than 60 pupils at Droitwich Spa High School attended the event organised by Year 11 students. The idea originated when some
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Prestige offices oozing quality
A MODERN office development recently completed on the outskirts of Worcester stands in the grounds of a former 17th Century Manor House. Attwood House, at Perdiswell Park, Perdiswell, has been completed to a high specification with raised floors and air
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Top construction
A WORCESTERSHIRE construction company has won a prestigious award that means the firm's bosses will go to Canada on a fact-finding mission. Thomas Vale Construction, in Stourport-on-Severn, has won the Inside UK Enterprise (IUKE) award for outstanding
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New campaign to boost county
A NEW CD-ROM to promote Worcestershire will be launched at what could be the county's biggest-ever gathering of the local tourist trade. Worcestershire County Council has sent out more than 1,000 invitations to tourism businesses inviting them to the
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21/3/03 - Weekend county football fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Upton Town (J Wynne); Martley Spurs v Droitwich Spa (S Bellotti); Perrywood v Bretforton Old Boys (K Waller); Tolladine Sports v Powick (D Roberts); Worcester City v Hallow WMC
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21/3/03 - Town held to draw at Walsall
LIKE Westfields the previous week, Malvern Town were held to a draw by relegation-threatened Walsall Wood, in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday. WALSALL WOOD 1, MALVERN TOWN 1 Town could have few complaints about the
