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Waterway to spend a day...
Stratford-upon-Avon has been a tourist honeypot since 1769, the year in which it first staged a festival in honour of William Shakespeare. It continues to make the most of the connection and the Shakespearean properties are certainly worth visiting. However
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Arson blaze destroys classrooms at school
ARSONISTS caused extensive damage to a classroom block at a Malvern school today. Firefighters tackling the blaze at Abbey International College found that portable classrooms had been broken into and three fires started. Students living on the Wells
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Stage is set for city workshop's reopening
A WORCESTER stage is reopening after being closed for more than two and a half years because it was so badly flooded. Worcester Arts Workshop, at 21 Sansome Street, has been staging a wide variety of arts events throughout the city while its underground
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Benefit cheat mum must pay back cash
A MOTHER-of-three has been fined for claiming housing and council tax benefits she was not entitled to and ordered to pay back the money. Worcester magistrates fined Karen Acheson £300 and ordered her to pay costs of £258.35 after she admitted making
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Tenants angry at new homes plan
OUTRAGED council tenants who could be kicked out of their homes to make way for a new development have spoken of their "utter disgust" at the plans. Some of the residents of The Ridgeway, Droitwich, have lived in the road for more than 40 years. Now those
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Crash chaos on M5
A TWO-car crash caused traffic chaos on the M5 last night, as motorway police spent more than two hours clearing the road. The middle and outside lane of the northbound carriageway, near Junction 8, were closed from just after 8.30pm until 10.45pm, after
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Critical condition
A MAN has remained in a critical condition after suffering serious injuries in a weekend car accident. The crash, which involved a silver Ford Escort and a white Renault 19, took place at 6.15pm on Saturday, May 24, on the B4529 at Lawton Cross, near
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A new role for loo?
ENTREPRENEURS will need to be feeling flush when a former lavatory building goes under the hammer. The old public toilet on the corner of Astwood Road and Tintern Avenue, Worcester, first went on sale in September last year after plans to let the building
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Controlling number of badgers critical to welfare of cattle
IN 1970, England and Wales were virtually free from Bovine Tuberculosis after a great expense and a number of years had elapsed. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, because of the ghastly practice of badger-baiting - which meant that captured badgers were
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A first for the dog groomers
DOG groomers in Worcestershire will be the first in the country with a regional governing body to monitor changes in animal welfare legislation. The British Dog Groomers' Association is backing the move, which will see monthly meetings held to discuss
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Court dates for men
Three Worcestershire men charged with being in possession of indecent photos of children have appeared in front of Worcester Magistrates. At yesterday's hearing Richard Stevens, aged 23, of Crofters Green, Droitwich, was committed for trial at Worcester
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Man equipped to steal money
POLICE following a car near Bromyard saw a bag thrown from it into the road containing gloves and drill bits, Worcester Crown Court heard. Inside the car were more items from a "kit" to force telephone cash boxes, the court heard yesterday. Levi Smith
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'I am a cider drinker'
PRINCE William has given Hereford cider giants Bulmers a boost by confessing his love for cider. In a rare interview, given ahead of his 21st birthday on Saturday, June 21, the student prince said he was teaching himself Swahili - and admitted that beer
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A fresh way of giving blood
BLOOD donors who go that extra mile to save lives could win an award for their efforts. The scheme, launched by the National Blood Service, recognises those who give renewed life to thousands of sick and injured people each year. Donors, supporters and
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Man admits theft from boat firm
A MAN who stole from a boat building firm changed his plea to guilty when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Kevin Crisp, aged 31, of Holman Street, Kidderminster, admitted theft of a microwave oven from Sealine International which has premises in
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What a scorcher - but where's the water?
PARENTS and children arrived at Worcester's Gheluvelt Park to take advantage of the hot weather - only to find its popular paddling pool was empty. The missing water was because of cutbacks to the city council's budget announced last year. "There was
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
AT the annual parish council meeting earlier this month, David West was elected chairman and Robert Hood-Wright vice-chairman. At the special meeting of Bosbury and Coddington Parish Council on May 22 Elizabeth Cooke and Shirley Eyles were co-opted to
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MADRESFIELD & GUARLFORD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
CONGRATULATIONS to members of Madresfield Church of England Primary School for raising £71 last week by holding a cake sale. Proceeds were in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. The winner of 'guess the weight of the cake' was April Freeman.
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mrs V Greaves Tel: 01684 566860
LUNCH Club: The next meeting is on Wednesday at the Village Hall. Bring a plate of food to share. If you would like to join in this social occasion or would like more information contact Barbara Savery on (01684) 562904 or Liz Jeffs on (01684) 575956.
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
ON Tuesday, there will be a walk arranged by Powick Parish Ramblers around Alfrick. Meet 10am at the lay-by near the village shop and village green, Alfrick, for a four mile walk led by Phil and Joy Bunyan. Details on (01886) 832774. Guests at the May
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REDMARLEY Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
DURING the past year Redmarley Citizens were taken on two theatre trips to Tewkesbury and Malvern and visited Lechlade and the Garden Centre and about 70 people enjoyed a special roast lunch in the village hall. On June 18 there will be a coach trip to
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STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves Smith Tel: 01452 840273
TWELVE members of Staunton & District Rambling Club, led by Clive Jakeman and Flash, set off up Norton Hill for their May walk and due to a landslide encountered a path diversion and were faced with a very slippery muddy descent to the river, which
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UPLEADON Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
THE Upleadon annual assembly of the parish meeting and the annual meeting of the parish council were held in Upleadon Village Hall on Tuesday, May 8. No members of the public were present. The chairman, Coun Eddie Wood gave his report for the past year
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
THE house collection for Christian Aid totalled £360.75 - an advance on last year - and the organisers would like to thank everyone who contributed and collected. The Curious Blend village coffee mornings are proving very popular. They happen in the hall
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Why Pete loves Meat Loaf
IT'S massive, it's meaty - and it will be the ultimate big night out for Meat Loaf fans. I am talking about Meat Loaf - The Show, performed by none other than Peat Loaf. Peat will be performing classic hits such as Dead Ringer For Love, Bat Out Of Hell
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Gallery pulls off coup to stage major show
THE finest wildlife artists in Britain will be showing work in Malvern at an exhibition which represents a coup for a natural history art gallery. On the Wild Side, in Church Street, will be hosting an exhibition by the Society of Wildlife Artists for
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McMillan's big show
POET, broadcaster and commentator Ian McMillan is coming to Malvern for a show at The Chase school. He will perform his Big Family Show at the school's Drama Studio on Thursday, June 12, at 7.30pm. Ian has been a poet for more than 20 years and has written
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Storytellers meeting
MALVERN Storytelling Club will meet again for its regular club night at the Express Inn, Malvern. The meeting is on Wednesday at 8pm. For more information call 01453 750611.
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Festival of Science
TIME and space, exploring the cosmos, the science of ageing and our planet's future are among the topics to be examined during Cheltenham's second Festival of Science. Britain's most recent Nobel laureate, Paul Nurse, astronomer Martin Rees, inventor
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30/5/03 - Coach Keast agrees to stay
ANDY Keast will remain at Worcester Rugby Club next season. The Sixways coach has agreed a one-year extension to his current deal, after thrashing out personal terms. There were fears that the former Harlequins coach could turn his back on Worcester after
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An Inspector Calls Review: Malvern Theatres
IT'S always dangerous to listen to pre-play hype - if the production lives up to it you are not surprised, and if it does not you are left disappointed. The truth of this was demonstrated when the Royal National Theatre's version of An Inspector Calls
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The Story of the Malverns Review: Video release
THEY sit there unmoving, watching over Malvern and their familiarity may breed contempt. But by the end of this video history, made by Heritage Films in conjunction with the Malvern Gazette, you are left in no doubt about the importance of the Malvern
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Degree award took 60 years
IT might have taken more than 60 years to achieve, but a Malvern scholar has finally been awarded a degree. Eighty-year-old Vera Russell was all set to go to university when the Second World War broke out and she was forced to cut her schooling to begin
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Citizen's arrest made
PART-TIME Malvern Gazette photographer Brian Metcalf performed a citizen's arrest on a suspected arsonist Mr Metcalf heard three explosions at around 1am on Tuesday and rushed out of his home to find out what was going on. He found a man smoking a cigarette
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Meeting provides update on library work
USERS of Malvern Library are being invited to a public meeting about the work being carried out there. Worcestershire County Council and Malvern Hills District Council are working together to improve library facilities and introduce a council 'one-stop-shop
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Key week for health provision
CRUCIAL decisions about health care provision will be made next week. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust's board will discuss relocating Malvern GP surgeries and service cuts on Wednesday. Its board is recommended to support plans to move Victoria
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Putting the hills within reach
A NEW £20,000 easy access path commanding spectacular views from the Malvern Hills opens next week. The Earnslaw Quarry path, off Wyche Road, is designed for disabled people, young children and those who find the Hills difficult to climb. It has disabled
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Baptists ready to celebrate
PREPARATIONS are under way for a fortnight of celebrations marking the 350th anniversary of Upton Baptist Church. The fun begins with the return of the church flower festival on the weekend of June 27 to 30. Organisers have high hopes for the event, which
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Playscheme helps children make most of holiday
HOLIDAY fun filled Upton's Hill Centre as children enjoyed a host of activities to keep them occupied during the week. The half-term Kids' Kapers playscheme ran from Tuesday to Friday, with between 15 and 20 children taking part each day. Organiser Nicki
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Crash kills dog
POLICE are investigating an accident involving a car in which a dog was killed. The owner was walking seven-year-old labrador Rupert at the edge of North Quarry at dusk on May 9. The dog was in collision with a car, and as its owner tried to comfort it
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Volunteers create wildlife garden
YOUNG volunteers are joining forces to create a wildlife garden at Malvern Hills Youth Hostel this weekend. They will be creating a bog garden and rockery, enhancing the hostel's pond and installing a log shelter for insects and small animals. Yvol, the
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Jazz festival goes to plan
WITH just under a month to go, preparations for the 18th Upton International Jazz Festival are well under way. Organiser 'Sir' Alan Buckley and his team are busy ironing out last-minute problems before the three- day event at the end of June. "This is
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Quarries target for dangerous driving
QUARRIES belonging to the Malvern Hills Conservators are being targeted by vandals and youths whose driving is damaging the car parks. Youths doing "doughnuts" in cars are thought to be responsible for carving deep ruts in a newly-laid gravel surface
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History society to hold first meeting
THE inaugural meeting of a village history society for the Hanleys has been announced. Following the successful Then and Now local history weekend in March, participants resolved to keep the initiative alive. The first meeting of the new society will
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Service offers security
COMPUTER experts from QinetiQ in Malvern have just launched their latest security service. Pyramidion was developed by the company's Trusted Information Management division to complement its other information security services already available to firms
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Picnic time
A TEDDY bears' picnic and fete will raise money for St Nicholas' Church, Earls Croome. There will be a best-dressed teddy competition together with bouncy castle, ball pond, skittles, duck fishing and face-painting, as well as stalls selling cakes and
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Cadets on show
MALVERN Air Cadets took part in Pershore Carnival on Monday. The uniformed 1017 (Malvern) Squadron of the Air Training Corps was invited to take part in the annual parade by the carnival committee. The previous weekend Cadet Warrant Officer Alan Hunt,
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Science park in land plea
MALVERN Hills Science Park wants a buyer to purchase the site on which it is situated from current landlord QinetiQ. Park manager Nigel Shaw said the move would safeguard its aims of providing a long-term home for high-tech firms. He said that although
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Beechwood bingo
A BINGO evening is being held to raise money for residents and day care clients at Beechwood, Holly Green. The event has been organised by the Friends of Beechwood and takes place at the home on Tuesday (June 3), at 7pm for 7.30pm. There will also be
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Lifeline for ugly annexe
MALVERN Hills district councillors are to apply to extend the lifespan of a building their own planners condemned as unsightly. They also want to spend £6,500 on maintaining the temporary annexe at the back of Portland House. A planning application to
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'Cancer free' Bee aims to help others
A WOMAN who turned her back on conventional treatments for cancer now wants to help fellow sufferers with her knowledge of complementary therapy. Bee Wells, aged 60, of West Malvern, says the breast cancer she was diagnosed with is now in remission following
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Boot sale raise £1,000
A CAR boot sale in aid of the Upton Water Festival raised almost £1,000 at the weekend. The next sale is on Sunday, June 15, from 1pm to 4pm, on the Sports Field. Gates open at 12pm.
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£350 boost for Acorns
A CAR boot sale at Hanley Swan Village Hall on Bank Holiday Monday raised £305 in aid of the Acorns Children's Hospice project in Worcester.
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Gardeners set out stalls
A gardeners' market takes place at the Church Rooms, Upton, on Saturday, June 7, from 9.30am to 1pm. Admission is free.
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Groups urged to share minibuses
A CO-OPERATIVE scheme allowing organisations to pool minibuses has been launched by Worcestershire County Council. The authority is urging non-profit- making organisations across the Malvern Hills to join its ShareLINK project. Under its terms, members
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Power lost
SIXTY-eight properties in Malvern Link were without power from 6.45am to 2.20pm on Wednesday (May 28) following an underground cable fault. Repair crews from Aquila had to dig up Worcester Road outside the HSBC bank to deal with the problem.
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30/5/03 - Mathews hits a superb 135no
HIMBLETON won the toss and put Hanley Castle and Upton in to bat in this Crusader Worcestershire County League Division Four match. HANLEY CASTLE & UPTON v HIMBLETON After almost immediately losing Andrew Heath for a lowly brace of runs, opener Dave
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Being turned into suburbia
I entirely agree with the sentiments expressed by Mr C R Allen (Your Letters, May 16) about developers acquiring perfectly sound houses with big gardens in order to replace them with up to six times as many tiny dwellings with pocket handkerchief gardens
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9/11 firefighters to visit Malvern
Six New York firefighters on duty during the September 11 terrorist attacks are to visit Malvern Fire Station. The visit takes place on Tuesday, July 1 and will include tour of the facilities, including the line rescue equipment and other specialist appliances
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Master plan since 1972
THANK you for your well-written article on regional assemblies (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, May 16). I was impressed by your fair representation of the fors and againsts. My main objection to the proposed regional assembly is simply the fact
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Church invites tenders
INVITATIONS to tender for a major project to repair St Wulstan's RC Church in Little Malvern are going out today (Friday). The church where Elgar is buried was given £100,000 by English Heritage last month to help its roof restoration project. Lt Col
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Inspired work
AS we often fling 'brickbats', it's time for a bouquet for the council. I refer to the wonderful new zebra crossing at Barnards Green. It really is an improvement. It has made all the difference to the many elderly people who have in the past taken their
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Cause for regret
HAVING read the letters for and against installing an outside lift to the beautiful Market House in Ledbury I would like to say that, as a disabled visitor to your town, I totally disagree with the correspondent who was in favour of a lift so as to make
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Record label logo not the real thing
A CRADLEY-based record label has been forced to change its logo by the Coca-Cola company. Lockjaw Records was sent a 27-page letter by lawyers acting for the multinational corporation, threatening them with legal action. The company had recently adopted
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Craftsman famed for his skill
A LEIGH Sinton carpenter and undertaker who was famed for his skill as a wheelwright has died aged 85. Gerald Arthur Thomas Jones spent all his life in Leigh Sinton. He made everything from farming equipment to wheels for old-fashioned gipsy caravans.
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In search of foster parents
MALVERN hosted the final date for Worcestershire's fostering fortnight. A group from the county council's fostering and adoption team have been touring the county trying to get 40 more families signed up to look after children. They handed out balloons
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Suffering from 'rabble power'
SURELY it's a sick joke? The proposal to build in Townsend Way a new combined surgery, perhaps with a new hospital, with all attendant benefits to patients was apparently shouted down at two public meetings and now with surprising alacrity the PCT is
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Hopper to run until October
THE Malvern Hills Hopper bus service will run for an extra month this year thanks to new funding. Worcestershire County Council and the Countryside Agency have donated enough cash to allow the service to run from June 1 to October 26. The two hourly service
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Not encouraging
AS a visitor to Malvern and the Worcestershire area, I am concerned at the disgusting state of the public toilets and the standards of cleanliness. Sinks and toilets not cleaned, rubbish bins full. Would the council and councillors use toilets in that
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Silage effluent fears
FARMERS must take care making silage this summer following a dry start to the year, according to the Environment Agency. Tim Pickering, principal officer for the agency in the Midlands, praised the recent record of farmers tackling effluent silage pollution
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Newland tip opens after major facelift
MALVERN'S Newland tip reopens after five months of extensive refurbishment on Monday (June 2). The Worcester Road site has been improved to allow people to recycle their household waste more easily. Cardboard, clothes, bottles, metal, cans, textiles,
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Coining it in for charity
FUNDRAISERS laid out a mile of coins they collected for charity. As part of the Macmillan Cancer Charity's Miles Challenge, organisers took donations for signatures on a mile of ribbon donated by Hunts Florist. They showed off the £1,613 they collected
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Groups join fair trade call
peace and charity groups in Malvern are joining together to raise awareness of unfairness in international trade. Gearing up for a World Trade Organisation meeting in Mexico in September, they are looking for volunteers to make banners before a silent
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Sister Ruth visits town on global tour
A NUN who has spent more than a decade travelling the world in the name of religion stopped off in Malvern last weekend. Sister Ruth Augustus aims to visit every country in the world and has been to 200 in the past 13 years. Her visit to Malvern was part
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Coach Keast agrees to stay
ANDY Keast will remain at Worcester Rugby Club next season. The Sixways coach has agreed a one-year extension to his current deal, after thrashing out personal terms. There were fears that the former Harlequins coach could turn his back on Worcester after
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Harking back to school days
MIDDLE East expert Ahmed Rashid was the guest speaker at Malvern College's annual speech day last Saturday. Author of the bestselling books Taliban and Jihad, Mr Rashid was a pupil at the school during the 1960s. He told his audience of staff and pupils
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Park on the climb
HEREFORD'S David Park marched on to four under par after six holes of his second round in the Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open near Newport today. Yesterday the Burghill Valley club member returned a two-under-par 70 in a topsy-turvy round that included
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Team effort which made history
WHILE Britain looked to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II, a small group of hardy men were preparing to tackle one of the holy grails of the explorer - the conquest of Everest. One of the leading members of the team was a man well known to Malvern
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BBC airs tribute to QinetiQ
A MALVERN-based science writer has made a programme for BBC Radio 4 about QinetiQ and its predecessors. The programme is one of a series called Future Labs, written by David Robertson who also presents the programmes. Mr Roberston produced a 50-minute
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Schools event takes a bow
A JOINT promotion between Worcester Triathlon Club and Worcester College of Technology has resulted in the first Worcester Schools Aquathlon taking place. The race consisting of a swim and a run was held in the grounds of the RNIB New College with varying
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£290,000 up for grabs
MONEY is being made available to community groups in the Malvern Hills. Any local group whose aim is to tackle child poverty and provide opportunities for vulnerable young people is being invited to apply for a share in a £290,000 grant for Worcestershire
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Early Bird claims fastest time at Worcester trial
WORCESTER St John's Time Trial series entered its hilly phase on Tuesday with a tough 14.5 mile event based around Suckley. Adrian Bird (Arctic 2000) was easily the fastest clocking 34 minutes, 23 seconds. Saint's Mike Potter was second with 37.58 and
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New routes shape up
AN extension to rural bus services in Upton, Ledbury and Malvern will move into gear later this year. A £1million boost was announced in February to routes running from Ledbury to Malvern and from Upton to Worcester calling at Malvern. Andy Baker, Worcestershire
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30/5/03 - Prescott looks back at the history
STEPPING back from the pressures of major championships, Prescott speed hill climb looks back to the long history of motor sport over this weekend with two one day meetings, each promising plenty of action. Tomorrow (Saturday) features Bugatti Owners'
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30/5/03 - Pritchard double is still short
LEDBURY-based rider Julian Pritchard rode a win double but success on Teme Willow (Mixed Open) and Mildan Grace (Maiden) were not sufficient for him to retain his Area Riders Championship. Bank Holiday Monday's Albrighton Woodland meeting at Chaddesley
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30/5/03 - Sapey medal results ..
SAPEY Golf Club monthly medal results from May 25. Division One (handicaps 0-14): John Garrad (Gross 77) Net 65; Richard Holgate (80) 66; Pat Gaffney (78) 66. Division One (handicaps 15-28): Tim Keates (78) 61; Simon Hobbs (79) 62; Miles Baylay (85) 66
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30/5/03 - Top tips for karate students
KARATE students gathered recently at Dyson Perrins School, Malvern for a one day training course and grading examination held by the English Wado-Ryu Sport Karate Association. Several top instructors were on hand to give expert tips on self-defence, including
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30/5/03 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY CRICKET WEST OF ENGLAND CLUBSGLOS/WILTS Division One: Swindon v Colwall. Division One 2nd XIs: Colwall II v Swindon II. CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One: Evesham v Eastnor, Kington v Bromyard. Division One 2nd XIs: Bromyard
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Abbey Jazz marks anniversary
ONE of the area's most successful jazz bands is celebrating its eighth anniversary. Abbey Jazz will hold a special seven-man session, larger than the usual six, in Malvern to mark the occasion. Abbey Jazz was formed by Len and his son, Neil - although
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Historic Hellens hosts a recital
Musicians Corinne Frost and Roger Nichols are to entertain crowds with a summer recital evening in Much Marcle. Cellist Frost and pianist Nichols will give a recital of classical duos including works by Bach, Beethoven, Debussy and Prokofiev at the historic
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Brass band
SHIRLEY Brass Band will be playing in Priory Park from 2.30pm and 4.30pm on Sunday, June 1. The concert is part of the on-going Bands in the Park season, supported by Malvern Town Council.
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Malvern debut
BIRMINGHAM band Emetic is playing at the Great Malvern Club, Church Street, on Saturday, June 19. Emetic is Gary Henry on vocals, Nav Rai on bass, guitarist Barry Gration and drummer Scott Ewins. This is the band's first appearance in Malvern although
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30/5/03 - Green denied as last pair hang on
BARNARDS Green visited Birlingham in this Crusader Worcestershire County League Division Three match on Saturday. BIRLINGHAM v BARNARDS GREEN Once again rain played a part, with showers and drizzle further affecting an already wet pitch. Birlingham won
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30/5/03 - Colwall collapse in sight of win
COLWALL were ultimately disappointed to lose a match to league leaders and title favourites Dumbleton that they could easily have won. COLWALL v DUMBLETON Dumbleton won the toss and decided to bat first. A fine bowling performance from the home side dismissed
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Self-defence is sanctioned
IN his response to John Hinton, Matthew A Clarke referred us to Luke 22 v 36 as proof that Jesus was not a pacifist and he then presumed that, as Christians, we can wage war or carry out capital punishment on our enemies (You Say, May 12). I think he
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Lunacy of the asylum problem
"ASYLUM" is taking on all the lunacy of a Monty Python sketch. Asylum seekers are running rings around the government. I have read of one who has been jailed for 10 months, to stop him from absconding, prior to his removal. Now the Government has had
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Just think... they might have named their band after me!
I WAS humbled to read the letters of praise for the George Cowley Experience. By all accounts, they are a fine bunch of good-natured lads whose hearts seem to be in the right place. I wish them good luck. Peter Unwin's recent letter brought a smile to
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NY Firefighter's thank-you visit
TOP ranking New York firefighters are visiting Droitwich Fire Station to thank the public for supporting the massive September 11 fundraising campaign. Hereford and Worcester Fire Brigade collected £163,000 for the families of firefighters who perished
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Moore's Mars mission
PATRICK Moore is adamant that if we wanted to, mankind could make its next giant leap onto Mars within the next 20 years. This means, in the legendary stargazer's own words, the first man or woman to walk on the surface of the red planet has already been
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The little sister's done good since those photos
IT sounded like mayhem on the other end of the phone. Either that or the CIA had tapped it. Through a noise that reminded you of a static storm or a thousand waves crashing on some far distant shore, I could just about make out the cries of Twiggy Lawson
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On the recycling track
DISCOVERING her family's weekly rubbish weighed more than one of her children definitely gave Purvi Wood some food for thought. The revelation made the full-time housewife and her husband Richard even more determined to do their bit when the city's doorstep
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30/5/03 - England call for Solanki and Kabir
WORCESTERSHIRE duo Vikram Solanki and Kabir Ali are today celebrating their call-up into England's one-day squad for the three-match series against Pakistan followed by the triangular tournament involving South Africa and Zimbabwe. For Solanki it is a
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Events taking place in and around Worcester
Today: Friend's of St Stephen's are holding a quiz night in the skittle alley at The Alma Tavern, Droitwich Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 29224. May 30/31: The gardens at Orleton House, Orleton, Stanford Bridge, near Tenbury Wells
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Today - June 1: VIVA ESPANA, an exhibition of Spanish properties for sale, to take place at the NEC, Birmingham. Telephone 0870 120 0332 for more information. June 4 - July 4: Cabins Under The Stars, a colourful collection of quilts stitched by students
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Your day to day guide to what's on near you
Today: Dave Onions, Out of the Woodwork, Finn Concannon, The Art House Caf, CrownGate, Worcester. May 30: Blind Lemon, Drummonds, Worcester. May 31: Don O'Lee, Barbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club, Worcester. June 1: Spike, Barbourne Ex-Servicemen's Club, Worcester
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First lady set for Malvern
KNOWN as the first lady of British musical theatre, Elaine Paige comes to Malvern Theatres in a new production of a comic French classic. Sir Peter Hall's version of Feydeau's Where There's A Will also stars Nicholas Le Prevost and David Warner. It sees
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30/5/03 - Bank clearing
MALVERN Angling Club members are reminded that there will be a bank clearing session on the Avon at Birlingham on Sunday, June 1. Meet at the venue 9am.
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30/5/03 - Better display earns a draw for Malvern
MALVERN travelled to Stourport on Saturday for their Division Two fixture and came away with a winning draw after a much improved all round performance. STOURPORT v MALVERN Malvern openers David Arnold and Mark Baugh got Malvern off to a sound start,
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30/5/03 - Stroll in the park for Green Thirds
BARNARDS Green Thirds travelled to Stourbridge Fourths for an entertaining game in the grounds of Mary Stevens Park on Saturday. STOURBRIDGE IV v BARNARDS GREEN III Two of Stourbridge's teams had been put down to play at home on the same day and so a
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30/5/03 - Mat Brookes hits 113 to no avail
BATTING first in damp conditions, the Green got off to a steady start scoring 47 from the first 19 overs, withou losing a wicket. BARNARDS GREEN II v BIRLINGHAM II Unfortunately a heavy shower then delayed play for over an hour. With a reduced number
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30/5/03 - Green Singles still await a finish
ANOTHER failed attempt to start the season saw this match abandoned after 20 overs following a heavy shower that had rivers running down the Newland square. BARNARDS GREEN SINGLES v BRINTONS The Green skipper lost the toss and was asked to bat on a soft
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30/5/03 - Malvern II win a thrilling game
IN a thrilling game at Alvechurch, Malvern's batsmen showed great maturity and claimed a well deserved 20 point victory. ALVECHURCH & HOPWOOD II v MALVERN II Malvern skipper Besgrove invited Alvechurch to bat on a soggy wicket. Payton and Tomlinson
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30/5/03 - Green U13s win and lose at Badsey
BARNARDS Green U13s have recently had to make the long haul to Badsey on two occasions, once in the cup and most recently in a league encounter. Both games were played in cold and wet conditions and both finishing in near dark conditions. The cup match
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30/5/03 - Kendall gives mint performance for Colwall
A MINT performance from Kendall saw Colwall home to a convincing nine wicket victory in their home fixture with a youthful Feckenham. COLWALL III v FECKENHAM III Having lost the toss Feckenham were asked to bat on an excellent but slightly damp wicket
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30/5/03 - Teams ...
BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, May 31 1st XV v Dominies & Guild (Home) Meet 1pm. R Williams (Capt), G Glendinning (Wkt), J Doughty, T Williams, C Smedley, R Richards, T Clarke, I Scullion, J Clarke, P Drinkwater, D Flynn. Sponsor: Clarke Roxburgh. 2nd
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All Greek and a real treat
The Rough Guide to Greece. Ninth Edition (Rough Guides, £13.99) Rough Guides have added welcome ballast to any traveller's essential luggage and the publishers have set themselves the unenviable task of updating these weighty tomes to make them a continuing
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Writing proper English
Really Simple English Grammar by Carolyn Humphries (Foulsham, £5.99) MOST people never learnt formal grammar - and don't particularly want to - but they do want to write clear and correct English. This contains everything you need to know to help you
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Cool place for a hotspot
Waking Up In Iceland by Paul Sullivan (Sanctuary, £9.99) PAUL Sullivan's book uncovers the beauty of one of the most fascinating countries in the world. With an agile pen that hops from page-to-page, he reveals a stunning island that now boasts a thriving
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Brum conference to send message out that enlarged EU is good for the region
TEN new countries are set to join the European union next year. To get the message across that the new enlarged EU will mean more trade, prosperity and jobs for the region, a European Enlargement Conference is due to take place in Birmingham, next Wednesday
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Mum's anger at plight of tot Megan
A FAULTY baby bath which left a seven-month-old with patches of glue stuck to her skin has sparked concern for other youngsters. Megan Bailey escaped with a sore bottom after her parents' attempts to remove the sap-like substance which oozed from the
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Rover the moon after world record success
TWO prison officers are exhausted but elated after breaking the world record for pushing a car. Jezz Mole and Brian Davies pushed a Rover MG 40.79 miles around Long Lartin housing estate, in South Littleton, near Evesham, to smash the world record of
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Vandals wreck charity plants
A CASH-strapped charity has been left devastated after vandals smashed up trays of plants and vegetables bought for an allotment. Mencap Stanley Road project, part of The Royal Society of Mencap, which deals with adults with learning difficulties, had
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Fears after ducks stolen
TINY ducks stolen from a Kempsey garden are likely to be making a big noise, wherever they are. The seven ducks and a drake, stolen from their pen in an overnight raid, were "call" ducks, named for their habit of calling to game birds passing overhead
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The great GM food debate
FEELINGS will be running high as the nationwide debate on genetically modified food begins next week. The Government-sponsored forum will get under way in Birmingham on Tuesday, June 3, with five further debates taking place around the country over a
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They're making waves about radio mast...
PROTESTERS are pleading with the Deputy Prime Minister to help them stop a radio mast that would "devastate" a Malvern conservation area. John Prescott is being asked to intervene in plans by Network Rail to build the 108-foot tall mast at the Great Malvern
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What a double act!
A COUPLE who have devoted more than 30 years to amateur dramatics in Worcester today celebrate their golden wedding aniversary. Reg and Sylvia Craddock have been members of Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society since 1960. Over the years she has appeared
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Angry father terrified couple
An angry father-of-two who bombarded a love rival with threatening phone calls after his marriage broke down has been given a suspended jail sentence at Worcester Crown Court. Michael Taylor warned Paul Gough and his daughter Sophie there was "no hiding
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ASBO case adjourned
A Worcester man charged with breaching his anti-social behaviour order had his case adjourned by Worcester Magistrates Court yesterday. Justin Wynn, aged 23, of Goldsmith Road, also faced charges of causing alarm and distress and theft. He was granted
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Gardens sitting pretty
NEIGHBOURS are being encouraged to nominate nearby gardens for entry into this year's Worcester in Bloom competition. Ian Yates, the city's parks and cemeteries manager, said he was constantly amazed by the standard of many of the gardens in the city.
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PAUNTLEY Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714
PAUNTLEY annual assembly of the parish meeting and the annual parish council meeting were held at Pauntley Memorial Hall at Brand Green on Monday, May 12. The chairman, Eric Solesbury presented the annual report and Gwyneth Benjamin, clerk and treasurer
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WEST MALVERN CORRESPONDENT Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
As the wild flowers in West Malvern's Community Woodland approach their peak summer show - notably campion, ragged robin and oxeye daisies, close observers may be wondering if autumn has started early, with the appearance of yellow patches on a number
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Artist seeks impact with a large-scale exhibition
CANVASES bearing 'layered veils of colour' will soon be draped at Malvern Theatres. That's how Stratford-based oil artist Howard Watson describes his works, around 40 of which will adorn the walls on both floors at the complex from Sunday. The Radiant
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Castle ready for a festival crowd
UP to 4,000 people are expected to storm Eastnor Castle for the fourth annual Woodland Festival. The festival takes place within the walls of the castle on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8. Attractions include tree felling, tree climbing, chainsaw carvers
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Pantomime is a colourful finale
CREATIVITY is alive and well at St Joseph's RC Primary School, as five days of artistic and cultural activities has just shown. The week kicked off with circus skills under the guidance of Mark the Juggler, from Splats. There was laughter mixed with concentration
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Wheels are rolling
TWO recently restored steam rollers will be the stars of the Century of Transport show. The 1923 Marshall Roller and an inter-war living van, formerly used by Worcestershire County Council employees, will feature in the latest event at the Worcestershire
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Marrs Bar line-up
FORMER guitarist with Carter USM, Fruitbat, and his latest group Abdoujaparov take to the stage at The Marr's Bar, Worcester, tomorrow (Saturday). Their music has been described as raucous and fast with lyrics rude, tender and funny. Tickets are £6.50
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In touch with the common people
PRINCE William's revelation that he's a cider-drinker might seem innocuous to most. But, coming from a family more accustomed to seeing its fair share of Dubonnet being despatched, it's an encouraging departure - and one that might warm hearts among those
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They're mad for Madge
A BAND who boast they'd rather do it with Madonna than the likes of Britney Spears will be singing about Madge when they come to Wolverhampton. The Androids had been together less than a year when their single, Do It With Madonna, hit the stores in Australia
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The Classics
Prokofiev. Alexander Nevsky (Cantata), Pushkiniana (Orchestral Suite). Russian State Symphony Orchestra. Irina Gelahova (Mezzo Soprano), Stanislavsky Chorus. Naxos 8.555710 Prokoviev had such an amazing feel for the cinema and his last visit to the United
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Royal tribute to Everest heroes
THE widow of Everest climber Wilfrid Noyce, was due to meet the Queen and Prince Phillip yesterday (Thursday). Rosemary Ballard, of Colwall, was invited to Endeavour on Everest, a royal gala event at Leicester Square in London to mark the 50th anniversary
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Council aims to block station mast plan
MALVERN Hills District Council is looking to block plans for a mast at Great Malvern railway station. Network Rail wants to erect the 108 feet (33metre) mast as part of a new digital communication system called GSM-R. Network Rail does not need planning
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Slip road scheme may be scrapped
Public opposition is likely to scupper plans for a new M50 slip road at Sledge Green. Worcestershire county councillor Bob Bullock told a public meeting that the cabinet committee would probably hesitate to approve the scheme. "No politician in his right
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August start for flats scheme
DEVELOPERS McCarthy and Stone are scheduled to start work in August on a new block of flats in Malvern Link. The Coventry-based firm won planning permission to build 49 units of sheltered housing on the site now occupied by the Brooklyn Ford garage in
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Event aimed at walkers
WALKERS are being urged visit Croome Park to enjoy a range of scenic paths. The National Trust property is hosting a Walkers' Weekend tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday. A series of new leaflets has been produced detailing views and sites of interest. Clare
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Race night afloat
Racehorse owner Jim Lewis, whose horse Best Mate is a twice winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, will be the special guest at a race night with a difference. The Grant Gold Cup Afloat Race Night Cruise is being held on board the MV Conway Castle, at Upton
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Shop window broken
POLICE are appealing for information after a shop window was smashed at The Old Bell House Studio, in New Street, Upton, between 4pm on Saturday, May 24, and 10.30pm on Sunday, May 25. Anyone who witnessed the attack is asked to call police on 08457 444
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Coffee fundraiser
A COFFEE morning will be held at Gilberts End Farm on Thursday, June 5, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, to raise money for the Hanley Castle group of Worcestershire Cancer Aid. There will be cakes, books, plants and bric-a-brac for sale as well as a raffle.
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Welcome home for Gulf war dad
A WARM welcome home was given to a Malvern naval serviceman who returned from the Iraq war on Wednesday (May 5). Eddie Cochrane served aboard HMS Edinburgh, which set a naval record during the conflict by spending 126 days at sea without returning to
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Children get sporting start
FREE classes are being offered to youngsters as part of an initiative to get communities playing more sport. Children aged seven to 13 can take part a range of sports such as football, rounders, baseball, cricket, basketball and rugby. Sessions take place
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Forum ready to listen
YOUNG people, rural policing, storm damage and rural recycling will be discussed by local government representatives in Earl's Croome. A meeting of the Southern Area Joint Councillor Forum takes place at the village hall on Wednesday (June 4). It includes
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Firm benefits from student's skills
A BUSINESS competition won by a Powick student last year is looking for local firms to take part. The Shell Technology Enterprise Programme (STEP) places talented undergraduates with small or medium-sized businesses to help them with challenging work
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UKG Euro-Region
Jon di Paolo's otherwise excellent article on proposed Regional Government only touched on the European connection when reporting Sir Michael Spicer's views. It should concern us all that this obvious connection to European Union policy is always played
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30/5/03 - Surprises for boys on tour
NEARLY 40 parents and players representing the U12 Colts and U13 Juniors from Newtown Sports Junior Football Club travelled to Devon to take part in a nationwide Football Tournament over the Bank Holiday weekend. The teams stayed in Brixham and played
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A special year
I WOULD like to thank all the people who made my mayoral year so special. We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful town, supported by the business and voluntary sectors. It was a pleasure to meet so many committed and interesting people throughout
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Royal price expected at sale of Queen's Beasts
A collection of model statues that played a key role in the Queen's coronation went on sale this week. The ten plaster miniatures are being sold by the family of the architect responsible for the backdrop to the 1953 ceremony. Eric Bedford came up with
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QinetiQ team heads for hills
A TEAM from QinetiQ in Malvern is getting ready for a gruelling challenge in the mountains of Wales. The four or five-strong team will be taking part in Europe's largest corporate team-building exercise, The Microsoft Challengers Trophy, in aid of the
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Play wins prize for pupils
YEAR 9 pupils at Malvern Girls' College picked up first prize at a Latin play competition. The Ludi Scaenici Glevi was held at Westonbirt School in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, on Thursday, May 22. The 11 MGC girls wrote the play themselves, after a visit
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A little too quick!
RE the news item "Elgar one of the best", (Malvern Gazette, May 16). I moved into a bungalow thanks to Elgar, but before doing so every room had to be decorated and thoroughly cleaned from top to bottom with the help of my brother and his wife. I was
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Was Shakespeare wasting his time?
I FULLY endorse the comments made by Dr Brenda Watson regarding the review of Camille (Your Letters, May 23). A similar piece last week failed completely to get the measure of Ibsen's psychological drama, The Master Builder. If the complex mental states
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New breed needed
THERE is only one way to "bring new vitality to our jaded political system", and that is for councillors and MPs to represent (not ignore) the people who vote for them, and with a few honourable exceptions this is a rarity. For instance, many people were
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Almost too late
IN her letter under the headline 'It's too much, isn't it?' (Your Letters, May 9), Jeanette Sheen comments on the huge sums of money passed by this country to the EU and for which we so obviously do not receive value. In his book England our England the
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Could results of cull be flawed?
A BOSBURY farmer says he fears a controversial badger cull will not halt TB in cattle. Badgers are being trapped and killed in the surrounding area as one of ten trial zones around the country set up by the Government to learn more about the suspected
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Club in no danger
I WOULD like to correct the impression given in the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter (May 16) that Canon Frome Cricket Club is in danger of collapse. Like most small sporting associations it could always do with more resources and better facilities
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Shortage of students doesn't bode well for the future of farming
ONE of my colleagues in the NFU said something the other day that has stuck in my mind: "We have become a just in time nation." He is quite right when you think about it. No one keeps anything in stock anymore and as long as everything works properly
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Fears of fire hazard
Reading about the recent fire on Bromyard Downs (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, April 25) just shows how dangerous the common is by not periodically cutting back the undergrowth. I wonder if, when the management committee decided to let the bottom
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Pubs in running for produce awards
PUBS promoting locally farmed food and drink are to be recognised for helping independent producers. The Countryside Alliance's Locals to Locals 2003 awards will celebrate pubs and inns that are nominated by visitors for serving locally-sourced produce
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GM crops rejected
Warwickshire County Council has become the latest local authority to reject GM foods. At a meeting last week, members expressed concern about the safety of GM crops and voted to keep them out of the food it serves up. Warwickshire County Council banned
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7Y impresses government visitor
A MEMBER of a government body promoting sustainability has visited a farm in Herefordshire. Jeremy Pope, from the Implementation Group - the driving force behind the Government's Sustainable Farming and Food Strategy - called in at 7Y Rural Services,
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QinetiQ launches Oxford link
QINETIQ in Malvern is linking up with Oxford University to develop information technology education programmes. The Trusted Information Management division will create the courses jointly with the university's Software Engineering Centre. The move is
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Bells appeal boosted by weekend of events
A WEEKEND of music and flowers will be held in Madresfield in the hope of boosting an appeal to get the church bells ringing. The belltower at St Mary the Virgin has been silent for about 12 months, after a particularly energetic bout of ringing brought
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Thought for the Week
MANY of us celebrated yesterday, May 29 as Ascension Day, a day for many of us of wonder and mystery. So let's look at that word 'mystery'. The progress and wonders of science and modern technology have destroyed much of our sense of mystery. We like
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England call for Solanki and Kabir
WORCESTERSHIRE duo Vikram Solanki and Kabir Ali are today celebrating their call-up into England's one-day squad for the three-match series against Pakistan followed by the triangular tournament involving South Africa and Zimbabwe. For Solanki it is a
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999 crews kitted out
NEW protective clothing and equipment which will allow paramedics to respond to life-threatening situations involving water was unveiled this week. Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service staff have also been receiving training at Northampton White Water
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Golden touch for Turner, Cotterill
EX-ALICE Ottley School sculler Philippa Turner from Wickhamford, together with her partner Fern Cotterill from Tenbury Wells, added to their impressive record by taking the gold medal at the National Schools Regatta held in Nottingham. Rowing for Wycliffe
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Len leads the way as he takes Porters win
SWAN AC angler Len Merrill produced a rare win when he topped a talented line up to claim first place on his club's latest aggregate contest, held on the Droitwich canal at Porters Mill. It was a case of who lost the least amount of fish, with most competitors
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Medal delight for athletics trio
WORCESTER'S Ian Harper claimed a double medal haul at the npower active Regional Athletics Competition at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. More than 435 athletes with physical, learning, hearing and visual impairments were at this year's regional championships
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30/5/03 - Keith Young lifts Malvern Open
MANOR Park's top player Keith Young is again the Nationwide Malvern Open squash champion. In front of an enthusiastic and noisy gallery he beat number one seed Nigel Long in four games. In spite of the strenuous effort of the organising committee to generate
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30/5/03 - Good entry for Courtenay Cup
THE Alan Courtenay Cup Competition, played in memory of the 1989 Worcestershire GC captain who sadly died at an early age, was well supported by members. The competition is a 36 hole Stableford Competition for pairs. In the morning round several pairs
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30/5/03 - Mountain boarders show early form
MEMBERS of the Out to Grass mountain boarding team put on a strong performance at a pre-season event and are looking forward to a successful year. The Cradley-based team travelled to the Quantocks to take part in the No-Snow Downhill Challenge earlier
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Great Scott takes on talented Mr Ripley...
HE'S renowned for his brooding dark good looks and athletic physique - honed to perfection when he played the villain in Mission Impossible 2 - but you could never accuse Scottish actor Dougray Scott of being vain. The talented star will be virtually
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Visit by choir will be worth the wait
AN award winning Welsh male voice choir is to make the first visit to Malvern in its 108-year history. The Dunvant Male Choir, which scooped top prize at this year's Eisteddfod, is to play at Malvern Priory on June 7. One of the oldest and largest in
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Concert at abbey
SEVERAL musicians from the Malvern Hills are joining a performance by the Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra at Tewkesbury Abbey. At the concert Beethoven's Symphony No.6 in F (Pastoral) and Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde will be staged with tenor Michael
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Back to the dictionary, Adrian
IN reply to Adrian Gregson (You Say, May 19) I will concede on a technicality that the Tories, with 18 seats, have overall control on Worcester City Council. Local New Labour are now down to just 10 seats having again failed at the polls under Adrian's
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Idiots will pay
DON'T these idiots who wreck bus shelters and cause other mayhem realise they and their parents lose out and pick up the tab by paying more taxes? Is it any wonder the Community Tax went up again this year? Perhaps when they acquire some common sense
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Time to adopt euro
MORE than 300 international companies of great global significance, including Ford and Unilever, are known to favour British entry into the eurozone. The UK can only influence the management and direction of the European economic area from within. There
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30/5/03 - Eastnor try again in KO
EASTNOR CC will attempt to play their National Village Championship area quarter-final tie against Astwood Bank on Sunday after last week's match was rained off. Eastnor, however, have lost home advantage following the postponement but will still have
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30/5/03 - College set for New Road final
MALVERN College have won through to the final of the Chesterton Cup after a convincing defeat of RGS Worcester. Home side RGS batted first on a difficult pitch with a few wet patches. Malvern took two early wickets, both with excellent slip catches and
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Government is not bullying pensioners
CONTRARY to the views expressed by Brian Hunt (You Say, May 22) the Government is not bullying pensioners over benefit payments. Instead, people are being given more choice than they have ever had before as to how they receive their pensions and benefits
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30/5/03 - Sarah's silver medal
GYMNAST Sarah Jenkins, the West Midlands Regional champion at Voluntary One level, was a member of the West Midlands team which competed in the British Voluntary Level One championships at Kettering this month. The West Midlands team came second to the
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New hope for injuries unit
THE threatened minor injuries unit at the town's Princess of Wales Community Hospital could see its service extended instead of being closed. Dave McGrath, chairman of the Bromsgrove and Redditch Community Health Council (CHC), made the announcement at
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Team effort which made history
WHILE Britain looked to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II, a small group of hardy men were preparing to tackle one of the holy grails of the explorer - the conquest of Everest. One of the leading members of the team was a man well known to Malvern
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Parade in capital crowned the day
THE Coronation of Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, was undoubtedly one of the grandest public events in Britain since the war. One of the thousands of servicemen taking part in the parade was Bryan Beever, a young musician with the RAF Regiment Band. Now
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Taken for granted that the weather remains in its present happy quarter at the close of the present week, we shall have experienced two weeks of what may rightly be termed "tropical" weather. Many people who have learned the old saying that
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About first love
TARA Fitzgerald and Sinead Cusack star in I Capture the Castle (PG) at Malvern Cinema for a week from tonight (Friday). Based on a story by Dodie Smith, the film is a tale of first love set in the English countryside of the 1930s. It shows today, tomorrow
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Film at Forum
THE Warrior (12) is showing at Malvern Forum for one night only on Wednesday at 8.15pm. Based on Japanese folklore, this compelling Hindu epic won the Best Foreign Language catergory at this year's Baftas.
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Classical and easy listening
June 5/6/7: Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents Sullivan To Strauss at The Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Box office: 01885 488575. June 8: Pasadena Roof Orchestra at The Roses, Tewkesbury. Box office: 01684 295074. June 14: Tewkesbury Town Band
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Whats on at your local theatre
Until May 31: An Inspector Calls, starring Nicholas Day, at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office 01684 892277. Until May 31: Star Stage School of Dancing presents Variety & Beauty and The Beast, at The Swan, The Moors. For tickets and more information
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30/5/03 - Good holiday weekend results for Worcester Nomads
WORCESTER Nomads 1st XI enjoyed a successful Bank Holiday weekend, with two good Crusader Worcester-shire County League Division Two results against well-placed opposition. A victory against Brockhampton, defending a low total was followed up with a winning
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30/5/03 - Mark Hooper hits first league 50
MALVERN CC entertained Alvechurch in their Bank Holiday Monday league fixture and gained their second successive winning draw in a keenly contested match. MALVERN v ALVECHURCH Malvern captain Luke Halion lost the toss and Malvern were quickly in trouble
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30/5/03 - Colwall defied by last wicket
THIS Herefordshire Sunday League match was a low scoring but extremely competitive fixture with Brockhampton winning by one wicket. COLWALL v BROCKHAMPTON Asked to bat first on a firm but slightly damp Ghost Meadow wicket, Colwall were soon in trouble
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30/5/03 - Hanley & Upton U10s in first win of season
HANLEY Castle and Upton U10s travelled to Barnt Green as they continued with their friendly league season. BARNT GREEN U10S v HANLEY CASTLE & UPTON U10S A warm welcome awaited the visitors who chose to field first in this 20 over pairs competition
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Legions of the lost
Conscripts: Lost Legions of the Great War by Ilana R. Bet-El (Sutton, £19.99) THE chronology of the First World War in terms of the British Armies that opposed the Germans on the Western Front can be divided into three distinct phases. First, we have
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Left-handed camera on sale at city shop
A WORCESTER shop is stocking a world first that should prove invaluable for left-handed photographers. Anything Left-Handed, in Charles Street, is selling the first camera specifically designed for left-handed people. It was launched only this month,
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Sally's system satisfies horses
A SALESwoman who traded public relations for ponies is hitting new highs in the field of equine physiotherapy. Sally Prichard, from Suckley, near Worcester, has always kept horses and ponies herself and has combined her equestrian knowledge with her sales
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Huge benefits to county
THE expansion of the European Union could bring huge benefits to Worcestershire businesses, according to the Chamber of Commerce. Ten new countries are waiting in the wings to join the EU in 2004, and debate rages over whether this will lead to a stronger
