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Village counts the beans for hospice
VILLAGERS in Worcestershire are busy preparing for one of their most popular events of the year which is due to take place today - a big fund-raiser for St Richard's Hospice. Now in its 16th year, the annual autumn coffee morning and evening in Peopleton
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Leg problems tackled at Jo's new club
AN innovative new club being set up for people with leg problems in Evesham will be the first of its kind in the Midlands. The Evesham Leg Club, to be launched by district nurse Jo Dodd, will open its doors to anyone suffering from problems ranging from
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Man 'gave up'
A 92-YEAR-OLD man died after "giving up" after a fall in a Worcester residential home. John Wilkinson died in Worcester Royal Hospital on Thursday, October 21, four weeks after falling at Cranham House in Cranham Drive, Warndon. Coroner Victor Round told
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Crash driver to retake test
A TEENAGER from Pershore will have to retake his driving test after causing a crash that killed a man. Liam Ridings, of Mill Lane Close, pleaded guilty to careless driving when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Monday. The court heard that
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Family grieve for transplant 'hero' - Crash kills two on way to work in Wales
A COURAGEOUS man who overcame chronic illness as a child has died at the age of 27 in a car crash. Paul Ingram, who underwent a kidney transplant in 1991 after suffering kidney failure, died last Thursday morning when the van he was travelling in was
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Pensioner can't claim for eye pain - NHS Trust tells Ivor he's run out of time
A PENSIONER who struggled for years to win a ruling over a damaging eye operation is furious after being told by Worcestershire health bosses he cannot claim compensation - because he has run out of time. Ivor Savage, of Kidderminster, was snubbed by
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Spark goes out at bonfire bash
BRITAIN'S compensation culture has been blamed for a ban on sparklers at a bonfire event near Bewdley this weekend. Organisers have had to enforce the ban for Saturday's bonfire at Far Forest Showground after running into difficulty getting public liability
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Project features at Tate Modern
A SUCCESSFUL Kidderminster restoration project will feature in a London exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of the National Lottery. The 13th century Broadwaters Mill was refurbished in a scheme driven by Friends of Broadwaters and boosted by
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Call for poll on school future
A POLL should be held in Wyre Forest to see if residents want district schools to change to a primary and secondary set-up, councillors have voted. A majority of members at Worcestershire County Council voted for a poll last Thursday following a tense
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Protest fails to stop new homes
THREE garage sites at a Bewdley estate will be knocked down for homes, despite a protest from residents. A total of nine homes will be built on the Queensway estate in Wribbenhall for Wyre Forest Community Housing, councillors agreed. The need to build
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Poppy appeal off to rousing start
KIDDERMINSTER Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal will swing into action this year with a high profile launch. The RBL hopes to get the appeal, which runs from Saturday, October 30, culminating on Remembrance Sunday, November 14, off to a flying start
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MP clocks up £92,000 in expenses
WYRE Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor clocked up an expenses bill of £92,303 during the last financial year. The bulk of the Health Concern MP's spending - £58,781 - went on staff and the figure ranks him 625th out of 659 Members of Parliament. His expenses
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Age no barrier for job hunters
DESPITE impending legislation to outlaw age discrimination in the workplace, people of a certain age still find themselves being fobbed off by prospective employers. One Bewdley-based businessman is attempting to redress the balance by matching older
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Delight at 'place of their own'
BORED young people in the Horsefair and Broadwaters area of Kidderminster will soon have a "place of their own", thanks to a new youth club. The venture, which is being set up with the help of a £10,000 Worcestershire County Council cash boost, will have
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Taking pride in your town
CHILDREN at Wyre Forest first schools are being encouraged to keep their surroundings tidy for a chance to win £200 as part of a county-wide environment project. Wyre Forest District Council's Pride in Your Area - Pride in Your School scheme enables pupils
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Binton
FIREWORKS SHOW: On November 6, a firework display and barbecue will be held at Binton Club, 7.30pm for 8pm, with a live band. Admission £2.50.
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Dunnington
FIREWORKS AT SCHOOL: Dunnington School's family firework display and barbecue and disco is on November 5. Children under school age free.
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Beef cows set new record price at sale
BEEF cows from the Nightingale Herd of Aberdeen Angus hit the right note at the prestigious breed society sale at Carlisle, setting a new record price for a female. "It really was a very good sale from our point of view," said Willie Robertson, of Nightingale
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Mickleton
WEDNESDAY CLUB: A group of 25 members left Mickleton at midday and after a beautiful drive on the Cheltenham Road members arrived at Gloucester Cathedral at 1.15pm. Two guides had been organised to take the group around the building and members were not
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Moreton
INTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: It was not very pleasant weather for the mystery tour. However, this was compensated by the interesting route the driver chose and members were determined to enjoy their day out. The area toured was the county of Warwickshire
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North & Middle Littleton
PARISH COUNCIL: Fish and Anchor Bank: It was reported that documents are being prepared for the work to go to tender. Bus Shelter (crossroads): Notification had been received from Worcestershire County Council that the parish council would need to meet
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Pershore
NCCPG: The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens Ron Sidwell Lecture on October 12 was given by Jane Sterndale-Bennett, former chairman of the Hardy Plant Society. Bulb Day is on March 9. The day will encompass two lectures and a
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Piratical adventures
STRATFORD'S Gilbert and Sullivan Society is taking over the Swan Theatre next week. Pirates, policemen, the citizens of Penzance, a Major General, his daughters - all are brought to life in one of the most popular comic operas from the Gilbert and Sullivan
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Monarch's Lloyd in romantic role
TARA Fitzgerald teams up with Monarch of the Glen's Lloyd Owen in a revival of Clouds, a romantic comedy by award-winning author Michael Frayn. Billed as A Cuban Comedy of Foreign Affairs, the story is set in 1970s Cuba where journalist Owen and novelist
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CRICKET: England call on Will for India tour
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria Cricket Club's rising talent Will Gifford has had his fine club and county form recognised with a call-up for the England under-19s. The 18-year-old batsman will be part of a 14-man squad touring India for a series of Test matches
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WAKEBOARDING: Pioneering major in wakeboard first
KIDDERMINSTER army major Peter Cotton is on the crest of a wave after helping to pioneer a new form of watersports in the forces. The 35-year-old was one of 25 competitors to take part in the army's first wakeboarding championships at Willen Lake in Milton
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HOCKEY: Stour just lose out in nine-goal thriller
STOURPORT were on the wrong end of a one goal deficit for the fourth time in five games as they went down 5-4 in an entertainingNational League Premier Two encounter away at Bowdon. Bowdon's young side started the brighter of the two teams, their fast
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Dominant Stourport win again
STOURPORT Ladies extended their winning run in Worc-estershire Division One to five matches with a 5-0 defeat of Bournville seconds. They dominated the game from start to finish and goalkeeper Sarah Cra-nton was a virtual spectator with just one save
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Bottom of the league
KIDDERMINSTER ladies remain rooted to the bottom of the table after being beaten 2-0 by Droitwich. They came out battling, desperate for a win, and attacked the Droitwich defence from the start, creating lots of chances. But the opposing goalkeeper was
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Chaddesley cheer as first points are won
CHADDESLEY are on an upward curve as they gained their first point of the season in atrocious conditions away at Berkswell and Balsall Common. In fact it could easily have been victory that they were celebrating were it not for a late deflected equaliser
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Fund-raiser engineers cash boost for diabetics
A DIABETES sufferer from Stourport is celebrating a fund-raising feat after generating £750 for the diabetic education and training centre in Kidderminster. Forty-year-old logistics engineer, David Pritchard, generated the cash, which will be used to
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BASKETBALL: Mixed fortunes for the Cobras
KIDDERMINSTER Cobras experienced mixed fortunes in their opening two Premier League games with a win and a defeat. They kicked off their campaign with an impressive 63-62 victory over a Wolverhampton side boasting several National League players. But
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Found dead by girlfriend
A STOURPORT man was found hanged by his girlfriend in the home that they were planning to move into, an inquest has heard. Dennis Biggs, aged 28, of Dorsett Road, was decorating the property in Sutton Road, Kidderminster. On Thursday, October 14, his
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Celebrating 15 years as partner
STOURPORT-based OGL Computer Services Group has marked 15 years of partnership with Hewlett Packard. The Wyre Forest firm installs computer networks throughout the UK and supports them in the field or remotely from its Stourport support centre. More than
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SNOOKER: St John's joint top after 5-0 triumph
THE only team in Kidderminster Wednesday Snooker League to keep a clean sheet this week was St John's D, who beat Wribbenhall B 5-0 in their Division Two. This success brought D level with St John's N at the top of the league. There is also currently
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MARTIAL ARTS
THE multi-styled martial arts annual two-day course will take place at Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster, on Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by Kidderminster Martial Arts Club, this World-British Federation of Martial Arts course
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RUNNING: Brian records personal best
BRIAN Humphries was the first Amazing Feet athlete to complete the Stroud Half Marathon, finishing 57th in a personal best time of one hour 18 minutes 53 seconds. Twenty members competed in the 13th event of the club's race league. Several scored personal
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ROAD-RAGE PAIR TRADED INSULTS
A RETAIL manager described in court how he was twice punched in the face, then sat on by an angry van driver after they traded "playground insults" in a road-rage incident in Worcester. Alan Ebbon held up traffic at lights when he crossed on amber and
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The water's rising - but Jonah Jones isn't moving
ANGRY residents have spoken of their disgust that a homeless man living on Pitchcroft has not been moved on despite the increasing risk of flooding. Ex-serviceman Derek Jones, known as Jonah, has been living rough next to the racecourse in Worcester since
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Hapless hounds need love
AN animal rescue centre near Droitwich has been inundated with homeless dogs, which are in desperate need of loving homes. Danemere Animal Rescue Centre at Tibberton has more than 20 dogs currently in its kennels, with more waiting to be admitted. Its
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Drivers warned over flood water
A WATER-rescue expert has issued a warning about the dangers of fast-flowing flood water after a woman died when her car was swept away. Suzanne Smith, of Hawkbatch, near Bewdley, was at the wheel of a four-wheel drive vehicle when she tried to cross
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Trout for Geoff on Masters
FAR Forest angler Geoff Wells took three trout to 5lb 8oz with a daddy long legs on the Masters Lake at Shatterford Fishery. A Halesowen angler caught two trout to 2lb 8oz with a viva on the Stella Lake, and on the Wyre Dell three trout to 2lb plus were
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Swifts, Bewdley, Chaddesley tables
SOUTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE WEST P W D F A P Rothwell 14 8 3 26 18 27 Taunton 14 8 3 25 17 27 Mangotsfield 13 7 3 29 18 24 Evesham 11 7 2 20 11 23 Sutton C 12 6 3 17 12 21 Clevedon 13 7 0 19 19 21 Brackley 13 5 5 23 16 20 SWIFTS 14 6 1 23 17 19 Yate
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WILLOW MARSH
All pools at this Shenstone fishery continued to fish well, with popular baits being red maggots and cast. Friday Afternoon open, Dragonfly: Alastair Gavin (Solihull AC) 13-5-5dr, Barry Gardner 13-0, John Keay 9-1-5. Sunday Morning, Colley Gate AC, Dragonfly
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WRENS NEST AC
A contest will be held on the canal 11-12, on Sunday. The draw is at Caldwell lock at 8am.
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Treating men as second-class
I WOULD like to comment on the recent attacks on Councillor Robert Whehay who has stood up for men in relation to "mother and baby" signs at Kidderminster's Swan Centre. The exclusion of fathers reinforces the marginalization we already suffer. Females
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OLD BEAR AC
Juniors, Stackpool: C McPherson 2-0, M Shoring 1-12, J Martin 0-7. The seniors will have a Knockabout on the Stackpool on Sunday, draw at 8am, and honoraries will be welcome. Those interested are asked to contact the secretary on 01562 631611.
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Lunch success
MANY thanks to Dominique, Fabienne and the staff at Bellman's Cross, Shatterford, for their continueing support, generosity and help to myself and Acorns Children's Hospice, Worcester. The Fourth Annual Ladies' Charity Lunch was superb and raised nearly
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KIDDERMINSTER & DISTRICT FOOTBALL RESULTS AND FIXTURES
Saturday results Premier: Brintons 8, Two Gates 1; Cradley Heath 0, Areley Kings 0; Furnace Sports 2, Top Bell 2; George & Dragon Colts 1, Cookley Social 1; Kings Heath Old Boys P, Quarry Bank P; Kinver 0, Wyre Forest 2. Division One: Albron 0, KS
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PARK INN AC
Droitwich Canal: Barry Chesson 12-8 (roach), Dave Parry 6-15, Kevin Driver 6-13, Carl Carter 6-0.
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Historic hotel could make way for flats
AN historic part of Evesham could be knocked down to make way for flats. Developers are seeking permission to demolish the Park View Hotel in Waterside and to replace the building with 50 apartments. Wychavon planner Mark Lynch said the apartments would
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KIDDERMINSTER & DISTRICT FOOTBALL TABLES
SATURDAY PREMIER P W D F A P Kinver 6 5 0 18 9 15 Wyre Forest 5 4 1 14 6 13 Cradley Heath 6 3 3 12 3 12 Brintons 6 3 1 15 7 10 Cookley Social 7 2 4 14 9 10 Areley Kings 6 2 3 12 9 9 George & Drag 6 2 2 16 12 8 Top Bell 5 2 2 12 10 8 Quarry Bank 6
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GOLDEN MAGGOT AC
Mark Johnson secured his third win of the season on the Swallow Pool at Woodstone Manor Fishery, using a pole at 13m. He took carp to 5lb on treble red maggot hook bait, feeding caster. The Stourport angler regained third place in the aggregate top 10
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Lessons in culture
CHILDREN at a Vale school have been learning about the exotic cultures of different countries during a special week of lessons. Pupils from Holy Redeemer Primary School in Pershore were taught about the differences in religion and customs from countries
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Campaigner claims firm trying to make her homeless
AN Evesham animal rights activist has claimed that the drug-testing group Huntingdon Life Sciences is trying to make her homeless by laying the £200,000 cost of an anti-harassment case at her door. Lynn Sawyer, a midwife based in Evesham, said she would
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COUNTY UNDER-18s
WORCESTERSHIRE FA under-18s exited the FA County Youth Cup at the first hurdle after losing 5-4 to Wiltshire at Aggborough on Saturday.
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Woman pillion passenger died after being hurled from motorised trike
A 49-YEAR-old woman died after the motorised trike she was on with her partner collided with a bush hurling them off, an inquest heard. Julia Jones was the pillion passenger on the red Honda three-wheeler travelling from Evesham to Badsey when the accident
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From kick-about to thriving team
A WYRE Forest junior football club which started as a casual kick-about is going from strength to strength and looking for more players. Rock Sports Youth FC now have more than 50 boys and girls from six to 13 playing for them after starting with just
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Shine light for your loved ones
HUNDREDS of lights of hope will shine out in Evesham this Christmas. More than 1,400 bulbs will transform the town's tree of life giving hope to charities as Evesham Rotary set out to beat the £12,000 raised for last year. People are again being given
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Hamlet woken as tanker overturns
NEIGHBOURS in a sleepy north Herefordshire hamlet awoke to the sight of a gas tanker on its side just yards from their home. The Calor gas tanker slid off the lane, down a four-foot drop and landed on its side soon after making a delivery to a farm in
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Figures show what your MP claims in expenses
Details of expenses claimed by the country's 659 members of parliament were published last week. Vale MP Peter Luff is middle of the road when it comes to claiming expenses, according to the controversial new figures. The mid-Worcestershire MP, who claimed
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FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL
CLEOBURY MORTIMER SPORTS CENTRE ADULTS DIVISION ONE P W D F A P Vic Colts 8 6 1 15 8 19 Spice Boys 8 5 1 18 7 16 Brazilians 8 5 1 12 8 16 The Stanton 8 4 2 16 9 14 The Macc Lads 8 3 4 14 10 13 Team Hand 8 2 3 6 11 9 Lager Louts 8 2 2 10 13 8 Mozers Men
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Philp points earn a draw for Stourport
A TRY and a penalty from fly half Lee Philp helped Stourport to an 8-8 draw with Dudley Kingswinford in North Midlands Two South. The game started off well, with possession and attacking play even, but despite scoring chances aplenty, defences held firm
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Molby quits as Harriers boss
JAN Molby has sensationally quit as Kidderminster Harriers director of football to end a turbulent second stint in charge. The bottom-of-the-table Coca-Cola League Two club's directors reluctantly accepted the Liverpool legend's decision following Tuesday's
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City are staging collection for Kerr
WORCESTER City are to hold a collection during Saturday's home Nationwide North fixture against Altrincham to raise cash for long-term injury victim Aaron Kerr. The Northern Ireland Under 21 goalkeeper is out of action for at least 12 months after rupturing
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Town in penalty success
BROMYARD Town held their nerve in a penalty shoot-out to win 4-2 last night and knock Pegasus Juniors out of the Herefordshire Senior Cup first round. Danny Hilditch, Andy Crowther, Alex Taffe and Tony McLean put away their spot-kicks. 'Keeper Barry McLean
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City's superb Speedo show
WORCESTER Swimming Club enjoyed their finest hour in recent history with a superb win in the first round of the West Midlands Speedo League Division One. The city beat two of last year's finalists in the premier Midlands club competition and proudly sit
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Thrilling exit hits county
WORCESTERSHIRE were dumped out of the FA County Youth Cup second round after a thrilling 5-4 defeat to Wiltshire at rainswept Aggborough. In a topsy-turvy game, the county hit back from a goal down to lead 3-1 at the interval only to concede three goals
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BEWDLEY AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
At extremely short notice Keith Taylor gave an impromptu talk on plants for difficult places, at a recent meeting, when a mini autumn show was held. Wednesday is the date of the next meeting, when Linda Eggins will talk on the "Garden in Winter". She
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WRIBBENHALL WI
Many activities are planned, including a dabble day, when a variety of crafts can be tried, a crafty chat afternoon when members can work on a piece of their own work, share their expertise or just chat, and also a "learning to play whist" afternoon.
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MOLBY QUITS AGGBOROUGH Youth boss Cunnington in temporary charge
JAN Molby today resigned from his position as director of football at Kidderminster Harriers. Youth team manager Shaun Cunnington has been placed in temporary charge of team affairs. Molby announced his decision to end his Aggborough association this
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COCA COLA LEAGUE TWO
P W D L F A P Scunthorpe 15 8 4 3 25 16 28 Leyton Orient 15 7 5 3 25 20 26 Swansea 14 8 2 4 15 10 26 Bristol Rovers 15 6 6 3 18 13 24 Macclesfield 15 7 3 5 20 16 24 Northampton 15 6 5 4 18 16 23 Mansfield 15 6 4 5 23 18 22 Yeovil 15 6 4 5 25 21 22 Bury
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER WI
At the annual meeting, in October, Margaret Bradley gave a talk on "My Favourite Things". She had taken along a selection of treasured items, including hats, stuffed toys and covers of old sheet music of songs from the Second World War, or earlier, accompanied
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
Two weeks ago the A ride toured Clent Hills in the morning, and after lunch visited the Clee Hills, with tea at the new caf on the top. The ride was 70-miles long, most of it uphill. There is just one ride on Sunday as the B ride will be on a weekend
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SOMERLEYTON WI
The group won the prize for the Worcestershire "Water for all project 2004". Sheila Hancox took along more knitted hats for the shoe boxes, filled for the Samaritans' Purse appeal. Olive Broadfield and Angie McCarthy have been accepted for courses at
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Aggborough- phobia: fear of away trips
YOU'VE heard of agoraphobia when sufferers are afraid to leave the house for fear of open spaces. Well Kidderminster Harriers are fast developing Aggborough-phobia, a rare condition which makes them afraid to leave their home ground for fear of losing
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KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mick Aston, star of the television programme Time Team, gave an illustrated lecture on the subject of mediaeval monasteries. Professor of landscape archaeology at Bristol University, Mr Aston is an expert on the history of the monastic movement, and his
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KIDDERMINSTER DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB
On October 20 member Ivor Quinton gave a talk on the "History of explosions". He related in detail the qualities of materials used, starting with Greek fire, saltpetre (originally from Chile), nitro glycerine (invented in Italy in 1847) and dynamite and
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STONE WI
The October 4 speaker was Josephine Power, who works for Weekenders, a Canadian-based clothes manufacturing company. She told how the clothes are made in a non-iron material. Mrs Powers showed how to pack a small weekend bag, and allowed members to try
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WYRE FOREST CAMCORDER CLUB
Malcolm and Maggie Imhoff showed a selection of their audio-visual sequences, including Carnival in Venice, and Mr Imhoff's ascent of Mont Blanc. Also seen was a visit to Lourdes, and walking in the Swiss valleys, which were all analogue 35mm, and a digital
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WYRE FOREST BUSINESS CLUB
The club's first joint event with Wyre Forest Business Forum will take place on Wednesday. It is hoped to both entertain and inform, as well as bringing together a broader spectrum of local business people. There will be a guest speaker. The event will
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Calcified seaweed proves winner
ADDING a calcified seaweed-based rumen buffer to cereal diets fed to intensive beef cattle at Harper Adams University College has increased daily liveweight gains and boosted gross margins by £20 per head. From a start weight of 280kg, Belgian Blue x
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Operation Covert
Man who built original centre left devastated FOR Pete Ashcroft, the destruction of the centre at Rhydd Covert was all the more upsetting, as he was one of the determined volunteers who erected the building in 1971. Now aged 66, the Kidderminster resident
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Museum seeks more helpers
WOULD-BE volunteers are being invited to visit Bewdley Museum on Saturday to learn about how they can help out at the popular attraction. Volunteers from The Friends of Bewdley Museum will be manning a publicity stand outside the Load Street venue from
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ANIMAL CROSSING
IN Animal Crossing everything occurs in real time, courtesy of a 24-hour clock and both seasonal and daily variations occur. Even when you're not playing Animal Crossing, things are still going on. This is a more realistic life simulator than The Sims
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Bigger ... and bigger ... and even BIGGER
IF department stores are the dinosaurs of retailing, then supermarket chains are the Tyrannosaurus Rex of the industry. Unfortunately, the days of popping into the local corner shop, asking the owner for some groceries (which he would collect and wrap
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October 28, 2004
I HAVE just returned from a week in Australia with the Health Select Committee as part of our current inquiry into the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on the NHS. Although visits like this take me away from London and local affairs, as the only
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Pershore's conkering hero gives French a bashing
A PERSHORE man proved he was king of the conker players when he won a competition in France. Tony Tyler was one of 70 people from France and England who entered the conker tournament while on holiday near the Dordogne village of Abjat-sur-Bandiat. The
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Forget politics... let's all work for a safer city
HEATHER Timney and Polly Jenkins (You Say, October 14 and 16) are obviously able to write a letter but appear unable to read. On the common subject of crime, both these women are ignoring the facts as reported in the Evening News. In just three issues
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Top of the slots
LABOUR is to unroll a massive initiative to put giant Las Vegas-style casinos across the country. And why not? Worcester and Worcestershire could take the lead. Casinos could be open 24 hours with unlimited jackpots and thousands of slot machines. And
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Safety alert as clocks go back
THE clocks turning back this weekend marks the onset of winter and Vale residents are being reminded of the need to stay safe and warm. Last year more than 900 children were killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads but simple steps can help to prevent
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The most dangerous Bill ever to come before Parliament
A BILL currently going through Parliament has been described by Lord Lucas, in the House of Lords, as "being comparable to Hitler's 'Enabling Act' of March 1933", a Bill that transferred powers from the State to a Party, enabling them to legitimately
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Death driver, 77, escapes jail term
AN elderly motorist who caused the death of a Pershore man has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Judge Andrew Geddes suspended an eight-month sentence for two years on 77-year-old Patricia Clarke and disqualified her from driving for life at Worcester
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Is there a bottomless pit of taxpayers' cash?
OUR concessionary bus pass scheme is to cost us £12 plus 5p on each journey. This is to cover the increased amount of £184,000 that "First" bus company has asked for. This is an increase of about 30 per cent on last year. Why can't some money be saved
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Gran's sale in memory of loved one
A GRANDMOTHER who has suffered three tragedies in her family is holding a garden sale for the County Air Ambulance in memory of her loved ones. Muriel Goodes decided to hold the sale after the death of her son, Robert, who was found hanged at his home
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Pupils' taste of Brazil
BRAZILIAN Samba music pounded from the walls of two Broadway schools when a special workshop took place. The music workshop gave pupils at Broadway First School and St Mary's RC primary school the chance to get a flavour of Brazil as well as hands on
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Vauxhall Motors 2 Worcester City 2
Tuesday, October 26, 2004 WORCESTER City were forced to settle for another 2-2 draw last night after twice squandering the lead at Vauxhall Motors in Nationwide North. Delightfully worked goals from Nick Colley and Leon Kelly put City in front on two
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Author Fiona inspired by Cotswolds wartime camp
THE haunting atmosphere of the old wartime camp at Spring Hill near Broadway has inspired a dark tale of murder and mystery. Bloodline by Fiona Mountain is a second outing for Cotswold ancestor detective Natasha Blake, who featured in the Kingham author's
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More drink, more crime, warn police
EVESHAM'S area commander has expressed alarm at the town's high violent crime figures and admitted the new 24-hour licensing laws will force a rethink of policing. Commander of Wychavon, Inspector Steve Brooker said Evesham town averaged 42 violent crime
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At risk! Our Vale building heritage
FOUR buildings in the Vale of Evesham are included in the English Heritage Buildings at Risk Register for 2004. Brian Barry, chairman of the Vale of Evesham Civic Society, said: "We have relatively few such buildings in this area and each one is individually
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Give a child a loving home
TO coincide with National Adoption Week, Wyre Forest residents are being asked to consider providing permanent homes for vulnerable children. Worcestershire County Council's fostering and adoption team is highlighting the benefits of adoption during the
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French market returns
ENTENTE cordiale will be the prevailing mood in Kidderminster when the French market returns to the town for its annual visit. The three-day event begins tomorrow and continues until Sunday. Twenty-four market traders from the Normandy region will put
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On the wild side
WYRE Forest residents have been urged to look after wildlife and help prevent cruelty. The Wyre Forest Discovery Centre and West Mercia Constabulary are holding a wildlife crime awareness week at the centre, in Callow Hill, near Bewdley this week. Visitors
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Give a dog a home... just for a few weeks
THE search is on for animal lovers in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire to act as foster families for guide dogs. Maureen and Bob Bourne of Elmley Castle have been taking in dogs for about 18 months and say the scheme has been one of the best things
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Walking and washing their way to cash
ACTIVE youngsters raised £100 for two charities during a busy school holiday. Five children from Comberton Middle and King Charles I schools raised the cash as part of the West Mercia Constabulary-run Lifestyle scheme, held to keep young people busy during
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Overdose killed MS sufferer
A MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer from Kidderminster took her own life by overdosing on the painkiller coproxamol, an inquest has ruled. County coroner, Victor Round, said 50-year-old Angela Westwood, from Avocet Drive, was found by her husband, Robert, lying
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Police to probe claims of rape
POLICE have been asked to carry out an investigation after a woman changed her mind over an allegation of rape and admitted telling lies. Craig Wright, aged 19, of Broadwaters Drive, Kidderminster, had denied the charge at Worcester Crown Court. The prosecution
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Children to get reward for reading
KIDDERMINSTER children are to be rewarded for their summer reading achievements at a special ceremony tomorrow. More than 100 children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge, a nationwide event aimed at encouraging youngsters to read, particularly
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Reaching out to victims of cults
CLEOBURY Mortimer's Pioneer Centre will host a national convention aimed at helping people caught up with domineering cults or frightening occult experiences. Up to 100 delegates from all over the country are expected to attend the event, organised by
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Houses plan for pub gets green light
THE closed Horsefair pub in Kidderminster can be changed into housing, planners have agreed. The pub, on the A451 Stourbridge Road, has been closed for several months and will now be converted into housing after councillors gave their blessing to the
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Life-changing cash for girl, 6
THE mother of a six-year-old girl with a life-threatening genetic disorder is celebrating after winning her battle for another two years funding for the medical treatment needed. Shirleyanne Goodwin from Bidford discovered that Lisa-Marie suffered from
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Petrol station backed
A SERVICE station in Kidderminster can be redeveloped, councillors have agreed. The scheme involves the building of a Tesco Express store as part of a new petrol station at Bewdley Hill. The plans were given the green light by members of Wyre Forest District
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Glowing report
AN independent Chaddesley Corbett school has been awarded top marks in a glowing report by inspectors. Winterfold House School was found to offer a wide ranging and high quality education and to have a warm, friendly, purposeful and caring Christian ethos
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Scary party will boost new hospice
FUND-raisers will be dressing up in scary costumes at a Kidderminster pub on Saturday to raise money to help complete the construction of a new children's hospice. A hallowe'en party is being held at the Viaduct Inn, Chester Road, Hoobrook, in aid of
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Lizzy and Adrian join line-up for jazz night
A LAID-BACK evening is in store at Kidderminster Library's Music Gallery for the latest in the series of jazz nights being staged there. The Simon Deeley Trio headline the event, on Thursday, November 4. Their guests that night will be vocalist, Lizzy
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Bonfire bonanza promised
PEOPLE attending West Midland Safari Park's Bonfire Bonanza on Saturday are advised to get there early. Gates open at 4pm, with the bonfire at 7pm, followed by fireworks at 7.45pm. Last admission will be at 8.30pm, with the evening ending by 10.30pm.
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Garry returns to stage after series of TV roles
A STOURPORT actor who has just finished a three-year stint in a daytime soap will be tackling an entirely different role when he takes to the stage next month. Garry Holloway, who played the barman in BBC television's Doctors, will star as the emcee in
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The Third Man - The Theatre, Chipping Norton
RED Shift's remarkable adaptation of the Graham Greene thriller thrilled last Wednesday's audience at Chipping Norton. Before the performance, it was hard to imagine how a stage show could come anywhere near to the brooding, corrupt atmosphere of post-war
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Hall finishes season with real flourish
HARVINGTON Hall closes to visitors at the end of October but will be finishing the season with a flourish with a living history weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Costumed re-enactors will explain the lifestyles of Elizabethan families at the hall during
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From Purcell to Pop at the church
MUSIC for a variety of tastes will be played during a recital at Kidderminster's St John the Baptist Church on Saturday. From Purcell to Pop is the title of the event being presented by Vivien, Roy and Stephanie Seville, at 8pm. It follows the opening
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Rockers to raise the roof
A HOST of Wyre Forest rockers are set to raise the roof of a Kidderminster nightspot on Tuesday. The concert, at Redwoods on Dixon Street, is being headlined by Weak 13 and features sets from Komanchi Tribe, Tobacco Suntan, Limitations and Vacant Revolution
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - CBSO play music by Mahler and Mozart. Alexandra Theatre - Sixties Gold. Actress and Bishop - The Getaways and Ashbourne. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Fred Zeppelin. Worcester: Huntingdon Hall
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Exhibitions
Kidderminster Library, Kidderminster Art Society's annual art exhibition, until November 27. Botanical Gardens Gallery, Birmingham - Texture Plus, until November 4. MAC, Birmingham - I am Obsessed with detail, until November 6. Ikon, Birmingham - Work
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Kidderminster Harriers FC - factfile
Formed: 1886 Chairman: Colin Youngjohns. Vice-Chairman: Barry Norgrove. Director: John Baldwin and Steve Hodge. Company Secretary: Richard Painter. Football Secretary/Stadium Manager: Roger Barlow. Caretaker manager: Shaun Cunnington Assistant Manager
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The Zutons Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton
LAST weekend the Zutons cancelled the remaining dates of their UK tour after drummer Sean Payne was struck down by a severe viral infection. And having been fortunate enough to catch them in action in Wolverhampton, I would strongly advise anyone with
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Mozart to Joplin
THE Trio Ebano will be in concert in St Margaret's Church, Alstone, on Saturday, November 6, in the Parish Music series of concerts in village churches. The programme will include works by Mozart, Arnold, Holst and Scott Joplin. The trio was formed in
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Survey results
THE results of a parish plan questionnaire, which was delivered to more than 600 homes will be revealed at an open meeting at Salford Priors Memorial Hall on Sunday. The questionnaires which were delivered to Abbots Salford, Bevington, Pitchill, Iron
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Appeal lodged
AN appeal has been lodged after Wychavon District Council refused planning permission for a two-storey extension at a house in Bidford. The plans for Hillcrest, Honeybourne Road, Bickmarsh, was refused because it was thought that the extension would be
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We wish post office and store to remain
I WOULD strongly disagree with MP Peter Luff's statement, 'that we have had a second rate service, since the post office was transferred to our Riverside Co-op store'. The service from the post office staff has been of the highest. Those protesting about
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Visit to sanctuary was so worthwhile
WE recently enjoyed a visit to Janet Taylor's animal sanctuary at Middle Littleton, Evesham, where following a harvest festival service and buying from various bric-a-brac stalls and enjoying home-made cakes, we saw the wonderful rescued animals. On December
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Gipsies are allowed to stay on site
A GIPSY family has won the right to stay on land at Leigh Sinton, near Malvern, following a planning appeal. The Smiths have lived in various parts of the Malvern Hills District, but settled on land at Dragons Cross about three years ago, putting their
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Policy to appoint from Opposition
Reading your item in the Journal last week I was intrigued to learn that Wychavon District Council leader, Councillor Martin Jennings, has appointed a Labour councillor as vice-chairman of the scrutiny committee. They are two Labour members on the council
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It's not necessary to remove the post box
WITH reference to Mrs Hilda Shaw's letter in last week's Journal. The post box in Grafton Lane has been on that site for well over 80 years, without any problems. To resolve Mrs Shaw's problem, would be either to remove or cut the bushes around the post
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I thought council was 'democratic'
It is interesting that the Conservative leader of Wychavon District Council admits 'appointing' one of the two minority Labour group councillors as vice-chairman of the overview and scrutiny committee (last week's journal). I thought the council was supposed
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Praise for a glorious autumnal scene
MAY I take this opportunity through the columns of your newspaper to add my praise to one of the glories of an Evesham autumnal scene, namely the beautiful avenue of stately trees that border the river's edge in the Workman gardens. How much we owe to
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Far from second rate
I, LIKE many other Evesham residents, read your front page report in last week's Journal in which it was confirmed that Vale MP Mr Peter Luff, with the closing of the Co-op in the Riverside Centre, intends to support the town in its efforts to find an
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Colourful birds will soon find a place in your heart
NO matter what the weather, no matter what sort of horrible, stressful or boring day at work you may have had, there is one little wildlife gem that can always brighten the day and bring a smile to your face-unless of course you are a fish. Then the sight
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Engineer's Lido skate rink plan
AN engineer who wants to reopen Droitwich Lido as an outdoor pool in the summer and ice rink in the winter has elaborated on his plans. The idea of a wintertime skating rink was first touted last month by the newly formed Young Generation for Droitwich
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Delight as mast scheme vetoed
THE recent refusal of plans to extend the telephone mast at the town's water tower has been labelled "a triumph for Droitwich". Town councillor and planning committee chairman Richard Morris, who campaigned for the plans to be turned down, spoke of his
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MPs row over police support
WORCESTERSHIRE'S rival MPs are at loggerheads over the Government's introduction of community support officers. The row was sparked over mid-Worcestershire MP Peter Luff's description of CSOs as "two-thirds police officers" in a recent debate in Westminster
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'Penny for a guy'
A DANCE group is taking the call of "a penny for the guy" to heart in a bid to attract new male members. Ceroc Worcester has been running in St John's since September, but has seen the number of men participating dwindle. Now organisers, who teach the
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Tory's swipe at Euro delay
A MIDLANDS Euro MP has blamed left-wingers for holding up the selection of the European Commission. Tory Philip Bushill-Matthews accused the socialist block for using controversial Italian Commission candidate Rocco Buttiglione as a "scapegoat" to scrap
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Mine's a pint... for the next year
PAUL Allen is raising a glass to the Evening News after his name was plucked from a hat in our Treasure Trail competition to win a free pint every day for a year at Metro Bar. Paul, from Willowslea Road, Northwick, went down to the St Nicholas Street
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M&S put on the style
MODELS took to the catwalk in a Worcester store last night to raise cash for a cancer charity. The event was held in the training room at the Marks & Spencer store furthest from Worcester Cathedral in the city's High Street and more than 50 people
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Tribute to our Suzanne - Family back appeal to help fill void after tragedy
THE FAMILY of a former Guide who died after her car was swept away in a swollen river are attempting to "fill the void" with a collection at her funeral for the Shuttle/Times and News' Operation Covert Scout appeal. Any cash pledged to our £80,000 appeal
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Buy badge to support our appeal
THE Shuttle/Times and News's £80,000 appeal to rebuild a torched Bewdley Scout centre at Rhydd Covert campsite has gathered steam since its launch last week. BADGES to mark the launch of Operation Covert will go on sale next month, thanks to the generosity
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Operation Covert
Man who built original centre left devastated FOR Pete Ashcroft, the destruction of the centre at Rhydd Covert was all the more upsetting, as he was one of the determined volunteers who erected the building in 1971. Now aged 66, the Kidderminster resident
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Flooding project is on stream
FLOOD victims in Bewdley have been invited to share their memories and experiences for a new project aimed at helping people understand the flood risk along the River Severn. Residents in the lower Severn region, from Bewdley down to the estuary near
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Campaign off to promising start
MORE people have reported suspicious incidents to police since the launch of a campaign to cut the number of distraction burglaries. The Knock Knock campaign has been designed to help police catch criminals preying on elderly and vulnerable people across
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Showing an appetite for fund-raising
A 24-HOUR feast of fund-raising proved to be a recipe for success when employees at express delivery giant TNT served up donations worth thousands of pounds to feed and educate children in developing countries. Tackling global hunger was high on the menu
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Bidford
PLOUGHING CONTEST: An impressive set of vintage tractors took part in the ploughing contest in Harry Smith's field at Barton Crossroads on Sunday. Although conditions were wet the old tractors seemed to cope. BULBS: Four volunteers planted crocus bulbs
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Bredon
RIVER FESTIVAL: Congratulations have been offered to Meg and Steve Hanlon on the river festival they organised on August Bank Holiday. In addition to giving entertainment to many, they raised around £2,000 for Save the Children and Bredon Playgroup. They
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Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the meeting held on October 18: Resignation: Cllr J Cartwright tendered her resignation, which was accepted. Pool Garden: The cradle swing had been repaired. It was agreed to obtain two more quotes for the cutting of the hedge
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Harvington
FIREWORK PARTY: Members of the PTFA of Harvington First School are putting on a firework party this year, an event aimed specifically at families, where it is hoped that parents will bring along even small children to a safe but friendly environment to
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Ilmington
SHOW COMMITTEE AGM: The AGM of the Ilmington Show Committee was held in the Red Lion, and was attended by all the committee members and one member of the public. The chairman, Alan Wright, thanked the committee for all their hard work. He also thanked
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Shipston
PROBUS CLUB: On September 17 members were instructed and entertained by Richard Lamb of Stratford Butterfly Farm. During the course of an illustrated lecture members learned that the farm had been a Stratford feature for almost 20 years. Apart from exhibiting
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Welford
CAT RESCUE: Avon Cat Rescue Bazaar is on Saturday at the Memorial Hall. Admission 20p.
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No chance of banning lorries
SO it came to pass. Worcestershire County Council caved in on the matter of a 7.5 tonne weight restriction on lorries passing through Willersey. It leaves Gloucestershire with a free hand to appease Willersey Parish Council and more importantly the unelected
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Society must seal trapdoor for good
PART of the frustration caused by the saga of old soldier Derek Jones is that his situation is difficult to resolve. The residents of Barbourne who object to the health threat - theirs and his - posed by him camping on Worcester's Pitchcroft racecourse
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Perseus in the attic
PLAYS in the Attic, a Saturday series of drama for children at Cox's Yard in Stratford, continues this week with The Legend of Perseus. Adam Bampton-Smith will be using props and energetic storytelling to recount Perseus' quest to kill the Medusa. It
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A band of dreams
THE dream supergroup of Eddie Cochran, Roy Orbison, Elvis and Buddy Holly is reunited in Rockin' on Heaven's Door on Sunday and Monday on stage at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury. All the hits are played with a five-piece band and watch out for a spectacular
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Memories of Joyce
THE fabulous Joyce Grenfell is remembered and celebrated as one of the 20th century's greatest entertainers in a show coming to Worcester at the weekend. Comedienne Linda Turner plays the part and recreates favourite monologues, sketches and songs on
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New year programme
CHELTENHAM'S Everyman Theatre has unveiled its a post-Christmas line-up. When the pantos leave town, the new year comes in with a bang with a return of the popular stage show Rockin' On Heaven's Door, followed by the 70-strong Moscow City Ballet performing
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Showcase for talent
VALE drama groups are going head-to-head for the honour of winning the first Vale-only competitive festival. The first Vale of Evesham Drama Festival is taking place at Evesham Arts Centre next weekend, organised specifically so local amateur drama groups
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Dance delights
DIFFERENT forms of dance are on offer to audiences in Tewkesbury in the coming week. It begins on Saturday with Sleeping Beauty and an evening of dance from the Cecilia Hall Dance Centre of Malvern. Dancers aged from five to adults will perform their
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Insight into a pioneering star
FILM, TV and stage star Saeed Jaffrey will be discussing his career with Chipping Norton audiences in a star appearance before a special screening of A Passage to India. Jaffrey, the son of a medical officer in India, graduated from university with an
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Sixths are the only side to avoid defeat
THERE was misery for Stourport's under-strength seconds who slumped to a heavy 7-1 defeat at home to much-fancied Beeston. Dave Tuckett-Good grabbed their consolation just before half-time to make it 4-1, but in rainy conditions, they struggled to weather
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Kidderminster win halts slide
KIDDERMINSTER needed a win to stop the slide down the West Midlands Premier League, and after a good battle, they beat Solihull Blossomfield 5-4. Newly relegated Blossomfield put Kidderminster under early pressure, but the hosts went into the lead with
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JUDO: Eleven up for British nationals
ELEVEN members of Kidderminster's Samurai Judo Club qualified for the finals of the British Junior National Championships in November after starring at the Midland Area Trials. They are Poppy James, Rosie Tramontana, Kelly Edwards, Kathryn Lowe, Katherine
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Heavenly day for churchgoers
PRAYERS will be sent into the heavens when a Stourport church celebrates its 125th anniversary. All Saints Church, at Wilden, will mark the occasion this Sunday with a release of balloons with prayers attached to them between 11am and noon on the day.
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KARTING: Repeat win for Freke
INTERNATIONAL Super-kart racer Nathan Freke returned to his karting roots at the weekend, racing in the TKM Extreme class at Three Sisters, near Wigan. Driving his Project One/Century prepared TKM kart it took him a while to get used to the lack of power
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Return exchange trip planned
A GROUP of young people from Germany are due to visit Stourport next year on a reciprocal visit following a similar trip in the other direction by youngsters from the Wyre Forest town. A party of 11 young Stourport residents recently went to Barby, which
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Man and Boy, Malvern Theatre
A FRACTURED relationship between father and son lies at the heart of Terence Rattigan's Man and Boy. The estrangement of son, Basil (Ben Silverstone), from his father, Gregor (David Suchet), is reflected in Ben's humble apartment - a universe away from
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Golds galore
THERE was a string of medals for Wyre Forest competitors at the City of Hull gymnatics event, Jamie Dancyger leading the way with five golds. Joshua Whale took four and a silver, Sophie Lane three gold and two silver, and Marianne Westhoff a bronze. This
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The Haunted Hotel, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
AUDIENCES at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre last Saturday could have been forgiven for thinking it was All Hallow's Eve. The theatre was packed for a scary last night of The Haunted Hotel, adapted from a book by the acclaimed Victorian author, Wilkie Collins
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Youngsters prove real bookworms
A RECORD number of children proved they were real bookworms when they took part in a reading rollercoaster challenge at Stourport Library. Fifty-four youngsters aged between four and 12 completed the challenge - an increase of nearly 35 per cent on last
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CYCLE RACING: Hilly Elliott is first for hosts
ELLIOTT Dinsdale was first home for Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club when they promoted the third round of the West Midlands Cyclo Cross League at Coney Green Farm, Stourport, on Sunday. Over 180 riders, in various age groups, raced over the one-mile hilly
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VOLLEYBALL: Cleobury off to fine start
CLEOBURY Mortimer Ladies got off to a winning start in West Midlands Ladies Volleyball League Division 1 with a 3-2 victory over Kingsbury Comets. They shaded the first set 25-21 and the second was just as tight with Kingsbury edging it to 26-24 to draw
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CHESS
KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club had the lower grade player on every board, but still gained a 3.5-1.5 victory at Halesowen in the Worcestershire League Division Two. Full results (Kidderminster first): John Varilone 0, A Ambrose 1; Ken Durnell 1, B Curry 0;
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TRIVIA
AFTER two weeks of the new season, the only team with a 100 per cent record is Radcliffe, who beat Red Lion 63-55 in the Stourport Trivia League. Other results: Holly Bush 69, Bridge 59; Rising Sun B 59, Rose & Crown 59; Old Rose & Crown A 53,
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NETBALL
CLEOBURY MORTIMER LADIES P W L F A P Cleobury Jokes 2 2 0 42 9 6 Kingfisher 2 2 0 48 17 6 Luvly Jublies 2 2 0 36 20 6 Lacon Blues 1 1 0 14 8 3 Nat West 2 1 1 18 14 3 Team Extreme 2 1 1 23 22 3 Brown Clee 2 1 1 24 20 0 Cleobury Socs 1 0 1 0 10 0 Cleobury
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Super subs lift Swifts to glory
SUBSTITUTES John Shirley and Kerry Giddings inspired Stourport Swifts to a 2-1 victory over neighbours Bromsgrove Rovers in the first round of the Southern League Cup. The Walshes Meadow side struggled for the opening hour before the introduction of Shirley
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Branches cause two smashes
TRAFFIC was blocked after fallen branches caused two accidents on one of Worcestershire's most notorious stretches of road. Debris was blown from a tree on to the A449 yesterday afternoon, causing a BMW to swerve into the central reservation on one carriageway
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I confronted masked man as heartless raiders took my trophies
AN 85-year-old famous racehorse trainer has described how she confronted a masked man as her Worcestershire home was burgled. Major racing trophies, including one from the Grand National, were taken from the home of Mercy Rimell, the widow of the late
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Warning over break-ins
POLICE are urging homeowners to ensure security systems are in place after attempted break-ins at two Worcester properties. And officers fear that newly renovated and vacant houses are particularly at risk after the incidents in Albert Road, off Wyld's
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Bald ambition!
THREE bingo club workers got a clip round the ears - but at least it was for a good cause. Pictured left to right, Richard Aldridge, John Holmes and Ross Fletcher decided to be bald and have a grade zero all over their noggins to raise money for Cancer
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Vegas-on-Severn?
A CASINO for Worcester is still on the cards - but will have to wait until the Government overhauls gambling law. Cheval UK received planning permission in September to turn the Bamboo nightclub into a casino. At present they can only be built in one
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WAR: Nine local soldiers are rewarded for their bravery in Afghanistan...while a peace activist urge
CORPORAL Adrian Smith says he was "deeply proud" to receive a medal for serving in Afghanistan - where he helped in a "sting" that led to the arrest of a suspected terrorist. The 41-year-old, from Worcester, spent months involved with the high security
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Quad bike was 'targeted' by night raiders
A QUAD bike worth £1,300 was stolen from a shed in Kidderminster. The 100cc red Apache bike was taken from a property in Walter Nash Road between 8pm last Thursday and 8.30am on Friday. "This is a valuable item and one that may have been targeted, specifically
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Stone fired at car
A WOMAN motorist was targeted by vandals who are believed to have fired a stone at her with a catapult as she was driving along a Kidderminster road. She thought a shot had been fired at her vehicle when the window smashed, showering her with glass. A
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Thieves escape with van's tools
TOOLS were stolen from a van parked in Cookley after its window was smashed. A small, grey canvas bag, which contained items including maps, screwdrivers and spanners, together with a Nokia mobile phone, was taken from the LDV Convoy van in Beech Tree
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Nurse gets jail term reduced
A PSYCHIATRIC nurse who, herself, developed mental illness and set fire to her own house has won a reduction in her jail term. Sheila Breakwell, of East Street, Kidderminster, received a six-year jail term in July last year after pleading guilty at Worcester
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MOORLANDS FARM
Monday Cost-cutter, Meadow, eight fished: Harry Ward (Moorlands) 60lb (peg 12), Paul Webley (Bears) 52-8oz (8), Jason Cowan (Team 'Ave It) 50-10 (14). Tuesday Cost-cutter, Bank, 15: John Wyatt (Old Bear) 22-4 (10), Dave Wyatt (Old Bear) 19-10 (8), Roger
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Act of schools dictatorship
HOW fitting that during "Local Democracy Week" the county council has seen sense and at last vote to give the people of Wyre Forest a say in the future of education in the area. On returning from the council meeting on Thursday, where this was debated
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Bewdley set out to keep cup
BEWDLEY Town begin the defence of the Worcestershire Junior Cup this weekend with local rivals Wyre Forest standing in their way. Manager Craig Payton takes his West Midlands League division one high-fliers to the Kidderminster League club insisting they
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Rethink library alterations
IT was with some amazement that I read the letter from Adrian Hardman regarding the Kidderminster Library alterations (Shuttle/Times and News, September 23). To put the adult lending fiction section in the middle of the reference/study/quiet area of the
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Chaddesley enjoy cracking victory
CHADDESLEY Corbett seem to have put their poor start to the West Midlands League division two season behind them with a deserved 2-1 win over high-flyers Ellesmere. Making their debuts for Chaddesley were strikers Martin Morris and Steve Kidd, with Richard
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MARKS TACKLE
On Sunday on the Lyttelton Canal, the Affordable Open will be fished from 9am until 1pm, the draw to be made at 8am. The Lyttelton Canal Best Pairs event is on Sunday, November 7. For details or to book for either event, telephone 01299 871735.
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Give cinema a chance
AFTER reading about a new cinema plan for Kidderminster in the Shuttle/Times and News two weeks ago, I was filled with hope that we were finally going to get one. Thanks must go to Simon Swaffield, who is putting up quite a considerable amount of his
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Harriers want to be the avengers
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers ladies reserves will be looking for revenge when they host Malvern in round one of the Subsiduary Cup on Sunday.They lost 6-5 at Malvern in the Worcestershire County Leagfue last weekend and will be anxious to set the record straight.Lisa
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Elevenses for under-12s pair
TWO Wyre Forest Under-12s teams in the Stourport and District Youth Football League went on the rampage this week, scoring 11-0 against their lowly opponents, who occupy the bottom two places in the table. Second-placed Brintons Athletic beat Rock Sports
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Town councillor ousted from club after 63 years
A 78-year-old Evesham town councillor says he has been thrown out of one of the town's social clubs for asking questions about the balance sheets. Ron Cartwright, who has been a member of the Avon Sports and Social Club at Waterside for 63 years, has
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Safety alert as clocks go back
THE clocks turning back this weekend marks the onset of winter and Vale residents are being reminded of the need to stay safe and warm. Last year more than 900 children were killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads but simple steps can help to prevent
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Look to future - Health Secretary is blameless
I AM responding to the letter from Judith Higgs (Shuttle/Times and News, October 21), regarding the proposed visit by Health Secretary John Reid. I feel her attitude is entirely wrong. We should now be looking to the future, not so much at the past. Since
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Special scooters can be a danger
ON Friday, October 8, my husband and I had to stand aside in Lombard Street, Stourport, to make way for a lady riding a battery-operated scooter. These vehicles are a godsend for people with mobility problems, but this one was positively dangerous. We
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Victory for jail officer in male frisking case
A Long Lartin prison officer who refused to conduct intimate searches on male prisoners has won a landmark sex discrimination case against the prison service. Forty-one-year old Carol Saunders told an employment tribunal in Birmingham last week of her
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From the archives
100 Years Ago October 29 1904 However much one likes to see progress, one cannot but have a slight feeling of regret at seeing some of the old houses in Evesham pulled down and replaced by modern red brick erections. The house next to Almswood, occupied
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Tree crash puts paid to holiday
A COUPLE from Harvington returned from holiday and discovered a tree had crashed through the roof of their home. It landed in Malcolm and Marilyn Baugh's back bedroom while they were on holiday. They had to cut short their trip when the accident happened
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KIDDERMINSTER SIX-A-SIDE FOOTBALL
Results: St John's 5, Yates's 2; Ad Lads 9, Manor Boys 0; Masters 3, FC Irrelevant 5; Running horse 6, Showboat 2; Stourport Sports Club 3, Stourport Sports Club Reserves 0; Loom & Shuttle 1, Golden Balls 3; Harriers United 4, Trotters 2; Hi-tea Not
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Call to belt up or you'll pay!
VALE motorists and passengers are being urged to belt up following a sharp increase in the number of seat belt offences. More than 1,000 people in South Worcestershire were penalised for not wearing seatbelts between April and August this year - an increase
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Marlpool battlers rain supreme for wet win
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians are steadily climbing toward mid-table in Midlands Three West North after seeing off Willenhall 17-12 for their second win of the season. In torrential rain and tricky conditions, KCs worked hard right up until the final whistle
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RUGBY TABLES
MIDLANDS THREE WEST (NORTH) P W L F A P Newport 6 6 0 177 44 12 Camp Hill 6 6 0 167 69 12 Lichfield 6 4 2 172 80 8 Bridgnorth 6 4 2 145 89 8 Telford 6 3 3 77 83 6 Wolverhampton 6 3 3 78 115 6 Old Saltleians 6 2 4 102 130 4 Wednesbury 6 2 4 97 131 4 Willenhall
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Seal of approval for Kidderminster kids
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians' youth set up has scored success after becoming the first in the area to receive the North Midlands RFU's seal of approval. KCs chairman of rugby Ian Wilson and mini and junior section chairman Chris Hopkirk took delivery of the
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Mortimer beaten in Woodrush quagmire
THE kicking of Julian Harding suffered in the Woodrush quagmire as Cleobury Mortimer went down 14-11 to their North Mids South One rivals. A duel between Harding and his opposite number settled the opening half with the Woodrush man converting two penalties
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Chaddesley go try crazy
CHADDESLEY made light of the conditions as they racked up a convincing 53-5 win - including nine tries - in their friendly with Birmingham Wyvern. They out-classed their opponents with the forwards dominating in set and loose play and the backs trying
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28/10/04 - City are staging collection for Kerr
WORCESTER City are to hold a collection during Saturday's home Nationwide North fixture against Altrincham to raise cash for long-term injury victim Aaron Kerr. The Northern Ireland Under 21 goalkeeper is out of action for at least 12 months after rupturing
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Barham at the double
BEWDLEY-STOURPORT beat the well-drilled Dudley Wasps thirds 24-13 in a keenly-contested friendly. Andy Barham scored a converted try after 10 minutes of pressure from the pack, but Dudley came back strongly and were awarded a penalty within range of the
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New partner for Archer
WORCESTER badminton ace Simon Archer is excited at teaming up with new partner Anthony Clark ahead of next summer's World Championships. A shake-up of England's top two men's doubles partnerships has seen Nottinghamshire-based Clark end his association
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UCW are too hot for Leeds
UNIVERSITY College Worcester's rugby team visited Leeds for their second British Universities Sports Association league game of the season and came away with a 21-7 victory. In awful conditions, Worcester dominated the opening exchanges, with Blann scoring
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Good finish for Bareham
WORCESTERSHIRE pool ace Darrell Bareham has finished this season's Strachan International Pool Tour with his best run yet. County captain Bareham, from Droitwich Spa, reached the last 128 of Event Six at the Brighton Hilton at the weekend, equalling his
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Beauty's back for Christmas
IT'S that time of the year again - oh yes it is! - when thoughts are turning to early booking for a Christmas show. So what's on locally to provide some thigh-slapping, tall-wigged, high camp entertainment which no Christmas should be without...? BEAUTY
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ARELEY KINGS WI
The recent 1920s evening raised £375 for village hall funds. Pat March organised a weekend trip to London, which included visits to Buckingham Palace and Clarence House. Reports were given on the group pudding evening and new speakers evening. Hilary
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ARELEY KINGS VILLAGE HALL
A grand craft fair will be held on December 11. Anyone able to help is asked to contact 01299 826400, 823807 or 871004.
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BEWDLEY AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The harvest supper will be held on Saturday, at Astley village hall, 7.30pm.
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BLAKEDOWN WI
The group recently celebrated its 84th anniversary, compete with birthday cake, made by Phyll Houldsworth, and a floral arrangement by Catherine Clark. The party comprised an American supper, and entertainment was provided by Morning Dew.
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Banned skipper backs Chris
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers captain Wayne Hatswell has admitted the Football League's basement team could be better off without him during his suspension. He must sit out Saturday's crucial home clash with fellow strugglers Shrewsbury after his sending-off
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Caretaker Bates out to renew old rivalry
SHREWSBURY'S caretaker boss Chic Bates is hoping to make himself public enemy number one with the Aggborough faithful for old time's sake. Bates was once the scurge of Kidderminster Harriers with a habit of scoring against them as a young striker for
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Parking problem is top of parish agenda
THE problem of parking in Broadway will be top of the agenda tonight. Liz Eyre, Worcestershire County councillor for Broadway asked for the issue to be placed on the agenda of Broadway Parish Council when decriminalised parking was introduced in the Wychavon
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Keene by name and by nature
HARRIERS' latest temporary recruit James Keene is hoping for a glut of goals at Aggborough to catapult him onto the Premiership stage. The 18-year-old striker made an encouraging start to his Kidderminster career with useful displays in the defeats at
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PHOENIX CLUB
Anne Bradford, who runs a small publishing company in Redditch with her husband, John, was the October speaker, with tales of "Ghosts, murders and scandals". She has a repertoire of over 800 stories, and illustrated her tales with slides. The November
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Here we Agogo again as Harriers lose on the road Mat Kendrick reports from the Memorial Ground
Bristol Rovers 2 Kidderminster 0 AFTER the euphoria of their stirring home success against Scunthorpe it was normal service resumed for Harriers away from Aggborough. A sixth straight away defeat meant that Kidderminster were back in familiar territory
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Just the job for entertainment
A FASCINATING Halloween night is promised instead of a cold time trick or treating on Sunday. Tony Robinson, best known as Baldrick from Blackadder and as a Time Team detective, is linking both experiences and delving into The Worst Jobs in History. Following
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ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS PARISH CHURCH, STOURPORT
A bereavement service will be held at 6pm on Sunday, November 7, when the congregation are invited to remember loved ones who have died. Anyone who held their loved one's funeral at St Michael's, or a crematorium service was taken by one of the clergy
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Members of the Wyre Forest group, and of Bewdley Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) staged a silent vigil in Load Street, Bewdley, on October 16, to protest against the killing of children in the world today, by those in authority. Examples included
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WYRE FOREST FILM CLUB
Noi Albinoi will be the film at Kidderminster Library on Tuesday, starting at 7.30pm. Directed by Dagur Kari, this one hour 33 minutes long film is set in a remote part of Iceland, where a 17-year-old boy dreams of escaping with the girl from the local
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WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Tony Hamblin FRPS, from Bidford-on-Avon, will present an illustrated talk entitled "Birds of Worcestershire" on Thursday, November 4 at the Corn Exchange, Kidderminster Town Hall, starting at 7.30pm. There will be a small admission charge, to include
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LIVE WYRES
The group for social singles has organised a series of pub nights, members to meet at the venues at 8.45pm. These are: Tuesday, November 2, The Queen's Head, Wolverley; Wednesday, November 10, The Mitre Oak, Crossway Green; Tuesday, November 16, The Marina
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Land management can help climate change
SOME of Britain's top climate change and renewable energy scientists indicated at a Country Land & Business Association Seminar the unique contribution that land management could make to combating climate change. Professor Alan Buckwell, CLA chief
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Pupils help big bonfire party to go with a bang
PUPILS of a Bewdley school will see their work go up in smoke when West Midland Safari Park holds its Bonfire Bonanza event on Saturday. For the second year running, children attending Wribbenhall First School have made the Guy which will be burned on
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Badsey
SCHOOL REUNION: Around 100 ex-pupils returned to Badsey First School to celebrate 150 years of formal education in Badsey. The event organised by Mrs Elizabeth Spencer and Maureen Spinks included a rendition of the school song by current pupils, a birthday
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28/10/04 - Molby quits as Harriers boss
JAN Molby has sensationally quit as Kidderminster Harriers director of football to end a turbulent second stint in charge. The bottom-of-the-table Coca-Cola League Two club's directors reluctantly accepted the Liverpool legend's decision following Tuesday's
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Lessons in culture
CHILDREN at a Vale school have been learning about the exotic cultures of different countries during a special week of lessons. Pupils from Holy Redeemer Primary School in Pershore were taught about the differences in religion and customs from countries
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No wonder Tony wrote to George
IT'S no wonder George Cowley received a personal response to his letter praising Tony Blair on his speech at the Labour Party conference - he probably was the only one. When my eight-year-old son wrote to Mr Blair asking him to stop the closure of his
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Royal Worcester ... made in Sri Lanka
SINCE I left Worcester back in the 1960s to live in Australia, I have made some 40 or so visits back to my home city. My wife and I, and indeed our four children, have also taken great pleasure over the years in visiting the Royal Worcester factory and
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Fun for all at founts of youth
CHILDREN with special needs may be just some of the youngsters to benefit from a new fountain play area if the proposal is agreed. If the water features are given the go-ahead by Wychavon District Council's executive board, they will be sited on Pershore's
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Figures show what your MP claims in expenses
Details of expenses claimed by the country's 659 members of parliament were published last week. Vale MP Peter Luff is middle of the road when it comes to claiming expenses, according to the controversial new figures. The mid-Worcestershire MP, who claimed
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27/10/04 - Frustration after two more draws
IT'S disappointing that we have failed to pick up at least one win from our two Nationwide North games at Southport and Vauxhall Motors this week. We have found ourselves drawing both matches 2-2 -- but there were opportunities to come away with much
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27/10/04 - Chester 3, Harriers 0
ANYBODY with a decent cure for travel sickness should contact Jan Molby because Kidderminster's away form is becoming a serious complaint. Harriers have lost their last seven Coca-Cola League Two games on the road and at Chester City last night it was
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Arthritis sufferer Terry is a model resident
AN arthritis sufferer has built a model of a sheltered housing project to give its elderly residents an idea of how their new homes will look. Terry Reid, who has suffered from arthritis for 20 years took two months to build the model of the sheltered
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Val's life-long passion for art helps disabled Kenyans
A VALE woman is using her life-long passion for art and craft to help some of the world's most disadvantaged children. Val Crane, from Little Comberton, is calling for new volunteers to help give children at Kenya's only boarding school for disabled youngsters
