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Tragic gran to stage a sale for mercy crews

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 this weekend. Muriel Goodes decided to hold the sale after the death of her son, Robert, who was found hanged

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Irish music at Huntingdon Hall

THE sound of Irish music is set to come to Worcester next week as one of its most distinctive voices performs in the city. Niamh Parsons was born and raised in Dublin and has always been deeply-immersed in music, her father teaching her traditional Irish

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'I was thrown out for asking about balance sheets'

A FORMER Evesham mayor says he has been thrown out of one of the town's social clubs after being a member for 63 years, for asking questions about the balance sheets. Town councillor Ron Cartwright, aged 78, has been told he is no longer welcome at the

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Head girl digs in

A FEMALE head gardener has been appointed to tend the grounds of Victorian Spetchley Park. Kate Portman is the first woman to head the team of five gardeners at the 30-acre site renowned as one of the finest unspoiled "plantsman's" gardens in England.

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Flood fears subsiding as Severn levels fall

FEARS that parts of Worcestershire could flood have subsided as the level of the River Severn is now expected to start dropping after the weekend. The Evening News reported on Monday how flood alerts had been placed on the Severn Valley as the county

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Women wanted for study on wartime evacuations

WOMEN in Worcestershire who were involved in wartime evacuation, whether as hosts or evacuees, could help provide evidence for a social study. Martin Hamer, a 45-year-old mature student at University College Worcester, is researching the experiences of

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Ouch! Darryl waxes lyrical in the name...of the hair ambulance!

RAISING funds for charity can bring tears to the eyes - especially for a funeral director having his legs waxed. Darryl Mogg braved a full waxing and raised about £220 for the County Air Ambulance. "The first few rips were really painful," said the manager

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Home from home for star

A COLOURFUL production featuring some of the most poptastic chart topping hits from the 60s and 70s is set to hit the Swan Theatre stage next week - and one of the stars of the show will be on familiar territory. Damian Matthews - from Low Fold Close,

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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2004/5 Season

The Travel Factory Midland Football Alliance Saturday, October 30: Chasetown v Malvern Town (3.00). Saturday, November 6: Malvern Town v Studley (3.00). Saturday, November 13: Coalville Town v Malvern Town (3.00). Saturday, November 20: FA Vase second

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Welland Correspondent: Stephen Try Tel: 01684 310068

Some reminders of regular activities at Welland Village Hall. Mondays are short mat bowls days played from 1.30pm to 4pm. Tuesday evenings, from 8pm, there is a whist drive in aid of the Acorns Children's Hospice (there are good prizes, a raffle and refreshments

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STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

AS in most places at the present time, it's wet, wet, wet and also very windy, the rain this week has been relentless and affected many things, in particular the annual auction for Staunton Church funds. Held in Staunton and Corse CE School, the rain

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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076

TONIGHT (Friday) in the parish hall at 7.30pm, another line dancing session. Entertainment and exercise for only £2. Beginners most welcome. The Friends of Bosbury School (FOBS) hold their firework display and barbecue on the school playing field on Monday

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Helping your bonfire night to go with a bang

Fireworks will be lighting up the skies over Malvern next weekend and organisers are keeping their fingers crossed for dry weather. Thousands of people are expected to watch the spectacular firework display at Malvern's Three Counties Showground on Saturday

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Exhibition gives a window to the past

MALVERN'S link with some of the great names of British drama in years gone by are highlighted in an exhibition of memorabilia which has just been put on show. The items recall the glory days of the theatre, when it was closely associated with George Bernard

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Alston back at Malvern's Forum

THE Richard Alston Dance Company will return to Malvern with Alston's Gypsy Mixture and a piece by company dancer Martin Lawrence. The show, in the Forum at Malvern Theatres, takes inspiration from the music of the Balkans and uses traditional gypsy songs

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29/10/04 - Memorial contests popular

THE two latest cup competitons in the Malvern United Angling Association's calendar are fished in memory of two former stalwarts of the club. The John Perks memorial was switched from the Severn to the Avon due to flooding. The contest was fished in very

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29/10/04 - French connection can boost Warriors confidence

EUROPE may have seemed merely a trivial pursuit for Worcester when the draw was made back in the summer. However, victory tomorrow in Brive's back yard and the secret of Premiership survival may well be unravelled. Worcester, away from home this season

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YOBS TARGET OF SECRET STREET PATROL

A VIGILANTE group "sick to death of the drunken yobs that rule the streets at night" is calling on the public to fight crime. The self-styled Peacekeeper organisation has set up a website to explain its plan after becoming frustrated at Worcester's level

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Development is like a prison wall

SHOCKED householders are warning others to study development plans, saying their homes have been blighted by a "monstrosity" overlooking their gardens. They had not realised how big or how close a three-storey block of town houses would appear. The Shires

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Charity's green scheme claims national award

A WORCESTERSHIRE charity set up to promote the idea of a healthier and cleaner environment has won a national award. The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust, which was established by Cecil Duckworth, the chairman and benefactor of Worcester Warriors, has been

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Club DJs spin city tribute to Peel

A TRIBUTE night to legendary radio presenter and DJ John Peel who died on Monday will be held in Worcester tomorrow. A host of county DJs will spin the decks in his honour at Evolution nightclub in Lowesmoor. Peel - one of the most influential figures

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John Masefield - Poet Laureate Review: Christopher Robbie and Andrew Bannerman, Autumn in Malvern F

This event was sponsored by the Masefield Society, and they could only have been delighted with it. Drawing on a rich harvest of Masefield's Grace Before Ploughing, Christopher Robbie gave us a wonderfully convincing picture of the poet's life from childhood

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Aldwyn Voices Review: Autumn in Malvern Festival, Malvern Priory

Autumn in Malvern continued with a recital by Aldwyn Voices conducted by James Vivian. Vaughan Williams's Five Mystical Songs with baritone Andrew Rupp as soloist, was a superlative performance. His glorious voice was shown to maximum effect, combined

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Man and Boy Review: Malvern Theatres

FOR a play written in the 1960s and set in the 1930s, Man and Boy by Terrence Rattigan is a very modern story. Set in a world of international finance, where sex scandal and fraud can threaten vast business empires and entire economies, it seems more

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Residents told to be ready for the worst

UPTON residents are being warned to 'prepare for the worst' as heavy rain looks set to worsen flooding in the town. The weekend downpour has already caused the River Severn to overflow and more rain is on its way. An Environment Agency flood warning is

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29/10/04 - Boyle brace winds up Dynamo in title upset

OAK Allstars suffered their second successive The Soccer Site Malvern Football League Division One defeat on Sunday at the hands of Dynamo Ledbury. Allstars were defeated by title rivals Bishops Frome 3-2 the previous week and on Sunday lost 3-1 to their

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29/10/04 - Powick goal spree is sixth win on trot

POOR conditions failed to stop Powick roaring to their sixth consecutive victory of the season under new manager Andrew Brown. OAK APPLE 2, POWICK 10 This Worcester League Division One game started quickly with Pete Brannelly and Lee Henderson dictating

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29/10/04 - Own goal denies West Malvern

THIS Worcester League Division One game was the same old story for West Malvern, players unavailable and players failing to turn up. KOINONIA 2, WEST MALVERN 2 The game was played in atrocious conditions with continual rain making the pitch more suitable

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Seasonal custom

HOW interesting to see in Your Letters last week a poster and letters trying to discourage one of the seasonal customs associated with Hallowe'en, contrasting sharply with a photograph on page 10, showing happy faced children with their prize-winning

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Search for stars

ON behalf of the Society for the History of Astronomy, of which I am a council and founder member, I am collating information on observatories and amateur astronomers of yesteryear. This survey is being done on a county basis and my special interest is

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Turner Prize exhibit brings back unhappy memories

THE huge rave in Castlemorton, near Malvern, is commemorated in an artwork that has become favourite to win the Turner Prize. The work, entitled The History of the World 1997-2004, by Jeremy Deller, is a "wall painting" of words and phrases associated

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Costly mistake

WITH reference to the article in the Malvern Gazette (October 22), on changes by First to bus timetables. When will this company realise the more it insists on changing the bus timetables the more the public will find alternative means of transport. From

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A change from usual postcard views

THE natural beauty of the Malvern Hills has been showcased in hundreds of calendars. But a totally different aspect of the local scene is documented in a new calendar for 2005 - Roundabouts of Malvern. The calendar is the brainchild of Carl Pitt, of Tennyson

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No way to make a living

HUNTING is a tradition older than some of Ledbury's finest buildings and like it should be accepted that the Market House needs to adapt to modern needs (i.e. disabled access), people should also accept that hunting foxes is no longer an acceptable means

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Working class would not hunt

Townie or yokel? As a resident of West Malvern I feel I have a foot in both camps and also felt offended by the remarks made by J H Ling (Your Letters, October 1), in which he criticised the 'townies', telling them to get their own house in order before

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Book written in Hazle Close

REFERENCE your item last Friday relating to David Mitchell, a local man, now twice nominated for the Booker Prize. The book was not written on the New Mills Estate, but here in Hazle Close, the tale end of the Deer Park. Those who give themselves the

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Council faces £6,000 bill

A MALVERN householder is in line for a pay-out of about £6,000 because of a faulty conservatory roof. The resident complained about Malvern Hills District Council to the local government ombudsman. The man - only identified as Mr Oak in the ombudsman's

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29/10/04 - Falcons hover

ANCHOR Falcons' eagerly anticipated league match with Prinner Sports scheduled for last Sunday was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Dysons. This Sunday, weather permitting, Anchor travel to Saracen Rangers, at a venue to be announced on Friday

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Attitude does great disservice to all volunteers

I DO not normally write to newspapers but I feel I must respond on behalf of 'us volunteers' to the letter from D Caldicott (Your Letters, October 2. I note the lady lives in Malvern. Has she got blinkers on when she walks down Church Street? I can recall

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Jon takes over hot seat as fire chief

Jon Pryce is the man in the hot seat at Malvern Fire Station. Mr Pryce, 31, has taken over as station commander from Ian Seward. He joins the team from the fire brigade training centre at Droitwich, where he was an instructor. Mr Pryce previously served

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29/10/04 - Radar in county cup tie

RADAR'S Worcester League game against Martley Reserves was postponed last Sunday because of a waterlogged pitch. They return to action this weekend with a WFA Cup match at Worcester Juniors. Players to meet RSRE Club at 9.30am.

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Please re-build bridge

I UNDERSTAND the iron bridge which crosses Orchard Lane may fall foul of the Disability Discrimination Act (Ledbury Reporter, October 15). I use a four-wheel electric scooter and have several times crossed this bridge with ample room to spare on either

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Kennels plan up for decision

AN application to build dog kennels in Leigh Sinton has raised objections from nearby residents. The proposal, on land at Brook End House, Stocks Lane, would include two buildings. The first would include 30 kennels, a reception area and shop, laundry

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Service celebrating campaign's success

THE success of a £25,000 fundraising campaign which has saved a Victorian village church will be celebrated at an event on Sunday. All Saints' Church, Hollybush, faced a bleak future two years ago, when a structural survey revealed that the west wall

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Police group 'mouthpiece'

THE chairman and secretary of Malvern's Police Community Consultative Group have handed in their resignations. Les Eaton and Whinray Coates say they are fed up because the group did not act as a true liaison between police and public. "I'm very disillusioned

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Dental Surgeons

Arrowsmith R:110 Bewdley Road, Stourport (01299 826073). Atkinson R. and Harding T. W: Mercian House, York Street, Stourport (01299 827437). Bradley P. R., Shorthouse R. M: 25 Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 822052). Bewdley Dental Practice: 51-52

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DEFRA gives go ahead for cattle grids

A HERITAGE project for the Malvern Hills has come one step closer to realisation. The Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has given its permission for Malvern Hills Conservators to install two cattle grids at British Camp as

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Literary star in making

A HANLEY Castle High School pupil looks set to further bolster the school's reputation for producing literary stars after winning a national competition. Gabbi Freemantle, aged 14, was one of ten winners in The Guardian Young Critics competition. Participants

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Dental Technicians

Bewdley Dental Laboratory: 51 Load Street, Bewdley (01299 400943). H and S Prosthetics: 25B Church Street, Kidderminster (01562 745504). Simmonds R. S: 54 Blackwell Street, Horsefair, Kidderminster (01562 60853). Benchmark Dental Laboratory: Lombard Lodge

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Allner has Harriers job in his sights

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers legend Graham Allner has admitted the chance of a return to Aggborough would be difficult to turn down. Harriers are looking for a new boss following Jan Molby's resignation which has left midfielder Shaun Cunnington in temporary

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Pedigree dairy herd sold off

LITTLE Malvern Farms, the county's biggest dairy producer, has sold off its pedigree milking herd and dairy equipment after 50 years in business. Alex Berrington, who owns the Welland farm, is one of a growing number to decide dairy farming is no longer

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Doctors

Aylmer Lodge Surgery: Broomfield Road, Kidderminster (01562 824633). Barker, Chew, Hickman, Goodman, Kingston, Goodman, Rumley, Heath and Zilvetti: York House, York Street Medical Centre, Stourport (01299 - 827336 - appointments; 01299 827171 - general

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Worcester in academy lift

SIXTEEN players from Zurich Premiership side Worcester Warriors have been named in the Midlands Academy squad to take on their South West counterparts tomorrow at Bath's Recreation Ground (2pm). Leicester Tigers are also well represented with six players

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Kelly is the man to fire a City win

JOHN Barton is banking on striker Leon Kelly to bring Altrincham to their knees at St George's Lane tomorrow and in the process trigger another flurry of Nationwide North goals for the Worcester City hitman. Kelly began the season in magnificent fashion

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Leaders to bring out Rovers' best

JOE Jackson believes his Bromsgrove Rovers team will not be fazed by the prospect of facing Southern League Division One West joint leaders Taunton Town tomorrow (3pm). Rovers, lying 11th in the table but with two games in hand on tomorrow's opponents

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Mental Health

Gateway Award Scheme: Ann Baldaro, Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 752711). Kidderminster Hospital D Block: Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 823424). MIND: Paddington House, New Road, Kidderminster (01562 865035). Rethink: (01905

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29/10/04 - Prize night for Malvern Victoria

MALVERN Victoria Bowling Club held their annual dinner and prize giving at the RSRE Social Club. Guests included Gill Lloyd, president WCWBA, and Jim Parish, president WBA, who presented cups and prizes to the competition winners. Results: Ladies' championship

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29/10/04 - Malvern take it to the wire

MALVERN finally found their form as they took Standard of Birmingham to the wire in this close-run league match. MALVERN HC 0, STANDARD 2 Malvern were able to field a stronger squad with an impressive performance from James Styles, in his debut at centre

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29/10/04 - A brace for Lucy

AFTER last week's impressive win, Malvern's spirits were high as they travelled to Stourport against opponents looking for their first league points. STOURPORT IV 1, MALVERN LADIES HC 2 In persistent rain Malvern quickly settled into their passing game

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29/10/04 - Fixtures ...

SATURDAY FOOTBALL THE TRAVEL FACTORY MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Chasetown v Malvern Town (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Bustleholme; Tipton Town v Ledbury Town (2.45). Division Two: Chaddesley Corbett v Malvern Rangers (

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All the latest films and where to see them

EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING (15) Odeon, Worcester 2.50, 5.40, 8.15. UCI Merry Hill (12.30 Fri-Mon), 3.20, 6.30, 9.10. Fri/Sat late 11.50. VUE (11.00 Fri/Sat/Sun), 1.30, 4.00, 6.40, 9.20. Fri/Sat late 12.00. DELOVELY (PG) Odeon, Worcester (3.20, 7.40 Fri/Sat

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29/10/04 - Teams

MALVERN RFC Saturday, October 30 1st XV v Stafford (Away). Meet Spring Lane noon, Ketch Hotel Worcester 12.15pm. Kick off 3pm. No 1 dress code. Maroon warm up jacket, navy shorts & socks. M Richardson (Capt), A Wenden, S Lancett, A Ruddock, J Drage

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'Watt' a drama my dinner turned out to be...

You may not know of Dr Eleanor Watt - I didn't until recently - we met for about an hour, but I shall be forever in her debt. I suspect my tale this week is one of revenge by the animal world for my lost dog story last week. On a recent evening I had

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Halloween party at Well

Malvern-based Hypnopuppy take over St Ann's Well Cafe in Great Malvern this evening (Friday) at 8pm. Hypnopuppy appeared at this year's Big Chill festival at Eastnor with their multimedia shadow puppet theatre. They have provided visuals, laser shows

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Patriotic evening in good cause

St Peter's Church in Brom-yard will host a 'last night of the proms' celebration. Bromyard Wind Band and the Bromyard and District Choral Society will recreate one of the highlights of the British music calendar on Saturday, November 13. Rousing favourites

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Big treat for folk fans

Fairport Convention founder Iain Matthews will entertain at Colwall Village Hall on Friday, November 12. Described as 'the high priest of British folk', the musician is also known for his work with Plainsong and Matthews Southern Comfort in a career spanning

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Tribute to jazz giant

COUNT Basie tribute orchestra Back to Basie will come to the Forum Theatre on Friday, November 5. Jazz vocalist Jacqui Hicks will perform Basie classics including Lil' Darling and April in Paris at the concert. Jacqui spent four years with the National

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29/10/04 - Worcester in academy lift

SIXTEEN players from Zurich Premiership side Worcester Warriors have been named in the Midlands Academy squad to take on their South West counterparts tomorrow at Bath's Recreation Ground (2pm). Leicester Tigers are also well represented with six players

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29/10/04 - Allner has Harriers job in his sights

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers legend Graham Allner has admitted the chance of a return to Aggborough would be difficult to turn down. Harriers are looking for a new boss following Jan Molby's resignation which has left midfielder Shaun Cunnington in temporary

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29/10/04 - Malvern master mud and tame Newbold

MALVERN RFC overcame several team changes, poor conditions and a strong visiting side to maintain the pressure on Midlands West Two leaders Burton. MALVERN 18PTS, NEWBOLD 7PTS "Any team that can suffer six changes and win in conditions like these has

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Places of Worship

All Saints CE: Rev Barry Gilbert, Wilden Lane, Wilden (01299 822041). All Saints CE: Canon Hazel Hughes, Kidderminster Road, Bewdley (01299 402196) Areley Kings Methodist Church: Rev Paul Booth, Stourport (01299 826641) Baxter United Reformed Church:

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Religious Organisations

Catholic Men's Society: Peter Young 01562 639068. Catholic Parish of St Ambrose: Fr Douglas Lamb, St Ambrose Rectory, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 822839). Cleobury Good Neighbours Service: Mrs P. Butterworth, 20 Lea View, Cleobury Mortimer (

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29/10/04 - A vote for Anna may swing it

HANLEY Swan world champion indoor rower Anna Bailey could join a hall of fame that includes multiple Olympic gold medal winners Sir Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent. Concept 2 UK, manufacturers of the most widely used indoor rowing machine world-wide

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Events in and around Worcester

Oct 29: Brian and Philomena would like to invite you to practice your ballroom and Latin skills at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall, Worcester (A38 between Droitwich and Worcester) to Brian's Supersounds. Soft drinks only please. For further details and table

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Nightingale

PLEASE correct me if I am wrong, but didn't nursing legend Florence Nightingale advocate cleanliness in and around the hospital wards during the Crimean War? Oh, of course MRSA wasn't heard of then. T J TONGUE, Worcester.

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Exhibitions in and around Worcester

Until Nov 4: Light and Life on the Severn by Worcester artist Robin Holder. Watercolours depicting glimpses of life on the river. The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere, Bevere Vivis, Bevere Lane Worcester. For further enquiries telephone 01905 754484

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Drivel about seeing a fox

GEORGE Cowley has the audacity to comment on Mrs A Simpson's letter about being annoyed with litter. George says there are more important issues throughout the world than litter. Is this the same George Cowley who writes drivel about seeing a fox? He's

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Whats on at your local theatre

Until Oct 30: The Wizard of Oz presented by The Stardust Players at The Norbury Theatre, Friar St, Droitwich Spa. Tickets and information on 01905 770154 or visit www.norburytheatre.co.uk Until Oct 30: Blood Brothers at Birmingham Hippodrome. Box office

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Member of the 'I'm all right Jack' Brigade

I TAKE offence at John Hinton's remarks that I am a Nimby because I have campaigned against the moving of Christopher Whitehead High School. I live on the edge of Hanbury Park, therefore my house price would be unaffected. However, Mr Hinton shows classic

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Up in arms over water

TRADERS in Albert Park Road were up in arms 25 years ago because of Severn Trent Water. Businesses along the road were demanding compensation for trade lost while pipes were laid in the road. George and Vera Chaplin, who ran a corner shop and launderette

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Disney tale screened

THE latest Disney full-length animated feature is showing at Malvern Cinema this weekend. Home on the Range (U) tells the story of three cows who go on a quest to save their farm. The cast includes the voices of Judy Dench, Steve Buscemi and Randy Quaid

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Orphan Annie will warm your heart

A RED haired orphan escapes her hard knock life and finds home in a well-known musical coming to Malvern Theatres. Annie stars Su Pollard as Miss Hannigan, the deranged spinster who runs the orphanage Annie escapes. Su, best known as Peggy in Hi de Hi

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Hijinx return to Market Theatre

HIJINX theatre company is returning to Ledbury's Market Theatre with Paul Robeson Knew my Father. Greg Cullen's play, last seen in Ledbury in 2000, is being staged on Saturday, November 6 at 8pm. The story is based on a character called Gethyn and his

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Faithful to the original

CLASSIC fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk comes to Malvern Theatres on Saturday, November 6. The production, by Storybox Theatre, uses storytelling, live music and puppetry to bring the story to life. The show remains faithful to the original tale with

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29/10/04 - Seconds finish on a positive note

HAVING stretched their winning run to five in a row with a 20-10 defeat of Chaddesley Corbett the previous week, Malvern took a much-changed side to Mortimer Park on a Saturday where the atrocious conditions always looked likely to spoil the day. LUCTONIANS

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Elite hotel

BROCKENCOTE Hall at Chaddesley Corbett, near Kidderminster, has been shortlisted in the Most Excellent Country Hotel category of the Cond Nast Johansens awards 2005. The winners will be announced on Monday, November 8.

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Fight is on to win contracts

MANUFACTURERS in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are fighting hard to win contracts in the UK and overseas, according to the region's biggest business survey. The quarterly membership polls by the Confederation of West Midland Chambers of Commerce are

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22/10/04 - Two-goal Judge is big help

MALVERN Town, without a strike force due to injuries to Dean Roberts and Des Cox, Scott Morris unavailable and Wes Joyce having left for Evesham, called on former player Simon Judge to help them out. CRADLEY TOWN 3 MALVERN TOWN 4 He duly responded by

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Farm track would breach historic wall

A NEW farm track, breaching the historic boundary wall of Witley Court, could be approved by planners next week. The gated track would run from the A443 east of Great Witley to the lane serving Great Witley Church, passing through the grounds of Witley

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City flicks legend Phyllis dies at 78

THE credits have finally rolled for a face that was familiar to five decades of Worcester cinema-goers. Phyllis Clark, who was a cashier at both the city's Gaumont and Odeon cinemas between 1941 and 1986, has died in Worcestershire Royal Hospital after

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Two escape as car rolls

TWO people escaped with minor injuries after their car skidded off the road, rolled on to its roof and caught fire, before sliding into a picnic area. The incident took place at around 9.45am yesterday and the vehicle came to rest in a hedge near the

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Hunting for ghosts is the new gardening

A RENOWNED ghost hunter has made it his mission to pursue the paranormal across the length and breadth of Britain and nowhere has been ignored - including Worcestershire. Richard Felix, star of Living TV's Most Haunted, visited the county as part of his

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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

West Malvern's traditional Guy Fawkes bonfire and fireworks display, provisionally planned for Saturday week, November 6, is threatened by the soaring cost of insurance cover, up 150 per cent on last year. At the time of writing, the organisers were still

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ELDERSFIELD Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

BELATED thank you to everyone who baked cakes and cookies and contributed to our tea stall for the Classic Car Show held at the Greyhound, Lime Street, Eldersfield on August 24. Despite the inclement weather £771 was raised from various stalls and activities

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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden

Cradley School bell was rung for the last time on Wednesday as the school broke up for the last time in their current building. Volunteers have been helping to move furniture and equipment from the old school to the new one over the half term, and the

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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

WORCESTERSHIRE Library and Information Service now provides a free library direct to your door, for those living in rural parts of the county. The Library Service At Home is available to all residents in the area, who are unable to visit a branch or mobile

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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833872

AN incredibly wet afternoon did not deter the jumble sale followers at Berrow/Pendock Village hall. A total of £345 was raised which will help to continue the running and upkeep of our village hall. Grateful thanks to all who supplied items and helped

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Inspirational talk will close festival

THIS year's Autumn in Malvern Festival is been an great success, says founder Peter Smith, with several of its key events selling out. The festival was this year dedicated to English and Welsh arts, and audiences enjoyed a talk on poet R S Thomas and

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The very finest in wildlife art

THE very best of contemporary wildlife art is on show at Malvern Theatres until January next year. The exhibition showcases the work of the Society of Wildlife Artists, which was formed in the late 1950s and held its inaugural exhibition in Suffolk Street

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29/10/04 - Drury kicks draw for Upton

UPTON visited Handsworth on Saturday for a Midlands One (South) league game in a complete contrast in conditions from the previous week. HANDSWORTH 6pts, UPTON 6pts Last week, dry with good handling conditions, and this continuous rain with standing water

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29/10/04 - Hanley Castle lift West Midlands crown

IT was a week to celebrate for Hanley Castle High School's U14s rugby team after they won the regional finals of the West Midlands Emerging Schools Festival Tournament. The 12-strong team beat off five other schools to win the title, conceding no tries

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Is it harmless fun?

THE Rev Morphy said his reasons for being against "Trick or Treat" begin with reasons of safety, and keeping children out of trouble. "For most of the year parents instill in their children a number of basic rules to keep them safe like: 'Don't talk to

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Why you should ignore street call

AN undercover group's call for the public to join its Worcester street patrols is a worrying move in the never-ending fight against crime and anti-social behaviour. It's not surprising that, at some time or other, someone would step beyond the occasional

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Call for canalside care

ARCHITECTS have been told to take care over the design of three apartment blocks on Worcester's canalside. Councillors approved a draft plan for 45 homes at a former Underwood's depot at the junction of Lowesmoor Terrace and Padmore Street. But one warned

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Soldiers' feat of arms is remembered 90 years on

GHELUVELT Memorial Day will this weekend mark the 90th anniversary of Worcestershire soldiers' most famous triumph. Nine decades after the First World War battle, near the Belgian village of Gheluvelt, tributes will be paid to the heroism of the 2nd Bn

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Raising cash for a good cause

WORCESTER Cathedral has played host to the biggest culinary event in the city since the Middle Ages. Yesterday it welcomed more than 1,000 guests to the Big Event - three occasions in one designed to raise as much money as possible for the Appeal for

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Happy Birthday Review: LADS, Market Theatre, Ledbury

Happy Birthday, a comedy by Marc Camoletti, performed by LADS, played to packed houses in Ledbury. The farce was first performed professionally in the West End and in Ledbury the professionalism was just as high among the cast of five actors, who gave

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Sorrel Quartet with David Campbell Review: Malvern Concert Club, Malvern Theatres

MCC engaged the Sorrel Quartet, captivating in its flawless ensemble playing. In Britten's Three Divertimenti, the quartet brought the composer's luminary writing clearly to fruition. March Allegro maestoso, with a quirky fragmented introduction, and

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Plans discussed

THE Upton in Bloom committee held its annual meeting on Wednesday. About 40 people attended the meeting, in the Church Rooms. Jenny Comber, from Worcester Heart of England in Bloom, presented prizes to the winners of the residents' competition. Member

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29/10/04 - Rangers return to action

RANGERS' scheduled West Midlands League Division Two fixture at home to Shenstone Pathfinder was postponed on Saturday with Malvern Town Council declaring the Victoria Park pitches waterlogged on Friday. Tomorrow (Saturday) Rangers, sponsored by the Cross

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Off to the carnival

A TRIP to Weston-super-Mare's illuminated carnival has been organised to raise funds for the Upton Water Festival. A coach will leave the Hanley Road car park at 5.30pm on November 15 and will return at about 11.30pm. Tickets cost £8 and can be booked

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A touch of Fame inspires young performers

YOUNGSTERS were given a taste of Fame in a musical theatre workshop at Upton Memorial Hall on Tuesday. Led by professional dancer Ida Edman, 24 children aged from 12 to 18 were taught basic steps from the hit West End musical. Miss Edman said it had gone

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Appeal for roof funds

THE vicar of a Hanley Swan church has launched an appeal for help to raise money for the repair of its roof. Reverend Frances Wookey, of St Gabriel's Church, said they were aiming to raise at least £32,000 to pay for the repair of half of the roof, but

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Anniversary is marked

A FREE guided walk through Croome Park takes place on November 6 and 7. The event is being held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Heritage Lottery Fund and visitors will have the opportunity to hear about plans for the future of the National Trust

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29/10/04 - Conditions spoil Welland's play

THIS proved to be yet another close encounter between two teams who had been promoted together last season from Division One. WELLAND ATHLETIC 1, ALL BLACKS 2 On paper Welland looked to be favourites from recent results but All Blacks' resolve and commitment

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We're on the road to nowhere

I too share the bewilderment and consternation expressed by Charmaine Earl (Your Letters, October 22) regarding the disused footpath at the rear of her property in Redland Road. All of her district councillors and county councillor took up this matter

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Fed up with late letters

AM I the only resident of Ledbury who is becoming increasingly frustrated with the late deliveries by the postal service? It was bad enough when letters started to arrive at mid-day instead of breakfast time or shortly after; but now they can appear as

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Alzheimer's Society

Helpline for Worcestershire: (01299 861300).

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Paddling pools

WHILE I do greatly support the restoration of Malvern's ancient water features, I do think that perhaps the new paddling pools in Church Walk should be re-located for the benefit of residents and local traders. IAN FEARNSIDE, Court Road, Malvern.

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Roaring success

THE Roaring Forties revue in Bromyard was a happy evening's entertainment for us and our visitors from Hereford and Suffolk; likewise LADS production of Happy Birthday in Ledbury last week. This was, in our opinion, a faultless performance. So much hard

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Agenda is clear

The "negative response received from some people" which has "disheartened" Mr Brooke and his family (Malvern Gazette, October 15) must refer to the huge attendance of up to 100 residents at each of the last six meetings of the parish council and also

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Banned from parts of Malvern but we can't tell you who he is

A MALVERN teenager breached an anti-social behaviour order less than a fortnight after it was imposed, a court heard. At the youth court hearing on Wednesday, Worcester magistrates were told the 16-year-old had made offensive gestures and threatened someone

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Worthwhile trip

could i thank everyone in the area of Hanley Castle, Upton-on-Severn and Worcester for all their help and kindness during my recent holiday there. My main reason for the visit was because all my ancestors seemed to have originated in the village of Hanley

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Aromatherapy

P. Holloway: 13 Delamere Road, Bewdley (01299 403309 or0770 379 445). Purity: 28 Bewdley Road North, Stourport (01299 829055).

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Fountain springs to life

Two landmarks in Malvern Wells may be given a new lease of life. Malvern Wells parish council is hoping to take out a ten year lease on a Victorian fountain, on the junction of the Wells Road and Green Lane. The lease would allow the council to apply

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Some people have no respect

I am most grateful to Arthur Molton (Your Letters, October 22) for clarifying the situation. I had wrongly assumed that people living in the countryside respected its ways and traditions. Obviously, as I have only lived in the countryside for a mere 32

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All in memory of Adam

THE parents of a toddler who died in May have raised £1,500 for the Foundation for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (FSIDS). Donna and Steve Foulkes, of Davenham Close, are swimming the equivalent of the English Channel at The Splash in memory of their son

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New bill for work at Splash

THE already over-budget refurbishment of The Splash leisure centre in Malvern is set to produce another big bill. Malvern Hills District Council has conceded that up to £110,000 may have to be spent on upgrading ventilation and air-conditioning systems

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29/10/04 - Junior Soccer Scene

NEWTOWN travelled to Mostyn hoping to pick up three points after a disappointing display the previous week but suffered another defeat and for the second week running had a goal disallowed. MOSTYN RANGERS 4, NEWTOWN SPORTS JUNIORS U16S 2 For most of the

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Victorian vision for Belle Vue Terrace

I WOULD like to suggest that Malvern Town Council should, in its efforts to restore/preserve the so-called Victorian character of Belle Vue Terrace, apply to have that stretch of the A449 closed to modern traffic and allow it to be reclaimed by pedestrians

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Lib Dems take control

THE Liberal Democrats now have an overall majority on Malvern Hills District Council following Sheila Young's victory in Thursday's Alfrick and Lulsley by-election. The party now has 20 members, against 13 Tories, one Green and four independents. But

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Thieves snatch racing history

TROPHIES won by legendary racehorse trainer Fred Rimell have been stolen from a house near Upton. Mr Rimell's widow, Mercy, aged 85, confronted a masked raider in the garden during the break-in at the Ryall house. The haul includes Grand National and

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Family allowed to stay

A Gypsy family will be allowed to stay on land in Leigh Sinton, after a planning appeal was granted. The Smith family settled on land at Dragon's Cross about three years ago, but a planning application to allow them to stay permanently was refused by

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29/10/04 - Kelly is the man to fire a City win

JOHN Barton is banking on striker Leon Kelly to bring Altrincham to their knees at St George's Lane tomorrow and in the process trigger another flurry of Nationwide North goals for the Worcester City hitman. Kelly began the season in magnificent fashion

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Top teacher at gala occasion

teacher Dick Jones attended the profession's "oscars" in London last week. Mr Jones, who teaches technology at Dyson Perrins CE High School in Malvern, was there as regional winner of the Secondary Teacher of the Year Award. The awards ceremony at London's

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Have your say on North Site plans

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to two special meetings about the future of North Site. The meetings are next Friday, November 5, at Priory Lodge Hall, Avenue Road, from 2.30pm to 6.30pm, and at Dyson Perrins High School on Tuesday, November 16

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Powell returns to take on Brive

THERE'S a dj vu feeling about Worcester before their French assault. The Warriors make just the one change to the team which over powered Brive as they focus on tomorrow's European Challenge Cup second leg. Matt Powell returns to the line-up as the Sixways

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Everything is coming up roses

EVERYTHING is coming up roses for a Barnards Green florist who has won first prize in a national flower-arranging competition. Penny Evans, who works for Hunts Florists on Court Road, was the first Worcestershire member to win the floral art competition

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Park trails by six

HEREFORD'S David Park was six shots behind the leaders after the first round of the Volvo Masters in Val-derrama. A two-over-par 73 by the Burghill Valley member left him in joint 23rd place behind Spanish leaders Sergio Garcia and Jose Manuel Lara. Garcia

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In a changing world, only the money paid to farmers stays the same!

THE cost of living may have escalated but farmers are not getting paid for their produce accordingly, says Castlemorton farmer Roger Jakeman. Mr Jakeman began farming at Taylors Farm in 1955, selling potatoes, damsons, plums and cherries and livestock

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Holiday prize proves to be a dream come true

A CRADLEY couple have enjoyed a dream holiday in Turkey after winning a competition in the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter. Andrea and David Smalley won a free week in the Bozburun Peninsula, supplied by Select World Travel of Church Street, Great

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Boss denies James talk

GRAHAM Turner has quashed talk of captain Tony James leaving Edgar Street as Hereford United prepare to take on UniBond Premier League outfit Radcliffe Borough tomorrow in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round. Skipper James was dramatically dropped from

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Free parking offer made to charities

A free parking permit could be given to community transport charities for elderly and disabled people. Malvern Hills District Council has decided to offer volunteers operating non-profit community transport schemes the chance to park on council-owned

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Hatswell takes share of blame

SUSPENDED skipper Wayne Hatswell has confessed his feelings of guilt over Jan Molby's resignation. But the Kidderminster Harriers centre-half has insisted the players are fully behind caretaker boss Shaun Cunnington, the former youth-team coach. Hatswell

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29/10/04 - Dave Nixon wins Rover Turbo Cup

AFTER a very slippery practice session, Welland driver Dave Nixon qualified third of 19 cars in the final round of the Rover Turbo Cup at Donington. By Redgate corner Dave had made a good start to second place careering down Cramer Curves past pole man

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29/10/04 - Junior section is producing a wealth of talent

AS the golfing season draws to a close, club members frequently reflect on their achievements or failures during the playing season. One of the sections of The Worcestershire Golf Club, where the achievements have been of a high order, is in the junior

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29/10/04 - EGGS excel

THE Express golf and gambling society (EGGS) recently held their second captain's charity day and set out to beat last year's total of £2,600. Captain Robin J Jackson again nominated last year's chosen charity (Lymphoma Research) and must be commended

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Physiotherapists

Morley M: Mill Cottage, 7 Birmingham Road, Blakedown, Kidderminster (01562 700899). Strong Susan M: 94 Hurcott Road, Kidderminster (01562 751185). Worcestershire Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, 3 Franchise Street, Kidderminster

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29/10/04 - Ison back first

THE river was well up for this Sunday's racing at Arden Sailing Club but a brisk and increasing breeze enabled the dinghies to beat the current. The Arden Burgee saw Eric Ison in his Laser perform well to win ahead of Niall Campbell and Jane Smee (Enterprise

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29/10/04 - Allsorts run down

IN Division Three of the Brewin Dolphin Malvern Table Tennis League, the Manor Park Allsorts team captain had hoped that his young and improving team would get at least a point from their match with Dukes Way Dynamos. However, he had not reckoned on how

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29/10/04 - Castlemorton are champions

TWO primary schools proved size doesn't matter when they battled their way through to the final of the Malvern Sports Association's mixed netball tournament held at The Chase. Ten mixed teams were split into two groups and the top teams from each group

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Primary Care

Shropshire Primary Care Trust: William Farr House, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury (01743 261300). Wyre Forest Primary Care Centre: Kidderminster Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster (01562 755022). Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust: Brook House, Ki Hospital

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History

Cleobury History Society: Dr Pat Treves, Old School House, Neen Savage (01299 270319). Kidderminster and District Archaeological and Historical Society: Secretary Miss C. Guest, 178 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster (01562 823530). Wolverley and Cookley

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Evesham United playing squad 2004/2005

David Busst: Manager Took over midway through last season after several years in charge at Solihull Bor-ough. Played for Coventry City until an horrific injury at Old Trafford ended his career in 1996. Highly respected at this level of football. Paul

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Rescued works are saved for posterity

MUSIC by a Malvern composer, who almost destroyed her works, is being released on a new CD. A pianist and writer of over 130 pieces of music, Dorothy Howell lived in Malvern Wells for over 30 years before spending her final few years in Perrins nursing

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Barber Shop harmonies

The smooth harmonies of Barber Shop music will fill Christ Church hall in Malvern. A concert, featuring Liquidity, will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 7pm and will raise funds for the Malvern group of Cancer Research UK. Tickets are £5 each from Ray

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Big name at youth centre

ONE of the hottest bands on the festival circuit is making a special appearance in Malvern on Saturday, November 6. Three Daft Monkeys, based in Cornwall, will be playing at the youth centre in Albert Road North, supported by local group, The Alienz,

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Libraries

Bewdley: Load Street, Bewdley (01299 403573). Cleobury Mortimer: 2 Lower Street, Cleobury Mortimer (01299 270490). Friends of Cleobury Library: Chairman, Mrs M. Cartwright, 11 Lower Street, Cleobury (01299 271751). Kidderminster: Market Street, Kidderminster

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29/10/04 - Powell returns to take on Brive

THERE'S a dj vu feeling about Worcester before their French assault. The Warriors make just the one change to the team which over powered Brive as they focus on tomorrow's European Challenge Cup second leg. Matt Powell returns to the line-up as the Sixways

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29/10/04 - Hatswell takes share of blame

SUSPENDED skipper Wayne Hatswell has confessed his feelings of guilt over Jan Molby's resignation. But the Kidderminster Harriers centre-half has insisted the players are fully behind caretaker boss Shaun Cunnington, the former youth-team coach. Hatswell

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29/10/04 - Great Scott grabs three for Town

MALVERN Town progressed to the second round of the FA Vase with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over North Counties East opponents Staveley MW and earned a home tie with either Coventry Sphinx or Ludlow Town. MALVERN TOWN 4, STAVELEY MINERS WELFARE FC 1 Malvern

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29/10/04 - Changed Town let cup slip

FIELDING a much changed side from the one that won 3-4 away at Cradley Town two weeks ago, Malvern Town put in a very disjointed display on Tuesday evening in the Midland Alliance League Cup. MALVERN TOWN 1, CRADLEY TOWN 4 The first goal came as Andy

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29/10/04 - Will Gifford in England U19s

WILL Gifford, a pupil at Malvern College from 1999-2003, has been selected for the England U19 cricket squad to tour Malaysia and India in January. A talented all rounder, Will was captain of the Malvern College team that won the Taverners Trophy, defeating

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Vicious circle

WHOEVER is running the bus service should be told that by reducing journeys and putting up bus fares, especially for the elderly, a situation of diminishing returns is being created. JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.

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All the latest gigs and where to find them

Oct 29: County Air Ambulance Charity Concert: Rainmaker, Cum Up & See Me, Velvet Wall, Setting Suns & Sean Sheldon - Evolution, Lowesmoor, Worcester. Fred Zeppelin - Marr's Bar, Worcester. The Open - Birmingham Academy 2. Hope Of The States -

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Cowley MP

IS George Cowley standing for the Labour party? He seems to be building a higher platform by getting his name in the Press more than Worcester MP Mike Foster! I'm sure the people of Worcestershire are awaiting the announcement with anticipation. MARK

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Classy and easy listening - a guide to whats on near you

Oct 29: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at Victoria Hall, Stoke on Trent. Box office: 01782 206000. Oct 30: Upton Arts Music Group presents Sirens at Upton Memorial Hall.Tickets available from Michael Jebson on 01684 593465 or email michael. jebson

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Check his facts and figures

IN answer to N Winter, I suggest that he should heed his own advice to check his facts and figures before committing them to paper (You Say, Wednesday, October 20). In my letter headlined "Reaping the Tories' harvest," I did not say the Tories were in

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I'm not interested in Chrissies outcome

UNTIL now, I have resisted the temptation to jump in on the Christopher Whitehead saga. Frankly, I really am not in the least interested in the final outcome, despite the fact that Neil Morris, the headteacher, is my brother-in-law and John Hinton, my

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Society to fight for ancient rights

'TOWN Forms Society To Guard Ancient Rights' was one of the headlines in the Gazette 50 years ago. The story concerned the formation of the Malvern Public Rights and Footpaths Society at a meeting of about 20 enthusiasts in Malvern's council chamber.

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Wined and dined by the lord of the manor

YEARS of loyalty to the Madresfield estate were rewarded for Mr A D Melvin, reported the Malvern Gazette a century ago. He was "entertained to dinner and made the recipient of a handsome presentation on the occasion of completing forty years' service"

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Echoes from the Past

100 years ago Mr Alfred Baldwin, MP, was the principal speaker at the annual dinner of the Newtown Quoit Club last night held at the Prince of Wales. In proposing the toast of the evening, "Success to the Club", Mr Baldwin said that Dr Dixey had told

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Cartoon comedy has star cast

Shrek 2 and the drama Mona Lisa Smile come to Ledbury's Market Theatre on Sunday. The sequel to the successful Shrek, being shown at 3pm, features the voices Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Saunders and Antonio Banderas. Mona Lisa Smile tells the story of an art

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Medieval yarn comes to hall

A MEDIEVAL tale of murder, miracles and dirty habits is being brought to life at Bosbury Parish Hall. North Country Theatre is bringing its latest ripping yarn, The Confession of Brother Wormwood, to the venue on Saturday, November 13, at 7.30pm. Bosbury

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What's on

Theatre October Until 30-Quing at the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. 11.30am-4.30pm. 5 minute puppet show. £1. All ages welcome. Until 30-Man and Boy by Terence Rattigan at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm &

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29/10/04 - Town visit league leaders

TOMORROW (Saturday) Malvern travel to league leaders Chasetown for a Travel Factory Midland Football Alliance fixture. Kick-off 3pm. Malvern will be without the suspended Craig Williams, Craig Heaney, Chris Jones and Garry Smith but will include in the

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* Yobs target of secret street patrol * Development is like a prison wall * Sewers stench has town f

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Building on success

A FORMER student at University College Worcester, is the new director of Avoncroft Museum of Buildings. Angela Gill took up the post at Stoke Heath, near Bromsgrove, earlier this month. Originally from North Wales, she studied in Worcester before completing

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Top presentation skills

THE sales and marketing team at a Worcestershire based presentation and communication company is today celebrating the academic success of four members of staff - one of them being crowned top student in the region. As part of the Hartlebury-based DRP