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It's a tights situation

WOMEN in Worcestershire are being urged to splash their cash on a range of tights modelled by celebrity Jerry Hall in a bid to raise money for cancer sufferers. Jerry has modelled the Charnos hosiery range to support charity Breast Cancer Care, which

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Time to spare a thought...

HOUSEHOLDERS bagging themselves new furniture ready for Christmas are being urged to spare a thought for those less fortunate and donate their old belongings to a Worcester-based charity. Armchair, which aims to supply people on low incomes with household

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Share your favourite dish of day at luncheon club...

A LUNCH club started in Worcester last year with National Lottery funding, will celebrate its first birthday with a "share party" where everyone is invited to take along a favourite dish. The Saathi club, run by Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire

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Call to clean up pool

THE manager of Worcester Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre has said the complex is now much cleaner than it was earlier this year. Kate McKnight said cleaners have been contracted to go in at nights and clean all areas including the floors, urinals, mirrors

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It's no yolk - it's real

A CRACKING surprise awaited Raymond and Rita Houghton when they went to cook some fried eggs. As 72-year-old Rita opened one up she was stunned to find another egg, measuring no more than an inch, inside. Now the pair, of Quay Street, Worcester, want

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Su all set to star in Annie

SU Pollard is remembered by millions as loveable cleaner Peggy in the hugely popular sit-com Hi-de-Hi. But she is a highly talented and versatile actress with numerous television and stage credits. Her most recent role, for which she has won rave reviews

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BROMESBERROW Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

THE Macmillan Nurses coffee morning, which Bromesberrow Heath Post Office & Stores participated in, was a great success with £204 being raised for the Macmillan Nurses Cancer fund. It was organised by John and Carol Meredith and next year they want

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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

MEMBERS of the Royal British Legion (Powick and Callow End branch) are holding a barbecue at the Old Bush tomorrow (Saturday) to coincide with the fireworks there at 6.30pm. On Thursday, November 11, a wreath laying and short dedication will be held at

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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872

THE Colwall Bird Survey Group has organised a walk tomorrow (Saturday) when the Purlieu area will be explored. Meet at Colwall station at 9am and wear stout shoes, as some footpaths may be very muddy. Colwall Darby & Joan Club is still looking for

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HOLLYBUSH Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

NEXT Saturday, November 13, commencing at 2pm at Hollybush Church Room, Hollybush PCC will be holding a jumble sale to raise funds to enable it to complete the parish church decorations culminating with the front porch. Any items of jumble, bric-a-brac

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PAUNTLEY Correspondent: Mrs S Martin Tel: 01684 562714

A VERY enjoyable friendly bingo session was held at Pauntley Memorial Hall at Brand Green on Thursday, October 28. It was a very inclement evening but in the hall there was a warm atmosphere. Mrs Eunice Cooper was the caller. The ladies served refreshments

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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941

SADLY the death was announced on October 19 of Mrs Diana Shorrick. Though she was a retiring person, her artistic abilities helped in the making of many village projects over the years, including the wall hanging now in the church and the new sign for

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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

Sadly, as foreshadowed here last week, the village bonfire and fireworks display planned for Croft Farm tomorrow (Saturday) is off. The immediate cause of the cancellation was the organisers' inability to obtain affordable insurance cover - premiums of

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5/11/04 - Upton Seconds defeated in poor conditions

IT was a shocking pitch in shocking condition that was awaiting Upton seconds at Redditch on Saturday. REDDITCH II 39pts, UPTON-UPON-SEVERN 5pts The weather had turned the 'temporary' first team pitch into something more like a quagmire, with the referee

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In the wake of Dubya's triumph...

Following George W Bush's re-election as America's president, Sally Jones gauges the reactions to the result of Americans living in Worcestershire THE presidential race is over and "Dubya" is back in power, but did anyone really expect anything different

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Petrified pooch to take cover in council meeting

WINSTON is set to have his "finest hour" when he attends Crowle Parish Council tonight. However, there will be no Churchillian speeches from this member as Winston happens to be a dog. And his owner hopes the 10-year old whippet-poodle cross will show

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Worcester workers on strike today

HUNDREDS of Worcester civil servants have gone on strike today over government plans to axe more than 100,000 jobs across the country. Around 350 workers at Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) and Inland Revenue offices, in Whittington

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I showed red card to foul-mouthed parents

A MALVERN referee of 28 years has said he abandoned a junior football game because of the aggressive behaviour of players' parents. While referees are often a target of abuse, Malcolm Murray said the behaviour of Hadley Rangers supporters during a match

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More bus cuts show system 'not working'

TOWN councillors in Droitwich have hit out at cuts to bus services in the town, which bus chiefs say were necessary to improve overall services. First Midland has reduced the frequency of its number 22 and 22A services from the town to Worcester to just

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Police search for trio

CCTV pictures of three men have been released as part of a police investigation into an early morning theft outside a Worcester bar Officers are hoping to speak to the trio in connection with an incident in which a passer-by had his coat and phone stolen

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Could you love a needy child?

THIRTY-FIVE families are being sought for needy children in Worcestershire. Worcestershire County Council's fostering and adoption team manager Debbie Key, said it particularly needs households willing to adopt older children. She said they are looking

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Miles Hilton Barber n Review, Malvern Theatres

I WISH I had been more down when I went to see Miles Hilton Barber talk at Malvern Theatres. The blind adventurer gave a motivational talk, urging his audience to make the most of life by "getting outside their circle". There have been weeks where his

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A night of crash, bang and wallop

GET ready to be blown away by one of the Faithful City's most spectacular displays of booming bangers and fizzing fireworks. The Worcester and Malvern Round Tables' annual bonfire celebration on Pitchcroft Racecourse will be a cracking show tomorrow evening

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Snapper Stephanie shortlisted for award

A YOUNGSTER from Worcestershire has been shortlisted for an award after entering an animal-themed photography competition. Stephanie Hencher, aged 12, of Fleetwood Avenue, Powick, near Worcester, is one of four aspiring young Midlands snappers shortlisted

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Splashing out

UPTON Rowing club is hoping to attract a wider variety of people by training ten new coaches. This will allow it to take on members who have no experience of rowing, including juniors, seniors and veterans. It also plans to set up a recreational touring

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Enjoyable part of childhood

When I first moved to England six years ago and learned what Halloween is about here, I was quite surprised. How did the enjoyable and inoffensive custom of trick or treat in the US turn into the dreaded, poster banning and law breaking event that it

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Site move for new hospital?

MALVERN'S long-awaited new hospital may not now be built at Seaford Court. The site has been earmarked for a hospital since the Regional Health Authority bought it in 1979. But now Malvern Hills District Council leader Tom Wells is proposing the hospital

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5/11/04 - Rangers still in second place

FOR the second consecutive week Malvern Rangers found themselves beaten by the weather. Their scheduled West Midlands League Division Two fixture away at Chaddesley Corbett was postponed on Saturday morning with the ground failing a morning inspection

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5/11/04 - Dynamo turn up the heat on league leaders

DYNAMO Ledbury have moved up into second place in The Soccer Site Malvern Football League Division One after a resounding 6-0 win against visiting Bell Inn 98. Dynamo are just three points behind leaders and present champions Bishops Frome with a game

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No consolation

YOUR article 'Station staff attract praise' (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, October 22) is only Central Trains patting itself on the back. This is no consolation for passengers, who put up with constant ticket office closure and simultaneous

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Parents are shown the red card

A MALVERN referee of 28 years has said he suspended a junior football game on Sunday because of the aggressive behaviour of players' parents. While referees are often a target of abuse, Malcolm Murray said the behaviour of Hadley Rangers supporters during

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Gang kills fish in poison attack

TROPICAL fish worth £600 were killed when a gang of youths poisoned a tank at a Malvern gym. Elaine Revell, owner of Bodyworks II in Wells Road, said seeing fish floating dead at the top of the tank or gasping for last breaths was very distressing. "I

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£740,000 lottery grant to kick-start wells project

A lottery grant of £740,000 means work can begin on a project to restore water features and encourage grazing on the Malvern Hills. The £1.2 million Malverns Heritage Project involves a partnership of local organisations working to restore 15 springs

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Success claimed for Halloween poster initiative

No Trick or Treat posters, featured in the Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, have been a success according to Malvern Neighbourhood Watch. Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Clive Marlow said he had not received any negative feedback from residents

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5/11/04 - Saracens sink Anchor

ANCHOR Falcons' perfect start to the Worcester League Division Three season was well and truly blown apart on Sunday when they lost at Brickfields to Saracen Rangers on a heavy pitch. SARACEN RANGERS 7, ANCHOR FALCONS 2 Despite being without four first

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Wartime hero

I am seeking information on Flight Lieutenant Count Tristan Edward Salazar, DFC, of Malvern, who was killed on a Bomber Command operation to Bremen on 25th June 1942. Flt Lt Salazar was the son of Count and Countess Demetrio Salazar, of Malvern. He was

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Bad behaviour now a major issue for police

ANTI-social behaviour is the big issue facing police in the Malvern Hills area. That was the message from Chief Superintendent Simon Adams, the police officer in charge of South Worcestershire. He was speaking at a public meeting last Thursday organised

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Cleaner, safer streets is aim of team

Litter, graffiti and anti-social behaviour are some of the problems that will be tackled by a new Street Scene Team. The four-strong team is being launched by Malvern Hills District Council, with the aim of making the area's streets cleaner and safer.

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Paul gets back on his feet to complete HND

A MALVERN man who was told he would never walk again has completed an HND in health and social care. Paul Bagley, aged 42, of Hawkwood Close, attended University College Worcester as a mature student after fighting the devastating effects of multiple

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My granny is a mystery

I have often wondered about the grandmother I never knew. She was called Melita Pratt (nee Yates) and she lived in Upper Welland between the two world wars. My mother told me she was a keen amateur photographer and she was a kind person who was popular

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5/11/04 - Junior Soccer Scene ...

WELLAND welcomed their opponents from the Central Warwickshire League for this first round WFA County Cup match. WELLAND JUNIORS 3, FECKENHAM 0 Feckenham proved difficult opponents playing with determination from the outset but couldn't wrestle control

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Puppeteers remembered

DO any readers remember the Lanchester Marionette Theatre in Malvern? Waldo Lanchester and his wife Muriel ran the Little Theatre at Foley House, Worcester Road, from 1936 until 1946, and remained in Malvern until 1951. They were regular performers at

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High-tech firm bids for homes

RESIDENTS in the St Andrew's Road area of Malvern are getting together in response to a new planning application by QinetiQ. The high-technology company plans to develop part of its site for housing. The application to Malvern Hills District Council is

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Longer waiting is welcomed by shops

CARS parked in Bromyard town centre will be able to stay for an extra half an hour if a new road traffic order is approved. The draft order, being drawn up by Herefordshire Council, will increase waiting times for vehicles parked in the town centre from

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Out of the box

I read with some dismay your report on the 'brilliant wheeze' our planners have come up with to enable the developer to fulfil their conscience quota for the benefit to the community. A play area! There are already three play areas in this part of Ledbury

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Pair to harness ancient skill

THE revival of a traditional method of working horses has led to two colleagues being invited to Romania to pass on their skills. Bosbury's Doug Joiner is one of a small number of people in the UK using horse-drawn equipment to manage forestry. With the

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Keeping the flame of memory alive

PEOPLE from towns and villages around the Malvern Hills will be remembering those who died for their country next week. The Royal British Legion and local churches are organising services for residents old and young to pay their respects. Upton: There

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School pays tribute to warm-hearted princess

PRINCESS Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, who died last Friday aged 102, will be remembered with an exhibition at St James's School in West Malvern. The Queen's aunt was a pupil at the private girls' school from 1915 to 1919 and the school has a collection

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Hayes returns to face the Irish

TOMMY Hayes is back for Worcester as they take on London Irish. The Warriors fly-half, who has been out for a month with a knee injury, returns as Worcester go in search of their first away Premiership victory of the season on Sunday (3pm). Fellow number

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Hospice pays tribute to loyal volunteers

VOLUNTEERS from Malvern and Ledbury were among those commended for two decades of commitment to St Michael's Hospice at a ceremony in Hereford Cathedral on Sunday. Nearly 600 people attended a thanksgiving service, held to mark the hospice's 20th anniversary

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City boss facing selection problem

WORCESTER City's young guns have given boss John Barton an interesting dilemma ahead of the FA Trophy first round home clash with Chippenham Town tomorrow (3pm). Liam McDonald, Shabir Khan and Tom Warmer all provided Barton with food for thought with

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20m reasons to celebrate lottery

THE National Lottery is 10 years old tomorrow (Saturday) and local groups helped by its grants are counting the benefits. A total of £20 million has helped boost the fortunes of groups in the area since the lottery started in November 1994. In 2001, funding

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Harriers swoop

CARETAKER boss Shaun Cunnington today unveiled a new target man in a further boost to Kidderminster Harriers' Coca-Cola League Two fortunes. Chester City's Darryn Stamp has signed on a one-month loan with Kelvin Langmead heading back to Preston to make

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Dazzo in title defence

HEREFORD'S British featherweight title-holder Darren 'Dazzo' Willi-ams can look forward to vociferous and enthusiastic local support when he faces 21-year-old Scot John Simpson at the city's leisure centre tonight. Williams will be hoping that his several

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Company unveils new boiler as 'a world first'

A MALVERN company will be showing off its latest development at a trade show in France later this month. The new boiler developed by Spring Lane-based Malvern Boilers is the first of its kind. Called the XK150, it is believed to be the first gas-fired

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Beswetherick is in line for debut

LEFT-back Jon Beswetherick has become Shaun Cunnington's first outfield signing as caretaker boss at Kidderminster Harriers. Beswetherick, also a target of past bosses Ian Britton and Jan Molby, has joined on non-contract terms and should make his debut

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Are you a winner?

* (I) indicates Internet entries. IN a recent Shuttle/Times and News competition, a set of Crimea stamps was won by the following: C Barrett, Lodge Crescent, West Hagley; S Bennett, East Mead, Ruislip (I); A Carlile, Lowell Street, Worcester (I);J Doughty

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5/11/04 - Basketball coaching clinic starts

MALVERN Hills District Council will be running basketball coaching clinics for years six and seven every Monday, 6-7pm for girls and 7-8pm for boys, based at the Hanley Castle sports hall beginning on Monday (November 8) at a cost of just £1 per session

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5/11/04 - New lady captain takes the helm

THE newly appointed lady captain, Ruth Scott, had a very successful day on the first playing day of her captaincy. Supported by a group of some 80 ladies, Ruth, with an impeccable swing, successfully drove two balls from the first tee straight down the

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5/11/04 - Strong current is the problem

THE intrepid members of Arden Sailing Club (Defford) battled with the increased current of the river with minimal help from light winds which dropped during the the first race of the day on Sunday. This was the last in the Pursuit series, with Erick Ison

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5/11/04 - Fixtures ...

SATURDAY FOOTBALL THE TRAVEL FACTORY MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Malvern Town v Studley FC (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Coseley Town (2.45); Gornal Athletic v Ledbury Town (2.45). Division Two: Dudley United v Malvern rangers

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All the latest films

THE GRUDGE (15) Odeon, Worcester 2.15, 4.20, 6.25, 8.30. VUE (11.30 Sat/Sun), 2.00, 4.20, 7.00, 9.30. Fri/Sat late 11.50. UCI Merry Hill (12.30 Sat/Sun), 2.50, 5.10, 7.30, 8.40. Fri/Sat Late 12.00 BAD SANTA (15) Odeon, Worcester 2.30, 4.35, 6.40, 8.45

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Brively speaking, it was an enjoyable weekend

I HAVE to start this week with a natter about the weekend in Brive. It was very hard work for us media chaps (honest!) Up at 5.15 on Saturday to do the Breakfast Show. Up on Sunday for the Bradders Show, covering the game and so on. But I have to say

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Chandos to turn up the volume control

The Chandos Symphony Orchestra is set to shake the foundations of the Malvern Theatres with its next concert. More than 115 members from across the country will perform a varied and rousing repertoire on November 14. Orchestral manager Roger Clift said

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6/11/04 - Harriers swoop

CARETAKER boss Shaun Cunnington today unveiled a new target man in a further boost to Kidderminster Harriers' Coca-Cola League Two fortunes. Chester City's Darryn Stamp has signed on a one-month loan with Kelvin Langmead heading back to Preston to make

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5/11/04 - Depleted Town upset leaders

A MAKESHIFT Malvern Town side travelled to Midland Alliance table-topping Chasetown and returned home with a resounding 4-2 victory on Saturday. CHASETOWN 2, MALVERN TOWN 4 Unfortunately the victory was marred by captain Rikki Halion breaking his leg

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5/11/04 - Malvern stumble to defeat

MALVERN RFC went to Stafford on the back of a well-won game against Newbold the previous week in Midlands Two West. STAFFORD 25pts, MALVERN 21pts The home team were fourth from bottom with a less than impressive record and should have been a source of

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Exhibitions in and around Worcester

Until Nov 6: Tony Meeuwissen: Remarkable Animals, illustrations from the award winning book at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. For further information telephone Sophia Wilson or Anna Stanway on 01242 237431. Nov 6 - Dec 2: Awash with Wildlife, A

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Cowley MP... a serious idea?

IS Mark Brunner of Redditch being a little facetious about George Cowley standing as MP for Worcester? I would like to draw his attention to the fact that we already have an excellent MP for Worcester in the form of Michael Foster. However, I do look

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Octopus was left high and dry

MICHAEL Grundy's recent article mentioned the Model Dwellings in Deansway. I was called there one day and met by a little guy I had nicknamed The Octopus who, as usual, grabbed a bit of my uniform and said, hoarsely: "Can you get the Water Board, I ain't

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5/11/04 - Upton penalty count lets leaders take the points

WORCESTER Warriors may have been playing in the South of France but it was more like the 'Costa del Upton' on the local sports field compared to the conditions last weekend. UPTON 15pts, REDDITCH 22pts Despite the rain and floods on the pitch over the

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5/11/04 - Leslie Law gives medal tips

OLYMPIAN eventer Leslie Law is coming to Hartpury College with horse Shear L'Eau and their gold medal next Friday (November 12). Leslie, from Naunton, nr Upton, who is sponsored by Hartpury College, will be offering an insight into what it takes to train

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Athletics

Amazing Feet RC: Secretary Richard Baker, 9 Sycamore Road, Great Barr, Birmingham (0121 358 4483). Stourport Athletic Club: Secretary Sue Saunders, 38 kittiwake Drive, Kidderminster (01562 861431).

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Cycling

Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club: Mike Gray (01562 751886).

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Major's sad duty to destroy pistol

THE sale of a gun to an under-age boy was one of the court cases reported in the Malvern Gazette 100 years ago this week. Ironmonger Arthur A Trigg, of St Ann's Road, was summoned before magistrates under the Pistols Act of 1903 for selling a revolver

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Echoes from the Past

100 years ago For a number of weeks past, there have been numerous and persistent rumours in circulation that there is a scarcity of water in Malvern and that the boring scheme at the Link is a failure. The ratepayers will be pleased to hear that there

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Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Bride & Prejudice (12A) Daily 8pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs Mats 4.30pm. Forum Film Special - Capturing the Friedmans, Weds only 8.15pm. Odeon Worcester: Advance screening - Bridget Jones 2 (15) Sat, Sun & Thurs 1.45, 4.00, 6.35, 8.55

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Scuba Diving

Stourport-on-Severn Divers: John Carmichael (01562 753637). Sub Aqua: Stourport Sports Centre, Harold Davies Drive, Stourport (01299 822308).

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The best war play written since Henry V

THE horror of life in the trenches during the First World War will be recreated on stage when RC Sherriff's Journey's End comes to Malvern Theatres. The play's star Philip Franks does not want audiences to be put off by its subject matter. "It's a human

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5/11/04 - Malvern U16s tour party hold heads high

WITH only seconds before kick-off and facing a 30-strong U17 squad from Petrarca Padova, bristling with four international and eight regional players, Will Bowen, the Malvern Pirates captain, pulled his injury-hit U16s into a huddle and demanded only

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5/11/04 - Cricket evening

THE guest at Worcestershire Cricket Society's next meeting on Tuesday (November 9) will be Stephen Peters, the county's opening batsman. A native of Essex, Stephen joined that county in 1996 and played until 2001. Considering the Midlands a better prospect

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Snappy racer on eBay

A MORGAN car that raced at Le Mans in France this year is up for sale on the internet auction site eBay. The Morgan Aero 8 GTN has nearly 500 bhp and certainly can't be described as "never raced or rallied" - it also starred in events in Belgium and the

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Students urged to construct a new career

WORCESTER'S would-be demolition specialists, engineers, apprentice dumper-truck drivers, scaffolders, steeplejacks, roofers and ceiling fixers can now pick up a copy of the National Construction College's 2005 prospectus. Year 11 students, who are considering

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Chamber cheers static interest rate

A DECISION not to raise interest rates again has been welcomed by businesses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. A sigh of relief was heard yesterday after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England declared it was leaving rates at 4.75

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5/11/04 - Reserves bow out

ON Tuesday evening Malvern Town Reserves bowed out of the Smedley Crooke Memorial Cup when they lost 2-1 after extra time to Alveston from the Midland Football Combination. Although Malvern took the lead through Scott Morris in the first half, Alveston

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5/11/04 - Reserves suffer penalty misery

TOWN Reserves travelled to Stourport for this Worcester Junior Cup match and played on a very uneven surface. ARELEY KINGS 2, MALVERN TOWN RES 2 (aet) (Areley won on penalties) Malvern turned up with a bare 11 players due to first team call ups, holiday

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Parking wardens dish out 500 fines in 10 days

COMPLAINTS from residents and shopkeepers in the Evesham area have been pouring in to the district council as traffic wardens enforce regulations. Five hundred £60 fines have been issued throughout the district within about the last 10 days and residents

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Moves over playing field at Powick

THE increased use of the Hospital Lane playing field in Powick has prompted moves to create an official management group. At an inaugural meeting this week, a shadow committee was formed, with parish councillor Jim Allsopp as chairman, to get the new

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Knee and hip talks put back

A SPECIAL meeting planned to discuss a private health firm carrying out knee and hip operations in a bid to slash waiting lists at the county's hospitals has been postponed. An "extraordinary" public meeting was scheduled to take place today at Stourport

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Speed camera hope in bid to tame killer A449

SAFETY camera sites are to be incorporated into a scheme to improve road safety at a notorious accident blackspot that has claimed three lives in five years. West Mercia police will be able to position mobile safety cameras at three sites on the A449

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I came out overjoyed of the reading feeling now I'm less optimistic

SPIRITUALISM has never been more popular. Everyone seems to know someone who has been to see a medium, psychic or clairvoyant, or indeed has the "power". But for many the idea of talking to the dead is still too bizarre to comprehend. And as Malvern spiritualist

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

The Travel Factory Midland Football Alliance 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 round proper, Malvern Town v Coventry Sphinx or Ludlow

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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076

TONIGHT (Friday) at the parish hall at 7.30pm, line dancing, beginners most welcome. On Monday, November 8, FOBS hold their annual firework display and barbecue on the school playing field. Fun for all the family starting at 6.30pm. Bosbury WI meet on

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CORSE & STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 940273

THERE has been no shortage of customers for Corse Young Farmers charity muck sale and on Saturday, November 6, they will be delivering orders in the villages by bag, wheel barrow or bulk loads. Charities are always well supported in Corse and Staunton

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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mrs V Greaves Tel: 01684 566860

WHO said community spirit is on the wane? Last Saturday the Wells Revellers held a fun quiz at the village hall. About 60 people attended and around £200 was raised, which goes towards hall funds. The next Revellers event will be a jazz supper on Saturday

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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

APOLOGIES for the lack of news in the villages of Powick and Callow End; this was due to the village voice being out of the country for a month. Powick Parish Ramblers had a busy month in October. A four-mile walk alongside the River Teme from Bransford

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REDMARLEY Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

REDMARLEY Short Mat Bowls Club hold two bowling sessions weekly at Redmarley Village Hall on Monday and Thursday with session times from 2-5pm and 7.15-10pm. The club welcomes new members and has spare sets of woods for the absolute beginner and full

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Showcase brings together talents

Jewellery inspired by the sea and paintings using dried leaves will be among a range of artwork on display at Colwall Village Hall. Ceramics, jewellery, paintings and textiles by more than 20 local artists and craftspeople will be on sale at the venue

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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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Allowing the louts a 24-hour licence!

PROBLEMS withunder-age drinking is not a new phenomenon in the villages, towns and cities of this nation. Add to that the binge-drinking craze that appears to be taking the country by storm and you have the recipe for disaster. Now, former Faithful City

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we need binge boozing blitz

POLICE are not doing enough to tackle binge boozing and under-age drinking in the centre of Worcester, a key figure in licensing has claimed. Coun David Clark, a former Mayor of the city, fears there are too few officers on patrol in the city streets

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Store raid foiled by electric shock

AN "idiotic" attempt to raid a Droitwich DIY store was foiled when the would-be thief was knocked down by a shock from an electric fence, a court heard. Wayne Lewis stole a ladder from a nearby builder's yard before scaling a fence at Homebase, off the

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Mirror arson attacks trigger community call

LETTERS are being distributed to homes across Worcester warning residents to be on the lookout for arsonists after a spate of incidents. A number of cars have been set on fire in the Cherry Orchard area of the city, during recent weekends. The most recent

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New money will help preserve old

ORGANISERS behind several history projects in Worcestershire are breaking out the bubbly after being awarded grants totalling almost £72,000. The Heritage of Cradley Group, Unlocking Stourport's Past Project, Mapping the Past in Chaddesley Corbett Scheme

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Clouds n Review, Malvern Theatres

WHEN writers from rival newspapers discover they're covering the same story, storms can be expected. In Clouds, cynical hack Owen (Lloyd Owen) and novelist Mara (Tara Fitzgerald) each travel to Cuba to get an 'exclusive.' insight into the country. The

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Councillors roll up their sleeves and tackle rubbish-strewn area

A PICK-UP truck packed full of litter and green waste was removed in a clean-up operation of a neglected patch of land in St John's yesterday. City councillors Simon Geraghty and Ian Imray donned fluorescent jackets and heavy-duty gloves and joined members

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Dorothy Howell; Chamber Music n CD Review

This recent release by Dutton Digital features Lorraine McAslan (violin) and Sophia Rahman (piano) performing a selection of Dorothy Howell's chamber music. The common factors of Howell's writing are lyrical phrases interlocking melodiously with each

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All-out bid for Jonah

READERS concerned for the welfare of a pensioner who has spent the autumn camping on Pitchcroft were alarmed when his Union Jack tent disappeared this week. But Derek "Jonah" Jones is apparently sleeping in shop doorways in Worcester city centre. Workers

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Arsenic and Old Lace n Review: Colwall Village Hall

Arsenic and Old Lace played to a large and appreciative audience at Colwall Village Hall last week. This play, by Joseph Kesselring, was a great choice for the Colwall Players, whose production was professional and hugely entertaining. Set in a genteel

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And on our left, we have Spaghetti Junction...

COMMUTERS fed up with the daily grind of driving up and down Britain's most infamous motorway should get their hands on a new book by a Worcestershire author which points out places of interest along the way. The M6 Sights Guide is Mike Jackson's second

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New formula hope for fairer schools funding

FAIR funding campaigners are hoping an innovative formula that the LEA is investigating will offer cash-strapped Worcestershire schools a brighter future. After years at the wrong end of funding tables - currently 32nd out of 34 shire counties - the Parents

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Spring start set for new medical centre

THE building of Upton's new community medical centre should start in spring 2005, according to local GP George Wilson. Detailed plans drawn up by Gould Singleton Architects have been approved by the Primary Care Trust (PCT) and the contract for construction

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Repair plan for old home

AN application has been submitted for the repair of a 16th Century house at Naunton, near Upton. Applicants Mr and Mrs B Lloyd have applied to Malvern Hills District Council for listed building consent to repair Sideways, after a fire in October last

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Friends stage autumn fair

STALLS, games and other attractions will be on offer at an autumn fair at Upton Primary School on Saturday, November 20. There will be a raffle with prizes including £50 cash, a bottle of Champagne and a real Christmas tree, as well as a tombola, face-painting

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Step this way

UPTON will feature in the January edition of Country Walking magazine. After spending time in the area recently, writer Danny Hopkins has produced an anticle on walking in the Malverns, Upton, Naunton and Strensham. He describes Upton as 'one of Britain's

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Crew in crash call

FIREFIGHTERS from Upton were called to an accident at the junction of Minge Lane and School Lane last Friday (October 29). A Suzuki Santana convertible and a Ford Escort collided at about 11.04pm. The road was cleared by 11.30pm. Police are appealing

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News in brief . . .

n A FORMER Hanley Castle High School pupil has been presented with his green beret by the Royal Marines. Chris Williams, 21, had to complete an aerial assault course, nine-mile speed march, endurance course and a 30-mile trek across Dartmoor to obtain

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In support of our youth

I REALLY felt I must write in support of our local Malvern 'youth'. Last night, Halloween, our house was visited by almost a dozen groups or individual children all dressed up for Halloween. All of them, without exception, were extremely polite and friendly

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Very humbled

I RECENTLY lost my mother Mrs Joyce Gough after a courageous fight against a long and painful illness and would like to thank everybody who helped me and my family through a very trying time: the Chase High School - headmaster, teachers and domestics

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Concern grows as developers line up to build new homes

Twelve potential developers have put in bids for North Site, the former defence base earmarked for housing. The deadline for bids to buy the site expired at noon yesterday (Thursday). Alex McKinlay, of agents Drivers Jonas, said he would now be meeting

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5/11/04 - Drinkwater stars in Powick victory

POWICK entertained Barbourne in this Sunday WFA Premier Cup first round match and started with an understrength side as five regular players were unavailable. POWICK 3, NEW AFC BARBOURNE 2 The game began well for Powick, after five minutes good work down

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Offers of help

THANK you so much for publishing my letter (Your Letters, October 22) and for resurrecting the old photograph and giving us prominence in the Malvern Gazette. I have had two offers from drivers and hopefully this will keep us going for the next few months

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5/11/04 - Welland pegged back

PERRYWOOD put out a strengthened side against Welland in this Bayliss Cup match after Welland had upset their 100 per cent record in the league earlier in the season. PERRYWOOD 3, WELLAND ATHLETIC 3 After Perrywood had hit the bar and blazed the rebound

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More welcome

I was sorry to read Diane Caldicott had not been able to recruit a volunteer for the WRVS Laundry Service (Your Letters, October 22). However, there are many retired people who volunteer in Malvern every year and give their time and skills to a range

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5/11/04 - Ladies hit five in cup

MALVERN Ladies put in an excellent team performance to defeat Kidderminster Ladies for the second week running, this time in the Wyvern Cup. KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS LADIES 2, MALVERN LADIES 5 Malvern dominated the first half and created several good chances

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Credit to the town

I AM writing to pay tribute to the Malvern U16 rugby team who last week visited Italy and played two games against two of the top U17 teams in northern Italy. I wished to praise these young men for their behaviour both on and off the pitch. The youth

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Learn the lesson

The recent by-election for the MHDC councillor to represent the Alfrick and Lulsley ward was won by the Liberal Democrats with a narrow majority over the Conservatives of just nine votes. UKIP won 46 votes and this certainly contributed to the Lib Dem

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Dental cover to get boost

Health chiefs are pushing ahead with plans to increase dental cover in Malvern. This follows last month's news that the Buckingham House dental surgery, in Graham Road, was dropping 5,000 NHS patients from its lists. West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael

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We can't relax

AS a concerned relative of a family affected by the behaviour of the unnamed 16-year-old featured on the front of last week's Malvern Gazette, I write in answer to your Opinion article. I feel that people also distressed by this teenager's unacceptable

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Band marches ahead with promotion

Malvern Lynx Marching Band has won promotion in a national championship event. The band moved up from division three to two in the United Kingdom Federation of Jazz Bands championships in Ayr, Scotland last week. The band, whose members are all aged under

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Fight goes on to have barrier taken away

MY attention has been drawn to the report about the barrier in Oakland Drive (Ledbury Reporter, October 22). I cannot agree that the government inspector who conducted the Lawful Development Certificate planning appeal last March "ruled that Herefordshire

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Court bill to fall on taxpayer

Taxpayers could be left counting the cost after Malvern Hills District Council suffered a setback in a long-running legal dispute. The council is trying to make Claire Crossley comply with an enforcement order dealing with a reedbed drainage system at

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Close terrace

Malvern Town Council has no control over Belle Vue Terrace, although it has its office there. The terrace is controlled by Worcestershire County Council and Belle Vue Island by Malvern Hills District Council. Confused? The idea of pedestrianising Belle

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Highest class

I WOULD like to congratulate all who have helped transform the public toilets at the British Camp. This facility is now of the highest class, as befits such a lovely area of the country. May every effort be made to maintain it in such pristine condition

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Youth centre is launched on cue

A CENTRE for teenagers in Welland was officially opened this week. Work converting the cellar at St James' Church began in August to provide facilities for 14 to 18-year-olds. Known as the Undercroft, it is now open weekday evenings and has a pool table

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MU's John to pass on soccer tips

Soccer mad youngsters in the Malvern Hills area will have the chance to develop their ball skills at a series of after-school training clubs. Former professional John Hodge, from Worcester, has launched a coaching course for children aged five to 15.

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Villagers unite behind pavilion plan

A MEETING to discuss plans to provide modern sports facilities in Powick was 'a step in the right direction', according to organisers. Leigh and Bransford Badgers, Powick Football Club, Powick Parish Council and other interested parties met at Callow

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6/11/04 - City boss facing selection problem

WORCESTER City's young guns have given boss John Barton an interesting dilemma ahead of the FA Trophy first round home clash with Chippenham Town tomorrow (3pm). Liam McDonald, Shabir Khan and Tom Warmer all provided Barton with food for thought with

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Silence that says so much

BRITISH servicemen who fell in conflicts around the world will be remembered at two ceremonies in Malvern next month. On Armistice Day itself, Thursday, November 11, there will be a short ceremony at Belle Vue Island, during which the two-minute silence

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5/11/04 - City hunt for goals to break visitors

WORCESTER City must break a water-tight deadlock tomorrow or face a Tuesday night FA Trophy replay if past clashes with Chippenham Town are anything to go by. The two sides have twice locked horns to play out goal-less draws at St George's Lane in consecutive

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Mayor among local dignitaries

The War Memorial in Ledbury High Street will be the focus for the Remembrance Day service on Sunday, November 14. Members of the Ledbury branch of the Royal British Legion will gather there from 10.45am, along with local dignitaries including mayor Jayne

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Jim has leading role at Cenotaph

AN ex-serviceman from Bromyard will take a leading role in the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph. Jim Davidson will join up with 80 former members of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers to lead the parade in London on Sunday, November 14. It will

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ESO in musical tribute to fallen

THE English Symphony Orchestra will perform a special concert on Thursday, November 11, in memory of all those who have lost their lives in conflict. The concert, at Malvern Theatres, will raise money for the British Red Cross Beslan Crisis Appeal, set

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Opinion

WE applaud Malvern referee Malcolm Murray for having the courage to call off last Sunday's under-13s match between Malvern Town Wanderers and Hadley Rangers because of the bad behaviour of the visiting parents. It would be good for the game of football

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Pair join Air Ambulance crew

TWO new paramedics have joined the County Air Ambulance base at Strensham. Paramedics working for the charity usually only work with the helicopter one week in four, but Stuart Keitley and Dave Lee will be there on a permanent basis. The pair are part

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City hunt for goals to break visitors

WORCESTER City must break a water-tight deadlock tomorrow or face a Tuesday night FA Trophy replay if past clashes with Chippenham Town are anything to go by. The two sides have twice locked horns to play out goal-less draws at St George's Lane in consecutive

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Rethink urged over flats plan

THE scale and impact of plans to turn a former Malvern nursing home into flats has led to a recommendation that the application be withdrawn. Property developers wanted to turn St Briavel's, on Pickersleigh Road, in Malvern Link, into 18 flats with parking

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Turner relishing United's clash with Barnet

GRAHAM Turner believes tomorrow's Nationwide Conference home showdown with leaders Barnet could have come at just the right time. Hereford United went through 120 minutes and a thrilling penalty shoot-out to claim the mid-week scalp of Coca-Cola League

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Tony steers way as one of first to get new NVQ

A DRIVER for a Malvern coach company is one of the first in the county to complete a new training qualification. Tony Sollis, who has worked for Malvernian Tours for the past six years, is one of 25 drivers in Worcestershire to achieve an National Vocational

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Rovers bank on big crowd for derby tie

BROMSGROVE Rovers are hoping for a bumper crowd as they go head-to-head with local rivals Halesowen Town in the FA Trophy first round proper. Rovers take on the Yeltz fresh from a 1-0 victory at Taunton Town in Southern League Division One West. Boss

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11/5/04 - Season's fixtures are much better spread throughout

THE 2005 point-to-point fixture list has been organised so racing enthusiasts can complete their diaries. West Midland area meetings have tended to become concentrated over the Easter holiday period during the past five years and that has not been conducive

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Mark's nightmare up elm tree

LIFE at the top was not so sweet for a Cookley teenager who got stuck up a tree. After half-an-hour of shivering in his shorts 70ft up the tree in Lea Lane, Cookley, he decided to come down. But Mark Wade, 17, of Elm Place, froze in panic and had to wait

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5/11/04 - College new boys look fine

THE Abbey College are playing with a completely new team in the Brewin Dolphin Malvern Table Tennis Division Three this season as their very competitive team from the last two years have left the college. In their first match Cheng Chen with two wins

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5/11/04 - Malvern take the honours

MALVERN Chess Club played against Worcester City in the County League Division One and won 3 -2 . Malvern had white on the odd boards. Individual results are given below. 1) B Turner - E Myers; 2) I Clarke - A Taylor; 3) G Herbert 1-0 J Keene; 4) M Ginger

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5/11/04 - Malvern stumble to defeat

MALVERN'S first XV next play on November 13, when they host Old Laurentians at 2.30pm. A vice president's lunch, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Malvern RFC in its present form, will precede the match. All VPs and their guests welcome - those requiring

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5/11/04 - Teams

MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 6 A XV v Gloucester Old Boys (Home). Meet 1.15pm. Kick off 2.30m. M Freestone, A Logan, J Pritchard, V Hill (Capt), R Finch, S Clarke, A Thomas, J Hynes, N Major, D Green, W Clee, G Roberts, J Davis, R Fleming, C Williams

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6/11/04 - Hayes returns to face the Irish

TOMMY Hayes is back for Worcester as they take on London Irish. The Warriors fly-half, who has been out for a month with a knee injury, returns as Worcester go in search of their first away Premiership victory of the season on Sunday (3pm). Fellow number

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5/11/04 - Beswetherick is in line for debut

LEFT-back Jon Beswetherick has become Shaun Cunnington's first outfield signing as caretaker boss at Kidderminster Harriers. Beswetherick, also a target of past bosses Ian Britton and Jan Molby, has joined on non-contract terms and should make his debut

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5/11/04 - Williams and Smith return

MALVERN Town continue their Travel Factory Midland Alliance campaign tomorrow (Saturday) when they entertain Studley at Langland Stadium, kick-off 3pm. Town welcome back Craig Williams and Garry Smith from suspension and with Evesham without a game, it

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5/11/04 - Tennis team in national final

MANOR Park Tennis Club have rounded off an excellent season for the club's teams by reaching the final of the Peugeot Inter-Club Challenge. In an event that attracted entries from over 300 clubs around the country, Manor Park triumphed in a close fought

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Policing the streets

SEE MPs Mike Foster and Peter Luff are at loggerheads over the suggested employment of more CSO officers whom Mr Luff described as "two-thirds of a police officer". I agree with Mr Luff. CSOs are not allowed to make an arrest, only to detain until the

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Events in and around Worcester

Nov 5: Poppy Night Dance with Brian's Supersounds. Music for all tastes at Droitwich British Legion, Salwarpe Road, Droitwich. Licensed Bar. For further enquiries telephone 01905 770080. Members and bonafide guests. Nov 5: Bonfire Night at Hallow School

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Cruelty

NOTHING has changed regarding cruelty to animals. All the prevention adverts over the years don't seem to change the situation. I think it's time we ask ourselves why this happens. ROSS PAUL LAWFORD

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All the gigs and where to find them in and around Worcester

Nov 5: Medford - Drummonds, New Street, Worcester; Classic Rock UK - Marrs Bar, Worcester; Echelon - Little Civic, Wolverhampton; Three Daft Monkeys plus The Alienz - Malvern Youth Centre, Albert Road North, Malvern. Nov 6: Passion, Barbourne Ex-Services

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It's all a question of locating ground floor

THE letter from Phil Hinton contained one phrase with which I agree, that is "to take advice from the people there on the ground floor". But where I differ is on what or where is the ground floor. In my view, the decision to move Christopher Whitehead

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Classy and easy listening music

Nov 6: Vocal Variations the group for solo singers will meet at the Carice Elgar Room of the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Crown East Lane, Lower Broadheath and will be performing songs about animals. For further information phone Pat Pennington on 01299 896613

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A man's got to do what he's got to do

A WHILE ago, I decided not to stand for election in 2005, the sometimes daily 40 mile-round-trips to Worcester - often followed by an evening meeting - becoming extremely tiring. At nudging 78 and able to cope, whether or not I could in my 80s, has to

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Whats on at your local theatre

Until Nov 6: Back by phenomenal demand! The Play What I Wrote at Birmingham Hippodrome. Box office: 0870 730 1234. Until Nov 6: Tara Fitzgerald and Lloyd Owen in Michael Frayn's romantic comedy Clouds at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office: 01684 892277

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Billions of EU cash that could be spent on OAPs

AGE Concern, with every good intention, tells the elderly to "swallow their pride" and seek all the financial help available to them this winter (Evening News, Monday, October 25). Age Concern does an excellent job in bringing schemes such as the Winter

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When Labour voters can't vote for Labour

THE words "good faith" have been sprinkled about excessively by Tony Blair to the point where the words have become devalued. He has acknowledged serious mistakes and the consequences for citizens and the reputation of this country. Blair's position as

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Angling Clubs/Fisheries

Bridge AC:01299 400927. Franche VC AC: Kidderminster (01562 827656). Furnace Mill Fishery: Wyre Forest (01746 862547). Kidderminster and District Angling Association: M Millinchip, 246 Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster (01562 753471). Lyttelton Angling Association

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Badminton

Badminton Sunday and Wednesday: Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 861431). Baxter Badminton Club: Mary Beresford, 9 Delphinium Close, Kidderminster (01562 515368). Bewdley Colts Badminton Club: Roy and Eunice Goodman,

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Basketball

Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 752711). Stourport Sports Centre, Harold Davies Drive, Stourport (01299 822308).

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Bowling

Bewdley Bowling Club: Severnside, Wribbenhall, Bewdley (01299 403781). Chainwire Bowling Club: Zortech Avenue, Kidderminste. Mrs JE Adams (01299 401026). Chester Road Bowling Club Ltd: Chester Road North, Kidderminster (01562 822610). Cleobury Bowling

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Cricket

Bewdley Cricket Club: Hon Sec Sara Flack (01299 409064). Club, Lower Park, Bewdley (01299 403658). Chaddesley Cricket Club: Matt Boden (01562 777166). Cleobury Cricket Club: Secretary, Rob Evans (01299 271251). Kidderminster Sports and Social Club: Chester

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Football

Bewdley Town Football Club: The Clubhouse, Ribbesford, Bewdley. Chairman Geoff Edwards (01562 755957). Chaddesley Football Club: Martin Wescott (01562 630407). Ferndale Youth Boys and Girls FC: Mrs A Parkes, Secretary, 4 Cornwall Avenue, Franche, Kidderminster

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Emperor's gratitude

A LETTER to Malvern Urban District Council from Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, was reported in the Gazette of 50 years ago. The Emperor sent his "deep appreciation of kind good wishes" in reply to a message of goodwill from the council during a

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Martial Arts

Bewdley Judo Club: Ray Goodwin, Secretary, 27 Church Walk, Kidderminster (01562 68681). Bewdley Tae Kwondo Tigers (children only): instructor Russell Perks, 41 Puxton Drive, Kidderminster (01562 636005). British Freestyle Kickboxing/Karate Federation:

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Table Tennis

Kidderminster and District Table Tennis League: I. Perks, Kidderminster Youth House, Bromsgrove Street, Kidderminster (01562 752711 or 01562 69952). Stourport Sports Centre, Harold Davies Drive, Stourport (01299 822308).

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What's on

Theatre November Until 6-Clouds by Michael Frayn at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box Office (01684) 892277. 6-Paul Robeson knew my Father by Hijinx Theatre Company at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. £6 adults, £4 students

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5/11/04 - U13s extend their 100 per cent home record

MALVERN RFC U13s overcame the challenge of Dursley U13s by the narrowest of margins in a thrilling encounter at Spring Lane on Sunday. MALVERN U13s 7pts, DURSLEY U13s 5pts The two sides were very well balanced and this led to an excellent exhibition of

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* We need binge boozing blitz * I showed red card to foul-mouthed parents * Minor arson attacks trig

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Racing cert

NEEDWOOD Racing has opened a new betting shop in Barnards Green Road, Malvern, to replace the old premises in the same street. The new premises have been extended and air conditioning, air purifier, disabled toilets, 14 flat screen televisions and Sky

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Tops at travel

A WORCESTER travel shop employee has been awarded for her excellent customer service skills. Elaine Hennessey, of Midlands Co-op travel in High Street, was given a special Service Excellence award by the company. Elaine was one of eight members of staff

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Tex-Mex is where the heart is

DESPITE having considerable solo success, musician Paul Young doesn't hark on about his glory days. Instead, the singer - whose musical career began in the 1970s when he joined the Streetband - prefers to let his music speak for itself. And his latest

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It's Blues by name and Blues by nature

WHO would have thought a couple of men singing soul and rhythm and blues numbers wearing dark suits, shades and hats would have gained such a cult following? However the music from the film The Blues Brothers has proved the critics wrong and endured the