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Susan's here for play - and water!
SUSAN Hampshire has been taking a well-deserved rest. The star of ITV's popular series Monarch of the Glen is half-way through a touring production of Alan Bennett's comedy The Lady in the Van but when panto season kicked off she had a month to recuperate
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Wye Valley Music Festival underway
The sixth Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival opens this weekend, with concerts in St Briavels Church, Wyastone concert hall, Ross-on-Wye Baptist Church and the Bishop's Palace in Hereford. This year's line-up of musicians is a mix of well-loved artists
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Dancing feet make their way to village hop
The chance to trip the light fantastic and enjoy good food is on offer at a Come Dancing evening in Alfrick. The event takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at Alfrick Village Hall and includes a buffet supper and a range of homemade puddings. People of all
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Aeriel view of county's past
ANCIENT moated castles, deserted medieval villages and Second World War runways are just part of the invisible history of Herefordshire. These features, barely discernible from the ground, are starkly revealed in aerial photographs in a new book Herefordshire
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Winning image
THE Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is at Nature in Art gallery, Twigworth, from January 18 to March 6. It includes Doug Perrine's winning image which shows sharks chasing shoals of sardines migrating up the east coast of South Africa. Nature
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Comedy trio
A TRIO of stand-up comics are coming to Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, this month. Rudi Lickwood, Kevin McCarthy and Brian Higgins will be looking for laughs on Thursday, January 20, at 8pm. Tickets are £12.50. Vocalist Jacqui Dankworth appears on Friday
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At sea with Theatr Powys
THEATR Powys will be back at Wyeside on Tuesday with more of their highly original, dynamic theatre in All At Sea. Join Becky and Tan and cast off for an evening of theatre you won't forget. It's suitable for anyone over six. The show starts at 7pm.
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Musicians visit school
members of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will be visiting the Downs School, Colwall, on Wednesday (January 12). The players, all members of the CBSO offshoot Little Big Time Band, will be holding a workshop for young musicians at the school
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Musical trip to Lamb
LOCAL band Taxi will play at The Lamb, West Malvern, tomorrow (Saturday), at 8.30pm. Admission is free.
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Jazz star plays historic venue
A JAZZ trumpeter from New Orleans will be playing at Cradley Village Hall on Friday, January 14. Organiser Alan Robinson said Chris Tyle requested to play in the historic black and white building after hearing of its reputation as a jazz venue. This will
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All the gigs and where to find them
If you have any gigs going on at your pub/venue call Joby Mullens on 01905 742252 or e-mail joby.mullens@midlands. newsquest.co.uk Jan 7: Cruize Control, Drummonds Bar, Worcester; Marr's Bar closed until January 14. Jan 8: Apassionata, NEC Arena, Birmingham
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Whats on at your local theatre
Until Jan 15: Fusion, designer jewellers and textiles artists from Europe and North American, have created a unique show of work at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. For further information, telephone 01242 237431. Jan 9: Severnside Theatre Ensemble
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What's On in city and county
Events/talks January 7 Herefordshire Headway New Year's Party, Aaron (singer), 8pm, 01432 761000. 8 Talk by Rose Kerr, influence of Asian Art in Europe, Woolhope Room, Hereford Museum & Art Gallery, Broad Street, 11.30am. 01432 260692. 8 Card Making
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Spring out to dance
DANCERS aged 55+ have the opportunity to take contemporary classes with a professional dancer in Malvern's Forum Theatre on its beautiful sprung floor. The one-hour classes run for eight weeks, starting on January 24, and include gentle exercise to improve
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What's on
Theatre January Until 9-Aladdin at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. Performance times & ticket prices from the box office (01684) 892277. 11-15-The Wind in the Willows at Cradley Primary School. 7.30pm. £5 adults, £3 children from Cradley PO
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Indulgent days of red wine and chocolate
Christmas and the New Year celebrations are over. The last of the turkey soup has been supped, the bottle bank has been visited - at least twice - and endless sacks of wrapping paper have been re-cycled. Now is not the time to be thinking of red wine
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Folk fans finally find place to call their own
FANS of acoustic instruments and traditional songs will have a place of their own when a folk club opens its doors in Stourport-on-Severn. The Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club - held at the Stourport Boat Club in Dunley Road - is set to start the proceedings
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ID cards pledge to patients
HOSPITAL chiefs in Worcestershire have reassured patients that their health is not being put in danger. At some hospitals in the UK, ward managers are removing identification cards from above patients' beds to comply with the Data Protection Act - which
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Volunteers are needed
VOLUNTEERS are urgently needed to help run two charity shops which support the County Air Ambulance. The Daisy Chain Benevolence Fund is looking for dedicated volunteers who can spare a few hours a week to help out in its two shops in St John's. Anyone
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Join in the fight to make our streets safe
DROITWICH residents are being urged to join the fight against crime in the region. The call is part of Wychavon District Council's current process of carrying out an in-depth crime and disorder audit in time for the council's next three-year Community
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Students' skills place spotlight on health issue
STUDENTS in Worcester have used an art and poetry competition to raise awareness of mental health problems. The University College Worcester's Mind and Art competition was launched to highlight issues surrounding mental health. The poetry winner was Stuart
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Smile at this show
IF Father Christmas failed to bring you the gifts you wanted then it is time to console yourself with the goodies the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury is set to offer. This month sees The Circus of Horrors perform 10 Years of Shock n' Roll - described as a
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A creche course
A CRECHE at Worcestershire Royal Hospital is to be expanded after an application has been submitted for a conservatory to be added to it at the Newtown Road site.
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
WE start 2005 with an early jumble sale at Berrow Village Hall to raise funds for Berrow/Pendock churches. If you have any jumble for tomorrow (Saturday), take it along to the hall during the morning. Offers of help gladly received. Doors open 2pm. The
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
THE Taste of Christmas Advent carol concert held on November 27 in St James' Church raised £500. This has been sent to Jessie's Fund, the charity which helps sick and disabled children through music. Colwall Darby and Joan Club has found a new leader,
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REDMARLEY Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
YOUR support would be greatly appreciated at the sale in aid of the Tsunami Disaster Fund, which is being organised by Mrs Tegwin Harrison, of Redmarley, in the village hall on Saturday, January 15 from 10.30am to noon approximately. There will be various
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
THE weeks leading up to Christmas were pretty hectic, with most organisations doing something extra by way of celebration. During the last week of term, all the children, parents and teachers attended the carol concert for Staunton & Corse School,
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
The deep impression made on everyone by the recent disastrous events around the Indian Ocean was evident at the Lamb Inn on New Year's Eve, when a spontaneous collection taken during the evening for the relief effort raised a remarkable £700.
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Aeriel view of county's past
ANCIENT moated castles, deserted medieval villages and Second World War runways are just part of the invisible history of Herefordshire. These features, barely discernible from the ground, are starkly revealed in aerial photographs in a new book Herefordshire
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Spring delivers Roses in bloom
FROM a bizarre circus to classical music, comedy and drama, the new season at the Roses Theatre promises exciting new performances as well as old favourites. Highlights of the spring season include stand-up comedy from Jack Dee on Tuesday, February 15
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Colourful life
PREACHER and artist Daniel Cozens will tell the colourful story of his life on Friday, January 14, at the Lyttelton Rooms in Malvern The talk will cover his childhood in Dorset and time spent drawing artworks on the pavements in Paris, to his present
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Learn how to relax
A course of yoga lessons begins in Malvern on Tuesday, January 11. The nine weekly lessons will include yoga exercises and relaxation techniques. They take place at Hatfield House, Malvern Girls' College, Imperial Road, from 9.30am to 11.30am, on Tuesdays
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Comedy trio
A TRIO of stand-up comics are coming to Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, this month. Rudi Lickwood, Kevin McCarthy and Brian Higgins will be looking for laughs on Thursday, January 20, at 8pm. Tickets are £12.50. Vocalist Jacqui Dankworth appears on Friday
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Clamping down on the louts
ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour seems to be a topic close to the heart of many of our national politicians. Hardly a week goes by without Prime Minister Tony Blair, or another Parliamentary heavyweight, launching one big initiative or another. Not a bad thing,
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7/1/05 - England need to look at Horsman
ANDY Keast is pleading with England to take a look at Chris Horsman. Worcester Rugby Club's head coach has been delighted with the tighthead prop's performances since he arrived at Sixways in June. And with Horsman soon to be eligible for Wales, after
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'New NHS centres cut waiting lists'
THE Government's new NHS treatment centres are proving a hit with patients in Worcestershire, Health Secretary John Reid said today. Dr Reid said that in the South West Midlands, waiting lists were falling as a result of a surge in the number of people
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Landmark will sell antiques
YEARS of speculation over the future of the Northwick Cinema has ended after councillors agreed it could be used as an antique furniture shop. Sixteen apartments will be built at the rear of the Ombersley Road landmark as part of the refurbishment bid
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Pig out on pork to plump up cash
A POPULAR Worcestershire pub has come up with a unique way of helping the tsunami victims - by having customers race to eat 10ft of sausages. The bizarre fund-raising event is being held at The Red Hart, Kington, near Inkberrow, and was the idea of a
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Injured 7/1/05 - City duo are set to return
WINGER Nick Colley and defender Shabir Khan could make shock inclusions into Worcester City's squad facing Ashton United at St George's Lane tomorrow (3pm). The pair may be drafted into John Barton's 16 for the Nationwide North fixture following a virus
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Batten down the hatches!
SEVERE weather warnings have been issued for tonight, with strong winds likely to damage trees and cause power cuts in parts of Worcestershire. Heavy rain is forecast along with gusts of up to 80mph. The stormy weather is expected to lead to "some tree
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7/1/05 - Bug will not stop us says City boss
WORCESTER City boss John Barton has vowed to punish managerless Ashton United at St George's Lane tomorrow, despite a 'flu crisis sweeping through his ranks. The club has been at the centre of a bug scare all week with at least six players going down
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Cheers! Police praise for a quiet Christmas
Operation was a success say top officers POLICE say the Christmas and New Year period was "relatively trouble-free" and have hailed their high-profile crackdown on alcohol-related crime as a success. They praised revellers and licensees alike for the
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River race is set to pull in the crowds
CROWDS of people are expected to line the riverbank in Upton to cheer on competitors in the annual heads of the river race. Upton Rowing Club, which is hosting the event tomorrow (Saturday), is expecting entries from about 25 rowing clubs including Monmouth
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Paul keyed up for new musical role
Organist and choirmaster Paul Derrett will play at Upton Parish Church for the last time on Sunday (January 9). Mr Derrett, who has been at St Peter and St Paul's for more than two years, is moving to Holy Trinity Church, in Hull, where he and his wife
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7/1/05 - Radar's poor run is never ending
AFTER winning their first six games, Malvern Radar have now only won one of their last seven and rarely looked like stopping the rot with a disappointing performance last Sunday. MALVERN RADAR 1, CLAINES 4 It was a bit of a drab affair in the first half
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7/1/05 - Fair play awards at Mercian meeting
THE Mercian Junior Football League will be presenting fair play awards for the 2003/4 season at the league meeting at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester on Sunday (January 9) at 8pm. The boys' award has been donated by Pat and the late Ron Lewis (ex-WFA
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Who says hunting is for toffs?
THE ban due to come into effect on February 18 is in abeyance until the appeal against the use of the Parliament Act has been heard and adjudicated upon. Meanwhile, we carry on as normal. Should the ban be imposed, the Ledbury Hunt will continue, but
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Check carefully
MAY I suggest to all your readers who are supplied by Severn Trent and have water meters that they check carefully to see if their meters have been read correctly. In late October we were given a reading which bore no relation to the right one and which
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Memories wanted
MAY I ask if any of your readers have memories or photographs of any of the airfields within the county during the Second World War. As an historian, I am writing a book on the airfields within the area which will be published in the autumn of 2006 titled
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Sons end search for boutique owner
The family of Annie and John Hofton have called off the search for the couple after visiting the area where they were swept away by the tsunami. Son Stacey, 37, and stepsons Edward, 32, and Thomas, 30, agreed to call off the search for Annie and husband
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Another increase
THE chairman and members of the Powick and Callow End branch of the Royal British Legion wish to thank the public for their continued generosity in supporting the Poppy Appeal in 2004. The total collected in the parish this year, from house to house and
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So much musical talent but nowhere to listen to it
I was disappointed to hear the Great Malvern Club, formerly the Conservative Club, may have to close due to plans to redevelop the Post Office building. Over the past few years, the Great Malvern Club has become an important music venue for the local
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Anonymous donor gives £100,000 to appeal
A generous donor left an extraordinary Christmas gift after attending a concert for the Worcester Appeal for Music and Light. The concert, at Madresfield Court on December 11, featured Worcester Cathedral Choir and was attended by more than 130 people
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This town is coming like a ghost town
Do I remember the good old days before the ghost town? Unfortunately, I don't, as I think they happened about 40 years ago. What I do remember is seeing some great bands in the Con-club. In a town where the facilities available for live music are already
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Firm foundation laid for Westons
The family of cider-maker Norman Weston has vowed to carry on his traditions and values, which have made the Much Marcle firm an international success. Mr Weston, the grandson of company founder Henry Weston, died on Thursday and his funeral will take
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Motorway cash machines stolen
THIEVES used a stolen Range Rover to hijack three cash machines from a motorway service area. Police say a considerable amount of money was in the machines, taken from the northbound M5 Strensham Services between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The
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Christabell moved by mercy mission
A Malvern grandmother just back from Romania says she has discovered the true meaning of Christmas. Christabell Wilson, from Malvern Link, gave up the festive season with her family to help deliver toys and food hampers to poverty-stricken children. She
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Opinion
OUR correspondents are right, of course, it is ridiculous for a place the size of Malvern, and one with its musical history - not to mention a pretty healthy present - to be without a proper music venue. But while the campaign to re-open the Great Malvern
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Roke handed Shield chance
DUNCAN Roke has been handed a chance to resurrect his Sixways career. The full-back, who has yet to start a Premiership match for Worcester Rugby Club this season, gets his hands on the prized number 15 shirt for tonight's clash with Leonessa at Sixways
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Kate delivers welcome news
A village shop closed since April will reopen next week. Bosbury Village Stores and Post Office is being taken over by Kate Cocks. The 27-year-old, from Hereford, decided to accept the challenge when she drove through the village, saw a sign in the shop
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Injured City duo are set to return
WINGER Nick Colley and defender Shabir Khan could make shock inclusions into Worcester City's squad facing Ashton United at St George's Lane tomorrow (3pm). The pair may be drafted into John Barton's 16 for the Nationwide North fixture following a virus
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Arson blaze latest in allotment attacks
VANDALS have razed to the ground a shed and greenhouse at the allotments on Madresfield Road, Malvern, less than a month after five other sheds were burned down. The latest attack took place at about 1am on Saturday (January 1). All that is left of both
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Rivals set for historic clash
BROMSGROVE can give themselves a New Year boost by beating Scunthorpe at Finstall Park. The Midlands One side, who lie in sixth place, can leapfrog their opposition on Saturday with a victory. The next two months will provide Bromsgrove with some tough
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Peter's on track as BT champion
It's full steam ahead for the Downs Light Railway, after a volunteer secured a grant to help build a new station. Peter Smith, a BT engineer who helps run the railway at the Downs School in Colwall, was given £250 by the BT Community Champions award scheme
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Victim assaulted in raid on home
A man from Evesbatch was left severely traumatised after confronting burglars at his home. The victim, who police say is too shocked and upset to be named, was assaulted and threatened during the incident, described by police as particularly violent.
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Busst blasts Evesham's under-achievers
FUMING Evesham United boss Dave Busst threatened to carve up his squad ahead of tomorrow's home clash with lowly Bracknell Town (3pm) after an alarming form slump in Southern League Division One West. The Robins' boss blew his top after Monday's sorry
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7/1/05 - Cavaliers still laughing at top
AT just about the half way stage in the Brewin Dolphin Securities-sponsored Malvern Table Tennis League Division One, last year's champions Manor Park Cavaliers again lead the way. They have a seven point advantage over last year's runners-up Grosvenor
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7/1/05 - Malvern Chess Club defend title
MALVERN Chess Club's good run of form at their new venue at the Manor Park Club continued into the new season. They scored a convincing win against Worcester St Johns in their first match in defence of their Worcester and District League Division One
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7/1/05 - Successful year for top student
TURNER'S Tae Kwon Do's most successful student rounded off a triumphant year by taking a bronze medal at the AIMAA Open Martial Arts World Championships in Dublin. Katie Cairns competed in many tournaments up and down the country in 2004, gathering a
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Musicians visit school
members of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will be visiting the Downs School, Colwall, on Wednesday (January 12). The players, all members of the CBSO offshoot Little Big Time Band, will be holding a workshop for young musicians at the school
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Musical trip to Lamb
LOCAL band Taxi will play at The Lamb, West Malvern, tomorrow (Saturday), at 8.30pm. Admission is free.
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Dash of Latin spirit
EL Ultimo Tango entertain Worcester Concert Club at the city's Huntingdon Hall on Tuesday, January 18, at 7.30pm. Formed in 2002 by Eduardo Vassallo, principal cello of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the group's interpretations of the music
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7/1/05 - Watkiss wants fight for places
COMPETITION for places is vitally important to aid Kidderminster Harriers' Coca-Cola League Two relegation fight, according to boss Stuart Watkiss. The Harriers manager has been busy strengthening his squad this week and, despite their lowly position,
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7/1/05 - Jane off to India as top coach
FORMER PE teacher Jane Powell is heading off to India today (Friday) as the highest qualified woman in the world of cricket coaching. Jane, of Alicante Close, Malvern, was a PE teacher at The Chase for 20 years and left the school last summer as head
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7/1/05 - Skipper Arnold is junior organiser
MALVERN Cricket Club recently held their AGM at their Regency Road headquarters. All reports proved that again the club had a successful season, not only on the field but also off it and the club maintains a forward-looking attitude for the future. The
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7/1/05 - Angels look to league season
THE New Year has brought new challenges for the Malvern Angels rugby squad at Spring Lane with the senior side setting their sights on league status at the start of the new season. The Angels have experienced mixed fortunes since the start of the season
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park life
I SPENT Christmas in Ramsgate, where upon parking my car I found the meter covered up with a bin liner to which a note was secured. It read: "Free Christmas parking until December 26, 2004". There is a note upon Worcester meters. It reads: "Please note
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All the gigs and where to find them
If you have any gigs going on at your pub/venue call Joby Mullens on 01905 742252 or e-mail joby.mullens@midlands. newsquest.co.uk Jan 7: Cruize Control, Drummonds Bar, Worcester; Marr's Bar closed until January 14. Jan 8: Apassionata, NEC Arena, Birmingham
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Life in roar
ON behalf of the Worcester Lions Club, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Worcester for their unprecedented generosity towards our recent Santa Sleigh collection. The collection was staged nightly throughout December and raised
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Whats on at your local theatre
Until Jan 15: Fusion, designer jewellers and textiles artists from Europe and North American, have created a unique show of work at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. For further information, telephone 01242 237431. Jan 9: Severnside Theatre Ensemble
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Confusion of bus passes cleared up by phone call
WORCESTER City Council's leader Stephen Inman is reported as saying that there is much misunderstanding on bus passes. However, the misunderstanding was also among the very Cabinet members who voted the 50 per cent increase on the bus pass and 200 per
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Old west rides in thanks to cinema
THE Malvern News of a century ago carried an account of an early cinema show at the Assembly Rooms, precursor of today's Malvern Theatres. The subject of the presentation was Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, under the direction of the famous Colonel W F
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College future in doubt
THE future of Malvern Hills College hit the front of the Gazette 25 years ago. Governors had been told to find substantial savings to eliminate an annual £180,000 loss and the word was that the college's "neck was on the block". At a meeting of the county
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Poultry, pigeons and prizes, rats with reputations, mice and medals, and feathers, fur and fanciers, will figure at the show of the Malvern and District Feather Association's Exhibition - the first, by the way - which will take place at
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Annette in title role
DESCRIBED as an intoxicating mix of wicked comedy and smart drama, Being Julia (12a) is showing for a week at Malvern Cinema from today (Friday, January 7). Based on Somerset Maugham's novel, Theatre, and adapted by Ronald Harwood, it is a story of love
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The Dresser in first major revival since film success
A WAR-TORN provincial theatre is the setting for the next production at the Malvern Theatres. A new version of Ronald Harwood's comedy The Dresser, starring Nicholas Lyndhurst and Julian Glover, runs from January 24 to 29. Directed by Peter Hall, the
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Iceland feels the chill
ICELAND-to-Booker group Big Food today said its recovery hopes had been hit by a 3.5 per cent fall in like-for-like sales over Christmas. Big Food, which recently agreed to a £326 million takeover offer by Icelandic retailer Baugur, said the high street
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7/1/05 - James' brace is not enough
MALVERN Town Reserves travelled to Oldbury for this West Midlands League division one fixture and knew they were in for a tough time as Blackheath Town are lying in fourth place in the table, having lost only twice all season. BLACKHEATH TOWN 4, MALVERN
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The next best thing to Fagen and Becker
TRIBUTE act Nearly Dan will be "Reelin' In The Years" in Worcester this month as they trawl through a selection of their icon's hits in the city. American legends Steely Dan began when members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker met in 1967 and discovered
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School funds fighters compare notes
FAIR funding campaigners who have been trying out an alternative cash formula for Worcestershire's schools are to meet education authorities from other areas to compare results next month. Representatives from the county council travelled to East Riding
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Wind generator on hold
PLANS to erect a wind generator in an Area of Great Landscape Value in a Worcestershire village have been put on hold so planners can pay a visit to the site. Malvern Hills District Council has received an application for the scheme at Noak Farm Barn
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Susan's here for play - and water!
SUSAN Hampshire has been taking a well-deserved rest. The star of ITV's popular series Monarch of the Glen is half-way through a touring production of Alan Bennett's comedy The Lady in the Van but when panto season kicked off she had a month to recuperate
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Pavilion bill is to be paid
A BILL of nearly £1,500 for running costs at Callow End sports pavilion, including caretaking fees for the last 18 months, is to be paid by Powick Parish Council. The council, which owns the pavilion, agreed to pay the full amount of £1,448.27, but will
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Former bishop tells of his life
THE former Bishop of Manchester became the focus of attention at a meeting of Worcester Camcorder Club. The Rt Rev Christopher Mayfield - who has retired to Worcester - was interviewed by guest speaker John Bennett who was giving tips to members on how
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Banner is top dog!
THIS little pooch is the toast of one Worcestershire village today after he was crowned Pro Plan Pup of the Year. Banner, a miniature wire-haired dachshund, and his owner Zena Thorn-Andrews, from Kempsey, near Worcester, beat 10,000 others to win the
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
THIS week, the village shop has been a hive of activity with the new management, Craig Bradbury and Katie Cocks, rearranging and re-stocking in preparation for the re-opening on Monday, January 10. They hope you will come and see for yourself, that all
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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden
Broadband is coming to Cradley! The service will be available for internet users in the village from Monday, January 17. Filbert Splosh will be holding one of his popular art courses in Cradley Village Hall on Saturday, January 15. The course is entitled
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mrs V Greaves Tel: 01684 566860
ON Saturday, January 15 the Wells Revellers will be celebrating the new year with a casino evening - but don't worry, as no one will lose a penny. The village hall will be decked out with the usual gaming tables. As punters arrive they will be given a
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
POWICK Parish Ramblers meet on Thursday, January 13 at Newland Church almshouses at 10am for a six-mile walk via hop fields, around Bastonford and Deblins Green. Good boots are recommended, as the paths are likely to be muddy. The leaders are Rita de
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Dancing feet make their way to village hop
The chance to trip the light fantastic and enjoy good food is on offer at a Come Dancing evening in Alfrick. The event takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at Alfrick Village Hall and includes a buffet supper and a range of homemade puddings. People of all
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7/1/05 - Success for The Chase U15s
THE Chase U15s rugby team have won their way through to the last 16 of the national Daily Mail Vase competition. The team has played 14 matches this season and has lost just three, at home in September to St Thomas Richards (7-41) and John Kyrle 19-34
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Singers urged to join society
SINGERS keen to take part in the next production by Worcester Festival Choral Society are invited to join rehearsals beginning on Monday (January 10). The concert, A Night at the Opera, will be on March 12, featuring a selection of operatic highlights
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Jim and Van sell out
TICKETS have sold out for An Evening with Jim Davidson on January 13 and Van Morrison in Concert on January 15 at Malvern Theatres.
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Comedy stars add chuckle to line-up
THE new season at The Courtyard arts centre brings Julian Lloyd Webber, Tony Robinson and Jack Dee to the Hereford stage. Audience members can quiz actor and comedian Tony Robinson on Tuesday, February 1, when he appears in his Cunning Night Out show.
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Artist joins city show
Lost and Found is the name of a new exhibition featuring Malvern textile artist Valerie Gilmer. Valerie's work is inspired by decorative barge boards which adorn the gables of many Victorian villas in Malvern. She uses white cotton and linen damask from
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Winning image
THE Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is at Nature in Art gallery, Twigworth, from January 18 to March 6. It includes Doug Perrine's winning image which shows sharks chasing shoals of sardines migrating up the east coast of South Africa. Nature
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We have a moral duty to act now
The attention of the world is rightly focussed on the awful impact of the tsunami in Asia. There must be very few people who do not feel huge sympathy for the nations, communities, families and individuals who have been affected. The scale of the generosity
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you name them and we'll nab them - pc
A POLICE officer is calling on people in Worcestershire villages to name and shame yobs who are leaving a trail of destruction and frightening residents. Groups of youths roaming the streets after dark have been taking pot shots at Christmas lights in
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Battlers win campaign to save houses
CAMPAIGNERS have won their battle to save two 1930s homes in Worcester from demolition. Worcester city councillors agreed to stop bulldozers from destroying the pair of properties in Malvern Road, St John's, to make way for 23 apartments. They were presented
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Ice-melter minus the burn factor
A NEW environmentally friendly salt product aimed at combating corrosion is being tested on Droitwich's roads this winter. Worcestershire County Council's gritting teams ,based in Hartlebury, will be out in force testing the new Safecote product in the
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Mia is my miracle baby
WHEN Floriana Olivieri is stopped in the street by passers-by who admire her tot and remark how tiny she is - the county mum can only smile with pride. For her daughter Mia Marshall may look like a newborn baby, but little do people realise she is in
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Dig deep to support parade for end of war
ORGANISERS of a special parade to mark the diamond anniversary of the ending of the Second World War and VE Day are calling on businesses and groups to dig deep to help. The Pershore & District Royal Naval Association has set up a VE60 committee in
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7/1/05 - Rangers return
AFTER a two week lay off Malvern Rangers, sponsored by the Cross Keys Inn, are scheduled to resume West Midlands division two action with an away trip to Kington Town Reserves tomorrow (Saturday). However, due to the condition of the pitch at Kington,
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Festival fears scotched
RUMOURS that this year's jazz festival could be the last have been dismissed as "complete nonsense" by the organiser. Alan Buckley, who runs the annual music event, said he had sufficient finances and every intention of continuing. Mr Buckley said the
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Jenny nurses new-found talent in snowboard event
A NURSE from Upton has enjoyed a white Christmas after competing in the annual army snowboarding championships in Austria. Naval nurse Jenny Aplin, aged 24, began snowboarding less than a month before the event and was delighted to have the chance to
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7/1/05 - Match was abandoned
MALVERN Premier's Worcester Sunday League division one match against league leaders Exel Star & Garter was abandoned at Victoria Park on Sunday after a visiting player sustained a broken lower leg. The visiting table toppers were leading 4-0 at the
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Tsunami service
UPTON Parish Church will host a special service of prayer to remember all those affected by the Asian tsunami. Rev Canon Chris Hardwick said: "It's an opportunity to offer prayers and light candles for those who have lost their lives." The service starts
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Quiet time for crews
UPTON firefighters have enjoyed a relatively quiet Christmas and new year. Firefighter Gary Bumfrey said that bonfires lit on New Year's Eve had caused some concern among the public, but otherwise there had been no major incidents.
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7/1/05 - Cup game for West Malvern
WEST Malvern return to action tomorrow (Saturday) with a Worcester & District Football League's Phipps Cup league one match at Inkberrow A. West Malvern still have an outside chance to progress to the latter stages but need to defeat their unbeaten
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Concert planned
A concert on 'The Art of Song and Piano' takes place at Upton Memorial Hall on Sunday, January 23, at 3pm. Hosted by Upton Arts Music Group, it will include a variety of music from opera, lieder, English song, piano solos and music from the shows. The
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Folk group meets up
UPTON Folk Group meets at Bridge House, Waterside, on Monday, January 17. Members meet every third Monday of the month at 8.30pm. For further details call 01684 591580, or just turn up on the night.
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No thank you to Howsell villages
THE proposed North Site development has resulted in suggested plans for road and traffic calming schemes. It is noteworthy that Upper Howsell Road, already a dangerous cut through race track, is apparently to receive no alterations at all, yet this would
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Simply ban cars
I HAVE a revolutionary idea for the North Site, which, of course, will need discussion on various aspects, but would remove the traffic congestion problem at a stroke. It is to make the entire new village car-free. Facilities would be provided for access
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Magnificent sum
THE chairman and committee of the Malvern branch of Save the Children wish to thank Malvern Hills District Council for its swift 'yes' on Thursday, December 30, to our request to hold a collection on Friday, December 31, in aid of earthquake victims.
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Couple stay on to help
A CRADLEY couple who saw tsunami waves devastate a Sri Lankan coastal resort have stayed behind to help the country's disaster victims. Richard Williams and his Sri Lankan partner Swarni Seneviratne have raised £15,000 by asking friends and relatives
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Malvern Wells man sets up fund for village which 'saved our lives'
A MALVERN man who survived the Asian tsunami disaster is setting up a long-term aid effort to help the Sri Lankan villagers who saved his life. John Gudgeon, aged 43, of Wells Road, was one of a party of 20 divers from Britain who arrived in the Indian
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Should be safe
G Lewis (Your Letters, December 31) is right. We weren't forced to buy a house in a narrow road. Buying a house is about choice and one of the reasons why we chose to live here was because we thought that a little one-way road with a 20 mph speed limit
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Tsunami fundraisers staggered by response
FUNDRAISERS in the Malvern area have been staggered by the response to collections for the Asian tsunami appeal. During three days at Strensham Services on the M5, Malvern and Upton Rotary Clubs raised more than £10,000. The Oxfam shop in Church Street
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Tributes to 'lovely lady'
BELLE VUE shopkeepers this week paid tribute to colleague Annie Hofton, still missing and now presumed dead in Thailand. Lin Tombs, of Forget me Not flowers, said: "Annie was beautiful, with a lovely smile and a wonderful sense of humour. Everyone in
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Misinterpretation
After reading Rodney Hales' letter (Your Letters, December 31), I visited his Brown Hare Preservation Society website and found it most interesting. I followed his own link to stress myopathy, the phenomenon which he claims causes hares to die a few days
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Day of healing to help the victims
A DAY of fundraising and healing to help victims of the Asian tsunami has been organised by complementary therapists from Malvern. Treatments including reflexology, Indian head massage and back massage will be on offer in return for donations to the appeal
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Guitarist adds support
I was so saddened to hear that the Con club may be closing. Although I have never played there, I know many friends that have. There is such a shortage of good live music venues in Malvern that it would indeed be a tragedy if yet one more venue bites
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Quicker to have driven from Buckinghamshire
I was most interested to read Keith Berry's letter (Your Letters, December 31) with regard to the two journeys he made to Birmingham that took more than two hours. I can fully concur with his frustrations. During the week of October 25, I had the misfortune
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Dispute derails services
ABOUT ten per cent of Central Trains' services on the line through Malvern and Ledbury have been hit by an industrial dispute that started on Monday (January 3). Passengers are advised to check train times before starting their journeys. Rail union ASLEF
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Getting there, but very slowly
IN answer to Mr Berry's question (Your Letters, December 31), Central Trains is definitely not getting there. On January 2 I left Shirley in the West Midlands at 10am and eventually arrived at Great Malvern at 5.20pm. Central Trains, getting there, don't
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Map-maker leads way to New Year honours
Success was mapped out for a Leigh Sinton man made an OBE for 34 years' work with Ordnance Survey. Frederick Payne, known as Charlie to his friends, was included on the New Year honours list. Mr Payne has travelled the world drawing maps, working in the
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Club users launch bid to save venue
A CAMPAIGN to save a live music venue in Malvern was launched this week when a 76-signature petition was sent to the district council. Bands and regulars at the Great Malvern Club were appalled when chairman Mal Downey closed its doors on New Year's Day
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We'rel listening, says Coca-Cola
COCA-Cola Enterprises, which extracts and bottles Malvern Water, has confirmed its withdrawl of a plan to open up a second source of water on the hills - but only temporarily. In a statement sent to the Malvern Gazette on Tuesday, the company says the
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Awards well-deserved
Veteran Poppy Appeal organiser Philip Powell of Ashperton has been awarded the MBE for services to the Royal British Legion. Mr Powell, of Moorend Farm, said: "It's quite a surprise. Folks have been teasing me about whether they'll have to bow in future
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Nick takes over top job at showground
A new executive director has been appointed by the Three Counties Agricultural Society. Nick Vincent, aged 55, of Cheltenham, took up the post on January 1. The society, based at the showground just outside Malvern, is a major part of the town's scene
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42 miles 'too far' to see GP
THE out-of-hours doctors' service in Herefordshire has again been criticised after a Colwall resident was forced to make a 42-mile round trip to see a GP. Now the parish council has written to service provider Primecare to ask if Colwall patients can
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Get your knickers out, says charity fundraiser
A keen fundraiser is encouraging the people of Bromyard to get their knickers out in a good cause. Christie Porteous, of Christie Classics in The Square, is hoping to collect a suitcase full of good quality children's underwear to take to a primary school
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MP's joy at birth of a son
BILL Wiggin, MP for Leominster, became a father for the second time on New Year's Eve when his wife Milly gave birth to a son. Jack William Wiggin was born by caesarean section at Hereford County Hospital, weighing 8lbs 7oz. Mr Wiggin said: "The staff
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Watkiss wants fight for places
COMPETITION for places is vitally important to aid Kidderminster Harriers' Coca-Cola League Two relegation fight, according to boss Stuart Watkiss. The Harriers manager has been busy strengthening his squad this week and, despite their lowly position,
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Bulls aiming to recover from Exeter hangover
HEREFORD United coach John Trewick reckons victory over Burton Albion at Eton Park tomorrow would be the perfect tonic after a lousy points haul over the festive period. The Bulls lost further ground on Nationwide Conference leaders Barnet by grabbing
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Bug will not stop us says City boss
WORCESTER City boss John Barton has vowed to punish managerless Ashton United at St George's Lane tomorrow, despite a 'flu crisis sweeping through his ranks. The club has been at the centre of a bug scare all week with at least six players going down
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RAF officer loses last brave battle
A ROYAL Air Force officer who lived in Malvern Link has died, aged 48. Wing Commander Charles Clayton had been diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and fought a brave battle against the disease, his family said this week. He passed away on Monday, December 27
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Rovers' recovery is priority
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen expects to have Ross Collins and Matt Lowe back in the frame as his side attempt to get their promotion challenge back on track. Defender Collins missed the 2-1 reverse at local rivals Stourport Swifts with a hamstring
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7/1/05 - Veteran rider Eric Gorton is VC Sevale's top freewheeler
MALVERN cycling club VC Sevale's annual freewheel competition was decisively won by veteran rider Eric Gorton. On a freezing morning, the club chairman managed to ride nearly as far as the railway bridge from the lay-by just below British Camp on the
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7/1/05 - Entries invited for schools badminton
WORCESTERSHIRE Schools Badminton Association, who are supported by Worcestershire County Council, are holding their annual U17 Championships on Sunday, January 23. Coach Lorraine Cole said: "This is always an enjoyable event and we would like all junior
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7/1/05 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL THE TRAVEL FACTORY MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Stratford Town v Malvern Town (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Ledbury Town v Shawbury United (2.45); Smethwick Sikh Temple v Bromyard Town (2.45). Division One: Malvern Town
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7/1/05 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, January 8 1st XV v Old Laurentians (Away). Meet Spring Lane 11.30am. Pick up Ketch Hotel Worcester 11.45am. Kick off 2.15pm. No 1 dress code. Maroon warm up jacket, navy blue shorts & socks. M Richardson (Capt), A Wenden, S Lancett
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7/1/05 - Roke handed Shield chance
DUNCAN Roke has been handed a chance to resurrect his Sixways career. The full-back, who has yet to start a Premiership match for Worcester Rugby Club this season, gets his hands on the prized number 15 shirt for tonight's clash with Leonessa at Sixways
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Bradders on Friday
There is a phrase, "Restoring one's faith in human nature". This week has restored my faith in human nature. You may know about this, but I make no apologies for telling you what happened. Last Friday morning, on my radio programme, I stated that having
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Jazz star plays historic venue
A JAZZ trumpeter from New Orleans will be playing at Cradley Village Hall on Friday, January 14. Organiser Alan Robinson said Chris Tyle requested to play in the historic black and white building after hearing of its reputation as a jazz venue. This will
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7/1/05 - Town defeated at home by basement side
MALVERN Town slipped to a surprise 4-3 home defeat to bottom- of-the-table Bridgnorth Town in the Travel Factory Alliance on Bank Holiday Monday. MALVERN TOWN 3, BRIDGNORTH TOWN 4 The sixth-placed hosts fell two goals behind, to a first- minute penalty
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7/1/05 - Malvern RFC still chasing
MALVERN Rugby Club start the second half of their Midlands Two West programme with an away fixture tomorrow (Saturday) at Old Laurentians (2.15pm). The Spring Lane side will be hoping to get their title challenge back on track after slipping to third
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Pagans and Christians
REGARDING Patricia Ash's comments in her recent letter (You Say, Wednesday, December 29, I agree that Christmas has become more commercial. But when she suggests that Christmas should have more emphasis on Nativities, I do not think it really matters.
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Lemmings
I AM one of George Cowley's lemmings who lives in the countryside. We have never had a bus service, unlike George. As a pensioner I find a car very useful to get around. ERNEST PRICE, Hindlip, Worcester.
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Events in and around Worcester
Jan 7: Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 for further details. Jan 7 and every Friday
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Hang ups
I DIALLED a friend, but she wasn't in. A voice said: "I'm sorry, this mail-box is full." I hung up - and lost my 30p. I'm not made of money, BT. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Until Jan 8: Images of Nature and Travel, a visually stimulating range of pictures by photographer James Boardman at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. For further information, telephone 01242 237431. Until Jan 15: Fusion, designer jewellers and textiles
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Wise words
THE Bishop of Worcester's Christmas Sermon which talked of "using the ploy of terror and fear to create indefensible conditions" is worth echoing. There is indefinite detention without charge on trial - is Habeas a now dead Corpus? And with the imposed
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Classy and easy listening music at a venue near you
Jan 18: Worcester Concert Club presents El Ultimo Tango from the CBSO at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Jan 22: Forces Sweethearts, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Jan 27: All That Jazz, Swan Theatre, Worcester
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Prepare for the deluge
I HOLD the opposite view to P Drysdale (You Say, Saturday, December 18). We are told the floods will be higher and more often in the near future and it would be foolish not to be prepared for the worst. I have written many times that what is really needed
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Private life his concern
REGARDING the letter from Samuel Richardson (You Say, Tuesday, December 28) David Blunkett did not resign because of a adulterous affair with Kimberley Quinn. The former Home Secretary's private life is his private concern, as with all of us. It had nothing
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Only one who's happy
COUNCILLOR Richard Bird slates Helen Donovan for her criticism of the poor educational funding Worcestershire receives. I can only assume that he does not teach in this county because he'd be the only teacher here who appears by his comments to be happy
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Month of films to suit all tastes
FILM buffs can see a wide range of movies at the Roses Theatre this month. The life of Peter Pan author J M Barrie is explored in Finding Neverland, showing from Saturday to Tuesday, January 15-18. Motorcycle Diaries, the story of Che Guevara's travels
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Singers set sail for fun and frolics on high seas
Fun and frolics on the high seas will be coming to Malvern with the latest performance by the Worcester Gilbert & Sullivan Society. The popular operetta, The Pirates of Penzance, directed by Denise Churchett, will be performed at Malvern Theatres
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Cradley production
CRADLEY production The Wind in the Willows will play at the village's primary school from Tuesday to Saturday, January 11-15, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children from Cradley Post Office. The performance dates given in last week's
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What's on
Theatre January Until 9-Aladdin at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. Performance times & ticket prices from the box office (01684) 892277. 11-15-The Wind in the Willows at Cradley Primary School. 7.30pm. £5 adults, £3 children from Cradley PO
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Indulgent days of red wine and chocolate
Christmas and the New Year celebrations are over. The last of the turkey soup has been supped, the bottle bank has been visited - at least twice - and endless sacks of wrapping paper have been re-cycled. Now is not the time to be thinking of red wine
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Another award final for city centre pub and club
A PUB in Worcester is popping the champagne corks after reaching the finals of a prestigious awards scheme. Manager Paul Todd from the Courtyard public house, St Nicholas Street, Worcester has beaten competition from across the UK to make the short-list
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Paying the price of policy changes
NEW regulations could leave Worcestershire customers facing longer telephone calls to complete insurance polcy paperwork. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is bringing in changes on Monday, January 14 to regulate general insurance sales and administration
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The next best thing to Fagen and Becker
TRIBUTE act Nearly Dan will be "Reelin' In The Years" in Worcester this month as they trawl through a selection of their icon's hits in the city. American legends Steely Dan began when members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker met in 1967 and discovered
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Folk fans finally find place to call their own
FANS of acoustic instruments and traditional songs will have a place of their own when a folk club opens its doors in Stourport-on-Severn. The Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club - held at the Stourport Boat Club in Dunley Road - is set to start the proceedings
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Smile at this show
IF Father Christmas failed to bring you the gifts you wanted then it is time to console yourself with the goodies the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury is set to offer. This month sees The Circus of Horrors perform 10 Years of Shock n' Roll - described as a
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Thirty years of making music
THE Britten Singers celebrate their 30th anniversary this month. Since their foundation in 1975 the group have built up a wide repertoire, raising thousands of pounds for charities in nearly 200 concerts. To commemorate the anniversary, director Pamela
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Spring delivers Roses in bloom
FROM a bizarre circus to classical music, comedy and drama, the new season at the Roses Theatre promises exciting new performances as well as old favourites. Highlights of the spring season include stand-up comedy from Jack Dee on Tuesday, February 15
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Colourful life
PREACHER and artist Daniel Cozens will tell the colourful story of his life on Friday, January 14, at the Lyttelton Rooms in Malvern The talk will cover his childhood in Dorset and time spent drawing artworks on the pavements in Paris, to his present
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Singers urged to join society
SINGERS keen to take part in the next production by Worcester Festival Choral Society are invited to join rehearsals beginning on Monday (January 10). The concert, A Night at the Opera, will be on March 12, featuring a selection of operatic highlights
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Learn how to relax
A course of yoga lessons begins in Malvern on Tuesday, January 11. The nine weekly lessons will include yoga exercises and relaxation techniques. They take place at Hatfield House, Malvern Girls' College, Imperial Road, from 9.30am to 11.30am, on Tuesdays
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Jim and Van sell out
TICKETS have sold out for An Evening with Jim Davidson on January 13 and Van Morrison in Concert on January 15 at Malvern Theatres.
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Comedy stars add chuckle to line-up
THE new season at The Courtyard arts centre brings Julian Lloyd Webber, Tony Robinson and Jack Dee to the Hereford stage. Audience members can quiz actor and comedian Tony Robinson on Tuesday, February 1, when he appears in his Cunning Night Out show.
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Artist joins city show
Lost and Found is the name of a new exhibition featuring Malvern textile artist Valerie Gilmer. Valerie's work is inspired by decorative barge boards which adorn the gables of many Victorian villas in Malvern. She uses white cotton and linen damask from
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Dash of Latin spirit
EL Ultimo Tango entertain Worcester Concert Club at the city's Huntingdon Hall on Tuesday, January 18, at 7.30pm. Formed in 2002 by Eduardo Vassallo, principal cello of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the group's interpretations of the music
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Events in and around Worcester
Jan 7: Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 for further details. Jan 7 and every Friday
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Exhibitions in and around Worcester
Until Jan 8: Images of Nature and Travel, a visually stimulating range of pictures by photographer James Boardman at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum. For further information, telephone 01242 237431. Until Jan 15: Fusion, designer jewellers and textiles
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Classy and easy listening music at a venue near you
Jan 18: Worcester Concert Club presents El Ultimo Tango from the CBSO at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Jan 22: Forces Sweethearts, Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. Jan 27: All That Jazz, Swan Theatre, Worcester
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Annette in title role
DESCRIBED as an intoxicating mix of wicked comedy and smart drama, Being Julia (12a) is showing for a week at Malvern Cinema from today (Friday, January 7). Based on Somerset Maugham's novel, Theatre, and adapted by Ronald Harwood, it is a story of love
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Month of films to suit all tastes
FILM buffs can see a wide range of movies at the Roses Theatre this month. The life of Peter Pan author J M Barrie is explored in Finding Neverland, showing from Saturday to Tuesday, January 15-18. Motorcycle Diaries, the story of Che Guevara's travels
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The Dresser in first major revival since film success
A WAR-TORN provincial theatre is the setting for the next production at the Malvern Theatres. A new version of Ronald Harwood's comedy The Dresser, starring Nicholas Lyndhurst and Julian Glover, runs from January 24 to 29. Directed by Peter Hall, the
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Singers set sail for fun and frolics on high seas
Fun and frolics on the high seas will be coming to Malvern with the latest performance by the Worcester Gilbert & Sullivan Society. The popular operetta, The Pirates of Penzance, directed by Denise Churchett, will be performed at Malvern Theatres
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Cradley production
CRADLEY production The Wind in the Willows will play at the village's primary school from Tuesday to Saturday, January 11-15, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children from Cradley Post Office. The performance dates given in last week's
