Archive
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What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Library - Simon Deeley Trio and John Saunders. Hagley: St John's Church - Staffordshire Brass Band. Birmingham: Hotel Marriott - Lupa. NEC Arena - Kylie Minogue. CBSO Centre - lunchtime concert. Symphony Hall - Swing Thing! With
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Exhibitions
Bevere Art Gallery, Worcester - Seascapes, until May 5. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow - Angela Martin's cartoons and prints, until May 1. MAC, Birmingham - Field of Centres, until Sunday. Back, until May 2. White-out, until May 2. Quarry Land: Impermanent Landscapes
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Mum's set to listen to Benji
PRESTEIGNE-based folk musician Benji Kirkpatrick swings into Hereford tomorrow (Friday). In the Courtyard crowd supporting him will be his mum, Sue Harris, who is well-known in the area for her folk singing. Brought up in Aston-on-Clun, Benji was born
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Early music festival to save ancient Yew and parish church Early music festival to save ancient Yew
A May Bank Holiday weekend of early music events in Discoed, near Presteigne, will culminate in a restoration banquet at the Grade II listed Manor House. The small parish of St Michael's has gathered force and talent to raise the funds to restore the
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Chemists
ALCESTER: Lloyds Pharmacy, 51-53 High Street, except Weds and Sats, until 6.30pm. 01789 400122. Hopkins Pharmacy, 4 Hopkins Precinct, Mon-Fri to 6.30pm. 01789 762634. No rota Sunday and public holidays. BIDFORD: Colin Harris, Bidford Pharmacy, 17 High
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Broadway
GOOD FOOD LUNCH CLUB: These functions are held in the Lifford Hall Parlour in Broadway. In March a tea had a small attendance but £40 was still raised. In February a lunch raised £190 for equipment for patients use in the Barn House Surgery and a letter
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Evesham
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP: Twenty-six members arrived for the informal gathering on Tuesday, April 12 at the Vauxhall Conservatory, on the corner of Merstow Green, Evesham, which included four new members. Arriving at around 10.30am for coffee
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Evesham Mayor's Diary
FRIDAY: 7pm, Mayor and Mayoress to attend Mayor of Worcester's Civic Charity Banquet, The Guildhall, Worcester. SATURDAY: 7pm, Mayor and Mayoress to host Best of British St George's Day Concert, Evesham Public Hall. SUNDAY: 3pm, Mayor and Mayoress to
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Disability Advice
DO you have a question about a disability issue? There is an advice service in Evesham and Broadway that can help you find the answer? On Monday DIAL South Worcestershire will have a member of staff at Evesham Community Contact Centre, Abbey Road, Evesham
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Pershore
ARTS THEATRE CLUB: Held its annual meeting on April 15. Pat Morris who had been treasurer for 14 years, had decided to step down and was presented with a garden token with the club's thanks for all her work and helpfulness over the years. Members were
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Sedgeberrow
BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: Held their meeting in the village hall, Betteridge Room. After the business Marie Gladstone was introduced, who displayed some beautiful dresses of the Arab World and explained there customs, a very enjoyable time was had
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Harvington
WYCHAVON PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING: The meeting of the Wychavon Planning Committee held last Thursday, at which the reapplication by the Evesham and Pershore Housing Association or Rooftop to build affordable housing in Leys Road was due to be heard,
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What would Jesus do?
IT'S 3.30am and I cannot sleep! I've been lying in bed for quite a while, thinking about the young families living down the road, between the very fast road to Bredon and the busy main-line railway track. I am indeed very worried about the welfare of
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Oedipus in London
A DEPRESSING London is the setting for Steven Berkoff's version of the Oedipus myth, on stage at The Theatre, Chipping Norton, tonight. Box office: 01608 642350.
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Strawberry Fields so clever
LUDLOW-based Pentabus theatre company presents a concise and pertinent telling of the mass strawberry production debate in its new production, Strawberry Fields. As ripe and juicy as the very fruit whose future it dissects, the piece uses the dialogue
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Let me take you down 'cos I'm...
TWO very different rural dramas are coming to entertain villagers at halls in Pinvin and Dumbleton. A story with local significance, about changing horticultural practice, called Strawberry Fields, is coming to Pinvin on Tuesday and a Thomas Hardy favourite
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Artist celebrates his musical heroes
A GLOUCESTERSHIRE artist is joining in the Cheltenham Jazz Festival from next week, displaying some of his portraits of the legends to mark the event's tenth anniversary. Keith Baugh, from Newnham-on-Severn, said his passion for jazz started when he first
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Mozart's passionate Don will aid hospice appeal
ALL the passion of Mozart's Don Giovanni will be ringing round Pershore Abbey next month in a charity concert. Pavilion Opera is coming to perform the classic which will be raising money for the St Richard's New Hospice Appeal and the Three Choirs Festival
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Chelsea garden design a real family affair
CREATING a show garden for the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show next month is a real family affair for Keyscape Design and Construction based at Throckmorton. Rupert Keys, his wife, Ruth, and brother, Oliver, are all involved in the major project designed
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Trust site
THE Wildlife Habitat Trust, the UK's shooting conservation fund, has launched its own website giving information about the trust's work and offering the sale of fund-raising artwork and merchandise. The trust is supported by some of the country's leading
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Gardens
THE following garden will be open for charity under the National Gardens Scheme: SUNDAY: Stone House, Wyck Rissington, near Stow, teas, from 2pm to 5pm.
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Inspiration for perfect furnishings
THE BBC Good Homes Show, sponsored by Intel, returns to the NEC, Birmingham from May 5 to 8. Ideas can come from anywhere, but a visit to the BBC Good Homes Show will leave visitors spoilt for choice. The event will feature innovative room sets, fantastic
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The Winter's Tale Malvern Theatres
THEATRE doesn't come much more challenging than this production by the all-male Shakespeare company Propeller. But it is a challenge that is well rewarded with a superb understanding of this complex play exploring sexual jealousies. Michael Pavelka's
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Extending the boundaries
IN a bid to extend the boundaries of his family's future, engineer David Kellett is following the farming trend for diversification and opens a new contemporary art gallery this weekend. Housed in a converted barn on the A465 Hereford-Abergavenny road
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Eurovision winners to put village on map
THE original line-up of a band that stormed the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit single, Save Your Kisses For Me - which sold more than five million copies - are set to put Cookley on the map later this month. Brotherhood of Man, who have reached
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Folk singer kicks off tour with new CD
A MAN considered to be one of the finest singer/songwriters in England is set to perform in Stourport as part of the UK tour launching his first non-Christmas or compilation CD in 12 years. Johnny Coppin will take to the stage at Areley Kings Village
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Ball set to raise cash for charity
IT is hoped an eclectic mix of popular music will draw in the crowds to this year's mayor's ball, which will generate cash for Kemp Hospice and the Wyre Forest branch of the Alzheimer's Society. When asked whether the ball was open to members of the public
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Film rentals chart
1 Manchurian Candidate 2 Taxi - US version 3 Layer Cake 4 Into The Sun 5 The Forgotten 6 After the Sunset 7 Redemption 8 The Incredibles 9 Enduring Love 10 Vera Drake 11 Man on Fire 12 A Cinderella Story 13 White Chicks 14 School for Seduction 15 Saw
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Theory behind godless religion
In response to Dr J F Young's' letter, 'Haven't got a prayer' in the Journal on Thursday, April 14th. Firstly, I would agree with Dr Young that there can be problems with religion, when people push their views using unfounded opinion. I would also like
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The politics of World's wars
I am bemused to read in the Journal Letter's page (14/04/05) that my earlier letters pleading for English children to be taught about their own innovative ancient culture has only engendered rather shaky arguments about the pros and cons of religion.
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Putting pen to paper re litter
GIVEN the lack of time given to us to respond to Mr O'Donnell's letter to the Journal last week when, as chairman of Chacra, he complained of a lack of support from me in respect of litter in Charity Crescent; I am taking the opportunity to reply. 1.
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Cricket: Stourport
STOURPORT faced Loughborough in a friendly match at Walshes Meadow and triumphed by 81 runs. Put in on a damp wicket, Stourport rattled up 259-5 in their 40 overs, with Bevan Neill making his maiden century for the club. In reply, the visitors lost wickets
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Cricket: umpires
AN umpires meeting will be held at Kidderminster Harriers Social Club, on Tuesday, starting at 7.30pm.
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Former nursing home boss in theft case
A FORMER nursing home manager at Pirton Grange Nursing home near Pershore has appeared in court charged with defrauding residents out of thousands of pounds over a one-and-a-half year period. Susie Forbes, of Hanley Castle, near Malvern, was before Worcester
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Jason in credit as card crooks lose out
New job and cash as luck turns for MG Rover worker DESPAIR has turned to joy for an MG Rover worker who has found a new job and been given a cash award for helping to catch criminals within days of being made redundant. Jason Foxall was awarded £100 for
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Jobs shock as store pulls out
KIDDERMINSTER town centre has taken another battering with the news that the Index store is to close down with the loss of 13 jobs. The announcement follows hot on the heels of the closure - last Friday - of the Somerfield supermarket and the decision
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Old court may be second cinema
CINEMA developers have been asked to come up with a multiplex plan for the former magistrates court building in Kidderminster town centre. The scheme would see six or seven screens at the former Worcester Street court building, which is owned by Wyre
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Holiday ruined by £5,000 jewels theft
A COUPLE'S holiday to Prague was ruined when they discovered precious jewellery worth more than £5,000 had been stolen from their suitcase. Alan and Aline Bradley are convinced the items were stolen at Prague airport and, as well as being distressed by
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Hospice's thanks to town firm
BUILDING materials worth nearly £1,000 have been donated by a Kidderminster timber merchant to help build a hospice unit in a Romanian orphanage. Kidderminster Timber World, based at the Firs Trading Estate on Oldington Lane, has supplied timber for the
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Car hire firm plan refused
A BLAKEDOWN car hire firm has been refused permission to create extra space for more vehicles. Grosvenor Hall, in Station Drive, wanted to extend an existing car storage area by about 65 metres to store hire cars prior to delivery. Members of Wyre Forest
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Specials to boost police presence
FOUR new Special Constables are set to patrol the streets of Kidderminster. Raymond Callaghan, Ryan Cockram, Vanessa Code and Hazel Price were sworn in during a ceremony at West Mercia Constabulary's headquarters in Worcester. The new recruits - uniformed
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Faulty camera missed thugs
VANDALS caused £1,000 worth of damage to a Kidderminster shop front - but a new CCTV camera that could have filmed the culprits was not working properly. Thugs cracked the front windows of Bells Electrical Superstore in Blackwell Street over two consecutive
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Walks
SATURDAY: Worcester Ramblers - Worcester Woods, meet at 9.50am at Worcester Countryside Centre for a 10am start, this is an easy four and a half mile walk through Nunnery, Perry and Gorse Hill Woods with views over Worcester and surrounding countryside
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Chemists
ALCESTER: Lloyds Pharmacy, 51-53 High Street, except Weds and Sats, until 6.30pm. 01789 400122. Hopkins Pharmacy, 4 Hopkins Precinct, Mon-Fri to 6.30pm. 01789 762634. No rota Sunday and public holidays. BIDFORD: Colin Harris, Bidford Pharmacy, 17 High
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Broadway
GOOD FOOD LUNCH CLUB: These functions are held in the Lifford Hall Parlour in Broadway. In March a tea had a small attendance but £40 was still raised. In February a lunch raised £190 for equipment for patients use in the Barn House Surgery and a letter
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Chance to be part of big deer survey
DEER, once mainly confined to deer parks, have become a common sight in roadside fields, indicating just how numbers have grown over the past few years. The Great British Deer Survey launched in January has elicited an impressive response from volunteers
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Icomb
SPRING SHOW: On a chilly but sunny day, the show was surprisingly well attended by an enthusiastic number of local villagers and visitors from elsewhere. Takings were around £200 for village hall funds, there were 38 exhibitors including nine children
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Latest: Aggborough cadabra...
IS it too late for Harriers to conjure up a survival miracle? Kidderminster Harriers will be relegated for the first time in their history this weekend -- unless they can magic up a miracle run of results starting with victory at Boston and defeat for
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Mickleton
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Members gathered to hear Mr P Draper give a talk about Coalbrookdale and the Ironbridge area on the River Severn. The new chairman, Mary Mountford, said the next meeting would include an enamelling demonstration with items to buy. Joan
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Reaction: Stu: We are still alive - just
STUART Watkiss admitted after Saturday's draw with Yeovil that if Harriers avoid relegation it would be 'the escape of all escapes'. The defiant Aggborough boss, however, is still refusing to throw in the towel despite his side being six points adrift
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Disability Advice
DO you have a question about a disability issue? There is an advice service in Evesham and Broadway that can help you find the answer? On Monday DIAL South Worcestershire will have a member of staff at Evesham Community Contact Centre, Abbey Road, Evesham
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Report: Has hope run out for Harriers now?
HARRIERS 1 YEOVIL 1 Chris Oldnall reports from Aggborough KIDDERMINSTER Harriers can bounce back next season if they repeat the kind of battling performance they produced during the closing stages of Saturday' s clash with title-chasing Yeovil Town. That
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Sedgeberrow
BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: Held their meeting in the village hall, Betteridge Room. After the business Marie Gladstone was introduced, who displayed some beautiful dresses of the Arab World and explained there customs, a very enjoyable time was had
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Shipston
MUSIC SOCIETY: The society offers a wide variety of mainly live performances to its members. This months entertainment was a concert by Julia and Shane Day from the band Part Thyme on violin and accordion covering two main themes of dance music. In the
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League Two drop zone
LEAGUE TWO DROP ZONE P W D L F A P Shrewsbury 43 11 14 18 47 51 47 Rushden 43 10 14 19 42 59 44 ------------------------------------------------------- HARRIERS 43 10 8 25 38 75 38 Cambridge 43 7 14 22 38 62 35
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Harvington
WYCHAVON PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING: The meeting of the Wychavon Planning Committee held last Thursday, at which the reapplication by the Evesham and Pershore Housing Association or Rooftop to build affordable housing in Leys Road was due to be heard,
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Harriers stats 2004-05 (as of April 21)
GOALS: 6 Foster, Sturrock, 5 Beardsley, Keates, 3 Rawle, 2 Birch, Hatswell, Mullins, Rawle, Russell, 1 Appleby, Brown, Langmead, Matias, Roberts, Stamp, Own goal. STAR MAN AWARDS: 9 Danby, Keates, 3 Beardsley, 2 Birch, Hatswell, McGrath, Russell, Mullins
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21/4/05 - Preece suffers broken toe
WORCESTER City player-manager Andy Preece has ruled himself out for the remainder of the season after breaking his toe. Striker Preece suffered the break on his right foot during City's 1-0 Nationwide North defeat to Barrow at St George's Lane last Saturday
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What would Jesus do?
IT'S 3.30am and I cannot sleep! I've been lying in bed for quite a while, thinking about the young families living down the road, between the very fast road to Bredon and the busy main-line railway track. I am indeed very worried about the welfare of
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Toys are having a party
POLLY Parrott, Brer Rabbit, Anansi Spider and Ajapa the Tortoise are having a tea party in Malvern next week. They'll be dressing up and are bound to playing tricks on each other in a show called Polly Put the Kettle On. Blue Sky Theatre is staging the
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Report: Swifts lack firepower
STOURPORT'S failure in front of goal again cost them dear as they were held to a 1-1 draw at struggling Oxford City. But it wasn't for the lack of effort from the Swifts frontline as they had two 'goals' disallowed by the referee. Early Oxford pressure
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Darts: Duo fly the flag
TOP darts duo Chris Hook and Matt Sheehan will be flying the flag for the area when they take part in their first televisedtournament in June. Hook and Sheehan have capped their recent progression to the professional game by qualifying for the Budweiser
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World's best pair lead the way at Glades
THE world's top darts players will be in action in front of a sell-out crowd in Kidderminster next week. World champion Phil Taylor, the World No 2, and Colin Lloyd, who has topped the world rankings for most of the season, will be trying to maintain
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Volleyball
THE last league match of the season saw Cleobury Mortimer beat City of Salford 3-2 to upset the odds and claim a place in the play-offs for promotion to Division One of the National Ladies Volley-ball League. Cleobury's victory at Salford was all the
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Carnival three set for big day
STOURPORT has a new royal family, having chosen a new carnival queen, princess and rosebud. Carnival queen this year will be 24-year-old Rebekah Crowther, who works in a travel agency. The princess title was secured by Josephina Esposito, 13, who attends
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Trivia
HARE and Hounds won the Wyre Forest Trivia Cup, beating Rising Sun 63-56 in the final. The Hounds took an early lead and at one point were leading 40-30, but Sun fought back, though were unable to close the gap. They Hounds moved smoothly into the final
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Creative event wins national accolade
PROMOTION of art with an environmental theme has earned Bishops Wood Centre, near Stourport, a national award. The accolade, which carried a £500 prize, recognised the centre's successful participation in last year's Big Draw, a countrywide event encouraging
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Chess
KIDDERMINSTER Chess Club Knights kept up the pressure in their bid to regain the Worcester and District League first division championship, by beating their own Kidderminster Pawns 3-1. Results (Knights first): John Wrench 0.5, Mark Riley 0.5; Maurice
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New signing: Come in No 38 as Cozic signs
AGGBOROUGH'S latest acquisition Bertran Cozic has been handed the number 21 shirt - but it might have been more appropriate to give him 38 instead. Because that is the number of players Harriers will have used so far this season if the Frenchman is plunged
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Golf: Habberley
MIKE Emson won the Schroeder Trophy at Habberley Golf Club with 40 points. Taking second place on countback was Eamonn Campbell with 38 points, and Pat Dolan came third. Sunday Greensome Medal: Chris Lewis and Graham Ponsford 76 gross 17 handicap 59 nett
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Latest: This game will not decide fate
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Stuart Watkiss has attempted to play down the significance of Saturday's relegation six-pointer at Cambridge by insisting: "Nothing will be decided this weekend." The trip to the Abbey Stadium has been billed as a shoot-out
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Bring back the Birch
STUART Watkiss has continued his Kidderminster Harriers revolution by snapping up former Aggborough loan striker Gary Birch following his release from Walsall. The signing is a coup for Harriers who beat off competition from more than half a dozen clubs
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Police claim target success Police claim target success Police claim target success
POLICE claim they have hit all their targets for reducing crime and increasing the number of detections in Wyre Forest. The targets, for offences ranging from violent crime to domestic burglaries, are set by the Home Office. In West Mercia Constabulary's
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Octoplus Boldings Pools
WEDNESDAY: Steve Roberts (Rod and Gun) 78-4 (Sycamore 24 - included carp 8lb, bream 2lb), Carl Foster (OB Wolves) 69-5 (Chestnut 4 - carp 7lb and 1.5lb), Mel Kitson (Rod and Gun) 64-12 (Sycamore 18). Thursday: Paul Cartwright (Dudley Bait and Tackle)
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Bewdley
BEWDLEY Town boss Craig Payton believes his side need three more wins to clinch promotion from West Midlands Regional League division one after seeing rivals Great Wyrley leapfrog them to reclaim top spot. The Ribbesford Meadows men slipped to second
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From the archives
100 Years Ago April 22, 1905 We very much regret to see that there is a prospect of the Evesham Horse Show which has now been in existence for some years, dying a natural, or rather an unnatural death, and from the proceedings at the annual meeting of
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Chaddesley
CHADDESLEY Corbett beat second placed Cresswell Wanderers 1-0 in their West Midlands division two, having now conceded only one goal in three matches. Chaddesley fought for every ball with captain Neil Lucas scoring the only goal from 25 yards. Corbett
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Tomkinsons AC
STAFFORDSHIRE/Worcestershire canal, bridges 39-42: G Owen 4-12, P Wilson 4-12, J Moon 3-6, J Bartlett 2-9. The next contest will be on Sunday, May 8, on BAA Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, bridges 10-11 (Oldington).
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Taking the mickey?
GIPSIES living on an unauthorised site near Wyre Piddle have been accused of 'taking the mickey' after installing a large chalet. The group's latest breech of planning law last Wednesday,follows the submission of another planning application for the site
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Great time at new cinema
WE went to the new Warehouse Cinema on Saturday to see The Interpreter and had a great time. It was easy to park and the staff were very helpful. The auditorium was not big but it was comfortable and it was good to see such a big audience. Perhaps the
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Girls football: Striker Emma Leeds the way
KIDDERMINSTER schoolgirl Emma Smith is set to lead the line for Leeds United Football Club's Ladies team after winning a place at their academy. The 16-year-old Baxter College pupil attended trials with the Yorkshire club last month and impressed coaches
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Arsonists strike Vale properties
ARSONISTS are being blamed for fires in Evesham within hours of each other and less than half a mile apart. Firefighters were called to the first incident at the disused PJ's bar beneath Evesham Town Hall at around 1.20am on Tuesday. A window had been
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Kidderminster and District: Round up
BRIARS Phoenix reached the final of the Worcester Infirmary Sunday Minor Cup for the second year in succession after a narrow 1-0 victory after extra time against Worcester Juniors. Sean Trow was the unlikely hero, heading in the winner in the second
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Kidderminster and District: Tables
SATURDAY PREMIER P W D F A P Cradley Hth 23 18 4 69 15 58 Kinver 24 14 3 59 39 45 Brintons 22 12 4 67 27 40 Wyre For 20 12 4 51 31 40 Two Gates 21 11 4 69 42 37 Quarr Bank 24 9 7 38 45 34 Areley King 24 9 4 48 46 31 George & Dr 21 7 8 45 36 29 Norton
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Charter party celebration
EVESHAM Mayor Andrew Dyke and Mayoress Wendy Dyke celebrated 400 years of the town charter by cutting into a cake especially baked for the event. Attending the ceremony at the Public Hall on Sunday, April 3 the Mayor and his wife, Mrs Dyke were joined
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Butchers' appeal to stop village vandals
BUTCHERS in Badsey are appealing to village youngsters to stay away from their shop after closing time. Paul and David Hart also want to enlist the help of parents to help keep their children in check following a spate of vandalism and unsociable behaviour
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Stourport Youth: Results
LIAM Hodges scored a hat-trick for Kidderminster Lions, who beat Ferndale Youth 5-1 in their Stourport and District Youth League Under-10 fixture. The other Lions goals were added by Matt Middleton and Tyler Richards, while Jamie Morris scored for Ferndale
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Store lorries are a 'danger' to drivers
STATIONARY Tesco lorries are causing a danger to motorists driving into Evesham. Drivers from the Vale are concerned about trucks visiting the store parking along Worcester Road often without their lights on. Ken Tallis, owner of Abbey Butcher's in Pershore
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Junior
ON the junior scene, Chaddesley Corbett under 15s came up with a magnificent performance to win 22-12 at North Midlands champions Worcester on their first visit to Sixways. Despite trailing by 12 points early on, Corbett rallied to produce a fine fightback
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Tough tester for the Amby
EVESHAM Sunday League side Ambassador travel to the Victoria Ground at Bromsgrove on Sunday to contest the Worcestershire FA's Junior Cup final. The Division One side will face a stiff task when they come up against Mostyn Rangers, winners two seasons
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Neil steps up to net final place
Mountinneers came from behind to reach the Evesham Mechanical Services Subsidiary Cup on Sunday. Ashton took the lead on five minutes through Gregg and then defended resolutely until 18 minutes from time when centre-half Neil Hammill forced the ball home
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Crews wanted for 15th regatta
WORCESTER Dragon Boat Racing Club is recruiting crews to take part in the 15th Race the Dragon regatta. The unique team sport event takes place at Pitchcroft Racecourse on Sunday, June 19. Groups of up to 20 enthusiastic individuals of all ages and ability
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Town struggle with numbers
RECRUITING players is proving a major headache for Bromsgrove ahead of the new season. The Boars start their Birmingham and District Premier League Division One campaign at Harborne on May 7 but are still looking for players to bolster their squad. Nick
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Sports shock champions with a Bayliss bonanza
TOLLADINE Sports retained the Bayliss Cup with a terrific 3-0 win over Worcester and District Saturday League champions Perrywood last night. In a crunch clash between two city sides at St George's Lane, Tolladine (pictured celebrating left) held a single-goal
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Let me take you down 'cos I'm...
TWO very different rural dramas are coming to entertain villagers at halls in Pinvin and Dumbleton. A story with local significance, about changing horticultural practice, called Strawberry Fields, is coming to Pinvin on Tuesday and a Thomas Hardy favourite
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Washing their hands of pilot?
A NEW play exploring topical issues will be enjoying its world premiere next week in Stratford. The American Pilot aims to explore the way the world sees America and the way America sees the world. When a spy plane crash lands in a remote valley in a
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'Filthy' bakery is ordered to close
A BROADWAY bakery described as filthy, overrun by mice and a serious risk to the public has been closed down by environmental health officers. Members of the Wychavon District Council team, acting on a tip-off, visited Northwick Produce, operating from
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Chaddesley Corbett WI
A ALPEN, known affectionately as "Mr Tilly", has been in the antiques trade for many years, running a shop in Moseley. He hosted a roadshow, many members having taken along items for him to value, answered many questions, and there was also a quiz. The
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Cleobury Mortimer Bridge Club
ON Tuesday, April 5, a Mitchell movement was played. The north-south joint winners were Steve Clifton and Nigel Wilkins, Doreen Round and Terry Lucey, with 54.32 per cent. In third place were Philip Morgan and Wendy Duly with 49.58 per cent. East-west
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Artist celebrates his musical heroes
A GLOUCESTERSHIRE artist is joining in the Cheltenham Jazz Festival from next week, displaying some of his portraits of the legends to mark the event's tenth anniversary. Keith Baugh, from Newnham-on-Severn, said his passion for jazz started when he first
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Kidderminster Cycling Club
THERE will be two rides on Sunday, both starting from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, starting at 9am, will visit Shelderton Rock, Clungunford, and the B ride will begin at 9.30am, joining Les Wooding's Memorial ride to Shenstone Farm
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Classical Music Society
MEMBERS attended a concert by pianist Allan Schiller in aid of the Denis Matthews Memorial Trust, at the Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham on Friday evening. A contingent of members will be travelling to Daventry at the weekend when the Federation of Recorded
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Stourport Divers
THE club is now Worcestershire's first and only Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Scuba Diving Access Organisation. All new members receive free training and free loan of equipment during basic training, Try-A-Dive and gift vouchers are also still available
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Mozart's passionate Don will aid hospice appeal
ALL the passion of Mozart's Don Giovanni will be ringing round Pershore Abbey next month in a charity concert. Pavilion Opera is coming to perform the classic which will be raising money for the St Richard's New Hospice Appeal and the Three Choirs Festival
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West Midland Bird Club
AT the fourth annual meeting of the Kidderminster branch, the committee were re-elected en bloc. Professional photographer Mike Wilkes's Spanish ornithological theme included scenes of rollers and bee-eaters, resident and migratory birds, and the slides
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Wyre Forest Family Rambling Group
A THREE-mile walk will be held on Sunday, at Cleobury Mortimer. Anyone interested in taking part should meet at 2pm at the shoppers' car park behind the Talbot Hotel. This walk is not suitable for pushchairs. For further details telephone the leaders
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Make checks before open day
FARMERS have been advised to check their farms are safe before hosting a visit or an open day. "Hosting a farm visit is an excellent way to educate members of the public about modern farming, but visits must be planned carefully to minimise risk of accidents
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Trust site
THE Wildlife Habitat Trust, the UK's shooting conservation fund, has launched its own website giving information about the trust's work and offering the sale of fund-raising artwork and merchandise. The trust is supported by some of the country's leading
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Gardens
THE following garden will be open for charity under the National Gardens Scheme: SUNDAY: Stone House, Wyck Rissington, near Stow, teas, from 2pm to 5pm.
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County honour for junior trio
Broadway G C THREE talented juniors from Broadway will be in the Gloucestershire team for the Midland Four Counties tournament this weekend. Peter Steadman, Ed Kennedy and Chris O'Hagan are in the eight-man team which will compete against Warwickshire
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21/4/05 - Weaver relishing his battle with Boston
SIMON Weaver hopes he can inspire Kidderminster Harriers' unlikely survival bid by returning to haunt Boston United. The defender, yet to find the net since signing in December shortly after Stuart Watkiss' arrival, wants to set Harriers on the way to
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Well-deserved win
Worcester Under-13 19, Evesham 26 AFTER a recent run of excellent performances, the Evesham boys faced their toughest challenge this season against the strong Worcester club at Six Ways. Evesham stamped their authority from the start and after five minutes
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Breakaway heartbreak
Evesham Under-16/17 7, Stow 14 EVESHAM put this defeat down to bad luck after dominating the match. They started well and surprised Stow with continuous pressure and domination in the forwards, preventing Stow from getting the ball and keeping them back
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Minor problems hit waiting times
PATIENTS are wasting doctors' time at the new GP out-of-hours service at Kidderminster Hospital by walking in with complaints as minor as a cold and cold sores, a health chief has warned. It was a "regular" problem for hospital staff to see residents
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Raffle prizes appeal
A CONCERT in aid of Operation Covert has nearly sold out - and organisers are now looking for raffle prizes to give the appeal an even bigger cash boost. Tickets have been snapped up by fans of glam rock tribute Ballroom Glitz for next Friday's show,
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21/4/05 - Performance keeps the squad buzzing
THERE are always plenty of ifs and buts in sport. At Wasps on Sunday, we were left to wonder what if. We eventually went down 32-17 at the Causeway but we really do feel hard done by. We had Pat Sanderson sin-binned, early in the second half, having fought
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Stars help our target with dart souvenir
READERS of the Shuttle/Times and News are being offered another fantastic sports prize that will be raffled in aid of Operation Covert. Visitors to an April tournament of the world's best darts players - including world champion and number one player,
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Gareth's going solo
GARETH Hunt, a student at Pershore High School, has been selected for an international junior regatta. Gareth will be the only British canoeist in the Boulgne-sur-Mer international regatta this weekend.
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Carnival to boost Covert
CARNIVAL organisers in Kidderminster have chosen our appeal as the principal benefactor for this year's fun-packed event. Last year, Kidderminster Carnival raised £5,000 for charity and although a lot depends on the weather, the appeal looks set to gain
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Workers show festive spirit towards appeal
A PLANT and tool hire company has continued to show its support for the Covert appeal with a cash donation. Employees at Hire-It! - which sold our special Operation Covert badges and stickers - pledged cash to the appeal instead of sending Christmas cards
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We will battle on for our site
GIPSIES fighting for planning permission for land near Eckington have vowed to continue their battle despite moving off the site. The group lost an eleventh hour High Court appeal last Wednesday to extend their stay on the land. They had hoped to remain
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'Just give me a sign or I'll go to court'
STEVE Guy, who advertises his firm on the side of his agricultural trailer at Wyre Piddle, is prepared to go to court if necessary to defend his right to display his sign. Mr Guy, of the turf growers S Guy and Sons, was first ordered by Wychavon District
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Advertisers in £100 donation
THE Shuttle/Times and News joined forces with advertisers to give a cash boost to the appeal. The newspaper has made a donation of more than £100 after publishing a special Christmas Greetings feature from advertisers to its customers. A percentage of
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Laura's dream
A BROADWAY student is hoping to make a difference to the lives of people thousands of miles away in Uganda. Laura Harrison, aged 20 from High Street, will be helping to build a vocation centre in the northern part of the country. The project gives locals
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Godber on a trip to Paris
APRIL in Paris is showing in April in Stratford this weekend, as part of the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations. The Traditional Theatre, an amateur group based in Stratford, are performing the comic depiction of the English abroad at the Shakespeare Centre
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Hazard to our health
A BROADWAY bakery described as filthy, overrun by mice and a serious risk to the public has been closed down by environmental health officers. Members of the Wychavon District Council team, acting on a tip off, visited Northwick Produce, operating from
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Balloon makes bumpy landing
A HOT air balloon had to make an unusual landing in a Kidderminster park after being blown off course by high winds. The balloon touched down in Brinton Park on Saturday night after the unpredictable British weather scuppered plans to descend into West
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Warehouse attracts 1,200 in three days
MORE than 1,000 filmgoers went through the doors of Kidderminster's new cinema during its first three days. By the close of business on Sunday, 1,200 people had visited the four-screen Warehouse Cinema in Green Street - the town's first for more than
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Pet shop expands its base
A KIDDERMINSTER pet shop is to expand in time for the arrival of its new supermarket neighbours. Wilsons Pet Centre, in New Road, will grow from 5,000 sq to 8,000 sq ft, said managing director, Jim Weston. He explained the work would be complete for when
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Eurovision winners to put village on map
THE original line-up of a band that stormed the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit single, Save Your Kisses For Me - which sold more than five million copies - are set to put Cookley on the map later this month. Brotherhood of Man, who have reached
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Young poet sees work in print again
A YOUNG poet is celebrating after her poem was picked to feature in an anthology of children's work - for the second time. Following hot on the heels of her success last year, 10-year-old Lauren Garbett, from Kidderminster, has had her verse about Christmas
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Cropthorne racer James' story of success
FIVE years ago, nine-year-old Cropthorne-based James Calado decided he would like to take up kart racing as a hobby. He set about racing at Shenington and Rissington where he quickly developed a reputation as a promising talent to this ever-popular sport
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Scheme turning sewage to power
A WATER company has finished work on an innovative project that will turn Kidderminster's sewage into power. The Severn Trent Water project, which cost £517,000, will convert methane gases from the waste, in the town's sewage works, into electricity.
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Folk singer kicks off tour with new CD
A MAN considered to be one of the finest singer/songwriters in England is set to perform in Stourport as part of the UK tour launching his first non-Christmas or compilation CD in 12 years. Johnny Coppin will take to the stage at Areley Kings Village
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Tributes paid to curate
A FORMER curate of Kidderminster's St Mary's Church with All Saints', Trimpley has died, aged 96. The Revd James Oldroyd, known as Jim, served most of his ministry in the Worcester diocese and was one of its longest serving priests. He began working for
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Chamber orchestra to boost revamp of church
ONE of the few churches in the country with a crooked spire - St Mary's in Cleobury Mortimer - is set to host a concert by one of the West Midlands' leading chamber orchestras. Eighty-five musicians from the Sinfonia of Birmingham are performing at the
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'Enterprising' way to raise money
SHOPPERS will be able to show their support for Operation Covert at the weekend as enterprising students take their products to the public. A trade fair will be held at Kidderminster College on Saturday morning featuring stalls manned by Wyre Forest students
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Doctors and nurses know best (Mark Garnier, Conservative)
WHAT is certain after the next election is that the policy that drives health care in this country - and in Wyre Forest - will be decided either by a Conservative Government or by a Labour Government. Conservative policy, as you would expect, has to cover
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We were right then - and now (Fran Oborski, Liberal Party)
NOBODY locally will ever forgive the Labour Party for the shameful destruction of our wonderful Kidderminster Hospital. But don't be fooled, before that the Tories were heading the same way. Remember how they started the rot by blocking the promised consultant-led
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Long-awaited improvements (Richard Taylor, Independent Health Concern)
LONG-AWAITED improvements to our hospital services are beginning. It is vital that I am still in the position to keep the pressure on local trust managers and clinicians. will continue to press for: Increased inpatient surgery. The people of Worcester
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Abigail's joy over election success
A KIDDERMINSTER student is celebrating election success after being chosen to represent the Midlands at the United Kingdom Youth Parliament - UKYP. Seventeen-year-old, Abigail Lewis, who is studying for A levels in law, sociology, psychology and English
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford
THERE is magic in the air in the world of fantasy conjured up by Shakespeare in A Midsummer Night's Dream and the RSC's latest imagining of the play has its own measure of enchantment. The roistering tale of love, both requited and unrequited, sprinkled
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Parents campaign for funds
WYRE Forest schools are missing out on a share of £10 million a year - enough for an extra teacher in each school - fair funding campaigners have claimed. The parents' group has now issued a rallying cry to other mums and dads, urging them to bombard
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Fun day at pub
LICENSEES of a Kidderminster pub are to mark £35,000 of refurbishments with a garden party and treasure hunt. The Waggon and Horses, at Ismere, run by Robert and Patricia Isaacs, is holding its outdoor event on Saturday. Among improvements made to the
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l Round The Horne...Revisited Festival Theatre, Malvern
Turn-on, tune-in and take a trip to a time when radio ruled the airwaves. At peak time, Round the Horne attracted an audience of 15 million. Now Malvern Festival Theatre audiences are being treated to the very best of original sketches and characters
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ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
REFLEXOLOGY AND SPORTS MASSAGE Malvern: Marilyn J Lewis, Beacon Clinic, 01684 567218. Trish Hamilton, Malvern Natural Health Centre, Abbey Road, 01684 893238. Jennie Sheringham, Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, 01684 565586. Sally Sunter, 01684
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Regulars net £500 at bonfire
GENEROUS residents helped raise £500 for Operation Covert with a raffle and whip-round at a Rock pub. Between 250 and 300 people pledged the cash at a bonfire and fireworks display at the Duke William pub on the A456 at Callow Hill. Businesses and well-wishers
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Will you help?
WORCESTERSHIRE Wildlife Trust is calling for people to help them by leaving a donation in their wills. The scheme, which is part of the national Will for Wildlife Week, allows supporters to leave legacies that can make a "huge difference", according to
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Tennis centre looks ahead
PERSHORE Tennis Centre is holding an open day on Saturday from 11.30am onwards to encourage new membership as it moves towards major expansion plans which will add indoor and outdoor courts to the site and upgrade the existing facilities. The open day
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Bidford have the edge as top three triumph
THE three title-chasers in the Stratford Alliance's Herald Division Two kept up the pressure on Saturday but Bidford still look favourites. Alcester Lions, Cubbington and Bidford remain locked on the same points - 44 but Bidford have two games in hand
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Ball set to raise cash for charity
IT is hoped an eclectic mix of popular music will draw in the crowds to this year's mayor's ball, which will generate cash for Kemp Hospice and the Wyre Forest branch of the Alzheimer's Society. When asked whether the ball was open to members of the public
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Operation Covert - Generous masons in major donation
FOND memories of childhoods spent at Rhydd Covert spurred a Masonic lodge into donating £250 towards Operation Covert. The cash - one of the biggest donations to the appeal so far - has been donated by Chaddesley Corbett Lodge of the Freemasons. Lodge
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Film rentals chart
1 Manchurian Candidate 2 Taxi - US version 3 Layer Cake 4 Into The Sun 5 The Forgotten 6 After the Sunset 7 Redemption 8 The Incredibles 9 Enduring Love 10 Vera Drake 11 Man on Fire 12 A Cinderella Story 13 White Chicks 14 School for Seduction 15 Saw
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HOLISTIC MASSAGE
Tina Carkeek, Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, 01684 565586. Sally Sunter, 01684 565947.
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Michelle's on form
THE 2005 National Duathlon season started in earnest on Sunday with the Cambridge Duathlon, part of the British Triathlon National Ranking Series. Members of Worcester Triathlon Club, including Evesham's Michelle Parsons, took part and did well in almost
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It's a breeze for Green
TURNOUT was again well into double figures to enjoy the stiff breeze from the South East that was to provide some super sport at Evesham Sailing Club and with the extra blow the heavier boats could take charge on Sunday. The first race, a round of the
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Narrow victory
Evesham Reds won 45-42 against Beaumonts in the Worcester City Netball League summer season. Player of the match was goal attack Becky Giles. After a frantic start, losing 6-0 in the first quarter, Evesham settled down and battled well to 10 goals clear
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Mixed bag for Brown
MARTIN Brown had a mixed night, winning three and losing two of the five finals that he appeared in at the Bengeworth Table Tennis Club annual championships on Friday. In the first event of the evening Brown beat Alan Chung in the junior handicap singles
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SCOUTS AND CUBS
MALVERN DISTRICT Chairman: Mr R E Becket, 01684 561424. District Commissioner: Mr E Gover, 01886 832337. District Treasurer: Mr G Baker, 01684 567273. 1st Colwall: Mr K Lloyd, 01684 540623. 1st Cradley: GSL Mr C Roberts, 01886 885553. 1st Malvern: Mrs
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A short burst on magic flute
ENGLISH Touring Opera is making a stop-off in Malvern and moving in with a triple bill to suit all tastes. The company is bringing three operas to Malvern - Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte, Donizetti's Mary, Queen of Scots and, specially adapted for children,
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Putting pen to paper re litter
GIVEN the lack of time given to us to respond to Mr O'Donnell's letter to the Journal last week when, as chairman of Chacra, he complained of a lack of support from me in respect of litter in Charity Crescent; I am taking the opportunity to reply. 1.
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All partners to play active roles
Just a short note to set the record straight, regarding McDonald's response last week to the problem of fast food litter. The franchisee responded to an invite to attend our inaugural meeting to address the residents. Following that meeting, he kindly
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Theatre
Swan, Worcester - HMS Pinafore (The Australian Version) until April 30. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Fame, until Saturday. NIA Academy, Birmingham - Winnie the Pooh on stage, until Sunday. Repertory, Birmingham - Smilin' Through, until April 30. Neville's
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Double beat!
THE Hereford Police Male Choir will perform two very different concerts on consecutive nights at the end of this month. On Friday, April 29, the choir will join forces with 280 children from six primary schools to present a tapestry of music in Hereford
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Walks
SATURDAY: Worcester Ramblers - Worcester Woods, meet at 9.50am at Worcester Countryside Centre for a 10am start, this is an easy four and a half mile walk through Nunnery, Perry and Gorse Hill Woods with views over Worcester and surrounding countryside
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Talking newspaper
TALKING NEWSPAPER: An edited edition of the Evesham Journal is available on audio tape for those who find newsprint difficult to read. The Vale of Evesham Talking Newspaper can be contacted on 01386 853602 or 01386 831319.
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Ebrington
GARDEN CLUB: The AGM was held on April 12. The meeting began with a minute's silence in memory of Mai Dorrington, who had died on April 8. The chairman, Douglas Drinkwater, paid tribute to Mai and her enthusiastic contribution to the gardening club over
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Chance to be part of big deer survey
DEER, once mainly confined to deer parks, have become a common sight in roadside fields, indicating just how numbers have grown over the past few years. The Great British Deer Survey launched in January has elicited an impressive response from volunteers
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Hospices Lottery
1st (£1,000) 20819, Worcester; 2nd (£100) 18858, Malvern; 3rd (£50) 16560, Worcester.
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Icomb
SPRING SHOW: On a chilly but sunny day, the show was surprisingly well attended by an enthusiastic number of local villagers and visitors from elsewhere. Takings were around £200 for village hall funds, there were 38 exhibitors including nine children
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Ilmington
DEFIBRILLATOR: The provision of this life-saving machine for the village took a step nearer after a sell-out concert by Tarantara - a 30-strong choir. The village hall was packed and everyone enjoyed a fine mixture of music to suit all tastes. The programme
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Mickleton
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Members gathered to hear Mr P Draper give a talk about Coalbrookdale and the Ironbridge area on the River Severn. The new chairman, Mary Mountford, said the next meeting would include an enamelling demonstration with items to buy. Joan
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Moreton
INTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: Club meeting in the British Legion Hall, April 13. After completion of the business the chairman Ben Jeffreys presented a bouquet of flowers to Evelyn and Alan Clayton congratulating them on their golden wedding anniversary.
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Shipston
MUSIC SOCIETY: The society offers a wide variety of mainly live performances to its members. This months entertainment was a concert by Julia and Shane Day from the band Part Thyme on violin and accordion covering two main themes of dance music. In the
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Toys are having a party
POLLY Parrott, Brer Rabbit, Anansi Spider and Ajapa the Tortoise are having a tea party in Malvern next week. They'll be dressing up and are bound to playing tricks on each other in a show called Polly Put the Kettle On. Blue Sky Theatre is staging the
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Back on stage with Back to Back show
FOR anyone who loves a bit of traditional entertainment, in the form of a music hall or variety night, the return of a popular show will be welcome. Back to Back is a show by three top performers, combining sketches, jokes, costume changes and more. They
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Singing proves the key to satisfying relationship
IN a world where people move house, on average, every four years, and change their marriage partners almost as often as their cars, how refreshing it is to contemplate a relationship that has lasted - and stayed put - for all of 30 years. On Friday night
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Washing their hands of pilot?
A NEW play exploring topical issues will be enjoying its world premiere next week in Stratford. The American Pilot aims to explore the way the world sees America and the way America sees the world. When a spy plane crash lands in a remote valley in a
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Britten Sinfonia sets standard
LAST Saturday's concert by the Britten Sinfonia in the Orchestras Live series at The Courtyard was my favourite so far. The conductor, Nicholas Daniel, explained that the four works were composed within six years of each other and all demonstrated the
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Make checks before open day
FARMERS have been advised to check their farms are safe before hosting a visit or an open day. "Hosting a farm visit is an excellent way to educate members of the public about modern farming, but visits must be planned carefully to minimise risk of accidents
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From indifferent to inspired in one day
WHEN it comes to watching wildlife, I have to admit I'm not much of a bird watcher. I usually rely on a couple of my rather keen bird watcher friends to point things out for me. If left to my own devices, I would probably walk past all, but the most obvious
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Dunkirk spirit earns Alex a BAFTA
ALEX Holmes tackles tough subjects with his award-winning films and documentaries - but can't help wondering what mum and dad might think. Alex called home to Hereford and the two critics who matter most right after bagging a BAFTA on Sunday night. He
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Sharing a love of the great outdoors
TWO pots of cash has led to a revival of interest in the great outdoors for Herefordshire youngsters. The money, from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Eveson Charitable Trust meant that Herefordshire Outdoor Trust could begin a regeneration programme
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Deadline for h.art rapidly closes in
HEREFORDSHIRE Art Week, h.Art, will take place for the fourth time from Saturday, September 10-18 and the final deadline for artists and galleries to take part is imminent. Last year saw over 10,000 visits to the open studios, group exhibitions and the
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Ode to Spring in Herefordshire
Spring is here Tra-la Tra-la The plastic it's spread-ing We will dig up the hedges And fill in the pools Cut the trees down Forget all the rules 'Make way for Plastic the King' For who wants green fields And lizards and frogs And chattering birds Honeysuckle
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Ray's story on the big screen
Ray's story on the big screen TOP films are being screened at Evesham Arts Centre over the next few weeks. Ray - The Story of Ray Charles is on Tuesday, April 26 (5.30pm and 8.30pm) and Wednesday, April 27 (8.30pm), followed by Imelda Staunton's award-winning
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Godber on a trip to Paris
APRIL in Paris is showing in April in Stratford this weekend, as part of the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations. The Traditional Theatre, an amateur group based in Stratford, are performing the comic depiction of the English abroad at the Shakespeare Centre
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What's on in city and county
events/talks 'til 24 Easter Treasure Hunt in Fairytaleland, Part-Y-Seal, Grosmont, Open Fri, Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays. 01981 240814. 21 Talk The restoration of the Willis Organ by Geraint Bowen and Peter Dyke, Hereford Cathedral, 7.30pm. 01568 720416
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In painter's paradise
THE new exhibition Close to Home at Parkfields Gallery, Ross-on-Wye features the work of Antony Kerr and his wife Elizabeth Rendell. They have lived in Herefordshire for 35 years and describe the landscape around them as a "painter's paradise", providing
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Concert dedicated to tsunami victims
MEMBERS of Stourport Choral and Operatic Society are gearing up for their Spring Concert which will be dedicated to the victims of the tsunami disaster. The event, which will take place at Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday, April 30, will feature performances
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Chamber orchestra to boost revamp of church
ONE of the few churches in the country with a crooked spire - St Mary's in Cleobury Mortimer - is set to host a concert by one of the West Midlands' leading chamber orchestras. Eighty-five musicians from the Sinfonia of Birmingham are performing at the
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford
THERE is magic in the air in the world of fantasy conjured up by Shakespeare in A Midsummer Night's Dream and the RSC's latest imagining of the play has its own measure of enchantment. The roistering tale of love, both requited and unrequited, sprinkled
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An Inspector Calls Everyman, Cheltenham
THE moral thread running through JB Priestley's An Inspector Calls is as relevant today as when it was written decades ago. The cast of its latest production, certainly did justice to the classic play. The Birling family are testament to the fickle nature
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The Winter's Tale Festival Theatre, Malvern
AN all-male cast performing Shakespeare. Now where have we heard that idea before? Edward Hall's Propeller company brought their men-only production of The Winter's Tale to Malvern last week and proved, if proof were needed, that audiences will suspend
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l Round The Horne...Revisited Festival Theatre, Malvern
Turn-on, tune-in and take a trip to a time when radio ruled the airwaves. At peak time, Round the Horne attracted an audience of 15 million. Now Malvern Festival Theatre audiences are being treated to the very best of original sketches and characters
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Bands sign up for charity fund-raiser
MEMBERS of an up-and-coming Kidderminster band have high hopes for the future as they organise their first charity gig. Vacant Revolution have played throughout Wyre Forest since they formed at King Charles I High School two years ago - but the five teenage
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Tribute paid to soprano
A SOPRANO who has had a "huge influence" on Stourport Choral and Operatic Society and helped to pick pieces for this year's Spring Concert has died at the age of 87. Grace Evans, of Marlpool Close, Kidderminster, died on Tuesday, last week, of heart failure
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A short burst on magic flute
ENGLISH Touring Opera is making a stop-off in Malvern and moving in with a triple bill to suit all tastes. The company is bringing three operas to Malvern - Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte, Donizetti's Mary, Queen of Scots and, specially adapted for children,
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All partners to play active roles
Just a short note to set the record straight, regarding McDonald's response last week to the problem of fast food litter. The franchisee responded to an invite to attend our inaugural meeting to address the residents. Following that meeting, he kindly
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No, thank you Laura!
I'd like to thank everyone who has given so generously in supporting fundraising for 'The Friends of Pershore Hospital' by sponsoring my run in the London Marathon. I am totally overwhelmed by the huge sum of money raised, it made every gruelling step
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Cricket: Wilden
WILDEN Industrial Estates Cricket League, formerly known as the Stainweld Cricket League, started the season with one fixture on Sunday, when the Premier Division match between Coombs Wood and Spennells had to be abandoned as a draw. The rest of the league
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Taking the mickey?
GIPSIES living on an unauthorised site near Wyre Piddle have been accused of 'taking the mickey' after installing a large chalet. The group's latest breech of planning law last Wednesday,follows the submission of another planning application for the site
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What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Library - Simon Deeley Trio and John Saunders. Hagley: St John's Church - Staffordshire Brass Band. Birmingham: Hotel Marriott - Lupa. NEC Arena - Kylie Minogue. CBSO Centre - lunchtime concert. Symphony Hall - Swing Thing! With
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Theatre
Swan, Worcester - HMS Pinafore (The Australian Version) until April 30. Hippodrome, Birmingham - Fame, until Saturday. NIA Academy, Birmingham - Winnie the Pooh on stage, until Sunday. Repertory, Birmingham - Smilin' Through, until April 30. Neville's
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Exhibitions
Bevere Art Gallery, Worcester - Seascapes, until May 5. Assembly Rooms, Ludlow - Angela Martin's cartoons and prints, until May 1. MAC, Birmingham - Field of Centres, until Sunday. Back, until May 2. White-out, until May 2. Quarry Land: Impermanent Landscapes
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Chairman rocks for book launch
ROCKING Kidderminster Harriers chairman, Colin Youngjohns, will swap the boardroom for the stage to help launch a book by a man who was struck by a mystery virus while writing it. John Combe started writing Get Your Kicks On The A56 five years ago but
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Pensioner afraid to leave house
A PENSIONER says she is afraid to leave her home after vandals smeared explicit graffiti on her house and those of neighbours, as well as their cars. The 80-year-old, who did not wish to be named for fear of reprisals, said the graffiti was the latest
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Marathon debut is triumph for Karen
A WYRE Forest woman overcame a crisis of confidence after being caught up in the Asian tsunami to complete the London Marathon. Karen Harper, 38, of Caunsall, was stranded in the Maldives for a day and a half after the Boxing Day tsunami struck, when
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Annual parade to be biggest yet
KIDDERMINSTER Scouts and Guides are preparing to stage the town's biggest annual parade, which will mark St George's Day. Around 1,000 could turn out for the event on Sunday - the day after the patron saint of England's feast day. The reason for the parade
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Cash boost gets career on track
A MONTH'S wages of an apprentice with Severn Valley Railway have been paid by a charity supporting long-term maintenance of the company's stock. Tim Davis, 18, of Broadwaters, benefited from the SVR Rolling Stock Trust's contribution of £1,200 that paid
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Town tribute to ex-mayor
FORMER Mayor of Kidderminster and council leader, Norman Broome, was honoured with a civic funeral. St Mary's Church was filled with guests to pay tribute to Mr Broome, who died last month, aged 78. Guests included present mayor, Siri Hayward, Dr Richard
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Talking newspaper
TALKING NEWSPAPER: An edited edition of the Evesham Journal is available on audio tape for those who find newsprint difficult to read. The Vale of Evesham Talking Newspaper can be contacted on 01386 853602 or 01386 831319.
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Ebrington
GARDEN CLUB: The AGM was held on April 12. The meeting began with a minute's silence in memory of Mai Dorrington, who had died on April 8. The chairman, Douglas Drinkwater, paid tribute to Mai and her enthusiastic contribution to the gardening club over
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Evesham
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP: Twenty-six members arrived for the informal gathering on Tuesday, April 12 at the Vauxhall Conservatory, on the corner of Merstow Green, Evesham, which included four new members. Arriving at around 10.30am for coffee
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Evesham Mayor's Diary
FRIDAY: 7pm, Mayor and Mayoress to attend Mayor of Worcester's Civic Charity Banquet, The Guildhall, Worcester. SATURDAY: 7pm, Mayor and Mayoress to host Best of British St George's Day Concert, Evesham Public Hall. SUNDAY: 3pm, Mayor and Mayoress to
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Hospices Lottery
1st (£1,000) 20819, Worcester; 2nd (£100) 18858, Malvern; 3rd (£50) 16560, Worcester.
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Ilmington
DEFIBRILLATOR: The provision of this life-saving machine for the village took a step nearer after a sell-out concert by Tarantara - a 30-strong choir. The village hall was packed and everyone enjoyed a fine mixture of music to suit all tastes. The programme
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Moreton
INTEREST AND LEISURE CLUB: Club meeting in the British Legion Hall, April 13. After completion of the business the chairman Ben Jeffreys presented a bouquet of flowers to Evelyn and Alan Clayton congratulating them on their golden wedding anniversary.
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Pershore
ARTS THEATRE CLUB: Held its annual meeting on April 15. Pat Morris who had been treasurer for 14 years, had decided to step down and was presented with a garden token with the club's thanks for all her work and helpfulness over the years. Members were
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Report: Survival decider decided nothing
HARRIERS 0 RUSHDEN 0 Mat Kendrick reports from Aggborough IS the Harriers glass half full or half empty? That is the question which is dividing Aggborough after the big decider that decided absolutely nothing on Saturday. Harriers optimists can point
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Big match preview: Your club needs you
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have raised the stakes ahead of their survival showdown with Rushden and Diamonds by billing it as the biggest game in their history. Harriers can move to within one point of their former Conference foes and edge nearer to the League
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Nine men blunt promotion hope
Evesham United 0, Bedworth 1 THIS shocking performance has almost certainly put paid to Evesham's hopes of securing automatic promotion from the Southern League Division One West. A dismal run of just two points from a possible 12 has now seen Yate Town
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Match report: Harriers finish as they mean to go on
MAT Kendrick reports from Meadow Lane Notts County 1 Harriers 3 IF Harriers do what they are threatening and end this season like they ended Saturday's match, then we're in for some party at Northampton on May 7. After hinting in recent weeks that they
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Report: Harriers heroes and their boss looking ruthless
Harriers 1, Cheltenham 0 Mat Kendrick reports from Aggborough SPORTING a new skinhead haircut and with a steely determination in his eyes, Stuart Watkiss had a look of ruthlessness about him on Saturday - so too did his team. Tenacious in the tackle and
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Back on stage with Back to Back show
FOR anyone who loves a bit of traditional entertainment, in the form of a music hall or variety night, the return of a popular show will be welcome. Back to Back is a show by three top performers, combining sketches, jokes, costume changes and more. They
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Oedipus in London
A DEPRESSING London is the setting for Steven Berkoff's version of the Oedipus myth, on stage at The Theatre, Chipping Norton, tonight. Box office: 01608 642350.
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Tennis centre looks ahead
PERSHORE Tennis Centre is holding an open day on Saturday from 11.30am onwards to encourage new membership as it moves towards major expansion plans which will add indoor and outdoor courts to the site and upgrade the existing facilities. The open day
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Tough tester for the Amby
EVESHAM Sunday League side Ambassador travel to the Victoria Ground at Bromsgrove on Sunday to contest the Worcestershire FA's Junior Cup final. The Division One side will face a stiff task when they come up against Mostyn Rangers, winners two seasons
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Skiing: The ski's the limit for Ashley
THE ski's the limit for Stourport schoolboy Ashley Breese, who is starting to peak after clinching a British title at the age of nine. Breese triumphed in the children's age category in the British Land Alpine Ski Championships in Meribel in France. The
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Hockey
STOURPORT Ladies hockey club have crowned a superb season by clinching promotion to the Midland Conference with a play off victory over Old Silhillians. Two goals each from Fran Long and Jodi Vincent, plus strikes from Kate Bailey and Holly Lashford,
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Danny's joy over joining marines
A STOURPORT man is celebrating after successfully completing weeks of "gruelling" training to become a Royal Marine Commando. Eighteen-year-old, Danny Foster, who was a student at Stourport High School, passed all aspects of the "demanding" 32-week physical
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Special Olympics Worcestershire
THE West Midlands Special Olympics regional five-a-side football competition was held on Sunday at Redditch, where Wyre Forest competitors were part of the D group gold medal-winning team, and were also D group bronze medal winners. In the D group gold
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Running
FOUR members of the Amazing Feet Running Club joined the 30,000 athletes who took part in the London Marathon. They finished the 26.2-mile course well inside the top 30 per cent of the field and all recorded personal best times. Shaw Pye completed the
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Jail term for deception
A STOURPORT man gave his brother's name when he was arrested for drink-driving, Worcester Crown Court was told. Dale Underwood also went to magistrates court and accepted the conviction in his brother's name, said Tim Sapwell, prosecuting. The deception
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Parish games
UPPER Arley remain top of the Parish Games standings despite being beaten by Stourport in the Short mat Bowls. Overall points: Upper Arley, 36; Kidderminster Foreign, 30; Wolverley and Cookley, 28; Churchill and Blakedown, 25; Stone, 18; Stourport 10
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Karate
DANIEL Garnish is fast becoming Kidderminster's very own version of the Karate Kid after winning gold at a recent tournament. The 13-year-old took the top Sports Karate prize in the advanced division at the Appollo Martial Arts Championships in Brierley
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Golf: Wharton
SUE Smart has enjoyed the taste of victory at Bewdley's Wharton Park Golf Club. The lady captain took the Captains' Texas Scramble Drive-in, partnered by her husband, Dave, Hannah Whibley and Ian Young. She also won the Silver Division ladies medal while
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Inconsistency haunts Harriers
Macclesfield 2 Harriers 0 THERE'S always the danger when a new manager comes in, that the immediate impact he has upon a squad can soon wear off and they can find themselves back to square one. Stuart Watkiss gives the impression that he is too strong
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MATCH: Happy Harriers Russell up a crucial victory
Harriers 2 Lincoln 1 STUART Watkiss can be excused for not attending the post match press huddle - he was probably still trying to wipe the smile from his face. For, as assistant boss Gary Barnett pointed out to the waiting media, afternoons like Saturday
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Shatterford
KIDDERMINSTER trout anglers were successful at Shatterford Fisheries last week. On the Stella Lake Anthony Warrell caught 15 trout to 5lb on an orange fritz and Derek Foreman caught eight trout to 2lb on a buzzer, while on the Wyre Dell, Sean Nicholls
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Fears after theft of 'lethal weapons'
A BOW and arrows stolen in Kidderminster could be lethal weapons in the wrong hands, according to police. The bow, plus 20 arrows that were in a quiver, was taken from the outbuilding of a house in Sion Hill some time within the past month. A police spokesman
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Willow Marsh
DESPITE the cold conditions, the Dragonfly Pool produced quality carp on worm, corn and meat baits. Wednesday, West Midland Civil Service, Dragonfly: Dave Jones 74lb 2oz, G Upton 40-8, Garry Southall 39-12. Sunday Morning Cutlers AC, Dragonfly: A Butler
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Tub theft is denied
A KIDDERMINSTER man is to face trial at Worcester Crown Court on a charge of stealing a £12,000 hot spa tub and a £2,500 pool table. Ronald Calder, 44, of Hurcott Road, was remanded on bail after denying theft of the items from Arctic Spas on the Hartlebury
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Poole Hall
THERE has been good fishing on all waters, with weight recorded from 18lb to 63lb, and the most popular baits being sweetcorn, macaroni cheese and maggots. Wednesday Open, Heron: Eddy Foster 38-2 (peg 45), Norman Hayes 30-7 (50), Harry Taylor 30-4 (42
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Watkiss enjoys a welcome win
WHEN Stuart Watkiss arrived he promised to get Kidderminster Harriers playing in his own image. And if Saturday's honest, hardworking and, ultimately, winning performance is anything to go by, he is hell-bent on keeping his word. Given the eight-game
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Moorlands Farm
TUESDAY Cost-cutter, 10 fished, Middle: Andy Newton (Shimano Tipton) 73-0 (10), Roger Finch (Dudley Bait and Tackle) 50-2 (5), Pete Wellington (Moorlands) 38-9 (8). Wednesday Open, 28, Meadow: Mark Tooze (SBS) 139-14 (15), Newton (Shimano Tipton) 91-11
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Olympic face final showdown
BURLISH Olympic Ladies will be up for the Hospital Cup on Tuesday when they take on Malvern in the final at Stourport Swifts' Walshes Meadow ground. Dave Glass's girls secured their place in the final with a 2-1 semi-final victory over Worcester thanks
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Woodward Grosvenors AC
THERE will be a contest on Sunday at Woodland View, Ghost Pool. Anglers are asked to meet at the venue at 7am.
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Gusty training pays off as gutsy crews grab medals
EVESHAM Rowing Club took six crews to represent the West Midlands at the British inter-regional rowing championships in Nottingham last weekend, coming home with two silver and two bronze medals, and helping the West Midlands to achieve third position
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Let down over our school so I won't vote
TWO years of campaigning to save our wonderful Lea Street First School in Kidderminster are finally over. All of our letters, radio and television interviews, meetings, marches and speeches did nothing to alter a decision which was "in the bag" long before
