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Zoe's is coming soon to a label near you

A YOUNG designer from Malvern has been making her mark in the fashion world. Fashion student Zo Frost, of Clare Road, was selected to show her collection at the Independent London Fashion Show. She has just finished her degree in fashion design at the

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Glittering night for Abba fans

Take a chance on a night of glitter, glamour and pop nostalgia next week when the Abba tribute band Voulez Vous arrive in town. Abba fans of all ages should love their spectacular show at Malvern Theatres on Saturday, June 25. Abba - The Story is a greatest

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Club's anniversary event

Pack a picnic and prepare for a summer evening of mellow jazz at Mathon Court gardens in West Malvern next weekend. Midsummer Jazz is an outdoor concert being held on Saturday, June 25, to mark the 20th anniversary of West Malvern Cricket Club. It features

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Best in blues in village

The village of Linton, near Ross, is hosting its fifth annual charity music and ale festival this weekend. This three-day open air festival, held at the rear of The Alma Inn, raised more than £4,000 for local charities last year and attracts blues bands

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Blind Meets Deaf

I dreamt I sat upon a beach That other people cannot reach. A blind man came to sit with me. I lent my sight so he could see. To him all nature held sway; He lent me hearing for a day. As other people came along Life soon became a song. Now he knew day

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PLACES TO VISIT

Almonry Heritage Centre Abbey Gate, Evesham. Local history. Contact for opening times (01386 446944). Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, agricultural buildings, industrial buildings

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EVENTS

June 17 Rock 'n' Roll Night Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. All welcome. Until June 19 Al Boden with his Organic Hillbillys At Three Counties Show, Malvern. Tomorrow Charlton Country Fair Enjoy an afternoon out in Charlton

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CONCERTS

June 18 Music for a Summer's Evening A concert by the Julian Singers in Defford Church. For tickets contact 01386 751067 or 750256. June 25 The Tarantara Choir Singing a varied programme of songs at Sansome Walk Baptist Church. Tickets available at the

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Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Batman Begins (12A) Daily 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Advance screenings - Kung Fu Hustle (15) Thurs only 1.50, 4.25, 7.00, 9.30; Batman Begins (12A) Fri/Sat 1.20, 4.25, 7.00, 9.35, Sun-Thurs 1.20, 5.30, 8.25; Mr

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Youth theatre stages Kes

KES, the Courtyard Senior Youth Theatre summer show, runs from Tuesday to Saturday, July 26-30, at 7.30pm at the Hereford venue. Supporters say the play will impress audiences with its extreme physicality. Estelle van Warmelo directs the production, assisted

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Raising a glass to aid father's digestion on Sunday

Kummel - often called "the gentleman's liqueur" - makes an ideal Father's Day present. It is an after-dinner drink that was first created in Latvia in the 15th Century by merchants who soaked caraway seeds in vodka for eight to 10 days before distilling

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Let's toast 'Rat Pack'

THE glamour and glitz of Las Vegas is set to come to Malvern this month with a musical show celebrating the music of the 'Rat Pack'. The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas features a 15-piece big band, dancers and a stunning new cast and will be staged at Malvern's

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Bad boy of rock returns

THE true spirit of rock and roll is set to return to Worcester this month as bad boy of rock and former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell comes to the city. Hugh enjoyed massive success in his 17-year-period with the Stranglers as its original guitarist

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Punk rock boys hit city

SKA punk-rock band Backwash will be celebrating the launch of their debut mini-album with a special event in Worcester on Sunday, June 5. What a Difference Two Years Makes is released on Monday, June 6, and follows hot on the heels of the band touring

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Severnside treats

MY fellow diner and I arrived at Browns, the former grain mill in Quay Street, Worcester, hungry and full of anticipation. As we made ourselves comfortable and took in the beautiful view of the swans on the river our attentive waiter handed us the hefty

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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

A DISAPPOINTING afternoon with the chilly weather kept garden admirers at home. Nevertheless, the few that braved out were rewarded with super home-made teas served by a very willing team, with three new helpers, Liz, Ann and Margaret joining Mary, Anne

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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076

THE line-dancing classes held on Fridays in the parish hall have been discontinued until further notice. They hope to restart in September. Village coffee morning in the parish hall tomorrow (Saturday), 10.30am to noon. In addition to the usual bring

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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872

A Send a Cow coffee morning will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at Trillevallen, Colwall Green from 10.30am-12.30pm. Proceeds towards training African subsistence farmers in animal care and sustainable organic farming. Christians Together in Colwall are

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ELDERSFIELD Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

COME and have lunch at Eldersfield School tomorrow (Saturday) as the annual fete commences with a pig roast (last year's proved successful). Then stop and enjoy all the fun and frivolities of a typical village fete with all the many and varied stalls.

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It's more than seeing Tim show some leg

IT'S an event that seems to be loved by the nation. Even those who loathe sports and would much rather watch paint dry than a football match seem compelled to tune in to Wimbledon. But what is it about the tournament, which runs until Friday, July 3,

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UPLEADON Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

For your diary, Upleadon open village event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10 with 12 gardens open, exhibitions, demonstrations, musical entertainment, clog dances and stalls.

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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941

THIS week is National Bike Week and the enthusiastic cyclists in the village would like to encourage everybody of all abilities to meet on Sunday for a gentle ride on quiet roads in our area. The main route is 14 miles, but there is an option for an 8.5

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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

Visitors to the playing fields this week may have wondered if West Malvern is developing some kind of new hybrid game, something between football and cricket. A mown wicket strip has appeared across the centre circle of the soccer pitch, which still has

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Zoe's is coming soon to a label near you

A YOUNG designer from Malvern has been making her mark in the fashion world. Fashion student Zo Frost, of Clare Road, was selected to show her collection at the Independent London Fashion Show. She has just finished her degree in fashion design at the

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Why not cycle to the show?

A BICYCLE 'crche' will available at Malvern's Three Counties Show this weekend to persuade people to pedal to the event. The organisers have done their bit for Green Transport Week by setting up the Shimano Service Centre Cycling Area at the Three Counties

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Tilly went without any food for seven years. Her first feast was with chef Ainsley Harriot

TILLY Merrell - the Worcester schoolgirl who went without food for seven years - has been making up for lost time thanks to the help of a celebrity chef. TV's Ainsley Harriot, who presents the nine-year-old's favourite programme Ready, Steady, Cook was

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Theft is a tough lesson for Jack

A FOOTBALL mad schoolboy had to walk to his weekly training session last night - because a thief stole his bike. Nine-year-old Jack Barry used his midnight blue Apollo Excel to get to Northwick Lodge every week where he plays for the Northside Raiders

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Will your garden be named city's best?

GARDENERS across the city are being urged to use their green fingers and phone a friend to take part in this year's Worcester in Bloom competition. Organisers want this year's event to be the biggest and best yet and have urged entrants to recommend friends

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Soul Searcher n Review: The Courtyard, Hereford

IT'S great fun to see a big screen fantasy adventure which starts with a chase through the centre of Hereford on a council road sweeper. When you only have £26,000 to spend and most of that your own savings, as did former Chase pupil Neil Oseman when

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Vandals tear down baskets

Shopkeepers were left to pick up the pieces after hanging baskets were pulled down and damaged by vandals. The baskets on High Street are part of this year's Upton in Bloom bid. Bill Dovey, owner of Gifted, was among those who discovered the damage on

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RNLI pays tribute to couple

AN Upton couple have been honoured for their services to the RNLI. John and Sylvia Pountney, of Baughton, were presented with silver badges at the RNLI's regional conference at Kidderminster. The award marks Mr and Mrs Pountney's 15 years of service to

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Follow your nose . . .

VISITORS will be led by the nose around Croome Park. A special scented flower walk on Sunday (June 19) will take in a huge variety of floral aromas. Leading the walk will be property manager Michael Smith, who said: "I'll be showing visitors how flower

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New shop opens

A NEW florists' shop is opening in Upton. Orchard Flowers will begin trading at 30 Old Street on Monday (June 20). The business was previously run from the home of owner Jayne Pugh. "We've been going for nearly six years and we're well established," she

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Group visits church

Members of Upton Arts Music Group will visit Great Witley Church tomorrow (Saturday) for a talk on the history of the building and a concert by the group Meadowsweet.

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Open day at fire station

An open day will be held at Upton Fire Station on Saturday, June 25, at 2pm.

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Love is definitely in the airwaves

A LOVELORN pensioner from Worcester is hoping romance will blossom, thanks to BBC Hereford & Worcester. The radio station decided to play Cupid when it found out 88-year-old Sydney Maslen from Warndon was looking for love. After asking ladies who

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17/6/05 - Tongan linked with the Warriors

NEWBURY Blues claim Worcester Warriors are set to make Tongan international forward Johnny Tuamoheloa their ninth signing of the summer. The newly-promoted National One side appear resigned to losing the 27-year-old to Sixways, despite Tuamoheloa recently

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17/6/05 - Sanderson warns his cup hopefuls

ENGLAND skipper Pat Sanderson has reminded his players that winning the Churchill Cup and not gaining Test recognition is their main objective over the next nine days. Joe Lydon's side face Canada in their tournament opener on Sunday with several members

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17/6/05 - Whatling back for key French test

JIM Mallinder's England face an almighty challenge if they're to qualify for next week's semi-finals at the World Championships in Argentina. With only the top four teams progressing, a 34-16 mid-week defeat at the hands of South Africa sees the under

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Homes to be built despite concerns

Concerned residents turn-ed out in force as controversial housing plans for Malvern were passed. Outline plans from the technology firm QinetiQ included 28 homes behind Court Road, and a further 28 next to the main St Andrew's Road entrance were approved

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Troubled school could be closed

A troubleD school could face closure by December. That is one of the options for Malvern Hills Primary, which has been hit by dwindling numbers, staffing shortages and poor performance in Government inspections. At a meeting on Monday (June 13), Worcestershire

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A second stolen car discovered in the canal

A SECOND stolen car has been found in the Worcester and Birmingham Canal in Droitwich in the space of 24 hours. A grey Ford Fiesta which was stolen from an address in Parson Corner some time after 10pm on Wednesday, June 15, was spotted in the water near

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Britain's best head for show

HUNDREDS of farm animals from across the country were heading towards Malvern yesterday for the Three Counties Show. Outside Wye Hall, pedigree cattle were being unloaded from their trailers, washed and groomed in readiness for the judges. But the livestock

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Picked for UK panel

A GIRL from Pershore has been chosen as one of only 25 in the country to join the National Children's Bureau. Olivia Adams, aged 10, will represent children, aged eight to 18, at meetings all over England, about what matters to young people in the UK.

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Former store owner dies, 86

Margaret Lampard, a former owner of Malvern's Warwick House department store, has died, aged 86. She was the daughter of Gertrude Mitchell, of the firm Mitchell, Cox and Williams, and she and her husband Geoffrey owned the Wells Road shop until 1978.

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Water jet pools for summer holidays

WYCHAVON District Council has splashed out £180,000 on new water play areas for children in Evesham and Pershore. The state-of-the-art play facilities, funded by the Government, are now being built in both towns' Abbey parks and are expected to be fully

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Long tradition

With reference to the letter from Mandep Sohal Rice (Your Letters, June 3) concerning the ringing of the Malvern Priory bells, I would like to thank all those readers who kindly responded in support of the continued ringing of the Priory bells. The ringing

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Digger used in raid at site

A JCB digger is believed to have been used to steal a £4,500 diesel compactor from a building site at British Camp, Malvern. Thieves first broke into a building to get the keys to a dumper truck parked in front of a steel container where the Bomag compactor

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Patients happy with their GPs says health research

PATIENT satisfaction with primary care services in South Worcester-shire is 'OK' according to recent research. The ratings were calculated by Dr Foster - an independent organisation that provides information about the quality and availability of health

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Day of rest

HOW right Mandep Sohal Rice (Your Letters, June 3) is in the view about the 'tuneless cacophony' of the Priory bells destroying the peace and tranquillity of our Sunday mornings. In years gone by they may have called a majority of the populace to the

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Congratulations

I would like to congratulate the organisers of the Macmillan Elgar Cycle Ride held last weekend (as a sponsored event). I rode the longer route and it was well signed and marshalled. The route card was informative and the strategically placed 'water stops

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Warmest wishes

ONCE again, your excellent newspaper highlights HGV turning problems at Upper Cross, Ledbury (Ledbury Reporter, June 10). Thankfully, since the opening of the by-pass in November, 1988, traffic accidents are rare - as expressed by onlookers, bus and van

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Illness halts planning inquiry

A public inquiry into some of the most controversial planning issues affecting Malvern was postponed this week. The inspector conducting the inquiry, John Macbryde, was taken ill but is expected to resume work on Tuesday (June 21). The inquiry will look

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New post will give boost to volunteers

VoluntARY groups will get a boost from several new initiatives planned for Bromyard. From next week, support and advice will be on hand in the shape of Mike Truelove, of Herefordshire Voluntary Action. Mr Truelove will be based at the Age Concern Offices

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Council to face power of prayer

PARENTS say moves to axe free transport to Anglican and Catholic schools is an attack on their right to educate their children within their faith. Ledbury parents are planning to join a 'Free4All' public prayer meeting in the centre of Hereford on Tuesday

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Opinion

IN answer to Jennette Davy's question in her letter this week, yes I did mean it when I suggested taxpayers' money should be used to pay for a shopfronts grant scheme in Great Malvern. Trying to put pressure on shop owners or their absentee landlords

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Turnout fails to halt new homes

Concerned locals turned out in force for a meeting which gave the go-ahead for controversial housing plans. Applications were submitted by QinetiQ for 28 homes behind Court Road and a further 28 next to the company's main entrance on St Andrew's Road,

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Hospice walk raises £30,000

More than £30,000 was raised for St Richard's Hospice by competitors on a 31-mile walk. Ninety-eight people followed the route of the Worcestershire Way, setting off from Bewdley early last Friday and arrived in Malvern many hours later. Among them was

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Whatling back for key French test

JIM Mallinder's England face an almighty challenge if they're to qualify for next week's semi-finals at the World Championships in Argentina. With only the top four teams progressing, a 34-16 mid-week defeat at the hands of South Africa sees the under

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Helen leads home field of 5,000 in Race for Life

Helen Utridge beat stiff competition to clinch victory in the Race for Life. The teacher at the Downs School, in Colwall, was among 5,000 women who took to the streets of Worces-ter on Sunday to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. The 32-year-old said

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Leicester crumble as Malik strikes

NADEEM Malik claimed his best Championship figures for Worcestershire to spark a Leicestershire collapse. The home side lost their last six wickets for 25 runs in 20 overs as they plunged from 200-4 to 225 all out in the Division Two clash at Grace Road

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Hope is high for hills cafe

A NEW cafe has opened high up on the Malvern Hills. The See View Cafe, at the Wyche Cutting, is the latest project of husband and wife Mike and Pam Gardner, and Pam's brother Stuart Wilson. The trio are well-known in the area, having run the village shop

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Rooting out invaders

A foreign invader is putting down roots in the Malvern area. The notorious Japanese knotweed has been seen growing at several sites in the area. Local resident Alison Hawes has spotted the invasive and difficult to destroy plant in Abbey Road and near

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Neal's leading but Eaves has a score to settle

BRITISH Touring Car Championship leader Matt Neal goes into the next round of racing as officially one of the best drivers of all-time. Droitwich-based Neal's four wins from nine starts this season has taken his career tally to 18 victories and puts him

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Help on way for ward

NEW measures to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Malvern's Pickersleigh ward are being considered by the district council. According to a new report, Together in Safety, the ward is the most deprived in the district. Problems include teenage

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Williams falls to knockout

BOXING: Nicky Cook added the British featherweight title to his European and Commonwealth belts in Dagenham last night. A devastating body punch knocked out Hereford's Dazzo Williams after two minutes and a second of the second round in Dagenham. Cook

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17/6/05 - Charity doubles tournament

MORE than £500 was raised for Kaleidoscope when Manor Park Club staged their annual charity tennis doubles tournament on the June 9. Twenty-nine pairs competed in five round-robin groups, followed by a luncheon prepared by Anna Paisley. Kaleidoscope provides

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17/6/05 - Player call for county badminton

WORCESTERSHIRE Schools Badminton Association are looking for new young players for their junior county squads. They are holding a trial/tournament on Sunday, July 17, in Droitwich and would like as many children between the age of nine and 15 as possible

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17/6/05 - Caught at Dawn runs out

LOCAL successes were thin on the ground during Saturday's meeting at Chaddesley Corbett, with Shuil Monty being the solitary winner although there were doubles for Herefordshire-based trainer Steve Isaac and jockey Lorna Brooke. Martin Oliver has a proven

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17/6/05 - Tennis finals

THE Mathon, Cradley and Storridge Tennis Club's ladies' doubles took place with the clear winners, Frances Davies and Sally Helder, going through the tournament finals on September 10. They will meet Carol Dandy and Pat Pugh who came second holding off

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My Hollywood scenes were really shot in Northampton

WHAT do Miss World, EastEnders' Dirty Den, perjurer Jeffrey Archer and the new Batman movie all have in common? Actress Alexandra Bastedo. For young Worcester News readers, Bastedo's name may be unfamiliar, but the veteran actress was a screen siren in

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Choir serving up the best of British

A CHOIR from Birmingham is expecting a warm reception when it performs a celebration of British music at Malvern Priory on Saturday, June 25. Birmingham Festival Choral Society is returning to Malvern after three years, to sing traditional and contemporary

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Club's anniversary event

Pack a picnic and prepare for a summer evening of mellow jazz at Mathon Court gardens in West Malvern next weekend. Midsummer Jazz is an outdoor concert being held on Saturday, June 25, to mark the 20th anniversary of West Malvern Cricket Club. It features

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Best in blues in village

The village of Linton, near Ross, is hosting its fifth annual charity music and ale festival this weekend. This three-day open air festival, held at the rear of The Alma Inn, raised more than £4,000 for local charities last year and attracts blues bands

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17/6/05 - Leicester crumble as Malik strikes

NADEEM Malik claimed his best Championship figures for Worcestershire to spark a Leicestershire collapse. The home side lost their last six wickets for 25 runs in 20 overs as they plunged from 200-4 to 225 all out in the Division Two clash at Grace Road

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17/6/05 - Malvern crumble after Golder inspires Green

BARNARDS Green welcomed Malvern to North End Lane for an eagerly awaited local Worcestershire County League division two derby. BARNARDS GREEN v MALVERN With the Green flying high in second spot and Malvern having beaten Netherton the previous week, it

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EXHIBITIONS

Until June 30 Abstract and Modern Exhibition A selection of work by contemporary artists. The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere, Bevere Lane, Worcester. Telephone: 01905 754484. Until July 9 Treasures of Croome Revealed This exhibition will include

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It's not that important, Mr Foster

SO Mike Foster believes he was elected into office to save us from the perils of the roadside car trader does he? (Worcester News, Saturday, June 11). If he actually spoke to a few more of his constituents than he currently does then he would realise

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CONCERTS

June 18 Music for a Summer's Evening A concert by the Julian Singers in Defford Church. For tickets contact 01386 751067 or 750256. June 25 The Tarantara Choir Singing a varied programme of songs at Sansome Walk Baptist Church. Tickets available at the

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All at sea over Betsey

I REGRET the caption on the Worcester Bridge photograph is far adrift. The "Betsey", probably the oldest sailing boat in the world in 1930 when the picture was taken is moored at the bridge. It was under contract to a London firm of civil engineers which

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Making hay

A WEEK ago, community housing mowing machines cut the grass around my block of flats. Today they were back again. Surely, with council taxes ever rising, one cutting every two or three weeks would suffice? GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.

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A glittering affair

A GLITTERING fancy dress party at Madresfield Court was one of the most prominent news items in the Malvern Gazette 100 years ago. "Many brilliant functions have taken place at Madresfield Court from time to time," began the report, "but few more picturesque

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Echoes from the Past

100 years ago There were a large number of excursionists in Malvern on Monday, and the town was well patronised with weekend visitors, the principal hotels being fairly full. The weather was, on the whole, very favourable and holiday makers had no reason

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Group unveils its new theatre

The new Coach House Theatre is nearing completion and due to open next weekend. Malvern Theatre Players' new studio venue at Theatre House, Grange Road, will seat 80 and have state-of-the-art lighting and technical equipment. "It's the kind of theatre

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Let's toast 'Rat Pack'

THE glamour and glitz of Las Vegas is set to come to Malvern this month with a musical show celebrating the music of the 'Rat Pack'. The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas features a 15-piece big band, dancers and a stunning new cast and will be staged at Malvern's

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Bad boy of rock returns

THE true spirit of rock and roll is set to return to Worcester this month as bad boy of rock and former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell comes to the city. Hugh enjoyed massive success in his 17-year-period with the Stranglers as its original guitarist

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17/6/05 - Hanley are caught out

HANLEY Castle and Upton were soundly beaten by a spirited and efficient Himbleton team in their latest WCL division four fixture. HIMBLETON V HANLEY CASTLE & UPTON Finding themselves batting on a lively track and in cloudy and humid conditions, the

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17/6/05 - Nomads gain nine-wicket victory

WORCESTER Nomads 1st XI travelled to Kidderminster Victoria on Saturday in the WCL division two and made amends for the recent weeks' poor form to come away with a nine-wicket win. Kidderminster were asked to bat first. Steve Bowman and Ben Schiffman

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17/6/05 - Defeat for Singles XI

BARNARDS Green Singles welcomed Chainwire for a Worcester League division five encounter on Saturday. BARNARDS GREEN SINGLES v CHAINWIRE Skipper Kevin Ratcliffe lost the toss again and the Green were asked to bat. Ratcliffe and Curtis put on 26 in the

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17/6/05 -Green's Sunday Seconds improving

BARNARDS Green Sunday Seconds were entertained by Redditch on a breezy afternoon. REDDITCH II v BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY II The Green's skipper Marek Wajzer chose to field and Scullion drew first blood, having Tange well caught by Tom Wells. Jamie Plant

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17/6/05 - Cullen crashes century

MALVERN CC Sunday XI travelled to Worcester to play Dominies and Guild in a 40-over friendly match. DOMINIES & GUILD v MALVERN Dominies had no hesitation in putting Malvern in to bat, this seemed to pay off as Malvern found hard going, they only managed

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17/6/05 - Colwall CC's double wicket and club day

COLWALL Cricket Club are holding a double wicket competition and club day on Sunday, June 26, starting at 10.30am. The winning pair will receive sports vouchers to the value of £150 and the runners up £50. There will also be a fielder of the day competition

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17/6/05 - Teams

MALVERN CC Saturday, June 18 1st XI v Belbroughton (Home). D Arnold, M Baugh, R Francis, A Dovey, J Lee, L Halion, T Grove, M Storey, S Carter, R Coughtree, M Hooley. 2nd XI v Belbroughton (Away). Meet 11.45am. I Walwyn, N Thompson, R Cullen, O Bendall

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Paintings take pride of place in City office

AN Accountancy firm in Worcester has been recognising the artistic abilities of school pupils with its annual awards night. Rabjohns Business and Tax Advisers held its fourth annual art awards evening in conjunction with the Alice Ottley school, Worcester

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Severnside treats

MY fellow diner and I arrived at Browns, the former grain mill in Quay Street, Worcester, hungry and full of anticipation. As we made ourselves comfortable and took in the beautiful view of the swans on the river our attentive waiter handed us the hefty

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Gardens to look pretty as picture

Visitors can see 10 beautiful gardens, view paintings and pick up a bargain in Cradley this weekend. The open gardens event will include a range of additional attractions, from an art exhibition and home baking to a variety of stalls. Proceeds will to

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Soul Searcher n Review: The Courtyard, Hereford

IT'S great fun to see a big screen fantasy adventure which starts with a chase through the centre of Hereford on a council road sweeper. When you only have £26,000 to spend and most of that your own savings, as did former Chase pupil Neil Oseman when

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Jongleurs Comedy Night n Review: Malvern Theatres

THE audience at Malvern Theatres' latest Jongleurs comedy night seemed unsure what to make of headline act Sean Collins. While the Canadian's opening anecdotes were fairly tame, they soon gave way to drunken, expletive-strewn ranting. From the Great Malvern

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My Hollywood scenes were really shot in Northampton

WHAT do Miss World, EastEnders' Dirty Den, perjurer Jeffrey Archer and the new Batman movie all have in common? Actress Alexandra Bastedo. For young Worcester News readers, Bastedo's name may be unfamiliar, but the veteran actress was a screen siren in

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Choir serving up the best of British

A CHOIR from Birmingham is expecting a warm reception when it performs a celebration of British music at Malvern Priory on Saturday, June 25. Birmingham Festival Choral Society is returning to Malvern after three years, to sing traditional and contemporary

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EXHIBITIONS

Until June 30 Abstract and Modern Exhibition A selection of work by contemporary artists. The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere, Bevere Lane, Worcester. Telephone: 01905 754484. Until July 9 Treasures of Croome Revealed This exhibition will include

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THEATRE

Until June 8 Dreams and Ruin A promenade performance involving dance, music and visual arts in and around the spectacular ruins of Witley Court. For details telephone 01299 896636. Until June 25 Cider with Rosie Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office: 01905

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Simon presents case for the prosecution

COURTROOM drama is becoming second nature to actor Simon Ward, who heads the cast of Jeffrey Archer's Beyond Reasonable Doubt at Malvern Theatres. As Anthony Blair Booth, he finds himself locked in legal combat while prosecuting a fellow QC for murder

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Group unveils its new theatre

The new Coach House Theatre is nearing completion and due to open next weekend. Malvern Theatre Players' new studio venue at Theatre House, Grange Road, will seat 80 and have state-of-the-art lighting and technical equipment. "It's the kind of theatre

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What's on

Theatre June 18 & every Sat-Quackery Codswallop III at the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. Noon-5pm. £1 on demand. 20-25-The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas at Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 4.30pm & 8pm. £19.50-£27.50. Box office

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Love is definitely in the airwaves

A LOVELORN pensioner from Worcester is hoping romance will blossom, thanks to BBC Hereford & Worcester. The radio station decided to play Cupid when it found out 88-year-old Sydney Maslen from Warndon was looking for love. After asking ladies who

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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

A gift day on Sunday afternoon will be followed by a service at 6.30pm in the church.

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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

OPEN gardens weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26 from 2pm-5pm. Refresh-ments and garden entry tickets are available at the church. Songs of praise at St Gregory's Church on Sunday, June 26 at 6.30pm.

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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden

Nine of Cradley's many keen gardeners will open their gardens to the public tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday in aid of Cradley Church funds. A variety of plants and styles will be on show, with stalls, a 'garden raffle' and teas available in the different

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PENDOCK Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

A VERY successful fete held at Pendock School resulted in the magnificent sum of over £1,500 being raised during the afternoon's events. This amount surpassed last year's total by £200. A big thank you to everyone for their support and generosity. Winners

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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

ST PETER'S Church, Powick was full on Sunday morning for the vicar's final service of holy communion for the benefice. The Rev. David Nichol welcomed parishioners from Callow End, Guarlford and Madresfield and, of course, Powick and representatives from

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STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

FORTY-five members of Staunton and District Over 60s Club enjoyed a meal at Hazelfields, Newent in the carvery. The thanksgiving service on June 6 of the club was attended by 35 children from Staunton and Corse CESchool, together with their head Rosie

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Gardens to look pretty as picture

Visitors can see 10 beautiful gardens, view paintings and pick up a bargain in Cradley this weekend. The open gardens event will include a range of additional attractions, from an art exhibition and home baking to a variety of stalls. Proceeds will to

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We all suffer in the city

SO, the parking tills have been ringing pretty merrily at Worcester City Council for the past eight years. New figures have revealed the Faithful City's revenues from car park charges have doubled in that time, with the Guildhall raking in more than £3m

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Sizzler of a show is egged on by royal contest

WITH the prospect of a scorching weekend ahead, the Three Counties Show opened with a sunny smile on its face today. The 70-acre showground in the shadow of the Malvern Hills basked in the June sunshine as exhibitors and visitors arrived from all over

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Jongleurs Comedy Night n Review: Malvern Theatres

THE audience at Malvern Theatres' latest Jongleurs comedy night seemed unsure what to make of headline act Sean Collins. While the Canadian's opening anecdotes were fairly tame, they soon gave way to drunken, expletive-strewn ranting. From the Great Malvern

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Police say farewell to a familiar face

A FAMILIAR face will soon be gone from Upton's police station in School Lane. Brian Whitehouse is retiring as the front desk clerk early next month, after five years in the post. Before that, Mr Whitehouse spent 30 years with West Midlands Police, a career

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John pulls out all the stops

Upton's new organist pulled out all the stops at his first service in the town. John Hocking was welcomed by the congregation of the Church of St Peter and St Paul on Friday. Mr Hocking, from Worcester, takes over from Paul Derrett, who moved to Hull

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Sizzling fundraiser for school

SAUSAGES and burgers will be sizzling at a fundraising barbecue at Upton CE Primary School on July 2. Organised by the friends association, the barbecue, family fun day and auction begins at 4.30pm. Association chairman Rupert Chambers said he hoped the

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Jazz tickets available

Advance tickets are available for Upton's 20th International Oliver Cromwell Jazz Festival on the website WWW.uptonjazz.co.uk. The festival runs from June 24 to 26 and will be headlined by Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band.

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Friends host boot sale

The Friends of Upton CE Primary School will host a car boot sale at the school on Saturday, June 25, at 10am. To book a stall, call 01684 593627.

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Land should not be sold

I SEE South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust still want to sell part of the Seaford Court site, despite it being made very clear at the public consultation meetings held earlier this year that the people of Malvern are opposed to such a move. This land

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My dad's one in a million

FROM helping his wife through difficult times to delivering his own baby daughter, Michael Day is a very special father. He's a Dad in a Million according to wife Leah and nine-month-old Heather, who entered him in our reader competition to thank him

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17/6/05 - Mercian AGM

THE annual general meeting of the Mercian Festival Junior Football League will take place at the Bell Inn, St Johns, Worcester on Sunday (June 19), starting at 8pm. All member clubs must attend. Prior to the meeting a presentation will be made to the

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You can't mean it?

WITH reference to the editorial in last week's Malvern Gazette, I find it hard to believe that you actually meant you would use taxpayers' money to subsidise the owners of shops, many of which are in the ownership of pension funds that bought during the

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Value for money

I am grateful for the comments made in last week's Opinion column and the opportunity presented to ask the question 'what value the volunteer'? To begin, we might first map the number of volunteer organisations working locally, then what they do and how

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Ambassadors

Last Friday, I had the privilege of attending a performance of Oedipus the King by students of John Masefield High School. The play, written 2,500 years ago, deals with man's search for his identity - a play demanding for professional actors. This was

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Demand for asparagus has been 'astonishing'

Asparagus, which is mainly grown in Worcestershire, is enjoying a surge in popularity across the UK, with sales rising faster than any other vegetable, according to Sainsbury's. Sales of asparagus at the supermarket are up by a staggering 290 per cent

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Farmer plans new golf course

A farmer is hoping to create a nine-hole golf course in Powick. A putting green and children's play area are included in proposals for Manor Farm. Landowner Thomas Hawkins said the application was an attempt to diversify after hop production was hit by

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Church creates more space for community groups

A POPULAR Malvern church is running out of space for all the community groups that use the building. St Andrew's Church, on Poolbrook Road, is planning a welcoming modern, glass-fronted foyer, along with new meeting rooms and cloakrooms for all the work

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Weekend of fun

May I express a big thank-you on behalf of the Explorers, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers and their families, to the leaders and the back-up team of the 1st Leigh Scout Group for a fantastic 'Family Camp', held at Eastnor Deer Park last weekend. The work the

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Sell-off not ruled out over hospital

SELLING off part of the Seaford Court site to help pay for Malvern's new hospital has not been ruled out. Although residents want the whole site reserved for health services, the district council and South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust are discussing

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New bus services a boon to patients

AN improved 42 bus service should stop at the new health centre in Sandy's Road, Malvern, from September. Worcestershire County Council is due to award the new contract for the service today (Friday). It will mean patients can travel to the doctor's by

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Potter fan's creation pipped to post in final

Artistic wizardry by a Malvern Harry Potter fan earned her a place in the final of a national competition. A colourful drawing by Lauren O'Donoghue, a pupil at The Chase, impressed judges in a Sun newspaper competition to design the best Harry Potter

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MBE goes to theatre man

A STALWART of the local amateur theatrical scene has been honoured by the Queen. Robert Wilson was awarded an MBE in the Birthday Honours List. Mr Wilson was a founder member of the Midland Musical Theatre Group (MMTG), which puts on annual shows at Malvern

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Brew a one-off for festival

A LOCAL brewery has created a one-off beer especially for a new beer festival. Y-O-Y, from Malvern Hills Brewery, will be on sale at the CAMRA Beer on the Wye festival from Friday to Sunday, June 24 to 26. Brewery owner Julian Hawthornthwaite described

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Crash teenager dies in hospital

A TEENAGER from Bishop's Frome died on Tuesday at Hereford County Hospital after a car crash. Ryan Phillips, aged 18, was rushed to hospital after the car he was driving hit a telegraph pole at about 1am last Sunday. Mr Phillips, a former pupil at John

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Samantha's a cut above college best

YOUNG hairdresser Samantha Tilley is a cut above the rest after being named student of the year by Malvern Hills College. Samantha, 17, qualified as a junior stylist this year when she completed her hairdressing course at the college. "She literally shone

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Tongan linked with the Warriors

NEWBURY Blues claim Worcester Warriors are set to make Tongan international forward Johnny Tuamoheloa their ninth signing of the summer. The newly-promoted National One side appear resigned to losing the 27-year-old to Sixways, despite Tuamoheloa recently

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Sanderson warns his cup hopefuls

ENGLAND skipper Pat Sanderson has reminded his players that winning the Churchill Cup and not gaining Test recognition is their main objective over the next nine days. Joe Lydon's side face Canada in their tournament opener on Sunday with several members

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Archer called up

WORCESTER badminton star Simon Archer has been handed a surprise place at this year's World Champion-ships. The 2000 Olympic mixed doubles bronze medallist and men's doubles partner Anthony Clark will join the England squad for the tournament in Anaheim

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Crews fired up for dragon regatta quest

WORCESTER Dragon Boat Racing Club are holding their 15th annual dragon boat racing regatta on Sunday. The unique sport will once again bring the River Severn alive with thrashing paddles and beating drums as the crews battle for top honours in the plate

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17/6/05 - More success for Malvern Tae Kwon-Do

THE Barnes family from Malvern are celebrating this week after and wife and mother, Vivienne, received her 1st Degree black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. Vivienne, along with three other students from Malvern Tae-Kwon-Do, travelled to Doncaster to test under the

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17/6/05 - Skittlers collect prizes

THE Malvern Gazette Malvern Men's Skittles League held its presentation night at the Civil Service Club on Friday. A packed house saw prizes presented by several committee members and guests including Mrs Baker and Val Gardiner from the Ladies League.

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17/6/05 - Middleton and Parsons excel in Midland championships

DAVID Middleton and George Parsons were the heroes of the Ledbury and District swimming squad after accumulating sufficient points to be heralded in the top eight in their age group at the prestigious Midland District championships. During the two weekends

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17/6/05 - Shurmer earns just reward

WITH little summer weather to enjoy so far this season, a full complement of The Worcestershire golfers descended on the Malvern Wells course to compete in the traditional summer meeting medal competition. In division one, the first four players all returned

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17/6/05 - Tennis girls smash a six-year run

KATHERINE Panton-Kent and Holly Wootten, who train at Manor Park Tennis Club, won the U11s girls' trophy on June 12 at the Malvern College tennis festival. This is an annual event attended by prep schools from as far away as Northampton, London area and

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17/6/05 - Presentation

THE AGM and presentation evening of the Malvern & District Snooker League will take place on Monday, July 4, at the RSRE social club at 8pm. All trophy winners and representatives from all teams wishing to enter the league for the 2005/6 season should

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17/6/05 - Taster day was busy

AFTER a slow start Arden sailing Club members were kept busy all day entertaining visitors to their second taster day of the year. There was a moderate wind and no rain but while the sun did put in an appearance it was all to brief. While most of the

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17/6/05 - Fixtures ...

SATURDAY CRICKET WEST OF ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE Glos/Wilts One: Colwall v Redmarley. Glos/Wilts One 2nd XI: Gloucester City Winget II v Colwall II. Glos/Wilts Two 2nd XI: Redmarley II v Ciderford St J II. CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division

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Glittering night for Abba fans

Take a chance on a night of glitter, glamour and pop nostalgia next week when the Abba tribute band Voulez Vous arrive in town. Abba fans of all ages should love their spectacular show at Malvern Theatres on Saturday, June 25. Abba - The Story is a greatest

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PLACES TO VISIT

Almonry Heritage Centre Abbey Gate, Evesham. Local history. Contact for opening times (01386 446944). Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove. Restored buildings including working windmill, agricultural buildings, industrial buildings

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EVENTS

June 17 Rock 'n' Roll Night Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. All welcome. Until June 19 Al Boden with his Organic Hillbillys At Three Counties Show, Malvern. Tomorrow Charlton Country Fair Enjoy an afternoon out in Charlton

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African produce may put farmers out of business

n JOHN Phillpott sees the unemployed millions of Eastern Europe and Turkey as a threat to workers in Britain but also regards restrictions on the sale of Third World agricultural produce as being wrong. The problem is we have our own agricultural industry

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17/6/05 - Victory keeps Malvern II top of the table

UNBEATEN fifties for Tom Grove and Dan Besgrove saw Malvern Seconds come out on top against local rivals Barnards Green Seconds in this Worcestershire County League fixture at Regency Road. Malvern skipper Richard Cullen invited Barnards Green to bat

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History of branch line

REGARDING the flashback photograph (Wednesday, June 8) the branch line led from Foregate Street to The Butts siding. This siding was used a time ago when racehorses were sent by rail and taken to The Butts siding to unload and take to the station. It

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17/6/05 - County titles for college boys

THIRTY-three boys and girls from Malvern College were selected for the Malvern Hills Schools District team, which travelled to Nunnery Wood, Worcester, for the county championships on Saturday. In warm and sunny conditions ,the college athletes performed

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Opposed to the bypass

IN response to Mayor Aubrey Tarbuck's recent inaugural article, as a point of clarification and to reassure those who so kindly re-elected me in 2003, I would like to state that I'm still the district councillor for Hallow ward. As the duly elected district

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17/6/05 - Green collect first six points

BARNARDS Green entertained Redditch in a Sunday 1st XI Worcestershire League game at North End Lane. BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY V REDDITCH Barnards Green skipper Golder won the toss and put Redditch in to bat. Redditch got off to a flying start with Protherough

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THEATRE

Until June 8 Dreams and Ruin A promenade performance involving dance, music and visual arts in and around the spectacular ruins of Witley Court. For details telephone 01299 896636. Until June 25 Cider with Rosie Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office: 01905

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Sacrifice of our people

IT'S about time Mr Blair stood up to Mr Chirac, in favour of Britain. Mr Chirac rants on about Britain being richer than France, but does he consider why? The British people did not sacrifice years of living with high taxes and low wage to subsidise his

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Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Batman Begins (12A) Daily 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Advance screenings - Kung Fu Hustle (15) Thurs only 1.50, 4.25, 7.00, 9.30; Batman Begins (12A) Fri/Sat 1.20, 4.25, 7.00, 9.35, Sun-Thurs 1.20, 5.30, 8.25; Mr

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Tenbury's late onslaught couldn't prevent away defeat

Tenbury 158-7 Birlingham 159-4 AFTER a slow start Tenbury hit out in the latter overs, but their final total was below par and home team Birlingham romped home to win by 6 wickets in Division 4 of the Crusader Worcestershire County League on Saturday.

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Youth theatre stages Kes

KES, the Courtyard Senior Youth Theatre summer show, runs from Tuesday to Saturday, July 26-30, at 7.30pm at the Hereford venue. Supporters say the play will impress audiences with its extreme physicality. Estelle van Warmelo directs the production, assisted

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Simon presents case for the prosecution

COURTROOM drama is becoming second nature to actor Simon Ward, who heads the cast of Jeffrey Archer's Beyond Reasonable Doubt at Malvern Theatres. As Anthony Blair Booth, he finds himself locked in legal combat while prosecuting a fellow QC for murder

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Raising a glass to aid father's digestion on Sunday

Kummel - often called "the gentleman's liqueur" - makes an ideal Father's Day present. It is an after-dinner drink that was first created in Latvia in the 15th Century by merchants who soaked caraway seeds in vodka for eight to 10 days before distilling

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What's on

Theatre June 18 & every Sat-Quackery Codswallop III at the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. Noon-5pm. £1 on demand. 20-25-The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas at Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 4.30pm & 8pm. £19.50-£27.50. Box office

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Punk rock boys hit city

SKA punk-rock band Backwash will be celebrating the launch of their debut mini-album with a special event in Worcester on Sunday, June 5. What a Difference Two Years Makes is released on Monday, June 6, and follows hot on the heels of the band touring

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Moo shampoo!

Una the heifer gets a wash by owner Duncan Handley at the Three Counties Show in Malvern.

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17/6/05 - Colwall fall away after good starts

FOR the first hour and a half of each innings, Colwall were pleased with their performance, but in the second half of each Goatacre dominated this league match. GOATACRE v COLWALL Goatace won the toss and chose to bat. Colwall opted to open the bowling

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17/6/05 - Colwall U11s in victory double

COLWALL U11s travelled to Malvern and Evesham last week and came away with two more victories. Playing an 11-a-side match at Regency Road, Colwall bowled first against Malvern. Despite some keen running by the home side, Colwall soon started to get on

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- Sizzler of a show is egged on by royal contest - Tilly has feast with chef Ainsley Harriot - Theft

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17/6/05 - Captain is first to go

COLWALL Fourths batted first and made a shaky start, losing their captain Myron Lawrence for nought in the first over. COLWALL IV v WORCESTER III With accurate bowling by the Worcester seamers Wilkins (3-46) and Lavander (3-32), Colwall were in trouble

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Bad backs from work focus for inspectors

A HEALTH and safety blitz is to take place across Worcestershire as it was revealed hundreds of people in the county suffer with workplace-related back injuries. A survey released by the Heath and Safety Executive this week showed that 565 people were

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17/6/05 - Nomads U9s unlucky

WORCESTER Nomads U9s played Worcester CC in a friendly and lost by 43 runs. Worcester batted first and scored 302. They were given a good start by the opening pair of Thomas (25) and Beesley (18). Nomads' only two wickets were to run outs by Mathew Wickens

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Sport think tanks will help UCW students

SPORTS and enterprise 'think tanks' have been created by University College Worcester to strengthen business and higher education links in the West Midlands. A range of leading regional organisations have joined forces with UCW to form a Sports Employers