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Poetry event keeps strong local identify

LEDBURY Poetry Festival may be a national event but a strong local identity survives as it continues to grow. The festival will be officially launched under the Market House at 6.30pm on Friday, July 1, with almost 70 events packed into ten days. Among

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Bronze mould finds a place in show

A new exhibition by award-winning sculptor Caro Sweet can be seen in Bransford from Friday to Sunday, July 1-3. The show is being held in her new Beeches Barn Sculpture Studio and will include a series of pieces illustrating her interest in the diversity

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Gallery space provided

Budding local artists can showcase their work at an exhibition in Great Malvern town centre. Fearnside's art shop, on Belle Vue Terrace, is holding an exhibition throughout July, to promote local talent. Exhibition organiser John Edwards said: "We've

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Hills are better than Stonehenge solstice

RouSIng words by a famous Native American chief will be brought to life during solstice celebrations in Malvern. A Chief Seattle chanting ceremony will be held at West of England Quarry as the sun sets on Sunday. The chant originates from a speech given

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Performing famous work

SINGERS of the Tewkesbury-based Silurian Consort will be performing some of Handel's best-known works in Great Malvern tomorrow (Saturday). The concert is at Christ Church, Avenue Road, at 7.30pm, under the musical direction of Neil Fortin and John Wilderspin

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Hungarian choir on tour

A GIRLS' choir from Hungary performs at St Mary's Church, Dymock, on Sunday, July 3, at 7pm. The Aurin Girls' Choir, from the Zoltan Kodaly Music School in Kecsskemet, a specialist academy for music studies, will sing a selection of music, including folksongs

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Events taking place in and around Worcester

Tomorrow Ballroom and sequence dance In aid of Leukaemia Research 2005, at St John's Sports and Leisure Centre, Worcester. Dancing to Brian Supersounds. To book a table telephone Jacque on 01905 455265. All welcome. Garden Party The Pershore Branch of

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All the gigs in and around Worcester

Friday Funky Skunk - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas - Forum Theatre, Grange Road, Malvern. The Animals - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. The Badgers - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Rise featuring Midas, Interloper

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Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Batman Begins (12A) Daily 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs 4pm. Odeon Worcester: War of the Worlds (12A) Thurs only 1.40, 4.25, 7.00, 9.20; Batman Begins (12A) 2.35, 5.25, 8.10, Sat/Sun 11.50; A Lot Like Love (PG) 1.50, 4.05, 6.20, 8.35, Sat

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Tickets sales go up by £1m

MALVERN Theatres has had a very successful year, with ticket sales up by more than £1 million in 2004/5. The increase has been warmly welcomed by chief executive Nic Lloyd, who said the £1 million increase had been needed to make a profit and clear outstanding

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Chill out with Hugh and the gang at Eastnor Castle festival

THOUSANDS of music-lovers are set to descend on Eastnor Castle near Ledbury this summer to get into the groove at the Big Chill Festival. The event was founded for people who wanted a more relaxed atmosphere than that at the larger festivals and it moved

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Women of substance all set to reap their rewards

OUTSTANDING women who have been dedicated their time to helping the community will have their achievements honoured at an awards ceremony. The Worcestershire Women of the Year 2005 awards recognise women who have made contributions through their profession

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Talk to us about schools

PARENTS can get involved in their children's education as never before when a ground-breaking scheme starts in Worcestershire tomorrow. More than 100 people are expected to turn up to Droitwich Spa High School to discuss schools with council education

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£3m grant for work to start on the canal

WORK to turn a disused industrial canal route into a 21st Century leisure attraction can now begin, thanks to a £3m grant. Advantage West Midlands has approved funding to build the completing stretch of a 21-mile canal loop on the Droitwich waterway.

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We've a new flat - but no furniture

A FAMILY left homeless when a burst pipe covered the floor of their Worcester flat in six inches of water has been found a new place to stay. However, Andrew Eggleton, aged 34, and his 25-year-old partner, Jenny Harris, who have a 21-month-old son, were

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Family fun day to aid animals

A FAMILY fun weekend, to raise funds to care for animals at an animal rescue centre, will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The magnificent gardens at Danemere Animal Rescue in Tibberton, near Droitwich will be open to the general public. Visitors will

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What a difference a day makes!

This morning people were putting up umbrellas to avoid getting drenched in the downpours that hit the county, but yesterday Worcester students Natasha Styles, Simone Pascolutti and Abigail Burgess were happy to cool off with a soaking in the South Quay

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Hundreds sign

Hundreds of people have already signed the petition circulating in the Vale objecting to the proposals. The mayor, Frances Smith said: "This is even before we have got them all out. They are going into post offices, chemists, petrol stations, surgeries

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GP's speech to conference

Evesham GP Dr Martin Ounsted raised the Evesham situation when he spoke at a national conference in London last Thursday. He said the loyal support of current and previous GPs in Evesham Community Hospital for a pittance was rewarded with the proposal

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Living in an unreal world

A PERSHORE couple are incensed at the possibility of The Willows at Evesham Community Hospital closing in a bid to save the Primary Care Trust money. Ray Lewis, of Woodward Road, said that his wife Pat had a stroke seven years ago and, after the initial

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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076

LAST Saturday's coffee morning and table-top sale raised £87.50 to be shared between the church and the parish hall. The next coffee morning is on Saturday, July 23. On Sunday, Bosbury Primary School hold their summer fair on the school playing fields

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CORSE Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

CORSE Parish Council has entered the Calor Gas Village competition and Pat Lewis has been entered for the Citizen's Award. Pat was born in Corse and has lived in the village all her life. Right from an early age, she became involved with village life

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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden

The Three Parishes barbecue will be held on Monday at Cradley Rectory, in the 'post-wedding marquee'. Attractions include live music, bar and raffle as well as the barbecue. Everyone is very welcome to come along. Proceeds will be divided between Cradley

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ELDERSFIELD Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

I HEAR via the grapevine that the fete at Eldersfield raised £2,000. More details of prizewinners when I have them.

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GUARLFORD AND MADRESFIELD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

GUARLFORD'S summer fete is being held on Saturday, July 9 at Rectory Field, Rectory Lane, from 12.30pm onwards. Admission is £1 (children under 16 free) with plenty of free car parking. Apart from the usual stalls, there will be a companion dog show with

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How to nip road rage in the bud

AFTER a long day in a stuffy office, the last thing you want to do is join a queue of traffic. But it seems we're heading for a summer of misery when a major 10-week roadwork project to replace decaying gas pipes begins on Monday, affecting important

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STAUNTON AND CORSE Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273

STAUNTON and Corse are all set for the grand village fete tomorrow (Saturday), starting at noon with a pig roast and hot dogs for the children. It will be held in the grounds of Staunton and Corse CE School and the proceeds are for the two churches and

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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941

THE annual summer fete at the Memorial Hall is the place to be on Sunday, July 10. There will be all kinds of entertainment including a barbecue, strawberry teas, live music, a grand slide and various side shows. All this will happen between 3-6pm. Last

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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604

Fingers will be crossed for a continuation of this week's fine summer weather into the weekend for several notable village events. Tomorrow (Saturday) sees the cricket club's Midsummer Jazz Evening - previously mentioned here - in the beautiful surroundings

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Bronze mould finds a place in show

A new exhibition by award-winning sculptor Caro Sweet can be seen in Bransford from Friday to Sunday, July 1-3. The show is being held in her new Beeches Barn Sculpture Studio and will include a series of pieces illustrating her interest in the diversity

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Gallery space provided

Budding local artists can showcase their work at an exhibition in Great Malvern town centre. Fearnside's art shop, on Belle Vue Terrace, is holding an exhibition throughout July, to promote local talent. Exhibition organiser John Edwards said: "We've

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Hills are better than Stonehenge solstice

RouSIng words by a famous Native American chief will be brought to life during solstice celebrations in Malvern. A Chief Seattle chanting ceremony will be held at West of England Quarry as the sun sets on Sunday. The chant originates from a speech given

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Awards for children who helped stricken woman

TWO pupils from Worcester have been recognised for their act of good citizenship after going to the aid of an elderly woman who fell and broke her leg. Melissa Bowen and Chelsea Hughes, both pupils at Nunnery Wood High School, comforted the pensioner,

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Pub's hours to increase despite the noise fears

A PUB in a residential area of Worcester will extend its opening hours from November, despite neighbours' concerns over noise levels. The Northwick Arms, in Vine Street, was given permission to open for an extra half-an-hour on Mondays to Thursdays, and

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The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas n Review: Malvern Theatres

WHEN Henry Prego appeared on stage as Frank Sinatra, a ripple of shock went through the Malvern Theatres audience. His resemblance to Ol' Blue Eyes was uncanny and when he launched into Luck Be a Lady, everybody knew a fantastic evening's entertainment

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Signs good for successful festival

Final preparations are taking place in Upton as the town gets ready to welcome the giants of the jazz world. Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball are among the big names taking part in this year's International Oliver Cromwell Jazz Festival, which gets under way

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Residents oppose traffic lights plan

TRAFFIC light plans for Upton town centre were opposed by local residents at a meeting this week. Proposals to put lights at the junction of High Street, New Street and Old Street particularly upset local businesspeople, who felt it would kill trade.

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Sleek, beautiful . . . and very green

MORGAN and QinetiQ are joining forces to build a car whose only exhaust emission is water vapour. LIFECar project, unveiled this week, aims to build the world's first environmentally-friendly sports car. The project is headed by Charles Morgan, whose

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Speed legend back at Goodwood

A Hanley Swan man's car, which broke the land speed record 100 years ago, has been restored by Ledbury engineers. The Darracq 200 still roars with its original eight cylinder engine, the first in the world. It will have its first showing since 1911 at

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Depot site is set for health option

THE sale of Malvern's Pickersleigh Road depot to make way for a new health centre could be approved next week. The centre will replace existing surgeries at Court Road and Victoria Park. At Tuesday's meeting of Malvern Hills District Council, members

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Signs good for successful jazz festival

Final preparations are taking place in Upton as the town gets ready to welcome the giants of the jazz world. Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball are among the big names taking part in this year's International Oliver Cromwell Jazz Festival, which gets under way

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It's all hands to the pumps

A Welland mechanic was given a helping hand by customers and friends when he moved his business this week. Dave Baldwin found a new site at Hanley Swan Garage for his Welland Body Shop, just two days before his lease expired. He hurriedly rounded up a

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Parents debate way ahead for school

THE future of Malvern Hills Primary School will be discussed at a public meeting. Parents are invited to look at the issues affecting the school and have their say on four options. These are closure, pairing it with a successful neighbouring primary,

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Fire led to blaze of community spirit

Mick Aldridge remembers clearly the night his favourite pub went up in smoke. Never could he imagine that, 13 years on, the Brewer's Arms in West Malvern would still be going strong. New pub landlord Trevor Marston invited locals, regulars and Malvern

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Forces pool intelligence

THIS is the face of a man being hunted by detectives investigating despicable burglaries targeted at the elderly. The e-fit was issued by Hereford-shire Police this week following two incidents in Ledbury. Detectives are also to talk to their counterparts

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Fan roars on British Lions

LEDBURY rugby fan Sophie Wilesmith was in the right place at the right time to meet British Lions stars on the other side of the world. The former John Masefield High School pupils is in New Zealand on a gap year before going to university in Cardiff.

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Tuneless critics

THOUGH I myself disagree with the objection to the sounds of campanology expressed by M S Rice (Your Letters, June 3), still I find the tone of those contributors to Your Letters who could not tolerate such criticism in good heart were far less musical

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Enjoy the rest

YOUR correspondents who so dislike the sound of church bells might call to mind words of Dorothy L Sayers, one of the 20th Century's leading authors (particularly of detective fiction). In her foreword to The Nine Tailors (1934) she wrote: "From time

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Crash kills bike rider

A 38-year-old motorcyclist died after a collision near Tedstone Wafre. Kevin Oakley, from Rowley Regis, died at the scene, after colliding with a tractor on the B4203 Bromyard to Stourport Road at Acton Coppice. The motorcycle, a black Honda CBR 1000cc

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BBC to head for hills

THE Malvern Hills will feature in an episode of the BBC's A Picture of Britain, being broadcast on Sunday (June 26). The series, hosted by David Dimbleby, is a celebration of the British landscape as seen through the eyes of artists, writers and composers

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Assault victim hurt

A YOUNG man was assaulted near Club 9 in Spring Lane, Malvern, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The victim suffered facial injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics. Police are looking for a 25- year-old man of stocky build, about 5ft

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Pioneering Jean makes way for successor

A MANAGER who pioneered numerous developments at Lyttelton Well is leaving. During three-and-a-half years at the Church Street Christian centre, Jean Holt organised the bookshop, office and kitchen refurbishment, ran prayer sessions and opened a counselling

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Trees threaten pre-school plan

A NEW pre-school for children is more important to the community than the fate of two trees. That is the verdict of Welland Parish Council, which believes plans for the £200,000 building could be affected if preservation orders are put on a lime and horse

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Opinion

SOUTH Worcestershire Primary Care Trust's own plan of how a typical small hospital might look on the Seaford Court site, which we reproduce on this page, indicates how little space there would be for the low-cost housing now being discussed. Existing

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Wood rocks Royals hopes

MATT Wood produced a superb innings of 94 off just 35 balls to inspire Somerset to a 15-run Twenty20 Cup win over Worcestershire at Taunton last night. Wood blasted 12 fours and four sixes with some glorious strokeplay as the Sabres ran up an impressive

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Warriors set for European adventure

WORCESTER Warriors will be clocking up the air miles across Europe next season with trips to Ireland, France and Italy. The Warriors have been placed in pool five of the European Challenge Cup, which replaces last season's knock-out format and European

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Bickerton five behind

JOHN Bickerton trails the leaders by five shots going into the second round of French Open today. The Droitwich golf ace fired a two under par 69 in a thunderstorm-affected first round to leave him tied for 23rd place with 12 others in Paris. Hereford's

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Chance for local talents to shine

The opening day of this year's Three Counties Show was a big day for many local people. From school children and long- serving farm workers, to local traders and skilled craftsmen, there were competitions, prizes and awards. All That Jazz, a youth orchestra

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New life for derelict site

A derelict school site in Malvern Wells could be brought back to life. After Wells House closed as a school 14 years ago, none of various plans to develop the site came to fruition. In the meantime, items like elm floorboards have been stolen from the

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24/6/05 - No reward for the Magpies

LEDBURY Magpies have played two fast and exciting games in the Worcester Summer Netball League but have failed to pick up any points. Last week Magpies played Misys at Worcester and did well to keep possession in the centre of the court through Jackie

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24/6/05 - Niall and Jane are first

THERE was a smaller than usual turnout of dinghies at Arden Sailing Club (Defford) on Sunday, maybe the still morning and very hot weather put people off. However, by noon there was a nice breeze coming in from the south, and it remained for the rest

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24/6/05 - Killeen collects first World Cup victory

MALVERN mountain bike star Liam Killeen has pulled off his first major win of the season in taking round three of the UCI World Cup Marathon in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada. The 23-year-old Specialized Factory rider had included this race as an excellent

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DAVE BRADLEY FRIDAY FEELING

I WRITE to you this day from the back bedroom of my home. Sounds very Churchillian that, or was it Chamberlain? Yes, it was. The reason for my non-appearance at my gainful employment of late is a foot which has become infected. Now it's strange that the

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Hungarian choir on tour

A GIRLS' choir from Hungary performs at St Mary's Church, Dymock, on Sunday, July 3, at 7pm. The Aurin Girls' Choir, from the Zoltan Kodaly Music School in Kecsskemet, a specialist academy for music studies, will sing a selection of music, including folksongs

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24/0/05 - Football courses

THE Herefordshire Football Association has provided further opportunities for football coaches to step onto or move up the football coaching ladder. The following courses are available: FA Level 2 (UEFA B Part 1). Initial week of training August 15-20

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24/6/05 - Mark Sheppard signs for Town

MALVERN Town have signed former Kidderminster Harriers and Worcester City striker Mark Sheppard to boost their ambition of taking the Midland Alliance title at the second time of asking. Manager Neil Hunt said: "Mark is a local lad and we have fought

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A talk on the wildside

IT was good to find John Phillpott devoting much of his column (Saturday, June 18) to wildlife. Far more fascinating than politics or local council matters. I entirely agree with him, Nature can look after itself without the interference of meddlesome

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Exhibitions in and around Worcester

Until June 30 Abstract and Modern Exhibition A selection of work by contemporary artists including Paul Langford, Nigel Groom, Pascale Bigot and others. The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere, Bevere Lane, Worcester. Telephone: 01905 754484. July 1

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All the gigs in and around Worcester

Friday Funky Skunk - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas - Forum Theatre, Grange Road, Malvern. The Animals - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. The Badgers - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Rise featuring Midas, Interloper

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Rebate not threatened

THE highly-publicised argument between Blair and Chirac is spin not spat. The UK rebate is under no real threat because the UK holds a veto against its removal. Likewise, the Common Agricultural Policy spending is under no threat of real reform, because

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Foreign aid goes to EU

I WOULD guess few people know that the bulk of money we spend on foreign aid is paid into the EU, which is then dispersed on our behalf. Last year, we paid £600m into the unaccountable black hole. Blair and Brown claim to be concerned about the distribution

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Raising cash for cause

I AM writing to invite you all to join me and a host of celebrity fund-raisers in the £1,000 Challenge this summer to raise money for the UK's leading breast cancer charity, Breakthrough Breast Cancer. What better way to have a feel-good summer than by

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So why not sell off even more sites?

SO parking revenues in Worcester have almost doubled (They're raking it in with revenues, Worcester News, Friday, June 17). Why not give this good source of income a mightier boost by selling off even more city centre parking sites to developers? If you

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It demonstrates why we are not bothering to vote

THANK you for publishing MP Peter Luff''s view on the Worcestershire Health Service (Worcester News, Thursday, June 16). It demonstrates exactly why politicians are not respected by many people who are now not bothering to vote. Most people would agree

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Torrents inspire plan to store waste water

AN ingenious idea to trap rainwater and put it to good use was aired in a letter to the Gazette 100 years ago. Writer E B Fitton was inspired by recent heavy rainfall in which "torrents of storm water have rushed away from our roadways to expend themselves

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24/6/05 - Wood rocks Royals hopes

MATT Wood produced a superb innings of 94 off just 35 balls to inspire Somerset to a 15-run Twenty20 Cup win over Worcestershire at Taunton last night. Wood blasted 12 fours and four sixes with some glorious strokeplay as the Sabres ran up an impressive

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Tickets sales go up by £1m

MALVERN Theatres has had a very successful year, with ticket sales up by more than £1 million in 2004/5. The increase has been warmly welcomed by chief executive Nic Lloyd, who said the £1 million increase had been needed to make a profit and clear outstanding

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Try getting your tongue around Gewurztraminer

VETERAN New Zealand winemaker Nick Nobilo, who created White Cloud by blending Muller Thurgau with Sauvignon Blanc, had a long-held vision. It was to create a world-class Gewurztraminer to run alongside his nation's iconic Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay.

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What's on

Theatre June Every Sat-Quackery Codswallop III at the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. Noon-5pm. £1 on demand. 24-Uncut Confetti with John Hegley at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. £12 adults, £10 students & £5 children from

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Chill out with Hugh and the gang at Eastnor Castle festival

THOUSANDS of music-lovers are set to descend on Eastnor Castle near Ledbury this summer to get into the groove at the Big Chill Festival. The event was founded for people who wanted a more relaxed atmosphere than that at the larger festivals and it moved

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Sylla to stay

REDDITCH United have quashed reports star striker Norman Sylla is moving to Welsh champions TNS on a two-week trial. Llansantffraid-based TNS, who learn their Champions League first qualifying round opponents today, have reportedly invited the 22-goal

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24/6/05 - Eastnor slip in area final

EASTNOR Cricket Club's dreams of a Lord's final in the National Village Championship were dashed by a nine-run defeat by Astwood Bank on Sunday. The Herefordshire side's impressive run, that had seen them defeat county rivals Colwall in the previous round

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24/6/05 - Bowler's injury upsets Malvern

MALVERN v BELBROUGHTON MALVERN entertained Belbroughton on Saturday in the WCL division two and were beaten by 52 runs on a sweltering hot day at Regency Road. Belbroughton batted first and made a steady start with Adam Dovey and Rob Francis both bowling

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24/6/06 - Green destroy division leaders

BROMYARD V BARNARDS GREEN BARNARDS Green visited Worcestershire County League division two leaders Bromyard on Saturday and took a major step in their push towards promotion. Ed Oliver won the toss and asked the Green to bat first on a good-looking pitch

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Show them motors are global force

WORCESTERSHIRE'S automotive supply chain is being urged to show the world that it's still very much a global force by taking part in the sixth annual Accelerate Awards. Component manufacturers from across the region have until the end of June to register

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The real story of A Bridge Too Far, by my brave dad

A soldier's moving account of his part in the Second World War battle made famous by the blockbuster film A Bridge Too Far has gone on sale. Maggie Clifton, of Castlemorton, near Malvern, has allowed A Diary Of A Red Devil, written by her father Albert

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Six-year wait for hope of crossing

A NEW crossing of the river Severn at Worcester will not be built before 2011 - if at all. Transport bosses at Worcestershire County Council have confirmed that either the controversial northern bypass and new river bridge will be built, OR the A440 Temeside

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Bikers out to find dodgers

TV licence evaders tucked away in corners of the county could get an unexpected visit from inspectors on motorbikes fitted with special equipment. To track down remote TV licence evaders, the collecting authority has unveiled the bikes as the newest addition

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Bands night at club

AN event hoping to revive the Worcester music scene kicks off tonight at a city club. Four bands and a resident Indie music DJ will play at Evolution nightclub, in Lowesmoor, from 9pm until 2am. "It's basically a full night of live local music, which

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The Battle of Evesham 2005

TODAY the Journal launches the Battle of Evesham 2005. Residents in towns and villages throughout the Vale and Broadway are being urged to show their strength of feeling about planned £4m cutbacks at Evesham Community Hospital. The campaign has been launched

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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

THERE is a fun day at Pink Hall Cottage, Birtsmorton, the delightful home of George and Pauline Houghton, on Saturday, July 2, with a varied menu to tempt all the family. A walk across the local footpaths has been organised from 10am-noon (boots needed

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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

A FAMILY barn dance will be held at Flaxhouse Barn, Beauchamp Lane, Callow End, on Saturday, July 2 from 7.30pm. Come and dance all night with a live band and caller. Family tickets cost £15, single adults £5 and children £2.50. For bookings, ring Miles

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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287

OPEN gardens weekend tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, from 2-5pm. Refreshments and garden entry tickets available at the church. Songs of praise at St Gregory's Church is on Sunday at 6.30pm.

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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872

COLWALL Singers present a Midsummer Medley on Tuesday, June 28 at 7.45pm at Colwall Village Hall. There will be light refreshments. Donations received will be in aid of Breast Cancer Haven. Gardens open on Sunday will be Caves Folly and Longacre from

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24/6/05 - Moore poised

FRENCHMAN Alex Jeannin has finally become Hereford United's second summer signing. The 27-year-old put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Graham Turner's side, ending weeks of speculation linking the left-back with a move to Edgar Street. Jeannin arrived

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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

THERE was a disappointing turn-out for the gardeners' question time last week when Reg Moule, hot foot from Gardeners Live Show in Birmingham, was on hand to answer queries from the audience. He gave tips on acers, lavender, olive trees and roses. He

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Poetry event keeps strong local identify

LEDBURY Poetry Festival may be a national event but a strong local identity survives as it continues to grow. The festival will be officially launched under the Market House at 6.30pm on Friday, July 1, with almost 70 events packed into ten days. Among

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Invitation to test out courses

Visitors to Malvern Hills College can try their hand at a host of arts and crafts in a special open week. Drama productions, art demonstrations and free art classes will be on offer from Saturday to Friday, July 2-8. The event also allows art students

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24/6/04 - Mike Spragg lifts Ashwin Cup

M A L V E R N U n i t e d Angling Association members kicked off the new river season by contesting the Ashwin Cup. The venue was their newly acquired stretch of the Severn at Holdfast, where thanks to a small band of dedicated workers, the venue has

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Wrong decision for pub

PUBS have a special place in the British psyche. For hundreds of years they have been a part of our culture - for some they are part of daily life, for others, places to be avoided. But they have been around for a long time. Take The Northwick Arms, in

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SUMMER SOAKING

VIOLENT rainstorms brought the sweltering hot spell in Worcestershire to an abrupt end today. The county has roasted over the past few days - yesterday was the second hottest day of the year at 30C - but the week ended with electric storms and heavy downpours

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Flowers I placed on his grave are gone

A WIDOW has hit out at thieves who stole a flower arrangement from her late husband's grave. Diane Sharpe, who is known as Dee to her friends, placed three arrangements - one from each of her daughter's families - on Cedric Sharpe's grave in Astwood Cemetery

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Judge praises woman in post office 'gun' raid

A Post office counter clerk told this week how she kept calm when an armed raider threatened her with what looked like a gun. Hazel Whitehouse was praised by Judge Michael Mott at Worcester Crown Court on Monday for her "commendable speed and courage"

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Six years for would-be thief

Andrew Craig was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted robbery and having an imitation firearm. Tim Sapwell, prosecuting, said Craig, aged 26, of Aberdeen, had waited until the post office was quiet before making his move

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Music in air at celebration

Upton Youth Band will fill the air with music at an open-air concert. The event, at the Pepperpot tomorrow (Saturday), at 4.30pm, celebrates the start of National Youth Marching Band Week. "There are no tickets, people can just come along and watch,"

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24/6/05 - Warriors set for European adventure

WORCESTER Warriors will be clocking up the air miles across Europe next season with trips to Ireland, France and Italy. The Warriors have been placed in pool five of the European Challenge Cup, which replaces last season's knock-out format and European

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QinetiQ director denies letter was threat to council

MALVERN'S largest em-ployer has been accused of blackmail by a leading councillor. Coun Clive Smith has demanded an apology from QinetiQ after he claims the firm sent councillors a letter implying it would pull out of Malvern if two housing applications

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70 seasons on the ball

FRIENDSHIP and success over 70 seasons will be celebrated at Malvern Rugby Club. From humble beginnings in July 1934, the club has grown to become a successful community favourite. To mark the occasion the club is holding a summer fun day for people of

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The omens are not good...

I agree with Mr Keith Berry (Your Letters, June 17), we should not sell off any part of the land at Seaford Court for development, certainly not before we know the financial and physical details of what is proposed for the new Malvern Hospital. Many years

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Hidden cost of bed crisis

YOU recorded (Malvern Gazette, June 3) the sad death of Mrs Eileen Layland, who did not receive adequate care after her hip operation. Talking of NHS records, I wonder whether I have achieved one, in being sent home 38 hours after my (slightly less serious

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Invest the profits

The Three Counties Show, a great day out for the entire family and an excellent opportunity to celebrate everything Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester has to offer and more so, a truly unique way of showcasing the rural delights of England. However, might

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Gala to bring in record numbers

More than 15,000 visitors are expected in Bromyard for the biggest summer event in the town's calendar. From motorcycle displays to craft stalls, the 38th Bromyard Gala offers events for everyone throughout Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3, on the Birchyfields

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Second opinion

WITH reference to your front page article on the refurbishment of the Ledbury Masters House for £3 million (Ledbury Reporter, June 17), I can only express my amazement at Herefordshire Council's ability at achieving such poor value for money. A glance

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Doing my bit

"DID you know," my son asked me, "that if every household changed just one light bulb over to a low energy bulb, we would save enough electricity to run Scotland for free?" No, I hadn't known that. Like so many of these statistics it is a little blurred

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Bird's eye view

HOW sad in this day of more environmental awareness there are still some developers totally unconcerned about the effect they have on wildlife. I refer to the old Wells House School grounds where a bird nesting area has been destroyed before the birds

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Arnhem hero's story published by daughter

A CASTLEMORTON woman has published her late father's account of his experiences in the Second World War. Albert Stockwell was a member of the 1st British Airborne Division - the Red Berets or Red Devils - and took part in the Battle of Arnhem, a fiasco

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Wartime scientists reunited

VETERANS of scientific research in Malvern during the Second World War are returning to the town later this year. The Telecommunications Research Establishment (TRE) was moved to the town in great secrecy in 1942 to carry out war-winning radar research

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Need I say more

I WOULD like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who supported my open day for St Michael's Hospice last Saturday. To all my friends who sent donations, to friends who came for coffee or tea to make a very nice social occasion and, last but not least

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Delinquent dogs

AS a now retired postman you can imagine my opinion of dogs. For over 30 years I walked through particular gates with dread. Walking up to the front door of some houses was like stealing into a high security prison compound and then, to make matters worse

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Parking fear stalls flats bid

Concern over the lack of on-street parking has stalled a plan to create five flats in Malvern. The application by Cornhull Associates was for Milestone House, 70 North Malvern Road. Officers at Malvern Hills District Council had recommended the scheme

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Lifeline given to children

Children whose lives have been overshadowed by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster are among those helped by Malvern Hills Lions. Eight organisations share £1,180 in the final phase of the club's annual grants scheme, run in association with the Malvern Gazette

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Sir Bernard unveils college plaque

FAMOUS scientist Sir Bernard Lovell was the guest of honour at Malvern College on Saturday. Sir Bernard, aged 92, was one of the scientists who worked at the college, which was taken over by the Telecommunications Research Establishment (TRE) during the

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Rural life reflected in diversity of show

More than 99,000 visitors flocked to Malvern for this year's Three Counties Show. The flagship event for the Malvern showground had a new look this year, to reflect the increasing diversity of rural life. The show was divided into special zones dedicated

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Toyah adds voice to recycling call

SINGER and TV presenter Toyah Wilcox was at the show show to launch a recycling project. Toyah, who lives in Pershore, is passionate about recycling. "It's so important and it's something we can all do that makes a real difference to the planet," she

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Best of British seen by judges

THE cream of Britain's pedigree livestock was at this year's Three Counties Show. Numbers were up on last year, with a substantial increase in rare breed sheep and cattle entries. Local farmers and breeders collected their share of the prizes for cattle

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Royals give seal of approval to show

There was a right royal turn-out at this year's Three Counties Show with mother and son entries from the Queen and Prince Charles. Traditional brown eggs laid by Prince Charles' chickens were on display in the poultry tent and one of the Queen's beautiful

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Local winners share in prizes

CATTLE THE Longhorn, Blackbrook Obi-Wan, owned by Mr Gray, of Newtown House, Lower Eggleton, was named supreme champion in the cattle section at the show. It also took first in the junior male class. There was a second for Mr Gray with Blackbrook Nemesis

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Smith extends contract

BEN Smith has agreed a two-year extension to his existing contract which will take him to the end of the 2008 season. Smith is in his fourth season with Worcestershire since moving from Leicester and recently scored thr-ee successive championship tons

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Hereford snap up French full-back

FRENCHMAN Alex Jeannin has finally become Hereford United's second summer signing. The 27-year-old put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Graham Turner's side, ending weeks of speculation linking the left-back with a move to Edgar Street. Jeannin arrived

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Moore poised

FRENCHMAN Alex Jeannin has finally become Hereford United's second summer signing. The 27-year-old put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Graham Turner's side, ending weeks of speculation linking the left-back with a move to Edgar Street. Jeannin arrived

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Pair on shortlist for women of year title

TWO community workers are flying the flag for Malvern in a countywide competition. Hilary Al Rasheed and Donna Cole are among ten finalists in the St Richard's Hospice Worcestershire Women of the Year competition. Hilary is one of three nominees in the

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Ex-Blues striker is Robins' addition

STRIKER Jae Martin will aid Evesham United's rise to the Southern League Premier Division. The 29-year-old brings experience of 76 Football League games to the Robins. Martin left Nationwide North side Moor Green where he scored 50 goals in total but

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Holders open up with an away tie

LUCTONIANS will begin the defence of the North Midlands Cup with an away game at Newport in the quarter-finals next season. Luctonians won the county cup for the first time last month, beating Whitchurch in a tight final at Stourbridge. They will now

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24/6/05 - Bike mayhem at Deer Park

SAAB Salomon Mountain Mayhem, the biggest event in the mountain biking calendar, is coming to Eastnor this weekend. From now until Sunday (June 26) Eastnor Castle's Deer Park, near Ledbury, will host the internationally renowned 24-hour race that attracts

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24/6/05 - Malvern Wells course greets county ladies

FOR the third time this season, the Worcestershire Golf Club has been chosen as the venue for prestigious county golf tournaments. On this occasion the club hosted a team competition between the top lady golfers from Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire

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24/6/05 - Eastnor bowlers home in on three rinks out of five

EASTNOR Bowls Club defeated visiting Glos Co-op by 24 shots on Saturday. The home side won on three of the five rinks with outstanding victories by the rinks skipped by C Billingham (26-5) and G Ritchie (25-15). The rink skipped by J Jones won 18-16 but

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24/6/05 - Too speedy for their own good

LEDBURY and District swimmers were in action at the eight-lane Gloucester pool over the weekend. On Saturday the B team swam their PGL league final and on Sunday four A team swimmers, Thomas Stokes, David Middleton, George Parsons and Patty Holloway,

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24/6/05 - Lords compete at British Open

MALVERN'S ultimate frisbee team Lords Of The Ring travelled to Eastbourne to play in the British Open last weekend. The event, now in its 9th year, is a three-day competition which allows international teams to compete in the tournament as well as teams

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24/6/04 - League and King Pin for CK1s

MALVERN Ladies Skittles League held their annual presentation night at the Bank House Hotel, Bransford, last Friday. Prior to the league presentations, a cheque for £2,651 was handed over to the Hayley Jeynes Charity with the winners trophy from the event

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24/6/05 - Former College boy in the fast lane

A FORMER Malvern College pupil has dreams of following in Jenson Button's footsteps as a Formula One star. Jonathan Baker, aged 20, is currently driving in the UK Formula Ford Racing Championships with Team JLR. Having finished second in the British Racing

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Sylla to stay

REDDITCH United have quashed reports star striker Norman Sylla is moving to Welsh champions TNS on a two-week trial. Llansantffraid-based TNS, who learn their Champions League first qualifying round opponents today, have reportedly invited the 22-goal

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Cor blimey, festival is in for a knees-up

ROUND-UP: PRIORY VOICES Birmingham Festival Choral Society will be at Malvern Priory on Saturday at 7.30pm to present a concert of music by British composers. Tickets are available on the door, or in advance from Malvern Tourist Information Centre on

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Angel voices sing at church

A GROUP of young musicians from California will be performing at St Matthias's Church, Malvern Link, tonight (Friday), at 7.30pm. The Los Angeles County High School Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Helen Goode-Castro, will give a programme including

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Performing famous work

SINGERS of the Tewkesbury-based Silurian Consort will be performing some of Handel's best-known works in Great Malvern tomorrow (Saturday). The concert is at Christ Church, Avenue Road, at 7.30pm, under the musical direction of Neil Fortin and John Wilderspin

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Jamie helps boost sales of the queen of vegetables

ASPARAGUS has tickled the taste buds to such an extent this season that sales of the queen of vegetables have risen faster than any other vegetable. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has promoted gras for Sainsbury's where sales are up by a staggering 290 per

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24/6/05 -Smith extends contract

BEN Smith has agreed a two-year extension to his existing contract which will take him to the end of the 2008 season. Smith is in his fourth season with Worcestershire since moving from Leicester and recently scored thr-ee successive championship tons

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Events taking place in and around Worcester

Tomorrow Ballroom and sequence dance In aid of Leukaemia Research 2005, at St John's Sports and Leisure Centre, Worcester. Dancing to Brian Supersounds. To book a table telephone Jacque on 01905 455265. All welcome. Garden Party The Pershore Branch of

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Fine version of a classic

I WAS privileged to be invited to attend the dress rehearsal of Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. The production needed some audience participation before being let loose on the public. It was truly excellent, the funniest

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Concerts in your area

Tomorrow The Tarantara Choir Singing a varied programme of songs at Sansome Walk Baptist Church. Tickets from the Church bungalow. A British Celebration Summer concert by Birmingham Festival Choral Society at Malvern Priory. Tickets 01684 892289. June

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Council opposes high street homes

PERSHORE town councillors are opposing plans for 71 homes in the High Street for retired people. They want developers to go back to the drawing board. The proposed four-storey building containing the flats is to be located on the corner of the High Street

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Whats on and when at Worcestershire theatres

Today and Tomorrow Cider with Rosie Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. The Rat Pack Malvern Theatres. Box office: 01684 892277. Tomorrow A Twist of Lime Presented by NotaBene Vocal Ensemble. A lively compilation of invigorating acappella

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Hill climb exploit ends with a bang

THE hazards of the early days of motoring are graphically illustrated in a story reported by Gazette columnist Ariel a century ago. "The hilly thoroughfares of Malvern were put to a novel use last week, an enterprising motorist making use of some of them

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Echoes from the Past

100 years ago The election of Dr H E Dixey as an alderman of the Worcestershire County Council is the reward of 13 years' able and efficient service on that body. Not only has Dr Dixey looked after the interests of his own constituents, but in all matters

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Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Batman Begins (12A) Daily 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs 4pm. Odeon Worcester: War of the Worlds (12A) Thurs only 1.40, 4.25, 7.00, 9.20; Batman Begins (12A) 2.35, 5.25, 8.10, Sat/Sun 11.50; A Lot Like Love (PG) 1.50, 4.05, 6.20, 8.35, Sat

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Music helps cancer cause

VIOLINIST Janet Masters, co-leader of the ESO, will be holding a concert at Malvern Girls' College in aid of cancer research. The programme will include Britten's Simple Symphony and Bach's Double Violin Concerto, with one of Janet's senior pupils as

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Brushing up on the Bard

PUPILS from Malvern and Hanley Castle have been brushing up their knowledge of the Bard in preparation for a national Shakespeare event. Youngsters from Malvern Girls' College, The Chase and Hanley Castle high schools were selected to take part in 1 Night

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Ledbury collect derby honours

LEDBURY v COLWALL III LEDBURY made the short trip to Colwall on Saturday and ran out easy winners of this local Marches League division three derby. In sweltering conditions, Ledbury won a vital toss and duly elected to bat. However, they struggled in

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'Best ever fair'

CHILDREN at Hallow Primary School are preparing for what their 'best ever' fair. The Friends of Hallow School have been busy planning for this evening's events, which include everything from wellie-wanging and the tug-of-war to donkey rides and quad bikes

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BUSINESS BRIEF

Focus on Tesco Tesco is to sell contact lenses at its in-store pharmacies, the supermarket said today. It claims top brands will be up to 150 per cent cheaper than those sold by other retailers. The lenses will go on sale from the end of next week after

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Back to school for the bosses

BUSINESS volunteers from well- known Worcestershire companies such as Rabjohns, Worcester Bosch and the Malvern defence firm QinetiQ left their busy working schedules to spend some time with younger members of the community this week. They visited pupils

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Workaholic culture for UK's young

Britain's workaholic culture is forcing people to arrive in the office early, leave late and struggle in even when they are ill, according to a new report published today. Younger professional staff climbing the career ladder feel under the most pressure

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Cheap exports scupper carpet weavers' profits

ONE of Kidderminster's largest carpet manufacturers has recorded a "difficult" year after being forced to close of one of its main sections because of poor sales. Victoria Plc, of Worcester Road, had a turnover of £53.2m last year compared to £54.6m for

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All the latest coverage from Save Our Hospital campaign.

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Invitation to test out courses

Visitors to Malvern Hills College can try their hand at a host of arts and crafts in a special open week. Drama productions, art demonstrations and free art classes will be on offer from Saturday to Friday, July 2-8. The event also allows art students

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The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas n Review: Malvern Theatres

WHEN Henry Prego appeared on stage as Frank Sinatra, a ripple of shock went through the Malvern Theatres audience. His resemblance to Ol' Blue Eyes was uncanny and when he launched into Luck Be a Lady, everybody knew a fantastic evening's entertainment

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Cor blimey, festival is in for a knees-up

ROUND-UP: PRIORY VOICES Birmingham Festival Choral Society will be at Malvern Priory on Saturday at 7.30pm to present a concert of music by British composers. Tickets are available on the door, or in advance from Malvern Tourist Information Centre on

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Angel voices sing at church

A GROUP of young musicians from California will be performing at St Matthias's Church, Malvern Link, tonight (Friday), at 7.30pm. The Los Angeles County High School Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Helen Goode-Castro, will give a programme including

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Exhibitions in and around Worcester

Until June 30 Abstract and Modern Exhibition A selection of work by contemporary artists including Paul Langford, Nigel Groom, Pascale Bigot and others. The Gallery and Picture Framing at Bevere, Bevere Lane, Worcester. Telephone: 01905 754484. July 1

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Concerts in your area

Tomorrow The Tarantara Choir Singing a varied programme of songs at Sansome Walk Baptist Church. Tickets from the Church bungalow. A British Celebration Summer concert by Birmingham Festival Choral Society at Malvern Priory. Tickets 01684 892289. June

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Whats on and when at Worcestershire theatres

Today and Tomorrow Cider with Rosie Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427. The Rat Pack Malvern Theatres. Box office: 01684 892277. Tomorrow A Twist of Lime Presented by NotaBene Vocal Ensemble. A lively compilation of invigorating acappella

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Music helps cancer cause

VIOLINIST Janet Masters, co-leader of the ESO, will be holding a concert at Malvern Girls' College in aid of cancer research. The programme will include Britten's Simple Symphony and Bach's Double Violin Concerto, with one of Janet's senior pupils as

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Brushing up on the Bard

PUPILS from Malvern and Hanley Castle have been brushing up their knowledge of the Bard in preparation for a national Shakespeare event. Youngsters from Malvern Girls' College, The Chase and Hanley Castle high schools were selected to take part in 1 Night

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Try getting your tongue around Gewurztraminer

VETERAN New Zealand winemaker Nick Nobilo, who created White Cloud by blending Muller Thurgau with Sauvignon Blanc, had a long-held vision. It was to create a world-class Gewurztraminer to run alongside his nation's iconic Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay.

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What's on

Theatre June Every Sat-Quackery Codswallop III at the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. Noon-5pm. £1 on demand. 24-Uncut Confetti with John Hegley at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. £12 adults, £10 students & £5 children from