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Performers set to put on a show
SOME of Worcestershire's top musical talents will be on show at a special charity performance. Over 120 artists from across the county will perform at the Magic of Musical Theatre show, at Malvern Theatre, on Friday July 15. For tickets, which cost £10
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Band announce fund-raising gig
BROMSGROVE band Reflections will play a charity gig on Saturday, July 16. The event will be held at Hanbury Village Hall and feature a pig roast and other attractions that will start from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 for the occasion that managed to raise
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Band announces dates
THE year's most talked about band have announced two more gigs at the Birmingham Academy. Bloc Party, widely aclaimed by the press as the new saviours of British pop music, are now bringing their distinctive mix of pop and punk music to the venue on October
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Night of fiery magic
Review - Magic of the Dance at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday, July 9. IT'S a sizzling, stunning, sensational show in which feet become a rhythmic blur that threatens to set the stage on fire. Fire does occur during the show's splendid
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Treat for the family
Review - Brigadoon at the Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, Droitwich Spa, until Saturday, July 9. BRIGADOON at Droitwich's Norbury Theatre offered a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The hard working cast moved from spoken word to singing parts as they told
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What's On Guide
Thursday, July 7 Don Quixote Rides Again, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Until July 9. Tickets from 0121 236 4455. Warwick Festival: Various events until July 10. Tickets from 01926 496277. A Midsummer Night's Dream/Twelfth Night, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
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Torn between the two
THE grandeur of Ragley Hall forms the backdrop to an alfresco performance of Carlo Goldini's A Servant of Two Masters, performed by the Crescent Theatre Touring Company on Friday. The play, described as a "ribald, freewheeling comic masterpiece," is set
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Postman Pat comes back with a bang
Everyone's favourite mailman, Postman Pat, is back with another special delivery, at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham on August 1 and 2. Together with his faithful companion, Jess The Cat, the UK's most famous postman will star in a brand new show
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Pastels provide perfect pictures
A BROMSGROVE artist is showcasing her work at Droitwich Spa Library. Meryl Simms, from Buckfast Close, is currently exhibiting her collection of pastel and watercolour pictures at the Victoria Square building. She has been painting since she can remember
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Des does it his way at Hippodrome
ONE of Britain's best-loved entertainers will be appearing in Birmingham. Des O'Connor will perform at Birmingham Hippodrome on Saturday, July 23. He will perform a unique brand of comedy and music. The show will start at 7.30pm with tickets priced at
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Medium has big plans for when he returns to Birmingham
A TOP medium is returning to Birmingham as part of a nation-wide tour. Tony Stockwell describes himself as 'a link between two worlds' and promises amazingly accurate messages from lost loved ones. He has made regular appearances on several shows for
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Classic artwork adds nice touch
ART Lovers in the town will now have the chance to view and buy quality artwork after a new gallery opened in Bromsgrove. The Guild Gallery, in Worcester Road opened yesterday (July 5) and features a mix of originals and limited edition prints. Artwork
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County dancers to set the stage alight
FANS of dance can cheer on Worcestershire's Youth Dance Company when it appears at a national performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome on July 10. Youth Dance England will combine companies from all over the country into the first national performance
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Thinking gets arty
TWO though provoking productions start at Birmingham's mac over the weekend. The centre, in Cannon Hill Park, features photograph exhibition Vanishing Point and biting satire Singer. Vanishing Point, by artist Martin Newth, takes a different view of everyday
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Million Dollar Baby (12)
A HUGELY talented cast featuring Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and the ever-brilliant Morgan Freeman star in this powerful tale of determination, guts, inspiration and respect. Kind-hearted waitress Maggie Fitzgerald (Swank) begs boxing trainer Frankie
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The Holy Woman Qaisra Shahraz
SHE had been very pretty - a most pleasant surprise. The irony was, did she know who he was? Her suitor? She had to be the one! 'One way or other, I am going to have this woman,' Sikander vowed silently, tapping his hand on the steering wheel. As he watched
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100 years ago July 8, 1905
A YOUNG man, Harry Brace, from Worcester, appeared at Droitwich Petty Sessions charged with stealing four pieces of bread and butter, a piece of cake and a slice of bread pudding from the cloakroom at Rashwood School. It was a pupil's packed lunch. Brace
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Illingworth calls for more from batsmen
By Peter McKinney BARNT Green CC captain Richard Illingworth has called on the team to stop relying on batsmen Richard Hall and Roger Sillence and score more runs to boost their title and cup chase. Gloucestershire all rounder Sillence and Hall been in
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Club has strong case for defence
A BROMSGROVE martial arts club is gearing up to promote safety during National Self-Defence Week. RIGHT MOVES: Self defence expert Ray Heatherington practices a move on Martin Shaw. The British Free Fighting Association (BFFA), based in Aston Fields,
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Protest group is at battle stations
RESIDENTS have formed an action group to oppose a plan for a business park near to their homes. The creation of Keep Grove Farm Green follows a report in the Worcester News just over a week ago that the city council had received letters for and against
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Performers set to put on a show
SOME of Worcestershire's top musical talents will be on show at a special charity performance. Over 120 artists from across the county will perform at the Magic of Musical Theatre show, at Malvern Theatre, on Friday July 15. For tickets, which cost £10
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When they got to the school, a baby and 3 teenagers were dead
A scene of horror greeted childen of a Worcester school as the emergency services worked desperately to save the victims of a car crash - but thankfully, it wasn't real. Pupils at Bishop Perowne High School, Merriman's Hill, were shown the aftermath of
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High cost fears halt skate park
A skateboard park in memory of a 13-year-old boy has run into problems at the final hurdle. Although planning permission was granted in April, installing the Upton-upon-Severn park could be delayed because of worries about its management and the cost
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We cannot enjoy our overgrown countryside
A LITTLE bit of the countryside preserved around a Malvern housing estate has become so neglected that it is no longer accessible for residents. But confusion surrounds the question of who is responsible for one of the linking footpaths running around
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Learning to take a new look
AN eyesore college building close to Worcester Cathedral is set to undergo a £1.8m revamp. Planning permission has been granted for a glass panelled first floor extension of Worcester College of Technology's workshop in Deansway. It forms the final part
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Give us a kiss!
BAD breath is the biggest faux pas when it comes to snogging, say Midlanders quizzed by a new survey to mark today's National Kissing Day. Fifty-four per cent of the people questioned in the region, including Worcestershire, cited smelly breath as their
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Safety plans for main road
PLANS for new safety measures on the main road through Bidford were unveiled last week. Warwickshire County Council invited residents to see the scheme, which involves reducing the speed limit on the B429 as well as making some structural changes to the
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6/7/05 - City boss to unleash young guns
ANDY Preece insists first-team opportunities will arise next season for Worcester City's rising stars. Youngsters coming through the ranks at St George's Lane have been promised a look-in, especially after a triumphant 2004/05 term for the academy side
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Thieves spark police warning
POLICE have repeated their warning about keeping doors locked after thieves entered three Alcester homes last Tuesday night. The first incident was at St Nicholas Rectory, where a member of the family disturbed two men who had let themselves in through
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Night of fiery magic
Review - Magic of the Dance at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday, July 9. IT'S a sizzling, stunning, sensational show in which feet become a rhythmic blur that threatens to set the stage on fire. Fire does occur during the show's splendid
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Treat for the family
Review - Brigadoon at the Norbury Theatre, Friar Street, Droitwich Spa, until Saturday, July 9. BRIGADOON at Droitwich's Norbury Theatre offered a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The hard working cast moved from spoken word to singing parts as they told
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Son tops for family
THE Graham family was well represented at the Redditch Road and Path Club's evening 25-mile time trail. Junior rider Oliver narrowly missed the magic hour mark with his excellent time of 60mins 05 secs, while dad Paul returned in 1-08-22. Alastair maintained
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Believe What You Will, Swan, Stratford
A MAN may 'smile and smile and be a villain' says Hamlet, and this near-contemporary play throws up a grinning tyrant who ranks alongside the great monsters of literature. Cold, calculating and utterly ruthless, the Roman soldier-politician Titus Flaminius
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July 8, 1955
REDDITCH Urban District Council is to protest strongly about the decision to close the Abbey Hostel on November 12, and will ask the Ministry to reverse their decision. If the Ministry prove adamant, the council will ask for the closure to be postponed
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Magic of the Dance, Malvern Theatres
BIRDS do it. Bees do it. Come Saturday night many of us try it: dancing, to find love. This story of two Irish emigrants follows their choreographed courtship, though it's altogether more magical than your average night clubbing. Riverdance opened the
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SCANDAL OF POLICE JOBS
POLICE ran a high-profile recruitment campaign - then threw out 150 applications without even reading them. Now they stand accused of picking frontline officers based on how quickly they completed their job applications, rather than on their ability or
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We won't brush homeless under the carpet say dedicated workers
A LIVING room in the pouring rain would be few people's idea of fun, but that was precisely what was set up in the centre of Worcester yesterday, in an effort to highlight the plight of the city's homeless population. NHS trainee managers were given the
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Firefighters tackle blaze near hall
A LARGE fire broke out near entrepeneur house-builder Neil Grinnall's £1.5m Hadzor Hall in Droitwich. Firefighters spent this morning tackling the blaze which attracted 20 calls from members of the public who could see the flames from the M5. Two barns
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Collisions cause rush-hour chaos
A ROAD accident involving a bus and lorry caused long rush-hour queues for commuters leaving Worcester. It was one of several crashes around the area in yesterday's torrential rain. A 758 Easylink bus taking passengers between Tenbury Wells and Worcester
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Three new Sunday sides but Hampton pull out late
THE 36th annual general meeting of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday Football League was staged at Evesham WMC where three new teams were elected. Blue Maze, Sporting Theocs and Tescos will take their place when the new season starts on
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Trials for new school
FUTEBOL do Salao Brazil-ian Soccer Schools Academy Training Centre will be running Academy classes for children who would like to pursue their football career to a professional standard. The aim is to get local children prepared for trials with local
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Keeper poised to claim jersey
RYAN Young will make his Redditch United debut next week keen to show just why he is set to claim the goalkeeper's jersey from Valley Stadium stalwart Richard Anstiss. For when Reds take on Coca-Cola Championship side Watford for the Jimmy Davis Memorial
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Rhodes wants County to stay off Twenty20 basement
STEVE Rhodes has called on his Worcestershire troops to slay Glamorgan and end their mediocre Twenty20 Cup campaign on a positive note. The Dragons visit New Road today (5.30pm) for a fixture that determines who finishes bottom of the Midlands/West/Wales
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Strike options pose problem for Watkiss
CHRIS Beardsley is nearing a move to Mansfield Town but boss Stuart Watkiss still harbours hopes of retaining Mark Rawle. Kidderminster Harriers wanted to secure the two out-of-contract strikers during the summer and their absence leaves Watkiss woefully
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Thompson checks in at Swifts
DAVE Titterton has strengthened his Stourport Swifts squad by drafting in young winger Mark Thompson from Coca-Cole League Two side Shrewsbury Town. The 20-year-old, who can play on both left and right flanks, failed to make the breakthrough at Gay Meadow
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What's On Guide
Thursday, July 7 Don Quixote Rides Again, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Until July 9. Tickets from 0121 236 4455. Warwick Festival: Various events until July 10. Tickets from 01926 496277. A Midsummer Night's Dream/Twelfth Night, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
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Centre hoping £750k plan will attract stars of future
PERSHORE Tennis Centre chiefs are hoping to attract players from Worcestershire and beyond with ambitious plans costing around £750,000. Plans to expand their base in the grounds of Pershore College have been in the pipeline for some years but are finally
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Have whatever Sally's having!
THE stage version of much-loved film When Harry Met Sally arrives at Malvern's Festival Theatre on Monday as part of a national tour. Faithfully adapted for the stage by Marcy Kahan, based on the Nora Ephron classic award-winning film, it tells the story
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02/07/05 - Title chasing Barnt Green give champs the boot
Barnt Green 244-8 Wellington159-8 Barnt Green obtain a winning draw BARNT Green closed the gap between themselves and leaders West Bromwich Dartmouth with a disciplined display in Shropshire on Saturday. The Cherry Hill Road side has now closed to 20
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Spa have date with Studley
DROITWICH take on Studley for the right to make the regional finals of the National Club UK20s competition tomorrow (Thursday). Victory for Spa would ensure they win the Worcestershire/Warwickshire group stage and take on hosts Kington in the regional
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02/07/05 - James terrorises Vigornians
Old Vigornians 131 all out Avoncroft 134-5 Avoncroft win by five wickets AVONCROFT cemented second place in the Worcester League Division Three with a comfortable five wicket victory over Old Vigornians on Saturday. DANGER MAN: Dave James was in sparkling
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02/07/05 - Bowler gets into the groove
Luctonians 85 all out Chaddesley Corbett 87-4 Chaddesley Corbett win by six wickets SOUTH African all rounder Rohan Vorster produced an emphatic bowling performance to re-ignite his side's relegation escape bid on Saturday. Vorster took 4-17 to help bowl
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02/07/05 - Belbroughton blitz Harborne
Belbroughton 272 all out Harborne 125 all out Belbroughton won by 147 runs BELBROUGHTON inflicted more misery on struggling Harborne with an emphatic batting performance in the Worcester League Division Two on Saturday. Lee Nightingale (83) and Dan Attwood
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03/07/05 - Holders rise to the top of table
DROITWICH moved to the top of the Fearnley Worcestershire Sunday League after a powerful display of batting against Pershore. Gareth Thomas took 3-28 as Pershore were kept to 159-9 in their 45 overs. Jermone Connor then smashed 78, as Droitwich cruised
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Big band hits Brum
BIRMINGHAM'S Botanical Gardens are the setting for N.C. Big Band on Sunday, "celebrating all that's great from the 1930s and 40s onwards." The music of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and Harry James will be featured together with
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Keeper poised to claim jersey
RYAN Young will make his Redditch United debut next week keen to show just why he is set to claim the goalkeeper's jersey from Valley Stadium stalwart Richard Anstiss. For when Reds take on Coca-Cola Championship side Watford for the Jimmy Davis Memorial
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Dad outdone with Matt ton
MATTHEW Corby became the youngest recorded centurion in the history of Shipston Cricket Club last Sunday and in doing so relieved his dad Andy of that prestigious honour! Aged 16 years and 250 days, Matthew eclipsed his dad's effort in 1977 by just 22
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Runs not enough
A TARGET of 151 proved no trouble for Alvechurch and Hopwood as Badsey's Worce-stershire County League stru-ggles continued last Saturday. Having been asked to bat on a damp wicket, Badsey openers Ian Hardwick and Adam Westmacott made steady prog-ress
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Stand is crucial in victory
A BATTLING seventh wicket stand of 70 between Luke Ever-sham and Martin Johnson was the difference as Pershore overcame Worcester in Saturday's inaugural Birmingham League meeting. Eversham hit 38 not out while Johnson remained unbeaten on 34 ass the
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Please don't let our carnival die
ON Saturday my two children and I took part in the Bromsgrove Hospital Carnival Procession. This was our fourth year of taking part. During the last two weeks we decided on our costumes and my son - in particular - had great fun as he tried on the costume
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Let us know what's on
THE Artrix has been open for months, but its web site has no programme details or booking facilities. I joined the mailing list when the centre opened but so far have had just a welcome e-mail. Today, I turned to your Time Out section confidently expecting
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Just doing their best...
IT is so sad to see another attack on the poor road planners. It's not their fault - they do their best. True, the latest 'safety' markings at Slideslow roundabout, Bromsgrove, make it more dangerous than it was before. Do what I do, and avoid the area
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Bungling continues
THE Advertiser/Messenger reported in April that Bromsgrove District Council was to spend two million pounds on redundancies and early retirements. By the end of May, and after a special council meeting it agreed to release two million pounds from capital
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It's the wrong date
AS one who was born on August 15, 1945 I am slightly miffed that we are not commemorating the end of the World War Two on August 15, which has always been VJ day. We are eternally grateful to the brave men and women who gave their lives that we might
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League celebrates season
THE Bromsgrove and District League, sponsored by the Advertiser/Messenger, celebrated the 2004/2005 season with its annual awards evening at Catshill Working Men's Club last week. It was a chance for players, managers and everyone involved with the clubs
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O'Connor snubs Spartak for Harriers
BARNT Green Spartak manager GJ Singh admitted he was flattered that former Birmingham City and Walsall midfielder Martin O'Connor considered joining the club as player/coach. Singh and director Tony Allen approached O'Connor three weeks ago about taking
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6/7/05 - Rhodes wants County to stay off Twenty20 basement
STEVE Rhodes has called on his Worcestershire troops to slay Glamorgan and end their mediocre Twenty20 Cup campaign on a positive note. The Dragons visit New Road today (5.30pm) for a fixture that determines who finishes bottom of the Midlands/West/Wales
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Please don't let our carnival die
ON Saturday my two children and I took part in the Bromsgrove Hospital Carnival Procession. This was our fourth year of taking part. During the last two weeks we decided on our costumes and my son - in particular - had great fun as he tried on the costume
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Authorities not doing enough
I am just wondering if it's the same story everywhere? I don't want to moan, I don't want to complain, but the problem is just not going away in fact its getting worse...Anti Social Behaviour...Yes! We have all heard it before, but until you experience
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Bungling continues
THE Advertiser/Messenger reported in April that Bromsgrove District Council was to spend two million pounds on redundancies and early retirements. By the end of May, and after a special council meeting it agreed to release two million pounds from capital
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It's the wrong date
AS one who was born on August 15, 1945 I am slightly miffed that we are not commemorating the end of the World War Two on August 15, which has always been VJ day. We are eternally grateful to the brave men and women who gave their lives that we might
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Derby draw
LOCAL pride will be at stake when Evesham High School and Prince Henry's High School lock horns in next season's Daily Mail Under-15s Schools Rugby Cup. The first round draw has pitched together the two Vale sides for a match that should be played between
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Postman Pat comes back with a bang
Everyone's favourite mailman, Postman Pat, is back with another special delivery, at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham on August 1 and 2. Together with his faithful companion, Jess The Cat, the UK's most famous postman will star in a brand new show
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Show auditions
AUDITIONS for farce 'Home is where your clothes are' are being held at the Norbury Theatre on Thursday, July 14 for a 7.45pm start. Eight parts are available for the comedy, which is about a retired major trying to solve his debts by hiring out his flat
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Group seeks young actors
FUTURE Oscar-winners can begin their theatrical careers at a Spa group, which is now looking for new members. The Norbury Youth Theatre, based at the Friar Street venue, has about 30 members. But now the budding thespians are looking for more Spa youngsters
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Church joy but Bank slump
Worcestershire League ASTWOOD Bank warmed up for their National Village Knockout Cup clash in the worst possible way, slumping to a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Ombersley in Division One. The Jill Lane visitors had Bank skittled out for just 68
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Relegation woes for Ragley
Cotswold Hills League ALCESTER & Ragley's hopes of surviving the drop look slim after they slumped to their eighth defeat of the season. And the Ragley Park side is unlikely to end their drought this weekend as they play host to runaway league leaders
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Miller's knock
Birmingham Premier League BRANDON Miller's excellent innings helped steer Studley to victory in their Division Two match at Bridgnorth on Saturday. But any hopes of hauling in the leaders on the back of the win were dashed when they actually dropped a
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Nason's blitz has Bidford on target
Cotswold Hills League BIDFORD won the Division One basement battle by beating Stratford by six wickets at the Big Meadow on Saturday. After being put into bat, the visitors started brightly reaching 35-1 off 10 overs. However, the introduction of Neil
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Showcasing new talent
ONE of the biggest music events in the country is set to join forces with the county's major celebration of art and talent this week. The amphitheatre stage at County Hall will host a musical extravaganza on Saturday and Sunday (July 9 and 10). Worcestershire
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Classic artwork adds nice touch
ART Lovers in the town will now have the chance to view and buy quality artwork after a new gallery opened in Bromsgrove. The Guild Gallery, in Worcester Road opened yesterday (July 5) and features a mix of originals and limited edition prints. Artwork
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Dancing show
Magic of the Dance will be at Birmingham Hippodrome from July 11 to July 16. Call 0870 730 1234.
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www.sanityfair.org.uk Worcestershire Media Action Group in Mental Health Praise for Royal staff n
n AS a local resident living near to the canal, I am in the habit of enjoying a walk down it to the River Severn. Recently, British Waterways has moved some narrow boats from the basin onto the canal and have erected a metal fence with locked gates just
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Trolley is a necessity
I WOULD just like to comment on M Poole's letter. Not all elderly people use trolleys. I do use a trolley as I am not able to carry anything too heavy for a long time. So, yes I do understand the difficulties of getting on and off the bus and the moans
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Fairfield WI
On June 8 our annual garden meeting began by visiting Mr Geoff Webb's beautiful garden in Fockbury on a perfect early summer evening. Lovingly created by Mr Webb over a number of years, the garden has areas on different levels each having their own character
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Bromsgrove WI
The June meeting was very well attended. Brenda Jenkins, our president, welcomed members and visitors. Taking us through the meeting Brenda outlined items from the county news sheet mentioning paragraphs useful to members. Roma, our secretary, read previous
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New transport ideas will wreak havoc on everyone
I SEE our former Safety Camera Partnership's publicity manager is now about to wreak havoc on our city's commuters, visitors and people. Just what does a publicity manager know about urban transport systems? From "Delight at ideas to unclog our roads"
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Anna's yucca is a blooming marvel
AN 82-year-old Spa woman is blooming with pride at the seven beautiful flowers on her yucca plant - and says the secret of her success is talking to it and giving it bucket loads of attention. Green-fingered Anna Gwilliam, of St Nicholas Street, was given
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Special teacher is up for national award
TOP Bromsgrove teacher Alison Marshman has a chance to win a national award in the final year before she retires. The 59-year-old won the Best Special Needs Teacher 2005 for the West Midlands for her work at Lickey Hills Primary and she now goes through
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A quacking new home
A FAMILY of ducks has become the latest residents of a Spa nursing home - and staff at St John's, on St Peter's Walk, have gone completely quackers over them. The kind-hearted employees at the home haven't ducked out of their responsibilities and have
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United by music
FOUR Bromsgrove residents had the time of their lives when they scooped tickets to London's Live 8 concert. South Bromsgrove High School dinner lady Karren Sherry and her 14-year-old daughter Lisa Davis won a pair of tickets to the show after Lisa sent
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Hope emerges to save the lido
LIDO campaigners have been inspired after visiting a successful outdoor pool - and say there is still hope for retaining the Droitwich Spa's unique saltwater attraction. Members of the Save A Lido Today group, along with former town mayor Anne Taft, visited
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Businesswoman scoops a top title
A SPA businesswoman has been chosen as Worcestershire Woman of the Year. Esther Ruggiero, who lives in Droitwich, was announced the winner of the Business category at an awards ceremony, which was held in Malvern last Wednesday. The awards, which are
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New facilities set to boost Centre
PERSHORE Tennis Centre, situated in the grounds of Pershore College, is set for some fantastic new facilities. Two additional outdoor hard courts are on the way, to make a total of six, plus four outdoor mini- courts and three indoors court in a complex
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Tiverton a cup obstacle
TIVERTON Town could stand in the way of Evesham United in both next season's FA Cup and FA Trophy competitions. Dave Busst's side must definitely overcome their fellow Southern League Premier Division outfit if they are to make progress in the first qualifying
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Daryl's delight at deal
DARYL Mitchell has become the second recent Worcestershire Cri-cket Academy graduate to secure a professional contract that starts immediately and runs until the end of the 2006 season. Mitchell, 21, hails from Badsey and has spent the last three seasons
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Three new Sunday sides but Hampton pull out late
THE 36th annual general meeting of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday Football League was staged at Evesham WMC where three new teams were elected. Blue Maze, Sporting Theocs and Tescos will take their place when the new season starts on
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New facilities set to boost Centre
PERSHORE Tennis Centre, situated in the grounds of Pershore College, is set for some fantastic new facilities. Two additional outdoor hard courts are on the way, to make a total of six, plus four outdoor mini- courts and three indoors court in a complex
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Trials for new school
FUTEBOL do Salao Brazil-ian Soccer Schools Academy Training Centre will be running Academy classes for children who would like to pursue their football career to a professional standard. The aim is to get local children prepared for trials with local
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Stand is crucial in victory
A BATTLING seventh wicket stand of 70 between Luke Ever-sham and Martin Johnson was the difference as Pershore overcame Worcester in Saturday's inaugural Birmingham League meeting. Eversham hit 38 not out while Johnson remained unbeaten on 34 ass the
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Dan out to conquer Croft after street spectacular
THE countdown has begun! There is less than a fortnight to go before the Croft race circuit near Darlington plays host to Britain's biggest and most exciting motor racing spectacle - the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship on Sunday, July 17.
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Wayne reigns again as he picks up two more wins
Evesham and District Disabled Club and Partnership's WAYNE Panting continued his successful season with a brace of victories during the past week. In last Thursday's penultimate Summer Evening League contest, Panting's weight of 64.8.0 topped the 13 recorded
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Three more book Festival date
THE third Shakespeare Qual-ifier was fished last Saturday at Hampton Ferry and Eve-sham Town Waters where a strong field of 61 anglers fought a hard contest to find a winner. Local angler Trevor Chalk was first after weighing in 11lbs 11ozs off peg 60
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Arden duo win on travels
A CONTINGENT of Arden club members visited Wyre Mill to take part in an AASC event where Niall Campbell and Jane Smee (Enterprise) retained the Wardell Trophy. Meanwhile at home in Defford, Andrew Potts set what proved to be a tricky course in the variable
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Batman Begins (12A)
THE devilishly handsome Christian Bale embraces the role of the Caped Crusader in one of the darkest, slickest blockbusters of the summer so far. Batman Begins explains the origins of Gotham's dark knight with enticing flashbacks of Bruce Wayne's younger
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Million Dollar Baby (12)
A HUGELY talented cast featuring Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and the ever-brilliant Morgan Freeman star in this powerful tale of determination, guts, inspiration and respect. Kind-hearted waitress Maggie Fitzgerald (Swank) begs boxing trainer Frankie
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Flight of the Phoenix (15)
IF you enjoy "adrenaline-pumping action that delivers white-knuckle tension, high-soaring action and full-throttle excitement" (as described on the back) then Flight of the Phoenix is not for you. The miraculous meets the ridiculous in this remake by
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9 Songs (18)
BILLED as the most sexually explicit film to have been given an 18 certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), Nine Songs was always going to attract controversy. Sadly, because of the hype, people might actually waste 66 minutes of
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My Summer of Love (15)
POLISH-born director Pawel Pawlikowski has created a quintessential English movie with this witty and intelligent look at obsessive love between two teenage girls. Loosley based on the novel by Helen Cross, it stars brilliant newcomers Natalie Press and
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Fourth place for local teams
DROITWICH Dolphins Swimming Club had two teams grab fourth place finishes in the latest round of the Nuneaton League. In Division Two Droitwich were pipped to third place by two points. In the 11-year-old age category Tamlyn Williams and Elliot Hall-Anniston
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No Irish smiles for Bickerton at European Open
DROITWICH professional John Bickerton made a poor start to his preparations for the Open by failing to make the cut at the Smurfit European Open in Ireland over the weekend. Bickerton, who booked his place at St Andrews for the 134th Open with a brilliant
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Small errors prove to be costly for in-form Morris
BELBROUGHTON golfer Matthew Morris was inches wide of aking the cut at the Open Mahou de Madrid over the weekend. Morris, 41st on the European Challenge Tour order of merit, missed the cut by one shot at the Club de Golf La Herreria. He ended the tournament
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Mother's pride at St John honour
A MOTHER-of-two from Malvern says she feels honoured to have been invested as a member of the Order of St John. Sarah Coombes, of Burrows Close, who has been a volunteer for St John Ambulance for 32 years, has been admitted as a Serving Sister and presented
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Ring in wins
BROADWAY First School landed a treble triumph at the Bell Boat Regatta at Pershore. Fielding three teams, the Cotswold crews were first across the line in the Year 4, Year 5 and parents finals when six boats were on the start line. Medals will be presented
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Power in pool
CAMERON Brodie, a member of Evesham Swimming Club, competed at the Scottish National Age Group Championships in Glasgow. Brodie, who attends St Egwin's Middle School, reached the final of the 11/12-year 100m butterfly and finished a highly creditable
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Second place secures final showdown date
YOUNG swimmers from the Evesham club were on song as they took on Wolverhampton, Oaken-gates, Droitwich Dolphins and Phoenix Youth at Worcester knowing that a top three finish should see them through to September's Nuneaton and District Final. On the
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Jades joy
LATEST action in the Worc-ester City League has resulted in three victories for the Evesham club. The Jades defeated the Wildcats 62-40 with wing attack Pat Butson taking the player of the match vote for the winners. They then had another comfortable
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Champs rue missing man
STRATFORD's B team has retained the Premier Division title in the Prudden Road Surfacing League. The new champions were, however, disappointed to have shared the points with their nearest rivals Inkberrow after having to concede two rubbers. Injured captain
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Rafters rule on the river
THE Vale Triffids Super raft team staged their annual circuit race at Evesham Rowing Club last Sunday. With a pleasing entry of 12 rafts from Belper, Tring, Dursley, Ross-on-Wye, Leom-inster, Hereford, St Albans and Henley-in-Arden, the four-man teams
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Dan out to conquer Croft after street spectacular
THE countdown has begun! There is less than a fortnight to go before the Croft race circuit near Darlington plays host to Britain's biggest and most exciting motor racing spectacle - the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship on Sunday, July 17.
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Scheme to beat boredom
ONCE again the summer holidays are approaching us and the prospect of children being at home for the six-week holidays seems daunting for many parents. Throughout Coventry, Solihull, Banbury and Warwickshire, Specialising in Sport! could provide your
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No gangs at centre
A MATCHBOROUGH shopping centre once targeted by nuisance youths has been "transformed", thanks to the efforts of a headteacher. Residents at a recent Matchborough Neighbourhood Group meeting praised Arrow Vale headteacher Peter Woodman for his dedication
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Home and away wins in Broadway cup clean up
BROADWAY played their next round of the Willersey Provisions Cup against Littleton last Wednesday when both home and away sides won by 15 shots for a convincing 117-87 victory. Broadway remain unbeaten in the competition so far with one match to play
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Late rally leaves ladies the losers
FOUR hotly contested rinks resulted in Evesham's ladies losing out at Littleton after a titanic Concorde League struggle. The visitors led by 14 shots at halfway and still had the same cushion with just two ends remaining. However, Littleton produced
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Loft times
Evesham and District FC THIRTEEN members sent 123 birds to East Prawle on July 3, liberated at 7.15 am into a north west wind. 1, 2 & 3 M Beale 1507.33, 1505.19 & 1495.86; 4 & 9 Mrs J Heckingbottom 1480.30, 1423.87; 5 & 6 H Taylor 1470.91
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What a Swell party!
THERE was a cool start for the 11 Evesham Wheelers taking part in the B run to Lower Swell. A steady run took them up Aston bank for a circuit of Chipping Campden before carrying on to Blockley and a climb towards Longborough and Stow-on-the-Wold. Skirting
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Cash boost for special team event
REDDITCH athletes are looking forward to an extra Special Olympics event this summer after a cash boost of £1,200. The Advertiser's US parent company, Gannett, donated the cash to Redditch Special Olympics team following their November appeal for funding
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Arden duo win on travels
A CONTINGENT of Arden club members visited Wyre Mill to take part in an AASC event where Niall Campbell and Jane Smee (Enterprise) retained the Wardell Trophy. Meanwhile at home in Defford, Andrew Potts set what proved to be a tricky course in the variable
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Turn up for crib AGM
Evesham and District League TEAMS wishing to enter the league for the 2005/2006 season are asked to attend next Wednesday's annual general meeting July at Evesham Hospital Social Club starting at 8pm. Any new teams or players who would like to participate
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Pool meeting
Evesham Invitation League THE annual general meeting takes place at the Ambassador Club next Wednesday from 7.30pm. Clubs or pubs wishing to enter a team will be most welcome. Ring Kevin on 01386 422013 or Sam on 01386 422610 for more details.
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Parish Games
THE second event of this year's Wychavon Parish Games took place on Sunday when the rounders winners were determined at Pershore High School. The results were a turnaround from last year with Wyre Piddle rega-ining the crown that they had lost to Eckington
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Group meeting kicks up a fuss
A FURIOUS Headless Cross man has branded neighbourhood group meetings as "unfair" after plans for a new kickabout area were given the go-ahead by just 20 residents. With the exception of Graham Hemming, of Feckenham Road, residents voted in favour of
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Bus scheme ready to roll
REDDITCH revellers will be the first in the country to jump on board a night time "taxi-bus" scheme. The Redditch Taxi Bus pilot project will run initially from Batchley, Crabbs Cross, Headless Cross and Oakenshaw, but project chiefs hope to extend the
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Playing a round
THERE was some 'tee-riffic' fun on a Redditch golf course recently as players gathered to raise pots of cash for a children's charity. The golf day was held at the Abbey Hotel and Country Club in Dagnell End Lane for the Max Appeal. The charity is a support
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Interest cut urged after Rover fall
BUSINESS leaders in the country's manufacturing heartland today called for a cut in interest rates to stave off a downturn exacerbated by the collapse of MG Rover. Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which represents companies employing more
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Time up for castle bids
THE closing date for bids to buy Studley Castle has now expired. The Grade II listed building, which includes 28 acres of Warwickshire countryside, is being sold off as one of the assets of MG Rover's parent company Phoenix Venture Holdings (PVH). Although
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All in order for Brian
A REDDITCH man has received a unique honour after decades of dedication to St John Ambulance. Brian Morley, of Headless Cross, was invested as a member of the Order of St John at a special ceremony in the historic Grand Priory Church, Clerkenwell, London
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A rev from the past!
FRIENDS of a Greenlands man must have thought he was "biking" mad to spend £4,000 on revamping a battered old motorcycle. But for furniture specialist Phil Dutton, 56, of Oakenshaw Road, it was worth every penny after a 35-year search that saw him eventually
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Book in for patriotism
PATRIOTIC Redditch library staff will be recreating some wartime spirit and helping residents celebrate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. On Wednesday, July 13, from 2.30pm, residents are invited to the Alcester Street library to
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AIR cash could have made a difference for town's youth
SOME people have said to me the AIR Festival is the Labour group's ''bus pass'' but in reality, it is not. It is the single largest indication the controlling Labour group has no overall strategic plan for the future of the town. The Conservative group
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True heritage not Christian
FOR several years now, I have enjoyed the curious sensation of boiling blood when reading the Advertiser's Letters Page, attributed in no small part to the Rev Andy Kelso. His intolerance, ignorance, and blind hatred of ancient and paganistic religions
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Not fair to the poor nations
I WATCHED GMTV on Friday and learned about Fair Trade products for the first time. I went to Sainsbury's in Redditch and made an effort to find and buy Fair Trade sugar. On my way out of the store, I spoke to the manager and asked if he had thought about
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My relief over wardens plan
A HUGE sigh of relief came from me on reading your headline ''Wardens to hit the streets" (Advertiser, June 29). At long last we have something positive to tackle community issues. Last week, I had decided to put my home up for sale, unable to cope with
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Wythall Gardening Club
THE booked speaker had to cancel so Howard Drury, who is well known to the club, stepping in at the last minute. He showed a superb film he had made on plants, people and countryside of New Zealand. He visits there regularly in November, starting at Christchurch
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West Midland Bird Club
THE Kidderminster branch met at 5am on May 22 for the annual dawn chorus walk on Kinver Edge, led by member and National Trust Warden of the Edge. It was a bright and pleasant morning and birds identified included yellowhammer, wood warbler and swifts
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Cymdeithas Gymraeg (Welsh Society)
OUR May meeting was our president's meeting. In the absence of our chairman, Pat Radford, Essilt Thomas, our president, welcomed everybody, especially Ceri Williams who was celebrating his ninetieth birthday. We all sang "Happy Birthday" and after the
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25 years ago July 3, 1980
THERE was huge concern for the safety of pedestrians, especially children crossing the new Bromsgrove Eastern by-pass. Calls were being made for the county council to construct either an over or under pass. But a scheme for a subterannean walk had already
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50 years ago July 9, 1955
DESPERATE to boost its maintenance fund, All Saints' Church in Bromsgrove held a Rose Fete in the grounds. Lady Vernon, from Hanbury Hall, crowned Rose Queen Christine Cox, aged 14, on a flower-decked platform in front of the west door. The event raised
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Merry Wives of Alcester
ON June 21 the Merry Wives went on their annual trip. This year 25 members had a very enjoyable evening on the 'Countess of Evesham' from Stratford to Luddington. Everyone enjoyed the experience of being taken through the locks whilst enjoying an excellent
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Inkberrow Rose Show
INKBERROW & District Horticultural Society's Rose Show was held on June 11 at Inkberrow Village Hall. In his welcome the chairman, Tom Hodgkinson, extended the society's congratulations to John Tombs, a founder member of the society and one time chairman
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Show is refreshing
Review: The Tempest Birmingham MAC June 30 ODDSOCKS Productions are well known for its light-hearted versions of some of William Shakespeare's more serious plays and they wield their magic once again with The Tempest. The Theatre Company provides a delightfully
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Believe What You Will, Swan, Stratford
A MAN may 'smile and smile and be a villain' says Hamlet, and this near-contemporary play throws up a grinning tyrant who ranks alongside the great monsters of literature. Cold, calculating and utterly ruthless, the Roman soldier-politician Titus Flaminius
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Magic of the Dance, Malvern Theatres
BIRDS do it. Bees do it. Come Saturday night many of us try it: dancing, to find love. This story of two Irish emigrants follows their choreographed courtship, though it's altogether more magical than your average night clubbing. Riverdance opened the
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Where to go
Wednesday July 6 Art: Landscape in Pen and Ink, Redditch Art Circle, St Luke's Memorial Hall, Headless Cross, Redditch, 7.30pm. Thursday July 7 Dance: Bromsgrove Line Dancing Classes, evening classes at St Godwald's Church, Finstall. Film: Millions, mac
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Have whatever Sally's having!
THE stage version of much-loved film When Harry Met Sally arrives at Malvern's Festival Theatre on Monday as part of a national tour. Faithfully adapted for the stage by Marcy Kahan, based on the Nora Ephron classic award-winning film, it tells the story
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Big band hits Brum
BIRMINGHAM'S Botanical Gardens are the setting for N.C. Big Band on Sunday, "celebrating all that's great from the 1930s and 40s onwards." The music of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and Harry James will be featured together with
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In with a swing
KINGSLEY Theatre at Kingsley College, Woodrow, is launching a new monthly Friday night jazz evening, starting this Friday with The Big Swing. The 10-piece swing band feature the talented vocals of the Rat Pack Boys, performing songs from the era made
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Show auditions
AUDITIONS for farce 'Home is where your clothes are' are being held at the Norbury Theatre on Thursday, July 14 for a 7.45pm start. Eight parts are available for the comedy, which is about a retired major trying to solve his debts by hiring out his flat
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Group seeks young actors
FUTURE Oscar-winners can begin their theatrical careers at a Spa group, which is now looking for new members. The Norbury Youth Theatre, based at the Friar Street venue, has about 30 members. But now the budding thespians are looking for more Spa youngsters
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Duck racing
Fire eating, duck racing and enjoying samba beats are just a selection fun family activities lined up for Webbs of Wychbold's annual Garden Party on Sunday, July 10. Thousands are expected to throng to the free annual event, which is a highlight of the
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Showcasing new talent
ONE of the biggest music events in the country is set to join forces with the county's major celebration of art and talent this week. The amphitheatre stage at County Hall will host a musical extravaganza on Saturday and Sunday (July 9 and 10). Worcestershire
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Make a date for comedy club show
GUITAR wielding comedy star Mitch Benn will be performing his surreal brand of musical humour alongside two more up-and-coming comedians at Birmingham's Glee Club between July 7 and 9. He will also be joined by newcomer Andy Saltzman and reliable comedy
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Dancing show
Magic of the Dance will be at Birmingham Hippodrome from July 11 to July 16. Call 0870 730 1234.
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Rising Son, Everyman, Cheltenham
DISCERNING Cheltenham theatregoers willing to take a chance on new works will be extremely well rewarded this week. Fi Benson's play about a teenager living with his mother and her gay partner is brilliantly written and cleverly conceived. It mixes three
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Batman Begins (12A)
THE devilishly handsome Christian Bale embraces the role of the Caped Crusader in one of the darkest, slickest blockbusters of the summer so far. Batman Begins explains the origins of Gotham's dark knight with enticing flashbacks of Bruce Wayne's younger
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Flight of the Phoenix (15)
IF you enjoy "adrenaline-pumping action that delivers white-knuckle tension, high-soaring action and full-throttle excitement" (as described on the back) then Flight of the Phoenix is not for you. The miraculous meets the ridiculous in this remake by
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9 Songs (18)
BILLED as the most sexually explicit film to have been given an 18 certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), Nine Songs was always going to attract controversy. Sadly, because of the hype, people might actually waste 66 minutes of
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My Summer of Love (15)
POLISH-born director Pawel Pawlikowski has created a quintessential English movie with this witty and intelligent look at obsessive love between two teenage girls. Loosley based on the novel by Helen Cross, it stars brilliant newcomers Natalie Press and
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Friends of Coughton Court
THERE was a good attendance at the June 15 meeting to hear Hector Sutherland, one time deputy chief guide at Charlecote Park, give a talk on the 18th century grand tour. He referred to the earliest of grand tours made by members of the Lucy family of
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Cookhill & District Gardening Association
ON June 26, the association hosted a very successful Cookhill Garden Tours event. Nine local residents opened up their gardens to the public and the number of visitors on a fine sunny day far exceeded those in previous years. The plant sale and cake stall
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Daring Davies can't save blunt Bromsgrove
Cannock 240-9 Bromsgrove 170 all out Bromsgrove lose by 70 runs CAPTAIN Nick Davies led the way with a century, but couldn't stop his side slipping to a crushing defeat in Saturday's basement sides battle. Davies hit 105 as he tried to inspire the Boars
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Weather vane's up where it belongs
AFTER months of careful restoration work, a Victorian weather vane has been put back where it belongs - at the top of Worcester's Pump House Environment Centre. Repairs included metal work, a complete rebuild of the wooden base it stands on, and a coating
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Band announce fund-raising gig
BROMSGROVE band Reflections will play a charity gig on Saturday, July 16. The event will be held at Hanbury Village Hall and feature a pig roast and other attractions that will start from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 for the occasion that managed to raise
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Band announces dates
THE year's most talked about band have announced two more gigs at the Birmingham Academy. Bloc Party, widely aclaimed by the press as the new saviours of British pop music, are now bringing their distinctive mix of pop and punk music to the venue on October
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Move to the Latin rhythms
TURNING up the heat on summer Sunday afternoons by moving to the rhythm of a Latin beat could be a good way to have fun, keep fit and meet other people. Salsa sessions in Worcester's Angel Centre could transform Sunday afternoons for absolute beginners
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Bags full of ideas help to refresh funds
A CITY hospice for children has raised £4,500 by urging people to have a nice cup of tea and a sit down. The tea total for the Acorns Children's Hospice was raised in cafs, schools, sports clubs and meetings throughout June. Bags of ideas like Mad Hatter's
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Ex-workers win payout
FORTY-FIVE workers who were given only 15 minutes' notice about the closure of their Alcester firm, which made theme park trains and transport for Disneyworld, have been awarded at least £90,000. Severn-Lamb Ltd, of Tything Road, Kinwarton, was making
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Teams' sports success
PUPILS at Alcester High School have been celebrating their sporting success after picking up four district trophies in one term. The Year 8 netball team was unbeaten in the South Warwickshire League last term and also won the inter-schools tournament,
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Support for war project
HUNDREDS of memories from the Second World War will be shared at an exhibition at Alcester Town Hall next week. They have been gathered by a team of about 20 who have been working for the past year to create an event to mark the end of hostilities. Artefacts
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Car boot loot seized
PIRATE computer games, DVDs and CDs were seized at a car boot sale at farmland in Alvechurch on Sunday. Police recovered more than 2,000 counterfeit items, including copies of War of the Worlds, which has only just been released at the cinema, and X-Box
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Bag snatch
A HOODED youth snatched a bag from a woman in the car park of Matalan in Redditch. The black handbag, containing a mobile phone, purse and keys was grabbed from the woman as she walked from the Tunnel Drive store and across the car park on Sunday, June
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Show is refreshing
Review: The Tempest Birmingham MAC June 30 ODDSOCKS Productions are well known for its light-hearted versions of some of William Shakespeare's more serious plays and they wield their magic once again with The Tempest. The Theatre Company provides a delightfully
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All shared at the top
INKBERROW may have claimed a share of the spoils with leaders Stratford B but they could not stop their rivals from retaining their Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League crown. It was the first time the champions had dropped a point during the current
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Luck runs out for Mike
REDDITCH'S Mike Luck had mixed fortunes in the latest round of the SCSA Championship at Rockingham. For while he was pleased with the progress made that saw him qualify in ninth for round five of the championship, there was disappointment in the races
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Round lands fishery top weight
SAM Round may be a newcomer to Studley Road Social Club's Angling Section but he wasted no time in claiming his first win. The club's latest aggregate match was fished at Manor Farm Leisure Fishery's Windmill Pool on Saturday and Round topped the 32-man
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No way to pick best PCs
WE like to think that British police officers are the best in the world. They may be underfunded, undermanned and hamstrung by bureaucracy and legal niceties, but they do a difficult job with fairness and professionalism. And that's because only the most
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Tiverton a cup obstacle
TIVERTON Town could stand in the way of Evesham United in both next season's FA Cup and FA Trophy competitions. Dave Busst's side must definitely overcome their fellow Southern League Premier Division outfit if they are to make progress in the first qualifying
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July 4, 1980
ANGRY Redditch businessman Ken O'Dell has called "enough" after what he claims is unfair hounding by the tax-man. 50-years-old Mr O'Dell, of Oakly Road, is buying a caravan to live the life of a nomad and escape the demands of the Inland Revenue. Mr O'Dell
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July 8, 1905
ERNEST Webb (10), living with his parents in George Street, was charged with stealing a pair of boots, value 2s 9d, the property of George Frederick Avery, Evesham Street, on July 1. Pc Stanley was on duty when he saw defendant standing by Mr Avery's
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Where to go
Wednesday July 6 Art: Landscape in Pen and Ink, Redditch Art Circle, St Luke's Memorial Hall, Headless Cross, Redditch, 7.30pm. Thursday July 7 Dance: Bromsgrove Line Dancing Classes, evening classes at St Godwald's Church, Finstall. Film: Millions, mac
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Vale school's Festival win
CHILDREN from main stream and special schools in Worcestershire took part in the third annual Worcestershire Football Association Disability Festival at University College, Worcester. Around 250 children formed 32 teams in the event, including those representing
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City boss to unleash young guns
ANDY Preece insists first-team opportunities will arise next season for Worcester City's rising stars. Youngsters coming through the ranks at St George's Lane have been promised a look-in, especially after a triumphant 2004/05 term for the academy side
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Hay maintains his Caterham lead
WORCESTER race star Rich-ard Hay has maintained his overall lead in the Cosworth Caterham Masters following good results in the latest rounds at the Spanish circuit of Valencia. Hay was at the wheel of the Colards Motorsport-prepared Caterham CSR sports
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Team bounces back at Burton
WORCESTER Athletic Club's senior men's track and field team produced another fine display in Midland League Division Three at Burton. The city took second place on the day and moved just two points behind leaders Notts AC and one ahead of third-placed
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Leaders opening up gap at table summit
WORCESTER and Worcester Nomads both took maximum points to remain joint leaders in Worcester Cricket League Division One. In Division Two, The Chase maintained their unbeaten record at the summit, closely followed by Birlingham and Himbleton. DIVISION
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Torn between the two
THE grandeur of Ragley Hall forms the backdrop to an alfresco performance of Carlo Goldini's A Servant of Two Masters, performed by the Crescent Theatre Touring Company on Friday. The play, described as a "ribald, freewheeling comic masterpiece," is set
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02/07/05 - Daring Davies can't save blunt Bromsgrove
Cannock 240-9 Bromsgrove 170 all out Bromsgrove lose by 70 runs CAPTAIN Nick Davies led the way with a century, but couldn't stop his side slipping to a crushing defeat in Saturday's basement sides battle. Davies hit 105 as he tried to inspire the Boars
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02/07/05 - Relegation fighters almost end Kings reign
STRUGGLING Droitwich came agonisingly close to grabbing a surprise victory over Worcester League Division One leaders Kington on Saturday. Spa had Kington in trouble at 171-9 with six runs needed for victory, but batsman Alan Butterworth survived a strong
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02/07/05 - Slade slays Astwood
Astwood Bank 68 all out Ombersley 72-3 Ombersley win by seven wickets OMBERSLEY kept the pressure on Worcester League Division One leaders Kington with a demolition of Astwood Bank on Saturday. WICKET TAKER: Neil Slade, who took 8-27, sends in another
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In with a swing
KINGSLEY Theatre at Kingsley College, Woodrow, is launching a new monthly Friday night jazz evening, starting this Friday with The Big Swing. The 10-piece swing band feature the talented vocals of the Rat Pack Boys, performing songs from the era made
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6/7/05 - Strike options pose problem for Watkiss
CHRIS Beardsley is nearing a move to Mansfield Town but boss Stuart Watkiss still harbours hopes of retaining Mark Rawle. Kidderminster Harriers wanted to secure the two out-of-contract strikers during the summer and their absence leaves Watkiss woefully
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20 to shout about!
AFTER the soaring success of last year's event, Ilmington's cricketers are gearing up to host their second annual Twenty/20 Day on Sunday, July 17. This year's event has been boosted by the addition of funding courtesy of Sport Relief and, as part of
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Eighth win leaves Exhall ready to regain the title
EIGHT wins from eight completed top flight matches have left Exhall and Wixford a massive 49 points clear in the Cotswold Hills League. For once, though, the 2000 champions didn't have it all their own way last weekend and only picked up 17 points but
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Leaders take a tumble
THE long journey to Whitchurch proved a forlorn one last Saturday as league leaders Evesham crashed to a six-wicket defeat. Facing the challenge of last summer's Shropshire League champions, the Avon Street side succumbed in disappointing fashion having
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Results and fixtures
Results Premier Division: Exhall & Wix-ford 168-7, Stratford Bards 115-8; Earlswood 136-7, Overbury 137-4; Shipston 150-8, Broadway 139-9; Alcester & Ragley 99, Tanworth 103-5; Twyning v Moreton-in-Marsh - late result. Division One: Wellesbourne
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Improving our roads
I THANK Cllr Stephen Peters for taking such an interest in county council highways matters (ref last week's Your View). While the Audit Commission said the county council was a good highways authority with good prospects for improvement, we will only
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Authorities not doing enough
I am just wondering if it's the same story everywhere? I don't want to moan, I don't want to complain, but the problem is just not going away in fact its getting worse...Anti Social Behaviour...Yes! We have all heard it before, but until you experience
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Well collected
MANY thanks to the people of Bromsgrove who again generously supported the RNLI Bromsgrove Branch on their recent Flag Day, a grand total of £884.29 was collected. In 2004 the lifeboats in our West Mercia Area were launched 1,005 times and 1,031 lives
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End of road
Even a motor car we cannot make Create what glittering structure they may, Tell us its all the best for you and me, Once the great Austin day, Will now seem just a cemetery, Years ago though times were hard, Look forward to a bright future, The wheels
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Rovers set for Lincolnshire trip
BROMSGROVE Rovers FC begin their FA Cup campaign with a home game against Lincolnshire side Bourne Town in the pre-qualifying round on August 27. Jimmy Mullen's side faces a stiff test against the Eagles Bitter United Counties Premier Division side. If
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Improving our roads
I THANK Cllr Stephen Peters for taking such an interest in county council highways matters (ref last week's Your View). While the Audit Commission said the county council was a good highways authority with good prospects for improvement, we will only
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Well collected
MANY thanks to the people of Bromsgrove who again generously supported the RNLI Bromsgrove Branch on their recent Flag Day, a grand total of £884.29 was collected. In 2004 the lifeboats in our West Mercia Area were launched 1,005 times and 1,031 lives
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Let us know what's on
THE Artrix has been open for months, but its web site has no programme details or booking facilities. I joined the mailing list when the centre opened but so far have had just a welcome e-mail. Today, I turned to your Time Out section confidently expecting
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Just doing their best...
IT is so sad to see another attack on the poor road planners. It's not their fault - they do their best. True, the latest 'safety' markings at Slideslow roundabout, Bromsgrove, make it more dangerous than it was before. Do what I do, and avoid the area
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Lin and Iris land foursomes trophy in scintillating style
THE Ray Till Trophy foursomes bogey competition was played in ideal conditions at Evesham. The format is difficult with players needing to attack the course right from the start as only a score under par gives a plus on each hole. The pairing of Iris
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Late onslaught secures win
ASTWOOD Bank booked their place in the last 32 of the National Village Knockout Cup following a 76-run victory over Cheshire outfit Tattenhall on Sunday. But there were a few anxious moments for the Worcestershire League Division One outfit, who lost
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Heavy defeat was careless
n Birmingham Premier Lge CARELESS batting cost Redditch dearly at the weekend as the Bromsgrove Road side crashed to their third defeat in four games. And although the miserable run of form has seen them slump away from the leading pack, skipper Dan Protherough
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Pastels provide perfect pictures
A BROMSGROVE artist is showcasing her work at Droitwich Spa Library. Meryl Simms, from Buckfast Close, is currently exhibiting her collection of pastel and watercolour pictures at the Victoria Square building. She has been painting since she can remember
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Duck racing
Fire eating, duck racing and enjoying samba beats are just a selection fun family activities lined up for Webbs of Wychbold's annual Garden Party on Sunday, July 10. Thousands are expected to throng to the free annual event, which is a highlight of the
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Des does it his way at Hippodrome
ONE of Britain's best-loved entertainers will be appearing in Birmingham. Des O'Connor will perform at Birmingham Hippodrome on Saturday, July 23. He will perform a unique brand of comedy and music. The show will start at 7.30pm with tickets priced at
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Medium has big plans for when he returns to Birmingham
A TOP medium is returning to Birmingham as part of a nation-wide tour. Tony Stockwell describes himself as 'a link between two worlds' and promises amazingly accurate messages from lost loved ones. He has made regular appearances on several shows for
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Make a date for comedy club show
GUITAR wielding comedy star Mitch Benn will be performing his surreal brand of musical humour alongside two more up-and-coming comedians at Birmingham's Glee Club between July 7 and 9. He will also be joined by newcomer Andy Saltzman and reliable comedy
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Three more book Festival date
THE third Shakespeare Qual-ifier was fished last Saturday at Hampton Ferry and Eve-sham Town Waters where a strong field of 61 anglers fought a hard contest to find a winner. Local angler Trevor Chalk was first after weighing in 11lbs 11ozs off peg 60
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County dancers to set the stage alight
FANS of dance can cheer on Worcestershire's Youth Dance Company when it appears at a national performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome on July 10. Youth Dance England will combine companies from all over the country into the first national performance
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Wayne reigns again as he picks up two more wins
Evesham and District Disabled Club and Partnership's WAYNE Panting continued his successful season with a brace of victories during the past week. In last Thursday's penultimate Summer Evening League contest, Panting's weight of 64.8.0 topped the 13 recorded
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Come clean Mr Mayor
I READ Mr Mayor you've had "from good authority" that the controversial orbital road would not affect Hallow in any way. So would you please come clean with the people of Hallow and divulge your source of information. Also how about beautiful Bevere,
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Thinking gets arty
TWO though provoking productions start at Birmingham's mac over the weekend. The centre, in Cannon Hill Park, features photograph exhibition Vanishing Point and biting satire Singer. Vanishing Point, by artist Martin Newth, takes a different view of everyday
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Praise for Royal staff
WE would like to say a big thank you to staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. As people run down parking and appointments I would just like to praise whoever helped my husband with my son on Monday, June 27. We had brought our daughter for an appointment
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Canine Society
The Canine Society is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and the second show of the series was held on June 1 at All Saints Hall, Burcot Lane. This was judged by Mrs Eileen Pain, our vice chairman, and 96 dogs were present, an excellent entry
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Fair boost for sanity
WE are a recently formed mental health media group in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. On Saturday, June 11, we attended a celebratory free festival highlighting mental health concerns in Stoke-on-Trent called Sanity Fair. This was a wonderfully brave
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St Catherine's (Blackwell)
The president, Maureen Timmins, welcomed members and visitors. Thanks were given to Hilary for the floral display, for Sue for the raffle prize and to the Tea Ladies. Maureen gave the sad news of the recent death of member Ann Dasby. Maureen read the
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Looking for memories from elderly
AGE Concern will be celebrating its 65th birthday in October and is looking for people to help us celebrate. If you are 65, or just over, we want to hear your stories and thoughts on reaching this landmark age. What do you think of being 65? Is it what
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Inner Wheel of Droitwich
The June meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa took place at the Raven Hotel. President Patricia Phillips welcomed members and lit the candle of friendship, remembering members old and new the world over. After supper, Patricia announced the
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Ravens suffer at home
REDDITCH Ravens slumped to a 76-14 defeat at home to a far more experienced Leicester Phoenix side. But the Studley-based outfit produced a battling display and the scoreline was much improved on their first encounter with the East Midlanders. Injury
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Taking to the streets for carnival fun
BROODING clouds could not keep enthusiastic townsfolk from taking to the streets for Bromsgrove's carnival. Thousands of people flocked to Bromsgrove's High Street and Sanders Park to watch a procession of floats and bands. On Saturday the carnival made
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Failure to celebrate
BROMSGROVE war veterans are angry and disappointed by the lack of interest shown for VE and VJ Day remembrance celebrations in the town. Members of the Bromsgrove branch of the Burma Star believe the countrywide joint occasion to commemorate both victory
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Pupils say 'I do' in marriage lesson
CUTE little ones at a Spa school learnt all about the sanctity of marriage in a mock wedding ceremony. The adorable youngsters from the reception class dressed up as the bride, groom, vicar, bridesmaids and the congregation as part of a topic on Christian
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Pride mixes with sadness for Dave
DAVE Troth is Mini mad and pride will mix with sadness when the Bromsgrove car enthusiast takes his place in the centenary cavalcade to celebrate 100 years of car making at Longbridge this Saturday. His 1960 Mini van has been selected as one of 100 cars
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Pupils are tuning up
A SPECIAL ceremony to mark the passage of a Spa district councillor to chairman of the council was attended by tuneful youngsters from a Droitwich school. The group of pupils from St Peter's First School, in Church Lane, sang at Cllr Pam Davey's civic
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Tennis triumph
It was service with a smile for the children of a Bromsgrove school when they held a Wimbledon day. Pupils at Catshill First School, in Gibb Lane, learned to love the sport as they were given coaching by the Worcestershire Lawn Tennis Association, which
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Thousands gear up for Austin day
THOUSANDS of Austin enthusiasts are gearing up for a mass centenary celebration around the Bromsgrove area this weekend. All manner of makes and models from 100 years of motor manufacture will be on display at Cofton Park near the Longbridge works, where
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Housing plan is set to get £5m
A MASSIVE £5.24m has been earmarked to ease Bromsgrove's growing house price crisis. Bromsgrove District Housing Trust's board has pledged money to buy up available land to allow affordable housing to be built. The housing trust is aiming to build 200
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Youngsters hop for funds
YOUNGSTERS at a pre-school group near Droitwich Spa hopped, skipped and jumped to raise cash for a children's charity. The little ones at Hadzor and Oddingley Pre-School group, on Trench Lane, had a spring in their step as they hopped round the newly-converted
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Student's perform in musical shows
STUDENTS from a Bromsgrove school will be aiming to give something back to the community in a special project next week. The Community Enterprise Project on Monday, July 11, is part of a programme to bring North Bromsgrove High School and local people
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Restoration of canal to get started
CANAL supporters are looking forward to starting the restoration project with their massive £3million grant announced in the Advertiser last week. Members of the Canals Trust say that work could start as early as November and while £1million still needs
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Drugs crackdown proves a success
POLICE have searched more than a dozen houses on a Bromsgrove estate as part of a multi-agency operation to tackle drug related crime. The warrants were executed in Charford as part of Operation Jericho. The police, Bromsgrove District Council, Bromsgrove
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Pupils in festival fun
THE town's music festival started with a bang with hundreds of culture loving Spa folk enjoying the Stourport brass band in the lido park on Sunday afternoon. Chairman of the music festival committee Richard Brighton said: "It has gone really well so
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Parking pressure for new Waitrose store
SCORES of commuters will face a tricky time parking their cars in the town centre when the new Waitrose supermarket opens next Thursday. There will be no staff parking for the 200 new employees of the store. They will have to use the already busy town
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Director stole from partner
A FOUNDING company director has been jailed for six months by Worcester Crown Court for stealing £8,676 over an 18-month period. Colin Shuck, who was the joint owner of Airducts Design Ltd, of Hampton Lovett, near Droitwich Spa, has since resigned from
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Sports day for charity
FOOTBALL came home to Droitwich Spa with a successful charity sports day which raised a massive £2,500. The mayor's footballathon day was the first major event of his fundraising year, and involved more than 260 Spa youngsters. It was held on Saturday
