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23/9/05 - Fellows is dangerman
MALVERN Town Reserves finally got back to winning ways with a much improved performance, defeating Bewdley Town Reserves 3-0 on Tuesday evening in the WFA Junior Cup. MALVERN TOWN RES 3, BEWDLEY TOWN RES 0 Town looked more solid in defence, and much of
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Hard work in the garden pays off
A STUNNING garden full of memories of family life has won the special award for all-round achievement at this year's Worcester In Bloom competition. Old tin baths, fossils and 65 pixies and fairies are incorporated in the beautiful, yet tiny, back garden
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I'm cycling across Ireland
THE owner of a city furniture store is set to swap the comfort of his contemporary furniture for a bike saddle. Jonathan Macmillan, who owns Insitu in Friar Street, will be pedalling 490 miles from the southern to the northern tip of Ireland over the
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 Season
FIXTURES Harvey World Travel Midland Football Alliance Saturday, September 24, FA Cup Second Round Qualifying, Malvern Town v Histon (3.00). Saturday, October 1, FA Vase Second Round Qualifying, Malvern Town v Castle Vale (3.00). West Midlands League
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CORSE AND STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
Severn Vale Library's next visit will be on Thursday, September 29, stopping at the Prince of Wales, Corse from 9.30am-10.20am, Boundary Place 10.30am-10.50am, Staunton Garden Centre 11am-11.25am and the Old Pyke 11.30am-11.50am. There is always a warm
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
POWICK Parish Ramblers next event is on Friday, September 30, meeting at the Red Lion, Holt Heath at 10am for a five-mile walk via Ockeridge Wood. The leaders are Jo Walker (01905) 357664 and Rita de Boer (01905) 830256. An autumn fayre on behalf of Worcestershire
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John's art will put smile on your face
THE paintings of retired policeman John Edwards are familiar to many people. They are on display in shops and galleries all over Britain, not to mention Australia, Canada and Japan. His gentle, humourous portraits are also on sale at Fearnside Art on
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Ideas evolved over 30 years
AN exhibition of work by Malvern artist Malcolm Victory opened this week at Worcester Arts Workshop. The exhibition, which is on until October 13, is intended to show how his techniques, concepts and ideas have changed over 30 years. Mr Victory's work
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Music hall
THE sounds of an old time music hall will be recreated in Leigh and Bransford Memorial Hall on Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm. Leigh and Bransford WI has organised the knees up and funds raised will go to Acorns Children's Hospice. Tickets are £5, including
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23/9/05 - Squad game pays off for Worcester
WITH three weeks of the season gone, fans throughout the land are debating their club's best fifteen -- and Worcester Warrior as supporters are no different. Saturday saw three of the summer signings make their competitive home debuts, and their performances
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23/9/05 - Championship wide open
AFTER only the third week in Thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern League only two teams have 100 per cent records, Bell Inn 98 and Fromes Hill, but both have played fewer games than their counterparts. Bell Inn 98 have only played twice and Fromes Hill only the
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23/9/05 - West sink Plumbers with16-goal burst
WEST Malvern entertained Plumbers Sports on Saturday in a Worcester League division one fixture and hit them with a 16-goal burst. WEST MALVERN 16, PLUMBERS SPORTS 1 Plumbers started well and scored first after 15 minutes but West struck back and were
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23/9/05 - Falcons rooted to last spot
A FOURTH straight defeat leaves Anchor Falcons rooted at the bottom of Worcester Sunday League division two table as their poor start continued at Dyson Perrins on Sunday. ANCHOR FALCONS 0, RONKSWOOD SPORTS 3 They desperately need a slice of good fortune
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23/9/05 - Hickey out of Wasps match
KAI Horstmann will make his full debut for Worcester Warriors in Sunday's dust-up with Premiership champions Wasps. The 24-year-old replaces number eight Drew Hickey who has been struggling with a shoulder injury. The good news for Warriors is that prop
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Decision delayed
A decision on a planning application for the former chocolate shop in Upton's Church Street has been delayed. The plan, to convert it into a takeaway, was on the agenda for Wednesday's Malvern Hills District Council planning meeting, but it was deferred
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Crafts on show
JEWELLERY jams, crafts and cards will be on sale at a Craft Fayre at the Memorial hall in Upton tomorrow (Saturday). The fayre is open between 10am and 4pm and admission is free. Refreshments will be on sale and crafts include textiles, woodcrafts, stained
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Safety first event
A TALKING car will promote road sense at a Together in Safety day at Upton Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 1. Residents can meet their community support officer, find out about Neighbourhood Watch, get a free property marking kit and have a go at solving
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Glastonbury has new rival
WELL done Malvern, I can't think of another similarly sized town in the UK that would allow blaring rock music to boom across the centre of town practically all day long with little warning and general public awareness of the event, as happened at last
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Lidl wins after five-year battle
ANGRY Malvern Link residents heckled councillors who approved plans for a new supermarket this week. District councillors were accused of being uncaring and not listening to local people after they voted in favour of Lidl's plan for a store on Worcester
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Good Samaritans
I would like to express my grateful thanks to the kind people who stopped and helped my daughter and myself after a serious car accident in Graham Road on September 1. This is even more heartfelt after seeing people driving past us without stopping directly
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Firm increase production space
A MALVERN firm has increased its production space by more than 50 per cent. The Coaster Company has taken over a unit next to its existing plant in Spring Lane North and got rid of a small unit in Spring Court. The expansion is due to the success of the
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Diamond days for fans of car
More than 200 Morgan three-wheelers are expected in Malvern this weekend for the diamond jubilee of the owners' club. The celebrations were due to kick-off yesterday (Thursday), with a gymkhana at Castlemorton for members, followed by a civic reception
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Cutting comment
CAN any of your readers explain why extensive flailing of hedgerows has started in August and is still continuing? Traditionally this necessary task was not undertaken until the winter months, after birds, mammals and insects had taken the opportunity
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Driving legally
AS a public service announcement for those who have not looked at their Highway Code recently, could I point out that only half of Upper Chase Road, in Barnards Green, is one-way. I can well do without hassle outside my own home for driving completely
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Happy memories
I am looking forward to the opportunity to vote in the local referendum being organised for all Ledbury residents on the issues regarding the decision by the local authority to approve the five story redevelopment of Leadon Bank in the central area of
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Fire station move will face closest of scrutiny
PROPOSALS to relocate Malvern's fire station will come under close scrutiny. Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Authority is looking at moving several stations. Authority member Clive Smith said: "Some people say they're out to close Malvern and replace
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Proud of Ledbury
I am looking forward to the opportunity to vote in the local referendum being organised for all Ledbury residents on the issues regarding the decision by the local authority to approve the five story redevelopment of Leadon Bank in the central area of
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Engineers win national prize
YOUNG engineers from Malvern won an award for their skills at a national gathering. The club was one of one of only six from across the UK selected to take part in the Young Engineers' Celebration of Engineering in London last week. The group's leader
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Mast fight pair face hefty bill
A couple from Upper Colwall are facing a legal bill for more than £500,000 after losing a battle against a mobile phone mast they claim has ruined their lives. Agnes Ingvarsdottir and Eirikur Petursson say they began suffering from health problems when
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Theft of flock a serious blow
A FLOCK of sheep was stolen from a field near Colwall this week. The loss of 23 sheep, worth more than £1,600, from a field at Parkwood, Brockhill Road, was discovered at 8am on Tuesday. They had last been seen on Sunday. Owner Meriel Picton believes
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Street booze ban on way for town
DRINKING alcohol in the streets of Bromyard could soon be banned. Police are working closely with Herefordshire Council on the ban, according to Bromyard's local policing sergeant Martin Steer. Speaking at a Bromyard Town Council meeting on Monday (September
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Fans join family in tribute to Peter Morgan
Morgan enthusiasts from across the world gathered at Stoke Lacy Church for the unveiling of a unique stained-glass window. The window features former managing director Peter Morgan, who died two years ago, along with a Morgan car and the Malvern Link
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Rain delays Moore and Smith run revival
WORCESTERSHIRE opener Ste-phen Moore was putting the finishing touches to his best season with an undefeated 124 in a Frizzell County Championship rearguard action against Essex at New Road. But rain prevented any play before lunch today as the County
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Great day out is in store at show
THIS weekend's Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show is the perfect excuse for a family day out. Visitors to Malvern's Three Counties Showground tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday can enjoy a host of activities, from dog agility displays by the Paws for
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FA Cup is breather from City struggles
ANDY Preece is hoping the FA Cup will take the pressure off his Worcester City players and kick-start the club's season. City must lose their mediocre league form tomorrow as lowly Bemerton Heath Harlequins arrive at St George's Lane in the second qualifying
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Anger at failure to fix broadband fault
CRADLEY residents are furious at BT's failure to fix a fault with broadband internet access. Up to 58 properties in the village have been without broadband access since Thursday, September 8. Customers are angry the fault has not been fixed and that BT
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Don't panic says Harriers manager
STUART Watkiss insisted he is nowhere near pressing the panic button after Kidderminster Harriers' double home disaster incurred a supporter backlash. Frustrated fans let Watkiss and his players know the 3-1 beating by Forest Green and 1-0 defeat to Halifax
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Teacher dies, 80
A FORMER deputy head of The Chase high school in Malvern has died, aged 80. Sylvia Jones will be remembered by the hundreds of pupils she taught over the years. Her brother Ralph Simms said: "It was quite an experience to walk with her through the streets
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Rovers are aiming to upset Hinckley
BROMSGROVE Rovers have more than one reason to crave victory in tomorrow's FA Cup second qualifying round clash with Hinckley United (3pm). Despite the best part of £4,000 awaiting the winners at the Victoria Ground, Rovers go into the game knowing they
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Derby test for Wanderers
WORCESTER Wanderers and Droitwich meet in a Midlands Four West (South) derby at Sixways tomorrow. Elsewhere, Herefordshire club Luctonians will be looking to make the best of home advantage against Bedford Athletic in Midlands One. The Spring Lane club
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23/9/05 - Marlbank double
MARLBANK Missfits picked up a league and cup double in the Malvern/Worcester Ladies Rounders League. In the final of the cup, Marlbank Missfits met Charlies Angels in a tightly-fought game. In the second innings, Missfits needed six to win and managed
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Lewis already set for a return visit
ONE of the stars of Last Night of the Proms is giving the opening recital in Malvern Concert Club's new season. Paul Lewis, who the Observer called "the finest British pianist in decades", was seen by millions when he played Constant Lambert's Rio Grande
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Cause helped by top pianist
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed pianist Ian Jones plays at the Downs School, Colwall on Friday, October 7. Mr Jones attended the Royal College of Music in London and completed further study in Paris, the USA and Canada before embarking on a successful worldwide
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Singers at church
THE Pax Singers perform in Suckley Church on Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm, with a Schubert mass and solo items from flautist Vanessa Gunter. Admission is free but donations to the church and St Richard's Hospice are welcome.
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Country legends due at Roses
The three-piece Ric Sanders Group, brings its jazz, folk and blues repertoire to the Huntingdon Hall, Worcester on Friday, September 30. from 8pm. The gig starts at 8pm and tickets are £10. The Swan Theatre hosts The Country Legends Show, featuring the
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23/9/05 - Owen nets a brace
MALVERN Town won their eighth Midland Alliance game out of nine on Wednesday evening when they visited Causeway United. CAUSEWAY UNITED 1, MALVERN TOWN 2 Home goalkeeper Matt Sideaway was in tremendous form and made several top-class saves as Malvern
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23/9/05 - Town stroll to Vase progress
MALVERN Town continued their superb form to stroll through to the second round qualifying of the FA Carlsberg Vase on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 4, LONG EATON UNITED 2 Malvern played their 11th game in five weeks, with just one defeat, and were always in
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They should look on the bright side
THOSE people losing their jobs at Kays, Worcester Royal Porcelain, Cosworth, Carmichael and the other companies which have relocated or closed should look on the bright side. Some could get jobs as lookouts on Whittington tump, employed to see if these
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23/9/05 - Andy in final with Wales
MALVERN pool ace Andy Jones represented Wales in the eight ball Home International competition in Aberdeen last weekend. Andy, who represented Wales in the World Championship and European Championships earlier in the year, played against teams from England
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23/9/05 - New system is there to view
BOWLERS at Malvern Hills Indoor Bowling Club will be able to take advantage of a newly-installed system of viewing directly over the head from the mat end. The Manor Park-based club is thought to be the only one in the country that can boast the screens
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Loyalty to this country
HOME Secretary Charles Clarke says that he wants to expel any individual who preaches race hatred and is involved in terrorist activities. We read about some of them in our newspapers. Their rantings about our country are hard to believe, particularly
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Future queen first to use new road to well
THE zig-zag drive to St Ann's Well is called the Victoria Drive and was completed during the time the Duchess of Kent was in Malvern in 1830, said Gazette columnist Ariel 100 years ago. "Her Royal Highness, with the young princess, afterwards Queen Victoria
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Pride retained
THE latest film version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (PG), starring Keira Knightley and Matthew McFadyen will be retained for another week at Malvern Cinema from today (Friday). The film will be screened daily at 7.45pm, with 4pm showings on Saturday
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Chiller at the Conquest
Spine-chilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw, can be seen at the Conquest Theatre in Bromyard on Sunday. Philippa Urquhart plays a governess battling against the forces of evil, to save two children from destruction in Henry James' classic tale.
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What's on
Theatre September 23-Porgy & Bess by George Gershwin at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £20 & £22.50. Box office (01684) 892277. 24-The Good, The Bad & The Botoxed at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm. £8, £4 students. Box office
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23/9/05 - Power pack ensures plenty of ball
HAVING narrowly lost a thrilling encounter with Luctonians' seconds the previous week, Malvern's seconds got back to winning ways at Spring Lane last Saturday. MALVERN II 34pts, LEAMINGTON II 10pts They edged out an aggressive and competitive Leamington
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Airport staff sacked in sleeping allegation
TWO airport workers have been sacked for allegedly sleeping on the job. The pair were said to have been seen dozing in a vacant building at Birmingham International Airport in the early hours of the morning. The men, whose identities have not been revealed
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Part-time college job led on to big time for new manager
A WORKER who joined the supermarket Netto part-time while at college has been named as manager of the chain's latest store. Simon Theaker will head Netto's new Kidderminster shop, which opened yesterday. Dad Simon, 27, said: "I've really enjoyed working
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H Samuel moves in to High Street
A JEWELLER'S shop is looking forward to a sparkling future with a move to a bigger store in Worcester. H Samuel is moving from The Shambles to the former Next ladies clothes store opposite Woolworth's in the High Street. The new shop will have a new look
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Thousands of fish are saved as Diglis Basin is drained for repairs
THOUSANDS of fish are being rescued in the heart of Worcester this week as a major operation to drain Diglis Basin takes place. The Inner Basin has been dammed and three pumps have been reducing the water level at the rate of two inches a day ready for
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John's art will put smile on your face
THE paintings of retired policeman John Edwards are familiar to many people. They are on display in shops and galleries all over Britain, not to mention Australia, Canada and Japan. His gentle, humourous portraits are also on sale at Fearnside Art on
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Reworking of classic
The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury is hosting a newly-commissioned version of The Trojan Women. It can be seen on Thursday at 7.30pm and tickets are £9 (concs £8, students £6). On Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm, Sandy Kelly stars in Patsy Cline - The Concert
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Artist included in show exhibition
HANDCRAFTED lampshades by Malvern Wells artist Sarah Walker will be displayed at Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show. Mrs Walker's work will be in the Wye Hall, alongside pieces by fellow members of the Worcester-shire Guild of Designer Craftsmen The
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Music hall
THE sounds of an old time music hall will be recreated in Leigh and Bransford Memorial Hall on Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm. Leigh and Bransford WI has organised the knees up and funds raised will go to Acorns Children's Hospice. Tickets are £5, including
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries. A SET of food stamps was won by: K Casbolt, Valley View, Biggin Hill (I); P Dunn, Curledge Street, Paignton (I); M Ellis, Northumberland Avenue, Welling (I); N Frizzell, Birkdale Road, Stockport (I); R Greeno, Cromer
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Voices raised for fine cause
A CHOIR of over 40 singers will gather to perform in the 2005 Voices for Hospices concert at Malvern Priory on Saturday, October 8. The concert is in aid of UK charity Hospice Care Kenya and will be a celebration of choral and organ music, including works
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Cause helped by top pianist
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed pianist Ian Jones plays at the Downs School, Colwall on Friday, October 7. Mr Jones attended the Royal College of Music in London and completed further study in Paris, the USA and Canada before embarking on a successful worldwide
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Singers at church
THE Pax Singers perform in Suckley Church on Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm, with a Schubert mass and solo items from flautist Vanessa Gunter. Admission is free but donations to the church and St Richard's Hospice are welcome.
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Country legends due at Roses
The three-piece Ric Sanders Group, brings its jazz, folk and blues repertoire to the Huntingdon Hall, Worcester on Friday, September 30. from 8pm. The gig starts at 8pm and tickets are £10. The Swan Theatre hosts The Country Legends Show, featuring the
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Watch this space
MORE competitions coming soon.
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Pride retained
THE latest film version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice (PG), starring Keira Knightley and Matthew McFadyen will be retained for another week at Malvern Cinema from today (Friday). The film will be screened daily at 7.45pm, with 4pm showings on Saturday
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Revenge in the salon
Revenge at the beauty salon is the theme of a production at Ledbury's Market Theatre, tomorrow (Saturday). MsFits Theatre Company perform The Good, the Bad and the Botoxed at 8pm. Tickets are £8 (£4 students). The inspiration behind Peter Pan is the subject
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Chiller at the Conquest
Spine-chilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw, can be seen at the Conquest Theatre in Bromyard on Sunday. Philippa Urquhart plays a governess battling against the forces of evil, to save two children from destruction in Henry James' classic tale.
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What's on
Theatre September 23-Porgy & Bess by George Gershwin at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £20 & £22.50. Box office (01684) 892277. 24-The Good, The Bad & The Botoxed at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm. £8, £4 students. Box office
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23/9/05 - FA Cup is breather from City struggles
ANDY Preece is hoping the FA Cup will take the pressure off his Worcester City players and kick-start the club's season. City must lose their mediocre league form tomorrow as lowly Bemerton Heath Harlequins arrive at St George's Lane in the second qualifying
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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 season
MIDLANDS TWO (WEST) Saturday, September 24: Malvern v Kenilworth. Saturday, October 1: Newport v Malvern. Saturday, October 8: Malvern v Broadstreet. Saturday, October 15: Intermediate Cup round two: Malvern v Rugby Lions. Saturday, October 22: Newbold
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Dancer's delight at prestigious ballet
BUDDING Worcester dancer Nicola License has beaten off stiff competition to win a place performing a solo in a production with the prestigious English Youth Ballet. The 14-year-old, of Bath Road in St Peter's, auditioned alongside thousands of youn-gsters
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Magical time for youngsters
YOUNG patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital have had a magical week this week. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has been holding its first Play In Hospital Week, to highlight the value of play for sick children and young people. And as part
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Church flock set for big litter pick
MORE than 250 members of the Church of Latter Day Saints will be carrying out a mass litter pick around Malvern tomorrow. The event is part of the church's Helping Hands programme. The Malvern Hills has a particular importance to the church as in 1840
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Come and solve a crime
BUDDING detectives will be putting on their Sherlock Holmes deerstalkers to investigate a 'crime scene' in Upton. The sleuthing exercise is part of an event to help youngsters and their parents recognise dangerous situations and protect themselves from
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Women get the keys to tractor and fire engine
WOMEN drivers grabbed their gearsticks and threw caution to the wind as they raised £26,000 for charity at the wheel of a variety of exotic vehicles. The 165 participants in the Marie Curie Cancer Care Ladies Driving Challenge at Pershore's Throckmorton
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Grass roof for efficient new centre in city park
WORK on a new and improved countryside centre in Worcester has begun. The refurbishment of the centre at Worcester Woods Country Park was planned in response to surveys and rising visitor numbers. The development will include a new reception, shaded areas
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Clear out cupboards for church sale
A TABLE top sale is being held at St Martin's Parish Centre, Worcester, to help people clear out their cupboards and empty their attics. Any unwanted goods can be donated to the Church of St Martin with St Peter, in London Road, or, for £7.50, individual
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23/9/05 - Upton motor through in cup
THE game started late due to the delayed arrival of the Vauxhall Motors side, making their way from Luton in this first round of the national Junior Cup. UPTON-UPON-SEVERN 32PTS, VAUXHALL MOTORS 17PTS Upton again started convincingly as is becoming an
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Bosbury Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
On Sunday, Nicky Seabright will be ordained priest at St Michael and All Angels', Ledbury. You are warmly invited to the service at 10.30am and also to The Rev. Seabright's first eucharist, at 6.30pm at Holy Trinity, Bosbury. Nicky is a non-stipendary
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
ON Saturday, October 1, a Michaelmas fair is being held at the Playroom, Madresfield Court, by kind permission of Lady Morrison, from 10am-noon. Entrance is £1 to include coffee and biscuits. All the usual stalls, to help raise money for Worcester and
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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden
A Harvest supper and song will be held at Cradley Village Hall on Saturday, October 8, in aid of Cradley Church. Watch this space or call 01886 884682 for further details. There will be a family service at Cradley New School on Sunday, October 2, at 11am
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
A village wedding, and the absence of some members on holiday, may have contributed to a slightly more modest display than usual at the Garden and Nature Club's flower show on Saturday, and perhaps also a reduced attendance. There were a few surprising
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Season opens
A talk on celebrated Gloucestershire musician Herbert Howells kicks off the new season for the Elgar Society tomorrow (Saturday). The talk, by musician and author Paul Spicer, is at the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath, at 2.30pm. Well-known
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Busy week at Courtyard
CHILDREN'S show The Enormous Turnip comes to Hereford's Courtyard Theatre tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.45pm. Tickets are £5.50 for adults and non-members, £4.50 members. On Tuesday at 7.30pm, The Diversions Dance Company performs dances, from Canada, Switzerland
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Reworking of classic
The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury is hosting a newly-commissioned version of The Trojan Women. It can be seen on Thursday at 7.30pm and tickets are £9 (concs £8, students £6). On Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm, Sandy Kelly stars in Patsy Cline - The Concert
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Artist included in show exhibition
HANDCRAFTED lampshades by Malvern Wells artist Sarah Walker will be displayed at Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show. Mrs Walker's work will be in the Wye Hall, alongside pieces by fellow members of the Worcester-shire Guild of Designer Craftsmen The
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Poet recalled
Paul Vaughan and David Harrison present John Betjemen - an Evening of Words and Music tomorrow (Saturday) at St Edburga Church, Leigh at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8, including ploughman's supper, from 01886 832354 or 01886 832964. On Sunday, there will be
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23/9/05 - Spragg is memorial winner
MALVERN United Angling Association members had their annual outing by coach to Somerset on Sunday. This year, they fished the Hunt-spill around Highbridge, with the added incentive of winning the John Perks Memorial Trophy. The Huntspill is a man-made
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Fish and scales of justice
IN this world of misery, murder and mayhem, the rescuing of several thousand fish from the inner basin at Diglis might seem - and please forgive us the pun - like pretty small fry. Down the years, countless people must have stepped on to that worn red
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23/9/05 - Rangers struggle
RANGERS opened this West Midlands division one fixture quite strongly and took the lead through captain Neil Bond. BLACKHEATH TOWN 4, MALVERN RANGERS 2 However, Blackheath Town equalised when a poorly-struck back-pass by Mark Taylor allowed the home side
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23/9/05 - Villagers take control
THE Villagers travelled to Pitchcroft for the third time in seven days on Sunday and unfortunately, things did not start to well in this Worcester League division three fixture. ST JOHN'S SPORTS 1, VILLAGERS 3 At the heart of the Villagers defence, Jamie
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23/9/05 - Junior Soccer Scene ...
MALVERN Town U16s visited Droitwich Spa Lions U16s in this Mercian Festival Junior League fixture and came away with a double-figure goal score. DROITWICH SPA LIONS U16s 1, MALVERN TOWN U16s 14 This week it was Malvern who started the brightest with Paul
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'Rowdy' pub wins bid for extra hours
AN Upton pub is being allowed to open until midnight every day, despite vocal opposition from local residents. Neighbours of the Talbot Head Hotel, in the town's High Street, recounted a litany of complaints at a licensing hearing yesterday (Thursday)
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'Back to drawing board'
HIGHWAY safety improvements suggested for Upton are being reconsidered. At a town council meeting on Tuesday, members were told Worcestershire County Council contractors Halcrow had gone back to the drawing board. Proposals rejected by councillors and
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Band on the march
THE first-ever Severn Vale Marching Band Competition, held at Upton on Saturday, was a great success. Organised by Upton Youth Band, the event attracted 28 bands from all over the country. "It was a brilliant day," said Alan Probert, of the organising
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Looking at past
TIM Bridges will be giving a talk entitled Upton's Churches Through Time at the Baptist Rooms, Old Street, on Friday, September 30, at 7.30pm. Entry is free but donations will be welcome. The event is organised by Churches Together In Upton.
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School should be given time
I note with dismay that Worces-tershire County Council has decided to close Malvern Hills Primary School, despite local opposition. All three of my children attended the school and received a very good standard of education. The decision to close the
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Dennis has plan for next Loo-vre!
THE man who created the world's smallest theatre in a former pubic toilet would like to see another toilet block turned into a work of art. Dennis Neale, of the Theatre of Small Convenience, wants the loos in Edith Walk saved from closure to become 'arts
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Don't flush away our vital facilities
A plan to close public toilets in Malvern, Upton and Tenbury has angered town councils and residents. Locals says they do not want to lose vital facilities and claim they were not properly consulted before the district council's executive committee made
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Good Samaritans
I would like to express my grateful thanks to the kind people who stopped and helped my daughter and myself after a serious car accident in Graham Road on September 1. This is even more heartfelt after seeing people driving past us without stopping directly
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Paying twice
REFERENCE the article by Gary Bills-Geddes (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, September 16) on green bags for garden waste, has the council any idea how much waste a large garden produces? I have three large compost bays in use for anything that
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Girl assaulted near to school
A pupil from The Chase, in Malvern, needed hospital treatment after she was assaulted near the school. The girl was allegedly attacked by a former pupil on Geraldine Road at around 4pm on Monday. Two others people were involved. On Wednesday, headteacher
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Tickled pink
HOW positive to hear how the girls from Tickled Pink have done so well in their fundraising. Their hard work is appreciated I am sure by the cancer charities they support. As a cancer sufferer myself, I wish them all future success in their fundraising
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Hazel was at the birth of ITV
Malvern's Hazel Sherlock was among the guests this week at a party marking the 50th birthday of ITV. Hazel, who worked on the very first broadcast by Associated Rediffusion in September 1955, met up with former colleagues in London yesterday (Thursday
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Underestimated
I REFER to Tom Hayes' letter (Your Letters, September 9) which stated 'As usual the locals were noticeable by their absence' when he referred to the last Saturday night of trading at the Hawthorn. I am a local, who with a group of friends has frequented
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Shock at death in rally crash
RALLY star Michael Park is being mourned by race fans nationwide, as well as his family and friends around Ledbury, following his death on Sunday. Mr Park, 39, co-driver to the Estonian Markko Martin, died when their Peugoet 307 hit a tree during stage
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A tough challenge to overcome car culture
A vision for the future of public transport in Malvern was outlined this week. More than 30 people came to a meeting on transport at Malvern Hills College on Wednesday to voice views. Worcestershire County Council wants public transport to fit in with
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Work start on garden restoration
WORK to enhance one of the most popular beauty spots on the Malvern Hills began this week. The long-anticipated project at St Ann's Well is intended to restore the gardens, the pond and the terraces to their Victorian splendour. David Armitage of the
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Opinion
WE were pleased to see councillors had 'called-in' the decision taken by the executive board of Malvern Hills District Council to close four public toilets. This power has been used all too rarely since the introduction of the executive board and it would
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Hickey out of Wasps match
KAI Horstmann will make his full debut for Worcester Warriors in Sunday's dust-up with Premiership champions Wasps. The 24-year-old replaces number eight Drew Hickey who has been struggling with a shoulder injury. The good news for Warriors is that prop
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It's all change at rugby club
NEW changing rooms at Malvern Rugby Club's Spring Lane pavilion were officially opened at the weekend. Doing the honours at Saturday's ceremony was The Lord Gretton, one of the club's patrons. The extension provides changing facilities for the women's
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Awards hail best in building design
Excellence in building design was recognised by judges in this year's Malvern Civic Society Awards. Five buildings reached the final stages of the competition, but it was Roger Raymond's home at The Hoo, in Brockhill Road, which won top prize. Judges
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Hereford target another away shut-out
HEREFORD United aim for their fourth consecutive clean sheet on the road at Halifax Town. Strong performances in defence have laid solid foundations for recent victories at Tamworth and Crawley, in which the Bulls posted shut-outs, as well as a draw at
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Giving charity its caffeine hit
Coffee lovers in Malvern are being urged to get their mugs out for charity. Organisations around the area are taking part in Macmillan Cancer Relief's World's Biggest Coffee Morning, on Friday, September 30. Holland Funeral Services, in Barnards Green
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Swifts physio hailed a hero
YOUNG physio Lee Rhodes was hailed a hero after saving the life of Stourport Swifts defender Andy Jones. Jones required emergency treatment after swallowing his tongue during Tuesday night's Southern League Cup clash at Bromsgrove Rovers. He fell unconscious
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Are you a winner?
* (I) indicates Internet entries. A SET of food stamps was won by: K Casbolt, Valley View, Biggin Hill (I); P Dunn, Curledge Street, Paignton (I); M Ellis, Northumberland Avenue, Welling (I); N Frizzell, Birkdale Road, Stockport (I); R Greeno, Cromer
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23/9/05 - Nick Halligan wins men's championship
MANOR Park Bowls Club recently held their finals weekend which, despite the occasional drizzle, produced some excellent bowling watched by a good number of spectators. Nick Halligan won the men's open competition, with Jean Meek taking the ladies title
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23/9/05 - John back but chance has gone
THE end of September sees the drawing to a close of this year's sprint and hillclimb championship contention for John Bradshaw in the Three Counties Building-sponsored Sylvia Striker. John, a chartered engineer from Colwall, has been contesting this years
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23/9/05 - Medal winners
MALVERN martial art students won medals in a multi-club competition at Bromyard Leisure Centre on Sunday. Sam Tomkinson won two silver medals in team and individual and David Ward won a gold medal in the team event. Malvern Lau Gar are starting a new
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23/9/05 - Campbell and Smee take honours
DESPITE earlier rain, the weather was fine for the third race of the Arden Burgee series at Arden Sailing Club. With a light north/easterly shifting over the river, there was a need to concentrate on catching every puff of wind. The Comets of Keith Stevens
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23/9/05 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA COUNTY YOUTH CHALLENGE CUP Round One: Worcestershire FA v Dorset FA (at Kidderminster Harriers FC, 2pm). FA CUP second qualifying round Malvern Town v Histon FC (3pm). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Ledbury Town v Wednesfield
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23/9/05 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, September 24 1st XV v Kenilworth (Home) League. Meet Railway Inn 12.15pm. Kick-off 3pm. No 1 dress code. M Richardson (captain), D Irish, S Lucas, A Ruddock, C Smith, G Taylor, A Thomas, P Snare, J Davis, S Ott, D Kay, J Martin,
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23/9/05 - Rain delays Moore and Smith run revival
WORCESTERSHIRE opener Ste-phen Moore was putting the finishing touches to his best season with an undefeated 124 in a Frizzell County Championship rearguard action against Essex at New Road. But rain prevented any play before lunch today as the County
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FRIDAY FEELING
WELL, what a week to tell you about. On Saturday, as I mentioned last week, my daughter Lynsey got married to Adrian, a Saracens supporter, but he's a good lad really. So there we all were in church, and what a great day - the bells were ringing, the
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Voices raised for fine cause
A CHOIR of over 40 singers will gather to perform in the 2005 Voices for Hospices concert at Malvern Priory on Saturday, October 8. The concert is in aid of UK charity Hospice Care Kenya and will be a celebration of choral and organ music, including works
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Harvest music
BOSBURY Church is celebrating harvest festival with several different events. An evensong on Friday, October 7, 6.30pm is followed by a harvest ceilidh with folk band Ringerike at 7.30pm. On Saturday, October 8, at 7.30pm, The Hills Singers are at Holy
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Watch this space
MORE competitions coming soon.
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23/9/05 - Don't panic says Harriers manager
STUART Watkiss insisted he is nowhere near pressing the panic button after Kidderminster Harriers' double home disaster incurred a supporter backlash. Frustrated fans let Watkiss and his players know the 3-1 beating by Forest Green and 1-0 defeat to Halifax
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23/9/05 - Town chasing FA Cup glory
MALVERN Town will be chasing FA Cup glory tomorrow (Saturday) when they entertain Nationwide South leaders Histon FC at Langland Stadium (3pm). Town's illustrious visitors from Cambridgeshire are presently top of the Nationwide South division above Sutton
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23/9/05 - Cup victory gives vital boost
HAVING stuttered in the two opening league games, Malvern visited Ludlow's riverside HQ, where they had been previously unsuccessful in recent memory. LUDLOW 6PTS, MALVERN RFC 19PTS Director of rugby David Robins and his coaching staff had to tinker with
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High time litter patrols fined people on the spot
I SHARE John Phillpott's concern about litter and would happily join him in a boat with two men, grappling hooks and a will to succeed to clean up the river bank (Worcester News, Saturday, September 9). Like many citizens, I regularly litter-pick, but
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Fighting the great killer
WORLD Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) would like to thank your readers for their generosity during our recent house-to-house collection in the Malvern Hills district. The commitment and support of 13 volunteer collectors from the local area, and the generosity
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Banks and the truth
IN reply to Mr Alan Cure's letter (Worcester News, Wednesday, September 14). Henry Ford 1, a pioneer of massed production wrote: "It is well that the people of the nation do not understand our monetary and banking system - if they did, I believe there
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23/9/05 - Powells win Express TV pairs
Malvern Victoria Bowling Club was the venue for a very competitive and dramatic Express TV open pairs competition that saw the players forced to play an extra end. The compelling final was between Maurice and Margaret Powell, of Manor Park BC, and Mr
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Lotus honour for firm
BROMYARD'S biggest employer has won an award from the famous sports-car maker Lotus. Polytec Holden supplies components for the Norwich-based firm and was this week named Lotus supplier of the year. Employing some 280 workers, the firm makes spoilers,
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John heads for the hills
POPULAR TV personality John Noakes was filming on the Malvern Hills 25 years ago this week. He recruited around 30 members of Malvern's 2nd Venture Scout troop to build a bonfire on the top of the Worcestershire Beacon. The Beacon was then lit and the
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago The speed of motor cars through Malvern engaged the attention of the District Council at a recent meeting and frequent complaints have been made by some of the inhabitants in the Wells against the alleged excessive speed of the cars which
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Revenge in the salon
Revenge at the beauty salon is the theme of a production at Ledbury's Market Theatre, tomorrow (Saturday). MsFits Theatre Company perform The Good, the Bad and the Botoxed at 8pm. Tickets are £8 (£4 students). The inspiration behind Peter Pan is the subject
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Anniversary theme
Swan Theatre Amateur Company marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with the light-hearted farce, See How They Run. Penned by Philip King and set in 1945, the play tells the tale of young ex-actress Penelope Toop, and her husband
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23/9/05 - Angels pick up league points
HISTORY was made at Spring Lane last Sunday afternoon when the Malvern Angels won their inaugural national league fixture. The Angels, the town's first senior women's rugby squad, came away with an impressive 32-10 victory against Newark Ladies. Following
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23/9/05 - Malvern Pirates go overboard
MALVERN U17 Pirates claimed their first points in the North Midlands U17 League (South) with a comprehensive win over Ledbury U17s at Ross Road last Sunday. The try scorers were: John Brierly (3), Craig Griffiths (3), Sam McCoy (4), Chris Reed (2), Bert
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CARING FOURSOME RAISE CASH TO AID ANIMALS
FOUR animal-mad friends got creative over the summer to raise money for the RSPCA. Our picture shows (left to right) Kathryn Cobain, Grace Higgins, Sarah Cobain and Sarah Kaced, who made bracelets, coasters and greetings cards to sell to their neighbours
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New base ices the cake for local business body
ABOUT 100 guests enjoyed an alfresco sausage sizzle when they attended a Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire open day. Designed to show off the chamber's new head offices, in Warndon, Worcester, the Wednesday's event included tours of
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It could cost you 20p to spend a penny in the city
SPENDING a penny could cost 20p from next year, under Worcester City Council plans to replace its public toilets with five-star toilets to save cash. The council's cabinet will next week discuss proposals to cut its seven sets of loos to five in a bid
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If my plucky little lad can do it, so can you!
THE mother of a seriously-ill Worcester boy has urged city residents to take up the last few places on a charity walk in aid of a hospice that helps children like her son. Caroline Jordan's 10-year-old son, Alex, has a condition called Duchenne Muscular
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Stop taking our spots to duck parking fees
ANGRY Droitwich residents are fed up with drivers using their parking spaces to avoid paying to park in the town centre. Edward Vernalls, of Hampton Road, is sick and tired of workers taking up precious parking spaces during lunchtime trips to the pubs
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23/9/05 - Owen nets a brace
MALVERN Town won their seventh Midland Alliance game out of eight on Wednesday evening when they visited Causeway United. CAUSEWAY UNITED 1, MALVERN TOWN 2 Home goalkeeper Matt Sideaway was in tremendous form and made several top-class saves as Malvern
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Ideas evolved over 30 years
AN exhibition of work by Malvern artist Malcolm Victory opened this week at Worcester Arts Workshop. The exhibition, which is on until October 13, is intended to show how his techniques, concepts and ideas have changed over 30 years. Mr Victory's work
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Season opens
A talk on celebrated Gloucestershire musician Herbert Howells kicks off the new season for the Elgar Society tomorrow (Saturday). The talk, by musician and author Paul Spicer, is at the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath, at 2.30pm. Well-known
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Busy week at Courtyard
CHILDREN'S show The Enormous Turnip comes to Hereford's Courtyard Theatre tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.45pm. Tickets are £5.50 for adults and non-members, £4.50 members. On Tuesday at 7.30pm, The Diversions Dance Company performs dances, from Canada, Switzerland
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Poet recalled
Paul Vaughan and David Harrison present John Betjemen - an Evening of Words and Music tomorrow (Saturday) at St Edburga Church, Leigh at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8, including ploughman's supper, from 01886 832354 or 01886 832964. On Sunday, there will be
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Lewis already set for a return visit
ONE of the stars of Last Night of the Proms is giving the opening recital in Malvern Concert Club's new season. Paul Lewis, who the Observer called "the finest British pianist in decades", was seen by millions when he played Constant Lambert's Rio Grande
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Harvest music
BOSBURY Church is celebrating harvest festival with several different events. An evensong on Friday, October 7, 6.30pm is followed by a harvest ceilidh with folk band Ringerike at 7.30pm. On Saturday, October 8, at 7.30pm, The Hills Singers are at Holy
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Anniversary theme
Swan Theatre Amateur Company marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with the light-hearted farce, See How They Run. Penned by Philip King and set in 1945, the play tells the tale of young ex-actress Penelope Toop, and her husband
