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Cookhill & District Gardening Association
ON September 12, members visited Hanbury Hall where they had a unique opportunity to tour the gardens in the company of head gardener Neil Cook. He gave a very interesting talk on the history of the gardens and the challenges he and his staff face in
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Beoley WI
THE president welcomed members to the September meeting, the first after the summer holiday. Information was given about the group walk around Arrow Valley Lake where it was hoped 90 people would take part. A further walk was also announced at Waseley
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Visitors pass stiff open day test at University
Bath Buccaneers 0, Bretforton 2 THE University hosts settled the quicker in Saturday's opening league clash and quick and decisive passing penetrated the Bret-forton D on several occasions. However, goalkeeper Vicky Webb made a number of excellent saves
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End on a sorry note
Evesham 3, Warwick 4 EVESHAM will have been disappointed with both the result and the performance in their final pre-season outing. Warwick seemed to be far more organised throughout and their simple, yet effective, long ball strategy caught out the home
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Open season in style
Bretforton Ladies 4, Dursley 0 A FRESH morning greeted the players of newly promoted Bretforton for the first fixture of the season. Their opponents had accompanied them up into Severn Division One and they were just as eager to start the new campaign
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Classy quartet start tour
BROMSGROVE is set for a classical musical treat when one of the world's leading ensembles play at the Artrix on Wednesday, October 5. A quartet from the world renowned London Sinfonietta start their national tour at the Artrix. The Sinfonietta will play
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Fund raising
TWO local bands will take to the stage in Stoke Prior this weekend, in support of AIDS orphans in Africa. Rock band Slowburner and 60's influenced trio Green Head Man will play a charity gig at Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club in Weston Hall Road,
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We'll turn fruit into juice
A JUICY proposition is being made to fruit tree owners in Worcestershire - they can have their apples and pears turned into the raw material for cider and perry free. The offer comes from bosses of the County Museum at Hartlebury Castle, which is holding
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Comic sings songs you can snigger at
THERE will be chuckles and tunes in Worcester next month when award-winning comedian Mitch Benn pays a visit to the city. Mitch crosses the boundaries between music gigs and comedy shows with performances which have seen him pick up a string of accolades
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How bus lanes will beat bottlenecks
BUS lanes through Powick and the St John's area of Worcester are included in a transport vision to crack down on congestion. The vision, outlined at the first Malvern Hills Spotlight forum, included a range of measures giving buses priority over cars,
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Town's Roman fort found
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered what they believe is the first major evidence of Alcester's Roman fort to the south of the main town - and residents will have their chance to see the dramatic discoveries themselves. For years, archaeologists have known
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Colour-flower?
ALCESTER folk once again got the chance to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and plants at the monthly farmer's market on Friday. Chairman of the Alcester Farmer's Market Association, Gloria Abney-Hastings, said: "The market has faced some criticism in
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Pillar talk at town hall...
ALCESTER Town Hall will benefit from some much-needed care and attention, thanks to plans to replace a set of pillars in the building. An application to replace four pillars in the ground floor room of the Church Street hall and fit steel replacements
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Concerted effort!
TWO Alcester Grammar School pupils wowed the Germans when they took part in a Warwickshire Youth Orchestra concert. Rebecca Eldridge and Andrew Hood were among the young county musicians who received a standing ovation at a summer concert given in Germany
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Town top of garden league
GREEN fingered residents from Alcester wowed the judges of a recent gardening competition. The South Warwickshire Housing Association held its first gardening competition, with Alcester villagers victorious in five out of six categories. First prize was
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27/098/05 - Goal-shy Rovers brought down to Earth with a bump
Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Bedworth United (1) 2 AN error-strewn display burst Rovers' bubble as organised Bedworth left the Victoria Ground with maximum points on Tuesday night. Rovers, FA Cup heroes at the weekend after beating Hinckley, missed a host
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27/09/05 - Rovers aim for good run
BROMSGROVE Rovers coach Bernard Mackie has urged the players to build on their brilliant FA Cup defeat of Hinckley. GONE:Striker Leon Mitchell has left Bromsgrove Rovers. Rovers were the better team against their Conference North opponents in a hotly
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25 years ago - September 26, 1980
A WASHOUT - that was the trouble-torn Redditch Carnival last weekend as heavy rain put the dampers on the family day out. Carnival float entries and charity donations flopped so badly that organisers were left wondering whether there had been a boycotting
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50 years ago - September 30, 1955
ALCESTER Rural District Council's 10- year slum clearance programme has been given the approval of the Minister of Housing and Local Government, it was reported on Wednesday. The Minister, it was stated, said he saw no reason to question the council's
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100 years ago - September 30, 1905
A LARGE number of positive resistors were summoned for non-payment of that part of the poorer rates used for education services. In the case of the majority of the defendants from Redditch, Mr F J Whitely appeared and defended the conscientious objectors
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Where to go
Thursday, September 29 MUSIC: Mike Silver - Bromsgrove Folk Club, Bromsgrove Rugby Club, Finstall Park, Finstall Road (8.15pm). CINEMA: The Descent - Artrix, School Drive (7.45pm start). MUSIC: Trevor Burton Band - Melody Lounge, Tyler's Lock, Tardebigge
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Fixtures
July 2005 (friendlies) Tues 19 Alvechurch (a) 2-1 Martin 2 WEDS 20 TAMWORTH (H) 0-1 SAT 23 Leamington (a) 2-1 Ball, Pinkney TUES 26 MOOR GREEN (H) 2-1 Duncan, Ball SAT 30 WORCESTER CITY (H) 0-0 August TUES 2 REDDITCH UTD (H) 1-1 O'Toole THURS KIDDERMINSTER
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Bromsgrove RFC First XV fixtures 2005/2006
HOME, away (Midlands One fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 03 Whitchurch (Powergen National Trophy, Midlands round one) 3-51 Sat 10 BURTON 14-41 Sat 17 Luctonians (Powergen National Trophy, Midlands round two). Sat Dudley Kingswinford 48-12 OCTOBER
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Fire stations face the axe
FIRE stations in Worcester, Malvern and Droitwich could be closed and moved out of town centres under plans to improve services and response times. The moves would be part-funded from the sale of current sites, all of which are in prime locations. It
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Popular DJs may lose slots in station shake-up
POPULAR radio presenters Dave 'Bradders' Bradley and Nathan Turvey are expected to lose their afternoon slots in a BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester shake-up. There was public outcry in the form of petitions when Bradley, also a popular Worcester News
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Aggressive attitude is the way forward for Spa
DROITWICH first team captain Paul Atkinson believes his side should go for promotion in the Coaching Solutions Premier Division this season. Atkinson believes an aggressive attitude is the best policy for his newly promoted side. He said: "If we were
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Ball strike is wiped out
Evesham Utd 1, Halesowen Tn 1 TWO long balls, a goal at either end and both sides disappointed at only taking a solitary point from Tuesday night's cagey Common Road contest, writes Mervyn Collins. When Richard Ball fired United ahead nine minutes before
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Meadow men rock on at summit
Stratford and District Alliance THREE teams boast unble-mished starts to the new season with two of them sharing the honours in Aquaid Divi-sion One. Bidford made it three wins out of three after a 3-2 defeat of Ilmington to move level on points at the
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up
Drakes Broughton U-12 2, Peopleton 1 TWO evenly matched sides fought out a tight contest with Peopleton showing tremendous spirit to mount a comeback after trailing by two goals at half-time. Joe Fowles and George Hodgetts failed to make the most of first
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Seven goals in cup romp
Welland 1, Littleton 7 LITTLETON advanced into the next round of the Worcestershire Junior Cup after Saturday's convincing win on the road. As the score suggests, this was a comfortable victory and the pattern was set in the first ten minutes when Littleton
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'Grand' carrot for teams in league
CASH to the value of £1,000 is being made available to teams in Evesham in a new competition run and organised by Leisure Leagues, the world's largest providers of small-sided football. The 'grand' prize will be awarded to the winning team that participates
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Home tie for United
REDDITCH United have been drawn at home to either Leamington or Oadby United in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. But first they must see off minnows Woodford United after the sides drew 1-1 at the Valley Stadium on Saturday. Reds were set to
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James lands kart crown
YOUNG karting ace James Thorp looks set to take the motor racing world by storm after clinching the Midland Championship. And it means the teenager, from Rous Lench, near Inkberrow, will be following in the footsteps of former winner Johnny Herbert. The
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What's On Guide
Wednesday, September 28 Swanky Geezer Nonsense, Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton, 7.30pm. Tickets on 01902 321321. Babyshambles, Birmingham Academy, Birmingham. Tickets on 0870 903 2222 The Bridge, The Door Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, 7.45pm. Tickets on
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Millers hoping to have Bailey in side
FECKENHAM manager Lee Adams is hoping he will again be able to call on Evesham United loanee Jamie Bailey for Saturday's trip to lowly Highgate United. The young forward had an impressive debut as an under-strength Feckenham came away from Castle Vale
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Church poised to unveil boss
ALVECHURCH head to Kimberley Town this weekend anxious to give their season a boost with victory in the second qualifying round of the FA Vase. And club chairman Peter Eacock is confident a new manager will be in place for Saturday's trip to Nottinghamshire
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Baggies too good for Cross
HEADLESS Cross lost 2-0 to undefeated West Brom, a side that had scored 20 goals in their opening three matches. Cross conceded a goal in the fifth minute but some excellent defending from Paula Palfreyman, Sharon Porter, Becky Ankcorn, Lisa Paronuzzi
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Farcical theatre
WORCESTER'S Swan Theatre Amateur Company marks the end of World War II with the staging of Philip King's See How They Run! from Tuesday. The farce, written and set in 1945, concerns carefree ex-actress Penelope Toop and her reserved, serious vicar husband
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FA Cup Replay Report
REDDITCH'S visiting army of fans were left in stunned silence on Tuesday night after seeing their side let slip a goal in the opening minutes against Woodford United only to suffer a shock exit from the FA Cup after a marathon penalty-shoot out. Both
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Home tie for United
REDDITCH United have been drawn at home to either Leamington or Oadby United in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. But first they must see off minnows Woodford United after the sides drew 1-1 at the Valley Stadium on Saturday. Reds were set to
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Light listening at society night
REDDITCH Music Society's first concert in its 44th season takes place on Saturday at the Ecumenical Centre in Evesham Walk with exceptional pianist Iain Farrington performing his recital A Light of Night. Organ Scholar at both St George's Chapel Windsor
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24/09/05 - Deadly Dudley batter bruised Bromsgrove
Dudley Kingswinford 48 Bromsgrove 12 Midlands Division One BROMSGROVE still wait for their first win in the Midlands Division One this season after they suffered a heavy defeat at Swindon Road on Saturday. The Boars were on the wrong end of an eight try
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Lifeboat cash
MANY thanks to the shoppers at Morrisons supermarket who so generously gave to the RNLI Bromsgrove branch annual two-day collection earlier this month. A grand total of £839 was donated - a magnificent sum much appreciated by the RNLYI, who this year
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Full steam
I AM writing on behalf of the pupils and staff at Redgrove School to thank the organisers for providing our pupils with the opportunity of visiting the Hanbury Steam Fair recently. As well as having the opportunity to visit the numerous events and attractions
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Superb time
CONGRATULATIONS to Cathy Simcock and to all those responsible for the recent Wartime Nostalgia Day at Catshill Village Hall. The hall itself looked the part. It was very well organised and set out. The exhibits and outside displays were easy to view and
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An event to remember
THROUGH Your View I would like to thank ASDA for their sponsorship of the Bromsgrove Street Theatre over the last three years. This appreciation is on behalf of not only the district council, but also of all the children who have enjoyed the Street Theatre
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24/09/05 - Danks is on the Mark as Rovers roar on
MARK Danks' brilliant brace made sure Rovers humbled high-flying Hinckley and sparked a comeback in a pulsating FA Cup third qualifying round at the Victoria Ground on Saturday.DYNAMITE:Matt Danks fired Bromsgrove Rovers into the third qualifying round
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Spartak looking for Vase boost
BARNT Green Spartak manager GJ Singh is hoping his side can recover from a traumatic run of results when they clash with Coleshill Town in the FA Vase second qualifying round on Saturday, October 1 at Lye Meadow (2.45pm kick off). Spartak go into the
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Superstore a threat to Worcester city centre
This week in 1990 : Worcester City Council has given the go-ahead for the building of another 300 homes in the St Peter-the-Great housing expansion zone. Westbury Homes have won approval for plans to construct further two, three and four-bedroom houses
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Sort it out!
I HOPE the Labour Party conference will find it in their hearts to review the pensions crisis, as that is what it is for the average pensioner. We don't want to depend on hand-outs, after all we have done enough for this country, and means testing pensioners
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Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club - Match Stats - 2005/2006
GOALSCORERS 5 - Hadland. 3 - Curtis, Danks 2 - Smith, Banner, Dyer. 1 - Collins, Johnson, Ramsay, Barnes-Homer, Mitchell. ADVERTISER/MESSENGER MAN OF THE MATCH 3 - Male 3 - Hadland 1 - Dyer 2 - Johnson 1 - Evans 1 - Banner 1 - Danks Up to and including
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Out of date
I READ with amusement the article regarding pictures of traffic islands for next year's calendar. I hope the old sign for Hanbury Hall (March 2005) is removed before a photo is taken of Stonebridge Cross Island. It will show how out of date Droitwich
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Join the scrum
GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S is looking for new recruits to boost its rugby teams at Under-14 and Under-17 levels. The opening training session takes place on Saturday between 10am and 1pm at Newlands Sports and Social Club in Bishops Cleeve. There's the chance
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Parkinson pounces as Evesham get off mark
Evesham 7pts, Kings Norton 3 EVESHAM returned to league action last Saturday when they earned a hard-earned first league victory. With a much-changed side from recent weeks, the home side started positively and spent much of the half deep in the Kings
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Irish on-stage hi-jinx
RUBERY Drama Group return from a year's absence by performing Irish comedy drama Dancing at Lughnasa between October 20 and 22. The play follows the fortunes of five sisters and their returned missionary brother in 1930s Donegal. This is the group's first
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Perfidious Albion takes a pop at Worcester News
n HEY, what's going on here? A few months ago (Friday, June 24) Rebecca Fisher wrote an article in the Worcester News about The Northwick Arms "going through the mill" to get their new pub licence. Then your opinion writer slated all the pubs over several
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Quartet pass national test with flying colours
A TEAM of four Evesham and Dist-rict Association juniors competed at the NJAA Intermediates competition at the British Waterways Mak-ins Fishery. The quartet of Matt Smith, Mark Malin, Will Beasley and Chris Scott didn't let the Vale down as they finished
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Cash plight
JEAN Lewis (Letters, Monday, September 19) asks "is it fair to the rest of us?" referring to possible free travel for "children" under 19 and pensioners. Well, I am not sure about the young people as, one way and another, they do pretty well these days
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Sidemoor WI
THE president, Maureen Smith, welcomed members back after the summer break. Ann Darlow was thanked for organising the trip to Bodenham Arboretum, which was lovely, although it had rained throughout. Names were taken of those attending the autumn council
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St Catherine's WI
THE president, Maureen Timmins, welcomed members and one visitor, Kate Clarke. Thanks were given to Tricia for a lovely flower arrangement and to Hilary for the raffle prize. Maureen spoke about the August walk and meal, which was enjoyed by all who participated
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Salwapre WI
ALTHOUGH Salwarpe WI did not have a normal meeting during August we were still very busy. A coach load of our members went out on a Mystery Tour organised by our secretary and visited Ludlow for lunch and then went on to the village of Neen Savage for
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Risk to life and limb
LIVES are being put at risk by thoughtless drivers who double park in a narrow road outside their homes, residents claim. They say emergency vehicles would have difficulty negotiating the narrow space down the centre of Rigby Lane in Aston Fields. Others
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GI bride returns home after 60 years
A BROMSGROVE woman who was a GI bride during the Second World War came back to retrace her roots, nearly 60 years after emigrating to the USA. Jean Sellars, aged 81, originally from Broad Street, Sidemoor, moved to Falmouth, Kentucky, in 1946, after marrying
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Horse box theft alert
BROMSGROVE police is warning owners to be on their guard following a spate of horse trailer thefts. In the latest incident, which happened overnight on Friday, September 16, thieves stole a trailer from a field in Heath End Road in Belbroughton, near
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School dinners probe
THE school dinners debate is heating up in Bromsgrove, as Worcestershire County Council's latest scrutiny exercise looks at healthy eating in schools. A task group of seven councillors, which includes Councillor Sean Shannon (Lab-Bromsgrove West), will
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New school block is opened
PUPILS at Bromsgrove School kicked off the new term in style when their new £2.25 million humanities block was unveiled. Built by Midlands building contractor Chase Norton Construction, the building boasts 20 new classrooms, an IT suite and new staff
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Teeing off for a good cause
A DROITWICH golf club is holding a charity tournament to raise cash to help the fight against breast cancer. Gaudet Luce Golf Club, on Hazel Road, is holding a women's pairs charity open event on Thursday, October 6 (10.25am start). Organiser Rob Amphlett
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Benefit cheats end up in court
FOUR prosecutions have been brought against town residents as part of an ongoing commitment to crackdown on benefit fraud. The legal action was taken by Bromsgrove District Council and the Department for Work and Pensions. Michelle Alcock, aged 47, formerly
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Police link cases
POLICE are linking a case of aggravated burglary against an elderly Blackwell couple with three others in the West Midlands. Officers say there are similarities in all four attacks. The Blackwell couple, a 64-year-old woman and her husband in his 70s
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New value for money probe
CRITICISM that Bromsgrove fails to get value for money for the £2.5m allocated to it by Worcestershire County Council to be spent on roads and footpaths is to be investigated. Councillors, who met for a full meeting of Worcestershire County Council last
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Boy-racers 'intimidating' residents
CONCERN is growing in Droitwich about the number of boy-racers using the Waitrose car park to gather at night. Large numbers of youths have been seen using the site to show off their cars and drive at high speeds. The dangerous and noisy activity has
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We're parking mad!
ANGRY Droitwich residents have called for selfish drivers who use their parking spaces to show more consideration. Edward Vernalls, of Hampton Road is sick and tired of workers taking up precious parking spaces during lunchtime trips to the pubs and shops
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'Grand' carrot for teams in league
CASH to the value of £1,000 is being made available to teams in Evesham in a new competition run and organised by Leisure Leagues, the world's largest providers of small-sided football. The 'grand' prize will be awarded to the winning team that participates
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Captain a winner
THERE was a large increase in participants at the local meet at Throckmorton Clay Pigeon Club. Competitors faced up to the usual Down the Line, Skeet and Sporting layouts, while also dusting off their trusted friends for a Side-by-Side tournament. Club
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Lose after below par show
Pershore 8pts, Solihull 19 ALTHOUGH Solihull were a good well organised team, Pershore played well below par compared to their usual standards. The forwards were less aggressive and dominant than of late and the scrum was under pressure throughout the
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CD - The Greatest - Ian Brown
WHILE I was never a big fan of the much-loved Stone Roses, I have to admit to a passing admiration for former frontman Ian Brown. The snarling Mancunian was at the forefront of a whole new musical genre and after turning his back on the band, refusing
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DVD - Robots (PG)
ROBOTS is a truly fun animated film and gives the audience a wonderful opportunity to play spot the famous voice - a game which always provides me with hours of amusement. A few of them to listen out for are Ewan McGregor, who plays the leading man/robot
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DVD - Downfall (15)
AS a war film, this must rate as one of the very best of recent years. Recreating the final days of Hitler and the Third Reich in April/May 1945, it leaves no stone unturned as the grotesque fate of the Nazis is played out in the Berlin Fuehrerbunker
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Cash crisis hits charity
A REDDITCH charity for the homeless is to close after hitting financial difficulties. Step Out Drop In (SODI), based in Evesham Street, Smallwood, has gone into liquidation. Charity Commission spokesman Becky Drake said: "We have been told informally
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Education unit plans are in the pipeline
EXCITING times lie ahead at the Alexandra Hospital with the forthcoming creation of a new education unit. The unit will replace the postgraduate medical centre with a modern, spacious, multi-disciplinary education centre. Representatives from Worcestershire
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Young rowers on the river
ONE of the biggest events in the junior rowing calendar takes place at the Evesham club on Saturday. The Junior and Oarsome Head of the River race, sponsored by Rooftop Housing, has attracted a bumper 134 crews - 50 more than ever before for this event
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Pair miss out on a hat-trick
THERE was plenty of quality action on the tennis courts at Chipping Campden TC when the club staged nine matches on finals day. The juniors took centre stage in the morning and it was nine hours later when the mixed doubles action wound up a hectic day
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Captain a winner
THERE was a large increase in participants at the local meet at Throckmorton Clay Pigeon Club. Competitors faced up to the usual Down the Line, Skeet and Sporting layouts, while also dusting off their trusted friends for a Side-by-Side tournament. Club
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Glorious gardens
TOWN residents have once again stunned judges in the annual Redditch Garden Competition with their dazzling dahlias, wonderful water features and heavenly herbaceous borders. On September 21, awards were presented to the winners of the best garden, best
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Latest crib news
Evesham and District League Results - Knockout Cup first round: Railway Club 5, Offenham RBL 4; Queens Head (IC) 4, Crown & Trumpet 5; Hampton WMC 3, Norton Grange 6; Hospital Club 4, Coach & Horses 5; Ivy Inn 3, Badsey RBL 6; Talbot Inn C 7,
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Dominoes round-up
Vale of Evesham League Results - Division One: Talbot 5, Evesham WMC 4; Ivy 4, Queens Head 5; Swan 7, Ambassador 2; Angel B 4, Offenham RBL 5. Division Two: Dug Out 2, Horse & Hounds 7; Golden Cross 3, Angel 6; Railway Club 3, Cider Mill 6; Chestnut
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Castle has "potential"
STUDLEY Castle has "potential for great things", a spokesman for its new owner has said. The Firoka Group's Anne Lowry said they were investigating how best to take the Warwickshire conference and wedding venue forward. The Oxford-based firm recently
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"Thank you Redditch"
A FORMER Redditch nurse who died earlier this month has left behind a story she wrote on life in the town - chronicling the warmth and affection she was always shown by townsfolk. Marjorie Moran, 86, (nee Harvey), of Batchley, moved to Redditch from Pontypool
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More bobbies to tackle yobs
VILLAGERS in Wythall are to get three more police officers to combat growing yobbish behaviour and rowdiness. The move follows a campaign by residents for more bobbies on the beat. County councillor Wally Stewart said: "We have been fighting for more
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Ken had the golden touch
I WANTED to write and pay my respects to Ken Somner, a great public servant whom I heard had passed away suddenly. As a newcomer to working in Redditch, Ken made me immediately feel welcome and assisted me tirelessly with information to help my work.
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We don't need...
I AM relatively new to Studley (13 years) compared to my husband, who has lived here for 30 years. However, in response to your article "Sad and neglected" (Advertiser, September 14), both of us can only agree. The list of what Studley does not need could
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I'll retire next May the Dean tells his city flock
THE Dean of Worcester, the Very Reverend Peter Marshall, will retire next May after a decade in the role. He announced the decision yesterday and will officially leave the post on May 31. Mr Marshall said: "It is difficulty to choose the right time to
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Weatheroak WI
ON September 15 it was 90 years since the founding of the first Women's Institute in England and Wales. To celebrate this anniversary, the Weatheroak Group of Women's Institutes, which includes Alvechurch, Beoley, Drakes Cross, Hillside, Hollywood, Hopwood
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Kington with Dormston WI
DELICE welcomed members and Miriam read the minutes, which were approved. The garden meeting raffle raised £40 for the Acorns Hospice. Sheila Baskefield gave a report on the Broadway town walk, 40 WI members were escorted by two Cotswold Park Rangers
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Inkberrow W I
SINCE our last meeting in July members have enjoyed the August outing which, this year, saw us going along the Elgar Route and visiting Ledbury, accompanied by Marigold, our excellent Blue Badge Guide, who played extracts of Elgar's music and introduced
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Fund raising
TWO local bands will take to the stage in Stoke Prior this weekend, in support of AIDS orphans in Africa. Rock band Slowburner and 60's influenced trio Green Head Man will play a charity gig at Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club in Weston Hall Road,
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Silver is musical gold
WELL known singer/song writer Mike Silver is to appear at Bromsgrove Folk Club on Thursday, September 29. Silver is one of British folk music's biggest stars and has attracted interested from BBC Radio Two's Terry Wogan and has a strong following in the
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Stourbridge - streets ahead
One of the noticeable features about Stourbridge is the wealth of historic buildings and businesses that give the town its unique character. The impressive town hall was built in celebration of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, and in its later
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Room with a view
The cooler weather means less opportunities to enjoy the garden - but a cosy conservatory provides a great spot from which to view the autumn colours, as well as letting in as much light as possible as the days get shorter. You can find the right conservatory
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Beauty
Este Lauder's Pure Illuminations autumn collection features iridescent, shimmering colours that change with the light and make the skin appear luminous. Limited-edition ColorStones Shimmering Face Powder (RRP £25) is arranged in an asymmetric cobblestone
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Clinique and Boots are celebrating the launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by offering a limited-edition must-have for your makeup bag. A special Shimmering Tones Palette (RRP £21.50) is available throughout the month, containing nine shaded
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Italian gem - The Irresistible Neapolitan Riviera
From the great city of Naples, gateway to the sun-blessed Italian south, beneath the brooding triangle of Vesuvius, and past the remains of once-great Roman Pompeii, the road stretches round the blue Bay of Naples towards one of the Mediterranean's most
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In very good taste
The Epic' Bar Brasseries owned by Michelin-starred chef Patrick McDonald are perfect for relaxed dining, with great food and drink served in stylish surroundings. Sharing the Epic' concept of "luxurious settings without extortionate prices", the restaurants
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What's on
The onset of autumn need not be depressing - there's plenty of local entertainment on offer to keep everyone entertained as the nights start to draw in...Cheer yourself up with a comedy performance from the likes of Ken Dodd, Joe Pasquale or the Midlands
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Volvoverload
To compete against some tough opposition, the S80 Executive luxury models come armed with an awesome portfolio of virtues. Model for model, you''ll find them bigger, faster and more environmentally friendly than any of their Teutonic rivals. Oh, and less
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Time on my hands
Before his redundancy Lee Hanson was an international Human Resources Director. Now, in addition to occasional writing and his househusband duties, he works part-time as a Human Resources consultant. Was that me talking? Did I really say that I could
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Farcical theatre
WORCESTER'S Swan Theatre Amateur Company marks the end of World War II with the staging of Philip King's See How They Run! from Tuesday. The farce, written and set in 1945, concerns carefree ex-actress Penelope Toop and her reserved, serious vicar husband
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Hilarious Hardy to tickle the ribs
THE Artrix kicks off its bid to become the main place to come for comedy in Worcestershire on October 7 when one of Britain's most enduring stand-ups performs. Comedy circuit stalwart Jeremy Hardy will be performing his topical brand of biting political
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How Morgan fast-tracked young talent
Matt Humphries' dream came true when, at the age of just 21, he stood at the Geneva Motor Show alongside the sportscar that he had designed. The world occasionally sees a car designer raise his head above the others and produce something that stamps their
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Accolade for staff who care
A DROITWICH logistics firm has scooped another top award for its commitment to the community. Exel, based on the Berry Hill Industrial Estate, was recognised by the West Midlands Chamber of Commerce. The accolade will be added to the one given in July
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Profits dip at maker of M&S's TV dinners
The maker of food for Marks and Spencer and other retailers said the outlook for its financial year was "substantially below expectation" after reporting a sharp deterioration in losses in the UK. Buckinghamshire-based Uniq, the convenience foods group
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A share of the spoils
Equities have shaken off their torpor and are again attracting small investors. Punters who club together can share the risks - and gains. Although few experts saw it coming at the start of the year, London shares have enjoyed such a solid and steady
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From apples to electricity
The Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire has been helping businesses in the two counties for almost 200 years and has become involved in very many different projects. But one of the most unusual to date must be the bio-ethanol project.
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Glass raised
Glass maker Pilkington forecasts a 20 per cent rise in half-year profits as it remains on track to meet expectations for annual results. Pilkington described market conditions as challenging, but reported trading improvements for its core divisions of
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Racing better
The Office of Fair Trading has decided not to refer the completed acquisition by Hilton Group plc through Ladbroke Racing of Jack Brown Limited to the Competition Commission, provided that satisfactory undertakings to address the competition concerns
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Burger kings
Catering equipment maker Enodis says its growth in North America has slowed as it prepared to resume paying dividends to shareholders for the first time since 2001. The London-based seller of equipment to restaurants such as McDonald's and Burger King
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Price war forces Allsports into administration
Sports clothing retailer Allsports has gone into administration putting 1,700 jobs at risk, it has emerged. Administrator BDO Stoy Hayward said the 267-store chain was hit by a "significant" decline in like-for-like sales and a price war among sportswear
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Sanctuary pulls out of takeover
Music management business Sanctuary dealt a fresh blow to investors when it pulled out of talks that could have led to a takeover offer. Sanctuary, whose portfolio of artists includes Sir Elton John and Beyonce, said it had withdrawn from all discussions
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First person in business
Leading business people talk about their work and their lifestyle. Esther Ruggiero, owner of Droitwich-based Train 4 Security, and county businesswoman of the year, tells of her belief in training. Where were you born? I was born at home in Isleworth
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CD - The Greatest - Ian Brown
WHILE I was never a big fan of the much-loved Stone Roses, I have to admit to a passing admiration for former frontman Ian Brown. The snarling Mancunian was at the forefront of a whole new musical genre and after turning his back on the band, refusing
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Rovers aim for good run
BROMSGROVE Rovers coach Bernard Mackie has urged the players to build on their brilliant FA Cup defeat of Hinckley. GONE:Striker Leon Mitchell has left Bromsgrove Rovers. Rovers were the better team against their Conference North opponents in a hotly
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Hit for six by hungry Hampton
Pershore 0, Hampton-In-Arden 6 PERSHORE'S pre-season tactic of playing superior opposition in friendly games was called into question on Saturday when a full-strength home side crashed to a heavy defeat against opponents from two leagues higher. It wasn't
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Badsey boosted by Kerry and Nikki
Badsey 2, Old Sils II 1 FOLLOWING the loss of several experienced players, Badsey are in the process of rebuilding this year. However, they started brightly against newly promoted Sils and had much the better of the early exchanges especially in midfield
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Goal-shy Rovers brought down to Earth with a bump
Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Bedworth United (1) 2 AN error-strewn display burst Rovers' bubble as organised Bedworth left the Victoria Ground with maximum points on Tuesday night. Rovers, FA Cup heroes at the weekend after beating Hinckley, missed a host
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Let's celebrate our tots
FOUR members of Eckington Baby and Toddler Group are all expecting their second child early next year - so have organised a fund-raising sale to celebrate. The tots are all due between January and March and delighted mums Anna Walker, Sarah Powell, Suzanne
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It's clever, Trevor
THE Melody Lounge over-25's live music club night kicks off with a performance from the Trevor Burton Band on Thursday, September 29. The club night will take place every Thursday night at Tyler's Lock, London Lane, Tardebigge, and will feature live music
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Sex-swap Rev takes to altar for first time
A WOMAN priest who used to be a man has held her first service since her story was revealed. The Worcester News revealed in February how Sarah Jones, aged 43, was a curate for six months in Ross-on-Wye before parishioners were told of her past. But after
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Silver is musical gold
WELL known singer/song writer Mike Silver is to appear at Bromsgrove Folk Club on Thursday, September 29. Silver is one of British folk music's biggest stars and has attracted interested from BBC Radio Two's Terry Wogan and has a strong following in the
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Charity concert
DROITWICH Methodist Church is hosting a fund raising concert for Operation Christmas Child on October 1. Redditch's Bel Canto choir will perform modern and classic songs. Tickets cost £5. Call Anne Hargreaves on 01905 578952 to book. The event also raises
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Villages really show they've got what it takes
WITH only 700 residents, no village shop and limited amenities, Pebworth has shown how to make the best of what it has got. No less than 30 different groups use the village hall, ranging from Scouts, WI and seniors' club to bellringers, clog dancers and
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Chance to see site of wartime courage
A RARE opportunity to visit the battlefields where Worc-estershire soldiers fought with great valour is on offer to county people. The War Research Society, a Birmingham-based organisation, will be travelling to the Belgian town of Ypres in November,
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After 9 doses of MRSA, I want to help others
A MAN who lost his kneecap after catching MRSA nine times in Worcester hospitals has been invited to join the MRSA support group. The Worcester News reported yesterday how Ken Sutton, of Teme Crescent in Droitwich, claimed he repeatedly contracted the
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Drama as bus hits a shelter
PASSENGERS had to be helped on to a replacement bus after the Number 44 service crash-ed into a bus shelter in Worcester yesterday aft-ernoon. None of those on board - which included school pupils and students - were injured, according to spokesman for
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Elgar fan Baroness Thatcher due to drop in
FORMER Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was today due to visit pupils at Worcester's Elgar School of Music to show her appreciation of the county's favourite son. Dr Donald Hunt, the principal of the school, which is situated near Huntingdon Hall, in
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 Season
FIXTURES Harvey World Travel Midland Football Alliance Saturday, October 1, FA Vase Second Round Qualifying, Malvern Town v Castle Vale (3.00). West Midlands League Division One Saturday, October 1, Blackheath Town v Malvern Town Reserves (2.45). Tuesday
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Parent scheme starts
AN organisation which provides a host of community activities at the heart of the Conway Estate in Alcester has branched out into helping young parents. Alcester Opportunities has just launched YoPa's (Young Parent's) Caf which holds drop-in sessions
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Hop along to the Mop
ALCESTER'S Mop Fair returns next week, bringing all the fun of the fair with it The Mop Fair is based on traditional hiring fairs, where farmers, tradesmen and householders gathered to employ their servants for the coming year. Servants looking for work
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Pitching an idea
A PAIR of Coughton landlords are searching for tenants to rent their field as a cricket pitch after they won planning permission for the exciting project. And as reported in The Chronicle last Wednesday, the brothers are now hoping to find people to rent
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24/09/05 - Danks is on the Mark as Rovers roar on
MARK Danks' brilliant brace made sure Rovers humbled high-flying Hinckley and sparked a comeback in a pulsating FA Cup third qualifying round at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Rovers had to battle back from a goal by Marc McGregor inside the first minute
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No prejudice or complaint
Film review - Pride & Prejudice at the UGC Cinema, Great Park, Rubery NOT a huge fan of romantic 'girly' films I went to see Pride & Prejudice having already decided I wasn't going to like it. I was wrong. With so many previous adaptations of
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It's a foot tapping bonanza
Theatre review - Seven Brides For Seven Brothers at the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham THIS show has been around for years but it's still as fresh and entertaining as ever. It's meant to be a lively musical and this production provided all the necessary
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In tune all the way
Theatre review - Glorious at the Festival Theatre, Malvern (until Saturday) NEVER mind what the title indicates, this wasn't just glorious, it was simply magnificent. Peter Quilter's new comedy -based on the true life story of the singer known as 'the
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A flame burning brightly
IT'S hard to think of a more prime slot of real estate than the fire brigade HQ just off Worcester's Deansway. Just imagine the possibilities if that imposing 1930s building ever came on to the market. The mind boggles with the sheer volume of choice.
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Robbed! Williams right out of tune!
IF EVER a referee epitomised the falling standards of the men in black then you need look no further than Andy Williams, writes Mervyn Collins. It's ironic that Tuesday's official should hail from Hereford as some of his decisions were a "load of bull
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Design to revive Lido finally goes on show
NEW plans for a 21st Century Lido in Droitwich have been unveiled. After consultation with the public, Wychavon District Council has revealed fresh proposals, complete with an outdoor heated salt water pool, two wet play areas with a desert island theme
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Two old boys return to Bromsgrove
BROMSGROVE men's first team have welcomed two old players back to strengthen them for the Coaching Solutions West Midlands Division One. Attacker Paul Yates, who has missed the last two seasons with a series of shoulder problems, is set to start the first
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Rangers rule as Town downed in cup clash
Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League FIRST Division strugglers Mickleton Rangers proved too strong for third division Moreton Town in the second round of the Knockout Cup. Goals from Gill (2), Tye and Helbert saw Rangers home with James
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Help club
NEW faces are needed to bolster a girls and boys team at Pershore Town. The Under-12s girls and Under-10s boys squads are in desperate need of fresh blood and any youngsters interested in joining this ambitious junior set-up are invited to attend training
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FA Cup Replay Report
REDDITCH'S visiting army of fans were left in stunned silence on Tuesday night after seeing their side let slip a goal in the opening minutes against Woodford United only to suffer a shock exit from the FA Cup after a marathon penalty-shoot out. Both
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Slack at the back in loss
Evesham Utd Ladies 4, Burlish Olympic 6 THE visitors arrived at Common Road having taken maximum points from their opening three fixtures. United, who had never defeated the visitors, started slowly and found themselves two goals down after only 13 minutes
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Podium pride!
THE Lavertys are back ... and that can only be good news for Redditch-based race team Magnum Buildbase Motorsport. Bike ace John Laverty made it to the podium at the weekend, signing off for his team with a battling second place at Donington Park. And
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Colts win is Taylor-made!
Bredon Colts Athletico U-13 5, Evesham Utd A 0 GOALKEEPER Jahmal Taylor was forced to produced a series of fine saves despite Bredon's margin of victory. Goals from Nick Hill and Stuart Dare gave Athletico a two-goal interval cushion. Taylor's heroics
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Jenkins rescues cup tie for dour United
Redditch United 1 Woodford United 1 A GOAL seven minutes from time from Redditch supersub Lee Jenkins saved his side's blushes in this second qualifying round FA Cup tie. The former Swansea City and Kidderminster Harriers player can hardly be used to
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...as Rowlands fumes
STUDLEY manager Kevin Rowlands publicly blasted his players for their performance in Saturday's 4-0 defeat at home to Stourbridge. "The nil we got flattered us and the four goals Stourbridge got were an injustice to them," said a fuming Rowlands. "Seven
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Ball strike is wiped out
Evesham Utd 1, Halesowen Tn 1 TWO long balls, a goal at either end and both sides disappointed at only taking a solitary point from Tuesday night's cagey Common Road contest, writes Mervyn Collins. When Richard Ball fired United ahead nine minutes before
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Slack at the back in loss
Evesham Utd Ladies 4, Burlish Olympic 6 THE visitors arrived at Common Road having taken maximum points from their opening three fixtures. United, who had never defeated the visitors, started slowly and found themselves two goals down after only 13 minutes
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You can't bottle good comedy!
AUDIENCES will be rolling in the aisles of St Luke's Memorial Hall when it hosts three performances of Kindly Leave the Stage. Redditch Amateur Theatre Society is staging the comedy at the Evesham Road hall on September 29, 30 and October 1 at 7.30pm.
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Jenkins rescues cup tie for dour United
Redditch United 1 Woodford United 1 A GOAL seven minutes from time from Redditch supersub Lee Jenkins saved his side's blushes in this second qualifying round FA Cup tie. The former Swansea City and Kidderminster Harriers player can hardly be used to
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Droitwich bow out in semi-final
DROITWICH'S adventure in the WISE Communities UK Twenty/20 Cup was ended at the semi-final stage by Welwyn Garden City. Spa could not progress past the national competition's semi-finals at Hampshire's Rosebowl ground. Droitwich had allowed Welwyn Garden
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Quest for double
TEENAGE all-rounder Sam Thomson passed 500 runs for the season last weekend and now has his sights set on reaching 50 wickets. The Badsey 15-year-old has two games left to grab the four wickets required to complete a notable double after he helped the
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Coach hopes for Boars revival
BROMSGROVE RFC director of rugby Dean Ball believes it is too early to panic about his side's poor start to the season in the Midlands Division One. The Boars have yet to earn a point in the league and have suffered heavy defeats in their last three games
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24/09/05 - Penalty winner is kick in teeth for Spa
Worcester Wanderers 15 Droitwich Spa 12 Midlands Division Four West (South) DROITWICH tasted defeat for the first time this season as they allowed a 12-point advantage to slip through their fingers away at Worcester Wanderers. A late Worcester penalty
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Victory for young Boars
Bromsgrove U16s 27 Dudley Kingswinford U16s 0 BROMSGROVE'S young guns ran riot with a four-try demolition of their Black Country rivals on Sunday. The Boars' up and coming players went some way to avenging the senior side's defeat to Dudley the day before
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Coach hopes for Boars revival
BROMSGROVE RFC director of rugby Dean Ball believes it is too early to panic about his side's poor start to the season in the Midlands Division One. The Boars have yet to earn a point in the league and have suffered heavy defeats in their last three games
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A fine man
I WAS sad to read of the sudden death of Mr Christopher Rennie - a man who has done so much to make people's lives much more comfortable, mine included. It seems so unfair that a man who has spent his life helping other people is taken so early. I will
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Not so old...
Not so old... MAY I please set the record straight? The 'old folks home' at Nailers Court is not quite that, though some are 'getting on a bit', some are a bit younger at 55-plus, and we all have our own separate apartments with our own front door ! I
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Warm water
AS a 91year old reader, I should like to say how much I appreciated seeing Mr Bill Kings' picture of the Old Baths in Watt Close. My sister and I on a warm sunny afternoon would visit the baths, admission two shillings and the water was 'freezing'! I
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Island is neglected
WITH regard to the traffic island at the approach to the following establishments - The Artrix, David Lloyd Leisure, Brewsters Premier Travel Inn/The Guild, NEW College etc - this has been covered in weeds since its creation. Is it not possible that between
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Caring folk
WHO says we live in an uncaring society? Well certainly not in Bromsgrove, as my wife and I sampled the caring and concern of the many complete strangers who came to our aid when my wife had a nasty fall, injuring her head and eye, in the precinct. We
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Great day out
A LOT of people who attended Catshill village hall on September 17 must wish to thank the organisers for a wonderful happy day. There were all-day displays, photos, posters, vehicles, re-enactment groups, lot of people were in uniforms or dressed to suit
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Place to be proud of
THANK you to everyone involved in the Open Day held at the Artrix on September 17. What a spectacular display of talent including drummers, jugglers, clowns on stilts, belly dancing, communal collage making...and even a visit from Darth Vader and his
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Right lanes
I HAVE noticed over the past few months that not many drivers are taking heed of the revised lane designation at the Oakalls island. As one approaches the island, heading south along the A38, the left hand lane is dedicated to Redditch and The Oakalls
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Artrix is our jewel
AS a local professional orchestra based in Alvechurch, we took a decision to try and encourage a larger audience to enjoy fine live classical music by booking the new Artrix in Bromsgrove. Needless to say, with the teething troubles experienced since
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27/09/05 - Rovers aim for good run
BROMSGROVE Rovers coach Bernard Mackie has urged the players to build on their brilliant FA Cup defeat of Hinckley. GONE:Striker Leon Mitchell has left Bromsgrove Rovers. Rovers were the better team against their Conference North opponents in a hotly
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27/098/05 - Goal-shy Rovers brought down to Earth with a bump
Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Bedworth United (1) 2 AN error-strewn display burst Rovers' bubble as organised Bedworth left the Victoria Ground with maximum points on Tuesday night. Rovers, FA Cup heroes at the weekend after beating Hinckley, missed a host
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24/09/05 - Flurry of injuries hit Fairfield
Perrywood 0 Fairfield Villa 1 FAIRFIELD Villa found themselves plagued with injuries as they edged past Perrywood in the Worcestershire Junior Cup first round on Saturday. A goal by Spencer Kenwood made sure Villa booked their place in the second round
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Joy for Spa as they record first win
KS Athletic 1 Droitwich Spa 2 DROITWICH recorded their first win of the season to progress into the second round of the Worcestershire Junior Cup on Saturday. Spa, currently bottom of the Midland Combination Division Two, won the match with a late goal
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26/09/05 - Hat-trick inspires Rovers
Bromsgrove Rovers 6 Belpher Town 1 BROMSGROVE Rovers made a triumphant return to the FA Youth Cup to book their place in the second qualifying round on Monday night at the Victoria Ground. Tyrone Robinson (2) and Myron Semper put Rovers 3-0 up inside
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Dorrell heirloom out for railway's big date
This week in 1990: Australian Test batsman and Warwickshire run machine Tom Moody has been snapped up to play for Worcestershire on a two-year contract starting next season. Kays, Worcester's largest employer, has been told by city councillors to take
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There are other worries
ONCE again we have 'Nimbys' complaining about mobile-phone masts. One resident complains about the health risks to the Witton School pupils. Has she not considered that there is a far greater (medically substantiated) risk to children, (and residents
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Proud day
THANK you to everyone involved in the Open Day held at the Artrix in Bromsgrove on September 17. What a spectacular display of talent including drummers, jugglers, clowns on stilts, belly dancing, communal collage making...and even a visit from Darth
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Home first
LAST week I saw my local councillor is more interested in Droitwich than her own patch. That's why we lost woodland motorway noise barriers to build estates. It's a reason we have an unwanted pub by the M5 junction. It qualifies building a towering motel
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Warm water
AS a 91year old reader, I should like to say how much I appreciated seeing Mr Bill Kings' picture of the Old Baths in Watt Close. My sister and I on a warm sunny afternoon would visit the baths, admission two shillings and the water was 'freezing'! I
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Buzzards shot down
Old Pats 17, Bredon Buzzards U-14 10 DOGGED defence failed to stop Old Pats scoring twice to lead 12-0 at half-time in Bredon's first match of the new season. An injury to fly-half Calum Baker resulted in the Buzzards playing a man short at the start
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Lose after below par show
Pershore 8pts, Solihull 19 ALTHOUGH Solihull were a good well organised team, Pershore played well below par compared to their usual standards. The forwards were less aggressive and dominant than of late and the scrum was under pressure throughout the
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24/09/05 - Deadly Dudley batter bruised Bromsgrove
Dudley Kingswinford 48 Bromsgrove 12 Midlands Division One BROMSGROVE still wait for their first win in the Midlands Division One this season after they suffered a heavy defeat at Swindon Road on Saturday. The Boars were on the wrong end of an eight try
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Forming of regions by back door
THE proposed joining of divisions of the fire service and police forces to form larger areas and so improve the service, and a Mayor for Birmingham on a par with London's Ken Livingston, is simply part of the formation of regions by the back door. This
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Hilarious Hardy to tickle the ribs
THE Artrix kicks off its bid to become the main place to come for comedy in Worcestershire on October 7 when one of Britain's most enduring stand-ups performs. Comedy circuit stalwart Jeremy Hardy will be performing his topical brand of biting political
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God shows compassion
GEORGE Cowley says that Christianity is about compassion, rather than punishment for wrongdoing (Tuesday, September 20). However, in orthodox Christian belief, God shows His compassion for the world by sending His Son to be punished for the sins of the
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Gallery opens
AN art gallery in Rubery welcomed all at its special re-launch event on Saturday. Smart Picture Crafts, on Rubery High Street, celebrated its move into the world of art with a special re-opening. Artist Alexander Millar, who has become well known for
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Happy days
REGARDING the picture of the Red Lion (Letters, Tuesday, September 20) I remember this pub and also the Hereford House at the other end of the street. In between those two pubs were three faggots and peas shops - one was Bullocks caf, if my memory serves
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Stoke Prior WI
THE September meeting was held at Betty Gibbs' house due to the village hall being closed for floor maintenance. There was a good attendance and president Betty Wolsey welcomed members plus one visitor. Our speaker, Veronica Collette, was promptly introduced
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Sane world?
A NEIGHBOUR took me up for saying (September 1) that the average person isn't very civilised. With so many of all ages in Britain today smoking, drinking and drugging themselves to death, is this sane, rational, civilised behaviour? GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
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My thanks
I HAVE recently spent 18 days in Hazel Ward of the Worcestershire Royal Hospital following a replacement hip operation. In view of reports and letters appearing in your columns, I must say that I was somewhat apprehensive on entering the hospital, but
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Healthy Competition
ARE shopkeepers in Malvern Link frightened of competition? They don't want Lidl to come, but people will still shop there if it does. I hope it will - I will spend money at other shops as well. The roads are gridlocked now so I don't think more cars will
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Fairfield WI
WHAT a surprise! As far as members were aware it was our usual monthly meeting, but as each of us arrived at the village hall we were given a glass of wine and shown to tables that were beautifully decorated with flowers and balloons proclaiming happy
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First merit league win
Redditch 2nds 22 Luctonians 3rds 0 REDDITCH recorded a hard-fought victory in their first home match in Merit Division One. They came under pressure from the start as the strong Lucts pack pinned them within their own 22. But the Redditch defence stood
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Defence too poor at home
Alcester 12 Coventry Welsh 25 Warwickshire One AFTER the improved performances of the last fortnight, which saw them only narrowly beaten at Manor Park and Evesham, Alcester took a step back with a poor showing against the league's runners-up for the
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Kings edged out in close encounter
Evesham 7 Kings Norton 3 North Midlands South One Kings Norton came away from this narrow defeat wondering why they had lost their first league match of the season to a side who offered them no real challenge. The Ash Lane side's pack pushed their opposite
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A heated debate
LICKEY Hills Primary School pupils wined and dined over politics, when they held a democracy dinner. The year six students at the school in Old Birmingham Road donned their collars and ties and evening dresses as they sat down for a four-course meal,
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Plea to back park plan
A HEARTFELT plea has been made to the people of Bromsgrove to back plans to build a shop, greenhouse and poly tunnels in Sanders Park for use by people with learning disabilities. The appeal comes from Councillor Philip Gretton, a Tory for Redditch, who
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Get in a stir at coffee mornings
HUNDREDS of people across Bromsgrove will be stirring themselves into action for this year's Macmillan Cancer Relief World's Biggest Coffee Morning. The event takes place this Friday and schools, residential homes and other organisations across Bromsgrove
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Music night
THERE will be plenty of flag waving and singing when the Primrose Hospice presents its annual proms concert. The concert, which will be held this Saturday in the Spadesbourne Suite at the Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, features the Primrose Choir
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Webbs has the magic touch
GREEN-FINGERED staff at Webbs of Wychbold are celebrating continued success after being officially named the best garden centre in the Midlands. The family-owned firm also beat around 200 other garden retailers to retain its position among the top 15
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Fifty plus
PEOPLE packed into the Market Hall for Bromsgrove and District Age Concern's 50+ exhibition. Around 20 stalls from organisations which offer a service to elderly people were on hand at last Thursday's event to give advice and discuss burning issues. Keith
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Cutting back on numbers
RESIDENTS in the Bromsgrove villages of Lickey and Blackwell are going to be asked whether they want to streamline their parish council. Due to the lack of volunteers willing to stand as councillors, local people are going to be asked to air their views
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An apple a day...
FAMILIES will be able to get their teeth into a special day at Hanbury Hall devoted to the apple. Visitors will be able to take along apples from their own gardens for identification when the 18th century country house hosts the Apple Day on Saturday.
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Mystery deaths
POLICE are investigating after a number of sheep were found dead and injured on Hagley Hall estate near Bromsgrove. Five animals were discovered dead on farm land at the estate last Wednesday afternoon. Two had neck wounds and three had drowned in a nearby
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A bright future ahead
ENTHUSIASTIC children at a Droitwich Spa school are now being taught helpful computer skills. Foundation stage pupils at Whitford Hall and Dodderhill School, in Crutch Lane, are enjoying the specialist teaching from the school's new year one teacher,
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Path of the less than righteous
ELDERLY and safety conscious residents have been left angry and disappointed following the vandalism of steps and safety railings. Steps linking The Holloway to Rose Avenue and St Peters Crescent, in Droitwich Spa, were severely damaged by vandals some
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Man infected with MRSA 9 times
A DROITWICH Spa man has told how his life has been "ruined" and how he "lost almost everything" after catching the deadly MRSA bug nine times. Ken Sutton, from Teme Crescent, hit out at the state of hospitals in the area after losing his right knee following
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'King of Spain' made honorary citizen of town
DROITWICH Spa resident and England's cricket hero Ashley Giles is now set to be honoured by the town mayor after his Ashes heroics. The five test series that gripped the nation's imagination during the summer saw the Warwickshire spinner take ten wickets
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A vision for the Lido
LONG awaited plans for a new lido development in Droitwich Spa have been officially launched. The proposal for a 21st century lido in the town was floated before Wychavon District Council's overview and scrutiny committee last night after new designs
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Benefits of a town plan discussed
DETERMINED Droitwich Spa residents met to hear about and discuss the best way forward for the town. The meeting last Thursday saw visitors discuss a potential town plan and the effect it could have on the area. It also saw a number of people support the
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Road fears end housing plans
A PROPOSED affordable housing development in Fernhill Heath has been rejected after concerns about the inadequate road system near to the site. Wychavon District Council rejected a second application by Evesham and Pershore Housing Association to build
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Robbed! Williams right out of tune!
IF EVER a referee epitomised the falling standards of the men in black then you need look no further than Andy Williams, writes Mervyn Collins. It's ironic that Tuesday's official should hail from Hereford as some of his decisions were a "load of bull
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Young rowers on the river
ONE of the biggest events in the junior rowing calendar takes place at the Evesham club on Saturday. The Junior and Oarsome Head of the River race, sponsored by Rooftop Housing, has attracted a bumper 134 crews - 50 more than ever before for this event
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Join the scrum
GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S is looking for new recruits to boost its rugby teams at Under-14 and Under-17 levels. The opening training session takes place on Saturday between 10am and 1pm at Newlands Sports and Social Club in Bishops Cleeve. There's the chance
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Rangers rule as Town downed in cup clash
Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League FIRST Division strugglers Mickleton Rangers proved too strong for third division Moreton Town in the second round of the Knockout Cup. Goals from Gill (2), Tye and Helbert saw Rangers home with James
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Help club
NEW faces are needed to bolster a girls and boys team at Pershore Town. The Under-12s girls and Under-10s boys squads are in desperate need of fresh blood and any youngsters interested in joining this ambitious junior set-up are invited to attend training
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Hit for six by hungry Hampton
Pershore 0, Hampton-In-Arden 6 PERSHORE'S pre-season tactic of playing superior opposition in friendly games was called into question on Saturday when a full-strength home side crashed to a heavy defeat against opponents from two leagues higher. It wasn't
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Droitwich Spa RFC First XV fixtures 2005/2006
HOME, away (Midlands Three West (South) fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 10 HARBURY 48-12 Sat 17 North Derbyshire (Powergen Vase) 15-18 Sat 24 Worcester Warriors 15-12 OCTOBER Sat 01 MARCONI COVENTRY. Sat 08 STOURBRIDGE LIONS. Sat 15 TBC Sat 22 Old
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2005/2006
HOME, away (Southern League Division One West fixtures unless stated) JULY Wed 13 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS (friendly) 2-4 (Blakemore, Hadland). Sat 16 HEDNESFORD TOWN 0-3 (friendly). Tue 19 MOOR GREEN 0-1 (friendly). Sat 23 BRISTOL ROVERS 3-4 (friendly)
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Cinema - Pride and Prejudice (U)
I MUST be the only woman in the Western world not to have seen Colin Firth smoulder as Mr Darcy in the 1994 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. So it was with little knowledge of this celebrated performance that I was able to judge Matthew Macfayden's
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Cinema - Cinderella Man (12A)
IF my avid movie going has taught me nothing else it is that Renee Zellwegger uses just one facial expression to depict the vast spectrum of human emotion. When she first hit our screens in Jerry Maguire she looked rather cute as she pressed her pouty
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It's sync or swim for Gemma
A RUBERY synchronised swimmer is set to show off her best moves when she competes in the Egypt Open this week.SYNCHRONISED STAR: Gemma Millward is competing in Egypt this week. Gemma Millward, who works for Rubery's My First Friends Private Nursery and
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Double cup joy for club
TEAMS from Bromsgrove Golf Club have it all to play for at the end of the season after moving into the latter stages of cup competitions. The club's 17 to 24 handicap team booked their place in the final of the Birmingham Vale and Robinson Trophy by defeating
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Banham breaks mould
STOKE Prior rider Pete Banham raced to victory in the second round of the West Midlands Cyclo-Cross League at Halesowen Cycling and Athletics Club on Sunday. Banham, riding for Wyre Forest CC, led the race for juniors, veterans and women from the start
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Learning to play just like Freddie
Budding Freddie Flintoffs (from left) Lucy Harrison, Ruth Pollard and Sam Marshall are taught the rudiments of cricket by members of Pershore Cricket Club as part of the Chance To Shine scheme run by the England and Wales Cricket Board to boost the game
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Building for the future
A REDDITCH charity has launched an ambitious £1.9 million appeal to build a state-of-the-art training and resource centre in the heart of the town. Where Next Association wants to turn its base in Wellesbourne Close, off Easemore Road, into a massive,
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24/09/05 - Penalty winner is kick in teeth for Spa
Worcester Wanderers 15 Droitwich Spa 12 Midlands Division Four West (South) DROITWICH tasted defeat for the first time this season as they allowed a 12-point advantage to slip through their fingers away at Worcester Wanderers. A late Worcester penalty
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An event to crow about!
WACKY and wonderful scarecrows will be invading Feckenham this Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can take the scarecrow trail and spot the array of colourful straw characters displayed around the village. Maps are available from The Square marking out where
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Truants beware
REDDITCH'S MP has given town schools a pat on the back for keeping unauthorised truancy in check - but warned parents of serial truants that they could be prosecuted. Jacqui Smith, who is also Schools Minister, launched a government crackdown on unauthorised
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Tributes to Alex doctor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a highly respected doctor from the Alexandra Hospital who has died aged 57. Consultant urologist Christopher Rennie (pictured right) died suddenly on September 15. Mr Rennie, who lived in Salwarpe near Droitwich, started his
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Tight on Tuesday
TUESDAY night's C Division action in the Cotswold Floorball League saw four matches which were all close until the final few minutes. Chipping Campden School found both Quinton and Bredon Hill tough nuts to crack. Quinton drew level with a goal from James
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Wheelers head out towards the hills
SEVENTEEN B riders from the Eve-sham Wheelers set off towards the hills of the Cotswolds on Sunday passing through Badsey, Willersey, Childswick-ham and Stanway and on to Winch-combe for coffee. They then proceeded through Greet, Teddington, The Combertons
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Pizza scam boss jailed
A FORMER Manager of the Year who defrauded his employers out of takings of up to £7,000 has been jailed at Worcester Crown Court. Basharat Bashir hatched a scam to ensure that money did not go through the till at Domino's Pizza in Redditch. He also enlisted
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Seven races on the card
THERE'S a seven-race card at Strat-ford on Saturday, October 15 when the feature race will be the totesport.com Handicap Steeple Chase with £20,000 prize money on offer and the John H Kenny Memorial Cup up for grabs. There's a similar amount in the pot
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Man of the people laid to rest
HUNDREDS of mourners turned out for the funeral of former Redditch Mayor Ken Somner on Monday. The long serving former councillor and chairman of Redditch Co-operative Homes died on Thursday, September 15, aged 85. The funeral was held at Abbey Cemetery
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Members make most of conditions
SUNDAY was a fabulous day for sailing on the Avon with a strong steady breeze blowing straight up the river along. The warm autumn sunshine again encouraged a large turnout of Evesham club members to take advantage of the ideal conditions. The tightly
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Craze cue is key to victory
DEFENDING champions Nomads travelled to play Formula One last weekend in the Tewkesbury Trophies Pool League looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season. In an entertaining encounter, an unbeaten performance from Josh Craze proved the difference
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£20m savings "menu"
CHIEFS at the health trust which runs the Alexandra Hospital will next week present the ideas which aim to save £20 million a year. The cost-cutting measures, to ensure Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust can balance its books, will be discussed
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Worth waiting for!
BEER drinkers in Redditch will be celebrating in the new year with the arrival of an ale festival for the first time in more than 20 years. The event, on January 13 and 14, is being organised by the Redditch and Bromsgrove Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA
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25 years ago September 26, 1980
LEADING orthopaedic consultant at Hill Top Hospital in Bromsgrove, Mr Olaf da Costa, spoke of his anguish when having to tell patients crippled with pain they would have to wait four years for treatment on the cash-strapped NHS. The hospital's £160,000
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50 years ago October 1, 1955
WORRIED residents in the Bromsgrove village of Finstall cabled hurricane struck Barbados for news of their former vicar, the Rev Fry, who had taken up residence there a year ago. Their fears were allayed however, when the present vicar, the Rev Dicker
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100 years ago September 30, 1905
AS usual at this time of year the number of pupils in classrooms in schools in Bromsgrove were greatly reduced due to the annual hop-picking season. Figures showed that 36 were absent from Stourbridge Road schools, 23 from Catshill, seven from Dodford
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Doctor's orders for schools' salvation
A RETIRED surgeon from the Alexandra Hospital is helping to build new schools in a West African country torn apart by civil war. Laurie Read has spent the last year working at a hospital in Sierra Leone while helping to rebuild two schools in the town
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Food for thought on school dinners
THE parent who expressed his concern over the recently introduced "healthy eating" policy at Ipsley Middle School, as doubtless defined by a certain celebrity chef (Advertiser, September 14), raised some important issues about our perception of food.
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Lack of response to bike menace
I AM a born and bred Redditch woman of 36 with two sons who attend local middle school. I live in Greenlands and often take my children and our dog to the south Redditch sports field on Throckmorton Road. There are often a group of teenagers who insist
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No way to stop crime
DO the police really want help from the general public? My impression is a big NO. There have been numerous letters in the local press about the use of quad bikes and small motorcycles being driven on roads and footpaths in Redditch. The police asked
