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Special citizen award for Ashes hero Giles
ASHES hero Ashley Giles is to be given a unique award to mark his achievements with the England cricket team. The Droitwich resident is to be made an honorary citizen of the town by the Mayor of Droitwich, Councillor Richard Morris, in a ceremony next
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Country pub wins accolade for food
STAFF at a country pub are celebrating after winning a top accolade for the second time. The Bear and Ragged Staff at Bransford, near Worcester, has been named Worcestershire Dining Pub of the Year by the Good Food Guide 2006. the Guide says: "They make
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Would you credit it? It's a new post office
CUSTOMERS can post their parcels in style at the post office in Foregate Street following a major refurbishment. A new supplier has taken over the post office shop, and new floors have been laid throughout. "We've been receiving glowing feedback from
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Cash to see what village looked like
A GROUP of history enthusiasts has received a grant of almost £25,000 to recreate the mediaeval landscape of a Worcestershire village. Wichenford Local History Group will spend the money on pollen analysis to shed light on the earlier flora of the region
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Paddle a canoe on waterway open day
DROITWICH Canals Trust is hoping to push the boat out when it holds its annual open day on the restored lock flight at Hanbury Wharf. Free boat trips will once again be available on the community vessel Pamela May through the top two locks on Sunday,
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Therapy in the garden
A GARDEN to provide therapeutic benefits to patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital is taking root. It has been designed by a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists who have ensured that it will include all aspects needed to help patients
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Plea for stolen passport return
Theft means baby can't visit his dad in prison A THREE-MONTH-OLD baby is unable to visit his father in prison - because thieves have stolen his mother's passport. Nineteen-year-old mum, Laura Barker, is appealing for it to be returned because she cannot
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Shoppers roll up for record
WYRE Forest shoppers turned out in their thousands when a new supermarket opened its doors for the first time in Kidderminster. More than 10,000 customers went through the checkouts of Netto in New Road last Thursday - an opening day record for the company
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Chipping Campden
DEBATING SOCIETY: The new season got off to a stimulating and lively start on Saturday, in the Church Rooms. In front of about 50 people, a panel debated one of the hot political topics of the moment, 'This house believes that it is the duty of democratic
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Mickleton
GARDENING CLUB: The meeting began with thanks being given to members for the beautiful displays of flowers and handicrafts produced for last month's autumn show, which had been a great success. Special thanks went to Thelma Hunt for all her hard work
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Time to junk all the junk
JUST when you thought it was safe... no, we're only joking. This newspaper really does give a piping hot welcome to the prospect of school kitchens coming back. Indeed, the momentous announcement by education secretary Ruth Kelly that junk food will soon
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Plays focus on black history
TWO productions celebrating Black History Month are being staged at local theatres. The Theatre in Chipping Norton and Evesham Arts Centre are both housing productions by mac Productions, the Birmingham-based Midlands Arts Centre touring company, next
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Workshops for young actors
STRATFORD-based Carpe Diem Theatre's autumn term has begun with classes at Evesham Arts Centre on Monday evenings. Acting workshops for students from year three to age 21 are available. Students receive specialised instruction in various areas of the
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Have say on future learning chances
RESIDENTS on a Stourport estate are being invited to give their opinions on a possible "learning revolution". Stourport Forward wants to speak to people who live on, or near to, the Walshes estate about the need to deliver more learning opportunities.
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Festive lights plea for buskers
BANDS and buskers are being sought to help add to the atmosphere when Stourport lights up for the festive period. Organisers are calling for musicians to volunteer their services on November 25 when the town centre will switch on its Christmas lights.
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Darts
League champions Waggon & Horses A maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with an impressive 5-2 victory over Rising Sun B in the Banks's Bewdley Darts League. Results: Waggon & Horses A 5, Rising Sun B 2; Red Lion A 7, Bewdley B 0;
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Derek notches up 51 years
A MAN who started working for a DIY store at the age of 14 is still going strong 51 years later - and has vowed to continue for as long as possible. Derek Lakey first joined the family-owned Stourport business, Wigley, on Saturdays and in the school holidays
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Chess
MARK Riley was the Kidderminster Chess Club hero when they knocked holders Shifnal and Telford out of the Wolverhampton League Pittaway Cup. In the last game to finish, Riley defeated former Shropshire champion Colin Roberts to secure a 4.5-3.5 victory
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Second win for building site manager
TIM Taylor, of Stourport, has been named one of the UK's best house building site managers for the second time in three years by the industry's official body. He received a quality award in the NHBC's - National House Building Council's - 2005 Pride in
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Athletics
WOLVERLEY High School athlete Ashley Gibbs put in a five-star performance to become champion of the day at a multi-event competition in Banbury. The 14-year-old Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club member set two personal bests and won two gold medals
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From the archives
100 Years Ago September 30, 1905 An accident which might have had very serious results and which was caused very simply happened near Fladbury. A man was driving with a load of fruit to Evesham Market, and as the horse seemed a bit sluggish, he touched
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Fat sex pest on the loose
PARENTS are being warned to be on the look-out for a man who chased a terrified 10-year-old girl through woodland. The same man was seen two days later watching children in a school playing field. In the first incident, the man - described as a fat black
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Bangers and burgers off the menu for good
CHEAP bangers and burgers will be banned from Worcestershire schools from next September - despite some children thinking it is their 'human right' to be given chips every day. Education secretary Ruth Kelly has said school kitchens would be upgraded,
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BBC confirms new roles for radio duo
BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester has confirmed the new roles for popular local DJs Dave 'Bradders' Bradley and Nathan Turvey. Yesterday's Worcester News revealed the duo would be moved from their afternoon slots - Bradders' Afternoon Show and Nathan
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Maggie's in tune with city
BARONESS Thatcher paid a holiday visit to Worcester's Elgar School of Music following a weekend jaunt to watch the cricket at New Road. But the former Conservative Prime Minister remained tight-lipped about who she hoped would win the party's leadership
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Willow Marsh
Sports has been good throughout the week, on all waters. On the Friday Afternoon Open, roach to 1.5lb and carp to 14lb were recorded. Friday Afternoon Open, Dragonfly: Jack Baker 88-11, Keith Tolley 80-12, Doug Greenow 45-10. Sunday, Rowley Labour Club
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KDAA Pool
Silver Fish match September 17: Pete Davis 16-10, Trevor Wills 6-12, Bob Brooks 4-8. Silver Fish match September 24: Wills 7-12, Paul Wright 4-12, Mick Sztybel 3-12. There will be a match on Saturday, draw at 8am. Kidderminster AA Open match, September
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Robbers flee with woman's handbag
A WOMAN was pushed against a wall as she had her handbag snatched during a robbery in Kidderminster. The incident happened between midday and 12.45pm last Friday as the woman was walking along the underpass at Park Butts Ringway, near to Matalan. The
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Man is assaulted
AN assault on a man in Kidderminster is being investigated by police officers who are appealing for witnesses of the attack to come forward. The victim was walking past the Tesco Express store in Stourport Road when he was approached by two men. One of
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HETA AC
Latest match: K Moss 32-7, D Ravenall 20-11, A Hardiman 18-9. There will be a match on Sunday on the HETA Pool, the draw to be made at 7.30am. Subscriptions are required.
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Police merger 'on the cards'
A LEADING Wyre Forest county councillor is urging everyone in the district to say a resounding "no" to any suggestion that West Mercia Constabulary is merged with the West Midlands force. Liberal, Mike Oborski, warned that such a move would leave West
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Wrens Nest AC
Wrens Nest Pools: J Fox 78-3, K Woodhead 46-7, P Butler 45-12. The next match is on the River Severn, Lyttelton pegs 65-79, draw 8am behind the Stourport swimming baths.
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Swifts
DEPARTING boss Dave Titterton has cited Stourport Swifts' lack of ambition as the reason for his resignation from Walshes Meadow. Titterton quit the Southern Football League Western Division club last week after three years at the helm. Swifts are currently
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Bronx AC
River Stour: D Aston 8-11, T Doman 4-15, T Hamilton 4-8, G Davison 4-0.
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Bus users' forum lives in shadows
ONE of Kidderminster's best kept secrets is the existence of a bus users' forum. There must be some members of this shadowy body. Do they, for instance, include any full fare- paying passengers? There is ample scope for comment about the hard work of
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Willis Bund AC
Wellfield swimming pool: Paul Potter 9-8, Harold Willey 9-2, Terry Leonard 8-14, Mick Rowe 5-8. The next contest will be at Cob House Farm on Wednesday, draw at 9am.
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Deregulation shambles
I AM not surprised that more and more people are becoming disillusioned with the local bus services. Arriving home from work recently (on my bike, maybe I should add), I saw the Number 7 service pass by. Once part of the First Midland Red network, it
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Chaddesley
CHADDESLEY Corbett claimed an extra-time victory over Hallow WMG after coming within a minute of an embarrassing Worcester FA Junior Cup exit. Despite leading through an Iain Millroy penalty early on, Corbett entered the closing stages 2-1 down after
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Ready to serve up the coffees for cancer care
THE World's Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Relief takes places tomorrow and once again people from the Vale and Cotswolds will be taking part. Customers, friends and family can attend one of the many events in the Vale and enjoy a cuppa for
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Sad at loss of town firm
IT is with a deep sense of regret that I learn of the closure of Stourport's long-standing firm of funeral directors, J Nevill Butler. Bert Matthews - with his late, lovely wife, Josie, and, sadly, late son Tony, and his daughter, Jo - gave so much considerate
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Kidderminster and District
HOOBROOK Crown, who play in Sunday Division Two of the Kidderminster and District Football League, made sure of their second round place in the Worcester FA Sunday Junior Cup with a 6-1 victory over Bedwardine. Other teams progressing to the second round
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Volunteers are needed for a good family start
VOLUNTEERS are needed to take part in a unique service offering parents support with raising their children. Homestart's a charity that offers practical help and support to families with pre-school children in the Evesham and Pershore areas. Organiser
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Black Boy AC
Wellfield, Meaton Pool: R Babb (visitor) 14-4, B Hudson 8-7, A Williams 6-3. Sugar Lane Fishery is the venue for the match on October 9. Anglers should meet at Strawberry Pool at 7.30am for the 8am start.
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Decision day for Save Our Hospital campaign
THE future of Evesham Community Hospital will be debated next Wednesday and the thousands of people who have rallied to the call to save services in the town are anxiously waiting on the outcome. Never in the modern history of the town has an issue raised
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Flush with success at bog standard awards
IF you need to spend a penny when out and about, Evesham and Pershore could be the place to do it. For Wychavon District Council is one of only three local authorities in England and Wales to receive five or more five-star awards in the Loo of the Year
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Football tables
NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE P W D L F A P Grays Ath 11 7 4 0 28 14 25 Morecambe 11 7 1 3 21 10 22 Accrington Stn 11 7 1 3 21 16 22 York 11 6 3 2 20 8 21 Exeter 11 6 3 2 18 8 21 Halifax 11 6 2 3 14 10 20 Hereford 11 5 3 3 12 7 18 Stevenage 11 5 3 3 19 15 18
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Raiders targeting homes in the Vale
HOUSEHOLDERS in Evesham and the surrounding areas have been warned to make sure their homes are secure following a spate of burglaries. And police are appealing for help from the public following a number of incidents last weekend, several of which appear
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Return of the steam age for enthusiasts
STEAM rail enthusiasts will be able to learn more about their hobby though a series of lectures at Evesham College. Tutor David Morgan will be looking at the dawn of the steam age and asking if it is now dead, steam railways in the 1950s and 60s, what
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Junior football
TWO Cookley teams notched up 16 goals between them in the Stourport and District Youth League on Sunday. Cookley Under-12s beat Droitwich Spartans 8-2, and their U-18 team beat Ombersley 8-1. The Cookley U-13s were out of luck as they met a rampant Kidderminster
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Thick as thieves!
POLICE were this week hunting two of the dimmest thieves in the Vale after a bungled attack on a car dealership at the weekend. Under the watchful gaze of no fewer than five CCTV cameras, the bumbling burglars spent 80 minutes trying to remove the putty
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Women's football
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers ladies got back to winning ways when they beat Cannock Town 3-2 to go second in the West Midland Premier Division. Lisa Stokes bagged a brace, while Nikki Palmer was also on target as Harriers bounced back from the previous weekend's
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Six-a-side
OCEAN Designs added the Kidderminster Six-a-side League Cup to their league title when they beat FC Irrelevant 6-0. Basil Crowther scored four goals. League results: Showboat 6, Jackson 2; Ads Lads 4, Dreamers 5; Chelsea Rejects 3, Golden Balls 4; Dreamers
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Residents oppose late drinking bid
RESIDENTS in Bretforton are fighting moves to allow late night drinking and outdoor entertainment at their historic village pub, The Fleece Inn. Landlord Nigel Smith has applied to Wychavon District Council for a variation of his current licence which
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Communication is top of staff wish list
COMMUNICATION within Worcestershire's fire service needs to be improved, employees have told their new boss. They have told new chief fire officer Paul Hayden that it is one of the most frustrating aspects of their job along with issues about culture
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Cleobury Mortimer
NEWLY-promoted Cleobury Mortimer's tough introduction to life in Midlands Four West South continued when they suffered their second successive defeat, going down 20-25 to Old Halesonians on Saturday. They trailed 8-5 at half time despite taking the lead
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Stourport
STOURPORT are sitting pretty in second in North Midlands South Two after continuing their excellent start to the season with a 16-5 victory at Birmingham Exiles. They opened the scoring after a flowing move from their own 22 was halted when an opponent
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Junior rugby
CHADDESLEY Corbett under-16s hit the ground running with a 39-5 win at Yardley & District in their first game. Richard Fry led the way with two tries, three conversions and a penalty, while Bobby Lawrenson, Marc Wiseman, Steve Smith and Wayne Cooper
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Actor Janine finds a pretty good reason to enjoy her new life
FROM the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg to the tranquility of Stow was a big step for actor Janine Hornsby but it was all part of a journey she hopes will lead to a career in theatre. Janine, aged 23, is about to make her acting debut in the Playhouse
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Is the best UK office in Broadway?
A BROADWAY company has beaten off competition from thousands of rivals to reach the national final of the UK's Best Office Award. The national search by Office Angels, an office support and recruitment consultancy, short listed Broadway Financial Planning
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ARELEY KINGS WI
Members wore hats to the September meeting to mark 90 years of the movement. During August eight members had helped on Thursday mornings at Areley Kings Club, and the annual "Punch and Pie" party was held to raise funds for the Denman bursary. Preparations
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BEWDLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The speaker on Wednesday will be David Heathcote, of Eagle Nursery, who will give an illustrated talk on the growing of sweet peas. The meeting is at Wribbenhall Community Centre, at 7.30pm.
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB
On September 13 a Mitchell movement over six tables was played. North-south was won by a pair who do not normally partner each other. With 63 per cent Phil Morgan and Joy Link were five per cent of the runners-up, Terry Lucey and Doreen Round. East-west
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MINSTER LADIES
On Wednesday at 2pm in St George's Church Annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, the guest speaker will be J Carter, on antiques. Members are asked to take along an item for valuation. Visitors will be welcome.
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SOMERLEYTON WI
A "bead day" will be held at St Cecilia's Church, Kidderminster, on Friday, October 14. Other coming events include a visit to the Rose Theatre, Kidderminster, the annual carol concert, and the group meeting. Members recently attended television personality
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KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Christopher Guy will talk about archaeological work at Worcester Cathedral, on Wednesday at St George's Church Annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster. The meeting will start at 7.30pm. for further details contact Miss C Guest on 01562 823530.
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Top tenor in concert
RENOWNED tenor James Gilchrist is in concert at Charlton Church with pianist Anna Tilbrook to perform Schubert's song cycle Die Schone Mullerin on Saturday, October 8. The tenor has established himself as one of Britain's most sought-after singers with
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New season of concerts
A NEW season of top quality concerts is lined up in the latest Cheltenham Orchestral Series. The Town Hall Series of 11 concerts is headed and launched on Friday, October 21, this time by the Philharmonia Orchestra, which is itself celebrating its diamond
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STOURPORT DIVERS
Volunteers used two club boats to not only enter the Stourport Carnival street procession, but to provide safety cover for both day and night river events. The following day the club offered a free "Try-a-dive". Besides learning to scuba dive, becoming
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RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION
The Wyre Forest group's next walk will be on Sunday, October 9 at Neen Sollars. Walkers taking part in this four-five mile walk are meeting at New Road car park, Kidderminster, at 10am. Telephone the above number for further details.
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Beales Corner barrier means flood relief
RELIEF is at hand for the flood-hit residents of Wribbenhall. Plans to construct a temporary barrier to protect houses was outlined at a public meeting in Bewdley on Tuesday. Representatives from the Environment Agency explained plans to place a pallet
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Craft centre is facing closure
A CRAFT centre in Bewdley which houses four businesses could be forced to close if the building - owned by Wyre Forest District Council - is sold. The council has owned the Bewdley Craft Centre in Lax Lane, which was formerly Lax Lane School, since 1974
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Landscaping firm bids to reap national award
PARTNERS in a grounds maintenance business based at Arley, near Bewdley, are in the running for a national title carrying a £5,000 prize. John Passfield and Roy Sharpe, who run Countrywide Grounds Maintenance, are among nine finalists in the 2005 BFA
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Clear out clutter and raise funds
WYRE Forest residents are being given the opportunity to turn their attic clutter into cash while raising funds for Operation Covert. That is because leading auction house, Halls Fine Art, which has offices in Kidderminster and Shrewsbury, is holding
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Saddle up to support charity
HORSE riders are being reminded they can enjoy a pleasant ride and a drink while raising money for Operation Covert this weekend. Wyre Forest Ride is being organised by Cordelia Noble - a freelance photographer who works for the Shuttle/Times & News
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Evesham
INNER WHEEL: The club has enjoyed a great curry lunch again at Barbara and Allan's home. To raise money for St Richard's and the Multiple Sclerosis society. Other activities included an afternoon tea party with loads of strawberries and sunshine, and
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Christopher Langdown Kidderminster Library
THE latest in the Classical Music's series of "Live and the Library" recitals featured the talented pianist Christopher Langdown, making his debut for the society, but who had played at Kidderminster Library on a previous occasion. This engaging young
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Glorious! Malvern Theatres until Saturday
THE title of this Peter Quilter play perfectly sums up the evening's entertainment. Maureen Lipman is simply superb as Florence Foster Jenkins, an American socialite who has delusions she is a great singer but really the audiences are turning up in their
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Treat for fans of murder mystery
FANS of murder mysteries will be treated to an adaptation of a popular Agatha Christie novel at The Rose Theatre next week. The Nonentities will be performing Spiders Web, which centres on Clarissa, the second wife of Henry Hailsham-Brown, who is entertaining
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Ready to serve up the coffees for cancer care
THE World's Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan Cancer Relief takes places tomorrow and once again people from the Vale and Cotswolds will be taking part. Customers, friends and family can attend one of the many events in the Vale and enjoy a cuppa for
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Raising a roof and some funds
VOICES will be raised in tuneful celebration at a special event in Pershore Abbey as part of a global fundraiser. The event will celebrate the first ever world hospice and palliative care day which is dedicated to increasing awareness of the work hospices
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Alf mentality
Recently, reference was made to the hostile attitude towards would-be immigrants caused by the national media. Of course, the newspapers form people's attitudes to everything, particularly in regard to Europe. Propaganda by a handful of media moguls,
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First steps toward a new year bloom
VOLUNTEERS from the Pershore in Bloom are holding their first event following their success of a Bronze award in the 2005 Britain in Bloom. A winter hanging basket workshop is to be held this Saturday, at the Pershore Football Club at St George's Way
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A right spin
I THINK George Cowley's comments on political opportunism are a bit rich - perhaps he needs reminding that it is this Labour Government which wrote (sorry spun) its manifesto based on political opportunism! MARK BRUNNER, Redditch.
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Vikki becomes a Queen's Scout
PERSHORE Scout Vikki Reilly has become the first female from the troop to gain the prestigious Queen's Scout Award. Vikki, 17, joined 1st Pershore Scouts in 2001, a year after it opened. She has worked her way through a variety of courses to gain "an
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Taking it as well read
CHILDREN who have been reading over the summer holidays will be rewarded with medals and certificates. More than 60 children from schools around the vale visited the Pershore library this summer to take part in the Reading Voyage. The reading challenge
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As bold as brass
THE annual brass band extravaganza that is the Wychavon Festival of Brass comes to Pershore on Sunday, October 2. Bands from all over the country will be competing for honours at the traditional Pershore High School venue, as well as at the Number 8 arts
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Communication is top of staff wish list
COMMUNICATION within Worcestershire's fire service needs to be improved, employees have told their new boss. They have told new chief fire officer Paul Hayden that it is one of the most frustrating aspects of their job along with issues about culture
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Punched in the face as he played soccer match
FOOTBALLER Graeme Hay was recovering at home in Evesham this week following a vicious cup tie assault which left him needing surgery. The centre half was smashed in the face by a member of the opposing team during a Worcestershire Junior Cup match in
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Youngsters feature at MusicFest
TALENTED young singers and musicians from Wyre Forest will take to the stage in Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday. The Young Performers' MusicFest, which will also feature award-winning saxophonist Amy Dickson, is presented by Kidderminster Choral Society
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Julia's search for lost cat's owner
A VOLUNTEER from Forest Cat Welfare is hoping to find the owner of this lost cat found in Kidderminster three weeks ago. The dark grey feline was taken to Charnock and Shepherd veterinary practice in Comberton Place after it was found near Franche Road
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Fringe offers art dance and music
VISITORS to this year's Bewdley Fringe can expect a wide variety of music from blues and jazz to rock 'n' roll. Live music will come from The Celtic Rogues at The Talbot, Newnham Bridge on Saturday, October 2, and jazz ensemble, The Howard Shelton Quartet
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Register to vote or lose your loan
PEOPLE might find they have to go through lengthy claims procedures to get loans or credit - all because they have not registered to vote in elections. Just over two-thirds - 67 per cent - of 43,000 households in Wyre Forest have returned electoral registration
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25 stitches in face for 'glassed' clubber
A 16-year-old boy needed 25 stitches after a glass was pushed into his face in a vicious attack in a Kidderminster nightclub. The attack happened in the early hours of Wednesday last week in Mirage in Dixon Street and has resulted in the police issuing
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Roads shut for town parade
UP to 600 people are expected to take part in a parade in Kidderminster town centre on Sunday. Members of the Boys Brigade Worcestershire Battalion and the Girls Brigade Hereford and Worcester and Stour Valley districts will march from New Road car park
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Trials will go ahead for hunt
ANNUAL hunter trials will go ahead at Blakedown on Sunday in a bid to keep horses fit in case the ban on hunting is overturned at appeal. The event, organised by the Albrighton and Woodland Hunt at Deansford Lane, is expected to attract more than 80 riders
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Charity's steaming to record donation
CANCER Research UK's Wyre Forest branch is steaming towards a record year following a massive £25,000 donation from train enthusiasts. The money was presented after one of Severn Valley Railway's locomotives was used to pull the Orient Express for a surprise
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Monday night jazz returns
ALL that jazz has returned to the Aggborough Suite in Kidderminster with the resumption of what is thought to be the longest running trad jazz club in the town. On Monday, Tad Newton and Friends will be performing, in Tad's first visit to the club for
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Model marks anniversary
A MODEL of HMS Victory will be making its way around Wyre Forest to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Members of Kidderminster and District Lions Club will be pushing the ship along pavements from Bewdley to Stourport via Kidderminster
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Cash for charity
ALMOST £500 was raised for the Royal Naval Association in a street collection in Kidderminster. A spokesman for the Kidderminster branch of the charity thanked all those who donated and collected the £491.21 generated. A collection in Kidderminster earlier
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School joy at report praise
A KIDDERMINSTER school that was once deemed to be failing its pupils is celebrating after Government inspectors took it out of special measures. Marlpool First School, which has about 170 children aged between four and nine, received praise in the Ofsted
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Appeal for witnesses
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after road signs were thrown on to a busy Kidderminster railway line. The two signs, which belong to Laser Civil Engineering in Worcester, were believed to have been thrown from Offmore Bridge in Chester Road between
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Pupils facing quiz on eating
STOURPORT schools are to be quizzed on the eating habits of their pupils in a Worcestershire County Council initiative to promote healthy eating. Following the recent Jamie Oliver programme on the poor standard of school dinners, schools in the county
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Quiz helps world's poorest
QUIZZICAL looks were exchanged when more than 40 teams from various companies took part in a fund-raising event part-sponsored by a Kidderminster firm. Water treatment business, Purac, was among organisers of the Midlands region Big Quiz 2005, with £10,000
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Michael's top title
THE boss of a Hartlebury company has earned a top business person title. Michael Whitefoot, of Whitefoot Forward, was named entrepreneur of the year in the Chamber Awards 2005, run by the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The awards
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Time to dress up for festival
ENTERTAINMENT for all the family has been organised as part of this year's Bewdley Festival. Children have been invited to dress up and join a costume parade with a black and white theme on Saturday, October 8. At last year's festival, more than 100 children
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Bidding to protect cultures
TRAVEL agency staff in Kidderminster have signed up to a campaign to promote sustainable tourism. Co-op Travel is encouraging its 6,000 employees nationally to back the Travel Foundation charity's drive to help reduce holidaymakers' impact on the culture
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Chance to test out your skills in archery
VISITORS to Worcestershire County Museum will get to try their hand at archery next month. The March Hares Field Archery Club will be teaching people the skills on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 between 11am and 5pm. There will also be Cavalcade
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Maggie's in tune with city
BARONESS Thatcher has paid a visit to Worcester's Elgar School of Music following a weekend jaunt to watch the cricket at New Road. The former Conservative Prime Minister spent this week visiting Cynthia Crawford, her personal secretary and long-time
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Store taps in to youth culture niche
A NEW music clothing and memorabilia store has opened in Worcester. Fourleaf Clothing, which sells band T-shirts, belts, badges, posters, flags and other accessories has been launched in the Shambles. Co-owner Ian Gray said he and business partner Stephen
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The world of music comes for festival's anniversary
STARS from across the musical world are making a beeline for Warwickshire next month to help celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Stratford-on-Avon Music Festival. Performers from Holland, America, Mauritania, India, New Zealand and Ireland will be
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Sticking to the letter of the law
30mph is 30mph not 35mph! My disappointment with your fines of £60.00 is not that you were fined, but that being caught twice in such a short period of time you should have attracted a greater fine for your second offence. I have no sympathy for you,
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The technology in classrooms
AT the recent Old Henric's reunion, Friday, September 9, to celebrate the quartercentenary of the granting of Prince Henry's charter, making it one of the oldest schools in England, I found the place absolutely dripping with computers. In fact, I foresee
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Collection for those who gave
MAY I, through the columns of your paper thank all who contributed to the Evesham branch Battle of Britain and Wings week street collection on Saturday, September 17 for their support of £673.48. MR KEN HOLLAND, Chairman and Wings Day organiser.
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Two faces of the Council's work?
IN the Evesham Journal dated September 22, I was struck by two articles about Wychavon District Council. The first article related the sad tale of Mr Coupland, a disabled senior citizen, who really did nothing dreadfully wrong by parking in an area close
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Worcester: Swan Theatre - Country Legends. Marrs Bar - Murmur. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - ABC. Civic Hall - Skindred. Malvern Forum: Theatre - Paul Lewis plays Beethoven. Coventry: Warwick Arts Centre - Maracaz
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Chipping Campden
DEBATING SOCIETY: The new season got off to a stimulating and lively start on Saturday, in the Church Rooms. In front of about 50 people, a panel debated one of the hot political topics of the moment, 'This house believes that it is the duty of democratic
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Mickleton
GARDENING CLUB: The meeting began with thanks being given to members for the beautiful displays of flowers and handicrafts produced for last month's autumn show, which had been a great success. Special thanks went to Thelma Hunt for all her hard work
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Harvington
CONCERT SUCCESS: The concert, Classical Cabaret, given in the village hall last Thursday evening in aid of the appeal fund, was well attended. Talented violinist Beverley Davison, who studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and started her career as a classical
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Adam makes the trip down under
A VALE of Evesham young farmer is looking forward to going on his trip of a lifetime to New Zealand. Adam Smart, aged 20, of Red House Farm, Cleeve Road, North Littleton, is heading to Ashburton on South Island, New Zealand to work with Mike and Leanne
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The deadly menace...
SO Defra have issued further guidelines on the control of ragwort. I haven't read them yet, as the NFU have not got them, neither have Defra in Worcester, so I don't know what it says: I do know it is four months late. I wouldn't mind betting however,
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Skin deep
Those in search of the latest and most effective skin treatments need look no further than Bewdley, where a new clinic provides professional, personalised care in a relaxed and private environment. Springhill Clinic is run by Sally Durant, who has 25
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Diary
Wedding round-up from around Worcestershire. GIFFORD - FITZ-HARRIS The wedding of Mags Gifford and Neil Fitz-Harris took place at St Peter, St Paul & St Elizabeth Church, Coughton Court, on June 19. The bride travelled to the church with her two dads
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Plays focus on black history
TWO productions celebrating Black History Month are being staged at local theatres. The Theatre in Chipping Norton and Evesham Arts Centre are both housing productions by mac Productions, the Birmingham-based Midlands Arts Centre touring company, next
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Chop, chop, the Mikado's here!
AN award-winning production of the Gilbert and Sullivan favourite The Mikado comes to Malvern next week. Set in the Japanese court of Titipu, Gilbert and Sullivan's tale of love, marriage, executions and heroics provides some of their best-loved characters
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She's glorious
GLORIOUS by name, glorious in Maureen Lipman's performance and glorious in entertainment - that's Peter Quilter's new show at Malvern Theatres this week. It's the unbelievable but true story of Mrs Florence Foster-Jenkins, "the first lady of the sliding
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Film Society
ABERGAVENNY Film Society has launched its new season of 14 films. Embracing a wide range of styles and foreign cultures, films are shown fortnightly, on Wednesdays at The Melville Theatre, Drama Centre, Abergavenny. The next film is Almodovar's Bad Education
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Actor Janine finds a pretty good reason to enjoy her new life
FROM the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg to the tranquility of Stow was a big step for actor Janine Hornsby but it was all part of a journey she hopes will lead to a career in theatre. Janine, aged 23, is about to make her acting debut in the Playhouse
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Swinging back to nights of jazz
THE popular Jazz in the Foyer series at Evesham Arts Centre continues on with the Duke's Jazz Group. This celebrated line-up play their own brand of swinging good time music. The line up is: Phil Bawn - alto and tenor saxes and vocals; Phil Baylis, trombone
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Top star set for city
MIRANDA Richardson, star of the new Harry Potter film and perhaps best known for her TV portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in the hit series Blackadder is to visit Hereford. The actress - who won an Evening Standard Best Actress award for her portrayal of
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Christopher Langdown Kidderminster Library
THE latest in the Classical Music's series of "Live and the Library" recitals featured the talented pianist Christopher Langdown, making his debut for the society, but who had played at Kidderminster Library on a previous occasion. This engaging young
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Glorious! Malvern Theatres until Saturday
THE title of this Peter Quilter play perfectly sums up the evening's entertainment. Maureen Lipman is simply superb as Florence Foster Jenkins, an American socialite who has delusions she is a great singer but really the audiences are turning up in their
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Treat for fans of murder mystery
FANS of murder mysteries will be treated to an adaptation of a popular Agatha Christie novel at The Rose Theatre next week. The Nonentities will be performing Spiders Web, which centres on Clarissa, the second wife of Henry Hailsham-Brown, who is entertaining
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Actors are hoping for more star roles
TWO young Kidderminster actors will be in the spotlight when they perform in a musical adaptation of a popular Charles Dickens' novel. Timmy and Richard Spalding, of Hill Grove Crescent, Kidderminster, will join more than 50 other actors and singers in
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Youngsters feature at MusicFest
TALENTED young singers and musicians from Wyre Forest will take to the stage in Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday. The Young Performers' MusicFest, which will also feature award-winning saxophonist Amy Dickson, is presented by Kidderminster Choral Society
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Calling all musicians
TALENTED young musicians in Wyre Forest have been invited to enter a countywide competition. Worcestershire Young Musicians 2005, organised by Worcestershire Arts Education, is open to young people, aged from eight to 18, from both LEA and independent
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Treat for folk fans
A FOLK singer-songwriter will be entertaining fans of acoustic music in Stourport next Friday evening. Reg Meuross, who recently celebrated the release of his new album, titled Short Stories, will perform at The Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club at Stourport
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Gallery dream becomes reality
Tradition evolves at the Hop Pocket Craft Centre in Bishops Frome. The Green Stage Gallery, which is situated in the old hop kilns, is the long-term project of Will Pudge, who runs the gallery with his partner Anna Snell. "Both of us have a huge interest
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Monday night jazz returns
ALL that jazz has returned to the Aggborough Suite in Kidderminster with the resumption of what is thought to be the longest running trad jazz club in the town. On Monday, Tad Newton and Friends will be performing, in Tad's first visit to the club for
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Time to dress up for festival
ENTERTAINMENT for all the family has been organised as part of this year's Bewdley Festival. Children have been invited to dress up and join a costume parade with a black and white theme on Saturday, October 8. At last year's festival, more than 100 children
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Chance to test out your skills in archery
VISITORS to Worcestershire County Museum will get to try their hand at archery next month. The March Hares Field Archery Club will be teaching people the skills on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2 between 11am and 5pm. There will also be Cavalcade
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Shakespeare's Sisters - Everyman, Cheltenham
THE idea of plucking characters from Shakespeare plays is not a new one, and the latest attempt, by Jonathan Shelley, has many good points. But the play, which premiered at the Everyman's Other Space studio last week, is a curate's egg. In parts it moved
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Sticking to the letter of the law
30mph is 30mph not 35mph! My disappointment with your fines of £60.00 is not that you were fined, but that being caught twice in such a short period of time you should have attracted a greater fine for your second offence. I have no sympathy for you,
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Child victims of fast road speed
MS Mavis Price MBE (letters, September 22) twice by her own admission exceeded the legal speed limit, and should therefore pay her fine with a good grace, and drive more responsibly in future. Children are often killed or maimed in road accidents, Ms
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The new numbers being put on the old clock at St John's Church (also pictured top), which will final
WORK has begun to repair the clock of a historic Worcester church which has not told the time since last Christmas. Around £4,000 is being spent on fixing the motor, which drives the hands of the clock at St John's Church, off Bromyard Road, in St John's
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King's School hosts arts festival week
A FESTIVAL of arts is taking place at the King's School, Worcester, this week to celebrate the work of students and attract interest from the general public. From break-dance workshops to poetry and French film, the week-long festival at the independent
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Thousands poured in to upgrade city's loos
FIRST-class public toilets are on their way to Worcester after councillors agreed proposals to upgrade the loos and charge people 20p per visit. Worcester City Council's cabinet on Tuesday approved the radical plans to remove the automated toilet in Copenhagen
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Cash boost for park's overhaul
IMPROVEMENTS to Worcester's King George V playing fields are signed, sealed and will be delivered by March next year. The overhaul will cost more than £250,000 and the cash has come from a £247,000 Liveability Fund grant - national money used to improve
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Flush with success at bog standard awards
IF you need to spend a penny when out and about, Evesham and Pershore could be the place to do it. For Wychavon District Council is one of only three local authorities in England and Wales to receive five or more five-star awards in the Loo of the Year
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Bloom results announced
THE results of the first Tenbury in Bloom floral competition were recently announced at a presentation evening at the Pump Rooms. Janice Gluyas, chairman of Tenbury in Bloom, said: "We regarded this, our first year, as a learning curve with a chance to
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What's On
TONIGHT: Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Worcester: Swan Theatre - Country Legends. Marrs Bar - Murmur. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - ABC. Civic Hall - Skindred. Malvern Forum: Theatre - Paul Lewis plays Beethoven. Coventry: Warwick Arts Centre - Maracaz
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Team facing ban after player attack
A WYRE Forest football team faces being banned from a rival Worcestershire team's ground after one of its players attacked another and left him needing nine stitches in his face. Police are investigating the attack, which happened during a cup match between
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Riddle of village garden's craters
A COOKLEY woman says she fears letting her grandchildren play in her back garden on their own after it was "attacked" by a mystery animal. Wendy Huntley said she had no idea what creature could have ripped her lawn to shreds - but feared it could have
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Raising a mug to help cancer fight
COFFEE drinkers throughout Wyre Forest will be enjoying a mug or two tomorrow as part of a nationwide bid to raise vital funds to fight cancer. The annual World's Biggest Coffee Morning, promoted by Macmillan Cancer Relief, looks set to receive a big
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Bethany's appeal on jewellery theft
A 13-year-old girl has made an emotional appeal for thieves to return two gold rings and a necklace given to her by her late grandmother. Bethany Longmore was close to her grandmother, Maureen Aston, who died last month and said she was "really upset"
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Bertie's purrfect at show
A KIDDERMINSTER schoolgirl is celebrating after her rescue cat was crowned the cream of the crop in an annual competition. Nine-year-old Chloe Powell, of Low Habberley, took 18-month old tabby cat, Bertie, to the Wyvern Cat Show in Kings Heath, near Birmingham
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Hundreds step out for charity run
MORE than 300 runners hit the road on Sunday to give a cash boost to a Wyre Forest charity working with bereaved families. The Brambles Trust 10k road race and 4k fun run has grown to become the organisation's biggest fund-raiser and is expected raise
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Christine set for big charity trek
A KIND-HEARTED Kidderminster woman is taking part in a gruelling charity trek in order to "make a difference" to the lives of children in Africa and Asia. Christine Nicholls, 25, of Harold Evers Way, plans to make the 10-day hike along the Inca trail
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Star guest and 6,000 make tracks to SVR
AN estimated 6,000 visitors made tracks for Severn Valley Railway's annual three-day autumn steam gala. Although actress, Jenny Agutter - star of the film version of The Railway Children - arrived late due to the cancellation of her scheduled service
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Labour of love for third age learners
TWO Kidderminster women have shown that age is no obstacle by setting up their own learning group. Ann Tyler and Valerie Jarrett, who are both retired, have founded a Wyre Forest and District U3A, which aims to give retired and semi-retired people the
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Flagging up taxi issues
FLAGS are being flown on taxis in Wyre Forest as cabbies mount a "peaceful protest" against potential changes to the rules governing what cars they drive. Vince Price of Wyre Forest Taxi Drivers' Association is predicting new proposals dictating licences
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Firm taken over in £18m global deal
A DISTRIBUTION company which has its main warehouse in Hartlebury is to be taken over by an international company for a massive £18million. Serco Ryan, which has around 80 of its 200-strong workforce working on the Ikon Industrial estate in Hartlebury
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Shipston
ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY: The first meeting after the summer break, during which time members enjoyed a trip to Highgrove, was on Tuesday, September 20. Josephine Morgan gave an insight into Chinese brush painting. She started with painting an orchid -
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Eckington
JUMBLE SALE: Will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2pm, in the village hall, in aid of the County Air Ambulance and the village hall. COBALT UNIT APPEAL FUND: The grand sale is on Saturday, October 8, 2pm in the village hall. Stalls will include new and
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Harvington
CONCERT SUCCESS: The concert, Classical Cabaret, given in the village hall last Thursday evening in aid of the appeal fund, was well attended. Talented violinist Beverley Davison, who studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and started her career as a classical
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Adam makes the trip down under
A VALE of Evesham young farmer is looking forward to going on his trip of a lifetime to New Zealand. Adam Smart, aged 20, of Red House Farm, Cleeve Road, North Littleton, is heading to Ashburton on South Island, New Zealand to work with Mike and Leanne
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Pershore
PROBUS CLUB: Among recent speakers have been member Ken Fossey on humour, illustrated by (for example) recordings of Stanley Holloway, Tony Hancock and Ronnie Barker. Guest Terry Plant, with an account of life and work on board an off-shore oil rig, also
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The deadly menace...
SO Defra have issued further guidelines on the control of ragwort. I haven't read them yet, as the NFU have not got them, neither have Defra in Worcester, so I don't know what it says: I do know it is four months late. I wouldn't mind betting however,
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Behind the scenes
SOME special RSC events are offering audiences a bit of extra background into current productions. The cast and creative team behind Speaking Like Magpies will be talking about performance choices and preparations in a Production Notes talk on October
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Chop, chop, the Mikado's here!
AN award-winning production of the Gilbert and Sullivan favourite The Mikado comes to Malvern next week. Set in the Japanese court of Titipu, Gilbert and Sullivan's tale of love, marriage, executions and heroics provides some of their best-loved characters
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Studying Stourport defences
WYRE Forest District Council is calling for further studies on the effectiveness of flood defences in Stourport. The council will ask the Environment Agency to review part of its management strategy as it is concerned about Sandy Lane and Mart Lane. Councillor
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Sports centre parking fury
A GROUP of angry elderly swimmers have vowed to fight Wyre Forest District Council's decision to introduce new parking charges at Stourport Sports Centre. The pay and display system for the parking area at the rear of the facility - implemented on September
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Former RBL chief dies
MEMBERS of Stourport Royal British Legion have paid tribute to their well-respected former president who died last week, aged 76. John Cullen, who held the position for seven years, died on September 19 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. His funeral service
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Charlotte ready for mountain mission
A STOURPORT teenager who underwent a life-saving transplant operation in April will take part in her mountain mission this Saturday after being forced to postpone an earlier attempt. Charlotte Worton, 15, will walk up Wales's Mount Snowdon, Britain's
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We are the champions
WYRE Forest boasts two new county champions after Tom Kenderdine and Jackie Phillips left their rivals trailing in the Worcestershire 10k Championship at Stourport. The runners, both members of Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club, were first home
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Cleared of rape
A 15-year-old Stourport schoolboy has been cleared of rape before the case could be tried. The teenager was facing trial by jury in February next year but the prosecution offered no evidence at a plea and directions hearing at Worcester Crown Court. The
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Hockey
RELEGATED Stourport men's firsts hope to bounce straight back to the top flight - but admit it could take time as they blood a host of new players. Since their relegation from Division One to Division Two North, they have lost goalkeeper Stu Hendy to
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Have say on transport
STOURPORT residents are being urged to take up their final chance to have a say on the future of transport in the town. A consultation meeting, in the form of a workshop, will be held next Wednesday, at 6.30pm. The opinions expressed will assist with
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Dutch Lewis Broadband - The Plough, Pershore
SCORES of jazz fans turned up at the Plough in Pershore at the weekend for the eagerly-awaited return of the Dutch Lewis Broadband. They were not disappointed. From the familiar Is She Is or Is She Ain't, to Gentle Rain and Pale Moon, this consummate
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Running
RACHEL Ward celebrated her first run for Amazing Feet by taking the F45 title at the Brambles 10k road race in 43 minutes 52 seconds, to finish 45th overall out of 198 runners. Second places were achieved by: David Whymant M55, (16th overall) in 40-19
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Canoe polo
BLAKEDOWN Canoe Polo Club gave a good account of themselves after taking to the water in the Irish Open. Three teams from the club took part with the A team finishing sixth in class one which was packed with top players from across Europe. In class two
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Cycling
PETE Banham raced to victory in round two of the West Midlands Cyclo Cross League, at Clows Top. The Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club junior member lead the race for juniors, veterans and women from the start and finished three minutes clear. The race was
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Golf round-up
Kidderminster Golf Club KIDDERMINSTER Golf Club's awesome foursome clubbed together to clinch the Worceste-rshire Ladies County Team championships. Lesley Fox, Anna Rock, Sarah Nicklin and Karen Greenfield triumphed in the event at Kingsnorton to win
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Moorlands Farm
STOURPORT'S Steve Pearce, a member of Trabucco Gaas, won the Saturday Open at Moorlands Farm. He fished chopped worm and casters, on the bottom and shallow, at 12 and four metres and to left and right margins, to take carp, bream, chub and roach. Saturday
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Plea for witnesses to assault
A MAN suffered a broken cheek-bone when he was attacked in Stourport. Police are appealing for information about the attack, which happened between 11.50pm on Saturday, September 17 and 12.30am on Sunday, September 18. The victim was walking home along
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Octoplus Boldings
Wednesday: Karl Haywood (OB) 78-11 (Sycamore 8, corn and pellet at 5m and close, carp 8lb), Mick Jameson (Middy) 77-14 (Sycamore 25, pellets, carp 7lb, bream 3lb), Nigel Clarke (RAF Trabucco) 59-13 (Sycamore 33). Thursday: Paul Evans (Storeys) 120-14
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Shatterford Lakes
Trout fishing is improving all the time. One angler took three trout to 3lb 8oz on a hares ear, followed by an 8lb 8oz brown, taken on a minky. Another angler caught four trout to 2lb 8oz with a viva. On the coarse scene, an angler from Wales took four
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Banksiders AC
Hurcott: Rob Mountford 7-11, Mick Swalwell 7-11, Steve Raynor 4-2, Trevor Hyrons 3-2. Points to date: Dennis Moles 143, Raynor 135, Swalwell 129, Ray Jordn 115, Geoff Wilkes 112, Mountford 51. The next contest will be on the River Severn, Lyttelton pegs
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Tomkinsons AC
Wassell Grove, Brooke Pool: J Fox 26-13, D Kruckow 21-0, R Bastable 11-10 Members are asked to attend the important quarterly meeting, at Chainwire Club on Monday, at 8pm.
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Waggon & Horses AC
Elmbridge, Pheasant Pool: Brian Edwards 37-10, Dave Fearnall 33-4, Dave Lewis 21-13. Members are asked to note the change of venue for the contest on October 9. This will be at Wash Pool, with the draw at 7.30am.
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Woodward Grosvenors AC
Elmbridge, Heron: R Campbell 51-9, B Burrow 41-13, T Cooke 25-1, R Burrow 23-10.5, J Middleton 20-11. Elmbridge, Heron: R Campbell 51-9, B Burrow 41-13, T Cooke 25-1, R Burrow 23-10.5, J Middleton 20-11.
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Swifts latest
STOURPORT Swifts have wasted no time in appointing a new manager following Dave Titterton's resignation. Roy Rencher will take charge of Swifts for the first time when they visit Swindon Supermarine on Saturday. The former Sutton Coldfield youth team
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Regent AC
A contest will be held on Sunday on the River Severn, pegs 45-63. Any outstanding money should be paid before fishing.
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New taxi plans are ridiculous
WE felt we had to express our opinion about the ridiculous proposal to make all Kidderminster taxi drivers replace their cabs. We are carers and have two wheelchair-reliant persons in our care. However we would not assume that every cab would have to
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Bewdley
BEWDLEY Town manager Craig Payton has been left fuming by his Jekyll and Hyde team's performances in the West Midland League Premier Division. They followed up their impressive 3-1 win over Goodrich last Wednesday with a poor 2-0 defeat to lower table
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Rail line bidder pledges new deal for commuters
EVESHAM and the Cotswolds may have a new train company running services throughout the region from April next year, it was revealed this week. More high-speed 125 trains and a dedicated track during peak hours are just two of the proposals from a new
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Old Bear AC
Juniors, Stackpool: W Mills 8-0, C McPherson 4-14, K O;Brien 1-11. Seniors, Newhalls: E Rowe 1-5, G Birch 0-8, G Billingsley 0-4.
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Mums fear for child play area
ANGRY mums have boycotted a children's play area after it was refurbished with dangerous wood cuttings. Now parish councillors, who ordered the refurbishment, will reconsider their decision at a meeting next week. Janne Tustin, who runs the playgroup
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Many thanks for bin men's gesture
I AM writing to thank our local bin and recycling collectors as they always seem to get bad press. We foster a disabled child who enjoys seeing the men send up the recycled items into the various compartments, and the items from the bins being crushed
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Team sets raft record on Avon
A FOUR-MAN raft crew has set a stunning record over a three-mile stretch of the River Avon. The team, captained by Liam Ireland, took just 38 minutes and 30 seconds on the course of the annual Eckington Raft Race. Liam, who was joined by Matt Hartwell
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African choir hits high notes in Vale
A CHILDREN'S choir from Africa performed to an audience at the Vale of Evesham Christian Centre to help raise funds to improve conditions in Africa. The Pearl of Africa Children's Choir visited Evesham for the fourth time presenting audiences with African
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Wanted: two millionaires!
TWO of the Vale's most prestigious addresses have been put on the housing market - but only multi-millionaires need apply. Middle Littleton Manor, three miles from Evesham, a 17th Century Grade 2 listed building is being offered by sale by Andrew Grant
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Age Concern's floating event
VOLUNTEERS from the Worcestershire and Herefordshire, Age Concern held their annual event on a boat in Evesham. The 150 volunteers gathered together last Thursday aboard the Handsam Boat on the river Avon in Evesham. Volunteers from the charity who usually
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Record for show crowd
A RECORD crowd of over 60,000 thronged the Three Counties Showground for the Autumn Garden and Country Show. The two-day event, last weekend, held on conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society, has grown in popularity over its 11-year history with
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Kidderminster Carolians
KIDDERMINSTER Caro-lians are confident of an upturn in fortunes ahead of this weekend's clash with Old Yardlians after coming within a missed conversion of ending their frustrating losing run. But for Tom Oakes' last gasp kick falling just short of the
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RUGBY TABLES RFU POWERGEN MIDLANDS LEAGUES
Midlands Three West North P W L F A P Sutton Cold 3 3 0 77 15 6 Bridgnorth 3 3 0 71 28 6 Ludlow 3 3 0 82 44 6 Wolverhamp 3 2 1 93 52 4 Lichfield 3 2 1 75 34 4 Old Yardlns 3 2 1 83 65 4 Old Eds 3 1 2 41 43 2 Shrewsbury 3 1 2 48 65 2 Wednesbury 3 1 2 48
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Chaddesley Corbett
CHADDESLEY Corbett enjoyed a morale-boosting 60-0 friendly rout at Old Halesonians thirds after a break from North Midlands South Two action. With scheduled opponents Greyhound having cup commitments, Chaddesley ran in 10 tries against Old Halesonians
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Schools rugby
STOURPORT High School Under-15s met Haybridge in the first round of the Daily Mail Schools Championships, and were beaten 23-7. Seamus Williams-Sharkey was Stourport's try-scorer, and Ben Crumpton added the conversion. While the Haybridge youngsters play
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Let there be light in church
A GENEROUS gift from an anonymous donor could turn Broadway parish church into a shining beacon this winter. The minister and churchwardens of St Michael and All Angels church, in Church Street, have applied for planning permission to floodlight parts
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BEWDLEY TG
The Millennium sundial was unveiled in August in the refurbished herb garden at Bewdley Museum. The guild and Friends of the Museum provided refreshments to guests and visitors. The next meeting will be at St Anne's Middle School, Wyre Hill, Bewdley,
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BLAKEDOWN WI
Members celebrated the 90th birthday of WI with cakes made by Hilda Mottram and Diana Edwards. Arrangements are underway for the group's own 85th anniversary celebrations. A cake/plant stall at a recent fete raised £104.30. The September speaker was George
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Watkiss's job fears Exclusive by Mat Kendrick
STUART Watkiss fears he is living on borrowed time as Kidderminster Harriers boss - unless the club publicly states its realistic expectations for the season at Aggborough Watkiss has come under increasing pressure from sections of the Harriers faithful
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FAR FOREST WI
Several members decided to try out the aromatherapy pack, available from national federation. A further session was arranged for September 27 to try shoulder and neck massage. The ladies decided to try the Christmas pack at the end of October. A barbecue
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Dominant Harriers fare poorly against Crawley
Crawley 2, Harriers 0 POSSESSION might well be nine tenths of the law - but having nine tenths of the possession counts for very little in the Conference as Kidderminster found to their cost at Crawley, writes Mat Kendrick. Despite dominating the match
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Time for reflection over fine decade for reserves
TEN years have now passed since I started writing the Nature Notes column. It is amazing just how swiftly time can seem to go by. At moments like this, I believe it is good to stop for a moment of reflection to see how, and if, things have changed. In
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Away hooray lifts Harriers' home gloom
Gravesend 1, Harriers 2 PERHAPS Harriers should consider selling "away" season tickets because Stuart Watkiss's men are certainly better value on the road than at Aggborough, writes Mat Kendrick. The eight points they have gleaned on their travels might
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Different styles, same exhibition
DIFFERENT Perspectives is the latest exhibition to hit an art gallery in Chipping Campden. The exhibition, created by two different artists called Paula, will be shown at The Guild in Sheep Street until Sunday, October 16. Paula-Jayne Myrtle is a professional
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KIDDERMINSTER RAILWAY CIRCLE
The next meeting will be at the Railway Bell, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, on Wednesday, October 10 at 8pm. The show will be entitled: Ray Read - Steam Through The Lens. Admission is free for members, but non-members will be welcome, for a nominal admission
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Coaching for kids nets quality award
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' community team have been recognised for the quality of their holiday coaching courses for the second successive year with a FA Charter Standard Award. The team, who hold the sessions at schools throughout Worcestershire during
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
There will be two rides on Sunday, both starting from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, leaving The Green at 9am, will head for Shirlet, on Wenlock Edge. Cyclists on this ride should take a packed lunch. The C ride, starts at 9.30am, and
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MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI
Members enjoyed an evening in the gardens of John and Jenny Hughes' home, Orleton House, in August. A jumble sale is planned for Saturday, November 5, at Mamble village hall, starting at 2pm. A Christmas shopping trip will visit Chester on Tuesday, December
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Swinging back to nights of jazz
THE popular Jazz in the Foyer series at Evesham Arts Centre continues on with the Duke's Jazz Group. This celebrated line-up play their own brand of swinging good time music. The line up is: Phil Bawn - alto and tenor saxes and vocals; Phil Baylis, trombone
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SEVERNSIDE RAMBLERS
On Sunday, an eight-mile walk will take place at Church Stretton. Ramblers are asked to meet at the Memorial Park Gates, Park Avenue, Stourport at 9am prompt.
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Shocked by poison letter
MEMBERS of the Country Land and Business Association have been shocked by letters from Defra which detail plans to ban the use of strychnine from September 1, 2006. While recognising that strychnine is a dangerous chemical that is banned in other EU states
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Free rural advice service on 'net
A NEW free rural information service for professionals working in the land-based sector promises to cut important issues down to the essentials and tell it straight, saving subscribers hours of time searching the internet for up-to-date, accurate and
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Town booze ban zone set to widen
A PROPOSAL to extend the alcohol restriction zone in Bewdley will be considered at a meeting of Wyre Forest District Council's cabinet tonight. The zone - a public area covering much of the town centre and riverside, where anti-social drinking is restricted
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Ready to reunite
FORMER pupils of Bewdley High School will be reminiscing when they meet for a reunion in December. Anyone who left the fifth year in 1988 is invited to the event, which will be held at The George Hotel, Bewdley, on Thurs-day, December 29. For tickets
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September 29, 2005
ALTHOUGH I try to reply to all letters, sometimes subjects of wide concern arise, bringing overwhelming correspondence composed by a central organisation and signed by constituents. I regret I cannot reply to all these letters personally. The subjects
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Wellbeing in spotlight
THE importance of mental and physical wellbeing will be highlighted at an event at Kidderminster Town Hall next month. The event will be held on World Mental Health Day, Monday, October 10, and includes a craft workshop, music and drama group. More than
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Council asked for help for new hall
BROOM residents have appealed to Bidford Parish Council to help secure plans to build a new village hall in the area. The residents attended a meeting on Monday and appealed to the council for financial help with their hall. Broom residents obtained the
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A Landmark for the biggest store
THE biggest store in the Cotswold villages has opened its doors in Broadway. The Landmark store in the High Street is now believed to be the fifth biggest independent retailer of its type in the country. The latest £500,000 expansion scheme has seen the
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When 999 is a call to go afloat
THE emergency call was routed direct to Evesham fire station. Three sheep had strayed off course and tumbled into the River Avon. Within a few minutes, the brigade's rescue launch was on its way to the scene to deal with one of its most common emergencies
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Staying positive in battle against cancer
OCTOBER sees the launch of Breast Cancer awareness month for 2005 and one Pershore sufferer is doing her best to highlight the importance of combating the illness. JAY RANA spoke to her. BREAST cancer awareness is being launched with the message going
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Events coming to a village hall near you
A BUMPER programme of theatre, music and storytelling will be heading to venues throughout Wyre Forest and the surrounding area. It has been organised as part of the rural and community touring scheme, Shindig, which brings professional arts events to
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It's time ordinary people stood up for themselves
WHAT Mr Swiers is detecting is not anti-American feeling in Britain - it's justified concern for the poor of New Orleans and criticism of the American Government. It's time ordinary people in America and Britain stood up for themselves and demanded an
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Rail line bidder pledges new deal for commuters
EVESHAM and the Cotswolds may have a new train company running services throughout the region from April next year, it was revealed this week. More high-speed 125 trains and a dedicated track during peak hours are just two of the proposals from a new
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George and No Blame Brigade
GEORGE Cowley's glittering literary career is hardly likely to be enhanced if he resorts to selective misleading quotes, or has he a hidden agenda? What I actually said in these columns on Friday, September 9, was "Christianity is about punishment for
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Importance of Christ
D E Margrett rightly identifies the importance of compassion in Christianity (Thursday, September 15). However, it is high-minded arrogance to claim that socialists, liberals and left-wingers have a monopoly on compassion. Mr Margrett describes me as
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Bands ban
YOUR headline of Monday, September 19, regarding Christopher Whitehead's headteacher banning charity wristbands has prompted me to write. I have been a regular customer at Leo's supermarket in St John's for many years now. Just lately, it seems common
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Volunteers are needed for a good family start
VOLUNTEERS are needed to take part in a unique service offering parents support with raising their children. Homestart's a charity that offers practical help and support to families with pre-school children in the Evesham and Pershore areas. Organiser
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Bus travel
YOUR editorial of Wednesday, August 31, states that most car journeys are far less than two miles. People who live in Fernhill Heath are just one-and-a-half miles from Sainsbury's in Warndon. To get there by bus means a three-mile trip on a county bus
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Mums-to-be in committee
A VALE mother and baby group have found a sure fire way of increasing numbers in the village as four of the organising committee are expecting their second child. The four mothers, Anna Walker, Sarah Powell, Suzanne Rendall and Nicola Brealey are all
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Team sets raft record on Avon
A FOUR-MAN raft crew has set a stunning record over a three-mile stretch of the River Avon. The team, captained by Liam Ireland, took just 38 minutes and 30 seconds on the course of the annual Eckington Raft Race. Liam, who was joined by Matt Hartwell
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An artful contest for town trio
TWO youngsters from Pershore and one from Defford scooped the top prizes in of an art competition held by a building society. The three children took part in the competition held at the Cheltenham and Gloucester in Pershore to promote Young investors
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Films have a creative spark
A DAY dedicated to the dynamic and vibrant art of the short film is being staged at Chipping Norton's Theatre, with events lined up for all the family. "Short film is increasingly being recognise as the most creative and innovative form of film-making
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Get crime on camera
BIDFORD villagers are losing the battle against vandalism as CCTV cameras are failing to provide security to residents. District councillors for the Bidford ward, Daren Pemberton, Kym James and Brian Slaughter asked the council for their views on the
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Pippa's road to ministry
A VALE WOMAN is set to begin training for the ordained ministry at a college in Birmingham. Pippa Challenger is a member of St Matthew's church in Salford Priors and works with children and young people. She recently began the popular Tuesday Tots service
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Actors are hoping for more star roles
TWO young Kidderminster actors will be in the spotlight when they perform in a musical adaptation of a popular Charles Dickens' novel. Timmy and Richard Spalding, of Hill Grove Crescent, Kidderminster, will join more than 50 other actors and singers in
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Chance to see acclaimed pianist
AN internationally acclaimed pianist will perform two of Beethoven's most popular sonatas at Bewdley Festival. Mark Bebbington, who has been described as one of the leading pianists of his generation, will be playing at the Ramada Hotel on Sunday, October
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Calling all musicians
TALENTED young musicians in Wyre Forest have been invited to enter a countywide competition. Worcestershire Young Musicians 2005, organised by Worcestershire Arts Education, is open to young people, aged from eight to 18, from both LEA and independent
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Treat for folk fans
A FOLK singer-songwriter will be entertaining fans of acoustic music in Stourport next Friday evening. Reg Meuross, who recently celebrated the release of his new album, titled Short Stories, will perform at The Riverside Folk and Acoustic Club at Stourport
