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Hit for six in shocking start to new campaign
Solihull Blossomfield 6, Evesham 0 EVESHAM made the worst possible start to the new season in the Coaching Solutions West Midlands League clash. Throughout Saturday's game, they defended poorly, squandered possession and gifted goals to an efficient,
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Solitary settler
Cheltenham CS 1, Bretforton II 0 BRETFORTON'S second team failed to capitalise on their good start to the season the previous week in a game of just one goal. The first half started well with lots of good passing but Sarah Bragg, Sue Sheppard and Kate
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Lose after leading
Bretforton 1, Wootton Bassett 2 SATURDAY'S competitively fought match saw Bretforton make a promising start with Lisa Workman, Sophie Cor-bett and Julie Hall all working well in midfield. A good opportunity for Deb Slatter was created by player of the
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KVCC 2005 cricket season review
FOLLOWING relegation from the Premier Division in 2001, Kidderminster Victoria have worked hard to return to the top. On two occasions, they looked as if the would succeed, but faltered at the final hurdle. This season, they have always been up near the
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New 21st Century lido is given the thumbs-up
NEW proposals for a 21st Century lido in Droitwich have been given the thumbs-up by Wychavon District Council's executive board. At Tuesday's meeting, members gave their support to the concept, which will include a heated salt water outdoor pool and children's
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I was a big winner at hospitals trust's Oscars-style bash
HOSPITAL staff from across the county have been praised for their outstanding contributions to patient care in the first Staff Achievement Awards held by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Innovation, dedication, ins-piration and enthusiasm were
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Drive for health is rewarded
CATERING staff at a Worcestershire school have been putting their heart into providing healthy as well as tasty meals for pupils and staff. And their efforts have been rewarded with an accolade from local health experts. Shire Services at the Chantry
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Let's celebrate all that's great about the quince
A NEGLECTED fruit that still grows in many English gardens will be celebrated this weekend. Quince Day, at Greyfriars, a 15th-Century merchant's house in Friar Street, Worcester, will include tasting sessions, with freshly picked quinces from the Greyfriars
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Healthy eating at schools in spotlight
THE issue of healthy eating in schools is being looked at by Worcestershire county councillors as part of a scrutiny exercise. A task group of seven members led by Cllr Jo Hodges will examine the hot topic as part of the first piece of scrutiny under
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What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Town Hall - Marcus Huxley Organ Recital (daytime). Bewdley: The Talbot - Uncommon. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - Polish National Radio Orchestra. Wolverhampton: Robin R'n'B2 - Wild Child. Little Civic - Chris
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Action to end menace of young boozers in park
A CLAMPDOWN on underage drinking that has been making people afraid to use a Kidderminster park is under way. Plans for an alcohol restriction zone in Brinton Park have received widespread support and could be in place early next year. Kidderminster Charter
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Five bid for seat
A FORMER leader of Wyre Forest District Council is one of five candidates fighting for the vacant Aggborough and Spennells seat in Kidderminster. Howard Martin, who is standing on an Independent Health Concern ticket, has previously represented Aggborough
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Signs to cut deer deaths
DRIVERS' complacency about conventional road signs warning them of deer on the highway on Bewdley bypass has prompted traffic chiefs to install more eye-catching signs. The Long Bank stretch of the bypass has been identified as a cluster site for collisions
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Adding a golden touch to twinning
FIFTY years of building bridges between the people of Kidderminster and those of the German town of Husum have been marked by a ceremonial naming of the footbridge at Weavers Wharf. The town twinning association invited an 18-strong delegation from Husum
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Still time to have your say
TIME is running out for people who want their say in how they should be consulted over planning issues. Individuals and groups with interests in the planning process are being urged by Wyre Forest District Council to respond to the consultation initiative
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Dogged hunt for lost Holly
DESPITE being featured on a national television show, the search for a missing Kidderminster dog continues - but the distraught owner is refusing to give up hope. Deborah Lacey appeared on the Richard and Judy show last Thursday, appealing for help in
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Evesham
Mayor's Diary: FRIDAY: 6.30pm, Mayor and Consort to attend the opening of Tewkesbury Mop Fair. MONDAY: 6.30pm, Town Council Meeting, Town Hall.
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Fladbury
PARISH COUNCIL: Notes from the parish council meeting on September 26: Bus stop - northern travel direction: It was confirmed that extra hard standing was to be laid. After much discussion it was agreed that there should be no bus shelter in such a sensitive
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Harvington
BARN DANCE: St James' church annual harvest barn dance was held in the village hall last Friday evening and, with more than 60 people present, was considered to have been a great success. Organisers were particularly pleased by the presence of a group
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Mickleton
PARISH COUNCIL: The monthly meeting was held in King George's Hall, chaired by Cllr M Stowe. The parking problems around the Plantation remain unsolved. The clerk will write again to the highways department. County councillor J Girling added that if the
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Festival highlights best of local food
ORGANISERS of the Bredon Hill Festival of Food are looking to build on the success of this year's event. "We want to keep local producers, produce, shops and pubs and restaurants in the public eye," said Penelope Bossom. Main events included a breakfast
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North & Middle Littleton
PARISH COUNCIL: Before the business, a presentation of a framed scroll was made to Cllr lan Lloyd for 50 years' service on the parish council. Flood allevation: There had been an unforeseen problem with a gas pipe at Sheepwash Bridge which means that
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Willersey
MOBILE LIBRARY: The Gloucestershire mobile library will visit the village on Tuesdays, October 11 and 25, calling at Collin Close at 2.40pm and the Bell Inn at 3.05pm. NOTH COTSWOLD VOLUNTARY HELP CENTRE: The centre's hospital and medical appointments
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In their fields of dreams
THOSE of us who are somewhat long in the tooth and possessing even longer memories will readily recall the days when the gap between town and country was not all that wide. Indeed, within living memory, crowds of town and city dwellers would descend on
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Former teammate set to help Busst's bid for league revival
DAVE Busst has used his own contacts to strengthen Evesham United's squad ahead of a crucial period of matches starting with Gloucester City next Tuesday night, writes Mervyn Collins. The Common Road manager is set to sign former Coventry City, Derby
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Lee set for swift return
LEE Knight is poised to make a shock return to Common Road, writes Mervyn Collins. The no nonsense central defender left Evesham United in August but manager Dave Busst has Knight, who has been playing for Stratford Town, pencilled in for a place against
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Oh no... surely it's not panto already!
PERISH the thought, but Christmas shopping has already started... at least in theatre box offices as local pantomimes start booking. Puss in Boots is the choice of The Theatre, Chipping Norton. Produced by its usual popular panto team, the story focuses
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Not such a ball for Cinders' daughter
THE world premiere tour of an adult fairytale, complete with masks, puppets and music, should make for an interesting night out in Pershore next week. 'Happily ever after is about to end' says the billing for Beyond Midnight, the show which is on is first
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Harriers getting 'back to basics'
STUART Watkiss has hauled his Harriers under-achievers into training all day, every day this week in a bid to end their worrying blip in form by "getting back to basics" Watkiss insists the double daily training sessions are designed to get his misfiring
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Workers' fury at wages offer
WORKERS at a Stourport factory have staged two one-day strikes to protest over their proposed annual pay increase. Yesterday's official walkout by 64 union members at Parsons Chain followed similar action on Wednesday last week. A picket was in place
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Men's hockey
STOURPORT Hockey Club got the new season in National League North Division off to the dream start with a 6-2 victory over Harrogate, which put them at the top of the table. But captain Phil Lashford has warned against getting carried away. "We played
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Ladies hockey
STOURPORT Ladies made a storming start to life in the Midland Conference League with a 3-1 victory at Wellingborough. A brace from Kerry Walker and a Melissa Kennedy effort were enough to secure an opening day victory. They play host to Birmingham University
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Hallowe'en theme
YOUNG witches and wizards are being summoned to this month's Stourport farmers' market, which has a Hallowe'en theme. Prizes are being given to the town's best-dressed witch or wizard who will be judged by Stourport's mayor, Cllr Michael Freeman. A competition
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Karate
KIDDERMINSTER karate kids Connor Porter and Curtis Jones took the top two prizes by using home advantage to see off international rivals on their own patch. The young members of Winspers Schools of BlackBelts won gold and silver in the Boys 135cm division
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CCTV on way to town centre
STOURPORT is set to be the next town in Wyre Forest to benefit from high-tech crimebusting CCTV cameras. Town councillors voted unanimously at a meeting last week to use £20,000 from a Wyre Forest District Council grant to fund the purchase of two new
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Running
TOM Kenderdine, who runs for Kidderminster and Stourport Athletics Club, added to his county championship gold tally with a commanding win in the North Worcestershire Multi-terrain eight-mile event, held on the Waseley Hills. Kenderdine scorched home
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Transplant thanks
A STOURPORT teenager has climbed another mountain to raise money for the hospital that helped her through a live-saving liver transplant operation in April. Charlotte Worton, 15, made it to the summit of Mount Snowdon, Britain's second biggest peak, on
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Motorsport
KIDDERMINSTER based Magic Motorsport team helped Worcester racing driver Mark Harrison clinch the 2005 Monoposto 2000 championship at Croft last weekend with a round to spare. Driving the team's Dallara F398 Opel, Harrison secured a double win over the
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Thieves take tack
Riding tack worth £350 was stolen during a raid on stables in Wolverley. The haul was made up of a synthetic saddle worth £250 and an English leather bridle worth £100. They were taken from the tack room of the stables, in Drakelow Lane, between 6.30pm
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Ex-patient in toy gun drama
A PSYCHIATRIC nurse was shocked to find himself staring at the barrel of a gun when he confronted a former in-patient on a hospital ward. Elvice Watt had the weapon, which could fire ball-bearings, tucked in the waistband of his trousers. The male nurse
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Poole Hall
Saturday Open, Abbey Pool: Dave Haney 60-12 (peg 27), Ivan Laight 30-7 (14), Brian Hodgetts 27-4 (15). Sunday Open, Heron: Harry Taylor 34-7 (34), Haney 31-10 (24), Jeff Hodge 19-0 (32). Gunmakers Arms, Abbey: Chris Birch 43-12 (18), Dave Evans 13-7 (
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Woman gave false identity at store
A WOMAN gave a false identity when she tried to obtain £1,200 credit from a store. Debbie Leary produced a driving licence in the name of another woman and a bank statement to back it up. Staff at Comet in Kidderminster became suspicious, however, when
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Shatterford Lakes
Trout fishing has seen some changes, and is working well. The Wyre Dell has changed to "catch and kill" only, with the Stella still as "catch and release". One angler, from Tenbury Wells, took four trout to 3lb 8oz on a zonka, while another man caught
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'Doing well' on testing order
AN employee of a Worcester catalogue company failed to finish community work ordered by a court because he wanted to put his old drug ways behind him, Worcester Crown Court was told. Adam Crisp, 19, was now doing well on a drug treatment and testing order
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Moorlands Farm
Wednesday Open, 19, Bank and Moors: Andrew Neal (Greens Tackle) 60-14 (Moors 1), Mick Henshall (Fosters) 56-9 (Moors 5), Andy Newton (Shimano Tipton) 54-10 (Bank 4). Thursday Cost-cutter, 18, Meadow and Moors: Graham Lane (Moorlands) 78-20 (Moors 1),
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Failed to display parking ticket
A WOMAN appeared in court in Kidderminster after failing to display a valid parking ticket in the town. Karen Keen, of Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, pleaded guilty at Kidderminster Magistrates Court. The court heard Keen was in the Pike Mills Car Park in November
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Gilt Edge AC
Hawkesbatch, pegs 27-51: Pete White 5-9-8dr, Frank Guest 2-2-8, John Gale 1-6. Sunday's contest will be at Woodside Fisheries' bottom pool. Telephone the secretary for details on 01562 824651.
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Old Bear AC
On Saturday a juniors contest will be held on Springfield canal. Young anglers are asked to meet in the car park for 9am. A seniors contest is planned for Sunday on the Stackpool, with the draw at 7.45am - names should be put on the list for this contest
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Lee set for swift return
LEE Knight is poised to make a shock return to Common Road, writes Mervyn Collins. The no nonsense central defender left Evesham United in August but manager Dave Busst has Knight, who has been playing for Stratford Town, pencilled in for a place against
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Soccer club to sever links with old ground
ONCE a leading force in soccer in the north Cotswolds, Campden Town FC is no more, writes Mervyn Collins. The former members of the Gloucestershire County and Northern Senior Leagues, the Recreation Ground club folded two seasons ago after finishing runners-up
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Tysoe easy prey for striker Priest!
A HANDFUL of matches in Herald Division Two of the Stratford Alliance produced an amazing 36 goals with Studley Nags Head leading the way after an 8-3 win at Badsey Rangers. Stuart Doughty netted four times for the visitors - a goal haul matched by Welford's
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Chairman challenges Titterton
STOURPORT Swifts chairman Chris Reynolds has hit back at Dave Titterton after the former Walshes Meadow boss fired a parting shot at the club following his resignation last week. Titterton accused Swifts of lacking ambition and suggested the Southern
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Foiled by late leveller
Droitwich Spa 2, Evesham Utd Ladies 2 SUNDAY'S dour struggle saw Evesham having to settle for a share of the spoils against determined hosts. United had the better of the early exchanges but lacked the composure to turn chances into goals with the best
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Brain turns on style
Littleton 5, Kenilworth 2 LITTLETON played host to the side at the bottom of the Midland Combination first division table and there was nothing between the teams in the first half. The visitors won the toss and elected to kick with the wind at their backs
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Stourport Swifts
NEW manager Roy Rencher may have taken charge of Swifts but he will have to wait to see his side in action. He missed this disappointing 1-0 defeat due to holiday commitments which will also keep him away from their next few fixtures. Chances were rare
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Chance to book USA trip
FANCY being a striker in San Francisco? How about a midfielder in Memphis? Or a goalkeeper in Green Bay? Well, here's your chance! ScholarshipsUSA is an organisation which sends budding young male and female footballers to America on scholarship schemes
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Junior round-up . . . Junior round-up . . .
Badsey Rgrs U-8 5, Littleton Jnrs 1 CAPTAIN Aaron Jelfs cracked in an impressive treble as Rangers easily overcame their local rivals. Tom Benfield opened the scoring with an excellent left footer before Jelfs fired in a hat-trick to leave Badsey in the
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No case for civic white elephant
I WAS astonished to read in the Shuttle/Times and News last week that Wyre Forest district councillors are proposing to ask consultants to prepare a business case, costing thousands of pounds, to build a new civic centre on a single site. Presumably the
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Vale cheesemakers to vie for 'Oscars'
CHEESEMAKERS from Broadway and the North Cotswolds will be taking part in the prestigious British Cheese Awards later this month. Gorsehill Abbey Farm, Collin Lane, Broadway, and Daylesford Creamery will be among 800 taking part in the event, which is
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Bronx AC
Canal League, The Hyde, Kinver: G Stocking 7-0, K Perry 6-2, D Aston 4-6. River Stour: G Davison 7-8, M Fletcher 5-15, P Hatton 5-12.
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Recycling boxes on way
GREEN boxes mean a greener Wychavon is the district council's message to residents in the Vale as new boxes for recycling glass appear on their doorsteps. The boxes are being delivered to 73 per cent of homes that will benefit from the glass recycling
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Junior football
KIDDERMINSTER Lions have roared to the top with an unbeaten start to their Stourport and District Youth League under-nines Divis-ion One season. Four victories and a draw out of five matches have lifted the Lions into pole position with last Saturday's
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Golden Maggot AC
Wilden Pool: Tim Jones 22-12 (carp and silvers at 8m using worm and caster), K Sheriff 14-2, S Tibbetts 13-7. The next contest will be on Saturday at Lady Ham section of the River Severn, near Ombersley. Anglers are asked to meet on the Rose and Crown
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Unhappy with service
BRENDA Williams, chairman of the Tenants Consultative Committee, Birchen Coppice, and myself are constantly being contacted by residents expressing their concerns and dissatisfaction over the current bus service, which is less than acceptable. It is not
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'Put town trees back' says deputy mayor
TWO Evesham councillors are asking the town council next Monday to ratify a scheme for replacing trees missing from the High Street. Deputy mayor Jo Sandalls and Roma Kirke have been working for upwards of 18 months to get a scheme organised to fill in
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Healthy eating at schools in spotlight
THE issue of healthy eating in schools is being looked at by Worcestershire county councillors as part of a scrutiny exercise. A task group of seven members led by Cllr Jo Hodges will examine the hot topic as part of the first piece of scrutiny under
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Six-a-side
A NEW team in the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League, Paramount, were unlucky to come up against the champions so early in their campaign, and they were hammered 21-0 by Ocean Designs. Other results: Ads Lads 2, Running Horse 1; Allen Buildings 6, Sutton
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Family living in fear of building collapsing
AN Evesham couple are living in fear after an outbuilding attached to their home began to subside. James and Samantha Conway have accused their landlords of dragging their heels on repairs - even though the collapsing building has already damaged a boiler
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Women's football
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies increased the pressure on West Midlands Premier League leaders West Bromwich Albion with a 2-1 win at Headless Cross. They took the lead in the 16th minute through Sarah Washburn before Teressa Boddington levelled the scores
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Adults taught to beat bullies
WEST Mercia Police have launched a new project that will enable people with learning disabilities to report hate crime. The People in Partnership project will encourage adults with learning disabilities to attend 10 sessions aimed at teaching them how
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Alistair takes on recycling mission
STAFF from Worcestershire's County Council's Waste management took advantage of a star appearance by a television celebrity to highlight their recycling campaign. Evesham's own impressionist Alistair McGowan treated a full house at Evesham Arts Centre
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'People save hospital from destruction' says MP
THE PCT decision has been welcomed by Dr Neil Townshend, who has been representing GPs in the battle for Evesham Community Hospital. "The fantastic response of the public to the campaign has had a significant impact at all levels of health service management
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Kidderminster Carolians
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians' stuttering start to the season continued with a 24-3 home defeat to Old Yardlians. And it shows little sign of letting up when they face Midlands North Three West leaders Sutton Coldfield this weekend. Once again the size and
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Stourport
STOURPORT are riding high at the top of North Midlands South Two after a 26-20 victory over Dudley Wasps. They produced the best exhibition of running rugby seen at Washes Meadow in many years to rack up a 26-3 first half lead. After trailing to penalty
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Chaddesley Corbett
CHADDESLEY Corbett are hot on their heels of Stourport after climbing to second in North Midlands South Two with a 36-12 victory over Birmingham Civil Service. Chaddesley also have a 100 per cent record but have played one game less than Stourport. A
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Junior rugby
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians Under-14s won 10-7 at Luctonians after coming from behind. Charlie Evans and Tom Leach got the tries and the margin of victory should have been greater. KCs U-11s had to sttle for a share of the spoils in a 10-10 draw at Bromsgrove
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Rugby tables
RUGBY TABLES RFU POWERGEN MIDLANDS LEAGUES Midlands Three West North P W L F A P Sutton Coldfield 4 4 0 104 25 8 Bridgnorth 4 4 0 94 31 8 Lichfield 4 3 1 133 34 6 Old Yardlians 4 3 1 107 68 6 Ludlow 4 3 1 90 67 6 Wolverhampton 4 2 2 103 79 4 Old Edwardians
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Rhodes backing Jaques to shine
STEVE Rhodes believes Wor-cestershire's capture of run-machine Phil Jaques will strike up one of the hottest opening partnerships in county cricket. Australian 'A' star Jaques, highly sought after following an excellent summer at Yorkshire, penned a two-year
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Sixways trialist on stand-by
TRIALIST Steve Booth has been put on stand-by for Warriors as their injury list continues to grow. The wing has not been named in the provisional 22 for the trip to former club Leicester, but he could be called up to the substitutes bench if academy player
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Frustration for Worcester
WORCESTER Ladies made the long trek to Thirsk at the weekend, for what should have been a straight-forward match, but endured a frustrating afternoon, which ended in the team's drawing 0-0. Worcester were without a number of key individuals, with the
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Price paying dividends on and off pitch
WORCESTERSHIRE may be thousands of miles from his native Zimbabwe -- but Ray Price is settled and loving life in his adopted county. Spinner Price enjoyed a fruitful first full season at New Road -- earning the one-day player of the year award -- and
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Halesowen defender Pope relishing his Rovers return
FORMER Bromsgrove Rovers favourite Steve Pope is relishing the opportunity to renew old rivalries in the FA Cup this weekend. The Halesowen Town captain joined the Yeltz from Rovers last summer after several successful seasons at the Victoria Ground.
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Sprague nets treble in opening day win
JON Sprague scored a hat-trick as Worcester recorded a 5-2 victory at North Stafford. Sprague was backed up by two Alex Kotlarzewski strikes in Worcester's first match in Coaching Solutions Midlands Division One since relegation last season. Ewan Bell
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Yousaf is at the double in winning start
IMRAN Yousaf scored twice as Stourport Men's Firsts began their National Division North campaign in scintilating style with a 6-2 victory over Harrogate. Peter Gibbins, Chris Griffiths, Marc Edwards and Irfan Yousaf were also on target. Stourport Women's
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Bewdley and District Horticultural Society
AT the September meeting, Frank Davies talked about the growing of streptocarpus, including a practical demonstration of the various methods he uses in their propagation.
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Cleobury Mortimer WI
THERE was poor support from members for the August outing, which included a visit to Stapeley Water Gardens in Cheshire. This includes a large garden centre, restaurant and gift shop, and the opportunity to see tropical plants, fish, birds and small mammals
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Harriers getting 'back to basics'
STUART Watkiss has hauled his Harriers under-achievers into training all day, every day this week in a bid to end their worrying blip in form by "getting back to basics", writes Mat Kendrick. Watkiss insists the double daily training sessions are designed
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Kidderminster Cycling Club
THERE will be two rides on Sunday, both starting at The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride, leaving at 9am, will visit Odda's Chapel, Tewkesbury. The B ride, which will start at 9.30am, goes to Alcester. All cyclists will be welcome, and should
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Foiled by late leveller
Droitwich Spa 2, Evesham Utd Ladies 2 SUNDAY'S dour struggle saw Evesham having to settle for a share of the spoils against determined hosts. United had the better of the early exchanges but lacked the composure to turn chances into goals with the best
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Stourport Divers
A SNORKELLING course for children aged from eight to 12, but also open to parents, will be starting soon at Stourport Leisure Centre. The six-week course introduces juniors to snorkelling, building their confidence in the water, and after a few hours'
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Worcestershire Audio Visual Group
THE first meeting since the summer recess was held on September 15, when two members entertained with digital format sequences. Marcia Tennant had been to Australia, and showed four sequences, of Sydney, Brisbane and Queensland. Secretary Margaret Smith
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Cats Protection
A NEW survey has shown that cat-owning people in the over-55 age-bracket, are fun-loving and more likely to keep in touch with their youthful inner selves than their non-cat owning peers. According to leading health psychologist Dr June McNicholas, older
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Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
THE programme of autumn/winter indoor meetings commences today with an illustrated lecture entitled "Wildlife Photography For All", given by Peter Preece DIPAD (Hons). The meeting, in the Corn Exchange, Kidderminster Town Hall, will start at 7.30pm. There
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Two star in Rotary's concert
TWO top-ranking international musicians will be starring in a concert in Moreton. Alexei Chizhik and Australian pianist Nick Ramm will be performing at St. David's Church at 7.30pm on Friday, October 14. Alexei is a soloist with the St. Petersburg Philharmonia
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British Sugarcraft Guild
THE Wyre Forest branch will hold its monthly meeting at Stourport Community Centre, Memorial Park, Lickhill Road, Stourport, on Thursday, October 13, starting at 7.30pm. Pat Russell, who has won top awards for her art, will demonstrate how to make rice-paper
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County WIs
THURSDAY, October 13, is the priority closing date for tickets for "Journey to Christmas", the annual carol concert, to be held in Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday, December 2. The final closing date for booking is October 27 - earlier than is usual.
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Association of Retired and Persons Over 50
ON Thursday, October 20 at 10am in Lickhill Community Centre, Memorial Park, Stourport, Christine Richie will give a talk called "Healing Colour". On the morning of November 3, members will be bowling at the Bowl Extreme, Perdiswell Young People's Leisure
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Friends Social Group
THE Worcester branch for the unattached meets every Tuesday evening for a pub social night in or around Worcester, at 8.30pm. On Tuesday the group will meet at The Talbot, Barbourne. For further information telephone 01905 345340 or 01905 452156.
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Don't be hasty on pollution report
LANDOWNERS and farmers have urged the government against taking hasty action in response to the report published by the Royal Commission on Environment Pollution. Mark Hudson, president of the Country Land and Business Association, said: "The Royal Commission's
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Demonstration day explains rules of stewardship scheme
THE Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group is running major demonstrations this autumn to explain to farm contractors how the new Environmental Stewardship Schemes and Cross-Compliance regulations will influence their work in the coming season. The event
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Insurance is threat to jobs
JIM Knight, Minister for Horse Issues, received the first bale of the Country Land and Business Association's petition calling for Government action to halt the huge hikes in insurance costs for equine businesses at the CLA Game Fair at Belvoir Castle
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Quiz cash
A quiz at a Bewdley pub has raised £65 for Kemp Hospice. The money came from teams from the Bell at Pensax and the Horn and Trumpet in Bewdley, where the event was held.
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Town set to party at end of flood work
BEWDLEY residents have the chance to say how they think the end of flood defence works should be celebrated in the town. Opportunity Bewdley is planning an event in March, which is likely to focus on the town's heritage and riverside location, as part
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6/10/05 - Price paying dividends on and off pitch
WORCESTERSHIRE may be thousands of miles from his native Zimbabwe -- but Ray Price is settled and loving life in his adopted county. Spinner Price enjoyed a fruitful first full season at New Road -- earning the one-day player of the year award -- and
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Eckington
UNDER FIVES: The annual Brain of Eckington will be on Saturday, November 12, 7.30pm onwards at the village hall, £20 per team (maximum four people), to include supper. Tickets available from Georgina Forson on 750426 or Karen Sagar on 750401. RECREATION
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October 6, 2005
IN a letter to The Guardian headed "The future of the NHS is at stake" (September 24) a group of eminent people including senior Labour politicians and academics drew attention to government reforms that create a market in acute health care "that welcomes
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Daryl in chair
THE series of cricket evenings run by the Worcestershire Cricket Society starts again on Tuesday, October 11 when the speaker will be Daryl Mitchell. The Badsey youngster is a product of the Worcestershire Cricket Academy and he made an impressive debut
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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER The Grand, Wolverhampton Until Saturday
THIS show took its Wolverhampton audience back to a time when flares, platform shoes and disco music ruled the dance floors. The stage adaptation of the groundbreaking 1977 film featured all the Bee Gees' hit songs that captured the atmosphere of the
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Young golfers excel in win
A TRIO of Broadway golfers were part of the Gloucestershire squad that won the SWCGA Youth Championships for the first time in 16 years. Chris O'Hagan, Peter Steadman and Ed Kennedy were all in the triumphant team at Tiverton where the county took top
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Ambitious plan could be end of road for town traffic congestion
ANYONE who has driven through the centre of Evesham during rush hour will be aware of the horrendous build-up of traffic which can lead to considerable delay in even a short journey. A recent survey listed the A4184 in Evesham town centre as one of the
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From the fairways
Broadway CHRIS Bennett bagged a hole in one on the tricky par three sixth at the annual Swop Day at Stratford. However, the ace failed to bring him success as his 37 points could only see him finish fourth in the Division One standings. Results - Division
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Plenty of ideas for brides-to-be
ARE you an excited bride-to-be eagerly making plans for your Big Day? If so, The National Wedding Show at The NEC, Birmingham, from October 14 until October 16 is exactly the place for you. A visit to the show will provide endless inspiration and ideas
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Chance for middle role
AN ACADEMY for young rugby referees is being launched by the Warwickshire Society of Referees after six youngsters successfully completed a recent RFU course. The academy is designed to introduce and develop young people in the art of officiating and
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Second half revival fails to stave off away defeat
Earlsdon 27, Pershore 21pts IT'S an old clich, but Saturday's league clash was definitely a game of two halves! Earlsdon came out of the blocks sprinting and had two marvellous tries under their belts inside the opening ten minutes. The first came from
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Early season test is too soon for juniors
Evesham U-14 0, Worcester 31pts SUNDAY'S rearranged fixture proved too big a test so early in the season for the Evesham boys. The pace was fast and frenetic from the start with good open play from both sides making for an entertaining first half. Worcester
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Vale over 60s given a free ticket to ride
A SCHEME which could enable people aged over 60 in the Vale of Evesham to travel around the area for free has been agreed by Wychavon District Council's executive board. Under legislation all councils in the country have to implement a full fare bus pass
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The parking issue will not go away
I SEE that the car park at The Royal Hospital is to be improved to accommodate the new park-and-ride buses. I can't say that I am particularly impressed with this idea. It is unlikely to stop hospital staff and visitors from dumping their cars in Nightingale
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Cookbook is saucy but nice
A VALE author has contributed to a tasty collection of sumptuous short stories mixed with delicious recipes. The book, Saucy Shorts for Chefs, has a foreword by celebrity chef Anthony Worral Thompson. With the sale of each book a £1 will donated to the
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Recycling boxes on way
GREEN boxes mean a greener Wychavon is the district council's message to residents in the Vale as new boxes for recycling glass appear on their doorsteps. The boxes are being delivered to 73 per cent of homes that will benefit from the glass recycling
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Assumption
IN my letter published on Saturday, September 15, I did, quite specifically, refer to the provision of "reasonable buildings and facilities." Since M Simpkins chooses to take issue with this (Monday, September 26) are we to assume that he favours inadequate
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It's a waste of money
I WAS reading with interest about the possible plans for the closure and relocation of the fire stations in Worcester, Malvern and Droitwich. I can see the logic with the plans for the Worcester station to be moved out of the city centre and to have two
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Double the benefit as contest expands
NEARLY 40 bands in two venues provided a feast of music for brass band enthusiasts at the Wychavon Festival of Brass For the first time, festival organisers last Sunday used both Number 8 and Pershore High School for the various sections and secretary
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An incredible day of stories
CHILDREN can head into the Cotswolds for a day of performances, games and adventures centred on books. A Day of Incredible Stories is being organised by The Theatre, Chipping Norton, celebrating the launch of the Oxfordshire Story Museum, a project aiming
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Boss gets the vote of confidence EXCLUSIVE by Mat Kendrick
CHAIRMAN Barry Norgrove has given Kidderminster Harriers boss Stuart Watkiss the dreaded vote of confidence ahead of this weekend's high pressure clash with Morecambe. Watkiss has come under fire during the club's slump of four defeats in five games and
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Teenagers back plan to elect junior parish council
A GROUP of around 20 teenagers have backed moves to elect a junior parish council. The youngsters supported plans for a seven strong, elected, youth council at a meeting in Salford Priors last Tuesday. The elected youth team would promote youth projects
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Former teammate set to help Busst's bid for league revival
DAVE Busst has used his own contacts to strengthen Evesham United's squad ahead of a crucial period of matches starting with Gloucester City next Tuesday night, writes Mervyn Collins. The Common Road manager is set to sign former Coventry City, Derby
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Steve's superb spell
HAT-TRICKS in cricket are rare occurrences and even rarer is the taking of four wickets in four balls. Add to that the fact that this tremendous feat happened in October and was achieved by a 14-year-old, then it really is a fabulous tale. Steve Powell
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Agony for Harrison as title snatched from his grasp
PERSHORE racer James Harrison narrowly missed out on the inaugural PlayStation 2 Junior Championship last Saturday when he finished just one tenth of a second behind Toby Newton. Harrison demonstrated his electric pace to qualify first on the grid at
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Choir welcomes 'thrilled' director
A NEW face will be conducting Kidderminster Male Choir in its annual autumn concert next weekend. Tenor, David Barclay, who has moved to Worcestershire from Liverpool, has taken up the position of musical director. He joined the choir last month and has
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Trevor's night of dance
LIVE music fans are invited to dance the night away at a charity concert in Wolverley on Saturday. The event is being held at the Kingsford Country Pub, Sladd Lane, in memory of Trevor Brennan, who ran the Riverside Caf in Severnside North, Bewdley Mr
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Morris leads the 'Wood' a merry dance
Tenbury United 2 Walsall Wood 1 TENBURY bounced back from a mid-week defeat at Walsall Wood to record their first win of the season in Division 1 of the West Midlands League, when the two sides met for the second time in four days at Palmer's Meadow on
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Mast plan is thrown out
PLANS to erect a mobile phone mast on a grass verge on green belt land in Kidderminster have been thrown out for good. The Government's planning inspectorate rejected the bid, by mobile giant, Vodafone, for a 10-metre pole to be sited in Wolverley Road
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Jailed 'keeper visits sick son
JAILED ex-Kidderminster Harriers player, Darren Steadman, has been allowed to visit his sick son in hospital after first being denied the request. The former goalkeeper, serving a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence for fraud, was refused permission
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Town's Vase hopes ended
Pershore Tn 0, Bridgnorth Tn 2 SATURDAY'S battle of two clubs bidding for a return to the Midland Alliance saw the Shropshire side book a place in the next stage of the FA Vase, writes Mervyn Collins. The two combatants started the day in the top half
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Angry Eaves hits out at track rival
NOT even an apology could help contain Dan Eaves' anger as he saw the chance of finishing second behind newly crowned Dunlop MSA British Touring Car champion Matt Neal cruelly snatched from his grasp at Brands Hatch last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins.
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All smiles at right royal occasion
MEMBERS of Areley Kings Friendship Club had a "royal" surprise when they staged their own Buckingham Palace-style tea party. Stourport Carnival queen, Rebekah Crowther, made an unexpected visit and helped add to the regal atmosphere in the village hall
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Daryl in chair
THE series of cricket evenings run by the Worcestershire Cricket Society starts again on Tuesday, October 11 when the speaker will be Daryl Mitchell. The Badsey youngster is a product of the Worcestershire Cricket Academy and he made an impressive debut
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Chance to book USA trip
FANCY being a striker in San Francisco? How about a midfielder in Memphis? Or a goalkeeper in Green Bay? Well, here's your chance! ScholarshipsUSA is an organisation which sends budding young male and female footballers to America on scholarship schemes
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In the swim!
TWO pupils at Pershore High School have shown impressive skills both on and in the water. Year 9 student Victoria Wassell from Littleworth has enjoyed success at the Inter-Divisional trials for the English Schools Swimming Association. She did so well
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Second half revival fails to stave off away defeat
Earlsdon 27, Pershore 21pts IT'S an old clich, but Saturday's league clash was definitely a game of two halves! Earlsdon came out of the blocks sprinting and had two marvellous tries under their belts inside the opening ten minutes. The first came from
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Council 'no' to park access bid
AN application to improve access to a Wyre Forest tourist attraction has been refused. The proposal submitted by West Midland Safari Park was turned down by Wyre Forest District Council's planning (development control) committee on Tuesday. Permission
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Ideal for handicap
THE Arden SC fleet enjoyed a pair of stand-alone handicap races last Sunday that were sailed in beautiful conditions. The first race saw three Enter-prises leading the fleet home and winning on handicap from the mixed handicap fleet in testing wind conditions
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Choir welcomes 'thrilled' director
A NEW face will be conducting Kidderminster Male Choir in its annual autumn concert next weekend. Tenor, David Barclay, who has moved to Worcestershire from Liverpool, has taken up the position of musical director. He joined the choir last month and has
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Charity shop's giant donation
A 3ft wide pumpkin described as the "oddest" donation ever made to a Kidderminster charity shop is to be the subject of a guess the weight competition later this month. Staff at the British Red Cross shop in Coventry Street, Kidderminster, are hoping
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Supper time at historic hall
STAFF at Harvington Hall are inviting visitors to learn more about the manor house at their annual tour and supper evening. The hall will open its doors to diners on Friday, October 14 and tour guides in period costume will show individuals and small
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Enhanced images on show at library
AN exhibition of digitally enhanced images of Wyre Forest district scenery will be held at Kidderminster Library next month. Claire Wass, 34, of Avocet Drive, will be exhibiting a collection of black and white images, which have been altered with different
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Film rentals chart
1 Sin City 2 Monster in Law 3 Robots 4 The Pacifier 5 Mean Creek 6 Be Cool 7 Guess Who 8 7 Seconds 9 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 10 It's all Gone Pete Tong 11 Sahara 12 The Interpreter 13 The Jacket 14 Beauty Shop 15 The Weding Date 16 Coach Carter
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Solving mystery of lawn-wrecking
SHUTTLE/Times and News readers have responded in droves to an article about a Cookley pensioner's garden being ripped apart by a mystery animal. The damage caused to Wendy Huntley's lawn has been blamed on magpies, squirrels and badgers, with the most
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The Gruffalo, Everyman, Cheltenham
AS the house lights went down the rustling of sweet wrappers and the children's' excited chattering stopped and all went eerily quiet. A small wood appeared on stage and this wonderful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Schaeffer's The Gruffalo sprang
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Angry Eaves hits out at track rival
NOT even an apology could help contain Dan Eaves' anger as he saw the chance of finishing second behind newly crowned Dunlop MSA British Touring Car champion Matt Neal cruelly snatched from his grasp at Brands Hatch last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins.
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Moffat takes third
LUKE Moffat's third place finish at the County Rank-ing Trials will now see him representing Worcester-shire. Luke Moffat made a great effort by finishing third I the ranking trials thus being able now to play for the county. With five of last season's
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Dormer see off Saints
DORMER House consolidated their place at the top of the A Division of the Cotswold Floorball League with an easy 8-2 win over St Catharine's. Henry Leonard was the hero of the evening with six goals, while Sam Elson netted the other two for the defending
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Ideal for handicap
THE Arden SC fleet enjoyed a pair of stand-alone handicap races last Sunday that were sailed in beautiful conditions. The first race saw three Enter-prises leading the fleet home and winning on handicap from the mixed handicap fleet in testing wind conditions
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Baylis's boat in top spot
TEN dinghies were out on the river last weekend taking part in two races to decide the destiny of the Evesham club's Anniversary Trophy. Competition for these one-day events is always intense and Sunday was no exception. The first race headed off ups-team
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On the oche against Argos
Badsey League A LEAGUE representative side will be playing host to the Birm-ingham Sports Argos Charity team for the annual challenge clash. The match will take place at Avonside Hospital Club on Friday, October 14 starting at 8.30pm. Birdseye Sports
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Property group opens up in town
A NEW residential investment, property management and consultancy firm has been set up near Pershore. Specialised Investment Property Services, based at the Deer Park Business Centre in Eckington, has been founded by managing director Glenn Hanson, a
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LAND OF PLENTY
THE changing face of rural Worcestershire can be seen in the fields throughout the county with more immigrant workers than ever harvesting crops. Bus loads of workers, many from the Indian sub continent, can be seen making the journey down the M5 very
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That's me on the TV. I give birth in Beeb soap Doctors
AN up-and-coming actress from Worcester has been glued to the TV set today to watch herself star in a BBC drama. Charlotte Holland landed a part in Doctors after winning a BBC talent competition. The 21-year-old, of The Hill Avenue in Battenhall, was
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Speaking Like Magpies - Swan, Stratford
THE air of expectancy which Frank McGuinness's new play for the RSC has generated was heightened by a thunderous explosion which accompanied the dimming of the house lights. Thereafter, his analysis of the Gunpowder Plot contained far more emotional and
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Voices needed for concert
Following the success of the Mozart concert in aid of the tsunami fund, a recruitment drive is under way for singers for the Bach Mass in B Minor concert to be held at Leominster Priory Church on February 24, 2006. Many north Herefordshire singers who
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Evesham
Mayor's Diary: FRIDAY: 6.30pm, Mayor and Consort to attend the opening of Tewkesbury Mop Fair. MONDAY: 6.30pm, Town Council Meeting, Town Hall.
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Moreton
boat trip on the River Thames: The coach took members to Lechlade where they saw the toll bridge called Halfpenny Bridge. They then boarded a boat which took them up to Buscot. During the journey they saw the figure of Old Father Thames and also enjoyed
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North & Middle Littleton
PARISH COUNCIL: Before the business, a presentation of a framed scroll was made to Cllr lan Lloyd for 50 years' service on the parish council. Flood allevation: There had been an unforeseen problem with a gas pipe at Sheepwash Bridge which means that
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Not such a ball for Cinders' daughter
THE world premiere tour of an adult fairytale, complete with masks, puppets and music, should make for an interesting night out in Pershore next week. 'Happily ever after is about to end' says the billing for Beyond Midnight, the show which is on is first
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A production to remember
BOLD, brilliant and bruising, Welsh National Opera's Don Carlos is more a tangle of passionate soap-opera lives than an historical docu-drama. Philip marries Elisabeth, unaware that she and his son are already deeply in love; son Carlos is a determined
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It's time for a new project
Hereford-based film company Cuppa Tea Productions is on the lookout for talented individuals or groups in the Herefordshire and West Midlands area. After the success of their first video art installation The Human Clock, which is currently on display
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Insurance is threat to jobs
JIM Knight, Minister for Horse Issues, received the first bale of the Country Land and Business Association's petition calling for Government action to halt the huge hikes in insurance costs for equine businesses at the CLA Game Fair at Belvoir Castle
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Eckington
UNDER FIVES: The annual Brain of Eckington will be on Saturday, November 12, 7.30pm onwards at the village hall, £20 per team (maximum four people), to include supper. Tickets available from Georgina Forson on 750426 or Karen Sagar on 750401. RECREATION
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SPIDER'S WEB Rose Theatre Until Saturday
THE usual Agatha Christie twists and turns abound in the Nonentities' latest offering, and I certainly didn't guess "who dun it". Clarissa Hailsham-Brown loves to imagine herself in all kinds of situations, including dangerous ones, and her husband and
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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER The Grand, Wolverhampton Until Saturday
THIS show took its Wolverhampton audience back to a time when flares, platform shoes and disco music ruled the dance floors. The stage adaptation of the groundbreaking 1977 film featured all the Bee Gees' hit songs that captured the atmosphere of the
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An incredible day of stories
CHILDREN can head into the Cotswolds for a day of performances, games and adventures centred on books. A Day of Incredible Stories is being organised by The Theatre, Chipping Norton, celebrating the launch of the Oxfordshire Story Museum, a project aiming
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Trevor's night of dance
LIVE music fans are invited to dance the night away at a charity concert in Wolverley on Saturday. The event is being held at the Kingsford Country Pub, Sladd Lane, in memory of Trevor Brennan, who ran the Riverside Caf in Severnside North, Bewdley Mr
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What's on in city and county
Events/talks Oct 8 NCT Antenatal Classes, Healing Earth, Blackfriars Street, 10am-4pm. 01568 797800. 8 Miniature Artist Table Workshop, The Pedlars Tray, 4/5 Stage Coach Mews, Hereford, 10am-3pm. 01432 379095. 9 Train Rides at Broomy Hill, Hereford, 12noon
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Life through a lens
Hereford Photography Festival launched last weekend and three exhibitions are currently under way. On show at Herefordshire College of Art and Design is work by RCA graduate Kwayie Dwumah Kuffour. His exhibition, Oxfam Country, includes images of modern
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Enhanced images on show at library
AN exhibition of digitally enhanced images of Wyre Forest district scenery will be held at Kidderminster Library next month. Claire Wass, 34, of Avocet Drive, will be exhibiting a collection of black and white images, which have been altered with different
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The Gruffalo, Everyman, Cheltenham
AS the house lights went down the rustling of sweet wrappers and the children's' excited chattering stopped and all went eerily quiet. A small wood appeared on stage and this wonderful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Schaeffer's The Gruffalo sprang
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Speaking Like Magpies - Swan, Stratford
THE air of expectancy which Frank McGuinness's new play for the RSC has generated was heightened by a thunderous explosion which accompanied the dimming of the house lights. Thereafter, his analysis of the Gunpowder Plot contained far more emotional and
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Caught out early in day
Cresconians 1, Evesham Ladies 0 AFTER the previous week's excellent start to the league courtesy of a 2-0 defeat of Malvern, last Saturday's early morning start was reflected in Eve-sham's display in the opening 20 minutes. The hosts capitalised on that
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Narrow win after dominant display
Pershore II 2, Bloxwich II 1 DESPITE dominating Saturday's game for almost the entire 70 minutes, poor final passes and finishing could have cost Pershore dearly had the visiting team been able to create more chances of their own. Mark Passmore and Anthony
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Keeping no secrets has kept golden couple happy
A MISMATCHED date marked the start of lasting love for one golden couple, who will celebrate 50 years of marriage today. Heather Summerton met her husband-to-be, Bill, at a tea party, where one of her friends had arranged a blind date with another suitor
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Imbongi at Fringe
A SOUND of Zimbabwe is coming to the Malvern Hills as a colourful dance band performs in the area. The energetic eight-piece act Imbongi are fronted by the nation's charismatic performance-poet Albert Nyathi, who has performed in front of none other than
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It's the superstore that sells freedom
MOBILITY and freedom for the elderly and disabled is the theme of a £1m resource centre for health professionals due to be officially opened in Malvern this month. State-of-the-art disability aids are on display in the demonstration showroom, alongside
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Flooding experts head off to advise in States
A FLOOD expert from Worcester is heading a task force of leading UK firefighters on a trip to America to study the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Chief Fire Officer Paul Hayden will head up the fact-finding and advisory mission to the southern states
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Six city leaders will put wheelie bins to the test
SIX city councillors will say goodbye to their rubbish sacks this week as they take delivery of wheelie bins for the first time. Together they will be taking part in a four-week trial that will see them put the city's new recycling and refuse plans to
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The door burst open and I was engulfed in water
STEPHEN Hunter is midway through his expected 18-month-long treatment to recover fully from the injury he suffered in the Asian tsunami of Boxing Day 2004, which killed 200,000 people in 13 countries. The 28-year-old, who had been on the Thai island of
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Area's heritage at the core of festival theme
organisers of the forthcoming Tenbury applefest are asking local people for their apple memories and photographs. Residents, young and old, from Tenbury Wells and the Teme Valley are being urged to recall their memories and dig out their apple-related
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Love follows pair around the globe
A HAPPY couple who first met in Kidderminster when they were 15 have jetted back from Australia to tie the knot. Lisa Cheshire and Christopher Hatton, both 27, have been living in Sydney and will be getting married at the Pear Tree Inn and Country Hotel
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Dedicated Fred's joy at hat-trick of honours
A KIDDERMINSTER man on a mission to raise awareness about diabetes has been given a national award for his tireless voluntary work. Fred Holland, who set up the Wyre Forest branch of Diabetes UK 34 years ago, was given the Work to Improve Quality of Diabetes
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Taxi changes get go ahead
A PEACEFUL protest by Wyre Forest taxi drivers has failed to convince the district council not to implement changes to licensing conditions. A cabinet meeting last Thursday gave the green light to plans dictating that all taxi drivers applying for a new
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Thieves target garden centre
JOBS could be under threat at a long-established Kidderminster garden centre repeatedly targeted by thieves who have made off with £2,000 worth of plants in the past month. Managers at Hodgehill Nurseries, in Birmingham Road, believe the raiders are stealing
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Pumpkin pupils hope for TV date
A GIANT pumpkin might have earned two Kidderminster schoolchildren a spot on a popular television gardening show. Emma and James Bendall, entered their monster vegetable, which weighs 37 kilos, in the BBC Gardeners' World Pumpkin Trial. Viewers were asked
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Moreton
boat trip on the River Thames: The coach took members to Lechlade where they saw the toll bridge called Halfpenny Bridge. They then boarded a boat which took them up to Buscot. During the journey they saw the figure of Old Father Thames and also enjoyed
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Pershore
GARDENING CLUB: The September meeting of the club was held last Thursday at 7.30pm at Wulstan Hall. Mrs June Warner introduced the speaker Mr Duncan Coombs, an old friend of the club, who entertained members with an illustrated talk about autumn colour
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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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Win free LDV tickets
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick off their LDV Vans Trophy campaign with a home tie against Darlington in round one on Tuesday, October 18. And the Shuttle/Times & News have teamed up with LDV main dealer, Lex Commercials in Halesowen, to give away five
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6/10/05 - Sixways trialist on stand-by
TRIALIST Steve Booth has been put on stand-by for Warriors as their injury list continues to grow. The wing has not been named in the provisional 22 for the trip to former club Leicester, but he could be called up to the substitutes bench if academy player
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Fled crash site
A POLICE helicopter and dog handlers were used in a search for youths who ran off following a road collision. A black Ford Fiesta XR2 was involved in the collision with a green Ford Mondeo at The Kingsway, Stourport just after 2pm on Tuesday. The occupants
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6/10/05 - Frustration for Worcester
WORCESTER Ladies made the long trek to Thirsk at the weekend, for what should have been a straight-forward match, but endured a frustrating afternoon, which ended in the team's drawing 0-0. Worcester were without a number of key individuals, with the
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Golf round-up
DEREK Jackson, who competes for Bewdley Pines Golf Club, was the winner of his club's Seniors Open competition on September 22. Results Handicaps 1-18: Jackson (Bewdley Pines) 41 points (on countback), Dave Plimmer (Bewdley Pines) 41, M Locke (Fulford
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Jobs service moves to library
STOURPORT Jobcentre will close its doors for the final time tomorrow, with some services being transferred to the town's library. People who are currently out of work in the town can arrange meetings with advisers at Stourport Library in Worcester Street
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Table tennis
FRANCHE MS teams got the new Kidderminster Table Tennis season off to a good start with 10-0 victories. Franche MS B beat Harriers F in Division Two, and Franche MS C beat Jims Gym Jns in Division Three. Week one results Division One: Harriers A 5, RB
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Gymnastics
MEMBERS of the Wyre Forest Gymnastics School did themselves proud at the West Midland Levels Championships at Birmingham Sports Centre last weekend. After their grades scores had been added Hannah Wilson and Kathryn Deeley finished fourth and fifth respectively
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Boxing
THERE were wild celebrations for Stourport light-welterweight Billy Smith on Saturday night when he brought to an end a 25-fight winless streak, writes Andy Whittle. Smith registered a 57-56 six round points victory over Macclesfield's John Davidson at
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Darts
RED Lion B player Darren Edwards hit a maximum 160 start against Bowling Club B in the Banks's Bewdley darts league on Friday night. Bowling Club B pushed Lion to the limit with some great darts but Edwards was the star thrower of the night, helping his
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From the archives
100 Years Ago October 7 1905 The Evesham Choral Society entered upon its 18th season's work this week and on the opening night the members rallied round the managers in the most gratifying way, thereby testifying to their high appreciation of the work
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£11,000 for camera row porter
A NIGHT porter who tampered with a CCTV camera at a block of luxury flats for the elderly in Cookley after complaining he did not want to be filmed eating and drinking has been awarded more than £11,000 for unfair dismissal. Andrew Morris, 54, formerly
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Furnace Mill
ANGLERS competing for Stourport company Mark's Tackle took the first two places in the Sunday Open event at Furnace Mill Fishery, held on the Furnace Pool. Kevin Johnson won the event with a catch of 131lb 2oz, fishing maggot with Furnace feed pellet,
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Pleaded guilty
A 40-year-old man pleaded guilty to 14 offences of making indecent photographs of children when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court. Andrew Woodward, of Upton Road, Kidderminster, was granted bail for a pre-sentence report on condition that he has no
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Lyttelton AA
There will be a delegates meeting on Tuesday at The Woodman Inn, at 8pm. Christmas fur and feather tickets will be available at the meeting. Delegates are asked to collect their club's allocations as soon as possible. Prices are the same as last year.
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Woodward Grosvenors AC
A contest will be held on Sunday on the River Severn, Stanley water three and four. Anglers are asked to meet at Green Street car park, Kidderminster, at 6am.
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Phone call mystery after bag is stolen
POLICE hope a woman who might have found stolen property will come forward to help inquiries. A burglary was carried out at a house in Leswell Street, Kidderminster, between midnight and 1am on Saturday after a man went to bed leaving the back door unlocked
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Pinkney red adds to woe
Kings Lynn 2, Evesham United 1 ANOTHER narrow defeat and more discip-linary problems for a United side that has now gone a month without a Southern League Premier Division success. Saturday's win for the home side lifted them into third spot in the table
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Safe and cash stolen from house
A SAFE containing £600 in cash and a gold necklace worth £110 was stolen from the bedroom of a Kidderminster house. The grey fire safety box, worth £40, was taken from the home in Worcester Road between 11am and 12.50pm on Monday after someone got in
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Tomkinsons AC
BAA Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, bridges 11-14 (scrapyard to Carters), is the venue for a contest on Sunday. The draw will be made at 7.30am on the towpath opposite the Watermill.
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Bear sunk by Amby's second half goal salvo
TWO of the Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League's Division One big guns met in the second round of the Knockout Cup. Both Ambassador and the Bear would have both held high hopes of success in this competition and those hopes were still intact after a
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Franche Village AC
Franche Pool: Ron Brumby 10-15 (golden peg), John Williams 9-6, Chris Orr 5-6, Tony Plowright 4-9. The net contest will be on the canal, bridges 9-10, on Sunday, draw 7.30am.
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Wrens Nest AC
River Severn, Lyttelton water: J Brooks 2-12, S Shurmer 2-10, B Downing 0-14. The next match will be on October 16 on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire canal 11-14. The draw will be made at Stourport Road bridge at 8am. The annual meeting will be held
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Bewdley Town
BEWDLEY Town boss Craig Payton was full of praise for his team after two outstanding performances got their West Midland League Premier Division campaign back on track. Successive 4-1 victories over Pelsall Villa and Wednesfield have catapulted Payton's
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Bewdley AS
Woodside: Mick Scott 27-8 (an all-carp catch, pole-fished pellet tight to the island), Brian Hill 25-5, Clive James and Clive Humphries 14-2.
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Hole lotta love of golf for Robert and pa
A FUN day at the Vale Golf Club in Evesham turned into a memorable one for a young player from Cleeve Prior. Robert Copperthwaite, aged 12 is the youngest to ever score a hole in one, his very first at a fun day at The Vale Golf Club. Robert has managed
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Fears over new landfill plans
RECENTLY Biffa Waste Services have re-submitted an application for a licence to begin a landfill at Hartlebury Quarry. This will be the third landfill in the area over the years and is too much. The impact of another site will affect residents from Hartlebury
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Chaddesley Corbett
WINGER Tony Vale's winner was enough to fire Chaddesley Corbett to second in West Midlands League Division Two with victory over Brereton Town. Vale's fierce rocket from the edge of the box following a slick move early in the second half brightened up
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Bus forum is failing
I AGREE with the views expressed in the letters about bus services in last week's Shuttle/Times & News. Bus users may be very surprised to know that there is a local forum called the Bus Quality Partnership. This forum comprises representatives from
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Vale over 60s given a free ticket to ride
A SCHEME which could enable people aged over 60 in the Vale of Evesham to travel around the area for free has been agreed by Wychavon District Council's executive board. Under legislation all councils in the country have to implement a full fare bus pass
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400th Mop Fair a success
VALE people celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Mop Fair in Evesham last weekend with town councillors opening the event in traditional robes. Crowds of people turned out to the funfair on Merstow Green, Vine Street and Evesham market square. The
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Kidderminster and District
HARRIERS Trust, of Kidderminster and District Football League Sunday Division Two, gained a place in round two of the Bromsgrove Minor Cup when they beat Millfields Rovers 6-1. St Johns Tigers Seniors moved up three places in Sunday Division Four when
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Two generations of rock
TWO generations of a rock band will be playing at The Railway Hotel in Evesham this week. The In Firm consisting of three Vale men will be playing at the hotel this Friday at 7pm. The three friends, Doug Dennis on bass, guitarist Brian Smith, and drummer
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Double the benefit as contest expands
NEARLY 40 bands in two venues provided a feast of music for brass band enthusiasts at the Wychavon Festival of Brass For the first time, festival organisers last Sunday used both Number 8 and Pershore High School for the various sections and secretary
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Football tables
FOOTBALL TABLES NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE P W D L F A P Grays Athletic 12 7 5 0 29 15 26 York 12 7 3 2 24 10 24 Accrington St 12 7 2 3 22 17 23 Morecambe 12 7 1 4 21 11 22 Exeter City 12 6 3 3 20 12 21 Halifax 12 6 3 3 15 11 21 Hereford 12 5 4 3 13 8 19 Stevenage
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Village filling station scheme set for refusal
PLANS for the redevelopment of Wyre Piddle Filling Station which has been in difficulties since the village bypass was opened look set to be turned down. The application by E G Eccles Limited to redevelop the site to provide mixed use development of four
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Selwyn raises £1,000 for hospice helping his mum
A PUPIL from Norton has raised over £1,000 for St Richard's Hospice after completing a sponsored walk in Malvern. Selwyn Jones did the sponsored walk after his mother was diagnosed with cancer last year. The six-year-olds mother, Jose Ferriman, has been
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Cleobury Mortimer
CLEOBURY Mortimer are still looking for their first league win since gaining promotion to Midlands Four West South after going down 23-18 at leaders Aston Old Edwardians. With captain Paul Harding out for most of the season with a broken arm winger Steve
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Spa aim to build on their promotion
NEWLY-PROMOTED Droitwich Spa Men's Firsts cannot wait for their new season to start this weekend. Paul Atkinson's side had a free date on the fixture list last Saturday due to an odd number of teams in the West Midlands Premier. Instead, they warmed-up
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Asking that big question!
HAMLET, arguably Shakespeares masterpiece, is coming to Malvern with all its passion, revenge and tragedy. English Touring Theatre is on the road with its new production of the play, staged 12 years after the critical success of its first version. And
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Areley Kings Wives
A "Next One" fashion show, with Tom Speak, will take place at Areley Kings village hall on Thursday, October 13, at 8pm. All ladies will be welcome.
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Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners' Club
DUNCAN Straw, of Perhill Nurseries, Great Witley, was the speaker on September 14, on the theme of late perennial plants. He illustrated his talk with slides, showing how colourful gardens can be in late summer and autumn. He had also taken a selection
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Kidderminster District Probus Club
A VISIT to the South Pacific aboard the royal yacht Britannia was the subject of Colin Bowden's talk on September 21. He told of a voyage leaving Portsmouth for Barbados, taking eight to 10 hours to pass through the Panama Canal, and onto the Galapagos
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Win free LDV tickets
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kick off their LDV Vans Trophy campaign with a home tie against Darlington in round one on Tuesday, October 18. And the Shuttle/Times & News have teamed up with LDV main dealer, Lex Commercials in Halesowen, to give away five
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Pinkney red adds to woe
Kings Lynn 2, Evesham United 1 ANOTHER narrow defeat and more discip-linary problems for a United side that has now gone a month without a Southern League Premier Division success. Saturday's win for the home side lifted them into third spot in the table
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Kidderminster Camera Club
ON October 3 Peter Rees made a return visit with a lecture entitled "Still in the Dark". On Monday there will be a three-way inter-club competition between Hagley, Tettenhall and Kidderminster. Meetings are held at 8pm every Monday evening at Baxter Church
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Harriers Lamb-basted by bottom club again
Harriers 0 Tamworth 1 If Harriers, Barry Norgrove and Stuart Watkiss thought the summer from Hell was stormy then they had better brace themselves for a bitter old winter of discontent, writes Mat Kendrick. Even the Kidderminster chairman, the manager
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Classical Music Society
CHRISTOPHER Langdown gave a piano recital for the latest in the "Live at the Library" series. The artiste introduced each item, and his programme comprised the Deux Arabesques and preludes by Debussy, which actually had the title written after each prelude
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Sports postbag
SATURDAY was manager Stuart Watkiss's 40th game in charge at Aggborough. Harriers have won just 11. The football we are playing is little better than kick and rush. We cannot string more than three passes together. Most of his signings would find it hard
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Kidderminster and District Archaeological Society
ON Wednesday at St George's Church annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, at 7.30pm, David Poyner will give a talk on "Limestone workings in Wyre Forest". Visitors and new members are always welcome at meetings. For further details contact Miss C Guest
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Dragonflies in flight are a truly stunning vision
THIS month, I have spent a great deal of time out on the marshlands of Kidderminster with the main purpose of judging the impact of the cattle grazing. It is the cattle's job to feed on the marsh vegetation thus creating a patchwork effect that come next
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The Comedy of Errors, RSC, Stratford
IN his 1979 Schoolmaster sketch, Rowan Atkinson regaled his shambolic schoolboys with: "The Comedy of Errors has the joke of two people looking like each other. Twice." And that's it. That's the joke. Two sets of twins, one high-born, one low-born, are
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Stourport Justice and Peace Group
THE next meeting, at St Michael's Church, Stourport at 7.30pm, will be held on Wednesday, October 19. The guest speaker will be Peter Kelsall, from Christian Aid, in Birmingham, and his talk will be on "Palestine and Israel - a current analysis."
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Freedom of the festival for a host of big names
THE 56th Cheltenham Literature Festival starts tomorrow, opening the gates on a fortnight of events bringing together a long list of world-renowned artists. The theme for this year is freedom and what it means to be free. Linked events will be tackling
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Take Heart
THE Wyre Forest support group, which is affiliated to the British Heart Foundation, will welcome Ruth Walmsley, senior dietician at Kidderminster Hospital, on Monday at 7.30pm. This will be an informative evening of healthy eating, with foods to taste
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Land users are urged to halt the spread of deadly ragwort
ALL occupiers of land are being urged by the Country Land and Business Association to take effective action to halt the spread of the deadly weed, ragwort. "This pernicious weed with its familiar, vivid yellow flower, which can be fatal to horses and
