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100 years ago July 8, 1905
A YOUNG man, Harry Brace, from Worcester, appeared at Droitwich Petty Sessions charged with stealing four pieces of bread and butter, a piece of cake and a slice of bread pudding from the cloakroom at Rashwood School. It was a pupil's packed lunch. Brace
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25 years ago June 27, 1980
ONE of Bromsgrove's foremost consultant physicians, Dr Donald McIlveen, who had spent 14 years at Hill Top hospital, was to retire. He would, however, retain many of the voluntary jobs he held in the town and in Dodford, where he lived. A PLAN to introduce
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25 years ago June 20, 1980
'IT'S over to you now.' That was the message the temporary committee that had been set up to kick-start Bromsgrove's twinning link with Gronau issued to townsfolk. The formalities had been completed now, it was up to residents to make the link work. The
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50 years ago June 25, 1955
GODFEY Baseley, the editor of the popular radio farming serial The Archers tantalised his audience when he opened Dodford church fete. Without giving too much away, he told visitors to be sure to tune in to the programme on September 21 as the date was
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25 years ago June 12, 1980
Bromsgrove's threatened fairs should be back in the town by September on their traditional site in Market Street. The town's recreation officers were due to recommend to the council that the fairs should be welcomed back after a two-month wrangle of the
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50 years ago June 18, 1955
THE annual commemoration of Bromsgrove School was held on Friday and attracted the traditional gathering of parents and old boys. The observances began with the customary service in the parish church where Sir Thomas Cookes' sermon was preached. Instead
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100 years ago June 17, 1905
MEMBERS of Bromsgrove and North Bromsgrove School managers' meeting heard an inspector's report on Catshill School. The boys were in excellent order but the present constitution of the staff gave the master no opportunity of supervising the work of the
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7/10/05 - Hyde spells out City's cup task
CAPTAIN Graham Hyde insists Worcester City have got a "job to do" when they clash with unbeaten Tonbridge Angels in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup tomorrow. City are favourites for victory in the St George's Lane showdown, but the Kent-based
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Natasha gives youth projects a head-start
A WORCESTER youth worker's hair-raising idea for getting funds to improve two youth centres has prompted youngsters to come up with some ideas of their own. Natasha Harris, aged 38, also gained the admiration of other youth workers when she decided to
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High Sheriff with a heart of gold dies
THE first ever woman to hold the title of High Sheriff of Hereford and Worcester has died. The contribution of Lady Cotterell, who held the post in 1992, to the life of the two counties ranged from a quarter of a century of delivering meals on wheels
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Health fears scotch second phone mast
WORRIES about the health implications of allowing a second telephone mast near homes in a village near Worcester persuaded a council planning committee to reject the proposal - even though their officers had recommended its approval. More than 100 people
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Plan for private hospital at abbey
A MEDICAL firm could create up to 50 new jobs at a new private hospital and nursing home at an abbey which has faced an uncertain future. The un-named company is bidding to buy the site currently occupied by a community of Benedictine nuns at Stanbrook
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With £100 prizes recycling pays
IT PAYS to recycle, and one Worcester woman has the cash to prove it. Households are being encouraged to go green and be in with a chance of winning a £100 cash prize by recycling their rubbish. Barbara Balchin, of Thames Close, Ronkswood, Worcester,
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Big crowds are set for village's real ale festival
REAL ale and beers from Worcestershire and Here-fordshire will be on tap during Eckington's first beer festival being held this weekend. The event, being held at the Anchor Inn and Restaurant is due to start at 7pm tonight, with traditional beer, cider
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Angling for watercolour inspiration
A WORCESTERSHIRE watercolour artist's lifelong passion for the river Severn is revealed in his latest exhibition, which runs throughout this month. Robin Holder's first encounter with the Severn was when he was four years old watching his father and cousin
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My cheating husband drove me to a life of vodka, pills and crime
IT'S like something out of a movie or a twisted story on a Jerry Springer show. But for Jayne Morgan*, discovering her husband was having an affair with their daughter-in-law was a sickening reality. Dogged by the humiliation of her wayward husband's
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BROMESBERROW Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
BROMESBERROW Social and Gardening Club will be holding its next meeting on Thursday, October 13, at 7.30pm at the village hall. Why not have dinner with friends and dance the evening away to the internationally-acclaimed Aaron, also at Bromesberrow Village
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CRADLEY Correspondent: N G Holden
Tickets are still available for the Harvest Supper and Song tomorrow (Saturday). The event will be held at Cradley Village Hall, from 7.30pm. There will be a sausage and mash supper, with musical entertainment. For further information please call 01886
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MALVERN WELLS Correspondent: Mrs V Greaves Tel: 01684 566860
MALVERN Wells Tea Club recently enjoyed an outing with the Cordery Club, from Welland, on a boat trip from Tewkesbury Marina, which included a cream tea on board. Its next meeting will be at Penny Bowen's house on Wednesday, October 19, at 2.30pm. Their
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
LAST Saturday a harvest supper at Powick Parish Hall was well supported, with over 100 people sitting down to enjoy a superb buffet, followed by a selection of sweets. Special thanks to Julie Evans, Helen Bartlett and friends for organising the food,
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
THE harvest festival at St James Parish Church, Staunton, has been in full swing starting with the annual harvest festival service of Staunton and Corse CE Primary School, when nearly 200 children, parents, teachers, grandparents and friends filled every
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
THE organisers of the Macmillan coffee morning last Friday would like to say a big thank you to all the people who helped and attended as a wonderful sum of £167.50 was collected. Don't forget the quiz with a difference tomorrow evening at the hall at
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
A strong West Malvern contingent is expected to be at battle stations for England at the Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, on Friday October 21, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, to celebrate Lord Nelson's famous victory. The occasion will be a
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29/08/05 - Rovers pay for dismissal
Willenhall Town 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Southern League Division One West TEN men Bromsgrove Rovers, who had goalkeeper Lee Evans sent off, came close to taking a point at Noose Lane on Bank Holiday Monday. Evans was sent off in the ninth minute when he
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27/08/05 - A striker is Bourne
Bromsgrove Rovers 4 Bourne Town 1 FA Cup pre-qualifying round DEAN Curtis grabbed a brace as rampant Rovers strolled into the first qualifying round of the FA Cup at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Curtis scored twice in the first half to kill off any
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13/08/05 - Hadland uses his head
Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Beaconsfield SYCOB 0 ROVERS kicked off the Southern League Division One West with a hard fought, but deserved victory over Beaconsfield SYCOB at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Late goals by Scott Hadland and Kevin Banner ensured
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06/08/05 - Johnson makes Redditch pay the penalty
Redditch United (0) 1 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 MATT Johnson showed a cool head to slot home a late penalty to lift Rovers' spirits in an entertaining friendly clash at the Valley Stadium on Saturday. Johnson made sure that Rovers' ended their five match
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30/07/05 - Wasteful Rovers pay the price
Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Welshpool (0) 1 ROVERS contrived to continue their losing streak in pre-season by slipping to an undeserved loss to Welshpool at the Victoria Ground on Saturday, July 30. Despite all the pressure and a truckload of scoring chances
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Fame came by accident
ONE-TIME biology lecturer turned best-selling author Robert Ryan was guest speaker at the Malvern Writers' Circle Literary Dinner. He spoke with great modesty about falling into journalism as a travel writer with The Sunday Times and then falling into
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19/07/05 - Dowdall pounces to sink Rovers
Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Moor Green (0) 1 ROVERS can count themselves unlucky as they slumped to their third friendly defeat at the Victoria Ground last night (July 19). Despite their best performance of pre-season, an error by trialist right back Neil
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16/07/05 - Hednesford hammering
Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Hednesford Town (3) 3 BROMSGROVE Rovers' difficult pre-season programme suffered another set back at the Victoria Ground, as a slick Hednesford Town side beat them last Saturday (July 16). Like the defeat to Kidderminster Harriers
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13/07/05 - O'Connors' Rovers return
Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 2 Kidderminster Harriers (4) 4 FORMER Bromsgrove Rovers player Martin O'Connor made a triumphant return to the Victoria Ground as the home side were tested thoroughly by Kidderminster on Wednesday, July 13. Former Birmingham City
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23/08/05 - Manager eyes cup
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen has called on his side to blaze a trail in the FA Cup. Rovers entertain Bourne Town in the pre-qualifying round at the Victoria Ground on Saturday, August 27 (3pm kick off). While promotion from the Southern League
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Picture this
BROMSGROVE Rovers are offering supporters a chance to be in a picture with the first team squad. A number of fans will be lucky enough to have their picture with the squad on Saturday, August 13. A picture of fans with the team will be taken after the
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20/07/05 - Bitter feud set to come to an end
PEACE broke out in the war between Bromsgrove Rovers and its independent Supporters Society this week, after the club presented the fans' group with 5,000 shares. Rovers chairman Tom Herbert presented opposite number Des Best, from Bromsgrove Rovers Supporters
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06/07/05 - Rovers set for Lincolnshire trip
BROMSGROVE Rovers FC begin their FA Cup campaign with a home game against Lincolnshire side Bourne Town in the pre-qualifying round on August 27. Jimmy Mullen's side faces a stiff test against the Eagles Bitter United Counties Premier Division side. If
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29/06/05 - Rovers beat fierce rivals to veteran midfielder's signing
BROMSGROVE Rovers have managed to beat Worcestershire rivals Evesham United to the signing of experienced midfielder Carl Adams. Adams, aged 31, is set to sign for the Victoria Ground side when he returns from holiday next week. The midfielder, who has
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22/06/05 - Rovers face rivals
BROMSGROVE Rovers start and end a testing pre-season schedule with two difficult derby matches this summer. Jimmy Mullen's side is set to test their mettle against ferocious derby foes Kidderminster Harriers, Paul Merson's Walsall and Redditch United
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01/06/05 - Top scorer leaves Rovers
BROMSGROVE Rovers' need to add some firepower for the 2005/2006 season became a top priority for manager Jimmy Mullen this week after last season's top scorer Paul Szewczyk joined Hednesford Town. Szewczyk, who scored 45 goals in 76 appearances for the
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Paul Lewis (piano) n Review: Malvern Concert Club, Malvern Theatres
PAUL Lewis's masterly delivery of Beethoven's music for the start of MCC's new season augured well. His supreme technical prowess and delicate artistry combined to show the music as a formidable spiritual and poetic pilgrimage, as he set out on his own
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Plan makes best use of open space
PLANS to revitalise a large area of public space in Upton are under way. The area around the abandoned railway embankment is the focus of the scheme, which could attract funding. Upton's Community Pride group is proposing the creation of a tree-lined
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New dean is here to help
REV Frances Wookey has been appointed Rural Dean of Upton Deanery. Mrs Wookey, vicar of St James's in Welland, St Gabriel's in Hanley Swan and St Mary's in Hanley Castle, is only the third woman to be appointed as a rural dean in the Worcester Diocese
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400 learn importance of playing it safe
A community safety day attracted nearly 400 people to Upton Memorial Hall. One lucky youngster rode away on a new bike after correctly identifying the villain at a mocked-up crime scene. Older visitors discovered the benefits of joining neighbourhood
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Ready to fight
The sight and sounds of the Battle of Ripple will be recreated on Sunday (October 9). The event takes place at the actual site of the 1643 battle at Greens Hill, Ripple, on Sunday (October 9), at 2.30pm. Admission is £3 (free for under-14s). A bar and
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Travel firm celebrates
GLOBAL Travel, in Upton, is celebrating the opening of its new bureau de change this week. Euros, US dollars and Cypriot pounds can be obtained on the spot. Any other currency can be ordered within two days. The High Street business will now stay open
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Sharing her knowledge
A talk on how oriental rugs are made will be given by Clare Jennings at Ripple Parish Hall on Wednesday (October 12), at 7.30pm. A variety of rugs to view and buy will be displayed. Clare, from Jennings of Tewkesbury, will also talk about her travels
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Guitarist performs
CLASSICAL guitarist Ray Mytton will perform at St Nicholas' Church, Earl's Croome, on Friday, October 14, at 7.30pm. Mr Mytton, from the Elgar School of Music, will play a concert of early music entitled Angels Adieu. All are welcome. Refreshments will
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Hospital offered room to expand
OPEN land on the north-east edge of Malvern is the possible site being proposed for a new hospital. The site is behind Lower Howsell Road and between the A449 and the railway line, outside the town's settlement boundary. Most of it is owned by farmer
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Climbing couple tie the knot
ROCK climbing couple Peter Cooper and Jane Smedley are used to tying knots in ropes but not at the altar. This will change tomorrow (Saturday) when they marry at Christchurch, in Malvern. Peter said he did suggest something less conventional but joked
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Must be stopped
I AM writing to express my concern at the creeping and insidious privatisation of NHS services in Herefordshire. The proposed abolition of Herefordshire PCT can only accelerate this process by removing both local management and commissioning of services
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Knifeman holds armed police at bay in siege
ARMED police were called to Malvern Link on Tuesday where a man threatened to harm himself with a six-inch carving knife. The man, who has not been named, shut himself in a house at 8 Hampden Road for five hours before giving himself up. More than 30
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Special memory
I was saddened to hear of the death of Aubrey Phillips last week. I have a wonderful personal memory of Aubrey, as a friend of my mother. I invited him along to one of my children's birthday parties. I was delighted when, back at my home, Aubrey got down
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United we stand
I AM writing as a concerned resident of Ledbury with regards to the proposed referendum in Ledbury on October 27. The reason this is due to take place is because of the way certain planning applications within Ledbury have been dealt with by the local
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Park is well used
Congratulations to all those who worked so hard to raise funds for the CLIC charity and the TG's project. However, I was saddened to see the publicity given to such inaccuracies in the letters of September 30. Priory Park is used by many folk of all ages
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It was a privilege
I would like to express my sincere thanks to all those people who supported me while I was privileged to hold the position of clerk to Ledbury Town Council. It was wonderful to see so many of you at the recent party arranged to mark my retirement. May
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Limit put on hospital flats
A statement saying Malvern Community Hospital should be converted into homes after it is replaced has been approved. The district council's planning committee, which met on Tuesday, approved a draft statement outlining the future of the Lansdowne Crescent
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Have your say on Wells House
MALVERN Wells residents are being invited to have their say about the future of Wells House and the surrounding land. The site of an old school which closed 14 years ago, the buildings have been derelict for many years and previous efforts to redevelop
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Second blow for blaze home family
KEEN runner Phillippa Hill was on crutches this week after being knocked down by a car on her way to school. The accident was the second piece of bad luck for the Hill family, whose home in Bromyard was recently gutted by fire. Phillippa, 14, who has
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1,000 say farewell to rally star dad
AROUND 1,000 people attended the funeral of rally star Michael Park at St Bartholomew's Church, Much Marcle, on Thursday. His coffin, draped in the English and Estonian flags, was carried by four representatives from Subaru, Ford, Mitsubishi and Peugeot
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Opinion
LAST week we feared the then mystery offer of a piece of land for a new Malvern hospital would just be another delay to a project which seems to have made precious little progress this year. Now, having seen more details of the offer, it might just be
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Tee-off in tribute to tragic pair
Golfers will tee-off at a memorial day for John and Annie Hofton, who died in the Boxing Day tsunami. Money raised will help survivors in Khao Lak, Thailand, where the couple were on holiday at the time. The event takes place at Sapey Golf Club tomorrow
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Bickerton sharing the lead
WORCESTERSHIRE'S John Bickerton was sharing the lead with three other players in the Abama Canaries Open in Tenerife today. After 13 holes of his second round, the Droitwich Golf Club memeber was on five under par along with Titch Moore of South Africa
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Hyde spells out City's cup task
CAPTAIN Graham Hyde insists Worcester City have got a "job to do" when they clash with unbeaten Tonbridge Angels in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup tomorrow. City are favourites for victory in the St George's Lane showdown, but the Kent-based
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Calling for toilet talk
PUBLIC loos will be on the agenda when Malvern Town Council meets next week. The council is expected to call for talks with the district council over the future of toilets in the town. MHDC's executive committee decided in August to close the loos at
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United chief insists the goals will start to flow
GRAHAM Turner believes the goals will come flooding again for Hereford United. Shot-shy Bulls travel to Accrington Stanley in the Nationwide Conference tonight with a huge problem putting the ball in the net. In previous seasons, United have suffered
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100 sign up to fight flats
MORE than 100 people have signed a petition protesting at plans for flats off Moat Way in Malvern. Festival Housing Association has submitted a planning application for two two-storey blocks, containing eight flats in all, behind houses in Pound Bank
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Archer victory
WORCESTER'S Simon Archer rolled back the years to win the Worcestershire restricted open men's singles title at Barnt Green. Archer defeated the current champion from Bromsgrove, Stuart Holder, by a 15-6, 15-10 margin. The Olympic bronze medal winner,
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Bromsgrove RFC First XV 2003/2004
Back row, from left, Della Bailey (Sports Therapist), Dean Ball (Director of Coaching), Mark Cornelius, Dave Hurcombe, Richard Arnold, Andy Bridge, Tom Churchill, Ross Baxter, Carl Bradley, Steve Phillips, Dave Wilkinson (Director of Coaching) and Neil
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Fixtures
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Football Southern League Division One West: Bromsgrove Rovers v Thame United (3pm kick off) Midland Combination - Two: Droitwich Spa v Handsworth United (2pm kick off). Smedley Crooke Memorial Charity Cup:Cadbury Athletic Reserves
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Julian Bailey
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Beyond that fairytale end
THEATRE-GOERS could find Mr Right or a happy-ever-after fairytale ending when they visit a Pershore arts centre this month. Beyond Midnight, which was highlighted as one of the 50 unmissable events at this year's Edinburgh Festival, will be staged at
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100 years ago June 10, 1905
AFTER a prolonged absence, this week's rain was much welcomed by farmers and smallholders in the Bromsgrove and Droitwich areas. It had come at a critical time to save the strawberry crop and boost the growth of grass in fields set aside for hay. Pleasure
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25 years ago May 30, 1980
Only weeks after health minister Dr Gerard Vaughan opened Bromsgrove's prestigious high technology operating theatre a cash crisis was threatening its future. Hill Top Hospital, which specialised in hip operations, needed at least £150,000 a year to keep
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50 years ago June 4, 1955
A proposal by Bromsgrove Urban District Council to acquire a piece of land at Marlbrook for housing development which private enterprise was willing to carry out was described "an abuse of the power entrusted by Parliament to local authorities". The site
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100 years ago June 3, 1905
THE ladies' home column in the Messenger gave advice on summer gowns, lining and sleeves. It advised women that smart petticoats in brighter colours were in this year but black, the most useful colour, was still popular. Headgear for elderly women was
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25 years ago May 23, 1980
POOR publicity was to blame for the Bromsgrove Town Lottery having to fold it was claimed. The decision had come at a time when the government was cutting back on spending and the district council could have put the revenue it generated to good use. In
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100 years ago May 27, 1905
THE problem of gypsies who persistently camped on Gannow Green occupied the minds of members of Bromsgrove Court Leet when they gathered for their half yearly meeting and dinner at the Golden Cross Hotel in the town. No sooner had one lot been moved on
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50 years ago May 21, 1955
NEXT week's General Election would be a straight Tory-Labour contest in Bromsgrove, which so far, the Messenger noted, had failed to arouse much enthusiasm. Labour's Lester George was pinning his hopes on free prescriptions, eye and teeth checks and free
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50 years ago May 14, 1955
BROMSGROVE was to get a new swimming bath. The town's last bath at Watt Close had been forced to close 14 years ago on health grounds when a particular type of duckweed had been discovered in the water. The urban district council was to look at schemes
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100 years ago May 13, 1905
A RECENT spate of motor car accidents prompted members of Bromsgrove Urban District Council to call on the town's police to look at ways of preventing drivers from speeding. It was said cars were often driven at 'reckless' speeds through the town and
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25 years ago May 1, 1980
REDDITCH and Bromsgrove Olympic Gymnastic Club which had the shadow of closure hanging over it had been given a new lease of life. It had been given financial backing to take over the former Church of England School in Crown Close. But the first task
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50 years ago May 7, 1955
PREPARATIONS were going ahead for the forthcoming General Election on May 28. The Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden, would give a speech in Bromsgrove's Crown Close next week. So far two candidates had been adopted in Bromsgrove, James Dance the Tory and
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100 years ago May 6, 1905
A MEMORIAL to the 12 Bromsgrove soldiers who died in the South Africa war from autumn 1899 to summer 1902 was unveiled in the parish church this week. A large number of onlookers lined the streets and took up positions in the cemetery to see the arrival
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25 years ago April 24, 1980
ANGRY radiographers from a wide area converged on Bromsgrove during a visit to the town's general hospital by health minister Dr Gerard Vaughan to protest about their latest pay rise which ranged from 2 to 15 per cent. FIFTY cleaning ladies employed by
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100 years ago April 29, 1905
THE vicar of St John's Church in Bromsgrove, since 1890, the Rev E Vine Hall, dropped a bombshell over Easter when he announced he was planning to retire due to ill health. In his time at Bromsgrove he had brought about two major changes which had endeared
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100 years ago April 22, 1905
THE weather of late was more akin to Christmas than the abnormally late Easter holiday, the Messenger observed. But, on the bright side, it said the snow and hail of late would stop the dust billowing off the roads caused by the hoards of motorists expected
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Coming soon.....
Bromsgrove RFC facts.
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100 years ago April 8, 1905
SURGEON/DENTIST Arthur Ward, from Birmingham, took out an advert in the Messenger to inform patients he now held surgeries every Tuesday night until 9pm at a house called Branksome, in Bromsgrove's Marlborough Avenue. All types of operations were carried
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100 years ago April 1, 1905
A female officer was required at the Workhouse, in Bromsgrove, to act as a cook and assistant in house under the direction of the Matron. The salary was £24 a year with board, washing, lodging and uniform, but no beer. A serious accident happened in Catshill
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25 years ago March 20, 1980
There was worry a popular new arts and crafts market may have to close its doors to future craftspeople unless an alternative site could be found. The Bromsgrove Market was at the Dolphin Suite, at the swimming baths, but it was now planned to revert
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50 years ago March 26, 1955
Bromsgrove Urban District Council fixed the rate for the coming year at 23/6 (£1.18) in the pound, an increase of 10d. The finance committee recommended it should go up by 1 /4 (7p) to 24/- (£1.20). But Mr W R Harris, one of Rubery's independents, made
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25 years ago March 13, 1980
A COUNTY council plan to convert the disused swimming pool at North Bromsgrove High School into an open air facility was branded 'ludicrous' by the governors. The pool had not been used since an asbestos scare three years ago. The governors said the 1,100
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50 years ago March 19, 1955
FIREMEN from Bromsgrove and eight other local towns were called to fight a major fire in the five storey Halfords Cycle Store, in Birmingham. It was full of flammable materials and the blaze was said to be the city's worst in peacetime. Damage to the
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100 years ago March 18, 1905
DOG license dodgers kept Bromsgrove magistrates busy at the town's police court this week. Several of the eight who had been summonsed were labourers or smallholders who pleaded poverty, saying times were hard and what little cash they had could be put
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100 years ago March 11, 1905
THE Post Office was about to start a motor mail service between Birmingham and Worcester. This meant that Bromsgrove residents could in future post a letter as late as 10.15pm to reach its destination in specified towns by breakfast time the next day.
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25 years ago February 29, 1980
THE date for work to start on the pedestrianisation of Bromsgrove High Street had been set for March 9. Through traffic would be banned from the town centre between New Road and Stratford Road, except for deliveries. As yet there were no plans to plant
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50 years ago March 5, 1955
LOCAL industrialist Sir High Chance gave a talk and film show at the Roebuck Hotel on the history and traditions of Bromsgrove's ancient Court Leet. His audience comprised police, magistrates and members of the court. Apart from the annual dinner, it
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25 years ago February 22, 1980
THE derelict former National School in Bromsgrove's Crown Close could be brought back to life as a culture and social centre for the town, it was revealed. The district council was considering putting in a bid to buy the vandalised building, which closed
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50 years ago February 26, 1955
FEARS that the unique character of Barnt Green would disappear if a housing development went ahead was expressed at a planning inquiry held at the Council House in Bromsgrove. The district council was opposed to the building of six houses, one to the
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60 years ago February 24 1945
SERIOUS overcrowding at St Chad's School in Rubery resulted in a plan to erect huts in an adjacent field to accommodate some of the pupils. Class sizes ranged from 40 to 50 and in one case two classes comprising a total of 84 pupils were sharing one classroom
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2005/2006
GREEN MACHINES: Bromsgrove Rovers' first team squad for the 2005/2006 season is geared up for promotion from the Southern League Division One West.Back row from left - Dean Curtis, Lee Greenway, Jason Ramsay, Matthew Barnes-Homer, Leon Mitchell, Lee Evans
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100 years ago February 18, 1905
DROITWICH grocer, John Bolton, had his case against the Spa's two canal companies for alleged negligance heard at the Assizes in Worcester. Last May, after considerable rainfall, water from the canals had overflowed into his premises, causing £151 worth
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100 years ago February 11, 1905
SCORES of revellers enjoyed Droitwich's annual town ball at Salters' Hall. The ballroom was tastefully decorated with flags, bunting, banners and drapes for the event which began at 9pm through to 4.30am. The catering was ably carried out by Mr Emery,
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25 years ago February 1, 1980
THE first major spending cut backs of the new decade were made when Bromsgrove District Council was forced to virtually half its £719,500 'shopping' budget. Among the casualties were changing rooms for football pitches at Charford, improved facilities
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100 years ago February 4, 1905
GUARDIANS at Bromsgrove workhouse had been forced to re-advertise in the Messenger for a cook after having no applicants for the job when an advert had previously appeared. However, they were more hopeful after increasing the salary by £4 to £24 per year
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25 years ago January 25, 1980
JULIE Emms, aged 14, had turned her bedroom at her parents home in Mount Lane, Fairfield, into a shrine to the popular TV series Star Trek. The walls were covered in pictures of Captain Kirk and crew of the Enterprise and she belonged to four clubs and
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100 years ago January 28, 1905
FIVE months after Bromsgrove Urban District council had sanctioned the installation of warning bells in the homes of town firemen, the work had still not been carried out. The telephone company was experiencing wayleave problems from people who objected
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25 years ago January 11, 1980
PARENTS of youngsters in Bromsgrove who had school meals were bracing themselves for a rise in prices of up to 40p a day from April. However, schools providing a 'cafeteria' style service would be cheaper at 35p. The new charges would bring in an extra
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50 years ago January 22, 1955
MR James Yates Holt, Bromsgrove's senior practising solicitor and one of the town's oldest inhabitants, celebrated his 93rd birthday at his home, Alloa House, in Birmingham Road. Among many visitors who called to wish him well were members of the Court
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100 years ago January 21, 1905
ON Monday, with her usual kindness, Lady Windsor played hostess to 191 pupils and staff from both Tardebigge day and Sunday schools, when she invited them to tea at Hewell Grange for their annual, eagerly looked forward to treat. The party marched through
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25 years ago January 11, 1980
PEOPLE in Bromsgrove seeking to further their education by attending evening courses or collages were to pay more. County councillors were being urged to raise the cost from 28p to 50p or even 75p per hour. It was said the true commercial cost of courses
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Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club - Match Stats - 2003/2004
GOALSCORERS 20 - Szewczyk. 10 - Pope. 8 - Banner. 8 - Frost. 8 - Jackson. 7 - Bellingham. 6 - Atkinson. 5 - Benbow. 4 - Dyson. 2 - Bowen. 2 - Dawson. 2 - Jones. 1 - Beckett. 1 - Scheppel. ADVERTISER/MESSENGER MAN OF THE MATCH 7 - Szewczyk. 6 - Pope. 5
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7/10/05 - Harriers need a strong opening
STUART Watkiss is demanding a strong start from his Kidderminster Harriers players to reverse their home slump tomorrow. Harriers are hardly favourites to beat high-flying Morecambe after their Aggborough form nose-dived spectacularly with three straight
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100 years ago January 7, 1905
THE old saying 'February fill dyke' had not lived up to its name in 1904. The wettest month had been May when 4.01 inches had fallen. The month had also seen the wettest day of the year when 2.20inches had fallen on the 27th. October had been the driest
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EVENTS
October 8 Car Boot Sale In aid of Worcester & District Cats Protection at Knights Cider Farm, Storridge starting at 9am. Organ Workshop Peter and the Wolf at Hereford Cathedral. 2.30pm. Quince Day The Greyfriars (National Trust), Friar Street, Worcester
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EXHIBITIONS
Until October 8 Full of Heart H-art exhibition of Artistree Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury, including vintage fabric finery a display of Altered books. Tues-Sat 10-5. Until OctOBER 15 In All Directions A National Touring Exhibition from the Hayward Gallery
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No regrets
HELEN Wood (First Person, September 21) has no regrets. I don't regret those years in Powick Hospital. It broadened and deepened my mind immensely. I saw life in the raw. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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On march
WITH reference to the photograph of men marching over Worcester river bridge, Roger F de Boer is very close to the truth. The actual event was featured in the Berrows Illustrated Supplement of April 10,1915, and shows Worcester Volunteer Training Corps
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CONCERTS
October 8 Jacques Loussier Trio This world-famous pianist and composer brings his original blend of classical and jazz to The Forum Theatre, Malvern. Midland Festival Chorus The Creation with soloists Rebecca Outram, Richard Edgar-Wilson and Adrian Powter
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Unwanted pheasants not buried
ANDREW Tyler of Animal Aid used his recent letter to attack shooting with wild allegations and misinterpretation of the facts. Mr Tyler has no proof of unwanted pheasants being buried. With a growing demand for their healthy, low fat meat at home and
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Harpers set to make it a family affair
THE saying 'like father, like son' certainly rings true for Roy and Nick Harper who have had a career in the industry spanning more than 50 years between them. Manchester-born Roy began listening to blues at an early age, forming a band - De Boys - with
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Historic fair is a day to remember
AS the month slipped by the anticipation of what was the town's most exciting day of the year could be felt. All eyes were riveted on the fairgrounds, either Mr Jeffries' field off Market Street or sometimes Crown Close, to spot the advance party arrive
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Elections in days gone by
MANY claim this general election campaign has been a boring low-key affair and has failed to spark much enthusiasm. This is despite widespread media coverage with hundreds of column inches written in newspapers and hours of debate on TV. But perhaps that's
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Just what happens to your rubbish once it's collected?
DESPITE an unconvincing start to the town's recycling scheme, Bromsgrove District Council says it is growing in success and will only get stronger in the coming years, writes Chris Flavell. As part of that new-found confidence, the Advertiser/Messenger
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Making a play for the top toys
TRADITIONAL family board games are set to battle it out against the latest hi-tech toys to top the Christmas wish lists of children in Droitwich Spa. With the big day little more than a week away, the Advertiser popped into Toyworld to find out what is
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Exel-lent at forging links
A DROITWICH Spa firm is extending its hand to the community through a series of exciting initiatives. Exel Logistics, based on the Berry Hill Industrial Estate, has spent the last 12 months forging links with a host of schools, sports clubs and community
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It's better to be safe than sorry
A SMOKE alarm can save your life and every home in Bromsgrove should have one. That's the message from town firefighters who are now offering free home safety checks for all residents. The free checks have been gradually growing in popularity but Bromsgrove's
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Brushing up on your skills behind the wheel
ADVANCED motoring examiner Bob Chambers was introduced to me as 'the smoothest driver ever', writes Kate Hughes. Bob gives Streetwise Assessments, on behalf of West Mercia police, for drivers who feel they could use a bit of expert advice. A member of
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You have three whole minutes starting now!
IF you are happy being single, I wouldn't bother to read the rest of this article. If not, read on because this might just be for you. How many times have you heard colleagues or friends complain that they are too busy to meet that special person. Their
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Glaucoma gives no warning...
GLAUCOMA is the leading cause of preventable blindness, yet if detected and treated early there is very little risk to sight. So why does glaucoma cause so much blindness? The International Glaucoma Association (IGA) is set to mark FROG week (For Relief
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Holly's is a haven
YOUNG entrepreneur Claire Hale has a growing future in childcare since the Prince's Trust helped her take those crucial first steps. After learning all about being a nanny the hard way, Claire set up her own agency and runs it from her home in Ford Road
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Set fair for tough yacht challenge
CAPTAIN Cook, Sir Francis Drake, Ellen MacArthur, Admiral Nelson. The nation has produced some of the greatest sailors of all time and now a Bromsgrove man is aiming to step into this world of brave maritime explorers. Bernard Doyle, a 63-year-old company
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"I did love being read stories..."
Father-of-four Tony, of Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove, had worked in advertising and as an art director for a greeting card company for many years. But he had always wanted to write children's books and kept submitting ideas to publishers until his first book
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Building a home for the arts
A FAMOUS face linked to Bromsgrove is being lined up to open the new £2.6 million town art centre when it is unveiled this autumn, writes Emily Bridgewater. But Robbie Hazlehurst, Bromsgrove District Council's leisure chief, won't be drawn on exactly
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Swallowing a bitter pensions pill
AFTER many years of hard graft, press operator Dave Waldron was looking forward to the luxury of early retirement. He could not wait to spend more time with his family, especially his baby granddaughter. But 55-year-old Dave, of Dovecote Road, thinks
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Fond farewell to the stores that really did care
ON Crabtree Lane, in Sidemoor, the Pleck Stores was a general store and newsagent and a hub of the community until it closed more than a year ago. The shop had served customers since it opened in 1906 but a combination of factors, including lack of passing
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Reaching for new standards
TWO explosions and the deaths of three railways workers in Bromsgrove sparked off a train of thought which led a young engineer to form the worldwide Institution of Mechanical Engineers. It was the mid 19th century and the height of a frantic rush to
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Turn the bad to good with a spot of hypnotherapy
REVEALING your innermost secrets or making an utter fool of yourself by imitating a chicken is what we are often led to believe happens when you go under hypnosis, writes Emily Bridgewater. So, when I was invited to check out Bromsgrove's new hypnotherapy
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Were your relatives sent Down Under?
HAVE you ever wondered how those distant relatives Down Under, who you only ever hear from at Christmas, got to settle in Australia? writes Pete Lammas. You have? Then it's possible your ancestors arrived there not of the own free will but were among
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Terrible tragedy's tenth anniversary
A SPECIAL service to mark ten years since the tragic minibus crash which claimed the lives of 12 Hagley school children and their teacher, will take place tomorrow (Thursday). The Archbishop of Birmingham, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, will conduct
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Scouts braved rain for 45 seconds of fame
FORMER Scout master Ken Davis remembers well the visit by TV presenter John Noakes, pictured in Malvern Memories last week. He said: "We went and built the bonfire on the Saturday and we were all up there in the pouring rain, waiting for John Noakes to
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago A pleasant function took place at the Swan, Newland, on Saturday evening last when Mr Oliver Hunt was entertained to dinner by Earl Beauchamp on the occasion of his resigning the management of the Penn Farm, Madresfield Estate. The members
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Support group takes heart
BRITAIN has one of the worst rates of heart disease in the European Union. A recent study found that 150 men in every 100,000 died every year from heart disease in Great Britain, while 67 women in every 100,000 fell victim. These statistics are no shock
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Creature comforts - no, 'creepy crawlies' - yes
NO electricity or running water will become a way of life for a Rednal headteacher who is bound for Uganda this summer. And despite the inevitable presence of 'creepy crawlies', Di Slater, of Rednal Hill Infant School, could barely contain her excitement
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Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club - factfile
Formed: 1885 Directions: The Victoria Ground is situated on the north side of Bromsgrove on the Birmingham Road, which is off the A38 Bromsgrove by pass. The M5 and M42 join the A38 to the north of the town making it easy to get to the ground without
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From the D-Day beaches to the heart of Germany
Warm smiles and waving hands greet Droitwich Spa D-Day veteran Ricky Recardo when he strolls around town. The sprightly 87-year-old wears his beret and blazer with pride and his tales of service during World War II remain amazingly vivid. Ricky was among
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Giving kids a new hope
The Taylor family has been fostering children for nine years. Chris and Linda, from Friarscroft, have two children of their own and came to fostering by accident when a girl they knew needed somewhere to stay. Lin had been a nurse at Barnsley Hall hospital
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Angels with attitude
FUN-LOVING divas were kept out of trouble with a host of exciting activities at the town's Ryland Centre. More than 300 young women, aged between 12 and 16, flocked to the New Road centre for the Angels with Attitude day, which ran from 11am and 3pm.
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The pain of divorce
GETTING over a broken heart can seem like an impossible task when you are stuck in the grief of a divorce, writes Kate Hughes. The pain and isolation can appear overwhelming and it is often hard just to get through the day. But now a workshop is being
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High body count hides twist in tail
Bodies litter the stage in the latest production by the West Malvern Players In Web of Murder, a bitter and twisted old lady plots and schemes to find out what her family and friends really think of her by arranging a reading of her will while she is
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Revue inspired by turbulent times
UPTON'S Pepperpot Players delve into the past with their latest production. What Did You Do In The War, Dad? features a versatile cast of children and adults performing sketches, songs and reminiscences, including many well-loved characters. It takes
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The Mikado n Review: Carl Rosa Company, Malvern Theatres
VISUALLY spectacular, musically overflowing with memorable songs and acting to amuse and delight were seen in abundance in The Mikado, as presented by Carl Rosa, in the recreation of the original 1885 stage version. Costumes were stunning. Gentlemen of
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From Den's wife to mum of the Prince of Denmark
A NEW production of the undisputed masterpiece of world theatre, William Shakespeare's Hamlet, comes to Malvern Theatres next week. The production, by English Touring Theatre, is promised to be clear, fast-paced and visually breathtaking. Starring as
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Droitwich Spa RFC First XV fixtures 2004/2005
HOME, away (Midlands Three West (South) fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 4 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 22-32 Sat 11 BARKERS BUTTS 7-20 Sat 18 Bridgnorth (Powergen Intermediate Cup First Round) 22-27 Sat 25 Hereford 14-37 OCTOBER Sat 2 OLD LEAMINGTONIANS
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Droitwich Spa RFC First XV fixtures 2004/2005
HOME, away (Midlands Three West (South) fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 4 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 22-32 Sat 11 BARKERS BUTTS 7-20 Sat 18 Bridgnorth (Powergen Intermediate Cup First Round) 22-27 Sat 25 Hereford 14-37 OCTOBER Sat 2 OLD LEAMINGTONIANS
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Droitwich Spa RFC First XV fixtures 2003/2004
HOME, away (Midlands Three West (South) fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 6 Old Leamingtonians 17-8 Sat 13 CAMP HILL 27-8 Sat 20 Stewarts & Lloyds (Powergen Intermediate Cup First Round) 38-16 Sat 27 LEAMINGTON 18-24 OCTOBER Sat 04 Old Coventrians
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2004/2005
HOME, away (Southern League Division One West fixtures unless stated) JULY Tue 20 Stratford Town (Friendly) 1-1 (Frost) Sat 24 AFC TELFORD (Friendly) 2-1 (Szewczyk 2) Tue 27 HEDNESFORD TOWN (Friendly) 1-2 (Frost) Thu 29 KOREA UNIVERSITIES XI (Friendly
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2003/2004
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Sat 19 WALSALL (Friendly) 5-1 (Sutton, Banner, Dyson, Bowen, Scheppel) Tue 22 WOODFORD UNITED (Friendly) 3-1 (Sutton, Stephenson, Scheppel) Sat 26 STOCKPORT COUNTY (Friendly) 0-0 Wed 30 ASTON
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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2002/2003
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Thu 18 Cradley Town (Friendly) 1-0 (Crisp) Sat 20 WEST BROMWICH ALBION (Friendly) 1-6 (Burgess) Tue 23 STOURBRIDGE (Friendly) 1-3 (Lloyd) Sat 27 WILLENHALL TOWN (Friendly) 2-0 (Laydon, Palmer
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Put one-off concert in your diary
MUSIC lovers are being given a unique opportunity to enjoy a one-off singing performance in the spectacular surroundings of a Worcestershire church. Singing group Lyrica will be performing in the Chapel of the Beauchamp Community - St Leonard's Church
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Agency hangs on to its Malvern chairman
A MALVERN man has been re-appointed to lead the regional development agency Advant- age West Midlands for a further three years. Nick Paul's chairmanship has been extended for a full second term from December 2005 to December 2008. Mr Paul took over the
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Arty pub re-fit pays homage to namesake
A MYSTICAL pagan figure has been the inspiration behind the £350,000 revamp of a Worcester pub. The Green Man, with his head made out of leaves, foliage and shoots, looks down, or out, at people from many a venue and has been recreated in spectacular
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25 years ago August 29, 1980
PUBS in Bromsgrove were left high and dry this week. The Navigation Inn, in Stoke Prior, was just one of the pubs to be beerless. Davenport pubs, affected by the three-week strike by brewery workers, had completely run out of all draught and bottled beers
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25 years ago August 22, 1980
A-LEVEL results at North Bromsgrove High School were the best ever. But the good news was tempered by the fact that, due to proposed cuts in the county's education budget, the sixth forms at both high schools in the town may in future be switched to North
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100 years ago August 26, 1905
FINSTALL near Bromsgrove held its first ever flower show in the village hall and it was pleasing to see so many entries of produce. There were honorary exhibits from Mr Brookes, of Finstall Park, who submitted plants and fruit, while Mr Suffield entered
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Surgeon's knife ready to cut health budgets
BEDS will be reduced and patients sent home earlier under proposals put forward as part of a major shake-up of county hospital services in a bid to cut spending by £20m a year. A 'menu of options' identified by private management consultants who have
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25 years ago August 13, 1955
VISITORS were flocking to the Jinney Ring Craft Centre at Hanbury which had recently opened in a renovated 200-year old barn. Most of the work had been carried out by former Herefordshire farmers, Richard and Jenny Greatwood. DENNIS and Ivy Bromley at
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Whenever it rains, water just gushes in our front doors
A GROUP of disabled and elderly people say they live with the constant fear their flats will be flooded. Their homes, which lie next to a brook and in a dip, frequently let in water when it rains heavily and they have twice found themselves knee-deep
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Farmer says it's time to move on after nightmare
THE foot-and-mouth disease crisis, which ravaged Herefordshire and Worcestershire, was a human tragedy and not just an animal one, researchers said today. During the 2001 epidemic, much of the countryside was closed for months, and nationally between
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March through
A MARCH through Bromsgrove intended to drum up support for the Territorial Army affords us an interesting glimpse of the town as it was at the start of the Great War in 1914. The picture was taken looking up High Street from a window in the old Town Hall
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25 years ago July 25, 1980
A PROPOSED new sports hall, earmarked to be built near the Dolphin Suite in School Drive would upset plans for a new £250,000 community centre for the Methodists, it was claimed. The site was on the corner of Stratford Road and School Drive, Bromsgrove
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100 years ago July 27, 1905
THE 'treats' season was well under way - this week it was the turn of senior Sunday school scholars from St John's Church, Bromsgove. After a brief service they marched behind a band to Mr Newbold's field at Stoke Prior where they enjoyed the usual games
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100 years ago July 22, 1905
THOMAS Crowther and John Priddey, two boys from The Vines in Droitwich, appeared before Spa magistrates charged with being naked while bathing in the canal in Ricketts Lane, contrary to a bye-law. Magistrate Mr Hobson appeared to side with the lads and
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50 years ago July 16, 1955
A gigantic party was held for employees and their wives to celebrate the Austin Work's golden jubilee. Pavilions and stands were erected outside the car assembly block, but surmounting everything was a 30ft high plaque of Lord Austin. The proceedings
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100 years ago July 15, 1905
AT Droitwich Town Council, a surveyor reported a new way to keep down dust and binding certain sections of the road affected by the recent dry spell. Parts of Bromsgrove Road, Worcester Road and Ombersley Street had been dressed with ground salt obtained
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Battle can only have one victor
THE clash of swords, the sound of artillery and the spectacular sight of charging cavalry will take the village of Ripple back to the days of the Civil War this weekend. More than 200 soldiers, Royalists and Parliamentarians, will 'fight' the Battle of
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Cotswold Love n Review: Autumn in Malvern, Ledbury Parish Church
SUNDAY afternoon's song recital was an opportunity to hear settings of John Drinkwater's poetry, by composer Colin Decio. A Sabbath Day was a cycle of five songs used to describe the different times of day as five watches. Ingrid Prosser, a mezzo-soprano
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Singing in the Dark n Review: Friends of the Dymock Poets, Autumn in Malvern Festival
The Singing in the Dark event at Ledbury's Market Theatre began with minor sound problems. Folklorist Roy Palmer, the chairman of the Friends of the Dymock Poets, quipped: "The man upstairs will be adjusting it as we go on. I don't mean God." Most genuine
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Paul Lewis (piano) n Review: Malvern Concert Club, Malvern Theatres
PAUL Lewis's masterly delivery of Beethoven's music for the start of MCC's new season augured well. His supreme technical prowess and delicate artistry combined to show the music as a formidable spiritual and poetic pilgrimage, as he set out on his own
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ALIVE AND KICKING: KINGS AND QUEENS OF ART
PAINTINGS, textiles and artwork crafted by pupils at Worcester King's School, is on display in the city. The artwork, produced by the school's A-Level students, is on show at the Dean's Chapel at Worcester Cathedral until Sunday, November 6. Ballet in
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EVENTS
October 8 Car Boot Sale In aid of Worcester & District Cats Protection at Knights Cider Farm, Storridge starting at 9am. Organ Workshop Peter and the Wolf at Hereford Cathedral. 2.30pm. Quince Day The Greyfriars (National Trust), Friar Street, Worcester
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THEATRE
Until October 8 The Mikado Malvern Theatres. Spiders Webb The Rose, Chester Road North, Kidderminster. See How They Run A wartime farce, Swan Theatre. October 7 Just Krazy An evening of country music featuring Wendy Windsor as Patsy Cline at Norbury Theatre
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Revue inspired by turbulent times
UPTON'S Pepperpot Players delve into the past with their latest production. What Did You Do In The War, Dad? features a versatile cast of children and adults performing sketches, songs and reminiscences, including many well-loved characters. It takes
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The Mikado n Review: Carl Rosa Company, Malvern Theatres
VISUALLY spectacular, musically overflowing with memorable songs and acting to amuse and delight were seen in abundance in The Mikado, as presented by Carl Rosa, in the recreation of the original 1885 stage version. Costumes were stunning. Gentlemen of
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High energy week at Roses
TEWKESBURY'S Roses Theatre continues its autumn season with a varied line up of events. On Tuesday, October 11, Mike Maran's The Little World Of Don Camillo will sweep people back 50 years to post-war Italy. Tickets are £9.50 (concessions £8.50 /students
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Rachel wants to top the charts again - but not enough to play Creamy Muck Muck
RACHEL Stevens would like it known she is not a diva. She may be pop's lady-in-waiting, with her eye on the crowns of Kylie and Madonna as she builds her post-S Club solo career, but she is absolutely not a diva. Dick and Dom may disagree, however. The
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Fame came by accident
ONE-TIME biology lecturer turned best-selling author Robert Ryan was guest speaker at the Malvern Writers' Circle Literary Dinner. He spoke with great modesty about falling into journalism as a travel writer with The Sunday Times and then falling into
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Beyond that fairytale end
THEATRE-GOERS could find Mr Right or a happy-ever-after fairytale ending when they visit a Pershore arts centre this month. Beyond Midnight, which was highlighted as one of the 50 unmissable events at this year's Edinburgh Festival, will be staged at
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EXHIBITIONS
Until October 8 Full of Heart H-art exhibition of Artistree Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury, including vintage fabric finery a display of Altered books. Tues-Sat 10-5. Until OctOBER 15 In All Directions A National Touring Exhibition from the Hayward Gallery
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GIG GUIDE
TONIGHT Ian Parker - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Rise featuring The Indigos plus Midas and Templeton Pek - Bar Academy, Birmingham. CKY - Carling Academy, Birmingham. A plus Capdown - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton. Winterville plus The Chase
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CONCERTS
October 8 Jacques Loussier Trio This world-famous pianist and composer brings his original blend of classical and jazz to The Forum Theatre, Malvern. Midland Festival Chorus The Creation with soloists Rebecca Outram, Richard Edgar-Wilson and Adrian Powter
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Top ten albums brought to you in association with Face The Music
1 David Gray - Life in Slow Motion. 2 Bon Jovi - Have A Nice Day. 3 James Blunt - Back To Bedlam. 4 Ian Brown - The Greatest. 5 KT Tunstall - Eye To the Telescope. 6 Coldplay - X&Y. 7 Daniel O' Donnell - Teenage Dreams. 8 Queen & Paul Rodgers
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A taste of gritty realism from Simon
A MUSICAL blast from the past will be coming to Worcester this weekend as one half of Anglo-Canadian duo Big Bam Boo comes to the city. Simon Scardanelli enjoyed success in the late 80s with the group, scoring a top 20 radio hit in the US in March 1989
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Harpers set to make it a family affair
THE saying 'like father, like son' certainly rings true for Roy and Nick Harper who have had a career in the industry spanning more than 50 years between them. Manchester-born Roy began listening to blues at an early age, forming a band - De Boys - with
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High body count hides twist in tail
Bodies litter the stage in the latest production by the West Malvern Players In Web of Murder, a bitter and twisted old lady plots and schemes to find out what her family and friends really think of her by arranging a reading of her will while she is
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From Den's wife to mum of the Prince of Denmark
A NEW production of the undisputed masterpiece of world theatre, William Shakespeare's Hamlet, comes to Malvern Theatres next week. The production, by English Touring Theatre, is promised to be clear, fast-paced and visually breathtaking. Starring as
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West End stars hit the stage for Rotary Club
WEST End stars will be joining the line-up at the Rotary Club's annual charity show at The Swan Theatre. Stars of Chicago and Miss Saigon will be starring in the production Songbook on Sunday. The show promises something to suit everyone, with music from
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50 years ago July 2, 1955
SPORTING Bromsgrove Court Leet Bailiff, Mr D Howard Wood, mounted one of the animals when he opened the horse fair as part of the fair day festivities which had been revived last year. In a steady drizzle, led by Sankey Castle Works Band, the procession
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100 years ago July 1, 1905
WHILE fishing in the brook in The Shrubbery, Bromsgrove, angler Mr E Vale hooked a trout measuring over 20 inches long. The 2lb 10oz specimen took 20 minutes to land, Mr Vale finally bringing it to the bank with the aid of a riddle. DESPITE good weather
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100 years ago June 25, 1905
MODEL pupils at St Chad's National Schools, in Rubery, were presented with medals, prizes and certificates by councillor Shirley Baldwin. Later, he further rewarded those who had received medals for 100 per cent attendance record with a trip in his motor
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7/10/05 - Defence is key to City cup journey
ANDY Preece believes Worcester City's ship-shape defence will be the key to safe passage into the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup tomorrow (2pm). But the St George's Lane boss warned Des Lyttle, Justin Thompson and Chris Smith will not find it heavenly
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County DJ joins team's TV test
BBC Hereford & Worcester's Howard Bentham will tomorrow be joining a team of local radio presenters in a special edition of BBC One's Test The Nation quiz. Howard, breakfast show presenter on BBC Hereford & Worcester, will face the acerbic wit
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Monkeying around, but it's for a good cause
TOP fund-raiser Tom Haynes doesn't monkey around when it comes to raising awareness about wildlife. Mr Haynes, aged 65, is set to don his oran-utang costume on Sunday for a charity walk to raise funds for the World Wildlife Fund. And the WWF Malvern and
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This is our new library
WHILE there is a national drive to get more children reading books, pupils at a Worcestershire primary school have been given a great start. The new library at Norton Juxta-Kempsey First School, in the village of Littleworth, just south of Worcester,
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
AT Holy Trinity, Bosbury, tonight (Friday) at 6.30pm it will be the harvest festival, followed by a ceilidh and ploughman's supper in the parish hall. Tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm at the church, there will be a a concert given by the Hills Singers, directed
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
THERE will be a classical concert at the Downs School Memorial Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm. Tickets, including refreshments £5, children free, are available from John Goodwin Estate Agent Colwall, Denis Savage, Coddington Vineyard (01531) 640688
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CORSE Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
FOLLOWING a number of requests to organise another walk, Bert Moffatt and Jean Cresswell have organised another one but this one is purely for pleasure. They have chosen to lead a circular walk, which will include the popular Pen Y Fan mountains on Sunday
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23/08/05 - Collins injury tarnishes victory
Bromsgrove Rovers 4 Rushall Olympic 1 Southern League Division One West AN injury to defender Ross Collins took the shine off a comfortable victory on Tuesday night at the Victoria Ground. Collins was taken to the Alexandra Hospital with a back injury
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20/08/05 - Goal-shy Rovers pay the penalty
Brackley Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Bromsgrove Rovers were left to rue a missed penalty, as they crashed to defeat against one of the title favourites in the Southern League Division One West on Saturday. Matt Murphy's diving header in the 59th minute
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15/08/05 - Defender sees red
Sutton Coldfield Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1 BROMSGROVE Rovers held on for a well-earned point at Coles Lane after defender Ross Collins was controversially sent off on Monday night. Collins was originally the hero for Rovers when he opened the scoring
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03/08/05 - Merson magic
Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Walsall (1) 3 FORMER England star Paul Merson lit up the Victoria Ground with a stunning third goal against hard working Rovers on Wednesday, August 3. Merson picked up the ball in his own half skipped past Joe Williams, Steve
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27/07/05 - Evans shows his class
Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Hereford United (0) 2 IMPROVING Rovers produced their best performance of the season and pushed a strong Hereford side all the way until a powerful goal by Graham Evans saw them off at the Victoria Ground on Wednesday, July 27.
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23/07/05 - Rovers rattled by Bristol's International flavour
Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 3 Bristol Rovers (3) 4 MATT Gardiner pounced late on to give Bromsgrove Rovers a respectable score against the visitors from the Coca-Cola League at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. The calm defender bundled in Matt Johnson's corner
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Battle can only have one victor
THE clash of swords, the sound of artillery and the spectacular sight of charging cavalry will take the village of Ripple back to the days of the Civil War this weekend. More than 200 soldiers, Royalists and Parliamentarians, will 'fight' the Battle of
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7/10/05 - Sixways attrition rate starts to bite
THE early-season optimism at Sixways has been severely tested by two consecutive defeats and an ever-growing injury list. The dislocated shoulder of Andre Van Niekerk has presented the coaches with their first major problem of the new campaign, especially
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Disaster was just waiting
FLOODING will always be a possibility in a river city. As this newspaper has reported on numerous occasions, homes and companies have often had to batten down the hatches as a bloated Severn has come knocking on doors. Disturbingly though, there now appears
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17/08/05 - Hitman hunt still goes on
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen has vowed to find the solution to his side's lack of firepower. Rovers have made a strong start to the Southern League Division One West, after beating Beaconsfield SYCOB and drawing with Sutton Coldfield Town. However
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03/08/05 - Search for star striker continues
By Peter McKinney BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen has admitted that he is getting frustrated at his attempts to sign a potent striker before the start of the Southern League Division One West next week. The Rovers manager wants desperately to find
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27/07/05 - Rovers manager puts his faith in new goalkeeper
By Peter McKinney BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen believes that goalkeeper Lee Evans is only going to get better. Evans, who joined from Bedworth United, has shown signs why was he was named best 'keeper in the Southern League Division One West
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08/06/05 - Rovers' bid to tempt Welsh goal machine
By Peter McKinney BROMSGROVE Rovers are closing in on signing Welsh goal ace Steve Rodgers. Manager Jimmy Mullen and his assistant Bernard Mackey are set to speak with the 26-year-old hitman this week. Rodgers was top scorer for Welsh Premier League side
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7/10/05 - Injuries the big worry for Brain
WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain admits that getting a win in tomorrow's Powergen Cup clash at Leicester Tigers is less important than maintaining a clean bill of health for his squad. Brain is desperate to come through the game without adding to
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Bromsgrove RFC First XV fixtures 2004/2005
HOME, away (Midlands One fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 4 BROADSTREET 29-0 Sat 11 Dunstablians 31-42 Sat 25 KETTERING 19-38 OCTOBER Sat 2 Leicester Lions 17-54 Sat 9 LUCTONIANS 17-12 Sat 23 Derby 16-9 Sat 30 LONGTON 32-15 NOVEMBER Sat 13 Scunthorpe
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Bromsgrove RFC First XV fixtures 2003/2004
HOME, away (Midlands Two (West) fixtures unless stated) SEPTEMBER Sat 06 HEREFORD 47-9 Sat 13 Kenilworth 15-16 Sat 20 STONEYGATE (Powergen Intermediate Cup First Round) 31-9 Sat 27 NUNEATON OLD EDWARDIANS 27-19 OCTOBER Sat 04 Aston Old Edwardians 20-8
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Cotswold Love n Review: Autumn in Malvern, Ledbury Parish Church
SUNDAY afternoon's song recital was an opportunity to hear settings of John Drinkwater's poetry, by composer Colin Decio. A Sabbath Day was a cycle of five songs used to describe the different times of day as five watches. Ingrid Prosser, a mezzo-soprano
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Singing in the Dark n Review: Friends of the Dymock Poets, Autumn in Malvern Festival
The Singing in the Dark event at Ledbury's Market Theatre began with minor sound problems. Folklorist Roy Palmer, the chairman of the Friends of the Dymock Poets, quipped: "The man upstairs will be adjusting it as we go on. I don't mean God." Most genuine
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Garage row goes on
An Upton town councillor is appealing against an enforcement order for breaking planning rules. Tim Perry, deputy chairman of the town council's planning committee, has been ordered to remove a 12ft high garage which he built in his garden without planning
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Racing to raise funds
A Ferret racing evening takes place at Upton Memorial Hall tonight (Friday) to raise money for Upton Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. The event begins at 7.30pm and includes a raffle. Tickets are £5 (£2 children), including a buffet supper, available
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Take a break from diet
A feast of traditional English puddings will be served up at Earl's Croome Village Hall tonight (Friday), at 7.30pm. Eight tasty desserts will be available to try to raise money for Earl's Croome and Strensham church. Tickets are £4 on 01684 594453 or
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Search for a bargain
SHOPPERS can hunt for a bargain at a jumble sale organised by the Friends of Beechwood nursing home at Upton Memorial Hall tomorrow (Saturday). The event, which also features a raffle and refreshments, runs from 10am to 12pm. Admission is 20p.
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Chance to have a cycle path
THERE was a meeting at The Chase high school on Thursday for residents to discuss traffic calming measures proposed in conjunction with the Science Park development. Most people hope 'consultation' is inclusive and productive but after lots of dialogue
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Swords into ploughshares
I AM a Minister Secular Employment and have been a full-time employee of QinetiQ for nearly 12 years. I am also an honorary priest-in-charge of a Church of England parish in the diocese of Worcester. My current role within QinetiQ is as a project manager
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Rental limit threat to health centre
DEVELOPER Alfred McAlpine could be dropped from the project to build a new health centre in Malvern. The centre, at the council depot off Pickersleigh Road, would replace the Court Road and Victoria Park surgeries. Under the terms of the public private
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Joy as mast plan rejected
POWICK residents are celebrating after a plan for a new phone mast near their homes was refused. The application for a 15m mast at Bowling Green, Malvern Road, was turned down at a development control committee meeting on Wednesday. The application by
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Grant gets club on target after theft
YOUNG footballers were left with nowhere to aim after thieves stole goalposts worth £550 from locked garages at their ground. Now a generous donation has got them back on target. Four sets of under-12s FA regulation goalposts and two petrol strimmers
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Mini-moto rider injured in crash
A YOUTH riding a mini- motorbike suffered serious injuries in an accident in Malvern. The bike was in collision with a Rover car at Guarlford Road, near its junction with Mill Lane, at 10.30am on Sunday (October 2) Ted Higham, of Guarlford Road, heard
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Death of son moved charity
AFTER losing her son when he was just 23, a Malvern woman wants everyone to know about the charity that supported her. Tanya Killaby's son Mark Whyatt died in Bradford in January from multiple organ failure, after contracting pneumonia. A recovering drug
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Hard work gets school back on track
MALVERN Parish CE Primary School is celebrating after two years of hard work led to a greatly improved inspection result. Ofsted inspectors who visited in July, have rated it "a good school," having found it to be "in serious weakness" in March 2003.
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Sacrifice of past pupils honoured
A NEW war memorial has been put up at Welland Primary School. The etched brass and wood plaque in the school library lists 12 former pupils who died in the two world wars. Among them is Harry Phelps, the great great uncle of James Phelps, nine, and his
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Oscar winner for great great gran
VIOLET Clarke celebrated her 90th birthday with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her very first great great grandchild. Mrs Clarke, who has seven children, 26 grandchildren and more great grandchildren than she can count, became a
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Injuries the big worry for Brain
WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain admits that getting a win in tomorrow's Powergen Cup clash at Leicester Tigers is less important than maintaining a clean bill of health for his squad. Brain is desperate to come through the game without adding to
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Stage star causes a stir at coffee event
ACTRESS Maureen Lipman joined local people for a cuppa and a chat at the World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Best-known for her role as Beattie in the BT adverts, she was appearing in the play Glorious! at Malvern Theatres. Invited to attend the Macmillan
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Defence is key to City cup journey
ANDY Preece believes Worcester City's ship-shape defence will be the key to safe passage into the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup tomorrow (2pm). But the St George's Lane boss warned Des Lyttle, Justin Thompson and Chris Smith will not find it heavenly
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Grave robbers ruin anniversary
A MALVERN man has des-cribed the thieves who stole flowers from his daughter's grave as "heartless and unfeeling". Alan Loader, whose daughter Sandra Wigget died seven years ago, leaves flowers on her grave in Malvern Cemetery each week. On the anniversary
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Home star of TV show
A television producer restoring a former bishop's residence in Colwall is filming a series about the project. Keith Duddy wants to return Park Farm to its former glory, keeping the original dimensions and use of rooms where possible. Mr Duddy, who owns
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Harriers need a strong opening
STUART Watkiss is demanding a strong start from his Kidderminster Harriers players to reverse their home slump tomorrow. Harriers are hardly favourites to beat high-flying Morecambe after their Aggborough form nose-dived spectacularly with three straight
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Olympic star Law part of top trio
A TRIO of county riders are set to take on the challenge of one the event world's last major home-based internationals this season. Leslie Law, Britney Cart and Lucinda Eaton will be in action at the Weston Park International three-day event in Shropshire
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Dean Ball
Director of coaching
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Dave Wilkinson
Joint Director of coaching
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Dave Clark
Club captain
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Droitwich Spa RFC First XV 2003/04
Back row, from left, Ashley Jones (coach), Ian Craig, Greg Garfield, Will Bolten, Phil Horton, Tony Way, Ben Cottrell, Jon Fideo, Nick Godfrey, Jon Andrews and Tony cox (trainer). Front row, from left, Matt Blackmore, Tom Child, Nick Irwin (captain),
