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21/10/05 - Hodnett ready to answer cup call
DANNY Hodnett is poised to make his full competitive debut in tomorrow's FA Cup showdown at Accrington Stanley. The Worcester City utility man will be expected to team up alongside captain Graham Hyde and 16-year-old Sam Wedgbury in midfield amid the
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Sorry for snarl-up at the Royal, says hospital handyman boss
HOSPITAL bosses have apologised for the gridlock in Worcestershire Royal's one-way traffic system this week. Vehicles were bumper-to-bumper at the Charles Hastings Way hospital on Wednesday, with one eyewitness reporting buses stuck and cars abandoned
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Children are set for a busy week
CHILDREN across Worc-estershire are being encouraged to let their creative talents start flowing during next week's half-term break. The County Museum at Hartlebury Castle has a feast of craft activities in store for children from Saturday, October 22
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Now we're taking our bikes to China
AN adventurous couple who decided to cycle 15,000km to New Zealand are now on their way to China. Isabel Michel and Terry McCarthy, left their Infirmary Walk home in Worcester on Saturday, April 16. They have so far cycled across England, Germany, the
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Take a bite out of farm apples
WORCESTER residents are invited to crunch their way through national apple day today in celebration of the faithful fruit. Clives Fruit Farm from Upton-upon-Severn let lovers of the fruit sample local apples and apple juice at the CrownGate shopping centre
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It's anchors aweigh and an apple array for Trafalgar Day
COMMUNITIES throughout Worcestershire are today paying spectacular tributes to Lord Nelson and the gallant crews of his fleet to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Beacons will be lit, thanksgiving services held, parades will march
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CHINESE DELEGATION BUILDS LINKS WITH CITY SCHOOLS
AN education delegation from China has been in Worcester for the past few days to build links with the city. Maggie Goodwin, who organised the visit, said: "A delegation from Worcestershire went to China earlier this year to establish cultural and educational
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I know what it's like to feel cold
AS Britain faces it worst winter weather for a decade staff at a leading Worcester employer have been getting to grips with the chill factor. Workers at npower turned up in their best winter woollies as bosses switched off the heating for day. However
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Women's support is reaching fever pitch
AT one time the nearest a woman got to a football pitch was to scrub the grass stains off her husband's kit. Women were strangers to the offside rule and were more likely to spend their weekends home-making than supporting their home team. But a lot has
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BIRTSMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
MANY thanks to Jill, Julie and helpers at Farmers Arms, Birtsmorton for yet another very successful harvest supper/auction, where proceeds are being divided between Hollybush and Birtsmorton parish churches. Also a big thank you to everyone who was involved
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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden
A Trash and treasure sale will be held in Storridge Village Hall on Sunday, October 30 at 2pm, in aid of Cats' Protection. Cradley bonfire and firework display is at St Katherine's on Saturday, November 5. The evening will include a bar and pig roast,
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
TICKETS are now on sale for the next production by the Colwall Players, which is Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. This from Thursday to Saturday, October 27-29 at 7.30pm at Colwall Village Hall. Tickets are available from John Goodwin estate agents. This
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
DAVID Fletcher will be giving another of his illustrated talks in the hall this evening (Friday) at 7.30pm. After Antarctica and Life in a Cold Climate, David's new talk is about Cape Horn and Patagonia. As he is a very accomplished speaker and photographer
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
Residents of Croft Bank were alarmed this week when a highways notice went up announcing the road would be closed for six weeks from Monday. Cheer up, it seems it won't be quite that bad! The notice was placed by Herefordshire Council and relates to roadside
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We'll wash your car and help hospice, too
DRIVERS can have the autumn grime washed from their cars later this month - and help raise badly needed funds to build a newWorcester hospice at the same time. Staff at Avis, in Hylton Road, is running a car wash between 10am and 2pm on Sunday, October
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Night of dancing
LEIGH and District Royal British Legion present a night of dancing to the Alan Francis Big Band tonight (Friday) from 8pm to 11.30pm. Admission is £5. Call 01886 832919 for tickets.
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Lots on offer at Hall and Swan
HUNTINGDON Arts has a busy schedule of forthcoming events in Worcester. Ivor Novello Award-nominee Gordon Giltrap performs at Huntingdon Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 8pm. Tickets are £10 (concs £9) The Theatre Royal's touring company performs Sherlock
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Jump to the left at the Roses
Alvin Stardust performs classic rock 'n' roll and talks about his career the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury on Saturday, October 29. Following that will be a chance to mark Halloween to the thrills and chills of the Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show
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21/10/05 - Mike's bream wins Roy Bouston memorial
ROY Bouston was a popular member of both Malvern and Hanley Castle angling clubs, so there was an excellent turnout to fish his memorial contest on Hanley Castle's stretch of the Severn. With heavy midweek rain, the river was in good condition having
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Nautical yarns
THE Paper Boat Show comes to the Ledbury Market Theatre tomorrow (Saturday) at 8pm. Comic Tim FitzHigham will tell of his attempt to break a 383-year-old record by rowing a paper boat 160 miles down the River Thames. Tickets are £8 (concs £4) available
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Money can buy you love
MONEY. Some say it's the root of all evil, others that the stuff can't buy happiness, while the more philosophical among us maintain that filthy lucre is absolutely vital to keep the earth on its orbit. Oh yes, and we mustn't forget the songwriters' obsession
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21/10/05 - Rangers' tale of woe sees reversal
RANGERS' tale of woe continued on Saturday when they travelled to Tenbury with just 11 players plus substitute keeper Steve Newman available. TENBURY UNITED 2, MALVERN RANGERS 1 Just over a month ago Rangers entertained and comprehensively defeated Tenbury
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21/10/05 - Leaders Bell Inn 98 retain 100 per cent record
BELL Inn 98 remained at the top of the table and retained the only 100 per cent record in thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern Football League on Sunday. This was courtesy of a hard-earned 2-0 victory over hard-working visitors Talbot Head. It was a very tight
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21/10/05 - Newton double in West win
WEST Malvern returned to winning form against a Pershore side showing nine changes from the side the West had played just three weeks ago. WEST MALVERN 2, PERSHORE MANOR RES 1 West Malvern opened brightly and were ahead after 20 minutes. Good build-up
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21/10/05 - Powick in flying start
POWICK were in dominant mood from the first whistle and secured three points as they continue to push for the Worcester Saturday premier division title. POWICK 4, HANLEY SWAN 0 After a flying start, goals from Harvey and two for Drinkwater saw Powick
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21/10/05 - Radar return
MALVERN Radar return to action this Sunday when they entertain Powick at Victoria Park in the Katherine Rayer Cup. Radar players to meet at 9.45am.
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Kindly Leave The Stage Review: LADS, Market Theatre, Ledbury
ThIS latest LADS production was an artful blend of farce and the theatre of the absurd. The cast entered into the spirit of this amusing production with flair and gusto, as playwright John Chapman would have wished. A Hampstead dinner party farce takes
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Sweeney Todd Review: Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society, Malvern Theatres
THE macabre story of barber Sweeney Todd was enacted by WODS with John Brenan, full of evil intent, creating the title role. His partner in crime was Mrs Lovett (Jacque Cook), flagrant with musical comedy gusto and a cook of monstrous pies. As the tale
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Take-away approved despite fears
A shop in Upton can be turned into a take-away, district councillors decided this week. The southern area development control committee approved the plan by Peacemark Properties to convert 20 Church Street, Upton. The building was laterly home to Hannah
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Fair-goers beat the festive rush
Visitors took the chance to get in some early seasonal shopping at a Christmas fair in Upton. The event, at the Memorial Hall last Saturday, raised money for Children in Need in India. Stalls sold an array of gifts, including a selection of home-baked
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Upton news in brief
UPTON Youth Band's 'A' Corps finished 2005 championship runners-up and the Cadets were named 2005 cadet class champions at the British Youth Band Association Finals in Coventry. Following the success of the town's Severn Vale Marching Band Competition
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Nimbys have got their way!
WHY do you think the Morgan Motor Company has decided to relocate its main celebrations outside of Malvern? Far from snubbing the town, it is simply doing what the minority of people in Malvern want. The residents of the Wells area have been campaigning
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Science park to create 130 jobs
Work on the £7 million third phase of Malvern Hills Science Park will begin by the end of the year. The new building will create 130 jobs, with its three floors of offices and two floors of laboratories designed to meet the growing demand for specialist
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Help appreciated
ON October 10, I fell outside Malvern Theatres and would like to offer my grateful thanks to the gentleman who came to my aid, helped me up again and into the theatre and then went in search of some ice as my mouth was bleeding rather badly. I wasn't
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Use the buses
Like Keith Berry (Your Letters, October 14), I do not favour out-of-town hospitals. However, he does not need to use a car to get to the Royal Worcestershire Hospital. He and many others can travel there from Malvern on the 44 bus, which will drop them
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Don't ignore us
Leadon Bank parish poll on October 27 will cost each Ledbury Council Tax-payer about 50p each. That's all. Another complaint against it is that planning permission has been approved, so why bother? Answer - because Herefordshire Council has failed to
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Phone mast plan behind garage site
A MOBILE phone mast could be erected off Pickersleigh Road in Malvern. Hutchison 3G wants a mast behind the Bicknell garage at 262 Pickersleigh Road. A planning application to the district council shows the mast beside the car storage compound at the
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Future of field to be decided
Malvern's Sling Lane field will be on the agenda when the district council's executive committee meets next week. Members will be asked to decide whether control of the field should be transferred to the town council. Last year, MHDC decided to lease
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Blatant intrusion
I have just seen a proposal to build a nursing home, several houses and a car park on land just below the old Wells House school, in Malvern Wells. Many trees would be cut down and none of these concrete and brick structures are needed; hundreds of houses
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'I quit after harassment'
A FORMER Malvern town councillor claims he resigned after being harassed by fellow councillors for objecting to a planning application. Laurence Gough wrote to Malvern Hills District Council objecting to town council plans for two bungalows in his ward
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Victory for developer
PLANS for a residential development in Hanley Swan have been accepted. A Government inspector has upheld an appeal against refusal of planning permission by Malvern Hills District Council. K M H Developments Ltd had sought permission in principle for
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Explosives fear as man arrested
BOMB squad officers were called to a Malvern house on Sunday after a series of increasingly loud bangs. Smoke was also seen coming from the property on Pickersleigh Road. Police closed part of the road, from the Morgan Motor factory to the junction with
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Katie turns on tap to aid cash
Entrepreneur Katie Harrison is helping to bring clean, safe water to developing countries. Her 'Frank' bottled spring water is being sold to raise money for clean water projects in places like Africa and India. Ms Harrison, formerly of Malvern, has set
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Factory flats plan approved
A DERELICT factory at Link Top in Malvern will be partially demolished to make way for flats. Severn Vale Homes was granted planning approval for the development at the old Charlesworth plant at 72-74 Worcester Road. Part of the building is currently
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Opinion
THERE has been much talk in the media this year of the arrival of the 'Citizen Journalist'. The new breed really came into its own with the London bombings and helped in giving the Asian tsunami an instant global impact. You can now film events with your
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England pick Sixways trio
WORCESTER'S Joanne Yapp has been named captain of the England women's side that takes on reigning world champions the Black Ferns at Eden Park, New Zealand, tomorrow (2.30am BST). Yapp, who plays at scrum-half, is joined by club-mates Kim Shaylor and
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Hodnett ready to answer cup call
DANNY Hodnett is poised to make his full competitive debut in tomorrow's FA Cup showdown at Accrington Stanley. The Worcester City utility man will be expected to team up alongside captain Graham Hyde and 16-year-old Sam Wedgbury in midfield amid the
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Over-60s could get a free ticket to ride
FREE bus travel could soon be on offer to older residents in the Malvern Hills area. People over 60, or those with disabilities, currently pay half fare to travel on all local bus services. This could change from April 2006, if the district council approves
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Seven are struck by injury for City task
FRUSTRATED Andy Preece failed to clinch a loan signing ahead of injury-ravaged Worcester City's daunting FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at Accrington Stanley tomorrow. With the likelihood of seven City players sidelined for the Interlink Express
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Wall walk raises £2,700
A MALVERN man has just completed a sponsored walk along the Great Wall of China. Martin Horsnail, from Malvern Wells, spent nine days walking a section of the wall. He completed 100 miles and raised £2,700 for Asthma UK. The walk was organised by Asthma
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Centre-half will not take cup underdogs for granted
TAMIKA Mkandawire is delighted to be back alongside Tony James in the heart of Hereford United's defence. The compatible couple are likely to hold the fort at Edgar Street tomorrow as the Bulls host Alfreton Town in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round.
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Shot in the arm for village sport
CRADLEY could benefit from new sports facilities following the recent formation of a village sports club. The club plans to use Cradley CE Primary School, as playing fields in Chapel Lane and Buryfields are not considered fit for the purpose. A mini-soccer
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21/10/05 - County success for MGC pupils
TWENTY pupils from Malvern Girls' College have been selected to represent Worcestershire following the lacrosse and hockey trials. For U18 lacrosse, the girls chosen for the first squad are Priya Marwaha, Tina Goodwin, Kemi Greene, Nancy Zhang, Maddy
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21/10/05 - Tight games in division three
ALLSORTS gained a point from their Malvern Table Tennis division three match with Crackpots B when Lizzie Gorton defeated Stan Ginn in three straight games and Alex Lindner also beat him, but only by 12-10 in the fifth game. Ted Cates and Tim Snee each
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21/10/05 - Depleted teenage side wins
FIELDING only nine players, all of who were teenagers, Malvern Ladies hockey team relied on their youthfulness and speed to compete with an experienced Badsey side. BADSEY LADIES 0, MALVERN LADIES 1 Despite the disadvantage, Malvern dominated the first-half
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21/10/05 - EGGS hit the heights
THE EGGS Golf Society reached new heights last Saturday when they held an event at the highest course in England. The Infosigns Golden Egg was held at Kington Golf Club, a superb course which is a firm favourite and well worth visiting. Low cloud delayed
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21/10/05 - Sapey medal
JONATHAN Briggs won division one of Sapey Golf Club's midweek medal on October 14. Six-handicapper Jonathan carded a gross 76, net 70, and was three shots clear of runner-up Gerald Cushion 86 (13) 73 with Brian Kendall third with 87 (13) 74. Scores were
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21/10/05 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL THE TRAVEL FACTORY MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Loughborough Dynamo v Malvern Town. WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Tividale v Ledbury Town; Great Wyrley v Bromyard Town. Division One: Malvern Rangers v Bilston Town - postponed;
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ROUND-UP: CAN YOU SING?
A DROITWICH accountant is busy drumming up members for an internationally-renowned choir. Peter Mitchell, chairman of Birmingham-based Canoldir Male Choir in 1996, is looking for new singers. "Any man who likes to sing Nessun Dorma in the bath or Bohemian
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G'day for Nicola in top soap
A COUNTY actress was back in the spotlight this week after making a guest appearance in one of the nation's favourite soaps. During the 1990s, Nicola Charles kept Neighbours fans gripped as her character Sarah Beaumont fell hopelessly in love with dishy
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21/10/05 - Defeat was inevitable
MALVERN Rugby Club were not surprised when they were knocked out of the RFU Intermediate Cup 5-56 on Saturday by Midlands One side Rugby Lions. After the defeat, having been almost inevitable, Malvern's director of rugby David Robins was not too concerned
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21/10/05 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, October 22 1st XV v Newbold (Away). Meet Spring Lane noon, Ketch Hotel Worcester 12.15pm. Kick off 3pm. No 1 dress code. Navy blue shorts & socks. Maroon warm up tops. M Richardson (capt), D Irish, S Lancett, B Edwards, A Ruddock
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Talented pair welcomed back to town for concert
CLARINETTIST Michael Collins and pianist Noriko Ogawa join forces for the second recital in Malvern Concert Club's new season. Members are confident that it will be as successful as last month's concert, where Paul Lewis launched his Beethoven sonnet
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Top performer
ONE of America's most highly rated jazz performers is making her first visit to Upton. Singer and pianist Daryl Sherman will perform at Hanley Castle High School on Friday, November 4, at 8pm. The Daryl Sherman Trio also features Jon Wheatley on guitar
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Marrs gig
CLIVE John is appearing at the Marrs Bar, Worcester, on Tuesday. Clive, who is well-known on the live circuit for his appearances solo and with his band Clearwater, will perform an evening of his own songs. Tickets are £5 on the door.
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21/10/05 - Harriers to bank on Port success
STUART Watkiss wants to create a special FA Cup memory this season and swell the Kidderminster Harriers coffers. Ahead of tomorrow's unglamorous visit to Conference rivals Southport, the Harriers manager admitted his career has hardly been filled with
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EVENTS
Tomorrow Farmers Market Bredon Village Hall. 10am to 1pm. There will be a special table at this market in aid of Acorns Children's Hospital. For further details telephone Anne Meitke on 07730 326945. Worcester Rock 'n' Roll, featuring Jukebox Jive, plus
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EXHIBITIONS
Until October 22 Corsets and Colour A colourful exhibition of contemporary paintings and prints at Kidderminster Library Gallery. Until October 29 Heads and Bodies An exhibition by Carol Sweet at Droitwich Library Gallery. Open library hours. Nelson in
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A shambles
SIR Michael Spicer said the Tory conference sparkled. What we actually had was five chumps shouting their mouths off and totally contradicting each other. Talk about disunited. What a shambles. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester.
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Target the litterbugs
I AGREE with former Mayor Gareth Jones. Something needs to be done about litterbugs. I have been a volunteer litter picker for the Duckworth Trust for some time now and my little patch every day - not just weekends. I pick up plastic bottles, beer cans
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21/10/05 - Colwall joining county leagues
COLWALL Cricket Club first and second XI will be playing in the Worcestershire County League next season. After many successful years in the West of England Premier League (WEPL), club president Adrian Berry said: "We were very nearly promoted into premier
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George is still living with prejudices of the 1920s
GEORGE Cowley keeps repeating his pet line about the Tories being the wealthy party despite all the evidence to the contrary. Which party in office has been supplying visas or passports for party donations for rich foreigners? Donations for knighthoods
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WERE IN THE MODE FOR A COMEBACK
TWENTY-five years on from their conception and a lifetime away from lead singer Dave Gahan's near-death experience from drug excesses in the early 90s, one of the nation's original stadium bands are back. Recorded in Santa Barbara, New York and London
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Shining light of reason on Priory problem
THE question of whether to allow electric light to be installed in Malvern Priory was being debated 100 years ago. The vicar, Rev Canon Pelly, told the congregation the gas lighting was unsatisfactory, for three reasons. First, the gas illumination was
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago The unemployed question came up before the Board of Guardians at their meeting last week with special reference to Malvern. It was stated by Mr T Jones that there was the likelihood of a good many being unable to secure work this winter,
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A deadly dilemma
TELEVISION star Martin Shaw heads the cast of a major new production at Malvern Theatres. Robert Bolt's Tony Award-winning play A Man For All Seasons comes to Malvern as part of a select tour prior to the West End. Set during the reign of Henry VIII,
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What's on
Theatre October Until 22-Sweeney Todd presented by WODS at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £9-£12.50. Box office (01684) 892277. 22-The Paper Boat Show with Tim Fitzhigham at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm. £8, £4. Box office
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21/10/05 - U12s close to victory
THIS fixture was moved from the Bredon club to Bushley School on account of a senior cup fixture, but the change of location seemed not to affect the enthusiasm of the teams. BREDON U12S 14PTS, MALVERN U12S 12PTS The match was played in very good spirit
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The art of tattoo
HYGIENE and quality are top of the list at Blue Lotus, which specialises in professional body piercing and custom tattoos. Nigel Knight, owner and senior piercer, has been working in Worcester as a full-time professional for more than 10 years. He moved
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MAN WHO THREW AWAY HIS MONEY
SHOCKED shoppers went cash crazy when a man dished out £20 notes on Worcester's High Street. And for anyone who was not lucky enough to meet the generous city man on Wednesday at about 2pm, the Worcester News has tracked him down and can now reveal his
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Lace your boots
LACE up your boots for this weekend's Malvern Autumn Walking Festival. Several guided walks are being run tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday to coincide with the Autumn in Malvern festival. Fully qualified leaders will reveal the secrets behind Malvern's
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Author's workshop
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed author Gary Renard is hosting a workshop at Hanley Castle School on Saturday, November 5. Renowned for his book Disappearance of the Universe, he will be talking in the UK for the first time. He will cover topics including past
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Night of dancing
LEIGH and District Royal British Legion present a night of dancing to the Alan Francis Big Band tonight (Friday) from 8pm to 11.30pm. Admission is £5. Call 01886 832919 for tickets.
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Lots on offer at Hall and Swan
HUNTINGDON Arts has a busy schedule of forthcoming events in Worcester. Ivor Novello Award-nominee Gordon Giltrap performs at Huntingdon Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 8pm. Tickets are £10 (concs £9) The Theatre Royal's touring company performs Sherlock
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Kindly Leave The Stage Review: LADS, Market Theatre, Ledbury
ThIS latest LADS production was an artful blend of farce and the theatre of the absurd. The cast entered into the spirit of this amusing production with flair and gusto, as playwright John Chapman would have wished. A Hampstead dinner party farce takes
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What Did you Do In The War, Dad? Review: Pepperpot Players, Upton-upon-Severn Memorial Hall
The Memorial Hall, decked in British and American flags, was a suitably patriotic setting, and ration books of song lyrics lent a wartime feel to this revue. The evening was very comprehensive, with a variety of music, sketches and reminiscences. Some
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Firm's all fired up for action
A CHIMNEY sweeping business begun more than 20 years ago has evolved into a fireplace and stove business that is now proving to be a roaring success. Experts at Gloucestershire Stove Centre are busy advising customers from Worcestershire, Herefordshire
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Praise for Quest
Having recently entered its third successful year in business, Quest Recruitment continues to strengthen its relationships with local job seekers and employers. One such example is the highly successful relationship that Quest has built with Namesco -
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Ayckbourn's classic will keep you all in suspense
A SUSPENSE drama about murder, blackmail and haunting is set to hit the stage of a Droitwich theatre. Alan Ayckbourn's Snake in the Grass opens for a four-night run at the Norbury Theatre from Wednesday, October 26. Miriam has cared for her father in
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G'day for Nicola in top soap
A COUNTY actress was back in the spotlight this week after making a guest appearance in one of the nation's favourite soaps. During the 1990s, Nicola Charles kept Neighbours fans gripped as her character Sarah Beaumont fell hopelessly in love with dishy
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Tour date
MIDLANDS-born singer Hazel O'Connor brings her Hidden Heart tour to Malvern on Friday, October 28. The husky-voiced singer is touring her new album of the same name, released in June this year. She will be joined on stage by celebrated harpist Cormac
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Operatic treat
A PRODUCTION of Verdi's operatic masterpiece Rigoletto runs at Malvern Theatres from Friday to Monday, October 28-31, at 7.30pm. First performed in Venice in 1850, Rigoletto is a tale of the betrayal of innocence in malicious court society. It will be
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Top performer
ONE of America's most highly rated jazz performers is making her first visit to Upton. Singer and pianist Daryl Sherman will perform at Hanley Castle High School on Friday, November 4, at 8pm. The Daryl Sherman Trio also features Jon Wheatley on guitar
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Music Live will offer plenty of inspiration
MUSIC Live, the UK's largest music-making event returns to The NEC from Friday, November 4 until Sunday, November 6. The event is for musicians of all persuasions, from those just starting out for fun to professionals working in the music industry. Whether
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ROUND-UP: SHOWS
ONE of Malvern's musical talents will be making the trip to Worcester next week to unfurl his songs on a city audience. Thirty-year-old Clive John from Worcester Road, Malvern, will be taking to the stage at the Marr's Bar in Worcester's Pierpoint Street
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Animated adventure
CHEESE-loving duo Wallace and Gromit star in The Curse of the Were Rabbit at Malvern Theatres' cinema until Sunday, October 30. The film, rated U, shows daily at 7.15pm with 3pm matinees from October 22-30.
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Raw energy
THE raw energy and thundering rhythms of the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers return to Malvern Theatres on Tuesday (October 25), at 7.30pm. The group's last appearance at the venue, last autumn, was a sellout, so anyone wanting to witness their earthshaking Japanese
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Jump to the left at the Roses
Alvin Stardust performs classic rock 'n' roll and talks about his career the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury on Saturday, October 29. Following that will be a chance to mark Halloween to the thrills and chills of the Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Nautical yarns
THE Paper Boat Show comes to the Ledbury Market Theatre tomorrow (Saturday) at 8pm. Comic Tim FitzHigham will tell of his attempt to break a 383-year-old record by rowing a paper boat 160 miles down the River Thames. Tickets are £8 (concs £4) available
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Aldwyn Voices Review: Autumn in Malvern, Malvern Priory
In spite of germs causing havoc within the Aldwyn Voices, conductor Benjamin Nicholas, newly in charge, drew performances of a high standard from the singers. A jubilant delivery of Psallite Domino, by William Byrd, preceded Tallis's O Salutaris Hosti
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Sweeney Todd Review: Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society, Malvern Theatres
THE macabre story of barber Sweeney Todd was enacted by WODS with John Brenan, full of evil intent, creating the title role. His partner in crime was Mrs Lovett (Jacque Cook), flagrant with musical comedy gusto and a cook of monstrous pies. As the tale
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Help for disabled
THE WTCS New Deal for Disabled People provides active help and support if you are in receipt of incapacity or a health related benefit and are looking to move into work. WTCS provides a job finding service for disabled people in Worcestershire and Herefordshire
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New door policy
WHEN it comes to employing someone to carry out a skilled job in your house, reliability and honesty should be as much a part of the qualities of the person you choose, as their reputation for completing the work to your absolute satisfaction. Phil Johnson
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World of leather
COURT Leather in Reindeer Court, Worcester, offers a superb range of ladies and gentlemen's leather and sheepskin jackets. Proprietor Jim Mc Laughlin has worked in the leather garment business for 30 years and has traded all over the UK - in Swindon,
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The art of tattoo
HYGIENE and quality are top of the list at Blue Lotus, which specialises in professional body piercing and custom tattoos. Nigel Knight, owner and senior piercer, has been working in Worcester as a full-time professional for more than 10 years. He moved
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ROUND-UP: CAN YOU SING?
A DROITWICH accountant is busy drumming up members for an internationally-renowned choir. Peter Mitchell, chairman of Birmingham-based Canoldir Male Choir in 1996, is looking for new singers. "Any man who likes to sing Nessun Dorma in the bath or Bohemian
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Talented pair welcomed back to town for concert
CLARINETTIST Michael Collins and pianist Noriko Ogawa join forces for the second recital in Malvern Concert Club's new season. Members are confident that it will be as successful as last month's concert, where Paul Lewis launched his Beethoven sonnet
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Ukrainian choir make return to Priory
THE Boyan Ensemble of Kiev returns to the UK later this month for its 14th annual tour, including a concert at Malvern Priory on Saturday, November 5. Since the first tour in 1992, the choir's concerts, with their blend of music from the Eastern Orthodox
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Marrs gig
CLIVE John is appearing at the Marrs Bar, Worcester, on Tuesday. Clive, who is well-known on the live circuit for his appearances solo and with his band Clearwater, will perform an evening of his own songs. Tickets are £5 on the door.
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Taxi date
ROCK group Taxi perform a headline gig at The Marrs Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester, on Saturday, November 5. Doors open at 8pm, tickets are £5 on the door or £4 in advance from 01684 575959.
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EVENTS
Tomorrow Farmers Market Bredon Village Hall. 10am to 1pm. There will be a special table at this market in aid of Acorns Children's Hospital. For further details telephone Anne Meitke on 07730 326945. Worcester Rock 'n' Roll, featuring Jukebox Jive, plus
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EXHIBITIONS
Until October 22 Corsets and Colour A colourful exhibition of contemporary paintings and prints at Kidderminster Library Gallery. Until October 29 Heads and Bodies An exhibition by Carol Sweet at Droitwich Library Gallery. Open library hours. Nelson in
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GIG GUIDE
TONIGHT Tracie Hunter Band - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Al Stewart - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. SWAP - The Courtyard, Hereford. Funky Skunk - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. DIO: An Evening With - Carling Academy, Birmingham. Rise
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THEATRE
Until October 22 Stomp Pure stage magic at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Sweeney Todd A production by Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society at Malvern Festival Theatre. October 24-29 Rebecca Starring Nigel Havers at Malvern Theatres. tuesday, October
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WERE IN THE MODE FOR A COMEBACK
TWENTY-five years on from their conception and a lifetime away from lead singer Dave Gahan's near-death experience from drug excesses in the early 90s, one of the nation's original stadium bands are back. Recorded in Santa Barbara, New York and London
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Age proves no barrier for Nomad
TEENAGE rockers Nomad have won the chance to work with top musicians at a special weekend in Malvern. The group emerged about two-and-a-half years ago as fellow Martley's Chantry High School pupils Jay Pearce (vocals and guitars) and Josh Thirlwell (bass
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Players put on spirited comedy
LAUGHS aplenty are promised when Colwall Players present Noel Coward's escapist comedy Blithe Spirit. After three months of rehearsals, director Andy Howie is putting the finishing touches to the production, which runs from Thursday to Saturday, October
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A deadly dilemma
TELEVISION star Martin Shaw heads the cast of a major new production at Malvern Theatres. Robert Bolt's Tony Award-winning play A Man For All Seasons comes to Malvern as part of a select tour prior to the West End. Set during the reign of Henry VIII,
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What's on
Theatre October Until 22-Sweeney Todd presented by WODS at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £9-£12.50. Box office (01684) 892277. 22-The Paper Boat Show with Tim Fitzhigham at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm. £8, £4. Box office
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21/10/05 - Seven are struck by injury for City task
FRUSTRATED Andy Preece failed to clinch a loan signing ahead of injury-ravaged Worcester City's daunting FA Cup fourth qualifying round clash at Accrington Stanley tomorrow. With the likelihood of seven City players sidelined for the Interlink Express
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Anger as first wheelies arrive at households
WHEELIE bins started arriving in parts of Worcester this week and a third of households will have received them by the end of the month. But their arrival ang-ered some people who thought they would not be introduced until after six city councillors had
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Happy pals needed for lonely over-50s
OLDER people in Worcestershire with a positive outlook are being recruited to help kickstart their less energetic peers into a healthier and more active lifestyle. The Herefordshire and Worcestershire branch of Age Concern is appealing for anyone over
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NEWSMAKERS
Beware of the hidden sugars lurking in all your snacks YOU might feel smug about cutting out sugar from your tea or extra salt on your chips, but don't pat yourself on the back too soon - high levels of both are hiding in what you eat. Researchers have
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
FOLLOWERS of Janet's jumble sales, please note that you will be rewarded with a jumble sale tomorrow (Saturday) at Berrow/Pendock Village Hall at 2pm. The proceeds will be used towards the running costs of the village hall. If you have any jumble, bric-a-brac
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21/10/05 - Upton just edged out in cup thriller
UPTON were drawn away in this second round of the national cup competition and this meant travelling outside their usual area with a visit to the Leicestershire/ Derbyshire border. CASTLE DONINGTON 23pts, UPTON 22pts Both teams are top of their respective
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
A BRING and buy coffee morning will be held at St James' Church, Callow End on Saturday, October 29 from 10am till noon. Coffee, cakes, bric-a-brac and other items are on offer in aid of the Barnabas Trust, which supports persecuted Christians in other
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GUARLFORD AND MADRESFIELD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THE gardens of Madresfield Court will be open on Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. A chance to see the changing colours of autumn. Tomorrow (Saturday), a concert of classical, folk and jazz music by the singing group Lyrica, with director Elizabeth Glen, is being
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
TOMORROW (Saturday), a coffee morning will be held at the Orchard Community Centre, Colletts Green from 10am. Entry is 50p to include coffee and biscuits. There will be the usual stalls plus raffle. Sixteen members of Powick Parish Ramblers, plus three
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STAUNTON Correspondent: U Groves Smith Tel: 01452 840273
STAUNTON and Corse CE School held a spectacular firework display on Saturday evening and local residents could also enjoy from their own gardens too. A working party did sterling work in Staunton Parish churchyard, getting it into good order for the winter
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Lace your boots
LACE up your boots for this weekend's Malvern Autumn Walking Festival. Several guided walks are being run tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday to coincide with the Autumn in Malvern festival. Fully qualified leaders will reveal the secrets behind Malvern's
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Raw energy
THE raw energy and thundering rhythms of the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers return to Malvern Theatres on Tuesday (October 25), at 7.30pm. The group's last appearance at the venue, last autumn, was a sellout, so anyone wanting to witness their earthshaking Japanese
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Author's workshop
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed author Gary Renard is hosting a workshop at Hanley Castle School on Saturday, November 5. Renowned for his book Disappearance of the Universe, he will be talking in the UK for the first time. He will cover topics including past
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21/10/05 - Horstmann proves to be key capture
AS Warriors step off the Premiership treadmill for two weeks they can reflect on a pleasing set of results that has seen them consolidate their position in the right half of the table. And one man in particular has stepped out of the shadows to emerge
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21/10/05 - Four-goal Badham
COLWALL travelled to Martley in the Sunday Worcester premier division and got a much needed and morale boosting win after a difficult last few weeks. MARTLEY SPURS 3, COLWALL ST JAMES 5 Colwall found their scoring boots this week and found the net five
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21/10/05 - Harvey steals the show
POWICK made their usual slow start in this Worcester Sunday League division one fixture and fell behind to an early goal. PERDISWELL 2, POWICK 4 Having survived two other close chances, Powick began to claw themselves back into the game and started putting
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21/10/05 - Places available on referees' course
THERE are a few places available for anyone interested in becoming a referee on a course starting in November. The course commences on Friday, November 18, at the Worcestershire FA Headquarters, De Salis Drive, Hampton Lovett Industrial Estate, Droitwich
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21/10/05 - Welland have spaces
TRAINING for Welland Juniors U6 to U11s is well underway now in Welland, but there are spaces left for any newcomers. Call Don on 01684 310109 or go along at 9.45am on Saturday. Two squads who compete in the Mercian Festival Boys' League on Sunday afternoons
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21/10/05 - Junior Soccer Scene
MALVERN TOWN U16s 3, ALCESTER ATHLETIC U16s 2 MALVERN Town U16s played Alcester Athletic U16s for the first time in the Mercian Festival Junior League at Victoria Park and continued their winning league run. Again Malvern managed to concede a goal within
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21/10/05 - Warriors leave out Horsman
PROP Chris Horsman has been left out of Worcester's squad to face Montpellier Herault at Sixways tomorrow after he was cited for allegedly stamping in last Friday's match against Leeds. Horsman will appear in front of a Rugby Football Union disciplinary
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21/10/05 - England pick Sixways trio
WORCESTER'S Joanne Yapp has been named captain of the England women's side that takes on reigning world champions the Black Ferns at Eden Park, New Zealand, tomorrow (2.30am BST). Yapp, who plays at scrum-half, is joined by club-mates Kim Shaylor and
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21/10/05 - Worcester in colts KO cup third round
WORCESTER and Hereford rugby clubs are both through to the third round of the National Colts Knockout Cup. Hereford beat Nuneaton 38-21 in the second round; while Worcester had a walk-over against Sutton Coldfield. Second round results were: Hinckley
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Aldwyn Voices Review: Autumn in Malvern, Malvern Priory
In spite of germs causing havoc within the Aldwyn Voices, conductor Benjamin Nicholas, newly in charge, drew performances of a high standard from the singers. A jubilant delivery of Psallite Domino, by William Byrd, preceded Tallis's O Salutaris Hosti
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What Did you Do In The War, Dad? Review: Pepperpot Players, Upton-upon-Severn Memorial Hall
The Memorial Hall, decked in British and American flags, was a suitably patriotic setting, and ration books of song lyrics lent a wartime feel to this revue. The evening was very comprehensive, with a variety of music, sketches and reminiscences. Some
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Loss of loos will hit tourist trade
TOURISM in Upton would suffer under proposed plans to close public toilets in High Street. That is the view of Upton Tourism and Trade Association chairman Barry Kitchin, who will appeal to the district council against the closure. Mr Kitchin, who voiced
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Son started blaze to get drugs cash
A 30-year-old man set fire to his parents' home in a desperate bid to extract money from them for drugs. Russell Gooding, of Cherry Orchard, Upton, pleaded guilty at Worcester Crown Court to arson while reckless to whether life was endangered. Judge Michael
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Site offers so many benefits
I refer to the article (Malvern Gazette, October 7) regarding the offer of land from Marcus Wilesmith and the Johnson and Lewis Trustees on which to build the new Malvern hospital. I consider this to be an excellent proposal. The site at Seaford Court
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Stick to its guns
IN your editorial (Opinion, October 7) on the proposed gift of land for the Malvern hospital, you say that although this land is outside the settlement boundary it is "likely to be built on in the longer term". I am concerned you should make this assumption
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Let's all enjoy Bonfire Night
FIREFIGHTERS and police were called after lighted fireworks were pushed through the letter-box of a flat in Malvern. The rockets set fire to unopened mail on the floor of the unoccupied flat, setting off a smoke alarm and alerting neighbours. The incident
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Get a life!
I wouldn't wish to be drawn into a protracted debate, but I couldn't let the letter from Michael Stewart (Your Letters, October 14) pass without response. The fireworks were let off before 11pm, a legal requirement, on a Saturday night and the majority
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Council asked to cut £100,000 off cost of depot site
DEVELOPER Alfred McAlpine is asking Malvern Hills District Council to cut the cost of the Pickersleigh Road depot site by £100,000. The request was made at a meeting yesterday (Thursday) between the developer and the council. The depot site has been earmarked
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Aiming to be fair
THE Malvern Fairtrade Group is nearing the completion of a directory of Fairtrade outlets in the Malvern Hills area. We are keen to be as inclusive as possible and would like any shop or caf that sells items with the Fairtrade label to contact us as soon
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All for free
Just thought I'd share a fantastic website with the Gazette and its readers. The website is http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/malvernhillsfreecycle, which is a site where unwanted items can be advertised and recycled free of charge. No money changes hands
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150 view homes plan for derelict school site
AROUND 150 people came to an exhibition about the future of the former Wells House School in Malvern Wells. The building, on Holy Well Road, has been empty and increasingly derelict since the school closed in 1991. JJSD Homes bought the land earlier this
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Blocked drains blamed for flooding
People on Wilton Road in Malvern are hoping they will not have to paddle to their homes next time it rains. Residents often have to wade through water up to six inches deep when the drains overflow. "It gets really bad sometimes with water flooding on
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Plea made to save fountain
An historic Malvern fountain is in need of protection. The Foley Fountain, at the Mount Pleasant Hotel, broke into three pieces last year as a result of weathering. The Civic Society paid for repairs but believes some sort of canopy is necessary to prevent
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Benefits cheat jailed
A MAN was jailed for nine months after falsely claiming more than £62,000 benefits. John Hodgkins, aged 50, of Malvern Meadows, Blackmore Park, admitted failing to declare savings above the £8,000 limit while claiming means-tested benefits. He claimed
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Hills a break in Trafalgar chain
The Malvern Hills will not be represented in the national chain of beacons being lit to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Ian Rowat, of Malvern Hills Conservators, said nobody had been willing to organise it. "If we'd had a
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Warriors leave out Horsman
PROP Chris Horsman has been left out of Worcester's squad to face Montpellier Herault at Sixways tomorrow after he was cited for allegedly stamping in last Friday's match against Leeds. Horsman will appear in front of a Rugby Football Union disciplinary
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Residents urged to help save pub
residents are invited to a public meeting about the future of a village pub. The Hawthorn Inn, in the centre of Upper Welland, has been shut since August and a steering group has been formed to fight for it to remain as a pub. Peter Clark, chairman of
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Start due on sports facilities
WORK on Malvern's long-awaited new sports facilities will start next month. The project will create a community sports centre as part of a major redevelopment of facilities at Dyson Perrins CE High School. The existing hall and gymnasium will be totally
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Blue plaque link to town's famous faces
Famous figures from the past will soon have their connection with Malvern recognised. Blue plaques will be put on buildings associated with people like former US president Franklin D Roosevelt, Queen Victoria and Siegfried Sassoon. Roosevelt spent some
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Harriers to bank on Port success
STUART Watkiss wants to create a special FA Cup memory this season and swell the Kidderminster Harriers coffers. Ahead of tomorrow's unglamorous visit to Conference rivals Southport, the Harriers manager admitted his career has hardly been filled with
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On-song Rovers flying into big tie
BROMSGROVE Rovers will be hoping their remarkable run of form can hold out for one of the biggest games in the club's recent history. Rovers have swept all before them in winning eight of their last nine league and cup games. Three of those have been
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Bickerton on three under par
JOHN Bickerton recaptured the form that helped him to his first career title in making a flying start to the Mallorca Classic. The Droitwich Spa golf professional carded a three-under-par first round 67 yesterday to put himself firmly in contention at
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21/10/05 - Malvern trio in county cadet team
THE Malvern trio of Craig Preece, Lizzie Gorton and Alison Sage entered new territory when they joined Chris Pearce (Evesham) and Adam Nuttall (Kiddermin-ster) to represent the Worcestershire cadet table tennis team. Their first weekend of matches, held
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21/10/05 - Glover in Colwall hat-trick
COLWALL WHC secured a well-deserved victory against Cirencester at Ledbury Leisure Centre on Saturday. COLWALL WHC 6, CIRENCESTER 2 Cirencester started the game strongly, and appeared to be more determined than Colwall in the first 15 minutes of the game
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21/10/05 - Top show by Howarth
AN extremely depleted Malvern team travelled to Coventry for this Coaching Solutions League game on Saturday. BERKSWELL & BALSALL COMMON 15, MALVERN 0 Both goalkeepers were unavailable, along with three first team defenders. Fortunately, Mark Howarth
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21/10/05 - Sailors have to work hard in brisk breeze
WITH a brisk easterly breeze of force three to four, last Sunday saw the sailors from Arden Sailing Club (Defford) working hard for their results. The first race of the day was the 11th race in the Pursuit series and was won by Niall Campbell even with
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Ayckbourn's classic will keep you all in suspense
A SUSPENSE drama about murder, blackmail and haunting is set to hit the stage of a Droitwich theatre. Alan Ayckbourn's Snake in the Grass opens for a four-night run at the Norbury Theatre from Wednesday, October 26. Miriam has cared for her father in
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DAVE BRADLEY FRIDAY FEELING
I'M in a somewhat reflective mood today as it will be my last day presenting the Afternoon Show at BBC Hereford & Worcester. Having had two stints on the show, I was thinking of all the people, some famous, some not-so-famous, who I have had the honour
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Ukrainian choir make return to Priory
THE Boyan Ensemble of Kiev returns to the UK later this month for its 14th annual tour, including a concert at Malvern Priory on Saturday, November 5. Since the first tour in 1992, the choir's concerts, with their blend of music from the Eastern Orthodox
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Tour date
MIDLANDS-born singer Hazel O'Connor brings her Hidden Heart tour to Malvern on Friday, October 28. The husky-voiced singer is touring her new album of the same name, released in June this year. She will be joined on stage by celebrated harpist Cormac
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Operatic treat
A PRODUCTION of Verdi's operatic masterpiece Rigoletto runs at Malvern Theatres from Friday to Monday, October 28-31, at 7.30pm. First performed in Venice in 1850, Rigoletto is a tale of the betrayal of innocence in malicious court society. It will be
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Taxi date
ROCK group Taxi perform a headline gig at The Marrs Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester, on Saturday, November 5. Doors open at 8pm, tickets are £5 on the door or £4 in advance from 01684 575959.
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Music Live will offer plenty of inspiration
MUSIC Live, the UK's largest music-making event returns to The NEC from Friday, November 4 until Sunday, November 6. The event is for musicians of all persuasions, from those just starting out for fun to professionals working in the music industry. Whether
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21/10/05 - Luke's double takes Town to top
TWO goals from Luke Whittington on Saturday took Malvern Town to the top of the Harvey World Travel Midland Alliance. MALVERN TOWN 2, ROCESTER 0 The home side started the game 25 points clear of basement-club visitors Rocester, but a lack-lustre display
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21/10/05 - French stars train at Spring Lane
LEADING French side Montpelier will be using Malvern RFC's Spring Lane ground as their training base tonight (Friday). They are in the same group as Worcester Warriors in the revamped European Shield competition and, as Worcester have an U21 game, they
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My thanks
MAY I thank all the people who came to my aid when I fell on boarding a bus at Foregate Street on Wednesday, October 5 at 5.15pm. The excellent help was continued by the ambulance and A&E staff and my damaged leg is on the mend. ISABELLA CUTTS, Claines
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21/10/05 - Injuries mount as Lions roar
RUGBY Lions were clashing with Worcester five years ago in the upper reaches of the National Leagues, but have been on a downward slope since then, dropping into Midlands One this year. MALVERN 5PTS, RUGBY LIONS 56PTS On the evidence of Saturday's Intermediate
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21/10/05 - Second British 125cc title for Christian
CHRISTIAN Elkin was crowned British GP 125cc champion for the second time at the Brands Hatch British Superbike meeting. He rides for the Malvern-based e3 Motorsports team run by enthusiast Nick Carpenter. He won the final round in tremendous style, demoralising
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GIG GUIDE
TONIGHT Tracie Hunter Band - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Al Stewart - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. SWAP - The Courtyard, Hereford. Funky Skunk - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. DIO: An Evening With - Carling Academy, Birmingham. Rise
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21/10/05 - Jenkins moves up in rankings
LEDBURY darts ace Terry Jenkins continued his fine run of form in the lead up to the Skybet World Grand Prix with a 3-1 victory over Denis Ovens in the final of the Hotel Zwartewater in Holland at the weekend. Jenkins, a former Bob Anderson Classic winner
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Return site to owners
JOHN Hinton asks "do I want children taught in schools with inadequate buildings and unreasonable facilities". The answer is no. Parts of Christopher Whitehead School are unsound. I could list many schools in the county of the same age. Some are better
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THEATRE
Until October 22 Stomp Pure stage magic at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Sweeney Todd A production by Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society at Malvern Festival Theatre. October 24-29 Rebecca Starring Nigel Havers at Malvern Theatres. tuesday, October
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Mystery of Public Hall parapet
PHOTOGRAPHS of Worcester's Public Hall regularly appear in the Worcester News. It does not look a particularly attractive building but I recognise its historical significance. As a boy, I could not understand the row of circles below the parapet - along
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Evolution is key to our problems
UNFORTUNATELY, I did not see the letter from L Spiteri referred to by I M Jarvis (Worcester News, October 14) but despite that, I cannot agree with Mr Jarvis's judgement. Certain aspects of his retort, I felt, were probably as much a matter of opinion
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ROUND-UP: SHOWS
ONE of Malvern's musical talents will be making the trip to Worcester next week to unfurl his songs on a city audience. Thirty-year-old Clive John from Worcester Road, Malvern, will be taking to the stage at the Marr's Bar in Worcester's Pierpoint Street
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Age proves no barrier for Nomad
TEENAGE rockers Nomad have won the chance to work with top musicians at a special weekend in Malvern. The group emerged about two-and-a-half years ago as fellow Martley's Chantry High School pupils Jay Pearce (vocals and guitars) and Josh Thirlwell (bass
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Vicious rat turns tables on ferrets
A STRANGE encounter between a "monster of the rodent tribe" and two ferrets, which took place at Croft Farm in West Malvern, entranced Gazette columnist Ariel 100 years ago. "Ferrets, as a rule, are a terror to rats and are employed to evict them from
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Animated adventure
CHEESE-loving duo Wallace and Gromit star in The Curse of the Were Rabbit at Malvern Theatres' cinema until Sunday, October 30. The film, rated U, shows daily at 7.15pm with 3pm matinees from October 22-30.
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Players put on spirited comedy
LAUGHS aplenty are promised when Colwall Players present Noel Coward's escapist comedy Blithe Spirit. After three months of rehearsals, director Andy Howie is putting the finishing touches to the production, which runs from Thursday to Saturday, October
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21/10/05 - Angels cruise to league win
MALVERN Angels took to the road again last Sunday to fulfil their third league fixture of the season against Buxton Ladies, up in the Derbyshire Peak District. BUXTON 0, MALVERN ANGELS 101pts Unfortunately, Buxton were only able to field a side of ten
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21/10/05 - Pirates maintain open play
THE Pirates struggled to get into their stride in their latest North Midlands U17 league match at Old Yardleians last Sunday. OLD YARDLEIANS U17s 7pts, MALVERN U17 Pirates 34pts The home side seemed hell-bent on disrupting play at every opportunity and
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21/10/05 - Mixed results
MALVERN U13s Marauders played a triangular fixture against Dursley and Bredon at Spring Lane and came away with mixed results. The matches were restricted to 25 minutes and the Marauders began with a well-contested match against Dursley U13s. Dursley
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We're in pink for charity walk
STAFF from Worcester Post office will be pretty in pink when they put their best foot forward to raise awareness and funds to conquer breast cancer. Vanessa Mann and her colleague Joan Davidson will join hundreds of people wearing pink ribbons, t-shirts
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BUSINESS BRIEF
£1.2bn cheque RETAIL tycoon Philip Green revealed Britain's biggest pay cheque today after netting a £1.2bn windfall from his Topshop-to-Burton fashion empire. Mr Green maintained his reputation as a retailer with the midas touch when he surprised the
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A bear necessity
TWO polar bear mascots are to go side by side after a Worcestershire business and a charity joined forces. Both Hartlebury-based Arctic Spas and the Worcester-based children's bereavement charity Noah's Ark Trust have the bears as their emblems. The two
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At last, a far easier way to pay the bills
A ground-breaking new swipecard is all set to revolutionise the way council tenants pay their bills, thanks to a company based in Hereford. Until now, many people have had to juggle separate swipecards in order to pay their different bills - including
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GCSE results are a record in county
EDUCATION chiefs in Worcestershire are celebrating after the county notched up record GCSE results for the third year running. Key figures published this week reveal the percentage of 15-year-old pupils achieving five or more A to C grades at GCSE in
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Bar gets the nod to serve up pints and pole-dancing
RAUNCHY floorshows dancing could become part of Malvern's nightlife after a bar was given permission to hold pole-dancing nights. The Vault, in Worcester Road, was this week given the green light to host the sexy shows after no one objected to the proposals
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Why was I the only one to get a ticket?
A FURIOUS motorist has hit out at Worcester traffic wardens after being slapped with a fine for parking on double yellow-lines - with other drivers seemingly escaping scot-free. Gary Kibblewhite, of Weir Lane, Worcester, was given the £30 ticket after
