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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 season
MIDLANDS TWO (WEST) Saturday, November 26: Malvern v Barkers Butts. Saturday, December 3: Malvern v Stoke. Saturday, December 10: Hinckley v Malvern. Saturday, December 17: Barkers Butts v Malvern. Saturday, January 7: Malvern v Old Laurentians. Saturday
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Sign up and find out how to live life as a Christian
A TEAM of students who have been exploring how to relate Christian faith to their lives are set to be rewarded for their efforts in a ceremony this week. More than 30 people will receive the Diocese of Worcester Bishop's Certi-ficates at a special presentation
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Forest lays on the fun for its winter visitors
A month of forest fun is planned for visitors to Worcestershire's Wyre Forest in the run-up to Christmas. Activities range from craft workshops and games to woodland walks and carol singing, in the glorious forest landscape. The Forest Friends club for
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Takeaway plan looks likely to be thrown out
PLANS to turn a fireworks shop in Barbourne, Worcester, into a takeaway food store and a second business are likely to be turned down this week. The application is to alter the shop at 53 Barbourne Road, and split the premises into two stores. One would
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Tell us what you want from library
READERS in St John's are being given the chance to shape the future of their own library. The Glebe Close library is set to be refurbished next year if plans are given the go-ahead and Worcestershire County Council wants its users and potential users
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Extra trains for city's Victorian Christmas Fayre
RAIL operator First Great Western Link is helping to celebrate Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre by laying on additional trains to the city. The company is putting on additional services between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill on Saturday, November
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SHIRLEY SCOOPS TOP HOLIDAY PRIZE
A lucky Worcester shopper will find herself up, up and away after entering a competition run jointly by the Worcester News and CrownGate. Shirley Lapajne, of Lansdowne Road, will be flying high after scooping the top prize of £1,500 of Thomson holiday
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 Season
FIXTURES Harvey World Travel Midland Football Alliance Saturday, November 26, League Cup, round two, Malvern Town v Alvechurch (3.00). West Midlands League Division One Saturday, November 26, Bilston Town v Malvern Town Reserves (2.45). Saturday, December
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Hospital closure is 'non-runner'
THE closure of Kidderm-inster Hospital would be "nonsensical", the county's health boss has revealed in an exclusive interview with the Shuttle/Times and News. John Rostill, chief executive of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust said, in his opinion
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MP's fears over binge drinking
WYRE Forest MP, Dr Richard Taylor, fears new licensing laws extending opening hours for pubs and clubs will make the problem of binge drinking worse. He also expressed worries about the possible impact the legislative change, which came into force today
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Sales manager tells of shock dismissal
A KIDDERMINSTER print firm which is said to have lost £55,000 during the past 12 months has been accused of carrying out a "personal attack" on its sales manager by unfairly selecting him for redundancy. The accusation was made by Grant Richards, of Dotterel
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Anxious wait for planner
A KIDDERMINSTER woman who helped her boss plan weddings is waiting to see if she has made a successful claim for £1,500 unpaid wages. Nicola Hobday, of Claughton Court, told a Birmingham employment tribunal she worked for Garry Howling, trading as Only
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Police open school base
A NEW police base to provide residents with a local point of contact has opened at Birchen Coppice Middle School. It is believed to be the first in North Worcestershire to be sited in school grounds. At present, it is a temporary building but it is hoped
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Ronnie and Steve ensure pots of fun
KIDDERMINSTER went snooker loopy as four of the world's top players potted the reds and screwed back for the yellow, green, brown, blue, pink and black in a prestigious tournament at the Glades Arena. Former world champions Ronnie O'Sullivan and Steve
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Switch takes farm pair into new area
THE harsh realities of modern-day farming have led a farming family down the road of diversification into a farm shop. Susan and Mark Rawlings, of Kingsmoor Farm, Hoden Lane, Cleeve Prior, have sold free-range eggs and vegetables from a small shed with
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Thank you for loyalty
MAY I, through your column, thank the great number of loyal customers and, indeed, people previously unknown to us, who have congratulated us on our recent award. Our office was honoured to be named the Central and West Regional Winner of The Best Post
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This drinking game is one big gamble
A FEW hours ago, the Government embarked on what is arguably its greatest gamble since taking office in 1997. Be under no illusion - the stakes are very high indeed. We see it like this. If the 24-hour drinking Bill that came into force at midnight puts
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Appearances and Goals 2005/06
Dave Adey Apps 14, gls 0; Jamie Bailey 1 (13), 2; Richard Ball 19 (2), 12; Leon Blake 18 (1), 0; Romi Cammock 0 (1), 0; Jermaine Clarke 10 (4), 1; Tim Clarke 1, 0 (no longer with club); Adam Cooper 10 (2), 0 (nlwc); Steve Duncan 13 (2), 1; Mike Feely
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Reunion for ex-transport workers
OLD friends will be meeting up at a reunion for former transport workers in Stourport on Saturday, December 3. Bob Phillips is organising the event for former employees of Franche Road Commercials, which was based in Sandy Lane, Stourport in the 1960s
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Karate
KIDDERMINSTER karate sensation Emily Powell is in the black after gaining her second Dan black belt. The Tsunami Karate Club member was graded by Great Britain chief inbstructor Shihan Eddie Daniels seventh Dan after a gruelling three-day course at the
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Man, 86, dies as car hits wall
A KIDDERMINSTER man, who is believed to have been taken ill at the wheel, has died after his car crashed into a garden wall. Eighty-six-year-old Harry Rook's red Volvo left the road at about 3pm on Tuesday at Park Crescent, near the junction with Bewdley
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Bowling
VICKI Evans took part in the fifth European Team Bowls Championships, at Vilamoura Bowls Club, Portugal, having qualified to play at these prestigious games where 14 countries compete. Evans played in the singles and mixed pairs competitions, finishing
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Andy hopes to draw on skills
EVERY picture tells a story for a Stourport caricaturist who is hoping to draw on his skills for business purposes. Thirty-one year-old Andy Meanock has sketched images of people up and down the country at events ranging from fetes to carnivals and thinks
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Contractor's top award
STOURPORT-based contractor, Thomas Vale Construction, earned a prestigious industry award, beating off stiff competition. The company's success came in the Contract Journal magazine awards, in which it was shortlisted with Kier Group and Taylor Woodrow
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Cricket
STONE Cricket Club's annual presentation evening was held on Saturday. The main award, the Players' Player of the Season, was won by Jamie Batsford, who scored more than 650 runs and took a number of wickets. Batsford also won the Best Batting Sundays
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Offenders face payback time
A NEW scheme was due to be launched today giving Wyre Forest people the chance to influence how offenders pay communities back for the crimes they have committed. Through Community Payback, run by the West Mercia Probation Area, people can suggest the
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Vicious assault
A WOMAN was dragged through reeds when she was attacked by a man as she walked along Stourport's Riverside. The assault happened when the man approached the victim from behind, grabbing her arm before hitting her in the face and dragging her along the
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Swifts latest
STOURPORT Swifts have thrown down the gauntlet to their goalkeepers after both dropped clangers in the last two games. Eric Pudaloff was at fault for Beaconfield's goal in the 1-1 league draw last Saturday, while Aaron O'Malley was to blame during the
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Tomkinsons AC
There will be a contest on Sunday on BAA Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, bridges 26-27, at Caunsall. The draw will be made at the venue at 8am. Members wishing to fish the Fur and Feather contest on December 11 must pay their entrance fee on or before
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We must act now to save our hospital
WYRE Forest District Council turned down an emergency motion from Independent Health Concern deploring any further downgrading of services at Kidderminster Hospital on the grounds that the consultation document had not been released. Two of the options
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Bewdley
BEWDLEY Town moved up to sixth in West Midlands League Premier Division after battling to an impressive 3-0 win over high-flying Gornal. Nomadic keeper Aaron O'Malley replaced ill number one Steve Thomas between the sticks, while Keith Elliott and Graham
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Prolific burglar is spared prison term
A prolific burglar who raided 18 premises to pay off drug debts has been spared a custodial sentence. Recorder Barbara Carter said the public would be better protected if Stephen Reeve was given a two-year community order. The 32-year-old targeted the
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Parking rules to hit Christmas trading
A GROUP of Evesham traders say they will miss out this Christmas because over zealous parking attendants are driving shoppers away. Earlier this year responsibility for parking passed from the police to the local authority, Wychavon District Council.
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Wrens Nest AC
Wren's Pools (partly iced over): S Shurmer 11-8, J Brooks 8-6, K Woodhead 7-5. There will be a Fur and Feather match on Sunday, December 4, on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal bridges 11-14, the draw to be at 8am at Stourport Road bridge. Top 10
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Six-a-side football
MASTERS are still top of the Kidderminster Six-a-Side League following a 5-1 victory over Chelsea Rejects. Hot on their heels are Ocean Designs, just three points behind with a game in hand. They beat Artois Athletic 5-1. Other results: Ads Lads 3, FC
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Town is monument to failed planners
I AM writing with regard to Stourport Civic Centre. As delightful as citizens of Kidderminster may be, not one of them would say that their town was anything but an elephant's graveyard of planners' failed initiatives. Short of a 60th anniversary visit
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Force mergers 'insane' say MP
VALE MP Peter Luff claims plans to merge police forces in the area would be 'insane' and to the detriment of people in the Vale. The Home Office announced they were considering new options for the creation of a regional police force in the West Midlands
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OAPs to receive winter payments before Christmas
THERE was good news for the Vale's elderly who have been told they will receive their Winter Fuel Payments before Christmas. Payments of £200 for pensioners, rising to £300 for the over 80s, will be made automatically to those who qualified last year
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Harriers' new boys going for a Burton
HARRIERS boss Stuart Watkiss hopes to have recruited two new faces - a striker and a midfielder - in time for Saturday's trip to Burton Albion, writes Mat Kendrick. The Aggborough manager spent the build-up to last night's LDV clash in Boston on the phone
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Football tables
NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE P W D L F A P Grays Ath 17 10 6 1 42 20 36 Accring St 17 11 2 4 31 23 35 Exeter 18 10 4 4 33 18 34 Stevnage 17 9 4 4 31 22 31 Halifax 17 9 4 4 25 17 31 York 17 8 5 4 29 16 29 Morecmbe 17 9 2 6 27 16 29 Hereford 17 8 5 4 22 11 29
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Cleobury Mortimer
CLEOBURY Mortimer warmed up for Saturday's big Powergen Junior Vase clash with West Bridgford with a confidence-boosting 29-5 victory in their re-arranged clash with Harbury in Midlands Four West South. Having survived three missed penalties from the
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Stourport/Chaddesley
The North Midlands South Two title race is still on hold with leaders Stourport and rivals Chaddesley taking their second successive break from league action this weekend.
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Junior rugby
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians under-12s suffered their first defeat of the season, going down 35-0 at home to Stratford. The under-12s second team were also defeated 26-0 by Stratford. The under-8s won one and drew two against Stratford. The results were 20
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Rugby tables
MIDLANDS THREE WEST (NORTH) P W L F A P Sutton Cold 9 8 1 248 91 16 Bridgnorth 9 8 1 202 71 16 Lichfield 9 7 2 338 112 14 Ludlow 9 7 2 226 159 14 *Old Eds 9 7 2 152 94 12 Wolverhampton 9 5 4 223 157 10 Old Yardlns 9 3 6 158 187 6 *Wednesbury 9 4 5 111
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BEWDLEY MOTOR CYCLE CLUB
Judges at the prestigious Border Classic Motorcycle Show awarded the club the best club stand award and captain, Doug Speed, picked up the honour for best Japanese bike on display. Club member, Geoff Brett, said they went in at the deep end in choosing
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FAR FOREST WI
Letters have been received from MPs Dr Richard Taylor and Bill Wiggins in reply to Far Forest's communication regarding child nutrition and adult education. In March FFWI will host the group meeting, and other planned events include a visit to see The
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Weak sun can lift spirits as temperatures plunge
In the past week, we have had some lovely, clear days. The temperature may have been quite a few degrees cooler, but this has to be my favourite weather condition for exploring nature reserves. The chill of the air on your face makes you feel just that
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
"In Memoriam" on November 11, was a programme of recorded music presented by a team of members, who recollected war memories, or spoke of their families' wartime experiences. Bob Polfreman introduced Graham Kiteley, Ann Montague-Smith, Bob Drew, Terry
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Alert builders put stop to holly theft
CHRISTMAS spirit was lacking in Broadway last Saturday afternoon when two men tried to steal holly from a tree in Station Road. Police believe that the men planned to use the holly to make festive wreaths to be sold, possibly on market stalls. But their
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KIDDERMINSTER MORNING TG
Following a harvest lunch at St Ambrose Church hall in October, the guild celebrated its 19th anniversary on November 8, complete with a special cake. Among the guests was the chairman of the West Midlands Federation and members of the federation committee
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New hospice shop to open its doors
ST Richard's Hospice will throw open the doors to its new charity shop in Broadway next week. The shop will open at 15 The Green, High Street, on Friday, December 2 and becomes the 11th charity store to be run by St Richard's in Worcestershire. Funds
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
On Sunday, there will be two rides, both starting from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. The A ride will start at 9am and head for Oyster Hill, Ledbury. At 9.30am the B ride will leave for Burford Gardens, Tenbury Wells. All cyclists will be welcome
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KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
On Wednesday at St George's Church annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, Chris Pickford will talk about "Carpets in the Archives". Meetings are held at this venue on the first, second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays of the month, from October until April
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STOURPORT FLORAL ART CLUB
On Monday, Beryl Griffiths will present a "Christmas Extravaganza", and the members' competition will be "Christmas". Artificial flowers and glitter can be used in these arrangements. There will also be a "plant of the month" competition. Visitors will
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Carpet workers back good causes
CARPET workers dipped in to their pay packets to back Operation Covert to the tune of £323. Every year employees of Brintons Carpets contribute to good causes via a voluntary scheme in which they choose to have an amount deducted from their salary. Administered
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STOURPORT DIVERS
A new scuba diving course for anyone aged from 12 upwards, and a snorkel course, for eight to 12-year-olds, and open to parents, will start in January. All new members will receive free training and free loan of equipment during basic pool training. One-hour
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WYRE FOREST FILM CLUB
At Kidderminster Library on Tuesday, Mike Leigh's film All or Nothing will be shown. This film, which carries an 18 certificate, tells of a family illness, and an encounter with a French woman, which sets the scene for the character played by Timothy
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WORCESTERSHIRE AUDIO VISUAL GROUP
John Ruffell provided an instructional evening, which included digital slide programmes which are available over the internet. He also showed a selection of his own audio-visual productions. On December 1, at 2pm, the group will be holding a workshop.
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Crops to keep cars on road
HIGH-level lobbying by the NFU has led to a government announcement which paves the way for farmers to grow crops for fuel as well as food and is the equivalent of taking a million cars off the road. The introduction of a five per cent renewable transport
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Advice on Watch schemes
A MEETING for Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators in Bewdley will take place on Wednesday. It will be held at the George Hotel at 6.30pm and the town's 25 Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators will be able to attend, as well as anyone interested in setting
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Seat up for grabs
BEWDLEY residents will be casting their votes to choose a new town councillor today. The three candidates in the Bewdley Town Council by-election are Sean McCahern (Health Concern) of Callow Hill, William Mason (Labour) of The Racks, Bark Hill, and Conservative
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Coffee and cash flow at landmark brew
HOMEMADE cakes and quiches were on offer when a Bewdley fund-raiser opened her door to raise money for a children's charity. Cate Gillespie, of Richmond Road, held her 21st annual coffee morning in aid of the Save the Children Fund on Thursday, raising
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Tackling issues at a local level
ANTI-social behaviour and speeding were among concerns identified by residents at a groundbreaking meeting in Bewdley recently. More than 70 people, including Bewdley town councillors, attended the town's first Partners and Communities Together - PACT
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Delight at return of hip and knee ops
RELIEF is on the way for Wyre Forest people suffering from painful joint conditions with the news that orthopaedic surgery is returning to Kidderminster Hospital. Hip and knee joint surgery is to be carried out at the hospital's state-of-the-art treatment
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PFI bill is £22m a year
WORCESTERSHIRE'S privately financed flagship hospital at Worcester is costing the health trust £22 million a year. Health boss, John Rostill, said the PFI method of funding was the only way such huge capital developments could be undertaken. Furthermore
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Paramedics who saved my life
SIR - I would like through your columns to thank the two paramedics who saved my life. On October 1, I was taken ill with acute renal failure. I haven't been able to find out the paramedics' names. Once again thank you very, very much. MRS RUBY WALTON
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Government more worried about tax
SIR - Why is it this government has to fudge legislation making things difficult to enforce? First, there was hunting. Now we have the no- smoking legislation. Despite all the evidence against smoking, the Government is more concerned with the tax it
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A blooming good effort is honoured
A DEDICATED fund-raiser from Eckington who has raked in tens of thousands of pounds for numerous charities has had her efforts recognised with a medal. Joan Green is one of the selfless Worcestershire fund-raisers to win an award presented to mark the
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Time there was ban on fireworks
SIR - It is time that the Government called a ban on fireworks. It has all got out of hand - the youth of today do not see any danger. The fireworks are thrown into crowds and at cars. Animals are also tortured and dogs and cats go through hell. The Government
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Trio of officers win honours for work
A TRIO of Pershore-based police officers have won recognition for their efforts - including an officer who followed a hunch to track down a suspect after a chip shop stabbing. PC Marc Edwards was near the Sea Crest Fish Bar in London Road, Worcester,
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Why we need a local branch to help aged
SIR - Many readers, especially older ones, will have heard of the National Pensioners' Convention and of its sterling efforts on behalf of our mature citizens, first under the stewardship of the great Jack Jones, and latterly with the energetic Rodney
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Kings of comedy in festive show
COMEDY Kings Jongleurs are back at Malvern Theatres for a very festive comedy Christmas special on Thursday, December 8. The final comedy club night of the year promises to be an absolute cracker, warming up audiences for the Christmas party season. Manchester
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A drain on resources?
A MAJOR crackdown on drunken violence and underage drinking is being planned in Evesham and the Vale as new licensing laws came into effect at midnight last night. More than 200 'sting' operations will be carried out throughout the West Midlands in an
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Party will celebrate EP launch
A KIDDERMINSTER rock band will be celebrating the release of their third EP with a party tomorrow. The Solemn Promise will be joined by Debate Escape and Fallout Theory to launch their new CD Picturesque at the Sutton Park Arms at 7.30pm. Their line-up
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Babe joins in the horse play
WYRE Forest dug deep and helped raise thousands of pounds for this year's BBC Children in Need appeal. Even Babe the pony took a day off from her day job - where she helps youngsters learn to ride at Lea Castle Equestrian Centre - to lend a hoof. Her
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Light switch-on at three towns
WYRE Forest towns are set to turn on the yuletide spirit this weekend. Stourport will switch on its Christmas lights tomorrow, with Kidderminster and Bewdley following suit on Saturday. Organisers of Stourport's event have stressed it is not too late
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Children's classic to be staged at Rose
THE magical tale of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be brought to life at the Rose Theatre in Kidderminster. Families have been promised a colourful and interactive production of the classic story by Roald Dahl, which will be presented by members
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Brush up on scooter knowledge
OWNERS of motorised scooters are being urged to brush up on their safety awareness by attending an event in Bewdley on Saturday. The free safety day takes place in the town's high school from 9.30am until 1pm. It is being run jointly by Worcestershire
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Pop Divas pay tribute
A MULTI-tribute show featuring songs by artists including Kylie, Madonna and Debbie Harry will be held at a Kidderminster venue on Friday, December 2. Five-piece group, Pop Divas, will be performing at Jacksons, Marlpool Lane between 9pm and 11pm. The
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Artists to put work on display at library
AN annual exhibition featuring a variety of paintings by Wyre Forest artists opens on Saturday. Members of Kidderminster Art Society will be displaying their work at Kidderminster Library Gallery until the end of December. Visitors will be able to see
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John starts club nights
A STOURPORT music fan, who has been a promoter for artists including Elvis Costello and The Wonderstuff, is launching two fortnightly club nights. John Patrick has organised Dance Caf, which will start tomorrow and Dark Room, which will begin on Saturday
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Chance for drivers to have a say
CAR users in Wyre Forest are being urged to have their say on transport issues as Worcestershire road chiefs believe drivers' views are under-represented. Worcestershire County Council has drafted a provisional Local Transport Plan - LTP2 - for traffic
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Retired teacher takes over key role in society
CHRIS Yeats, of Hartlebury, has made his own bit of history by being elected head of a Worcestershire-wide group. He is the new chairman of Worcestershire Local History Forum, an organisation in which people from throughout Worcestershire can pool information
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Compost Q and A sessions
COMPOST clinics will be just what the doctor ordered for anyone with queries on the subject. The free sessions, being held in Kidderminster Town Hall next Tuesday between 2pm and 7pm, are designed to provide advice for people who have bought compost bins
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Valentines welcome guests for fund-raiser
A FEAST of Christmas music will be performed by the Kidderminster Valentines to raise money for Kemp Hospice. The annual festive concert will be held at Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday, December 3 at 7.30pm. Their special guests for the night will
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Road safety vow
A WORCESTERSHIRE county councillor has sought to reassure parents the authority is committed to improving road safety for schoolchildren in Wolverley and plans have already been drawn up. Both Wolverley High School and Wolverley Sebright First School
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Six companies uniting to create marketing service
SIX sister companies have united under a single name in Kidderminster to offer a one-stop service. The Veldonn Group, based in Clensmore Street, has been formed to provide print, design and promotional marketing. With an annual turnover of £2.5 million
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Baxter College
KIDDERMINSTER'S Baxter College is celebrating after being the first school in the West Midlands to be awarded Promethean Centre of Excellence status for its work with interactive whiteboards. Representatives from the company awarded the Habberley Road
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Champion award for housing chief
BRITAIN'S foremost Olympic ambassador helped pay tribute to a champion of outstanding business practice. Lord Coe, who steered the country's successful bid to host the 2012 Games, presented Marina Banner, Kidderminster-based Community Housing Association's
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Park launches its first Santa safari
FOUR reindeer will be making their debuts at West Midland Safari Park when it launches its first Santa Safari event. Father Christmas will be joined by Rudolph, Blitzen, Donner and Dancer when he meets park visitors next month. Santa Safari will operate
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Wheel maker in big acquisition
COOKLEY-based wheel maker, Titan Europe, has acquired the Australian company, Wheel and Rim Engineering, in a £2.1 million deal. The Australian business, based in Brisbane, Queensland, specialises in the manufacture of large wheels for earth moving, construction
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Factory cuts use of energy
A BRICK manufacturing factory at Hartlebury has celebrated a year of helping the environment by using renewable energy. Baggeridge Brick, at Waresley, generates electricity using gas from a nearby landfill site. The factory produces up to 100 million
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Charity seeks kind hearts
A CALL has gone out for Wyre Forest residents to volunteer as campaign co-ordinators for a charity raising funds for lifesaving heart research. The Worcestershire branch of the British Heart Foundation - BHF - has made the appeal to encourage people to
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Pooja, The Other Space, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
RANI Moorthy's one-woman show tells the story of Ranjana, fated from the moment of her birth by an unlucky horoscope. And the performance begins with the question: "Have you ever seen a more unlucky horoscope?" immediately drawing the audience into her
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BUSINESS BRIEF
Strike called off THE first of a series of planned strikes by workers at Birmingham International Airport has been called off to allow peace talks to continue, it was announced today. Hundreds of workers were due to walk out next Monday in protest at
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Small businesses need to click on to how their IT system can save cash
SMALL local businesses are missing out on potential cost savings and efficiency simply because they don't realise how their office technology can be used for making phone calls. According to new research by BT, many businesses still believe their expensive
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Accountants open new practice after merger
TWO established Worcester accountancy practices have recently merged and moved into city centre offices under the new practice name The Richards Sandy Partnership. Sandy and Co, formerly based in St John's, and Rob Richards' clients from Richards Hinitt
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Time to get the beers in with 24-hour drinking
TODAY hundreds of pubs, bars, takeaways and shops should be able to take advantage of new laws and serve alcohol for longer - but none in Worcester have yet received their official licences. The city council's licensing team has failed to send out any
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We need action over killer road
A WORRIED resident has called for action to be taken on an accident blackspot outside his house before someone is killed. Thirty-six year-old Jason Bills, of Bank Cottage, Hawford, near Worcester, said since he had moved to his home off the A449 six years
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What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Library - Simon Deeley Trio with Ron Hills and Tony Pipkin. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - CBSO play Mother Goose and Mahler. MAC - Mitch Benn and The Distractions. Wolverhampton: Arena Theatre - Kreutzer Quartet
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Thank you for loyalty
MAY I, through your column, thank the great number of loyal customers and, indeed, people previously unknown to us, who have congratulated us on our recent award. Our office was honoured to be named the Central and West Regional Winner of The Best Post
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A night to sample the delights of Digance
"HE is like no-one else, an entertainer who treads a dangerous path where no others have trod". The words were by Dennis Norden. The subject was comic songwriter and folk singer Richard Digance. And this weekend the latter will be treading the boards
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Timeless gifts
A piece of jewellery makes a timeless gift, and where better to find it than a family jewellery firm with 60 years of experience? Cupitts of Bromsgrove celebrates its diamond anniversary during 2006, and as its many long-standing customers will know,
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Award-winning folk duo
AN award-winning folk duo will be performing in Stratford next Thursday. Show of Hands, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Group for 2005, will be crowning a tour which has included two sell-out gigs at the Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury. The acoustic
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Carpenters celebration
THE life and music of the Carpenters featuring their classic hits comes to Cheltenham tonight. Matthew Jones Productions brings this collaborative concert celebrating the life and music of The Carpenters to Cheltenham Town Hall at 8pm. Complete with the
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Grand entrances
Bohemian glamour is the key theme at Vera Mont this season, with a collection of elegant evening wear designed to help you make an entrance. Decorative elements and opulent fabrics combine to create an extravagant, sexy and feminine look ideal for winter
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Anything goes
It's pretty much a case of 'anything goes' in men's fashion this winter, and the collection at Next is no exception. The recent vogue for teaming jeans or combats with smart tailored jackets continues, and it's perfectly okay to opt for maximum comfort
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Wish list
Sexy lingerie has got to be near the top of any girl's wish list at Christmas, and the latest designs from Triumph and Valisre will make decadently desirable stocking fillers. and hipster (RRP £13), in Black or Red Triumph has taken inspiration from temptation
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Beauty
HONEY LOVE Clinique suggest dark sophistication for Christmas with the Black Honey Holiday Colour Collection, based around the popular Black Honey Almost Lipstick (RRP £12) which combines lipstick and lip gloss in an almost black shade that transforms
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Holistic healing
In the heart of Bewdley town centre, Eden Holistic Therapies is the only practice within 15 miles to offer such a range of treatments. Even though this very fact makes the business special, its owners, Dawn Edwards and Julie Guest, have set out to ensure
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Diary
KAUSHAL - TROMANS The Strahovsky Monastery in Prague was the fabulous setting for the marriage of Kidderminster couple Priya Kaushal and Andy Tromans, who found romance at Kidderminster railway station as they travelled to school in Worcester. Both are
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A natural progression
Heathfield School in Wolverley already offers its pupils the chance to excel in both the academic and extra-curricular aspects of their education, and this philosophy is set to continue under new headmaster Roger Brierly. After spending seven years looking
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A Sprout is for life
Brussels sprouts have never been the most popular of vegetables; they are one of those things that appears on the table every Christmas without fail, regardless of whether or not anybody actually likes them. However, the humble sprout is being given a
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Top cellar
If you remember the Country Girl Inn in Stoke Prior as a fairly ordinary countryside pub, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the huge changes made since its new owners took over in May. Along with a complete refurbishment, bringing in a touch of contemporary
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Wired for sound
Choosing the latest audio or security equipment for your vehicle can be something of a minefield unless you are sure that both the product and the sales advice are of top quality. Ultimate Audio in Bromsgrove sells superior electrical equipment for all
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BMW to the power of six
Andy Enright reports on a BMW that offers searing speed, sleek styling and an engine that has few peers. If one were to plot a curve that depicted the desirability of a sports car, it often peaks early, trails off gently and then accelerates to rock bottom
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Children's classic to be staged at Rose
THE magical tale of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be brought to life at the Rose Theatre in Kidderminster. Families have been promised a colourful and interactive production of the classic story by Roald Dahl, which will be presented by members
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Sketches
STOURPORT Choral and Operatic Society will perform an evening of sketches with a wartime theme tomorrow evening. It takes place at Areley Kings Village Hall and members will also present a play titled Shelter. Money raised will go to WaterAid. The event
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Kings of comedy in festive show
COMEDY Kings Jongleurs are back at Malvern Theatres for a very festive comedy Christmas special on Thursday, December 8. The final comedy club night of the year promises to be an absolute cracker, warming up audiences for the Christmas party season. Manchester
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Party will celebrate EP launch
A KIDDERMINSTER rock band will be celebrating the release of their third EP with a party tomorrow. The Solemn Promise will be joined by Debate Escape and Fallout Theory to launch their new CD Picturesque at the Sutton Park Arms at 7.30pm. Their line-up
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Children's classic to be staged at Rose
THE magical tale of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be brought to life at the Rose Theatre in Kidderminster. Families have been promised a colourful and interactive production of the classic story by Roald Dahl, which will be presented by members
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Pop Divas pay tribute
A MULTI-tribute show featuring songs by artists including Kylie, Madonna and Debbie Harry will be held at a Kidderminster venue on Friday, December 2. Five-piece group, Pop Divas, will be performing at Jacksons, Marlpool Lane between 9pm and 11pm. The
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Artists to put work on display at library
AN annual exhibition featuring a variety of paintings by Wyre Forest artists opens on Saturday. Members of Kidderminster Art Society will be displaying their work at Kidderminster Library Gallery until the end of December. Visitors will be able to see
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Students battle for top title
TWO students from schools in Bewdley and Stourport will be competing for the title of Worcestershire Young Musician 2005 tonight. Simon Bromley, 17, of Bewdley High School and Christopher Fossey, 17, of Stourport High School will perform at Huntingdon
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Music with Russian feel
AN evening of music with a swing feel and Russian influence will be held at three Wyre Forest venues. The Kremlinaires will perform at Trimpley Village Hall tomorrow, at Areley Kings Village Hall on Friday, December 2 and at Clows Top Victory Hall on
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Author celebrates 16th book in print
A DIARY based on life in Bewdley between 1942 and 1944 is the latest offering from a Bewdley author and town councillor. Baldwin and De Gaulle Bewdley 1942-1944: A Diary of an Observer is the 16th book written by Nigel Knowles. It is a fictional diary
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Valentines welcome guests for fund-raiser
A FEAST of Christmas music will be performed by the Kidderminster Valentines to raise money for Kemp Hospice. The annual festive concert will be held at Kidderminster Town Hall on Saturday, December 3 at 7.30pm. Their special guests for the night will
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Christmas star
Britt Ekland needs little introduction - so with the world her stage, why is she sprinkling Hollywood glamour along with plenty of fairy dust on a pantomime in the area? Juliette Kemp finds out. SWEDISH beauty and international star Britt Ekland doesn't
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Pooja, The Other Space, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
RANI Moorthy's one-woman show tells the story of Ranjana, fated from the moment of her birth by an unlucky horoscope. And the performance begins with the question: "Have you ever seen a more unlucky horoscope?" immediately drawing the audience into her
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Time in Party for real change
THIS leadership election had captured the imagination of the Conservative Party, the media and the wider public. For the first time in years people are taking a real interest in the Conservative Party and whom they choose as their leader. There is a very
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Where have all butterflies gone
LIKE many other gardeners I have been getting the garden ready for winter, but at the same time reflecting on the spring and summer, just gone. The one thing that stands out in my mind was the lack of butterflies. During the early spring I was delighted
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The case against wind alternative
AS an engineer who worked on industrial control systems, heating, air conditioning and ventilation from 1954 to 1987 I can also confirm Mr M Podds arguments against wind farms, (Journal, November 10). The taxpayer via the government is providing up to
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Switch takes farm pair into new area
THE harsh realities of modern-day farming have led a farming family down the road of diversification into a farm shop. Susan and Mark Rawlings, of Kingsmoor Farm, Hoden Lane, Cleeve Prior, have sold free-range eggs and vegetables from a small shed with
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Tragic life of legend Piaf retold on stage
Edith Piaf, who died in 1963, was a legend in her own time. Insignificant off-stage, she was mesmeric in performance, a world-acclaimed mistress of the chanson. Although she rose from being a humble street singer to one of the highest paid artistes in
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Weak sun can lift spirits as temperatures plunge
In the past week, we have had some lovely, clear days. The temperature may have been quite a few degrees cooler, but this has to be my favourite weather condition for exploring nature reserves. The chill of the air on your face makes you feel just that
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Join Santa on a great safari
WEST Midland Safari Park may have closed for winter, but there is no time to spare. Staff at the park are busy getting ready for one of their most important visitors of the year. Santa will be making his debut at the park on Saturday, December 3, and
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Farmers on alert over flu controls
THE Country Land and Business Association has issued guidance to its members on how government officials could enforce bird flu controls. The report advises what powers Defra officials have in the event of an outbreak and how Defra has indicated those
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Forum to prepare for a green future
PREPARING farmers and landowners for the new world of environmentally-friendly farming comes under the spotlight at a seminar at Pershore College tonight. Entitled Are You Ready For a Green Future?, the briefing is designed to cover all the new regulatory
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Prices and demand for farmland falling
DEMAND for farmland has fallen for the first time in more than two years, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' rural land survey. Farmland prices have also slipped back for the third annual quarter, an annual fall of one per cent
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Help farmers with heritage
A CALL for greater Government recognition of the role private owners play in maintaining the heritage of the countryside has been made by the Country Land and Business Association. It coincides with a report from English Heritage warning that traditional
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Crops to keep cars on road
HIGH-level lobbying by the NFU has led to a government announcement which paves the way for farmers to grow crops for fuel as well as food and is the equivalent of taking a million cars off the road. The introduction of a five per cent renewable transport
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Lucky stars!
More than 100 ladies enjoyed the latest Limited Edition Ladies' Lunches held at the Seven Stars, Brook Road, Stourbridge, on November 2 and 3. A two-course meal incorporating a choice of delicious salmon or seafood pasta, plus two glasses of wine, was
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A smile says it all!
But what does yours say about you? This is the question posed to patients every day at Roy Morris' Centre for Excellence in Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry. With more than 25 years' experience, Roy has all the expertise to transform smiles and change lives
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Coming of age
Despite its inevitability, the thought of growing old is still rather a worrying one - who will look after us, and how will we afford that care? Increased life expectancy means it is likely that we will require care for longer, whether in our own homes
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Maintaining independence, reducing burdens
Many people face the prospect of an empty nest, living in their family homes long after children have grown up and got homes of their own. A big family home requires ongoing maintenance, and you can become reluctant to spend time, energy and money on
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Passport to freedom
When it comes to mobility equipment, finding the right product to suit your needs can be daunting. Family-run business Magbility prides itself on supplying top-quality products tailored to individual requirements, and designed to offer a high degree of
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Changing rooms
Many changes took place at Bromsgrove School during the summer holidays, including the conversion of Housman Hall - the former home of Bromsgrove School's most famous Old Boy and latterly a prominent hotel in the town centre - into a 70-bed, en suite
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A most excellent hotel
Whether you're planning to explore the Cotswolds countryside, relax on a weekend getaway, or celebrate a special occasion, Cotswold House - recently named Independent Hotel of the Year 2005 at the prestigious Catey Awards - promises to offer you an unforgettable
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John Humphreys and The Nero String Quartet Kidderminster Library
FOR the fourth annual Birmingham Conservatoire recital, the Classical Music Society welcomed pianist John Humphreys and The Nero String Quartet. This was the first Live at the Library performance I had been to and the first time I have had the chance
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Chipping Campden
The charming town of Chipping Campden is a wonderful place to explore and provides the perfect base for venturing further into the Cotswolds countryside. The historic stone buildings of this area give the old wool merchants' town its unique character,
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In very good taste
The Epic' Bar Brasseries owned by Michelin-starred chef Patrick McDonald are perfect for relaxed dining this Christmas, with great food and drink served in stylish surroundings. Throughout December, Epic' Brasseries are offering an extensive Christmas
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First plaice
With British food currently in vogue, traditional favourites are enjoying a new level of popularity, and at Our Plaice in Hagley, the profile of one of Britain's best-loved institutions - fish and chips - is being raised even further. Our Plaice was named
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Away with the fairies!
There's something about fairies that appeals to the little girl in all of us, especially anyone who ever held ambitions of actually becoming a fairy - okay, that dream never came true, but the image will always transport us back to those more innocent
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Greetings from the past
In today's throwaway society, it's hard to imagine a time when Christmas cards were revered and collected as miniature works of art, reviewed in national newspapers and extensively advertised in the press. However, this is exactly what happened in the
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There's no calling time on these Guinness collectables!
One of the stars at a recent Perry and Phillips auction was undoubtedly a 1950s pocket watch featuring the famous Guinness toucan. Originally sold for just five shillings, and known as the 'five bob watch', this item attracted a tremendous amount of attention
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What a carry on at panto!
TRADITIONALLY pantomimes are seen as a fun entertainment for all the family but Cheltenham group regularly bucks the trend. The Friends Theatre Company will be presenting their latest adult panto, 1000 Arabian Nights (Ooh What A Carry-On), at The Playhouse
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Band bids to reach final
A GUITAR-based group whose members first met at a Bewdley school will be battling it out in a competition next week. Viva Finito, which has members from Stourport and Bewdley, has reached the semi-final of the Battle of the Bands contest at the Robin
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Jazz double to entertain
MUSIC fans will be entertained by swinging jazz at Kidderminster Library Music Gallery tonight. The Simon Deeley Trio, with special guests Ron Hills, playing slide and valve trombones and Tony Pipkin, on trumpet and flugel horn, will perform at 7.30pm
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John starts club nights
A STOURPORT music fan, who has been a promoter for artists including Elvis Costello and The Wonderstuff, is launching two fortnightly club nights. John Patrick has organised Dance Caf, which will start tomorrow and Dark Room, which will begin on Saturday
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Festival first sees Britten performed
THE first performance in Kidderminster of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem will take place on Saturday. It will be presented by Kidderminster Choral Society at Kidderminster Town Hall at 7.30pm. Society members will be joined by soprano, Jennifer Smith,
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Park launches its first Santa safari
FOUR reindeer will be making their debuts at West Midland Safari Park when it launches its first Santa Safari event. Father Christmas will be joined by Rudolph, Blitzen, Donner and Dancer when he meets park visitors next month. Santa Safari will operate
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Search on for musical youth
GLOUCESTERSHIRE Music in partnership with Lincoln Financial Group have released the entry forms for the 2006 Gloucestershire Young Musician Competition. The competition - now in its 15th year - is open to young musicians of 21 years or under, of at least
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Health service's about targets?
WHAT is happening to our National Health Service? In the past if one wished to see the doctor you went along to the surgery and after a wait you were dealt with. This was followed by ringing up to make advance appointments, this could be several days
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Daft idea not to leave it out...
OBVIOUSLY the pantomime season is back with us again when Wychavon Council starts to differentiate between public leaves and private leaves (Journal, Countryside, November 10). They will suck up public leaves in the town centres and expect a round of
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Gritters are out ready as blizzards all set to strike
GRITTERS, snowploughs and tonnes of salt were on standby today as forecasters warned that heavy snow and raging blizzards were on the way. Large parts of the country are expected to get some snowfall over the next few days, with northern Scotland set
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Nightly attacks petrify me, I fear for my child's safety
A MUM has spoken about her horror after becoming the victim of a six-month campaign of harassment and anti-social behaviour. Emma Hewitt, of St Richard's Gardens, Droitwich, claims she has been subjected to nightly attacks on her home. She said youths
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Bombings spark forum
COUNTY religious leaders have set up an inter-faith forum, following complaints that Worcestershire Muslims felt afraid of repercussions after the London bombings. The Worcestershire Racial Equality Council invited leaders from different faiths to the
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TB campaigners come under fire
A VET has criticised what he believes is an ''orchestrated campaign'' to exonerate the badger from having a significant role in the transmission of tuberculosis to cattle. David Denny has blamed infected badgers for the transmission of TB. The vet, of
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Gipsies abandon plans to build on site in the Vale
GIPSIES have abandoned their bid to build a permanent camp in Eckington, ending two years of legal wrangling which has cost council taxpayers £26,000. Less than two months before a second planning appeal was due to take place, the gipsies have accepted
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What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Library - Simon Deeley Trio with Ron Hills and Tony Pipkin. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - CBSO play Mother Goose and Mahler. MAC - Mitch Benn and The Distractions. Wolverhampton: Arena Theatre - Kreutzer Quartet
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Warning over lottery scam
A KIDDERMINSTER couple have warned other people to be wary after they received a letter telling them they had won more than £355,000 on the Spanish national lottery. Dianne and Tony Trahearn were surprised to hear of their apparent good fortune because
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Andy hopes to draw on skills
EVERY picture tells a story for a Stourport caricaturist who is hoping to draw on his skills for business purposes. Thirty-one year-old Andy Meanock has sketched images of people up and down the country at events ranging from fetes to carnivals and thinks
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A night to sample the delights of Digance
"HE is like no-one else, an entertainer who treads a dangerous path where no others have trod". The words were by Dennis Norden. The subject was comic songwriter and folk singer Richard Digance. And this weekend the latter will be treading the boards
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Home shut after seizure of drugs
A STOURPORT flat has been boarded up and closed after police made a successful application to magistrates following a major drugs seizure operation. Kidderminster magistrates granted the police application on Tuesday. North Worcestershire Police, in partnership
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Table tennis
THE latest round of matches in Kidderminster Table Tennis League produced the following results. Division One: Jims Gym A 8, Jims Gym C 2; Harriers D 8, Jims Gym D 2; Jims Gym B 7, Harriers C 3; Bewdley CC A 2, Harriers A 8; Harriers B 7, RB Iron 3; Franche
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Men's hockey
STOURPORT Men's firsts hope their frost-enforced break from the English Hockey League National North Division action will have left them refreshed for Sunday's visit of lowly Lichfield (1pm). The Staffordshire side are propping up the table and Stourport
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Time trail leads to fascinating finds
AS a reporter I am used to digging for information but it was quite a shock to the system when I dug in - in the literal sense - to help archaeologists uncover the past of Stourport's Canal Basins. building that dates back to the 1770s. The week-long
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Ladies' hockey
STOURPORT Ladies continued their 100 per cent start to Midland Conference League life with after coming from behind to win at Northampton. With just eight minutes to go they were trailing 2-1, but a late recovery secured a 3-2 victory that keeps them
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Darts
BLISS Gate beat Wribbenhall Social 6-1 in a rearranged match in Bewdley Town Darts League, but the best result on Friday saw Waggon and Horses B whitewash Rising Sun A 7-0. Other results: Waggon & Horses 1, Red Lion B 6; Red Lion A 4, Black Boy A
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Basketball
A LATE burst from man-of-the-match Mark Davis inspired Kidderminster Cobras to their first West Midlands Premier League win of the season as they beat West Midlands Police 62-44. Davis converted 14 points in the last 10 minutes with some impressive inside
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Ju-jitsu
KIDDERMINSTER ju-jitsu star Matthew Binnion was on course for a gold medal at the British National Championships - before a twisted ankle made him settle for silver. The 26-year-old Kidderminster Martial Arts club member swept into the final of the under
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Chess
IN Division One of the Worcester and District League, Kidderminster Chess Club Knights beat Kidderminster Pawns 4-0. The Pawns have done well over recent seasons to hold their stronger opponents to a couple of 2-2 draws, but this result was never in doubt
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Trivia
THE Bewdley Trivia League is looking for a replacement team, as the Boar's Head have left the league. Anyone interested in entering a team is asked to telephone Tony Powell on 01562 751343. Red Man stole the show in the first leg of the Wyre Forest Cup
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Running
MEMBERS of the Amazing Feet Running Club took part in the Suicide Six multi-terrain race on Sunday, which was the 14th event in the club's 16-race league. Shaw Pye was the first club member to complete the race, in 15th place, recording a time of 42 minutes
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Jailed for car ringing
A HARTLEBURY man has been jailed for his role in a gang which ran a £1.25 million trade in stolen cars over an 18-month period. Judge John Cavell said the scam was a "highly sophisticated and organised criminal conspiracy". It involved the theft of at
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Support group
PEOPLE suspected of criminal damage in Wyre Forest have been targeted by a specialist team of top police officers. The Uniformed Support Group - USG - was formed by West Mercia Constabulary to tackle persistent offenders in North Worcestershire, as part
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Woman bailed
A WOMAN who stabbed a man during an argument has been bailed for a pre-sentence report by a judge. Natasha Smith, 20, of Woodbury Close, Hartlebury, denied wounding Adam Sellick with intent to cause grievous bodily harm but pleaded guilty to wounding.
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Moorlands Farm
THERE will be several matches at Moorlands Farm over the festive season. Fur and Feather matches will be held on Thursday, December 22 and on Christmas Eve, the draw on both days at 9.30am. Also to be drawn at 9.30am are the Boxing Day Blowout Open, and
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Mobile thefts
MOBILE phones and tools have been targeted in thefts from vehicles in Wyre Forest this week. Police warned drivers to make sure their vehicles were secure after a set of ladders was taken from the roof rack of a Volkswagen Golf estate parked in Lister
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Octoplus Boldings
Thursday: Leon Duvalier (OB) 29-5 (Oak 13, corn 12m and close, carp 1lb to 5lb), Ed Turner (OB) 28-11 (Oak 16, pellet 8m, carp 1lb to 6lb), Mick Jameson (Middy ML) 27-4 (Oak 11). Saturday, 44: Simon Christian (Mossella) 52-0 (Stock 10, corn and caster
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Tablets stolen
A WOMAN'S bag containing tablets was stolen as she sat on a bus. She caught the bus at Kidderminster Town Hall at about 4pm last Thursday, sitting by the window. When she was getting off following the 20-minute journey to Birchen Coppice she realised
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Poole Hall
Wednesday Open, Abbey: Roy Arnold 25-1 (3), Ivan Laight 21-8 (5), Brian Waklyn 17-4 (16). Saturday Open, Cuckoo: Laight 61-12, Brian Hodgetts 29-5, Alan Asbury 18-6. Sunday Open, Abbey: Waklyn 26-12, Dave Weaver 22-4, Laight 21-2.
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Park Inn AC
Furnace Mill, Willow Pool: Paul Stafford 14-13 (bonus peg), Mark Pearce 14-8, Gavin Wright 14-5. There will be a contest at Poole Hall on Sunday. All members wanting to fish the Fur and Feather must pay Pearce before or at Sunday's match.
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Public spending needs controls
I WRITE with incredulity on reading the letter from Terry Clark, secretary of Unison Wyre Forest, regarding fair pensions for public sector workers (Shuttle/Times & News, November 10). Here we have another left-wing unionist demanding that the ever-growing
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Swifts
WHAT eventually proved to be a comprehensive 3-1 Worcestershire Senior Cup defeat to a watered down Worcester City side sealed a disappointing week for Stourport Swifts. A point from Saturday's 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Beaconsfield was not enough
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Old Bear AC
A Fur and Feather contest will be held on Sunday at the Stackpool. Anyone requiring breakfast before the match is asked to contact the secretary on 01562 631611 by Saturday noon. Anglers booking a breakfast should be at the Old Bear for 8am.
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Waggon & Horses AC
Hawford Fisheries: Pete Harper 30-8, Harry Diubek 27-0, Dave Lewis 17-8. The next contest will be the Fur and Feather at Moorlands, Island Pool, on December 4. Anglers are urged not to forget to donate a prize.
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Memorial disgrace
ON Sunday, November 13, my mother and I went, as we do every year, to lay flowers on the War Memorial at Kidderminster, in honour of my father, who died in April 1945. We know you can hardly read the names, which in itself is a disgrace, but this year
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Chaddesley
CHADDESLEY Corbett were knocked out of the JW Hunt Cup by Wyrley 2-1, who grabbed the winner in the last minute of extra time. Martin Westcott's men wasted several openings in the first half with Marvin Whitter and Onwerekogba Okonedo working tirelessly
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Your chance to speak out on police shake-up
WEST Mercia police - described in the House of Commons this week as "the finest police force in the country" - are urging local people to have a say in how the area should be policed in the future. In an unprecedented step, the West Mercia Police Authority
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The dangers of centralisation
IF district councillor John Campion had tried to phone the police lately on anything other than a 999 call, he would know that centralising communications usually turns out to be a complete shambles. So, instead of trying to get the local council offices
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Lobby group to put town trade on map
EVESHAM traders are to form a lobby group to give them a strong voice for changes in the town. Around 40 people attended the inaugural meeting at the Northwick Hotel last Thursday when the seminar director for the evening was John Murphy, editor of the
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Black Boy AC
Fur and Feather, Furnace Mill: 1 A Williams, 2 BJ Walker. The next match will be on December 4 at Woodside Fisheries. Anglers are asked to meet at Strawberry Pool at 8am - weather permitting (if pool not frozen).
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Lessons disrupted as thieves target schools
CHILDREN at two Vale schools had their lessons disrupted this week after thieves broke in and stole valuable computers and projectors worth thousands of pounds. Bengeworth First School and Simon de Montfort Middle School in Evesham both had computer equipment
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Crackdown for a fly-tipping society
HOUSEHOLDERS in Evesham and the Vale could face fines of up to £5,000 if they are caught fly tipping under new changes to the law. New regulations aim to reduce the thousands of tonnes of household waste fly-tipped in the West Midlands every years. In
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Women's football
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies were TEN-acious as they tore apart Phoenix Hereford to win 10-1 in their Worcestershire County Cup second round. Julie Freeman scored four with Lisa Stokes hitting a hat-trick and captain Emma Bowdler, Nikki Palmer and Rachel
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MP in fight to save circuses
VALE MP Peter Luff is campaigning to free circuses from the potentially devastating impact of the Licensing Act 2003. MP Luff says the Licensing Act is one of the worst pieces of legislation ever to have become law. Its impact on circuses would be very
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Stourport Youth League
DUE to the bad weather, 23 Stourport and District Youth League matches were called off on Saturday. Luke Taylor scored a hat-trick for Bewdley U-16s when they beat Swinmoor Rangers 4-1, the other scorer being Oliver Smith. A Stourport Under-11s derby
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Kidderminster and district
BRINTONS, who play in the Saturday Premier of Kidderminster and District Football League, reached the third round of the Kidderminster Harriers Junior Cup with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Oldswinford Harriers. In the Junior Cup first round, a Wyre
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Double for Christie in Boston tea party
BOSTON O HARRIERS 3 IYSEDEN Christie put himself firmly in the shop window with a match-winning double as Harriers enjoyed a Boston LDV Trophy party on a freezing night at York Street, writes Mat Kendrick. Rumours doing the rounds among the hardy Harriers
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Grand old joke of York as ref robs Harriers
HARRIERS O YORK 0 THE Conference's infamous officials continued to be Kidderminster's toughest opponents of the season as Harriers once again paid the penalty for dodgy refereeing, writes Mat Kendrick. While Stuart Watkiss's men have matched high-flying
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Kidderminster Carolians
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians proved that good things come to those who wait by eventually ending their eight-game losing run to haul themselves off the bottom of Midlands Three West North. The Marlpool Lane men have been on the brink of turning the corner
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ASTLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
A quiz, devised by Jim Greenow, will be presented on Wednesday at Astley village hall. The doors will be open at 7.30pm, with the quiz to start at 8pm. Teams from Stourport, Hartlebury, Bewdley, Kidderminster, Clows Top and Astley will compete for the
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Tragic life of legend Piaf retold on stage
Edith Piaf, who died in 1963, was a legend in her own time. Insignificant off-stage, she was mesmeric in performance, a world-acclaimed mistress of the chanson. Although she rose from being a humble street singer to one of the highest paid artistes in
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER WI
There was a slight change to the November programme, as Brenda Dunn talked about Peru, instead of the scheduled presentation about The Rockies. She talked about her travels in Peru, where she visited many towns and the mountains, and she illustrated her
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AGGBOROUGH AND SPENNELLS COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP
The annual meeting will be held on Wednesday at Spennells Community Centre, Warbler Place, Kidderminster, at 7.30pm. All residents of Aggborough and Spennells will be welcome.
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MINSTER LADIES
At St George's annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, on Wednesday, December 7 at 2pm, a Christmas party will be held. Members are asked to take a raffle prize.
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SOMERLEYTON WI
At the November annual meeting a minute's silence was held in memory of national president Barbara Gill who died recently. Linda Sprosen gave details of the county quiz in February, the group to enter a team. Sheila Noble reported on the group meeting
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MAMBLE CUM BAYTON WI
Marjorie Whiting, adviser, attended the November annual meeting. It was reported that the recent jumble sale raised funds for the institute, with the raffle money donated to Nightingale Nurses, Cleobury. Margaret Griffiths reported on the autumn council
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Snooker stars in the frame for our appeal
RONNIE O'Sullivan, the world's No 1 snooker player, was on cue to back Operation Covert when he was in action in Kidderminster on Thursday. The "Rocket" was at the Glades Arena for the latest Betfred Premier League tournament and took time out to draw
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Join Santa on a great safari
WEST Midland Safari Park may have closed for winter, but there is no time to spare. Staff at the park are busy getting ready for one of their most important visitors of the year. Santa will be making his debut at the park on Saturday, December 3, and
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HEADWAY
The charity took to the fairways and teed off on a sponsored golf day to boost funds. Organisers hope the final amount raised will exceed £500. Service user, Sue Champkin, who helped organise the fund-raising day, said: "We had a few members doing a bit
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SEVERN SIDE RAMBLERS
A walk of around eight miles from Clent along the St Kenelm Way, stage one, has been organised for Sunday. Ramblers are asked to meet at the Memorial Park gates, Park Avenue, Stourport, at 10am prompt. Transport can be arranged. New walkers will be welcome
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Award-winning folk duo
AN award-winning folk duo will be performing in Stratford next Thursday. Show of Hands, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Group for 2005, will be crowning a tour which has included two sell-out gigs at the Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury. The acoustic
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Carpenters celebration
THE life and music of the Carpenters featuring their classic hits comes to Cheltenham tonight. Matthew Jones Productions brings this collaborative concert celebrating the life and music of The Carpenters to Cheltenham Town Hall at 8pm. Complete with the
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BREATHE EASY MALVERN AND WORCESTER
The group's Christmas meal will be held on Monday, December 12 at Seaborne Inn, Kempsey, 12.30pm for 1pm. Any member, with partner/carer or friend, wishing to attend, must book soon, as the room will only accommodate 38 people.
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WEST MIDLAND BIRD CLUB
On Sunday, the field meeting will be to Habberley Valley, meeting in the car park at 10am. For further information telephone 01562 677348.
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Behind the masks
ELDERLY residents of Wolverley enjoyed a spooky night of entertainment. As part of a series of social events held throughout the year, the residents of Knight Court donned witches' costumes and ghoulish masks as they marked Hallowe'en at the end of last
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Farmers on alert over flu controls
THE Country Land and Business Association has issued guidance to its members on how government officials could enforce bird flu controls. The report advises what powers Defra officials have in the event of an outbreak and how Defra has indicated those
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Forum to prepare for a green future
PREPARING farmers and landowners for the new world of environmentally-friendly farming comes under the spotlight at a seminar at Pershore College tonight. Entitled Are You Ready For a Green Future?, the briefing is designed to cover all the new regulatory
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Prices and demand for farmland falling
DEMAND for farmland has fallen for the first time in more than two years, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' rural land survey. Farmland prices have also slipped back for the third annual quarter, an annual fall of one per cent
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Help farmers with heritage
A CALL for greater Government recognition of the role private owners play in maintaining the heritage of the countryside has been made by the Country Land and Business Association. It coincides with a report from English Heritage warning that traditional
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Time to see plans for flood defences
PLANS for flood defences to protect residents living in Wribbenhall will be outlined during a meeting on Monday. It is being hosted by the Bewdley Residents' Flood Committee at Bewdley Baptist Church, High Street at 7.30pm. Ian Morris, the Environment
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Teens 'making my life misery'
A BEWDLEY nurse says teenagers are making her life a misery by vandalising her property and banging on her door and windows. Carol Conway, of Winbrook, said a group of 10 teenagers, from Bewdley High School, regularly hit the door and windows of her cottage
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Let there be lights
FESTIVE entertainment will fill the streets of Bewdley for the Christmas Lights Festival on Saturday. Liz Davies and Father Christmas. The event will be held between 1pm and 8pm and there will be musical performances, a fancy dress competition for children
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November 24, 2005
WHERE has all the seasonal influenza vaccine gone to? That is the source of controversy between the Government and opposition at the moment. Unfortunately, as usual when there is an argument about numbers, the result is inconclusive as both sides use
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John Humphreys and The Nero String Quartet Kidderminster Library
FOR the fourth annual Birmingham Conservatoire recital, the Classical Music Society welcomed pianist John Humphreys and The Nero String Quartet. This was the first Live at the Library performance I had been to and the first time I have had the chance
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Treatment centre's open day
KIDDERMINSTER'S £19 million treatment centre is throwing open its doors for its first major public event since it opened almost two years ago amid controversy following the downgrading of the hospital. Visitors to Saturday's family open day will be able
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Patients reject blood test booking idea
PEOPLE power has won the day at Kidderminster Hospital after proposals to set up an appointments system for blood tests was quashed. Managers wanted to ensure the 200 to 250 patients having blood tests each weekday morning received the best possible care
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Victory for campaign on quarrying
PLANS for a controversial quarrying development have been scrapped after fierce opposition from local parish councillors and residents in Bidford. Jubiliant villagers were celebrating this week after international mineral giant Cemex withdrew a planning
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Man cleared of death by dangerous driving
A DUSTCART driver has been cleared of causing death by dangerous driving following an accident which killed a Broadway woman. Ian Rushton, aged 42, of Chilton Avenue, Worcester, was cleared by a jury following a three-day trial at Hereford Crown Court
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Nothing new in the great booze debate
AT 9am today, The Olde Swanne Inne in Evesham High Street opened its doors to drinkers. This was the first visible sign of the new drinking laws, which came into effect at one minute after midnight. But, say the critics, the true signs of the effects
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Children's classic to be staged at Rose
THE magical tale of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be brought to life at the Rose Theatre in Kidderminster. Families have been promised a colourful and interactive production of the classic story by Roald Dahl, which will be presented by members
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Sketches
STOURPORT Choral and Operatic Society will perform an evening of sketches with a wartime theme tomorrow evening. It takes place at Areley Kings Village Hall and members will also present a play titled Shelter. Money raised will go to WaterAid. The event
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Furniture is going, going, gone
TABLES, lamps and mirrors are among items being auctioned to raise money for Kemp Hospice. The Furniture Room and Rowe Carpets will be holding a furniture and interior accessories auction on Sunday at Units 1 and 4 Acorn Enterprise Centre of the Hoo Farm
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Why was he there?
SIR - You carried a report of a cyclist being pushed off his bike. Surely you should be asking why was this person cycling on the pavement? This is against the law. KERRY AMBLES, Worcester.
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Council has gone completely mad
SIR - I see that Lambeth Council has gone bonkers with its political correctness in banning Christmas in favour of winter celebrations. Would it not be a good idea if those who voted for this shameful decision were subjected to the Government's new Britishness
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I shop at store in name of economy
SIR - Worcestershire WI wants us to boycott supermarkets in favour of local shops. It's all right for the well-heeled to do this. I shop at Sainsbury's for economy. A tin of mushy peas is 13p, four toilet rolls 41p and an economy loaf 25p. GEORGE COWLEY
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Support town's Tree
Rotary Club of Pershore will launch their annual Tree of Light appeal this afternoon when the town's Christmas tree is switched on. The charity appeal gives local people the chance to commemorate the lives of loved ones by making a donation and lighting
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Our city is now a total disgrace
SIR - Our city and its housing estates are a disgrace. It makes one want to leave with all the rubbish around. For an example, what I came across from a takeaway - chips, curry, vomit, spitting, clothing and used condoms. Those who drop litter should
