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2/12/05 - Town Reserves crash after even first half
TOWN Reserves travelled to North Birmingham for their latest fixture and after a lively start collapsed badly in the second-half. BILSTON TOWN 6, MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 2 With five minutes gone, a mix-up in midfield saw Bilston regain possession and quickly
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Cleaner that sweeps city is defended
FINANCE chiefs had to defend Worcester's new hi-tech street cleaning machine after fellow councillors queried the cost. Labour councillor Jo Hodges said she did a double take when she saw the figures - £528 a week to rent, which is about £27,500 a year
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Your chance to send a letter to Santa Claus
IT'S Christmas - and once again, Santa Claus has asked the Berrow's Worcester Journal, together with their friends at The Worcester News and Toy City in Sheriff Street, to help find out what you're wishing for. Pick up a pen and tell him all about yourself
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Santa's on his way in a chopper
Santa is going hi-tech. He'll be giving the reindeer a rest tomorrow and arriving at a Worcestershire village by helicopter. He will land at 11am at the Leigh Sinton Farm and Nurseries in time for the start of the annual Christmas tree sales. Santa has
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Feast for the eyes at charity bonanza
MODELS strutted their stuff and people dug deep at a charity fashion show. More than 150 people attended the event, at the Guildhall in Worcester city centre, for the NSPCC. Shoppers enjoyed themselves and businesses donated 10 per cent of their profits
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Dog injured by two fish hooks
A PESHORE dog owner is furious with anglers who left two fish hooks on a riverbank, which her dog later swallowed. Three major operations and £2,000 later Sarah Williamson, from Broad Street, is demanding answers after her weekend walk with her dog and
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Haircuts for Kashmir
A KIND-hearted hairdresser has helped raise more than £600 for children in Kashmir. Rashid Mir, of Ben'z Barbers in Worcester, has donated a whole day's trading to the Worcester Pakistan Kashmir Project, which is raising funds to build a school in the
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2/12/05 - Selected for county U14 squad
TWO Malvern Rugby Club players have been selected for the Worcestershire County Development U14 squad. The boys, Andy Brownhill and Nick Goodrich, joined with 90 players from around the county and they were lucky enough to be amongst the top 25 at the
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CALLOW END Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
AT the Advent service at St Jame's Church last Sunday morning the first candle in the Advent wreath was lit by young Sam Lippett. The service was taken by The Rev. Douglas Walker, with Derek Carter playing the organ. A young baby visiting the service
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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden
Cradley Bonfire and Fireworks raised approximately £1,000 for Cradley Church funds. Many thanks to all those who supported the event. Thursday (December 8) will see a Community Coffee Morning at Cradley Village Hall, from 10.30am to 12 noon. Come and
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
LAST Sunday morning was the first Sunday in Advent and at the service at St Peter's Church the first Advent candle was lit by Mrs Mollie Gwilliam. The service was conducted by The Rev. Brian Williamson, readings were by Julia Davies and Meg Allsopp and
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves Smith Tel: 01452 840273
STAUNTON Church will be holding its Christmas get together coffee morning on Wednesday, December 14, at 10.30am at Johnstone Close lounge, Staunton, with a bring and buy with seasonal items and raffle. The inter parish walk falls this year on New Years
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2/12/05 - Radar lose after cracking game
A CRACKING game at Victoria Park last Sunday saw Malvern Radar take on Worcester League division one league leaders, Bedwardine. MALVERN RADAR 3, BEDWARDINE 4 Radar welcomed back Nial Henderson after his 12-month trip round the world and also Simon Rea
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2/12/05 - West Malvern away
WEST Malvern return to action with a first round Phipps Cup tie at Bromsgrove Corinthians. Players to meet at The Bakery car park at 12.15pm for a 1.45pm kick-off. WE have been asked to point out that the scorer of West Malvern's goal in their 1-1 draw
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2/12/05 - U13s wanted at Welland
WELLAND Junior U13s train at the Upton sports field pavilion on Saturday morning (10am until 11.30am) and compete in the Mercian Festival Sunday league. The squad is looking for some new members to join a committed core of players. Anyone eligible within
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2/12/05 - Honours for Neil Humpage
THE second round of the Malvern United Angling Association's winter league took place on the pool at Mathon on Sunday and saw another good turnout, despite the frosty conditions. Drawn on island peg number one Neil Humpage took the honours. Neil began
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Start Christmas at the castle
THE romantic setting of Eastnor Castle is the venue for a special Christmas at Eastnor event on Sunday, December 4. Gift stalls, Father Christmas, a brass band, carol singers, candlelit tours of the 19th Century castle and horse-and-carriage rides are
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Politics proves a winner for indie rockers
YOU might not think that a song about the director of civil rights group Liberty would prove a popular hit. But, according to the lead singer of Worcester band The Dastards, the crowds have gone wild for their new single Shami Chakrabarti. Dan Wakefield
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Panto at the OK Corral n Review: Stoke Lacy Amateur Dramatics, Stoke Lacy Village Hall
THIS was Stoke Lacy's third village pantomime and each year sees a little more polish added. This year some new blood brought extra quality to the leading roles. Drama student Amanda Vincent-Perkins, as Butch Casserole, teamed up with David Sallis, another
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Town traders hit by parking free-for-all
TRADERS in Upton's Old Street are angry that no-one enforces roadside parking restrictions. They say drivers ignore the one-hour parking limit and business is being hit because customers cannot find spaces. Parking on double-yellow lines also increases
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Mix-up over fair
A mix-up over bookings forced the cancellation of an autumn fair in Upton. The event, to raise money for St Joseph's and Blackmore Park RC churches, was to have been held last Saturday at the Memorial Hall. It was discovered at the last minute that Longdon
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Speaking up
CHILDREN at Upton CE Primary School have been learning foreign languages. French and German teachers from Hanley Castle High School visited and Year 5 students gave a French assembly. A French club is now running for children in Year 1 and 2.
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Upton news in brief . . .
n FREE parking in Upton's council-owned car parks begins today (Friday). In the run-up to Christmas, no-one will have to buy tickets in the New Street or Hanley Roads car parks on Fridays and Saturdays. The concession lasts right up until December 23
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We still fear for the safety of our child
WITH regard to last week's Ledbury Reporter and the disturbing report about Mr and Mrs Edwards' son being bullied at John Masefield High School, Ledbury, and how they fear for his safety, we can only agree after a similar incident involving our son at
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Off key night
I HAVE a few comments following the ESO's Mozart/Beethoven concert last Friday evening. Who thinks it is a good idea to let latecomers into a concert in the middle of a movement in a concerto? Was the orchestra under-rehearsed for this concert? There
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Traders left out of the fun
LAST Friday's Christmas lights switch-on event upset some Malvern town centre traders. Fairground rides blocking roads made life difficult for several businesses and proprietors felt they had been left out of the celebrations. Mike Gatiss and Lesley Sewell
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Re-drawing map
IT is good to know that Dr Stephen Wright (Your Letters, November 18) is staying awake and is aware of the threat to our liberties. He will therefore know that our counties, and their councils, will eventually be replaced by regional assemblies, as the
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Not just a statistic
THERE was a regrettable lack of compassion in the article in last week's Malvern Gazette concerning the tragic death of busker Nicholas Lewtschuk. I fail to see the relevance of dredging up past offences when reporting upon the demise of a young homeless
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Aero 8 coming 'home'
THE American owner of the Morgan Aero 8 that took part in the 2002 Le Mans race is hoping to bring it back to Malvern for the marque's centenary. The car, in its distinctive yellow and black DeWalt livery, won the hearts of motor sports fans during the
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Public shuts out of hospital talks
PROPOSALS for Malvern's new hospital will be discussed next week - behind closed doors. South Worcestershire PCT board meets on Wednesday at Pershore Civic Centre. The new hospital is on the agenda, but only in the confidential section, after public and
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Four will collect awards at palace
MALVERN Boys' Brigade members who have clocked up 40 years' service will be collecting gold in London. Simon Burley, Ben Outram, Ben Cross and Robert Walters, from 1st Malvern Company, are going to St James's Palace on Monday to receive their gold Duke
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Scheme launch will save lives
People in the Ledbury area will have more chance of surviving a heart attack, thanks to the launch of the town's own Community First Responder scheme. The new service, set up by the Hereford and Worcester Ambulance Service NHS Trust, makes use of trained
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Abbey on sale at price tag in excess of £6m
AN historic convent near Malvern went up for sale this week with a price tag of at least £6 million. Stanbrook Abbey, at Callow End, has been home to a community of Benedictine nuns since 1838, with its tower a familiar landmark. The community decided
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Roy says farewell to beat
SPECIAL divisional officer Roy Jones has said goodbye to the 'boys in blue' after 29 years of policing Malvern. Mr Jones, 60, decided to retire after his 99-year-old mother fell ill and he moved to Redditch with her to be near his two sisters. "I shall
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OAPs wait for flu jabs
ELDERLY people in Upton have not had flu jabs because of a vaccine shortage. Residents in the Graftons and Thomas Morris House, who are defined as at risk, remain unprotected as the local GP surgery awaits new supplies of the vaccine. Norman Thomas, aged
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Schoolgirls take trip in navy sub
IT was action stations for a Royal Navy submarine when three adventurous girls from St James's School, West Malvern, took the helm and gave the order to surface. Lucinda Evans, captain of school house Trenchant, head girl Jessica Smith and Louisa Meredith
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Tycoon explains how a Malvern teacher gave him a head for figures
retailing tycoon David Jones, who was born and brought up in Malvern, has just brought out his autobiography Next To Me covers both his meteoric business career and his struggle with Parkinson's disease. The book comes with an endorsement from Hollywood
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Honour for Rev in full-time job
THE work of a priest who also holds down a full-time job at QinetiQ will be recognised when he is made a canon at Worcester Cathedral. The Rev. Eric Knowles, of Little Malvern Priory, will be the first voluntary priest in Worcestershire to be given the
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2/12/05 - Splendid away win for MCS mixed A
MATHON, Cradley and Storridge (MCS) Mixed A tennis team gained a hard-fought away victory against Worcester Mixed C. In difficult, windy conditions the MCS pairing of Ursula Mason and the experienced Paul Grubb won the opening rubber 7-6, 7-5. Ursula
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2/12/05 - Sapey GC captain's drive-in
THE Stableford competition at the Sapey Golf Club captain Tony Hamilton's drive-in was won by P Broadrick, N Rendle, AR Jones and R Boucher with 84 points. The runners-up with 83 points were K Madders, T Harvey, J Coghill and M Pederson. In third place
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2/12/05 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, December 3 1st XV v Stoke (Home). Meet Railway Inn 11.45am. Kick off 2.15pm. T Shirts. No one dress code. Maroon warm up tops, maroon shorts and socks. X Han, D Irish (Capt), S Lancett, V Hill, C Smith, A Ruddock, P Rawle, G Taylor
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Top organist at the Priory
ONE of Britain's most distinguished organists is performing a recital at Malvern Priory tomorrow (Saturday). A CD has also been released, showcasing the capabilities of the recently rebuilt organ. Tomorrow's concert is by Dr Roy Massey, who was the organist
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New conductor takes the baton
CRADLEY Singers perform a Christmas Tapestry of Words and Music at St John in Bedwardine Church, St John's, Worcester, on Saturday, December 10 at 7.30pm. New musical director David Kemp will be conducting and new organist Pamela Colverson accompanying
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2/12/05 - Sailor is up for award
MALVERN sailor Vivien Brookes has reached the final five of a competition to find an unsung champion of Midlands sport. Ms Brookes is in the running for the BBC Midlands Sport Unsung Hero Award aimed at people who give up their time on a voluntary basis
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Early one morning as fox was rising
SIR - I saw another fox in Windermere Drive at 4.20am. I went "pssst! - he looked up at me and kept moving. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester.
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In other words, no chance at all
SIR - I'd just like to inform any interested councillor that the chance of myself or any member of my family washing out a wheelie bin is the same as Worcester City Council being voted the most efficient, cost-effective and competent council in the country
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EVENTS
TODAY Ballroom and sequence dancing. Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. Dancing begins at 8.30pm. Christmas Fete Callow End Primary School, Callow End, Worcester
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Revulsion at the mention of meat
IR - Let me assure your correspondent, Peter Alcock that far from being "a load of rubbish" (Letters, November 11) there are many who experience revulsion at the merest mention of pork or meat from the pig apart from Muslims or Jews who have been taught
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LIVE GIGS
TONIGHT Slowburner - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Seeger, Waterson and Carthy - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Reflex - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Joanna - Sketchley's Bar, Weir Lane, Lower Wick, Worcester. The Bled - Carling Academy
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I remember when flood shut bridge
SIR - Mike Pryce was perfectly correct in saying Worcester Bridge was closed by the great flood of 1947, if only for a few days, and M Simpkins (Letters, November 19) is wrong to doubt this. I very well remember this event, as I was working in a menswear
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The drivers who really annoy me
SIR - Recently, there was a list of drivers' pet hates on the road. Here are mine. 1. The driver who blasts his horn at anything. 2. The driver going along at about 35mph on a 60mph road. You cannot overtake because of bends. Then when you get to a straight
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No compliments of Christmas season
SIR - As a Christian, I would prefer that we drop all Christmas references from the ridiculous excesses of the forthcoming season. Christmas shopping should become Early Winter Spendfest; Christmas sales should become Late Winter Spendfest; the Season
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Speech was echo of fading empire
THE changes in a former British colony are vividly portrayed by two contrasting stories in the Gazette, 50 years ago and 25 years ago this week. The earlier story tells of the visit by Viscount Malvern to Malvern College, his old school. The viscount,
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Hedge-clippings punctured police tyres
TWO labourers found themselves in court for leaving hedge-clippings in the road, the Gazette reported 100 years ago. Two policemen reported that on separate occasions, they had their bicycle tyres punctured by the cuttings scattered in Hopton Lane, Leigh
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Two pictures were on view at the library meeting on Tuesday. One was a view of Malvern from the railway bridge. In the original advertisement, it was described as Malvern in 1836, but as the chairman pointed out, that was a mistake, for
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2/12/05 - Cricket meeting
BARNARDS Green CC cricket section will be holding its AGM at the club this Sunday (December 4) at 7.15pm. All players old and new are invited to attend with a number of important issues to discuss.
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (12A) Daily 7.15pm, mats Sat, Sun & Thurs 2pm. Odeon Worcester: Sunday only - Worcester City v Huddersfield; Advance Screenings - The Chronicles of Narnia (PG) Thurs only 12.25, 2.20, 3.35, 5.15
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Big hair, big shoes and a big night out
MIRROR balls will be spinning as night fever takes over a funked-up Malvern Theatres next week. Wall to wall sensational 70s sounds will fill the Festival Theatre as the era that refuses to be forgotten is celebrated like never before. And, as pantos
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He was at the bar with a glass of champagne in one hand and a glass of whiskey in the other. He quic
A GLINT in the eye, a glass in the hand and a smile to melt the heart of any woman - that is the way Angela Rankin will remember superstar footballer and playboy George Best. Their paths crossed on two occasions in exclusive London bars during the 1980s
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2/12/05 - Pack power on for league win
FOLLOWING the previous week's abandonment due to fog, the two teams lined-up on a cold but clear day with the Spring Lane pitch good, but firm in places. MALVERN 19pts, BARKER'S BUTTS 11pts The first encounter had seen Malvern's forwards take the initiative
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2/12/05 - Angels settle into top spot
MALVERN Angels travelled to Newark to play their final Midlands Four fixture before the Christmas break. NEWARK 10pts, MALVERN ANGELS 38pts The Angels were disappointed to be playing another league team who were only able to field a team of 12 players
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Chancellor is pressed over taxes
OPERATORS of small businesses in Worcestershire want Chancellor Gordon Brown to promise to overhaul the business tax system when he presents his Pre-Budget Report next week. The Federation of Small Businesses, the UK's biggest business organisation, is
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Hair expert Lisa carries off top title in London
LISA Shepherd has proved she is top of the crops by carrying off the British Hair-dresser of the Year 2005 title. The Kidderminster-based businesswoman made it a personal double by also being named British colourist of the year in the awards ceremony,
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OUR MUMS WERE LEFT TO WASTE AWAY
SICK pensioners are being stripped of their dignity and left in appalling conditions in a Worcester hospital, it has been claimed. Our city's elderly are left to sit in their own excrement, not given enough help to properly finish their meals and left
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By George, they are top of class
LEAGUE tables revealing the performance of primary school children show St George's Catholic School in Worcester is top of the tree. An impressive 100 per cent of its oldest class of pupils reached the expected standard in English, maths and science.
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Dog thief fear as 5 pets disappear
THERE are fears that thieves are preying on valuable pedigree dogs in Worcestershire after five went missing in 10 days. The alarm was raised by the manager of Brentknoll Veterinary Centre, Whittington Road, Worcester. Barbara Kirk, who keeps a lost-and-found
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Toddler rescued in flats arson attack
AN 18-month-old child was rescued from a first-floor balcony and treated for smoke inhalation after an arson attack on a block of flats. Courtney Skimming was carried to safety as her terrified mother and father watched on with their home rapidly becoming
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ROUND-UP: HOTLY TIPPED
THEY met on the school bus at the age of 13, are hotly-tipped for the Christmas number one - and now they are coming to Worcester, again. Folk-soul acoustic duo Nizlopi hail from Leamington Spa and comprise Luke Concannon, on vocals, acoustic guitarist
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Tickets still up for grabs to see Elton
TICKETS for the rocket man's concert in Worcester may be selling well but Elton John fans need fear not - there are still some tickets left. The superstar is set to play Worcestershire County Cricket Ground on Sunday, June 11. Organisers at the New Road
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Politics proves a winner for indie rockers
YOU might not think that a song about the director of civil rights group Liberty would prove a popular hit. But, according to the lead singer of Worcester band The Dastards, the crowds have gone wild for their new single Shami Chakrabarti. Dan Wakefield
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Snow White n Review: The Russian Ice Stars, Malvern Theatres
The supreme artistry and expertise of Russian ice dancers was brought to Malvern this week after the auditorium had been transformed into an ice rink, using 14 tonnes of frozen ice. All the dancers taking part had competed in world class events, including
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Handel Coronation Anthems n Review: Malvern Festival Chorus, The Forum
MALVERN Festival Chorus is conserving its resources this season in readiness for the major work commissioned from its former conductor Rory Boyle, to be premired a year from now. This made the programme for last Saturday's concert most sensible, being
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Choir is looking forward to Priory concert
ST James' School choir will fill Malvern Priory with festive sound next Saturday (December 10) when it performs a pre-Christmas concert with the Elgar Chorale. Conducted by its director of music Lynne Linder, the girls will perform Britten's Ceremony
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EVENTS
TODAY Ballroom and sequence dancing. Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. Dancing begins at 8.30pm. Christmas Fete Callow End Primary School, Callow End, Worcester
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CONCERTS
ECEMBER 3 Music For A Winter's Evening A Soprano Duo recital at St Andrew's Church, Ombersley, Worcestershire. The concert commences at 7.30 pm. All proceeds will be in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Tickets available on the door. Handel's Messiah
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Big hair, big shoes and a big night out
MIRROR balls will be spinning as night fever takes over a funked-up Malvern Theatres next week. Wall to wall sensational 70s sounds will fill the Festival Theatre as the era that refuses to be forgotten is celebrated like never before. And, as pantos
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Free travel for elderly but with a sting in tail
FREE concessionary bus travel for elderly and the disabled will come in for Worcester residents in April. Pensioners currently pay £12 a year to receive reduced-fare bus travel in the city. Under new laws, from April 1, pensioners and disabled people
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Abbey up for sale - yours for just £6m
AFTER years of uncertainty, Stanbrook Abbey has finally been put on the market. Worcester estate agent Andrew Grant has confirmed the monastery, in Callow End, near Worcester, is for sale and it is looking at offers over £6m. The estate agent's owner,
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Music student picked for top national award
HE'S followed in the footsteps of stadium acts such as Coldplay and U2 by playing Birmingham's NEC and now one half of a Worcester music duo is set to pick up an award for his efforts Guitarist Jason Langdon, aged 24, of Shrubbery Avenue, Bar-bourne,
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Park-ride for longer
PARK-and-ride services are being extended on Saturdays until Christmas. The W1, W2 and W3 services on December 3, 10, 17 and Christmas Eve will start at 8.30am, with the last Worcester Express leaving the city centre at 6.30pm. The 910 service will also
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
JANET'S jumble sale finished the year with another roaring success, raising £411, which has been divided between CLIC and Malvern's children's charities. Thank you to everyone for your support for this event and for all your interest in helping raise
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
GILBERT and Sullivan's Patience, staged at the parish hall, has proved hugely popular. All tickets for the remaining two performances are sold out! Please ring Robert Hood-Wright on (01531) 640234 for details of any returns or cancellations. Bosbury Parish
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BROMESBERROW Correspondent: Mrs U Groves Smith Tel: 01452 840273
TRIBUTE was paid to Sara Jane Watkins at the annual general meeting of Bromesberrow Social and Gardening Club. She has had to step down as chairman due to family and work commitments. Her enthusiasm and drive had given the club a great boost when it started
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ELDERSFIELD Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01683 833287
COME and join the fun at Eldersfield School today (Friday) when it will be hosting a Christmas fayre. Doors open at 6pm. Traditional and varied stalls, lots of little Santas for sale (and I hear Father Christmas himself will be calling in). Also a raffle
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GUARLFORD AND MADRESFIELD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
LAST Sunday morning the church of St Mary's, Madresfield ,was full for the joint parish Advent service. The service was taken by the Archdeacon of Worcester, the Venerable Dr Joy Tetley, who lit the first candle in the Advent wreath. The lesson from the
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2/12/05 - Oak Allstars gain victory in nine-goal thriller
THE joint might of Bell Inn 98 and Oak Allstars came together and produced the anticipated titanic struggle on Sunday in thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern Football League. After ten minutes Allstars thought how easy it all was. James Dean had found the net
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WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Jacobs Tel: 01531 634941
THE Christian Aid lunch last Friday was enjoyed by a lot of people and £240 was raised for this national appeal. Jane is very grateful to all the many helpers and those who attended. The council has filled up the yellow salt and gravel bins around the
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2/12/05 - Powick bow out of county cup after a brave display
POWICK entertained Fairfield Villa in this quarter final of the WFA Saturday Junior Cup at Victoria Park. POWICK 0, FAIRFIELD VILLA 2 The teams kicked-off and it was obvious that Fairfield were the higher-graded side in the first 20 minutes. They went
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
Singers are being sought to boost the choir for the ever-popular Carols by Candlelight Service at St James's Church on Sunday, December 18, at 6.30pm. There will be three rehearsals in the church from 7.30pm-9.15pm on Tuesday 6th, Friday 9th and Friday
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2/12/05 - Anchor Falcons start to show signs of revival
ANCHOR Falcons turned in easily their best performance of the season on Sunday despite losing to fourth-placed New Inn Claines, raising hopes that they can climb away from the lower reaches of the Sunday division two table. NEW INN CLAINES 3, ANCHOR FALCONS
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2/12/05 - Junior Soccer Scene
MALVERN Town U16s visited UCW Youth U15s of the Stourport League in this County Cup fixture. UCW YOUTH U15s 0, MALVERN TOWN U16s 5 The match began at a frenetic pace with some physical challenges from both sides. Ricky Buckland had two shots saved and
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Don't look like one of the decorations!
It's that time of year again when every day there is an excuse for a bit of holiday socialising. Invites for parties and New Year do's are arriving and you are swamped with fun nights out. To keep you looking fresh and chic as you move between work events
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Give elderly their dignity on the ward
TO discover your elderly parents stripped of their dignity and festering in their own excrement must be a truly shocking experience. To discover them in this condition while they are meant to be receiving treatment in a Worcester hospital is doubly shocking
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ROUND-UP: HOTLY TIPPED
THEY met on the school bus at the age of 13, are hotly-tipped for the Christmas number one - and now they are coming to Worcester, again. Folk-soul acoustic duo Nizlopi hail from Leamington Spa and comprise Luke Concannon, on vocals, acoustic guitarist
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Tickets still up for grabs to see Elton
TICKETS for the rocket man's concert in Worcester may be selling well but Elton John fans need fear not - there are still some tickets left. The superstar is set to play Worcestershire County Cricket Ground on Sunday, June 11. Organisers at the New Road
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Snow White n Review: The Russian Ice Stars, Malvern Theatres
The supreme artistry and expertise of Russian ice dancers was brought to Malvern this week after the auditorium had been transformed into an ice rink, using 14 tonnes of frozen ice. All the dancers taking part had competed in world class events, including
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The Real Thing n Review, Malvern Theatres
Tom Stoppard's play The Real Thing is about love, betrayal, jealousy and deceit. It is also about language, self-deception, appearances and truth and is very, very funny. It cleverly combines scenes from the life of a playwright with scenes from his plays
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Mozart & Beethoven n Review: ESO, Malvern Theatres
Jeremy Menuhin directed the ESO from the piano in two of Mozart's piano concertos. First, No.6 in B flat lightly scored for strings with the addition of two flutes. The Allegro, a tripping tuneful movement, and similarly Rondeau - Allegro, suffered from
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Handel Coronation Anthems n Review: Malvern Festival Chorus, The Forum
MALVERN Festival Chorus is conserving its resources this season in readiness for the major work commissioned from its former conductor Rory Boyle, to be premired a year from now. This made the programme for last Saturday's concert most sensible, being
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Setting the scene
NATIVITY scenes from across the world will be on show at Upton Parish Church next week. They will be joined by a display of Christmas trees, created by groups and individuals from the town. The exhibition opens on Tuesday (December 6) at the Old Street
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Put to test
IT'S quiz time in Hanley Swan Village Hall tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm. Tickets are £2.50 on 01684 310716.
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Party thanks
VOLUNTEERS at Upton's Heritage Centre were thanked for their hard work at a party at Bridge House, hosted by Malvern Hills District Council chairman Val Myatt. Invited were all those who give up a half-day or more per week to help staff the centre.
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Barrier plan takes shape
MEMBERS of the public will have their say on flood defences in Upton early next year. Officials from the Environment Agency met last week with town and district councillors and the emergency services. The agency has proposed using lightweight portable
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Punishment doesn't fit crime
HOW I agree with the parents of the John Masefield pupil who was attacked last week that the measures adopted are ineffective. The punishment does not fit the acts these bullies perform. I am the grandparent of children at the school, one of whom was
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At odds with true picture
MR LOCKE'S letter (Your Letters, November 25) contains many inaccuracies and distortions and cannot be allowed to go without correction. While we are not complacent about our performance and are very well aware of the areas which need to improve, we are
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To his pupils he was simply the greatest teacher
A 26-year-old Malvern teacher died on Friday after collapsing during a gym workout. JJ Smith's sudden death has devastated everyone who knew him as a fit and healthy person who loved life. Mr Smith, of Elgar Avenue, collapsed in the Malvern Splash gym
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Such a let down
I FIRSTLY want to say how much myself, my husband and my two children, aged six and eight, thoroughly enjoyed the Friday night switching-on of Malvern's Christmas lights. We decided this year not to rush around quite so much as the event was to continue
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Inspirational example will be remembered
TRIBUTES to popular teacher JJ Smith have been arriving at Malvern Wells CE Primary. Flowers from parents and pupils accompanied by notes and poems from the children are on display outside the school. Pupils have also being writing and drawing their happy
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Balamory fans jumping for joy
THOUSANDS of people filled the centre of Great Malvern last Friday and most them, at least the small ones, had come to see one person. Whether Malvern Town Council realised what a big star it had to switch-on the Christmas lights this year is doubtful
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Award goes to public lavatory turned into house
A CONVERTED public lavatory in Malvern has won an award. Penny Cottage, on Worcester Road, Link Top, is the first winner of the St Werstan Award. The new award scheme has been set up by the Friends of Malvern Springs and Wells. Penny Cottage was nominated
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New grit is sweet treat for the sheep
A NEW environmentally-friendly grit being used on icy roads around Bromyard is proving popular - with sheep. The special grit is coated with molasses and the sheep have been spotted licking it as a tasty treat. Bromyard is the first town in Herefordshire
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Opinion
MALVERN Town Council deserves a lot of credit for its organisation of last Friday's Christmas lights switch-on in Great Malvern. Of course, there were some problems, as there were bound to be, for this was a large undertaking for what is, to its credit
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Three schools shine in new league tables
THE top performing local primary schools in this year's league tables were St James' CE West Malvern, Eastnor Parochial and Eldersfield Lawn. The table is based on pupils' performance in Key Stage 2 tests taken at age 11. All pupils at these schools achieved
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Alex sets sail on global challenge
AN adventurous Malvern man will be crossing the Pacific next year as part of a round-the-world yacht race. Alex Sweetman, 29, will join the yacht Durban Clipper at the Chinese port of Qingdao in February. The yacht will then stop off in Japan before setting
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Hospital welcomes Lin as new matron
MALVERN Community Hospital has a new matron, Lin Ingles. Mrs Ingles, who started the job on Monday, has 30 years' experience of nursing in Worcestershire. She has worked at Worcester Royal Infirmary and Worcestershire Royal Hospital and specialised in
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2/12/05 - Four-goal Glover is the star
COLWALL opened the scoring in this Severn division one match when Nicky Glover converted a cross from Anna Stocker on the right. COLWALL WHC 5, DURSLEY 3 Colwall went further ahead when Stocker tried to force the ball past the keeper, and Glover was on
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2/12/05 - Lindner shines for Allsorts
THE young players of the Allsorts team played well to get a point from Maulers in the Malvern Table Tennis League division three. Four sets went to five games and two more to four. For Maulers Ray Davies won all his singles and Don James two plus the
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2/12/05 - Pair were ten under
PLAYING in pairs at the Worcestershire Golf Club with one score to count, two ladies, Di Wilde and Jenny Butler came in with an amazing score of 48 points, being ten under par for the course. In second place was the pair of Frances Davies and Fran Jackson-Dooley
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2/12/05 - County runner-up
MALVERN girl Petra Mijic has had a successful weekend in the Central Networks Worcestershire Schools Badminton Association's U15s championships. Petra, aged 14, a pupil at The Chase, teamed-up with Tahlia Balfe of Rubery to take the runners-up spot in
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2/12/05 - Bryden makes use of handicap
ON a cold day in a light breeze, nine boat took to the river for the final race of the season at Arden Sailing Club (Defford). Race Officer Dave Bowen set a testing course in the prevailing conditions. The first mark was not far upstream of the starting
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2/12/05 - Treat for Shelsley fanatics
100th Anniversary Celebration at Shelsley Walsh hill climb in August, the MAC has produced a 110-minute DVD encompassing over ten days of action centred around Shelsley. The footage includes a brief run down of the highlights of Shelsley history from
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2/12/05 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL THE TRAVEL FACTORY MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Barwell v Malvern Town (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Ledbury Town v Wyrley Rangers; Lye Town v Bromyard Town. Division One: Malvern Town Reserves v Walsall Wood; Parkfield
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2/12/05 - Malvern start 'great escape'
MALVERN Rugby Club won their first Midlands West Two league game of theseason on Saturday and the pure delight at giving their campaign a kick-start dominated the post match celebrations. Seen by the players as the beginning of their 'great escape' from
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Choir is looking forward to Priory concert
ST James' School choir will fill Malvern Priory with festive sound next Saturday (December 10) when it performs a pre-Christmas concert with the Elgar Chorale. Conducted by its director of music Lynne Linder, the girls will perform Britten's Ceremony
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DAVE BRADLEY FRIDAY FEELING
I MUST start this week with a good luck message to Worcester City. They're on Match Of The Day, so some much-needed cash will be flowing in. I did mention the other week it's very pleasing for all those people who have supported the club through thick
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2/12/05 - Late goal sinks cup ambitions
MALVERN bowed out of the Polymac Services League Cup after coming back from two goals behind at half-time only to concede the winner in injury time. MALVERN TOWN 2, ALVECHURCH 3 Malvern threw newcomer Mark Atkinson straight in at the deep end and they
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2/12/05 - Resting place for Best Mate
TRIPLE Gold Cup winner Best Mate is to have his ashes laid to rest behind the winning post at Cheltenham prior to the start of racing next Saturday (December 10). There will be a brief ceremony on the course at 11am to commemorate the racing world's outstanding
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2/12/05 - Poor opening sees Rangers struggle
FOLLOWING last week's encouraging performance and result, Rangers travelled to Great Wyrley to play Cresswell o Saturday and suffered the same fate as last season when they lost 5-2. CRESWELL WANDERERS 4, MALVERN RANGERS 1 Last season Michael Dodd and
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Top schools set a good example
SIR - Top schools set a good example to pupils by operating a fee-fixing cartel. This should set the children on the same road when they leave school and go into the city or business JOHN SHEARON, Worcester.
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EXHIBITIONS
Until DECEMBER 16 Looking Through An exhibition by local artist Shelley Washbrook at Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome Street, Worcester. December How Far is it to Bethlehem? Nativity Creche from around the world in the Dean's Chapel, Worcester Cathedral
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Wonderful night at the fireworks
IR - I'm just writing in to say a big thank you for receiving the family ticket for the bonfire and firework display at Bewdley Safari Park, which I won in one of your recent competitions. It was a great night out that my wife and daughter really enjoyed
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CONCERTS
ECEMBER 3 Music For A Winter's Evening A Soprano Duo recital at St Andrew's Church, Ombersley, Worcestershire. The concert commences at 7.30 pm. All proceeds will be in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. Tickets available on the door. Handel's Messiah
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THEATRE
December 3 A Surprise for Farmer Christmas Children's Theatre at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. Until DECEMBER 3 My Fair Lady A dream musical at Birmingham Hippodrome. The Real Thing Starring Tom Conti at Malvern Theatres, Worcester Until DECEMBER 4 Snow
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Shopping night
SIR - The shopping night for pensioners was once more a great success this year. Congratulations to Sally Ellison and her team. The drivers and their assistants who took us to town and then brought us safely back were wonderful people. Also marvellous
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No talk of tickets for City FC shareholders
SIR - I have been a fan of Worcester City Football club ever since I moved to the city in the 1980s. I have watched through good and bad and even put my hand in my pocket to buy shares to help with the maintenace of the ground. So, imagine my surprise
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What's on
Theatre December Until 3-The Real Thing at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £16-£24. Box Office (01684) 892277 3&4-Neat Feet's ballet dancing show at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. Sat 4.30pm, Sun 2.30pm & 4.30pm. Tickets
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If you're caught short on a shout...
FIREFIGHTERS will now be able to keep their dignity intact when they're caught short on a "shout". Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have taken delivery of the first fire engines in Britain to feature removable toilets. The eight new engines
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Pensions report a threat to firms
SMALL businesses in Worc-estershire and Herefordshire could be harmed by proposals in the Pensions Commission's report claims the area's Chamber of Commerce. If some of the recommendations eventually became Government policy, redundancies and wage freezes
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Cheers! Let's toast investment growth
A WORCESTERSHIRE company supplied the celebratory tipple at the annual investors company conference of the Adv-antage Early Growth Fund (AEGF). Eliot's Ltd, which has benefited from AEGF backing, patents a unique dispenser that heats up alcoholic beverages
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Start Christmas at the castle
THE romantic setting of Eastnor Castle is the venue for a special Christmas at Eastnor event on Sunday, December 4. Gift stalls, Father Christmas, a brass band, carol singers, candlelit tours of the 19th Century castle and horse-and-carriage rides are
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Don't look like one of the decorations!
It's that time of year again when every day there is an excuse for a bit of holiday socialising. Invites for parties and New Year do's are arriving and you are swamped with fun nights out. To keep you looking fresh and chic as you move between work events
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The Real Thing n Review, Malvern Theatres
Tom Stoppard's play The Real Thing is about love, betrayal, jealousy and deceit. It is also about language, self-deception, appearances and truth and is very, very funny. It cleverly combines scenes from the life of a playwright with scenes from his plays
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Panto at the OK Corral n Review: Stoke Lacy Amateur Dramatics, Stoke Lacy Village Hall
THIS was Stoke Lacy's third village pantomime and each year sees a little more polish added. This year some new blood brought extra quality to the leading roles. Drama student Amanda Vincent-Perkins, as Butch Casserole, teamed up with David Sallis, another
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Mozart & Beethoven n Review: ESO, Malvern Theatres
Jeremy Menuhin directed the ESO from the piano in two of Mozart's piano concertos. First, No.6 in B flat lightly scored for strings with the addition of two flutes. The Allegro, a tripping tuneful movement, and similarly Rondeau - Allegro, suffered from
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Top organist at the Priory
ONE of Britain's most distinguished organists is performing a recital at Malvern Priory tomorrow (Saturday). A CD has also been released, showcasing the capabilities of the recently rebuilt organ. Tomorrow's concert is by Dr Roy Massey, who was the organist
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New conductor takes the baton
CRADLEY Singers perform a Christmas Tapestry of Words and Music at St John in Bedwardine Church, St John's, Worcester, on Saturday, December 10 at 7.30pm. New musical director David Kemp will be conducting and new organist Pamela Colverson accompanying
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EXHIBITIONS
Until DECEMBER 16 Looking Through An exhibition by local artist Shelley Washbrook at Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome Street, Worcester. December How Far is it to Bethlehem? Nativity Creche from around the world in the Dean's Chapel, Worcester Cathedral
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LIVE GIGS
TONIGHT Slowburner - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Seeger, Waterson and Carthy - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Reflex - Drummond's Bar, New Street, Worcester. Joanna - Sketchley's Bar, Weir Lane, Lower Wick, Worcester. The Bled - Carling Academy
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THEATRE
December 3 A Surprise for Farmer Christmas Children's Theatre at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. Until DECEMBER 3 My Fair Lady A dream musical at Birmingham Hippodrome. The Real Thing Starring Tom Conti at Malvern Theatres, Worcester Until DECEMBER 4 Snow
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (12A) Daily 7.15pm, mats Sat, Sun & Thurs 2pm. Odeon Worcester: Sunday only - Worcester City v Huddersfield; Advance Screenings - The Chronicles of Narnia (PG) Thurs only 12.25, 2.20, 3.35, 5.15
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What's on
Theatre December Until 3-The Real Thing at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £16-£24. Box Office (01684) 892277 3&4-Neat Feet's ballet dancing show at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. Sat 4.30pm, Sun 2.30pm & 4.30pm. Tickets
