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13/1/06 - Griffiths shines at the back for Town Ladies
MALVERN Town Ladies entertained third-placed Burlish Olympic Ladies FC in the first game of 2006. MALVERN TOWN LADIES 2, BURLISH OLYMPIC LADIES 1 Malvern started brightly and had several early chances to take the lead. Sam Shail came closest but her shot
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13/1/06 - Radar slip
MALVERN Radar returned to action after a four-week break and after some reasonable performances leading up to Christmas, this display could best be described as lacklustre. MARTLEY SPURS RESERVES 3, MALVERN RADAR 0 With one or two exceptions, the all-round
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13/1/06 - Anchor seek new players
ANCHOR Falcons invite any locally-based players to join them for training as they search for three or four new signings. A goalkeeper is sought as cover for the first choice keeper, who is soon to be having a hernia operation, plus other positions. If
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
THE village breakfast and organised walks on January 2 proved a huge success. Around 50 people took advantage of the three varied walks, led by John and Gill Andrews and Gerald Blandford, whose wealth of local knowledge contributed greatly to the pleasure
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CASTLEMORTON Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
MICHAEL Ecob is going to take visitors to Castlemorton Gardening Club to the Southern Summer for an hour or so on Thursday (January 19). There will be a whistlestop tour of the Johannesburg Garden Route from 7.45pm at Castlemorton Parish Hall. As usual
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CASTLEMORTON COMMON Correspondent: Mr B Amatt Tel: 01684 833438
ON Saturday, January 21, Castlemorton Common Association is hosting an illustrated talk called Globe Trot by James Greenwood, who is in the Guinness Book of Records for riding round the world on a horse! It is a tale full of adventure and will appeal
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
THE Evidence of the Rocks is the subject for the next open meeting of the Colwall Village Society, a talk by research scientist, John Payne. This meeting is at Colwall Village Hall on January 16 at 7.30pm and is free to members, £2 for visitors. Colwall
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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden
Many thanks to everyone who took part in, or helped with, Cradley Players' pantomime Rumpelstiltskin. The show ran from Wednesday to Sunday, January 4-8 and was a great success. Tickets are still available for the Ashes evening with Phil Neale and Mike
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STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: 01452 840273
STAUNTON and District WI will be holding its 36th spring flower show on Saturday, March 11 at Corse and Staunton Village Hall and schedules are now available from the show secretary on (01462) 840343. There will also be stalls, including cakes and plants
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
The Rev. PhilipTurner, who had lived at St Francis, next to St James's School, died last weekend at the age of 80. A man of many parts, he had served in the navy before attending Worcester College, Oxford. After ordination into the church, he served in
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James has seen world from saddle
MODERN technology has made it simple to travel around the world in a matter of hours. However, James Greenwood is visiting Castlemorton Village Hall to explain how his journey took rather longer. James gave up a merchant banking job in London to spend
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13/1/06 - Andre wants to leave on a high note
THE whole of Sixways winced at the horrible crunching sound as Andre Van Niekerk crashed into England wing Ben Cohen at full pelt. The collision resulted in a dislocated shoulder for the influential hooker, who the supporters of Worcester Warriors have
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Red Riding Hood n Market Theatre, Ledbury
Ledbury's fine pantomime tradition, courtesy of LADS, continues with Red Riding Hood, which opened on Wednesday and continues until Saturday, January 21. Most impressive is the strength of the cast, not least among the theatre group's younger members.
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Helicopter used in search
POLICE made a late-night sweep of Upton in search of a missing woman. A helicopter searched the river and surrounding areas at around midnight on Tuesday (January 10), while ground patrols were seen investigating areas including the public toilets in
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Archery experience
UPTON children aged 13 to 16 have the chance to try their hand at archery. A day trip will leave the police station at 10am on Saturday, February 4, returning at 3pm. The cost is £5. Further information and booking forms are available from Upton Tourist
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Three cars collide
Three cars collided near Upton Parish Church, in Old Street, shortly after 5pm on Tuesday, January 10. A police spokesman said that no one was seriously injured.
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Monastic methods
JAMES Bond will give a talk to Worcestershire Archeological Group on The Landscape of Monastic Gardens at Upton Memorial Hall tomorrow (Saturday), at 2pm. Entry is £2 (members free).
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MHDC plans for £6.5m new office
ONLY two years after the idea was abandoned, Malvern Hills District Council is again planning to build itself a new office, at a cost of £6.5 million. In November 2003, after his Liberal Democrat group won control of the council in the May elections,
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A credit to your town
MY wife and I spent a very happy Christmas holiday in Malvern with our daughter and her family. On the evening of December 23, the Friday before Christmas, the Lions' sleigh came down her road playing cheerful Christmas songs and handing out sweeties
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Hurtful comment
I FEEL I must respond to the comments made by Mrs Fairclough (Your Letters, December 30) regarding the apparent indifference towards the feelings of children by the Malvern Hills Lions during Santa's sleigh visit to Malvern from December 18-23. I am truly
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They're angels
CAN I please say thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Malvern Community Hospital, they were wonderful and to the very ill and aged they are ministering angels. Thank you all very much for your kindness to me. MAISIE WHITE, Hayslan Road, Malvern
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Heart goes out
MY heart goes out to the families of James McArthur and Whinray Coates. My husband was admitted to Worcestershire Royal Hospital on the night of December 28, 2004, and died on April 15, 2005 of bone cancer. If I related all the incidents of neglect, insensitivity
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Teflon-coated
Can I say thank you very much for the recent articles concerning my father and his experiences at the local NHS hospital. With your latest article in January 6 edition concerning the wife of an ex-mayor, the family feel vindicated to some extent. But
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School shows marked improvement
A SCHOOL facing closure has received a positive report from Government inspectors. In the new report, Malvern Hills Primary is described as a school where "children's laughter is heard" and where experienced staff are finding imaginative ways to engage
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Just passers-by
I would like to express my thanks to all those people who came to my aid when I was knocked from my bicycle and injured in Gloucester Road, Welland on December 23. A number of people responded to the accident immediately, calling for an ambulance, alerting
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Name and shame
WE had friends from Bath visiting over Christmas. We were eager to show that Malvern has just as much to offer as their fair city. Sadly, we had much more. On a walk into Malvern we were faced with the most awful pavement, littered with dog mess for about
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Demolition starts at North Site
THE planning application for Malvern's North Site could be decided within weeks. Demolition of some existing buildings is likely to begin next week. Defence Estates submitted an application for houses, a school, community facilities, shops and an industrial
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Picture wins Richard a £4,000 trip to Africa
A FATHER'S picture of his children enjoying bath time has won him a £4,000 holiday to Africa. Richard Sheppard, of Barnards Green, was the overall winner of the Panasonic Batteries Amateur Photographer of the Year Competi-tion 2005 with his image of Matilda
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Rowers to launch a summer regatta
THE River Severn at Upton will be the venue for a two-day summer rowing regatta. Upton Rowing Club is holding the event for the first time in July. Club secretary Ros Adams believes the regatta will be a good occasion for the club and the town. "It's
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Bereaved mum gets scan call
A MALVERN woman received a letter inviting her for a scan to check on her pregnancy less than a month after her baby had died. Tracey Hooper, aged 31, gave birth to Edward in an emergency caesarean at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on November 24, just
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Lyttle says City can upset Trophy odds
DES Lyttle insists Worcester City have 'nothing to fear' as they prepare for tomorrow's FA Trophy second round clash at Crawley Town. The Red Devils are favourites to secure a place in the last 16 of the competition at Broadfield Stadium. But like City
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School still aims for home of its own
WELLAND Pre-School has not given up on finding a 'home' of its own, despite a planning appeal for new premises being turned down. The pre-school meets in the dining hall at Welland Primary School, but wanted to build in a car park next to the school.
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Changes ahead as City look for better
ANDY Preece is threatening to ring the changes tomorrow as a result of Worcester City's dismal mid-week showing at Vauxhall Motors. City travel to Conference strugglers Crawley Town in the FA Trophy second round, having overcome earlier challenges from
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Good causes to share cash
GOOD causes in Cradley could receive a cash injection thanks to its triumph in a village of the year competition. In December, Cradley was named West of England winner in the Calor sponsored competition, losing out to the Derbyshire village of Ashover
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Rugby coach to pass on skills in Zambia
HIS tag ruby courses have already proved popular with Malvern youngsters, now Gary Tolley hopes to get African children into the game. Mr Tolley, youth coach at Malvern Rugby Club, travels to Zambia with a team from the Tag Rugby Development Trust in
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Busst sets sights on blasting Ducks
EVESHAM United boss Dave Busst has described tomorrow's relegation clash at Aylesbury United as a 'must-win' game (3pm). Both clubs are level on 22 points in the bottom four of the Southern League Premier Division, although the Robins enjoy a better goal
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Morgan's 4/4 is clocked at 70!
Morgan is celebrating the birthday this year of its longest running success story. Although several car makers can claim 70 years of continuous production, only the Malvern firm has been making the same model for all of that time. Morgan started making
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Swifts boss pursues two wins in a row
OPTIMISTIC boss Roy Rencher is targeting back-to-back victories to ease Stourport Swifts' relegation worries. Swifts have slumped back into the bottom two of Southern League Division One West after picking up just one point from their previous three games
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Brown looks for a boost
ROD Brown will be hoping his Bromsgrove Rovers side can bounce back from their lack-lustre performance at home to Marlow when they take on Paulton Rovers in Southern League Division One West tomorrow (3pm). Rovers made their new boss endure a home debut
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13/1/06 - Reliability ride takes place on Sunday
THIS Sunday (January 15) sees the running of Malvern cycling club VC Sevale's reliability ride. There is a choice of two routes, a circuit of Bredon Hill which is approximately 50 miles and a shorter ride to Tewkesbury and back which is about 35 miles
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13/1/06 - Winter wonderland is first win for Stacey
THE EGGS Golf and Gambling Society held their annual year ending event at the Bank House Golf Club. The Bank House Boys' Challenge was well-attended and keenly contested and even the worst of the British winter weather could not spoil some superb golf
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13/1/06 - Teams
MALVERN RFC Saturday, January 14 1st XV v Camp Hill (Away). Bus meet Spring Lane 11.15am, Ketch Hotel Worcester 11.45am. Kick off 2pm. No one dress code. T-shirts, maroon warm ups, navy blue shorts, blue socks. M Richardson (captain), D Irish, S Lancett
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Bands will rock Courtyard
TRIBUTE bands Killer Queen and Abba Mania bring the music of two of the world's biggest rock and pop groups to Hereford. Killer Queen play a spectrum of Queen classics live on stage at the Courtyard Theatre tomorrow (Saturday), at 7.30pm, while Abba Mania
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Ensemble is critic's choice
CHELTENHAM Town Hall is the venue for a concert by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, described by Times music critic Noel Goodwin as a "polished ensemble of international calibre". The concert, on Thursday, January 26, features Rossini's Overture: The
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13/1/06 - New chairman at MRFC youth
MALVERN Rugby Club have announced the appointment of Paul Brownhill as their chairman of youth rugby. Mr Brownhill replaces Gary Tolley, who officially stood down as the head of Malvern's highly successful youth development section in May 2004, but has
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13/1/06 - Club prepares for the season
MALVERN Cricket Club start their preparation for the new season tonight (Friday) with the first of ten indoor net and coaching sessions at Malvern College sports hall, Woodshears Road. The first few sessions are for senior players only. All players are
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Barriers bring end to traffic using gateway
THE closure for the last time of the Abbey Gateway to traffic was reported in the Malvern Gazette 25 years ago. Barriers were erected, the double yellow lines removed and cul-de-sac traffic signs installed. Divisional surveyor John Garner said the temporary
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: The Producers (12A) 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mats 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Jarhead (15) Fri/Sat.Wed 1.30, 4.15, 6.45, 9.15, Sun-Tues &Thurs 2.50, 5.20, 8.00; Brokeback Mountain (15) Fri/Sat./Wed 1.15, 3.45, 6.25, 8.55, Sun-Tues &
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Dream of a panto has lots of laughs
CINDERELLA'S Dream, this year's panto from the Conquest Theatre Players, offers lots of laughs and plenty of audience participation. Based on the much-loved fairytale this traditional pantomime opens at the theatre in Bromyard on Friday, January 27, for
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Miller's a master of all trades
RENOWNED theatre and film director Jonathan Miller has worked with the likes of John Cleese and Kevin Spacey. Now he is coming to Malvern to talk to about his life and career. When studying medicine at university, Jonathan accepted an invitation to appear
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13/1/06 - Pirates pushed by College XV
A NEW partnership between Malvern College and Malvern Rugby Club was heralded by an exciting youth rugby match at the College playing fields last Sunday afternoon. MALVERN COLLEGE 1st XV 0, MALVERN PIRATES XV 13pts Right from the off, the College XV were
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What's on
Theatre January Until 21 - (not Mon) Little Red Riding Hood at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. £7/£4 students from (01531) 633760. Until 21 - The Jungle Book presented by Malvern Theatre Players at the Forum, Malvern Theatres
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13/1/06 - Lyttle says City can upset Trophy odds
DES Lyttle insists Worcester City have 'nothing to fear' as they prepare for tomorrow's FA Trophy second round clash at Crawley Town. The Red Devils are favourites to secure a place in the last 16 of the competition at Broadfield Stadium. But like City
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13/1/06 - Changes ahead as City look for better
ANDY Preece is threatening to ring the changes tomorrow as a result of Worcester City's dismal mid-week showing at Vauxhall Motors. City travel to Conference strugglers Crawley Town in the FA Trophy second round, having overcome earlier challenges from
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Twins reunited by twist of fate
TWIN boys separated at birth and reunited by a twist of fate is the plot of hit musical Blood Brothers, playing at Malvern Theatres this month. Willy Russell's award winning show features a memorable score with songs including A Bright New Day, Marilyn
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Brides to be - win the gown of your dreams worth up to £1,000!
Simply come along to register and be entered into the free competition at our Bridal Exhibition, Truly, Madly, Deeply... Stone Manor Hotel, near Kidderminster, 10am-4pm Sunday January 29, 2006. 1st Prize - Bridal gown up to £1,000 from 2 Have & 2
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Dream of a panto has lots of laughs
CINDERELLA'S Dream, this year's panto from the Conquest Theatre Players, offers lots of laughs and plenty of audience participation. Based on the much-loved fairytale this traditional pantomime opens at the theatre in Bromyard on Friday, January 27, for
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Budding ambition
BROMYARD'S Conquest Theatre Players have announced its next production - The Darling Buds of May, by H E Bates. Actors David Jason and Catherine Zeta Jones starred in the television version of the novel, which the Conquest Players are bringing to the
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Miller's a master of all trades
RENOWNED theatre and film director Jonathan Miller has worked with the likes of John Cleese and Kevin Spacey. Now he is coming to Malvern to talk to about his life and career. When studying medicine at university, Jonathan accepted an invitation to appear
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The Park Leisure Club
ELEGANT and romantic, Herefordshire's Holme Lacy House Hotel is renowned as a relaxing, restorative getaway destination. But behind its elegant good looks and effortless style lies a secret that has long been known to the many guests who regularly visit
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OAKEY
OAKEY Pat. A collection in lieu of flowers for Pat, who died on December 7th, 2005, amounted to £454.00. This has been taken to the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen at Newlyn, Cornwall, where she was well known because of her fund raising
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FULCHER
FULCHER Stefanie Happy 21st Birthday. Lots of love Aunty Dawn, Paul, Liam-John, Sharney and Jake. xxx
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PINGRIFF
PINGRIFF Linda Ruby Passed away peacefully at home on January 5th, 2006, aged 83 years. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, January 18th at 11.30 a.m. Flowers, or donations
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WRACK
WRACK Winifred Died peacefully on January 10th, 2006 in Shrubbery Nursing Home, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Will be greatly missed by daughters Margo, Ann, Jean and son in law John, a loving nan, great nan and great great nan Funeral
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BAKER THE REVEREND CANON
BAKER THE REVEREND CANON Peter Died peacefully in hospital on January 7th, after much suffering. Very dear husband of Dorothy and a much loved step father to Jane and Nicholas and a loving grandpa to Thomas and Edward and also a special friend to James
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COSNETT BLOSS
COSNETT BLOSS Laura Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on January 6th 2006, aged 94 years. Wife of the late Shadie Cosnett, beloved mother to Beryl, and grandmother to Jackie, Jonathan and Joanna. Funeral Service to take place at
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BARTLETT
BARTLETT Roy Passed away one year ago today on January 13th, 2005. Words can't say how we feel dad, you always used to say to us 'life goes on, smile', but it's hard. We all love and miss you so very much. Love Steve, Paul, Debbie, Barry, Brian, Jo and
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GORE
GORE Wendy Another year passes by, But always in our thoughts. Your loving husband Tony. Family Sarah, grandchildren Megan, Caitlin, Becky and Martin.
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NICKLIN
NICKLIN. Lucille. Fond memories of Lucille, a loving daughter in law, gone but not forgotten. Dad Nicklin.
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PUGH
PUGH Ruby Life goes on without you, but things are not the same. It's hard to hide the heartache when someone says your name. We think about you always and talk about you too. We will always have our memories but wish we still had you. God Bless. Your
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SCARR
SCARR Duncan Former Pharmacist of Worcester and Stourport-on-Severn. On January 8th, 2006, passed away peacefully at Welland House Care Centre, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Joan, dear father of Pamela, Heather, Susan, Hilary and the late Carol, a
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HOWELL
HOWELL Horace William Of Brockhampton Close, Worcester. Former employee of Archdales. Passed away on January 10th, 2006 after much suffering, aged 85 years. Loving husband of Gladys, beloved father of Sue and Phillip and grandfather of Clair and Lee.
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WALL HMS NSPCC
WALL Molly Jean Passed away suddenly on January 4th, 2006, aged 73 years. A dearly beloved wife of the late Norman, mother to Chris and Anne, mother in law to Ann also a dear nan to Rachel and Tom. She will be greatly missed by all her Family and Friends
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HODGES
HODGES Sam Rose and Family wish to thank everyone for their generous donations over £380 has been passed to Willows Stroke Unit and the County Air Ambulance Special thanks to all for their warm expressions of sympathy and support.
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MCGREAVY
MCGREAVY Sheila Birthdays for you are over, But memories go on forever. Our love for you goes on and on, and will never stop. Till we meet again. Mum and Dad, Stephen, David, Paula, Robert, Alex.
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CALLOW
CALLOW Nellie Vera Still loved and missed. Daughter Stephanie, grandchildren Linda and Lee and great grandchildren Jack and Amber.
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NICKLIN
NICKLIN Lucille Treasured memories of my dearest wife, Lucille, twenty years today, January 13th, 1986. When for a while we part, This thought will soothe our pain. That we shall still be joined in heart, And one day meet again. Loved and missed by your
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13/1/06 - Rangers find Riverway in full flow
RANGERS entertained Riverway in the West Midlands division one on Saturday, a side who inflicted a 3-0 defeat on them back on October 25. MALVERN RANGERS 0, RIVERWAY 4 Riverway showed six changes from the starting line-up on that evening and on Saturday
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13/1/06 - Bell Inn take advantage to build lead at top
SUNDAY saw the resumption of games in thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern League after a lengthy Christmas break, which, combined with bad weather in December, meant many teams had not played for four weeks. League leaders Bell Inn 98 took advantage of Cross
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13/1/06 - Harvey hits goal trail for Powick
ONCE again Powick were frustrated by a Hallow side that have become a jinx this season in the Worcester Saturday League premier division. POWICK 3, HALLOW WMC 3 In terrible conditions, Powick found themselves two goals down inside the first ten minutes
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13/1/06 - West bow out of the Phipps Cup
WEST Malvern travelled to Bromsgrove to play a re-arranged Phipps Cup match. BROMSGROVE CORINTHIANS 3, WEST MALVERN 0 Played in atrocious conditions on a heavy pitch in continuous sleet or snow, West Malvern bowed out to a much-improved Corinthians. The
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13/1/06 - Falcons fall to leaders
ANCHOR Falcons' recent mini-revival was brought to a shuddering halt on Sunday as they were trounced by table-topping Ronkswood Sports in Worcester. RONKSWOOD SPORTS 6, ANCHOR FALCONS 0 The first half started well for Anchor, who appeared confident if
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13/1/06 - Referees meet to talk about the line
MALVERN Referees' Society hold their first meeting of 2006 this Sunday (January 15) at the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, Malvern commencing at 7.30pm. The topic for the evening is enhancing your role as an assistant referee - an opportunity to
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13/1/06 - Women football coaches
THE Worcestershire FA, in conjunction with the County Sports Partnership Active Sports Programme, are running a women only FA Level Two coaching course. One of the aims is to increase the quality and quantity of female coaches in the county and therefore
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 Season
FIXTURES Harvey World Travel Midland Football Alliance Saturday, January 7, Cradley Town P, Malvern Town P. Tuesday, January 10, Malvern Town P, Romulus P. Saturday, January 14, Malvern Town v Loughborough Dynamo (3.00). Tuesday, January 17, Malvern Town
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BERROW Correspondent: Mrs R Bolton Tel: 01684 833287
INCLEMENT weather did not deter punters who supported the jumble sale at Berrow Village Hall. Once again, Janet and her willing team were successful in raising £300 by the end of the afternoon's sale. Thank you to all who donated items and helped in any
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
Sunday's service at St Peter's Church was led by churchwarden Terry Maple and its theme was belief in yourself and your dreams. Next Sunday's service will be led by the Arch-deacon, The Ven. Joy Tetley, at 11am. Last Monday, a service of celebration and
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Welland Correspondent: Stephen Try Tel: 01684 310068
The Friends of Welland ferret race night is on Saturday, January 28. The first race starts at 7.30pm and tickets, £5 for adults, £1 for primary schoolchildren, are available from me at the Post Office or any of the committee members. Included in the ticket
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13/1/06 - Warriors set to pull no punches
WORCESTER director of rugby John Brain says he will be fielding his strongest possible team against Sicilian minnows Amatori Catania in the European Challenge Cup at Sixways tomorrow (2pm). Brain has watched his side lose their last four games -- a sequence
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English String Orchestra n Review: Malvern Theatres
As its annual new year fundraising event, the Friends of the ESO presented The Maestros' Choice, when a fine selection of music for strings and harpsichord was proffered. It began with Mozart (in the 250th anniversary year of the composer) in an extremely
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Award for 'role model'
A TEENAGER from Hanley Swan has won an award for his community work. Chris Morris, aged 17, will receive a Worcestershire County Council Tryangle Award, which is presented to young people who make a significant contribution to society. Chris was nominated
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Pupils pack in the action
CHILDREN from Upton CE Primary School are enjoying an action-packed stay at the Malvern Hills Outdoor Centre in a three-day adventure that finishes today (Friday). The winter weather has not dampened the spirits of the Year 6 pupils. They have been improving
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Table-top challenge
HANLEY Swan's annual village quiz takes place at the village hall on Friday, January 20, at 7.30pm. Entry is £10 per table of four and prizes include a meal for two at The Swan. Barclays Bank will match all proceeds from the quiz and raffle. Money raised
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Winter warmer . . .
UPTON Baptist Church is warming people up this winter by serving homemade soup every Tuesday. Everyone is welcome at the church hall in Old Street between 11.45am and 1.30pm. The cost is £1.50, including tea and coffee.
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History talk
THE history and restoration of Croome Park is the subject of an Upton Garden Club talk by Dr Eric Jones at 7.30pm on Thursday, January 21, at the Memorial Hall. Non-members are welcome and admission is free. Garden club membership is £5 per year. For
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Kitchen blaze
Firefighters put out a small fire involving an electrical fitting in the kitchen of a house in Ryall Road, Holly Green, just after 6pm on Friday, January 6.
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Building will be financed by sell-off
A new council office is needed because current buildings are unsuitable, according to Malvern Hills District Council. At the moment, staff are split between the Council House, Brunel House, Portland Road and Highlea, with public inquiries dealt with at
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Dismay at skateboard ramp plan for Priory
SKATERS will show off their skills directly in front of Great Malvern Priory next weekend, to the dismay of at least two of the parishioners. A portable skate ramp will be set up in the church grounds during a district council-run community safety day
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QinetiQ shares will be floated
The government is to sell its majority stake in defence firm QinetiQ and float the business on the stock exchange. QinetiQ, Malvern's largest employer, is descended from research establishments that came to town during the Second World War. It is jointly
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Princess Anne to visit Malvern
THE Princess Royal will officially open a new home for young deafblind people in Malvern. She will visit Tanglewood, on Albert Road South, on Friday, January 20. Run by the charity Sense, the home was originally for older deafblind people. It will now
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Baby Zach now thriving
A baby whose tiny life was in danger when he was born nine weeks early is now thriving and back home with his family in Malvern. Grandparents Chris and Tony O'Donnell are thrilled that little Zachary is now doing well. Zachary weighed just 4lb when he
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Science park extension set to begin
WORK on the £7 million third phase of Malvern Hills Science Park began this week. A new state-of-the-art building, set for completion in early 2007, will create around 130 jobs and provide 44,000 sq ft of accommodation for technology companies. The building
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50 scarecrows will flock to parade
AN army of scruffs will take over Bromyard this summer as plans are laid for the town's first ever Scarecrow Festival. The three-day event is being held from Friday to Sunday, June 9-11, to coincide with the launch of the 2006 Community Fest. Around 50
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Car's century-old record celebrated
A party marked the 100th anniversary of the setting of the first of three world records by a vintage car. The celebration was hosted by Gerald and June Firkins, of Hanley Castle, who own the Darracq 200 V8 that set the land speed record in 1905, 1906
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Studio to be focus for music
THE creator of a new recording studio in West Malvern says it is near completion and he wants to open its doors to the local community. The £1 million conversion of Raglan House, on Westminster Bank, will create two sound studios and space for small creative
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Spadework starts on 1.3m sports complex
A TURF-cutting ceremony marked the start of work on a state-of-the-art community sports complex at Dyson Perrins CE High School. As Malvern Hills District Council chairman Val Myatt and Worcestershire County Council chairman Derek Prodger dug the first
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Opinion
WHAT is it with Malvern councils and the desire to spend large sums of public money on new offices, are they not getting the message? When Malvern Town Council spent £600,000 on doing up the former Manders chemist, it caused a public outcry, a parish
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Warriors set to pull no punches
WORCESTER director of rugby John Brain says he will be fielding his strongest possible team against Sicilian minnows Amatori Catania in the European Challenge Cup at Sixways tomorrow (2pm). Brain has watched his side lose their last four games -- a sequence
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Car park stays closed
A car park at Callow End is still closed to the public after the failure of its all-weather surface. The car park at Old Hills was closed in October last year by Malvern Hills Conservators, when cars started getting stuck in the mud following heavy rain
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Turner wants his players to make amends at Shay
GRAHAM Turner has ordered his Hereford players to put right September's Shay shocker and rubber-stamp safe passage into the FA Trophy last 16. The Bulls face arguably the competition's most daunting challenge when they travel to Halifax Town tomorrow.
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School flies through new test
THE Downs School, Colwall, has just passed a new examination with flying colours. The school's boarding provision was scrutinised by the Commission for Social Care Inspection. It met all 54 criteria in full and exceeded 20 of them. Unusually, the inspectors
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Yates pits wits against Stimson
HARRIERS boss Mark Yates has paid tribute to the job his opposite number Mark Stimson has done at tomorrow's FA Trophy second round opponents Grays Athletic. Last season, Stimson masterminded an impressive league and cup double by claiming the Nationwide
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13/1/06 - Badminton champs for U17s
WORCESTERSHIRE Schools Badminton Association is holding its U17s Championships on Jan-uary 29 at Droitwich High School. The event will include girls and boys' singles and doubles. Coach Lorraine Cole would like to see as many young badminton players there
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13/1/06 - Colwall win friendly
COLWALL Womens' Hockey Club made a winning start to 2006 when they beat Tenbury Wells Ladies in a friendly at Ledbury Leisure Centre on Saturday. COLWALL WHC 2, TENBURY WELLS LADIES 0 Colwall started well and created a number of scoring opportunities,
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13/1/06 - Orienteering mini league underway
THE Malvern and District Orienteering mini league takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at Castlemorton Common. Registration is from 11.45am to 12.45pm with the event starting at 12.45pm. The cost is £3 adults and £1 for juniors . Full details on www.mado.org.uk
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13/1/06 - Daniel earns junior black belt
FOURTEEN-year-old Daniel Gittings has gained his junior black belt in Ju Jutsu following a rigorous grading session. Daniel, who lives in Greenfields Road, Malvern, is a pupil at Dyson Perrins High School. He is a member of Tai Jutsu Kai and has been
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13/1/06 - Crackpots B head division
AT the end of the first half of the season, with just two outstanding matches, Crackpots B are at the top of division three of the Brewin Dolphin Malvern Table Tennis League. Maulers and Nomads have still to play each other and are lying in second and
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13/1/06 - Kick-off for Cradley Sports Club
NEWLY-formed Cradley Sports Club hosted a three-way U9s football tournament at their home ground on Saturday. Leigh and Bransford and Newtown Sports were the visitors in front of a lively crowd. Leigh and Bransford gained a narrow 2-1 win over a brave
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13/1/06 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Malvern Town v Loughborough Dynamo (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Wolverhampton Casuals v Ledbury Town (2.45); Pelsall Villa v Bromyard Town (2.45). Division One: Brereton
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Twins reunited by twist of fate
TWIN boys separated at birth and reunited by a twist of fate is the plot of hit musical Blood Brothers, playing at Malvern Theatres this month. Willy Russell's award winning show features a memorable score with songs including A Bright New Day, Marilyn
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13/1/06 - Yates pits wits against Stimson
HARRIERS boss Mark Yates has paid tribute to the job his opposite number Mark Stimson has done at tomorrow's FA Trophy second round opponents Grays Athletic. Last season, Stimson masterminded an impressive league and cup double by claiming the Nationwide
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13/1/06 - New signing to lift squad
MALVERN RFC have strengthened the back division as David Robins swooped to sign Dan Ott of Bromsgrove. The brother of Steve Ott, Malvern's full-back, Ott has been a Bromsgrove regular in the centre for some years and last year was in the North Midlands
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13/1/06 - Mark Owen stays to boost title bid
MALVERN Town's chances of lifting the Harvey World Travel Midland Alliance increased over the last few days although the team didn't kick a ball in anger. Their games on Saturday, at Cradley Town, and on Tuesday, at home to Romulus, were postponed due
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13/1/06 - Malvern forwards grind out crucial victory
THE pre-match team talks, complete with inspirational music, helped the Malvern team to brighten a gloomy January afternoon with a solid performance against fellow-strugglers Old Laurentians. MALVERN 24PTS, OLD LAURENTIANS 7PTS The Rugby-based side had
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13/1/06 - Goodman and Wade on target
TOWN Reserves welcomed Bridgnorth to the Langland Stadium on a wet and murky afternoon for this West Midlands division one clash. MALVERN TOWN RESERVES 2, BRIDGNORTH TOWN RESERVES 0 Following a minute's silence for John Chambers (Bridgnorth committee
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Trail of havoc is left by raging gale
THE local effects of a gale that swept the country a century ago was reported in the Malvern News. Reaching Malvern early on the Saturday, it "raged with considerable violence, doing much damage of a minor character. "A number of buildings were unroofed
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Dr Stanley Haynes, of Malvern, writes to the Daily Graphic protesting against that paper's description of the proposal to effect a complete change in the British naval seaman's uniform as a "hideous plot", and suggests that its admiration
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Budding ambition
BROMYARD'S Conquest Theatre Players have announced its next production - The Darling Buds of May, by H E Bates. Actors David Jason and Catherine Zeta Jones starred in the television version of the novel, which the Conquest Players are bringing to the
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James has seen world from saddle
MODERN technology has made it simple to travel around the world in a matter of hours. However, James Greenwood is visiting Castlemorton Village Hall to explain how his journey took rather longer. James gave up a merchant banking job in London to spend
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Red Riding Hood n Market Theatre, Ledbury
Ledbury's fine pantomime tradition, courtesy of LADS, continues with Red Riding Hood, which opened on Wednesday and continues until Saturday, January 21. Most impressive is the strength of the cast, not least among the theatre group's younger members.
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English String Orchestra n Review: Malvern Theatres
As its annual new year fundraising event, the Friends of the ESO presented The Maestros' Choice, when a fine selection of music for strings and harpsichord was proffered. It began with Mozart (in the 250th anniversary year of the composer) in an extremely
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Bands will rock Courtyard
TRIBUTE bands Killer Queen and Abba Mania bring the music of two of the world's biggest rock and pop groups to Hereford. Killer Queen play a spectrum of Queen classics live on stage at the Courtyard Theatre tomorrow (Saturday), at 7.30pm, while Abba Mania
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Ensemble is critic's choice
CHELTENHAM Town Hall is the venue for a concert by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, described by Times music critic Noel Goodwin as a "polished ensemble of international calibre". The concert, on Thursday, January 26, features Rossini's Overture: The
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: The Producers (12A) 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mats 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Jarhead (15) Fri/Sat.Wed 1.30, 4.15, 6.45, 9.15, Sun-Tues &Thurs 2.50, 5.20, 8.00; Brokeback Mountain (15) Fri/Sat./Wed 1.15, 3.45, 6.25, 8.55, Sun-Tues &
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What's on
Theatre January Until 21 - (not Mon) Little Red Riding Hood at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. £7/£4 students from (01531) 633760. Until 21 - The Jungle Book presented by Malvern Theatre Players at the Forum, Malvern Theatres
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Wye Leisure
In just six short years, Wye Leisure has grown to become Herefordshire's premier health and leisure club. It's a position they've achieved by applying the same degree of dedication to the business that their members put in to enjoying their leisure time
