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Price of QinetiQ shares sale set
SHARES in defence firm QinetiQ have been set at between £1.65 and £2.05, the business has announced. The announcement of the shares, available to institutional investors and eligible employees of the company, comes after the news of the first full privatisation
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My greatest wish for 2006? It's to knock this school down
With the New Year up and running, Worcester and Worcestershire MPs have set out their aspirations for their constituents in 2006. Worcester MP Mike Foster's personal ambition for 2006 is to get Christopher Whitehead's re-building plans approved. Securing
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Eating out in tribute to Mozart
RESTAURANT-goers in Worcester will be wined and dined to the divine music of one of the world's most famous composers as a city music school celebrates his 250th birthday. The Elgar School of Music in Deansway, Worcester, has teamed up with Saffrons in
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Lottery nurtures music in minors
A popular group for mums to help teach their babies to sing will be able to continue, thanks to a £5,000 Lottery grant. B@by Talk was launched by Melody Makers, a mother and baby group from Evesham, last September. The weekly meetings are a chance for
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MASONIC SANTAS HELP BEREAVED CHILDREN
A STRING of Santas who spent Christmas working in a grotto to raise cash for bereaved children have handed over more than £2,000. Members of the Ark and Mark Masonic Lodge donned santa suits and worked a rota system to ensure all visitors to St Peter's
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27/1/06 - Worcester handed Le Roux tonic
NICOLAS Le Roux will make his first start for Worcester in 2006 in tonight's crucial Guinness Premiership encounter at Bristol (7.45). The French full-back has re-covered from the knee problem that has prevented him from playing in Warriors' last four
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West Malvern Correspondent: Colin Jackson Tel: 01684 577604
Brewers' Arms regulars were saddened by the death last week of Len Cole, who had been almost part of the furniture at the pub for the past 30 years. Born in Bedford, Len was a bank manager (among other places in brewing town Burton-on-Trent!) before retiring
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POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THE nuns of Stanbrook Abbey, Callow End, welcomed a number of parishioners for an evening of fellowship and food last Wednesday evening as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The Abbess, Joanna Jamieson, welcomed all visitors and spoke about
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GUARLFORD AND MADRESFIELD Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746
THERE are no church services this Sunday at either Guarlford or Madresfield. Instead there is one united benefice service at St Peter's Powick at 10.30am, when The Rev. John Barr, Rural Dean, will conduct the service. Junior Church will meet as usual
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27/1/06 - Green leaves it late
THE freezing conditions have not stopped Malvern United AA members from competing in their contests. A swollen bank-high River Severn saw the club's annual fur and feather contest switched to the Avon at Birlingham. The river was in an unforgiving mood
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Right ingredients for a great night out
COMEDY musical act, The Singing Sous Chefs, have chosen Colwall Village Hall for the launch of their Alive Again 2006 tour. The local trio have received critical acclaim for their unique blend of comedy and music and were featured on the BBC2 series Rick
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Fun for school break
ART and craft workshops for children are being held at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum during half-term. Arty Fun for Little Ones is for under fives on Monday, February 13, from 10.30am-12.30pm. Children will be able to make mobiles from recycled
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Engie Benjy, Napoleon and ukulele tunes
PUPPET show Engie Benjy - It's Check Up Day is at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, on Sunday at 1pm and 3.30pm. Entry ranges from £6 for children to £28 family tickets. Exit Napolean Pursued by Rabbits, a physical theatre performance by Nola Rae, plays
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27/1/06 - Drahm's eyes on World Cup place
WORCESTER points machine Shane Drahm has set his sights on earning a place in England's 2007 World Cup squad. The Australian-born fly-half was a surprise inclusion in the England 'A' party picked last week and is keen to press for full international honours
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Children bring some musical cheer
EIGHTY-five year-old Elsie Glover and husband Richard, 86, were the first at the door of Hastings home for the elderly in Barnards Green, Malvern, to welcome a group of teenagers to entertain them. Twenty members of Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society
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If you can cope with Julian, he's on his way
ONE of the music world's greatest eccentrics and former frontman of a top 80s act will be calling in on the area as part of his latest UK tour. Julian Cope's appearance in Wolverhampton comes in the wake of his latest release Dark Orgasm, which came out
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CHIEFS IN LINE FOR A RECORD SIX NME AWARDS
BRIT-poppers The Kaiser Chiefs look set to continue their meteoric rise in the music world after snatching a record six nominations for the prestigious NME Awards. The Leeds-based band will be vying for five awards - Best British Band, Best Live Band,
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The Blue boys are back after 20 years
WHEN they were last performing on stage, people were rocking to the sounds of A-Ha, Dire Straits and the Pet Shop Boys. Now, 20 years down the line, Worcester band China Blue are dusting off their instruments and preparing to brave the masses once again
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Fast start to romance
A chance to meet your perfect partner will be offered at a speed-dating session at the Swan Hotel in Upton on Monday, February 13, at 8pm. The event, for over 40s, is being run by Jacqui Ludlow, of Speed Dating for Fun, who said: "There's lots going on
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Questions raise £946
A VILLAGE quiz in Hanley Swan on Friday, January 20, helped raise £946. The quiz and raffle, with prizes donated by local businesses, made £438, which was match funded by Barclays Bank. The money will be divided between St Gabriel's Church restoration
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Forward not back
Your front page news (Malvern Gazette, January 13) caught my eye once again. I don't want to get into a debate about whether or not the district council should spend tax-payers' money on a new office building. What I would like to get into a debate about
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Cheap alternative
MALVERN Hills District Council's proposal to spend £6.5 million building a new office is very bad news for the already hard-pressed Council Tax-payers of Malvern. If this office gets the go-ahead, the chances of it being built for the estimated price
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Cut taxes first
Referring to the letter by Coun Jon Rayner, I would have thought that the few days' delay in payments to the elderly if the Portland House heating needed repair is hardly a major justification for spending an extra million or so on new headquarters! Indeed
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Not isolated case
HAVING read the letters printed recently in your newspaper regarding the very poor standard of care at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, I realise my family's experience a year ago was in no way an isolated case. Like Shirley Noble's husband, my 87-year-old
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Princess opens home for deafblind youngsters
PRINCESS Anne was in Malvern last week to open a new home for deafblind young people. It was an informal visit and the Princess Royal arrived in a dark blue Range Rover, which she drove herself, parking outside the new home, Tanglewood, in Albert Road
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Fears proved groundless
Two weeks ago, you reported the reservations of two people about the skate ramps to be used outside Malvern Priory last Saturday. I do hope those people went to the event and saw that their fears were groundless. The Community Safety team are to be congratulated
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Need protection
HAVING just read the article in the Malvern Gazette (January 20) concerning the removal of advertising boards at North Site, also mentioned in the article was that Malvern Hills District Council has now placed a TPO on some of the trees located on the
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What's happened to old names?
MY father was born and brought up in West Malvern and as children we spent all our holidays in the 1950s and 60s up on the hills, so I know them well. Having returned to West Malvern recently I have come to realise that many familiar names have been changed
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Fleet lines up a dream deal
A MALVERN firm's high-tech invention could play a major role at this year's football World Cup. Fleet (Line Markers) Ltd, on Spring Lane North, hopes to win the contract to mark out the pitches at the host grounds in Germany in June. The firm will meet
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Reward offered in gun attack on bird
A £100 reward has been offered for information about the shooting of a goose known as 'The Colonel'. The bird, who lives on the village pond at Hanley Swan, was lucky to survive after being hit in the head by an air gun pellet last week. The Colonel is
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Quarry to yield up its secrets
HUNDREDS of millions of years ago it was a tropical reef, now a Storridge quarry is opening to the public as an education and research site. Visitors to Whitmans Hill Quarry can see fossils and rock formations created when the area was underwater and
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Time to cast vote for firms
Members of the public will be able to cast their vote for the first time in Malvern's own business Oscars. People will be invited to pick the winner in a new category for outstanding customer service at the Platinum Awards for Business Excellence. The
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Virus leads to death at gym
A YOUNG, fit schoolteacher died after suffering a massive heart attack while using a rowing machine, an inquest heard. JJ Smith, 26, of Elgar Avenue in Malvern, was a regular customer at the Malvern Splash gym in Priory Road. He had a "hectic" lifestyle
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Archer is back in the hunt for glory
SIMON Archer believes he has a very good chance of picking up a medal at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games after he was named in England's ten-strong badminton squad to travel to Melbourne in March. Although the Worcester-based player plans to play in
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O'Connor on his way
MARTIN O'Connor has reached an agreement with Kidderminster Harriers over the termination of the remainder of his contract. O'Connor, who joined the club as a player-coach from Shrewsbury Town last summer and acted as caretaker manager following the sacking
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Yates looks for third league win
MARK Yates is looking to make it three league wins out of three when he takes his Kidderminster Harriers side to basement boys Southport tomorrow. Despite 'Port being anchored to the foot of the Nationwide Conference table with just 20 points from 25
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Driving home safety theme
A TALKING car helped deliver a stay safe message to youngsters in Malvern. Robee gave out road safety advice to more than 200 children at a community safety day at the Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, on Saturday (January 21). Another popular attraction
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Bulls must avoid an LDV hangover at play-off rivals
GRAHAM Turner has ordered his Hereford United players to shake off Tuesday's LDV Vans Trophy knockout and concentrate on one of the biggest games of their Conference season. The Bulls travel to Grays Athletic for the first time tomorrow aiming to avenge
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27/1/06 - Pumas march on to division two title
MANOR Park Pumas continued their relentless march towards the Brewin Dolphin Securities sponsored Malvern Table Tennis League division two title by coming from behind to beat Travellers. Bob Atyeo's win against Jon Dyke and Martin Snee's victory over
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27/1/06 - Colwall stay top after battling win
COLWALL WHC maintained their lead at the top of Severn division one beating Hereford in a close-fought match at Ledbury Leisure Centre on Saturday. COLWALL WHC 1, HEREFORD 0 Colwall started brightly, but found the Hereford goalkeeper in good form, saving
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27/1/06 - Sapey GC league
DAVID Lindsay and Steve Thompson won the latest round of the Sapey Golf Club's winter pairs with 42 points. The next four pairs all recorded 39 points but on countback, Chris Jardine and Steve Upton were second followed by Gary Heason and Mark Heason
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27/1/06 - Joggers in force at Stratford
THE fast-growing Malvern Joggers fielded nine members in last Sunday's Not the Roman IX road race at Stratford. It was Gary Payne (George Elliot Striders) who won the 12k (7.5 miles) race after leading the field of over 600 from the gun. His time of 40.12
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27/1/06 - Chess club draws
MALVERN Chess Club opened their account in the Worcester County League with a draw against Kidderminster recently. 1 B Turner 0.5-0.5 J Wrench, 2 G Herbert 0.5-0.5 F Pickett, 3 S Fuchs 0.5-0.5 M Bissell, 4 I Clarke 1-0 G Link , 5 J Knee 0.5-0.5 M Riley
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27/1/06 - Golfers undeterred
AN overnight frost meaning 18 temporary greens and a trolley ban in force since January 16 did not deter 32 couples taking part in a Greensome Stableford at The Worcestershire Golf Club. Dense fog did, however, bring play to a stop briefly when the course
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27/1/06 - Kickboxing family in belt successes
THREE members of the Neal family from Much Cowarne have achieved new belts for Kickboxing. Pete Neal and 14-year-old daughter Christie have earned their black belts and young daughter Faye, nine, has passed her grading for a purple belt. Business development
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27/1/06 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Malvern Town v Racing Club Warwick (3.00). WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division: Dudley Town v Ledbury Town (2.45); Market Drayton Town v Bromyard Town (2.45). Division One: Malvern Rangers
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Junior choristers show off talents
MALVERN Priory's junior choristers will show off their diverse musical talents at a concert on Saturday, February 4. The choir of 36 youngsters aged seven to 17 includes many able musicians as well as singers, who will be playing a variety of pieces on
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Spring theme
THE countryside in spring is the theme of a concert at Powick Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm. The Hills Singers are performing The Taste of Spring in aid of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. The varied programme includes both 14th Century and
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27/1/06 - Backchat costs Malvern points
AN ill-judged response to a refereeing decision cost Malvern two precious points in the struggle for league survival at Stafford on Saturday. STAFFORD 8PTS, MALVERN 7PTS The home side were comprehensively outplayed, with the Malvern pack rumbling forward
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27/1/06 - Upton keep pressure up at the top
A SUNNY winter's afternoon provided the perfect setting for Upton's first league match of 2006. UPTON 25PTS, BREDON 18PTS Two tries in each half was enough for them to keep up the pressure at the top of the table. The first was scored by returning scrum-half
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EXHIBITIONS
JANUARY Malvern Hills Art Gallery An exhibition of paintings by local artist, Pam Foort at the gallery from 10am daily. UNTIL February 3 The Spiritual Mind Nigel Williams is exhibiting his work at Worcester Arts Workshop, which include 2D and 3D drawings
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GIG GUIDE
If you have any gigs going on at your pub/venue call Joby Mullens on 01905 742252 or email: jobymullens@midlands. newsquest.co.uk tonight And What Will Be Left Of Them? plus We Start Fires and Ben Talbot - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Nomad
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Could we have our old hospital back?
SIR - Earlier this month, I attended Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Can we have Castle Street back please? Due to age and physical limitations, I take a long time getting out of vehicles. Some mindless bus driver tooted my friend who had given me a lift
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THEATRE
UNTIL JANUARY 28 The Blood Brothers The greatest musical of the decade! Malvern Theatres. JANUARY 27-29 Cinderella's Dream It's pantomime time at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Tickets two for the price of one on opening night. JANUARY 28 A Moving Experience
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Deana and Tony Cook are wonderful couple
SIR - I felt I had to write and express my shock at the allegations against Deana and Tony Cook in the Evening News (Saturday, January 14). I was introduced to Deana and Tony through a friend. Deana was like a breath of fresh air to me. When she heard
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Town is gripped by election frenzy
THE frenzy of electioneering clearly gripped the town a century ago, to judge by the Malvern News. Well Done, West Worcestershire - Mr Baldwin's Great Victory - Malvern's Enthusiasm, blared the headlines in a paper that was evidently proud to be partisan
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Kidnap and murder
MUNICH (15) is a Stephen Spielberg film about a terrorist kidnapping and murder at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The film covers the hostage taking and murder of 11 Israeli athletes by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. It also covers
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Power-packed choir singing from valleys
A CHANCE to enjoy the passion and the power of one of the world's most respected men's choirs is on offer when the Welsh Mass Male Voice Choir visits the area. The world-famous choir will be made up of 150 singers from three of Wales' most prestigious
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Village variety show will be a celebration
VARIETY will be the spice of life at the first performance in a newly-refurbished Much Marcle Memorial Hall. The village's amateur dramatic society has produced a fun evening of entertainment including comedy sketches, music and drama. Around £250,000
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Lack of firepower lets United down
Tenbury United 0 Parkfield 3 INEXPERIENCE and lack of striking power were again in evidence when Tenbury competed well against West Midlands League Division 1 title favourites Parkfield for much of the game at Palmer's Meadow, but suffered another defeat
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The jewel in town's crown
I WRITE regarding the threatened closures of Arrow Valley Countryside Centre - the jewel in the crown of Redditch's environmental advance - and Forge Mill Museum, a wonderful example of the town's historical legacy. It is outrageous such closures should
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People can't keep paying
I AM totally appalled at the suggestion to increase council tax by more than the rate of inflation. I work for a local authority and my salary increases are given at the rate of inflation. In the last 10 years, my Redditch council tax has gone up 129
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Short-sighted strategy
I WOULD like to voice my dissatisfaction at the proposed cost cutting plans by Redditch Council which include the closing of Forge Mill Museum and Arrow Valley Countryside Centre. I feel the plans once again display a short-sightedness and lack of empathy
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27/1/06 - Strikers tipped to deliver by City boss
SCORING goals has been Worcester City's Achilles heel this season but Andy Preece believes it should no longer be the case. The signing of breezy striker Mark Danks to the St George's Lane fold looks, so far, to be the turning point in City's fortunes
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I was born when the first plane flew
An embroidery enthusiast who is as old as powered flight is due to celebrate her 103rd birthday today. Ivy Wade, who lives at Norton Hall Nursing Home, in Norton, near Worcester will tuck in to cream cakes and chocolate eclairs in the company of her friends
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End of a crisis
FURNITURE-to-beds group Homestyle has signalled the end of its financial crisis after sales jumped in the wake of a major restructuring. Cash-flow problems had forced the owner of Harveys and Bensons to raise £100m from new shares with South African group
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Firms found new homes
A RECORD number of businesses were given a helping hand to find premises in Worcestershire last year and county experts are expecting another bumper year in 2006 as the local economy continues to grow. As the first month draws to a close, Worcestershire
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Housing market warms up despite winter chill
JANUARY has brought a flurry of activity on the housing market in Worcester, according to the latest housing market survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. House prices in the region continued to level during December, reaching the lowest
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I made 'bullying' claim after I was reduced to tears
A youth worker has defended the bullying allegations which sparked the suspension of a Worcester community centre's management committee. Earlier this month, the eight voluntary members of Warndon Community Centre's 11-strong management committee were
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27/1/06 - Top four teams all win to consolidate spots
THERE was no change at the top of thesoccersite.co.uk Malvern League after Sunday as all four teams at the top of the league won. Leaders Bell Inn 98 visited Fromes Hill and came away with the points following a 6-0 victory. In a fairly tightly contested
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27/1/06 - Town Res too neat
TOWN Reserves travelled 85 miles to the Staffordshire village of Ashbourne and put in a woeful display, losing by one solitary goal to the league's basement side. ASHBOURNE 1, MALVERN TOWN RES 0 Last season Ashbourne's pitch was the best in the league
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27/1/06 - Drinkwater brace settles nerves
POWICK ran out comfortable winners but the scoreline hides a disjointed performance in this Worcester Sunday League division one game. OWICK 4, THE BRIDGE 0 Powick settled into the stride and began trying to get the ball down and pass but, having failed
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27/1/06 - Encouraging display
THE Villagers travelled to Westlands to play one of the Worcester Sunday League division three title favourites in what proved to be a much closer game than had been expected. WESTBURY CELTIC 3, VILLAGERS 1 Neil Stokes playing in his first game for the
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DUNBAR
DUNBAR Dave A very happy 40th Birthday Love Annette. xx Published in paper 27/01/2006
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RUSSELL
RUSSELL Stephen We can still see your smile, hear that cheeky laugh. At times it brings us comfort, but it can also break our hearts. We close our eyes and picture you, that precious gift that was ours for such a short while. Love Mum, Dad. Dean, Emily
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BISHOP
BISHOP Albert John Jim Muriel and Family wish to thank all who attended Jim's Funeral Service and sent cards, floral tributes and donations for Worcestershire Air Ambulance. Grateful thanks to the Reverend Ann Hadley for a lovely Service, Doctors and
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HATTERSLEY
HATTERSLEY Jack Passed away seven years today. Seven years have passed without you by my side I have struggled as best I could and many times I've cried. We had some happy times Jack we had some sad ones too but the saddest day of all was the day I lost
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YARNOLD
YARNOLD Albert Lawton Peacefully after a long illness on January 22nd, aged 73 years. Will be sadly missed by Joyce, Keith, Alice and Families. The Funeral Service will take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Upper Sapey on Wednesday, February
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FORTEY
FORTEY Doris Of Henwick House, Worcester. Passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2006, aged 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Brian and the late Derek, also a loving mother in law, nan, great nan and sister. Will be sadly
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Flexible exercise class
LIFE Improvement From Exercise is a new programme of exercise classes being held in Malvern. The LIFE classes are being held at Osbourne Court and are aimed at people who are unfit or overweight. The classes will be run by fitness professionals Lee Holland
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Ballet company returns
THE Moscow City Ballet returns to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre following its successful 2005 production of The Nutcracker. The company will perform the classic Sleeping Beauty from Monday to Wednesday, February 6-8. The show starts at 7.45pm, with a
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Grilling for Greer
FEMINIST icon Germaine Greer will face questions from the audience at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury. The author and one-time Celebrity Big Brother star will appear on Saturday, February 4, at 8pm and tickets cost £13 (£12 concs). Ahead of that, folk
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Tribute paid to rockers
ROCK tribute band U2UK, are set to play The Swan Theatre in Worcester. The show, on Thursday (February 2) at 8pm, will feature a full set of U2 tracks from the classic With or Without You through to current hit Vertigo. Tickets are £12.50. An' that's
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If you can cope with Julian, he's on his way
ONE of the music world's greatest eccentrics and former frontman of a top 80s act will be calling in on the area as part of his latest UK tour. Julian Cope's appearance in Wolverhampton comes in the wake of his latest release Dark Orgasm, which came out
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ROUND-UP: TRIO OF TRIBUTE ACTS ARE ON SHOW
THE sounds of two of the music world's biggest acts will be relived as a trio of tribute acts take to the stage to perform their songs. Irish rock band U2 and legendary prog-rockers Pink Floyd are both big-name bands in their own right. Between them,
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The Blue boys are back after 20 years
WHEN they were last performing on stage, people were rocking to the sounds of A-Ha, Dire Straits and the Pet Shop Boys. Now, 20 years down the line, Worcester band China Blue are dusting off their instruments and preparing to brave the masses once again
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Award-winning singer returns
AWARD-winning singer and actress Barbara Dickson returns to Malvern Theatres next month for one night only. The performance on Saturday, February 4, is part of a 26-date UK tour. It will feature tracks from her new album of Beatles love song, due for
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Spring theme
THE countryside in spring is the theme of a concert at Powick Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm. The Hills Singers are performing The Taste of Spring in aid of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. The varied programme includes both 14th Century and
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GIG GUIDE
If you have any gigs going on at your pub/venue call Joby Mullens on 01905 742252 or email: jobymullens@midlands. newsquest.co.uk tonight And What Will Be Left Of Them? plus We Start Fires and Ben Talbot - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Nomad
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CONCERTS
JANUARY 28 The Hills Singers, Malvern's chamber choir Concert in aid of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust at Powick Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. FEBRUARY 4 The Frank and Shirley Show A tribute to Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey at Evesham Arts Centre
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THEATRE
UNTIL JANUARY 28 The Blood Brothers The greatest musical of the decade! Malvern Theatres. JANUARY 27-29 Cinderella's Dream It's pantomime time at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Tickets two for the price of one on opening night. JANUARY 28 A Moving Experience
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Kidnap and murder
MUNICH (15) is a Stephen Spielberg film about a terrorist kidnapping and murder at the 1972 Munich Olympics. The film covers the hostage taking and murder of 11 Israeli athletes by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. It also covers
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Sex proves it has lot to answer for in this play
A ONE-man play telling the moving yet funny tale of a father's battle to see his children is set to be performed by the Swan Theatre Amateur Company. Simon Atkins plays Eddie, a young metal worker who lives contentedly with his wife, Jeanie and two adored
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Power-packed choir singing from valleys
A CHANCE to enjoy the passion and the power of one of the world's most respected men's choirs is on offer when the Welsh Mass Male Voice Choir visits the area. The world-famous choir will be made up of 150 singers from three of Wales' most prestigious
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A perfect Coward is a thing to celebrate
ACTRESS Belinda Lang plays upper-class divorcee Amanda in a new production of Noel Coward's battle-of-the-sexes comedy Private Lives at Malvern Theatres. Widely-known as Bill Porter in the 90s sitcom 2 Point 4 Children, the theatre is Belinda's first
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Village variety show will be a celebration
VARIETY will be the spice of life at the first performance in a newly-refurbished Much Marcle Memorial Hall. The village's amateur dramatic society has produced a fun evening of entertainment including comedy sketches, music and drama. Around £250,000
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What's on
Theatre January 27-29 & Feb 2-4-Cinderella's Dreams at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Details (01885) 488575. Until 28-Blood Brothers by Willy Russell at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £17.50-£28.50. Box office (01684
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Second day of JobCentre strike
WORKERS in JobCentres and benefits offices across Worcestershire and Herefordshire were today due to carry out a second day of strike action in a row with the Department of Work and Pensions over job cuts. The call to strike came about after the breakdown
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Save your pennies - city's public toilet makeover has now started
Public toilets in Worcester city centre are undergoing a £138,000 makeover. Facilities in Angel Place, which closed to the public last week, are the first toilets to be refurbished as part of a complete revamp of the city conveniences by Worcester City
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Dilip's tribute to Spitfire heroes
SECOND World War aviation historian Dilip Sarkar has just completed his latest book, Spitfire: Courage and Sacrifice, which will be published in May by Victory Books. It tells the stories of various young Spitfire pilots who failed to return and, for
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Please can we be Chinese for new year's day
THE Chinese community in Worcestershire is preparing for its biggest festival of the year - the new year. In China, the festival, which begins on Sunday, last for 10 days. However in Worcester the main community celebration will take place on Sunday,
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Prize-win mum gives swim gear to school
A Worcester mother has donated the swimming equipment which she won in a competition to her son's school. Sharon Jenkins, whose seven-year-old son Daniel goes to Perry Wood Primary School, off St Albans Close, Ronkswood, won the swimming floats, goggles
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Welland Correspondent: Stephen Try Tel: 01684 310068
The Friends of Welland ferret race night is tomorrow (Saturday), first race at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 adults and £1 primary schoolchildren from the Post Office or any of the committee members or on the door. Included in the ticket price is a light supper
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Cradley Correspondent: N G Holden
There will be a community coffee morning in Cradley Village Hall on Thursday, February 2 from 10.30am to noon. Everyone is welcome.
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COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872
THERE will be a sale of unused and nearly-new clothes today (Friday) and tomorrow from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Colwall Free Church. Proceeds are for Cancer Research and Free Church funds. On Saturday, February 4, the Friends of Colwall Primary School proudly
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BOSBURY Correspondent: Mrs R Krinks Tel: 01531 640076
THE first concert in the Music at Bosbury 2006 series is tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church. Happy Birthday Wolfgang is an informal celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday with performances by the Midsummer String Quartet, Susan Hughes (
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Blood Brothers Review: Malvern Theatres
Blood Brothers is a highly emotional piece of stagecraft and on the opening night of its 2006 tour, an entirely new cast was performing. All the actors were superlative, but two were outstanding. Sharon Byatt, as Mrs Johnstone, grew from a young, rapturously
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Flexible exercise class
LIFE Improvement From Exercise is a new programme of exercise classes being held in Malvern. The LIFE classes are being held at Osbourne Court and are aimed at people who are unfit or overweight. The classes will be run by fitness professionals Lee Holland
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Ballet company returns
THE Moscow City Ballet returns to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre following its successful 2005 production of The Nutcracker. The company will perform the classic Sleeping Beauty from Monday to Wednesday, February 6-8. The show starts at 7.45pm, with a
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Grilling for Greer
FEMINIST icon Germaine Greer will face questions from the audience at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury. The author and one-time Celebrity Big Brother star will appear on Saturday, February 4, at 8pm and tickets cost £13 (£12 concs). Ahead of that, folk
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TV mediums at theatre
SKY TV mediums Paul Norton and Tracy Hall back are back by popular demand at The Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. An Evening of Clairvoyance takes place on Friday, February 10, at 7.30pm, and will included plenty of audience participation as the pair deliver
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Tribute paid to rockers
ROCK tribute band U2UK, are set to play The Swan Theatre in Worcester. The show, on Thursday (February 2) at 8pm, will feature a full set of U2 tracks from the classic With or Without You through to current hit Vertigo. Tickets are £12.50. An' that's
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Let us have jobs... and owls as well
THERE was a time when the fields of Grove Farm were an ideological battleground, fought over by Worcester's various political factions. In the late 1990s there was much exchange of verbal shot and shell as the Faithful City's municipal big guns slugged
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ROUND-UP: TRIO OF TRIBUTE ACTS ARE ON SHOW
THE sounds of two of the music world's biggest acts will be relived as a trio of tribute acts take to the stage to perform their songs. Irish rock band U2 and legendary prog-rockers Pink Floyd are both big-name bands in their own right. Between them,
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New head to build on school's success
NEW headteacher Alec Holland wants to help Upton CE Primary School build on its successful and friendly reputation. He took over on January 1, replacing Mark Mumby who has become a schools inspector after nine years at Upton. Mr Holland has more than
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Go-slow call renewed
TRAFFIC must be slowed to make Upton "more liveable" and safer for pedestrians. That is the view of town councillor Tim Drake, who is leading efforts to stop vehicles speeding down Tunnel Hill and along Old Street. "People drive through Upton like bats
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Bridge shuts for work
UPTON Bridge will be closed to traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 14 and 15. The restriction applies to the A4104, from its junction with the B4211 to the UC61239 East Waterside. Traffic will be diverted through Powick and Kempsey. The road is
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Folk festival in doubt
MUSIC fans may face the sound of silence after it emerged that Upton Folk Festival may not go ahead in May. The festival has been held on the first May Bank Holiday weekend for the last 14 years. However, a message posted on the festival's website reads
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Books a bargain
BOOKWORMS can grab a bargain at Upton Library on Saturday, February 4. The sale of a wide range of books and videos for adults and children runs from 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5.30pm.
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Reaction a disappointment
I was disappointed with the reported reaction of some of the Malvern Hills Conservators to the idea of a land train to help people up on to the Hills. Yes, we do have lovely hills and what a shame more people cannot enjoy them. Through my job as a nurse
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Land train would be greatly appreciated
When I first read your headlines regarding the proposed land train for the hills, I thought, at last, the Conservators are preparing themselves for entry into the 21st Century. However, on reading further, I was disappointed at the rather negative comments
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Grim outlook for taxpayer
There are three items in last week's Malvern Gazette which call for comment. The first was Coun Jon Rayner's letter defending the district council's proposal to spend £6 million on a new office block in the town centre to rehouse 100 of the council's
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One rule for us, a ticket for you
A little red star is worth its weight in gold to illegally parked council comrades - its wardens are told not to ticket them! Shoppers struggling to find limited short-stay parking will be pleased to know it is being used by 'essential' Malvern Hills
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Praise for NHS
I HAVE recently had a very positive experience of the NHS. A fortnight ago I went to visit my sister in A & E at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. While there I suffered an acute asthma attack and stopped breathing. I was immediately admitted to the
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Let's all enjoy the common
I am incensed by the state of Castlemorton Common in the area of Hancocks Lane, which is an SSSI. Over the winter, it seems as farm land is so wet the best possible place to turn out cattle is on the common. I do sympathise with farmers, but do not understand
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Make your voice heard in battle to save school
The fate of Malvern Hills Primary School will be decided at an open meeting next week. Adjudicator Richard Lindley will listen to the views of parents, Worcestershire County Council and other interested parties before deciding whether the education authority
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New sites would add to delay over hospital
AN outline business case for a new Malvern hospital will be presented at a meeting of South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust next week. The report confirms the need for a new hospital but reaches no conclusions as to the precise size or range of services
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Hidden cost?
THE new Malvern library extension is wonderful - light, airy and with an impressive staircase (with views over Worcestershire) leading to more books, comfortable chairs and places to study. More internet access is available and plenty of videos, DVDs
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MP calls for patient care probe
LOCAL MP Sir Michael Spicer is demanding answers allegations of poor patient care at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The Gazette has recently published reports and Sir Michael has received several letters from constituents. He has asked health secretary
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Ashamed by the state of our streets
WHEN I first came to live in this town nearly 40 years ago, I was proud to think the beautiful town of Malvern was now my home town. However, after seeing the filthy litter strewn everywhere from Townsend Way through to Pickersleigh Road, which is a complete
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Shotgun pub siege man freed from jail
A FORMER businessman who sparked a terrifying six-hour pub siege has been freed from jail. The judge's decision to free Timothy Bayliss came after DVD evidence proved he did not point a shotgun at a man's head. Bayliss went into the King's Head in Upton
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Fundraising pair in a league of their own
FOOTBALL fever can cause all manner of unusual behaviour, especially in World Cup year. It may well be the reason why two friends set themselves the unique challenge of visiting all 20 Premier League football grounds in just 24 hours. QinetiQ scientist
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Always ready to help out
TRIBUTES have been paid to a Bredenbury woman killed in a car accident on her way to give a friend a lift to church. Hilary Cannon was driving to Bromyard on the A44 on Sunday morning when her car, a grey Honda Concerto, left the road. Mrs Cannon, 63,
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Playgroup saved from closure
A PLAYGROUP has been saved from closure following an appeal in the Malvern Gazette. Pendock Playgroup had been searching for a leader since last July and was in danger of closing. However, the appeal was successful and Paula Neilson has been appointed
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Gym coach picks up award
GYMNASTICS coach Lorraine Barson has been honoured for her community work at a London awards ceremony. Mrs Barson, who founded Malvern Hills Gymnastics Club with her husband Brian, received a West Midlands regional award at Community Service Volunteers
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Opinion
"ALL animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others," wrote the great author and social commentator George Orwell in Animal Farm. There was a man whose understanding of the horrors of bureaucracy was second to none! When it comes to the
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Worcester handed Le Roux tonic
NICOLAS Le Roux will make his first start for Worcester in 2006 in tonight's crucial Guinness Premiership encounter at Bristol (7.45). The French full-back has re-covered from the knee problem that has prevented him from playing in Warriors' last four
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Bendi-bus could be the future
A FUTURISTIC bendi-bus drew admiring glances from passers-by when it was parked outside Malvern Theatres on Monday. The 18-metre long StreetCar has a ramp for wheelchair access and a computerised ticketing system, allowing passengers to pay by cash or
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Richard's dream is turned into reality
One man's dream to transform a Malvern department store known as the Harrods of the West Midlands into luxury housing is close to being realised. When Richard Webb first bought Warwick House it was falling into disrepair and in danger of becoming the
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Bickerton one over
JOHN Bickerton had an up and down opening round at the Qatar Masters, shooting four birdies and five bogeys in his one-over-par opening 73. The Droitwich professional, who was in good form going into the tournament after finishing tied for 14th at the
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Visit will help strengthen links with Gambia school
TWO Malvern teachers are heading for the Gambia next month to work with primary school children and develop a computer skills centre. Mary Worthington and Jane Smith, from Castlemorton Primary School, will be working in a small school at Boraba, on the
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Villagers to target speeders
COLWALL residents are being given the chance to tackle the problem of speeding in the village. Volunteers are needed to take part in a community Speedwatch scheme, using speed guns provided by West Mercia Police to monitor vehicles. Parish clerk Charlie
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Precept goes up by £11,000
MALVERN Wells Parish Council is to increase its Council Tax precept by 23 per cent. At a meeting on Tuesday councillors set the precept for 2006-07 at £57,500 compared to last year's £46,500, blaming increasing government regulations and statutory responsibilities
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Strikers tipped to deliver by City boss
SCORING goals has been Worcester City's Achilles heel this season but Andy Preece believes it should no longer be the case. The signing of breezy striker Mark Danks to the St George's Lane fold looks, so far, to be the turning point in City's fortunes
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Ex-England youth joins Evesham
EVESHAM United boss Dave Busst reckons the capture of former England Under 18 international Stephen Luckett could prove a coup. Ex-Birmingham City scholar Luckett retired from the game last summer due to a serious injury. But the 20-year-old midfielder
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27/1/06 - Jenkins makes Gibraltar final
LEDBURY darts professional Terry Jenkins showed some of his best form to get through to the final of the inaugural Stan James Players Championship in Gibraltar. In an evenly-matched final, Jenkins was edged out 3-2 by Yorkshire's Dennis Priestley, who
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27/1/06 - Pete Harrold competition
IN the first year of the Pete Harrold competition it seems very appropriate that his former team Crackpots E should reach the final. They won their group with a 100 per cent record. Paul Coleman led the way with eight wins from eight and was well backed-up
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27/1/06 - Ledbury swimmers show champion pedigree
LEDBURY swimmers enthusiastically began their 2006 fixtures at their home pool on Saturday when they competed against, Hereford, Cwmbran, Chepstow and Ross-on-Wye in the first round of the Wyvern Junior League. As defending champions, they were anxious
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Keyboard masters lined up by priory
A LINE-UP of celebrated national and international organists will be giving a programme of recitals at Great Malvern Priory. After the success of the first season of recitals last year, seven more are planned for 2006. Malvern Priory was founded more
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Award-winning singer returns
AWARD-winning singer and actress Barbara Dickson returns to Malvern Theatres next month for one night only. The performance on Saturday, February 4, is part of a 26-date UK tour. It will feature tracks from her new album of Beatles love song, due for
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27/1/06 - O'Connor on his way
MARTIN O'Connor has reached an agreement with Kidderminster Harriers over the termination of the remainder of his contract. O'Connor, who joined the club as a player-coach from Shrewsbury Town last summer and acted as caretaker manager following the sacking
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27/1/06 - Yates looks for third league win
MARK Yates is looking to make it three league wins out of three when he takes his Kidderminster Harriers side to basement boys Southport tomorrow. Despite 'Port being anchored to the foot of the Nationwide Conference table with just 20 points from 25
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DAVE BRADLEY FRIDAY FEELING
It's funny what people find entertaining. I am not a fan of Big Brother - in fact, I haven't even watched any of this series - but it seems if you are into it, you can't miss a minute of it. It's been the topic of conversation in our newsroom for a couple
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27/1/06 - Battle is still on
WITH other results going against them, Malvern RFC were left in next to bottom spot in the league table following their last gasp 8-7 defeat at Stafford. Director of rugby David Robins said: "We threw it away, and although you can lay some blame at the
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27/1/06 - National finalists
MALVERN Hills Indoor Bowls Club singles champion Edric Vorsterman has successfully negotiated the regional rounds of the National Champion of Champions. The former Scottish international will travel to Poole tomorrow (Saturday) to play in the national
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EVENTS
JANUARY 27 Westside Reunion At the Goodrest Inn, Worcester. Karaoke with DJ Dave Wood. 8pm till midnight. All proceeds to The Neonatal Childrens' Ward at Worcester Royal Hospital. Country Western Partner Dancing Every Friday at Whitbourne Village Hall
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It's to detriment of local taxpayers
SIR - I do not object to using wheelie bins, but I do not seem to recall when the pilot scheme to introduce them became the standard practice. Since their introduction, the weekly refuse collection is alternating between the recyclable and the domestic
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CONCERTS
JANUARY 28 The Hills Singers, Malvern's chamber choir Concert in aid of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust at Powick Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. FEBRUARY 4 The Frank and Shirley Show A tribute to Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey at Evesham Arts Centre
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Thatcher era is to blame for problem
SIR - My council colleague Barry Mackenzie-Williams is even older than I am, but he appears to have a shorter memory (Letters, January 12). Unless, of course, as a loyal Conservative, he would prefer to forget that the serious lack of funding for social
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Concerned about use of fog lights
SIR - I read your article regarding Roger Smith being fined for incorrect use of fog lights. As a driver of heavy goods vehicles, I drive countless miles in an average year, and see countless other vehicles on the road. I have also noticed an increasing
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Develop site or pay back cash, council told
THE future of Tomatoland was the big issue in the Gazette 25 years ago. The district council was told it had to decide if it was going ahead to develop the site, dubbed "Malvern's key development site off Pickersleigh Road". If it didn't, it faced the
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago THE public examination in bankruptcy of William Henry Buck, general smith, of Guarlford, took place at the Worcester Bankruptcy Court. Questioned by the Official Receiver (Mr Luke J Sharp), debtor said that when his father died without a
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Sex proves it has lot to answer for in this play
A ONE-man play telling the moving yet funny tale of a father's battle to see his children is set to be performed by the Swan Theatre Amateur Company. Simon Atkins plays Eddie, a young metal worker who lives contentedly with his wife, Jeanie and two adored
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Unwind
A TALE of dark secrets, power and intrigue would seem perfect for Ian Richardson, well-known for his portrayal of Machiavellian politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards trilogy. But, in this case, he is not The Creeper of the play's title
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Exciting panto is full of songs and laughter
THE Sheriff of Nottingham is up to no good and only Robin Hood and his merry men can save the day . . . Yes, it's time once again for the annual pantomime by Upton's Pepperpot Players. More than 30 cast members have been rehearsing Robin Hood and the
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A perfect Coward is a thing to celebrate
ACTRESS Belinda Lang plays upper-class divorcee Amanda in a new production of Noel Coward's battle-of-the-sexes comedy Private Lives at Malvern Theatres. Widely-known as Bill Porter in the 90s sitcom 2 Point 4 Children, the theatre is Belinda's first
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27/1/06 - Seconds are undone
MALVERN'S Seconds travelled north on a fine Saturday afternoon, buoyed by their battling win against Tewkesbury the previous week. REDDITCH 31pts, MALVERN II 17pts They were undone by an experienced home side well versed in the use of their sloping pitch
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27/1/06 - Thirds win tight game
A BRIGHT, yet cold, afternoon greeted an Evesham 3rd XV team that travelled to Spring Lane as a last-minute replacement for a Chaddesley Corbett 2nd XV. MALVERN III 10pts, EVESHAM III 7pts Evesham decided to make the most of the slope and wind advantage
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27/1/06 - Pirates may still qualify
AGAINST all the odds, Malvern Pirates pulled a good result out of the bag against a strong Ludlow side, to give the Pirates an outside chance of qualifying for the National U17 competition. MALVERN U17 PIRATES 24pts, LUDLOW U17s 10pts The Malvern forwards
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What's on
Theatre January 27-29 & Feb 2-4-Cinderella's Dreams at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Details (01885) 488575. Until 28-Blood Brothers by Willy Russell at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £17.50-£28.50. Box office (01684
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Arts give value for money
HAVING lived in Redditch for more than 50 years, I was extremely pleased to see, four years ago, the town had at last decided to take "the arts" role in the town seriously and appoint an arts development manager. Arts and cultural activities are a crucial
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Sad loss for residents
I UNDERSTAND Arrow Valley Countryside Centre may be closed. I would have thought in this day and age, when the environment concerns us all, the services the centre has to offer are vitally important, particularly to our young children. I do not live in
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Bleak future ahead
In those blissful days, sadly long gone, when Redditch was governed by the non-elected Development Corporation, one of its chairmen said he believed: "Redditch will soon be the finest place in England to live, work and play." We are now some 20 years
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No longer acceptable
IT appears yet again our council has demonstrated a total inability to manage its affairs, resulting in yet more devastating cuts in services to the town. This is no longer acceptable. Each year we are faced with a hike in our council tax well above the
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Warning signs ignored
BY now your readers will be well aware of the financial disaster being faced by Redditch Council. But it is not recent news. I have to remind you this enormous budget shortfall was predicted two years ago when the Liberal Democrat group attempted to lessen
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Labour's spend, spend spend
I HAVE read with much interest the commentary and letters regarding the crisis in council funding that has been highlighted over the past couple of weeks. I must admit I am amazed people have expressed their shock that this has happened. We have a Labour
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100% - Another golden year for school
ALCESTER Grammar School turned in one of the strongest performances in this year's secondary school league tables. One hundred per cent of pupils taking their GCSEs achieved A*- C grades, including students sitting maths and English exams. Headteacher
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Women set trends over glass of wine
CHEERS. The women of Rabjohns LLP, the Worcester business and tax advisers, raise their glasses as the city's Wednesday Club launches is programme for 2006. The club is a bi-monthly gathering of female professionals, who meet over lunch to network and
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RIDDLE OF 'BOMB' FOUND CLOSE to NURSERY SCHOOL
MYSTERY surrounds the discovery of what is thought to be an unexploded bomb from the Second World War in shrubland close to a nursery school. A workman clearing the land in St Andrew's Road off Saltway, Droitwich found the explosive at around 4pm on Wednesday
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Barn owls will be wiped out by bulldozers
BARN owls and a host of other wildlife will be wiped-out if plans to build a new city business park are given the go-ahead, campaigners have claimed. Residents living at Grove Farm, off Bromyard Road, St John's, have protested over proposals to build
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MP wants probe into care of frail in city's hospital
A SERIES of complaints about the poor treatment of frail patients at Worcestershire Royal Hospital have prompted an MP to ask the health secretary to intervene and investigate. Sir Michael Spicer, West Worcestershire MP, has tabled a question to MP Patricia
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27/1/06 - Double blow for league leaders
MALVERN came back to earth with a bump after their mid-week victory missing the influential drive of injured skipper Darren Bullock. OLDBURY 2, MALVERN TOWN 1 Malvern's first-half performance was lack-lustre. The midfield lacked sharpness and the ability
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27/1/06 - First draw ends run of defeats
RANGERS stopped the sequence of defeats having lost their last three matches with this 0-0 draw against Ludlow Town Reserves. MALVERN RANGERS 0, LUDLOW TOWN RES 0 Ludlow are the division's draw specialist, having drawn more games than any other side,
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27/1/06 - Powick sink Welland
POWICK edged out Welland in this local Worcester Saturday League premier division derby and took three valuable points. POWICK 3, WELLAND ATHLETIC 1 A frantic opening period saw chances few and far between with neither side able to establish any real
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27/1/06 - Injury-hit Ladies suffer late goal
MALVERN TOWN LADIES FC 0, REDDITCH VC LADIES FC 1 MALVERN Town Ladies FC entertained an in-form Redditch side in a Kidderminster League match at the Langland Stadium on Sunday. Both teams started brightly, with a fierce tempo to the game. Malvern pressed
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27/1/06 - Radar slip
RADAR'S indifferent Worcester League division one season continued last Sunday when they were easily beaten by Barbourne at Pitchcroft. AFC BARBOURNE 3, MALVERN RADAR 0 After an excellent performance the previous week, Radar had to re-shuffle their line-up
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27/1/06 - Fine point
WEST Malvern picked up their first points since December when they came away from Goodrest Sports with a much-changed side and a 2-2 draw. GOODREST SPORTS 2, WEST MALVERN 2 Forced to make numerous changes on the day an an emergency signing, West Malvern
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27/1/06 - Cup semi-finals
HOLDERS Malvern Town will visit Bromyard Town in the semi-finals of the Worcester Infirmary Senior Cup competition. The other semi-final sees Pershore Town FC welcome Bromsgrove Rovers. The matches should be played by March 17.
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27/1/06 - Junior Soccer Scene
MALVERN Town U16s made the long journey to Alcester in the Mercian Festival Junior League and came away with a three-goal victory thanks to a superb defensive display. ALCESTER ATHLETIC U16s 0, MALVERN TOWN U16s 3 The first-half started with Josh Brentnall
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CLEMENT
CLEMENT David Passed away on January 17th, 2006, aged 67 years. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Service at Sansome Walk Baptist Church on Thursday, February 2nd at 2.00 p.m. followed by interment at Astwood Cemetery. No flowers
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SHUTTLEWORTH
SHUTTLEWORTH Betty I would like to say a big thank you to all Doctors and Nurses, who have helped my late companion Betty through her illness, also for the messages of sympathy at this sad time. I also thank Mark and Neville for a lovely Service they
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SHAKESHEFF
SHAKESHEFF Royston Philip Roy The Wife and Family of the late Roy Shakesheff would like to thank all Relatives, Friends, Neighbours and former Colleagues for their kind messages of sympathy, support and attendance at the Funeral Service. Also for donations
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HOWELL RBL
HOWELL Horace Gladys, Sue, Phillip and Families send their sincere thanks for all cards and messages received following their sad loss. Thanks to Albany House Surgery and all Staff on Avon 1 Ward at the Royal Hospital. Thanks too for the care and concern
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SPIERS
SPIERS Nathan Happy 18th Birthday Nathan. Love you forever, Thinking of you always. All our love Mom and Dean. Published in paper 27/01/2006
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BARNES
BARNES Kathleen Treasured memories of my dear mother who passed peacefully away January 27th, 1978. Always in the thoughts of son John. Published in paper 27/01/2006
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Blood Brothers Review: Malvern Theatres
Blood Brothers is a highly emotional piece of stagecraft and on the opening night of its 2006 tour, an entirely new cast was performing. All the actors were superlative, but two were outstanding. Sharon Byatt, as Mrs Johnstone, grew from a young, rapturously
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Right ingredients for a great night out
COMEDY musical act, The Singing Sous Chefs, have chosen Colwall Village Hall for the launch of their Alive Again 2006 tour. The local trio have received critical acclaim for their unique blend of comedy and music and were featured on the BBC2 series Rick
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Fun for school break
ART and craft workshops for children are being held at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum during half-term. Arty Fun for Little Ones is for under fives on Monday, February 13, from 10.30am-12.30pm. Children will be able to make mobiles from recycled
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Engie Benjy, Napoleon and ukulele tunes
PUPPET show Engie Benjy - It's Check Up Day is at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, on Sunday at 1pm and 3.30pm. Entry ranges from £6 for children to £28 family tickets. Exit Napolean Pursued by Rabbits, a physical theatre performance by Nola Rae, plays
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TV mediums at theatre
SKY TV mediums Paul Norton and Tracy Hall back are back by popular demand at The Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. An Evening of Clairvoyance takes place on Friday, February 10, at 7.30pm, and will included plenty of audience participation as the pair deliver
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Children bring some musical cheer
EIGHTY-five year-old Elsie Glover and husband Richard, 86, were the first at the door of Hastings home for the elderly in Barnards Green, Malvern, to welcome a group of teenagers to entertain them. Twenty members of Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society
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CHIEFS IN LINE FOR A RECORD SIX NME AWARDS
BRIT-poppers The Kaiser Chiefs look set to continue their meteoric rise in the music world after snatching a record six nominations for the prestigious NME Awards. The Leeds-based band will be vying for five awards - Best British Band, Best Live Band,
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Keyboard masters lined up by priory
A LINE-UP of celebrated national and international organists will be giving a programme of recitals at Great Malvern Priory. After the success of the first season of recitals last year, seven more are planned for 2006. Malvern Priory was founded more
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Junior choristers show off talents
MALVERN Priory's junior choristers will show off their diverse musical talents at a concert on Saturday, February 4. The choir of 36 youngsters aged seven to 17 includes many able musicians as well as singers, who will be playing a variety of pieces on
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EVENTS
JANUARY 27 Westside Reunion At the Goodrest Inn, Worcester. Karaoke with DJ Dave Wood. 8pm till midnight. All proceeds to The Neonatal Childrens' Ward at Worcester Royal Hospital. Country Western Partner Dancing Every Friday at Whitbourne Village Hall
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EXHIBITIONS
JANUARY Malvern Hills Art Gallery An exhibition of paintings by local artist, Pam Foort at the gallery from 10am daily. UNTIL February 3 The Spiritual Mind Nigel Williams is exhibiting his work at Worcester Arts Workshop, which include 2D and 3D drawings
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Unwind
A TALE of dark secrets, power and intrigue would seem perfect for Ian Richardson, well-known for his portrayal of Machiavellian politician Francis Urquhart in the BBC's House of Cards trilogy. But, in this case, he is not The Creeper of the play's title
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Exciting panto is full of songs and laughter
THE Sheriff of Nottingham is up to no good and only Robin Hood and his merry men can save the day . . . Yes, it's time once again for the annual pantomime by Upton's Pepperpot Players. More than 30 cast members have been rehearsing Robin Hood and the
