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MY SISTER'S KILLERS SHOULD HAVE HANGED
THE distraught brother of a Worcester woman murdered 20 years ago today, in a crime which horrified the city, says the men behind it should have got the death sentence. Adrian Avery said he could never forgive evil Mitchell Robinson who orchestrated the
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What will Grinnall's creditors get back?
PEOPLE owed money by a company run by the Worcester property tycoon Neil Grinnall are to find out where they stand at a special meeting. Meanwhile, it has been revealed people are reluctant to buy the firm's houses. Mr Grinnall, responsible for many luxury
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Fears as man is attacked in alley
WORKERS have voiced their concerns after a man was attacked and robbed in what is arguably one of Worcester's most notorious public footpaths. The victim was dragged across the ground during Tuesday night's assault, by up to three men in Meco Alley, off
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Store gives cash back with a charity donation
VITAL funds were donated to a Herefordshire charity from the Worcester St Peter's branch of Tesco. The supermarket's charity trust gave £1,500 to HOPE for children and their families. The charity, based in Bromyard, seeks to provide care, support and
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End of an era as a Worcester stalwart dies at age of 102
A RESPECTED former Worcester mayor who witnessed the arrival of the wireless and TV in the Faithful City has died at the age of 102. Herbert John Evans, known as Bert, passed away peacefully in Fern-down, Dorset, on Friday, after a happy retirement by
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3/2/06 - Tigers date is changed
WORCESTER Warriors' Guinness Premiership match against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road has been moved to Friday, February 17 (ko 7.45pm). The game was scheduled to take place the following day but has been moved at the request of police because Leicester
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Verses provide the inspiration for walk
THE poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning has inspired a new Discovery Walk through the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walk, which covers just under seven miles (11km), is entitled Hill and Valley, after one of her poems. It starts
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3/2/06 - Top-half finish good enough for the boss
WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain has described talk of finishing in the top four of the Guinness Premiership this season as "not really relevant." Friday night's victory over Bristol leaves Worcester in sixth place in the table and Brain admits he
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Centre stage
I went to see a pantomime in the South last week - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. "Why would you do that?" I hear you ask, dear reader, "haven't you just seen 36 performances of pantomime in your own theatre?" Well yes, true enough, but we're doing
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Jaw always much better than war
A SOCIETY that is becoming increasingly complex must be governed by rules. All reasonable people accept this - the alternative is anarchy. However, it is not so much the laws themselves, rather how they are interpreted. Observing the "letter of the law
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Fast-rising Coventry lad is back in the city
HOT on the heels of two successful support slots at Worcester's Marr's Bar last year, a fast-rising musical talent will be returning to the venue this weekend. Twenty-four-year-old London-based Declan Bennett, who goes under the name of sumladfromcov
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Hey, hey it's the Arctic Monkeys- on tour
ONE month into 2006, Sheffield band the Arctic Monkeys already appear to have conquered the year and now look set to further continue their meteoric rise with a UK tour twith a date at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Wednesday, April 19. The raw and edgy
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Barbara's re-living all her hits with us
JUGGLING a successful career as both a singer and an actress is no mean feat for anyone. Throw in an OBE for 'Services to Music and Drama' and you know you have come across a sure-fire talent. And, indeed, over the years Scottish singer Barbara Dickson
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The Creeper n Review: Malvern Theatres
THE Creeper lived up to its name during a very slow paced first half, which struggled to capture the audience's attention. Although the play became slightly more interesting during the second half, it was uninspiring. Reviving plays seems to be fashionable
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Jeff gets new job as rector
THE Rev. Jeff Radcliffe has been appointed Upton's new rector. Mr Radcliffe, 54, has been ordained for 26 years, and is currently rector of four parishes in Cumbria. He will be moving to Upton with his wife Rosie, who is also ordained, shortly after Easter
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How other half lives
An insight into life in the shanty towns of Peru will be given at the Church Room on Old Street, Upton, tomorrow (Saturday.) A selection of handmade crafts, cards and pictures will be on display and David Forgan will be recounting his trip to the country
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Parents welcome
BREDON School, near Upton, will welcome parents and children to an open day tomorrow (Saturday.) An informal tour of the school will take place and children can try their hand at various activities including cookery and sports. Guests will also be able
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On trail of birds
A winter bird walk takes place at Croome Park at 2pm on Saturday, February 18. It will be led by the National Trust nature conservation adviser Simon Barker. Tickets are £5 (children £3/families £12) for trust members, £7 (children £5/families £18) for
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Are others of less value?
I was fascinated to read the comment (Malvern Gazette, January 27) made by Mr Pumfrey, Malvern Hills District Council's head of environmental services, regarding the need for staff to park illegally in council-run car parks. Must we assume that people
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Simon says . . .
SIMON Wilkinson is the guest speaker at Upton Royal British Legion's next monthly meeting at Upton Social Club, Old Street, at 7.30pm on Wednesday (February 8). A raffle will be held and new members and visitors are welcome to attend.
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Well done to both
I refer to Cleland Newton's letter (Your Letters, January 20) on relative club membership size. I think both clubs in their own way have achieved huge progress. Malvern RFC 40 years ago hadn't two pennies to rub together, no clubhouse, no ground. The
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Keep noise dow
I feel I have to add my support to Roger Moss (Your Letters, January 27) and his appeal for some peace and quiet in Malvern at night. I have lived in Great Malvern for about five years now, having decided that 20 years in London was enough. My last place
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Flagging up a problem
THEY'RE at it again - more suggestions that Upton's Old Street and Tunnel Hill would be safer if more acres of paint and silly signs were spread to slow traffic. I've lived in the area for more than 25 years and can't remember anyone being killed in Old
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Do what it likes
THE privileged parking for council employees reminds me of an episode in 1982 when Grange Road car park was closed to the public and open only to council employees. An outcry ensued. But the chief executive put troublesome ratepayers in their place: "
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Better idea
I SUPPORT Keith Berry's suggestion (Your Letters, January 27) that the proposed new district council offices could be located in the Enigma Park area. It makes sense to have the local government function within the burgeoning commercial, business and
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Singing praises
THE Malvern Chase Brass Band would like to thank all those who gave so generously during its Christmas carolling events. We played at several different venues in and around Worcester and Malvern during December. Our two nominated charities for Christmas
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Had enough!
I've had enough! Three near misses in one week! Whoever had the 'bright idea' of placing three road narrowing points in New Mills Way? It is a road which bends and distant visibility is poor, particularly with undergrowth on one side. With a 70th birthday
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Postman of 47 years is sacked for getting sick
AFTER nearly 50 years of service a postman has been sacked while waiting for an operation on an injury he suffered at work. John Jenkins, aged 62, of Langland Avenue, Malvern, has worked for Royal Mail in Worcester for 47 years and was devastated to discover
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Enjoyable stay
MY mother recently had a shoulder replacement at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. She was on Hazel Two for four days. The staff were fab; nothing was too much trouble, you helped mum keep her pecker up and she thoroughly enjoyed her stay. Thank you. SUSAN
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Council defends new £70,000 a year position
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council has defended its decision to create a new post of head of community leadership, which carries a salary of up to £70,000. The position has gone to Inspector Simon Adams, aged 49, who is currently commander of the South Worcestershire
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Swimmers flee fire at Splash
A FIRE forced swimmers to flee the Splash leisure centre in Malvern on Sunday. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze, in the area of the men's toilet. The automatic alarm went off at 3.21pm. General manager Chris Barley said 65 people were using
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School's future in the balance
PASSIONATE arguments for keeping Malvern Hills Primary School open were heard by an adjudicator at a public meeting. Richard Lindley, from the Office of the Schools' Adjudicator, held the meeting to help him decide if Worcestershire County Council was
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Pub-based event will replace town party
Ledbury Poetry Festival will not apply for a town centre drinks licence to revive the town party, organisers have announced. Police successfully opposed a drinks licence in 2004 and the festival decided not to apply at all last year. Festival director
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Costs may delay project
AMBITIOUS plans to lift Ledbury's Market House for repairs to supporting pillars could be delayed. The town council, which owns the building, is concerned about the considerable cost of the scheme. Hydraulic jacks would support the 65-tonne building while
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Opinion
OUR front page headline in this week's Malvern Gazette reads 'public sector v private sector', although it is not our intention to suggest one is better than the other, rather that each has things to learn from the other. Certainly, we are not suggesting
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Five Warriors aces on international duty
WORCESTER Warriors prop Matt Mullan will start on the bench for England Under 19s when they take on Wales at the Twickenham Stoop tonight. The former Bromsgrove School student was capped by England in the U18 Festival in Wales last April and has broken
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Park at two under
HEREFORD'S David Park fired a two-under-par 70 in the opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club yesterday. The Burghill Valley professional hit three birdies and a bogey in his round and finished the day two shots ahead of Droitwich's
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Frost makes the grade
HEREFORDSHIRE scrum-half Ollie Frost has been included in the England Under 16 training squad for a team development week at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire from February 15 to 19. The England selectors have named a squad of 80 players after two recent
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Opt-out decision by dentist
ANOTHER Malvern dental practice has chosen to opt out of NHS treatment. The Dental Practice at Barnards Green has written to its patients explaining that in future they must join its own dental care plan - a monthly payment scheme. The practice has around
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City boss aiming to toast his first year
ANDY Preece marks his one-year anniversary as Worcester City boss today confident of orchestrating a late surge up Nationwide North. The veteran striker took over the reigns on February 3 last year and sampled his first taste of management at St George's
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3/2/06 - Halifax stand in the way of run
MARK Yates is hoping his Kidderminster side can continue their impressive Nationwide Conference run when they tackle high-fliers Halifax Town at The Shay tomorrow. Harriers have picked up maximum points from their three league games under Yates and another
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Young stars of future compete for top title
YOUNG musicians from across the Midlands competed for the title of the Chandos Symphony Orchestra's Young Musician of 2006. The event at St James's School, West Malvern, on Saturday, included two local virtuosos. They were Hannah Roper, from Tarrington
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ESO announces youth award
MALVERN'S English Symphony Orchestra has announced details of its own young musicians' award. The first KnightFrank Elgar Award is open to musicians from Herefordshire and Worcestershire who are 24 or under by June 2, 2006, and interested in pursuing
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DAVE BRADLEY FRIDAY FEELING
IN the pub the other night, we were discussing the greatest invention ever. Now the Barmaid's Bosom is not usually the place for highly intellectual conversation, but it was more than interesting to hear what folks thought had changed the world. I offered
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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. FEBRUARY Through my Eyes Throughout the month the Malvern Hills Art Gallery will be holding an exhibition of paintings by Malvern artist
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CONCERTS
FEBRUARY 4 The Frank and Shirley Show A tribute to Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey at Evesham Arts Centre. FEBRUARY 11 Vocal Variations Performing songs about Knowledge in the Carice Elgar Room at the Elgar Birthplace Museum at 2pm. All welcome. FEBRUARY
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Sacrifice of RAF is remembered
SIR - More than a thousand aircrew and ground staff lost their lives at RAF St Eval between 1939 and 1959. In April 2005, a historic ceremony took place unveiling a granite memorial at the gateway to St Uvelus Church, St Eval. While not much remains of
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Car park for hospital first suggested by us
SIR - The recent article in your paper stating that a multi-storey car park is a possibility on the Acute Trust site at Worcestershire Royal Hospital is to be treated with cautious optimism. Despite it being reported that John Rostill mooted the idea
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago Friday last was looked forward to by the local railway employees with great interest, for on that day it was arranged that they should have their annual dinner at the Imperial Hotel. About 60 assembled to attack the delicacies provided.
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: Munich (15) 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mats 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Derailed (15) 2.55, 5.05, 7.20, 9.35; Zathura (PG) 3.20, 5.30, 7.40, Sat/Sun 11.15, 1.20; Get Rich or Die Tryin' (15) 3.55, 6.40, 9.10; Munich (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs
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Coward's classic plays Hills stage next week
SET in France in 1930, divorces Amanda and Elyot thought they had seen the last of each other but in an uncanny coincidence five years on they find themselves honeymooning with their new respective spouses in the same hotel. Belinda Lang, of TV's 2Point4
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100 not out for thriving troupe
HUNDREDS of amateur drama groups across the country struggle to keep afloat nowadays and once-packed houses now play to just a handful of good-willed theatre-lovers keen to help keep traditional entertainment alive. Multi-channel TV, cinema and professional
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How could I tell this little girl that her dad paid for her mum to be murdered?
LOOKING at successful businessman Adrian Avery you would not believe his life had been hit by tragedy. But, 20 years ago - on February 3 1986 - the 42-year-old's world was turned upside down and shockwaves sent across Worcester after his 18-year-old sister
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What's on
Theatre February 3 - The Zoo by Worcs Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Market Theatre, Ledbury. £4-£6 on (01531) 633760. 4 - Cinderella's Dreams, Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Details (01885) 488575. Until 4 - The Creeper, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm &
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3/2/06 - City boss aiming to toast his first year
ANDY Preece marks his one-year anniversary as Worcester City boss today confident of orchestrating a late surge up Nationwide North. The veteran striker took over the reigns on February 3 last year and sampled his first taste of management at St George's
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Blue Lizard Fitness
EXERCISE is central to a healthy lifestyle, with far reaching benefits for the long-term quality of your life. Making your visit an absolute pleasure is their aim - from the complimentary freshly laundered towel you're handed when you arrive to the fabulous
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Headlines Hair Design
THERE'S nothing like a good hair day to make you feel fantastic. And, as everyone knows, the key to having hair that looks that good is finding a hairdresser who can make it happen. At Headlines, the newly modernised and totally refurbished Hereford salon
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Belmont Lodge and Golf - A taste of the countryside ...on the edge of the city
From its idyllic location to the warmth of its welcome, from the quality of the golf to the standard of the cuisine, Belmont Lodge and Golf exceeds all expectations. As it winds its way through lush green Herefordshire countryside beside Belmont, the
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Leominster Enterprise Park
Leominster Enterprise Park, owned by Advantage West Midlands, offers the exciting opportunity for owner-occupiers and developers to build quality 21st Century business accommodation and offices in a landscaped environment. The historic Herefordshire market
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Herefordshire Golf Club
A GOLF club that enjoys some of Herefordshire's most stunning landscapes is bound to attract keen players for miles around. But, as any club knows, there's more to the game than the green, and at Herefordshire Golf Club's Wormsley home, members and visitors
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Markhams Garage Limited
A MARRIAGE of traditional family values to the very latest technical advances provides the key to the enduring - and increasing - success of one family-run Herefordshire business. Appearances can be deceptive, and none more so than the building housing
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White Hall - Fabrics and interiors
WHITE Hall Fabrics has come a long way since its launch two years ago, after partners Coralie and Jamie Rogers identified a gap in the local fabric market which allowed them to turn a small idea into a thriving soft furnishings business, now located in
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Saxtys - Bar Restaurant Club
WHATEVER the occasion, there's one Hereford venue that aims to hit the spot every time for everyone, offering versatility, flexibility and above all, quality, to its discerning customers. Saxtys in Widemarsh Street is one of the very few family owned
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Show celebrates life of a remarkable poet
THE life and work of one of England's most romantic poets will be celebrated in a new show. Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Victorian Poet and Enigma was written by David Robertson of West Malvern and will being premiered next month. Mr Robertson created
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Centre stage
I went to see a pantomime in the South last week - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. "Why would you do that?" I hear you ask, dear reader, "haven't you just seen 36 performances of pantomime in your own theatre?" Well yes, true enough, but we're doing
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ROUND-UP: THE SWINGING 60S ARE HERE AGAIN
IT will be like the 60s never went anyway in Worcester this month as two of the era's top groups dust off their instruments and join forces for a musical extravaganza. A 60's Night Out sees The Ivy League team up with The Fortunes to air their hits at
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The Creeper n Review: Malvern Theatres
THE Creeper lived up to its name during a very slow paced first half, which struggled to capture the audience's attention. Although the play became slightly more interesting during the second half, it was uninspiring. Reviving plays seems to be fashionable
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Cinderella's Dream n Review: The Conquest Theatre, Bromyard
THIS year's pantomime at Bromyard's Conquest Theatre was Cinderella's Dream. Written specially for the Conquest by Nell Palmer, it was a traditional pantomime with a bit of local flavour. Cinderella, played by Aisling Cheeseman, was joined by two luridly
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Young stars of future compete for top title
YOUNG musicians from across the Midlands competed for the title of the Chandos Symphony Orchestra's Young Musician of 2006. The event at St James's School, West Malvern, on Saturday, included two local virtuosos. They were Hannah Roper, from Tarrington
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RGM Fireplaces
It is just over 50 years since the name of RG Morgan became part of Hereford's commercial community. Ronald George Morgan had started his working life as a foreman plumber for Bailey Brothers at a time when funeral directors more often than not offered
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CONCERTS
FEBRUARY 4 The Frank and Shirley Show A tribute to Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey at Evesham Arts Centre. FEBRUARY 11 Vocal Variations Performing songs about Knowledge in the Carice Elgar Room at the Elgar Birthplace Museum at 2pm. All welcome. FEBRUARY
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THEATRE
UNTIL FEBRUARY 3 The Zoo and HMS Pinafore Presented by Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society at Market Theatre Ledbury, 8pm. Tickets available from Ledbury Books and Maps, High Street. UNTIL FEBRUARY 4 One Fine Day A funny, moving and wise play by Dennis
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100 not out for thriving troupe
HUNDREDS of amateur drama groups across the country struggle to keep afloat nowadays and once-packed houses now play to just a handful of good-willed theatre-lovers keen to help keep traditional entertainment alive. Multi-channel TV, cinema and professional
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What's on
Theatre February 3 - The Zoo by Worcs Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Market Theatre, Ledbury. £4-£6 on (01531) 633760. 4 - Cinderella's Dreams, Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Details (01885) 488575. Until 4 - The Creeper, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm &
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The Hop Pole
THE Hop Pole is back to its best! After some years in the Irish wilderness, The Hop Pole is back in private hands and offering a warm and welcoming return to the best of traditional hostelries. "The Hop Pole has had a full refurbishment and in a clean
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Beds and Mattresses Direct
IN just three short years Beds and Mattresses Direct have outgrown their Hereford Cattle Market premises and moved to a brand new showroom on the newly built Hereford Trade Park. They may be bigger, but the main focus of the company remains the same -
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Blue Lizard Tanning, Beauty & Nails
THE FEEL GOOD factor kicks in the minute you walk through the door at Blue Lizard Fitness and Tanning Centre and then it just gets better ... The facilities at the East Street centre are second-to-none, with state-of-the-art tanning booths and an extensive
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ETHERIDGE BOWEN
ETHERIDGE BOWEN Grace and Irene would like to say thank you for raising £370 for Acorns Childrens Hospice and St Richards Hospice. Thanks to all. Published in paper 03/02/2006
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HATTERSLEY
HATTERSLEY Louise Passed away suddenly at home on January 16th, 2006, aged 25 years. Loving mum to Louis and Ellie, also cherished daughter of Michelle and a much loved sister to Mathew, Kirsty and Jodie. The funeral service will take place at Worcester
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WILSON
WILSON Joan Died peacefully in hospital on January 31st, 2006, aged 94 years. Dearly loved and most loving mother of Joy. A very special lady with many friends, she will be greatly missed. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, February
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HOLT NEE BIDDLE
HOLT NEE BIDDLE Flora Wife of the late George. Passed peacefully away in Australia on Sunday, January 29th, 2006, aged 90 years. Loving mother of Margaret and the late John, mother in law to David and loving grandmother to John, Richard and Davie
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BOWEN
BOWEN Douglas of Great Witley. Passed away peacefully at home on January 31st, 2006, aged 76 years. Dearly loved by all his Family and Friends and greatly missed. Private Family Cremation, followed by Service of Thanksgiving at Great Witley Parish Church
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GIBBS
GIBBS. Stephen Philip. Of the Rose and Lion, Bromyard, peacefully on January 31st, at St Michael's Hospice, aged 43 years. The funeral service will take place at St Peter's Church, Bromyard, on Thursday, February 9th, at 12 noon, followed by interment
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WARREN
WARREN Gladys Passed peacefully away in hospital on January 30th, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of John and much loved mother of David, Paul and Sandra. Loved by daughter in law Ruth and son in law Kevin and a special nan to Gavin, Mark, Sarah, Gemma and
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SHORT
SHORT. Ted. Still miss you as much as ever. Love Brian and Linda. Published in paper 03/02/2006
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GUMMERY
GUMMERY Howard Stanley Passed peacefully away at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham on January 29th, aged 76 years. Devoted husband of Mary, a loving father to Kevin and Elaine, father in law to Sandra and Wayne also a loving grandfather and great grandfather
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HILL
HILL Pamela Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Saturday, January 28th, 2006, aged 97 years. Formerly of Aspen Court, Malvern. A very special lady and dear friend to many who will be greatly missed. Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Church on
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CAM RSPB
CAM John Lovell In Hospital, on January 30th, 2006 aged 88 years, of Malvern Link. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, dear father of Clive and Lovell. Will be greatly missed by all his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service at St Matthias
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MATTHEWS
MATTHEWS Barbara Ellen Of Orchard Lea, Alfrick. Passed away at home after a long illness on January 31st, surrounded by her Family. A loving mother, grandmother and sister. Funeral Service will take place at St Mary Magdalene Church, Alfrick on Wednesday
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GAYTON
GAYTON Rose Passed away on January 31st, 2006, aged 92 years. Late of Wymondham, Norfolk. Wife of the late Jack. Dearly loved mother of Diane and mother in law of Roger, loving grandmother of Stuart and Kim and proud great grandmother of Daniel, Emily
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SHAW
SHAW Sybil Sue, George, Roger, Olivia and Adam would like to thank everyone for their messages of condolence, cards and kind words on their sad loss of dear Sybil. Thank you to all who attended her funeral and made it such a special day. Special thanks
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FENSON TOMKINS
FENSON TOMKINS Brandon Congratulations Gemma and Richard on the birth of your baby boy, my first great grandson. Love Nan Jan, Gary, Sal, Ben and Dave. xxx Published in paper 03/02/2006
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FENSON TOMKINS
FENSON TOMKINS Congratulations Gemma and Tomo on the birth of your son Brandon. Love from proud nan and grandad Tomkins, uncles Lee and Luke, aunties Natalie and Jess, also love from great nan Witch and Grand. xxxxxx Published in paper 03/02/2006
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TURNER
TURNER Joan Treasured memories of a dear mum. Sadly missed. Always in my thoughts. Kate Published in paper 03/02/2006
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SHORT Edward Charles Treasured memories of a special dad and grandad. God Bless. Judy, Mick and Family. xx Published in paper 03/02/2006
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SHORT Edward Charles Fondest memories, rest well Dad. Chris, Pat and Family. Published in paper 03/02/2006
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NIXON
NIXON Stan Published in paper 03/02/2006
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LAKEY
LAKEY Don In loving memory of a dear twin brother. Always in my thoughts, Derek. Published in paper 03/02/2006
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SHORT Edward Charles Remember you always, Forget you never. Love Glad. x ---------- Another year gone, but I still miss you. Love Den. x ---------- Time may pass and fade away, But you are In our hearts today and everyday. Ginger, Den, Grandchildren and
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LAKEY
LAKEY Donald Don Happy memories of Don. Remembered always by Jennie. Published in paper 03/02/2006
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List rates Midlands' greenest
ENVIRONMENTALLY-friendly businesses in Worcestershire that want to know how their activities compare with those of their peers can take part in the West Midlands Environment Index 2006. The list, spearheaded by Business in the Community and Groundwork
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Family faces flytipping fine for storing toys under stairs
A COUPLE in Malvern could be fined for flytipping - after storing their children's toys under the communal stairwell at their block of flats. Caroline and Keith Preece have been told by Elgar Housing Association that they have seven days to remove the
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David takes helm of super warship
A FORMER Evesham man is to captain the world's most powerful warship, which has just been launched in Britain. Commander David Shutts, who has since moved from the landlocked town, is to lead a crew of 230 on board the Type 45 destroyer, HMS Daring. Looking
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Schools run up huge debts
WORCESTERSHIRE'S education chiefs have said there is no cause for concern despite the county's schools running up debts of almost £1.2m last year. Figures obtained by the Worcester News show dozens of county schools are failing to balance their books,
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Bigger and 'better' Tesco planned
THE Tesco supermarket in Warndon, Worcester, could undergo a comprehensive redevelopment if the city council grants planning permission for the move. The store, which is based at the Lyppard Centre, has applied for an extra 3,000 square metres of floorspace
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QUARRY SET TO REVEAL THE ROCKS OF AGES PAST
A QUARRY near Malvern with fossils dating back 425 million years is at the centre of an exciting new project. Whitman's Hill Quarry, in Storridge is the subject of a Geodiversity Discovery Venture, which has been launched by Leominster MP Bill Wiggin
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We don't want this parking scheme
FIVE hundred angry car owners from the Arboretum area of Worcester have handed transport chiefs at Worcestershire County Council a petition protesting against parking plans. More than 120 letters have also been written to the council by people furious
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British food fair's a first
FOOD and drink producers will have chance to show off their produce at a Worcester-shire food fair this summer. More than 1,000 visitors are expected to attend the first Food Fair at Hanbury Hall, near Droitwich, and the National Trust is calling for
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Hospital unit gave woman nightmares
A PENSIONER claims she has been left having nightmares following a stay in what she has branded "workhouse conditions" at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Beryl Johnson, aged 68, of Halifax Drive in St John's, described the Aconbury Unit on Newtown Road
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Take a break from shopping in this very special garden
ONE of Worcester's most picturesque gardens is open to the public this weekend to help charities. Shoppers can take respite from the crowds in the quiet walled garden of Greyfriars, in Friar Street, in the heart of the city, on Saturday. As part of a
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Show celebrates life of a remarkable poet
THE life and work of one of England's most romantic poets will be celebrated in a new show. Elizabeth Barrett Browning: Victorian Poet and Enigma was written by David Robertson of West Malvern and will being premiered next month. Mr Robertson created
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ROUND-UP: THE SWINGING 60S ARE HERE AGAIN
IT will be like the 60s never went anyway in Worcester this month as two of the era's top groups dust off their instruments and join forces for a musical extravaganza. A 60's Night Out sees The Ivy League team up with The Fortunes to air their hits at
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3/2/06 - Wolves beat basket poser
WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan has paid tribute to the University of Worcester facilities team who have worked tirelessly to repair electrical problems that were threatening to ruin his side's preparations for Sunday's massive National
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From the archives
100 Years Ago February 3, 1906 The annual old people's tea and entertainment in conjunction with the Oat-street Chapel was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening. About 62 sat down to an excellent tea which had been provided by the gentlemen members
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Cinderella's Dream n Review: The Conquest Theatre, Bromyard
THIS year's pantomime at Bromyard's Conquest Theatre was Cinderella's Dream. Written specially for the Conquest by Nell Palmer, it was a traditional pantomime with a bit of local flavour. Cinderella, played by Aisling Cheeseman, was joined by two luridly
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Tap dance class starts
A NEW beginners' tap dancing class for adults and older teenagers is being launched in Upton. Anyone keen to have a go should call 01684 569755.
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£1,500 donated to clinic
The Friends of the Upton Jazz Festival have donated £1,500 to Upton Clinic for the purchase new equipment. The group, one of the foremost jazz clubs in the country with more than 300 members, has previously organised tea parties and riverboat trips for
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New restaurant to open
A NEW restaurant is scheduled to open in Upton within the next three weeks. Tse Fong, from Birmingham, has bought the Corner House in High Street. It will shortly reopen as the Riverside, serving Cantonese and Thai food at evenings and lunchtimes, seven
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Glassware stolen
GLASSWARE and porcelain were stolen from a house on Worcester Road, Earl's Croome, after thieves broke in through the rear door between 9am on Monday, (January 30), and 9am on Tuesday. Dogs were heard barking between 7pm and 9pm. Anyone with information
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Going for a full house
A prize bingo evening for Upton in Bloom takes place the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday, February 9. Entry is 20p and bingo cards will be available to purchase on the night. A raffle will be held and proceeds will be used to buy flowers for the town's
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Only takes a little thought
IT is disheartening that - with our planet dying around us - the patient efforts of our local district council to encourage us to examine and modify our unsustainable and wasteful lifestyles continue to be criticised on an issue as petty as the supply
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Better answers
Your headline 'Chugging into the 21st Century' (Malvern Gazette, January 20) says it all! Of course, the Conservators are right in thinking access to our Hills shouldn't be denied to the very old, the very ill - or even the very lazy. With Europe's largest
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Get a move on!
Reference the item on the front of the Gazette about a 'tractor train', bravo, bravo, bravo! It's about time this town (and Malvern Hills Conservators) provided some sort of transport onto the Hills. It sounds to me that the proposal is not nearly far
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Longing to visit
IN reference to the tractor train, what a very good idea. As we are both elderly and myself partly disabled, I have been longing to get to the Beacon and St Ann's Well this last 20 years, as we did our courting around there in the 1930s and in later years
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Why so costly?
AS a Malvern resident and tax-payer, I do have some concerns about how Malvern Hills District Council spends its money. After reading about the proposed new offices, I understand the sale of existing buildings would probably meet the cost of a new one
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Action needed to protect treasure
Castlemorton SSSI is a treasure we all own that gives great pleasure to locals and visitors alike. This beautiful place is special because it has rare grassland, having never been ploughed. Regular grazing has indeed made the SSSI what it is, but how
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Like inner city
AT 4pm on the afternoon of Sunday, January 22, myself, my husband and a neighbour heard a commotion in the upper section of Rose Bank Gardens. The next day, while walking my dog, I was horrified to find empty bottles (many broken), plus empty cans of
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Inconsistent
Your front page piece concerning parking in Malvern comes as no surprise to me because there seems to be neither any policy nor consistency here. Overstay your time anywhere in a legal parking zone and a ticket is guaranteed - unless of course you have
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Second opinion
MAY I appeal for information on a project I am undertaking. I am currently researching the lives of Malvern doctors and their impact on the town. At present I am working on Dr Jacobs, who practised in Malvern early last century. If any reader has any
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New hospital business plan approved
PROSPECTS for a new Malvern community hospital moved a step closer this week when South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust formally approved a business plan. The trust will now submit the plan to West Midlands Strategic Health Authority. Trust chief executive
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Lives at risk as result of theft
LIVES may have been put at risk by thieves who stole flashing blue lights from an ambulance car. The theft happened on Tuesday at the ambulance headquarters at Bransford. A VW Golf in the car park was broken into and the portable magnetic blue light and
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£600,000 as school wins special status
IT was bonjour, guten tag and ola this week to news that Hanley Castle High has been granted specialist language college status. The school will receive around £600,000 over four years from September, after education secretary Ruth Kelly announced that
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Queen all set for comeback
A QUEEN could be crowned at this year's Bromyard Gala as a once-popular tradition is revived. The picking of a gala queen and princesses lapsed some years ago, along with decorated carnival floats. Now organisers are considering bringing it back, as one
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School unveils plans for £3.5m science block
THE Chase High School has plans to build a £3.5million eco- friendly new science block with a living roof of plants. Built on a sports field between the school, QinetiQ and Malvern Hills Science Park, the three-storey building would house 14 laboratories
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Wolves beat basket poser
WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Mick Donovan has paid tribute to the University of Worcester facilities team who have worked tirelessly to repair electrical problems that were threatening to ruin his side's preparations for Sunday's massive National
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Hobby turns into voyage of discovery
A West Malvern man who has identified two rare species of dragonfly has written a book about the subject. The Dragonflies of Herefordshire is the culmination of 20 years of research by Peter Garner. Mr Garner, headteacher of Walkwood CE Middle School
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MP probes doctor delay
SO ill with gastroenteritis he could hardly stand, Ken Atkinson had to wait hours to be seen by a doctor. Now MP Sir Michael Spicer is calling on the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust to tackle problems with the out-of-hours GP service. When Mr
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Sharples gets England call-up
THE University of Worcester's Gemma Sharples will represent England Women Students when they take on Wales Development at RAF Halton in Aylesbury on Sunday. Sharples, who plays at blind-side flanker, is in the starting line-up for the first of four international
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Tribunal hears worker's claim
A FORMER checkout cashier seeking compensation for sex discrimination, alleged a supervisor thrust a dirty mop in her face while working at Morrisons supermarket in Malvern. Christina Halls, aged 18, of Redland Road, Malvern, also claimed a supervisor
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Teenager Sloane nets England call
AN AMBITIOUS Malvern youngster has set her sights on playing in the lacrosse World Cup after again being picked to represent the national team in a major competition. Sporty sixteen-year-old Katie Sloane, who is studying A-levels at Malvern College in
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Pair pull on boots for diamond walk
MALVERN's Catherine Lees and Ursula Voisey will be tackling a 60-mile walk with a sparkle. Both are members of Worcester Rambling Club, which has created the diamond-shaped walk to mark its 60th anniversary. The walk has Worcester at its centre, uses
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We have the edge ahead of Trophy clash -- Turner
HEREFORD United manager Graham Turner reckons his side will have the psychological advantage over Grays Athletic in their FA Trophy last 16 game at Edgar Street tomorrow. The Bulls played Grays in the Nationwide Conference last Saturday and despite going
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Triple win for singer
SINGER Jeorgia Marie Francis won three prizes at the Oxford Music Festival on Saturday (January 28). Jeorgia, 13, a pupil at Dyson Perrins High School in Malvern, came top in two classes and also won a third place. Her mother, Annette Francis, said: "
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EVENTS
FEBRUARY 3 Ballroom and sequence dancing. Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. 8.30pm start. Country Western Partner Dancing At Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels
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Deciding who is to govern Britain
SIR - With the full support of all Lib Dem and Labour MEPs, the EU Parliament has just voted in favour of continuing the ratification process of the EU Constitution. The proposal sponsored by Lib Dem MEP Andrew Duff suggested certain changes should be
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GIG GUIDE
If you have any gigs at your pub/venue call Joby Mullens on 01905 742252 or e-mail: jobymullens@midlands. newsquest.co.uk Friday, February 3 China Blue - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Off The Wall - The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham
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Sadness over the decline of nature
SIR - Our wildlife is disappearing. I have noticed that there are not so many birds are around at the moment. Could it be that hedgerows get trimmed at the wrong time of the year, during the months of March and April when at this time the birds would
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THEATRE
UNTIL FEBRUARY 3 The Zoo and HMS Pinafore Presented by Worcester Gilbert and Sullivan Society at Market Theatre Ledbury, 8pm. Tickets available from Ledbury Books and Maps, High Street. UNTIL FEBRUARY 4 One Fine Day A funny, moving and wise play by Dennis
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They used to call all this truancy
SIR - Doing our usual Friday morning shop at Tesco, I saw a boy and girl, both aged about 12, walking round with their mother. He seemed well, but the girl was "busy with tissues". Chancing my arm and half expecting a strong verbal response, I said in
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Caring for the mentally unwell
SIR - In bygone days, people with mental disorders were treated as criminals and locked away in a lunatic asylum. If we ever thought anything about them, it was as a subject for ribald amusement, but more often as something distasteful to which respectable
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Princess featured among her clients
THE 100th birthday of Gertrude Mitchell, one of the people behind the Warwick House emporium, was featured in the Gazette 25 years ago. Mrs Mitchell founded a high-class millinery business, among whose clients was Princess Alice, the Duchess of Athlone
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Parking sign angers cul-de-sac residents
ANGRY residents of Malvern Link were venting their spleen at the county council in the Gazette 25 years ago. People living in Hampden Road were annoyed by a sign that encouraged shoppers to park in the already-congested cul-de-sac. "With barely enough
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Big Band sounds for one night only
MUSIC fans are in for a treat when Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra performs in Droitwich for one night only. The ensemble are set to show off their skills at the town's Norbury Theatre, in Friar Street, on Friday, February 10. Established 10 years ago,
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Keeping fit is fun for youngsters
PUPILS from Chawson First School in Droitwich have become some of the first youngsters to experience the latest craze in getting fit. The children visited the town's Leisure Centre and took part in a 'Junior Rebound' class, which involves exercising to
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BUSINESS BRIEF
BBC staff strike HUNDREDS of BBC radio production staff are to strike on February 15 and 23, in protest at jobs being merged, their union Bectu announced. The union said the walkout, by about 500 workers, will hit radio programmes including Radio 1's
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Travellers' exotic jewellery store opens in time for Valentine's Day
A YEAR out spent travelling provided a Worcester couple with the inspiration to open their own jewellery shop when they returned. The result is Fatlip - a name conjured from waves breaking on the ocean - which opens its doors in New Street on Saturday
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Hereford Gas Services Limited
WITH severe winter weather forecast for the coming months, there's nothing more important than having a heating system you can rely on. And having heating you can rely on means having a heating engineer you can trust. At Hereford Gas Services, 12 fully
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Rainbow International
EXPERTISE and attention to detail are key to the increasingly successful restoration and repair business started more than seven years ago by Cheryl and Colin Spencer-Brown. Retained by major insurers to carry out loss adjustment and repairs and restoration
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Verses provide the inspiration for walk
THE poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning has inspired a new Discovery Walk through the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The walk, which covers just under seven miles (11km), is entitled Hill and Valley, after one of her poems. It starts
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Fast-rising Coventry lad is back in the city
HOT on the heels of two successful support slots at Worcester's Marr's Bar last year, a fast-rising musical talent will be returning to the venue this weekend. Twenty-four-year-old London-based Declan Bennett, who goes under the name of sumladfromcov
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Hey, hey it's the Arctic Monkeys- on tour
ONE month into 2006, Sheffield band the Arctic Monkeys already appear to have conquered the year and now look set to further continue their meteoric rise with a UK tour twith a date at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Wednesday, April 19. The raw and edgy
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Barbara's re-living all her hits with us
JUGGLING a successful career as both a singer and an actress is no mean feat for anyone. Throw in an OBE for 'Services to Music and Drama' and you know you have come across a sure-fire talent. And, indeed, over the years Scottish singer Barbara Dickson
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ESO announces youth award
MALVERN'S English Symphony Orchestra has announced details of its own young musicians' award. The first KnightFrank Elgar Award is open to musicians from Herefordshire and Worcestershire who are 24 or under by June 2, 2006, and interested in pursuing
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Triple win for singer
SINGER Jeorgia Marie Francis won three prizes at the Oxford Music Festival on Saturday (January 28). Jeorgia, 13, a pupil at Dyson Perrins High School in Malvern, came top in two classes and also won a third place. Her mother, Annette Francis, said: "
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EVENTS
FEBRUARY 3 Ballroom and sequence dancing. Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. 8.30pm start. Country Western Partner Dancing At Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels
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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. FEBRUARY Through my Eyes Throughout the month the Malvern Hills Art Gallery will be holding an exhibition of paintings by Malvern artist
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GIG GUIDE
If you have any gigs at your pub/venue call Joby Mullens on 01905 742252 or e-mail: jobymullens@midlands. newsquest.co.uk Friday, February 3 China Blue - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Off The Wall - The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham
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Cinemas
Malvern Cinema: Munich (15) 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs mats 4pm. Odeon Worcester: Derailed (15) 2.55, 5.05, 7.20, 9.35; Zathura (PG) 3.20, 5.30, 7.40, Sat/Sun 11.15, 1.20; Get Rich or Die Tryin' (15) 3.55, 6.40, 9.10; Munich (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs
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Coward's classic plays Hills stage next week
SET in France in 1930, divorces Amanda and Elyot thought they had seen the last of each other but in an uncanny coincidence five years on they find themselves honeymooning with their new respective spouses in the same hotel. Belinda Lang, of TV's 2Point4
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Big Band sounds for one night only
MUSIC fans are in for a treat when Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra performs in Droitwich for one night only. The ensemble are set to show off their skills at the town's Norbury Theatre, in Friar Street, on Friday, February 10. Established 10 years ago,
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Radnor Timber Company
Radnor Timber Company (RTC) is a family-run business based in Powys on the Welsh borders. Core business is the manufacture of high quality timber framed structures made from English and European Oak. Whilst some products are from a standard design, most
