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Retiring
A SENIOR upholsterer has retired after 33 years with a Kidderminster-based company. Keith Wilkinson, who contributed to many of LGM's commercial projects throughout the UK, joined the soft furnishings and floor coverings business in 1973. He also provided
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Bewdley Reserves
BEWDLEY Town Reserves' defensive problems cost them dear as they lost 3-2 to Penkridge town in West Midlands League division two. With players missing they struggled to adapt to a new formation at the back and were behind after three minutes. They regrouped
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Training academy
A KIDDERMINSTER-based recruitment consultancy is trying to ensure a high level of skills among its own employees by introducing a training academy for its consultants. Louise Hewett said: "The new academy will offer further opportunity to develop their
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Woodward Grosvenors
There is a contest on Sunday at Moorlands, Bank Pool. Anglers are asked to meet at the venue at 7.45am. Fishing will be from 8.30am until 1.30pm.
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Warning as parents are approached by 'scout'
PARENTS of young footballers in the area have been warned to be on their guard against scouts pretending to represent top-level football clubs after a couple of irregular approaches in the past weeks. And police are to contact local FA officials to try
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New technology
MAJOR companies are trialling new technology developed by a Hartlebury-based communications and presentations firm. Clients of DRP Group are, effectively, given an online event folder, which can be accessed via the internet through a broadband line under
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HETA AC
Winter league, Ockeridge Fisheries: Keith Moss 23-14-08dr, Vern Wright 22-12-08, Ian Moss 4-8-0, Steve Farley 3-8, Roger Lewis 2-11. Anglers are reminded that the next contest is on March 5 on home pool, consisting of Winter League and normal points match
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Couple see double in a Chip and PIN age
A DISABLED Evesham man claimed this week he and his wife fell victim of Chip and PIN months before the initiative became mandatory across the UK. Graeme Williams and his wife Rosemarie used their Solo cash cards over a period of six months and on four
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Men's football
STATION Inn, who play in Sunday Division Three of the Kidderminster and District Football League, scored an impressive 9-0 away win over Waterfront at Dudley with four goals from Russell Godfrey. Franche Village Club gained an 8-1 victory over Ocean Designs
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Family's agony at mix-up over grave
A woman whose father's body had to be exhumed from a cherished plot so her mother could be buried beside him has failed to enlist a judge's support in her fight with her local parish council. Mary McKallin, of Holly Close, Bretforton, told the High Court
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Water project
A KIDDERMINSTER-based firm will help carry out a two-year project to refurbish what is believed to be one of the country's oldest water treatment works. Purac has teamed up with civil engineers, Morrison, on the £10.5 million contract for the scheme,
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Row over disabled rail ramp delays
DISABLED people in Evesham could have to wait for another five years before they have access to both platforms in the town's railway station, it was revealed this week. For a disagreement between Worcestershire County Council and Network Rail over the
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Girl's football
FERNDALE under-10s won their friendly against Burlish Olympic 2-0 with goals from Eilidh Shakespeare and Holly Baron. Laura Brennan was layer of the match.
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Force has says 'no' to merger
WEST Mercia Police Authority has given an emphatic thumbs-down to the proposal to merge the force with others in the West Midlands. Members unanimously decided to reject the Home Secretary's call for authorities and forces in the West Midlands region
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Women's football
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers Ladies marched through to the final of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire County Cup with a 4-1 win over Worcester City. Harriers recovered from the blow of conceding an Emma Bowdler own goal to hit back with strikes from Kailee
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Referees wanted to whistle while they work
WORCESTERSHIRE County Football Association are holding a series of refereeing courses to address the shortage of match officials in mini-soccer and 11-a-side football. The mini-soccer courses are run over two evenings with referees receiving a certificate
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Cleobury Mortimer
CLEOBURY Mortimer warmed up for their Powergen Junior Vase semi-final showdown with a timely return to winning ways in Midlands Division Four West South. The Love Lane men, who travel to London Exiles in the cup on Saturday, were rocked when their long
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Kidderminster Carolians
KIDDERMINSTER Carolians got off to an explosive start to lay the foundations of a 26-13 win over Old Yardlians which eases their Midlands Three West North relegation fears. It was important that the Marlpool Lane men burst out of the blocks after conceding
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Stourport
STOURPORT'S shock 18-10 defeat at Bromsgrove Civil Service has blown the North Midlands Division Two South title race wide open - with local rivals Chaddesley Corbett hoping to capitalise. The Walshes Meadow men were expected to waltz towards championship
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Group says it with flowers
CHURCH support group has said it with flowers for Operation Covert. Busy members of St Mary's Flower Club at Harvington raise funds by decorating the village church with flowers for weddings and other services and functions. Although they have only about
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Planning delays hit ground hope
DAVE Boddy admits that the project to relocate Worcester City to a new state-of-the-art stadium has "not moved as quickly" as anticipated. Chairman Boddy and City's directors are still waiting on an offer from developer Miller Homes for their St George's
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Worcestershire claim for Ashes dividend
WORCESTERSHIRE chairman John Elliot has written to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on behalf of the New Road club, requesting a dividend pay-out for all county cricket clubs that do not host Test matches. This summer's Ashes triumph saw unprecedented
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Car is hit by slab
POLICE have appealed for information to help find vandals who targeted a sports car with a concrete slab in Bewdley. It is believed the offenders removed the 15ins by 15ins slab and scaled an 8ft high fence before throwing the slab at the Lotus Esprit
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Brain sets safety target
JOHN Brain says his Worcester Warriors side cannot relax until they reach 40 Premiership points. Warriors have a 13-point cushion over tomorrow's opponents Leeds and are just seven points shy of Brain's target. And they can take a massive leap towards
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Yates suffers fixture setback
UNLIKE most football managers who perennially complain about intensive fixture schedules, Mark Yates is bemoaning Kidderminster Harriers' lack of a game on Saturday. Harriers have a free weekend because Grays Athletic are still in the FA Trophy -- the
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Man falsely claimed £3,500 in benefits
A KIDDERMINSTER man has been found guilty of falsely claiming more than £3,500 in disability benefits while working full-time as a care assistant. Dean Reeves was fined £500 and ordered to pay £350 prosecution costs for failing to notify the Department
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Rovers drawn away
BROMSGROVE Rovers have received a tough draw in the semi-final of the errea Southern League Cup. Rod Brown's Division One West side were pulled out of the hat away at Chippenham Town, with the match scheduled to take place in the week commencing March
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Blake earns a vital point
Bedford Tn 1, Evesham Utd 1 SUBSTITUTE Adam Blake thundered in an injury-time header to give United a deserved point in their battle to beat the drop, writes Mervyn Collins. Blake had only been on the field for 16 minutes when he met namesake Leon's corner
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Year's jail for sexual grooming
A 26-YEAR-OLD Kidderminster man who repeatedly met a girl of 14 despite warnings from her parents and police has been jailed for 12 months. Sean Sewell, who was convicted by magistrates of sexual grooming, was ordered to register as a sex offender for
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Back-row pair return
NORTH Midlands are set to welcome back Birmingham University back-row pair Fred Rodwell and Martin Poptani for their second group match in this season's RFU National Under 20 Championship against Notts, Lincs & Derbyshire at Nottingham's Beeston ground
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Sixways supporters club chief quits
JOHN Phillips has stepped down as chairman of Worcester Warriors Supporters Club, claiming he could no longer work with the Sixways management. Phillips, who set up the supporters club in July 2004, made the decision after a meeting between the WWSC committee
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Broadleaf species boast different survival methods
YOU may think that after visiting the nature reserves of Wyre Forest district year in, year out, there would be very few mysteries to be solved, especially on a dull winter's day. However, here lies the wonder of the natural world. Just when you think
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Radio 2 links with festival
IN an exciting new development for 2006, BBC Radio 2 is collaborating with this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The station will broadcast two concerts at the festival this spring which runs from Thursday, April 27 to Monday, May 1. In a Radio 2 exclusive
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Sound of three cellos in parish
THE unusual but delightful sound of three cellos will be heard at the Parish Music concert in Alstone Church on Saturday, March 4. The Oxford Cello Trio, Jacqueline Johnson, Katherine Sharman and Venetia Kay will play music arranged for three cellos,
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Special two-part piano concert
WORCESTER Concert Club presents the second in a series of special two-part concerts with a special pre-concert by Worcester Jazz Youth Orchestra who will be playing a set of much-loved Big Band favourites. Peter Bradley Fulgoni is an Anglo-Italian pianist
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International stars stop off in Evesham
ONE of the world's most celebrated and widely travelled ensembles promise an outstanding concert in Evesham tomorrow. The Chilingirian Quartet are renowned for their thrilling interpretations of the great quartets and commanding performances of the contemporary
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23/2/06 - Worcestershire claim for Ashes dividend
WORCESTERSHIRE chairman John Elliot has written to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on behalf of the New Road club, requesting a dividend pay-out for all county cricket clubs that do not host Test matches. This summer's Ashes triumph saw unprecedented
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How Status Quo man helped put students' CD on shop shelves
THE man who produced albums by rock legends Status Quo has helped a group of Worcester students release a CD that has hit the shelves of high street shops. Pip Williams produced one of the 13 tracks on the new CD - made by three soloists and 10 bands
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Boy, 16, attacked dog and broke its back leg
A TEENAGE boy committed a vicious assault on his girlfriend's puppy in a drink-fuelled attack that left the pet with a broken leg and severe head injuries. The boy then turned on his girlfriend's sister when she intervened, grabbing her hair and smacking
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RSPCA and farmers in bovine TB dispute
FARMERS in Gloucestershire have accused the RSPCA of being selective in its concern for animal welfare in the newspaper advertising campaign it has launched on the issue of badgers and their role in TB in cattle. NFU regional director Anthony Gibson said
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Sarah guides farmers' green policies
SARAH Faulkner has been appointed as a policy adviser with specific responsibilities for the environment at the National Farmers' Union's West Midlands office. She is ideally placed to help members meet the environmental challenges posed by the reform
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Campaigning MP seeks views on ME
WYRE Forest's health campaigning MP, Dr Richard Taylor, is seeking views from sufferers of ME as part of a national study. The independent MP is a member of the Group on Scientific Research, set up by the Government last December to assess the progress
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Planners fire the starting gun to replace court with health centre
RESIDENTS of Droitwich could have a new, state-of-the-art health centre by next year. Proposals for the multi-million pound town centre development have been given the final seal of approval by planning officials, as announced at the latest Wych-avon
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Private Lives, Malvern Theatres
SET in 1930s France, this masterclass in wit proved a fitting vehicle for two of the country's finest actors. Belinda Lang, best known as the star of television's 2Point4 Children, and Julian Wadham, who appeared in blockbuster film The English Patient
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City tax rise approved
A COUNCIL tax increase of 2.5 per cent in Worcester moved a step closer after council bosses approved the rise. The figure would see households in the average Band D zone paying £140.96 to the city council- a £3.44 rise. Details of the increase first
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Barn owl fans fight to protect nest site
A WORCESTER charity has joined the fight to save protected wildlife on a site earmarked for a business park. The Worcester Barn Owl Society has given its backing to residents living at Grove Farm in St John's, who have protested over proposals for the
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I'm leaving my pupils to raise cancer charity cash
A TEACHER who has seen both his parents battle against cancer is getting in gear to run the London Marathon. Dave Holley, of Rainbow Hill, Worcester, was inspired to tackle the 26-mile run and raise money for a cancer charity after his mum spoke about
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Popular school 'outstanding' in every category
ENTHUSIASTIC teachers and exemplary pupils have contributed to a stunning inspection report for a Worcestershire school. Sytchampton Endowed First School, near Stourport-on-Severn, was judged outstanding in every single category, including the quality
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Cattle Market parking to stay
TEMPORARY car parking which has already lasted half a decade in Worcester is set to be extended another three years by city council planning bosses. For the last five years Cattle Market car park at the Butts has been a handy-parking spot for shoppers
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Chinese seal Rover deal with 1,000 jobs
UP to 1,000 jobs could be created at the site of the collapsed MG Rover car business after a "landmark" deal was signed yesterday, opening the way to resume car production. Chinese firm Nanjing Auto-mobile Association agreed a 33-year lease with the owners
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Charting Severn from source to sea
THE natural beauty of the River Severn and the history of the towns situated alongside it have been captured by a Kidderminster film maker. Paul Bye, of Hazelwood Close, has produced the DVD - A Journey Down The Severn - which provides a guided tour of
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Tunnels museum to add to tourism
THE suggestion that Drakelow Tunnels become a training centre for the unemployed is absolutely ridiculous and must be opposed. One must suspect the motives of Jericho Community Project since there are a multitude of derelict factory and other brown field
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Hall stepping back with the Tudors
HISTORICAL re-enactors will take visitors back to the 15th century when Harvington Hall reopens its doors to the public. The attraction's new season will begin with a Tudor Living History Weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, March 4 and 5. The programme of
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Wrong to block our right of way
AT LAST we see in our local paper some news relating to the closure of the footpath across Areley Kings recreation ground. It comes, however, not as an official public notice, but as an open letter from Councillor Jamie Shaw in a manner not to seek political
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Closure must be illegal
FURTHER to Councillor Jamie Shaw's letter in the Shuttle/Times & News on February 9, and as one of the members of the public who objects strongly to the closure of the footpath across Areley Kings recreation ground, I would like to add that the local
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23/2/06 - Yates suffers fixture setback
UNLIKE most football managers who perennially complain about intensive fixture schedules, Mark Yates is bemoaning Kidderminster Harriers' lack of a game on Saturday. Harriers have a free weekend because Grays Athletic are still in the FA Trophy -- the
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Residents right to object
IT is entirely understandable that residents are up in arms over the proposed development of Drakelow Tunnels. As a standalone project, the development may well be very exciting, bringing an "Eden Project" to Wyre Forest that doubles up as a social benefit
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Jane Eyre - Festival, Malvern
CHARLOTTE Bronte's best loved classic tale of the poor, plain and unloved Jane Eyre (Monica Dolan) takes on a modern twist while still keeping a firm loyalty to the original book. Jane's servile nature formed from her strict Victorian upbringing is clear
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Harriers set for major turf out
MARK Yates is hoping to sow the seeds of success for next season - by insisting on a complete overhaul of the Aggborough playing surface. Yates has spoken of his desire for Harriers to express themselves more during matches, but admits his players have
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Tamworth 1 Harriers 1 - Mat Kendrick reports from The Lamb
HARRIERS were "all White" as they produced a decent enough display to share the spoils in the Staffordshire-Worcestershire derby at The Lamb. While most of Mark Yates's men put in improved performances following the previous weekend's Gravesend defeat
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23/2/06 - Tykes always prove tough nut to crack
I THINK the lads acquitted themselves well at Welford Road but we are not about to be satisfied with going away and losing. Leicester is always a very difficult place to go and play but the desire was there, which is what you look for every time you play
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Playing fair with growers takes only a small effort
AS governments and multi-national companies wrangle, the debate over Fairtrade has taken a major step forward in Evesham. The town, with the backing of local councillors, is aiming to become a Fairtrade town by next year. But what exactly does that mean
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Future and the past in new book
STOURPORT'S link with canals is to be celebrated in a book hoping to bring the past in line with the present. English Heritage historians have been working with various groups for two years, gathering information and pictures for the publication. The
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Refurbishment prize
THOMAS Vale Construction has won a prestigious prize for the refurbishment of a shopping centre. The Stourport-based firm received the award for Challenging Regeneration Project of the Year at the National Regeneration Awards 2005 after the refurbishment
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What's On
TONIGHT: Kidderminster: Library - Guy Rowland. Birmingham: Marriott Hotel - Lupa. Symphony Hall - Edgar Macias Quintet free commuter jazz. CBSO play music by Bartok and Beethoven. MAC - Fernhill. NEC Arena - X Factor Live. Worcester: Huntingdon Hall -
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Police throw spotlight on identity theft
IDENTITY theft in the Vale is being highlighted by West Mercia police in a bid to inform the community on how to prevent becoming victims of the crime. Detective Constable Robin Longmore of the force's economic crime unit has issued the warning to raise
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Force says 'no' to merger
WEST Mercia Police Authority has given an emphatic thumbs-down to the proposal to merge the force with others in the West Midlands. Members unanimously decided to reject the Home Secretary's call for authorities and forces in the West Midlands region
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Bewdley and District Horticultural Society
AT the February meeting, the committee was elected and details of the 2006 programme announced. This includes evening trips in May and June. A talk and slide show was given by Linda and John Iles about Uncillys Farm. They are hoping to bring back the
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Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners' Club
THE annual meeting took place on February. Guest speaker John Williams gave a talk and slide slow about hellebores. The guest speaker on March 8 will be Duncan Coombes, who will be talking about lilies. Visitors are always welcome. Meetings are held at
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Classical Music Society
TOMORROW, Susan Limbrey will present a programme on the music of Hector Berlioz, who lived from 1803 until 1869. The programme, at Holy Innocents community centre, Kidderminster, will start at 7.30pm, and as always, visitors will be welcome. There is
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Upset as treasured jewellery is stolen
A BIDFORD family has been left devastated after they returned home from holiday to find their home broken into and thousands of pounds of treasured jewellery had been stolen. County councillor Daren Pemberton and his wife Julie, of Marleigh Road, Bidford
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Kidderminster/Husum Training Association
THE annual meeting of the association will be held on Wednesday at 7.30p.m. at the Cricket Club, Chester Road North, Kidderminster.The usual venue, the King Charles Room, is unavailable due to building work. After the business meeting, a new DVD of Husum
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Motorists opting to use park and ride
THOUSANDS of motorists, including many from Bidford and Salford Priors, have opted to use the park and ride service in Stratford since the opening of Warwickshire County Council's new site. In a little over a month during the Christmas period from November
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Lickhill TG
AT the February meeting, chairman Sheila Shepherd expressed the need to find a replacement to fill the post of secretary. After the closure of business matters, members had a games and quiz night. The annual meeting will be held on March 6. The group
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Franche WI
AT the February meeting, Joan Armishaw gave a talk on Norway and members then tasted traditional Norwegian food made by the speaker. The competition for a table mat was won by B Gill. Members were asked to start making craft articles for the bazaar later
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Stone WI
MEMBERS have been knitting vests for African babies with AIDS. On April 27, several members will attend a lunch at Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall. The speaker at the February meeting was Catherine Clark, who talked about the business she has built up
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Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regimental Association
A SOCIAL night will be held at The T A Centre Birmingham Road Kidderminster on Saturday, March 4 at 7.30pm. All ex-service men and women welcome. The next meeting of the association will be held at the TA Centre on Sunday, March 5 at 11am. Details from
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Own goal decides fate
Pershore II 0, Stafford II 1 IT WAS perhaps inevitable that a poor game would be decided by a single and fortuitous goal. Minutes before half-time, Tony Groves' defensive efforts to prevent a Stafford shot instead turned the ball into his own net. Try
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Judge gives win verdict
A LATE strike from Simon Judge earned Pershore Town three Midland Combination first division points last Saturday. The King George's outfit overcame a couple of lapses at the back that twice allowed the section's bottom side to equalise and the win leaves
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Relegation looms for sad United
Tenbury United 2 Wolverhampton United 3 TENBURY'S West Midlands League Division 1 relegation struggles deepened on Saturday, as another decent performance ended in defeat against fellow candidates for the drop. They can only reflect on what might have
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Surely tail docking is just barbaric?
SIR - I wrote to you on Saturday, February 4, with reference to the letter from Simon Clarke regarding the issue of tail docking. Again, today, I notice there is another letter in support of the practice of docking written by someone by the name of Clare
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Who will foot bill?
Sir - The question of our police merger requires some clarification. If everything we read is to be believed it is a foregone conclusion. However, there is a great deal more to be discussed. The main point is funding. Who will pay for it all? Does a short-term
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Policing in villages is just not good enough
Sir -Your recent story (Feb 15th) "Vandals wreak havoc in quiet county village" included the preposterous claim from a police spokesperson that "Callow End, like all other areas of Worcestershire, is frequently patrolled by officers on foot, in high profile
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Just another case of not in my back yard
WHEN the residents of Bright Avenue and Cobden Avenue moved to their Warndon Villages homes, they were glad to have a bit of green space on their doorsteps. Now they're not so happy. Because they've just discovered there are plans to build 40 house on
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Sunday date for DJ Ken
A DJ who has made a name for himself at popular club, Miss Moneypenny's, will be in Kidderminster on Sunday. Ken Fan will be appearing at "Oh Funk It's Sunday", which will be held at Yates's in Oxford Street. The DJ, who has been a promoter, producer
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Hotel organ-ised
Fans of organ music will be flocking to a Bewdley hotel on Monday for the start of a four-day festival. The Association of Organ Enthusiasts' musical break will be held at The Ramada Hotel in Habberley Road and will run until Thursday, March 2. Day visitors
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Live at the George
MUSIC fans can enjoy live jazz at The George Hotel in Bewdley on Sunday. Entrance is free and the performance will run from 8.30pm until 11pm. For further details, contact the venue on 01299 402117.
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Orleans jazz legend swings in to town
A LEGENDARY New Orleans jazz musician will be swinging by Aggborough Jazz during his UK tour. Band leader and drummer, Barry Martyn, will perform with his band, The Young Bloods, at the jazz club, based at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club in Hoo Road
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Band moves to new base
A CLEOBURY Mortimer-based band is celebrating after moving into a new practice venue. Cleobury Mortimer Concert Brass, which has been established for more than 100 years, has moved into the town's parish hall. The band, which has recently changed its
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February 23, 2006
LAST week, just before the half-term break, House of Commons business ended tamely with a smaller rebellion from Labour backbenchers than expected over the Terrorism Bill and a disappointing debate on Tackling Health Inequalities. This turned out to be
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Crossing ocean in road debate
Three cheers for the mother who is calling for an additional pedestrian crossing on the A429 Fosseway in Moreton. I hope another one might be added towards the south end of the business district...around the "Corn Exchange". My husband and I adore the
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Care 'n comfort in local ward
I RECENTLY went to have an operation at Evesham Community Hospital. The care I received was fantastic, the staff on Birlingham ward were great, I couldn't have had better care in a private hospital. The food was lovely and everywhere was so clean. All
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Vale Mayor's week
Monday, February 13: Meeting with Town Clerk & Manager of Almonry Museum to short-list candidates for vacant posts. Early afternoon met with Mr. Paul Bates, temporary Chief Executive of South Worcs. PCT to exchange views on health care in Evesham.
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23/2/06 - Brain sets safety target
JOHN Brain says his Worcester Warriors side cannot relax until they reach 40 Premiership points. Warriors have a 13-point cushion over tomorrow's opponents Leeds and are just seven points shy of Brain's target. And they can take a massive leap towards
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Cop of courage
Honour for man at centre of London terrorist attacks A BRAVE police officer from Kidderminster has been recognised for his quick-thinking and courageous work during London's July 7 terrorist attacks. Supt Willie Baker, of Aggborough, received a special
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Cycle path would bring health boost
WYRE Forest people could be healthier if plans for a new cycle path between Kidderminster town centre and the railway station get the go-ahead, according to a Bewdley doctor. Dr Clive Prince, of Bewdley Medical Centre, has backed proposals by Worcestershire
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Family's despair over yob attacks
A BROADWATERS couple say their lives are being made a "living hell" by youths who are destroying their property and hurling verbal abuse at them in the street. Andrew Howell and Lisa Robinson, of Upton Road, said they were being tormented by youths, aged
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So close to top award
STAFF at Bewdley Medical Centre are celebrating after the surgery was praised for the support it gives family carers. The centre was named runner-up in the HAS Carer Aware Awards, which are run by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. More than 80 GPs
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Pallet towers spark anger
FRUSTRATED Kidderminster residents have lashed out at a company which is stacking pallets up to 30ft high near their homes. Kevan Ashmore, of Shelley Road, is one of scores of residents up in arms about the number of pallets being stored at nearby Clensmore
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Water works create waves
A BEWDLEY man has hit out at a water company that failed to officially inform him about repair work being carried out in his street until two weeks after the workmen arrived. Jeff Hull said contractors from Severn Trent Water arrived in Woodthorpe Drive
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Market worries voiced
KIDDERMINSTER'S outdoor market traders have voiced concerns over their futures after learning the market will be handed over to private operators. The market, currently being run by Wyre Forest District Council, has been criticised in recent months for
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From jailbird to songbird
TELEVISION 'Bad Girl' Nicole Faraday has gone from jailbird to songbird to star as Eva Cassidy in Over The Rainbow. Nicole, who also played Dr Heather Lincoln in BBC's Casualty will be on stage at Evesham Arts Centre on Sunday, March 5 at 7.30pm. Over
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Booze ban extended
AN extension to Bewdley's Alcohol Restriction Zone comes into force next week. The existing zone was introduced in July, 2003 and following consultation, Wyre Forest District Council has now extended it to cover other parts of the town centre, the Shaw
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Carpet firm in buyout
A SPECIALIST carpet making firm in Kidderminster is under new ownership following a management buyout. Grosvenor Wilton, which employs 28 people at Stourvale Mills, in Green Street, has been purchased, for an undisclosed sum, from Woodward Grosvenor,
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Hey, good booking
A BEWDLEY hotel worker has been awarded one of the highest scores recorded for quality service to businesses booking conferences. Ramada Hotel conference and events co-ordinator, Katy Barber, received a massive 96.5 per cent score when her performance
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Rocker drops election plan
A CHARISMATIC Kidder-minster musician says he will not be standing as a district council candidate as planned due to concerns about his health. Nick Townsend, who fronts rock band, Weak 13, announced he wanted to go into local politics to stand up for
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Independent travel agency
AN independent travel agency offering what is thought to be the first home visit service in Wyre Forest has been set up at a Bewdley hotel. Tranquillity Travel, based at the Ramada Hotel and Resort, Habberley Road, opened its doors in December. Customers
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Garden plan is blooming
LAND behind a Kidderminster church is being given a huge makeover, costing more than £30,000, to transform it into a community garden. The creation of the Burcher Green Community Garden at the rear of St Chad's Church, Comberton, has been made possible
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Have a say on list
are being invited to comment on proposals to protect Stourport's buildings of local historical and architectural interest. The "Local List" has been introduced to highlight buildings that help make up the character and appearance of the town but are not
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Honeybourne
WEDNESDAY CLUB: The annual dinner and AGM was held on February 1 at the Round of Gras, Badsey. Mrs Boath welcomed the members. The treasurer, Mrs Olwen Humphries submitted the balance sheet and again it is in a very healthy state. Various outings during
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Ilmington
PARISH COUNCIL: The January meeting of the parish council, chaired by Cllr Tony Wilkins, heard about the work of the Council for Voluntary Service in rural areas from Karen Higgins, the project co-ordinator. Mr and Mrs P Coupland were the village liaison
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Mickleton
MICKLETON SOCIETY: Eddie Futers addressed the Mickleton Society at the February meeting, his subject being Glass Engraving. A native of Northumberland, Eddie worked in the construction industry for many years, taking up glass engraving initially as a
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Badsey
BADSEY SOCIETY: Chairman Will Dallimore spoke at the society's AGM of complacency. The group had achieved so much in its four-year history that there was a fear of resting on one's laurels. He asked for new ideas from the membership in an attempt to freshen
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Evesham
GARDENING CLUB: The club will meet on Tuesday at 7.30pm in Wallace House, Oat Street, when the speaker will be Dr A J Hughes who will give a talk on The Swiss Alps. Refreshments will be served after the talk and admission is £1. All are welcome.
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Harvington
WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: On March 3 more than three million people worldwide will be taking part in the Day of Prayer Service prepared, this year, by women of South Africa on the theme of Signs of the Times. In Harvington, it is the turn of the Baptist
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West looks to boost squad as treatment room a busy place
GAVIN O'Toole's decision to leave Common Road wasn't a surprising one - but it's to be hoped that none of his teammates follow suit, writes Mervyn Collins. The term "deserting a sinking ship" comes to mind, but the captain's departure followed rumblings
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Brennan back on board
IT DIDN'T take long for Micky Brennan to climb on board Evesham United's battle for Southern League survival. The former Common Road boss has again teamed up with Paul West to lead the fight against relegation from the Premier Divis-ion. "Westy was on
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Tennis
TORTON tennis ace Lewis Barnes has high hopes for his team's performance in the U16 European Winter Cup finals. The 15-year-old is a member of a three-player GB Team completing in the finals, which start tomorrow, (February 24) in Prague, Czech Republic
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Men's hockey
KIDDERMINSTER firsts virtually assured their survival in the West Midlands Premier Division with a hard fought 2-2 draw at local rivals Evesham. Evesham started the brighter of the two sides and despite determined defending from Kidderminster the hosts
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Swimming
WYRE Forest Swimming Club came last in the second round of the Worcester Winter League at Halesowen after a shortage of 15-year-old swimmers led to some youngsters competing above their age-groups. Despite the team's disappointing performance, 11-year-old
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Gymnastics
THREE coaches from Wyre Forest Gymnastics School are jumping for joy after achieving their Women's Artistic Assistant Club Coach award. King Charles I High School pupils Chelsea Hodges, Hannah Donnelly and Erin Taylor all came through their exams with
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Chess
FRANK Pickett has transformed Kidderminster Chess Club's first team from strugglers to a force to be reckoned with in Worcestershire. Pickett has been in his captain's role for just six months and he oversaw the side's 3-3 home draw against Halesowen,
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Point-to-point
THE Chaddesley Corbett point-to-point race which recently fell foul of the weather has been re-arranged for this Saturday. The Harkaway Club's event was recently scheduled for Saturday February 11. As well as the excitement of competitive racing, racegoers
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Flipping good fun at anniversary church
PEOPLE in Wyre Forest are being urged to pop along to a Kidderminster church for a "flipping" good time to mark its 50th anniversary this month. St Chad C of E Church in Somerleyton Avenue will host a traditional pancake race to coincide with Shrove Tuesday
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Tunnel petition handed over
PROTESTERS fighting a scheme to transform the Drakelow Tunnels into a training centre have handed a petition with more than 600 signatures supporting their cause to Wyre Forest District Council. A planning application to use one of the tunnel entrances
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Seat sponsor drive takes off
KIND-heared residents and traders are being urged to dig deep into their pockets and support a charity that helps disabled people across Wyre Forest. The district's Dial-A-Ride has launched a "sponsor a seat" scheme to help raise money for the running
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Mast plans halted
PLANS to erect a 12.5m telecommunications mast next to a garage and residential area in Kidderminster have been thrown out. Applicant, 02 (UK) Ltd, had proposed to place the three-antennae mast next to the Esso garage in Habberley Road. Wyre Forest District
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All aboard for sleuths train
MISS Marple wannabees have been invited to solve some gruesome murders on Kidderminster's Severn Valley Railway. Would-be sleuths can hop aboard the scene of the crime - an SVR Edwardian steam train - at eight upcoming murder mystery evenings. Victims
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Retired teacher dies
A RETIRED Kidderminster teacher and former Hartlebury parish councillor has died, aged 92, a year after moving to Hampshire. Mrs Grace Gethin, generally known by the lifelong nickname of Pie, was games mistress at Kidderminster High School from 1937 to
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Furnace Mill
THE Open was back on Furnace Pool with Old Dial Angling Club dominating proceedings. Gary Haywood celebrated his second successive win, landing 57lb 6oz using sweetcorn and maggot. There were more pleasure anglers, probably due to the school half-term
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Award hopeful
PATROLMAN Stewart Barnett is hoping it will be third time lucky this weekend when the RAC's Ambassador of the Year is announced. It is the third time since 2000 that the Kidderminster 42-year-old has been nominated for the award in the closely fought
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Moorlands Farm
Wednesday open, 15 fished, Rover, all pools: Dave Highfield (Moorlands) 37-10 (Bank 18), Colin Bennet (Worcester) 35-2 (Island 13), Des Ravenhall (Moorlands) 33-5 (Middle 4). Thursday cost-cutter, 21, Meadow: Gary Picken (SBS) 36-14 (53), Mark Johnson
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Beth's eco message in the bag
A SCHEME designed to help female entrepreneurs has provided a cash boost for a Stourport woman running a business that has an environmental spin-off. Beth Williams is among hundreds who have received support from WiRE - Women in Rural Enterprise - which
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Farewell after half a century
A TOOLMAKER with a Cookley engineering firm has been given a golden goodbye, having retired after 50 years with the company. Colin Hill, now 65, was just 15 when he joined what is now known as Titan Steel Wheels, in Bridge Street. Back in 1956, when Mr
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Oh Geno!
IT seems a little incongruous that a legend like Geno Washington plays at Builth Wells' Wyeside venue tonight (Thursday) when he has played venues like London's Royal Albert Hall and the 100 Club. With a new album to promote, the stalwart performer is
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From jailbird to songbird
TELEVISION 'Bad Girl' Nicole Faraday has gone from jailbird to songbird to star as Eva Cassidy in Over The Rainbow. Nicole, who also played Dr Heather Lincoln in BBC's Casualty will be on stage at Evesham Arts Centre on Sunday, March 5 at 7.30pm. Over
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Honeybourne
WEDNESDAY CLUB: The annual dinner and AGM was held on February 1 at the Round of Gras, Badsey. Mrs Boath welcomed the members. The treasurer, Mrs Olwen Humphries submitted the balance sheet and again it is in a very healthy state. Various outings during
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Badsey
BADSEY SOCIETY: Chairman Will Dallimore spoke at the society's AGM of complacency. The group had achieved so much in its four-year history that there was a fear of resting on one's laurels. He asked for new ideas from the membership in an attempt to freshen
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Sound of three cellos in parish
THE unusual but delightful sound of three cellos will be heard at the Parish Music concert in Alstone Church on Saturday, March 4. The Oxford Cello Trio, Jacqueline Johnson, Katherine Sharman and Venetia Kay will play music arranged for three cellos,
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RSPCA and farmers in bovine TB dispute
FARMERS in Gloucestershire have accused the RSPCA of being selective in its concern for animal welfare in the newspaper advertising campaign it has launched on the issue of badgers and their role in TB in cattle. NFU regional director Anthony Gibson said
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Sarah guides farmers' green policies
SARAH Faulkner has been appointed as a policy adviser with specific responsibilities for the environment at the National Farmers' Union's West Midlands office. She is ideally placed to help members meet the environmental challenges posed by the reform
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Quartet is showing at Galanthus
A QUARTET of talented and diverse artists heralds the coming of spring at Herefordshire's Galanthus Gallery. Allison Neal's intriguing and quirky figurative prints and drawings often tell a story. Her new series of work is based on the Greek myths, and
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FROZEN Rose Theatre Studio Until Saturday
FROZEN promised to take the audience on an emotional journey and it certainly delivered. In Briony Lavery's play, presented by The Nonentities, housewife, Nancy Shirley (Julie Innes), sends her 10-year-old daughter, Rhona, to visit her grandma's house
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PETER PAN Areley Kings Players Areley Kings Village Hall
OLD favourites, Tinkerbell, The Lost Boys and Captain Hook, were brought to life in Areley Kings Players' impressive production of Peter Pan. The performers kept an audience of all ages entertained at the opening night of their annual pantomime. Joanne
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Private Lives, Malvern Theatres
SET in 1930s France, this masterclass in wit proved a fitting vehicle for two of the country's finest actors. Belinda Lang, best known as the star of television's 2Point4 Children, and Julian Wadham, who appeared in blockbuster film The English Patient
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Grease Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
HIT musical, Grease, was back by popular demand at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre and the audience loved it. The fast-paced show delivered all that it promised with back-to-back toe-tapping songs and impressive dance routines. Full of favourite tunes,
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Christmas with the Rat Pack, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham Until January 7
THERE cannot be many better ways to get into the festive spirit than taking in the glitz, glamour and unforgettable sounds of the three kings of swing. Sadly the memory of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr taking to the world famous cabaret
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Hundreds step out in style at dance festival
HUNDREDS of performers from across the Midlands showed off their talent at the annual Wyre Forest Dance Festival. Dancers entertained the audience for six days with routines in various styles from ballet and classical to tap and modern at Stourport Civic
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The Ashes The Greatest Series DD Home Entertainment £19.99
THERE can have been no greater series of cricket matches since Ian Botham almost single-handedly snatched victory over the Australians in 1981. This time two new cricketers are the stars of the 2005 Ashes victory - all-rounder Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff
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Butlins in hunt for bubbly new Redcoats
BRIGHT new talent is being sought to don the most famous uniform in the entertainment industry, the Butlins Redcoat. The famous entertainers have looked after holidaymakers since Butlins opened its first site at Skegness in 1936. The role of the Redcoats
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Jane Eyre - Festival, Malvern
CHARLOTTE Bronte's best loved classic tale of the poor, plain and unloved Jane Eyre (Monica Dolan) takes on a modern twist while still keeping a firm loyalty to the original book. Jane's servile nature formed from her strict Victorian upbringing is clear
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Urban art
URBAN scenes from the Midlands form part of a new exhibition of oil paintings in Stow. British Life is a portrait of contemporary life by artist John Lines and includes urban, marine and landscape scenes from the Midlands as well as the north of England
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Taphouse guitarist
A TOP session guitarist, who was influenced by Neil Young, John Martyn and Morcheeba, will be performing at The Boar's Head Taphouse on Sunday. Andi James, who learned his skills as a session musician at studios including Abbey Road, will play from 9pm
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Riverside open mic
THE Riverside Club in Stourport will host an open mic night next Thursday. It is based at Stourport Boat Club in Dunley Road and performances will start at 8.30pm. A small admission fee is payable on the door. For further details, visit www.riverside
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Live at the George
MUSIC fans can enjoy live jazz at The George Hotel in Bewdley on Sunday. Entrance is free and the performance will run from 8.30pm until 11pm. For further details, contact the venue on 01299 402117.
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Musical classic will celebrate 90th year
ONE of the most popular musicals of all time will be performed by members of Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society next month. The society, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, will present My Fair Lady at the Rose Theatre from Thursday
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The pace of progress?
THE census of 1981 reveals an Evesham community of 15,277 souls living within 5605 households. Supporting those good people, thanks to their taxes and clearly identifiable needs, was it's Community Hospital and Maternity Unit; easily accessible NHS Dentists
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Enhancing your county services
I would like to take this opportunity to put the record straight for your readers over our plans for the future of Register Offices in Gloucestershire. The Journal has previously reported that "the North Cotswolds will lose its register office in Moreton
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WDC does great job with waste
I write in response to your article about Mr Heppenstall threatening to take Wychavon District Council to court - for the sake an extra black rubbish bag! I find it hard to sympathise with his case. Two black bags per week is ample for most households
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Crossing ocean in road debate
Three cheers for the mother who is calling for an additional pedestrian crossing on the A429 Fosseway in Moreton. I hope another one might be added towards the south end of the business district...around the "Corn Exchange". My husband and I adore the
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Care 'n comfort in local ward
I RECENTLY went to have an operation at Evesham Community Hospital. The care I received was fantastic, the staff on Birlingham ward were great, I couldn't have had better care in a private hospital. The food was lovely and everywhere was so clean. All
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Vale Mayor's week
Monday, February 13: Meeting with Town Clerk & Manager of Almonry Museum to short-list candidates for vacant posts. Early afternoon met with Mr. Paul Bates, temporary Chief Executive of South Worcs. PCT to exchange views on health care in Evesham.
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MOORE
MOORE Les Ruth and the Family wish to thank all who attended the Funeral Service, for the cards, flowers and donations received for Acorn's Children's Hospice. Special thanks go to Reverend Christopher Pullin, Handley Funeral Directors and all the Staff
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CHECKETTS
CHECKETTS Evelyn Agnes Widow of Thomas Henry Checketts Master Butcher. Mother of Tony, Phil, Pete and Andy, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, aged 83 years. She will be greatly missed by her Family and Friends. The Family wish to thank all
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HORTON
HORTON Barbara Joyce Passed away on February 18th 2006, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Gordon and mum to Ashley. Missed by all. The Funeral Service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, March 1st at 10 a.m. Family flowers only, but
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BISSET
BISSET Jacqueline Linda Jacqui Of Cafe Rene Gloucester and formerly of Worcester and the Countryside towards the Malverns. Passed away unexpectedly on February 6th 2006 aged 30 years. Celebration of her life will take place at Cafe Rene 31 Southgate Street
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MORRIS RIP
MORRIS Donald Gilbert Died February 23, 2005 After 62 years marriage Beloved husband, father grandfather and great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Dearly loved Missed Respected and Honoured RIP. Published in paper 23/02/2006
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Bronx AC
River Stour: P Skidmore 4-6, R Harris 3-8, D Aston and M Smith 3-4.
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Chaddesley Corbett
BOSS Martin Westcott saluted Lee Rudge after the youngster's brilliant brace in Chaddesley Corbett's 5-2 victory over Wolverhampton Development in West Midlands League division two. Chaddesley have used Rudge sparingly since signing him since Bromyard
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Park Inn AC
The next contest is on Sunday at Haye Farm. There is a members' meeting straight after the contest at the King Billy pub. All members and committee members should attend.
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£1m blaze guts historic manor
FIRE investigators were this week trying to establish the cause of a £1 million blaze which gutted a Cotswold stone manor house overlooking the Vale of Evesham. More than 50 firefighters from Worcestershire and Gloucestershire tackled the huge fire which
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Free labels for cricket team
A JUNIOR cricket team touring the West Indies is unlikely to be stumped when it comes to keeping tracking of its kit - thanks to a Hartlebury firm. Daymark, a labels and tags supplier, is providing free luggage labels for the West of England under-15s
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Black Boy AC
Sion Farm: G Yeomans (Juniors) 8-4, B Hudson 5-6, A Williams 5-2. The next match is on March 5, at Wellfield Swimming Pool. Anglers should meet at Dog Lane car park. The draw will be at 8.30am.
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Row between taxi drivers sees delay in fare increase
PLANS for an across-the-board rise in taxi fares in Evesham is being opposed - by taxi drivers in Droitwich Spa. Councillors in Wychavon will now have to decide which group to support. A decision was expected this week but the formal objection from Droitwich
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More jobs could go at the Wood Norton site
THE future of Wood Norton Conference Centre is looking increasing bleak and it could face closure with the loss of more jobs, the owner warned this week. John O'Grady, who bought the centre from American property dealer Rick Hvizdak more than two years
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New-look hotel
The balloons will be going up to mark the opening of a new-look hotel next Thursday. Kidderminster mayor, Peter Dyke, will release 250 helium balloons at The Granary Hotel and Restaurant, Shenstone, each one representing £1,000 of the £250,000 that has
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Dentists fear end of care on NHS
NEW contracts being offered to local dentists could spell the end of the road for treatment on the National Health Service in Evesham, it was warned this week. South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust is one of only two PCTs in the country to issue contracts
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Six-a-side
AD's Lads were Kidderminster Six-a-side League's top scorers this week with an emphatic 14- 0 victory over Cripplers. Todd Saunders scored five goals, and Stuart Knight, Mitch Young and Tom Prosser each kicked a hat-trick. Results: Cookley Wanderers 6
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Cleobury cup special
CLEOBURY Mortimer's captain marvel Paul Harding has issued a passionate rallying cry ahead of the cup kings' bid to keep their Twickenham dream alive this weekend. The Love Lane men will be in the capital to take on London Exiles in the semi-final of
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It's a gift, so now we're cooking
Fellowship raises £500 and turns it into £1,400 CATERING for scores of hungry youngsters at the new Rhydd Covert Scout Centre will be made easy thanks to the generosity of a men's social club. The Wyre Forest Fellowship Club has donated an impressive
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All Saints backing
THE congregation at a Wyre Forest church have become the latest supporters of Operation Covert with a donation of more than £100. Throughout the year parishioners are asked to contribute to All Saints Church in Wribbenhall and some of the money goes to
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Chaddesley Corbett
CHADDESLEY postponed their first team match last weekend as a mark of respect for a player who is still in a serious condition in hospital after collapsing on the pitch. Subject to confirmation, they will return to action on Saturday with a friendly at
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Experts to give valuations
WHY not have lunch, discover how much your family heirlooms are worth and help Operation Covert at the same time this weekend? Bewdley's Ramada Hotel is holding a Grand Antiques and Collectables Roadshow on Sunday. The charity day is being staged in conjunction
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Junior rugby
CHADDESLEY Corbett under-10s recorded two comfortable victories over Old Saltlieans, running out 30-15 and 35-5 winners. Sam Needham was the hat-trick hero in the first game with a brace from Louis Ellesmore and a Robert Llewellyn try. In game two Jonty
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Thefts remand
A STOURPORT man who stole two vehicles has been remanded in custody at Worcester Crown Court while a pre-sentence report is prepared. Peter Donaldson, 48, of Hermitage Way, Stourport, pleaded guilty to the theft of a Ford Transit van and a Skoda between
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Blaze poised to take on Scotland
RICHARD Blaze has retained his place in the England Under 21 starting line-up for the trip to Scotland tomorrow night. The Worcester lock is part of a fifteen that includes three new faces from the side that beat Italy 48-3. NEC Harlequins duo Alex Rogers
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Party time as Summers stars
Evesham Utd Ladies 8, Pershore Town 0 UNITED retained bragging rights as they completed a league double over their local rivals with Sunday's comprehensive victory. The hosts were in front in the fifth minute when Becky Handy rolled the ball home after
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Two m en jailed for terror ride at midnight
TWO Kidderminster men who kidnapped a scorned lover and dumped him at night in a country lane after a terror ride have been jailed at Worcester Crown Court. Their victim, shop fitter Richard Lloyd, who had been trying to rekindle his affair with Lisa
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Tackling issues in youngsters' lives
BULLYING on school buses and help for children whose parents are divorcing were two of the issues identified by youngsters in Broadway and Cropthorne during two recent consultation meetings. The meetings were organised by Councillor Liz Eyre, Worcestershire
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Emma sets standards
WHEN it comes to standards, Evesham's Emma Kearsey could teach most of us a thing or two. She has just picked up an award as top Royal British Legion Women's Section standard bearer for the 15th time! And she has no intention of standing aside just yet
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Fury over houses in field next door
Fears Warndon Villages' green barrier will be breached PEOPLE in Warndon Villages are up in arms over the start of a consultation for a major housing development that will see one of the estate's final pieces of green land built on. The site, known locally
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Mayor's been offered a lovely little duckling after poor Henry died
A GRIEVING mayor has been offered a duckling after his previous beloved pet was found beheaded in his neighbour's garden. Worcester News reader Jeff Harris read about city Councillor Aubrey Tarbuck's drake, Henry, which went missing on New Year's Eve.
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Protest march planned
HEALTH campaigners are being urged to join a protest march against proposed service cuts, including plans to scrap Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust. The West Midlands South Strategic Health Authority is considering setting up a single primary care trust
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Hospital sees the return of overnight stay
KNEE joint replacement surgery has now begun at Kidderminster Treat-ment Centre. The surgery is being carried out by Inter Health UK at the Independent Sector Treatment Centre - ISTC - based at the Kidderminster site. The three primary care trusts in
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Smoke-free environment
ALL of Wyre Forest Primary Care Trust buildings will become smoke-free by April. The trust is taking steps to provide a smoke-free environment in hospitals, clinics and NHS offices throughout the district. Dr Richard Harling, acting director of public
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FROZEN Rose Theatre Studio Until Saturday
FROZEN promised to take the audience on an emotional journey and it certainly delivered. In Briony Lavery's play, presented by The Nonentities, housewife, Nancy Shirley (Julie Innes), sends her 10-year-old daughter, Rhona, to visit her grandma's house
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Drinkers will move on to the riverside to escape booze ban
A BOOZE ban in parts of Worcester will move the problem to the scenic riverside, councillors fear. Councillors are concerned drinkers will move to the riverside after a proposal to arrest drunks in St Clement's Church-yard, St John's, Lichfield Road,
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PETER PAN Areley Kings Players Areley Kings Village Hall
OLD favourites, Tinkerbell, The Lost Boys and Captain Hook, were brought to life in Areley Kings Players' impressive production of Peter Pan. The performers kept an audience of all ages entertained at the opening night of their annual pantomime. Joanne
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Too fast drivers' warning
SPEEDING motorists are being warned to slow down when travelling through a Worcestershire village now that speed camera sites are to be extended. Mobile speed cameras in Drake Street and Marlbank Road, Welland, will also cover a longer stretch of the
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Group is top for apprenticeships
WORCESTERSHIRE Group Training Association (WGTA), the new Centre of Vocational Excellence has been named as one of the best providers of apprenticeships in the country. The accolade has come from the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI). As a result chief
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Future of the city's transport analysed
THE future of transport in Worcester is in the melting pot. A draft guide for Worcester - and how it ties in with proposed building developments is on the agenda for city council planning bosses tomorrow. The guide will help planners decide if new developments
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BUSINESS Brief
Factories boost HOPES for a recovery in the manufacturing industry were sparked after factory bosses reported orders had improved to a level not seen since last March. Although total order books were still below normal, they showed an improvement between
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SHOPPER'S LUCKY DAY
A MUNDANE shopping trip turned out to be an experience of a lifetime for one lucky county resident. Margaret Davies, of Burford, Tenbury, scooped £1,000 worth of 'out of this world experiences' after entering a promotion at Morrisons in Malvern. The shocked
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New expert for farmers
FARMERS in Worcestershire will see a new face to the NFU in their area. Sarah Faulkner has been appointed a policy adviser for the West Midlands region with specific responsibilities for the environment. Sarah is ideally placed to help members meet the
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Hundreds step out in style at dance festival
HUNDREDS of performers from across the Midlands showed off their talent at the annual Wyre Forest Dance Festival. Dancers entertained the audience for six days with routines in various styles from ballet and classical to tap and modern at Stourport Civic
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Night for rail buffs
FILMS of the steam trains and railways, including footage dating back to the 1920s and 30s, will be shown in Kidderminster on Saturday. The presentation will take place at Kidderminster Railway Museum from 7.30pm until 10pm. Chris Pratt will be showing
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Players set for panto
THERE is still time to get tickets to see the Areley Kings Players' annual pantomime. The group will perform at Areley Kings Village Hall on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25. There are a limited number of tickets still available for Saturday's
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Island praise
HOW pleasing to see the work going on at the Coventry Street island on Kidderminster's ringway. Surely some of the business people could join with the council in giving us a stunning display of flowers on other roundabouts this summer. JOHN NORWOOD St
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Up to speed on health proposals
IN response to the Health Concern councillors' letter (in last week's issue, I wish it to be known that Wyre Forest District Council have been fully engaged in the consultation process on the managerial changes of the strategic health authorities, ambulance
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Spare a few minutes for planet's sake
PAUL Smith's letter concerning recycling ( Shuttle/Times & News, February 16) made my blood boil, but epitomised why household waste is collected fortnightly , thus hopefully encouraging us to put more in our recycling boxes. Many people live busy
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New medical man at Aggborough
UNCERTAINTY surrounds the future of suspended Kidderminster Harriers physio Jim Conway with a new medical man taking over at Aggborough until the end of the season. While the board are still following legal advice not to comment on the investigation into
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Harriers 1 Crawley 0 - Mat Kendrick reports from Aggborough
KIDDERMINSTER crawled past Crawley with a win which was more a making your mind up exercise for the manager than a match of any consequence for the current campaign. Until Mark Yates decides which of his present players are for keeps it's difficult to
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Long LDV trip ends in defeat
CARLISLE 1 HARRIERS 0 THE debate will rage as to whether the Harriers cup is half full or half empty after the last drop was drained from their involvement in knockout football. Pessimists will point to them being battered into submission in a one-sided
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Councillors recommend Market Street toilets should shut
THE closure of Tenbury's Market Square toilets loomed even closer after councillors recommended the move on Tuesday night. Members of Malvern Hills District Council's executive committee supported shutting the toilets by four votes to two and the proposal
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Tontine future will be homes
HOPES that a Stourport landmark could, once again, be used as a pub or restaurant appear to have been dashed because of a lack of interest from prospective buyers. It now looks certain the historic Tontine Hotel will be sold to housing developers in the
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Upbeat after saddlery fire
UP to £500,000 worth of damage has been caused to a Stourport saddlery business in a fire at a town industrial estate. Firefighters were called out to tackle the blaze at Equimix Feeds & Saddlery on the Sandy Lane trading estate, off Barracks Lane
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Have a say on list
WYRE Forest residents are being invited to comment on proposals to protect Stourport's buildings of local historical and architectural interest. The "Local List" has been introduced to highlight buildings that help make up the character and appearance
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Sad Harriers get Brewers' droop again Harriers 0,Burton 1
AT at a time when Harriers are sifting through a long list of possible candidates they have finally found a leading contender - for worst performance of the season, that is. Without tempting fate, it's fair to say Harriers would be hard-pressed to put
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Poultry farmers on alert over bird flu
FREE-RANGE egg producers are under stress as the threat of bird flu hangs over poultry farmers. They may be forced to house their birds to prevent the disease spreading should it come across from the Continent to the UK. Former Worcestershire NFU county
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Yes, we have our pyjamas
PUPILS and teachers from a Pershore school will be going to school in their pyjamas next month as they raise much-needed money for St Richard's Hospice. Youngsters from Pershore Pre-School, part of Cherry Orchard First School, in Cherry Orchard Road,
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Astley WI
MEMBERS were informed of the activities and outings planned. These include a social bowling evening in April, a visit to Tulip Time at Little Larford and an informal watercolour day in May, another aromatherapy day in July, a visit to Astley Vineyard
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Urban art
URBAN scenes from the Midlands form part of a new exhibition of oil paintings in Stow. British Life is a portrait of contemporary life by artist John Lines and includes urban, marine and landscape scenes from the Midlands as well as the north of England
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Cookley WI
FLOWERS this month went to Pam Watson, who is recovering from a back operation. Last month several members, plus a few visitors, attended a "taster" day at Denman College. The speakers for the evening were Chip and Buckentall, who entertained members
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Habberley WI
OUTINGS arranged for the coming year include a new speakers day today, the Lucy Hingley lecture on March 17, and the resolutions conference on April 10. Skittles matches are also being arranged - the team would welcome supporters. A trip to the Rose Theatre
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Kidderminster and District Archeological Society
A MEMBER of Birmingham University Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity will be the guest speaker on Wednesday. The meeting, at St George's Church annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, will start at 7.30pm, and visitors will be welcome. For further
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University of the Third Age
THE monthly meeting of U3A will take place on Monday March 13 at St Ambrose Social Club, Leswell St, Kidderminster at 2pm. Doors open at 1.30pm. As membership continues to increase so the variety of groups on offer rises. At present U3A Wyre Forest has
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Kidderminster Cycling Club
THERE are two rides this Sunday. The A ride starts at 9am and goes to Ape Dale on Wenlock Edge. The B ride also starts a 9am and is a car assisted ride to Boulden near the Brown Clee Hill. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster. All
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Aggressive Grecians harm Harriers again
HARRIERS 1 Exeter 2 Kidderminster Harriers were left licking their wounds after being battered into submission for a second time this season by Exeter City, writes Mat Kendrick. Just as at St James's Park back in August, Kidderminster competed well only
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Mamble cum Bayton WI
AT the February meeting, Richard Perrin, chairman of Bewdley Civic Society, gave a talk on a trip down the River Severn by canoe, from Upper Arley to Bewdley. His illustrated talk contained photographs from the early 20th century to the present day. The
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Wyre Forest Camcorder Club
AT the meeting on February 14, Rob Budworth, a member of Kidderminster Camera Club, gave a talk on the subject of Adobe Photoshop techniques. Further information can be obtained from the secretary on 01562 631475.
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Ramblers Association
THE Wyre Forest group has organised a seven-mile walk at Bewdley on Sunday. Blackstone car park, Bewdley, grid reference SO795743 is the meeting place, at 10am, and ramblers are advised to take a packed lunch. For further details telephone the walk leader
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West Midland Bird Club
THE Kidderminster branch's field meeting on Sunday is to Rhayader and Gigrin Farm, for red kite observation. The minibus will leave Broadwaters car park at 9am. Anyone interested in wildlife, birdlife and conservation in general is always welcome to join
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The National Trust
MARTIN Ellis returned to address members at the February meeting held at Baxter College, Kidderminster. He started working with Birmingham Museum of Art Gallery in 1986, and is now principal curator, collection research and development. He is a former
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Persistence pays off as Parkers pick up points
Pershore 27pts, Earlsdon 5 PERSHORE'S honest endeavours are finally being rewarded. Although they have had an unlucky season, they have stuck to their game plans and were duly rewarded. The first half last Saturday proved a topsy-turvy affair and, for
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Scudamore swops to grab deserved draw
Pershore 3, Berkswell & Balsall 3 IT WAS honours even last Saturday when Pershore grabbed a late but deserved equaliser in this critical fixture. Whenever these two teams meet a feast of engrossing action is almost guaranteed and this Coaching Sol-utions
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Shock for Sports as Tesco snatch a point
DIVISION Four leaders Fairfield Sports were surprisingly held by Birdseye Sports Evesham Sunday League strugglers Tesco. Fairfield led at the interval with goals from Hawkins and Martins, but Tesco struck back with Groves and Kennedy both finding the
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Summers treble as ladies hit eight
Evesham Utd Ladies 8, Pershore Town 0 UNITED retained bragging rights as they completed a league double over their local rivals with Sunday's comprehensive victory. The hosts were in front in the fifth minute when Becky Handy rolled the ball home after
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Progress and hypocrisy of ban
SIR - So the rights of smokers to smoke freely in buildings of assembly is being truly extinguished, with few exceptions including the palace of Westminster ! But this is progress and hypocrisy in a bewildering alliance. On one hand, Government is content
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Huge thanks for appeal donations
SIR - I would like to thank the people of Worcestershire who very kindly donated blankets, quilts and warm clothes to my recent appeal. The response was overwhelming and I can't really find words to express how grateful I am to all those who helped to
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Attack on Bishop for Christianity
Sir - I am sure George Cowley or another of your distinguished readers - and believers - will wish to spring to the defence of the Bishop of Worcester following John Phillpott's intemperate and ill-judged attack on him (WN, Saturday, Feb 18). Phillpott's
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Agency's opening showcase aids of air ambulance
A HOST of performers hoping to impress a Kidderminster entertainment agency will take to the stage for charity. Upfront Entertainment's opening showcase of the year will be at The Gainsborough House Hotel next Thursday. It will be the first of eight to
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Taphouse guitarist
A TOP session guitarist, who was influenced by Neil Young, John Martyn and Morcheeba, will be performing at The Boar's Head Taphouse on Sunday. Andi James, who learned his skills as a session musician at studios including Abbey Road, will play from 9pm
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Riverside open mic
THE Riverside Club in Stourport will host an open mic night next Thursday. It is based at Stourport Boat Club in Dunley Road and performances will start at 8.30pm. A small admission fee is payable on the door. For further details, visit www.riverside
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Musical classic will celebrate 90th year
ONE of the most popular musicals of all time will be performed by members of Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society next month. The society, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, will present My Fair Lady at the Rose Theatre from Thursday
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Kerbside scheme defended
A KIDDERMINSTER resident fears householders in Wyre Forest are not getting value for money through the new kerbside recycling service. Robin Pearson, of Habberley Road, contacted Wyre Forest District Council to find out how much was being spent on the
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The pace of progress?
THE census of 1981 reveals an Evesham community of 15,277 souls living within 5605 households. Supporting those good people, thanks to their taxes and clearly identifiable needs, was it's Community Hospital and Maternity Unit; easily accessible NHS Dentists
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Enhancing your county services
I would like to take this opportunity to put the record straight for your readers over our plans for the future of Register Offices in Gloucestershire. The Journal has previously reported that "the North Cotswolds will lose its register office in Moreton
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WDC does great job with waste
I write in response to your article about Mr Heppenstall threatening to take Wychavon District Council to court - for the sake an extra black rubbish bag! I find it hard to sympathise with his case. Two black bags per week is ample for most households
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A Little laugh at the green envy!
I COULD not help but have a little laugh to myself when I read about Mr John Heppenstall of Eastside, North Littleton, complaining about being supplied with two black sacks each week free of charge by Wychavon District Council. I would like to suggest
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Matt finish puts gloss on improved showing
Evesham 2, Kidderminster 2 EVESHAM secured a valuable point against strong and physical opponents as they continued to fight against relegation. The hosts were positive from the start despite making several enforced changes due to illness and injury.
