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Brain has a warning for his Warriors
WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain has warned his side not to play high-risk rugby when they take on Albi in the European Challenge Cup tomorrow evening. Brain's side eased past Albi at Sixways but he knows they will be a different proposition in
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Chance for Garvey to prove his worth
JOHN Brain believes Marcel Garvey has the opportunity to prove his worth in tomorrow evening's meeting with Albi - but admits the French outfit won't make life easy for his flying winger. Garvey has yet to make an impact since his summer switch from
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Fantastic! Seventy years at City and still going strong
FOR more than 70 years Clive Baldwin has been standing on the terraces at Worcester City's St George's Lane ground. Come rain or shine, the loyal spectator stands with his friends by the refreshment kiosk on the Brookside for every home match. He is
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City's Battenhall district gets protection from developers
ONE of the most historic parts of Worcester is to be preserved for future generations following a landmark city council decision. City councillors have voted to make two Battenhall Streets a conservation area - a move designed to ward off developers.
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Turner still holding promotion hope
GRAHAM Turner is confident Hereford United can still have a say in the Coca-Cola League Two promotion shake-up come the end of the season. The Bulls, who are due to visit Shrewsbury tomorrow, are currently 12th in the table and only three points behind
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Harkness aims for Harriers extension
FREE-KICK expert Jonny Harkness is targeting a new Kidderminster Harriers contract after firing his way back into the good books. The former Walsall left-back was given a torrid time in October by the Halifax right-winger in a 2-0 defeat and has had
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Basketball boost at college
BLESSED Edward Oldcorne Catholic College has gained a grant of £5,500 from Awards for All lottery fund. The money will help develop girls' basketball at the school, paying for new kit, balls, indoor and outdoor hoops, an electronic score unit and coaching
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Final fling for rally driving duo
SIXTY and Worcestershire Motor Club co-driver Matt Pearce joined Michael O'Brien in an excellent finish on the Grizedale stages. The event was based in the Lake District town of Coniston, famous for Donald Campbell's water speed record attempts. O'Brien
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Lang has a golden touch to earn win
LISA Lang won all three singles matches in only her second appearance for YMCA Elizabethans. They beat Bishops 10-0 in Worcester Table Tennis League Division Three. But Bishops picked up their first point of the season in a 7-3 defeat to YMCA Wildcats
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Malvern teenagers make nationals
TEN teenagers from Malvern College qualified for the National Schools Rackets Championships. The school's senior title holder James Shepherd plays in the elite singles championship for the top 16 players in Britain. Shepherd is the first Malvern College
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Weather hits Barrow match
WORCESTER City's FA Trophy first round match at Barrow has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. The match was due to be played tomorrow but has now been re-scheduled for Tuesday, December 19 (7.45pm).
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King's Head, Worcester
MONDAY may not be the busiest night to eat out, but even so, a start-of-the-week meal at The Kings Head was a slightly depressing experience. There were no other diners to be seen and the pub's only other clientele seemed to consist of a table of noisy
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EXHIBITIONS GUIDE
UNTIL DECEMBER 15 Wood N' Legge, Down Under A long overdue exhibition taking part at Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome Street, Worcester. Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-noon (term time). UNTIL DECEMBER 30 Raku - The Spirit In The Fire
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City petrol station card scam latest
AN investigation into credit card fraud at a Worcester petrol station has been extended to more countries in the Far East. Worcester police have revealed that a man arrested in connection with the investigation has now been released on bail. It is thought
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THEATRE GUIDE
DECEMBER 15 An Oddity by Leap in the Dark Theatre, at Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome Street, Worcester, at 7.30pm. UNTIL DECEMBER 30 Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs The greatest fairy story of all at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. Tickets
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CONCERTS GUIDE
DECEMBER 15 Twelve Days of Christmas charity concert Hosted by Soroptimist International of Worcester and Malvern at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. Tickets from box office. DECEMBER 16 Bla Mandag Jazz Band Christmas Party including buffet supper at
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EVENTS GUIDE
DECEMBER 15 Rock n Roll Dance to Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. All welcome. DECEMBER 16 Pots of Christmas Fun Paint and decorate terracotta pots and fill with smelly delights to make the perfect present from 10.30am
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GIG GUIDE
TONIGHT Stone Farm - Drummonds Bar, New Street, Worcester. The Darren Brothers - Marr's Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. Rock & Roll With Brian's Supersounds - Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. The Cody Clan - The Pheasant, Drake Street, Welland
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City date for queen of the blues Maggie
A SELECTION of music from the heady foot-stomping days and nights of the 60s will be aired in Worcester. The British Blues Quintet, featuring Maggie Bell, will be in concert at the Huntingdon Hall at 8pm on Tuesday, December 19. Artists Zoot Money,
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BIBBY
BIBBY Joanne Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 10th, 2006, aged seventeen years. Precious daughter to Linda and Stephen, a much loved sister to Tim, also a loving granddaughter. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. The
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MCKAY
MCKAY Richard Mac Of Callow End, aged 91 years. Peacefully in hospital on December 10th. The much loved grandfather of Melissa and devoted great grandfather of Carly and Jazmyne. The funeral service will take place at Powick Parish Church on Thursday,
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WEAVER
WEAVER Roger On December 11th 2006, suddenly, aged 61 years. Much loved husband of Sue. A dear brother and uncle who will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, December 21st at 11.30 a.m.
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ORMROD
ORMROD Anona Of Lower Moor, Pershore. On December 11th, 2006, peacefully in hospital, aged 72 years. Much loved wife of Peter, dear mother of Alan, mother in law to Angela and grandma to Lisa. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, December
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BOWERS
BOWERS Florence Amelia Flo Of Stourport on Severn, formerly of Shrawley. Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on December 13th, 2006, aged 86 years.Loving wife of the late Tom, devoted mum of Tom, Dave, Brian and Dawn.Funeral service
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STONE
STONE Ann December 16th, 2005 One year has passed since that sad day, The one we loved was called away. A Christmas wish sent with a tear, To the one we miss and hold so dear. Love Roy, Peter, Sarah, Chris, Simon, Adrienne and your precious Grandchildren
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COOPER
COOPER Ethel Precious memories of a dear mam and nan who we love and miss so much. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Daughter Janet, Mervyn and grandchildren. Published in paper 15/12/2006
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Ellington jazz with Kinda Dukish band
THE music of one of the jazz greats will come to life when Kinda Dukish take to the stage at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich. The 15-piece big band was formed specifically to play the compositions of the Washington DC-born jazz legend Duke Ellington.
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Give free drugs to addicts? No chance
SIR - I think the policeman who recommends giving free drugs to drug-addicts should think again. What about alcoholics? Should they get free drinks. People who smoke; again, do they get free tobacco. More thought should go into this. JOHN SHEARON,
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ANIMAL CARE
Animal clubs/societies Birmingham Cats Adoption Centre: Packhorse Lane, Hollywood (01564 822020). Dogs: Matchborough Dog Club: Mrs P. Simkiss, 36 Garway Close, Matchborough East, Redditch (01527 524424). Droitwich Ferret Welfare: (01905 796050) Redditch
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
Professional garden designer Alison Bridge offers expert advice on making the most of your green space. This time, she explains how to keep your garden colourful throughout the winter months. Short days and long nights mean that for many of us the only
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Art Redditch Art Circle: Miss Chris Skirrow (01527 524962. Arts FLAIR (Festival of Local Arts in Redditch): Tim Merridew, Chairman (07715 112828). Redditch Arts Council: Antonia Pulsford (01527 892268). The Redditch Society for the Appreciation of Science
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Flying High
Located at Long Marston Airfield near Stratford-upon-Avon, Freedom Sports Aviation provides a base for microlight aircraft enthusiasts to enjoy their sport. Business partners David Lane and Simon Baker also offer tuition for would-be pilots, while novices
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Prestigious Award for Damar Homes
Cannock-based Damar Homes is celebrating after a suite at its Forhill Manor development won the Daily Mail award for best apartment in the Worcestershire region. The Aspen Suite, part of the luxury development at Lea End Lane, Weatheroak, has attracted
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PLACES OF WORSHIP
Alcester Baptist Church: Rev A Aird (01789 766843). Alcester Methodist Church, Crabbs Cross Methodist Church, Headless Cross Methodist Church and Studley Methodist Church: The Rev Julia Pellett (01527 541885). Alvechurch Baptist Church: (0121 4477369)
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Art of Stone
The ancient art of stone sculpture is alive and well in Hagley, thanks to a local artist who is also keen to pass on the secrets of her craft to others. Madeline Goold's love of wildlife inspires her to create beautifully stylised sculptures, transforming
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EDUCATION
College NEW College: Peakman Street, Redditch (01527 570020). Open University West Midland Region: 66 High Street, Harbourne, Birmingham (0121 428 1550). Nursery schools Bordesley Nursery School: 326 Birmingham Road, Bordesley, Redditch (01527 61476).
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O, Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree should be a central part of your festive celebrations. However, with such a vast range of both real and artificial trees available, it can be difficult to make the right choice. Michelle Higgs helps you see the wood for the trees. The
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HEALTH
Alcoholism Alcoholics Anonymous: PO Box 119, Birmingham B1 1AA (0121 2120111). Hereford & Worcester Advisory Service on Alcohol: 25 The Tything, Worcester (01905 27417). Substance Misuse Service: 5 Merrimans Hill, Worcester (01905 681460). Arthritis
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SPORT
American football Redditch Arrows: Chris Halford (07701 087197 or 01527 459661) or Toby Rhodes (07962 146871 or 01905 22867). Angling Astwood Bank Angling Club: Brian Foster (01527 541975). Shakespeare Redditch Federation of Anglers: Rod Spooner (01527
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PUBLIC & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Benefits Agency Redditch: St Stephen's House, Prospect Hill, Redditch (01527 590000). Worcester Benefits Agency: Vine House, Farrier Street, Worcester (01905 720300). Bus services First: (01162 615675). Go West Midlands: (0121 505 3245). Careers Connexions
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WOMEN'S GROUPS
Ladies' Luncheon Club Alcester Conservative Luncheon Club: Mrs Helen Winder, Secretary (01789 400679). Mothers' Union Beoley, Church Hill & Abbey Park Mothers' Union: Rosalind Prentice, St Leonard's Church, Beoley. National Women's Register National
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance, Fire, Police: Dial 999. Bromsgrove District Council: 01527 873232. Wychavon District Council: 01386 565400. Bromsgrove Social Services: County Council Building 01527 575855. Emergency/Out of Hours 01905 748033. Electricity: Bromsgrove, Droitwich
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A NEW VISION FOR THE COMMUNITY
THE future of the town is set to come under the spotlight with a special consultation exercise that will draw up a document aimed at shaping the Spa's future. The Town Plan steering group is developing a strategy for consulting local people. It is hoped
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Escape to the Country
The secluded Hanbury countryside is the perfect location for a brand-new day spa offering a selection of health and beauty treatments. Chessgrove Day Spa combines a traditional customer-friendly ethos with some of the very latest developments in spa luxury
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New F.A.C.E at James Hull Associates
Ageing and the effects of the environment take an inevitable toll on our skin. Skin loses its elasticity and wrinkles develop over time. As a result, it's no wonder that the pursuit of youth and vitality is as old as time itself. After all, why should
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
Art/Craft All Saints Art Club: Tony Turpin, 89 Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove (01527 876659). Avoncroft Arts Society: The Secretary, Avoncroft Arts Centre, Redditch Road, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove (01527 833829) - pottery, painting. photography, folk dancing
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BEREAVEMENT
WHAT TO DO WHEN A DEATH OCCURS When a death certificate has been issued by the doctor it must be shown to the registrar, who will record the death. ARRANGING THE FUNERAL Check to see if there are any instructions by the deceased. If not it is up to the
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CHARITIES
Charitable organisations Age Concern: 51 Windsor Road, Bromsgrove (01527 570490), and Severn House, 32 Ombersley Street, Droitwich Spa (01905 772126). Amphlett Hall: Crown Close, Bromsgrove (01527 874665). Dodford Children's Farm: Warbage Lane, Dodford
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CHILDREN'S GROUPS
After School Clubs Cadbury Time After School and Holiday Club: Longbridge Methodist Church, Bristol Road South, Rednal (0121 453 4365). Happy Days Playscheme: The Barn, New Chawson Lane, Droitwich Spa. Lickey Hills Primary School: Mrs Leslie, 8 Lickey
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CHURCHES
All Saints (CE): Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove (01527 576515). Beacon Church Centre (United Reform): Whetty Lane, Rubery (01562 710213). Bromsgrove Baptist Church: New Road, Bromsgrove (01527 877190). Bromsgrove Methodist Centre: 19 Stratford Road (01527 835843
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DANCE, DRAMA AND MUSIC
Bands Rubery Youth Marching Band: Jane Cotterill 43 Hazel Road, Rednal (07879 462370). The VIPs: Andy Findon (01527 871197). Choirs Barnt Green Choral Society: Brian Jones, 104 New Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 873164). Bromsgrove Choral Society
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HEALTH
AIDS Intouch Hereford & Worcester Ltd HIV/AIDS Support Organisation: 14 Pierpoint Street, Worcester (01905 612002). SAFE Project: (0121 440 0034). The Foundation: Sue Jordan, PO Box 225, Worcester WR5 3QZ (01905 611602). Alcoholism Aquarius: (0121
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LOCAL AUTHORITIES
County Councils Worcestershire County Council: Finstall Centre, Stoke Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 570566). County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP (01905 763763). District/Town Councils Bromsgrove District - Council Offices: The Council
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PUBLIC SERVICES
British Rail Birmingham and Worcestershire: (08457 484950) (times and fares for all national services; 24-hour service). Bus and Coach Services Community Transport Services Ltd: 9 Warwick Avenue, Bromsgrove (01527 875454). National Express: enquiries,
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In Very Good Taste
Each issue, alongside the delicious recipes provided by Patrick McDonald at Epic' Bromsgrove, we will be featuring a different 'guest chef' from a restaurant in the local area. This time we invited Mark Fry of Hogarths Hotel in Solihull to share his secrets
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Soul Man
As soul singer Roy G Hemmings prepares for a special Christmas show at Artrix, he chats to Sally Oldaker about his days with the Drifters, his early musical career and his plans for the future. Although Roy is perhaps best known for being the second-longest-serving
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Stick to the roads
SIR - The trouble with cyclists, Mr Russell (Letters, November 24) is that lots of them use pavements. As a pedestrian who is a bit deaf in one ear, I cannot hear them speeding along behind me. GEORGE COWLEY, Warndon, Worcester
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THOMPSON
THOMPSON Alwyn Pauline Passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2006, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Douglas, dear mum of Martyn, Robin, Andrew and Alister and much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral Service will take place at
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COBB PDSA
COBB Hope nee Macrory On December 12th, peacefully in hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert, mother of Jeremy and Rory and a dearly loved grandmother. Private cremation, followed by Service of Thanksgiving in Worcester Cathedral
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MCGORMAN
MCGORMAN Simon Aged 36 years. Sadly missed by Family and Friends. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday December 19th, at 2 p.m. Family flowers only. Donations for Maggs Day Centre, St Pauls Hostel or The Fireside Centre, Birmingham, may
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DIGGER
DIGGER Irene May Passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2006, aged 85 years. A beloved wife of Walter, a much loved mum of Alan and Kenneth and their wives Pat and Gloria, also a dearly missed nan of Steven, Ian, Gary, Stuart, Tina, Emma and their wives
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WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS Margaret Mona Peg Peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on December 8th, 2006. Much loved aunt of Tony, Peter, Nigel and companion to Win. Sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Funeral service at St Andrews Methodist Church, Pump
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JEYNES
JEYNES William Bill Late of Tybridge Street. Beloved husband of the late Edna, devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. Still sadly missed. Published in paper 15/12/2006
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HARDWICK
HARDWICK Jim In loving memory of my husband. Loved and remembered always by wife Bett and Sons. Published in paper 15/12/2006
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COOPER
COOPER Ethel.Twenty six years today. Time goes by, but memories stay. Your loving son Brian. Published in paper 15/12/2006
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ambulance, Police, Fire: Dial 999 Redditch Borough Council 01527 64252 Bromsgrove District Council 01527 873232 Stratford District Council 01789 267575 Wychavon District Council 01386 565000 Worcestershire County Council Social Services: 01905 358116
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
County Councils Worcestershire County Council: County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester (01905 763763). Warwickshire County Council: Shire Hall, Warwick (01926 410410). Warwickshire Record Office: County Archivist, Priory Park, Cape Road, Warwick (01926
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CHARITIES/CHARITY SHOPS
Charities & charity shops Age Concern: 103 Easemore Road, Redditch (01527 584653) Alexandra Hospital League of Friends: Pat Hadley (01527 512009). British Heart Foundation: Charity shop: Market Place, Redditch (01527 591560) Cancer Research Campaign
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Selbourne Homes calls time on the Gladstone Arms
Award-winning contemporary developer Selbourne Homes is set to transform the derelict site of a 1950s-style public house in Audnam, Stourbridge, into eight luxury homes. The company has purchased the former Gladstone Arms on High Street and work is scheduled
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It's a Gift - Surprise Surprise
With most shops now offering a large range of Christmas gifts, the choice can be mind-boggling - so we've put together a selection of great ideas to give you some inspiration. There's something to suit everyone, whether you're looking for cute stocking
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Adoption Adoption Support: (0121 666 6014). Advocacy Bromsgrove & Redditch Advocacy Group: Greenlands Business Centre, Studley Road, Redditch B98 7HD (01527 520809). Age Concern Age Concern: Sue Moreve, chief officer, 103 Easemore Road, Redditch (
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Bathroom Heaven
Over the past 21 years, Roman Bathrooms has become a byword for excellent service in bathroom design and makeover in the Midlands. Believing that a bathroom is much more than just a place to wash, the company offers not only the highest quality fittings
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YOUNG PEOPLE
Air Cadets Redditch Air Cadets: Matt Onions (01527 454608). 480 (Studley) Squadron: Pool Road, Studley. Guides Girlguiding in Worcestershire: (01905 797377, email worcsguides@hotmail.com). Scouts Wawickshire Scout Council - 1st Alcester, 1st Salford Priors
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FLOWING WITH GOOD IDEAS
PLANS have been announced to improve all the watercourses in the district into areas people can enjoy visiting and be proud of while protecting the environment and local wildlife. One of these is the Spadesbourne Brook, which for decades has been used
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CELEBRATIONS
ST John's Parish Church in Bromsgrove marked the official end of its ambitious restoration scheme by staging a weekend of celebrations in October. The attractions included tours of the ancient and now restored church and the chance to view the vast expanse
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IT'S THE BIGGEST PROJECT IN RUBERY FOR 10 YEARS
A £140,000 skateboarding park and multi-sports facility opened in Rubery's St Chad's Park back in the summer after officers at Bromsgrove District Council had worked closely with youngsters from the area, local police and the County Youth Service on the
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AGRICULTURE
National Farmers' Union Bromsgrove: First Floor, Grosvenor House, Market Street, Bromsgrove, B61 8DA (01527 873083). Young Farmers' Clubs Young Farmers' Clubs County Federation: County Chairperson, Worcestershire Young Farmers' Clubs, County Office, Shires
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ANIMAL WELFARE
Animal Clubs/Societies Bromsgrove & District Canine Society: Mrs D Morgan, Oak Tree House, 504 Birmingham Road, Marlbrook, Bromsgrove (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove & District Canine Society (Ringcraft Section): Di Morgan (0121 445 3595). Bromsgrove
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Festive Fabulous Hair
If there is one time of the year when you want your hair to shine, it's during the festive season. From mid-December through to New Year's Eve, work and play merge and life becomes one non-stop party. This is the perfect time to let your hair down. But
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Seeing is Believing
Robinson & Sproson in Hagley surpass what you would normally expect from an optician with their excellent level of customer care. The staff devotes time and attention to each patient, ensuring they receive both an accurate prescription and the most
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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Business Bromsgrove Junior Chamber: Kathryn Gee (01527 576500). Bromsgrove Probus Club: Mr Bob Black (0121 445 3699). Chamber of Commerce and Business Link Herefordshire and Worcestershire: Chamber Court, Castle Street, Worcester WR1 3EN (01905 723200
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A Winning Formula in Bromsgrove
David Wilson Retirement homes arrive in style. The hunt for a new home in a genuinely first rate location is a challenge for home buyers throughout the country, but is especially important when it comes to searching for a retirement home. The market town
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EDUCATION
Adults Schools Rubery Adult School: Mrs E Main, Secretary, 25 Segbourne Road, Rubery (0121 453 4843). Colleges North East Worcestershire (NEW) College: Bromsgrove Campus, Blackwood Road, Bromsgrove (01527 570020). Learning Difficulties Bromsgrove Challengers
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HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION
Farmhouses The Durrance: Berry Lane, Upton Warren (01562 777533). Lower Bentley Farm: Lower Bentley Lane, Lower Bentley, Bromsgrove (01527 821286). The Old Farm House: Hadley Heath, nr Droitwich (01905 620837). Phepson Farm: Himbleton, nr Droitwich (01905
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RECREATION AND LEISURE
Beer and Wine Droitwich Spa and District Wine Circle: Stephanie Edwards (01905 723931). Carnivals Bromsgrove Carnival and Committee: Details relating to the 2007 Carnival and its committee will appear in the Bromsgrove Advertiser and on our website: www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk
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Grape Expectations
Not so long ago, English wine was regarded as something of a joke - but those perceptions are finally changing, as Sally Oldaker discovers on a visit to Astley Vineyard. It used to be regarded as complete madness to produce wine in England," explains
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SPORT
Angling Broad Acres Fishery, Hanbury: Dave Broadbent (01527 821880). Catfish Conservation Group: Ron Griffiths (Northern Region), 22 Cooper Close, The Heathlands, Bromsgrove (01527 835534). County Youth Sailing Centre Angling Section: The Secretary, County
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Advocacy Bromsgrove & Redditch Citizen Advocacy: Greenlands Business Centre, Studley Road, Redditch (01527 520809). Bereavement Bromsgrove Bereavement Counselling Service: Trained, professional and confidential service (08708 503537). CRUSE Bereavement
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TAXIS
Don't drink and drive - take the safer option... BE it Christmas, New Year, a wedding, a birthday, or a special anniversary, the advice is always the same - don't drink and drive! The amount of alcohol in the blood can affect a person's ability to drive
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SEARCH IS ON FOR WOMAN OF THE YEAR
THE search is now on for the Worcestershire Woman of the Year 2007. Organisers are currently looking to find four special women who in their own way have made a difference to life in the area. The results will be announced and the women honoured at a
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WOMEN'S GROUP
Soroptimists Soroptimist International (Bromsgrove & Redditch): Mrs Judy Gill, President, Perry Pear Barn, Bryan's Green, Cutnall Green (01299 851331). Women's Aid Worcestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre: Gail Grinnell, P.O. Box 240, Worcester
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YOUNG PEOPLE
Beavers 277th Birmingham (Rubery): Beacon Church Centre, Whetty Lane, Angela Lindop (07886 830563). Boys' Brigade Boys' Brigade (Bromsgrove): Methodist Centre, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove. Mike Kidd (01527 873499). Second Bromsgrove Boys' Brigade: Phil
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Zakynthos the Misunderstood Island
Ask most people what they associate with Zakynthos, the third largest and most southerly of the Greek Ionian islands, and chances are they'll say loud clubs and free-flowing beer. But despite what the package companies try to tell you, Zakynthos - or
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Home Making
We had signed on the dotted line, parted with a sum of pesetas with lots of zeros at the end, and now the place was ours. This was not just the bricks and mortar (or, more accurately, the concrete and rendering), but in the true Spanish way of doing things
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First Editions
Book reviews are written by Sarah Broadhurst exclusively for www.lovereading.co.uk, the UK's newest and most exciting online book shop, helping you choose your next book. Download and print off opening extracts, be guided by the exclusive author 'like
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Festive launch for Jules’ new album
A WORCESTER singer-songwriter is hoping to have Christmas all wrapped up as he releases his 10th album at a concert in the city. Thirty-nine-year-old Jules Benjamin, who has been playing piano since the age of five and guitar since he was 11, will launch
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Cash grant for DanceFest
DANCEFEST, based at the Angel Centre in Worcester, has secured a lottery grant through Arts Council England. The cash will help them fulfil demand, widen participation and draw bigger audiences to dance. Manager and founder member Rose Beeston said:
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Courtyard’s balloon race to boost funds
HUNDREDS of brightly coloured balloons will float far and wide in the new year. The Courtyard in Hereford has launched the Great Dick Whittington Balloon Race. For just £1 theatregoers can buy a balloon which, weather permitting, will be released from
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Armonico Consort in candlelit carol feast
A CANDLELIT feast of carols will be performed at Malvern Theatres next Friday. Following stunning sell-out performances of Purcell's The Fairy Queen at the Three Choirs Festival in 2005, Armonico Consort are making a welcome return to Worcestershire.
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We need to keep trad alive
WE had Chris Barber at Huntingdon Hall last week. He pulled a good crowd and performed his normal enjoyable concert. It did make me start thinking about the whole trad jazz thing, though. Trad has been a hugely popular genre of music ever since I can
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Popular panto is to get extra performance
THE true' story of Cinderella has been brought to life by theatre enthusiasts. Rushwick Amateur Drama Addicts' first-ever pantomime was so successful they have added an extra performance. Cinders - The True Story, written by David Tristram, is the
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Barricade down as hit musicals show returns
FORMER principals from Les Misrables are returning to the Worcestershire stage to perform West End classics and festive favourites. The cast of Beyond the Barricade will perform songs from Miss Saigon, Sunset Boulevard, The Lion King, Les Misrables and
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Don’t let pigeon take the wheel
THE message from this lively show coming to Pershore Number 8 next year is clear.Don't let the bird get behind the wheel. Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! is for children aged from three. Full of laughter, and mayhem, it features original music and
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This modern fairy needs a special wand
MOST employees feel overworked, undervalued, stressed out and in desperate need of a holiday. Apparently, for magical fairies it is no different. Fairy Stardust, who takes to the stage of the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich, in January, is the embodiment
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Thanks for your appeal donations
SIR - May I through your newspaper thank the people of Droitwich Spa for their wonderful response to the street collections for the Poppy Appeal held on Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11. The total raised was £2,083.97 this being a record. Once
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Charity card can help a hedgehog
SIR - Christmas is creeping up on us again. Every year there are so many Christmas cards on sale, it is tough to choose. Every year, we at the British Hedgehog Preservation Society produce a Hogalogue'. In it are some simply gorgeous cards, stocking
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Big step forward for £23m Warriors stadium development
THE £23m development of Worcester Rugby Club's Sixways stadium complex has moved a step closer after the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Ruth Kelly, decided not to intervene with the application. She says the scheme - which includes
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Help us remain at home longer
OLDER people from Worcester met to discuss services that could improve their quality of life. Residents aged 55 and over from Warndon, Tolladine, Brickfields, city centre, Barbourne and Rainbow Hill went to a meeting organised by the Worcester branch
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School installed with water cooler
WORCESTER Renault dealer Hylton has come up with a cool solution to a school's problem of supplying drinking water for thirsty children. The dealership paid for a water cooler to be installed at Grimley and Holt CE Primary School in Holt, to meet new
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Toilet rental firm wins five awards
A LEADING toilet rental firm, based in Worcestershire, is celebrating after success at the Loo of the Year Awards. Andyloos Ltd, of Spetch-ley, Worcester, picked up five awards at the ceremony held at the National Motorcycle Museum, Bir-mingham, on Friday
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Back to the league for county teams
MALVERN and Bromsgrove return to league duties tomorrow with home fixtures in Midlands Two West. In Midlands Four West (South), leaders Droitwich travel to Shipston-on-Stour ,while Worcester Wanderers play host to Cleobury Mortimer. Fixtures (tomorrow
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Price is right to beat conditions for Plough win
FOX Match Group angler Brett Price beat the difficult conditions to narrowly win the first Plough Open of the winter at the club's Cotheridge pool. Drawn on permanent peg 12, Price used red maggot hook bait offered close in on pole tackle in order to
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Have fairy tales lost their magical appeal?
ONCE upon a time fairy tales were an enduring piece of storytelling, where every little boy and girl knew that good would triumph over evil and that all princesses were beautiful and every prince was handsome. But with pantos aplenty during the festive
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Leverton joins the top referees
KIDDERMINSTER'S Samurai Judo Club coach and referee Carol Leverton is celebrating after gaining her national A' referee award at the British Senior Championships. Leverton, a second level black belt who lives in Bevere, Worcester, has been a national
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Mitchell builds career at Spa centre
ONE of the brightest young stars in snooker has turned to a Droitwich club to help launch himself onto the world stage. Despite suffering from Perthes' Disease, a potentially crippling hip condition and form of osteochondritis, Mitchell Mann has been
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Lessons in cleanliness unavoidable
The importance of washing our hands is something our parents drum into us at about the same time as we undergo potty training. So staff at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and other hospitals around the region could be forgiven for feeling as if they're
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Couple’s love is really worth its weight in gold
THE secret to successful marriage remains a mystery to most people. However, after 50 years together Gwen and Gordon Parkin are in a good position to have an idea. Mrs Parkin, aged 72, says it is simply loving each other. Her husband, on the other hand
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MALVERN: Council officer steps in for Thailand charity trek
AN INTREPID council officer has stepped in to undertake a pensioner's ambitious charity trek across the Malvern Hills to raise funds for community projects in Thailand. Seventy-year-old Patrick Plunkett, of Arosa Drive, Malvern, was due to walk a 20-
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Can BNP members be public servants?
SIR - It is time to shut down the Commission for Racial Equality. The witch-finder general is calling for a ban on BNP members working in the public sector. Not content with preventing BNP members from becoming police constables or prison officers, Trevor
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PERSHORE: Hospital admits its first patients
PATIENTS at Pershore Cottage Hospital have been transferred to a new state-of-the-art one nearby - bringing to an end 90 years of history. They spent their first night in Worcestershire Primary Care Trust's new centre, by the Civic Centre, on Wednesday
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The intolerance is not mine, Eldin
SIR - In reply to Eldin Rammell (Letters, December 4), should this person have any knowledge of the traffic flow of the roads around the cathedral war memorial, they would know that emergency services with basic planning can still travel to any part of
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Riot police will line up at cathedral next year
SIR - I see that one Brian Hunt has voiced his opinion regarding the traffic around the cathedral on Sunday morning of Armistice Day (Worcester News, December 1). I support his view 100 per cent. In voicing it he has kicked the top off an ants' nest.
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Hospice opens room to honour famous horse
THE spirit of legendary racehorse Best Mate lives on in a special children's room just opened at St Richard's Hospice in Worcester. Best Mate's owner Jim Lewis, who is based in Callow End, near Worcester, cut the ribbon for the room, which was funded
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Our Christmas dinner was cracking
MORE than 70 elderly residents tucked into a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings yesterday, thanks to the dedication of a local friendship group. The West Worcester Live at Home Scheme invited older people living in St John's to a very
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Is that festive gift the genuine article – or just a shoddy fake?
"WE wish you a counter-feit-free Christmas" - that's the message from the Worcestershire Trading Standards officers who are on the trail of fake goods. Coun Derek Prodger, county council cabinet member for the environment, said: "If people buy counterfeit
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That Friday feeling!
So, Christmas is almost upon us. Have you got your shopping yet all wrapped up? To be honest, I have only bought two things, and both of those on-line! Is it an age thing? I just can’t stand in queues any more. Talking of queues, in the last week I have
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Parents part of decision making, says merging schools' new head
THE man who is set to run the soon-to-be merged Royal Grammar and Alice Ottley schools in Worcester has defended claims parents have not been properly consulted over the historic move. We exclusively revealed the news about the joining of two of the
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School’s £3m revamp is too little too late
A £3M REFURBISHMENT of a dilapidated Worcester school has been criticised as too little too late' by a city councillor. Plans have been in the pipeline for some years to expand Christopher Whitehead Language College on Bromwich Road, St John's, following
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Mixed feelings on hospital chaplains
CHURCH leaders have relectantly welcomed the news that chaplaincy services at the the county's three hospitals have got a slight reprieve. The Worcester News reported yesterday how the League of Friends at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital, the Alexandra
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Doh!
Hey girls do cars turn you on? Is it just me that thinks as long as it gets you from A to B it doesn't really matter what it is? A few months ago I made a bit of a fool of myself because of ignorance where cars are concerned. I was talking to a man from
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Wanted: 100 new sites for gipsies
MORE than 100 extra pitches are needed in Worcestershire to accommodate gypsy and traveller families, it has been claimed. Worcestershire County Council's gipsy services manager Pat Weale disclosed the shock figure at a meeting on Wednesday, saying
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Friar Street is a winner for Monopoly champion
THE light blue properties of Lower Broadheath, the High Street and Friar Street proved successful for a surveyor who won the inaugural round of a competition using the new Worcester Monopoly board. The Worcestershire's Property Service Monopoly Challenge
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England ahead on points -just!
England are ahead on points - but only just - after an absorbing first day's play in front of a record WACA crowd of 24,268. Despite losing the toss, England bowled and fielded very well to restrict Australia to just 244. The highlight of the day was
