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YOU may have walked past the cathedral a thousand times - but have you ever thought what the view may be like from the top?

To get there you have to scale 235 steps to catch a glimpse at the fantastic scenery below. The tower is open, weather permitting, on Saturdays, bank holidays and school holidays from 11am to 5pm until the end of September.

It costs £3 for adults and for children under 16 or students, £1.

2. WALK THE MALVERN HILLSTHERE are plenty of walks around the Malverns that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

The Malvern Hills is a ridge running north to south to the west of Great Malvern.

The northern section of the hills is easily accessible from the centre of town, and is the quickest way up to Worcestershire Beacon, the highest point on the hills.

Visit www.malverntrail.co.uk to download the various walks that are available.

3. TAKE A DIP IN THE BRINE BATHSTHE Brine Baths are a must-visit for anyone needing a bit of rest and relaxation.

To go for a dip it costs £8 for entrance into the Brine Bath and Sauna, £6 for senior citizens and £4.50 for children between the ages of 10 and 16.

The baths are open from Monday to Friday between 11.30am until 9pm, Saturdays from 10am until 5pm and Sundays from 10am until 4pm.

They are situated at the Droitwich Spa Hospital on St Andrew's Road.

4. VISIT ST SWITHUN'S CHURCHVISIT the restored treasures of St Swithun's Church on the corner of the Shambles and St Swithin's Street.

The church was originally founded in 1126 but completely remodelled between 1733 and 1735. In 1977, St Swithun's closed as a parish church but continues to be preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust. The church is going to be opened by volunteers every Friday and Saturday from 11am until 3pm to the end of September.

5. WALK THE WORCESTERSHIRE WAYTAKE a wander through some of Worcestershire most beautiful countryside. The Worcestershire Way winds its way through 31 miles of the county, taking walkers through hills, woodlands, orchards and river valleys.

It stretches from Bewdley through to Great Malvern and the trail can be walked in either direction.

For further information contact the Countryside Service on 01905 768214 or e-mail countryside@ worcestershire.gov.uk

6. VISIT THE COMMANDERYdiscover some of Worcester's forgotten past by visiting The Commandery.

This striking black and white building in Sidbury, Worcester, has been closed for more than a year. But on Saturday, May 26, history will come to life when it opens following a £985,000 revamp.

For a sneak preview of the new-look Commandery, see next week's Worcester News.

To find out more, call The Commandery on 01905 361821.

7. CYCLE FROM WORCESTER TO PERSHORE

Worcester has an extensive network of dedicated cycle routes and pedways (shared walk and cycle routes) offering you links to many parts of the city and beyond.

One of the routes, which follows the regional cycle route 44 spans from Worcester to Pershore.

A good 10-mile ride, it links the abbey at Pershore with Worcester Cathedral via a mixture of back streets, country lanes and off-road cyclepaths.

8. JOINE ELGAR'S 150th CELEBRATIONSTHERE are a number of concerts, recitals, talks, theatre performances, walks and exhibitions organised over May and June to celebrate Sir Edward Elgar's 150th birthday.

Visit www.elgar-festival.com or write for a brochure to David Wright, Festival Co-ordinator, 50 Bevere Close, Worcester, WR3 7QL.

Or pay a visit to the Elgar Birthplace Museum at Lower Broadheath.

9. RIDE THE CATHEDRAL FERRYTHE Worcester Cathedral ferry runs throughout the summer, across the Severn from Cathedral Watergate to Chapter Meadows, weather permitting.

It is believed the spot has been a crossing since mediaeval times.

The ride costs 30p each way. This year the ferrymen hope to reach the £10,000 mark for money they have given to local charities.

10. BAKE A MALVERN PUDDINGMAKE sure you don't let this classic pudding vanish from the recipe books by giving it a try.

The Malvern Pudding, which is a type of fruit crumble made with apples and served cold, is one of the 10 most threatened puddings because so few people know about it.

Ann Davies, of Hanley Castle, near Upton-upon-Severn, gave us the recipe last year as part of her campaign to save the pudding.

INGREDIENTS1lb of cooking apples - peeled, cored and sliced.

2oz butter.

2ozs of granulated sugar Grated rind of a small lemon.

1oz of plain flour.

1 egg beaten Three-quarters of a pint of milk.

2oz of demerara sugar Half a level teaspoon of cinnamon.

METHODCook the apples with half the butter and granulated sugar over a low heat, covered until soft and thick.

Stir occasionally.

Mix in the lemon rind and spread over the base of a one-and-a half-pint oven dish.

Melt the remaining butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook for one minute. Then stir in the milk, beat until smooth and remove from the heat. Stir the rest of the granulated sugar into the sauce. Pour in the egg, a little at a time before returning pan to the heat and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.

Pour the sauce over the apples covering them completely.

Mix the cinnamon and demerara sugar. Sprinkle over the sauce and dot with a little more butter. Place under a pre-heated grill and leave until the sugar is bubbling and toffee-like. Watch carefully so it does not burn, then remove from the heat and allow it to cool. Chill and serve cold.