Theatre July

Every Sat-Quackery Codswallop III at the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. Noon-5pm. £1 on demand.

Until 2-Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Jeffrey Archer at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box office (01684) 892277.

2-Stranded Island at Malvern Youth Centre, Albert Road North, Malvern. 50p on the door. In aid of UNICEF.

3-BBC Shakespeare Schools Festival at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £5 & £7. Box office (01684) 892277.

4-9-Magic of the Dance at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box office (01684) 892277.

8-Macbeth performed by the Lord Chamberlain's Men at Eastnor Castle. 1.30pm - £10, 7.30pm - £18 adults, £10 children from 0870 8704151.

9-Far from the Madding Crowd performed by Theatreworks at Three Counties Showground. 7.30pm. £9 adults, £5 children from (01684) 584924.

Concerts July

3-Lydnet Lydney Band in concert at Priory Park, Great Malvern. 2.30-4pm.

3-Concert by musicians from Malvern College at Big School, Malvern College. 7.30pm. Admission free.

3-The Aurin Girls' Choir at St Mary's Church, Dymock. 7pm. £5 incl drinks on the door or from (01531) 890259.

3-The Eros String Orchestra in the upstairs foyer, Malvern Theatres. 1pm.

7-Listen to my Music with the Malvern Singers and A Touch of Wind at The Chase, Geraldine Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £5 on the door incl wine at interval.

9-Vital Spark at Holy Trinity, Bosbury. 7.30pm. Adults £6, children £3, family £15 incl drink & nibbles. Part of the Music at Bosbury series.

9-Nicholas Clapton in concert at St Edmund's Hall, College Road, Malvern. 7pm. £12 from ARCOS, Whitbourne Lodge, Church Street, Malvern.

Cinemas July

Malvern Cinema: The War of the Worlds (PG) Daily 7.45pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs 4pm.

Odeon Worcester: The War of the Worlds (12A) 1.40, 4.25, 7.00, 9.20; Batman Begins (12A) 2.50, 5.55, 8.45; A Lot Like Love (PG) 1.50, 4.05, 6.20, 8.55; Kung Fu Hustle (15) 4.15, 8.35; Mr & Mrs Smith (15) 1.15, 5.30, 8.00; Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (12A) 2.10, 5.10, 8.10; House of Wax (15) 3.00, 7.10; The Pacifier (PG) 5.20; Sin City (18) 9.15; Monster in Law (12A) 2.00, 6.30; The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (PG) 8.35; Senior Screen Weds - In Good Company (15) 10.30am

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: The War of the Worlds (12A) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.30, 2.30,4.15, 5.15, 7.00, 8.00, 9.45, Sat & Sun 11.00, 11.45, 1.30, 2.30, 4.15, 5.15, 7.00, 8.00, 9.45; Mr & Mrs Smith (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs 12.40, 3.20, 6.00, 8.45, Sat & Sun 11.50, 3.20, 6.00, 8.45; Batman Begins (12A) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.15, 2.00, 4.30, 5.15, 7.45, 8.30, Sat & Sun 10.00, 10.45, 1.15, 2.00, 4.30, 5.15, 7.45, 8.30; The Pacifier (PG) Sat & Sun 11.15; Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (12A) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.50, 4.55, 8.10, Sat & Sun 10.30, 1.50, 4.55, 8.10.

Pop and Rock July

1-Skool Dayz at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm.

1-Rift at the Prancing Pony, Stiffords Bridge. 8.45pm. Admission free.

1-Splatt! at the Express Inn, Howsell Road, Malvern. Admission free.

1-The Avant Bards at the Royal British Legion Club, Lower Road, West Malvern. 8.30pm.

1-Brian Chriss at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall. 9pm. Admission free.

1-Disco at the Cavalry Arms, Malvern. 8pm-late. Admission free.

2-Doctor's Orders at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

2-Brian Chriss at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall. 9pm. Admission free.

3-Carol Lee Sampson at the Three Kings, Hanley Castle. 8.45pm.

8-Graham 'Soulman' James at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

8-Graham Morris at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall. 9pm. Admission free.

9-Playground at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

Folk and Jazz July

1-Downs School jazz band + guests in concert at the Downs School. Tickets (01684) 540277.

2-The Wendy Austen Jazz Band in concert at the Community Hall, Ledbury. 8-10pm. £8.50. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival.

3-JB Jazz & Blues Band at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8-10.30pm. £3. Presented by Abbey Jazz.

6-The Rod Kelly Trio at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall. 9pm. Admission free.

Clubs & Societies July

4-Wyche & Colwall Horticultural Society meet at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. Chris Crowder - Levens Hall.

4-Newent Writers' Circle meet at Byways, Watery Lane, Newent. Weddings & Haiku. Details (01531) 822181.

6-Malvern Family History Group meet at Methodist Church hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern Link. 7pm. AGM.

8-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the Brewery Inn, Bye Street, Ledbury. 8pm. R Carter - Vintage steam cine.

8-Welland Arts & Crafts Group meet at Welland Village Hall. 7.30pm. AGM.

13-Powyke WI meet at the Orchard Centre, Colletts Green, Powick. 7.30pm. Graham Wren - Summer in the Farne Islands.

Sales & Bazaars July

2-Gardeners' Market at The Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 8.30am-1pm. Admission free.

2-Plants 4 You sale at Newent Memorial Hall. 9.30-11.30am.

9-Produce stall in Newent Market Square. 9am-1pm. In aid of Newent Assoc for the Disabled.

Miscellaneous July

1-Barn dance with Mark Crivelli & the Whole Caboodle at Dyson Perrins High School, Malvern. £10 including supper from (01684) 561706/563429. In aid of St Richard's Hospice.

1-Tea dance at the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. Organised by Age Concern.

2-Bromyard Companion Dog Show at the Bromyard Gala. Entries from 11am, judging 12.30pm. Details (01432) 820312.

2-Fun day at Pink Hall Cottage, Birtsmorton. 1pm onwards. Bring own chair.

2-Summer fair at Ledbury Community Health & Care Centre, Market Street, Ledbury. 2pm. Admission free. Strawberry teas, raffle, chocolate tombola, face painting & much more.

2-Summer mayhem evening at Ann Cam School, Dymock. 8pm. Tickets from (01531) 890424. Organised by the school PTFA.

2-Family funday at Powick Primary School. 2pm. Organised by the Friends of the school.

2-Family barn dance at Flaxhouse Barn, Beauchamp Lane, Callow End. 7.30pm. Live band & caller. Family £15, single adults £5, child £2.50 from (01905) 831742/831126/830593. Organised by Callow End Playing Field Assoc.

2-Sensory Experience Day at Free Spirit Centre for Wellbeing, 24 Worcester Road, Malvern Link. 10am-4pm. Free. Alternative therapy demonstrations. Details (01684) 574888.

2-Community fun day for all at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 1.30-6pm. £1, children 6yrs+ 50p. Organised by Malvern RFC.

2-Charity evening of clairvoyance at Earls Croome Village Hall. 7.30pm. £4. In aid of VEET Deaf Centre, Kiddermins-ter. Details (01684) 594775.

2-Fundraising barbecue & auction at Upton CE Primary School. 4.30pm. In aid of school computer equipment.

2-Open day at Sheppard House Day Centre, Newent. 11am-3.30pm.

3-Mathon Horse & Dog Show at Chances Pitch. 9am. Admission free.

3-Little Pickles Playgroup annual fete at Picklenash Fields, off Bradfords Lane, Newent. 2-4pm.

3-African drumming at West Malvern Village Hall. 7-9.30pm. £3/£5. Details (01684) 560325.

4-Sugar & Spice and Not Very Nice by children from Drama Platform at St Andrews Church hall, Poolbrook Common, Malvern. 6.15pm. Free.

5-Friends Social Group (Worcester branch) meet at the Kings Head, Sidbury, Worcester. 8.30pm. Details (01905) 428666/345340.

5-Down Watery Lane, poetry book launch at Blue Ginger Gallery, A4103. 6-8pm. In aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.

6-Extend, exercises for the active retired at the United Reformed Church hall, Malvern Link 9.15am & the Lyttelton Rooms, Great Malvern 11am. Details (01684) 562220.

6-Take Two social group for unattached adults meet at the Northwick, Worcester. 8pm. Details (01905) 427281.

6-Malvern Joggers meet at the Three Kings Pub, Hanley Castle for five mile run. 7pm. Details (01684) 561753.

6-Barbecue & coffee evening at Buryfield, School Lane, Upton-upon-Severn. 6.30-8pm. 50p adults, children free. In aid of Upton District Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers.

7-Exercise to music for Over 50s at the Scout Hut, Redland Road, Malvern Link. 10-11am. Details (01531) 650200.

7-Coffee morning & bring & buy sale at The Grove, Yarkhill. 10.30am-12.30pm. In aid of St John the Baptist Church.

7-Reiki Share at the Malvern Integrated Health Centre. 7.30-9.30pm. Details (01684) 576339.

9-Race night at Bosbury Village Hall. 7.30pm. £1. Licensed bar. In aid of Bosbury School.

9-Newent & District Craftworkers Guild Show at Newent Memorial Hall. 10am.

9-An abridged Midsummer Night's Dream by children from Drama Platform in the garden of St Andrew's Church hall, Poolbrook Common. 1.30pm. £2.50.

9-Dancing through the Dean at the Market House, Newent. 11am-5pm.

9-Ledbury Parish Church fete at St Katherine's car park. 9.30am-1pm.

9-Guarlford summer fete at Rectory Field, Rectory Lane, Guarlford. 12.30pm. £1, children under 16 free. Dog show, stalls, antiques valuation, stalls etc. In aid of church funds.

9-Shindig on Castlemorton Common. 6pm. Details (01684) 833504.

9&10-Upleadon open village event. Open gardens, exhibitions, demonstration, musical entertainment, clog dances & stalls. 2-6pm. £3 programme adults.

For Children July

Until 19-Youth drama classes at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. Every Tuesday. 4-4.45pm ages 5-7yrs. 5-6pm ages 8-11yrs. Details (01531) 631663.

Exhibitions July

1-3-Caro Sweet sculpture exhibition at Beeches Barn Sculpture Studio, Bransford. 10am-4pm. Admission free. Details 07970 505733.

4-30-Malvern Art Club 112th annual exhibition at Malvern Theatres.

16&17-Work of infant & primary age children at Newent Memorial Hall. 10am-4pm.

Until 29-Malverns & More by Barbara Graham at the Malvern Hills Gallery. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Until Sept 28-The Host of Angels Experience at St Nicholas Church, Earls Croome. Weds, Sat, Sun & BH 2-5pm.

Gardens July

Moors Meadow Garden & Nursery open daily. 11am-5pm. Closed Weds & Thurs. Details (01885) 410318.

Barnards Green House, Malvern open Thurs 2-6pm. £2.50, children free. Teas.

Until July 14 - Little Malvern Court & Gardens every Wednesday and Thursday until mid-July 2.15-5pm. Hall & gardens £5, hall or garden £4.

Until Sept 28-The Bannut, Bringsty, nr Bromyard. Weds, W/end & BH 12.30-5pm. Refreshments. £3 adults, £1.50 children. Details (01885) 482206.

2-Eleven gardens on New Mills estate, Ledbury open. 2.30-5pm. £2.50 adults, children free. No dogs.

Walks July

2-Meet main car park Upton-upon-Severn, 10am for five mile walk around Earls Croome. Leaders: Hazel & Pam (01684) 576140. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

2-Guided bat walk at Croome Park. 8.30pm. £7 incl tea & cakes. Bookings (01905) 371006.

5-Meet Three Nuns Inn at 10am for five mile walk via The Retreat, Bastonford & Broadfields. Leaders: Rita (01905) 830256 & Jo (01905) 357764. Powick Parish Ramblers.

6-Meet 10am Wyche Cutting car park for Mums up the Malverns walk.

6-Meet 10am Admiral Rodney Inn, Berrow Green, Martley for four mile Ageing Well walk. Pub lunch available. Organised by Age Concern. Details (01684) 563321/560764.

7-Nether a Walk so Good. Meet Imperial Road 9.45am for moderate seven mile walk via Peacock Villa & Netherfield Farm. BPL. Leader: Sheila (01886) 832579. MHDFS.

9-Two New Hill. Meet Imperial Road 8.30am for 12 mile hilly walk over two good hills, Garway Hill & Orcop Hill. BPL. Leader: Gerry (01684) 561157. MHDFS.

9-Trainspotting but no line crossing. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for easy six mile walk. BPL. Leader: Stella (01386) 553792. MHDFS.