Theatre May

Until 21-The Clink by Stephen Jeffreys at the Festival Theatre, Malvern. 8pm. £9, concs £8. Box office (01684) 892277

Until 21-The Crucible at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7.30pm £7 adults, £4 students from (01531) 633760.

Until 21-Popcorn by the Pepperpot Players at Upton Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. £6 incl supper from PS Presents.

24-28-Dial M for Murder at the Festival Theatre, Malvern. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box office (01684) 892277.

26-28-Something Unspoken by Tennessee Williams & World Premiere by Charles Mander by Colwall Players at the Village Hall. 7.30pm. £10 fromJohn Goodwin estate agents, incl hot interval supper.

26-28-The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter & And In Concert by Frank Ryding at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 8pm. £6 & £7 from (01885) 488575.

Concerts May

20-Barry Douglas & the London Mozart Players at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £15-£24. Box office (01684) 892277.

20-Greenwood Voices in concert at Bosbury Parish Hall. 7.30pm. £5.

21-An evening of Purcell presented by Malvern Festival Chorus at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £8-£12. Box office (01684) 892277.

21-Newent Orchestra in concert at St Mary's Church. 7.30pm. £6, £5 concs, £1 children incl buffet.

21-The Pax Singers in concert at Newland Church. 7.30pm. £6 on the door.

24-The Musikskolan Band from Stromstad in concert at the main hall, John Masefield High School, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Admission free.

25-The Musikskolan Band from Stromstad in concert under the Market House, Ledbury. 2.30pm. Admission free.

26-The Musikskolan Band from Stromstad in concert at the Market Theatres Ledbury. 7.30pm. Tickets from Ledbury Books & Maps.

27-Music from the 16th Century to the present at Big School, Malvern College. 7pm. Admission free.

28-Musical evening at Sheppard House, Newent. £5 from Sheppard House.

Cinemas May

Malvern Cinema: Star Wars III: The Revenge of the Sith (12A) Daily 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs 3pm.

Odeon Worcester: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (12A) 12.00, 2.50, 5.40, 8.45 Free list suspended; Kingdom of Heaven (15) 1.10, 5.30, 8.25; Clifford's Big Movie (U) 1.30, 5.15, Sat & Sun 11.50; Omg Bak (18) 3.40, 8.35; Monster-in-Law (12A) 3.00, 6.50, 8.35; Downfall (15) 1.00, 6.00; A Good Woman (PG) 1.20, 5.25, 7.40; XXX2: The Next Level (12A) 7.00; The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy (PG) 12.50, 3.10, 6.00, 8.15; The Interpreter (12A) 8.55; The Amityville Horror (15) 9.35; The Wedding Date (12A) 1.40, 5.05; Valiant (U) 4.00, Sat & Sun 11.40; Pooh's Heffalump Movie (U) 12.10, 3.30; Robots (U) 3.20, Sat & Sun 11.30; Movie Mob - Son of the Mask (PG) Sat & Sun 11.15; Senior Screen, Weds - Million Dollar Baby (15) 10.30am.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (12A) Fri-Sun 9.30, 10.30, 12.45, 1.45, 4.00, 5.00, 7.30, 8.15, Mon-Thurs 12.45, 1.45, 4.00, 5.00, 7.30, 8.15; Monster-in-Law (12A) Fri-Sun 10.50, 1.15, 3.35, 5.55, 8.40, Sun-Thurs 1.15, 3.35, 5.55, 8.40; A Good Woman (PG) Fri 10.30, 1.45, 5.00, 8.15, Sat & Sun 1.45, 5.00, 8.15, Mon-Thurs 1.10, 3.30, 5.50, 8.15; Kingdom of Heaven (15) Fri-Sun 10.00, 1.20, 4.30, 7.50, Mon-Thurs 1.20, 4.30, 7.50; The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy (PG) Fri-Sun 10.15, 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.35, Mon-Thurs 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.35; Valiant (U) Sat & Sun 10.00, 11.50.

Film Shows May

22-Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7.30pm. £3/£2 from (01531) 632769.

26-Bad Education at Newent Memorial Hall. 7.30pm.

29-Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason (15) at The Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Tickets (01531) 632769.

Pop and Rock May

20-Afterdark, Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

20-Blues cruise on MV Conway Castle with the Barflys. £8 from (01684) 592146. In aid of the blues festival.

20-Swing jive jamboree, Farmer's Arms, Kempsey with ATD Discotheque. 8pm. £5 on the door.

21-Taxi, the Lamb, West Malvern. 8pm.

21-Clive John, the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

21-Tony O'Dee, Newtown Club, Malvern. 9pm. £1.

21-Business as Usual, Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern 9pm.

27-The Sounds of the Supremes, Civil Service Sports & Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. £10 from (01684) 568123.

27-The Wanderers, Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

28-Fabulous Boogies Boys at Powick Parish Hall. 8pm. £12.50 incl supper from (01905) 830126/803607.

28-Clive John, Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

28-Straightjacket, Newtown Club, Malvern. 9pm. £1.

29-Karaoke Knights, Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern 8pm.

Folk and Jazz May

22-Abbey Jazz with Mel Hill (trumpet), Mike Turner (clarinet/alto), Jake Reeves (banjo/guitar) & Tony Cald-icott (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8pm. £3.

22-Wendy Austen & Nick Blunn Band, Jazz at The Downs. 8pm. Admission free.

28-The Perdido Street Jazz Band at Hanley Castle High School. 8pm. £10 from (01886) 880563/(01684) 593794.

Clubs & Societies May

21-RSPB Worcs & Malvern Members' Group meet at Hollybush car park 9am for three hour walk around Ragged-stone & Chase End.

24-Wellington Heath Improvers Duplicate Bridge Club meet at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall. 2-5.15pm. £1.50.

25-Malvern Horticultural Society evening walk at the Old Hills led by Rachel Smith. Details (01684) 572542.

26-Worcs & District Philatelic & Postcard Society AGM at Powick Parish Hall.

Sales & Bazaars May

21-Plants 4 U at Corse & Staunton Village Hall. 9.30-11.30am.

21-Sale of plants & cakes at the Upton Memorial Hall. 10am-noon. Organised by Upton Garden Club.

21-Table top sale at Malvern Parish School. 10am-noon.

21-Gardeners' market at the Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 9.30am-1pm. Admission free.

21-Plant sale, coffee morning, books & cakes at Malvern Wells Village Hall. 10.30am-12.30pm. In aid of hall funds.

21-Gardeners' bring & buy at Welland Village Hall. 12pm. 20p. In aid of St James' Church.

22-Car boot at Welland. In aid of Dr Hadwen Trust.

22-Nearly new children's clothes, toys & equipment sale at Dyson Perrins High School, Malvern. 1-3pm. Entry by donation. In aid of NCT.

26-Craft & cakes sale at Malvern Baptist Church Hall, Abbey Road. 7.30pm.

Miscellaneous May

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

20-Cheese & wine party at Earls Croome Village Hall. 7.30pm. £4, concs £3. In aid of hall funds.

21-Coffee morning and sale at Malvern Wells Village Hall. 10.30am.

21-Treasure hunt in aid of Cradley CE Primary School at The Prancing Pony, Stiffords Bridge. 2-3pm. Organised by Here & Worcs VW Owners Club.

21-Coffee morning at Albion Lodge, Hanley Swan. 10am-noon. In aid of St Michael's Hospice.

21-May fair at St Mary's Church, Sherrards Green, Malvern. 2-4pm.

21-Open day at Malvern Natural Health Centre, Abbey Road, Great Malvern. 9am-2pm.

21-Morning of quiet contemplation at Bush Farm, Colwall. 10am-12.30pm.

21-Charity dance with Paul & Enid at Dyson Perrins CE High School, Malvern. 8-11.30pm. £3. Details (01684) 574741. In aid of County Air Ambulance.

21&22-Celebrate VE Day & adult learners week with Second World War event at Croome Park. Lots to do & free admission. Details (01905) 371006.

21&22-Flower festival at Holy Trinity Bosbury. 11am-5.30pm. Programme £4.

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

24-Ancient secrets of releasing stress, free talk & class at Friends Meeting House, Orchard Road, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. Details (01684) 562528.

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

25-Malvern Joggers meet at the Wyche car park, Beacon Road, Malvern for a five mile run. 7pm. Further details (01684) 561753.

25-Take Two social group for unattached adults meet at the Crown, Powick. Details (01684) 569494.

25-Sound healing group at Malvern Integrated Health Centre. 7-9pm. Details (01684) 576339.

26-Movement to music for over 50s at the Scout Hut, Redland Road, Malvern Link. 10-11am. £2. Details (01531) 650200.

27-Crib drive at the Newtown Club, Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

27-29-The Lion & Pepperpot beer festival at Upton-upon-Severn.

28-Powick church annual fete at Powick Parish Hall & grounds. Noon-5pm. In aid of organ fund & repairs.

28&30-Classic car event at Earls Croome. £1 adults, 50p children.

For Children May

Every Sat till end May-Quing at Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. On demand. £1 per show.

21 & June 18-Children's drama workshops at St James's School, West Malvern. Ages 5-7yrs. 10-11am or 11.30am-12.30pm. £1. Details (01684) 560851.

21-Toy Theatre at Malvern Cinema. 11am & 2pm. Ages 3+. £5.50. Box office (01684) 892277.

21-Recycling workshop at Malvern Youth Centre. 10am. Ages 13-19 yrs. Admission free. Bring packed lunch. Details (01684) 540676.

Talks May

26-Dr David Bareford, European champion for competitive ballooning at Hanley Swan Village Hall. 7.30pm. £2.50 on the door incl wine & nibbles. In aid of charity. Organised by Hanley Castle WI.

Exhibitions May

Until 21-4th annual exhibition & sale. Art for Amnesty at Friends Meeting House, Orchard Road, Great Malvern. 10am-5pm, noon-5pm Sunday. Details (01684) 560922.

Until 22-Paintings by Joseph Meager at Blue Ginger Gallery, Stiffords Bridge. Fri, Sat & Sun 10am-8pm.

Until 25-1st birthday exhibition at Artistree, Church Lane, Ledbury. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.

Until 31-Work by Loretta Proctor at Malvern Hills Gallery, Worcester Road, Malvern. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

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

Gardens May

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.

21-Gardens open at Davenham & Perrins House, Graham Road, Malvern. 2-4.30pm. £1.50 adults.

22-Garden open at Kilma Lodge, Evendine Lane, Colwall. 2-5pm. £2.50. Teas & plants for sale. In aid of NGS.

Walks May

20-Meet 10am Pickersleigh Centre for The Tomatoland Walk, 1.75 miles. Details (01684) 567854. Sole Mates.

21-Meet 10am at the Cider Tasting Centre, Storridge for undulating walk through cider orchards. Leaders: Gillian & Neville (01684) 561272. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

21-Walk in the Cotswolds. Meet Imperial Road 8am for 15 mile moderate walk via Saintbury & Broadway. BPL. Leaders: Jenny (01905) 830672 & Betty (01905) 830970 or Walk by the Croome River. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for a six-mile easy walk with views of Croome Court & church. BPL. Leader: Stella (01386) 553792. MHDFS.

24-Marcle Ridge. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for six-mile moderate walk to Woolhope, Cockshoot, Hyde Farm & the mast. BPL. Leaders: Peggy & Roy (01684) 574461. MHDFS.

25-Meet 2pm Pickersleigh Centre for The Old Hopfields Walk, four miles. Details (01684) 567584. Sole Mates.

25-Meet 10am Hollybush for Mums up the Malverns Walk.

26-Meet Wyre Forest Visitor Centre, Callow Hill 10am for five-mile walk in Wyre Forest. Leaders: Isabel & Peter (01905) 23853. Powick Parish Ramblers.

27-Meet 10am Splash for town centre walk. Details (01684) 567854. Sole Mates.

28-The Severn Plain. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for six-mile easy walk from Old Hills along the Severn and back. BPL. Leaders: Muriel & Mike (01684) 574097. MHDFS.