Theatre April

29-Mary Queen of Scots at the Festival Theatre, Malvern. 7.30pm. £20-£24. Box office (01684) 892277.

29-At Swim, Two Boys at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 8pm. £10, £12. Box office (01684) 892277.

30-Cosi Fan Tutte at the Festival Theatre, Malvern. 7.30pm. £20-£24. Box office (01684) 892277.

May

4-7-Talking to Terrorists by Robin Soans at the Festival Theatre, Malvern. 2.30pm, 8pm. £12-£18. Box office (01684) 892277.

7-Freddie Starr at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £17.50. Box office (01684) 892277.

Concerts April

30-Trafalgar Mass performed by Ledbury Choral Society at St Michaels Church, Ledbury. 7.30pm. £7.50 from TIC. Details (01989) 780256. Ledbury English Festival.

May

5-Maggini Quartet in concert at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £14. Box office (01684) 892277. Presented by Malvern Concert Club.

6-Village concert at Bosbury Church. 7.30pm. £6 adults, £3 children, £15 family on the door.

Cinemas April

Malvern Cinema: The Downfall (15). Daily 7.45pm & Thurs at 4pm. Valiant (U) .Fri & Mon 4.30pm, Sun & Mon 2pm & 4.30pm.

Odeon Worcester: XXX2: The Next Level (12A) 2.35, 4.50, 7.10, 9.15; The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy (PG) 1.45, 4.00, 6.20, 8.35; Beauty Shop (12A) 2.55, 5.00, 7.05; Assassination of Nixon (15) 3.05, 8.45; Guess Who? (12A) 2.50, 5.20, 7.40; The Interpreter (12A) 1.30, 5.40, 8.20; The Amityville Horror (15) 2.40, 4.35, 8.55; Wedding Date (12A) 1.15, 5.10, 7.00; Cursed (15) 9.05; Sahara (12A) 6.35, Sat, Sun & Mon 12.20; Valiant (U) 4.10, Sat, Sun & Mon 12.00; Robots (U) Sat, Sun & Mon 12.50; Miss Congeniality 2 (12A) Sat, Sun & Mon 12.45; Pooh's Heffalump Movie (U) Sat, Sun & Mon 11.45; Are we there yet? (PG) Sat, Sun & Mon 1.00; Movie Mob - Magic Roundabout (U) Sat, Sun & Mon 12.10; Senior Screen Weds - Phantom of the Opera (15) 10.30am.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: The Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy (PG) Fri, Tues, Weds & Thurs 1.0, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30, Sat-Mon 10.30, 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30; XXX2: Next Level (12A) Fri 1.45, 4.10, 6.40, 9.15, Sat 11.20, 1.45, 4.10, 6.40, 9.15, Sun & Mon 11.10, 1.30, 4.00, 6.20, 8.45, Tues-Thurs 1.30, 4.00, 6.20, 8.45; The Downfall (15) Fri, Tues & Weds 1.15, 4.30, 7.45, Sat-Mon & Thurs 4.30, 7.45; Guess Who? (12A) Fri, Tues & Weds 1.20, 3.50, 6.20, 8.50, Sat-Mon & Thurs 3.50, 6.20; The Wedding Date (12A) Fri, Tues & Weds 1.40, 3.50, 6.00, 8.10, Sat-Mon & Thurs 3.50, 6.00, 8.10; The Interpreter (12A) Fri 2.45, 5.45, 8.45, Sat 11.45, 2.45, 5.45, 8.45, Sun 11.15, 2.15, 5.15, 8.15, Mon-Thurs 2.15, 5.15, 8.15; Amityville Horror (15) 8.50; Valiant (U) Sat, Sun, Mon & Thurs 11.55, 1.55; Robots (U) Sat, Sun, Mon & Thurs 11.30, 1.40; Pooh's Heffalump Movie (U) Sat, Sun, Mon & Thurs 11.45, 1.45.

Film Shows April

30-Two Men went to War at Bosbury Parish Hall. 7.30pm. Part of the Flicks in the Sticks Borderlines Film Festival.

Pop and Rock April

29-Clive John at the Blue Bell, Ryall. 9pm Admission free.

29-Ember at Marrs Bar, Pierpoint Street, Worcester. 9.30pm. £4 on the door.

29-Bad Habits at the Express Inn, Malvern. Admission free.

29-Paul James 'Mr Elvis Presle', Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern 9pm.

29-Shadows tribute band at Ledbury Community Hall. 7.30pm. £7.50 on the door. Ledbury English Festival.

30- Stan 'the man' Terry is Rod Stewart on charity fundraiser day, Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

30- Joanna Rose, the Newtown Club, 9pm.

May

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

2-Karoke Knights at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm.

6-Simon Grant at the Blue Bell, Ryall. 9pm Admission free.

6-Clive John at the Fox & Hounds, Lulsley. 9pm.

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

7-The Disciples at the Travellers Rest, Malswick. 8pm. £7.50 from Sheppard House or One Stop Shop. In aid of Sheppard House Day Centre, Newent.

7-Runnin' on Empty at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

Folk and Jazz April

29-Somers Trad Folk Club meet at the Albion, Bath Road, Worcester, 8.30pm. Singers' night.

May

4-The Rod Kelly Trio at the Blue Bell, Ryall. 9pm Admission free.

6-The Fryer-Barnhart International All Star Jazz Band at Hanley Castle High School. 8pm. £10, members £8 from (01684) 593794 or on the door. Friends of Upton Jazz Festival.

Clubs & Societies May

2-Wyche & Colwall Horticultural Society, Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. Nick Burton - Gardening with Rosemary.

4-Malvern Family History Group, Methodist Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7pm.

5-Newent Beekeepers, Newent Library. 7.30pm. Arthur Taylor - Swarm control.

6-Malvern Architectural Society, the Link Room, St Matthias' Church, Malvern Link. 7.30pm.

Sales & Bazaars May

2-NCCPG plant sale at Pershore College. 11am-3pm. Admission free.

2-May fair at St James's School, West Malvern. 2-4pm.

4-Sale at Newent Market House. 10am-noon. Glos Arthritis Trust.

7-Annual jumble sale at Castlemorton Parish Hall. 2pm. In aid of St Gregory's Church.

7-Spring fayre at the Memorial Hall, Wellington Heath. 10am-12.30pm.

7-Gardeners' market at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 9.30am-1pm. Admission free.

Miscellaneous April

Every Weds-Get together & social dancing at Welland Village Hall. 2.30-4.30pm. Details (01684) 564424.

29-Quiz night at the Glebe Infants School, Newent. 7.15pm. £16 for team of four.

29-Coffee morning at the Guildhall Worcester. 10am-noon. In aid of Worcs Animal Rescue Shelter.

30-Barn dance & ploughman's supper at Christ Church Hall, Malvern. 7pm. £3 adults, £1.50 children, £8 family from (01684) 573702. Organised by the Friends of Lyttelton Well.

30-Russian evening at the Lyttelton Rooms, Great Malvern. 7pm. £5, children free. In aid of Chernobyl Children Life Line Malvern & District.

May

1-Street fayre at the High Street, Ledbury. Noon-5pm. Ledbury English Festival.

1&2-Arty-Crafty - hands-on experience for adults & children at Eastnor Castle grounds. Details 0870 8704151.

2-May fair at St James's School, West Malvern. 2-4pm. Stalls, silent auction, bungee run.

2&3-Country teas & light lunches at Oxenhall Parish Hall. Noon-5pm. In aid of St Anne's Church.

4-Extend, exercises for active retired at the United Reformed Church hall, Malvern Link 11am. (01684) 562220

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

4-Take Two social group for unattached adults meet at the Northwick Arms, Worcester. Details (01684) 569494.

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

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

6-HCW-UK showdown wrestling at the Newtown Club, Newtown Road, Malvern. 6.30pm. £5 on the door.

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

For Children April

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

30-Polly put the Kettle on at Malvern Cinema. 11am & 2pm. £5.50. Ages 2-5. Box office (01684) 892277.

30-Poetry workshop led by the Hills Poets for children, 6-11, at Christchurch Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 2-4pm. £5 incl refreshments. In aid of Chernobyl Children Life Line. Bookings (01684) 573451/561358.

30-The Little Magic Flute, Festival Theatre, Malvern. 2.30pm. £12 adults, £5 children. Ages 8yrs+. Box office (01864) 892227.

May

2-Malvern Wells Cubs open day at the Scout hut, Assarts Lane. 11am-3pm. Open to children 8-11. Admission free.

Talks April

29-Ray Sturdy - Worcestershire Remembered at the Foley Institute, Poolbrook Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. Organised by Malvern Museum.

Exhibitions April

Until May 5-10.30am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday. The Sea Inspires: Seascapes & Coastal, Bevere Gallery, Worcester. Admission free.

7-21-4th annual exhibition & sale. Art for Amnesty, Friends Meeting House, Orchard Road, Malvern. 10am-5pm, closed Sunday. Details (01684) 560922.

Until May 17-Spring show at Artistree Community Arts Centre, Church Lane, Ledbury. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Details (01531) 631839.

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

Gardens December

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

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

May

2-Little Malvern Court garden open. 2-5pm. £3.50, 5-14 50p. Teas, plants & books. In aid of NGS & Little Malvern Priory. Also May 7.

Walks April

29-Meet 10am Splash for Town Centre Walk. Details (01684) 567468. Sole Mates Walking Group.

May

1-Bluebell walk from Bosbury House. 2-5pm. In aid of the church & parish hall. Part of May Time in Bosbury.

1-Walk to Raggedstone Hill. Meet Hollybush car park 2pm. £5. Details (01684) 892533. Organised by Gatekeeper Trust Malvern Group.

4-Meet 10am North Quarry for Mums up the Malverns Walk.

4-Ageing Well walk. Meet 10am at the Railway Inn, Ripple. Details (01684) 563321/560764.

4-Meet 2pm Pickersleigh Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern for Station Walk, two miles. Details (01684) 567854. Sole Mates.

5-Tom Holland Walk (Poolbrook to Hanley Swan). Meet Imperial Road 9.15am for 5.5 mile easy morning walk. Leader: Sid (01684) 573920. MHDFS.

5-Walk from Rous Lench. Meet 10am. four miles. Details Brian & Brenda (01905) 830255. Powick Parish Ramblers.

5-Bluebell walk around Dymock. 6.30pm. Meet Market House. Leader: Bob (01531) 633430. Ledbury Amblers.

6-Meet 10am Pickersleigh Centre for the QinetiQ Walk, shorter route. 2 miles. Details (01684) 567854. Sole Mates.

7-Meet 9.30am Imperial Road to drive to the Wyre Forest for walk. Leaders: Hazel & Pam (01684) 567140. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

7-Above & Beside the Wye. Imperial Road 9am, nine mile moderate walk. BPL. Leader: Joy (01531) 640302. MHDFS.