100 years ago

At the annual meeting of the district council on Tuesday, Sir Henry Lambert was unanimously elected chairman. In accepting the office, he said he was pleased to place his services at the disposal of the town. When two years ago, the Lord of the Manor was asked to take up the reins of municipal government, it was felt that the council had decided upon a wise step. Events have certainly justified his selection. Sir Henry, during the time he has occupied the chair, has shown a keen appreciation of the duties attaching to his important office. Malvern Gazette, April 21, 1905.

Hunt keepers from all parts of the Ledbury country gathered together at the Royal Hall on Thursday, for their annual dinner, at which their received their rewards, according to the number of finds during the past season. Mrs and Mrs Hopkins, the host and hostess, as usual placed a most bountiful repast upon the well arranged and beautiful tables, the customary punch bowl in evidence. Ledbury Free Press, April 25, 1905.

50 years ago

Details of the Malvern Arts Festival ("the second annual one, now under royal patronage, and better and more ambitious than before") were given by the chairman of Malvern Council to travel agents from all parts of the country, who visited Malvern on Monday and Tuesday. The visit was part of an educational tour, sponsored by the British Hotels and Restaurants Association, the arrangements being made by Malvern hoteliers. Malvern Gazette, April 22, 1955.

Polishing floors, moving lawns and doing a variety of useful jobs, Ledbury Scouts and cubs have been earning money from nationwide Bob-a-Job Week. Ledbury Scoutmaster Reg Stokes said he expected a good return. Two shillings from each boy is sent to the Imperial Headquarters in London. Ledbury Reporter, April 22, 1955.

25 years ago

Malvern Chamber of Commerce is giving its full backing to a campaign to get additional parking facilities in Malvern. It is to write to Malvern Hills District Council supporting calls for a car park at Rose Bank Gardens or behind Belle Vue Terrace. The Chamber's opinion was that Rose Bank Gardens might provide the most suitable site for a new car park, although a number of members favoured use of derelict land at the rear of Belle Vue Terrace. Malvern Gazette, April 24, 1980.

Less than three years in the greengrocery business has seen Mr Gummer of New Street, Ledbury, build up quite a reputation. Now the success of his venture has earned national recognition, with the awarding of a certificate from the Retail Fruit Trade Federation. Nationwide, only about one on five shops in the survey met the high stan- dards of cleanliness, variety and quality. Ledbury Reporter, April 25, 1980.