Events in and around Worcester

April 8 and every Friday: Country Western Partner Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 8: Narrow Gauge Railway Society is meeting at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link, when Jason Hickling/Phil Cotterill will be talking about Chinese and Austrian NG. For further details telephone Bill Burton on 01684 567928.

April 9: Paper Gloves and Stockings workshop at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum. Places are limited so book early. Call in at the Art Gallery desk or telephone 01905 25371.

April 9: Droitwich Rugby Club jmble sale at Old Library, Ombersley Street, Droitwich.

April 9: Ramblers' Association Worcester is meeting for a walk to Eckington. Catch the 8.30am 382 Aston's Pershore bus from stand M, CrownGate bus station or meet at Eckington Bridge car park. This is a 10 mile walk on the Bredon Hills over undulating terrain with one fairly steep climb. Telephone leader Mary on 01905 353503 for details.

April 9: Worcester and District Cats Protection car boot sale at Knights Cider Farm, Storridge. Boots £4. For further details telephone 01386 751925.

April 9: Brian and Philomena invite you to a ballroom, Latin and sequence evening, in aid of St Richards Hospice. Dancing to Brian's Supersounds at St John's Sports Centre, Worcester. Licensed bar.Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 to book a table.

April 9: Worcester Rock 'n' Roll, featuring Rockin Bandits, plus support disco, at Christopher Whitehead High School, Bromwich Road, Worcester. No bar, so please bring your own drinks.Tickets available on door. For further details telephone Gerry on 01905 21313.

April 9: Craft Fayre at St John's Hall, Churchdown. Free admission. Refreshments available. For further details telephone Three Shires Craft Guild on 01386 750475.

April 9: Ballroom/Latin/ Salsa social dancing. For anyone who is learning to dance or wants to practise their steps at St. Joseph's RC School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon. Please bring your own refreshments. Further details Sharon 01905 424415/07818406108.

April 10: Worcester Rambling Club is meeting for an undulating seven mile walk near Bewdley in the Rock area. For further information telephone 01905 28567/763299.

April 11: Worcestershire Archaeological Society meeting at Worcester Association for the Blind, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester. The Topography of Worcestershire's Medieval Market Towns with Terry Slater, University of Birmingham. For further information telephone 01684 565190.

April 11 and every Monday: New beginners ballroom and Latin at St Joseph's RC School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester. For further information telephone 01905 424415/07818406108.

April 11 and every Monday: Country Western Line Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 11: The Worcestershire ME Support Group is meeting at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern. Trevor Howell will be meeting members and explaining how Tai Chi can help people with ME and FMS. Further information can be obtained from Jill Pigott on 01905 455187, Ian Logan on 01886 888419, or from www.geocities.com/worcsmegroup/

April 11: danceFest - Dance Courses begins, Brasilliance, draws on the fluid movements of Capoeria, also includes floor work, aerobic, strengthening and flexibility, at Worcester Arts Workshop, The Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester. Open to anyone 18 and over. For further information telephone 01905 611199.

April 12 and every Tuesday: New adult beginners/improvers Line Dancing at St Joseph's RC School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon, worcester. Tel 01905 424415/07818406108.

April 12: Worcestershire Camera Club's monthly meeting at Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephen's Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester. Ron Poppleton presents an evening of Audio visuals.

April 12: Friends Worcester Group are meeting at The Three Pears, off roundabout J6, M5 Worcester. For further information telephone Judie 01905 350471.

April 12: Worcester Camcorder Club for small group videos projects at Perdiswell Youth Club, Droitwich Road, Worcester. For futher information telephone Ruth 01905 423439.

April 12: danceFest - Dance Courses begin - street jazz/breakdance at Worcester Arts Workshop, Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester. For further information telephone 01905 611199.

April 12: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

April 12: The Worcestershire ME Support Group is meeting at Pershore Town Hall, High Street, Pershore. This is a new venue for our group. Further information can be obtained from Jill Pigott on 01905 455187, Ian Logan on 01886 888419, or from www.geocities.com/worcsmegroup

April 13: The Worcestershire ME Support Group is meeting at Unity House, Stanley Road, Worcester.This will be followed by the Group's quarterly committee meeting - all members of the group are welcome to attend. Further information can be obtained from Jill Pigott on 01905 455187, Ian Logan on 01886 888419, or from www.geocities.com/worcsmegroup.

April 13: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Mount Pleasant, Malvern. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

April 13 and every Wednesday: Country Western Line Dancing at Martley Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 13: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Worcester and Malvern Group) are meeting for a talk by Andrew Waters on The Biggest Threat to Wildlife is with us. Powick Village Hall. For further details telephone Margaret Jupe on 01684 893808.

Apr 13: U3A meeting at University College, Worcester. Maggie Cotton - Orchestral Notes. For further information telephone 01905 820018.

Apr 13: Malvern Art Club has a visit to Compton Verney. There are some vacant seats left, for details call 01886 880758.

April 13: Live Wyres, social group of singles, at The Kings Arms, Ombersley, Worcester. For further details tel 01562 742389.

April 13 and every Wednesday: Kids Latin Class for boys and girls at St Joseph's RC School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester. For further details telephone Sharon 01905 424415/07818406108.

April 14: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Worcester and Malvern Group) is walking to Knightwick, a morning walk of general interest along the River Teme. Meet on the footbridge near the Talbot Hotel. For further details telephone Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

April 14 and three following Thursday evenings: Learn Tango at The Angel Centre, Angel Place, Worcester. For further information telephone 01905 611199.

April 14 and fortnighly: Worcester and District Philatelic and Postcard Society meet once a fortnight at Powick Parish Hall on the Worcester to Malvern Road (A449). All welcome. For further details telephone Anna Blair on 01885 482294

April 14: Ramblers' Association Worcester are meeting at Swan Pub. This is an easy five-six mile walk going to Hanley Castle and towards Upton-upon-Severn. Telephone leaders Pat & Brian 01905 453087 for further details.

April 15: Talk by Neville Billington on The Men of the Mechanicals - the birth of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers at Lecture Theatre, Royal Grammar School, Worcester. For further information telephone Ralph 01905 428266.

April 15 and every Friday: Country Western Partner Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 16: Ramblers' Association Worcester are meeting at Studley Church car park for a 10 mile moderate walk in pleasant undulating countryside following the Arrow Way and Heart of England Way. Excellent views of Ullenhall and Henley in Arden. Bring packed lunch. Telephone Hilary on 01527 857498 for further details.

April 16: Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of ballroom and sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Bring your own refreshments. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 for further details.

April 16: A charity dance at Dyson Perins CE School Malvern organised by Paul and Enid McGuire in aid of County Air Ambulance. For further details and table bookings please telephone 01684 574741.

April 17: Worcester Rambling Club is meeting for a choice of two walks in the Black Mountains or Suckley area. For further information telephone 01905 28567/763299.

April 18: Free computer taster for beginners over 50, at Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire, 6 Sansome Street, Worcester. To book a session telephone Angie on 01905 726652.

April 18: Pavlo in Concert is being held at Worcester Arts Workshop, Sansome Street, Worcester. Tickets £6.50, (£5 cons) with bar. For further information telephone 01905 21095.

April 18 and every Monday: Country Western Line Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 19: Free internet and email taster for over 50s at Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire, 6 Sansome Street, Worcester. To book a session telephone Angie on 01905 726652.

April 19: Friends Worcester Group are meeting at The Oak Apple, Spetchley Road, Worcester. For further information telephone Judie 01905 350471.

April 19: Worcestershire Camera Club's annual meeting at Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephen's Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester.

April 20: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Portobello, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

April 20 and every Wednesday: Country Western Line Dancing at Martley Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 20: Live Wyres, social group for singles meeting at The Blackpole, Blackpole Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 01562 742389.

April 20: April 13: The Worcestershire ME Support Group is meeting at Kidderminster Library, Market Street, Kidderminster. Further information can be obtained from Jill Pigott on 01905 455187, Ian Logan on 01886 888419, or from www.geocities.com/worcsmegroup.

April 21: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

April 21: Ramblers' Association Worcester are meeting at Knightsford bridge for a moderate 6 mile morning walk to Bringsty Common via Lower Elmores End returning along Sapey Brook. Telephone Lynne on 01886 821568 for further details.

April 21: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Worcester and Malvern Group) is

visiting Slapton Ley, a freshwater pool. For further details telephone Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

April 22: Rock and Roll with Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. All welcome.

April 22 and every Friday: Country Western Partner Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 23: Brian and Philomena invite you to a Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Evening. Dancing to Brian's Supersounds at St John's Sports Centre, Worcester. Licensed bar. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 to book a table.

April 23: Day trip to London (sightseeing, shopping etc). A few tickets left. Call Zena Morgan on 01905 641598 for details.

April 23: Ramblers' Association Worcester are meeting at Worcester Countryside Centre for an easy 4.5 mile walk through Nunnery, Perry and Gorse Hill Woods with panoramic views over Worcester and surrounding countryside. Telephone Michael and Jane on 01905 22387 for further details.

April 24: Annual open day at the Knapp and Paper Mill Nature Reserve, in Alfrick. Attractions will include nature experts, pig roast and owl displays. Entry to the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust event costs £3 for adults and £1 for children.

April 25 and every Monday: Country Western Line Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 26: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

April 26: Six week course on how to grow your own vegetables. For further details telephone Pat Dodge on 01886 888 567.

April 27 and every Wednesday: Country Western Line Dancing at Martley Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 27: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Crown, Powick. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

April 27: U3A meeting at University College, Worcester. Colin J Russell, The Life and Works of Noel Coward. For further information telephone 01905 820018.

April 27: Ramblers' Association Worcester are meeting the Galton Arms, Himbleton for a leisurely 4.5 mile walk passing through Earl's Common, Kings Wood and on part of the Wychavon Way. Lunch and drinks at the Galton Arms after the walk. Telephone Janet and John on 01905 772122 for further details.

April 27: Live Wyres, social group for singles meeting at The Perdiswell, Droitwich, Worcester. For further details telephone 01562 742389.

April 28: Worcestershire Camera Club's monthly meeting at Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephens Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester. Annual Show and buffet.

April 29 and every Friday: Country Western Partner Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome. For further details telephone 01886 821772.

April 30: Ballroom and Sequence Dance in aid of Leukaemia Research 2005, at St John's Sports and Leisure Centre, Worcester. Dancing to Brian Supersounds. To book a table telephone Jacque on 01905 455265. All welcome.