Whats on in and around Worcester

Feb 11: Narrow Gauge Railway Society are meeting in the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link, for a talk by Bob Smallman on The Festiniog before it got its second 'f'. All narrow gauge railway enthusiasts welcome.

Feb 11: Food and Folk at Rushwick Village Hall, near Worcester. For further information telephone Eddie on 01905 425651.

Feb 12 and every Saturday: Worcester Freestyle Dance School, beginners freestyle classes at St Barnabas Church Hall, Green Lane, Worcester. Telephone Shauna on 07771 903778 for further details.

Feb 12: 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.

Feb 12: Firefly Crafts will be at Lyppard Grange Community, for ceramic painting. Every item sold, £1.00 will be donated to the Tsunami appeal. No need to book. Telephone Wendy on 01905 769409 for further details.

Feb 12: Swing Jive Jamboree, with ATD Disco at The Larruperz Centre, Ross on Wye. For further details telephone 01452 383584.

Feb 12: Jumble sale in aid of Hanbury School at the Old Library, Ombersley Street, Droitwich. All welcome.

Feb 13: Worcester Dance Festival, a day of Ballroom and Latin American Dance competitions at St John's Sports Centre, Worcester. For further information on this competition contact Tony or Christine Hunnisett on 01564 779267 or 07901 816233.

Feb 13: Al-Anon: For relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem. Meetings every Sunday at YMCA Henwick Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 020 7403 0888 or 01905 422900.

Feb 13: Worcester Rambling Club Walk to Blakedown. Nine mile walk to explore some of the threatened millpools for which this area is famed. Hills of modest height offering far reaching views. For further details telephone 01905 28567.

Feb 13: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds are meeting for a trip to Lavan Sands, between Bangor and Llandudno, a wintering place for huge flocks of waders. For further details telephone walks officer Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

Feb 14 and second Monday of every month: Timberdine Machine Knitting Club are meeting at the Timberdine Home for the Elderly, Timberdine Avenue (off Bath Road), Worcester. We would love to welcome some new members. Further information from Linda Sandles on 01684 593344 or email us on stananna@

tiscali.co.uk

Feb 14: Intermediate Line Dance classes at Pershore Working Men's Club. Dance instructions followed by social dancing. For further information telephone Pam or Roger on 01905 452123. All welcome.

Feb 14 and every Monday: Country Western Line Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

Feb 14-15: Funny Bones performance and workshop for 7-11 year olds at Malvern Theatres, to book ring Malvern Theatres on 01684 892277.

Feb 15: New French Chat Nights at Caf Rouge in Worcester. No charge, participants just pay for whatever they drink or eat. It's an opportunity for native and non-native French speakers to get together informally and chat in French. For further details contact Mandy Collins at Language Solutions amanda@funfrench.co.uk or telephone 01242 513072/07966 524768.

Feb 15: Institution of Civil Engineers Midlands Region are meeting at Bromsgrove Golf Club, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, where speaker Dr Douglas Allenby will be giving a lecture on Jacked Box Tunnelling. For further information telephone Malcolm Corlett on 01562 887505.

Feb 15 and every Tuesday: New Adult Beginners Line Dancing at St Swithin's Institute, The Trinity, Worcester. Dancing to all music. For further details telephone Sharon on 01905 424415/07818 406108.

Feb 15 and every Tuesday: New Adult Beginners Salsa at St. Swithin's Institute, The Trinity, Worcester. Great fun and easy to learn. For further details telephone Sharon on 01905 424415.

Feb 15: Intermediate Line Dance classes at The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard. Dance instructions followed by social dancing. For further information telephone Pam or Roger on 01905 452123. All welcome.

Feb 15: Powick Parish Ramblers are meeting in Callow End playing fields for a 4 mile walk. Telephone leader Pat Ash on 01905 830094 for further details.

Feb 15: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

Feb 15: The Worcestershire Camera Club is meeting at the Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephens Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester. The best photograph ever taken by Roger Cable. With the aid of a digital projector, Roger presents the stories behind the photographs taken by well-known photographers.

Feb 16: Live Wyres for social singles are meeting at The White Hart, Fernhill Heath, Worcester. All welcome.

Feb 16: U3A meeting at the University College, Worcester, for a talk by Bryan Griffin on The Great Exhibition. For further information telephone 01905 820018.

Feb 16: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Portobello, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

Feb 16: Worcestershire County Museum Society are meeting in The Saloon, Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, Nr. Kidderminster, when Margaret Goodrich, well known as a previous occupant of the Bishop's House, will give her unique insight into the building's past, followed by a tour of the Staterooms, including the collection of portraits in the Great Hall. Don't miss this opportunity to visit the Hurd Library, not normally open to visitors.

Feb 16 and every Wednesday: Country Western Line Dancing at Martley Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

Feb 16: Breakdance Day for 13 years + at Worcester Arts Workshop. To book ring danceFEST on 01905 611199.

Feb 17: Funny Bones performance and workshop for 7-11-year-olds at Worcester Arts Workshop. To book ring danceFEST on 01905 611199.

Feb 17 and every Thursday: Kids beginners Pop Dance to the latest dance/pop music at Kempsey Community Hall, Main Road, Kempsey. Also Kids Beginners Latin Class. Further details Sharon 01905 424415/ 07818 406108

Feb 17 and every Thursday: Adult Beginners Latin in Line. You don't need a partner. Great latin music that makes you want to dance at Kempsey Community Hall, Main Road, Kempsey. Further details Sharon 01905 424415/07818 406108.

Feb 17 and every Thursday: Adult Beginners Waltz/Cha Cha. For all Strictly Come Dancing fans a ballroom and latin taster, at Kempsey Community Hall, Main Road, Kempsey. Further details Sharon 01905 424415/07818 406108.

Feb 18 and every Friday: Country Western Partner Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

Feb 19: 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.

Feb 19: Ballroom/Latin/Salsa social dancing. For anyone who is learning to dance or wants to practice their steps at St. Josephs RC School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon. Please bring your own refreshments. Further details Sharon 01905 424415/07818 406108.

Feb 20: Woodlands Alive. Traditional Woodland crafts. Come and meet Ella the 17 hands high working horse at Worcester Woods Country Park, Wildwood Drive, Worcester. For further information telephone 01905 766493.

Feb 20: Al-Anon: For relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem. Meetings every Sunday at YMCA Henwick Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 020 7403 0888 or 01905 422900.

Feb 20: Worcester St John's Cycling Club is holding a cycle jumble and used bicycle sale (all types) at Christopher Whitehead High School, Malvern Road, Worcester. For further information telephone 01905 820587.

Feb 20: Worcester Rambling Club Walk to Wood Norton. 7 mile walk in the Vale of Evesham with excellent views. One gentle climb to Sheriffs Lench. For further details telephone 01905 28567.

Feb 20: The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds are meeting for a morning walk, looking for wintering redpoll flocks at Habberley Vale. Meet in car park off B4190 1 mile NW of Bewdley, signposted to Habberley Valley SO804777. For further details telephone walks officer Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

Feb 21: Whittington Organ Group presents Russell Holmes. Russell is an international Concert theatre organist and pianist who has travelled far and wide. Tickets available on 01905 353373.

Feb 21 and every Monday: Country Western Line Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

Feb 21: Intermediate Line Dance classes at Pershore Working Men's Club. Dance instructions followed by social dancing. For further information telephone Pam or Roger on 01905 452123. All welcome.

Feb 21: Worcestershire Archaeological Society are meeting at the Worcester Association for the Blind, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester for a lecture on Misericords, with special reference to Malvern, Ripple and Worcester, by Dr John Harcup, Chairman. Enquiries to 01684 565190.

Feb 22: The Worcestershire Camera Club is meeting at the Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephens Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester for an evening with Malcolm Haynes. Malcolm will present his prints and let us into some of his secrets of how he produces those wonderful images.

Feb 22: Intermediate Line Dance classes at The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard. Dance instructions followed by social dancing. For further information telephone Pam or Roger on 01905 452123. All welcome.

Feb 22 and every Tuesday: Hot Cha Cha for absolute beginners at Northwick Manor Junior School Worcester. No partner necessary. For more information telephone Dance at 8 on 01386 556 665 or visit www.danceat8.freeserve.co.uk

Feb 22 and every Tuesday: Intermediate American Swing/Jive. New classes at the Northwick Manor Junior School Worcester. For more information phone Dance at 8 on 01386 556 665 or visit www.danceat8.freeserve.co.uk

Feb 23: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Crown, Powick. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

Feb 23 and every Wednesday: Country Western Line Dancing at Martley Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

Feb 23: Live Wyres for social singles are meeting at The Perdiswell, Droitwich Road, Worcester. All welcome.

Feb 24: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

Feb 25 and every Friday: Country Western Partner Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

n Feb 25: Worcestershire Industrial Archaeology and Local History Society is meeting at the Lecture Theatre, Royal Grammar School, Worcester for a lecture on Carpet Weaves, Mills and Machinery. For further details telephone 09105 428266.

Feb 25: Rock n Roll Night with Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. Members and non-members welcome.

Feb 26: Ballroom and Sequence Dance in aid of Leukaemia Research 2005, at St John's Sports and Leisure Centre, Worcester. Dancing to the sounds of Graham Darby. To book a table telephone Jacque on 01905 455265. All welcome.

Feb 27: Sunday Afternoon Salsa Fusion at Malvern Theatres. To book ring danceFEST on 01905 611199.

Feb 27: Al-Anon: For relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem. Meetings every Sunday at YMCA Henwick Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 020 7403 0888 or 01905 422900.

Feb 28: Intermediate Line Dance classes at Pershore Working Men's Club. Dance instructions followed by social dancing. For further information telephone Pam or Roger on 01905 452123. All welcome.

Feb 28 and every Monday: Country Western Line Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners, for further details please telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.