Events in and around Worcester

Jan 29: 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 are welcome.

Jan 29: Jumble sale in aid of Kingfield Handicap at the Old Library, Ombersley Street, Droitwich. All welcome.

Jan 29: Firefly Crafts will be at Lyppard Grange Community, for ceramic painting. Every item sold, £1 will be donated to the Tsunami appeal. No need to book. Telephone Wendy on 01905 769409 for details.

Jan 29: Ramblers' Association Worcester is meeting in car park on Kempsey Common close to Farmers Arms (GR150/866483) for a nine-mile walk to Pirton and Croome Park. Packed lunch required. Telephone leader Derek on 01886 832064 for further information.

Jan 30: Worcester Rambling Club Walk to Callow End. Seven-mile walk in the area of Callow End in memory of Tess. For details telephone 01905 28567.

Jan 31: Worcester Society of Artists, demonstration of Wildlife Subject by Valerie Briggs, Studio Swan Theatre.

Feb 1-3 and every Tuesday-Thursday: Kirsty Purvis School of Dance in the Emmanuel Church Community Hall, Blake Avenue, Droitwich. Classes in ballet, tap, modern and jazz. For further information telephone Kirsty on 01905 29125.

Feb 1: Powick Parish Ramblers are meeting in the WCC car park behind New Inn Shrawley for a six-mile walk via Glasshampton, Astley and woods. Telephone leader Sally on 01905 820476 for details.

Feb 1: 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 1: The Worcestershire Camera Club is meeting at the Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephens Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester for the Dingwall 26th National Slide Exhibition - 2003.

Feb 2: Ramblers' Association Worcester is meeting at the Boot Inn, Flyford Flavell, GR982549 for an leisurely five- mile walk passing through Kington, Grafton Wood and along part of the Wychavon Way. Lunch and drinks at the pub after the walk. Telephone leaders Janet and John on 01905 772122 for further details.

Feb 4: Brian and Philomena invite you to an evening of Ballroom and Sequence dancing at Powick Village Hall, Powick, Worcester. Telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338 for further details.

Jan 21: Karaoke Night at Westside, with your host Dave. All welcome, free admission. For further details telephone 01905 429300. Westside, Hylton Road, Worcester (Find us at the back of the Evening News building, turn left and drive down to the bottom).

Jan 21: Callow End School together with the Callow End Village Hall Committee are holding a Family Disco in Callow End Village Hall, Upton Road. There will be a professional DJ, licensed bar, and prizes to be won for competitions. Tickets are available on the door. All profits from this function will be donated to the victims of the tsunami.

Jan 21 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.

Jan 22: Firefly Crafts will be at Lyppard Grange Community centre with ceramic painting. Every item sold, £1 will be donated to the tsunami appeal. No need to book. Telephone Wendy on 01905 769409 for further details.

Jan 22: Jumble sale in aid of St Richard's Hospice at Wychbold Village Hall. Admission Free, all welcome.

Jan 22: Ramblers' Association, Worcester Group are meeting at Kingsford Lane Car Park (west side of lane) Explorer 219 GR824821 for eight-mile moderate walk. Will pass three rock houses below Kinver Edge returning along canal, then over Kinver Edge. Bring packed lunch. Telephone leaders Chris and John on 01215 503080 for further details. Visitors and non-members are welcome.

Jan 22: Karaoke Night at Westside, with your host Dave. All welcome, free admission. For further details telephone 01905 429300. Westside, Hylton Road, Worcester (Find us at the back of the Evening News building, turn left and drive down to the bottom).

Jan 22: 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.

Jan 22: Line dancing social evening - country/pop/classic/latest dances, at St Joseph's RC Primary School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester. Please bring your own refreshments. Further details Sharon 01905 424415.

Jan 22: Jumble sale in aid of Wychbold School at the Old Library, Ombersley Street, Droitwich. All welcome.

Jan 22: Cottage Garden Society, Worcester Group. An afternoon with Reg Moule at Powick village hall. For further details telephone 01684 593885.

Jan 22: PEAL (Parents Experiencing Adult Loss) are holding a book sale at St Swithun's Institute, The Trinity, Worcester. Come and browse over a tea or coffee before you buy.

Jan 23: Worcester Rambling Club Walk to Malvern Common. 6 mile walk, grassland and woods, mostly flat with one or two fairly steep slopes. For further details telephone 01905 28567.

Jan 23: Learn to Jive. New beginners class and intermediates class at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall, Worcester. For further details telephone 01666 824285.

Jan 24: Worcester Society of Artists, Parchment Craft by Kath Mottram, Studio Swan Theatre.

Jan 24 and every Monday: New Kids Latin American Dance Classes for girls and boys aged seven-15 at Christopher Whitehead School, Bromwich Road, Worcester St John's. For more information phone Dance at 8 on 01386 556 665 or visit www.danceat8. freeserve.co.uk

Jan 24 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.

Jan 25: Worcester Camcorder Club is meeting at Perdiswell Youth Centre, Droitwich Road, Worcester. Members Spring Film competition. For further details contact Ruth Bennett on 01905 423439.

Jan 25-29: Ombersley Dramatic Society presents Snow White at Ombersley Memorial Hall. Tickets available from 01905 620672 or 620757.

Jan 25: Coffee morning in aid of the Tsunami Disaster Appeal at Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, Goodwin Sitting Room, Lyonshall, Herefordshire. Cream teams, raffle, cake stall. All welcome.

Jan 25: The Worcestershire Camera Club is meeting at the Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephens Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester for their en print competition. A competition for members who do not normally enter monthly competitions. Followed by What or Where.

Jan 26: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Crown, Powick. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

Jan 26 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.

Jan 27: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

Jan 28: Rock n Roll with Brian's Supersounds at Barbourne Ex Services Club, Worcester. Members and non-members welcome.

Jan 28 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.

Jan 29: 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.

Jan 29: Firefly Crafts will be at Lyppard Grange Community, for ceramic painting. Every item sold, £1 will be donated to the tsunami appeal. No need to book. Telephone Wendy on 01905 769409 for further details.

Jan 30: Formal ballroom/Latin dance and cabaret at Malvern Theatres. Dance at 8 presents a great night of dancing, Strictly Come Dancing style (without the judges!) Open to adults of all ages, singles or couples. Tickets are limited. For more details telephone 01386 556 665 or e-mail info@danceat8.freeserve.co.uk

Jan 30: Worcester Rambling Club Walk to Callow End. Seven-mile walk in the area of Callow End in memory of Tess. For further details telephone 01905 28567.

Jan 31: Worcester Society of Artists, demonstration of Wildlife Subject by Valerie Briggs, Studio Swan Theatre.

Jan 31 and every Monday: New Kids Latin American Dance Classes for girls and boys aged 7-15 at Christopher Whitehead School, Bromwich Road, Worcester St John's. For more information phone Dance at 8 on 01386 556 665 or visit www.danceat8. freeserve.co.uk

Jan 31: Free Legal Surgery, Age Concern Herefordshire and Worcestershire, 6 Sansome Street, Worcester. Telephone 01905 726652 to make an appointment.

Jan 31 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 1: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Group is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

Feb 1 and the first Tuesday of each month: The Lyppard Garden Society are meeting in The Barn, adjacent to St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Lane, Warndon Villages with a members evening talking on Our Gardens including a question and answer session. New members are very welcome and can be assured of a warm greeting as well as a chat with tea/coffee/biscuits. Any enquiries, please contact Cynthia or David Eastwood on 01905 22069.

Feb 1: Powick Parish Ramblers are meeting in the WCC car park behind New Inn Shrawley for a six-mile walk via Glasshampton, Astley and woods. Telephone leader Sally on 01905 820476 for further details.

Feb 1: The Worcestershire Camera Club is meeting at the Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephen's Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester for the Dingwall 26th National Slide Exhibition - 2003.

Feb 2: U3A meeting at the University College, Worcester, for a talk by June Firkins on London Stores. For further information telephone 01905 820018.

Feb 2: Take Two, Social group for the unattached are meeting at The Northwick Arms, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 427281/330209.

Feb 4: 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 4-6: The Adult Learning Centre, Farncombe Estate, situated on a stunning 300 acre estate, overlooking the beautiful Cotswold village of Broadway and the vale of Evesham are running a short study break "Once Upon a Time: Storytelling Skills for All". For further information please contact Farncombe Estate on 01386 854100 or www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk

Feb 5: Social Night with Brian's Supersounds. Music for all tastes at Droitwich British Legion, Salwarpe Road, Droitwich. Licensed Bar. For further enquiries telephone 01905 770080. Members and bonafide guests welcome.

Feb 5: Worcester Rock 'n' Roll, featuring Dynamite, 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.

Feb 5: Firefly Crafts will be at Lyppard Grange Community, for ceramic painting. Every item sold, £1 will be donated to the Tsunami appeal. No need to book. Telephone Wendy on 01905 769409 for further details.

Feb 5: Line Dancing Social Evening with all latest dances at St. Josephs RC Primary School, Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester. Please bring your own refreshments. Further details Sharon 01905 424415.

Feb 6: Worcester Rambling Club Walk to Feckenham. Eight mile walk linking Feckenham and Inkberrow in a double loop at Moreton Underhill using many bridleways. For further details telephone 01905 28567.

Feb 7: Worcestershire Archaeological Society are meeting at the Worcester Association for the Blind, 2 Sansome Walk, Worcester for a lecture on The Deansway Excavations 1988-9: a retrospective, with Hal Dalwood and Rachel Edwards, Worcs Historic Environment and Archaeology Services. Enquiries to 01684 565190.

Feb 7: The Worcestershire Camera Club is holding its monthly competition, the subject is Natural History, at the Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephens Church, Droitwich Road, Worcester.