Events in and around Worcester

Oct 22 and every Friday: Country Western Partner Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners. For further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

Oct 23: Autumn Bazaar at St Wulstans Church Hall, Cranham Drive, Worcester. Bric-a-brac, tombola, cakes etc.

Oct 23: Blessed Edward Oldcorn school reunion for class 2A and 2B leavers 1971-1972 at The Talbot, The Tything, Worcester. Call Kenny Francis or Steve Picker on 01905 724794 for further details.

Oct 23: Jumble Sale in aid of Cutnall Green School at the Old Library, Ombersley Street, Droitwich. All welcome.

Oct 23: Apple Day and Acorn's Childrens Trust Day at Farmers' Market, in Bredon Village Hall, Worcestershire. Come along and purchase your local season fruit and veg preserves, eggs, cheese, wines, breads, sausages, Xmas gifts, live owls and much more. For further details telephone Anne Mietke on 07730 326945 or visit www.worcestershire farmersmarkets.net

Oct 23: Worcester Rock 'n' Roll with The Firebirds at Christopher Whitehead High School, Bromwich Road, Worcester. Please bring your own refreshments. For further details telephone Gerry on 01905 21313.

Oct 23: Pimples and Molehills, a walk to the windmill and back on the Warwicks/Oxon border, including Edge Hill. Meet at lay-by on the A422 Stratford to Banbury Road. For further details telephone Heart of England Walks Group Secretary Mike Buckley on 07974 440603.

Oct 23: Swing Jive Jamboree at The Larruperz Centre, Ross on Wye, music by ATD Disco. For further details telephone 01452 383584.

Oct 23/24: Antique Fair at Malvern Girls College. All welcome. Refreshments available.

Oct 24: RSPB Worcester and Malvern Group are meeting in the small car park on the right coming from Callow End for a morning walk looking for redwings, fieldfares, woodpeckers etc on both sides of the B4424. For further details telephone Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

Oct 24 and every Sunday: JazzJive Swing dance classes continue to be a knockout success at Fernhill Heath War Memorial Hall. Join any week. No experience necessary. No need to bring a partner. Fantastic fun for everyone. Keep fit the fun way. For more info Tel: Vanessa 01453 828557.

Oct 24: The 7th Annual Reunion of past and present staff of Dolphin Showers/Bathrooms at the Postal Order, Foregate Street, Worcester. All welcome, including friends and partners.

Oct 24: Farmers' Market, with crafts and WI, at Bushley Village Hall, Worcestershire. Come along and purchase your local season fruit and veg preserves, eggs, cheese, wines, breads, sausages and much more. For further details telephone Anne Mietke on 07730 326945 or visit www.worcestershirefarmersmarkets.net

Oct 25: Worcester Society of Artists practical workshop, Genesis Oil Paint Part 2, at Studio Swan Theatre, Worcester.

n Oct 25 and every Monday: Line Dance Classes at Pershore Working Men's Club. Dance instructions followed by social dancing. All welcome. For further information telephone Pam or Roger on 01905 452123.

Oct 25: Whittington Organ Group concert featuring music by Tony Back, at Whittington Village Hall, Church Lane. Please order your concert tickets by phoning Debbie or Stan Slocombe on 01905 353373.

Oct 25 and every Monday: Country Western Line Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners. For further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

Oct 25: Modern Tango & Quickstep dancing for absolute beginners at Christopher Whitehead High School, Bromwich Road, Worcester. Great music, fun routines, all ages welcome. For further details telephone Dance at 8 on 01386 556665.

Oct 26: DanceFEST - Tues- Fri - weekly dance classes for adults and children throughout Worcestershire. Street Jazz, Dance Mix, Contemporary, Youth and Children's Groups. Tel: 01905 611199 for further details.

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

Oct 26 and every Tuesday: Line Dance Classes at The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard. Dance instructions followed by social dancing. All welcome. For further information telephone Pam or Roger on 01905 452123.

Oct 26: Live Wyres for social singles are meeting at The Whittington Inn, Whittington, Kinver. For further details telephone Chris 01299 824619.

Oct 27: Take Two, social group for the unattached is meeting at The Crown, Powick. For further details telephone 01905 427281 or 330209.

Oct 27 and every Wednesday: Country Western Line Dancing at Martley Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners. For further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

Oct 27: Live Wyres for social singles are meeting at The White Hart, Fernhill Heath, Worcester. For further details telephone Chris 01299 824619.

Oct 27/28 and every Wednesday and Thursday: Do It My Way, tuition with Eric and Bernadette. Modern Sequence classes at Oldbury Road Park School, Oldbury Road, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 428993.

Oct 29: Brian and Philomena would like to invite you to practice your ballroom and Latin skills at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall, Worcester (A38 between Droitwich and Worcester) to Brian's Supersounds. Soft drinks only please. For further details and table reservations, telephone Brian or Philomena on 01905 454338.

Oct 29 and every Friday: Country Western Partner Dancing at Whitbourne Village Hall all levels welcome including beginners. For further details telephone Jeff and Thelma on 01886 821772.

Oct 29 and 30: Karaoke Special at the Westside, Hylton Road, Worcester. Over 10,000 tracks to chose from, featuring your resident mad compere Dave. For further details telephone 01905 429300.

Oct 30: Charity Bazaar, in aid of the County Air Ambulance at Kempsey Parish Hall. Cakes, tombola, raffle, Christmas good and lots more. Please come along and support us on this day. Free Admission. If you can donate any saleable good please contact Jean Lewis on 01905 821177.

Oct 30: RSPB Worcester and Malvern Group are meeting for a trip to see the thousands of wintering waterfowl arriving at Lower Derwent Valley. Meeting at Malvern Southlea car park or Worcester County Hall. For further details telephone Mike Stephens on 01905 820891.

Oct 30: Ballroom and sequence dance with Stephen Gill at St John's Sports and Leisure Centre, in aid of Leukaemia Research Fund 2004. For further details telephone Jacque on 01905 455265.

Oct 30/31: Dive 2004 at NEC, Birmingham. Packed full of ideas and inspiration, the show will give seasoned and wannabe divers the chance to see what's hot, what's on the cards for next season and where to go for the best dive thrills. Tickets available from 020 8977 9878 or visit www.diveshows.co.uk

Oct 31 and every Sunday: JazzJive Swing dance classes continue to be a knockout success at Fernhill Heath War Memorial Hall. Join any week. No experience necessary. No need to bring a partner. Fantastic fun for everyone! Keep fit the fun way! For more info Tel: Vanessa 01453 828557.

Oct 31: Ramblers Association Worcester Group, "The Last of the Hoppers".

Meet at Great Malvern Railway Station (Imperial Road) to catch the Hills Hopper. A 10 mile mystery walk exploring the area around the southern section of the hills. The return bus to Great Malvern Station. Please bring a packed lunch. Please telephone Derek on 01886 832064 for times, cost and further details.

Nov 1: Worcester Society of Artists demonstration in oils by Guillano Ponzi, at Studio Swan Theatre, Worcester.

Nov 1 and every Monday: Learn to Dance like a pop star at Christopher Whitehead School, Bromwich Road, Worcester. For further details telephone Dance at 8 on 01386 556665.

Nov 2: Dance the Waltz - easy as 1-2-3. A waltz class for beginners at Northwick Manor Junior School, Northwick Road, Worcester. All ages welcome, single or couples. For further details telephone Dance at 8 on 01386 556665.

Nov 2: Powick Parish Ramblers are meeting at Church of Our Lady, St Alphonsus, Blackmore Park for a 3 to 4 mile walk. For further details telephone Pat Ash on 01905 830094.

Nov 2 and every Tuesday: Learn to Dance like a pop star at Northwick Manor Junior School, Northwick Road, Worcester. For further details telephone Dance at 8 on 01386 556665.

Nov 2: The Lyppard Garden Society, meeting in The Barn, adjacent to St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Lane, Warndon Villages with a talk and slide show by Derek Foster on his view of "Gardening and Photography". New members are very welcome. Any enquiries, please contact Cynthia Eastwood on 01905 22069.

Nov 2: Live Wyres for social singles are meeting at The Queen's Head, Wolverley. For further details telephone Chris 01299 824619.

Nov 3: U3A meeting at the University College, Worcester, for a talk by Ray Sturdy on Travels in New Zealand. For further details telephone 01905 456624.

Nov 3: Live Wyres for social singles are meeting at The Kings Arms, Ombersley. For further details telephone Chris 01299 824619.

Nov 4: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Service is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

Nov 5: Poppy Night Dance 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.

Nov 6: Worcestershire Goat Society meeting at Whittington Village Hall. Running a Goat Sanctuary, with speaker Mrs J Rollo. Admission free. For further details telephone 01886 880498.

Nov 6: Save The Children Bazaar at St Martins' Parish Centre, London Road, Worcester. All welcome.

Nov 6: RSPB Worcester and Malvern Group are meeting for a circular 3 hour walk encompassing Huntsbridge and Shadybank Common. Meet by second bridge after turning right off the B4208 south of Welland. For further details telephone 01905 785394.

Nov 8 and every Monday: Learn to Dance like a pop star at Christopher Whitehead School, Bromwich Road, Worcester. For further details telephone Dance at 8 on 01386 556665.

Nov 9: Worcestershire Cricket Society cricket evening with speaker Stephen Peters, Essex and Worcestershire CCC, in the Cricket Suite of Worcestershire County Cricket ground, New Road, Worcester. Free to members but a small charge will be made for non-members.

Nov 9: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Service is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

Nov 9 and every Tuesday: Learn to Dance like a pop star at Northwick Manor Junior School, Northwick Road, Worcester. For further details telephone Dance at 8 on 01386 556665.

Nov 10: Open Day at Tibberton CE First School. We welcome parents of pre-school children who are considering their future school for 2005/2006 and 2006/2007. For further details telephone 01905 345284.

Nov 13: Brian and Philomena invite you to a Ballroom, Latin & 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.

Nov 15: Worcester Society of Artists practical workshop, copy a master, at Studio Swan Theatre, Worcester.

Nov 15: Whittington Organ Group concert featuring music by Richard Bower, at Whittington Village Hall, Church Lane. Please order your concert tickets by phoning Debbie or Stan Slocombe on 01905 353373.

Nov 17: U3A meeting at the University College, Worcester, for a talk by Madeleine Gould on Twenty Five years with peacocks. For further details telephone 01562 886312.

Nov 18: Evening Primrose Bereavement Support Service is meeting at United Reformed Church, Albany Terrace, Worcester. For further details telephone 01905 26966.

Nov 18: Powick Parish Ramblers are meeting at Cradley Church for a 5 mile walk around Mathon. Telephone Jo Walker on 01905 357764 or Rita deBoer on 01905 830256 for further details.

Nov 19: Rock 'n Roll with Brians Supersounds at Barbourne Ex-Services Club, Worcester. All welcome, members and non-members.