Theatre April

Until May 1-Rattle of a Simple Man by Charles Dyer at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

May

1&8-Quackery Codswallop is back at the Theatre of Small Convenience, Edith Walk, Great Malvern. 11am-4.30pm. £1 per person.

3-8-The Constant Wife by Somerset Maugham at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box Office (01684) 892277.

7-Kit & the Widow at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £15, £13. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts April

30-ESO in concert at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. Box Office (01684) 892277.

30 & May 1-Malvern Christian Witness Choir present Wildfire by Roger Jones at Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church, Malvern. 7.30pm. Admission by donation In aid of Overseas Orphan Trust.

May

1-Nottingham Youth Chamber Choir & Youth String Orchestra perform in Malvern Priory. 7.30pm. £3 on the door or from (01684) 578925. In aid of Home-Start Malvern Hills.

1-Harmony for Mayday with The Greenwood Voices at St James' Church, Welland. 7.30pm. £5 adults, £2 children incl refreshments. In aid of Welland Church building restoration.

5-Concert by MGC students & pupils of Janet Masters at the York Hall, Malvern Girls' College. 7.30pm. £10, £4 concs from TIC or MGC music dept. In aid of Cancer Research UK.

6-The Chilingirian Quartet & The Endellion Quartet in concert at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £14. Box Office (01684) 892277. Presented by Malvern Concert Club.

8-4 x 2 in concert at Redmarley Church. 8pm. £7.50, OAPs & U14s £5 incl refreshments from (01452) 840467. In aid of Redmarley Primary School.

8-Tarrington Brass & A Touch of Wind in concert at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. £10 from (01531) 632460. In aid of St Michael's Hospice.

Cinemas April

Malvern Cinema: People I Know (15) 7.30pm daily, Mats Thurs 4.30pm. Fri 30-Tues 3 only Looney Tunes: Back in Action (PG) 4.30pm daily. Forum Film Special - Weds May 5 only - Black and White (18) 8.15pm in the Forum.

Odeon Worcester: Van Helsing (12A) Thurs only 2.45, 5.35, 8.25 Free list suspended; Kill Bill - Volume 2 (18) Fri & Mon-Thurs 2.40, 5.30, 8.20, Sat & Sun 11.45, 2.40, 5.30, 8.20 Free list suspended; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs 3.20, 6.00, 8.35, Sat & Sun 12.50, 3.20-, 6.00, 8.35 Free list suspended; Our House (12A) 4.20, 6.30, 8.40 Free list suspended; Secret Window (12A) Fri & Mon-Thurs 3.50, 6.10, 8.30, Sat & Sun 1.30, 3.50, 6.10, 8.30 Free list suspended; Shaun of the Dead (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs 6.05, 8.25, Sat & Sun 1.30, 3.50, 6.10, 8.30; 50 First Dates (12A) Fri, Mon, Tues & Thurs 3.30, 5.45, Sat & Sun 11.10, 1.20, 3.30, 5.45, Weds 1.20, 3.30, 5.45; Taking Lives (15) 8.10; The Cat in the Hat (PG). Fri, Mon, Tues & Thurs 2.30, Sat, Sun & Weds 12.30, 2.30; Scooby Doo 2 - Monsters Unleashed (PG) Sat, Sun & Weds 11.15, 1.15; Win a Date with Tad Hamilton (PG) Fri & Mon-Thurs 3.45, Sat & Sun 11.00, 1.20; Odeon Projections - Suzie Gold (15) Mon only 2.30, 4.30, 6.25, 8.35; Senior Screen - The Last Samurai (15) Weds only 10.30; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat only - Brother Bear (U) 10.30, Finding Nemo (U) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Advance bookings - Troy (15tbc) Opens May 21 1.00, 4.30, 8.00 - Sat 15, Sun 16 & Thurs 20 1.10, 4.40, 8.10; Advance screenings - Thurs May 6 - Van Helsing (12A) 2.30, 5.15, 8.00, 8.45; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.25, 3.50, 6.20, 8.50, Sat & Sun 11.00, 1.25, 3.50, 6.20, 8.50; Our House (12A) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.50, 4.10, 6.25, 9.00, Sat & Sun 11.40, 1.50, 4.10, 6.25, 9.00; Secret Window (12A) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.40, 4.15, 6.40, 9.15, Sat & Sun 11.15, 1.40, 4.15, 6.40, 9.15; Kill Bill Volume 2 (18) Fri & Mon-Thurs 2.30, 5.30, 8.30, Sat & Sun 11.30, 2.30, 5.30, 8.30; 50 First Dates (12A) Fri , Tues & Weds 11.00, 1.30, 3.50, 6.20, 8.45, Sat, Sun & Mon 3.50, 6.20, 8.45; Shaun of the Dead (15) Fri-Weds 8.30; Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (PG) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.05, 3.30, 6.40, Sat & Sun 10.45, 1.05, 3.30, 6.10; The Cat in the Hat (PG) Sat & Sun 11.20, 1.30.

Film Shows April

6-Pirates of the Caribbean (12) at Gorsley Village Hall. 7.30pm.

7-Love Actually (15) at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. £3.50, concs £3. Box Office (01885) 488575.

Pop and Rock April

30-Hayley Jeynes finals night with Discofever at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 7pm.

30-Simon Grant at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall. 9pm Admission free.

May

1-May Day dance with Daniel Isakonga & Explosive Hzakomba at the Youth Centre, Albert Road North, Malvern. 7.30pm.

1-Brian Chriss at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free. Details (01684) 572350.

1-Clive John at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

1-Med Snookes & the Good Scratch, blues band at the Plough Inn, Upton-upon-Severn. 8.30pm. Admission free.

1-The Searchers at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £14 & £16. Box Office (901684) 892277.

1-Ian Marshall, keyboard & vocalist at the Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle. 8.30pm.

1-Headova at the Great Malvern Club. 8pm.

3-Samantha Hayes at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

Folk and Jazz May

Until 3-Upton-upon-Severn Folk Festival. £35 weekend, £18 12-18 years, £100 family. Details www.uptonfolk.org

6-Flatworld, Eastern European folk at the Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle. 8.30pm.

7-The Fryer-Barnhart International All Star Jazz Band at Hanley Castle High School. 8pm. £10, members £8 from (01684) 593794. Organised by the Friends of the Upton Jazz Festival.

8-Martin Furey, Ray Mytton & Mark Archer at the Caf Malvernia, the Octogan Room, St Ann's Well. 7.30pm. £5 from (01684) 560285.

9-Abbey Jazz special guest night with Roy Williams (trombone), Roger Heeley (piano), John Barnes (tenor/baritone/ clarinet) & Brian Price (drums) at Malvern Ruby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8-10.30pm. £5.

Clubs & Societies May

3-Wyche & Colwall Horticultural Society meet at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. Fergus Garrett - Successional Planting.

4-Upleadon Over 60s Club meet at Upleadon Village Hall. 2.30pm.

4-Embroiderers' Guild Worcs branch meet at the Friends Meeting House, Sansome Walk, Worcester. 2pm. Details (01684) 899337. Yvonne Morton - Eastern Images.

4-Breathe Easy Malvern & Worcester branch meet at Osborne Court, Malvern. 2.30pm. Details (01684) 891653.

5-Take Two for unattached adults meet at the Foley Arms, Malvern. 8pm. All new members welcome. Details (01684) 569494 or (01905) 330209.

5-Embroiderers' Guild Worcs branch day school, Yvonne Morton - Shisha Glass & the Patterns of India. Details (01905) 820713.

5-Malvern Recorded Jazz Society meet at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Ken Russell - Contrasts II.

5-Malvern Family History Group meet at the Methodist Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7pm. Meriel Hayes - Dear Polly, letters to a Victorian ladies maid.

5-RSPB Worcs & Malvern group meet at Warren Farm, Bromyard Down 9am for 2 mile walk. Leader: Garth Lowe.

6-Newent Beekeepers meet at Newent Library. 7.30pm. Len Dixon - Beekeeping in Tanzania.

7-Ledbury & District Floral Art Club meet at Ledbury Community Hall, Lawnside Road, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Let's have a party. Details (01531) 635404.

Sales & Bazaars May

1-Leigh Sinton Fete at the Village Hall. 2-5pm. Tug of war. In aid of Motor Neurone Disease.

1-Gardeners' market at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 9.30am-1pm. Adm free.

1-Grand jumble sale at Powick Parish Hall. 2-4pm. In aid of MacMillan Brazil cycling challenge.

8-Car boot sale at Knight's cider farm. 9am. £4 per car/van. In aid of Cats Protection.

8-Gardeners' market at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 9.30am-1pm. Admission free.

Miscellaneous April

30-Pensions Service advice session at the Customer Service Centre, Malvern Library. 10am-1pm. Appointments (01905) 720362.

30-Bingo at Bromesberrow Parish Hall. 8pm.

30-Liz Lynne, West Midlands MP at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. Liberal Democrat Policies in Europe.

May

1-May Day activities in Priory Park, Great Malvern. 11am-5pm. Procession 2pm.

1-Kathy's last bingo session at Storridge Village Hall. 8pm. Grand prizes to be won. Admission free. Details (01886) 880455. In aid of Acorns Hospice.

1-Coffee morning & plant sale at Gorsley Village Hall. 10.30am.

1&2-Malvern Arts Festival at Colwall Village Hall. 10am-4pm. Details (01531) 631947. Organised by Worcs Guild of Designer Craftsmen.

2&3-Cider tasting & teas at Putley Village Hall. Sun 2-6pm, Mon noon-5pm. Part of the Big Apple.

2&3-Introduction to haiku poems at Aylton Church. Sun 3pm, Mon 2pm. Part of the Big Apple.

5-Litter pick organised by Pickersleigh Community Centre. 9.30-11.30.

5-8 week Bible study course, an Introduction to the New Testament at Bishops' Frome Village Centre. 7.30pm. Details (01885) 490204.

5-Circle dance at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top. 8-10pm. £2.50-£5. Details (01684) 891261.

5-Extend, exercises for the active retired at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 9.15am. Lyttelton Rooms, Great Malvern 11am. Details (01684) 562220.

6-Reiki share (Tibetan healing) at Malvern Integrated Health Centre. All welcome. 7.30-9.30pm. Details (01684) 576339.

7-Tea dance at the Civil Service Sports Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. Organised by Age Concern.

7-Race night at Callow End Village Hall. 7.30pm. £5 incl cheese supper on the door or from (01905) 831702 or 07780 632642. Bar. Organised by the Friends of Callow End School & the Village Hall Fund.

7-Auction of promises at Castlemorton School. 7pm. £1 bidding card & glass of wine. Organised by the Friends of Castlemorton School.

For Children April

30-Dance Club for 8-10 year olds. £3 per week, £25 for 10 sessions. Details (01905) 611199.

May

1-Cloudland by Travelling Light at Malvern Theatres. 11am, 2pm. £5.50. Box Office (01684) 892277.

3&6-Free introduction to Kumon Maths & English at Holy Trinity Church Hall. Strictly by appointment. Details (01905) 423724.

Talks April

30-Robin Whittaker - County Archivist at Callow End Village Hall. 7.30pm. £4 incl coffee, tea & cakes from (01905) 831451.

Exhibitions May

Until 8-Fundraising exhibition of arts & crafts at the Friends' Meeting House, Orchard Road, Great Malvern. 10am-5pm not Sun mornings. In aid of Amnesty International (Malvern branch).

Gardens April

Little Malvern Court Gardens. Every Wednesday & Thursday until mid July. Open 2.15-5pm. Hall & Garden £5, Hall or garden only £4. 5m S of Great Malvern on A4104.

Moors Meadow garden & nursery open daily 11am-5pm. Closed Weds & Thurs. Details (01885) 410318.

Every Thurs-Garden open at Barnards Green House, Poolbrook Road, Malvern. 2-6pm. £2.50, children free. In aid of NGS.

The garden at The Bannut, Bringsty, near Bromyard open 2-5pm every Weds, Sat, Sun & BH until the end Sept. Teas & plants. Details (01885) 482206.

May

1-Shuttifield Cottage at Birchwood, nr Storridge. 1pm till 5pm. Admission £2.50, children free. NGS.

1-Garden & orchid house at Hillview, Albright Lane, Bromesberrow open. 2pm. Plants & cake stall. Details (01531) 680346, In aid of church restoration funds at Holybush.

1&2-Garden open at Hope End House, Raycombe Lane, Wellington Heath. 10am-4pm. Teas, woodland walks. In aid of NGS.

3-Garden open at Little Malvern Court. noon-5pm. £3.50, children 50p. Teas. Details (01684) 892988. In aid of NGS.

Walks April

30-Solemates circular walk. Meet 10am Pickersleigh Community Centre, Sherrard's Green Road, Malvern. Details (01684)567468.

May

1-The Monk's Way - No 2. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for 10 mile easy walk to Worcester via Link Common. Return by train. BPL. Leaders: Eileen & Des (01684) 564423. MHDFS.

2-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.30am for 9/10mile moderate walk from Cradley. Leader: Janet (01531) 640640. BPL. Leadon Vale Ramblers.

5-Meet Bridge Street car park 70m for survey of local footpaths. Leader: Arthur (01684) 575044. Leadon Vale Ramblers.

5-Ageing Well walk. Meet the Crown Inn, Colwall 10am for 4 mile walk. Pub lunch available. Details (01684) 563321/560764.

6-Meet 10am at the second car park at the Old Hills, Callow End for 4 mile walk. Leader: David (01905) 831988. Powick Parish Ramblers.

6-Meet The Nelson Inn, Suckley at 10am for three hour walk around the village. Details (01886) 833362.

8-Meet at Rhyd for walk by the River Severn via Clevelode. 10am. Leader: Joyce (01684) 540614. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

8-In the footsteps of the Plotters. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for a 10 mile moderate walk around Grafton Flyford, Himbleton & Hoddington Court. BPL. Leader: Peter (01527) 69860. MHDFS.