Theatre April

18-Vibrations, African dance group at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7.30pm. £5 adults, £3 students from (01531) 631012.

Until 19-Love & Marriage by Donald Churchill at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

23-Ken Dodd at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £17. Box Office (01684) 892277.

25&26-English National Ballet at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 8pm. £16, £14, students £8. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Cinemas April

Malvern Cinema: Jungle book 2 (U) 2pm & 4.30pm daily. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (15) 7.30pm daily except Sat when there will be no showing.

Odeon Worcester: Welcome to Collinwood (15) Thurs only - 11.45, 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45 Free list suspended; Bullet Proof Monk (12A) 12.30, 2.45, 5.45, 8.15 Free list suspended; How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (12A) 12.30, 3.00, 6.00, 8.30 Free list suspended; Johnny English (PG) 11.45, 1.45, 3.45, 5.45, 8.30 Free list suspended; S Club - Seeing Double (PG) 12.00, 2.00, 4.00 Free list suspended; The Little Polar Bear (U) Fri-Weds 11.45, 1.30 Free list suspended; The Recruit (12A) 8.15; Blue Crush (12A) Fri-Weds 3.30, 6.00, 8.30; Phone Booth (15) 2.15, 4.15, 6.15, 8.45 Free list suspended; The Magdalene Sisters (15) 6.00; Jungle Book 2 (U) 12.30, 2.45, 5.45 Free list suspended; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat only -10.30am - Scooby Doo (PG), Lilo & Stitch (U), Harry Potter 2 (PG). Odeon Movie Mob - Half term special - Mon-Thurs - 10.45 - Lilo & Stitch (U), Scooby Doo (PG); Odeon Senior Screen - Agnes Brown (15) - Weds only - 10.30am.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Advance screenings - X-Men 2 (12A TBC) - General release May 1 - 1.50, 2.45, 4.45, 5.45, 8.00, 8.45; Welcome to Collinwood (15) - Advance screening Wed and Thurs 8.20; How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (12A) 11.45, 3.10, 6.00, 8.45; Bullet Proof Monk (12A) 11.00, 1.20, 3.55, 6.25, 8.55; The Jungle Book 2 (U) 11.15, 1.15, 3.20, 5.55; Johnny English (PG) 11.45, 2.00, 4.20, 6.40, 9.00; The Little Polar Bear (U) 11.30, 1.40, 3.40; S Club - Seeing Double (PG) 11.30, 1.45, 4.00, 6.15; Shanghai Knights (12A) 7.50; Blue Crush (12A) 5.40, (8.10 Not Tues & Weds); A Man Apart (18) (8.30 Not Thurs).

Film Shows April

24-Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at Gorsley Village Hall. 7pm, doors open 6.30pm. Tickets from (01989) 720221.

24-A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm. £3 adults, £2 students on door or from (01531) 632769/633760.

26-Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PG) at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm. £3 adults, £2 students on door or from (01531) 632769/633760.

Pop and Rock April

18-Phil Bates at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

18-Come Together, 60's, 70's band at the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm till late. £5 on door. Proceeds to Air Ambulance.

18-Clive John at the George Hotel, Newent.

19-Magic Bow Variety Show at Great Malvern Club, Church Street. 9.30pm.

19-Simon Grant at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

19-The Solid Silver 60s Show 2003 at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £17 & £18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

19-Clive John at the Nelson Inn, Suckley

19-Roger Fletcher at Ledbury Town Football Club. 8.30pm. Admission free.

19-Ricky Laval at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

20-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

20-Standing in the Shadows, Shadows tribute band at the Blue Bell, Callow End. 8.30pm.

25-Smiffy at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

26-Runnin on Empty at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

Folk and Jazz April

19-Dave Huke Trio at Cradley Village Hall open day. Noon. Admission free.

21-Abbey Jazz with Tony Pipkin (trumpet), Geoff Bowles (tenor) and Roger Heeley (piano) at the Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook, Malvern. 8.30-11pm. Admission free.

Clubs & Societies April

21-Alpine Garden Society Cotswold & Malvern Group local group spring show & plant sale at Pershore College. Noon-4pm.£1.50, members free.

22-Bromsberrow Ramblers meet at Bromsberrow Post Office. 2.30pm.

22-Malvern Floral Art Club AGM at St Andrews Hall, Poolbrook. 2pm.

23-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Portobello, St Johns, Worcester. 8pm. The club meets Wednesdays and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 573398/892985.

24-Worcester & District Philatelic & Postcard Society meet at Powick Hall. 7.30pm. B Asquith - Bonhams-Trieste.

24-Malvern Northern Society meet at the Octagon, Poolbrook. 7.30pm. AGM. Details (01684) 566689.

25-Ledbury & District Society meet at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Pip Powell - Echoes.

25-Malvern Museum Society meet at Christchurch Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. Mr Quintin Watt MA - The Bromsgrove Guild.

26-Ledbury Naturalists' Field Club meet at Bridge Street car park. 9am. North Meadow Cricklade & Cotswold Water Park - Stephanie Thomson & Keith Mason.

Sales & Bazaars April

18-Farmers' Market at the Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern. 9am-2pm.

19-Car boot sale at Upton Primary School. 10am. Cars £5, Vans £8. Refreshments. Details (01684) 593627.

19-Gardeners' Market at Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 9.30am-1pm. Admission free.

19-Craft fayre at the Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. 10am-4pm. Admission free. Organised by Three Shires Craft Guild.

20-Farmers market with Easter egg hunt at the Hunters Inn, Longdon. 11am-2pm.

21-Gardeners' Market at the Foley Institute, Poolbrook Road, Malvern. 9.30am-1pm. Admission free.

26-Pots, pan & recipes for sale at Holy Green. 10am-noon. In aid of Earls Croome Church Tower Fund. Details (01684) 592156/592308.

Miscellaneous April

18-Easter bingo at Stoke Lacy Village Hall. 8pm. Proceeds to hall funds.

18&19-Beer festival at the Travellers Rest, Malswick. Fri noon-10.30pm, Sat 11am-11pm. In aid of Sheppard House Day Centre & the Dolphin Club.

19-Simon Sky Investigates, spontaneous theatre at Paper Moon Caf, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. £3. Bookings (01684) 569474.

19-Charity Dance with Paul & Enid at Dyson Perrins C E High School, Malvern. 8-11.30pm. £2.50. In aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.

19-Encountering Bats (live animal event) at John Moore Countryside Museum, Tewkesbury. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £1.50, Seniors & Students £1.25, children £1, Family £4.

19,20&21-St Nicholas Church, Earls Croome open Sat 2-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm, Mon 11-5pm. Refreshments available.

22-Quiz at Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern. 8pm. £2 per team. 1st prize meal for 2 + free taxi within 8 mile radius. Details (01684) 540690. In aid of County Air Ambulance.

22-Meeting at Upton Memorial Hall to discuss proposed changes in community health services. 6.30pm.

23-Cabaret night and disco at The Falcon Hotel, Bromyard. £22.50 from (01885) 48304.

24-Charity whist drive at Bromsberrow Parish Hall. 8pm. In aid of St Michael's Hospice.

24-Spring event at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 10am. Organised by Ledbury Friends of the Samaritans.

25-Bingo in Bromsberrow Parish Hall. 8pm. In aid of St Michael's Hospice.

25-Tea dance at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.15pm. £1.50 incl tea and biscuits. Organised by Age Concern Malvern & District.

25-Mayor's charity dinner and dance at Upton Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. £27 incl dinner & wine. Details (01684) 593070. In aid of Upton Youth Band & Upton Community Care.

25-Pensions advice session at Age Concern, The Grange, Grange Road, Malvern. 10am-1pm. Organised by CAB, Age Concern & Government Pensions Service. Details (01905) 720362.

26-Coffee morning at Hanley Swan British Legion Cub. 30p incl tea & biscuits.

For Children April

20&21-Easter egg hunt at Eastnor Castle. 11am-5pm. Family £15.50, adult £6, OAP £5.50 & U15s £3.50.

Exhibitions April

Until 25-Contemporary Views of Malvern at Theatre House, Grange Road, Malvern. 10am-5pm, 10am-4pm Sunday.

Until May 3-Watercolours by David Birtwhistle, John Harris, Cyril Mason & Tim Nash at the Shellhouse Gallery, Ledbury. Details (01531) 632557.

Until May 17-Ancient & Modern by Peter Cobb at Malvern Theatres.

10-May 31-Living Colour exhibition at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. 9am-5pm Mon-Sat. Details (01886) 833337.

Gardens April

Garden open at Moors Meadow, Collington, Bromyard (off B4214) open (not Weds & Thurs). Plants for sale. £2.50, children free. Details (01885) 410328.

Every Wed & Thurs until mid-July-Garden open at Little Malvern Court. 2.15-5pm. Hall & garden £4.80, hall or garden only £3.80.

Every Wed, Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday-Garden at the Bannut, Bringsty, near Bromyard open 2-5 every Wed, Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday until end September. Home-made teas. Plants. Details (01885) 482206

20-Cinderdine Cottage garden, Dymock open. 2-5pm. £1.50. In aid of NGS.

24-Garden at Barnards Green House, Malvern open 2-6pm. Teas. Plants. £2.50, children free. In aid of NGS.

Walks April

18-Meet Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern 10am for circular walk. Details (01684) 567468) Solemates Walking Group.

19-Round the Croomes. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 10 mile moderate walk following Croome River to Ryall and back. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Sally (01905) 820476 & John (01905) 359587. MHDFS.

23-St George's Day walk. Meet Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern 4.45pm for hills. Booking essential. Details (01684) 567468) Solemates Walking Group.

24-Three Follies & two churches around Croome. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for 6.5 mile flat walk. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Dorothy (01684) 593376. MHDFS.

24-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.50am or 10am at Market House for an English Festival Walk to Eastnor. Leader: Tom. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

25-Meet Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern 10am for circular walk. Details (01684) 567468) Solemates Walking Group.

26-Twixt canal & river. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 10mile moderate walk in the North Worcester countryside. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Jacky (01905) 20868. MHDFS.