Theatre March

Until 29-The Duchess of Malfi at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£22. Box Office (01684) 892277.

28-Mort by Terry Pratchet presented by Dymock Amateur Dramatic Society at Dymock Parish Hall. 7.30pm. £4, £2.50 concs from Well House Garage, Beauchamp Arms Dymock. Details (01531) 890078.

31-April 5-Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

April

1-4-Bugsy Malone at Dyson Perrins High School, Malvern. 7.30pm. £4.50 adults, £2.59 children from (01684) 564751.

Concerts March

28-Viennese Classics performed by the ESO at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £8-£24. Box Office (01684) 892277.

29-Hereford Rail Male Voice Choir in concert at Holy Trinity, Bosbury. 7.30pm. £7.50 incl glass of wine and light refreshments from (01989) 720171. In aid of Farm Africa.

29-Tarrington Brass and A Touch of Wind at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. £7, children £3 incl glass of wine. In aid of SSAFA. Details (01531) 633475.

29-Spring Harmony at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £4, children £2 refreshments incl. In aid of loop system for Christ Church.

29-Concert by pupils from St Mary's Convent School at Upton Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. £4 from (01684) 592310. Presented by Upton Arts Music Group.

31-Herefordshire Youth Music concert at Colwall village hall. 7.30pm. £4 on door or from (01531) 635492. In aid of CLIC.

Cinemas March

Malvern Cinema: About Schmidt (15) Fri 7pm, Sat-Thurs 7.45pm, Matinees Sat, Sun & Wed 3pm. Forum Film Special - Wed only - 8 Women (8 Femmes) (15) 8.15pm in the Forum Theatre.

Odeon Worcester: The Core (12A) 11.45, 2.30, 5.15, 8.00 Free list suspended; The Recruit (12A) 12.45, 3.15, 5.45, 8.15 Free list suspended; Cradle 2 the Grave (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs 11.5, 4.00, 6.15, 8.30, Sat/Sun only 4.00, 6.15, 8.30; The Magdalene Sisters (15) 2.45, 8.15; Just Married (12A) 12.45, 3.00, 6.00, 8.30 Free list suspended; Maid in Manhatten (PG) 12.15, 3.15, 6.00, 8.15; The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) 2.45, 7.15; Treasure Planet (U) 12.00; The Wild Thornberries (U) Sat & Sun only 11.15; Chicago (12A) 12.00, 5.30; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat only -10.30am - Scooby Doo (PG), Lilo & Stitch (U), Hey Arnold (U). Odeon Senior Screen - Weds only - 10.30am.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Bowling for Columbine (15) Tues only 8.00; The Core (12A) (11.30 Sat/Sun only), 2.30, 5.30, 8.30; The Recruit (12A) 12.20, 3.00, 6.00, 8.45; Chicago (12A) Fri 12.10, 2.45, 5.25, 8.05, Sat/Sun 5.25, 8.05, Mon-Thurs 12.10, 2.45, 5.25, (8.05 Not Tues); Adaptation (15) 12.10, 3.00, 5.45, 8.20; Just Married (12A) 1.45, 4.00, 6.20, 8.50; Maid in Manhatten (PG) (1.20 Not Sat/Sun), 3.50, 6.15, 8.40; Treasure Planet (U) Sat & Sun only 11.00, 1.30; The Wild Thornberries (U) Sat & Sun only 11.00, 1.20.

Film Shows March

30-Gosford Park at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 3pm & 7pm. Tickets (01531) 633760.

April

3-East is East (15) at Gorsley Village Hall. 7.30pm. Details (01989) 720221. Part of Flicks in the Sticks series.

4-Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets at Bosbury Parish Hall. 7pm. Part of Flicks in the Sticks series.

Pop and Rock March

28-Brian Chriss at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

28-Clive John at the Swan, Hanley Swan. 9pm.

29-Rob O'Neil, west coast folk at Paper Moon Caf, Malvern Link. 8pm. Bookings 569474.

29-Kevin Malloy at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

29-The Wanderers at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

April

4-Standing in the Shadows, Shadows tribute band at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

4-Stewart Lee at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

5-Bang On at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

Folk and Jazz March

30-Abbey Jazz with John Burnett (trumpet/vocal), Peter Carlton (tenor/clarinet), Ken Jones (piano) and Roy Dutton (drums) at Malvern Rugby Football Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8-10.30pm. £2.50.

Clubs & Societies March

28-Malvern Museum Association AGM at Christ Church Hall, Malvern. 7.30pm. Mr Ralph Richardson - Worcestershire in the Domesday Book.

28-Malvern Kit Car and Specials Club meet at the Marlbank, Welland. Details (01684) 592294.

28-Ledbury & District Society meet at the Burgage Hall. 7.30pm. Blanche Parry & Elizabeth I.

29-RSPB Worcester & Malvern Members Group meet Westminster Bank, West Malvern at 8am for morning walk led by Mick Woodward.

31-Ledbury Probus Club meet at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 10.45am-noon. Debate - In the opinion of this house there has been a weakness in British management since the last World War.

April

1-Malvern & Worcester Breathe Easy Group meet at Osborne Court, Osborne Road, Malvern. 2.30-4.30pm. Jill Smith from Air Products.

2-Malvern Storytellers meet at the Express Inn, Malvern. 8-10pm. Club night.

2-Malvern Recorded Jazz Society meet at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Video night.

2-Malvern Family History Group meet in the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30pm. Mr Roy Fidoe - Public health in Worcester in the19th/20th Centuries.

2-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Foley Arms Hotel, Great Malvern. 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.

4-Alpine Garden Society Cotswold & Malvern Group meet at Redmarley Village Hall. 7.30pm. Eric Jarrett - Silvers and Greys.

4-Malvern Architectural Society meet in the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30pm. George Chesterton - Lost country houses of our area.

5-Malvern Horticultural Society spring show at Christchurch hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 11am-1pm.

5-Ledbury Naturalists' Field Club spring wild flower walk. Meet Bridge Street car park 1.45pm or Cradley Church 2.15pm. Leaders: Peter Garnett, Dudley Brook & Lionel Hicks.

5-Bromyard & District Garden Club spring show at Bromyard Leisure Centre. 2pm.

Sales & Bazaars March

29-Spring Fayre at the Lyttelton Rooms, Great Malvern. 10am-noon. 20p. Organised by Malvern Hills Guiding Assoc.

29-Giant jumble sale at Bromsberrow Village Hall. 2pm. Organised by Friends of Bromsberrow St Mary's School in aid of St Michael's Hospice.

29-Car boot sale at Upton-upon-Severn Primary School. 10am-1pm. Cars and trailers £5, Vans £8. Refreshments. In aid of school performing arts programme.

29-Grand Spring Jumble Sale at Berrow Village Hall. 2pm. Proceeds to Pendock Playgroup outdoor scheme.

29-Sale at The Barn, Gadfield Elm House, Staunton . 2-6pm. In aid of NSPCC and The Children's Society.

April

5-Jumble sale at Castlemorton Parish Hall. 2pm.

5-Spring fayre at Bromsberrow St Mary's School. 2pm.

5-Gardeners' Market at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 9.30am-1pm. Admission free.

Miscellaneous March

28-Art auction at Malvern Hills College, Albert Road North, Malvern. Viewing 5.30pm, auction 7.30pm. Admission free. In aid of Magdalen Sensory Garden at Victoria Park.

28-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.

28-30-Conflict resolution without violence workshop at the Touchstone Centre, off Geraldine Road, Malvern. £35. Details (01684) 569246.

29-Sealed Knot, Earl of Stamford's Regiment of Foote meet at the Marlbank Public House and ground, Welland. 11am. Details (01684) 566471.

29-Big breakfast followed by bridge drive at St Michael & All Angels Church, Ledbury. 8.30am-5pm.

29-Hanley Castle parish litter collection day. Meet 10am at Hanley Swan village green or outside Three Kings, Hanley Castle. Organised by Hanley Castle Parish Council.

29-Coffee morning and bring and buy at Earls Croome House. 10.30am. In aid of Earls Croome church.

29-Bridge drive in St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 2-5pm. £5 incl tea. In aid of St Michael & All Angels Church, Ledbury.

April

1-Demonstration of floral designs for spring and Easter by Carola Wilson at Hanley Swan Village Hall. 7.45pm. £8 to incl wine and refreshments. In aid of Acorns Children's Hospice Malvern support group. Details (01684) 311665.

1-Quiz night at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern. 8pm. £1.

1-Play reading with Wells Players. 7.30pm. Details (01684) 566860.

1-Bingo evening at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton-upon-Severn. 7pm. In aid the Friends of Beechwood.

4-Quiz at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. organised by the Guides.

5-Gardeners' question time with Bob Hares, Michael Jefferson-Brown and Paul Picton at the York Hall, Malvern Girls' College, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7pm. £5 incl light refreshments. Details (01684) 572203.

5-Art workshop with Gerald Savine at Bridge House, Upton-upon-Severn. 10am-4.30pm. £35. Details (01684) 591122.

For Children March

29-Red Nose Day activity day at Langland Community Centre. 2-4pm. Organised by Oak Crescent Residents Group.

April

1-Early Ears for 0-5 years old at Malvern Youth Centre, Albert Road North, Malvern. 10-10.45am. £3.50 child, adults free. Details (01684) 566076.

Exhibitions March

Until end of March-Portraits by Val Hepplewhite at Malvern Theatres.

Until end of March-Work by Malvern Cross-Stitch Club at Upton-upon-Severn Library. Open library hours.

Until April 5-Shipwreck, sea scenes from Pembrokeshire by Mark Arkless at Lyttelton House Gallery, Malvern.

Until April 5-Prints inspired by nature by British artists including Russell Vernalls, Pauline Hall, Katrina Cook & Esther Tyson at On the Wildside Natural History Gallery.

Until April 12-Light at the end of the Tunnel, photographs by Mervyn Roe at Paper Moon Caf, Malvern Link. Opening Sunday 1-5pm thereafter daily 9am-5pm.

Gardens March

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

30-Daffodil Sunday at Madresfield Court, near Malvern. 2-5.30pm. Refresh-ments. £3 adults, £1 U16s. In aid of Guarlford and Madresfield church funds.

April

From 2-The 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.

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

Walks March

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

29-Meet car park at Broomfields Farm Shop, Holt Heath 10am for 6 mile walk through woods and on part of the Wychavon Way. Leaders: Isobel and Peter (01905) 23855. Powick Parish Ramblers.

29-Meet at Whiteleaved Oak at 10am for a daffodil walk via Howlers heath. Leader: Joyce Ingledew. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

29-If you go down to the wood today. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 10 mile moderate walk around Oxenhall and Queens Wood. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Jeff (01684) 772785. MHDFS.

31-Meet Farmers Arms, Kempsey Common 10am for 5 mile walk. Leader: Pat (01905) 830094. Powick Parish Ramblers.

April

2-Meet Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern 2pm for circular walk. Details (01684) 567468. Solemates Walking Group.

2-Ageing Well 4 mile walk from the Beauchamp Arms, Dymock. 10am. Details (01684) 563321.

3-Brockhampton Estate and Bromyard Downs. Meet Imperial Road 9.20am for 5.5 mile moderate walk around Brockhampton and Bromyard Downs. Lunch and drinks available at pub afterwards. Leader: Lynn (01886) 821568 MHDFS.

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

5-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.30am for 4-5 mile walk from Hancocks Lane. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

5-Gadfield Elm. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 6 mile easy walk via Cleeve House, Lowbands and Gadfield Elm. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Ray (01684) 575989. MHDFS.