Theatre March

14-Sir Thomas Allen performs Beethoven at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £10-£22. Box office (01684) 892277.

14-A Different View by Derek and Sue Francis at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7pm. £5 from (01905) 422429 or Ledbury Books and Maps.

Until 15-Cooper! Not Like That Like This with Jerome Flynn at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20. Box office (01684) 892277

15-Roll out the Barrel by the Famous Music Company at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. 8pm. £12/£11 concs from (01885) 488575.

18-22-Fiddler on the Roof presented by Malvern Light Opera Society at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. £10 (Tues only), £11 and £12. Box office (01684) 892277.

20-Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 8pm. £10, £12. Box office (01684) 892277.

Concerts March

15-Sacred Journey performed by Opus Anglicanum at the Priory, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. £10 from (01225) 463362.

15-Malvern Festival Chorus conducted by Iain Sloan with Ian Caddy (baritone) in concert at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £8, £10 and £12. Box Office (01684) 892277.

16-Chandos Symphony Orchestra perform Arnold, Shostakovich, Adams and Elgar at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.45pm. £13-£8. Box office (01684) 892277.

20-Concert by Christine Paterson accompanied by Carl Attwood at Colwall Village Hall. Noon-2pm. £7.50 incl glass of wine from John Goodwin Estate Agents or 310205. In aid of St Michael's Hospice.

22-Bravura String Quartet in concert at All Saints Church, Coddington. 7.30pm. £6 incl sparkling wine and raffle ticket. Details (01531) 640668.

Cinemas March

Malvern Cinema: The Kid Stays in the Picture (15) Fri-Sun 7pm, Mon-Thurs 8pm, Matinees Sat, Sun & Thurs 3pm. Forum Film Special - Wed 19 only - Talk to Her (Hable con Ella) (15) 8.15pm in the Forum Theatre.

Odeon Worcester: Just Married (12A) Thurs only 12.45, 3.00, 6.00, 8.30 Free list suspended; Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (15) 2.15, 5.00, 8.00; The Life of David Gale (15) 11.55, 2.45, 5.30, 8.15; Equilibrium (15) 12.30, 3.15, 5.50, 8.15; The Pianist (15) 12.00, 7.45; Maid in Manhatten (PG) 12.30, 2.45, 6.15, 8.30 (Free list suspended); The Ring (15) Sat/Sun only 8.15, Fri & Mon-Thurs 3.30, 8.15; Far from Heaven (12A) Sat/Sun 5.50, Fri & Mon-Thurs 12.30, 5.50; Two Weeks Notice (12A) Fri-Wed 12.00, 6.00; The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) 3.30; Treasure Planet (U) Sat/Sun only 12.30, 3.15; The Hours (12A) Fri-Weds 3.30, 8.30; The Wild Thornberries (U) Sat & Sun only 12.15; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat only -10.30am - Scooby Doo (PG), Lilo & Stitch (U), Hey Arnold (U). Odeon Senior Screen - Weds only - 10.30am - Agnes Brown (15).

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Advance screenings Thurs Mar 20 only - Just Married (12A) 1.00, 3.20, 5.50, 8.20; Tues Mar 18 only - Evelyn (PG) 8.20; Equilibrium (15) (1.25 Sat & Sun only), 3.55, 6.30, 9.00; Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (15) (11.20 Sat & Sun only), 2.20, 5.20, 8.20; The Life of David Gale (15) Fri 2.45, 5.45, 8.45, Sat 11.45, 2.45, 5.45, 8.45, Sun 11.00, 2.00, 5.00, 8.00, Mon-Thurs 2.00, 5.00, 8.00; Maid in Manhatten (PG) (10.40 Sat/Sun only), 1.20, 3.50, 6.15, 8.40; Jackass - The Movie (18) (8.05 not Thurs); The Hours (12A) (12.10, 2.50, 5.30 not Thurs); Treasure Planet (U) Sat & Sun only 11.00, 1.10, 3.30; The Wild Thornberrys (U) Sat & Sun only 11.10, 1.10; The Ring (15) (12.40, 3.20 Not Sat/Sun), 5.55, (8.30 Not Mon/Tues).

Film Shows March

19-Die Another Day (12A) at Pencombe Parish Hall. 7.30pm. £3. Part of Flicks in the Sticks.

Pop and Rock March

14-Simon Grant at the Blue Bell, Ryall. 9pm. Admission free.

15-Stan Terry, the Rod Stewart, Soul & Motown show at West Malvern Social Club. 8.30pm.

15-Passion at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

15-Blush at the Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle. 8.30pm.

15-Simon Grant at the Cross Keys Inn, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm.

16-Kerry at the Blue Bell, Ryall. 1.30pm. Admission free.

17-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

21-Bassa Seven Rebels, Danger Unsafe, Squiky, The Close Water Tragedies and Push Me Under at Malvern Youth Centre. 7pm. £3.

21-The Reel Bones at the Blue Bell, Ryall. 9pm. Admission free.

21-The Ultimate Elvis Show with Heath Ashton at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 8pm. £14, £16. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Folk and Jazz March

14-Sammy Rimmington, John Petters and the New Orleans All Stars at Hanley Castle High School. 8pm. £10, members £8 from (01684) 593794. Organised by the Friends of Upton Jazz Festival.

15-Ray Mytton and Simon Casserly, classical guitarists, at Paper Moon Caf, Malvern Link. 8pm. Bookings advisable (01684) 569474.

16-Abbey Jazz with Tony Pipkin (trumpet), Roger Heeley (piano), Mike Burney (tenor/alto/flute, clarinet) and Malcolm Garrett (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8-10.30pm £2.50.

19-Singaround at the Express Inn, Quest Hills Road, Malvern. Details (01684) 577390.

22-Carol Lee at Paper Moon Caf, Malvern Link. 8pm. Booking advisable (01684) 569474.

Clubs & Societies March

Most Tuesdays-Old Meg mixed Northwest Morris practice at the Foley Institute, Poolbrook. 8pm. Contact Carol (01905) 424159 or Shelagh (01684) 574925. New dancers and musicians welcome.

14-Cancer Research UK Malvern committee annual meeting at Christchurch Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm.

14-Welland Art and Crafts Group meet at Welland Village Hall. 7.30pm. Jane Tudge - Papier mache.

14-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury 8pm. Courtney Atkin - An Unfortunate Accident.

16-Malvern Embroiderers meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. Lesley Brankin - Art from the Needle.

17-Ledbury Probus Club meet at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 10.15am-noon. Dr Ian Bell - Foot Safety in Perspective.

19-Bromyard & District Garden Club meet at the Clive Richards Suite, Bromyard Leisure Centre. 7.45pm. Mrs Angela Thompson - Fuchsias.

19-Malvern Recorded Jazz Society meet at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. £1. Sam Small - Just the Few of Us.

19-Association of Wrens (Worcester Branch) AGM meet at the Rotary Club, Corbett Avenue, Droitwich. 2.15pm. Ex-Wrens welcome. Details (01905) 457099.

19-HUG (Mental health charity) meet at Age Concern, Bye Street, Ledbury. 12.15-2.15pm. Details (01432) 270050.

20-Castlemorton Gardening Club meet at Castlemorton Parish Hall. 7.45pm. Judy Berrow - Private Gardens for Public Enjoyment.

20-Malvern Link Townswomen's Guild meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 10.15am. Mrs J Firkins - Antiques of Interest.

21-Ledbury Naturalists' Field Club meet in the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 7.30pm. John Partridge - Spiders are Amazing. Open evening. £1.

Sales & Bazaars March

14-Jumble sale at Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7pm. Admission 10p. Proceeds to church funds.

15-Gardeners' market at the Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 9.30am-1pm. Admission free.

15&16-Spring fair at Dymock Parish Hall. Table top sale Sat 2-5pm and Golden Valley Crafts 11am-5pm Sun. Daffodil walks 2pm both days. Details (01531) 890453.

16-Farmers market with owl and parrot display at the Hunters Inn, Longdon. 11am-2pm.

Miscellaneous March

15-Charity dance with Paul and Enid at Dyson Perrins High School, Malvern. 8-11.30pm. Details (01684) 574741. In aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.

15-Coffee morning at the Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. 10am-noon. Organised by Upton Royal British Legion in aid of Upton Army Cadets.

16-Golden Valley craft day at Dymock Village Hall. 11am-5pm. Admission free.

17-Disability Information Advice Line advice session at Community Action office, Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern. 10am-noon.

17-Public meetings organised by South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust concerning moving of doctors surgeries at Priory Lodge Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 2.30pm and 6.30pm.

17-St Patrick's Night with Molly Rua at Malvern Rugby Club. 8pm. £5 from bar or Mike Brannelly.

17-St Patrick Night featuring I've Just Seen Roger + surprise guest at Great Malvern Club.

18-Slide show on Alaska by Jean Hawkings at Newent Library. 7.30pm. Organised by Newent and District Camera Club.

18-Play reading at 3 Claremont Court. 8pm. Details (01684) 566860. Organised by Malvern Wells Players.

18-21-Musical workshop extravaganza performed by pupils at Hanley Castle High School. 7pm. £5.50 adults, £3.50 children, £20 family from (01684) 593241.

20-Six week Quit Smoking scheme starts at the Hill Centre, Upton-upon-Severn. Bookings (01905) 760222.

21-Quiz night at Upton Sports Pavilion. 7pm. £10 per team of 5. Details (01684) 593556. In aid of Upton Youth Band.

21-Auction of goods and promises at the George Hotel, Newent. 7pm. In aid of Picklenash Primary School.

22-Coffee morning at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton. 10.30am-noon. In aid of residents and day care clients. Organised by Friends of Beechwood.

22-Love is a many Splendoured Thing at the Lyttelton Rooms, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. £5, £3 from Lyttelton Well. In aid of organ appeal fund.

22-Wine tasting for Idiots at Malvern Wells Village Hall. 7.30pm. £6 from (01684) 575682/569776. Organised by Malvern Wells Revellers.

22-Auction of goods and promises at Colwall Village Hall. 7pm. £3 incl glass wine and refreshments from John Goodwin Estate Agents, Peter Pedlingham or Cricket Club Committee members. Details (01684) 540300/540552.

22-23-Oxenhall daffodil tea weekend at Oxenhall Parish Hall. 1-5.30pm. Details (01531) 820401.

For Children March

15&16-ESO Children's workshop at the Downs School, Colwall. 10am-4pm. £40 per weekend and £20 one day. Details (01684) 560696.

22-Young Colwall Players meet in the Jean Simon Room at Colwall Village Hall. 10am.

Talks March

14-My Favourite Gardens' - An evening with Roy Lancaster at Malvern College, College Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £7 advance, £8 on door incl glass of wine and light refreshments (01684) 884171. Presented by NCCPG Heref and Worcs Group.

16-Michael Klaper MD - A Diet for all Reasons at the Graham Room, Great Malvern Hotel. 7pm. (01684) 563411 collection.

17-Reg Moule - Organic gardening at Gorsley Village Hall. 7.30pm. Organised by Gorsley Garden Club.

18-The Venerable Martin Badeley - Praying with the Scriptures at St Mary's Church, Hanley Castle. 7.30pm. Part of the Lent talks series.

Exhibitions March

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.

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.

Gardens March

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

Walks March

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

15-Meet Market House, Ledbury 10am for a walk through Frith Wood towards Wellington Heath. Leaders: Ann and Hazel. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

15-Dymock Daffodil Way. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 10mile flat walk. BPL. Leader: Sid (01684) 573920.

18-South of Eastnor. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 6 mile walk with two hills to Howlers heath, Bromsberrow and Little Woolpits. Leader: Frank (01684) 565758. MHDFS.

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

20-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.30am for beautiful walk from Queens Wood, Dymock to see the wild daffodils. Leaders: Sheila and George. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

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

22-A Spring circle of Holt and Shrawley. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 11.5 mile moderate walk taking in part of the Severn Way, Shrawley Brook and Little Witley. BPL. Leader: Kevin (01684) 573347. MHDFS.