Theatre January

Until January 12-Dick Whittington at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. Times & ticket prices contact the box office (01684) 892277.

14-18 & 21-25-Dracula performed by LADS at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. Tickets from Ledbury Books & Maps, High Street, Ledbury.

14-18-The Holly & the Ivy by Wynard Browne at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

15-18-The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe by C S Lewis at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 10.30am & 7pm. £8 adults, £5 children. Box Office (01864) 892277.

Concerts January

18-Fun Party concert featuring The Vale Barber's Shop Group & the Classical Guitar Duo at Upton-upon-Severn Memorial Hall. 3pm. £4.50 non-members, £4 members incl celebration tea on the door or from (01684) 592310. Organised by Upton Arts Music Group.

Cinemas January

Malvern Cinema: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sun-Thurs 7pm, Fri, Sat, Sun & Thurs 3pm.

Odeon Worcester: 8 Mile (15) Sat only 8.45; Chicago (12A) Thurs only 12.00, 2.40, 5.30, 8.30; Gangs of New York (18) 12.40, 4.15, 8.15; Star Trek: Nemesis (12A) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30; Sweet Home Alabama (12A) Fri & Mon-Weds 2.40, 5.30, 8.30, Sat only 2.40, 5.30; The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) 11.45, 12.45, 3.30, 4.30, 7.15, 8.15 (Free list suspended); Die Another Day (12A) 2.15, 5.35, 8.40; Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 1.15, 4.45, 8.00; Like Mike (PG) Sat/Sun only 12.00; The Santa Claus 2 (U) Sat/Sun only 12.00; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat only -10.30am - Scooby Doo (PG), Crocodile Hunter (PG), Stuart Little 2 (U). Odeon Senior Screen - Weds only - 10.30am - The Road to Perdition (15).

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Advance screenings - Thurs, Jan 16 - Chicago (12A) 2.30, 5.30, 8.15; Gangs of New York (18) 12.20, 4.15, 8.00; Star Trek:Nemesis (12A) 12.30, 3.00, 5.45, 8.35; The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) 12.10, (2.00 Not Thurs), 3.55, (7.15 Not Thurs), 7.50; Bond: Die another Day (12A) 2.20, 5.20, 8.40; Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 12.00, 3.30, 7.35; UGC Kids - Sat only - Door 10am - Starts 10.15am - The Powerpuff Girls (U)

Film Shows January

15-A Beautiful Mind at Pencombe Parish Hall. 7.30pm. £3 from (01885) 400611.

Pop and Rock January

10-Clive John at the Pheasant, Welland. 9pm.

10-Peter Jay at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall. 9pm. Admission Free.

11-Swing Jazz Jive Jamboree with music by Atd Disco at Ledbury Rugby Club. 8-12pm. £5 on door. Details (01452) 383584.

11-Playground at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm. Admission Free.

17-Heartbeat at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall. 9pm. Admission Free.

18- Swing Jazz Jive Jamboree with music by Atd Disco at the Larruperz Centre, Ross-on-Wye. 8-12pm. £5 on door. Details (01452) 383584.

18-Tribute to The Hollies at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. £11 & £12. Box office (01885) 488575.

18-Simon Grant at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm. Adm Free.

18-Dave Beale at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

18-Wild Katz at St Johns Sports Centre, Worcester. Details Keith & Mary (01684) 573280 or 078169 53384. Organised by Malvern Crepes & Drapes Rock 'n' Roll.

18-Clive John at the Gay Dog, Baughton. 9pm.

Folk and Jazz January

The West Malvern Session: a friendly session of folk, rock, pop and world music, Sunday's 9-11pm at the West Malvern Social Club (next to the village hall). Beginners welcome. www. westmalvernsession.org.uk.

10-Ken Peplowski (USA) Quartet at Hanley Castle High School, nr Upton-upon-Severn. 8pm. Tickets (01684) 593794 or on the door.

12-Gentlemen of Jive at Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle.

13-Abbey Jazz + John Beckingham (piano/vocal), Andy Wood (guitar/ vocal), Roger Mainwaring (tenor/ soprano/vocal), Syd Greenfield (guitar) and featuring Bridget - blues singer at the Three Horseshoes, Poolbrook, Malvern. 8.30-11pm. Admission Free.

15-Malvern Recorded Jazz Society present Rod King at the Civil Service Social Club, Pickersleigh Avenue, Malvern. 7.30pm. £1.

17-Big Band Swing with the Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra at Worcester Rugby Football Club. 8pm. Tickets from the Guildhall (01905) 726311.

Clubs & Societies January

10-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury. 8pm. Members and guests - bring your own slides.

10-Malvern Architectural Society meet at the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30pm. Simon Wilkinson - Ham Court: The rise and fall of the country estate. Details (01684) 572167.

12-RSPB Worcester & Malvern Group meet at end of Portland Walk, Worcester. 10am. Morning walk led by Mike Stephens.

15-Assoc of WRNS (Worcs branch) meet at the Rotary Club, Corbett Avenue, Droitwich. 12.15pm. Ex-WRNS most welcome. Details (01684) 562785 or (01905) 457099.

15-Dymock WI meet at Western Way meeting place. 7.30pm. Details (01531) 890557. Celtic applique.

15-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Crown, Powick. 8pm. The club meet 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.

16-Ledbury Scribes Writers' Group meet at 7.30pm. Venue & details (01531) 635758.

16-Newent Gardening Club meet at Newent Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. American supper.

16-Malvern Readers Group meet at Malvern Library. 7.30pm. Penelope Lively - Spiderweb.

16-Worcs & District Philatelic Club meet at Powick Parish hall. 7.30pm. Peter Harris - PC Callow End & Powick.

16-Castlemorton Gardening Club meet in the village hall at 7.45pm. Members £3, visitors £5. Bob Brown - Argentina.

16-Redmarley Women's Fellowship meet at Redmarley village hall. 7.30pm. AGM and beetle drive.

17-Ledbury Naturalists' Field Club meet at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Peter Garner - Plants of the Malvern Hills.

Sales & Bazaars January

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

12-Book fair at Callow End Village Hall. 10am-4pm.

Miscellaneous January

Worcestershire Rural Stress Support Network confidential help telephone 0870 707 4445.

Teddy, Toy and TV Memorabilia Museum, Bromyard open Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Tuesday. Tel: (01885) 488329.

Every Thursday-Learn to dance like a pop star - Video Pop Stars for children 6-14 years at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 6.30pm. £3. Details (01386) 556665.

Most Tuesdays-Old Meg, mixed Northwest Morris - practices in Malvern 8-10pm. New dancers & musicians welcome. Details Carol (01905) 424159 or Shelagh (01684) 574925.

Until January 11-His Majesty Old King Cole by Staunton & Corse Amateur Theatrical Society at Corse & Staunton Village Hall. 7.30pm. £5 from Staunton Post Office or Joan Whitmore.

10-Quiz night in Upleadon village hall. 7pm. £6 incl fish & chip supper from (01531) 820043. In aid of church funds.

11-Poetry evening at Paper Moon Caf, Malvern Link. 7.30-10pm.

12-Blood donor session at Upton CE Primary School, School Lane, Upton-upon-Severn. 9.15am-4.15pm.

15-Whist drive at Forthampton village hall. 8pm.

15-Disability advice centre at Malvern Day Centre, Salvation Army Hall, Newtown Road, Malvern. 10am-12.30pm. Organised by DIAL.

15-Malvern Police/Community Consult-ative Group meet at Malvern Girls' College. 7pm.

15-Driving awareness course for over 60s at Acorns to Oaks Training Centre, The Homend, Ledbury. 2.30-4.30pm. Details (01531) 631280. Organised by Age Concern.

17-Quiz night at Pauntley Memorial Hall, Brand Green. 7.30pm. £2 per person incl light refreshments. Details (01531) 820090.

17-Tea dance at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. £1.50. Organised by Malvern & District Age Concern.

17-Learn to jive session at Fernhill Heath Memorial Hall, Worcester. 7.30pm. Contact (01453) 828557.

17-Village quiz night at Redmarley Village Hall. 7pm. £10 per team of four or less. Entries (01531) 650728.

18-Quiz night at Malvern Wells Village Hall. 7.30pm. £3.50 per head incl soup & bread with apple pie to follow from (01684) 575682/569776. Organised by the Wells Revellers.

18-Charity Dance with Paul and Enid at Dyson Perrins CE High School, Malvern. 8-11pm. £2.50. Details (01684) 574741. In aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.

18-17th Century still life and portrait drawing and painting workshop with Danelo Yarnold at Barrington House Creative Arts Centre. Details (01885) 490274.

18-New Year barn dance at Twyning Village Hall, nr Upton-upon-Severn. £4. Details (01905) 371268.

18-Community quiz night at Kempley Village Hall. 7.30pm. Teams of four. Details (01531) 890554.

18-Bridge tournament at the Public Hall, Bromyard. 10.30am-3.30pm. £7.50 incl ploughman's and wine. Details (01885) 482619 or (01584) 881333. In aid of Acorns Hospice Trust.

For Children January

Every Monday and Thursday-After school 'Mental Maths' classes at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern. £38 per month. Suitable for children four years & upwards. Details: Rachel Tobin (01905) 423724.

Borrowers Toy Library now open at Sixways Trading Estate, Barnards Green, Malvern. Tues 9.30am-4.30pm & Wed 2-7.30pm.

Every Thursday-Parent and Toddler Group meet at the Salvation Army, Newtown Road, Malvern. 10am-noon. All children welcome for birth - 4 years incl. Contact Captain Melanie Smith (01684) 578078.

Every Mon & Fri-Welland Toddler Group meet at Welland Village Hall. 9-11.30am. Birth to school age. £1 incl drinks, biscuits & activities for children & coffee for parents. Details: Louise (01684) 593838.

Talks January

13-Alan Taylor - The Work of English Heritage with special reference to Worcestershire at the Bradbury Centre, Worcs Assoc for the Blind, Sansome Walk, Worcester. 2.15pm. Organised by Worcestershire Archaeological Society.

15-Andrew Fraser - The work of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust at Worcester City Art Gallery. 7.30pm. Organised by the Friends of Worcester Museums and Art Gallery.

18-Mr I R Evans - Swansea and Nantgarw Pottery at the Great Hall, Royal National College, College Road, Hereford. 2.30pm. Organised by Hereford and Marches Assoc National Trust.

Exhibitions January

Until January 11-Trees: a cultural resource, work by 14 artists, at the Foalyard Gallery, Bransford. Details (01886) 833337.

Until January 27-Amnesty International exhibition in the Town Library, off Broad Street, Newent. Organised by Newent and Ross branch.

Until January 30-Paintings by Dave Peplow at Paper Moon, Malvern Link. 8am-5pm.

Walks January

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

11-Ombersley Park. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for riverside walk (floods permitting) including Chatley & Hadley. Less than 10 miles. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Sue & Don. MHDFS.

15-Leisure Walk - Around Brotheridge Green. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for an easy four mile walk around Brotheridge Green. Leader: Dorothy. MHDFS.

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

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

18-East of Evesham. Meet Imperial Road 8.15am for nine mile moderate walk through Mickleton and Ilmington. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Tom & Ray. MHDFS.