Theatre January

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

Cinemas January

Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 2pm & 6.30pm, Sundays 2.30pm & 6pm.

Odeon Worcester: Dirty Pretty Things (15) 6.00, 8.30; Star Trek: Nemesis (12A) Thurs only 12.45, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30; Sweet Home Alabama (12A) 12.00, 2.40, 5.30, 8.30; 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 (Free list suspended); Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 1.15, 4.45, 8.00 (Free list suspended); Like Mike (PG) 12.00; The Santa Claus 2 (U) 12.30, 3.00; 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 Rookie (U).

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Star Trek: Nemesis (12A) 12.30, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30; The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) (11.15 Fri, Sat, Sun only), 12.15, 3.00, 4.10, 7.15, 8.00; Sweet Home Alabama (12A) (12.10 not Fri, Sat, Sun), 2.30, 5.10, 8.20; Like Mike (PG) Fri, Sat, Sun 12.00; Bond: Die another Day (12A) 2.20, 5.20, 8.40; Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 12.00, 3.40, 7.35; The Santa Clause 2 (U) Fri, Sat, Sun 12.00; UGC Kids - Sat only - Door 10am - Starts 10.15am - Lilo & Stitch (U).

Pop and Rock January

4-Stan Terry at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm. Admission Free.

Folk and Jazz January

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

Clubs & Societies January

6-Colwall Horticultural Society meet at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. Arthur Davies - Vegetables. Details (01684) 540589.

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

8-Malvern Civic Society AGM at the Lewis Room, Malvern College, College Road, Malvern at 7.30pm. The meeting will be followed by a talk on Malvern Theatre history by Roger Hall-Jones. Visitors welcome £2 (refunded if you join! Only £5 per year).

8-Malvern Antiques Club meet at the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. 7.30pm. Michael Painter - Carving techniques of Michelangelo.

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

8-Malvern Family History Group meet at the Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30pm. Display members own records & social evening.

8-RSPB Worcester & Malvern Group meet at Powick Village Hall. 7.30pm. £1. Brian Draper MBE - Scotland.

9-Dymock Horticultural Society meet at Dymock Parish hall. 7.30pm. Fun of gardening.

10-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury. 8pm. Members & 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 & fall of the country estate. Details (01684) 572167.

Sales & Bazaars January

4-Jumble sale at Berrow Village Hall.

5-Malvern Collectors & Antiques Fair at the Severn Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern. 10am-5pm. £2.50.

Miscellaneous January

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

9-Upton-upon-Severn Youth Band recruitment evening at Upton-upon-Severn Sports Club. 6-9pm. Details (01684) 576977.

9-Christians Together sandwich lunch at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 12.45-1.45pm. David Adams - Living fields, killing fields.

9-Beginner's Cuban Rumba Workshop at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 7.30-8.30pm. £3. Details (01386) 556665.

10-Upleadon Church quiz night in the village hall. 7pm. £6 incl supper from Newent 820713/820043.

11-Poetry evening at Paper Moon Caf, Malvern Link. 7.30-8.30pm.

Every Wednesday, Extend, exercise for the retired (over 50s). Join our friendly weekly class, 9.15am in the United Reformed Church Hall, Worcester Road, Malvern Link, or 11am in the Lyttelton Room, Church Street, Great Malvern. (01684) 562220.

Every Tuesday Coffee Morning at St Matthias Church Hall, Malvern Link. 10-noon. Everyone welcome. Transport may be provided. Contact Age Concern Malvern on (01684) 560666.

Every Thursday Ballroom & Latin dancing. Welland Village Hall. 8-10pm. (01684) 310624.

Every Thursday - Yoga in Pregnancy at The Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 10-noon.

Every Sunday-Cash bingo at Malvern Town Football Club. Doors open 6.30pm. Eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of County Air Ambulance, alternating with Thornton House Disabled Children's School.

Every Friday--Cash bingo at Malvern Town Football Club. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of County Air Ambulance Funds.

Every Wednesday-Malvern MIND weekly Support Groups at Lyttelton Rooms. 10.30am-Noon. Also Sundays 2.30-4.30pm at Social Education Centre, Off Geraldine Road. Details (01684) 574709.

Every Thursday-Jazz dance class at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £3.30. Contact (01684) 573663/569755.

Every Friday at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road. 10-noon. Coffee, tea, refreshments and chat.

Every Monday-Spiritual Awareness Meditation Group at the Sun Rise Centre. £3. Contact Jayne Frost (01684) 568647.

Every Wednesday-Quiz night at Malvern Hills Hotel. 8.30pm. £1 per person. Great cash prizes.

Every Wednesday-Yoga at the Wheel of Life Centre. 10am & 6pm.

Every Wednesday-Angel meditation class at the Wheel of Life Centre. 8.30-9.30pm. Details Anthony Rushton (01684) 578315.

Every Monday-Meditation Group Longchen Bhuddist Foundation at 7 Clay Green, Alfrick. 7-9pm. Mary Spears (01886) 832090.

Every Tuesday-Tai Chi at Friends' Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. Inner Dance School of Tai Chi & Chi Gong. (01684) 562528.

Every second Wednesday each month. Malvern Cancer Support Group. At 7.30pm, Touchstone Centre, Geraldine Road, Malvern. Support and friendship for patients and their families. Tel (01684) 564831.

Every Tuesday-Coffee morning at St Matthias Hall, Malvern Link. 10am-12 noon. Organised by Age Concern, Malvern & District.

Adult tap, jazz & ballet. Details (01684) 573663.

Tuesdays & Saturdays-Improvisation & Text based Drama Workshops at West Malvern Village Hall. Tues 7-9.30pm, Sat 3.30-6pm. A series of workshops exploring inner characters through game & role play & rehearse short texts. Contact Martin for further details on (01684) 577756.

Every Thursday-Five-a-side football at the Chase High School. 8-9pm. All ages, all abilities. Contact George (01684) 591517.

Tues, Wed and Thurs-Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Classes at Pyramid Hall, The Pavilion, Ross Road, Ledbury. Tues 7-8.30pm, Wed 10.30am-noon, Thurs 7-8.30pm. First class £5, then £8. Details 07973 837680.

Every first and third Wednesday except Aug-Circle Dance evenings at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top. 8-10pm. Newcomers welcome. Sunnara Vivian (01684) 891261.

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.

Second and fourth Wednesdays-New circle dance group at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road. 10am-noon. Beginners welcome. Tel: Mary (01684) 892482.

Every Tues-Tai Chi beginners class at Northleigh Primary School, St Peters Road (off Cowleigh Bank), Malvern. 7.30pm. Let go of stress gently. Altair (22 years experience) (01684) 562528.

Every Weds-Taoist self healing group meet in Malvern Link. 7.30-9pm. Details (01684) 892023 or 07977 875226. www.universal-tao.co.uk.

For Children January

Until January 8-Playscheme at the Hill Centre, Upton-upon-Severn. 4 -13 years. 9am-5pm. £14 per day. Details 07773 478288.

Exhibitions January

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

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

Walks January

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

4-Colwall to Ledbury Return. Meet Imperial Road 8.30am for 12 mile hilly walk to Ledbury by British Camp and Eastnor returning via Frith Wood & Oyster Hill. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Sid. MHDFS.

6-Meet 10am Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern for 4 walk towards Hanley Swan. Leaders: Rosemary & Marjorie. Powick Parish Ramblers.

7-2 Boats to a cold place. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for 7.5 mile moderate walk at a leisurely pace to Alfrick & Lulsley. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Peggy & Roy. MHDFSW.

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

8-Ageing Well walk. Meet 10am Cliffe Arms, Mathon for 4 mile walk. Pub lunch available. Organised by Age Concern.

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.