Theatre December

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

Until Jan 4-Pinocchio at the Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office (01905) 27322.

Cinemas December

Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 2pm & 6.30pm, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day 2pm only.

Odeon Worcester: Paid previews - Star Trek: Nemesis (12A) Thurs only 12.15, 3.15, 6.00, 8.30; Sweet Home Alabama (12A) Fri-Mon and Weds-Thurs 12.00, 2.40, 5.30, 8.30, Tues only 12.00, 2.40; The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) Fri-Mon and Weds-Thurs 11.45, 12.45, 3.30, 4.30, 7.15, 8.15, Tues only 10.30, 11.15, 12.15, 2.50 (Free list suspended); Die Another Day (12A) Fri-Mon and Wed-Thurs 2.00, 5.15, 8.20, Tues only 12.00, 3.00 (Free list suspend); Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) Fri-Mon and Wed-Thurs 1.15, 4.45, 8.00, Tues only 11.45, 3.00 (Free list suspended); Like Mike (PG) Fri-Wed 12.45, 3.15; The Santa Claus 2 (U) Fri-Mon and Wed-Thurs 1.15, 4.00, 6.15, Tues only 1.15, 4.00; Enough (15) Fri-Mon and Weds 8.30; Anita & Me (12A) Fri-Mon and Weds 6.30, 9.00; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat only -10.30am-Scooby Doo (PG), Crocodile Hunter (PG), Stuart Little 2 (U). Odeon senior screen - Thurs only - 10.30am - Lantana (15).

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Advance screenings - Thurs Jan 2 - Star Trek: Nemesis (12A) 12.30, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30; The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (12A) (11.15 not Wed Jan 1), 12.15, 3.00, 4.10, (7.15, 8.00 not Tues Dec 31); Sweet Home Alabama (12A) 2.30, 5.10, (8.20 not Tues Dec 31; The Quiet American (15) Fri, Sat and Sun 8.50, Mon-Thurs (5.45 not Thurs Jan 2), (8.50 not Tues Dec 31 or Thurs Jan 2); Like Mike (PG) 12.10; Bond: Die another Day (12A) (11.00 not Wed Jan 1 or Thurs Jan 2), (2.20 not Thurs Jan 2), 5.20, (8.20 not Tues Dec 31); Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG) 11.50, 3.40, (7.35 not Tues Dec 31); The Santa Clause 2 (U) Fri, Sat, Sun 10.30, 1.05, 3.50, 6.20, Mon-Thurs 12.20, 2.50.

Pop and Rock December

Every Friday & Saturday-Over 30s disco at Great Malvern Club, 8pm. Dress smart casual.

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday -House and club classics at Don Pedros.

27-The Magic Bow Variety Show at the Great Malvern Club, Church Street, Great Malvern. £5.

27-Clive John at the Express Inn, Malvern. 9pm.

27-Christmas Motown cabaret with Chester Riggon at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 7pm. £5.

28-Will Killeen Band at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm.

29-Clive John at the Plough Inn, Lower Broadheath. 9pm.

31-Brian Chriss at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

31-Discofever at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 7pm.

31-Clive John at the Nelson Inn, Suckley. 9pm. £20.

31-Southern Streamline at the Prancing Pony, Stifford's Bridge, nr Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

January

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

Folk and Jazz December

Appleyard Dancers meet every Thursday at Earls Croome Hall, near Upton. 8pm. New dancers (female) and musicians (male or female) welcome. (01905) 830285.

Music session at the Prince of Wales, Ledbury every Wednesday 8.30pm. Bring instruments.

Malvern Folk Dance Group meet Mondays 7.30-9.30pm, St Andrew's Hall, Poolbrook. Contact Malvern 572055. Classes in english folk dances.

Every Sunday-Free acoustic jam session at West Malvern Social Club (next to village hall). Friendly session for musicians of all levels. Bring your own instruments. 8.30pm-11pm.

Every Tuesday-Perdido Street Jazz Band at the Fox & Hounds, Lulsley. 9pm.

27-Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at the Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Details (01684) 575704.

Clubs & Societies December

Malvern Motorcycle & Light Car Club (off Howsell Rd) club nights Mondays & Friday & speaker nights 1st Wed in month. Air rifle shooting 1st Fri, bikers' night 3rd Tues, skittles & social evening. Details (01684) 893102

Malvern Bridge Club meets on Thursday evenings at St Andrews Church Hall, Poolbrook, Malvern, play starts 7.15pm. Tel: 01684 594379.

Malvern Hills Green Party meets first Tuesday every month at 3 Manby Road Malvern, 7.30pm onwards, new faces welcome. Tel (01684) 574403, Mike & Trish Turner.

Malvern Link E Townswomens Guild meets every third Monday in the month at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link at 7.30pm. Contact sec Mildred Pearce (01684) 560912.

Malvern Writers Circle meet second Wednesday of the month at Church Meadow Court, Graham Road. 7.30pm. Contacts (01684) 563784 (secretary), (01684) 569616 (chairman).

Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs' Club meets 2nd Tuesday of month at The Town Club, Worcester Road, Malvern, 7.30pm onwards. Details (01905) 351568.

29-Herefordshire Traction Engine & Vintage club meet at the Walwyn Arms, Much Marcle. 11am. Details (01531) 660464.

January

2-Worcester & District Philatelic & Postcard Society meet at Powick Hall. 7.30pm. Members' night - letter J.

Sales & Bazaars December

Malvern WI Friday Market 9.00-11.00am.

Ledbury WI Friday Market 9.45-11.30am.

Every Thursday at Holy Trinity Parish Hall - Coffee & Stalls. 10-11.30am.

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

Every Friday-Tea & coffee served at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 10-11.45am.

Every second Friday-Jumble Sale at Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, 7pm. Proceeds to church funds.

Miscellaneous December

28-Bosbury Big Breakfast at Bosbury parish hall. 8.30am. In aid of parish hall funds.

28-Festive Birds of Prey & Polecat Ferrets Day at the John Moore Countryside Museum, Tewkesbury. 10am-1pm &2-4pm. Adults £1, seniors/students 75p, children 50p, family £2.50. Details (01684) 297174.

31-New Year's Eve party at Don Pedro's. 8pm £5.

31-Something Different Charity Dance at Dyson Perrins High School, Malvern. 8-11.30pm. £6.50 Bookings (01684) 574741/564823. In aid of National Assoc for Colitis & Crohn's Disease.

31-New Year's Eve party at Mathon Parish Hall. 7.30pm. £25 incl 3 course supper from (01886) 880824/880603.

31-New Year's Eve dance at Bushley Village hall. 8.30pm-1am. £15 incl supper from (01684) 293435.

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.

For Children December

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.

Every Thursday-Learn to dance like a pop star - Age 7-15 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern. 6.30-7.30pm. £3. Details (01386) 556665.

January

2-8-Playscheme at the Hill Centre, Upton-upon-Severn. 4 -13 years. 9am-5pm. £14 per day. Details 07773 478288.

Exhibitions December

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

Until Jan 30-Paintings by Dave Peplow at Paper Moon, Malvern Link. 8am-5pm. Preview Dec 8, 1-5pm.

Walks December

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

28-Walk off the pudding with Gerry. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 10mile partly hilly walk around the Frome Valley. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Gerry. MHDFS.

29-Christmas walk at Brockhampton Estate. Meet 10am estate car park. 2-3 miles. Dogs on leads. £2 incl tea/coffee & mince pies. Bookings (01885) 482077.

January

1-A toast to 2003. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for 6.5 mile walk to Madresfield. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Freda & Sue. MHDFS.

1-Meet Bridge Street car park 10am for annual New Year's Day walk. 4 miles. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

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.