Theatre August

13-17-The Railway Children by E Nesbitt at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm and 7pm. £9.50-£12.50, Children £2 off. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Men in Black II (PG) Daily 3pm & 7.15pm. Y Tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too) (18) Wednesday, August 7 only - 8.15pm in The Forum. Atanarjuat, the Fast Runner (15) Thursday, August 8 only - 7pm in The Forum.

Odeon Worcester: Men in Black II (PG) 12.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00 (Free list suspended); Minority Report (12) 2.15, 5.15, 8.15; Scooby Doo (PG) 11.45, 2.00, 4.15 6.30, 8.30; Crocodile Hunter (PG) 12.00 2.30 4.30, 6.30; Kissing Jessica Stein (15) 8.45; Stuart Little 2 (PG) 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30. Spiderman (12) 8.30; Devdas (PG) 12.00, 4.00, 7.30; Austin Powers in Goldmember (12) 1.45, 4.00, 6.15, 8.30; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - Return to Neverland (U) 10.30, Monsters Inc (U) 10.30, Ice Age (U) 10.30; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed Only - Doors Open 10am - K-PAX (15) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Men In Black 2 (PG) 11.15, 11.55 1.30, 2.15, 3.40, 4.30, 6.00, 6.50, 8.30, 9.10. Austin Powers in Goldmember (12) 11.30, 1.45, 4.00, 5.45, 6.30, 8.15, 8.50; The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (PG) 11.45, 2.15; Stuart Little 2 (U) 12.20, 2.20, 4.20, 6.20; Scooby Doo (PG) Fri-Wed 11.20, 1.35, 3.45, 6.00, 8.10, Thurs 11.20, 1.35, 3.45, 6.00; Minority Report (12) 8.25; UGC Kids - Thunderpants (PG) Doors 10am, starts 10.15am.

Pop and Rock August

Every Wednesday-Ceroc French jive at Archdales Club, Blackpole, Worcester, 7.45pm. Details (01905) 567717.

2-Stewart Lee at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

3-Debbie Miles at the Green Dragon, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

3-Brian Jones at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8.30pm.

6-Tom Jurgeons at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

9-Roger Fletcher at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

Folk and Jazz August

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.

2-Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at The Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers' night with first Friday choruses to start the evening.

9-Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at The Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers' night. Guest MC Tony Buckland.

Clubs & Societies August

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

Friends Social Group for Single People aged 26-46. Meet Tuesdays & weekends. Phone Martin (01905) 613796.

Malvern Retired Teachers' Association meets monthly for a varied programme of social activities. Details from J Rogers (01684) 573730.

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 and District Branch of the Royal Engineers Association meets on the first Tuesday of each month at The Royal British Legion Club, Bosbury Road, Cradley. 8pm. Information Tom Jones, 5 Orchard Road, Malvern.

Malvern 18 Plus Groups, a social organisation for all aged between 18 and 35, meet every Monday at The Manor Park Sports Club, Albert Road North, Malvern. 8.45pm. Phone (01684) 560249 or email malvern18plusUK @yahoo.co.uk for further information.

Every Monday & Wednesday-Ledbury Short Mat Bowling Club meet at the Community Centre. 9.30-12. New members welcome.

Malvern Recorded Music Society meets fortnightly on Mondays. Details (01684) 562779.

Every Tuesday-P H Badminton Club meet at Malvern College Sports Hall. 8-10pm. Social standard. Visitors welcome. Contact (01684) 575656.

Every Wednesday-The Rotary Club of Ledbury meet at 7pm in The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury. Contact D J Houghton (01531) 890696.

Wyvern Swim & Sun Club naturist swims on 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Small club site near Ledbury. Enquiries (01452) 417004.

Every first Monday of the month the Malvern & District Aquarist Society meet at 8pm at The Anchor Inn, Yates Hay Road, Malvern Link.

Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) Over 60 Club at the Salvation Army, Newtown Road, Malvern. 2.45pm. Details 01684 574458.

First Wednesday of each month- Malvern Family History Group meet in Beacon Room, Malvern Hills College. 7.30-9.30pm. No meeting in August.

Malvern National Woman's Register meet regularly offering informal discussion. Contact Ingrid Dalgliesh on (01886) 832017.

Malvern Special Needs Swimming Club, every Saturday at Splash 5.15 - 6.15pm. Tel. Evelyn Cunningham (01684) 560445.

Every Monday-Ledbury Badminton Club play at the Leisure Centre, John Masefield High School. 6.30-9.30pm. Social standard. Visitors & new members welcome. (01531) 631892.

Every First Wednesday-Parkinson's Disease Society (Herefordshire & Worcestershire Branch) meet at Storer Court, Geraldine Road, Malvern. 2pm. Contact (01905) 424977.

Every Monday evening-Foley Arms Bridge Group play rubber or Chicago bridge at the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. Details: Doreen Elliott (01684) 561525.

First Tuesday of each month-Embroiders Guild, Worcester Branch meet at the Friends Meeting House, Worcester. 2.30pm. (excluding Jan & Aug). Visitors welcome. Details (01684) 575230.

First Tuesday morning of each month except August - Pickersleigh WI meet at United Reformed Church vestry, Malvern Link. 10.30am-12.30pm. Details (01684) 892772.

Malvern Northern Society, Summer programme. Details (01684) 566689.

Malvern Women's Singing Group meet most Tuesdays 8-10pm. Sunrise Centre. Tel: Mary (01684) 892482.

Every Saturday - Malvern Petanque Club (French boules) meet outside Great Malvern station (weather permitting). 2pm. Details (01684) 891999.

Chase & Upton Badminton Club club nights Monday & Friday. Home matches on Thursdays. Contact (01684) 574684 or (01684) 592125.

Third Friday in month-Embroiders' Guild, Ledbury Branch meet at the Community Centre, Ledbury. 7.30pm (excluding August). Visitors most welcome. Details (01531) 635652.

Every Wednesday-Ledbury Salsa Club meet at 8pm at the Royal Oak, The Southend, Ledbury. £4. Beginners very welcome. Contact (01531) 635187.

Malvern Hills National Childbirth Trust organises social events for parents with young children, antenatal classes, breast feeding counselling, Valley cushion & breast pump hire etc. Information Paula (01886) 880134.

3-Malvern Horticultural Society's summer show at Dyson Perrins CE School, Yates Hay Road, from 2-4.30pm.

5-Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society meet at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. John Sutton - Daisies.

7-Malvern Storytellers meet at the Foley Arms, Malvern. 8-11pm. Admission £5/4. Mike O'Connor.

9-Narrow Gauge Railway Society meet at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 8pm. Members slides and films

9-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury. 8pm. Members' evening.

Sales & Bazaars August

3-Coffee Morning at Albion Lodge, Hanley Swan. 10.30am-12 noon. £1 entry. Coffee and biscuits. Tombola, cakes, raffle, bring and buy. In aid of Community District Nurses and Senior residents club funds.

3-Crafts in Action Craft Market at Lyttelton Well, Great Malvern. 10am-4.30pm. Admission Free. All crafts hand made by members.

4-Malvern Antiques and Collectors Fair at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. 8.30-10am £3.50. 10am-5pm £2.50. Organised by DMG Antiques Fairs.

Miscellaneous August

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

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

Every Thursday afternoon-Post Natal Yoga at The Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 12.45-2.45pm.

Every Sunday come & hear some Good News at the Gospel Hall, Cowleigh Road, North Malvern. 6.30pm. Transport available. Tel (01684) 569706.

Every second Wednesday-Tinnitus Self Help Group at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Worcester. 2-4pm. (01684) 567496.

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 Wednesday-Healing clinic at the Therapy Centre, Runnings Park. 8pm. Tel (01684) 573868.

Modern Dance classes and tap at Cecilia Hall, Church Street, Great Malvern. £3.40. Contact (01684) 573663.

Every Thursday-Modern dance class at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £3.30. Contact (01684) 573663/563758.

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

Every Tuesday-Learn to jazz/jive swing-dance classes for all at Dyson Perrins C of E High School, Yates Hay Road, Malvern. Beginners 7pm, £4. Tel: Vanessa (01452) 720425.

Every Wed-Sun & Bank Holiday-Lower Brockhampton House (National Trust) open noon - 5pm. 14th C moated manor house on A44 nr Bromyard. Details (01885) 482077.

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 10.301m-12 noon, Thurs 7-8.30pm. First class £5, then £8. Details 07973 837680.

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday except Aug-Circle Dance evenings at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top. 8-10pm. Newcomers welcome. Sunnara Vivian (01684) 891261.

3-4-African Drumming (Djembe) Workshop with Harry in a native Tipi in Colwall. All levels. Djembes included or bring your own, Djembes for sale. Bookings: Nina 07949 687 701.

4-Newtown Sports and Breathru Breast Cancer Annual Fun Day at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 12 noon. Bouncy castle, skittles, speed pool barbecue.

9-Tea Dance at Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. £1.50. Organised by Age Concern Malvern and District.

Exhibitions August

Until August 10-Summer Collection of paintings, prints and sculpture at On the Wild Side, Church Street, Great Malvern. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Until Aug 10-Monoprint Landscapes by Italian artist Antonella Scarpa-Isles at the Foalyard Gallery, Bransford. Information (01886) 833337.

4-Malvern Terrace Artists, exhibition of paintings and cards, by the bandstand, Priory Park, Malvern. 2-5pm.

Gardens August

Every Wed, Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday until end September-Garden at The Bannut, Bringsty, near Bromyard open 2-5pm. Home-made teas. Plants propagated from the garden. (01885) 482206.

Every Thursday until end September- Garden at Barnards' Green House, Malvern open 2-6pm. £2.50, children free. Teas, plants. No dogs. In aid of National Gardens Scheme.

Every Sat and Sun-Garden at Coddington Vineyard open. 2-5pm.

Daily-Garden at Moors Meadow, Collington, Bromyard open. 10am-5pm. £2, children free. Plants for sale. Tel (01885) 410318.

4-Garden open at Orchard Bungalow, Bishops Frome, 2-6pm. Teas and plants. In aid of NGS.

4-Garden open at Shuttifield Cottage, Birchwood, Storridge, nr Malvern. 2-5pm. Teas and plants. In aid of NGS.

4-Caves Folly Nurseries, Evandine Lane, Colwall. 2-6pm. Organic nursery established 16 years. Specialising in perennials, grasses and herbs. Solar water feature, display gardens, meadow walk, pond, ducks, chickens. Teas - organic cakes and ice creams. In aid of NGS Admission £1.50, children free.

Walks August

2-Sole-mates Walking Group meet 10am at Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, circular walk. Details 567468.

7-Sole-mates Walking Group meet 7pm at Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, for circular walk, Details 567468.

7-Meet 10am Three Kings, Hanley Castle for 5 mile walk by castle and river. Leader: Chris Evans. Powick Parish Ramblers.

7-Meet 7pm at Market House, Ledbury for a walk including Frith Wood. Leader: Suzanne Keen. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

8-3x8=A Walk. Meet Imperial Road 9.25am for moderate five mile walk taking in Horsham, Manley & Ankerdine Hill. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Lynne. MHDFS.

8-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.30am for pleasant five mile walk from Little Cowarne via Ullingswick. Leaders: Lionel & Tom. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

9-Sole-mates Walking Group meet 10am at Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road, for circular walk, Details 567468.

10-Bastonford Circular. Meet Imperial Road 9am for easy 10.5 mile walk towards Braces Leigh and Bransford parish. Bring packed lunch. Optional extra 2.5 miles. Leader: Kevin. MHDFS.