Theatre July

To July 27-Who Killed Agatha Christie by Tudor Gates at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts July

26-Bravura perform Britten, Tchaikovsky & Bach at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £8, £4 concs. Box Office (01684) 892277.

27-Barberovski Concert in Castlemorton Church. 8pm. Proceeds to Church Bells Fund. Presented by Hollybed Commoners Association.

27&28-Ruthie Henshall at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm £19/£21. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Stuart Little 2 (U) Daily 2pm & 5pm. Aug 1 12.30pm only; Forum Film Special: July 31 - The Lady & the Duke (L'Anglais et le Duc) (PG) 8.15pm; Aug 1 - Men in Black II (PG) Daily 3pm and 7.15pm; Forum Film Special: August 1 - Behind the Sun (Abril Despedacado) (12) 8.15pm.

Odeon Worcester: Paid Previews - Men in Black 2 (PG) Thurs only 12.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00 (Free list suspended); Austin Powers in Goldmember (12) Contains moderate sexual references and implied use of strong language 11.30, 1.45, 4.00, 6.15, 8.30 (Free list suspended); Stuart Little 2 (U) 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30 (Free list suspended); Scooby-Doo (PG) 12.45, 2.45, 5.00, 7.00, 9.00 (Free list suspended); Crocodile Hunter - Collision Course (PG) 11.45, 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.30; Minority Report (12) 2.15, 5.15, 8.15; Jason X (15) 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45; Resident Evil (15) Fri-Weds 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30; Spiderman (12) 8.45; Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (U) 12.00; 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.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: New early bird ticket - All prices before noon Sat and Sun only £2.95, Adult prices before 5pm Mon-Fri only £3.90 - advance screenings - Thurs Aug 1 only - Men in Black 2 (PG) 11.15, 1.30, 3.40, 4.30, 6.00, 6.50, 8.30, 9.10; Austin Powers in Goldmember (12) 11.30, 12.45, 1.45, 3.15, 4.00, 5.45, 6.30, 8.15, 8.50; The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (PG) Fri-Wed 11.45, 2.15, 4.30, 6.50, 8.55, Thurs 11.45, 2.15, 4.30, 6.50; Stuart Little 2 (U) Fri-Wed 12.20, 2.20, 4.20, 6.20, Thurs 10.20, 12.20, 2.20; Scooby Doo (PG) 11.50, 2.05, 4.15, 6.30, 8.40; Resident Evil (15) Fri-Wed 8.50; Minority Report (12) Fri-Wed 1.50, 5.00, 8.10, Thurs 8.40; UGC Kids - Evolution (PG) Doors 10am, starts 10.15am.

Pop and Rock July

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

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

26-Steve Jackson Taylor at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

27-Playground at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8pm.

27-The Sky Rockers at Hanley Castle School, nr Upton. £6. Organised by Malvern Crepes & Drapes.

27-Gary Charman at the Green Dragon, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

28-Phil and Jo Bates at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

30-Jazz and Dave at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

31-The Persuaders at Hanley Castle School, nr Upton. £6. Organised by Malvern Crepes & Drapes

Folk and Jazz July

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 Friday, Somers Traditional Folk Club, The Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Contact Sam Simmons (01684) 575704.

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.

26-Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at The Albion, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers' night.

31-Jazz in the Brazz with Andy Gayle at the Mount Pleasant Hotel, Great Malvern. 8.30-11pm. Admission free. Details: 561837.

Clubs & Societies July

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

Every Thursday Malvern Scottish Dancing Club at Poolbrook Primary School, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. Tel (01684) 561680/540047. (Sept to May only).

Every Monday evening, Ledbury Sequence Dance Club, 8-10.30pm, Ledbury Community Centre.

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

Every Tuesday, Old Meg (Northwest Morris Dancers and Band) at Malvern. 8-10pm. New dancers and musicians welcome. Liz (01684) 540279 or Jane (01684) 892725.

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 Chess Club meets every Friday at Davenham House, Graham Road, Malvern, from 7.30pm. Details 01886 880010 or (01684) 574874.

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.

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 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.

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

28-Worcestershire Naturalists' Club visit to Barretts Bridge, Bringsty Common. 10am. Leaders: Jacquie Hartwright and Jim Powell.

30-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at GWRSA Club, Tolladine Road, Worcester. 8pm. Geoff Kerr - European Scene.

31-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at The Bank House, Bransford. The club meets Wednes-days and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 573398/562695.

Sales & Bazaars July

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, Traidcraft.

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

27-Gardeners' Market at Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

Miscellaneous July

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 Saturday, weather permitting - Come and play French boule at the Marlbank pub. From 2.15pm. No equipment needed. Contact Sarah Tindle (01531) 890978.

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

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

Every Wednesday-Malvern Samba Club meet at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern 8-10pm. Contact (01684) 540909.

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

27-Swing-jive Jamboree with ATD Disco at Larrapertz Centre, Ross. 8pm. £5. Details (01452) 383584.

27-West Malvern village fete at St James' School, West Malvern. 12-4pm. Musical entertainment by Vo and Rachel Fletcher.

28-Herefordshire and Worcestershire Canal Trust Open Day at Over, just west of Gloucester on A40. 10am-5pm.

For Children July

Every Wednesday - Welland Teddy Bears meet at Welland Village Hall. 10am-1pm. Older brothers and sisters welcome. Details Louise (01684) 593838.

Every Monday & 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.

Exhibitions July

Until August 10-Summer Collection of paintings, prints & 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.

Gardens July

Every Wed, Sat, Sun & 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 & 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.

Walks July

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

27-The Sunnyside of Malvern. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for a 9 mile easy walk to Poolbrook, Upper Welland, Marlbank, Malvern Wells and Malvern Common. Bring packed lunch but pub drinks available. Leader: Margaret J. MHDFS.

30-Hope Sprigs Eternal on Bagpipers Tump. Meet Imperial Road 9.15am for moderate 7.5mile walk to Checkley, Fownhope and Mordiford. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Peggy & Roy. MHDFS.

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

August 1-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.20am. Easy 5 mile walk from Upton via Holdfast and the Ham. Leaders: Tony & Jenny. Ledbury Walkers' Club.