For anyone who cares about the future of the Malvern Theatres - and that is a huge number of people on both sides of the Malvern Hills - next week's meeting to discuss options for its future management is absolutely crucial.

After much speculation and very little information, this is a real opportunity to hear first hand from the people most involved in making the decision and from those most effected.

We called this meeting because we believe that local people, who contributed so much to the rennaisance of this facility, have the right to play a major part in shaping its future.

We would urge you most earnestly to come along to The Forum next Wednesday at 7.30pm and hear what people have to say.

Whether you believe that a takeover by the current management is best, or that Ambassadors Theatre Group represents the future or if you think that things should not change at all, this is the chance for informed opinion.

We will also aim to answer the questions you have and to that end please feel free to submit some in advance, in writing or via e-mail, to the Editor at the addresses below. We will endeavour to give you the information you need.

The Malvern Theatres is essential to the economy and cultural life of this district, please help play a part in its future.