Theatre July

To July 13-Snakes & Ladders by Eric Chappell at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm and 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts July

12-Bravura in Concert at Malvern Priory. 7.30pm.

13-Handel's Messiah conducted by William Boughton at Malvern Priory. 7pm.

14-Youth Makes Music Day, concert by ESO Children's and Intermediate Orchestras at Malvern Priory. 2.30pm.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Minority Report (12) Daily 7.30pm, Sun 7pm, Sat & Sun 3pm.

Odeon Worcester: Minority Report (12) 2.00, 5.00, 8.00 (Free List Suspended); Resident Evil (15) 1.00, 4.00, 6.15, 8.30; Bad Company (12) 12.30, 3.00, 5.30, 8.30; Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (U) 12.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00; 40 Days & 40 Nights (15) 9.00; Spiderman (12) (Contains some scenes of strong fantasy violence) 11.30, 2.00, 4.30, 8.00; Star Wars (PG) 11.15, 2.10, 5.00, 8.15; Scooby-Doo (PG) 1.00, 3.00, 5.00, 7.00, 9.00 (Free list suspended); Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius (U) 10.30, Monsters Inc (U) 10.30, Ice Age (U) 10.30; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed Only - Doors Open 10am - A Beautiful Mind (12) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: New early bird ticket - All prices before noon Sat & Sun only £2.95, Adult prices before 5pm Mon-Fri only £3.90 - Resident Evil (15) Fri 1.50, 4.10, 6.30, 9.15, Sat 11.20, 1.50, 4.10, 6.30, 9.15, Sun 11.05, 1.25, 3.50, 6.10, 8.50, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1.25, 3.50, 6.10, 8.50; Scooby Doo (PG) Fri 2.05, 4.15, 6.30, 8.40, Sat & Sun 11.50, 2.05, 4.15, 6.30, 8.40, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 2.05, 4.15, 6.30, 8.40; Bad Company (12) 2.30, 5.40, 8.45; Minority Report (12) Fri 1.50, 5.00, 8.10, Sat & Sun 10.45, 1.50, 5.00, 8.10, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1.50, 5.00, 8.10; Birthday Girl (15) 8.40; Spirit-Stallion of the Cimarron (U) Fri, Sat 1.45, 4.00, 6.10, Sun 11.30, 1.45, 4.00, 6.10, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1.45, 4.00, 6.10; Spiderman (12) Fri 1.30, 4.30, 7.30, Sat & Sun 10.45, 1.30, 4.30, 7.30, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1.30, 4.30, 7.30 (Contains some scenes of strong fantasy violence); Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) Sat & Sun 11.00; UGC Kids - A Knights Tale (PG) Doors 10am, starts 10.15am.

Pop and Rock July

12-Smiffy at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

13-Take the Fifth (Clash appreciation band) + Subterra at Great Malvern Club, Church Street, Malvern. 8pm til late. £5 on door.

13-The Keys Summer R'n'B blues and booze fest with Runnin' on Empty at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8pm.

13-Up & Running at the Express Inn, Malvern. 9.15pm Admission Free.

16-Dave Miles at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

Folk and Jazz July

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.

18-Singaround at the New Inn, Lower Howsell Road, Malvern. 8.30pm. (3rd Thurs).

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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-Ledbury & District branch of Embroiders' Guild meet in Ledbury. Visitors welcome. Contact Sarah Hargreaves (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.

12-Worcester Locomotive Society Ltd meet at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury. 8pm. Michael Dowding's Mixed Bag.

13-Worcestershire Naturalists' Field Club meet at Gullet Quarry 10am for medium length morning walk. Leader: Michael Pettigrew.

16-Ledbury Naturalists' Field Club visit to Saycells Farm. Meet Bridge Street car park 6.30pm. Leader: Eden Tanner.

16-Worcester Locomotive Society Ltd meet at GWRSA Club, Barton Yard, Hereford. 8pm. D Nowell - The Welsh Marches.

17-Association of Wrens Worcs Branch meet at the Rotary Club, Corbett Avenue, Droitwich. 2.15pm. Ex-Wrens most welcome. Details (01684) 562785 or (01905) 457099.

17-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at The Portobello, St Johns, Worcester. The Club meets Wednesdays and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 573398/562695.

17-Malvern Recorded Jazz Society meet Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Ron Biddle - Jazzin' with Armstrong.

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.

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

Miscellaneous July

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.

Worcester Divers/ BSAC 0562 meet every Thursday at Sansome Walk Pool, Worcester. 8-10pm. Come along and meet us.

Every Wednesday evening - The Comedy Zone at Gonzos, 57-59 Lowesmoor, Worcester. Tickets £4/£5.

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 Fri-Paint on location with tutor Glynis Wilsdon throughout the summer term. Please telephone (01684) 574265 for details.

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 Tuesday-On-going meditation groups. 7.30-9.30pm. £60 per ten weeks. Details: Helen Lees (01684) 560317.

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. Details (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.

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

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

To July 14-Ledbury Poetry Festival - see events diary on page 30.

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

12-Barbecue at Welland Primary School, Marlbank Road, Welland. 6.30-10pm.

13-Hartpury Village Fete at Hartpury College. 2pm. Classic car, music, pig roast, bouncy castle, face painting, stalls, free admission. Parking 50p.

14-Guided walk from Over following the canal and River Severn. £7.50, lunch provided. Tickets Liz (01452) 533835. Organised by Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust.

Exhibitions July

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

13&14-Exhibition by Malvern Terrace Artist of paintings & cards at Hanley Swan Village Hall. Refreshments available.

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 Wed & Thurs-Garden open at Little Malvern Court, 5m S of Great Malvern on A4104. 2.15-5pm. Hall & garden £4.80, garden only £3.80.

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

13-Robin Hood & his Merry... Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 11 mile hilly walk in the West Cotswolds. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Jeff. MHDFS.

16-Meet Bridge Street car park 6.15pm for five mile evening walk from Ledbury towards Eastnor. Leaders: Roger & Veronica. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

17-Meet New Inn, Storridge, 6.30pm for four mile walk. Leaders: Isabel & Peter. Powick Parish Ramblers.

17-Meet 7pm Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road. Solemates Walking Group.

17-Leisure Walk. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for five mile easy walk over Heath Hill to the Severn and back. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Jeff. MHDFS.