Theatre July

To July 6-Just between Ourselves by Alan Ayckbourn at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm and 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

7-Jubilee! at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £9/£8/£5 (U16).

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

Concerts July

6-Concert presented by the Julian Singers, soloist Richard Quine (Baritone) at Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. 7.30pm. £4 members pre-booked, £4.50 at door & non-members. Organised by Upton Arts Music Group.

6-Malvern Suzuki children's violin and cello concert in the Priory Park bandstand, 11.30am.

Cinemas

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

Odeon Worcester: Previews - Scooby-Doo (PG) Sat/Sun only 12.00, 2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 8.00 (Free list suspended); Minority Report (12) 11.30, 2.30, 5.30, 8.30 (Free List Suspended); Monsters Ball (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.00, 6.30; Rollerball (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs 4.15, 9.00; Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (U) 12.15, 2.30, 4.45, 7.00, 9.15; 40 Days & 40 Nights (15) 12.15, 2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00; Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) 1.30, 5.00, 8.15; The Time Machine (PG) Sat/Sun Only 11.00 (Scary scenes may be unsuitable for U8s); Murder by Numbers (15) 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30; Spiderman (12) (Contains some scenes of strong fantasy violence) 12.00, 3.00, 6.00, 8.45; 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 - Don't Say a Word (15) 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 - Advance Screenings - Scooby Doo (PG) Sat & Sun 10.45, 12.45, 2.45, 4.45, 6.45, 8.45; Minority Report (12) Fri, Mon-Thurs 1.30, 4.45, 8.00, Sat & Sun 10.45, 1.50, 5.00, 8.10; Spider-Man (12) Fri, Mon, Tues & Thurs 1.30, 4.30, 7.30, 8.20, Sat & Sun 10.45, 1.30, 4.30, 7.30, 8.20, Wed 1.30, 4.30, 7.30 (Contains some scenes of strong fantasy violence); Spirit-Stallion of the Cimarron (U) Fri, Mon-Thurs 1.45, 4.00, 6.10, 8.20, Sat & Sun 11.30, 1.45, 4.00, 6.10, 8.20; Murder by Numbers (15) Fri, Mon-Thurs 2.20, 5.20, 8.30, Sat & Sun 5.20, 8.30; Big Fat Liar (PG) Fir, Sat, Mon-Thurs 1.50, 4.00, 6.10, Sun 11.40, 1.50, 4.00, 6.10; Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) Fri, Mon-Thurs 1.00, 4.15, 7.45, Sat & Sun 11.00, 2.10;Y Tu Mama Tambien (18) Wed Only 8.10; UGC Kids - Crossroads (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 Wednesday-Ceroc French jive at Archdales Club, Blackpole, Worcester, 7.45pm. Details (01905) 567717.

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

5-Splatt at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

6-Stewart Lea at the Green Dragon, Guarlford. 9pm. Admission Free.

6-Andy Valentine Summer Party at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8pm.

9-Mark Brannelly at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

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.

7-Abbey Jazz with Tony Davis (trumpet), Roy Hubbard (clarinet), Pete Barnard (banjo/guitar) & Tony Caldicott (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. £2.50.

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

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 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.

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.

Malvern X Stitchers meet 2nd Monday of the month at the Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7.30-9.30pm. Details: Ellen Ingham (01684) 567168 or Barbara Cox (01886) 832246.

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.

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.

Second Tuesday-Royal British Legion Barnards Green Branch meet at Malvern Town Football Club, Langlands Stadium, Malvern. 7.15pm.

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.

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.

6-Ledbury Naturalists' Field Club meet in Bridge Street car park 1.45pm or 2.15pm car park above the Kettle Sings for Ballard's Ground & the Purlieu Survey Group.

10-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at The Foley, Malvern. 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.

10-Embroiders' Guild Worcester Branch outing to Berrington Hall.

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.

6-Gardeners' Market at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

Miscellaneous July

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

Every Monday-Spiritual Awareness Meditation Group at the Sun Rise Centre. £3. Contact Jayne Frost (01684) 568647.

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.

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 & 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.

To July 14- Ledbury Poetry Festival. Diary of forthcoming events on page 27.

5-Charity Video Race Night at RSRE Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8pm til late. All Welcome. In aid of Plumtree Womens Project.

5-Pop quiz at the Express Inn, Malvern. 8pm. Cash prizes. £5 per team of four. Booking advisable.

6-Strawberries and Cream Teas at Lansdowne Methodist Church. 3-5.30pm. £4 adults, £2 children, U5s free. Chase School Band, games. Everyone welcome. In aid of church refurbishment.

For Children July

Every Monday and Friday - Welland Teddy Bears meet at Welland Village Hall. 9-11.30am. 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 July 6-Collection of prints, ceramics and bronzes depicting horses, at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. Details (01886) 833337.

Until July 13-Access All Areas exhibition by Dale Devereux Barker at the Museum of Worcester Porcelain & Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum. 1pm onwards.

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

7-Exhibition by Malvern Terrace Artist of paintings & cards by the Bandstand, Priory Park, Malvern. 2-5pm.

7-12-I See What I Hear by local children at the Shell House Gallery, Ledbury. 10am-5pm. Admission Free. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival.

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.

6&7-Twelve gardens open in Cradley, near Malvern. Sat 2-6pm, Sun 12 noon - 6pm. Cream Teas. £3, Children free. In aid of church funds.

Walks July

5-Solemates Walking Group meet 7pm Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road.

6-The Elizabeth Barrett Browning Walk. Meet Ledbury Railway Station 8.50am. £7.50 incl train to Colwall. Leader: Linda Hart. Part of Ledbury Poetry Festival.

6-Meet 10.30am Swarden Quarry car park nr Priors Frome for an eight mile walk on the Woolhope Dome. Leader: Mike. Bring packed lunch. Leadon Vale Group of the Ramblers' Association.

7- Solemates Walking Group meet 10am Langland Community Centre, Sherrards Green Road.

10-Meet 7pm Tank Quarry car park, North Malvern for walk on North Hill. Leaders: Hazel and Suzanne. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

10-Upper Lode. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for a four mile walk via Forthampton Court, Home Farm, Cork Hill and Upper Lode Lock. Pub lunch available. Leader: Vera. MHDFS.

11-Meet 9.15am Bridge Street car park for a four and a half mile walk to Bransford Court, Powick Ham and Lower Wick. Leaders: Bill and Jan. Ledbury Walkers' Club.