Theatre June

Until 22-Masterpieces at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

24-29-The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts June

22-Worcester Male Voice Choir in concert at York Hall, Malvern Girls' College, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £6, £1 discount OAPs on door or from Stan Creamer (01684) 576707.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Spiderman (12) 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs only 3pm. (Contains some strong scenes of fantasy violence).

Odeon Worcester: Spiderman (12) (Contains some scenes of strong fantasy violence) 11.00, 12.00, 2.00, 3.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.45, 8.45 (Free list suspended); Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) 1.30, 5.00, 8.15; Monsters Ball (15) 1.15; 3.45; 6.15; 8.45; The Musketeer (PG) 12.30, 3.15, 5.45, 8.30; The Time Machine (PG) 2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00; 40 Days & 40 Nights (15) 1.00, 3.30; Pollock (18) 6.00, 8.30; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat only - Doors open 10am - Jimmy Neutron (U) 10.30, Monsters Inc (U) 10.30, ET (U) 10.30; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed only - Doors open 10am - Shallow Hal (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 - Book your tickets now! - Spiderman (12) Fri 21st 1.30, 2.45, 4.30, 5.45, 8.15, 8.45, Sat 22nd 10.45, 11.45, 1.30, 2.45, 4.30, 5.45, 6.10, 8.15, 8.45, Sun 23rd 11.45, 1.30, 2.30, 4.30, 5.30, 8.00, 8.30, Mon 24th-27th 1.30, 2.30, 4.30, 5.30, 8.00, 8.30, (Contains some scenes of strong fantasy violence); Monsters Ball (15) 2.45, 5.40, 8.10; The Musketeer (PG) Fri 21st 1.30, 3.55, 6.20, 8.45, Sat 22nd & sun 23rd 11.10, 1.30, 3.55, 6.20, 8.45, Mon 24th - Thurs 27th 1.30, 3.55, 6.20, 8.45; Crush (15) Fri 21st 3.00, 5.45, 8.25, Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd 5.45, 8.25, Mon 24th - Wed 26th 3.00, 5.45, 8.25, Thurs 27th 3.00, 5.45; Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (PG) 1.00, 4.15, 7.45; Snow Dogs (PG) Sat & Sun 12.30, 3.20; Thunderpants (PG) Sat & Sun 11.300; UGC Kids - Ice Age (PG) Doors 10am, starts 10.30am - Children & adults £1.50 - Under 8's must be accomp by adult. ID may be required for 12, 15 & 18 Cert films.

Pop and Rock June

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.

21-Chester Riggon's Summer Soul Spectacular at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 7-12pm

21-Mark Brannelly at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall.

22-Rick Laval at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8.45pm.

27-Clive John at the Express Inn, Malvern. 9.15pm. Admission Free.

Folk and Jazz June

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.

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.

23-Abbey Jazz with Roger Heeley (piano), Arthur Brown (trumpet), Peter Carlton (tenor/clarinet) & Barry Norman (drums) at Malvern Ruby club, Spring Lane, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. £2.50.

Clubs & Societies June

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

22-Wyche & Colwall Horticultural Society visit to Shuttifield Cottage, Birchwood. Meet village hall car park 2pm.

22-Worcester Naturalists' Club walk at Edge Common, nr Stroud. Meet 11am. Leader: Tony Hughes.

25-Friends Social Group for singles 26-48 weekly pub night at the Oak apple, Spetchley Road, Worcester. 9pm. Contacts (01905) 350525/426474/723249/759415.

25-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the GWRSA Club, Tolladine Road, Worcester. 8pm. AGM followed Terry Dowding - Steaming On.

26-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at The Crown Inn, Powick. 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.

Sales & Bazaars June

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.

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

22-Gardners' Market at Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Great Malvern. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

Miscellaneous June

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

Every Sunday-Cash bingo at Willie Thornes Snooker 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 Willie Thorne Snooker Club. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of County Air Ambulance Funds.

Every Wednesday-Yoga at the Wheel of Life Centre. 10am & 6pm.

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 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 & role play & rehearse short texts. Contact Martin for further details on (01684) 577756.

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

22-Hillbillies Summer Fete in Upton Memorial Hall. 9-11.30am.

24-Reiki Natural Healing Clinic at Welland Village hall. 2-4pm. Details (01684) 594882.

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

For Children June

Every Monday & 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 June

Until June 30-Exhibition of work by Lawrence McGowan, Adrienne Craddock & Jan Fryer at the Hay Makers Gallery, Hay-on-Wye. 10.30am-5pm.

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 July 6-Collection of prints, ceramics and bronzes depicting horses at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. Details (01886) 833337.

Gardens June

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 June

21-Meet Bridge Street car park 6-10pm for 4.5 mile Midsummer's Eve stroll from Bromsberrow enjoying a picnic supper en route. Leaders: Tom & Lionel. Ledbury Walkers' Club.

22-Social Committee fun & games. Meet Imperial Road 1.30pm for 4-5 mile walk followed by picnic & games. Leaders: Mike & Muriel. MHDFS.

23-Meet car park Hanley Road, Upton-upon-Severn 2pm for 5 mile walk to Earls Croome. Leaders: Isabel & Peter. Powick Parish Ramblers.

23-Midsummer Hill & Bronsil Castle. Meet Hollybush car park 2pm for walk organised by Gatekeeper Trust Malvern Local Group. Contact Fiona Hopes (01684) 892533.

26-Meet Old Bush Callow End 10am for 5 mile walk on the Old Hills. Leader: Chris. Powick Parish Ramblers.

26-Chartist Cottage. Meet Imperial Road 9.15am for easy 8 mile walk. Bring packed lunch., Leader: Stella. MHDFS.

27-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.30am for beautiful 6 mile walk from Woolhope to Soller's Hope. Leader: Oliver. Ledbury Walkers' Club.