Theatre December

Until Jan 5-Cinderella at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 5pm & 7pm. £8-£16. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Until Jan 12-Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham. 2.15pm & 7pm (New Year's Eve noon & 4pm, closed New Year's Day). Box office (01242) 572573.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (PG) 2pm daily, 6.30pm daily (except New Year's Eve & New Year's Day).

Odeon Worcester: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (PG) Fri-Sun & Tues-Thurs 11.45, 12.45, 3.30, 4.30, 7.15, 8.15, Mon Only 10.30, 11.15, 2.15, 2.50 (Free list suspended); The Princess Diaries (U) Fri-Sun & Tues-Thurs 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45, Mon Only 12.30, 3.15 (Free list suspended); Mean Machine (15) Fri-Sun & Tues-Thurs 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00, Mon Only 1.30, 4.30 (Free list suspended); Serendipity (PG) Fri-Sun & Tues-Thurs 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45, Mon Only 12.30, 3.15 (Free list suspended); Harry Potter & the Philosophers Stone (PG) Fri-Sun & Tues-Thurs 1.30, 4.45, 8.00, Mon Only 11.15, 1.30 (Free list suspended); Zoolander (12) Fri-Sun & Tues-Thurs 6.20, 8.45 (Free list suspended); A Christmas Carol - The Movie (PG) 12.15, 2.15, 4.15 (Free list suspended); Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - The Grinch (PG) 10.30, Josie & the Pussycats (PG) 10.30, Shrek (U) 10.30; Senior Screen - Lucky Break (12) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Lord of the Rings (PG) The Fellowship of the Rings (Battle, violence & fantasy horror, may not be suitable for under 8's) (10.30 Not showing Jan 1st), 12.30, 2.30, (4.15, 7.30, 8.00 Not showing Dec 31st), (11.15 Sat 29th only); Serendipity (PG) 3.20, (5.45, 8.15 Not showing Dec 31st); The Princess Diaries (U) 11.45, 2.20, (5.00, 7.45 Not showing 31st); The Mean Machine (15) (8.40 Not showing Dec 31st), (11.15pm Sat 29th Only); Christmas Carol: The Movie (U) (10.30 Not showing Jan 1st), 12.25; Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (PG) 11.30, 1.00, 3.00, (4.30, 7.15 not showing 31st).

Pop and Rock December

28-Boozestock at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £3 , £3 on door.

29-Come Together at Malvern Rugby Football Club. 8.30pm till late. £3 on door.

29-The Barflys at the Marrs Bar, Worcester.

31-Will Killeen at the Prince of Wales.

31-Southern Streamline at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, Nr Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

31-Clive John at the Swan, Hanley Swan. £25.

31-The Fingers at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £15.

Folk and Jazz December

Appleyard Traditional Folk Dancers meet every Thursday at Earls Croome Hall, near Upton. 8pm. New dancers (female) and musicians (male or female) welcome. (01905) 371268.

Malvern Folk Dance Group meet Mondays 7.30-9.30pm, St Andrew's Hall, Poolbrook. Contact Malvern 572055. Classes in English Folk Dances.

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.

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

Clubs & Societies December

Malvern Chess Club meets every Friday at the Malvern Hills College from 7.30pm. Details 574874 or 568398.

Circle Dance evenings at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Link Top, Malvern, 8-10pm, first and third Wednesdays each month (except August). Contact Sunnara Vivian on (01684) 891261.

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 Trust, Albert Road North, Malvern. Phone 07968 261138 or email malvern18plus @dial.pipex.com 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 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 National Woman's Register meet regularly offering informal discussion. Contact Pat Hindle on (01684) 572723.

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.

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

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.

Malvern Northern Society, Winter Programme. Details (01684) 566689.

Malvern Women's Singing Group meet every Tuesday (from September) 8-10pm. Sunrise Centre. Wonderful harmonies learned by ear. Tel: (01684) 892482 or 565854.

Every Saturday - Malvern Petanque Club (French Boules) meet outside Great Malvern Station (weather permitting). 2pm. Details (01684) 891999/564807.

Chase & Upton Badminton Club club nights Monday & Friday. Home matches on Thursdays. Contact (01684) 574684 or (01684) 592125.

Malvern Motor Cycle & Light Car Club (off Howsell Road, Malvern Link meet every Monday & Friday, special interest nights 1st Wednesday & 3rd Tuesday. Members & non-members welcome. Details (01684) 893102.

Third Friday in month-Ledbury & District branch of Embroiders' Guild meet in Ledbury. Visitors most welcome. Contact Sarah Hargreaves (01531) 635652.

January

2-Malvern Recorded Jazz Society meet at the Civil Service Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. £1. Peter Doran - RIP 2001.

2-Take Two Social Cub for unattached adults meet at the Portobello, St Johns, Worcester. The Club meet Wednesday and weekend at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 561874/562695.

3-Alfrick Sequence Dance Club meet at Alfrick Village hall. 8-10pm. With tuition (01886) 832403.

Sales & Bazaars December

WI Friday Market now open 9.30- 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.

Miscellaneous December

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 Thursday Ballroom & Latin dancing. Welland Village Hall. 8-10pm. (01684) 310624.

Meditation on Monday evenings, 8-10pm, for beginners and experienced. For more details (01684) 566254.

Every Wednesday evening Inner Dance School of Tai Chi and Qigong at Friends Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road. Details from Altair de Almeida 01684 562528.

Make beautiful quilts for your home! New classes starting in patchwork and quilting - beginners welcome. Well qualified and experienced teacher, small friendly groups. Interested? Call (01684) 575835 for details.

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 569706.

Every 1st Wednesday-Tinnitus Self Help Group at Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern. 2-4pm. (01684) 567496.

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.

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

Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) -Spiritualist Meetings at Earls Croome Village Hall, 7.30pm. Details on (01684) 594775.

Every Thursday-Taoist Meditation & Healing with Salvador March at the Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road. 8.30pm. Tel: (01684) 892023. Also Tai Chi & Qi Gong, 7pm.

Every Fri-Enjoy Painting with Glynis Wilsdon at Langlands Community Centre. 2-4pm. Bookings (01684) 574265.

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 573663/563750.

Every Tuesday & Wednesday-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-Self-healing & internal arts (meditation & Tai Chi) at the Wheel of Life Centre. 8pm. Details Anthony Rushton (10684) 578315.

Every Thursday-Meditation Group Longchen Bhuddist Foundation at the Wheel of Life Centre. 8pm. Mary Spears 901886) 832090.

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.

31-Charity Dance with Something Different at Dyson Perrins C of E High School, Malvern. 8-11.30pm. £2.50. In aid of National Assoc for Colitis & Crohn's Disease.

31-Malvern Rugby Club's New Year's Eve party at Spring Lane clubhouse. 8.30pm till late. Pay on door, £5 per ticket.

For Children December

Every Saturday morning-Children's Ceramic Painting Classes. 10am-noon. Details fine Fettle Ceramics, Little Tarrington (01432) 890383. (Also adult classes).

Every Monday-Kung Fu & Yoga for Children at the Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 4.45pm. Details (01684) 572443.

Every Monday & Thursday - Welland Teddy Bears meet at Welland Village Hall. 9-11.30am. Details Julia (01684) 565842.

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 December

Until Jan 3-Works by David Bellamy, Aubrey Phillips, Martin Caulkin, Anne Cherry, Viv Barnett, Iain Cruickshank etc at the Ian Fearnside Gallery, Church Street, Malvern. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Until mid-Jan-Landscape Contrasts by Pam Foort at Malvern Hills Gallery, Worcester Road, Malvern. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.

Walks December

28-Meet Bluebell, Callow End at 10am for a 5 mile walk. Contact (01905) 831415. Powick Parish Ramblers combined with Worcester RA.

29-Eastwards to Westwood. Meet Imperial Road 9am for an 11 mile easy walk around Uphampton, Hadley, Westwood Park & Doverdale. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Sue & Don (01684) 572084. MHDFS.

January

1-Meet Bridge Street Car park 10am for the annual New Year's Day walk of approx 4 miles. Ledbury Walker's club.

2-Off to a Good New Year. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for a 7.5 mile easy walk around Hanley Swan & Blackmore Park. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Sue (01684) 572084 & Freda (01684) 573433. MHDFS.