What's on

Until 8-Bosbury Players present Iolanthe by Gilbert & Sullivan in Bosbury Village Hall. 7.39pm. Tickets Gaynans, Ledbury, Bosbury Post Office or on (01531) 640837.

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

Concerts December

7-ESO conducted by William Boughton perform Brahms at The Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £6-£22. Box Office (01864) 892277.

8-Recital of violin and pianoforte by Lynette Webster accompanied by David Kershaw in Malvern Priory. 7.30pm. Donations for Children in Distress.

13-The Malvern Singers present a concert full of festive spirit with compere Mike George, BBC Hereford & Worc-ester, Anna Downes (violin) & Nicolas Wright (piano) at The Chase, Geral-dine Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £5, Concs £4 to incl glass of wine & mince pie. In aid of Acorns Children's Hospice.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Sweet Smell of Success (PG) 7pm Fri, Sat & Sun, 3pm Sat & Sun. Brotherhood of the Wolf (15) 7.30pm Mon - Thurs.

Odeon Worcester: The Lord of the Rings (PG) Release date Dec 19th - tickets on sale now - "Battle Violence & Fantasy Horror may not be suitable for under 8's" (Free list suspended); Harry Potter & the Philosophers Stone (PG) Sat & Sun 10.15, 11.00, 1.30, 2.15, 4.45, 5.30, 8.00, 8.45, Fri & Mon-Thurs 12.15, 1.30, 3.30, 4.45, 7.00, 8.00 (Free list suspended); 51st State (18) 12.00, 2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00; Riding in cars with Boys (12) 12.10, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30; A Christmas Carol (U) 12.00, 2.15, 4.30, 6.45; Bandits (12) 12.00, 3.15, 6.00, 8.40; Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back (18) 9.00; Zoolander (12) 12.15, 3.00, 6.20, 8.45; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - Josie & the Pussycats (PG) 10.30, Dr Dolittle 2 (PG) 10.30, Shrek (U) 10.30; Senior Screen - Doors open 10am - Wed only - Unbreakable (12) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: 51st State (18) 1.30, 4.00, 6.20, 8.45; Christmas Carol (U) Fri & Mon-Thurs 12.15, 2.15, 4.15, 6.15, Sat/Sun Only 10.30, 12.25, 2.20, 4.20, 6.25; Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (PG) (9.30, 10.15 Sat/Sun Only), 12.45, 1.30, 4.00, 4.45, 8.00, 8.30; Zoolander (12) Fri & Mon-Thurs 1.50, 4.00, 6.20, 8.35, Sat/Sun Only 11.55, 2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00; The Others (12) 8.50; Spy Game (15) (11.10 Sat/Sun only), 2.00, 5.00, 8.00; Saturday Morning Kid's Club - Doors open 10am, Starts 10.30am - Shrek (U) - Children & Adults £1.50 (Under 8 yrs must be accompanied by adult).

Pop and Rock December

Every Friday-Jam sessions at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, near Malvern, 8.30pm. Free Admission. All musicians welcome.

7-Bad Habits at Don Pedro's, Link Top, Malvern. 8pm. £5.

7-Slowburner at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

7-Christian Knight at the Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

8-Connie Lush & Blues Shouter at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £6.50 & £8 on door.

9-Jackie Leven supported by Jont at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

13-Skizma present Hip Hop at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £3 on door.

Folk and Jazz December

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.

7-Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at The Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers' night with First Friday Choruses to start the evening.

Clubs & Societies December

Friends Social Group for Single People aged 26-46. Meet Tuesdays & weekends. Phone Avrill (01905) 20541 or Martin (01905) 613796.

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

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 The Nags Head, Malvern. 8-10pm. New dancers and musicians welcome. Liz (540279) or Jane (892725).

Malvern Writers Circle meet second Wednesday of the month at Church Meadow Court, Graham Road. 7.30pm. Contacts (01684) 563784, 561215 or 564318.

Malvern Hills Radio Amateurs' Club meets 2nd Tuesday of month at The Town Club, Worcester Road, Malvern, 7.30pm onwards. Details (01905) 351568.

Malvern X Stitchers meet 2nd Monday of the month at the Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7.30-9.30pm. Details: Lesley Brankin (01684) 892259 or Barbara Cox (01886) 832246.

Malvern Special Needs Swimming Club, every Saturday at Splash 5.15 - 6.15pm. Tel. Evelyn Cunningham (01684) 560445.

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

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.

9-Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust last open day of the year at Over Basin. 11am-4pm. Boat trips to Santa's Grotto £2 per child. Gifts for sale, guided tours & refreshments.

9-Falconers Country Dance Club meet at Bromyard Leisure Centre, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard. 7.45-10.30pm. Club callers.

12-South Worcestershire Archaeological Group fieldwork workshop at the Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. 7.30pm.

13-Worcester Naturalists' Club meet URC Hall, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Tony Hughes - Springtime in the Algarve. £1, non-members welcome. Information (01886) 832647.

13-Worcester Locomotive Society Ltd meet at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury. 8pm. Members & guests evening.

14-Narrow Gauge Railway Society meet at the URC Church Hall, Malvern Link. 8pm. Michael Clemmens - N G Miscellany.

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.

7-Christmas fayre at The Chase, Geraldine Road, Malvern. 6.30pm.

8-Medieval fayre at Upton Memorial Hall. 2-4pm. Tombola, refreshments, second hand toys, Santa's Grotto. Organised by Longdon St Mary's Parents & Friends Assoc. Stalls can be set up for £5 by phoning (01684) 594879.

9-Christmas fayre at Brockhampton Estate. 10.30am-4pm. Crafts & gifts, National Trust goods, Father Christmas. £1, children under 12 go in free.

14-Christmas fair at Bosbury Village Hall. 2-4pm. Admission Free. Father Christmas, stalls etc. In aid of Friends of Bosbury School.

Miscellaneous December

Every Tuesday evenings, Rising Dragon Tai Chi weekly classes at Ascension Hall, Malvern. Local instructor Daphne Robson (01886) 812571.

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.

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 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-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 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.

7-Christmas quiz at Hanley Castle High School. 7.30pm. £10 per team of four. In aid of school funds.

9-Christingle & Gift Service at St George's Church, St George's Square, Barbourne, Worcester. 4.30pm.

10-Reiki Natural Healing Therapy Clinic at Welland Parish Hall, 2-4pm. Donation only.

13-Alfrick Sequence Dance Club at Alfrick Village Hall, 8-10pm, with tuition. (01886) 832403.

16-Winter Solstice at 6.30pm £3 & Christmas Celebration Dinner at 8pm £15.95. Details Runnings Park (01684) 573868.

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 Dec 24-Contemporary Malvern Landscapes by Antony Bridge at Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Details (01886) 833337.

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

Walks December

8-The Swan & Back. Meet Imperial Road 9.25am for easy 9 mile walk around Hanley Swan, Guarlford & Madresfield. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Martin (01684) 310623. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

12-Leisure walk from Bosbury. Meet Imperial Road 9.15am for a 4.5 mile easy morning walk south of Bosbury to Swinmore Common & Bowley Lane. Bring drinks & snack. Leaders: Janet (01684) 563816 & Ursula (01684) 569429. MHDFS.

14-Meet 10am Perdiswell Leisure Centre for a 3 mile canal walk. (01905) 23853. Powick Parish Ramblers.