Theatre November

To Nov 10-Carl Rosa Opera present The Pirates of Penzance at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£20 (Concs £1). Box Office (01684) 892277.

10-Think No Evil Of Us, My Life With Kenneth Williams by David Benson at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £10.50, £12.50. Box Office (01684) 892277.

12-17-Life X 3 by Yasmina Reza at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £14-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

15 & 16-Richard Alston Dance Company at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £8, £10. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts November

10-Autumn Harmony, an evening of music at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £4, children £2. Refreshments included. In aid of Church repairs & improvements.

10-A Concert of English Music by the Hills Singers in the Carice Elgar Room, the Elgar Birthplace Museum. 7.30pm. £5 in advance or on the door.

17-Boyan Ensemble of Kiev (10th Anniversary UK Tour) at Malvern Priory, 7.30pm. Tickets £12-£5. (01684) 574921.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: The Man who wasn't there (15) 7pm Fri, Sat & Sun, 7.30pm Mon, Tues & Thurs, 3pm Sat, Sun & Thurs. Intimacy (18) 8.15pm Weds, Nov 14 only.

Odeon Worcester: Special Previews - Harry Potter (PG) Sat/Sun Only 10.15, 11.00, 1.30, 2.15, 4.45, 5.30, 8.00, 8.45; The Others (12) 12.15, 3.00, 6.00, 8.30; Atlantis (U) Sat/Sun Only 12.15, Fri, Mon-Thurs 4.00, 6.10; The Man who wasn't There (15) Fri, Mon-Thurs 12.15, 8.45; American Pie 2 (15) 12.15, 3.15, 6.20, 8.45; Jeepers Creepers (15) 1.00, 3.45, 6.30, 9.00; Legally Blonde (12) 1.45, 4.00, 6.30, 8.45; Enigma (15) Fri, Mon-Thurs 12.15, 3.00, 6.00, 8.40, Sat Only 3.00, 6.00, 8.40; Brotherhood of the Wolf (15) Fri, Mon-Thurs 12.15, 3.00, 6.00, 8.40; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - Recess (U) 10.30, Cats & Dogs (PG) 10.30; Shrek (U) 10.30; Senior Screen - Doors open 10am - Wed only - Very Annie Mary (15) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Advance Screenings - Book Now - Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (PG) Sat & Sun Nov 10 & 11 8.30, 10.30, 11.30, 1.30, 2.30, 5.00, 5.40, 8.15, 8.50, Late Sat 11.30, 12.00 -Opens Fri Nov 16 (9.30 Sat/Sun Only, 10.15, 12.45, 1.30, 4.00, 4.45, 8.00, 8.30, 11.15 Sat Only; Kiss of the Dragon (18) 12.20, 3.10, 6.30, 9.10; The Others (12) 12.40, 3.40, 6.10, 9.00; American Pie 2 (15) (12.30 Not Sat/Sun), 3.20, (6.45 Not Sat/Sun), 9.20; Legally Blonde (12) 12.30, (3.00 Not Sat/Sun), 6.20, (8.40 Not Sat/Sun); Atlantis - The Lost Empire (U) Sat/Sun Only 1.00, 3.20; Jeepers Creepers (15) (12.50, 3.40, 7.00, 9.10 Not Sat/Sun), Sat/Sun Only 8.40; America's Sweethearts (12) (12.15 Not Sat/Sun), (2.50 Not Sat/Sun), 6.10, (8.35 Not Sat/Sun); Saturday Kid's Club - Doors open 10am, Starts 10.15am - Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within (PG) - Children & Adults £1.50 (Under 8 yrs must be accomp by adult).

Pop and Rock November

9-Peach Promotions R&B & garage - Flarta John at Don Pedro's. 8pm. £3 in advance, £3.50 on door.

9-Splatt Two at the Red Lion Inn, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

10-Clive John at the Swan, Hanley Swan.

10-Fergus at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

10-Debbie G (Tina Turner impersonator) at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 8.45pm.

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

12-Take Two at the Foley Arms Hotel, Great Malvern.

13-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern.

15-Clive John at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

Folk and Jazz November

Music session at the Prince of Wales, Ledbury every Wednesday 8.30pm. Bring instruments.

Every Tuesday-Perdido Street Jazz Band at the Fox & Hounds, Lulsley. 9pm.

Last Wednesday of the month-Singaround at the Nags Head, Malvern. 8pm. Contact (01684) 577390.

Clubs & Societies November

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

10-National Association of Widows meet at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 2.30-4.30pm. Tea & chat afternoon. All welcome. Enquiries 565265.

11-Falconers Country Dance Club meet at Bromyard Leisure Centre, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard. 7.45-10.30pm. Barrie Bullimore.

12-The Hill Poets meet at the Great Malvern Hotel. 7-9pm. New members welcome. Contact Chris 573451.

14-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Bank House, Bransford. The Club meet Wednesday and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 561874/562695.

Sales & Bazaars November

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.

9-Jumble Sale at the Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 7pm. Admission 10p. Proceeds to Church funds.

10-Christ Church Christmas Market at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 10am-12.30pm. All profits for church funds.

10-Christmas Bazaar at Colwall Village Hall. 10am-4pm. In aid of Misufini Leprosy Village, Tanzania.

Miscellaneous November

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. (01684) 594775.

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-12 noon. Also Sundays 2.30-4.30pm at Social Education Centre, Off Geraldine Road. Details (01684) 574709.

On-going Meditation Groups Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm. 10 week course. £60. Details: Helen Lees (01684) 560317.

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

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

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.

10-Race Night at John Masefield High School. 7.30pm. In aid of School PTA.

10-Silent Auction at Malvern Wells Village Hall. 7.30pm. £2 incl buffet supper from 562904/575682.

13-Sherry & Mince Pie Morning at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton-upon-Severn. 11am-12 noon. In aid of Residents & Day Care Clients.

For Children October

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 November

To Nov 24-Landscapes by Ian Shearman at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. 9am-5pm Mon-Sat.

Walks November

10-Meet at the Crown, Powick. 10am. Details (01905) 830256. Powick Parish Ramblers.

10-Single to the Dingle. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for an 11.5 mile moderate linear walk to Ledbury via Evendine, Gullet Wood & the obelisk to Eastnor and then Dead Woman's Thorn into Ledbury. Time for cup of tea then bus back to Dingle, confirm times with leaders before start of walk. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Rita &Eric (01684) 563702. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

14-Leisure walk around Mathon. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for an easy 4.5 mile walk around Mathon village. Leaders: Josephine (01684) 567448 & Freda (01684) 573433. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

15-Meet Bridge Street car park 9.30am for a 5 mile walk taking in Much Cowarne & Wynn's Green. Leaders: Tom & Lionel. Ledbury Walkers' Club.