Theatre October

To Oct 20-The Sound of Music presented by Worcester Operatic & Dramatic Society at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £8-£11. Box Office (01684) 892277.

21-Mission Black Dance Roadshow at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 10.30am-4.30pm. £12. Box Office (01684) 892277.

22-An Evening with Rabbi Lionel Blue at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £10, £12. Box Office (01684) 892277.

22-27-You're Only Young Twice by Ron Aldridge at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm, 8pm. £10-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

24-Singing Kettle Silly Circus at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 11am & 2pm. Adults £9, Children £7, Family £25. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts October

20-Worcester Guitar Duo perform in the Choir room, Lyttelton Well, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. £5. Details (01905) 422748.

26-ESO with Philippe Graffin perform Brahms at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £6-£22. Box Office (01684) 892277. Part of the Brahms Cycle.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Atlantis: The Lost Empire (U) 5.30pm Fri, 3pm Sat - Thurs. Enigmas (15) 8pm Fri & Sat, 7.30pm Sun - Thurs.

Odeon Worcester: See it first - Legally Blonde (12) Weds-Thurs Only 12.00, 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45; Atlantis (U) 12.00, 2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00; American Pie 2 (15) 12.15, 3.15, 6.20, 8.45; Jeepers Creepers (15) 12.15, 3.15, 6.20, 8.45; A Knights Tale (PG) Fri-Tues 12.30, 3.30; Mike Bassett: England Manager (15) Fri-Tues 6.30, 8.50; Enigma (15) 12.15, 3.00, 6.00, 8.30; Moulin Rouge (12) 12.15, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30; Americas Sweethearts (12) 1.45, 4.00, 6.30, 8.45; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - Spykids (U) 10.30, Help I'm a fish (U) 10.30, Recess (U) 10.30; Doors open 10am - Wed only - High Heels & Low Lifes (15) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: The first cinema subscription card 'Unlimited' is now on sale costing only £9.99 per month. This would allow you to see unlimited movies. (Terms & conditions apply - details available at cinema). Advance Screenings - 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; Advance Screenings - Legally Blonde (12) Wed & Thurs Oct 24 & 25 11.50, 2.05, 4.20, 6.35; Atlantis - The Lost Empire (U) 11.50, 2.05, 4.20, 6.30; America's Sweethearts (15) 12.15, 2.50, 6.10, 8.50; Jeepers Creepers 915) 12.50, 3.05, 6.05, 8.15; American Pie 2 (15) 12.30, 3.20, 6.45, 9.10; Enigma (15) 8.35; AI (12) (2.00, 5.10 daily except Wed/Thurs), 8.45 daily; Moulin Rouge (12) (12.00 daily except Sat/Sun), 2.50, 5.35, 8.35 daily; A Knight's Tale (PG) Sat/Sun Only 11.50; Cats & Dogs (PG) Sat/Sun only 12.20; Saturday Kid's Club - doors open 10am, starts 10.30am - Bean (PG) - Children & Adults £1.50 (Under 8 yrs must be accom. by adult).

Pop and Rock October

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

Every Friday & Saturday-Over 30s Disco at Great Malvern Club, 8pm. Dress smart casual.

Every Wednesday-Ceroc French Jive at Coppertops, Worcester, 7.45pm. Details (01905) 567717.

19-BBC at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

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

20-Juiced at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

20-Passion at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

20-Scandal at Newtown Club, Link Top, Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

20-Playground + Stagefright karaoke at the Cross Keys, Malvern. 7.45pm.

21-Clive John at the Three Kings, Hanley Castle.

21-Karen Westerholt at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £4 on door.

22-Black Jack at The Foley Arms Hotel, Great Malvern.

23-Area 54 at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £5.

25-Cantaloup at the Marrs Bar, Worcester. £4 on door.

Folk and Jazz October

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.

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

21-Abbey Jazz with Mike Turner (clarinet), Tony Pipkin (trumpet/flugel), Roger Heeley (piano) & Tony Caldicott (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8-10.30pm. £2.50.

Clubs & Societies October

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

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 Roy Poole (01531) 632349.

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 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 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, Winter Programme. Details (01684) 566689.

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.

23-Age Concern On the Move Project talk & buffet lunch at Castlemorton Village Hall. 12 noon. Short talk about project to bring mobile day centre for elderly into rural areas.

23-Malvern Flora Art Club meet at St Andrew's Hall, Poolbrook. 2pm. Flora Symbolica - Katherine Kear.

24-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Crown, Powick. 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.

25-Worcester Philatelic & Postcard Society meet at Powick Parish Hall. 7.30pm. British Army - Cyril Stapley.

25-Upton-upon-Severn Garden Club meet in the Memorial Hall. 7.390pm. Unusual Perennials - Bob Brown. Visitors welcome.

Sales & Bazaars October

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.

20-Jumble Sale at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 9.30am. In aid of new hospital.

Miscellaneous October

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 569706.

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

First Sunday of every month, St Wulstans Nature Reserve, volunteers day, 10am till 3.30pm. Help create this new reserve and have some fun and exercise in the bargain. Contact Roger Marceau (01684) 893676 or Andy Lyon (01684) 577142.

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.

19-Quiz Evening at Hanley Swan Village Hall. 7.30pm.

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

20-Malvern Churches Justice & Peace Group, Michael Henderson giving a Power of Forgiveness Day at Lansdowne Methodist Church. 9.30am-4pm. Contact (01684) 560417.

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

20-Harvest Festival & Grand Auction at the New Inn, Lower Howsell, Malvern.

24-Alfrick Sequence Dance Club at Alfrick Village Hall. 8-10pm. With tuition. (01886) 832403.

24&25-Drop In & Draw at the Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath. 11am-5pm.

For Children October

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.

Talks October

25-Old-Fashioned Games - John Powell at Lyttelton Rooms, Malvern. 12.30pm. Part of Priory Lunch Box.

Exhibitions October

To Oct 27-'Still Lives' by Bev Schofield at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. 9am-5pm Mon-Sat. (01886) 833337.

Gardens October

21-Longacre, Colwall, garden open. 2-5pm. £1.50. In aid of National Gardens Scheme.

Walks October

19-Meet St Peter's Church, Powick 10am for 5 mile local walk. Powick Parish Ramblers.

20-Meet West of England Car Park 10am for a walk towards St Ann's Well. Leaders: Pat & Bill Pool. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

20-Robin Hood & His Merry. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 11 mile hilly walk from Teddington to Oxenton, Woolstone & Nottingham Hill. Bring packed lunch. Leader: Jeff (01684) 772785. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

23-Frith Wood & Bradlow Knoll. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for 4.5 mile moderate walk to Frith Wood and Bradlow Knoll. Leaders: Hilary & Alan (01531) 635355. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.