Theatre July

Until July 7-They Shoot Horses don't they? At the Courtyard, Hereford. 7.30pm. £9.50, concs £8. Box Office (01432) 359252.

Until July 7-What the Butler Saw by Joe Orton at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20, Concs £1. Box Office (01684) 892277.

12-The Brasshoppers at the Courtyard, Hereford. 8pm. £9, Concs £7. Box Office (01432) 359252.

Concerts July

7-Concert by Young Musicians in the Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. 7.15 for 7.30pm. £4 members pre-booked, £4.50 on door & non-members, £1 students & children. Presented by Upton Arts Music Group.

7-Music for a Summer Evening in Worcester Cathedral by the Worcester Symphony Orchestra conducted by Adrian Lucas. 7pm. £3-£7 from Music 47, Cathedral Gift Shop and TIC, Guildhall, Worcester.

8-West Mercia Police Band in the Bandstand, Priory Park, Great Malvern. 2.30-4.30pm.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Shrek (U) Daily 7pm, Sat, Sun & Weds 3pm.

Odeon Worcester: See it First - Pokemon: Spell of the Unknown (U) Sat/Sun Only 12.10, 2.15 (Free list suspended); Lara Croft - Tomb Raider (12) 12.00, 12.30, 2.45, 3.15, 5.30, 6.00, 8.15, 8.45 (Free list suspend); Shrek (U) 12.15, 2.30, 4.45, 6.45, 9.00 (Free list suspend); Pearl Harbor (12) Fri-Mon & Weds, Thurs 4.15, 7.45; The Mummy Returns (12) 12.30, 6.00; Bridget Jones's Diary (15) 3.30, 9.00; Get Over It (12) 12.45, 2.45, 4.45, 6.45, 8.45; Evolution (PG) 12.30, 3.15, 6.00, 8.45; Projections presents - Audition (18) Tues Only 1.00, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30; Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10.30am - The Emperor's New Groove (U) 10.30; The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (U) 10.30; Senior Screen Presents - Doors open 10am - Wed only - Enemy at the Gates (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). Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (12)(11.10 Sat/Sun Only), 12.30, 1.30, 3.00, 4.00, 6.00, 6.30, 8.30, 9.00; Shrek (U) (11.30 Sat/Sun Only), 12.15, 1.45, 2.30, 4.00, 4.45, 6.15, 7.00, 8.30, 9.15; Evolution (PG) 12.40, 3.10, 6.00, 8.25; Get Over It (12) Sat/Sun Only 11.40, 1.50; Pearl Harbor (12) (12.30 Not Sat/Sun), 4.15, 8.00; Saturday Kid's Club - 10am - A Bug's Life (U).

Pop and Rock July

6-Southern Streamline at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, nr Malvern. 8pm. Admission Free.

7-Motor City Blues Band support to Honey Boy Hickling at The Marrs Bar, Worcester.

7-Skinflint at Newtown Club, Newtown Road, Malvern. 8pm. £1.

8-Clive John at MRFC. 8.30pm. £2.

9-Clive John at the Foley Arms Hotel, Great Malvern. 9-11pm. Adm. Free.

Folk and Jazz July

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 July

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.

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

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

10-Friends (Social Group) singles interested in making new friends in and around Worcester meet every Tuesday for pub nights at 9pm, this week the Diglis Hotel, Worcester. Details: Patricia (01905) 426474, Patrick (01905) 723249, Denise (01905) 428252 or Sarah (01905) 757645.

11-Take Two Social Club for unattached adults meet at the Portobello, St John's. 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.

12-Malvern Concert Club AGM plus recital by Angela Cranmore & Brian Capleton (viols) at Lyon Rooms, Malvern College Music School. 7.30pm. All very welcome. (01684) 565996.

12-Worcester Locomotive Society Ltd meet at the Brewery Inn, Ledbury. 8pm. Fun quiz.

Sales & Bazaars July

WI Friday Market now open 10.15am - 12.45pm.

7-"Parish-on-Sea" Summer Fayre at Malvern Parish School, Manby Road, Malvern. 2-4pm. Bouncy Castle, market, amusements, country dancing, refreshments and much more!

7- Gardeners' Market at St Katharine's Hall, Ledbury. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

8-Garage & Bric-a-Brac Sale at Holdfast Cottage Hotel, Marlbank Road, Welland (next to Marlbank Pub). 12-4pm. Bargains Galore!

Miscellaneous July

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 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.

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 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.

Every Wednesday-Quiz Night at Malvern Hills Hotel. 8.30pm. £1 per person. Great cash prizes.

Until Sunday, July 8-Ledbury Poetry Festival.

6-Cheese & Wine party at Gloucester House, 6 Hanley Road, Malvern Wells. 7pm. £5 from Barbara Savery 562904/Brian Davis 569776. In aid of Malvern Wells Village Hall.

7-Summer Fete at the Rose & Crown Green, Severn Stoke. 2.30pm. Various stalls, competitions, organ music and Grand Raffle. In aid of St Denys Church & Village Hall.

7-Guide Dogs for the Blind Summer Fayre at Madresfield Court. 2-4.30pm. Stalls, cakes, teas, competitions. Gardens open.

7-Swing-Jive Jamboree with A.T.D. Discotheque at Ledbury RFC. 8-12pm. £5. Details (01452) 383584. In aid of Ledbury Youth First Charity.

7-Evening of Clairvoyance at Earl's Croome Village Hall with Marcus Lapsa. 7.30pm. £3. Details (01684) 594775.

7-Festival of Talents at St Andrews. 1.15pm. Demonstrations, stalls & entertainment.

8-Strawberry Tea at Baughton Court. 3pm. £3.50. In aid of Hill Croome Church.

Exhibitions July

Summer Mixed Exhibition by David Bellamy, Aubrey Phillips, Martin Caulkin, Anne Chervey, Ian Cruickshand at the Ian Fearnside Gallery, Church Street, Malvern. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Until July 21-'Reflections & Impressions' at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. 9am-5pm, Mon-Sat.

Gardens July

Every Thursday-Barnards Green House, 10 Poolbrook Road, Malvern, garden open. 2-6pm. Teas & plants. Admission £2, accompanied children free. No Dogs. In aid of the National Garden Scheme.

Every Wednesday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays-The Garden at The Bannut, Bringsty, Nr Bromyard open. 2 acres of formal & informal gardens. 2-5pm. Refreshments & plant sales. Tel: (01885) 482206.

Every Wednesday & Thursday-Little Malvern Court, 5m S of Great Malvern on A4101, open 2.15-5pm. House & Garden £4.60, garden only £3.60.

8-Winchcombe Open Garden Day - 15 gardens open. 2-5.30pm. Admission £2, U12s free.

Walks July

13-Stroll over Malvern. Meet 10.30am Kettle Sings, followed by lunch if required. Powick Parish Ramblers.