Theatre April

To April 21-Amy's View by David Hare at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

To April 21-The Snow Queen at the Courtyard, Hereford. 2pm. £6.50, concs £4.50. Box Office (01432) 359252.

To April 21-Junior LADS present Liza at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7.30pm. £4 from Ledbury Books & Maps.

23-Captain Corelli's Mandolin at the Courtyard, Hereford. 7.30pm. £7.50-£10. Box Office (01432) 359252.

Concerts April

21-ESO & ESO Youth Orchestra 'Side by Side' Project conducted by William Boughton perform Greig, Sibelius & Rachmaninov at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £5-£20, U18's £3. Box Office (01684) 892277.

22-The Premiere Brass Quintet perform at the Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham. 2.30pm. £6, concs £5. Box Office (01242) 227979. Part of the Sunday Showcase Series.

22-ESO Children's & Youth Orchestras Children's Concert conducted by William Boughton featuring Blake, Hewitt-Jones, Cathrine, Prokofiev & Burtch at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 3pm. £6, U18's £3. Box Office (01684) 892277.

26-Hereford Concert Society present principal players of the Hanover Band at the Courtyard, Hereford. 7.30pm. £15. Box Office (01432) 359252.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Thirteen Days (12) Fri, Sat & Sun 7pm, Mon, Tues & Thurs 7.30pm, Wed 3pm. Rugrats in Paris (U) Fri & Sat 3pm, Sun 4pm. Dancer in the Dark (15) Wed April 25 only 7.45pm.

Odeon Worcester: Bridget Jones's Diary (15) 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00 (Free list suspended); One Night at McCools (15) 1.20, 3.50, 6.20, 8.45; The Hole (15) 1.10, 3.50, 6.20, 8.45; Valentine (15) Fri-Mon, Wed & Thurs 1.20, 3.40, 6.10, 8.30; Rugrats in Paris (U) 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30; Save the Last Dance (12) 8.40; Miss Congeniality (12) 3.35, 8.25; The Wedding Planner (PG) 1.20, 6.05; Spykids (U) 12.00, 2.00, 4.10, 6.20; Chocolat (12) 8.30; Projections Present - Tues Only - Quills (18) 12.10, 2.45, 5.30, 8.20; Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10.30am - 102 Dalmatians (U) 10.35, Dinosaur (PG) 10.40, The Grinch (PG) 10.40; Senior Screen Presents - Doors open 10am - Wed only - Small Time Crooks (PG) 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). One Night at McCools (15) 11.50, 2.00, 4.10, 6.20, 8.30; The Hole (15) 12.50 Not Fri/Sat/Sun, 3.20, 6.20, 8.40; Rugrats in Paris - The Movie (U) 1.00, 3.00, 5.00; Dungeons & Dragons (12) 12.30 Fri/Sat/Sun Only; Save the Last Dance (12) 8.20; Miss Congeniality (12) 12.30 Not Fri/Sat/Sun, 3.20, 5.50, 8.20; The Emperor's New Groove (U) 1.20 Fri/Sat/Sun Only; Bridget Jones's Diary (15) 12.00, 2.20, 4.40, 7.00, 9.20; Spy Kids (U) 11.50, 1.55, 4.05, 6.10; Saturday Kid's Club - 10am - Wind in the Willows (U).

The Courtyard, Hereford: 20-26 Enemy at the Gates (15) 7.45pm.

Pop and Rock April

20-Brasso Joe at the Severn Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

20-Splatt at the Red Lion Inn, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern.

20-B-Movie Heroes + Four Foot Fingers at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £3 on door.

20-Clive John at the Malvern Hills Hotel.

21-Two Timers at the Marr's Bar, Worcester. £5 on door.

21-Liv at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8.45pm.

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

23-Splatt at the Foley Arms Hotel, Great Malvern. 9-11pm. Admission Free.

24-Playground at The Malvern Hills Hotel.

Folk and Jazz April

Every third Wednesday-Singaround at the Nags Head, Malvern. 8pm. Contact (01684) 577390.

22-Abbey Jazz with Roger Heeley (piano), Gordon Whitworth (trumpet/vocals), Roy Hubbard (clarinet) & Tony Caldicott (drums) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8-10.30pm. £2.

26-Andy Masefield Jazzband at the Farmers Arms, Wellington Heath, Ledbury. 8.30pm.

Clubs & Societies April

Malvern Motorcycle & Light Car Club. Meets Monday & Friday, Special events 1st Wednesday & 2nd Thursday. All welcome. Tel: (01886) 832546.

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 & Wednesday-Ledbury Short Mat Bowling Club meet at the Community Centre. 9.30-12. New members welcome.

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.

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.

Last Tuesday of each month-Malvern & District Branch of the Royal Artillery Association meet at the RSRE Club, Malvern. 8pm. Details (01684) 540605/561987.

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 First Monday-Malvern Breathe Easy Group meet at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road, Malvern. 2pm. Family/carers welcome. Details: Elaine (01905) 760183.

Every Monday evening-Foley Arms Bridge Group play Rubber or Chicago bridge at the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. Details: Doreen Elliott (01684) 561525.

23-Probus Club of Ledbury Annual General Meeting at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 10am. All visitors most welcome.

23-Malvern ARP/050 meet at the Civil Service Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 10.30am. Ms Amelia Marriette - "Much Ado about Shakespeare".

24-Malvern Northern Society Annual General Meeting at the URC Hall, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Details (01684) 566689.

24-Friends (Social Group) singles interested in making new friends in and around Worcester meet every Tuesday for pub nights at 9pm, this week The Perdiswell, Droitwich Road, Worcester. Details Patricia (01905) 426474, Patrick (01905) 723249, Denise (01905) 428252 & Sarah (01905) 757645.

24-Worcester Locomotive Society Ltd meet at GWRSA Club, Tolladine Road, Worcester. 8pm. Spring members & guests evening.

24-Royal Artillery Association Malvern Branch meet at the Civil Service Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. All gunners/ex gunners very welcome.

25-Powick Parish Ramblers Annual General Meeting at Powick Parish Hall. 7.30pm.

25-Take Two Social Club, for unattached adults, meet at the Foley Arms, Great Malvern - Programme Night. The club meets Wednesdays 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 April

20-Gardeners' Market at Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

21-Gardeners' Market at Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Great Malvern. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

Miscellaneous April

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 afternoon-Post Natal Yoga at The Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 12.45-2.45pm.

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.

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

Every Tuesday-Pilates/Dancercise Class at Cecilia Hall, Church Street, Great Malvern. 8.45pm. £3.30. Contact 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.

20-Tea Dance at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. £1.50. Organised by Age Concern Malvern & District.

20-Race Night at RSRE Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Basket meals available from £3. In aid of Malvern Wanderers Juniors FC.

21-Evening of Clairvoyance at Earls Croome Village Hall with Bill & Ann Taylor. 7.30pm. £3. (01684) 594775.

21-Casino Evening at Malvern Wells Village Hall. 7.30pm. Bar available. £5 incl buffet from Barbara Savery 562904 or Pat O'Malley 575682.

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

22-Prize bingo for St George's Day + Easter Egg Raffle for charity at New Inn, Lower Howsell Road, Malvern Link. 8.30pm.

25-Alfrick Sequence Dance Club at Alfrick Village Hall. Sequence dancing with tuition. 8-10pm. Details (01886) 832403.

Talks April

22-Poetry, Prose & a Little Music with Chris & Carol Green at Malvern Hills College, Albert Road North, Malvern. 3pm. £4. Part of the Wyvern Lectures & Concerts.

Exhibitions April

Until May 24-Exhibition by Janet Potter at the Ian Fearnside Gallery, Church Street, Malvern. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.

Until June 4-Rubicon Textile Group & Alison Macgregor-Grimley at the Courtyard, Hereford. 10am-close of building.

21-June 2-Vibrant landscapes by Worcester Artist Paul Powis & contemporary furniture designs by Jeremy Cornwell at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Details (01886) 833337.

Gardens April

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.

Walks April

Ledbury Walkers' Club & Malvern Hills District Footpath Society have cancelled all countryside walks until further notice due to the foot and mouth outbreak.