Theatre December

To Dec 30-The Plotters of Cabbage Patch Corner by David Wood a the Forum Theatre presented by Malvern Theatre Players. 2pm &5.30pm. Tickets adults £6.50, children £5. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Until Dec 30-Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm , 7.30pm & 8pm. Tickets £14-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Dec 29th-Jan 11th - 102 Dalmations (U) 1.30pm Dec 29th, 12.30pm Dec 30th & Dec 31st, 2pm Jan 1st, 3pm 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th & 10th. Dec 29th-Jan 11th - Unbreakable (12) Daily 7pm (except 31st & 1st).

Odeon Worcester: Unbreakable (123) 1.15, 3.35, 5.55*, 8.10* (* No Sun) (Free list suspended); Meet the parents (12) 1.30, 4.00, 6.30*, 8.50* (* Not Sun); Family Man (12) 12.15, 2.55, 5.35*, 8.20* (* Not Sun); 102 Dalmations (U) 12.20, 2.25, 4.30, 6.35* (* Not Sun); The Sixth Day (15) Daily 8.40* (* Not Sun); Pokemon 2000 (U) 12.05, 2.15, 4.20, 6.25* (* Not Sun); Billy Elliott (15) 8.45* (* Not Sun); Charlie's Angels (15) 1.20, 3.30, 5.50*, 8.05* (* Not Sun); The Grinch (PG) Fri, Sat, Tues & Thurs 11.00, 1.15, 3.30, 5.50, 8.30, Sun 1.15, 3.30, Mon & Wed 1.15, 3.30, 5.50, 8.30; Movie Mob - Doors open 10.30am - Fri & Sat The Santa Clause (U), Stuart Little (U), Chicken Run (U), My Dog Skip (U), Tues - Thurs Stuart Little (U), Chicken Run (U), My Dog Skip (U); Senior Screen - Wed 3rd Only - Doors Open 10am - House of Mirth (PG).

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. (Minimum subscription of 12 months required). Unbreakable (12) 12.30, 3.10, (6.00, 8.20 not Dec 31st); Pokemon - The Movie 2000 (PG) 1.15, 3.45, (6.20 not Dec 31st); Family Man (12) 12.10, 3.00, (6.10, 8.55 not 31st); Meet the Parents (12) 12.20, 2.50, (6.40, 9.10 not 31st); The 6th Day (15) (8.50 not 31st); 102 Dalmations (U) 12.50, 3.30, (6.10 not 31st); The Grinch (PG) 12.55, 3.20, (6.20, 9.00 not 31st); Charlies Angels (15) (8.30 not 31st); Saturday Kids Club - 10.00am - Dr Dolittle (U).

Pop and Rock December

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.

29-Advant Bard at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

31-Rag, Tag & Binbag at the Malvern Hills Hotel. 9pm. Admission Free.

31-Johnnie Fox & the Hunters at Hanley Castle High School, near Upton-upon-Severn. 7.30pm til late. Admission £10 by advance ticket (bring your own food). Details: (01684) 564312/561604. All proceeds to local charities. Presented by Malvern Crepes & Drapes.

31-Talisman at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge, near Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

January

3-Gambler at the Foley Arms, Malvern. 9-11pm. Admission Free.

Folk and Jazz December

Appleyard Traditional Folk Dancers meet every Thursday at Earls Croome Hall, near Upton. 8pm. New dancers (female) and musicians (male or female) welcome. (01905) 371268.

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

Malvern Folk Dance Group meet Mondays 7.30-9.30pm, St Andrew's Hall, Poolbrook. Contact Malvern 572055. Classes in English Folk Dances.

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.

Clubs & Societies December

Chase Badminton Club - club nights Monday & Thursday. Home matches on Tuesdays. Contact (01905) 831165

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

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

Circle Dance evenings at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Link Top, Malvern, 8-10pm, first and third Wednesdays each month. Contact Sunnara Vivian on (01684) 891261.

Malvern and District Branch of the Royal Engineers Association meets on the first Tuesday of each month at The Royal British Legion Club, Bosbury Road, Cradley. 8pm. Information Tom Jones, 5 Orchard Road, Malvern.

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.

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 Friendship Support Group meet at The Chase Rest Home, Upper Welland. 2-4pm. Contact: (01905) 351756.

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.

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

January

3-Take Two Social Club, for unattached adults aged 45+, meet at the Portobello, Bransford Road. The club meets Wednesdays and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. On your own? Need a social life? Phone (01684) 561874/562695.

4-Beacon Camera Club meet at the Lower Wyche Institutes, Old Wyche Road, Malvern. 7.45pm. Chairman's Challenge 'Water'.

Sales & Bazaars December

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.

Miscellaneous December

Every Sunday come & hear some Good News at the Gospel Hall, Cowleigh Road, North Malvern. 6.30pm. Transport available Tel 569706.

Every 1st Wednesday-Tinnitus Self Help Group at Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern. 2-4pm. (01684) 567496.

Every Wed to Sat-Lower Brockhampton (National Trust) open 1.30pm-4.30pm. A44 Leominster - Worcester Road. (01885) 488099.

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-Spiritualist Meetings at Earls Croome Village Hall. Details: Dave or Hazel (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 Rd. 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 Fri-Enjoy Painting with Glynis Wilsdon at Langlands Community Centre. 2-4pm. Bookings (01684) 574265.

Every Tuesday-Tai Chi. Let go of stress, strengthen your body - mind gently. 7.30pm. Inner Dance School of Tai Chi & Qigong. Enquiries - Altair (01684) 562528.

Every Wednesday-Healing Clinic at the Therapy Centre, Runnings Park. 8pm. Tel (01684) 573868.

30-Birds of Prey & Polecats Ferrets Day at the John Moore Countryside Museum, Tewkesbury. 10am-1pm & 2-4pm. Admission: adults £1, children 50p, students & senior citizens 75p, family £2.50.

For Children December

Children's Line Dancing. Wednesday evenings. 4-6pm. Age 6-16. £1 per class. Local Malvern Link venue. Details Maureen 572075 or Denise 572662.

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.

Exhibitions December

To Jan 5-Mixed Exhibition at The Ian Fearnside Gallery, Church Street, Malvern. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Walks December

30-Stoke Lacy & Pencombe. Meet Imperial Road 8,45am for a 9.5 mile moderate walk in lovely country from Stoke Lacy to Little Cowarne & Pencombe. Pub lunch, must have been pre-booked, or bring packed lunch. Leaders: Tom Clapton (01684) 562883 & Ray Ward. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.

January

4-Colwall & Evendine Lane. Meet Imperial Road 9.15am for a 4.5 mile morning walk. Leader: Sid Keating (01684) 573920. Malvern Hills District Footpath Society.