Theatre August

To Aug 26-Mappa Mundi at The Courtyard, Hereford. 7.45pm. Tickets 7.50-£10, Concs £6-£8.50. Box Office (01432) 359252.

31-Sept 9-God Only Knows by Hugh Whitemore at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. Tickets £12-£22, Concs £1. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts August

27-Malvern Hills District Brass Band playing in Priory Park Bandstand from 3-5pm.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Fri, Aug 25 & Sat, Aug 26 Snow Falling on Cedars (15) 7.30pm. Sun, Aug 27 - Thurs, Aug 31 The Girl on the Bridge (15) 7.30pm. Daily - The Flintstones: Viva Rock Vegas (PG) 2pm & 4.30pm.

Odeon Worcester: X-Men (12) 12.00, 1.00, 2.30, 3.30, 5.00, 6.00, 7.30, 8.30; Thomas & the Magic Railroad (U) 12.25; Shanghai Noon (12) 2.00, 4.15, 6.35, 8.55; Chicken Run (U) 12.25, 2.25 4.25, 6.25, 900* (* Not Mon or Thurs); The Flintstones 2 (PG) 12.10; Gone in 60 Seconds (15) 1.50, 4.10, 6.30, 8.50; Stuart Little (U) 12.00, 1.40, 3.25, 5.10, 6.50; The Perfect Storm (12) 8.25; The Road to Eldorado (U) 12.40; Jimmy Grimble (12) 2.20, 4.30, 6.40, 8.50; Advance Showing Mon & Thurs - Snatch (18) 9.00* (Mon & Thurs); Micky's Matinee's presents Sat morning £1 a ticket - All films start 10.30am - Hercules (U), Toy Story, A Bugs Life, Aristocats; Senior Screen Presents - Wed morning only - £1.50 - 10.30am - City of Angels (15).

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). Shanghai Noon (12) 12.10, 2.50, 6.20, 9.00; Gossip (15) 3.20, 5.40, 8.00; Chicken Run (U) 11.50, 2.10, 4.30, 6.40; Stuart Little (U) 11.20, 1.40, 4.00, (6.00 not Mon/Thurs); The Perfect Storm (12) (8.00 not Mon/Thurs); Thomas & the Magic Railroad (U) 1.00; Gone in 60 Seconds (15) 8.50; My Dog Skip (U) 1.00; X Men (12) 11.40, 2.05, 3.30, 4.35, 6.00, 7.00, 8.30, 9.25; Special Preview - Snatch (18) Mon/Thurs only 6.10, 8.20; Saturday Kids Club - 10.00am - Madeline (U).

Film Shows September

2-Premiere of Confessions of a Vauxhall Chevette at Malvern Cinema. 6pm. Free Entry.

Pop and Rock August

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.

25-Dave Miles at the Anchor, Welland, 9.30pm start. Admission free.

25-Phil Bates at the Malvern Hills Hotel, 9pm start. Admission Free.

25-Breezer at the Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, Near Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

25-Mike Bee at the Seven Stars, Stiffords Bridge. 8.30pm. Admission Free.

26-Bad Habits at Scallywags, Malvern.

28-Splatt at the Bolly & Bass bar, the Foley Arms Hotel, Malvern. 9-11pm. Admission Free.

29-Disraeli at the Malvern Hills Hotel, 9pm start. Admission Free.

September

1-Clive John at the Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, Nr Malvern, 9pm. Adm Free.

Folk and Jazz August

Every Friday, Somers Traditional Folk Club, Nags Head, Bank Street, Malvern. 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.

25-Jazz Concert at the Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. The Hot Revival Stompers from Enkhuizen, Holland. 8pm. Tickets £8, available from (01684) 593794 or on the door. The concert forms part of the Upton Water Festival weekend.

Clubs & Societies August

Every Thursday Malvern Scottish Dancing Club at Poolbrook Primary School, Malvern. 8-10.30pm. Tel (01684) 566201.

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

Every Monday evening, Ledbury Sequence Dance Club, 8-10.30pm, Ledbury Community Centre.

Malvern Bridge Club meets on Thursday evenings at St Andrews Church Hall, Poolbrook, Malvern, play starts 7.15pm. Tel: 01684 594379.

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).

Singing for Women. Malvern Hills College, every Wednesday, 2.45-4.15pm. (01886) 880573.

Women's Singing Group, meets at Sunrise Centre 8pm to 10pm every Tuesday. No ability needed, all welcome. Tel (01886) 880573.

Ledbury Branch ARC, Whist Drive on third Wednesday of every month at St Michael's, Ledbury, 8pm.

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

Every Wednesday-The Rotary Club of Ledbury meet at 7pm in The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury. Contact Roy Poole (01531) 632349.

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.

The Association of Wrens Worcestershire Branch hold their afternoon meeting at The Rotary Club, Droitwich. Details: (01684) 562785/593962.

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

29-Malvern Northern Society Skittles Evening and Fork Supper at Wilie Thornes, Malvern Link. Details (01684) 566689.

29-Worcester Locomotive Society. Summer Members' & Guests Evening at GWRSA Club, Tolladine Road, Worcester. 8pm.

30-Take Two Social Group for unattached adults meet at the Halfway House, Bastonford, Malvern. 8.30pm. Details: (01684) 562074.

Sales and Bazaars August

26-Annual summer sale at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 9.30am-11.45am. Admission 20p. Proceeds to St Bartholomew's Ashperton Church funds.

26-Hanley Swan Village Show & Car Boot. 2pm. Car Boots £5, Show Entry 20p.

26-Car Boot Sale at Knights Cider, Storridge. 10am-1pm. Boots £4. In aid of Worcester & District Branch Cats Protection.

26-Gardeners' Market at United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

Miscellaneous August

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.

For Children August

28-Miniature Steam Railway family train rides at Diglis, Worcester. 2.30pm. Entrance & parking free. Organised by Worcester Model Engineers.

Exhibitions August

Until Aug 28-"A Call to Serve" August Exhibition for the whole family at St Michael and All Angels Church, Ledbury. Daily 10am-5pm, Sunday 11.30am-5pm.

Until Aug 29-Hand crafted Rag Rugs by Kirsten Shayer in glass case in Malvern Library. Open library hours.

Until Aug 31-The Marches Scribes: Myths, Legends & Fantasy. An exhibition of calligraphy at The Courtyard, Hereford. 10am onwards.

To Aug 26-Crafts in Symphony Exhibition at Three Choirs Festival, Church Street, Hereford. From 10am daily.

Gardens August

Every Thursday until September- Barnard's Green House garden open. 2-6pm. Admission £2, accompanied children free. Plants for sale, teas. No dogs. In aid of the National Gardens Scheme.

Every Wednesday to Sunday-The Picton Garden, Walwyn Road, Colwall open. 11am-5pm. Admission £2, children free. In aid of National Gardens Scheme.

27, 28 & 31-Trevi, Over Old Road, Hartpury garden open. 2-6pm. Entrance £2, children free. Plants for sale. Teas.

Walks August

26-Pool Quay to Abermule. Meet Imperial Road 8.30am to catch coach for an easy 13 mile walk along the Montgomery & Shropshire Canals. Bring packed lunch. Optional short walks available. Leaders: Ursula Voisey (01684) 562880, John Williams (01905) 371264, Joan Nicholls (01684) 574596. MHDFS.

29-Figure of Eight along Cradley Brook. Meet Imperial Road 9.30am for an 8 mile easy walk taking in 4 miles and 2 weirs. Lunch & drinks at Red Lion or bring packed lunch. Tea at leader's house. Leader: Sybil Heeks (01886) 880604. MHDFS.