Theatre March

17 - West Side Story at Queen Elizabeth High School, Bromyard. 7.30pm. £3 on the door or from school reception.

17 - Thatcher's Women by Kay Adshead at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 8pm. £5, £2.50 students from (01531) 636147/633760.

20-25 - Present Laughter by Noel Coward at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm and 8pm. £16-£24. Box office (01684) 892277.

21-24 - The Masque of the Red Death by the Fetch Theatre Company at Malvern Youth Centre, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. Admission free. Bookings (01584) 861589. 14 years and over.

27-29 - Romeo & Juliet performed by the Russian State Ballet of Siberia at Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm and 8pm.

29 - Heart & Stone by Peter Webb at Tarrington Church. 7.30pm. £6 from 0870 1122330.

30-April 1 - The Nutcracker performed by the Russian State Ballet of Siberia at Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm.

Concerts March

18 - Malvern Singers in concert at St Leonard's Church, Newland. £6 incl glass of wine. Details (01684) 579186.

18 - The Opera Babes at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £17 & £18. Box office (01684) 892277.

18 - Break the Bread Together at Malvern Baptist Church. 7.30pm. £5, family £10 from (01684) 562692. In aid of church fabric fund.

18 - Musical extravaganza at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. Details (01531) 635070.

19 - An American Evening with The Chandos Symphony Orchestra at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.45pm. £9-£14. Box Office (01684) 892277.

25 - Requiem by John Rutter at St Mary's Church, Dymock. 7.30pm. Tickets from village PO.

25 - Emma Johnson & The European Chamber Orchestra perform Mozart at the Forum, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £19-£25. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: Breakfast on Pluto (15) Fri-Sun 8pm, Mon-Thurs 7.30pm, Sat, Sun & Thurs Mats 4pm.

Odeon Worcester: V for Vendetta (15) 2.55, 5.35, 8.20; The Pink Panther (PG) 1.35, 3.50, 6.05, 8.05; Syriana (15) 2.40, 5.25, 8.10; Good Night & Good Luck (PG) 4.20, 9.00; The Hills have Eyes (18) 4.10, 6.25, 8.50; Date Movie (12A) 3.25, 5.00, 6.45, Sat/Sun 1.45; Big Momma's House 2 (PG) 2.15, Sat/Sun 12.20; Last Holiday (12A) 3.50, 5.45, Sat/Sun 1.25; The Constant Gardener (15) Fri & Mon-Thurs 7.55; World's Fastest Indian (12A) 2.00, 6.20; Crash (15) 8.30; Chicken Little (U) Sat/Sun 11.40, 1.15; Zathura (PG) Sat/Sun 11.50; Special Previews : The Inside Man (15) Sat/Sun 8.40; Senior Screen: Mrs Henderson Presents (12A) Weds only 10.30.

Cineworld Gloucester: Advance showings - The Inside Man (15) Sat & Sun 6.00; V for Vendetta (15) 12.00 Sat & Sun only, 3.00, 6.00. 9.00; The Pink Panther (PG) 11.45 Sat & Sun only, 2.00, 4.15, 6.30, 8.45; The Hills have Eyes (18) 11.10 Sat & Sun only, 1.40, 4.10, 6.40, 9.10; Syriana (15) 3.10 not Sat & Sun, 5.55, 8.40; Date Movie (12A) 11.10 Sat & Sun only, 1.10, 3.15, 5.15, 7.15, 9.20; Lucky Number Slevin (18) 8.55 not Sat & Sun; Chicken Little (U) 11.25 Sat & Sun only, 1.15, 3.05, 4.55 not Sat & Sun; Final Destination 3 (15) 6.50 not Sat & Sun, 8.55 Sat & Sun only; Big Momma's House 2 (PG) 11.20 Sat & Sun only, 1.05 not Sat & Sun, 1.30 & 3.40 Sat & Sun only.

Film Shows March

18 - Mrs Henderson Presents at Bosbury Parish Hall. 7.30pm. Part of Flicks in the Sticks.

24 - On the Black Hill (15) at Gorsley Village Hall. 7.30pm. Part of the Borderlines Film Festival.

24 - A Good Woman at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7pm. £3.50, £2 students on (01531) 636147/633760.

25 - Amadeus (PG) at Upton Memorial Hall. 7pm. £4 non-members, £3 members, £2 U18s on (01684) 593465. Presented by Upton Arts Music Group.

26 - Sideways at the Market Theatre, Ledbury. 7pm. £3.50, £2 students on (01531) 636147/633760. Part of the Borderlines Film Festival.

Pop and Rock March

17 - St Patrick's Day madness with The Reflections at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9pm.

17 - The Blast at the Hopton Arms, Ashperton. 9pm. Admission free.

17 - Mark Kelly & Flatworld at the Lamb Inn, West Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

17 - The Boogie Boys at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall, Nr Upton-upon-Severn. 9pm. Admission free.

18 - Discofever with DJ Raj at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm.

18 - Carol Lee-Sampson at Broomsgreen Village Hall. 7pm. £4 incl refreshments. Horseshoe Inn pub evening.

18 - Phil Bates, acoustic set, at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

19 - Will Killeen at the Mount Pleasant Hotel, Great Malvern. 3pm.

23 - Stan Terry at the Albion Cabaret Bar, Tewkesbury. 9pm.

24 - Karoke Knights at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 8pm.

24 - The Pewke Band at the Lamb Inn, West Malvern. 8pm. Admission free.

24 - The Rockin' Bedsteads at the Bluebell Inn, Ryall, Nr Upton-upon-Severn. 9pm. Admission free.

25 - Bob's Full House at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern. 9.30pm.

25 - Splatt! at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission free.

31 - Bob's Full House at the Hopton Arms, Ashperton. 9pm. Admission free.

Folk and Jazz March

17 - Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at the Albion Inn, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers' night.

17 - Mark Kelly & Flatworld at the Lamb Inn, West Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

19 - Jazz Express, Lamb Inn, West Malvern. 8.30pm. Admission free.

24 - Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at the Albion Inn, Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers' night.

26 - Abbey Jazz + John Crocker (tenor/clarinet) at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8-10.30pm. £5.

Clubs & Societies March

18 - Daybreak Christian Fellowship (DCF), supporting people with disabilities, meets at URC Hall, Worcester Road, Malvern. 2.30-4pm. The theme is Music 4 Us. Call Janet on 01684 562188.

19 - Falconers Country Dance Club meets at the Falcon Hotel, Bromyard. 7.45pm. Garth Reynolds.

20 - The Probus Club of Ledbury meets at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. John Ralphs Nature or Nurture.

21 - Wellington Heath Improvers' Duplicate Bridge Club meet at the Memorial Hall, Wellington Heath. 2-5pm. £1.

21 - Much Marcle Gardeners' Club meets at Much Marcle Primary School. 7.30pm. Julia Scott The development of the walled garden.

21 - Malvern Embroiderers' meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Share a skill hands-on meeting.

21 - Herefs & Gloucs Canal Trust meets at the Royal Oak, Much Marcle. 7.30pm. David Saady Scotland's Millennium Link. Details (01432) 264366.

22 - Gloucs Wildlife Trust meets at Newent Library. 7.39-9.30pm. £1. Mike Smart Coombe Hill Nature Reserve.

22 - Take Two social club for unattached adults meets at the Whitehall, Rushwick. 8pm. Details (01684) 572563.

23 - Beacon Camera Club meets at the Lower Wyche Institute, Malvern. 7.45pm. Practical competition.

24 - Ledbury & District Civic Society meet at the Burgage Hall, Ledbury. 7.30pm. James Hervey-Bathurst Eastnor Castle.

Sales & Bazaars March

19 - Farmers' market at Welland Village Hall. 10am-1pm.

24 - Country market at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 8.30-11.30am.

25 - Annual jumble sale at Castlemorton Parish Hall. 2pm. In aid of St Gregory's Church.

25 - Surplus house contents sale at Ascension Church Hall, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern. 10am-noon. In aid of animal charities.

Miscellaneous March

17 - Tea dance at the Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. Organised by Age Concern.

17 - Biodanza at Friends Meeting House, 1 Orchard Road, Great Malvern. 7.30-9pm. Details (01684) 562528.

17 - Beetle drive at Colwall Village Hall. Organised by Colwall School.

17 - Coffee morning at The Gables, Old Church Road, Colwall. In aid of Malvern Development Education Centre.

18 - Grand Old Tyme Music Hall at the Falcon Hotel, Bromyard. 7.30pm. £17.50 incl meal from the hotel or (01885) 483034. In aid of Bromyard Town Criers' Festival.

18 - Rani Moorthy in Curry Tales at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. £10, children £5 on (01684) 540366.

18 - Coffee morning at St Peter's Church, Powick. 10am-noon. In aid of church upkeep.

18 - Family bingo at Berrow Village Hall. 7pm.

18 - Coffee morning at Bosbury Village Hall. 10am-noon.

18 - Fairtrade evening at Priory Lodge Hall, Great Malvern. 7-9.30pm. £3 on the door. Details 560417.

18 - Family ceilidh at Alfrick Village hall. 7.30pm. £7 adults, £4 children, £20 family incl supper on (01886) 884216.

18 - Charity dance with Paul & Enid at Dyson Perrins CE High School, Malvern. 8-11.30pm. £3. Details (01684) 574741. In aid of County Air Ambulance.

19 - Biodanza, Body integration & love with Karen Woodley. Details (01639) 772186 or 07947 114337.

21 - Quiz night at the back bar, Civil Service Sports Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 8pm. Details 0121 604 8730.

21 - Malvern Green Gym, healthy people, healthy environment at Victoria Park sensory gardens. 10am-1pm. Details 07739 447955.

21 - Friends social group (Worcs branch) meet at the Talbot, Worcester. 8.30pm. Details 07896 176564 & 07896 176993.

22 - Celebrating the equinox with sound at the Malvern Integrated Health Centre. 7-9pm. Details (01684) 576339.

22 - Extend, exercises to music for the active over 50s. 9.15am at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link & 11am at the Lyttleton Rooms, Great Malvern. Details (01684) 562220.

22 - Malvern Joggers meet at Dyson Perrins High School, Yates Hay Road, Malvern for five-mile run. 7pm. Details (01684) 561753.

23 - Quiz night at Dyson Perrins High School. 7.30pm. Teams of 4. £10 adults, £4 students. Organised by the Friends of Dyson Perrins High School.

23 - Upton Garden Club Spring bulb show at the Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Severn. 7.30pm. Followed by talk by Michael Ecob. Details (01684) 593821.

23 - Wots It Orl Abart, Then? With Tony Roeber at Malvern Integrated Health Centre, Wells Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. Organised by Buttercup Connection.

23 - Extend, movement to music exercise classes for 50/60+ at the Scout Hut, Redland Road, Malvern Link. 10-11am. Details (01531) 650200.

23 - Arts & crafts session for grown-ups at Artistree, Church Lane, Ledbury. Details (01531) 633828.

24 - Fun quiz at Colwall Village Hall. 7.30pm. Teams of 4. Details (01684) 564872. Organised by Colwall Players.

25 - From the River Ribble to the Lakes & An Austrian Programme, audio-visual show at Ledbury Community Centre, Lawnside Road, Ledbury. 7pm. £3.50 on (01531) 635832. Presented by Ledbury Walker's club in aid of Herefs Historic Churches Trust.

25 - Spring fair at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton-upon-Severn. 10.30am-noon. In aid of residents & day care clients. Organised by the Friends of Beechwood.

25 - Introduction to Reflexology in Ledbury with Jill. 10am-4pm. Details (01531) 634679.

26 - Interfaith worship service at the Wheel of Life Centre, North Malvern Road, Malvern. 10am.

26 - Kodaly Method workshop with Mannie Burn at the Downs School, Colwall. 2-5pm. £5 on the door.

31 - Whisky tasting evening with Helen Arthur at Ledbury Rugby Club. 7.30pm. £30 incl whisky & food on (01531) 631530/636268. In aid of concert tour.

31 - Quiz night at St Katherine's Hall, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Teams of $. Bookings (01531) 631218. Organised by Ledbury Community Choir.

For Children March

21 - Toddler-time session at Upton Church. 9.15am.

25 - Mouse & Mole at Malvern Theatres. 11am & 2pm. Ages three to nine years. £6 from (01684) 892277.

25 - DJ Taster Session at Colwall village Hall. 11.30am-1.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm. 11-16 years. £5 per head.

Talks March

18 - New Testament Turkey at the Church Room, Upton-upon-Severn. 11am-2pm. £5, £3 primary school children from (01684) 593713.

Exhibitions March

Until April 8 - Artistsix @ Artistree Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Details (01531) 631839.

Until April 8 - Bath Artist Printmakers exhibition at the Foal Yard Gallery, Bransford. 10am-5pm. Mon-Sat. Details (01886) 833337.

Gardens

Garden open at Moors Meadow Garden & Nursery, Collington, Nr Bromyard. 11am-5pm Not Wed & Thurs. Until end September. Details (01885) 410318.

March

19 - Daffodil Sunday at Madresfield Court. 2-5pm. Refreshments. Adults and over 11s £5, seniors £4, children free. In aid of parish churches.

Walks March

17 - Meet 10am at Pickersleigh Centre for Hopfields walk four miles. Leader: Margaret. Details (01684) 567854. Sole Mates.

18 - Monk wood Revisited. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 10-mile moderate walk in the are between Little Witley, Martley & Wichenford. BPL. Leader: Gerry (01684) 561157.

18 - Boxing the Compass at Mathon. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 5 mile easy walk. Leader: Frank (01684) 565758. MHDFS.

19 - Spring Equinox pilgrimage. Meet 10am at Waitrose car park. £5. Details (01684) 892533. Organised by the Gatekeeper Trust.

21 - Meet 10am the Fox, Lulsley for weekday walk. Leader: Garth Lowe. Details (01886) 833362.

22 - Meet 2pm Pickersleigh Centre for Guarlford/ Poolbrook walk two to 2.5-miles. Leader: Ethel. Details (01684) 567854. Sole Mates.

22 - Meet 10am British Camp car park for Mums up the Malverns Walk.

23 - The Camp Inn. Meet Imperial Road 9am for 5.5-mile easy walk taking in part of the Severn Way. Food available at the Camp. Leader: Basil (01905) 640780. MHDFS.

24 - Meet Cradley Church 10a, for 4 mile walk around Cockshot Hill. Leaders: Joy & Phil (01886) 832774. Powick Parish Ramblers.

24 - Meet 10am at the Splash for town walk two miles. Leader: Muriel. Details (01684) 567854. Sole Mates.

25 - Meet 10am Swan Inn Newland for walk in the area. Leaders: Margaret & Ike (01684) 576140. Friends of the Malvern Hills.

25 - Meet in car park opposite Newent Library 10am for nine-mile walk along Boulston Brook to see daffodils. BPL. Leaders: Lesley & Derek (01989) 768461. Leadon Vale Group Ramblers' Assoc.

25 - Dymock Daffodil Way. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for 11-mile walk including Betty Daws Wood Nature Reserves. BPL. Leader: Sid (01684) 573920. MHDFS.

26 - Meet Bridge Street car park 9.30am for nine-mile walk along Wye Valley & Offas Dyke path. BPL. Leader: Mike (01531) 633605. Leadon Vale Group Ramblers' Assoc.