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  • BUTLER NEE GEE

    BUTLER NEE GEE Barbara Late of Viscount Cobham Court, Malvern. Passed away in Selly Oak University Hospital on July 18th, aged 82. Loving wife of the late Fred Butler. Private Cremation. If desired, cheque donations to National Osteoporosis Society

  • DOUCH NEE BERRY

    DOUCH NEE BERRY Phyllis Joan Phil Suddenly at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on July 15th, 2006, aged 86 years. Will never be forgotten by husband Gerald and daughter Diane. She will be sadly missed by all her Family. The Funeral Service will

  • PIPE

    PIPE Olive nee Davis Passed away peacefully at St Michael's Hospice on July 17th. She will be sadly missed by all the Family and Everyone who knew her. The funeral service will take place at St James' Church, Welland on Wednesday, July 26th at 10.30 a.m

  • BROWN

    BROWN Harold Formerly of Abbots Lodge, Church Lane, Ledbury, suddenly at his home in Sitges, Barcelona on Friday, July 14th, 2006, aged 91 years. A Memorial service will take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Ledbury on Thursday, August

  • LEA

    LEA William On July 18th, 2006, aged 86 years. A dearly loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. The Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Monday, July 24th at 1.20 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired

  • DANTER

    DANTER. Matt. Teenager at last. Love from Nanny and Grandad. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • STIMSON TODAY

    STIMSON Ben 13 TODAY Congratulations Mum, Paul, Nan, Grandad, Caroline, Mark, Jennifer and Sarah. x Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • TRIGG

    TRIGG Kevin Happy 40th Birthday. Lots of love from Mam and all the Family. xxx Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • GARDINER

    GARDINER Lisa Happy 13th Birthday for Wednesday July 26th. Lots of love, Nan. xx Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • WARREN

    WARREN. Lainey. Precious memories of a cherished mum and gran. Always in our thoughts. Love Ave, Ed and Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • HEDGES

    HEDGES Alma Bertram, Roger and all the Family would like to thank everyone for their messages and cards of condolence, for attending the Funeral and for all the beautiful floral tributes and to those who sent donations to Ripple Church. Special thanks

  • WOOD

    WOOD. Pat and Len wish to thank Family, Friends and Neighbours for gifts and cards on our Golden Wedding Day. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • FLETCHER

    FLETCHER. Doreen. July 22nd, 1999. A little tribute, small and tender, Just to say, mum we still remember. From all the Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • SMITH

    SMITH Jonathan Passed away July 22nd, 2002. In our hearts you will always remain. Remembered with love. Kath, Michael, Andrew and Families. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • BISHOP

    BISHOP Walter Peacefully in Ledbury Hospital on July 18th, in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Rose, much loved father of Elizabeth and the late Margaret and beloved grandfather to James and Sarah. The Funeral Service will take place at St James

  • EVANS

    EVANS Edward William Ted Aged 92 years, of Malvern Link. Died peacefully in hospital on Saturday, July 15th 2006. Much loved husband of Peggy, dear father of Jane, granddaughter Helen and great grandson Oliver Edward. He will be greatly missed by Family

  • BOX CCU

    BOX Jean Rosemary Of Malvern, passed away at Worcester Hospital CCU, amongst her Family, on Wednesday, July 12th. Loving wife of Nigel, mum of Michelle and Fiona, nanny of Nathan and Friend to many. Will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

  • DAWSON

    DAWSON Tony Happy 40th Love Brooke, Mary Knox, Lollie, Mum, Dad, Paula, Paul and all your Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • DANTER

    DANTER Matt Happy 13th on 23rd. You'll always be our little boy. Lots of love. Mum and Dad. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • CHACKSFIELD

    CHACKSFIELD Peter James Happy 50th Birthday on July 20th. With all our love to you always. Mum, Elv, Pippa and Tammy. ------------ Trev, Di, Marc, Sean, Leonie and Lizzie. ----------- Rob, Deb, Lewis and Billie. ------------ Deb, Nick, Katy and Jack.

  • DANTER

    DANTER. Matt. Happy 13th on 23rd. Best brother in the world. Trupie. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • JACKSON

    JACKSON Bradley A day of rememberance, silently kept, No need for words, we never forget. Love Mummy, Daddy, Chloe and Ben. xxxx Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • BLANCHARD

    BLANCHARD Val The Family wish to thank everyone for their kindness, support and messages of condolence following Val's death. Thank you also to all who attended the funeral service, sent flowers or gave donations to the Alzheimers Society. A special thank

  • RICHARDS

    RICHARDS Ada Two years have gone since you went away, We all still love and miss you every day. Lots of love from all your Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • BURTON

    BURTON. Gwen. Remembered fondly by June and Henry. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • JONES

    JONES Dorothy July 24th, 2003. Memories of a loving wife and mother. Always remembered and sadly missed. Charlie and Robin. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • JONES

    JONES Dorothy July 24th, 2003. To a special mum, forever in our hearts and always will be. Anne, Joe and Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • BRAZIER

    BRAZIER. John. Passed away July 23rd, 1994. Treasured memories of a loving husband, dad and grandad. From Mary, Paul and Family. Published in paper 21/07/2006

  • Back to golden summer of 1976

    WE went back in time to the glorious summer of 1976 this week when the thermometer climbed to the hottest July day in 30 years. Malvern weather expert Frank Hill said Wednesday's maximum temperature of 34.6C equalled the July record set during that

  • Ice-skating is summer fun!

    ICE-skating in the middle of summer will be on offer in Malvern when a ice rink is created next month. Tickets are now on sale for two days of skating on Thursday and Friday, August 4-5, in the hall at Malvern Youth Centre. Skating is just one of

  • Savings from job cuts `misleading'

    TORY members of Malvern Hills District Council are worried the public has been misled by published figures about the costs and savings of staff cuts. The proposed cuts at Malvern Hills District Council will cost £651,000 to implement over the next

  • Costs rocket at site of health centre

    COSTS for decontamination work at the site of Malvern's new health centre in Pickersleigh Road are soaring. New estimates show the former gasworks and council depot is likely to need between £1,399,200 and £1,478,700 spent on it before building work

  • Tory faced gruelling selection process

    THE new Tory candidate for West Worcestershire says she will spend all her time in the constituency by the end of the year. Harriett Baldwin was selected at a meeting at The Chase high school, Malvern, on Saturday, June 15. At the next election, she

  • Gospel service packs them in

    THOUSANDS of music fans flocked to Upton at the weekend to experience the blues. The annual Blues Festival saw more than 50 bands play in 11 different venues across town. Committee member Richard Tippin said it was impossible to estimate the actual

  • Marina scheme facing a battle

    RESIDENTS in Ripple have voiced concerns about the plans for a holiday village at Upton Marina. One hundred residents packed a public meeting at the Bluebell pub on Tuesday and raised fears about the size of the development, its impact on the landscape

  • Processing plant closure is blow to farmers

    THE closure of a sugar beet processing plant later this year will effect an Upton farmer's livelihood. When the British Sugar processing plant in Shropshire closes, transporting crops an extra 100 miles to an alternative sugar factory in Nottinghamshire

  • 10 years of help

    UPTON Tourist Information Centre celebrates ten years of helping visitors this month. The TIC, at 4 High Street, is inviting people to drop-in between 10am and 1pm tomorrow (Saturday) to help celebrate with refreshments and a light buffet. Over 10

  • Raid nets £9,000 haul

    PROFESSIONAL cleaning and dehumidifying equipment, valued at £9,000, has been stolen from a Hanley Swan firm. The items, including a £6,000 Velva carpet-cleaner and six dehumidifiers, together valued at £1,800, were taken from Chem-Dry Hereford and

  • Police theory on boat

    POLICE believe a wrecked speedboat found sunk in the River Severn was stolen from outside the local area. The blue and white Legorge craft was recovered near Upton at 10.35pm on Wednesday, July 12, with the aid of Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue. It

  • Secret treat at library

    SECRET Things is the theme of a children's workshop at Upton Library on Tuesday (July 25), at 10am. Suitable for children aged between seven and 10, the event will be led by teacher Alison Ogle and will involve making a box to store secrets in.

  • Housing needs debate

    AFFORDABLE housing in Upton was under discussion at a town council meeting this week. As a result, the council has agreed a residents' housing needs survey will be conducted. The council was visited by Nigel Potter, of Community First, who explained

  • Head bows out armed with water bombs

    THE headmaster of Great Malvern Primary is retiring after a successful five years at the school. Jonathan Sides says he has enjoyed every minute of teaching but is looking forward to spending more time with his family. "I cannot get over how much

  • Challenge keeps youngsters trim

    SWINGING Burma bridges, stepping stones, balance beams and wobbly logs will create a "trim trail" or obstacle course for children in Victoria Park, Malvern. The new play equipment is due to be installed later this year by Malvern Town Council and will

  • Bloom team are set for judges' visit

    MALVERN'S flower-filled tubs, troughs and hanging baskets are surviving despite the hot weather, and the town is all set for the Britain in Bloom judges' visit next week. The floral decorations are being watered daily by town council staff with the

  • Opinion

    NATIONAL Grid say it would not be planning its proposed pressure reduction plant at Corse if it presented a risk to residents. Residents are beginning to wonder if it only proposed an out of the way place like Corse because of the danger posed. The

  • Come and enjoy the drivel!

    Marvellous, an open debate on musical taste and cultural diversity. I am not as well versed in Elgar quotes and fundamental music directions as Ian Beresford Gleaves (Your Letters, July 14), but I find it fascinating that there is such passion in any

  • Buck stops with schools

    JULIE Flook's letter (Your Letters, July 7) concerning the protection of children from the sun while at school raises many valid points and parents and schools alike would do well to take notice. At Worcestershire County Council, we are more than happy

  • Costly proposal

    MALVERN Town Council is proposing to alter the designation of our local play area to allotment use and has applied to the district council for this change. The new Local Plan policies seem to me to be quite clear and will create difficulties if such

  • Teaching thanks

    I WOULD like to thank all of the staff at North Malvern Primary School, now Northleigh, and the Chase for the excellent education they provided for all three of our children. All three have obtained First Class Honours degrees at university; Kate at

  • Incredibly lucky

    THE debate over discipline at the Chase could run and run! My own child, unlike the writer Your Letters (July 7), did not have a particularly happy start to his school life but has thrived at The Chase. Perhaps different schools suit different children

  • Share concern

    I IMAGINE there will be a barrage of letters in response to your correspondent who wrote anonymously about discipline at The Chase (Your Letters, July 7). Many will be in support of The Chase. Some of us would actually like to support the lady who

  • We do listen

    I SUPPOSE the glib single sentence response to the personal attack mounted against me by Keith Phillips (Your Letters, July 14) would be to point out to him that if I did not take a blind bit of notice of my constituents' views they would not have re-elected

  • Perfect tribute

    IAN Beresford-Greaves' letters condemning last month's Elgar Festival Fringe event have, I am sure, occasioned the wider community much amusement over the past several weeks. However, I think now that it's time he considered turning his attention to another

  • Great shame

    MAY I express my disappointment that apparently there is to be no Guarlford fete and dog show this year. What a great shame to miss out on such an important day in the village. Over the past two years, thanks to all those who worked so hard to

  • Needed resource

    MEMBERS of the Ledbury Allotment Association read Mr P Walker's letter (Your Letters, July 14) on `Sense of Identity' with interest. It is one of our hopes that, when allotments are provided, they will be a community resource for people of the town

  • Display of colour

    A SIGHT for sore eyes awaits in Merton Road, Malvern Link. Congratulations and thanks, Annabell, for another colourful display. MRS M COFFIN, Somers Court, Malvern Link.

  • Princess Royal to visit Sheep 2006

    TWO prestigious guests will visit Sheep 2006, a major industry event at the Three Counties Showground next month. The Princess Royal and Lord Rooker, the Minister of State for Sustainable Farming and Food, will both be present at the National Sheep

  • ChildLine volunteer in palace date

    ChildLine volunteer Colin Butler and his wife Gillian went to a Buckingham Palace garden party last week. Mr Butler, of Poolbrook, has been with ChildLine since its inception in 1986 and is its longest serving volunteer, apart from president Esther

  • Go-ahead for work

    WORK is due to start in the autumn on a £27,000 extension to Malvern Cemetery. The new burial area will be created on part of the Madresfield Road allotments, which are adjacent to the cemetery. The cemetery is almost full and the extension will

  • Risk to lives fear of plant

    Lives could be put at risk by an above-ground pressure reduction plant at Corse. That was the fear raised by concerned residents at a meeting at Corse and Staunton Village Hall. National Grid wants to install the facility, which will cover six-acres

  • QinetiQ signs £2m radar deal

    A RADAR safety system developed by QinetiQ in Malvern will be installed at one of the biggest airports in the Middle East. The Tarsier radar was designed to detect debris on runways, which can pose a danger to aircraft. The Concorde crash in France

  • Success at the double

    THE life-saving skills of a Malvern Hills police sergeant helped her team to a double victory. Sgt Teresa Myatt, with four colleagues from the West Mercia Constabulary area, won two prizes in the annual police life-saving awards in the Serpentine, Hyde

  • Handlers field the best of dogs

    BLISTERING weather over the weekend did not prevent the Mathon Sheepdog Trials from being a success. "We had about 60 entries for the main event on Saturday," said organiser Jerry Thomas. "That's a little down on last year, and that will have been

  • Plaque a tribute to Narnia author

    AUTHOR of the Narnia Chronicles CS Lewis will be commemorated in Great Malvern with a blue plaque on the Unicorn pub in the centre of the town. The plaque will be put up by Malvern Civic Society to mark Lewis's connection with the pub and town. The

  • Clean-up for `hills gateway'

    RESIDENTS in St Ann's Road got out their sweeping brushes to help with a clean-up in readiness for Malvern in Bloom. This involved sweeping the road, clearing out gutters and cutting back over-grown headgerows "St Ann's Road is the highway to the

  • Cables may be buried

    The skyline around Malvern could be improved as part of a new initiative to bury low voltage electricity cables in areas of outstanding natural beauty. Funding will come from OFGEM, the office of gas and electricity markets, as part of their responsibility

  • Dancing the night away . . .

    STUDENTS turned up in classic cars, on motorbikes and tandems, in a horse and carriage, and even in a shopping trolley for the Dyson Perrins High School leavers' prom. A total of 180 students and 40 staff danced the night away at The Abbey Hotel on

  • Everyone back together!

    WEDDING day memories were rekindled for a Malvern couple, who celebrated their golden anniversary with the best man, bridesmaid and minister who were at the ceremony 50 years ago. Heather Ainge married Bryan Judson on Saturday, July 14, 1956, at Christ

  • Brits see US airman pick up top honour

    A prestigious award has been presented to a United State Air Force communications officer on work exchange in Malvern. Major John Ladino is one of 20 armed forces personnel supporting research work at QinetiQ and DSTL. Major Ladino was presented with

  • Hospital pair share in award

    SUPPORTERS of Malvern's community hospital have been awarded certificates of merit for their fundraising. The recipients are Sue and Philip Nicholls of Barnards Green House, the Anupam Restaurant, Church Street, and the Malvern Terrace Artists.

  • £3,000 boost to festive lights

    DESPITE the hot weather, Malvern Town Council is already looking ahead to the winter and planning the Christmas festivities. Friday, December 1, is the date for the switch-on, with extra festive events planned for the following day. The two days

  • Pilot ejects as jet crashes into field

    IT was one of the most dramatic sights ever seen in the air above the town, according to the Gazette 25 years ago this week. "Hundreds of people were watching as an RAF fighter pilot ejected from his doomed jet seconds before it crashed into a field

  • Nuclear link denied to explosive research

    A GEOLOGICAL survey was to be held near the Malvern Hills 25 years ago, reported the Gazette. The survey, near Chase End Hill, was being carried out by the Institute of Geological Sciences and involved drilling up to 100 boreholes. The holes were

  • Echoes from the Past

    100 years ago The Malvern Urban District Council and Messrs Meredith Bros, of Gloucester, the contractors for the laying of the pipe-track in connection with the recently-completed scheme for conveying water from Bromsberrow to the Malvern Council's

  • Berrow

    A SWELTERING afternoon didn't deter eager visitors from the fete at Berrow vicarage on Saturday afternoon. New stalls and attractions added to the entertainment. Over £1,000 was raised and thanks must go to the many willing helpers who set up, ran

  • 21/7/06 - Green III's bowlers denied

    BARNARDS Green thirds emerged with the winning draw after a superb innings from Paul Yorke put the Green in command, but ultimately the home side easily held out to deny the Green bowlers. KIDDERMINSTER VICTORIA v BARNARDS GREEN III Ratcliffe agonised

  • Callow End

    CALLOW End Primary School held a service yesterday (Thursday) at St James' Church to mark the end of the school year and to wish the leavers well in their new schools. Tomorrow (Saturday), the Whole Caboodle Ceilidh Band will be playing at the village

  • Colwall

    ST James' Church, Colwall, will be holding its patronal festival on Sunday, July 23, at 11am, please note change of time. The congregation will be joined by members of our link parish St James', Aston. This will be followed by a pig roast. All are welcome

  • Pendock

    TABLES were turned on headteacher Gill Deakin on Tuesday evening when a surprise farewell party was arranged to say thank-you and good luck to Gill as she leaves Pendock School to take up a new post with the LEA. The school hall was filled to overflowing

  • Powick

    TONIGHT (Friday), a quiz evening takes place at Powick Parish Hall at 7.30pm, doors open 7pm. Tickets are £6, to include light refreshments, with proceeds to St Richard's Hospice (Malvern fundraising group). Teams of four are invited, details from

  • Welland

    Tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday sees the patronal festival of St James', with activities centred around the church in Welland culminating in a service in the evening. It will be followed by a barbecue and refreshments. Details for this event from Mary

  • Wellington Heath

    ALL the people who attended the village fete last Sunday enjoyed some wonderful summer weather, lots of activities and New Orleans jazz from the excellent Creole Serenaders. The hall committee thank everyone who made the day so good. Jenny Mackie retired

  • 21/7/06 - Price brings early end

    BARNARDS Green seconds played host to Stourbridge on a sweltering hot Sunday and despite winning the toss, Marek Wajzer decided to field. BARNARDS GREEN SUNDAY II v STOURBRIDGE II Chris Hill and Ian Badsey toiled away in the early overs and despite

  • West Malvern

    THIS Sunday is the Patronal Festival of our parish church - that is the celebration of its patron saint, James. Both services, holy communion at 10.30am and evensong at 6.30pm, will be conducted by the vicar, The Rev. David Nichol. Guest preacher

  • Pupils get chance to shine in stage shows

    PUPILS have been impressing parents with their acting skills in end-of-term school plays. Year six leavers took the starring roles in Alice in Wonderland at Madresfield CE Primary School. "They loved it," said headteacher Debbie Langston, "Everybody

  • 21/7/06 - Wright and Williams make hay

    WEST Malvern's openers Tony Williams and Steve Wright put on 152 to steer their side to a comfortable winning margin against Enville thirds in division six of the WCL. On another glorious afternoon at Mathon court, the West's skipper Kevin Gilbert won

  • Irish dance spectacular

    MAGIC of the Dance promises to be one of the most spectacular Irish dance shows to visit Malvern Theatres. In the lead role is world Irish dance champion John Carey, who also starred in Riverdance. The show, narrated by Christopher Lee, tells the

  • Whatis On

    Cinema Malvern Cinema: The Break Up (15) 7.30pm (Fri-Sun 7.45pm), Mats Sat, Sun & Thurs 4.30pm. Odeon Worcester: Garfield 2 (U) 11.40, 1.30, 3.20, 5.20, 7.00; Stormbreaker (PG) 12.20, 2.40, 4.50, 7.10, 9.20; Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's

  • 21/7/06 - Fine win for county U16s at Malvern

    THE Worcestershire U16s cricket team played its first competitive match of the season last week, a two day match at Malvern Cricket Club's ground against Warwickshire U16s. Head coach for Worcestershire U16s is Malvern CC's Dave Hinton. The county

  • Director bows out in festival shocker

    FULL houses at several events were evidence of Ledbury Poetry Festival's success, according to festival trustee Alan Lloyd. Mr Lloyd, of Church Lane, repeated his view, made earlier in the festival, that this was a vintage celebration of poetry.

  • Artists take inspiration from wood

    WOOD Works, a new exhibition featuring work from Malvern sculptor Adrian Shiel, Danish designer Hans Wegner and local furniture maker Jeremy Cornwell is showing at the Foalyard Gallery, Bransford. Adrian, exhibiting at the gallery for the first time

  • Dancers set out to dazzle

    Numerous dance companies from the two counties are joining forces to produce DanceFest on Sunday, July 23. Malvern Theatres will host performers aged five to 55, who plan to dazzle the audience with a programme packed full of contemporary, street jazz

  • 21/7/06 - Nomads maintain run

    WORCESTER Nomads 1st XI travelled to Lye in the WCL division two and were asked to bat first on an unpredictable looking pitch. LYE V WORCESTER NOMADS Simon Harris (36) and Malcolm Jones (45) continued their fine form at the top of the order, getting

  • Spinning a crafty exhibition

    DEMONSTRATIONS of spinning, lace-making and the art of scrapbooking take place at an arts, crafts and floral exhibition at St James' Church, Welland. The event on tomorrow (Saturday) and will be held to raise money for improvements to heating and lighting

  • 21/7/06 - Another century for Green's Kev Golder

    ON another great day for cricket, and with a well-prepared wicket available, Barnards Green chose to make first use of the conditions. CHADDESLEY CORBETT v BARNARDS GREEN Openers Rich Williams and Kev Golder once again gave the Green's innings an

  • Cha Cha class

    A NEW cha cha class for absolute beginners starts at Holy Trinity Hall, Link Top, on Thursday, August 3, at 8-9pm. The classes last six weeks and costs £3.50 a week. For information, call 01386 556665.

  • Botanical Artists

    WORCESTERSHIRE Society of Botanical Artists is holding its annual floral arts exhibition at Storridge Village Hall on Friday-Sunday, August 4-6, from 10am to 5pm.

  • Treat for fans of jazz

    Jazz fans are in for a treat on Saturday, July 29, when Ken Coyler Legacy New Orleans Jazz Band returns to Hellens at Much Marcle. The open-air concert will be staged by the local branch of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association. Gates

  • Turning back the clock

    The Barron Knights and The Fortunes will be turning back the clock to the 1960s and 70s at Malvern Theatres. The Barron Knights blend comedy with rock 'n' roll and will showcase a string of hits, including Call Up The Groups and Pop Goes the Workers

  • Marrs Bar

    THE Little Hellfire Club is the latest club night at Worcester's Marrs Bar, starting on Thursday, July 29, promoted by local band And What Will be Left Of Them? The night will feature sets by Koala Grip, The Spells, Meg and DJ Jim Perry.

  • Malvern Cinema

    THE Break Up (12), starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn, is showing at Malvern Cinema for a week from today (Friday). Screenings are at 7.45pm Friday-Sunday and 7.30pm the rest of the week, with 4.30pm matinees on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and

  • Return to the Forbidden Planet Review: Malvern Theatres

    THE rock 'n' roll musical Return to the Forbidden Planet took us on an unforgettable intergalactic journey, which encountered some of the main characters and events loosely contained in Shakespeare's The Tempest on the way. From the start, the audience

  • Centenary work will open festival

    TOP-class musicians from all over the world will converge on Hereford next month for the 2006 Three Choirs Festival. The event opens on Sunday, August 6, with a performance of Elgar's oratorio The Kingdom at Hereford Cathedral, to mark the centenary

  • Pupils make debut

    PUPILS from the Grove Junior School in Malvern took part in the Voices and Visions arts festival for the first time this week. The event, at Malvern Theatres, showcases the performing talents of the county's schoolchildren. The 32 Malvern pupils

  • Anniversary tribute

    HEREFORD Museum and Art Gallery is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Joseph Murray Ince, an artist strongly linked to the area. An exhibition running until September 3 will showcase 60 of his works inspired by The Marches, houses, castles and other

  • Malvern artists exhibition

    A GROUP of artists from the Malvern area are exhibiting at a gallery in the Cotswolds. The show, Light and Colour, is on at the Upper Swell Gallery, near Stow-on-the-Wold, from tomorrow (Saturday) until Monday, July 31. It features work by Ros Rowberry

  • Group of Four exhibition

    A GROUP of four artists is holding an exhibition at St David's Hall, Castle Street, Hereford. They include Mike Purkiss, from Ledbury, with his paintings of people and places and Joanna Dixon, from Bromyard, who paints pets, houses and landscapes in watercolour

  • Riders head for event

    Riders from across the county will gather in Malvern for the British Palomino Society National Championships. The event takes place at the Three Counties Showground tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, starting with ridden classes on Saturday at 2pm. In-hand

  • Hereford Courtyard Senior Youth Theatre

    TOM Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead is being staged by Hereford Courtyard's Senior Youth Theatre on Tuesday-Saturday, July 25-29, at 7.30pm. Tickets, (£6-£8), are available on 0870 1122330.

  • The Chronicles of Narnia

    THE Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (PG) is on at the Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, on Friday, August 4, at 8pm.

  • Heather follows twins

    TALENTED Malvern musician Heather Uren is playing with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at Malvern Theatres next month. Heather is following in the footsteps of her brothers, twins Alan and Adrian, who were also members of the orchestra

  • 21/7/06 - Veteran in fencing final

    VETERAN fencer Malcolm Fare of Hanley Swan was runner-up in the Civil Service épée championship, held at Loughborough University. During his years at the Central Office of Information, Fare won both the CS foil and épée titles more times than he

  • Choir head for town

    ONE of the most famous male voice choirs in the world will give a concert in Malvern in September. The Treorchy Male Choir performs all over the world and features regularly in radio and television broadcasts. It has made more than 50 commercial recordings

  • Top players at St Ed's

    TWO concerts featuring internationally-renowned musicians take place in Malvern next week. On Tuesday (July 25), violinist Michael Bochman, well-known as the leader, of the ESO, will be joined by Michael Blackman (piano) to perform works including Schubert's

  • The Extreme Cellists

    THE Extreme Cellists, musicians from Sheffield who play in unusual locations, will perform on the roofs of both Hereford and Worcester cathedrals on Tuesday, July 25. The performances are part of a fundraising stunt to raise money for the charities Shelter

  • Abbey Jazz

    TROMBONIST Roy Williams and Derek Halford are special guests at Abbey Jazz on Sunday, July 29, at 8pm at Malvern Rugby Club, Spring Lane.

  • 21/7/06- Barnards Green hold on to second XI trophy

    A MAN-OF-THE-MATCH innings of 101 by Paul Yorke saw Barnards Green retain the Worcestershire County League second team knockout cup at Ombersley on Monday. BARNARDS GREEN II v COOMBS WOOD II On a blazing hot evening, The Green lost the toss and were

  • 21/7/06 - Century struck by Bishop

    COLWALL thirds maintained their 100 per cent winning record away to Moccas in their Marches League division three encounter thanks to an excellent century by Andy Bishop. COLWALL III v MOCCAS Colwall were asked to bat on a wicket with variable bounce

  • 21/7/06 - First time EGGS cup is retained

    History was made at Leominster Golf Course last weekend when the EGGS golf society played their Ryder Cup 2006. A competition played between the captain's team and a team chosen by the vice-captain battle over 27 holes of matchplay for the bragging

  • 21/7/06 - Big pot chased by Daly

    MALVERN'S Shaun Daly bids to land the biggest prize in UK pool when he travels to Coventry's Ricoh Arena on Sunday for the finals of The 4alot.com Pub Pool Challenge. Daly, a 38-year-old manager of a window warehouse, has played pool for both England

  • 21/7/06 - Crib drive

    MALVERN and District Crib League will hold a crib drive followed by the presentation of trophies for the season recently completed on Monday (July 24). Players should arrive at the RSRE Social Club around 8pm for a prompt 8.15pm start. The league

  • 21/7/06 - Barnards Green hold on to second XI trophy

    A MAN-OF-THE-MATCH innings of 101 by Paul Yorke saw Barnards Green retain the Worcestershire County League second team knockout cup at Ombersley on Monday. BARNARDS GREEN II v COOMBS WOOD II On a blazing hot evening, The Green lost the toss and were

  • 21/7/06 - Teams

    BARNARDS GREEN CC Saturday, July 22 1st XI v Bewdley (Home). Meet 12.30pm. C Smedley (capt), J Clarke, T Clarke, K Downs, A Ford, R McCard, T Williams, R Williams, K Golder, D Bell, P Drinkwater. 2nd XI v Bewdley (Away). Meet noon. P Spencer (capt

  • 21/7/06 - Supervet Amery completes the double

    SUPERVET Mike Amery completed the double by winning the Velo Club Sevale 25 mile championship, adding to his success in the 10 mile event last week. Once again he had the edge on his two younger challengers, Brian Boswell and Will Davies. Mike also

  • 21/7/06 - Winning run rolls

    MATHON, Cradley and Storridge (MCS) men's A tennis team continued their winning run with a 3-1 away victory against Madley A. With regular Chris Brandon-White away on holiday, the team welcomed Tony Dalley into the side. After a slow start in which

  • 21/7/06 - Holiday soccer

    MALVERN Soccer School are holding a four-day soccer course at Malvern Town FC during the school holidays. The course is designed on FA guidelines and is run by Les Jones, a qualified UEFA B coach based in Malvern. Each child attending will receive

  • 21/7/06 - Whistle blowers

    THERE is still time to become an active referee for 11-a-side local football or mini soccer in time for the coming season. The courses will all be held at Worcestershire Football Association Headquarters, De Salis Drive, Hampton Lovatt Industrial Estate

  • 21/7/06 - Fixtures

    SATURDAY CRICKET CRUSADER WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE Division One 1st XIs: Barnards Green v Bewdley; Brockhampton v Chaddesley Corbett; Eastnor v Kington; Pershore v Bromyard. Division One 2nd XIs: Bewdley II v Barnards Green II; Bromyard

  • 21/7/06 - Town hit back in first friendly

    TOWN'S first friendly of the season enabled new manager Paul Molloy to play virtually different sides in each half. BRIDGNORTH 1, MALVERN TOWN 1 With only recognised players Dean Roberts and new signing Wes Joyce in the starting line-up, chances

  • 21/7/06 - Tense finale for Green seconds

    BARNARDS Green seconds were surprisingly asked to bat on another scorching Saturday in this WCL division one game at North End Lane. BARNARDS GREEN II v CHADDESLEY CORBETT II Brewer and Clack scored at almost 10-an-over for the first three overs until

  • 21/7/06 - Baugh's ton to no avail

    MALVERN suffered another disappointing Worcestershire County League division two defeat against Harborne at Regency Road on Saturday. MALVERN v HARBORNE Malvern batted first and enjoyed an excellent start from Adam Dovey and Mark Baugh, who put on

  • 21/7/06 - Paul has a week to remember

    MALVERN'S Paul Yorke has been scoring runs for fun in his last three cricket games and in between still had the drive to win a national golf competition. Twenty-three-year-old Paul, of Walnut Crescent, Malvern, scored 83 runs opening for Barnards Green