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  • County stars enrol at new College complex

    WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club’s players have used their new winter base at Malvern College in preparation for the 2010 season for the first time. The players’ first session back after their end-of-season break was a gruelling fitness test at Malvern

  • Third annual meeting for agricultural society

    THE Three Counties Agricultural Society is holding its third annual farming conference in the Severn Hall at the Malvern Showground on Thursday (November 19). The conference, titled “Agriculture: The Lifeblood of Community” is being run in association

  • Hospice gives thanks for 26-years of support

    ST Michael’s Hospice has thanked a group of fund-raising stars for 26-years of hard work and support. Pat Cox, from Lucerne Avenue, Malvern, formed the Malvern Hills Support Group for the Hereford Hospice more than a quarter-of-a-century ago with friends

  • Colwall WI

    ALL the members, except one, attended the November meeting and AGM and this must be a record for any organisation. Next year’s committee was elected and the new Chairman will be Cath Blackwell. There was time for a little socialising over coffee and

  • Hedgehogs visit Elgar Avenue

    A HEDGEHOG day held at the community garden off Elgar Avenue was a great success. The day was organised by the Wilderness Regeneration Group, which has been set up to look after the garden. The special guest was Viv Smith, a member of the British

  • Gambian official visits local school

    AN important Government official from the West African nation of the Gambia paid a visit to Castlemorton primary school on Thursday (November 5). Momodou Sanneh, the country's director of education, made the visit because of a long-standing link between

  • New homes planned for Peachfield Road

    PLANS to demolish a bungalow and build five new homes in Peachfield Road have been submitted to Malvern Hills District Council for consideration. The application, made by the Shaw family, seeks to build the new dwellings at 30A Peachfield Road, on the

  • Peak Practice star to appear at Christmas fair

    SIMON Shepherd, star of TV's medical drama Peak Practice, will be the special guest of honour when Community Action Malvern and District holds its popular Christmas fair next Saturday (November 21). Shepherd, who's in town to appear in Our Man In Havana

  • MEAR

    MEAR Bryan John Peacefully but suddenly after a short illness on November 4th, 2009 aged 53 years. Beloved elder son of Francis Frank and Margaret. Loving brother to Patrick. Will be greatly missed by Family and Friends. Funeral service will take place

  • Teen girl thugs "jealous" of autistic victim

    A JUDGE has branded two teenage cousins who beat up a younger autistic girl “cowards, bullies and mindless thugs”. Katie Jeynes and Fern Passey were jealous of their 15-year-old victim for being in touch with a boyfriend and took it in turns

  • Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications

    THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on November 8, 2009:- COLWALL - Proposed first floor extension to front and extension to rear. Rose Lodge, Walwyn Road, Upper Colwall for Mr S Avery, Rose Lodge, Walwyn Road

  • Wellington Heath

    THE Mobile Library will be calling at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, November 18 between 11.35am–11.55am Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatic Society (WHADS) is all set to present their latest show Strike Happy. This play is a farcical three- act comedy

  • Welland

    THERE is something for everyone on Friday, November 13 in the village! In the Village Hall, there is the monthly meeting of the Welland Arts and Crafts commencing at 7.30 pm and features a practical evening on glass painting. Whilst at the Pheasant Inn

  • Colwall

    DESPITE the rain a large congregation gathered at St James Church, Colwall for the Remembrance Service held last Sunday. Members of the British Legion and the Guide and Scout associations also took part. Colwall Players will be holding a Rock and Roll

  • Response to Conservator's letter

    I AM writing in response to Beverley Nielson the newly appointed Conservator. I have been a regular customer at St Ann's Well for 15 years and worked there for a year. I am confused by several of the points in her letter. She says that she wants the

  • Climate group head to the capital

    A GROUP from Malvern will be travelling to a climate change demonstration in London next month. A large demonstration is to be held in the capital on December 5 as part of a campaign to influence the government before the conclusion of the

  • Car parks in Ledbury

    I WAS dismayed at reading a letter from Chris Ridler in the Ledbury Reporter of November 6. Who identified Queens Walk Gardens as a suitable piece of land to install a car park? Queens Walk is a small open space enjoyed by many, young and old, a little

  • Mayor will switch on festive lights

    UPTON’S Christmas lights will be turned on by mayor Paul Thomas at 4.30pm on Saturday, November 28. It is hoped the Hanley Castle High School Band and Star Radio will be in town for the event, which will also mark the start of a special Christmas shopping

  • Parents offered free taster course

    A FREE taster session of a new course for parents of five to 15-year-olds entitled “What Can a Parent Do?” will be held at the Anchor Inn, in Welland, from 10am until noon on Thursday, November 19. There will be free refreshments and the chance to find

  • Shepherd grabs treble

    Upton Town 3, Smiths Athletic III 1. A MARK Shepherd hat-trick earned Upton Town all three points in this Cheltenham League Division Four clash. Upton looked shaky at the back early on and Chris Husbands, playing his first game in goal for more

  • Today's events

    Tuesday Ladies Self Defence Course at Club Dance UK, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7pm. £5. 07930 696260. Puppy School Bring your new puppy to Puppy School at 2nd Malvern Scout HQ, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 7pm. £10. 01684 566805 / 07789 998098. Tai