A MODERN twist on the nativity play saw pupils from Wyche Primary School dancing along to hits by Robbie Williams, the Jackson Five and the Bee Gees. They performed the second and final night of “It’s a Baby” yesterday in front of a packed crowd in
STAFF and residents at The Boynes nursing home, in Upton, are inviting everyone to join them for the start of their Christmas celebrations. The home, in Upper Hook Road, is hosting an open afternoon from 2pm on Tuesday (December 8). There
Southam 15, Upton 6. UPTON’S miserable form in Midlands Three West (South) continued with yet another away loss in a game they dominated. Once again it was the start of the game that left Upton in a position where they had to chase the match.
TERRY Jenkins has been fined by the Darts Regulation Authority after coming to blows with Andy Jenkins at the Nuland Players Championships in Holland. The Bull, from Ledbury, and the aptly-named Rocky clashed at the PDC event and were both brought before
A CZECH-born photographer who found inspiration in the Malvern Hills has been proving a hit with local art buyers. Jan Sedlacek, originally from Prague, moved to Malvern four years ago and began carving out a niche with his evocative, haunting portraits
THE magical Christmas story The Snowcake Man is being staged at The Theatre of Small Convenience in Malvern for the sixth year running. Back by popular demand, the story told in rhyme with puppets, is being shown on selected dates from now until after
A TERMINALLY-ill woman has been left without her ‘lifeline’ after cruel thieves stole her car. The woman is without transport despite needing treatment and has urged those responsible to think about their actions. The victim, who is in her 50s and
SUTHERLAND Francis Douglas Died peacefully after a short illness on November 27th 2009, aged 91 years. Missed by his Family. Cremation at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday, December 9th at 12.45 p.m. Donations if wished to Alzheimer's Society, Devon House
GILLON Terry Passed away peacefully at Malvern Community Hospital on November 30th 2009, aged 74 years. A much loved husband of Phyl and devoted father to Val and Angie and a treasured grandad. A service to celebrate Terry's life will take place at Worcester
HATHAWAY Rhona Happy 50th Birthday! Gotcha Postie! With love from Roy, Rodney and all the Family x x x Published in paper 04/12/2009 in Malvern Gazette
BILL Edward The Family would like to thank all who attended the funeral service and for the kind messages of sympathy and generous donations received. Published in paper 04/12/2009 in Malvern Gazette
TAYLOR Ron Gone but not forgotten. Gwen, Pauline, Ray and Family. Published in paper 04/12/2009 in Malvern Gazette
BEAMES Annie Joyce Passed away at Blackpool Victoria Hospital aged 86 years, on November 28th, 2009 following a short illness. Funeral to be held on Monday, December 14th, service at Great Malvern Priory at 12 noon. All enquries to Holland Funeral Service
PUTLEY Doctor Ernest Henry Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on November 29th, 2009, aged 86 years. Devoted husband to the late Cynthia Mary, dearly loved father of Adrian, Derek and Richard and grandfather
FIGGETT John of Campion Drive, Malvern. Formerly of Broadway. Peacefully on November 23rd, 2009 aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Stella and father of Anna and Julia. Former employee of Gordon Russell and committee member of Worcester County Cricket
WHATMORE Julia Passed away at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on October 31st, aged 67 years. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Monday, December 7th at 9.30 a.m. All enquiries to Philip Tomlins Funeral Directors on 01905 422666
KELSALL Irene Mary Passed peacefully away at home on November 11th, 2009, aged 87 years. She will be sadly missed by all her Family and Friends. Published in paper 04/12/2009 in Malvern Gazette
LOCKWOOD Wendy Margery Of Bosbury. Peacefully on Thursday, November 26th after a long illness, patiently borne, aged 66 years. Devoted wife of Brian, sister in law to John and much loved niece and cousin. Will sadly be missed by all. The funeral service
BACHE Betty Peacefully at home on November 29th, 2009, aged 84 years. Much loved mother and grandmother. The funeral service will take place today, Friday, December 4th, 2009 at Worcester Crematorium at 3.30 p.m. Family flowers only, by request. Donations
WOOD Adrian 40 December 8th. Happy Birthday Daddy. Love Christopher and Rebecca. x Love you loads, Anne-Marie x Congratulations Boss from all at Drive-Pave - drinks are on us! Published in paper 04/12/2009 in Malvern Gazette
LEWIS Maureen Mary Wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. At peace, December 2nd, 2008. Leaves may fall, The sun may set, But we who loved you, Will never forget you. Geoff and all of our Children. Published in paper 04/12/2009 in Malvern Gazette
WILLIAMS Dorothy Edna Passed away four years, on December 8th. Wife of Thomas Selwyn, also passed. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Sadly missed. From son Robert and grandchildren Karen and Simon Published in paper 04/12/2009 in Malvern Gazette
TREMLETT Denis One year ago, December 9th, since you passed away, But in our hearts and thoughts, you will always stay. Lots of love, Jean, Avril and Pete, Dominic and Emma, Christian. xxxxx Published in paper 04/12/2009 in Malvern Gazette
A YOUTHFUL Malvern Town will line up tomorrow when they host Alvechurch in Aspire Midland Alliance (ko 3pm) after manager Chris Palmer was encouraged by their recent displays. Defenders Ryan Clarke, Ashley Pardoe, midfielders Conor O’Callaghan and strikers
POLICE want to hear from a group of taxi passengers who may have witnessed an incident in Worcester in the early hours of Sunday, November 29. The five male passengers had just got into the taxi at The Cross, Worcester, between 3.15am and 3.26am, when
FURIOUS Ledbury Town manager Ben Symons has called on his side to cut out individual errors when they host Dudley Town tomorrow (ko 3pm). Ledbury face fifth-placed Dudley, who are just three points off the top in West Midlands (Regional) League Premier
ENGINEERS from QinetiQ’s security lab in Malvern have patented a novel way of disabling new computer viruses. Simon Wiseman and Richard Oak believe they have got around the problem of new viruses being immune to existing anti-virus software. Their idea
FAMILY and friends of a man who died one year after being involved in a car crash have paid tribute to a “larger than life character who would do anything for anyone.” Ian Downton, of Malvern Road, near Powick, hit a tree while driving his Audi Quattro
COMMUNITY Action has taken possession of a new wheelchair-adapted vehicle thanks to the generosity of Malvern Lions. The Lions president, Heather Jeavons, recently handed over the adapted Citroen Berlingo, which was bought with a £6,000 donation from
MALVERN Civic Society is launching a major project next year to preserve the town's Victorian heritage, especially its shop fronts. The project, entitled Greater Malvern, Victorian Spa Town, aims to bring together town and district councils, residents
MALVERN director of rugby Dave Robins said he will step down from his role in two years time as his side gear up for a home National Three Midlands clash with Hereford tomorrow. Robins has been in charge at Spring Lane since the start of the 1994/95
"THE apocryphal remark attributed to the Elder of a Scotch kirk, 'Friends, was have tried all honest means to raise the money and now we will have a bazaar' might, with a certain amount of aplification be applied to Malvern, for surely there is
"CLAIMED to be a world record price for a book. £65,000 was paid on Tuesday at Sotheby's in London by Mr H P Kraus of New York, for an Apocalypse manuscript illuminated at the Abbey of St Alban's about 1250," reported the Gazette 50 years ago. "It was
100 years ago. The new skating rink in Redland Road, Malvern Link, was opened on Wednesday night. Admission was free for this evening and the visitors were so numerous thay they could not all be accommodated. Malvern Gazette, December
MALVERN Hills District Council was scheduled to carry out a thorough road cleaning along School Lane, Severn Drive and Gardens Walk in Upton yesterday (Thursday, December 3). Residents were sent letters advising of the work.
Friday Tarot Readings at Emerald Grove, 39 Church Street, Great Malvern. 11am. £15 for 15 mins or £40 for an hour. 01684 578224. Bingo for Christmas in aid of Bosbury Cricket Club at Bosbury Parish Hall. 7pm. Country Western Partner Dancing with Teme
CHRISTMAS again! Tinsel, cake, children’s nativity plays, tea towel headdresses, fake gold bars, presents good and bad. Familiar! Comforting? The spirit of Christmas is with us again’ we say, but what do we mean? In the accounts of that first Christmas
LEDBURY Rugby Club’s new coach Harry Orgee saw his side thumped 104-3 by third-placed Woodrush in Midlands Three West (South). The Worcester Warriors’ community coach saw his injury-hit team suffer the trouncing at Ross Road on Saturday. Orgee was
