CARE farms from across the West Midlands have been invited to play a major part in next month’s Malvern Spring Gardening Show. The popular event, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, is returning to the Three Counties Showground from Thursday
MALVERN Fringe has a fantastic line up of bands, stalls and performers to celebrate the theme of William Shakespeare on its Much Ado About May Day celebration next Saturday, April 30. From 11am to 5pm, there will be a host of activities for all ages
PUTLEY WI celebrated its 90th birthday in style on Wednesday, April 13 with a party at the village hall. Avril Killick, Chairman of the Herefordshire Federation, came along to help plant a commemorative rose, and everyone was invited to wear a hat that
ON June 30 I shall be stepping down as correspondent for Wellington Heath. It has been four years now since I started reporting the village news. If you feel you would like to take on this task, please give me a ring on the above telephone number. There
A MALVERN woman will prove she has a head for heights as she takes on two high-flying challenges in one weekend. Claire Merriman, a PhD student at Birmingham City University, is set to mark her 30th birthday by taking part in a 10,000 foot skydive on
THE John Rutter Requiem will be performed by the augmented church choir on Good Friday evening at 7pm at St James Church, Colwall. All are welcome. On Good Friday, April 22, the annual Walk of Witness will take place through the village. Starting at
THIS month West Malvern WI played host to local resident and professional sculptor Caro Sweet, who told the story of how one of her most impressive works came into being. Through Caro's talk and also a short film about Indiana Visionary, an 8.5 ft high
EASTER Services at St Gregory's. On Good Friday Meditation 1pm until 3pm. - Hymns readings and prayers. Sunday (Easter Day) Family Communion at 11.15am.
ON Good Friday, at Holy Trinity Church, there will be a Children’s Workshop at 10am and a sung re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, Tenabrae, at 6.30pm. On Sunday, Easter Day, Parish Communion will be celebrated at 9.30am. On Friday, April
HARRIETT Baldwin the first woman ever to represent Malvern in the Houses of Parliament was the Speaker on April 14. Even though she is an MP she said she still felt intimidated speaking to the WI. The members did not notice this and the context was very
A FORMER Malvern College student who lost his foot and part of his lower leg while serving in Afghanistan has completed a gruelling trek to the North Pole. Guy Disney, 29, was one of four amputee soldiers to take on the Walking for the Wounded trek,
A BENEFIT gig is being held on Saturday (April 30) in aid of the Malvern Community Collective, the local group looking to take over control of Malvern Youth Centre. The gig, named “Under Siege” is being organised by Malvern-based promotion company Versatile
BEFORE the meeting started, Members were served with a piece of wedding cake and a glass of bubbly to join in with the forthcoming celebrations of the Royal Wedding. Members toasted the health and happiness of the happy couple. President, Pam Wilkinson
DURING the Homage and silent tribute we carried in our thoughts, two more departed friends and colleagues in Canon The Reverend John Williams and Bob Turner. The members send their sincere condolences to both families on their sad passing. We also have
THE meal out at The Retreat was well supported and enjoyable and members then had a visit to the refuse recycling plant on the old Morganite Crucible site at Norton. They were ushered into the education room where they were shown a video and then had
THE meeting held on April 7, was very well attended. President Sarah Cowell welcomed visitors and a new member before the usual business, which included a report from Pam Bevan on entries in the Creative Activities competition at the Annual Council Meeting
MALVERN Green's meeting on Tuesday, April 12 began with refreshments served with chocolate Easter egg nests kindly provided by Bridget Ripper. There was also an Easter raffle with prizes of Easter eggs, flowers and gifts. Since the last meeting, some
AT the April meeting of Colwall WI the president Cath Blackell welcomed members and also a visitor from Jersey. Time was spent on details of the Royal Celebration Tea Party to be held in The Ale House (next to the church) on Saturday, April 30 from 3pm
Jack by the Hedge - a lovely country name for a plant that does in fact grow by the side of hedges and along verges. If you like your sandwich fillers with a hint of garlic then this is a plant you must get to know. It has small white flowers and a leaf
THE concluding Lent Talk which was the fourth of the series under the heading The Moral Maze in Medical Ethics and entitled: Walk humbly with your God was held on Thursday, April 14 at the Elim International Centre in West Malvern when Dr June Jones (
A NURSING home had dirty commodes, toilets that would not flush and overflowing bins while staff were using portable heaters to keep the place warm, says a damning watchdog report. Severn Heights Nursing Home in Callow End failed to meet three out of
AT the April meeting of the Guild the Chairman, Julie Wacey welcomed a new member Carol Addison and presented her with her membership card. The leisure group reported on a very nice visit to Croome Court, with an enjoyable walk around the grounds followed
APRIL'S meeting was held on April 12. Business dealt with, various items discussed and an outing arranged for June. A toast was drunk to William and Kate on their forthcoming marriage and flags, bunting and flowers decorated the room. Parkway will again
A PHARMACEUTICAL saleswoman from Malvern has been named a top student by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH). Julie Bigford was one of the highest-scoring students in NOAH's 2010 Marketing Authorisations Holders’ certificate examinations.
THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on April 17, 2011:- BROMYARD - Fell one x Leylandii. Schallenge House, Schallenge, Bromyard for Mrs Julie Jenkins, Schallenge House, Schallenge, Bromyard per Dave Smith, 7 Primrose
THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on April 14, 2011:- ALFRICK AND LEIGH - Extend house into bottom of Oast roof void. Threshing Barn, 3 White House Court, Suckley for A Tonks, The Oast House, White House
UNEMPLOYMENT in the Malvern Hills has fallen slightly, according to the latest statistics. Figures from the National Office for Statistics show that 1,064 people claimed jobseeker’s allowance in the district during March, down from 1,088 the previous
A CROWD of about 30 bikers gathered in Upton on Saturday to deliver toys and Easter eggs to children at the NHS Respite Care Centre in Kidderminster. After gathering outside the King’s Head at 2pm they enjoyed a leisurely drive to the centre, where
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist died following a fall from his bike on Castlemorton Common. The incident took place on the B4208 at 10.50am on Friday (April 15). A blue Kia Sorento is believed to have turned onto the road from a side
A GROUP of conservationists from Colwall will be featuring on the BBC's Countryfile programme next month. A team from the popular show were in the village on Friday, April 15, talking to members of the Colwall Orchard Group and filming them at work
Tuesday Yoga for All various classes throughout the week, one free class trial at The Wheel of Life Centre, North Malvern Road, Malvern. 01886 833826/07816 147501. Bio-Energy (Shaking) Meditation at Storridge Village Hall. 6pm. £3.50. 01684 892749.
