COUNCIL taxpayers’ cash to pay for a disabled access bridge at a popular village leisure spot is being rolled over after it went unspent this year. Kemspey Parish Council agreed to put £1,000 from this year’s budget into the 2012/13 kitty. The
THE March meeting of West Malvern WI was held on Thursday, March 8, and was well attended. The guest for the evening was Ros Thomas, of the Natural Voice Network. Ros did a brief introduction about the Natural Voice Network and explained their
PEOPLE who abuse drugs in Malvern get more help than those who abuse alcohol, say experts. Statistics produced by the Worcestershire Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) show there are 24,910 ‘higher risk drinkers’ in Worcestershire. However,
THE stunning Little Malvern Court is one of 25 gardens open to the public that feature in a new guide that goes on sale this week. The Little Book of Worcestershire Gardens showcases some that are old and grand, others that are small and relatively
ON Friday, March 9, Roy Peacock came to talk about the 17th-century Foleys. Using just a family tree, Roy gave an enthusiastic account of the rise of the Foley family, taking us through the extraordinary characters and their intriguing personal
DATES for diary. A selection of popular events: Friday, March 23, from 7.30pm, ferret racing at the Farmers Arms, Birtsmorton. Tickets £5 (children £2.50) including supper from the Farmers Arms or Castlemorton School. This evening is supporting
POLICE are tellings stories to schoolchildren to help keep them safe, thanks to a Malvern inspector. A new scheme sees community support officers visiting primary schools to read stories that contain basic safety advice. The idea was the brainchild
I NOTE another letter from a dissatisfied Malvern resident who is less than impressed with the re-fitted Waitrose. I have to agree with her and with many people I know who have shopped at store for years. The ‘do it yourself check out’ is a major
ALL the magic of the Fab Four will be faithfully re-created on stage by the world’s premier tribute band. The Bootleg Beatles, complete with orchestra, play their spectacular multi-media show in Malvern Theatres on Friday, March 23, from 8pm.
MALVERN Fringe Arts is looking for buskers to take part in a town centre fund-raising event later this month. The event, on Saturday, March 31, is being held to raise muchneeded funds for the fringe’s annual May Day festival in Priory Park. Sam
THE Malvern Singers, with their musical director Edwina Ward and accompanied on the piano by Ron Ward returned once again to entertain the friends of Christchurch Broadheath. The singers performed a mixture of readings and song, starting with a
THE organiser of a Herefordshire music festival hopes to continue building on its family and local roots after early bird tickets sold out in record time. Loyal fans of Nozstock – The Hidden Valley, which takes place at Rowden Paddocks in Bromyard
DAVE Goldsbrough raises good questions about the Biblical God and evolution, so let me give my take on the issues. My human experience provides evidence that something must come from something, that is, an effect or outcome has a cause or an income
FANS of classic American rock are in for a treat at the Roses in Tewkesbury. The Bon Jovi Experience comes to the theatre on Friday, March 23, and the show promises a night of true rock’n’roll as the band recreate Bon Jovi live from 7.30pm. The
WITH 2012 being a significant year of celebration for both the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Malvern Hills District Council has decided to restore the tradition of flying its own flag from the Council House in Priory Park. It has been
JUNE opened the March meeting and welcomed members and guests. Apologies were given and the minutes signed as agreed. Marilyn gave out various announcements and confirmed several boards were being circulated for interesting visits/activities. Pauline
TWO county primary schools have become energy producers after taking advantage of a funding scheme developed by Worcestershire County Council. The solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed at Powick CE and Leigh and Bransford primary schools are
