THE final chapter in the history of the Borrowers Toy Library was written when a cheque for over £3,000 was handed to a children’s hospice. The toy library, based in Barnards Green, was forced to shut its doors this time last year after its funding
RADAR research in Malvern and the vital role it played in the Second World War and beyond is highlighted in an exhibition at the town’s library next month. The display is the work of the Malvern Radar and Technology History Society, whose members
DESPITE national concerns regarding Freedom ofthe Press the Malvern Gazette, quite rightly, continues to print letters and articles that reflect the varying views of residents in our town and the surrounding district. The other week’s topics varied
A CONCERNED councillor is worried his authority’s re-written rulebook will lead to important business taking place behind closed doors. Upton Town Council has decided to do away with the long-established and commonly-used system of having one full
RADIO DJ turned author Simon Mayo delighted students when he popped into a high school to discuss his latest book. The 54-year-old BBC radio presenter made a flying visit to Hanley Castle High School, near Upton, to talk about his new novel Itch
PLEASE note that because of a lack of support, Singing for Fun, which was held monthly at Bishops Frome Village Centre, has now been discontinued.
CAN Malvern Hills District Council give any reason why they have scrapped their Malvern number for automated payment of council tax for a 0300 number? This will cost anybody ringing it to pay their council tax a further 70 pence.With the old number
LOCAL retailers Helena Hague and Pat Keeling, who run the ladies fashion and gift shop, Kalliste, with branches in Malvern and Tewkesbury, organised a spring sale to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Stalls packed with beautiful clothing
KIDS Klobber is from 11am until 12.30pm on Saturday, April 20, in the village hall. To book a table, ring Jo Horrabin on 01684 310256. In concert at St James Church, Welland, at 7.30pm on Friday, April 26, are the acclaimed Roving Crows. There
A STAR of Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! says the show has emerged “a lot bolder and a lot brighter” after a rough reception from critics. Lucy Phelps, from Callow End, near Malvern, stars as Diamond, one of main character Viva’s best friends
THIS is the first flag of Worcestershire which now flutters proudly over the surrounding countryside from the top of the 200ft high tower of Worcester Cathedral. Its emblem of three black pears set against a blue and white background was the winning
A busy couple of days commencing with a visit to the local Skoda dealership in Marianske Lazne, the owner of which was a one time Skoda racing driver and country champion with trophies to prove it. We passed greetings from Startins of Worcester on
IT is not at all surprising thatfootfall in the town centre has reduced, it was totally predictable. The traders pressured the councilinto keeping down car park prices for visitors with the result thatlocals have been asked to pay an increase of
A STUDENT from Alfrick will be trekking for eight days in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco to raise money for charity. Serena Beddoes, aged 20, is a final-year psychology student at University College London, and will take on the challenge to raise
