I AM sure it would help all of us (ex-parents, council taxpayers, and current parents) who are trying to understand the strange noises coming from the recently appointed headteacher of the Chase School to be offered some facts.Assuming the recent utterances
I WAS impressed by the Comment on the sacking of the former town clerk in last week's Malvern Gazette. This lamentable affair has dragged on for over 12 months and will have cost the Malvern taxpayer a great deal. By no stretch of the imagination
AS a child I was very aware of the horrible conditions my father and his employees sometimes had to work under in order to get fresh milk ready for the tanker every morning of the year.And I also remember how vital the monthly cheque from the Milk Marketing
CAN anyone tell me why it is okay to grow any tree to any height in Malvern (no matter how much inconvenience it may cause to ones neighbours, or how much of a blot on the area of outstanding beauty it may be), but at the same time it is not allowable
IT is now apparent that Tony, Steve and small band of helpers have now ceased to be running the Willows shop in Avenue Road, Malvern, an excellent small business. Over the years I have found this shop to be exceptional in terms of its efficiency, friendliness
MALVERN'S twin town, Marianske Lazne (Marienbad), lies within a forested area known as the Emperor's Forest, straddling the German border, and is similar in many respects to the Malvern Hills.It is a protected area which has successfully embraced
YOU reported that some parents of the Chase School are discouraging pupils from aspiring to a university education.Isn't it sad that these parents should form an action group to hold back their children? This is in the town that developed Radar and
IT is a great idea of PC Wise for redundant tax disc holders to be used for emergency and medical information. I think it would be really useful to add that you are a carer, and that someone depends on you, so they need to be contacted/cared for too.Jeanne
I AM an elderly, moderately disabled lady whose one joy is to spend a lovely evening at my local theatre.I had parked displaying my Blue Badge. I had parked at 2pm and returned at 5pm. For reasons known only to the council, parking in the Grange Road
I WAS delighted to read that Malvern had done so well in the Britain in Bloom awards for this year.Malvern in Bloom and the town council gardening team have done a superb job and thoroughly deserve the accolades they are now receiving.I do hope that this
THERE is nothing like experiencing the reality of some people’s everyday lives to give you a proper sense of perspective.Last Thursday, I was both humbled and privileged to be invited to celebrate with staff and residents the fifth anniversary of
YESTERDAY I heard the horrendous news that a chicken farm, rearing up to 200,000 chickens a year, is proposed close to where I live. Please can I take this opportunity to make everyone who loves the beautiful scenery and landscape that makes up the fantastic
GOOD people of Malvern Hills, did you feel the pain? Well probably not because your wallet has been lightened with cynical skill and dexterity. By a hoodied mugger? By a knife-wielding thug? No, neither of these. It was, in fact, the conservative-controlled
ALMOST a hundred people attended an event in Worcestershire raising awareness of the importance of treating mental and physical health equally. The event on Friday, October 24 was held as part of Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust’s Mental
HEALTH bosses in Worcestershire have raised serious concerns after it was revealed the organisation running Worcestershire Royal Hospital could end this financial year even further in the red last year.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust –
LESSONS will be learned following the tribunal verdict that a Malvern Town Council clerk was dismissed unfairly, says the town mayor.The formation of an enquiry panel was voted for, to investigate where the council failed to follow correct procedure and
AT the meeting of the Malvern & District Branch of the Royal Engineers Association Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, October 7 at the Cradley Royal British Legion Club, which was chaired by Lieutenant Colonel H G R Taggart, RE (Ret) the following
A woman returning for a stroll on her beloved Malvern Hills was horrified when she found car had been ransacked., Helen Stallard's Renault was parked while she walked along Black Hill, but when she returned she found the back window smashed and
A tree near Malvern is in the running to be named England's Tree of the Year. The Whiteleaved Oak, based in a valley between Chase End Hill and Ragged Stone Hill at the southern end of the Malvern Hills. The tree is believed to be between 400
A PUB quiz league is being set up in the Malvern area to boost funds for the charity Help for Heroes.The quizzes – to be held on the first Thursday of every month - will be launched on December 4 at the Bluebell Inn, Guarlford.Tim Kidwell, Malvern
ONLY a second-half own goal consigned Malvern Town to a 1-0 weekend defeat at leaders Bridgnorth in the West Midlands League Premier Division. Les Jones’ sixth-placed side played down the slope in the first-half and James Lush was fouled on the
THE members of Worcester Embroiderers’ Guild have had another busy month of activities.Our AGM was held on Tuesday, October 7. After the formal business, our four Venture Groups reported on their activities. Three have approximately ten members
