IN recent weeks what almost amounts to a campaign has developed, a campaign to decry Malvern and call it a “dying town”. The glib and tedious repetition of this description has been associated with the proposal, so roundly opposed by the guardians of
I WAS extremely disappointed, but not at all surprised by the Conservators' decision to vote down the suggested hills cable car. It shows both negative thinking and a dog-in-the-manger attitude. Its route would be unseen over much of the hills, there
I WAS recently ensconced in the Great Malvern Hotel musing on the cable car debate and on Malvern For All's spokesman Roger Sutton's shameless tokenism in using disability as a reason to support his crackpot scheme. The day before I had seen a
Sir - The recent revelations regarding Members of Parliament Malcolm Rifkind and Jack Straw show how much they have learnt from previous scandals. Nothing. Apparently Mr Rifkind thinks a salary of £67,000 per year is not enough. How has he managed?Mr
IN earlier times I have no doubt that Malvern was seen as a modern town promoting the latest medical advances and modern architecture. A place for the in-crowd to enjoy themselves and be seen. Oh, how different now, with a stick-in-the-mud attitude where
I UNDERSTAND that the plans for Ledbury swimming pool include a 'mixed changing village'. Presumably this means that it will not be possible to have a proper shower? Many people, especially those swimming early in the morning before going to work, prefer
VISITORS are always welcome on the first Monday of the month at Colwall Village Hall WR13 6EQ. We meet for 7.30pm when there is a talk given by a person well versed in their speciality. Arrive early, meet the members and enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee.On
MALVERN Rugby Club put their Midlands Two West (South) three-match winning run on the line at home to title-chasing Newbold-on-Avon tomorrow (2.15pm). The Spring Lane side play hosts for the second consecutive weekend after a 41-8 win over eighth-placed
NEXT week, Friday, March 6, is the Women’s World Day of Prayer and a special service, to which all ladies are cordially invited, will take place at 2pm at the Holy Trinity Church (Roman Catholic) in New Street. There will be representatives from all the
MALVERN resident and Priory member, Sally Taylor, was invited to speak to Lunch Box about the work of her daughter Jo, in Malawi.When Jo and her friend Sophie visited the country as part of a world-wide travel experience, she was very impressed by Malawi
LEAGUES4YOU MALVERN FUN LEAGUE Division One: The Commitments 9 Black Hawks 35; Platinum Players 10 MS Lakes 37; WCT Raiders 25 Drifters 25. Division Two: Malvern Diamonds 26 Ledbury Lions 9; MD Sparks 22 Lion Hearts 24; Violet Vixens 24 Ledbury
COMING up in Welland Village -Pizza with Love. We are a local mobile wood- fired Pizza company bringing takeaway pizzas to Welland and surrounding villages. Starting on Friday, March 6 from 5pm to 7.30pm find us next to Welland Village Hall. It is going
ART and craft business Colemans is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Malvern. The family firm run by Nick and Sara Coleman has a shop in Church Street, one of 15 across the East and West Midlands. Mrs Coleman said: "Our aim is to provide
I AM trying to locate a milk bottling plant that my father David McKie used in the 1940s and wondered if any of your readers could help?My brother remembers that it was in Barnards Green at the edge of the common.My father had his milk round at a time
SAD news: Pedigree the Brewers' cat is no more. An era ended last week when the long-time resident mascot of our village pub made his final trip to the vet's, aged 20. Pedigree and his litter sister Stella (as in lager!) were brought as kittens from the
AWARD winning Malvern contractor Speller Metcalfe is in line for another gong.The company on Enigma Business Park has again reached the finals in two categories of the national Considerate Constructors Scheme, which shows its consideration for local communities.Two
POWICK Players’ pantomime was Cinderella Part 2 – the Sisters Strike Back! (written by Andrew Yates) which played for five nights over half term. It is a modern take on the traditional story but telling how the sisters try to sabotage the wedding of Cinderella
THANK you to all who came on Sunday to plant the hedging and trees at our Parish Hall, which was a great success. All we now need is the right mix of sunshine and rain to watch them grow!A reminder of our fund raising Folk & Blues Open Mike evening on
PRESIDENT Margaret Coulson welcomed members and one visitor to the meeting.The minutes from the last meeting were placed on the top table for members to read.Voting slips for the 2015 Resolutions have been counted and the results sent to County. The resolution
FOLLOWING the usual humorous stories told by members, the meeting on Monday, February 16 was formally opened by our Vice-Chairman, Mike Taylor. Whilst business matters were speedily dealt with it was, with great regret, that members were informed of the
A CENTENARY Peal will be rung at St Faith's Church, Berrow on Saturday, February 28, starting at 9.45am. This will commemorate the dedication of five Gillett & Johnson bells on February 25, 1914. There have only been 11 peals rung at St Faith's. Elisabeth
A PROMISING Malvern cricketer has been selected in the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) women’s young cricketers programme for the second year running. Barnards Green player Georgia Hennessy, 18, is among nine of the country’s brightest prospects
ONE of Worcester’s premier independent companies has launched a brand new website in anticipation of its 30th birthday later this year. Insitu Furniture, which has been trading from Worcester’s picturesque Friar Street since 1985, has launched
