100 years ago.

The new skating rink in Redland Road, Malvern Link, was opened on Wednesday night. Admission was free for this evening and the visitors were so numerous thay they could not all be accommodated.

Malvern Gazette, December 3, 1909.

We are pleased to announce that Mr Sydney A Smith, eldest son of Mr Edwin Smith of the Elms, Worcester Road, Ledbury, has been promoted postmaster of Uxbridge.

Ledbury Guardian, December 3, 1909.

50 years ago.

Malvern Urban Council agreed on Tuesday to the carrying out of a comprehensive scheme of improvements to the swimming pool in Priory Park estimated to cost £10,000.

Malvern Gazette, December 4, 1959.

Ledbury's water problem is easing slightly. The new borehole at Lintbridge should be in full operation nest year.

Ledbury Reporter, December 4, 1959.

25 years ago.

Work could start by October 1986 on a £4.5 million leisure centre for Malvern if councillors approves the findings of a team of consultants.

Malvern Gazette, December 6, 1984.

Local and national organisations have pledged to fight to safeguard Ledbury's Frith and Coneygee Woods from possible felling.

Ledbury Reporter, December 6, 1984.