THERE is No News In West Malvern This Week – official. This is because your correspondent is on gardening leave – in other words too busy weeding, hedge trimming, grass cutting and fruit picking to indulge in news gathering as well!

One item, though. While places as far apart as Glastonbury, Wimbledon and even Paris were struggling in the rain, last Saturday’s West Fest enjoyed a dry, if rather cool, day. So well organised that even the weather was under control! Congratulations to the committee, all the volunteer helpers and performers at this successful event – a clear case of virtue rewarded!

COLIN JACKSON