100 years ago.

We are informed that 1.200 men of the 11the battalion of the Worcestershire Regiment (one of the new service battalions) are to return from Salisbury Plain to Worcester to continue their training. Captain Bozward has been in Worcester on leave and Lieut. Philip Leicester, who joined the battalion last week, has returned to Worcester with an advance party to make billeting arrangements. It is not definitely decided by the authorities yet, but it is understood that the troops will be billeted in the Barbourne district,. They are expected to arrive today. The Malvern "Chums" company, now undergoing training in Worcester, have received two consignments of tobacco and cigarettes from patrons of the Malvern Picture House, and they desire to thank their friends through the Gazette which have been much appreciated. The "Chums" have started a football club, the team being composed of players from West Malvern, St Andrew's and Colwall clubs. They are in want of a couple of footballs and would be glad if anyone could assist them.

Malvern Gazette, November 14, 1914.

50 years ago.

Overseas Malverns have been asked if they would like to contribute towards the cost of the archaeological excavations being undertaken on Midsummer Hill. Brigadier R H H Scott, chairman of the archaeological sub-committee of the Malvern Hills Conservators, told Monday's meeting of the board that individual letters as well as detailed copies of the original hand-out, relating to the excavations, were being sent to Malverns in America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. BCommenting that he did not know there were so many Malverns overseas, Brigadier Scott said that a list of some 20 or 21 had been obtained fro the Rev Ronald Born. The sub-committee, he said, was also sending out appeals to firms, organisations and individuals, and thanks largely to the generosity of Mr Watt of Coddington Court, enough funds were now available for the first two years of the excavations. Remarking that there was still a long way to go to the target of £3,000, Brigadier Scott said that a very encouraging start had been made.

Malvern Gazette, November 14, 1964.

25 years ago.

All cyclists could be banned from the Malvern Hills because of mountain bikers. The sport's growing popularity is threatening both walkers and the pathways, say the Malvern Hills Conservators. At their annual meeting, members heard that Parliament allowed cycles on all bridleways including the Hills. But they were there by privilege, not by right. Clerk Mr David Judge said the Countryside Act made plain that its provisions could be over-ridden by local bye-laws. And the Hills' own legislation banned all wheeled vehicles. In the past Conservators had 'turned a blind eye' to cyclists. Mrs Irene Southall pointed out the great increase in the use of mountain cycles. "The whole idea seems to be that people get up the Hills and come down as directly as possible," she said. "it is a danger to the public, a danger to the cyclists and certainly a danger to the turf on that this soil." The board agreed to pursue vice-chairman Mr Michael McNevin's suggestion for informal talks with those interested in mountain cycling, possibly through their clubs.

Malvern Gazette, November 117, 1989.