MALVERN Hills Outdoor Centre has lots on offer for parents looking to keep boredom at bay for their children this summer. The centre, in West Malvern, is again hosting its annual summer school offering a host of events for eight to 15-year-olds. Activities
A BRIC-A-BRAC fair at Upton Baptist Church has raised more than £1,500 for the church’s building fund. Baptist Church member Bob Read is a former employee of Barclays, and as such the bank agreed to sponsor the event by matching any proceeds up to £750
OXFAM is looking for enthusiastic local volunteers to join a new fundraising group in Malvern. The charity is keen to find passionate and dedicated local people to raise money in support of its work. The group would also work alongside Oxfam's shop
A BUSY road has been closed both ways after a break-down truck overturned blocking the A44 near Bromyard. Police and ambulance were called to the A44 on the outskirts of Bromyard after reports a lorry carrying cars had overturned. A West Mercia
A CHANCE to discover the historical secrets tucked away in our own homes is being offered by Bromyard and District Local History Society later this year. Bookings are now being taken for What Your House Can Tell You About its History - a three lecture
A WEST Malvern primary School was “delighted” to be awarded an Artmark Gold for its commitment to arts education. Karen Surrall, headteacher of St James’ CE Primary, said: “This is a nationally accredited award and follows a rigorous assessment procedure
GREAT Malvern Priory is to hold an exhibition examining the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in Japan. The ‘Hiroshima 2010 - The A Bomb and Humanity’ exhibition will be open from 9am-5pm from Tuesday, July 27 until Sunday, August 8. The exhibition
THE sun shone down on Saturday (July 10) as a crowd of music fans of all ages enjoyed this year's West Fest. The annual festival, held on West Malvern's playing field, attracted a steady stream of visitors from the moment it opened at noon until the
MEMBERS were pleased to welcome Elaine Cox to the July meeting who spoke on the History and work of the Acorns Children's Hospice. It began in Birmingham in Oak Tree Lane, hence the name Acorns. Later land was donated in Bath Road, Worcester and the
A COMPLEMENTARY therapy day at the Lyttelton Well Rooms, Church Street, Malvern, will take place on Saturday, July 17. Members of the public are invited to drop by to sample a wide range of treatments from as little as £5 between 10am and 4pm. Refreshments
THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on July 11, 2010:- BROMYARD - Proposed vehicle access with new dropped kerb. 49 Old Road, Bromyard for Simon Smith, 49 Old Road, Bromyard per Leonard Vidler, 5a Old Road, Bromyard
THE parish of Christ Church and St Mary’s Malvern received a group of German visitors last weekend from their link parishes near Magdeburg. The guests arrived on the evening of Friday, July 9, where they were welcomed at St Mary’s with tea and coffee
A FORMER Malvern man pleaded guilty to possession of a kitchen knife in a public place when he appeared before a judge at Worcester Crown Court. Adrian Lasseter, aged 36, had also admitted affray before a magistrates court, said Alex Warren
THE Monkey Island Summer fete, held at the Farmers Arms on Saturday, July 10, was a tremendous success. With glorious sunshine, fabulous setting, the community spirit set the afternoon off with a buzz in the air. This year the Monkey Island Summer Fete
LAST Thursday’s evening walk led by David Allen proved popular with adults and dogs alike! Seventeen members of Powick Ramblers plus dogs Tilly, Charlie, Petey, Digby, Monty and Clive, left the Old Hills car park to cross the Upton Road and enter the
ON Saturday, July 17 a Fun Dog Show will be held at Brockbury Hall beginning at 6.30pm. Classes include Dog and Owner lookalike and the Best Six Legs. There will be refreshments and country stalls. This will be an evening of fun for all the family with
A HAPPY, family atmosphere was evident on Callow End playing field last Saturday when villagers got together to enjoy the dry summer weather by playing cricket and other games involving all ages including a tug o war, while the barbecue and pig roast
AT the July meeting Joan Copeland, a Reader at St Mathias Church, gave a talk about discipleship, trees and prayer stones. Joan read some of her charming poems about God and the natural world and explained her use of prayer stones. She showed us a basket
THERE will be a charity auction in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice at the next ladies night at Club Dance UK. The event is on Friday, July 16, and starts at 7.30pm. Ladies will be treated to pampering treats, a burlesque class and have the opportunity
FURTHER to the controversy over the decision not to fund the building of new schools, it must be noted that schools do not educate children. You could pack a class of children into a disused public toilet and with a good teacher, the children will learn
WEST Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin dropped in to a Malvern care home to talk to residents and staff. Mrs Baldwin's visit to Storer Court in Barnards Green came as Festival Housing, which runs it, won an award for good practice from the Centre for
TRACTOR and trailer tours of a Bromyard farm are just one of the attractions on offer during a fund-raiser by the Hereford and District Branch of Parkinson’s UK. The one-day event, at Warren Farm, Brockhampton Park, on Saturday, August 7 from 11am,
UNDER 18s are being invited to head to Malvern Youth Centre on Friday (July 16) to witness some top DJ-ing skills at a ‘break and beats’ night. The event runs from 7-9.30pm and will see a host of DJs and MCs performing, as well as a graffiti workshop
Tuesday New Style Solo Ballroom and Latin Class at Kempsey Village Hall, Main Road. 10am. £4. 01905 353052. Drawing and watercolour classes with Martin Kelly at Tiger Arts, 271 Worcester Road, Malvern Link. 10am & 7pm. £10. 01684565635. Tai Chi Beginners
