A MAN entered Hereford College of Arts and threatened to slash his wrists with a razor blade following a desperate plea to see his ex-girlfriend, a court heard. Daniel Brooks, aged 22, of Oak Crescent, Malvern, had already been told that the 17-year-old
A MALVERN town councillor has launched a proposal for Saturday morning film matinees for older people to be launched at Malvern Cinema. Coun Alistair Macmillan wants to hold a 10-week trial season to test the viability of his idea, which he says might
AN Upton-based water rescue team tackled one of their most unusual assignments to date when they provided on-set safety cover for a Bollywood action film. Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue (MISAR) was approached last week to ensure cast and crew were
MALVERN Hills Coppice Network is holding three midweek volunteer sessions at Torr Coppice, Alfrick Pound. The coppice is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) to the north of the Knapp and Papermill reserve, next to Leigh Brook. The volunteering
HOLDING an event in aid of this year’s Children in Need appeal? Then let the Malvern Gazette and Ledbury Reporter know. It is only two weeks before the annual fund-raiser returns (on Friday, November 19) and many local people will be dusting off their
THERE is just a week left for local community groups to apply for Malvern Hills Lions Club’s seasonal grants scheme. The Lions have £1,000 to give out as part of their twice-yearly scheme, with groups welcome to apply for up to £250. The project,
TWO local people have recently returned from a trip to Africa where they witnessed first-hand the work of development charity Send a Cow. Retired GP Jenny Houghton, from Colwall, and agricultural economist Mary Stafford, from Powick, travelled to Kenya
CHILDREN at Upton upon Severn Pre-School dressed up as their favourite Toy Story characters and enjoyed a week of Toy Story-themed activities. There was a role playing corner set up as Andy’s Bedroom, a chance to make Sheriff badges like Woody’s and
WEST Malvern residents will have the chance to view a major refurbishment of the village school next week. Staff and pupils at St James CE Primary School are holding an open afternoon on Wednesday, November 10, when the whole village is invited to come
THE fate of the appeal to bring an ambitious Morgan sculpture to Great Malvern remains uncertain. Earlier this year organisers of the ambitious appeal launched a last-ditch bid to raise the necessary funds. As of June just £60,000 of the £300,000
THE central American nation of Nicaragua is the subject of a talk being given in Colwall next week. The speaker is Miguel Dean, aged 42, who earlier this year, spent three weeks in the country, doing voluntary work for the Peace and Hope Trust. Now
AN antiques dealer who lives at Upper Colwall had to seek help from two local companies when two cannons turned up on his doorstep at short notice. Robin Wright had bought the two cannons from the owner of a country museum in Ducey, northern
WITH dozens of public bonfire events and countless more private ones set to take place in and around Malvern this weekend, the Fire Service is urging everyone to stay safe as they celebrate. Community safety advisors from Herefordshire and Worcestershire
AS Great Malvern Priory celebrates its’ 925th Anniversary Light and Dark recalls many of the events that have coloured the priory’s history. Choirs of school children and adults, solo singers, readers with wonderful vocal expertise, actors who mimed
Thursday Flamenco Dance Class at the Courtyard Centre for the Arts, Edgar Street, Hereford. 1.30pm. £6. 01684 574174-07813 990937. Hatha Yoga - Advanced at The Friends Meeting House, Orchard Road, Great Malvern. 7.30pm. £5.50 in advance. 07828 032643
