FUNDRAISERS Richard and Denise Ditchburn are raffling this hand-made teddy bear to help poor children in Uganda. The couple from Welland have been supporting health care projects in northern Uganda for some years, and even travelled over there to see
A TALENTED musician from Malvern has passed away aged 82. Margaret Bennett, who studied singing and piano at the Royal Academy of Music, died on September 20. A coloratura mezzo-soprano, and a talented pianist of the Tobias Matthay school, she enjoyed
THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on October 16, 2011:- BOSBURY - Removal of existing roof sheets from an agricultural building and replacing with new sheets and photovoltaic panels. The Grange, Bosbury for Daniel
LONGDON Brownies have been enjoying varied activities since the start of term. These have included traditional challenges, such as completing good turn charts for a week, discussing how to keep hair, teeth and nails clean, as well as enjoying a scavenger
THIS months WI meeting should have been Zulu Beadwork, but sadly this was cancelled. But members did have to vote for the new committee and new President for the next year. Members had Mary Lou Lockyer from WI Advisor department to adjudicate for the
PRESIDENT, Di Cale welcomed members of Cradley WI to THE October meeting. She outlined the events THEY can look forward to in November and December. The regular Book Club meets at the home of Linda Handley on November 10. There are also a number of events
A BRISK and lively rendition of Jerusalem opened the meeting and a warm welcome was given to all by Pam, President. She particularly mentioned two visitors from Hanley and also two new members who had signed up that day. Last meeting’s minutes were agreed
AT the October meeting members received details of the Severn Group Quiz and the Group Carol Service and further information on the craft show at Hanley Castle WI. Members will be looking forward to participating in all of these. A group had recently
PRESIDENT, Cath Blackwell welcomed everyone to the meeting on Monday, October 10. After the business matters and a break for refreshments, Cath introduced Frank Townsend, our speaker for the evening, on the subject of The History of Christmas Cards and
THE meeting started with the singing of Jerusalem and progressed on to the business. Members are getting ready to participate in the skittles competition against various other WIs. They were asked to make nominations for the committee for next months
ON Friday, October 14 we were treated to a most fascinating and entertaining talk entitled Garden Design by Steven Desmond, an eminent landscape consultant. Steven specialises in the conservation and management of historic parks and gardens Europe-wide
MALVERN people are being urged to bring the magic of the Olympic games to town. Sport Makers is a national programme from Sport England, which is being rolled out across Worcestershire by the Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It
INDEPENDENT school Malvern College has launched a new diploma in leadership. About a quarter of 13 and 14-year-olds at the school have already signed up to the non-compulsary two-year course, which is designed to help develop self-knowledge and integrity
MALVERN Library is running a competition to tie in with an exhibition it is currently hosting by local artist Anthony Bridge. Anthony’s Beauty of Malvern exhibition will be on display at the library throughout October and is part of the Autumn in Malvern
THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on October 13, 2011:- ALFRICK AND LEIGH - Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension. 1, Winsgrave, Leigh for Mr J Wood, 1 Winsgrave, Leigh per
FREE fun and games for families with children aged under five will be taking place in Malvern this half-term. Evergreen Children’s Centre is hosting a special Evergreen Games event at St Matthias Primary School in Cromwell Road from 10am until noon on
MALVERN Hills District Council has confirmed it is having preliminary discussions with Wyre Forest District Council about the options for further collaboration between them. Coun Phil Grove, the leader of MHDC said: "We are at the early stages of discussions
A TOURING film scheme that has ben running successfully in Herefordshire and Shropshire since 1999 could be coming to Malvern Hills. Flicks in the Sticks is a community cinema project which screens films in rural areas. Films are screened in village
THE history of Great Malvern Cemetery will be revealed during a guided walk being held next month. The walk, on Tuesday, November 1, follows the success of a cemetery walk which took place during the civic week earlier this year. Organised jointly
Monday Tai Chi for Living Well foundation course with Alan Smith at the Grove Primary School, Pickersleigh Grove, Malvern Link. 7pm. Admission free. 01905 764848 & 07722 765009. Hatha Yoga at Alfrick Village Hall, Clay Green. 7.30pm. £6/£8. 07828 032643
