A REVOLUTIONARY scheme where doctors visit 999 patients in their own homes has proved such a big hit NHS bosses have decided to extend it. The pioneering scheme launched last December was designed to provide better care for patients while easing
MALVERN Cycle Sport’s youngsters picked up trophies at the Midlands Mountain Bike Cross-country Championships third round. A climbing course at Birchall, near Chesterfield, seemed to suit the town crew in cool but sunny conditions. Twelve Malvern
A DETERMINED dad has completed the first of a trio of exhausting challenges in support of two charities that have offered invaluable support to his children. Andrew Astill, a 48-year-old project manager from Mulberry Drive, in Upton-upon-Severn
COLWALL kicked off their season with a friendly victory over neighbours Eastnor in blustery, cold conditions. The hosts, who fielded a mixed side, chose to bowl first and, despite taking a second-over wicket, struggled to get much out of a soft
MALVERN Civic Society has relaunched its guided walks through the town centre. From now until the end of September the walks take place each Saturday at 10.30am and Sunday at 2.30 pm. They start at the tourist information centre (TIC) at the top
DON’T miss the concert on Thursday when the Russian vocal ensemble Lyra will perform a wonderful variety of Russian music. Tickets are £10, to include wine and nibbles (under-18s free). Please ring 01684 833152, or email wendythom@gmail.com. Longdon
WELLAND began a run of eight fixtures in 17 days with a sparkling 6-1 victory at Sherborne Harriers. A through-ball from Andy Brannelly allowed James Lush to open the scoring in the fourth minute. Five minutes later, a poor backpass beat the
AT the April meeting, the president, Rosemary Bayles, introduced the speaker for the evening, Peter Louis from the Campaign to Protect Rural England. He told members his organisation was pro-development as long as it was the right sort of development
MALVERN youngster Cerys Roskams showed she had a keen eye for a fair deal as she triumphed in a contest celebrating Fairtrade. Members of the Malvern Fairtrade Group challenged shoppers to find as many Fairtrade products as they could on sale
I DO think horse lovers ought to have some perspective on the mettare of horse manure. I like horses – my late mother used to run a stable. But, as a cyclist and a motorcyclist, who commutes into work and sometimes back when it is dark, manure on
CHILLI heads and fire-eaters will be heading to Eastnor, near Ledbury, next month for a new festival celebrating the world’s hottest cusines. Eastnor Castle is holding its first-ever Chilli Festival on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, May 6 and
HANLEY Swan remained top of Cheltenham League Division Three with a crushing 13-1 home win over lowly Belmore. A John Palmer hat-trick in the first six minutes got Hanley off to a great start and they led 10-0 at half-time with further efforts
ALTHOUGH we have experienced some April showers the county is now officially in the grip of a drought, according to the Environment Agency. The decision to announce environmental drought status across the Midlands was taken after the driest year
MALVERN youngster Carrick Hill has played his way to a new contract with Midlands giants West Bromwich Albion. The academy under 10s central midfielder or defender earned a 12-month stay last May after a successful trial. Following consistent
SHAKESPEARE’S Globe, in partnership with English Touring Theatre, is bringing its award-winning production Anne Boleyn to Malvern Theatres following sell-out runs at the Globe in 2010 and 2011. The play, written by Howard Brenton, sets out to challenge
MEMBERS and three visitors were welcomed to the April meeting by the president. There were a number of notices, including several from the National Federation as well as from the Worcestershire Federation and local groups. Among events recently
A MAN who mounted a serious street attack after leaving a nightclub has been jailed for 18 months. Victim James Bruton suffered a broken arm and ended up as a voluntary in-patient in a mental hospital because of the effects of the crime. He was unable
WORCESTER Nomads hoped to be in the promotion mix as the Worcestershire League Division One campaign began last weekend. They finished fourth behind Astwood Bank in 2011 and headed to promoted Colwall for their opener on Saturday. The Bransford
DON'T forget we have a light-hearted Music for All concert starting at 6.30pm at Bosbury Church on Friday, April 27. Refreshments will be available and entrance free. Also on Friday, April 27, there is an Italian supper evening at the parish hall
A PASSIONATE, lively and emotive performance can be expected when an eclectic folk fusion take to a Herefordshire theatre next month. Five-piece Celtish play at The Market Theatre, in Ledbury, on Saturday, May 12 where their original line-up will
MALVERN’S newest councillor put one of her election pledges into practice as she organised a tidy-up around one of the town’s historic water features. Anna Stenning, who was elected to represent the Link Ward on Malvern Town Council in a by-election
THE article concerning space on the Malvern Hills intimates that there is plenty of room for everyone. I am sure many would agree whole heartedly about this. However, is the lack of space, in that extra tourists were to be discouraged, not the argument
CSSC Ramblers went back to the top of Paperstation Malvern League Division One with an 8-2 win over now-relegated Crackpots ‘E’. But four sets went to five games as Crackpots went down fighting although Ramblers’ Chris Hewitt and Alan Salisbury
A MAN who suffered serious spinal injuries falling from a ladder has been going for gold at a national sporting competition this week. Paul Macadory, aged 33, from Bromyard, has to use a wheelchair since his accident in January 2011. He has since
WHEN Cradley WI met for the April meeting, Di Cale, president, welcomed members back to Cradley Village Hall, an historic building. This was especially appropriate as the speaker, Penny Platts, took members on a tour of the Market Towns of Herefordshire
