A POPULAR Malvern venue is re-opening to customers this week.

The Old Con Club is under new management and opens its doors on May 20.

The Club will champion local artists, musicians, charities and businesses "by offering flexible, creative spaces that the whole community can enjoy."

The new General Manager is Joe Warriner, a well known local face who has lived in Malvern for 25 years.

Joe plans to fill The Old Con Club’s program with professional comedy nights, film screenings, jazz evenings, small scale theatre, magicians, quiz nights and much more.

He said: “As well as arranging a wide variety of events, I’d love local artists to contact me to discuss displaying their pieces on our spacious ‘blank canvas’ walls.”

The Club has also installed another member of staff - Connie - The Lady Of The Lamp.

Connie is already causing a stir on social media, and will begin her residence on stage from May 20 too.

There are three separate areas in The Club; a quiet lounge room, a large performance space and an outside terrace.

The different spaces make it easy to socially distance, and all of the spaces are available for private hire.

The Club will continue to sell locally-brewed 3 Scientists lager and ale, and will also be stocking the distinctive, handcrafted ‘Spirit Of The Hills’ Malvern Gin.

This gin is made from Malvern’s Holywell spring water, with botanicals inspired by the Malvern hills.

Chris Winstanley, owner of The Club, added: “Joe has been heavily involved in The Club since he and Anthony Hopwood asked me if they could base their film company here.

"With his involvement in music and the arts he’s the ideal choice to open up The Club to a wide range of arts based activities.

"I wish him every success.”

The Old Con Club opens on Thursday, May 20 at 1pm and will be open every Thursday to Sunday from 1pm.