Stories for 12 February 2008

Business

Brothers start up a sandwich business

ENTERPRISING brothers hope to build a business empire in Malvern after opening a new sandwich shop.  more...

Butcher’s shop wins award for ready meal

A POPULAR Worcester butchers has won yet another accolade for its food.  more...

Community News

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

Gwen Jones and Von Stewart took a second look back at those the society has engaged over the last 40 years in Ruby Retrospective II.  more...

RUSHWICK IN BEDWARDINE WI

President Eileen Williams welcomed fewer members than usual to the first meeting of 2008. Best wishes were to be passed on to those unable to attend due to illness.  more...

RUSHWICK IN BEDWARDINE WI

President Eileen Williams welcomed fewer members than usual to the first meeting of 2008. Best wishes were to be passed on to those unable to attend due to illness.  more...

RUSHWICK IN BEDWARDINE WI

President Eileen Williams welcomed fewer members than usual to the first meeting of 2008. Best wishes were to be passed on to those unable to attend due to illness.  more...

Pub to raise cash for air ambulance

regulars at a local pub have chosen the County Air Ambulance as their charity of choice for the year.  more...

OMBERSLEY GARDENING CLUB

A very successful year ended in November with a table and wine tasting given by Dr David Brownridge, and a Christmas dinner at Holt Fleet in December, which was well attended. The speaker for the first meeting in 2008 was Howard Drury, and his subject Gardens of Madeira.  more...

Pub to raise cash for air ambulance

REGULARS at a local pub have chosen the County Air Ambulance as their charity of choice for the year.  more...

HALLOW PARISH COUNCIL

County councillor Alwyn Davies confirmed that the modified Traffic (Speed) Regulation Order for Hallow had been confirmed on August 12, 2007. He also confirmed that he would support the parish council's request for double yellow lines from north end of Ladygo Stores lay-by to south end of lay-by opposite Greenhill Lane.  more...

HOLT WI

January saw us back in Holt Village Hall for the first meeting of the new year.  more...

LITTLEWORTH AND DISTRICT WI

ON a mild January evening new president Christine Grant welcomed members to the first meeting of the year.  more...

Down The Lane

Versatile Gill happy to be multi-tasking

RAPINDER Gill says he is simply happy to be playing for Worcester City - no matter what the position.  more...

Education

Progress that children make here is incredible – and they enjoy it, too

WHEN Annabel Goodman bought the New Elizabethan School a year ago there were just 12 pupils on roll.  more...

Eufc - Live Match Updates

West opts for Hands as Robins bid to increase lead

VICTORY for Evesham tonight at home to Chasetown will leave them seven points clear at the top of the Division One Midlands table.  more...

Scheppel strike gives Robins an early boost

Evesham Utd 1, Chasetown 0 DANNY Scheppel gave Evesham an eighth minute lead with a superb volley from 15 yards.  more...

Goalline clearance means United stay in front

CHASETOWN'S first attempt on goal came after 26 minutes when Nathan Vaughan tipped Craig Holland's lob over the crossbar.  more...

Robins withstand late pressure to lead at break

THE first half ended with a spell of Chasetown pressure that saw Dave Woodvine's left-footer find the side-netting.  more...

Lutz booked as Scheppel goes close

EVESHAM skipper Steve Lutz became the night's second booking a minute after the restart for a late tackle on Danny Smith.  more...

Hands fortunate to only see yellow

THE visitors were calling for a red card after a tangle between Mark Hands and Danny Smith when the Evesham man appeared to shove his opponent as he was on the ground.  more...

Owen sights goal but opts to pass

THE visitors made a change after 67 minutes when Mark Branch replaced Dean Craven.  more...

Owen in action at both ends

MARK Owen popped up on his own goalline to clear the danger after Nathan Vaughan's punch had fallen kindly for Scott Clamp.  more...

Owen in action at both ends

MARK Owen popped up on his own goalline to clear the danger after Nathan Vaughan's punch had fallen kindly for Scott Clamp.  more...

Scheppel winner extends lead to seven points

Evesham Utd 1, Chasetown 0 A GOAL from Danny Scheppel after eight minutes earned United a seventh successive victory and extended their lead at the top of the table to seven points.  more...

Scheppel winner extends lead to seven points

Evesham Utd 1, Chasetown 0 A GOAL from Danny Scheppel after eight minutes earned United a seventh successive victory and extended their lead at the top of the table to seven points.  more...

General

Savings timebomb ticks for young

FAR from retiring quietly, young people in the West Midlands today expect to be able to afford the things they enjoy now when they retire, with foreign holidays, satellite TV and gym membership as standard.  more...

Hearts First Wyre Forest 5k

Nurse inspired to take up 5k challenge

THE loss of her father, uncles and aunt through heart disease has inspired a Bewdley nurse to sign up for a run to help people with heart problems.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Lifesaving equipment sites appeal

AN appeal has been made to find more sites for vital lifesaving equipment across the ambulance service area that includes Wyre Forest.  more...

Car flips on to bollard

A YOUNG driver has had a lucky escape after his car flipped onto its side landing on top of a concrete traffic bollard today.  more...

Youth Cabinet members elected

WYRE Forest representatives for the Worcestershire Youth Cabinet have been elected after a record number of people turned out to cast their vote in this year's polls for the young cabinet and UK Youth Parliament - UKYP.  more...

Underage drinking highlighted

LITTER and underage drinking in Stourport's Memorial Park have been highlighted as problems following a meeting in the town last night.  more...

Set to Pound the Bounds

WALKERS are preparing to put their best feet forward for the annual Pound the Bounds walk at Rock.  more...

Set to Pound the Bounds

WALKERS are preparing to put their best feet forward for the annual Pound the Bounds walk at Rock.  more...

Nurse inspired to take up 5k challenge

THE loss of her father, uncles and aunt through heart disease has inspired a Bewdley nurse to sign up for a run to help people with heart problems.  more...

Nurse inspired to take up 5k challenge

THE loss of her father, uncles and aunt through heart disease has inspired a Bewdley nurse to sign up for a run to help people with heart problems.  more...

Free parking boost for Bewdley traders

SOME relief is being offered to Bewdley traders reeling from disruption caused by roadworks in the town.  more...

Hot dog to boost rescues

THE fire service covering Wyre Forest is to get a four-legged recruit to help in its rescue work.  more...

Hot dog to boost rescues

THE fire service covering Wyre Forest is to get a four-legged recruit to help in its rescue work.  more...

Latest

Hauliers hit out at bid to increase fuel duty

HAULAGE companies in Worcester have called plans to increase fuel duty "outrageous" and backed attempts to scrap it.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you leave for work.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head home.  more...

Third ban for angry driver - court

A banned motorist was caught at the wheel of a car after a row with his girlfriend.  more...

Leisure centre proves it's all about quality

A Droitwich leisure centre has been given a quality award after a survey of 400 customers found they were happy with the service.  more...

Affordable homes scheme thrown out

A SCHEME for 10 new affordable homes for rent and shared ownership on the edge of Clifton on Teme has been thrown out.  more...

A taste of the exotic for Valentine's Day

TARANTULAS, toads, lizards and hissing cockroaches will be on display at Evesham public hall this Valentine’s day.  more...

Help fight poverty with CAFOD

WORCESTER News readers have been urged to raise funds to help in the fight against poverty.  more...

We’ve won appeal to keep our garden fence up

A COUPLE who spent two years and £2,000 battling to keep their garden fence have finally won a planning appeal.  more...

Worcester estate agents hit the small screen

A WORCESTER estate agent is to feature in a television programme today.  more...

We’ve had fun for Chinese new year

CHINESE dragons, paper lanterns and oriental stories were all part of a fun day at Worcester Library to celebrate the Chinese new year.  more...

Shock statistics of attacks on our fire crews at work

THERE were four attacks on firefighters in the two counties in 2006 and 2007, according to a report by the Fire Brigades Union, however one person believes the figure could be higher.  more...

Shock statistics of attacks on fire crews

THERE were four attacks on firefighters in the two counties in 2006 and 2007, according to a report by the Fire Brigades Union, however one person believes the figure could be higher.  more...

Shock statistics of attacks on fire crews

THERE were four attacks on firefighters in the two counties in 2006 and 2007, according to a report by the Fire Brigades Union, however one person believes the figure could be higher.  more...

Parishioners were 'left in the dark'

A SHOCKED parishioner has accused the Church of keeping Nduna Mpunzi's flock in the dark about the allegations against him.  more...

Photos of days gone by in new book

A WORCESTER author has signed copies of his new book, which includes photographs of Worcester from the 19th and 20th centuries.  more...

Housing firm won’t help over damp flat

A MAN who has spent months in a flat with damp and mould on the walls and floor says a housing association has refused to sort out the problem.  more...

Vicar guilty of teen sex attack

A WORCESTER vicar has been remanded in custody after admitting a sex attack on a teenage girl.  more...

Vicar guilty of teen sex attack

A WORCESTER vicar has been remanded in custody after admitting a sex attack on a teenage girl.  more...

COMMENT: Rise in fuel pricwes is a step too far

HAULAGE firms descended on Downing Street yesterday in a bid to persuade Chancellor Alistair Darling to scrap plans to increase fuel tax later this year.  more...

COMMENT: Rise in fuel prices is a step too far

HAULAGE firms descended on Downing Street yesterday in a bid to persuade Chancellor Alistair Darling to scrap plans to increase fuel tax later this year.  more...

Suspended jail term for 'gun' man

AN ANGRY man has been given a suspended prison sentence after he told his estranged wife: “I have a gun – you can blow your head off!”  more...

Change your life at our careers fair

YOUR Worcester News is here to help those wishing to make a career change or get some expert job advice.  more...

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Worcester News weather watch

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Worcester News weather watch

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Jail for CSO attacker

A MAN has been jailed for three months after punching a police community support officer in “a fit of rage”.  more...

Luff wants expenses apology

A WORCESTERSHIRE MP has launched a furious attack on a Sunday newspaper for suggesting he used parliamentary expenses to build up a valuable property portfolio.  more...

Lloyd-Webber goes classical in Worcester

RENOWNED cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber is to promote classical music in Worcester.  more...

Lloyd-Webber goes classical in Worcester

RENOWNED cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber is to promote classical music in Worcester.  more...

Lloyd-Webber goes classical in Worcester

RENOWNED cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber is to promote classical music in Worcester.  more...

Speeding business woman banned from the roads

A BUSINESSWOMAN already hit hard by the floods wept as she was hit with a further blow - a six month driving ban.  more...

Bag-free Malvern motion carried

MALVERN could soon be joining the ranks of towns across the country that are banishing plastic bags.  more...

Graffiti aims to keep kids IT safe

A SPECIAL graffiti wall is to be set up outside Worcester’s Guildhall to promote a new campaign aimed at protecting children on the internet.  more...

Firm welcomed to city by rugby star

ALEKI Lutui, Worcester Warrior's star rugby hooker, has officially opened the new offices of Select Appointments in the city.  more...

Singletons - walk your way to love this Feb 14

A ROMANTIC walk over the Malvern Hills is being offered to people wanting to celebrate being single this Valentines day.   more...

Police seek van theft witnesses

POLICE believe local residents or passers-by may have seen a Ford Transit van being stolen from Worcester and then abandoned at Hagley.  more...

Did you see car drive off without stopping?

POLICE are trying to identify a witness who saw a car crash into a parked car and drive off without stopping.  more...

COMMENT: Rational EU debate needed

We are sure there is a rational debate to be had on Britain’s future in relation to the EU. But we are far from convinced that is what we are getting.  more...

COMMENT: Rational EU debate needed

We are sure there is a rational debate to be had on Britain’s future in relation to the EU. But we are far from convinced that is what we are getting.  more...

Jess the rescue dog gets funding for to new role

A FIRE service sniffer dog currently being trained in Worcestershire to help locate trapped people in disaster situations is to receive Government funding for her new role.  more...

Jess the rescue dog gets funding for new role

A FIRE service sniffer dog currently being trained in Worcestershire to help locate trapped people in disaster situations is to receive Government funding for her new role.  more...

Lady golfers raise £2,500 for Acorns

THE Evesham Lady's Golf Club has managed to raise around £2,500 for charity over the last captain's year.  more...

Kenny's Michelin success

THE first chef to be awarded a Michelin Star in the Isles of Scilly is a Geordie who has made Evesham his home.  more...

Snowdrops at Birlingham

FLOWER enthusiasts are being invited to an annual Bulb Celebration at St James' Church in Birlingham.  more...

Attack was sabotage - businessman

AN EVESHAM man whose cement lorry was attacked by vandals, causing £20,000 worth of damage, claims the perpetrators did it deliberately to put him out of business.  more...

Reds win through to cup final

Redditch United 3, Stourbridge 1 By David Lawrence REDDITCH staged a second half fightback to claim a place in the final of the Worcestershire Senior Cup.  more...

Letters

We don’t want our TV to be censored.

SIR - In reply to Joyce Rose (Letter, February 4) EastEnders shows life as it truly is. We do not want censored, sanitised TV in 2008, thank you.  more...

Dad called for years for dredging of river

SIR - May I advise John Phillpott that Pershore's Stanley Parr is not the only person in the county to advocate the dredging of the river Severn.  more...

We campaign for better TV standards

SIR - It is great to know that your correspondent Joyce Rose (February 4) thinks that Mary Whitehouse had the right idea.  more...

Government needs to deliver the cash

SIR - Why is it I am not surprised that once again Mike Foster has picked up on the emotive issue of affordable homes?  more...

Rate of inflation is not two per cent

SIR - While agreeing with Worcester City Council's deputy leader Councillor Paul Denham on the additional charges for dying affecting vulnerable people, perhaps he would care to comment on Dispatches, Heat or Eat, on Channel 4 on February 4, exposing the disgraceful treatment by his Government of those vulnerable elderly people living at home, with, or with lack of, the so-called care in the home service.  more...

Fencing frustrations

PEOPLE travelling into Kidderminster along Chester Road South will have noticed that fencing panels have been erected along the edge of the golf course.  more...

Pancake Race thanks

WHEN I asked Senior Vice President Brian Curtis, a top man from industry, to undertake the management and production of the Rotary Pancake Race, little did I realise what a Rolls Royce of a race he was to produce. Coupled with outstanding support and commitment of Gordon Morris and Louise Green of MHDC, the most I expected ws a good event that broke even.  more...

Car parking

A WEEK last Friday my husband and I had a pleasant time around Malvern town centre and after our business was complete enjoyed elevenses at a delightful cafe. On our return to my car, parked behind the Unicorn, I was horrified to find a penalty notice attached to the screen. People parked nearby were also so indignant on our behalf, seeing that we still had the best part of a further hour's parking permitted, that they kindly agreed to give their names and addresses as witnesses.  more...

Recycling

GRAHAM Oades is, like many other Malvern residents, justifiably confused as to what plastics can be recycled.  more...

Falcon Lane

I AM replying to the report printed in the Ledbury Reporter of February 8 regarding Falcon Lane.  more...

Support for dance teacher

I WOULD like to comment in favour of allowing the planning permission for a dance studio near Upton by Ida Freeman.  more...

Local Views

Belle Vue Fire Flies

Belle Vue Terrace by night, taken by reader Alec Gordon using a Konica Minolta digital camera.  more...

Belle Vue Fire Flies

Belle Vue Terrace by night, taken by reader Alec Gordon using a Konica Minolta digital camera.  more...

What is it?

Reader Brian Smith sent us this picture taken in Woodstreet, Malvern.  more...

What is it?

Reader Brian Smith sent us this picture taken in Woodstreet, Malvern.  more...

Eastnor Castle

Reader Alan Stoddart sent us this striking picture of sheep grazing outside Eastnor Castle.  more...

The Holywell in the sunshine

One of our readers Penny sent us a series of impressive images, including this one of the historic Holywell bathed in sunshine.  more...

British Camp from the air

Another photograph submitted by reader Penny, this shot of British Camp was taken from above during a trip in a friend's plane.  more...

Looking down on the Malverns

Another great aerial shot taken by reader Penny from a friend's plane high above the Malvern Hills.  more...

Nature Notes

All we want is some plain old normal snow

LAST summer, whilst we in Britain were suffering deluge after deluge, many other parts of the world were in the grip of prolonged heatwaves. These warm dry conditions led to extensive wildfires, particularly in Greece and in California.  more...

News

Bond poised to sign one-year deal

REPORTS in New Zealand suggest that former Black Caps' spearhead Shane Bond is on the brink of signing a one-year contract as Worcestershire's 2008 overseas player.  more...

Bond poised to sign one-year deal

REPORTS in New Zealand suggest that former Black Caps' spearhead Shane Bond is on the brink of signing a one-year contract as Worcestershire's 2008 overseas player.  more...

Stong Leeds side see off Warriors 'A'

TONGAN wing Aisea Havili grabbed a brace of tries but a late fightback proved in vain as Warriors suffered a 36-22 defeat in the Guinness 'A' League clash with Leeds Carnegie at Sixways.  more...

Strong Leeds side see off Warriors 'A'

TONGAN wing Aisea Havili grabbed a brace of tries but a late fightback proved in vain as Warriors suffered a 36-22 defeat in the Guinness 'A' League clash with Leeds Carnegie at Sixways.  more...

Round-Up

Robins hope to chase Town off

MANAGER Paul West has challenged his Evesham United troops to put daylight between themselves and the other title contenders in British Gas Business Division One Midlands.  more...

Turner praises his new loan ranger

HEREFORD United boss Graham Turner has heralded the attitude of Sherjill MacDonald after the loan star marked his debut with two goals.  more...

COMMENT: Rational EU debate needed

We are sure there is a rational debate to be had on Britain’s future in relation to the EU. But we are far from convinced that is what we are getting.  more...

Prison for man who stamped on his cousin's face

A BUILDING worker who caused a horrific eye injury by stamping on his cousin’s face in a Worcester club has been jailed for six years.  more...

Worcestershire honey is in short supply

WORCESTERSHIRE honey could be in short supply this year following last summer’s floods.  more...

Worcester man arrested for theft

A Worcester man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing acid batteries from a Malvern waste disposal site overnight.  more...

Worcester man arrested for theft at waste disposal site

A Worcester man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing acid batteries from a Malvern waste disposal site overnight.  more...

Worcester man arrested for theft at waste disposal site

A WORCESTER man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing acid batteries from a Malvern waste disposal site overnight.  more...

Offenham to meet Eckington in semi

OFFENHAM Rovers reached the semi-finals of the Evesham Mechanical Services Subsidiary Cup with a penalty shoot-out win over Division One Moreton Town Sunday.  more...

Lewis stars for GWR 'A' with half-century break

JON Lewis racked up a fine 51 break to inspire GWR A' to a 3-2 SEC Solutions Worcester Snooker League Division Two victory at Suzy Q E'.  more...

Sport coaching for city youngsters

CHILDREN at Worcester schools are benefitting from specialist sports coaching and are being encouraged to further their talents by joing sport clubs.  more...

Women's golf drive to swing into action

A DRIVE to encourage hundreds of women and girls to take up golf in Worcestershire and Herefordshire will get under way next week.  more...

Cup finalists decided

LAST year's beaten finalists St John's A' have once again progressed to the last two of the Pete Robinson Knockout Cup.  more...

Window smashed

BROMSGROVE Conservative office was hit by vandals who caused £1,000 damage. A large glass window and glass in the door at the Worcester Road office were smashed overnight on February 5. This is the fifth time the office has been damaged in recent years despite a CCTV camera being positioned on the building.  more...

History talk

LOVERS of local history can enjoy a talk by Richard Churchley about Worcestershire place names on Tuesday, February 19. The talk has been arranged by the Bromsgrove Society, which is one of the largest civic societies in the Midlands with a membership of more than 600. The group's next talk will be held on March 4 when Glyn Thomas will talk about William Murdoch and the Intelligent Pig - which is about the installation of gas in Birmingham and Bromsgrove. Both talks will be held at the Methodist Centre, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, from 7.45pm.   more...

Elvis lives

ONE night with Elvis is being offered to Bromsgrove residents as part of a fundraising charity night. Jackie and Anthony Turpin, and friend Yvonne Robson, who all make up JAYS, have organised a night of song and dance which will include Elvis, Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, swing and soul. The music will be performed by Nick Jones and his band Heart and Soul and the event will be raising money for multiple sclerosis. The evening will be held on Saturday, February 23, starting at 8pm at the DDS & S club, in Stourbridge Road. Tickets cost £5. For more details visit www.jays.org.uk  more...

Drug misuse tops agenda

THE problems of drug misuse, speeding and noisy youths are set to be discussed at Droitwich Spa's next PACT meeting.  more...

She’s busy making small change count

A SPA schoolgirl is hoping small change will add up to a big achievement as she aims to be a world record holder.  more...

A final farewell

FRIENDS, family and town dignitaries turned up to say their final farewell to Annie Sandles, three times mayor and Droitwich's last surviving honorary freeman.  more...

Goals galore in Stratford Alliance

MATCHES in the Stratford Alliance last Saturday averaged more than six goals per game with an incredible 92 finding the net in the 15 fixtures.  more...

Goals galore in Stratford Alliance

MATCHES in the Stratford Alliance last Saturday averaged more than six goals per game with an incredible 92 finding the net in the 15 fixtures.  more...

Today's events

Tuesday Tai Chi class with Altair at Northleigh School, St Peters Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. Details www.altairedstates.co.uk or ring 01684 562528.  more...

Open Gardens

THE following gardens are open during 2008 in the area under The National Gardens Scheme:- Barnards Green House, Poolbrook Road, Malvern - open by appointment from April to September.  more...

Students enjoying trip of a lifetime

MUSICAL students from Malvern St James are spending their half-term holidays visiting and performing in some of the most famous venues in Italy.  more...

Students enjoying trip of a lifetime

MUSICAL students from Malvern St James are spending their half-term holidays visiting and performing in some of the most famous venues in Italy.  more...

Thousands take to the hills

UNSEASONABLY warm weather saw droves of visitors take to the Malvern Hills this weekend.  more...

Uncollected cardboard has to be burnt

A DENTISTS surgery in Malvern is having to burn recyclable cardboard because binmen refuse to take it away as part of its weekly trade waste collection.  more...

Grants deadline extended

COMMUNITY groups have an extra week to stake a claim in a share of a £2,000 cash give-away by the Malvern Hills Lions Club.  more...

New housing on former pub site?

A PLAN to convert a former pub, subsequently a children's nursery, into housing, has been sent in to Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

New housing on former pub site?

A PLAN to convert a former pub, subsequently a children's nursery, into housing, has been sent in to Malvern Hills District Council.  more...

Top award for IT trainer

AN information technology trainer who lives in Malvern Wells has won a top accolade from the Institute of IT Training.  more...

Banned motorist caught at wheel

A BANNED motorist was caught at the wheel of a car after a row with his girlfriend.  more...

Round Table digs deep for local groups

THE Malvern Hills Round Table Club has been spring-cleaning its charity bank account.  more...

Round Table digs deep for local groups

THE Malvern Hills Round Table Club has been spring-cleaning its charity bank account.  more...

Round Table digs deep for local groups

THE Malvern Hills Round Table Club has been spring-cleaning its charity bank account.  more...

Man arrested over battery theft from waste disposal site

A man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing acid batteries from a waste disposal site in Malvern.  more...

Open Gardens

THE following gardens are open during 2008 in the area under The National Gardens Scheme:- Barnards Green House, Poolbrook Road, Malvern - open by appointment from April to September. Beckett Drive Gardens, Northwick, Worcester - Feb 16 & July 13,10am-2pm. Birtsmorton Court, nr Malvern - June 8, 2-5.30pm. 21 Bridge Street, Pershore - July 5 & 6, 2-6pm. 1 Church Cottages, Church Road, Defford - April 27 & May 25, 11am-5pm. Gadfield Elm House, Malvern Road, Staunton - March 24, May 5 & 26 & August 25, 2-6pm. Harrell's Hardy Plants Nursery, Ridge Road, Evesham - May 22 & 29, June 15, 26, 29, July 10, 20, August 7, 31 & September 14. High View, Hipplecote, Martley - August 10, 11am-5pm. Holland House, Main Street, Cropthorne, Pershore - April 6 & June 8, 2-5pm. Layton Avenue Gardens, Malvern - June 14 &15, 11am-4pm. Little Malvern court, Little Malvern - March 24 & May 5, 2-5pm. 32 Rogers Hill, Worcester - June 7, 1-5pm. Shuttifield Cottage, Birchwood, Storridge - April 26, May 3 & 24, June 7 & 28, July 3 (eve) & 19 & August 9, 1-5.30pm (eve 5-8pm). Spetchley Park Garden, nr Worcester - March 21 & July 6, 11am-5.30pm. St Egwins Cottage, Norton, Evesham - May 18, June 22, July 20 & August 10, 2-5pm. Tannachie, West Malvern - April 20 & June 15, 2-5pm. The Tynings, Stoulton, nr Worcester - July 12 (eve) & 27, 2-5pm. The Walled Garden, Worcester - April 26, May 17, June 7 & July 12, 1-5pm. Whitcombe House, Overbury - May 4 & 25, June 8 & July 6, 2-5pm. Worlds End Nurseries, Hallow, Worcester - June 8 & July 13, 11am-5pm (June) & 11.30am-4.30pm (July).  more...

Open Gardens

THE following gardens are open during 2008 in the area under The National Gardens Scheme:- Barnards Green House, Poolbrook Road, Malvern - open by appointment from April to September.  more...

Schools News

Politicians put on spot by pupils

MPs and councillors gathered at a Worcester school for a special Question Time-style event.  more...

Help improve the lives of youngsters

YOUNG people from Worcester are being invited to join an advisory board for a youth volunteering charity.  more...

SHIVER ME TIMBERS, PIRATES AHOY!

Youngsters at a Worcester school took to the high seas for a special pirate-themed production. Pictured above in rehearsals are Laura-Beth Hardwick, aged 11, Glenn Strachan and Luke Southall, both aged nine.  more...

New children’s club will help the sports stars of the future

A NEW club aimed at developing talented sports stars of the future opened its doors in Worcester this month.  more...

Raising cash for orphans in Tanzania

STUDENTS at a school near Worcester have raised more than £1,000 to help children in Uganda and Tanzania.  more...

Concert club

THE Oxford Pro Music will perform at the next concert for Worcester Concert Club on Sunday. It begins at 3pm at Huntingdon Hall.  more...

Learning how to keep safe while you are at work

A COLLEGE in Worcestershire is hosting a Safety Health Awareness Day to raise awareness of safety issues among people working in land-based industries in the area.  more...

On the ball to raise school funds

A CHARITY golf day is being organised to help raise funds for a Pershore school.  more...

On the ball to raise school funds

A CHARITY golf day is being organised to help raise funds for a Pershore school.  more...

Storytelling with actors and authors

CHILDREN at a Worcester nursery were treated to a host of stories, some read by authors and actors, as part of National Storytelling Week.  more...

Pupils have a taste of Ju Jutsu

OVER the next few weeks hundreds of school children in Worcester will be learning how to stay healthy and protect themselves at the same time.  more...

Villages

Longdon

THE next session of the Lent course is on Tuesday, February 19 at 7.30pm and is being held Longdon St Mary's Church. Also, the annual Lent Lunch is on Sunday, February 17 at Longdon Vicarage, from 1-3pm.  more...

Powick

LAST Sunday's morning service at St Peter's Church saw the licensing of Ros Davies as a Reader within the benefice. Preacher was Dr Mike Robinson, the Diocesan Registrar of Readers, who also presented the certificate of licence, the first one issued and signed by the new Bishop. The service was conducted by Reverend Sue Irwin with readings by organist Sally Linsey, Meg Allsopp and reader Rosemary Wells. Reader Jim Bullett also took part, intercessions led by Ros Davies. The choir sang Lead me Lord (by Wesley) and God be in my Head. A welcome hot cup of tea or coffee at the end of the service compensated for the lack of heating in the church. Dr Mike Robinson also joined the Powick team of bell ringers led by tower captain Paul Smith, with Mary Ward, Roger Gurney, John Hubbard, Cheryl and Chris Lester.  more...

Powick

LAST Sunday's morning service at St Peter's Church saw the licensing of Ros Davies as a Reader within the benefice. Preacher was Dr Mike Robinson, the Diocesan Registrar of Readers, who also presented the certificate of licence, the first one issued and signed by the new Bishop. The service was conducted by Reverend Sue Irwin with readings by organist Sally Linsey, Meg Allsopp and reader Rosemary Wells. Reader Jim Bullett also took part, intercessions led by Ros Davies. The choir sang Lead me Lord (by Wesley) and God be in my Head. A welcome hot cup of tea or coffee at the end of the service compensated for the lack of heating in the church. Dr Mike Robinson also joined the Powick team of bell ringers led by tower captain Paul Smith, with Mary Ward, Roger Gurney, John Hubbard, Cheryl and Chris Lester.  more...

Bosbury

THE first phase of the parish hall refurbishment is nearing completion. All the improvements previously announced for this phase will have been achieved.  more...

Colwall

EAST meets West is a fusion food three course dinner with entertainment, bar and raffle to be held at the village hall on Friday, March 7. Tickets £12.50 from John Goodwin Estate Agent and from Trish paul (01684 540873) or Jenni Griggs (01684 540533). This is in aid of the Colwall and Ledbury Macmillan Cancer Support Group.  more...

Guarlford and Madresfield

CONGRATULATIONS to pupils of Year Four at Madresfield School who visited Festival House Group at Partnership House, Malvern last Wednesday to celebrate the Chinese New Year.  more...

Welland

THE first thing to mention this week is the Welland flagpole, which was mentioned in the Malvern Gazette the other week. The Parish Council gave permission for it to be sited on parish land, but were not asked to pay for it, out of Council funds (which are limited). Those who supported the petition (and Mary Purser and others thank you) might like to contribute financially as it will cost something in the region of £900 to buy and install a suitably robust flagpole. Good news, however is hereyou can!! There is a collection box in the Post Office where you can donate whatever you can afford, either anonymously or recorded. I will collect the monies and pass them on to the Parish Council - cheques/postal orders should be made out to:- Little Malvern and Welland Parish Council, and should be crossed.  more...

Welland

THE first thing to mention this week is the Welland flagpole, which was mentioned in the Malvern Gazette the other week. The Parish Council gave permission for it to be sited on parish land, but were not asked to pay for it, out of Council funds (which are limited). Those who supported the petition (and Mary Purser and others thank you) might like to contribute financially as it will cost something in the region of £900 to buy and install a suitably robust flagpole. Good news, however is hereyou can!! There is a collection box in the Post Office where you can donate whatever you can afford, either anonymously or recorded. I will collect the monies and pass them on to the Parish Council - cheques/postal orders should be made out to:- Little Malvern and Welland Parish Council, and should be crossed.  more...

  
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