Stories for 4 March 2008

Back On Track Appeal

Cash-back gesture from Mercer fund

HUNDREDS of pounds given out to a good cause by Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club have bounced back as a cash windfall for the Back on Track Appeal.  more...

Quiz night for appeal

A SPECIAL Back on Track quiz night is all set for Friday, March 14, at Stourport Boat Club.  more...

It's in the bag

VOLUNTEERS from Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club raised a staggering £1,050 by bag packing at Sainsbury's in Kidderminster last Saturday.  more...

Business

New partnership to benefit youngsters

WINNERS estate agents is joining with rugby charity Wooden Spoon to help mentally, physically and socially disadvantaged children in Worcestershire.  more...

Morgan designs emission-free car of the future

THIS is the car of the future, as designed by Malvern-based Morgan Motor Company. The Malvern firm has revealed its new emission-free concept car. The Morgan LifeCar, which is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, will be unveiled at the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show. The aim of the concept car is to "demonstrate that a zero-emission vehicle can also be fun to drive". A number of firms have joined with Morgan to fine tune the plans.  more...

Recycling accolade for waste company

EMPLOYEES of waste management company Worcester-based Waste Efficiency are celebrating as the first outsourced recycling team in the UK to graduate with the latest formal recycling qualification.  more...

Project team picks up building award

STOURPORT-based construction firm, Thomas Vale, is celebrating a win at the Local Authority Building Control - Built in Quality Awards.  more...

Community News

BROADHEATH WITH RUSHWICK WI

President Patricia Ash reported on the resolutions meeting. A sub-committee was formed to plan and produce a leaflet for a local walk along the river Teme from the Fox, Bransford to Powick church.  more...

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

Continuing the ruby theme, on the society's 40th anniversary, secretary Gwen Jones presented a programme of recorded music featuring the opus 40 of various composers.  more...

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

Continuing the ruby theme, on the society's 40th anniversary, secretary Gwen Jones presented a programme of recorded music featuring the opus 40 of various composers.  more...

COMER WI

Everyone seemed to arrive early for the February meeting.  more...

INNER WHEEL CLUB OF DROITWICH SPA

President Hazel Barnes and members of the Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa enjoyed a celebration lunch at the Chequers Inn, Crowle, on the 64th anniversary of the club's charter.  more...

Dad and daughter raise cash for Cancer Charity

David Fuller (centre), of Tunnel Hill, Worcester, presents a cheque for £1,100 to breast cancer nurse Linda Cooke and breast cancer surgeon Steven Thrush at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital after completing a 10-mile sponsored Great South Run with his daughter Gail, who lives near Portsmouth. The money will go towards a new £1 million breast cancer treatment unit at the hospital. 09323301  more...

Down The Lane

City earn dividend from youth choice

ALAN Hansen once famously referred to Manchester United with the quote You'll never win anything with kids'.  more...

Education

The Olympic canoeist helping pupils go green

GETTING children to be aware of their environment is something schools across Worcestershire have been encompassing more and more in recent years.  more...

Youngsters in driving seat

YOUNGSTERS from two Wyre Forest schools spent two days in the driving seat of a Formula 1 car during a lesson on driving safety.  more...

Kidder News Latest

Cash-back gesture from Mercer fund

HUNDREDS of pounds given out to a good cause by Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club have bounced back as a cash windfall for the Back on Track Appeal.  more...

Youngsters in driving seat

YOUNGSTERS from two Wyre Forest schools spent two days in the driving seat of a Formula 1 car during a lesson on safety.  more...

Cash-back gesture from Mercer fund

HUNDREDS of pounds given out to a good cause by Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club have bounced back as a cash windfall for the Back on Track Appeal.  more...

Home fire alert

COOKING fumes set off an automated smoke alarm in a residential home yesterday.  more...

Home fire alert

COOKING fumes set off an automated smoke alarm in a residential home yesterday.  more...

Go with the Flow

PEOPLE in Stourport are wanted to help put on a spectacular show that will mark the completion of the restoration of the town's canal basins.  more...

VIDEO: Prince Harry home

FOLLOWING his return from battle-torn Afghanistan, Prince Harry has been speaking frankly of his experiences.  more...

Go with the Flow appeal

PEOPLE in Stourport are wanted to help put on a spectacular show that will mark the completion of the restoration of the town's canal basins.  more...

YouthPACT surgery being launched

A NEW YouthPACT surgery is being launched in Kidderminster in response to complaints from young people that there is nothing for them to do.  more...

'Conflicted' council approves Tesco bid

A CONTROVERSIAL new Tesco store bid in Stourport has been recommended for approval by Stourport Town Council despite the grave concerns of some councillors.  more...

College rewards 'true survivor'

AN inspirational woman who continued working for the elderly while being treated for cancer has been recognised for outstanding achievement.  more...

Give way scheme for narrow street

BEWDLEY's Mayor said she would give her full support to a Give Way Scheme on one of the town's narrow streets.  more...

Give way scheme for narrow street

BEWDLEY's Mayor has agreed to give her full support to a Give Way Scheme on one of the town's narrow streets.  more...

Quiz night for appeal

A SPECIAL Back on Track quiz night is all set for Friday, March 14, at Stourport Boat Club.  more...

It's in the bag

VOLUNTEERS from Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club raised a staggering £1,050 by bag packing at Sainsbury's in Kidderminster last Saturday.  more...

Call for free car parking in Bewdley

CAR PARKING charges in Bewdley should be scrapped to attract more people to the town during ongoing road works, according to a town councillor.  more...

Call for free parking in Bewdley

CAR PARKING charges in Bewdley should be scrapped to attract more people to the town during ongoing road works, according to a town councillor.  more...

Call for free parking in Bewdley

CAR PARKING charges in Bewdley should be scrapped to attract more people to the town during ongoing road works, according to a town councillor.  more...

Bikes marked to deter thieves

FIFTY bikes have been property marked in a free session for residents of Cookley and Wolverley.  more...

Bikes marked to deter thieves

FIFTY bikes have been property marked in a free session for residents of Cookley and Wolverley.  more...

New date for PACT meeting

THE Broadwaters PACT - Partners and Communities Together - meeting which was due to take place on Monday, March 10th has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 25.  more...

New date for PACT meeting

THE Broadwaters PACT - Partners and Communities Together - meeting which was due to take place on Monday, March 10 has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 25.  more...

New date for PACT meeting

THE Broadwaters PACT - Partners and Communities Together - meeting which was due to take place next Monday has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, March 25.  more...

Hate crimes scheme launch

A NEW scheme is being launched in Wyre Forest to make it easier to report hate crimes.  more...

Hate crimes scheme launch

A NEW scheme is being launched in Wyre Forest to make it easier to report hate crimes.  more...

Hate crimes scheme launch

A NEW scheme is being launched in Wyre Forest to make it easier to report hate crimes.  more...

Reuse of spring cleaning clutter

WYRE Forest residents preparing to spruce up their homes are being encouraged to make any unwanted possessions available for re-use.  more...

Clinic recognises champion cuddlers

TWO volunteers held in "great affection" and appreciated by generations of family members have been recognised for their long service to a child health clinic.  more...

Online poll: Yes to DNA register

THE majority of Shuttle Online voters are in favour of a national database holding the DNA of every UK resident.  more...

'Despicable' attack on 'vulnerable' teen

A 13-year-old boy described as "vulnerable" by police has been assaulted by three youths in what officers have slammed as a "despicable act".  more...

Tesco store gets go ahead

A CONTROVERSIAL Tesco outline planning application for a new store in Stourport has got the go ahead.  more...

Tesco store gets go ahead

A CONTROVERSIAL Tesco outline planning application for a new store in Stourport has got the go ahead.  more...

Tesco store gets go ahead

A CONTROVERSIAL Tesco outline planning application for a new store in Stourport has got the go ahead.  more...

Latest

New partnership will benefit disdvantaged youngsters

WINNERS estate agents is joining with rugby charity Wooden Spoon to help mentally, physically and socially disadvantaged children in Worcestershire.  more...

Latest travel news

Check out the latest travel news before you head out to work.  more...

Latest travel news

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

Anger at plans for new health centre

THE news that a £1 million-a-year walk-in health centre is planned for Worcester has provoked anger among councillors who represent rural parts of Worcestershire.  more...

Why do you dislike the county council so much?

MIFFED county councillors want to know why Worcestershire people dislike the authority so much – despite the council’s highly-rated services.  more...

Counting the pennies for charity

A DROITWICH schoolgirl has proved the old adage that if you look after the pennies, the pounds will look after themselves.  more...

Man fined for shouting abuse - court

A MAN who shouted abuse at security guards has been fined.  more...

You will be paying for other people’s waste

WORCESTER'S MP has hit out at a "scandalous" new scheme which he says will mean Worcester taxpayers subsidising a garden waste collection service in neighbouring Wychavon.  more...

Couple lose hair for a good cause

A COUPLE from Worcester have taken part in a hair-raisng experience to collect money for a cancer charity.  more...

Concern over the way clampers are operating

THE way wheel clampers operate in Worcester has been described as “extortion and theft” by a woman who was forced to pay nearly £300 in cash on the spot.  more...

Beauty salon broken into on first anniversary of opening

ON the first anniversary of a Worcester beauty shop’s opening, owner Judy Owen was expecting to enjoy a day of celebration.  more...

Store is set to close

A FAMILY-owned department store is to close after almost 80 years of trading in Hereford. Chadds has announced it will close in June with the loss of 128 jobs.  more...

Tragedy as Polish man is electrocuted

A POLISH agricultural worker was electrocuted in a Worcestershire field, an inquest heard.  more...

COMMENT: Time for new look at law on clamping

THE actions of wheel clampers in one area of Worcester may well be legal - but that does not mean they are right.  more...

Women who saw pickpocket urged to come forward

A WITNESS who saw a pickpocket at work in a supermarket has been urged to contact police.  more...

Should Worcester collect garden waste too?

WYCHAVON'S MP has defended a controversial new garden waste collection service in his constituency and suggested Worcester city could consider introducing a similar scheme.  more...

Admissions remain the same at Elgar

A YEAR after Worcester’s Elgar Technology College was placed in special measures, pupil admissions have remained the same, according to headteacher Andrew Grace.   more...

Alcohol education course battling to beat drink-driving

AN increasing number of motorists caught drink-driving in Worcestershire are opting to go on an alcohol education course.  more...

More specialist beds open at St Richard's

CANCER patients will be among those to benefit from five more specialist beds at a Worcester hospice.  more...

Can you bring history to life?

ONE of Worcester's historical treasures will open its doors today for a new season.  more...

Top award for the woman who makes things work

THE woman charged with overseeing enterprise support in Worcestershire has been given one of the industry's leading awards.  more...

Search for firms that are going ‘green’

IT'S green for go for Worcestershire companies, as Barclays Commercial Bank launches the Green Leaders in Business Awards.  more...

David is the manager at new store

DAVID Evans is to be the manager of the new Aldi store in Droitwich.  more...

Police warning after theft from cars

POLICE have warned drivers not to leave valuables such as satellite navigation systems and handbags in their cars after two thefts on Sunday, 2nd March.   more...

Well dressing contest entries are flooding in

ENTRIES are already flooding in for the well dressing competition during Malvern's wet weekend, which celebrates the town's water heritage.  more...

Special winner’s cuppa

TWO lucky Worcester News readers were treated to a tour around Worcester Porcelain Museum by celebrity auctioneer Philip Serrell.  more...

Rude immigration officer told me to prove I lived in Britain

A WORCESTER councillor was stopped by immigration officials who asked him to prove he was British as he returned from a holiday in Australia.  more...

Attempted bank robbery

POLICE are investigating an attempted robbery at a bank near Malvern.  more...

Field death was accident

THE DEATH of a Polish agricultural worker who collapsed in a field in Offenham after he was electrocuted was an accident, an inquest jury decided.  more...

Come and see "fantastic" venue

EVESHAM Arts Centre wiil host an action packed day of activities on Sunday (9) to show local people the huge array of talent in the town.  more...

Search is on for Village of the Year

THE search is on for Warwickshire's top village.  more...

Evesham author signs new book

AN EVESHAM children's author celebrated the launch of his latest book in Pershore and was on hand to sign copies for fans at Arcade Bookshop.  more...

Death of former mayor

A FORMER Mayor of Evesham and local businessman, Steven Selby, has died aged 61.  more...

Death of former mayor

A FORMER Mayor of Evesham and local businessman, Steven Selby, has died aged 61.  more...

Death of former mayor

A FORMER Mayor of Evesham and local businessman, Stephen Selby, has died aged 61.  more...

Floods - communities need more support

A REPORT on flooding sent to the Prime Minister has cited Evesham as a reason why communities need more support after uncontrollable events.  more...

Pickpocket witness sought by police

A PICKPOCKET targeted shoppers in an Evesham supermarket and stole two purses before fleeing the store.  more...

Letters

Clock and bells will remain out of action

SIR - Many residents of St John's look up at the church clock to see what time it is.  more...

Does this mean no more fireworks?

SIR - Here we go again. A new directive has been issued by the EU backed by MEPs and the EU ministers which is going to impose swingeing new rules and regulations on the types and usage of fireworks.  more...

Will New Labour own up, I wonder?

SIR - In regard to Richard Bird's letters (February 20), perhaps when his New Labour Nunnery and St John's campaign teams visit the wards for the looming local elections they will tell the elderly voters that New Labour forced them to give up their pension books, and are closing thousands of post offices, and that due to crucial cuts in Government grants that those in sheltered accommodation lost their on-site wardens?  more...

I have misgivings on future of Guildhall

SIR - I have to admit to misgivings on reading proposals for the future of our Guildhall.  more...

Have Tories kept any promises?

SIR - Truth will out! Peter Luff and his fellow Conservatives have at last admitted to being pro- European Union after all the previous denials of saying "in but not of".  more...

Landscaping overdue at Burlish reserve

TWICE a day, over the last 20 years, my wife or I have walked our dogs over the Burlish Top Nature Reserve.  more...

Landscaping overdue at Burlish

TWICE a day, over the last 20 years, my wife or I have walked our dogs over the Burlish Top Nature Reserve.  more...

Saving time on blood tests

I heartily support Gill Atkin's views regarding the proposed introduction of an appointment system for blood tests.  more...

Backing for drop-in blood tests

I WOULD like to add my support for the movement to keep the drop-in system for blood testing at Kidderminster Hospital.  more...

Poor repairs add to road problems

AS a local councillor I regularly travel around the ward noting and reporting potholes and poor road surfaces drawn to my attention by residents.  more...

Patrols should replace signs

WHILST recognising that control of parking during car boot sales is necessary, I am wondering which moron instigated the erection of 48 "no parking/waiting posts" in the Dunley Road/Pearl Lane/ Ribbesford area. They are a great eyesore, a wanton waste of public money - and a total overreaction. A bit of lateral thinking might have resulted in the transfer of one of the two parking attendants seen patrolling Stourport High Street to the Dunley Road for a short period each boot day, thus negating the need for these signs.  more...

Reducing my choice

I share the concerns expressed by Gill Atkin regarding blood test changes.  more...

Very good service

I use the drop-in centre at Kidderminster Hospital every two months and find it very good.  more...

Blood test system ain't broke

I feel a letter of support is called for regards Gill Atkin's letter.  more...

Traffic lights delay madness

HAS anyone else noticed the massive car park effect happening in the morning at the Bewdley Road / Minster Road traffic lights at Stourport travelling from Bewdley direction?  more...

Police query

I AM sure we are all thankful to the police in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, who do a good job in difficult circumstances. They may occasionally have to press for an ASBO.  more...

Live Match Coverage

Harriers v Stafford

HARRIERS aim take on Stafford Rangers in the Blue Square Premier at Aggborough tonight. Shuttle On-line will have team line-ups and live match updates from just before 7.45pm kick-off.  more...

Harriers v Stafford

Team line-ups.  more...

Harriers 0 Stafford 0

First ten minutes.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 1 Stafford 0

Goal - Knights - 14 mins.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 2 Stafford 0

Goal - Christie - 21mins.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 3 Stafford 0

Russell makes it 3-0 in the 25th minute. Knights does well to collect a clearance from a Stafford free-kick slip the ball to the winger, who finishes clinically beyond Alcock.   more...

GOAL! Harriers 3 Stafford 0

Goal - Russell - 25mins.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 4 Stafford 0

Goal - Barnes-Homer - 35mins.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 4 Stafford 0

Goal - Barnes-Homer - 35mins.  more...

HALF-TIME: Harriers 4 Stafford 0

End of half.  more...

Harriers 4 Stafford 0

46 to 55mins.  more...

Harriers 4 Stafford 0

46 to 55mins.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 5 Stafford 0

Goal - Christie - 58mins.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 5 Stafford 0

Goal - Christie - 58mins.  more...

Harriers 5 Stafford 0

66 to 75mins.  more...

GOAL! Harriers 6 Stafford 0

Goal - Russell - 90. Full-time - 6-0.  more...

News

Shabir back in action

SHABIR Khan completed 45 minutes as he made his first appearance in a Worcester City shirt for more than two months.  more...

Shabir back in action

SHABIR Khan completed 45 minutes as he made his first appearance in a Worcester City shirt for more than two months.  more...

Harriers welcome Bull's boys

Harriers v Stafford Rangers preview.  more...

Harriers welcome Bull's boys

Harriers v Stafford Rangers preview.  more...

Harriers welcome Bull's boys

Harriers v Stafford Rangers preview.  more...

Round-Up

Yates is Bull-ish for win

KIDDERMINSTER Harriers manager Mark Yates insists his side will not be distracted by the visit of a former England international to Aggborough tonight.  more...

Hunt feels Swifts are on right track

NEIL Hunt is convinced Stourport Swifts have become a better team since he took over as manager.  more...

Upton title tilt fading

UPTON'S eagerly-awaited Midlands Five West (South) title-decider with Rugby St Andrews ended with a 16-7 win for the Warwickshire side that almost certainly secured them title.  more...

Hughes sets the tone for victory

DROITWICH travelled to Coventry in Midlands Three West (South) to face Earlsdon and came away with the points courtesy of a 23-13 victory.  more...

Worcester Bowmen right on target with top award

AN archery club from Worcestershire has become one of a select few in the UK to be honoured with a top award.  more...

Bloom and Cutler celebrate big breaks

A BREAK of 53 by Rod Bloom helped Pershore B' to a 4-1 SEC Solutions Worcester and District Snooker League Division One victory over St Stephen's E'.  more...

Leaders held by strugglers

WORCESTER Billiards League leaders St Stephen's B' were held to a 2-2 draw by bottom-of-the-table St John's A'.  more...

Legendary motorcycle star talking in Malvern

A LEGENDARY motorcycle sidecar racer from the days of AJS, BSA, Matchless, Norton, Royal Enfield and Triumph will be in Malvern tomorrow.  more...

City set to miss out on promotion

CAPTAIN Vicky Andrews has admitted promotion may be beyond Worcester City Women this season.  more...

Excelsior prove too good for the holders

HOLDERS Honeybourne Gate Inn crashed out of the Bluck Cup at the quarter-final stage after a second-half goal from Ben Semke earned improving Stour Excelsior a semi-final spot.  more...

Campbell and Smee storm to win

A NEW season of sailing has started at the Defford-based Arden Sailing Club.  more...

Digging in for a mini-pot day

CHILDREN from a Lickey End nursery were going potty for charity.  more...

Second housing boost for town

THERE was more good news this week for Bromsgrove people who are seeking a home to rent or trying to break into the expensive housing market.  more...

Big launch on the web

THE hospice serving Bromsgrove is celebrating its 21st anniversary and to ensure that this milestone is marked in the right way a special campaign has been launched live on the web.  more...

Volunteer boost after royal visit

THE number of local Salvation Army volunteers has been boosted after a royal visit highlighted the group's vital work.  more...

Bogus callers target woman

AN elderly Ombersley woman was targeted by distraction burglars posing as water board officials.  more...

Annual festival countdown begins

THE roar of the crowd as the tapes rise for the first race on Tuesday each year tells you everything you need to know - 12 months of waiting is over and The Festival is here again!  more...

Bowlers fail to overcome bogey team

THE South Warwickshire Association played its bogey team, the English Fire Service, at Welford's Indoor Centre.  more...

Bredon boys book semi spot

Bredon U-15 34pts, Old Silhillians 3 BREDON showed more of a cutting edge in Sun-day's North Midlands Cup quarter-final and Louis Wones soon had the first score on the board.  more...

Rugby boys finally break their duck

AFTER 17 unsuccessful league outings, Evesham Rugby Club finally recorded a win!  more...

Shootout success seals girls a place in semis

GIRLS from Prince Henry's High School will be in action at RAF Cosford next Wednesday in the semi-finals of the English Schools Football Association (ESFA) Under-16 semi finals.  more...

Ashleigh's the hero for Henry's

PRINCE Henry's Under-15s have repeated their success of last season by once again reaching the County Cup Final. Victories at Bewdley and Trinity of Redditch earned the boys a semi-final clash against a tough and physical Nunnery Wood side.  more...

Semke strike sends holders crashing out

Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League HOLDERS Honeybourne Gate Inn crashed out of the Bluck Cup at the quarter-final stage when a second half goal from Ben Semke earned improving Stour Excelsior victory.  more...

Great advert for junior rugby

ANOTHER cold and sunny mothering Sunday saw the Pershore Pirates playing host to Upton-upon-Severn.  more...

Blues and Reds show their paces

EVESHAM'S girls travelled to Kenilworth last Sunday for their sixth tournament of the season.  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 01684 562528.  more...

Unusual lots at charity auction

A CLASSIC car auctioneer from Malvern is hoping some more unusual lots are snapped up this weekend.  more...

Ambitious plans for church garden

AN ambitious plan to remodel the garden of a town centre church has been launched by its congregation.  more...

Work on community garden set to begin

WORK should start soon on the long-awaited community garden off Elgar Avenue.  more...

More grants for good causes

CLUBS for young people are saying thank you to local Lions this week after the club announced its latest round of grants.  more...

Roundup

Harriers welcome Bull's boys

Harriers v Stafford Rangers preview.  more...

Schools News

Youngsters take part in outdoor challenge

FIVE teams of youngsters from Worcester are set to compete against more than 250 other teams from across the country in the 2008 Fieldfare Kielder Challenge.  more...

Youngsters dress for the occasion

A SATURDAY school specifically for Polish children living in Worcester opened in style at the weekend.  more...

Sixth form students off to Zambia

SIXTH form students at a Pershore school are to spend two weeks in Zambia as part of an exchange programme.  more...

Sign up to the Fairtrade scheme

SCHOOLS across Worcestershire are being urged to sign up to the Fairtrade Schools scheme.  more...

Pupils urged to join in revival of competitive sport

A REVIVAL of competitive sport is being undertaken in schools in Worcestershire and Herefordshire.  more...

Best-selling children’s author visits

PUPILS from six schools were treated to a special talk from best-selling children's author Chris d'Lacey.  more...

Hard work pays off as sixth form win contest

A TEAM of enterprising sixth form pupils at the King's School, Worcester, are celebrating success in a national contest.  more...

Society

Areley Kings

VILLAGE HALL - The trustees will be holding their AGM on Monday, April 21 at 7.30pm. All welcome.  more...

The Changing Environment

How plants adapt to climates

Without sunlight, precipitation and the correct temperature, life as we know it would not exist.  more...

Theatre Reviews

Dead Certain at Norbury Theatre

WALKING into the quaint Norbury Theatre, one of the first images you see of Dead Certain is a striking blonde lady, in a wheelchair, being strangled by a man in corduroy. Already I was intrigued.  more...

Dead Certain at Norbury Theatre

WALKING into the quaint Norbury Theatre, one of the first images you see of Dead Certain is a striking blonde lady, in a wheelchair, being strangled by a man in corduroy. Already I was intrigued.  more...

Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) - Swan Theatre

POKING fun at Shakespeare is highly amusing for everyone.  more...

Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) - Swan Theatre

POKING fun at Shakespeare is highly amusing for everyone.  more...

Tribute To Crash Victims

Death of former mayor

A FORMER Mayor of Evesham and local businessman, Steven Selby, has died aged 61.  more...

Death of former mayor

A FORMER Mayor of Evesham and local businessman, Steven Selby, has died aged 61.  more...

Death of former mayor

A FORMER Mayor of Evesham and local businessman, Steven Selby, has died aged 61.  more...

Death of former mayor

A FORMER Mayor of Evesham and local businessman, Steven Selby, has died aged 61.  more...

Villages

Longdon

THE benefice Mothering Sunday service took place at St Nicholas, Queenhill on Sunday, March 2. During the service, flowers were distributed to all ladies present. Bridge Builders and Outer Limits took part in the service by performing a play about Mothers and a poem. The Junior choir sang two songs they will be performing at the BBC Choir of the Year competition at Warwick University next Saturday. The highlight of the service must go to Nevis the dog who joined in the singing most enthusiastically! Afterwards, refreshments were served by the ladies of the church. Everyone enjoyed the delicious simnel cake and apple juice.  more...

Wellington Heath

THE Lent lunch went well thanks to Jayne, Kim, Sally, Marion and Christine who worked hard to raise £107 towards the Mtwtara Fund.  more...

Powick

THE Red Lion at Powick is the latest venue for live music sessions, on Wednesday nights from 9pm. Richard and Lin Griffiths, landlords, have invited local performers Clive John and Andy Lindsay to invite musicians to play every Wednesday. They kicked off on February 20 with singer Claire Boswell. Last Wednesday, Tyler and Vo, superb guitarists entertained plus Malvern based Flatworld provided lively Klezmer music. This five piece band featuring guitars, drums, violins and sax played music from Eastern Europe, Romania, Poland and the Balkans. Last Thursday, Clive John, popular local singer-songwriter held his own concert. For details of future Wednesday night guests see posters in the Red Lion or in the local press.  more...

Welland

THE first thing to mention this week is The Malvern Hills Bridge Club, which meets every Thursday night at The Pheasant at 7pm. Details are available from Angela Lane on 01684 594379. A host is available, should you come by yourself The next item to mention is Raising the Flagpole in Welland, which needs your financial support if it is to come to fruition. Some generous donations have been received, and may I , on behalf of the appeal's organisers, thank you, but more needs to be raised if the project is to succeed. Donations can be sent to me in the Post Office, taken to St James' Church (obviously when manned) or sent to David Sharp (Clerk to Parish Council) at 20, Farley Road, Malvern. WR14 1NF. All cheques should be made to Little Malvern and Welland Parish Council.  more...

Bosbury

HOLY Trinity Church Bosbury. The Parochial Church Council will be revising the electoral roll during the period March 14-28. If you are not already on the roll but would like to be included, forms are available from the Electoral Roll Officer, Rhinedd Krinks. All those registered on the roll are qualified to vote at the annual church meeting where the elections take place for the parochial church council and the parish representatives on the deanery synod. This year's meeting is on Thursday, April 17 at 7pm at the parish hall.  more...

Colwall

COLWALL Trade Justice Group ethical clothes show will be held at the village hall on Saturday, April 5 at 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale from John Goodwin Estate Agent £6 and £3 under 16s. Numbers are limited so it is advisable to get them soon.  more...

Colwall

COLWALL Trade Justice Group ethical clothes show will be held at the village hall on Saturday, April 5 at 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale from John Goodwin Estate Agent £6 and £3 under 16s. Numbers are limited so it is advisable to get them soon.  more...

  
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