Stories for 12 May 2008

8 - 10 Years

Katie the Revolting Holiday by Mary Hooper

Monday's diary.  more...

Chips, Beans and Limousines by Leila Rasheed

Dear New Diary, I have a surprise for you. It is a BIG surprise. So, are you sitting down? No, you are lying flat on my desk while I write in you. Obviously. Okay, just breathe deeply, and try to stay calm.  more...

Chips, Beans and Limousines by Leila Rasheed

Dear New Diary,  more...

Nim's Island by Wendy Orr

Nim's island is the most beautiful island in the whole world.  more...

Demon's Rock by Sandra Glover

Demon's Rock is feared by the locals. A place of mystery and superstition, it is shrouded in tales of dark forces and tragedy. Bug and Mona think all this is superstitious nonsense. Until a strange boy turns up, with an even stranger tale to tell...  more...

Demon's Rock by Sandra Glover

Demon's Rock is feared by the locals. A place of mystery and superstition, it is shrouded in tales of dark forces and tragedy. Bug and Mona think all this is superstitious nonsense. Until a strange boy turns up, with an even stranger tale to tell...  more...

Demon's Rock by Sandra Glover

Demon's Rock is feared by the locals. A place of mystery and superstition, it is shrouded in tales of dark forces and tragedy. Bug and Mona think all this is superstitious nonsense. Until a strange boy turns up, with an even stranger tale to tell...  more...

Demon's Rock by Sandra Glover

Demon's Rock is feared by the locals. A place of mystery and superstition, it is shrouded in tales of dark forces and tragedy. Bug and Mona think all this is superstitious nonsense. Until a strange boy turns up, with an even stranger tale to tell...  more...

Magic Puppy - A New Beginning by Sue Bentley

Never in Lily's wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend!  more...

Trouble According to Humphrey by Betty G Birney

Dear friends, Room 26 of Longfellow School, where I live, is usually a peaceful place. But all of a sudden, problems popped up. Pay-Attention-Art's marks went DOWN-DOWN-DOWN. Don't Complainn-Mandy-Payne's family had unsqueakable problems.  more...

Scarper Jack & The Bloodstained Room by Christopher Russell

'I heard a MURDER being planned'.  more...

Saxby Smart Private Detective - The Fangs of the Dragon and other Case Files by Simon Cheshire

A string of break-ins where nothing is stolen, a rare comic book snatched from an undamaged safe, and clues apparently leading to a hidden treasure...  more...

Before The 1900'S

May 10 -17

100 Years Ago:  more...

Business

Downturn in economy could send workers back to fields

THE current economic downturn could benefit Worcester-shire and Herefordshire farmers and growers fearful of a shortage of migrant labour, according to a rural recruitment company.  more...

Downturn in economy could send workers back to fields

THE current economic downturn could benefit Worcestershire and Herefordshire farmers and growers fearful of a shortage of migrant labour, according to a rural recruitment company.  more...

Equestrian

Young riders prove up for the challenge

THIS spring's inclement weather certainly didn't put off competitors at the Wyre Forest Pony Club's first event of the season.  more...

Farmers' Markets

Farmers' Market - May 10

A chance mistake while making sausages has turned into a best-seller for farmers' market producers Roger and Jill Gunn. The couple were preparing duck, pork and orange sausages when one of the sausages came out in a spiral shape. They decided to make more and called them duck whirls - and they have become one of their most popular products.  more...

Gardening

Old English garden with lots of colour

Barnard's Green House, 10 Poolbrook Road, Malvern, WR14 3NQ. 01684 574446. Admission £3, children free.  more...

Good Enough to Eat - Thyme

There are few herbs which provide as much visual interest as thyme, partly because there are so many varieties which produce loads of tiny flowers in summer and masses of scent when you brush against them or run your fingers through them.  more...

Best of the Bunch - Ceanothus

This beautiful shrub provides masses of blue flowers in late spring or early summer, depending on the variety.  more...

Reg Moule Answers your Questions

I have a Japanese maple growing in a 15in pot that is about 12in deep, while the tree is nearly 5ft tall. I am getting concerned about whether to pot it on into a larger container and if so when should I do it? I would prefer to keep it in its current container so would that be possible if I pruned it?  more...

Kidder News Latest

Motorcyclist critically injured

A MOTORCYCLIST has been critically injured in an accident in Stourport.  more...

Motorcyclist critically injured

A MOTORCYCLIST has been critically injured in an accident in Stourport.  more...

Garden ornaments stolen

GARDEN ornaments worth £100 have been stolen from Bewdley.  more...

Alert over ID fraud

PEOPLE are being warned to be careful about revealing personal information after a doorstep incident in Kidderminster which might be linked to a bank fraud investigation.  more...

Accident witnesses sought

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision which has left a motorcyclist in a critical condition.  more...

Dips can be deadly warning

PEOPLE are being warned not to be tempted by taking cooling a swim in open water, no matter how inviting it mightt seem.  more...

Dips can be deadly warning

PEOPLE are being warned not to be tempted by taking a cooling swim in open water, no matter how inviting it mightt seem.  more...

Dips can be deadly warning

PEOPLE are being warned not to be tempted by taking a cooling swim in open water, no matter how inviting it might seem.  more...

Dips can be deadly warning

PEOPLE are being warned not to be tempted by taking a cooling swim in open water, no matter how inviting it might seem.  more...

Kids get stranger danger talks

A KIDDERMINSTER community support officer and police officer will be giving stranger danger talks to children this week.  more...

Man jailed for child sex abuse

A KIDDERMINSTER man who repeatedly abused a young girl was jailed indefinitely today after a judge condemned his refusal to accept his guilt.  more...

Man jailed for child sex abuse

A KIDDERMINSTER man who repeatedly abused a young girl was jailed indefinitely today after a judge condemned his refusal to accept his guilt.  more...

Boy's death 'unexplained'

POLICE are investigating the unexplained death of a two-year-old boy at a relative's house in Kidderminster over the weekend.  more...

Kidz Competitions

KIDZ ZONE – WIN a family ticket to see Thomas & Friends™ Live! On Stage at Bristol H

PEEP! PEEP! All aboard as HIT Entertainment and ThemeSTAR proudly present Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage - a brand new 90-minute musical stage show starring Thomas and his engine friends Percy and Diesel, The Fat Controller and residents and engineers from the magical Island of Sodor.  more...

Latest

Latest travel news

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

Latest travel news

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

Vital work – or waste of taxpayers’ money?

COUNTY Hall’s new £847,000 council chamber opened on time this week amid continuing accusations about the misuse of taxpayers’ money.  more...

Villagers see red over threat to phone boxes

PLANS to remove three traditional red telephone boxes from two villages near Worcester have been met with fierce opposition.  more...

Councils' merger bombshell

A RADICAL plan to merge the entire staff and services of Worcester City Council with neighbouring Malvern Hills is being considered.  more...

COMMENT: Let’s all take part in this vital debate

OUR revelation today of proposals to merge Worcester and Malvern Hills councils will shake to the core many of the authorities' employees.  more...

Biker suffers critical injuries

A MOTORCYCLIST has been critically injured in Worcestershire.  more...

It’s all aboard the asparabus

ALONGSIDE Chelsea, Henley and Wimbledon, the south Worcestershire village of Bretforton is just a spot on the social landscape.  more...

It’s all aboard the asparabus

ALONGSIDE Chelsea, Henley and Wimbledon, the south Worcestershire village of Bretforton is just a spot on the social landscape.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

GREAT Malvern was the hottest place in the UK yesterday at 27.3C - will it hold?  more...

Storms over Worcester

THESE dramatic photographs show lightning striking over Worcester rooftops during a spectacular thunderstorm.  more...

Richard defies his world of confusion

AN epileptic man unable to fully understand what he sees and hears because of a childhood brain tumour is completing a walk for charity.  more...

Flood issues dominated year, says mayor

THE mayor of Droitwich has said flooding issues dominated his year in office but praised the townspeople for rallying around to help.  more...

It's a full house at chez Jemima

HOSPICE patients have been welcoming 13 furry new arrivals to their pond following the death of two resident ducks.  more...

Family’s passion for spire falcons

A FAMILY of wildlife lovers in Worcester have visited the site where peregrine falcon chicks are nesting in the city centre almost every day to watch them grow.  more...

Jail for man who stole his friend’s bank card

A WORCESTER man who stole his friend’s bank card and withdrew more than £200 has been sentenced to more than six months in prison.  more...

Violent nappy thief escapes jail - court

A DROITWICH man has avoided going to jail despite breaching the terms of a suspended prison sentence.  more...

Vote for derelict play area to get cash for revamp

A DERELICT children's play area in Worcester has been shortlisted for the chance of winning a £10,000 makeover.  more...

Burglar targeted his own sister - court

A DRUG addict stole £25,000 worth of jewellery from his sister’s home, but was caught red-handed when he went back for more.  more...

Bunglaow go-ahead for mobile home couple

A COUPLE, who live in a mobile home on land in a Worcestershire village they have farmed for 25 years, have been told they can build a small bungalow so they can live more comfortably.  more...

Jail for drink-driver - court

A MAN with a drink problem has been jailed and banned from driving after being caught driving while more than three times over the limit.  more...

Pool approval for Malvern farm

A SWIMMING pool and gymnasium can be built on the site of a former stable block next to a farmhouse in a hamlet near Malvern.  more...

A small step - or two - for mankind

A BRAVE woman with Parkinson’s Disease took part in a sponsored walk to help Africans who are forced to trek miles for water.  more...

Infection control stops new superbug

A DEADLY new superbug has yet to hit Worcestershire’s hospitals says a health chief.  more...

Worcester News weather watch

AFTER yet another glorious day in Worcester, what does the rest of the week hold? Get the latest weather forecast here.  more...

Nick’s internet TV show success

A FORMER Worcester pupil who co-produced a hit internet television show watched more than 1.7 million times, is now looking to make more programmes.  more...

Crash landing interim report

AN interim report into the crash landing of a BA jet captained by a Worcester pilot has indicated both engines had low fuel pressure.  more...

Bengeworth by-election

RESIDENTS of Evesham's Bengeworth ward are preparing to vote in the local by-election later this week.  more...

Public meeting in Pershore

A PUBLIC meeting to discuss the credit crunch is to be held at Pershore Town Hall tomorrow evening.  more...

Local schools on TV?

WORCESTERSHIRE schools could be appearing on TV this week as part of National Healthy Schools Week.  more...

Cash "drop" angers Euro-MP

THE county's Euro MP has reacted with anger to the news that the EU contribution to last year's flood recovery will be less than previously thought.  more...

Bengeworth by-election

RESIDENTS of Evesham's Bengeworth ward are preparing to vote in the local by-election later this week.  more...

The Bengeworth by-election

RESIDENTS of Evesham's Bengeworth ward are preparing to vote in the local by-election later this week.  more...

Bengeworth by-election

RESIDENTS of Evesham's Bengeworth ward are preparing to vote in the local by-election later this week.  more...

Camilla remains on course

CAMILLA Russell remained on course for a place a couple of great results in Caerphilly.  more...

A team easily overcome sister side

Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League STRATFORD'S A and B sides locked horns in the Premier Division last week with the former dominating with a series of straight sets win.  more...

Letters

Very sorry to hear about photographer

SIR - Geoff Hopcraft was a strong member of Worcester Camcorder Club from 2000 to June 2007.  more...

High parking charges just drive people away

SIR - Your paper showed the disadvantage with people in the Arboretum having their stinking bins outside their front doors. Another disadvantage for them is parking.  more...

They knew where to find their ‘sport’

SIR - In response to Mr Burgess' tirade against me regarding hunting and the countryside, I am sorry to disabuse him, but I was born and bred in the deepest countryside and lived in close proximity to the hunting and farming fraternity. Of course the hunt did not use cages or fertility pills, all they did was to leave a spinney or part of a wood undisturbed during the breeding season. Then, surprise, surprise they knew where to go when they wanted their cub hunting sport.' They did not wander aimlessly around the countryside looking for cubs, did they? As Mr Burgess well knows, but possibly chooses to ignore, evidence has been found of artificial earths to encourage the fox to breed.  more...

They knew where to find their ‘sport’

SIR - In response to Mr Burgess' tirade against me regarding hunting and the countryside, I am sorry to disabuse him, but I was born and bred in the deepest countryside and lived in close proximity to the hunting and farming fraternity. Of course the hunt did not use cages or fertility pills, all they did was to leave a spinney or part of a wood undisturbed during the breeding season. Then, surprise, surprise they knew where to go when they wanted their cub hunting sport.' They did not wander aimlessly around the countryside looking for cubs, did they? As Mr Burgess well knows, but possibly chooses to ignore, evidence has been found of artificial earths to encourage the fox to breed.  more...

Stop ripping us off, Gordon Brown

SIR - Thank you, Mr Foster, you and your party's continual raping of the working classes and pillaging of middle England made a working class man, union supporter and long-time supporter of Labour vote Conservative.  more...

Car parking charges will not be helping

SIR - I was in agreement with your writer about how quiet Pershore is now its been changed. Another reason could be the 40 per cent increase in car parking charges! We are not a bottomless pit for all and sundry.  more...

New Labour should never have control

Sir - The disgraceful behaviour at the election results at the Guildhall by the so-called New Labour members and their leader, gave a sound example why they (New Labour) should never have control of Worcester City Council ever again, and surely raised the question for the need of a policy of common behaviour at such events.  more...

Get a life and you won’t notice planes

sir - With regards to your recent letters, who is this Roger Nall and what is a chartered psychologist?  more...

Students are no more to blame than anyone else

SIR - Mr Wainwright's comments (April 29) do not show a concern with social changes that the students of Worcester supposedly cause, but rather an innate dislike of the young in our society.  more...

Students are no more to blame than anyone else

SIR - Mr Wainwright's comments (April 29) do not show a concern with social changes that the students of Worcester supposedly cause, but rather an innate dislike of the young in our society.  more...

Love grows despite decline of religion

SIR - George Cowley takes issue (April 30) with my comment that people do not care about Christianity (April 8). I would like to clarify the point.  more...

He would have had them put to death

SIR - I don't normally respond to George Cowley's inane profferings, but calling atheists oddballs was certainly the catalyst for a response.  more...

An angry old man?

SIR - Jim Evans does grumble a lot - is he an angry old man? (Letter, April 29).  more...

Paying for buses is a waste of funding

sir - Kathryn Phillips asks why children should be taken by bus from Malvern to Worcester at public expense to attend a so-called faith school.  more...

Love and kindness is common decency

SIR - In response to George Cowley (April 30). Love and kindness to humankind is not exclusive to Christianity. It's common decency which, admittedly, is becoming scarce. My moral outline' has nothing to do with religion. I am one of those oddball atheists,' but I can assure you that I do not shout a lot.' I have respect for those who choose to follow a faith, no matter which one. It's a pity you don't practice what you preach and respect my own choice.  more...

Search for lost radio shows

ARE your readers able to help a group of OTR (Old Time Radio) enthusiasts who are searching for missing episodes of the hugely popular comedy of yesteryear The Clitheroe Kid Radio Show?  more...

Search for lost radio shows

ARE your readers able to help a group of OTR (Old Time Radio) enthusiasts who are searching for missing episodes of the hugely popular comedy of yesteryear The Clitheroe Kid Radio Show?  more...

Trail of cuttings

WYRE Forest District Council (or their contractors) visited the Lickhill Lodge area on Tuesday, April 29 to cut the council- maintained grass areas.  more...

Praise for clean-up

AS a Stourport town councillor I have been trying for the last 12 months to get Wyre Forest District Council to address the problem of fly tipping, litter and disgusting dog mess.  more...

Praise for clean-up

AS a Stourport town councillor I have been trying for the last 12 months to get Wyre Forest District Council to address the problem of fly tipping, litter and disgusting dog mess.  more...

Praise for clean-up

AS a Stourport town councillor I have been trying for the last 12 months to get Wyre Forest District Council to address the problem of fly tipping, litter and disgusting dog mess.  more...

Charity dinner

ON a recent visit to friends in Ledbury we attended a charity dinner held at the Feathers Hotel on April 19.  more...

Response from Castlemorton resident

IN response to your article in the Gazette dated May 9. Having lived in Castlemorton since 1985 I lived through the "INVASION" of 1992 and came through unscathed apart from noise and general nuisance, unfortunately others were not so lucky so I can understand that thought of a party held by Alan Turnbull would rattle some people.  more...

Response from Castlemorton resident

IN response to your article in the Gazette dated May 9. Having lived in Castlemorton since 1985 I lived through the "INVASION" of 1992 and came through unscathed apart from noise and general nuisance, unfortunately others were not so lucky so I can understand that thought of a party held by Alan Turnbull would rattle some people.  more...

Response from Castlemorton resident

IN response to your article in the Gazette dated May 9. Having lived in Castlemorton since 1985 I lived through the "INVASION" of 1992 and came through unscathed apart from noise and general nuisance, unfortunately others were not so lucky so I can understand that thought of a party held by Alan Turnbull would rattle some people.  more...

Shop displays

WELL done to all those Great Malvern traders who adorned their shops with floral displays for the recent Spring Garden Show weekend.  more...

Shop displays

WELL done to all those Great Malvern traders who adorned their shops with floral displays for the recent Spring Garden Show weekend.  more...

Shop displays

WELL done to all those Great Malvern traders who adorned their shops with floral displays for the recent Spring Garden Show weekend.  more...

Young Enterprise success

I WOULD like to congratulate all the members of Blu-genic, a Young Enterprise Company from The Chase, for winning best Company Presentation award, most Entrepreneurial Company award and most Environmentally Friendly Company award at the 2008 Herefordshire & Worcestershire strategic finals presentation at Malvern St James Girls' College and School.  more...

Young Enterprise success

I WOULD like to congratulate all the members of Blu-genic, a Young Enterprise Company from The Chase, for winning best Company Presentation award, most Entrepreneurial Company award and most Environmentally Friendly Company award at the 2008 Herefordshire & Worcestershire strategic finals presentation at Malvern St James Girls' College and School.  more...

Young Enterprise success

I WOULD like to congratulate all the members of Blu-genic, a Young Enterprise Company from The Chase, for winning best Company Presentation award, most Entrepreneurial Company award and most Environmentally Friendly Company award at the 2008 Herefordshire & Worcestershire strategic finals presentation at Malvern St James Girls' College and School.  more...

Young Enterprise success

I WOULD like to congratulate all the members of Blu-genic, a Young Enterprise Company from The Chase, for winning best Company Presentation award, most Entrepreneurial Company award and most Environmentally Friendly Company award at the 2008 Herefordshire & Worcestershire strategic finals presentation at Malvern St James Girls' College and School.  more...

Proposed Council move

DESPITE an unsure long term future for Malvern Hills District Council, I read the Tories are advocating yet another new study into a new HQ at goodness knows what cost.  more...

Proposed Council move

DESPITE an unsure long term future for Malvern Hills District Council, I read the Tories are advocating yet another new study into a new HQ at goodness knows what cost.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Future hospital site

I WAS amused by Councillor Raine's letter (May 5). I have lived in Malvern for 60 years and can think of few examples where the Council has improve - economic success and retained our heritage! I look at other nearby tourist areas and wonder how we can have failed so dismally to foster our historic past and wonderful environment.  more...

Local Walks

Shelsley Beauchamp

IN the west of the county the river Teme is fed by a number of tributary streams which have cut steeply down through the limestone from the high ground around Clifton, creating densely wooded dingles with spooky names such as Witchery Hole and Devil's Den.  more...

Shelsley Beauchamp

IN the west of the county the river Teme is fed by a number of tributary streams which have cut steeply down through the limestone from the high ground around Clifton, creating densely wooded dingles with spooky names such as Witchery Hole and Devil's Den.  more...

Malvern Spring Garden Show 2008

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Dennis Jones from Builth takes in the aroma  more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

The show is set to be one of the most successful ever  more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Carol Nichols, owner of Grange Farm Nursery, who won a gold award  more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

As the temperatures soared in Malvern, the ice-cream was in great demand  more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Robert Edmonds gives daughter Jessie a lift  more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

An admirer enjoys the riot of colour  more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Dorothy and Don Bridges of Pudding Shop  more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

Ash Baum of Palace Antiques  more...

Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2008

The florar displays were kept well-stocked throughout  more...

Music

Everyday lives inspire songs

FOLK song workshops will be held at Hartlebury Museum this weekend as part of a choral history project.  more...

News

Drahm’s regret at his exit from Worcester

SHANE Drahm has admitted it would be tough to get out of his contract with Kubota Spears in Japan and stay with the Warriors.  more...

Latham crocked for up to four months

WARRIOR-to-be Chris Latham will go under the knife tomorrow to have surgery on a torn chest muscle and will be out of action for up to four months.  more...

County ace turns to Cooley for aid

FORMER England fast bowling coach Troy Cooley returned to Australia after masterminding England's epic 2005 Ashes triumph but has never lost touch with some of his former charges.  more...

Birley may be on his way to City

FORMER Birmingham City trainee Matt Birley could be set to join Worcester City this summer.  more...

Birley may be on his way to City

FORMER Birmingham City trainee Matt Birley could be set to join Worcester City this summer.  more...

Others

Endangered species by David Burnie

Kingfisher Kwowledge takes readers into the heart of a subject.  more...

Phillpot Files

There’s still some life in old Labour - ask Adrian

I HAVE for some time been perplexed by this widely-held belief that New Labour has a connection with socialism.  more...

Pryce'S People

I’ll show you how to get a cup final lawn

THIS interview started off as a chat with Phil Sharples about his new book on lawn care.  more...

Reader'S Pictures

WINNING LINE-UP

Looks like Archdales A' had a good team in 1943-44 and won the Worcester Charity Cup. Proud members of the team back in those days who lined up for a photo were: A Atkins, E Walker, E Gough, T Evans, D Hough (captain), E Dayus, F Maltby, R Fewtrell, R Bennett, G Stephens, F Duffett and E Hough.  more...

WINNING LINE-UP

Looks like Archdales A' had a good team in 1943-44 and won the Worcester Charity Cup. Proud members of the team back in those days who lined up for a photo were: A Atkins, E Walker, E Gough, T Evans, D Hough (captain), E Dayus, F Maltby, R Fewtrell, R Bennett, G Stephens, F Duffett and E Hough.  more...

THE NIGHT THAT LIGHTNING LIT UP THE SKY

THIS dramatic photograph shows lightning flashing over Worcester rooftops during a spectacular thunderstorm.  more...

THE NIGHT THAT LIGHTNING LIT UP THE SKY

Robert Wall had his camera at the ready.  more...

THE NIGHT THAT LIGHTNING LIT UP THE SKY

Robert Wall had his camera at the ready.  more...

THE NIGHT THAT LIGHTNING LIT UP THE SKY

Jeff Coopey timed this picture perfectly.  more...

Results

Burgess bags four for Burlish

RICHARD Burgess scored four as Kidderminster and District League Sunday Division One champions Burlish Olympic beat Gornal Five Ways 7-2.  more...

Round-Up

Flagship provides highlight

THE highlight of the rearranged Brecon and Talybont Hunt meeting was the stirring finish to the Ladies Open race.  more...

Troubled rider happy with ninth

EVESHAM'S Simon Andrews had a smile back on his face at Brands Hatch despite more mechanical problems leaving him well adrift at the top of the Bennetts British Superbikes standings.  more...

Cypriot adventure for the Wanderers

WORCESTER Wanderers returned from the rugby world outpost of northern Cyprus tanned and tired.  more...

Just one point in the title pursuit

WESTSIDERS are Worcester and District Skittles League Division One champions by just one point.  more...

Leverton is highest ranking

SAMURAI'S Carol Leverton is celebrating becoming Worcestershire's first female to reach the grade of third-level black belt in judo.  more...

Colts want team

WORCESTER Colts are looking for an under 10s team for next season.  more...

Women sink Navy to maintain record

WORCESTERSHIRE Women extended their unbeaten run with a double success against the Royal Navy.  more...

World stars drop in for skills class

PUPILS at Malvern College were bowled over by cricketing stars Henry Olonga and Peter Such.  more...

Pearson on form in victory

THE Gentlemen of Worcestershire began their 149th season with an emphatic 131-run win in a one-sided match against Rendcomb College in Cirencester.  more...

Madras are hot

REAL Madras head a clutch of three teams at top of the Droitwich Leisure Leagues table after a 3-1 victory against Wych Way Warriors in the latest round of matches.  more...

Pair secure title

PAT Watkins and April Whetton won Sapey Golf Club's ladies betterball stableford competition with 38 points.  more...

A sharp fall in crime

NEW figures, which show crime throughout the Bromsgrove district has reduced by nearly a third, have been released.  more...

A sharp fall in crime

NEW figures, which show crime throughout the Bromsgrove district has reduced by nearly a third, have been released.  more...

All change for lost dogs

PEOPLE who find or lose a dog should now contact their local authority, not the police.  more...

First gold for former Evesham rower Zac

ZAC Purchase brilliantly boosted his Beijing medal hopes in Munich by storming to his first gold medal since winning the world singles title two years ago in a powerhouse performance of double sculling.  more...

First gold for former Evesham rower Zac

ZAC Purchase brilliantly boosted his Beijing medal hopes in Munich by storming to his first gold medal since winning the world singles title two years ago in a powerhouse performance of double sculling.  more...

Amateur ladies tee off at The Vale

THE second event of the fourth Jamega Pro Golf Tour season staged at The Vale was won by a single shot by Jon Le Roux.  more...

Archers are hitting the target

EVESHAM'S George Scott and Linda Haines rounded off a packed Bank Holiday weekend by taking medals at the annual Redhill American tournament.  more...

Michael makes a point at Brands!

FIVE weeks ago the first round of the National Superstock Championship was cancelled at Brands Hatch due to heavy snow.  more...

Camilla remains on course

CAMILLA Russell remained on course for a place a couple of great results in Caerphilly.  more...

Camilla remains on course

CAMILLA Russell remained on course for a place a couple of great results in Caerphilly.  more...

Camilla remains on course

CAMILLA Russell remained on course for a place a couple of great results in Caerphilly.  more...

Simon fails to make most of super starts

A WARM weekend at Brands Hatch did little to help Simon Andrews and the Jentin Racing Lloyds British Bennetts British Superbike Team.  more...

Simon fails to make most of super starts

A WARM weekend at Brands Hatch did little to help Simon Andrews and the Jentin Racing Lloyds British Bennetts British Superbike Team.  more...

A team easily overcome sister side

Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League STRATFORD'S A and B sides locked horns in the Premier Division last week with the former dominating with a series of straight sets win.  more...

A team easily overcome sister side

Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League STRATFORD'S A and B sides locked horns in the Premier Division last week with the former dominating with a series of straight sets win.  more...

A team easily overcome sister side

Prudden Road Surfacing Tennis League STRATFORD'S A and B sides locked horns in the Premier Division last week with the former dominating with a series of straight sets win.  more...

Rediscovered well needs to be named

HOT on the heels of a successful well dressing festival over May Bank Holiday weekend a competition is being held to find the best name for one of Malvern's recently rediscovered ancient wells.  more...

Thirds win

BROMYARD III v EASTNOR III.  more...

Away-day Wests win

CHAINWIRE v WEST MALVERN.  more...

Today's events

Monday Yoga class with Miranda White at Belle Vue Gym, Wells Road, Malvern. 6pm. 01904 410516.  more...

Today's events

Monday Yoga class with Miranda White at Belle Vue Gym, Wells Road, Malvern. 6pm. 01904 410516.  more...

Bluebells draw photographer to town

A KEEN photographer who was drawn to Malvern by talk of the town's bluebell fields went away impressed with what he had seen.  more...

Safety system set for Canada

AN airport in Canada will be the first to install the latest version of a safety system developed in Malvern.  more...

Tea and tulips

ENJOY tea and cakes surrounded by a dazzling display of tulips at Tarrington Court on Saturday, May 17.  more...

Weekend cricket results

Crusader Worcestershire County League Division One 1st XI Bromyard are up to third in the table after their win at Barnards Green and Eastnor are fourth with a winning draw at Worcester. Barnards Green are third bottom, two places behind Worcester Nomads, who got a losing draw at Pershore.  more...

Brewers Arms reaps rewards

A PUB in West Malvern has had its committment to real ale recognised with an award from CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale.  more...

Escape route from football frenzy

THE whole country will be struck with football fever on Wednesday (May 21) as two of our top teams battle it out in the UEFA Champions League Final, the blue ribband event of European football.  more...

Army wins but can't put Samurai to the sword

Ledbury Rugby Club had two of the best men's sevens teams in the country for their final, competing for the £5,000 main prize.  more...

Coffe morning for Ugandan children

A coffee morning to raise funds for a children's charity in Uganda is taking place at 54 Fruitlands, Malvern, on Saturday, May 24 from 10.30am until 12.30pm.  more...

Army wins but can't put Samurai to the sword

Ledbury Rugby Club had two of the best men's sevens teams in the country for their final, competing for the £5,000 main prize.  more...

People warned of quarry dangers

MALVERN Hills Conservators are warning people to stay out of the lakes at flooded quarries, which have claimed more than one life over the years.  more...

Society

Finstall WI

Our monthly meeting was a celebration of the institute's 71st birthday and friends and guests were invited for an afternoon gathering at Finstall village hall. Glasses of fruit juice and wine were handed to guests on arrival and the meeting opened as usual with Jerusalem.  more...

Blackwell & Burcot WI

AT the annual spring rally, held at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Bewdley, Blackwell & Burcot WI came fourth overall with their cooperative depiction of this year's theme - Let's party, which celebrates the Worcestershire Federation's 90th birthday.  more...

Bromsgrove NSPCC

THE Bromsgrove district committee of the NSPCC held a very successful lunch at the rugby club for 90 ladies.  more...

Stoke Prior WI

Eight visitors from the Brockencote WI were welcomed to our April meeting. Audrey Kanska entertained us with her music and songs. They were enjoyed so much that the ladies from Brockencote have invited her to repeat her presentation at one of their future meetings at Chaddesley Corbett. Afternoon tea was served and a sale of cakes held, followed by the drawing of a raffle. Details of a coffee morning, to be held at president Betty Wolsey's house to boost WI funds, were announced and it was confirmed that some of our ladies would be entering craft displays at the spring rally, which was held in Bewdley.  more...

Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners’ Club

Philip Aubrey, former director of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, spoke to us at our April meeting on the subject of vegetable growing.  more...

Guide Dogs for the Blind

The newly-formed Bromsgrove and Redditch fundraising committee for Guide Dogs for the Blind held a collection outside Morrisons which raised £1,878. We are very grateful to Morrisons and the generosity of their customers. As one guide dog costs around £30,000 we are continuing our fundraising efforts and the next event will be the Lions fun day at Arrow Valley Park, Redditch, on June 14, when we shall have a stall and there will be an opportunity to be blindfold and led around an obstacle course by a guide dog. We are also planning a midsummer ball on June 20 at the Gainsborough Hotel, Kidderminster. Tickets are £30 or £250 for a table of ten and can be booked from Pam on 01527 834953. Anyone who would like to help guide dogs should phone Alison on 01527 404991.   more...

Bromsgrove Photographic Society

Members of Bromsgrove Photographic Society held their annual panels competition.  more...

St Michael’s Church, Stoke Prior

The Journey was the title of the flower demonstration by Virginia Davis, assisted by Christine Huzzey, staged at Stoke Works Social Club, by kind permission of Neil Toothill. The event was hugely popular, attracting an enthusiastic attendance and raising the sum of £800 for new equipment for the servery to be constructed in St Michael's Church, Stoke Prior.  more...

Bromsgrove U3A

AT the meeting on May 1, members were entertained by a lively, witty talk given by Jill Fraser.  more...

Wychbold Women’s Fellowship

IN the April issue of Community Link we wrote of Pat and Len Tonks' then-approaching diamond wedding anniversary. In this issue we can report on that occasion, which was celebrated by a thanksgiving service in St Mary de Wyche Church in Wychbold, to which we and countless other friends had been invited.  more...

Wychbold Horticultural Society

The society's spring show was held in Wychbold village hall and as usual the hall was a blaze of colour provided by the splendid exhibits. The judges are always most complimentary about the high standards achieved by the exhibitors and this year was no exception. Of particular note was a large number of entries in the photographic section. Marie Skerratt presented the awards - she and her husband Robin are the donors of the trophy for the best entry in Class II for tulips.  more...

Wychbold Flower Club

The April meeting was very well attended for the presentation, Munches & Bunches, by our guest Bob Harris who, true to form, delighted us with an irresistible combination of floral arrangements and both savoury and sweet items of food.  more...

Wychbold WI

Pat Tonks, president, was in the chair at the meeting. Dot Waldron read the minutes of the last meeting and secretary Beryl Smith gave her report.  more...

West Midlands Bird Club

The natural beauty, birdlife and wildlife of three of Britain's islands were brought to life again during the illustrated talk presented by professional photographer Mike Wilkes at the last indoor meeting of the 2007/2008 season.  more...

Wychbold WI

Pat Tonks, president, was in the chair at the meeting. Dot Waldron read the minutes of the last meeting and secretary Beryl Smith gave her report.  more...

Wychbold Women’s Fellowship

IN the April issue of Community Link we wrote of Pat and Len Tonks' then-approaching diamond wedding anniversary. In this issue we can report on that occasion, which was celebrated by a thanksgiving service in St Mary de Wyche Church in Wychbold, to which we and countless other friends had been invited.  more...

Inner Wheel Club of Droitwich Spa

Journalist Alison Parkinson was guest speaker for the April meeting. She began her talk on writing for a living by surprising members with a spelling test of 25 misspelt words. This was to emphasize the importance of presentation as well as content in reporting.  more...

Wychbold Horticultural Society

The society's spring show was held in Wychbold village hall and as usual the hall was a blaze of colour provided by the splendid exhibits. The judges are always most complimentary about the high standards achieved by the exhibitors and this year was no exception. Of particular note was a large number of entries in the photographic section. Marie Skerratt presented the awards - she and her husband Robin are the donors of the trophy for the best entry in Class II for tulips.  more...

Wychbold Flower Club

The April meeting was very well attended for the presentation, Munches & Bunches, by our guest Bob Harris who, true to form, delighted us with an irresistible combination of floral arrangements and both savoury and sweet items of food.  more...

Clows Top

GARDENING CLUB - At the April meeting, speaker Keith Orchard Robinson, gave a talk on Derbyshire well dressing. This work of art and celebration is a thank you gift for the water in the wells.  more...

The Changing Environment

Interesting facts about Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms are extremely fascinating events, especially when they occur overnight.  more...

This Week In........

May 10 -17

This week in 1988:  more...

Upton

Bus stop location debated

BUS passengers in Upton will be able to make use of a new shelter - as soon as a location can be agreed.  more...

Vikki'S Acorns Runs Diary

Here goes ...

So this is my first blog on training for the Acorns triple run.  more...

Here goes ...

So this is my first blog on training for the Acorns Triple Run.  more...

I'm cream-crackered!

My training schedule for the half-marathon has seen me running six days this week. (cream-crackered!) A couple of easy five milers, an interval session, a timed faster run, a fairly fast run and finishing today with 10 miles steady - in the blistering sunshine. Now I know how the Sunday roast feels when it comes out the oven!  more...

  
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