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MALVERN Town's Langland Stadium will be the site for the finals of the Mercian Festival Youth League Football this Sunday. Six finals will be played in a fun-filled day of action between 10am and 8pm. The girls' under-13s final between Stourport

MALVERN Town's Langland Stadium will be the site for the finals of the Mercian Festival Youth League Football this Sunday. Six finals will be played in a fun-filled day of action between 10am and 8pm. The girls' under-13s final between Stourport

Dr John Harcup, of Malvern Spa Association, with Carl Burrows, who dressed the Temperance Fountain.

Dr John Harcup, of Malvern Spa Association, and Carl Burrows, who dressed Temperance Fountain, at the Worcester Road spring.

The legacy of Dr John Wall, the first man to analyse Malvern water, is celebrated with this display at the Temperance Fountain in Worcester Road, Malvern Link.

Sole Mates, a Malvern walking group, has a range of walks of different lengths on offer in its May-June programme for people who want to get out and about. Solemates meet to walk and chat on Wednesdays and Fridays and walk in and around the town. Next

Olympian Beth Tweddle visited Malvern to meet young gymnasts at the new Malvern Hills Gymnastics Club. The European and World champion gymnast was in Malvern for the opening of the club's new premises on Spring Lane and after cutting the ribbon in the

Birmingham Royal Ballet's visit to Cheltenham this week was a real coup for the Everyman theatre, and a delight for all who managed to see it. The triple bill opened with Dante Sonata- Frederick Ashton's ensemble piece inspired by The Inferno, set

Royal Well, in West Malvern Road, has long been a traditional site for well dressing and this year's effort has a patriotic red, white and blue theme.

LOCAL talent will be very much on show at the Newent Orchestral Society's next concert. The theme will be "Newent's Classical Connections" and local performers and composers will both take a bow or a curtsy. Violin soloist Alice Earll of Kempley will

A motorcyclist was air-lifted to the Selly Oak Major Trauma Unit today, after being involved in a collision with a Range Rover. The incident happened at 11.15am on Friday, May 3, outside the Land Rover offices at Much Cowarne. West Midlands Ambulance

RESIDENTS have been urged to get on their runn-ing shoes and take part in a fundraising run in Malvern. The Acorns Triple Run will be held on Sunday, June 22, at Malvern's Three Counties Showground. The action-packed day of fun-filled activities features

A RIDE-on mower worth £7,000 was stolen from Leigh Sinton between 8pm on Tuesday, April 29, and 3pm the next day. The grey Stiga Park-Pro mower with a 42-inch cut and a Briggs and Stratton engine was driven across two fields and through cut fences before

PLANS for a swimming pool and gymnasium at Clevelode Farm, near Callow End, will go before Malvern Hills District Council's northern area development control committee on Wednesday, May 7. The application was made by D Walker and D Jones, but had drawn

A CHURCH that has finished restoring its landmark spire is now raising money to refurbish its organ. Christ Church, Avenue Road, is marking the end of the spire repair project with a service of thanksgiving and rededication. And the same weekend sees

WIN, lose or draw tell the town how your cricket side got on by sending your match reports and scorecards to: mgnewsdesk@midlands.newsquest.co.uk by 7.30pm each Saturday night. Read next weeks paper for full cricket coverage.

MALVERN is set to take centre stage after plans for a "big name" live music venue were given the go-ahead from planning officers. Priors Croft bar and restaurant, in Grange Road, has been granted permission for a 300 person capacity function room at

MALVERN Concert Club finishes off its highly successful 2008/9 season this month with a concert by the acclaimed Endellion String Quartet. Formed in 1979, the quartet, comprising Andrew Watkinson and Ralph de Souza (violins) Garfield Jackson (viola)

COMEDY fans in Malvern have the rare chance to see rising star Russell Howard, one of the major attractions in this year's Fringe festival. Russell got to Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny? competition final aged 19. He's since been busy with his

BLAIR Richard Dick May 1st, 1998. In our hearts and thoughts for the past ten years and forever in the future. Jayne, Julia and Families. Published in paper 02/05/2008

EASTON Rene Dear friend, we shall never forget you. Jean, John, Muriel and Reg. Published in paper 02/05/2008

BLAIR Dick May 1st, 1998 Forever in our thoughts. Love Wendy, Keith and Family. xx Published in paper 02/05/2008

BAKER Joan Of Malvern, formerly of Whittington. Died peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on April 24th, 2008 aged 94 years after a short illness. A Thanksgiving Service for her life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Linktop, Malvern at 3 p.m

DEWEY Karl Michael Charles Suddenly on Sunday, April 27th after a brave battle against cancer, aged 29. Sadly missed by his mum, dad, daughter Stacie, brothers, sisters and girlfriend Debs. Funeral service at Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern on Thursday

HOWARD DAVIES Madge Peacefully in hospital on April 24th 2008, aged 95 years. Wife of the late George and dearly loved mother of Megan and Lynn and of the late Tudor. Also a much loved grandmother and great grandmother. Requiem Mass will take place at

SPRING Dorothy Passed away suddenly on April 23rd, aged 102. A much loved Auntie who will be greatly missed. Funeral at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday May 7th at 2.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Red Cross, c/o A. W. Band, 41

BALDWIN Leslie James Died at home on April 23rd, aged 84 years. Loving husband of Peggy and dearly loved dad of Richard, Gary and the late Alan. Les will be sadly missed by all his Family and many Friends. The service

EARLE Samuel Leslie known as Les Passed away peacefully on April 23rd, 2008 at Worcester Royal Hospital. Will be sadly missed by all Friends and Family. Service to be held at Worcester Crematorium on May 6th,

DEWEY Karl Passed away suddenly on April 27th, 2008, aged 29 years. Sadly missed by Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Published in paper 02/05/2008

FISH Rita Ann Peacefully in hospital on April 22nd, 2008, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Brian and much loved mother of Theresa and Karen. Also a much loved grandmother of Joanne, Charlotte, Jamie and Hannah. Funeral service will take place at Worcester

CLARKE Charlotte BSc Hons. Information Systems, Cardiff. Trained Firefighter. What a girl - what an achiever. Lots of love from all the Family. Published in paper 02/05/2008

SMITH Roger Happy 65th Birthday, May 7th. Bet you didn't see this coming - even with your telescope! Have a great birthday however many times you celebrate it! Lots of love your "Country Cous" and co! xxx Published in paper 02/05/2008

BROOKES Phil and Karen Happy 60th Birthdays mum and dad. Thank you very much for all that you do for us. Enjoy your party, we are sure you will be 'Rockin The Joint'. Love Lee, Kerry, Tracy, Mike, Sophie, Matthew

CLARKE Harrison James Happy 1st Birthday sweet baby boy. Lots of hugs and kisses Mummy, Daddy and Olivia xxx Published in paper 02/05/2008

SIMCOCK George April 13th, 1924 - December 24th, 2007. A birthday kiss, A great big hug. Is sent to you, With lots of love. Daughter Chris and Family. Published in paper 02/05/2008

GREEN Shirley May 4th, 1999. Quietly today your memory we treasure. Loving you always, forgetting you never. Love from all the Family. Published in paper 02/05/2008

COLE Geoff Died May 3rd, 2007. One year on, it still hurts that you are not here,Forever in our hearts our memories keep you near.Your smile and your laugh always brightened our tears,Thoughts and memories we hold so dear. Because you were one of a kind

TIMBRELL John Suddenly, but peacefully on April 29th, 2008, aged 77 years. Devoted husband of the late Sylvia. A much loved dad and grandad. Will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. We know that you are at peace dad. The Funeral service

BEASLEY Ann Cecily nee Sweetman Aged 83 years. Peacefully on Thursday, April 24th, 2008, at The Boynes, Upton upon Severn. Beloved wife of the late Denis Beasley, and dearly loved mother, granny and great granny. The funeral service will take place at

FISH Annie Maud Nancy Passed away peacefully after a long illness, bravely borne on April 29th, 2008 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, aged 89 years. Sadly missed by children Alan, Clive, Wendy, Terry, Susan, Maureen, Peter and Nigel, sons and daughters

SYMONDS John Thomas Beloved husband of Veronica Ronnie, much loved father of Susan and Gillian, devoted grandad of Jonathan and Helena and brother of Daphne. Passed away peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on April 29th, 2008, aged 84 years. Funeral

BLUNDEN Eileen Passed peacefully on April 24th 2008, aged 94 years, at Court House Care Home, Malvern. The funeral service will take place at Malvern Baptist Church, on Thursday, May 8th 2008 at 10.30 a.m. followed by interment in Great Malvern Cemetery

FLETCHER Grace Of Lugwardine, formerly of Churchill Meadow, Ledbury, on Friday, April 25th, 2008, aged 85 years. Private cremation followed by a service of Thanksgiving in the Lady Chapel of Hereford Cathedral on Saturday, May 10th at 2 p.m. Donations

STERRY Fred Passed away on Saturday, April 26th, 2008, aged 88 years. A much loved dad and grandad who will be greatly missed. The Funeral service will take place at St Michael & All Angels Church, Ledbury on Tuesday, May 6th at 11 a.m. followed

GRAY Jane Happy 40th birthday mum, hope you have a good day! Lots of love Tasha, Lewis and Lydia x Published in paper 02/05/2008

WAITE Eric Congratulations on your 80th Birthday on Monday. We said you would make it! Love Barb, Mike, Tracey, Phil and Tina. ------------ Love to our special grandad. From Andrew, Daniel, William, Gabriel and Holly. xxxxx

SYMMONDS Shaun Happy 40th dad. Have a great day. Luvya. Lucy. xxx Published in paper 02/05/2008

CREESE Dorothy May In loving memory of the late Dot, on what would have been her 70th Birthday, May 7th. Missing you, love always. Vince and all your Family. Published in paper 02/05/2008

BOSWELL Melvin Mel Enid and Angela would like to express sincere thanks to everyone for their kind support following their sad loss. Thank you to all who attended the service, and for the kind donations. Special thanks to Reverend Clare Griffiths, F W

MALVERN Hills Conservators will cut the grass on commons around the town as soon as the weather is dry enough. Director Ian Rowat said this week he had has several complaints from walkers who were annoyed that the commons had not yet received their first

OSCAR Wilde's finest comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, comes as a scintillating and stylish new production to The Courtyard in Hereford on Saturday, May 10. Audiences have one night only to see why this production from Creu Cymru, Mappi Mundi

FOLK singer Johnny Coppin will bring an evening of melodic and inspiring, essentially English, music to Welland on Friday, May 16. The concert at 7.30pm at St James Church will feature the acclaimed Gloucestershire folk singer accompanied and supported

THE Tights, Malvern's own legendary punk band, have found fame on the other side of the Atlantic with a new generation of teenage fans. The band, which formed as teenagers themselves at the height of the Punk era, enjoyed a couple of years of success

LITTLE Malvern's Michelle Nixon made it a birthday to remember finishing on the podium at her first MINI Challenge race of the season. Nixon began her Dunlop MINI Challenge title bid at Snetterton race curcuit in Norfolk last weekend by finishing fourth

MALVERN Hills District Council's executive committee, which met on Tuesday, endorses draft plans for a Local Area Agreement. The agreement, which is linked with other counties within Worcestershire, sets priorities for all the councils, by order of the

MALVERN Hills District Council would consider leaving the town centre to realise its dream of setting up a "21st century" headquarters. MHDC intends to commission a study to determine whether the consolidation of council offices could be achieved. The

MALVERN Rifle and Pistol Club is holding an open evening to let members of the public try out their sport. Next week is National Shooting Week, when clubs across the country are opening their doors to newcomers. On Thursday, May 8, the club's range

MALVERN Gazette reader Berny Male captured this picture of what looks like a "funnel cloud" precursor to a tornado, which he took at Earls Croome, near Upton, on Wednesday morning during heavy rain.

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on May 1, 2008:- DYSON PERRINS - Erection of a single storey pitched roof timber framed building with timber cladding with access steps and ramp. Somers Park Primary School

BISHOPS CLEEVE 2, MALVERN TOWN 1. MALVERN Town signed off their season of struggle with a 2-1 defeat at Bishops Cleeve, despite a spirited display. Joe Rawle's side played the last 20 minutes with ten-men as Nick Clayton was sent off for a second

Friday Country Western Partner Dancing with Teme Valley Shufflers WDC at Whitbourne Village Hall, Whitbourne. Absolute beginners 7-8pm. Improvers and intermediate 8-10pm. 01886 821772. Tea dance at Upper Hall, Trinity Church Parish Hall, Link Top, Malvern