Malvern Gazette - Stories for 23 May 2008

THE May meeting is when we discuss the resolutions that will be presented at the Annual General Meeting which is being held for the first time in Liverpool in June. more...

Wythall Gardening Club

AT the May meeting Mel Matthews reported that he had raised £333 for the orphanage in India and the fundraising was ongoing, he is holding a quiz evening at the village hall. more...

Royal British Legion, Wythall, Womens Section

HELLO once more ladies, another month gone by and as they say, time flies when you are enjoying yourselves. more...

Redditch Choral Society

A WONDERFUL evening was experienced at St Stephen's Church, Redditch on Saturday, May 10, when music and art were combined to celebrate the story of the creation. more...

COLIN Hammond, our president, welcomed everyone to the meeting at St Luke's Memorial Hall, Headless Cross on Wednesday, May 7 May and made several announcements of forthcoming events, including our Exhibition at the F.L.A.I.R. (Festival of Live Arts in Redditch) event in the Kingfisher Centre on Saturday, June 14. He also outlined our workshop taking place on Wednesday, June 4 when members and visitors are invited to come along and see some members demonstrate various media, which can be tried or watched. more...

Alcester Gardening Club

THE spring coach trip to Hergest Croft Gardens in Herefordshire was marred by very cold damp weather. more...

Alcester & District Local History Society

MEMBERS and visitors of the Alcester & District Local History Society enjoyed a double treat at their monthly gathering this week. more...

Correction

WE would like to point out that the Welsh Society's outing to Tredegar House is on June 7, not June 17 as incorrectly printed on last week's Clubs & Societies page. more...

Education

School closure plan amended

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council's proposals following the decision to close a Stourport school had to be withdrawn because they were "riddled with errors", according to members of a parents' action group. more...

In Brief

Quilts are displayed

EXPERTS have patched together an exhibition at Forge Mill Needle Museum that will open visitors eyes to the world of quilts. more...

Group walk

STAFF as well as youngsters from the Twins And Multiple Births Group are taking part in a sponsored walk. more...

Driving laws talk at forum

THERE will be a meeting of Redditch Older People's Forum at Redditch Town Hall on Thursday, May 29 from 10am. more...

Singers perform

THE singers from Bel Canto will be performing their summer concert at Webheath Village Hall on June 14 from 7.30pm. more...

Kemps Hospice

HOW TO ENTER

HOW TO ENTER Fill in the entry form on the hospice page in this week's Shuttle and post it to Kemp Hospice. more...

Hospice Service to remember loved ones

KEMP Hospice will be holding its annual service of remembrance and thanksgiving KEMP Hospice will be holding its annual service of remembrance and thanksgiving led by the Hospice's Chaplaincy team. more...

Kidder News Latest

Emotional visit to concentration camps

THE horrors of the Holocaust were made real to two Kidderminster sixth formers and their teacher during an emotional day-long visit to the Auschwitz concentration camps in Poland. more...

Adventurous duo tackle China trip

TWO intrepid middle-aged men from Kidderminster are preparing for an arduous 420-mile bike ride in China to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. more...

Jamie leaves bike behind for big race

A KIDDERMINSTER man who has competed in road race cycling since he was 12 is taking on a new challenge, running in the Edinburgh Marathon for Kidney Research UK. more...

School closure plan amended

Funding cut forces Re-Use shop to shut

A COMMUNITY project set up to sell second-hand furniture and electrical items has been forced to close its showcase retail outlet in Kidderminster town centre after funding ran out. more...

Here's Johnny on shuttleXtra

JOHNNY Depp wields the cut-throat razor as Sweeney Todd:The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, in the musical movie of the same name, out now on DVD. more...

Awards double for bridge work

ENGINEERING works on Stourport bridge have been recognised with two top awards. more...

Keep vehicles locked warning

DRIVERS are being warned to always lock their vehicles. more...

Keep vehicles locked warning

DRIVERS are being warned to always lock their vehicles. more...

Sisters step out for hospice

KEMP Hospice's magical moonlight walk will be a night to remember for six members of a Kidderminster family as they are taking part in memory of two of their loved ones. more...

Rings stolen in burglary

TWO rings with a combined value of £4,300 have been stolen from a Stourport home following a burglary this morning. more...

Rings stolen in burglary

TWO rings with a combined value of £4,300 have been stolen from a Stourport home following a burglary this morning. more...

Death crash second arrest

A SECOND man has today been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after last weekend's fatal road traffic collision in Stourport. more...

Death crash second arrest

A SECOND man has today been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after last weekend's fatal road traffic collision in Stourport. more...

Death crash second arrest

A SECOND man has today been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after last weekend's fatal road traffic collision in Stourport. more...

Death crash second arrest

A SECOND man has today been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after last weekend's fatal road traffic collision in Stourport. more...

Talented line-up for £1,000 prize

THE countdown has begun for the Wyre Forest Business Idol title and the �1,000 prize that goes with it. more...

Kidder Sport News

Yates upbeat about striker

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates is upbeat about re-signing top scorer Iyseden Christie after productive talks with the former Coventry and Rotherham hitman. more...

Latest

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...

Man claimed knife was for protection - court

A MAN accused of carrying a flick knife and being drunk and disorderly in Malvern claimed he was the victim of an attack by teenagers in an alleyway. more...

Home-made is byword at gallery cafe

TWO food lovers are hoping fresh, organic local produce will entice customers back to Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum's Balcony cafe. more...

Home-made is byword at gallery cafe

TWO food lovers are hoping fresh, organic local produce will entice customers back to Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum's Balcony cafe. more...

Lithuanian twinning team visits country

A DELEGATION from Worcester has flown to Lithuania to forge links and promote the Faithful City. more...

Worcester News weather watch

KEEP up with the latest weather forecast with us. more...

In memory of Miss Harvey

A memorial service for a former headmistress of a prestigious girls school is being held today. more...

After the cup final we’re going to have a big party

THERE will be no victory parade in Worcester if the Warriors bring home the European Challenge Cup on Sunday � but fans are being promised a party instead. more...

New post office is open for business

THE ribbon was cut, staff cheered and a Tom Jones impersonator belted out Return To Sender. more...

Caterpillar invasion

A MASS of caterpillar "frosting" has been intriguing residents across the city. more...

Woman left kitten to starve to death

A WOMAN has been banned from keeping animals for life after admitting her actions led to a kitten�s death. more...

New post office is open for business

THE ribbon was cut, staff cheered and a Tom Jones impersonator belted out Return To Sender. more...

Police investigating rape appeal for key witnesses

POLICE are trying to trace two witnesses who may have crucial information about a woman who was allegedly raped in Worcester city centre. more...

COMMENT: Let’s hear it for Charlie and the girls

OUR very best wishes go today to TV talent show hopefuls Charlie Green and the Harlequin Stage School. more...

Weather threatens bank holiday fun

CHILLING winds, rain, and even thunder will threaten festivities over the bank holiday weekend. more...

Meet the new Miss Worcester

A TEENAGE beauty is celebrating after being crowned Miss Worcester 2008. more...

Please vote today for play area revamp

MORE votes are needed by Worcester residents to help a derelict children�s play are be transformed with a �10,000 makeover. more...

Gardener Monty suffers stroke

Presenter and writer Monty Don, from Herefordshire, is to step down from Gardeners' World after suffering a minor stroke, the BBC said. more...

TV slot for talented troupe

Stage school dancers have performed a whirlwind tour of Worcestershire schools ahead of a top talent show television appearance. more...

TV slot for talented troupe

Stage school dancers have performed a whirlwind tour of Worcestershire schools ahead of a top talent show television appearance. more...

50 years on, duo go back to school

HAIRCUTS, headteachers and houses are just some things to have changed since 1958 when Brian Smith and John Williams left Christopher Whitehead School for the last time. more...

All you need to know about the cup final

THOUSANDS of Worcester Warriors fans are set to travel to Gloucester on Sunday for the biggest game in the club�s history. Here your Worcester News gives you a guide to Gloucester. more...

All you need to know about the cup final

THOUSANDS of Worcester Warriors fans are set to travel to Gloucester on Sunday for the biggest game in the club�s history. Here your Worcester News gives you a guide to Gloucester. more...

All you need to know about the cup final

THOUSANDS of Worcester Warriors fans are set to travel to Gloucester on Sunday for the biggest game in the club�s history. Here your Worcester News gives you a guide to Gloucester. more...

All you need to know about the cup final

THOUSANDS of Worcester Warriors fans are set to travel to Gloucester on Sunday for the biggest game in the club�s history. Here your Worcester News gives you a guide to Gloucester. more...

All you need to know about the cup final

THOUSANDS of Worcester Warriors fans are set to travel to Gloucester on Sunday for the biggest game in the club�s history. Here your Worcester News gives you a guide to Gloucester. more...

All you need to know about the cup final

THOUSANDS of Worcester Warriors fans are set to travel to Gloucester on Sunday for the biggest game in the club�s history. Here your Worcester News gives you a guide to Gloucester. more...

Water works won't cause problems

ENGINEERING works to repair a leaking water main valve are being carried out overnight. more...

BREAKING: 'Bomb' alert at uni campus

Officers from West Mercia Constabulary are currently at the University of Worcester after a 'suspicious item' was discovered. more...

BREAKING: Cordon in place at university

POLICE are manning a 100m cordon at the University of Worcester after a suspicious package was discovered a short time ago. more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - the gallery

ROSABELLA Styles was crowned the new Miss Worcester last night in a tense ceremony. more...

Get ready for asparagus celebration

THE country's only asparagus festival will attract food lovers to Worcestershire this weekend. more...

Burglar-hit pub in fund-raiser

A SOCIAL club hit twice in a week by burglars is holding a family fun day to raise funds to cover running costs. more...

KFC to open in city after online group’s campaign

FAST-food fans will be pleased to hear Kentucky Fried Chicken is coming to Worcester. more...

All clear at uni campus

THE major security alert at the University of Worcester has ended without incident. more...

Worcester News weather watch

KEEP up with the latest weather forecast with us. more...

One in five fires caused deliberately

ONE in five fires attended by Hereford & Worcester fire and rescue service in the past year was started deliberately, according to figures just released. more...

Chelsea success for Pershore firm

MEMBERS of the Pershore-based Alpine Garden Society celebrated a notable double at the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday. more...

Chef Rachel to visit asparagus festival

CELEBRITY chef Rachel Green will be the guest of honour at the 2008 British Asparagus Festival on Bank Holiday Monday at the Fleece Inn, Bretforton. more...

Have you say on new health centre

PATIENTS throughout the Vale are getting the chance to have their say on what services they would like to see provided from a new GP-led health centre. more...

Children's Centre information appeal

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is inviting Evesham and Pershore residents to give their views on what they would like their new Children's Centre services to include. more...

Leisure General

"Guide to Happiness" will be launched at Hay Festival

WELLINGTON Heath author Nicholas Dykes will launch his first novel at the Hay Festival this weekend. more...

Dad's Army invade Malvern Theatres

DON'T panic! They're back! In a treat for the whole family, Dad's Army, one of Britian's most popular TV comedies, is coming to Malvern Theatres. more...

Coffee table art

A FURNITURE maker from Malvern is exhibiting some of her work at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire this week. more...

Workshy volunteers required

THE hidden world of work will the subject of a photographic exhibition to be held in Malvern Theatres later this year. more...

Letters

Do something about state of golf course

SIR - I am writing on behalf of all local golfers, to draw attention to the shameful state of Perdiswell Golf Course. This popular amenity appears to be slipping to the bottom of the priority list. more...

Post office victim of EU directives

Sir - You regularly publish information which misinforms the public about the true reason for all these destructive changes to our postal services, so perhaps your readers might like to hear of a campaign by a real Labour constituency MP who is telling us the truth for a change. more...

Let’s hope merger won’t spoil Malvern

SIR - I was on holiday but was able to see on television that the shopkeepers of Malvern made a terrific show of decorating their shops with flowers. It would bring lots of tourists to the town. Would the proposed merger with Worcester spoil this with stinking wheelie bins introduced to the town? more...

I can’t pay more taxes, Mr Brown

SIR - Mr Brown, I have no more money. I can't pay any more taxes. more...

Let us know where our money is going

SIR - Worcester News May 17, The House of Commons is considering launching an appeal to keep MPs expenses secret'. more...

No space left soon

SIR - It's about time the people of Patterdale Drive woke up and faced reality. The city council has sold off council houses, car parks, garages sites, parks and any green area of land to Worcester Community Housing. Warndon will soon be like a cemetery, with no open spaces left. more...

I’m fed and warm

SIR - I am a working-class pensioner of 71, Mr Farr (May 12). I get £124.10 a week to live on from New Labour, which I do not earn, and I cope adequately on this. I have a full belly and a warm flat. How many Third World people have my luxury? more...

It’s a dream world

SIR - George Cowley goes on and on about God and heaven, and solitude, and love, and the evil of money. I reckon he lives in a little dream-world all of his own. more...

Memory

25 years ago - May 27, 1983

THIEVES stole more than £500 worth of tools and food when they turned their attentions to Redditch's new hospital site in Woodrow. more...

100 years ago - May 30, 1908

THE Bishop of Oxford presided at the annual general meeting of the Redditch Incorporated Church Building Society - a society which is doing necessary and useful work in the town. more...

50 years ago - May 30, 1958

THE work of Studley Parish Council is being held up because another election may have to be held to fill four vacancies. more...

Midnight Walk

Sisters step out for hospice

KEMP Hospice's magical moonlight walk will be a night to remember for six members of a Kidderminster family as they are taking part in memory of two of their loved ones. more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - The Final

Miss Worcester 2008 - the final

Miss Worcester 2008, Rosabella Styles (21406602) more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - the final

Miss Worcester 2008, Rosabella Styles (21406601) more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - the final

Amanda Flatt (second place), Miss England Georgia Horsley, Miss Worcester 2008 Rosabella Styles, Miss Worcester 2007 Jodi Edwards and Sarah Burton (third place) (21406603) more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - the final

Second-placed Amanda Flatt (21406604) more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - the final

Amanda Flatt (second place) and Sarah Burton (third place) (21406605) more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - the final

Winner Rosabella Styles talking to Channel 4 Racing's Mike Cattermole (21406606) more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - the final

Winner Rosabella Styles with Mis England Georgia Horsley and Miss Worcester 2007 Jodi Edwards (21406607) more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - the final

Miss Worcester 2008 speaks to Mike Cattermole from Channel 4 Racing (21406608) more...

Miss Worcester 2008 - the final

Amanda Flatt (second place) with third-placed Sarah Burton (21406609) more...

Music

You can chill out for free by volunteering

TICKETS for the region's most popular summer festival are selling fast. more...

UK’s biggest folk band cram into hall

THE UK's biggest folk band descends upon Worcester's relatively small Huntingdon Hall this month. more...

Get ready for five-star Kit’s Marr’s Barr date

HAVING been compared to Nick Drake and Macy Gray, Kit Holmes is now making a name for herself. more...

Get ready for five-star Kit’s Marr’s Barr date

HAVING been compared to Nick Drake and Macy Gray, Kit Holmes is now making a name for herself. more...

Magic of Melanie

A TRUE superstar heads into the county this weekend. more...

News

Birthday boy Hick has not lost passion

WHEN Graeme Hick heard the phrase "Time stands still for no man", he must have thought to himself We'll just have to see about that'. more...

City closing in on two new players

RICHARD Dryden is closing in on transfer targets as he begins to rebuild his Worcester City squad. more...

Warriors announce final line-up

WORCESTER Warriors have named a strong starting XV to face Bath in the European Challenge Cup final at Kingsholm on Sunday (noon). more...

Wolves are first to implement scheme

WORCESTER Wolves' British Basketball League partnership with Worcester Sixth Form College has been approved as the first providers for the AASE Basketball scheme. more...

Wolves are first to implement scheme

WORCESTER Wolves' British Basketball League partnership with Worcester Sixth Form College has been approved as the first providers for the AASE Basketball scheme. more...

Skipper's tries help charity

PAT Sanderson's Guinness Premiership try-scoring exploits have earnt £400 towards the Spinal Research charity. more...

Bampton in frame to replace Smith

CHRIS Smith has ended three years at Worcester City by agreeing to join Tamworth. more...

Yates upbeat about striker

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates is upbeat about re-signing top scorer Iyseden Christie after productive talks with the former Coventry and Rotherham hitman. more...

Yates upbeat about striker

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates is upbeat about re-signing top scorer Iyseden Christie after productive talks with the former Coventry and Rotherham hitman. more...

Yates upbeat about striker

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates is upbeat about re-signing top scorer Iyseden Christie after productive talks with the former Coventry and Rotherham hitman. more...

Yates upbeat about striker

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates is upbeat about re-signing top scorer Iyseden Christie after productive talks with the former Coventry and Rotherham hitman. more...

Recipes

Country-Style Pork with Southern Barbecue Sauce

WHEN the weather is sizzlingly good make sure you make the most of it by serving up a barbecue before it's too late. more...

Restaurant Reviews

Tom Yum Kung Thai Brasserie, 34 Foregate Street, Worcester

WHEN it a came to a Thursday out with the girls we decided to head over to Worcester's newest Thai restaurant. more...

Reviews

This dream is a theatrical treat

Review - A Midsummer Night's Dream, at the Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon THIS is the funniest production of the Bard's popular comedy you're ever likely to see. more...

Kirov dazzles

THE Kirov Ballet made its highly anticipated debut at Birmingham Hippodrome this week, with two full-length ballets and a dazzling Gala performance. more...

CD - Jumping All Over The World - Scooter

"I'VE got the money, I've got the place, you've got the figure, you've got the face, let's get together, we're jumping all over, all over the world". more...

DVD - Aliens vs Predator Requiem (15)

ALIENS vs Predator Requiem starts with a crippled Predator ship crashing to Earth in a small Colorado town. more...

DVD - American Dad! (15)

THERE are terrorists everywhere and the United States is under constant threat. Who you gonna call? American Dad! more...

CD - Flight of the Conchords - Flight of the Conchords

IT'S hard to know whether comedy albums should be considered alongside their comedy peers or their musical peers. more...

CD - Last Night - Moby

WHETHER you love him or hate him, Moby has to be given credit for bringing techno to the masses and his new album hopes to continue that trend. more...

Round-Up

Nomads juniors in winning form

WORCESTER Nomads Under 14s A' romped to a comfortable victory at Evesham in the Knock-out Cup first round. more...

Weekend cricket squads revealed

OLD Elizabethans head to Berkswell in Birmingham League Division Two tomorrow (1pm). more...

Weight Wright way for triumph

CLUB star Dave Wright won the first round of the Wards three-hour evening league with a cracking weight of 45lbs 15oz. more...

Double glory for Perdiswell table-toppers

PERDISWELL and Worcester Girls Under 10s have completed the Mercian Festival Junior League and cup double. more...

Women tackling Wales in big final

ENGLAND Women attempt to win the European Championships for the first time in 11 years tomorrow when they take on Wales in the final in Amsterdam (3pm). more...

Duo take a healthy win

KEN Carpenter and Sue Lane were runaway winners with a thumping score of more than 70 per cent at Worcester Bridge Club's latest individual qualifying event. more...

Bridge build up healthy lead at top

BRIDGE Boys moved 30 points clear at the top of Worcester Sunday Skittle League Division Three. more...

Thruxton podium place for Calado

JAMES Calado had the result his early-season form has merited during round seven of the 2008 Formula Renault UK with Michelin Championship. more...

Silver at Exmoor for Turley

ALFRICK-based endurance rider Frankie Turley successfully took on one of the toughest challenges in equestrian sport recently. more...

Hymns and hers

TARDEBIGGE church-goers can get their favourite hymns sung at a special service at the end of May. more...

Readers react to red objects in the sky

SKYGAZERS have been gripped by our mysterious red objects story - last week's front page - with many saying they witnessed them hovering in Bromsgrove skies. more...

Staff caught sleeping on the job

STAFF at a Droitwich Spa care home dressed in pyjamas to raise cash to take elderly residents on day trips. more...

Rangers on the lookout for young players

JUNIOR players in school Year 7 are needed to bolster the Under-12s squad at Badsey Rangers. more...

Echelon club enjoys a good month

PERSHORE-based Echelon-Spiuk Cycling Club have enjoyed lots of success this month. more...

Echelon club enjoys a good month

PERSHORE-based Echelon-Spiuk Cycling Club have enjoyed lots of success this month. more...

Echelon club enjoys a good month

PERSHORE-based Echelon-Spiuk Cycling Club have enjoyed lots of success this month. more...

Today's events

Friday Pottery painting for the under fives at Green Frog Pottery, 107 Barnards Green Road, Barnards Green, Malvern. 10am. £5. 01684 561778. more...

Juniors enjoy a great send-off

PERRANPORTH AFC 0 WELLAND U13s JUNIORS FC 3. more...

Emma runs to the world stage

MALVERN Jogger's Emma Gooderham has secured herself a place in the British team for the world 100km running championships in Italy by winning the British Championship race in Cardiff. more...

Colwall left to curse the weat weather

COLWALL I v MONMOUTH. more...

Colwall inflict a knock-out blow

COOKLEY v COLWALL. more...

Memories wanted

EASTNOR Cricket Club are looking for old photos and memories to display in their 125th anniversary booklet. more...

Jenkins beaten in USA casino

TERRY Jenkins endured another disappointing tournament as he won just one match at the PartyPoker.net PDC US Open. more...

CRICKET SATURDAY- LIVE!

WELCOME to the Malvern Gazette's live Saturday cricket score service. more...

Get well through reading

MALVERN residents will be able to get books on prescription later this year as part of a pioneering scheme from the Worcestershire Primary Care Trust. more...

£5 million investment for plastic firm

A MALVERN-based company developing new types of plastics has received a £5 million investment boost. more...

Retirement village meeting

FESTIVAL Housing has met with elderly residents in an attempt to allay worries over a 100 unit sheltered homes development. more...

Pensioner and son attacked by gang

TEENAGERS who attacked a 73-year-old man and his son in their own garden were like a pack of wolves. more...

Cradley girl wins Miss Worcester

A TEENAGE beauty from Cradley is celebrating after being crowned Miss Worcester 2008. more...

Cradley girl wins Miss Worcester

A TEENAGE beauty from Cradley is celebrating after being crowned Miss Worcester 2008. more...

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on May 22, 2008:- DYSON PERRINS - Removal of condition 18 on planning permission 04/00182/OUT - Details of the permanent directional signage (and details of illumination) to the site, to be informed by the concept derails shown on drawing no. 44357/062 including the location, size and design of the signs shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Highway Authority before the first occupation of the first dwelling. The signage so approved shall be erected before the first occupation of the first dwelling. North Site, Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern for Persimmon Homes (South Midlands) Ltd per Planning Group, 6-20 Spitalgate Lane, Cirencester. more...

Latest Worcestershire Planning Applications

Garden show winners help school

CHILDREN at Callow End CE Primary School are enjoying their new garden, thanks to the generosity of two Spring Gardening Show award winners. more...

Debut of school's "Pig and Jig"

FOLK dancing and a hog roast are the top attractions in the aptly-named Pig and Jig fundraising event being held next week by the Friends of Colwall C of E Primary School. more...

Blue plaque for Dyson Perrins

A VICTORIAN benefactor whose contributions to Malvern life can still be felt today was commemorated with a plaque by Malvern Civic Society on Friday (May 23). more...

Winners of MHDC builder awards

MALVERN Hills District Council's Built in Quality Awards, took place last night (Thursday, May 22) at the Foley Arms in Malvern. more...

Winners of MHDC builder awards

MALVERN Hills District Council's Built in Quality Awards, took place last night (Thursday, May 22) at the Foley Arms in Malvern. more...

It must be love

A LARGE heart shape was marked out on top of the Malvern Hills yesterday morning (Thursday). more...

Bus stop art is a hit for centre

MATCHBOROUGH youngsters have got to the "art" of their community by making catching the bus that little bit more enjoyable. more...

Poster contest with eco theme

THE Redditch Alliance of Greens (RAG) is inviting school pupils across the town to take part in an eco-friendly poster competition. more...

Air concerns at meetings

NEW faces will be welcomed at two forthcoming PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meetings in Redditch, both taking place on Monday, June 2. more...

Assault on boy in park

WITNESSES are being sought after a 10-year-old boy was assaulted while out on his bike with friends. more...

Church concert

AN organ concert will be held at St Philip's Church in Webheath by concert organist Keith Hearnshaw. more...

Action project praise

THE shadow justice secretary visited Redditch to see the work being done by the Christ Church Community Project. more...

Youth guide to beat boredom

REDDITCH student councillors recently launched the I'M Bored Directory, a guide to what's on for young people in the town. more...

Officers prepare to join the beat

TWO North Worcestershire community support officers have been confirmed in post. more...

New bus service to help environment

BUS passengers from Redditch are being offered the chance to lend Mother Nature a helping hand with a new fleet of park and ride buses. more...

Group’s cash windfall for dance workshops

CARIBBEAN Roots Connection (CRC) is celebrating after receiving a cash windfall of £2,000 to hold African dance movement workshops for all ages in Redditch. more...

Volunteer wins hero award trip

AN employee from Sainsbury's Redditch has been recognised at the company's Local Heroes Award Ceremony and surprised with the trip of a lifetime. more...

Photography club hosts open day

PEOPLE with an interest in photography are invited to an open day held by Webheath Digital Photography Club. more...

Blanket tests

REDDITCH residents are being invited to have their electric blankets tested free of charge so they can sleep easier at night. more...

See how their gardens grow!

GREEN fingered Astwood Bank residents are busily pruning their pegonias and beautifying their borders in readiness for the first ever carnival committee-organised Open Garden Walkabout. more...

Leathers may have saved bikers’ lives

TWO motorcyclists' "leathers" may have saved them from serious injury after they were involved in a collision near Inkberrow. more...

Roundup

Freke set for 24-hour German test

NATHAN Freke gets behind the wheel again and puts his mind and body on the line when he races in the 24-hour Nurburgring race this weekend. more...

Yates upbeat about striker

HARRIERS manager Mark Yates is upbeat about re-signing top scorer Iyseden Christie after productive talks with the former Coventry and Rotherham hitman. more...

Schools

Learning about tradition

YOUNGSTERS from Astwood Bank First School leant about all things English during a recent project. more...

Pupils weigh up a heavy subject

STUDENTS at a Redditch school have been trying to answer weighty questions as part of a unique project funded by the Wellcome Trust and run by scientists at the University of Birmingham and the Jestaminute Theatre Company. more...

Double joy for school

STAFF and students from Woodrush Community High School have been celebrating the school's 50th birthday as well a good report from Ofsted The school celebrated on Friday, May 9, 50 years to the day when it was officially opened by the then Bishop of Birmingham The Right Rev J L Wilson. more...

Schools News

Anger at exam papers with answers on back

A WORCESTER school has crticised an exam board after GCSE exam papers were printed with some of the answers on the back. more...

Snap Happy - Photographic Tips

It's worth taking your time!

The story behind the picture - granny Rachel was asked to photograph this lovely lady along with her granddaughter. It was one of the most hilarious and joyful shoots she has ever done. more...

It's worth taking your time!

The story behind the picture - granny Rachel was asked to photograph this lovely lady along with her granddaughter. It was one of the most hilarious and joyful shoots she has ever done. more...

It's worth taking your time!

The story behind the picture - granny Rachel was asked to photograph this lovely lady along with her granddaughter. It was one of the most hilarious and joyful shoots she has ever done. more...

Society

Spadesbourne Ladies Club

Chairman Betty Long greeted 67 members to their May meeting at the Bromsgrove Golf Centre. more...

Clent Gardening Club

IN Stan Lampard's presentation, entitled Venezuela - Plants of the Lost World, he related to us, with the aid of an excellent audio visual presentation, his last two visits to this fascinating country. Stan's photographs illustrated the wide changes of vegetation across the country, from the lush green of the river valleys to the near moonscapes of the mountainous regions ably illustrating the effects of the soil quality on the plants to be found there. more...

Lickey WI

Members had enjoyed a coach outing to Ludlow and Stokesay Castle in April and names were taken for a June outing to the National Trust property, Waddesdon Manor. more...

Hagley Gardeners’ Club

The April meeting was an excise in guts, determination and sheer hard work. John Morgan, from Saranacris, held us transfixed with his slides and talk of how he built his terrace garden in Bromsgrove. A mixture of exotics and native plants with a suggested Japanese garden and an unusual roof garden. Today (Wednesday) Jean Draycott will talk about the restoration of Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens. On Saturday, June 14, there will be an outing to Burford and Buscot Park near Letchlade. Non-club members are welcome. At the time of going to press we had a few seats still available. On June 25 there will be a cheese and wine evening at Honeybrook House Cottage in Wolverley where we have the opportunity to wander round this enchanting private garden. We meet at 7pm, Honeybrook and maps will be given on receipt of payment. Pre-booking essential. For details of both events call Judy Berrow on 01562 777014. more...

Bromsgrove Flower Arrangement Society

April was a special meeting and 75 members and invited guests came to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We met at the Granary Hotel, Shenstone, and enjoyed a wonderful lunch, after which area chairman Sheila Hand treated us to a super demonstration entitled Let's Celebrate. The vote of thanks at the end of the demonstration was given by our area vice-chairman, Andrew Lloyd, then Sheila's arrangements were raffled. For more information and photos of the previous demonstrations, see our website at www.bromsgroveflowerclub.org.uk more...

Stoke Prior WI

Eleven members and three visitors attended the May meeting. A special welcome was extended to Christine Jones, who is recovering after treatment for her illness. more...

Droitwich Spa WI

THE resolutions meeting of Droitwich Spa WI was sadly delayed as Anne Fellingham, one of our senior members, fell on the pavement when alighting from her car. more...

Salwarpe WI

There was a good turnout of members and we were delighted to welcome back our former secretary Kathy Jones, who has been recuperating after a serious fall in December. Dates for your diary include our planned visit to Bodenham Vineyard in June, our day at the WI's own college Denman, in August, not to mention the Corbett Group visit to the local cottage garden at Astley Burf on July 24. Congratulations were given to four members who had entered craft and cooking items in the County Spring Rally - Denise Cotterill and Janet Simmonds in the craft card section, Patricia Banthorpe, who submitted a knitted garment, and Beverley Tyler, who baked a cherry cake. Craft coordinator, Sue Longhurst, had set up a table with the entries displayed and we were all invited to sample the cherry cake at refreshment time - thank you Bev, it was delicious. more...

Theatre

Much ado in a man’s world

THE critically-acclaimed Festival Players are preparing to return to Worcester with another all-male Shakespeare production. more...

Secret of an unhappy marriage

HENRIK Ibsen's emotional play about love and deceit arrives in Worcestershire next week. more...

Sausage gag makes piece a real sizzler

HUGELY popular and distinctly British comedy 'Allo 'Allo is being staged in Worcester. more...

Nothing but trouble and strife

MARITAL strife, parental approval and moral standards come into play at Droitwich's Norbury Theatre next week. more...

This Life - Special Reports

What gave you the idea pole dancing was sleazy?

POLE dancing is shedding its sleazy image and taking centre stage. Far from being confined to seedy lap dancing clubs, the art of sliding, twisting and turning around an upright pole is becoming one of Britain's most fashionable ways to get fit. more...

Upton

Juniors welcome at jazz festival

YOUNG musicians will have the chance to shine at the 23rd annual Upton Jazz Festival, being held from Friday-Sunday, June 27-29. more...

What'S Happening

Events Calendar for half term 24 May to 2nd June

24 May - 1 June - These following events are taking place throughout the half term break: Mary Arden's - Stratford Upon Avon. 01789 293455 Down on the farm they are celebrating all things woolly, including sheep shearing and wool spinning. more...

Events Calendar for half term 24 May to 2nd June

Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June - These following events are taking place throughout the half term break: more...

Green Frog Pottery - Pottery painting for the under fives

For furter details telephone 01684 561778 Green Frog Pottery Barnards Green, Worcester. more...

Green Frog Pottery - Pottery painting for the under fives

For furter details telephone 01684 561778 Green Frog Pottery Barnards Green, Worcester. more...

Green Frog Pottery - Pottery painting for the under fives

For furter details telephone 01684 561778 Green Frog Pottery Barnards Green, Worcester. more...

What'S On

Pass down the bus – please

THE classic buses from the Transport Museum in Chapel Lane, Wythall, are a familiar sight in that area. more...

Perfect harmony

TWO of the UK's leading a capella groups, Black Voices and the London Adventist Chorale join together for an evening concert of spiritual, contemporary and gospel song at Birm,ingham's Town Hall next month. more...

Where to go (May 21-30)

Wednesday May 21 THEATRE: Frankenstein - A Radio Play - NEW College, Artrix Centre, School Drive, Bromsgrove. more...

Where to go (May 21-30)

Wednesday May 21. more...

Legend Holly is reborn

THE UK's number one Buddy Holly tribute Marc Robinson has filled the rock 'n' roll icon's shoes live on stage for well over 20 years. more...

Teaching the world to sing

THE New Seekers' highly successful 2007 tour of the UK saw the group celebrate the 35th anniversary of their biggest hit single I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing. more...

Musician makes date for concert

A CONCERT featuring soprano saxaphone virtuoso Joolz Gianni will be held in Matchborough on behalf of Mission Aviation Fellowship. more...

Wyre Forest Business Idol

The rest of the Business Idol entries

The rest of the Business Idol hopefuls

Shoe mender: After 23 years in the shoe repair business, Paul Gilman decided to go it alone and, with help from brother-in-law Russell Dew, set up his own shop in Bridge Street, Kidderminster. Now he wants to expand the business and says: "We feel that with the right advice from the Kidderminster Big Breakfast Club we could see it really take off." more...

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