EXPERIENCE and wisdom gained over a long and sometimes difficult life has been the inspiration for a new book by Eileen Swan of Malvern Link. Mrs Swan, aged 86, has written I Can't Go On! as part autobiography and part self-help manual, describing the
USERS of Sheffield House, the mental health unit in Barnards Green threatened with closure, have been talking about how much help it has been to them. Bob Leverett, of Lansdowne Terrace, who has fought depression and anxiety for a decade, says nurses
A FORMER news editor with the Malvern Gazette hopes to provoke debate with a short film chronicling experiences of racism in Herefordshire. Ally Hardy, along with director Craig Whyte, will screen Me We Anti-racism event' at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford
PLANS for a new play area in Leigh Sinton have left residents fearing for further development. The new kick-about' play area will be built on land at the end of Somers Close and Kiln Lane despite concerns raised by residents that the site is poorly located
STUDENTS and staff at Upton Primary are celebrating a highly positive new Ofsted report. Both the overall effectiveness of the school, and the effectiveness of its Foundation Stage, have been deemed good', the second highest award on a four point scale
PERFUME thieves made off with fragrances worth more than £1,000 after a burglary at a local pharmacy. The incident took place at Malvern Chemist, Church Street, between 5.30pm on March 29 and 8.35am on March 31. Around £1,300 worth of various perfumes
A WIDOWER was shocked to receive a letter claiming his wife had won a small fortune on the lottery in Spain, despite having died almost seven years ago. Leonard Williams said the letter, addressed to his wife Joan, claimed there was 615,810 euros to
A YEAR five class from Malvern is demanding that swift action be taken to clean up their playing fields which are covered in dog mess. The class from the Great Malvern Primary School uses the neighbouring Dukes Meadow for P.E classes and after-school
GRAHAM and Betty Mealand of Upton are warm at home right now, but only a few days have passed since they returned from one of the most testing environments on earth - the high Himalayas. "Regular walks on the Malverns had always been part of our look
DROP the Debt Fast is the message from Malvern people who are joining a 36 day rolling hunger strike to demand debt cancellation for 36 of the world's poorest countries. They will be fasting with thousands of people across the country to highlight the
A BIG thank you to all those residents who spring-cleaned the Memorial Hall a few weeks ago, it is much appreciated by all of us villagers. Tonight at 7.30pm it is once again games evening for the 8-15 year olds. Please do come along, all are welcome
ON Wednesday, April 23 Mr Shaw, Mrs Bennett, Mrs Roberts and Reverend Chris Moss will be taking pupils from Longdon St Mary's Primary School to Worcester Cathedral to once again participate in a religious education project day being run by the Diocesan
THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on April 4, 2008:- BISHOP'S FROME - Proposed mixed use as public house, tourist, manager's and staff (chefs) accommodation and regularisation of previously constructed alterations
A WOMAN was grabbed from behind by a heavy-breathing youth who tried to steal her shoulder-bag. The attempted theft happened in Sherrards Green Road, Malvern, just before 4pm on Sunday (April 6) The woman was unhurt in the incident, when the youth grabbed
THE closure of 2,500 Post Offices is rightfully questioned by many people. In many ares they are essential for old and disabled people to collect their pensions; for economic, social and convenience reasons. Most are combined with shopping facilities
WE have an ongoing problem in Hanley Swan about the feeding of the birds on the local pond, the Parish Council have just had work done on the pond after leaving it for over 20 years with nothing done to it, in all these years they have left the birds
THE 1st Malvern Link Scout Group started life meeting in a small room in Merton Rd, Malvern Link. There were about 10 scouts in the troop, led by a Mr Cheese. The troop had little in the way of uniform or equipment. The boys did wear the old broad brimmed
100 years ago. Mr William Cooper, outfitter, 2 York House, opposite the Foley Arms Hotel, who is leaving Malvern for California, intimated that he will have a private sale of his household furniture during the next few days. Malvern Gazette, April 3
IN my capacity as Chair of Malvern Hills Gymnastics Club, I would like to ask that you pass on our thanks to all the local businesses and individuals who have helped us over the last few weeks, as we have finally moved into our own premises in Spring
BRITAIN'S top Olympic gymnast will be visiting Malvern to officially open Malvern Hills Gymnastics Club's new building in Spring Lane. Beth Tweddle's visit, on Sunday, April 27, will be the highpoint of an exciting six months for the club, which has
Monday Yoga class with Miranda White at Belle Vue Gym, Wells Road, Malvern. 6pm. 01904 410516. Wyche and Colwall Horticultural Society meet at The Village Hall, Colwall. Claire Austin - Peonies. Swing Dance. Six week course with Balboa Bunch followed
