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Upset as trees get the chop
A MALVERN woman who has walked a green footpath for 40 years was horrified to find a large section of it had been chopped down and burnt. Valerie Knowles could not believe her eyes when she saw a 200m section of Jackpit Lane, which runs between Hall
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Eco-friendly home to replace infamous dog sheds
A NEW eco-friendly house will complete the transformation of a former commercial dog breeding site in Colwall. Mick and Carol Claffey, who own the Perrycroft Estate, want to replace agricultural sheds that used to house the dogs with a new three-bedroom
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WALL
WALL Betty Peacefully on May 19th, 2007, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Lawrence, dearly loved mother of Yvonne, grandmother to Karen and Gemma,great grandmother to Luke and Max. The funeral service will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday,
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NEWMAN
NEWMAN Maurice Anthony Tony Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan, father of Tracy and Heather and grandad to Chloe, Grace and Louie. The Funeral service will
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GLADWIN
GLADWIN Gwendoline Mary 'Polly' Passed away on May 20th, 2007 at St Michael's Hospice, aged 82 years. Will be sadly missed by all her Family. Funeral to take place on Tuesday, May 29th at 11 a.m. at St Michael & All Angels, Ledbury. Family
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DOCKER
DOCKER Pete The Family of the late Pete Docker would like to thank all Friends and Neighbours for their support and messages of sympathy received after their sad loss. Thanks also to all those who attended the Funeral and for all donations. Special thanks
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PETTY
PETTY George Sue and Family would like to thank all who attended George's service. For all their kindness and messages of sympathy. A special thank you to Dr Radley and everyone at Malvern Health Centre, to staff of Rowan Suite at the Worcestershire Royal
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LONSDALE
LONSDALE Robert Bob Treasured memories of my dear husband who passed away May 27th, 2004. Never more than a thought away, In my heart you will always stay. Loved and missed so much. Thelma. xx ---------- Fondest memories of a loving dad, grandad and great
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DEAN
DEAN. Min. In loving memory of a dear sister. Forever in my thoughts. Floss. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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TEBBUTT
TEBBUTT. Basil. Treasured memories. Joan. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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BRACE
BRACE. Harold. May 31st, 1994. Dad - Grandad, we shared so much together, laughter, joy and tears. To us who loved you always, they were very precious years. With us always. Caroline, Lionel, Barbara, Gordon, Ann Marie, Steve
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HYDE
HYDE. Leslie Les. Passed away May 26th, 2006. A dear uncle, we miss you very much, especially our little chats. Love San, Phil, Devon, Miles and Brandon. xxx Published in paper 25/05/2007
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TOMLIN
TOMLIN Margaret Peggy Died on Thursday, May 17th 2007aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Donald and mother of Eileen and the late Joan. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, June 1st at 1 p.m., followed by a service of Thanksgiving atSt Matthias
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ASHBRIDGE
ASHBRIDGE Kathryn Katie Formerly of Bredon. On May 15th 2007 suddenly at Charing Cross Hospital,aged 25 years. Beloved daughter of Penny and Kevan and sister to James. Funeral service at Tewkesbury Abbey on Tuesday, May 29th at 12 noon. Family flowers
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FARTHING
FARTHING George Henry 1926-2007 Passed away on Friday, May 18th, 2007 at Malvern Community Hospital. Dearly loved father of Jayne, grandfather of Nathan and brother of Sylvia and Ann. " Oh that I had wings like a dove!For then I would fly away and
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BARTON
BARTON Tony Passed away May 21st, 2007 at Hereford County Hospital, aged 77 years. For Funeral arrangements and all enquiries contact Abbotsfield Funeral Directors. 01531 636666. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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LEWIS ROWBERRY
LEWIS O.B.E. ROWBERRY Tom and Dian Valley Farm, Greenhill, Cradley, are pleased to announce their engagement. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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STEPHENS BOYLE
STEPHENS O'BOYLE Ian and Michelle The Engagement is announced between Ian, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Stephens of Ledbury and Michelle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard O'Boyle of Cradley. Our love and congratulations from both Families. Published in paper
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DARKE NEE TAYLOR
DARKE NEE TAYLOR Paul and Helen Both Families are delighted to congratulate Paul and Helen on the occasion of their Wedding which took place on May 18th, 2007. We would like to wish you both every happiness for the future. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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MUSTOE
MUSTOE. Jannette. Died May 24th 2004. Another year gone and you've missed so much. We miss you mum. From your loving Family. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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HEDGES
HEDGES Alma Passed away twelve months ago. Much loved wife of Bertram, Mother of Roger and grandmother to Lucy and Thomas, great grandmother to Emily. Much loved and greatly missed. Still in our thoughts. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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STALLARD
STALLARD. Joan. Treasured memories of a dear sister. Forever in my thoughts. Floss. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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NYE
NYE. Tim. May 31st, 1997. The hands of time keep turning, The years may pass away. But memories last forever and you are never far away. Love mum and Family
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CAWLEY
CAWLEY Loving memories of Ewen, died May 25th, 2003. I miss his smile, his kindly ways, I miss the things he used to say. And when old times, I do recall, It's then I miss him most of all. Sadly missed, never forgotten. Sandy.
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STALLARD
STALLARD. Joan. In loving memory of a dear mum and grandmother, passed away May 29th, 1981. Never more than a thought away. In our hearts you will always stay. Loved and missed so much. Diane, Edwina
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EVANS
EVANS Doreen Treasured memories of a dear wife, Doreen, passed away thirteen years on May 29th. Love Pete. xxx ------------ Treasured memories of a much loved mum and nanny. Malcolm, Paula and Katie. ------------ Treasured memories of a dear mother and
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PEDLINGHAM
PEDLINGHAM Georgina and Peter are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their first grandchild, a baby boy, to Richard and Natsuko, in Japan. Thanks be to God Published in paper 25/05/2007
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MARTIN
MARTIN nee Jones Congratulations Louise and Graham on the Birth of our very special and beautiful grandson, Macauley Luke, on May 5th weighing 7lb 7½ ozs. We are very proud and love you all very much. Mum, Dad and Bobby Jones. Published in
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MASON
MASON Morgan Happy 10th Birthday. Love from Mum, Dad, Charlie, Allen and all the Family. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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LEAMAN
LEAMAN Louise Happy 40th Birthday! Love Kim, Lauren, Jessica and Emily. xxxx Published in paper 25/05/2007
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JENKINS
JENKINS Ray Happy 60th Birthday. Love, Val, Julie, Kev, Rob, Jane, Jem, Dan, Caitlin, Joshua and Elsie. Published in paper 25/05/2007
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Out in three years?
THE Court of Appeal has slashed the sentences imposed on two men who almost killed a postmaster when he caught them breaking into his store. Thomas Lloyd and Malcolm Hitchings were sentenced to 12 years at Worcester Crown Court in October for a crime
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Shopkeeper fined for underage sale
A MALVERN shopkeeper has been fined after admitting selling alcohol to an under-age person. Rasik Bhai Patel, of Eversley Stores, sold alcohol to a 15-year-old volunteer in a test purchase held by Worcestershire Trading Standards. Patel sold four cans
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Residents can view library proposal
RESIDENTS can have their say on plans to rejuvenate the forecourt at Malvern Library. Worcestershire County Council has unveiled plans for an external makeover of the library in Graham Road as part of a £79,000 joint project with Malvern Hills district
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Manifesto pledge carried out to open public toilets
PUBLIC toilets in Malvern and Upton will re-open within four weeks. The Conservative group followed through on its pre-election promise when Malvern Hills District Council's executive committee met on Tuesday. Initially, only a report was expected at
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Manager in court date
THE manager of Malvern Town Football Club has been committed to crown court for sentencing for racially aggravated common assault on a taxi driver. Paul Molloy, aged 39, of The Derries, off Post Office Lane, Fernhill Heath, near Worcester, has also pleaded
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Ex-councillor in court
A FORMER Malvern Hills district councillor has denied 17 charges of possessing indecent images of a child. Michael Angell appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Wednesday. Angell, aged 60, of King Edwards Road, Malvern, was allegedly caught with the
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Inquest adjourned
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a Malvern bricklayer. Simon Cox, aged 28, was found dead at his home in Victoria Road on Thursday, May 17. The inquest was opened and adjourned to a date to be fixed while the coroner awaits test results.
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Gift of music is in memory of teacher
THE memory of a former Upton Primary School teacher who died in a car crash lives on with the purchase of new clarinets and a memorial bench. Lisa Kent-Davies, who worked at the school from 2001-2005 before moving to Kent, died in July last year, aged
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Pub player plays good hand but misses out
A REGULAR at a friendly Upton poker night narrowly missed out on the chance to play for £10,000 in Las Vegas. Anthony Allen came fourth in the national finals of Poker in the Pub, missing out on the dream trip by just a place. Mr Allen qualified for
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Revue aids bloom bid
UPTON in Bloom's preparations for a busy summer began in earnest this week with preparation containers for planting, replacement of troughs and boats and readying of the new van to water displays. A training session with the new van, nicknamed Florrie
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Clergy hope for a sign
CLERGYMEN in Upton are concerned visitors to the town have trouble finding its churches. The leaders of Anglican, Baptist and Catholic churches have joined together to request new signs be put up directing people from the town centre. The Rev. Jeff
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Cake Break event
A CAKE Break event at Revills Farm Shop, Defford, will help raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Cake will be on sale for £1 during the event, taking place from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Friday, June 1. Visitors will also get the chance to meet
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Street collection
A COLLECTION on the streets of Upton raised £261 to help the NSPCC. Organiser Sarah Kitching thanked everyone who supported the event. Anyone who would like to help with future collections should call her on 01684 310533.
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Sponsorship deal
THE Upton Hill Centre has received a boost after agreeing a sponsorship deal with Tempus Computers. Hill and District Community Association chairman Mark Mynard will receive a cheque from Tempus managing director Slade Arthurs at 7.30pm this evening (
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Car boot sale
A BANK Holiday car boot sale will raise funds for Upton Water Festival. The sale, at Upton Sports Field on Monday, is open to booters from 10am, and the general public from 11am-4pm.
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Tickled pink at great race
THERE was a carnival atmosphere at Malvern's Race For Life at the Three Counties Showground on Wednesday. More than 1,200 runners took part in the Cancer Research UK charity race and organisers are hoping to beat the £70,000 raised in Malvern last year
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Opinion
Oh dear! It was rather an inauspicious start for the new Tory-controlled Malvern Hills District Council this week. Not only was the plan for a parasol and planters outside the Pepper & Oz restaurant in Abbey Road refused on Wednesday night, but it happened
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Lack of strategy
I wholly endorse your Opinion (May 18) regarding the canopy at Pepper and Oz. This is exactly the type of business we need to encourage in Malvern if the centre is to have any hope of maintaining an economic future. We have seen negative input in the
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Must move with the times
HAVING read your article on Pepper and Oz and the recommendation to refuse the canopy and planters outside the restaurant, I can only think, oh dear, here we go again, our planning department still living in the dark ages! Malvern Hills District Council
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Boring centre
WHAT is the matter with MHDC and in particular, the planning office? I am ashamed to bring our visitors into the centre of Malvern. Church Street and Belle Vue Terrace contain empty shops, boarded-up shops, estate agents, building society offices and
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Village left out
AFTER the recent elections Ripple Parish Council is one member short of its full complement of nine councillors. Throughout the parish we have posted notices requesting co-option volunteers to put their names forward. Of more concern is the situation
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Bag crusader
I HAVE just been reading a report of how Modbury, in Devon, has become Europe's first plastic bag-free town and I wondered whether Malvern could follow its example. We already have an excellent reputation for recycling, thanks to the household refuse
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New friends
I AM writing on behalf of ARCOS, the charity that provides therapy and special equipment for children and adults with communication problems, to thank everyone for their generosity in supporting us over the last 12 months. ARCOS was privileged to be
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Worth the fee
I FELT compelled to write a quick note to say how much my sister-in-law and myself enjoyed Ballet Lorent's la nuit intime at the Forum theatre We both found it not just erotic (obviously) but an incredibly intimate experience that was utterly compelling
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Drunken man admits charge
CHRISTOPHER Willis, aged 18, of Bluebell Close, Malvern, was found wandering the streets drunk, Worcester magistrates heard this week. Prosecutor Jo Barker said Willis was arrested at 6.30pm on Saturday, April 14, at Duke's Meadow, off Pickersleigh
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Firm's success
PIONEERING Malvern business TxtLocal has been named Best Local Business' in a competition judged by Theo Paphitis, one of the dragons' from the popular BBC2 television series Dragon's Den. The company offers an innovative service allowing businesses,
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Treasure hunt date for Elgar festivities
TRADERS on Malvern's Belle Vue Terrace have got together to launch a treasure hunt as part of the celebrations surrounding the Elgar 150th birthday. The treasure hunt was the brainchild of Pat Keeling, who owns Simply Sewing. She found neighbouring
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Racist abuse leads to jail
KEVIN Bayliss, aged 43, of Elgar Avenue, Malvern, was jailed for 28 days by Worcester magistrates for shouting racist abuse at a fast-food worker and telling a female passer-buy to "show us your white knickers". The court heard Bayliss was seen sitting
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School wins needle match
NIMBLE-fingered Malvern needleworkers enjoyed a successful weekend at a national quilting show at the Three Counties Showground. Quilts UK, which took place from Thursday to Sunday, has been running for 19 years and attracts thousands of visitors from
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Children push on
YOUNGSTERS at Grass-endale House nursery school got on their bikes to raise money for the ChildLine. On Wednesday, around 20 under-fives pushed and peddled their way around a special course at the Victoria Road nursery. They joined hundreds of youngsters
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Simulator test
A VIRTUAL reality military simulator partly developed by technology company QinetiQ is being tested at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. The Malvern-based firm is part of an international consortium working on the £7.8 million Mission Training through
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Walkers' total
TWO Malvern women have raised more that £1,200 for the fight against breast cancer by taking part in a nocturnal walk through London. Rosemary Baugh and Gill Patten were among more than 15,000 participants in the 26-mile Playtex Moon Walk last Saturday
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Event sponsor
MALVERN environmental systems firm Facility Monitoring Systems, of Sparrowhawk Close, Enigma Business Park, is sponsoring the Midlands Autograss Promotions 2007 Open Championships on Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3. The motor sport event, at Dodwell
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Firm blooms at show
HOLLOWAYS of Suckley has won two major awards at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Edward Holloway created a small courtyard with carved stone statues, a Georgian sundial and a curved wrought-iron bench, displayed among purple and grey plantings. The stand
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Minis' maximum fun
PROUD Mini owners will join forces and take to the roads around the two counties for a fundraising charity drive on Sunday. Around 40 Mini drivers are expected to take part in Archie's Mini Adventure, a fun run in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice and
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Serving up literature
A FORMER Malvern restaurateur is catering for the great and the good at the Hay Literary Festival this week. Helen I'Anson, who with her husband used to run Pepper and Oz in Abbey Road, is operating the kitchen at Merry-weathers Cafe, a venue specially
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First lady chairman voted into office
THE selection of the first ever female chairman of Malvern Hills District Council was front-page news in the Gazette 50 years ago and provoked interest further afield. Miss A I L Harrison, JP, took office as the first woman chairman of the Urban District
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PM praises town after sightseeing
THE charms of Malvern were praised in the Gazette's pages 100 years ago by none other than Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the Prime Minister of the day. Sir Henry spent Whitsuntide in the town, staying in the Imperial Hotel, now Malvern St James. Although
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Magic wand waved over new sports club
THE long-awaited opening of Malvern's latest improvement, the Manor Park sports club, was reported in the Malvern Gazette a century ago. "Until December last, Manor Park was a stock grazing meadow with a cowshed and a duck pond in the middle of it. Now
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago THE chief theatrical event in Malvern in the course of the year is the Shakespeare Week conducted by Mr F R Benson, the well-known actor. This engagement creates far more than ordinary interest, not only in Malvern, but throughout the country
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Mad hatter workshop
ROYAL Ascot is the unlikely inspiration behind Eastnor Pottery's latest workshops for children. On Wednesday and Thursday, May 30-31, John Williams will help youngsters make their very own fancy hats using the potter's wheel and a variety of hand-building
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Natural beauty on show to public
GARDENERS and walkers alike can enjoy the natural beauty of the grounds at Shuttifield Cottage, as it opens its doors to the public. The gardens at Birchwood, near Storridge, will be open to raise funds for charity under the National Gardens Scheme
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Lunches raise funds
CHURCHES Together, the partnership between Upton's Anglican, Baptist and Catholic churches, has donated more than £500 to the Acorns Children's Hospice. Donations totalling £531 were collected during a series of free Friday soup lunches hosted by different
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Council's bill
INFORMATION is being sought about the dumping of unwanted building materials, including asbestos, in the area. Old guttering, drain pipes and fascia boards were dumped in a track leading to a field in Cotheridge at the weekend. Due to the presence of
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Marathon effort is continuing
A DEDICATED Malvern man is following up a successful London Marathon attempt with a charity band and auction night. Geoff Carpenter has organised the event on Friday, June 8, for the Prostate Cancer Charity. Mr Carpenter and his friend Dave Sutton both
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Drug service work celebrated
DRUG workers released 150 balloons this week to celebrate the work of services in Malvern and Wednesday's National Tackling Drugs Day. As part of its Changing Lives, Making Communities Safer Campaign, the county Substance Misuse Action Team organised
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Flowers fill church as guild celebrates 25th
HOLY Trinity Church was awash with vibrant colours and sweet fragrances as Flower Guild members celebrated their 25th anniversary. Floral displays filled every corner of the Link Top church during a flower festival from Friday to Sunday, May 18-20.
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Vital help where it is needed
A HOLLYBUSH couple, who met in India and worked there for over 20 years, will travel to the sub-continent in June with clothes for children who have run away from home. Jane and Ashley Butterfield, of Tump End, are hoping local people will help them
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Show boosted by huge increase in livestock
LIVESTOCK breeders are joining forces to demonstrate their support for the Three Counties Show, pushing this year's sheep and cattle entries through the roof. Last year's show was widely regarded as the best for a long time, with livestock entries right
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Guests present dynamic stuff
STUDENTS from Europe and Australia came to Malvern on Saturday as guests of the county branch of the English Speaking Union. The reception at the College Road home of ESU members Jim and Sonia Chance welcomed Elena Plesco and Victoria Mihalachi, from
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Health project hits the height
AS work on the new Malvern Heath Centre nears completion, developer Alfred McAlpine held a topping-out ceremony. The event marked the completion of the highest point of the building, located on the old district council depot in Pickerleigh Road The
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Help to support charity
THE Malvern and Ledbury branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind is looking for people for a sponsored walk across the Malvern Hills. The five-mile walk is from the British Camp car park to the Wyche and back and is on Sunday, June 3. Walkers should meet at
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Son continues father's work
THREE generations of the Wilesmith family came together to celebrate the opening of the latest phase of the Link Business Centre. Proud grandfather Martin Wilesmith oversaw the beginning of the centre, in Howsell Road, back in 1980. His son Mark has
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Steaming ahead for two full days
THE Steam and Country Fair returns to Eastnor Castle on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. There will be an impressive line-up of full-size and miniature working steam engines on display in the castle courtyard. There will also be displays by the British
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Skirt around issue
RECYCLED can can' skirts will be sported by county and district council staff during a special recycling awareness day. The recycling team has devised its own dress code to help show residents different items that can be recycled easily at home. Team
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Looking to dazzle on the home front
A FORMER Chase pupil will dazzle audiences at the next colourful production at Malvern Theatres. Pam Jolley is one of the stars in Alan Plater's award-winning show Blonde Bombshells of 1943, hitting the stage from Monday to Satur-day, June 4-9. Pam,
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Band rolls out the barrel
AFTER two years playing the festival circuit in both the UK and France, Malvern band Malthouse Passage has released its debut CD. The five-piece group mixes instruments such as the hammered dulcimer and melodeon with bass and guitar to create the diverse
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Davy Jones' ghost ship
A STAR cast is reunited in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Heroes Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightey) are allied with Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) in a desperate quest to free Captain Jack Sparrow
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Grandstand view
STEPHEN Binnington, director of the Farrington Music School in Dorset, gives a lunchtime organ recital on Monday in Great Malvern Priory. His widely varied programme includes works by Vivaldi (from The Four Seasons), Duruffle, Buxtehude, Alain, Darke
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Story fun
PROFESSOR Bumm's Story Machine comes to the Courtyard Theatre in Hereford on Tuesday at 2pm. The show, presented by James Seabright, is packed with silly jokes and wordplay aimed at the younger audience. Tickets cost £8 or £7 for children on 0870 1122330
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What's on
Cinemas Malvern Cinema: Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At Worlds End (12A) 7.30pm, Sat-Sun mats 3pm. Odeon Worcester: 28 Weeks Later (18) Fri-Tues 2.40, 7.10, 9.30, Weds & Thurs 9.10; Blades of Glory (12A) Sat-Thurs 11.50; Bridge to Terabithia (PG) Fri
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Waterside garden opens
VISITORS will be able to wander round the established garden of a beautiful waterside home in Upton, on Bank Holiday Monday. The Malt House, a short walk down-stream from the Swan Hotel, will open its gates to the public in aid of the County Air Ambulance
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Pastel techniques are explained at gallery
MODERN pastel artist Pascale Bigot will demonstrate her techniques at The Gallery at Bevere, in Worcester, on Saturday, June 9. Visitors can watch Pascale as she transforms a blank canvas into a vibrant work of art, and will be able to ask her questions
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Nothing like a proper scrap!
A GROUP of Malvern craft-enthusiasts are looking for like-minded people to join their new club. The Malvern Papercrafters holds its first meeting at St Mary's Church Hall, in Sherrards Green, from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday, May 31. Spokesman Jo Davies
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Nothing like a proper scrap!
A GROUP of Malvern craft-enthusiasts are looking for like-minded people to join their new club. The Malvern Papercrafters holds its first meeting at St Mary's Church Hall, in Sherrards Green, from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday, May 31. Spokesman Jo Davies
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Festival tickets available
TICKETS are on sale for the 22nd International Oliver Cromwell Jazz Festival in Upton. Highlights in a packed programme include the Big Chris Barber Band, Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra, and returning German favourites the Bourbon Street Stompers
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Swedish folk
LIVELY Swedish folk band Svart Kaffe bring a taste of their home country to Malvern and Colwall. The three piece band plays at Colwall Village Hall on Wednesday, June 6, and at West Malvern Social Club, next to the village hall, on Thursday, June 7. Visitors
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Puppet theatre
RAFI Peer, a Pakistani puppet theatre company, will perform Simple People, a musical and visual story about the real meaning of life, at Huntingdon Hall in Worcester on Tuesday. Rafi Peer is Pakistan's foremost puppet theatre company and the story, based
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Classical concert
CLASSICAL guitarist, pianist and composer Hayley Savage gives a concert at 3pm on Sunday, June 10. She performs works by Aguado, Piereira, Tarrega and Dowland, and from her upcoming album Crossed Wires and Coloured Strings, at Dean Close School, in Cheltenham
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Spring festival is set to offer a feast of creativity
AN eclectic mix of entertainment including music, drama, poetry, and film is on offer at this year's Tewkesbury Spring Festival being held at various venues around the town. Awaken Your Senses follows the success of last year's festival in the town and
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ESO Wind Ensemble - Review: Worcester Concert Club, Huntingdon Hall
THE 18th Century music of Haydn and Mozart performed by the ESO Wind Ensemble, directed by oboist Paul Arden-Taylor, was an ideal choice. Derek Smith had arranged all the music with skill, and conducted the performance himself. It was a very cheerful
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The Kopelman Quartet - Review: Malvern Concert Club, Malvern Theatres
THE Kopelman Quartet, a distinguished ensemble of virtuoso Russian musicians, reached a zenith as they delivered impeccable interpretations of their national composers Borodin, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky. String Quartet no.2 in D by the first, was
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An old favourite at The Roses
A PERFORMANCE of children's classic The Jungle Book takes place at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury on Thursday, May 31, at 2.30pm. Adapted from the original Rudyard Kipling story this production for children aged five and over brings to life the journey
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Pupils sing to celebrate Elgar anniversary
SINGERS from Malvern St James school are taking part in a celebration concert marking the 150th anniversary of Sir Edward Elgar's birth. The concert features young musicians from across Worcestershire, under the direction of Dr Donald Hunt OBE, a world
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Music and flowers in harmony
AN outdoor concert with free champagne and strawberries will be part of a summer flower and music festival at Cradley. Floral Harmony is Cradley Church's flower festival, a two-day event combining flower displays, musical entertainment, bell ringing,
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Hot Flush - Review Malvern Theatres
HOT Flush is quite outrageous, a musical about HRT and four women going through the menopause, but this show is brilliant, hilarious and performed with such panache. Sylvia (Sheila Ferguson of the Three Degrees) is bored with her long-time husband and
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Music night
Reggae is at Malvern Youth Centre on Friday, June 8. Me Me Me features K-Leb the Rainbow Rocker, saxophonist Alvin Davis and Birmingham band Memphis. Doors open 7pm. Admission £7 (concs £5), advance tickets from Green Link Organic Foods on 01684 576266
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What I Heard about Iraq
HUMAN drama and hidden agendas behind the Iraq war are at the heart of an award-winning play, coming to the Courtyard Theatre in Hereford. What I Heard about Iraq, an emotive stage documentary, plays on Monday, June 4. Based on an article in the London
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Lunchbox concert
THE St George's Singers, from Cape Town, will be performing at a Malvern Priory Lunchbox concert on Wednesday, May 30, at 1 pm. The programme will feature music by Elgar, Parry and Klatzow, a South Africian composer who uses traditional folk songs in
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Bosbury
LAST Saturday's Cider and Blossom Festival was a most enjoyable day and Patrick Whitehead and his team would like to thank everyone who contributed to the festival. The final fundraising amount is not yet to hand but the parish hall and the church appreciate
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Colwall
THE latest production by the Colwall Players, Ring Round the Moon, continues tonight (Friday) and tomorrow at Colwall Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 and £3 obtainable from John Goodwin Estate Agents on 01684 540300 or on the door. Gardens open on
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Leigh and Bransford
LEIGH and Bransford Memorial Hall was crowded last Saturday for the latest production by the Parish Players. The evening began with a memorable meal devised and prepared by Jean Clift and Sheila Wright, with a selection of side dishes and marvellous
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Redmarley
AS I write my weekly report, this one is more difficult as over the years attending various functions and events in the villages in my patch, I have made very many friends not least Katie Brazington of Chapel Farm, Redmarley, who died suddenly last week
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Wellington Heath
THE parish council met on May 15 for its post-election annual meeting and the two new councillors, Ben Nelsey and Hugh Ransome-Williams, were welcomed. All councillors were sworn in and Patrick Adams and Richard Hurley were elected to be chairman and
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West Malvern
LAST Friday's organ recital at St James's Church by John Wilderspin drew a smaller audience than his superb playing deserved - so good indeed that one could have wondered if the instrument actually needed refurbishment (it does!). In his introduction
