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Richard is airborne again thanks to a kind donation
A 12-year-old boy who had his prized model plane stolen while he was out flying it on the Malvern Hills has been given another one. Richard Dee was devastated when the £150 glider was stolen on Saturday by two teenagers on bikes. Carer Judy Forbes
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Driver in bid to snatch teenager
A TEENAGE girl was followed by a male driver and grabbed in an attempted abduction. Police have issued a description of the motorist who tried to urge the girl into his small, white, four-door car. The victim has not been named. The man had grabbed
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LEWIS WRNS RNLI
LEWIS Margaret Aged 82 years. Unexpectedly, but peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital on May 24th 2007, surrounded by family. Ex WRNS, active in community service, and much loved sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be sadly missed by many.
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ECCLESTON
ECCLESTON Tony At Fanshawe Nursing Home, on May 23rd, with Gwen by his side. Funeral service to be held at St John's Church, Hooe, Plymouth on Wednesday, May 30th at 3 p.m. Family flowers only, donations to Cancer Research UK or Macmillan Nurses may
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MILES
MILES Jenny Happy 60th Birthday Jenny. All my love, Keith. xxx ------------ Happy 60th Birthday mum. Love Karen, Phil, Hannah, Ade and Rachel. xxx ------------ Happy 60th Birthday nanny/granny. Love Sophie, Olivia, Finley, Harry and Charlie. xxx Published
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DALY
DALY. Mary Molly. June 3rd, 2006. We all miss you so much. You are in our thoughts every day. God bless. Margaret, Brian and Family. x Published in paper 01/06/2007
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DALY
DALY. Mary Molly. One year has passed but you are always in our hearts. God bless. Betty, David and Family. x Published in paper 01/06/2007
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FIDDIAN
FIDDIAN Edwina Pearl Wife of the late Eric Fiddian. Passed away May 24th 2007, aged 73 years. Service of remembrance at St Peters Church, Pedmore, Stourbridge, at 11.15 a.m., on Friday 8th June. No Flowers. Published in paper 01/06/2007
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CLEMENTS NEE STONE
CLEMENTS NEE STONE Jena Passed away peacefully at St Richards Hospice on May 21st, 2007, after a long illness bravely borne. Dearest wife of Derek Clem. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service took place at Worcester Crematorium
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JONES
JONES Phyllis Fell asleep June 4th, 2005. A very dear mum, nan and great gran. A silent prayer, a little tear, Always wishing you were here. Love and God bless. Pam, Roly, Paul, Cally, Amanda
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PARKER
PARKER. Winnie. 88th Birthday June 6th. Uncannily you resemble our monarch with your queenly smile, sadly, present events would have wiped it away. Remember and genuinely miss you every day. Love daughter. xxx Published
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BOUCHER
BOUCHER Tony The Family wish to thank Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for their kind messages of sympathy at this sad time. Thanks to all those who attended the Thanksgiving service and donations given for Suckley Church Tower Appeal.
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Fruit in the mix for business-minded youngsters
HEALTHY competition was aplenty at the Grove Junior school this week when pupils created their own version of fruit salad. Children from year six were split into 11 teams to set up their own fruit salad companies. Each team had to name its product
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Letters warning of bin bag fines
LETTERS have been sent to residents warning them they face fines if they put out their rubbish at the wrong time. Gordon Morris, Malvern Hills District Council's street scene manager, has sent letters to residents in a number of areas where rubbish
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Leaders of new council are revealed
THE six members of Malvern Hills District Council's executive committee have been appointed. The executive committee is responsible for some of the council's most important work, with each member taking on a portfolio of important responsibilities.
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Church to visit parish homes
CLERGY and churchgoers from Great Malvern Priory are planning a major community initiative. They plan to visit every home in the parish over the next 12 months. The Rev, Ian Spencer, curate at the Priory, said: "We intend simply to listen and offer
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Cold, wet and dull month
IF you think the weather around Malvern in the last few weeks has been a lot wetter, colder and duller than normal, you're not wrong. The equipment weather recorder Frank Hill maintains at his Charles Way home shows the month has been twice as wet as
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Tough questions over health unit
A PROPOSED home for mental patients in Malvern Wells could house men with convictions for violence. The statement comes from staff from private health firm Partnerships in Care (PiC) this week. They were speaking at a meeting in the village hall, called
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Not guilty plea in case
IN an article in the Malvern Gazette on Friday, May 25, we reported a court case concerning the manager of Malvern Town Football Club, Paul Molloy. The article wrongly stated that Mr Molloy, of The Derries, Post Office Lane, Fernhill Heath, had admitted
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Loss of airman not forgotten
A MEMORIAL service for a Malvern airman looks set to be held next month in Australia. Lieutenant-Commander Nathaniel Martin Hearle was killed in a flying accident near Melbourne on July 20, 1947. He was the son of Kathleen May Hearle, of Church Road
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Hardy drivers
DOZENS of Mini enthusiasts braved the torrential rain to join in a charity fun run on Sunday. Despite the weather conditions, 37 Minis took part in Archie's Fun Run and raised more than £2,000 for Acorns Children's Hospice. The 120-mile route took the
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Journey around the world for art week
CHILDREN from Upton Primary School embraced different cultures from around the world as part of their annual Arts Week. A variety of activities based on a multicultural theme included food-tasting and a visit to a mosque. Youngsters produced their
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Couple showing what is possible
A DISABLED Upton couple are planning a 2,000-mile trip overland to Lourdes. Malcolm Murray and Lynne Tombs are tackling the trip to raise money for the Parkinson's Disease Society and to raise awareness of disability. They are hoping to raise at least
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More than 60 turn out to plan tourism future
MORE than 60 people attended a meeting aimed at driving tourism in Upton. The event at the Memorial Hall last week was organised by Malvern Hills District Council as part of the Better Welcome programme, a new initiative to help towns develop their tourist
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Proposal is withdrawn
A CHANGE-of-use planning application for premises at Naunton, near Upton-upon-Severn, which should have gone before a planning committee on Wednesday was withdrawn by the applicant. Applicant K Teale had applied for permission to change agricultural
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Fun on the water
NOVICE rowers will take to the water on Sunday, for the second annual Upton Pubs, Clubs and Firms Regatta. Eight races, one starting every 20 minutes, will set off along the River Severn towards the finish at the King's Head pub, from 11am. Six novice
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Getting back the coaches
REOPENING public toilets in Upton will provide a major boost to tourism. That is the opinion of Upton Tourism and Trade Association chairman Peter Webb, who believes much of the coach trade lost over the past year will now return. "It's good to see
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Crew makes animal rescues
THE Upton-based Mercia Inshore Search and Rescue (MISAR) crew was called out on Friday to rescue a dog trapped on the banks of the River Severn. The call came from Queenhill, where the river is crossed by the M50 motorway, at about 1.30pm. The crew,
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Cheese and wine
A CHEESE and wine evening at Earl's Croome Village Hall has raised more than £1,000 for hall funds. A total of £714.50 was raised during the event on May 18, including £283 from a tombola stall run by Maureen Newson. Barclays Bank will now double
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Crime advice
ADVICE and information about crime reduction will be given out to residents in Upton tomorrow (Saturday). A crime reduction surgery takes place at the town's police station from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 3pm.
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Garden dream for a wasteland
A WILLOW arch, quiet seating area and colourful flower beds could be created on Elgar Avenue if ambitious plans for a community garden go ahead. Residents have joined forces to put together plans, designs and ideas for the garden, which would transform
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Discussion on allotments
PLANS to create 23 allotments in Malvern Link will be discussed at a meeting of Malvern Town Council next week. The council's Operations Committee will decide whether to resubmit the plans, for land off Greenfields Road, after proposals for 48 allotments
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Tenants having more say
MALVERN tenants are having more say in the way their landlord operates - thanks to a new phone panel. Festival Housing Group, based in Malv-ern Link, has launched the panel, which now has more than 300 members, as a way of getting customer feedback.
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Fun and Food at open day
FACE-painting, a bouncy castle and a hog roast drew crowds to Leigh Sinton Garden Centre on Saturday. A successful fun day was organised by new owners Ray and Aileen Vautrinot, who took over at the beginning of May. "It was a really good day and I'd
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Opinion
YOU can only be impressed by the amazing dignity with which postmaster Alan Davies and his wife Rosalind have dealt with events since Mr Davies was attacked and left for dead at the Hanley Swan Village Stores in 2005. He was lucky to survive being beaten
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Owners deserve an apology
Having just attended my first council meeting, Malvern Hills District Council's southern area development control committee, I am totally appalled by the utter fiasco that occurred. If this was an example of democracy in action, please bring in a Stalinist
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Right to be concerned
THE people of Pickersleigh Road are right to be worried about harm to their health from a Hutchison 3G mast, should it be erected and operated near their homes. People do get sick from the radiation from that type of transmitter. But I write to comment
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Blood money
WAS shocked and dismayed to discover that the Archbishop's Council has given permission to the mobile phone companies to approach churches with a view to installing masts on their roofs and spires. It seems that at least one and possibly more churches
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Socially dead
SO once again the powers that be within the district council, in conjunction with the planning department, having decided that maybe it's best to keep Malvern in a 19th Century limbo, have closed ranks and dictated what we are going to have and ignoring
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Designs on town
AM astounded at the council's decision regarding the fabulous parasol erected outside Pepper & Oz. As an interior designer, I set up my business here believing Malvern and the surrounding area to have great potential for my services. We were right in
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Vision is lacking
IT is clear there are strong local views on the decision taken by Malvern Hills District Council not to grant permission for the newly erected parasol, outside Pepper & Oz, to remain in place, even though it has created a pleasant seating area surrounded
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Test is a joke
Malvern Hills District Council (Malvern Gazette, May 25) is a joke! I can only be totally sure of the answers given for Upton, both of which are wrong. On what road is the White Lion Hotel? They say Old Street, not so: it is in High Street. On what road
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So grateful
I AM so grateful to everyone who contributed to my recent retirement collection, which raised an amazing £380 towards my daughter's charity Temwa. I also have wonderful sponsorship for my walk coming up on June 16/17. This really means so much to me
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Mick prepares for miles of paddling
A DEDICATED Malvern man will prepare his paddles and take to the water for a gruelling 120-mile canoe challenge. Mick Cormack, and six colleagues from the West Mercia Police Federation embark on a five-day River Severn journey on Saturday (June 2).
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Sport centre open day
THE Sport Dyson Perrins community sports centre hosts an open weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10. Used by Dyson Perrins High School during the day and open to the public during evenings and weekends, the centre includes a fitness room, main
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Station assault fresh appeal
MEMBERS of the public who witnessed a serious assault at a train station in Malvern are being asked to come forward. In April, a Worcester man in his mid-20s was attacked at Malvern Link railway station. He received cuts and wounds as a result and had
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Extra help in chase for gold
THE Chase is putting its full support behind Mal-vern's Heart of England in Bloom bid. The technology college will be a key player in the town's efforts to go for gold in this year's competition, due to be judged early in July. Judges will visit the
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Route finalised for judges' tour
Organisers of Malvern's Heart of England in Bloom bid have set a final route for the judges' tour, which will be between July 9-12. The route is: Davenham House; Bank Street; Worcester Road; Happy Valley Road; St Ann's Well; Rosebank Gardens; Belle Vue
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Musician's high note
Pippa Buxton, a former pupil at Wells House School, has gained a place at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Pippa, who grew up in West Malvern and has a degree in music from Birmingham University, will be studying music theatre. While studying in
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Planners go sky-high
MALVERN Hills District Council has updated its library of aerial photography with new pictures from Getmap-ping, the leading supplier of aerial photography in Britain. The pictures will be used by the council's planning, environmental health and conservation
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Record read planned
BOOK worms in Herefordshire are urged to help set a world record by taking part in what promises to be the biggest community read ever. People across the country will be reading and discussing the novel Black Swan Green, written by ex-Hanley Castle High
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Plastic flowers are banned by church
MOURNERS have been banned from leaving plastic flowers at a village graveyard because church leaders say they are disrespectful to the dead. The church of St Peter's, in Powick, brought in the ban earlier this month after deciding the plastic ones looked
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Decision on lake plans
PLANS to create a third fishing lake on land in Leigh will go before councillors next week. Owners of land at River Lands, off Teme Lane, want permission for a lake for commercial fishing, alongside two existing ones. The lake would accommodate 40 fishermen
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Board's lost
MALVERN Library should bring back the notice board in its entrance hall, says a member of one local charity. Until the library was refurbished in 2006, there used to be a long noticeboard in the foyer which was much used by clubs and societies to put
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Off-roaders' treat
ORGANISERS of this year's Land Rover World Show are gearing up for a fun-packed day of motoring mayhem. The family event takes over Eastnor Castle's Deer Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10. Visitors can test their driving abilities on various off-road
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Nursery sparkling
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Malvern invited dentists to come and talk to the children about oral hygiene. Karen Sutton, Hayley Merrick and Knasher the giant toy dog from Pickersleigh Road dental surgery visited as part of National Smile Week. Both Karen
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Elgar bust is fine donation
To mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Edward Elgar, there will be a presentation of a version of Percy Hedley's bust of Elgar at the Birthplace Museum on Monday, June 4. The London sculptor was commissioned in 1905 by arts patron Frank Schuster
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Water trends
US drinks giant Coca-Cola is in talks regarding a possible buy-out of bottled water firm Highland Spring. Coca-Cola already owns Malvern Water and has been trying to diversify away from its fizzy drinks brands amid increasing international trends towards
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Nature in parish
RESIDENTS in Hanley Swan and Hanley Castle are invited to reveal the best flower, shrub or tree in their garden. The Hanleys Village Society is putting together a colourful booklet with pictures and information about examples of plants and trees in the
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Market proposals
A FARMERS' market could be set up in Hanley Swan, if support from villagers and producers is found. Residents Joanna Bowles and Jane Whitt-aker are keen to set up a market in the village hall twice a month and are asking local people for their opinion
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Really digging in to help children
CHILDREN at Leigh and Bransford Primary School can enjoy a taste of the seaside thanks to a new sandpit. The school's new addition was christened by delighted children last Tuesday. Playworld Systems, in Ledbury, donated the pit and local building
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Cottages plan wins approval
PLANS to knock down a building in Malvern Link and replace it with four cottages have been approved by Malvern Hills District Council. Richmond and Virgo applied for permission to develop a site behind shops and offices in Worcester Road, and reached
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Advertising town to boost tourism
THE efforts of local people and businesses to advertise the town and boost the number of tourists and visitors was the theme of the Gazette's editorial 100 years ago. "Never in the history of Malvern has so much been done to attract people to the town
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Solicitor still working on reaching century
THE 100th birthday of Britain's oldest practicing solicitor was celebrated in the Gazette 50 years ago. John Stallard, of Redlands, Colwall, was three times mayor of Worcester and a important man in the city's life, with many achievements to his name
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Echoes from the Past
100 years ago YESTERDAY afternoon a lad named James Hunt, residing in Newtown Road, met with a rather severe accident. It appears that he was with some companions, when a brickbat thrown by one of them struck him severely on the head causing a large
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Brigade has high hopes
MEMBERS of the 1st Malvern Company Boys' Brigade will be travelling to Stoke-on-Trent this Sunday, June 3, to take part in the brigade's national band championship. Last year, the band won a special prize, the Potter Trophy for newcomers, after making
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Planting to begin
PLANTING for this year's Upton in Bloom bid begins at 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Volunteers are welcome to help out, and should meet outside the Kings Head. Meanwhile, an automatic watering system has been installed in preparation for the planting of
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Flower festival
CRADLEY Church Flower Festival will be held tomorrow (Saturday). It will open with a barbecue, which runs from 12pm to 2pm, and cream teas will be served from 3pm. Activities include a taster session for budding bell ringers. There will also be an
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Cottage gardens open
SHUTTIFIELD Cottage, at Birchwood, near Storridge, opens its gardens to the public on Saturday, June 9 and 23. Visitors can wander around the three-acre gardens, with extensive herbaceous borders. It opens from 1pm to 5.30pm, as part of the NGS gardens
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QinetiQ reports a good year
DEFENCE technology and security company QinetiQ is going from strength to strength, according to latest figures. These show that the firm, which has a base in Malvern as part of its worldwide operation, had an underlying profit of £106m in the year ending
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Show to focus on education
EDUCATION will be the name of the game for youngsters visiting this year's Three Counties Show. Actitivies have been organised by several local schools and businesses. One of the biggest events every year is the children's permanent garden. This year
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Secrets of the bridge
WORK to strengthen a bridge could be an opportunity to uncover some of the grisly secrets of a 17th Century battle, according to history enthusiasts. Members of a society campaigning for better recognition of the Battle of Worcester believe the remains
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Special night was simply Divine
VISITORS flocked to a special open evening at Divine hair, beauty and nails in Barnards Green. Two Morgan motor cars decked with balloons greeted people on Thursday. Visitors could talk to staff about facilities on offer, and watch demonstrations of
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Launch offers a new social whirl
A NEW social group has been set up to bring together younger people in Malvern. The non-profit-making group is for 20 to 49-year-olds and will be officially launched on Tuesday, June 12. Members can enjoy monthly social evenings, and a varied programme
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Crime figures
THERE was mixed news about crime for people living in Powick after it was revealed that burglaries have gone up while violent crime has gone down. Local police officer Allan Naulls would not give statistics for the annual crime figures in the village
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Plaudits come pouring in for Star performers
AN innovative Malvern pub is raising glasses in celebration after being named most improved pub of the year. The Star, in Cowleigh Road, has received the inaugural honour from the Worcester branch of the Campaign For Real Ale. The Star was closed only
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Dogs welcome
A DOG show will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 10.30am to raise funds for the animal rescue shelter in Hawthorne Lane, Deblins Green. The best of breed judging will begin at 11.30am and will be followed by the novelty classes an hour later, including
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Mystery man on Malverns
SIXTH-formers marked their departure from a Malvern school with an eye-catching stunt. Pupils at the Chase Technology College were responsible for a giant white stickman that appeared on the Malvern Hills. The 300m high creation, made from almost
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Postmaster raises a petition for change
A PETITION calling for changes to the way the Court of Appeal works has been started by the postmaster almost killed by two youths who had their prison sentences reduced by the Court of Appeal. Alan Davies and his wife Rosalind decided to collect signatures
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Dress up for Elgar's party
AN Edwardian garden party will take place in Priory Park, Malvern, tomorrow (Saturday) as part of celebrations for Elgar's 150th birthday. Members of the public are encouraged to enter the spirit of the day by wearing Edwardian costume. Temporary moustaches
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QinetiQ is a vital helper
MALVERN-based technology firm QinetiQ is gearing up to play a big part in a major charity running event. As well as sponsoring the Acorn's Childrens Hospice Triple Run, taking place at the Three Counties Show-ground on Sunday, July 1, QinetiQ staff will
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Firm is on track to success
MALVERN'S QinetiQ has launched a new high-tech GPS device that can be used to track vehicles and cargo anywhere in the world and works even in locations where traditional GPS fails. The tracking device, the Ocellus S100, uses Qinetiq's award-winning
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Welsh centre
PUPILS from a Malvern primary school have enjoyed a visit to an outdoor education centre under threat of closure. The children, from the oldest class at St James CE School, West Malvern, went to the Llanrug centre in North Wales, which like its counterpart
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Offering help to volunteers
A COURSE on supporting volunteers takes place at Great Malvern Station on Wednesday, June 20. It is one of many held in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to mark Volunteer Week from today (Friday). Recent research suggests there are at least 4,327 voluntary
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Working hard
A TRAINING course with a difference will be enjoyed by one hard-working Malvern couple. Not many of us can have sun, sea, sand and five-star luxury accommodation whilst at work, but Danny Young and Lindsay Gonsalves are about to take part in a unique
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Book boosts hospice
A WORCESTERSHIRE author has launched his latest book exploring the pubs and churches of the county's villages. It is the second book from Roy Millar of Malvern, and all profits from the book will go to St Richard's hospice. The book was launched
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Shock sign 'needed at blackspot'
A DRAMATIC road safety sign should be installed on a dangerous bend that has been the site of multiple accidents, according to a councillor. Worcestershire county Coun Tom Wells believes shock tactics would help warn drivers about a bend at Old Hills
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Taxi drivers test failed
MALVERN Hills District Council has failed its own taxi driver knowledge test, after two of the answers proved to be wrong. A sample of the test, to be given to all new taxi drivers, or those due to have their licence renewed, was printed in last week's
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Sequence going on after 60 years
MEMBERS of one of Malvern's oldest clubs are celebrating 60 years of old-time and sequence dancing. The 21 Dance Club has met every week for the past 60 years at the Holy Trinity hall, in Link Top. Although people have come and gone over the years,
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Auditions held for Homes' mystery
THE classic Sherlock Holmes thriller The Hound of the Baskervilles is the Malvern Theatre Players' next production and open auditions are being held next week. The auditions are being held on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm in the Forum Theatre at Malvern
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Tribute act is real diamond
A SPARKLING night of entertainment is on the cards as one of the country's top Neil Diamond tribute performers appears at the Malvern Theatres. John Hylton brings his show Real Diamond to the venue on Saturday, June 16, at 7.30pm. Raised in Toronto,
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Music at The Lamb
RAY Mytton and Paul White are appearing with friends at The Lamb, West Malvern, tonight (Friday) at 8.30pm. They will be performing a blend of classic rock, pop and blues, covering everyone from Dylan, Floyd and Hendrix to Oasis. Admission is free. Tomorrow
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Pirates of the Caribbean
JOHNNY Depp, Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom are roaming the high seas again in Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End (12A), showing at Malvern Cinema until Friday, June 7. Screenings are at 7.30pm daily with 3pm matinees on Friday, Saturday,
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English Symphony Orchestra - Review: Worcester Cathedral
ELGAR'S 150th birthday celebrations got under way musically as Vernon Handley conducted the English Symphony Orch-estra in a beautiful performance of our great composer's Introduction and Allegro for Strings, Op.47. Splendid strings ebbed and flowed,
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What's on
Cinemas Malvern Cinema: Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At Worlds End (12A) 7.30pm, Fri-Sun & Thurs matinees 3pm. Odeon Worcester: 28 Weeks Later (18) 3.40, 7.20, 9.40; Bridge to Terabithia (PG) Fri-Sun 12.20, 2.15, 4.20, Mon-Thurs 2.15, 4.20; Magicians
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Events mark birth of Sir Edward Elgar
A HOST of celebrations will take place this weekend to mark the 150th anniversary of Sir Edward Elgar's birth. A special mass will be held at Elgar's burial site, St Wulstan's Catholic Church, in Little Malvern, on Sunday (June 3). The mass, led by the
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From four to 80 - a life spent in music
AN accomplished Malvern musician and composer with a career spanning decades will celebrate her 80th birthday with a song recital at Malvern College. Elaine Hugh-Jones marks the occasion on Sunday, June 24, at St Edmund's Hall, on College Road. She
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Open music session
Aspiring musicians can experience the buzz of being on stage during open session nights at The Star Hotel, Upton. The next of the fortnightly events takes place at 8.30pm on Wednesday and vocal and instrumental performers of any level are welcome to join
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Baroque music
FLAMBOYANT costumes and dramatic lighting are all part of a unique Baroque music performance at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury. Red Priest aims to re-define the Baroque genre, members performing from memory and walking round the auditorium as they play
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Story of a legend
THE captivating story of music legend Buddy Holly is captured at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre. Buddy runs until Saturday, June 9, and includes hits such as That'll be the Day, Peggy Sue and Oh Boy. Tickets cost £9 to £27. The Cotswold Savoyards then
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Shake those hips
BUDDING dancers can learn to move with the best at two new weekly dance classes at Holy Trinity Hall, in Link Top. People can get into the latin rhythm during Cha Cha classes every Thursday from 7-8pm. Teachers will then help those planning a Spanish
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Brum drives in
Brum rolls into the Courtyard Theatre in Hereford on Saturday, June 9. There is a crime to be solved but luckily the friendly car is on hand to save the day. Brum and the Big Blue Diamond Mystery is performed live on stage at 1pm and 3.30pm. Tickets cost
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Really Daft Vader
Charles Ross brings his fast and furious one-man reconstruction of the original Star Wars trilogy to Hereford's Courtyard Arts Centre at 7.30pm on Tuesday. Following sell-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe and the West End, Charles brings his hilarious
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Ring Round The Moon - Review: Colwall Players
JEAN Anouilh's 1947 play, a lightly veiled metaphor for an emasculated France and a brutal occupying force, doesn't sound like it's going to be a laugh. But it was a hoot, played in-the-round as precisely and craftily as it was by Colwall Players. We're
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Art session at hall
An art session will be taking place on Saturday, June 16, at Whittington Village Hall near Worcester. There will be painting and drawing classes that will run from 10am to 4pm. The day will cost £55 and will include lunch.
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Open air theatre in Priory Park
THE outdoor walkabout theatre show Picnic is coming to Priory Park in support of Shakespeare at the Commandary in Worcester. Commissioned by Malvern Theatres and other collaborating organisations, director Rachael Savage has created a refreshing comic
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'Poirot' becomes a sleuth of a rather different kind
DAVID Suchet stars in an incisive new thriller that delves into the darkest recesses of one of the most guarded institutions in the world. The Last Confession takes a look behind the locked doors of the Vatican, where everything is confidential, but
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Play examines composer'slife
A NEW play by Malvern playwright Peter Sutton premieres at the Swan Theatre in Worcester, on Tuesday (June 5). Elgar and Alice opens at the theatre as part of celebrations to mark 150 years since the birth of England's best-loved composer. The play
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Air day helps causes
AN Air Day is being held at Croft Farm, Defford, near Upton, on Saturday June 9, in aid of the Mission Aviation Fellowship and the County Air Ambulance. This is now an annual event featuring a wide range of visiting private light aircraft flying in under
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Rock memories
AUDIENCES at Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, are set to be transported back to the days of Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers. Tribute show In Dreams, comes to the Hall tomorrow night (Saturday), from 8pm. Tickets cost £15. Californian singer
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Event at museum
A FATHERS Day event runs at the Waterworks Museum in Hereford, on Sunday, June 17. Visitors can wander round the museum's extensive display of working steam-driven water pumping machinery. Train rides at neighbouring Broomy Hill Railway also will be
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Hay Fever - Review: Malvern Theatres
HAY Fever is one of Noel Coward's most popular plays. Written in 1924 the classic comedy has had numerous revivals and this production by Sir Peter Hall has been a sell-out success in the West End. It is about the Bliss family and a chaotic country
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Alfrick
THE second Flea Market will be held at the village hall in aid of the refurbishment fund. The first market was a great success and the committee is expecting the next one to be equally busy and popular. There will be many exciting stalls (last time there
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Bosbury
THE Cider Festival committee are delighted to announce that a profit of £2,000 was made during the day, to be shared equally between the parish hall refurbishment fund and Holy Trinity Church. In spite of the weather, this is £400 better than last year
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Callow End
CALLOW End CE Primary School has introduced a brilliant playtime scheme called Jumping Jazz. New brightly coloured equipment has been provided and year four and five children have been trained in its use by a visiting coach. The Friends Association of
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Castle Frome
THE fundraising committee have met again and organised some events for the coming summer months, starting straight away with a churchyard picnic on Sunday, June 10, following the family praise service and, weather permitting, will be held in the churchyard
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Colwall
THE annual general meeting of the Colwall Village Hall management committee will take place on Monday (June 4), at 7.45pm, at the Jean Simon Room of the village hall. All are welcome. Svart Kaffe is a concert of traditional and modern Swedish folk music
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Leigh Sinton
THE parents and pupils of Leigh and Bransford School are preparing for their latest fundraising venture which will be a table-top sale to be held at the Leigh and Bransford Memorial Hall on Saturday, June 9. Loraine Ranaldo, the new chairman of the Parent
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Powick
AT the morning service at St Peter's Church on Sunday, May 20, baby Samuel James Sheen of Byron's wood was baptised and welcomed into the church. His family and friends attended and his brother and sister, Jack and Abby, helped light the Easter candle
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Welland
FIRST of all this week, I must mention the Pre-School Auction of Promises held last week at the Pheasant, it was a huge success. Next is the Edwardian afternoon tea, which has been organised to celebrate Elgar's 150th Birthday, by the Carvers at Bidderscroft
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Wellington Heath
AT the Farmers Arms Quiz on Sunday, May 27, for the fourth time running, the Flat Caps and Jellied Eels won yet again by three points, although the visiting team from London called London Pride did give them some competition. Well done to both teams.
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West Malvern
THE great Polish immigration into Britain has reached West Malvern - in the person of Lukasz Zolc (don't even try to pronounce it!) who is now living on Westminster Bank. The 26-year-old came to England 18 months ago and after first working in a Madley
