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Councillors direct funds at healthy causes
COUNTY councillors representing Malvern have decided to use some of their share of a special health fund to pay for a part-time Life Coach at Malvern Hills College. Cllrs Penelope Morgan, Di Rayner, Clive Smith and Jeremy Webb are pooling their
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Lions' record-breaking success
THIS year’s Malvern Hills Lions Club’s Easter Egg Raffle was a record-breaking success, raising almost £2,000 for local good causes. The Lions raffled Easter eggs in 25 local pubs, raising a grand total of £1,977, their best ever result. Spokesman
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Warm-up win for Bromyard's town crier ahead of festival
OMENS are looking good for Bromyard’s town crier Peder Nielsen ahead of this weekend’s Spring Festival, after he scooped first prize in a championship held in Wiltshire. Councillor Nielsen beat of stiff competition from across England to take the top
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Make sure you are registered to vote
VOTERS across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire will have the chance to elect new county councillors on Thursday, June 4. And the same date sees elections for the European parliament as well. Residents of all areas are being urged
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Fun day out for dogs and their owners
ALL dogs and their owners are invited to come to a Doggy Fun Day on Malvern Link Common on Sunday (May 3). Starting at 11am, the day has been organised by White House Vets of Newtown Road, and has been designed to celebrate responsible dog ownership
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Scouts celebrate their patron saint
MORE than 370 cubs, scouts and explorers paraded through the streets of Ledbury on Sunday to mark St George’s Day. They were made up of scout groups from across the Malvern district including Colwall, Leigh Sinton, Upton-upon-Severn, Malvern Link, and
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Street to close for works
COURT Street in Upton is to be closed between its junction with Old Street and its junction with Severn Drive for three days starting Wednesday, May 13 while essential gas and water works are carried out. Pedestrian access will remain in place during
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Bag your own handyman at charity auction
A MALVERN venue is holding a handyman slave auction on Friday evening (May 1) to raise money for St Richard's Hospice. The auction is part of a ladies-only party night at Clubdance UK in Spring Lane, Malvern Link. Money raised will go
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Countryfile crew visits the hills
A FILM crew from the BBC's Countryfile show has been ranging over the Malvern Hills this week for a show which will be transmitted this Sunday, May 3. Among the people they interviewed was Rob Havard of Malvern Hills Conservators, who took them to see
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West Malvern
THE Village Hall was packed for WAMDRAM’s three performances of Cold Comfort Farm last week. As always, cast, producers and technical support worked wonders with limited resources and kept audiences well entertained throughout, even if the narration and
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Award for Malvern school
ST Joseph's RC Primary School, at Link Top, is to receive a Leading Aspect Award. The nationally-recognised award is given to schools that can show they practise teaching methods that significantly improve pupils' learning. For St Joseph's, the award
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Long-running charity holding AGM
UPTON Community Care is holding its annual general meeting in the Church Room at 12.30pm on Friday (May 1). The long-running charity provides transport to doctors and hospital appointments for elderly and less mobile patients. Anyone interested in
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Festival brings feast of sights and sounds
THE annual Upton Folk Festival will be bringing its traditional blend of colourful sights and sounds to the riverside this weekend. Over four days from Friday, May 1 - Monday, May 4 an impressive array of local and national talent will be performing
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WARNER
WARNER Lyn Sadly passed away unexpectedly on April 23rd, 2009, aged 49 years. Much loved wife of John and mum to Andrew and Jonathan, also a dearly loved nanny. Sister of Andrew and sadly missed by Liane. Funeral service at St Barnabas Church on Thursday
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JONES
JONES Leslie Fond memories of a dear dad and grandad, died May 3rd 1983. Love Meryl, Lynne and Families. Published in paper 29/04/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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Ducks are under starters orders
UPTON in Bloom’s annual Duck Race will once again be taking place during this weekend’s Upton Folk Festival. At 5pm on Sunday (May 3) dozens of plastic ducks will be released from the bridge in Upton before racing their way down the River Severn.
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Choirs unite for Trilogy concert
THREE Malvern choirs are teaming up to perform together in concert. The resident junior and senior choirs from Holy Trinity Church are joining the Malvern Male Voice Choir to perform a concert entitled “Trilogy” on Saturday, May 9. The concert includes
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Bosbury
WI FASHION Show at the parish hall at 7.30pm on Friday, May 1. Clothes by Country Casuals of Ledbury. Tickets £4 to include a glass of wine. Donation to Friends of Ledbury Hospital. Sunday, May 3 2-5pm Bluebell Walk in the grounds of Bosbury House. Adults
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Disappointment at council's decision to withdraw backing
THE chairman of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust says it is "disappointing" that Malvern Hills District Council has withdrawn support for its bid for foundation status. Council members, at their meeting last week, voted unanimously to drop its
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Castlemorton
CASTLEMORTON Parish Council meet on Thursday, May 7 at Castlemorton Village hall. The annual meeting of the Parish Council at 7.30pm followed by the annual parish meeting at 8pm. Parishioners attendance welcome.
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Pendock
THIS coming weekend sees four gardens open for charity in the village, hopefully well signposted. All proceeds from this event for Acorns Children's Hospice and Berrow and Pendock churches. Sunday and Monday, May 3 and 4 from 10am-6pm. Refreshments available
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Birtsmorton
CONGRATULATIONS to Emily Simons on successfully completing the London Marathon on Sunday in four hours four minutes (despite a knee injury). Emily raised over £2,000 for Hereford Breast Cancer Haven, a locally based charity that gives support to patients
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Berrow
THIS Saturday, May 2 we are hoping for a huge response for our jumble sale at the village hall commencing at 2pm. Ms Grizelda Adams (age 87) has been collecting and supporting the Hope Carriers Trust reaching children in need in Romania for 14 years
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Welland
FIRST of all, I have to apologise for a mistake that I made announcing the arrangements for the WRVS Welland Over 60’s Cordery Club announced last week. It should read :- Club meeting May 7 at Welland Village Hall with Talk and on June 4, the Outing to
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Wellington Heath
ON Saturday, May 2 between 10am–noon it will be the May Spring Fair in the Memorial Hall. There will be a range of stalls including leather craft, cards, gifts, plants, books and tombola. Cakes for the cake stall are most welcome. Coffee, tea and refreshments
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Malvern Wells
PLEASE can you all have a look out for Lulu, a 15½ year old black and white cat with a distinctive black mark just beneath her nose? She has been missing since early April and hope is fading but if you have any news at all, please telephone 01684 562154
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Lions set for the hills
THE Malvern Hills Lions Club is gearing up for its annual fund-raising walk across the Malvern Hills. The walk is a long-established tradition in Malvern, taking place for more than 30 years. This year’s walk takes place on Sunday, May 17, and half
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Powick
ON Sunday, April 19 Family service at St Peter’s, Powick was well attended as two local families brought their children to be baptised by the vicar Reverend Sue Irwin. The parents of baby James presented him for a thanksgiving, while brothers Cameron
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Connection to the Turner family
HAVING seen the report about the coins found at Heath House, Bromesberrow in the Ledbury Reporter last week, my husband is a relation to the Turner family. According to his recollection Mr Bill Turner and wife (senior) moved to the farm in the early
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Longdon
ON April 25, a large number of young people from across the Deanery gathered at Bredon School for a variety of workshops. There was a choice of football, dance, singing, drama and art. There was also an opportunity to experience Breathe which is a resource
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Wyche
THE Bank Holiday weekend is to be a very special event for Malvern because this year’s Well-Dressing festival has been well publicised, sorry about the pun! The Royal Well just over the Wyche Cutting on the western slopes of the hills towards West Malvern
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The pleasure and the pain
Wow, what a day. If you are thinking of doing the London Marathon at some point in your life then I will say DEFINITELY DO IT! Words cannot describe the atmosphere, with people cheering you on from start to finish. This is such a fantastic experience
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Friends celebrate three landmarks
THE Friends of Community Action celebrated three landmarks during their recent Annual General Meeting. As well as reaching its first birthday, the group can now boast more than 100 members and has just broken through the £9,000 barrier for the total
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Award for Upton fruit farm
AN Upton fruit farm has had its committment to quality recognised with an award for outstanding achivement from a leading supermarket. Charlie and Jane Clive, owners of Clive's Fruit Farm at Upper Hook Road, were guests at a suppliers' conference held
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Today's events
Wednesday Powick Mother and Toddlers meet at Powick Village Hall. 9.30am. £2 per session. Lipreading 10 week course suitable for beginners and those with some experience at Malvern Evangelical Church, Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link. 2pm. 01905 330123
