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Appeal tracks down grandmother's resting place
A WOMAN from Ipswich has been able to locate where her grandmother was laid to rest after an appeal for information in the Malvern Gazette. Alison Burns, of Ipswich, knew that her grandmother Marjorie Hughes died on October 21, 1943, in Redland Road
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Iconic motor car to feature at Gala
BROMYARD and District Local History Society will be holding its Gala exhibition on the theme of the Morgan Motor Company. They want to get in touch with anyone who may have relevant photographs, who may have known members of the Morgan family, or who
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Unique item going under the hammer
AN engraved snuff box given to Charles Dickens by his schoolmaster is set to be auctioned in Malvern. The box, given to the famous author by William Giles, his schoolmaster at Chatham, will go under the hammer at Philip Serrell Auctioneers on Thursday
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Maths lesson like no other
PUPILS from Colwall Primary School enjoyed a maths lesson like no other as they visited a professional football club for a morning of number-based activities. The youngsters travelled to Edgar Street, home of Hereford United Football Club, where they
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Dragon boat enthusiast heading to Venice festival
A DRAGON boating enthusiast from Malvern is going to Venice at the end of May to take part in a festival celebrating human-powered boating. Sue Shackleton, who works for QinetiQ, took up dragon boat racing after surviving breast cancer. She heard
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West Malvern
WEST Malvern is bracing itself for an exceptionally busy week of events, with St James’s C of E primary school as the common theme of several. Appropriately in this year of major building development at the school, the guest speaker at the Annual Parish
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Vocal objections to housing plans
RESIDENTS from across the district joined together to voice their objections to Government-led plans for mass housing development in South Worcestershire. Campaigners from Malvern and Newland joined others from Hallow, Broadheath and Kempsey for Tuesday
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Doggy fun day a big success
SUNDAY'S Doggy Fun day on Malvern Link Common was a great success, say organisers. The event raised about £1,200 for the Dogs Trust, said vet Richard Chamings of White House Vets, which staged the event. There were 118 entries of all shapes and sizes
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Callow end with a draw
CALLOW END 4, KEMPSEY UNITED 4. A MUCH weakened Callow End were not at the races in the first-half of this final fixture of the campaign as Kempsey created four chances in the opening 20 minutes. This pressure paid off as they took the lead on
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Peddle power will be put to the test
A COLWALL resident will be putting his pedal power to the test this summer when he tackles a challenging London to Paris bike ride to raise money for charity. James Harvey, 50, from Colwall Stone, is taking part in the Cycle Challenge in July to raise
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Concern over plans for residential care scheme
A PROPOSED plan to bring a new residential care scheme to Malvern on the site of almost 70 existing homes for elderly people has come in for stinging criticism from a local councillor. Festival Housing continues to develop plans to replace existing
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Pendock
PENDOCK School grounds once more plays host for the annual fete on June 6 at 2pm. All usual stalls. There is also a garden quiz that you can enter. Cost £1, entry forms from Pendock village stores. Another successful fund raising weekend for the participants
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Hollybush
IT'S that time again, folks. Hollybush will be holding their annual and popular plant sale at Hollybush Room on Saturday, May 16 from 2pm. This year cakes (homemade, of course) will be on sale. Refreshments will also be available. If you have any plants
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Eldersfield
A DATE for your diary. Eldersfield summer fete is on Saturday, June 20 at Eldersfield Lawn School at noon. It is in aid of Eldersfield Lawn School and church funds. Pig roast, raffle, cakes and preserves, books and records, bric-a-brac, games, refreshments
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Castlemorton
THE annual social evening for Birtsmorton/Castlemorton branch of the Conservative Association will be taking place at Castlemorton Parish Hall on Friday, May 22 commencing at 7.30pm. The guest speaker will be Brian Jauncey who will give an illustrated
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Berrow
WHAT an amazing way to end the jumble sale season with the generosity of so many we were able to raise £460 for the Romania children and their families. The jumble sale volunteers thank you from the bottom of their hearts for the wonderful support you
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Wyche
OUR post-box is back in Peachfield Road so passers-by can once again make use of this little box. Its bright red colour is also very much a part of the street-scene along there and it has seemed very strange without it. Thanks to one councillor in particular
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Top cyclist encouraging women to get on their bikes
INTERNATIONAL mountain biking champion Belinda Tarling is holding two courses aimed at getting more women into cycling. Belinda, a cross country mountain biker with a string of gold and silver medals to her name, is holding the courses in Castlemorton
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Wellington Heath
THE May Fair on Saturday seemed to be a complete success. Thank you to all those who worked hard to make this work by making tea, baking, putting up tables, serving at stalls and clearing away amongst many other things. I will let you know next week how
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Welland
FIRST of all, members and guests of the WRVS Welland Over 60’s Cordery Club should meet outside village hall on June 4 for the Outing to Evesham Country Park. Details can be obtained from Margaret Smith on 01684 833252. Car boots for Welland this year
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Powick
POWICK Playing Field Association holds its AGM on Monday at 8pm in the small committee room in Powick Parish Hall. The meeting will be followed by a meeting of the Committee to discuss the fete in July. Please come and see what you can do to help. Christian
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Guarlford and Madresfield
THIS Sunday, May 10 Guarlford Church has an open day from 2pm till 4pm where a warm welcome and refreshments will be offered. A Pram Service will be held at Madresfield Church this Monday, May 11 at 2.30pm. Mothers and babies (and fathers and grandparents
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Colourful display in local church
SIXTY larger-than-life colourful reproductions of historic angels now adorn the walls of St James the Great Church in Cradley. The angels, by Yorkshire artist Celia Kilner, cover a period starting in fifth century Egypt, and embrace various religions
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Callow End
CHRISTIAN Aid week runs from May 10-16 and door-to-door collections will be taking place to support the world’s poor. A coffee morning will be held next Saturday, May 16 at 10am, at the home of Frances and Philip Betts at 33b Upton Road, Callow End. There
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Companions set off on 300 mile trek
UPTON fund-raiser Malcolm Murray and his canine companion Hoochie Coochie have set off on a 300-mile trek to Land’s End. The pair were given an official send-off from Memorial Hall by Upton’s mayor Tim Perry on Saturday (May 2). They
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Theft of signs places wildlife in danger
THIEVES have stolen two signs warning motorists to slow down to protect nesting ducks on the side of a road in Malvern. The triangular red and white warning signs were removed from Lower Howsell Road between 9.30pm and midnight on Tuesday (May 5).
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Malvern Wells
AFTER all the hard work refurbishing Malvern Wells Village Hall, it has now been re-opened. At a special event on April 29, Ian Rowat, Chairman of the Malvern Hills Conservators, gave a short speech. He also unveiled the three new plaques on the inside
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Longdon
MR Chinery, the last Head Teacher to actually live on site at Longdon School, passed away recently. Several local residents would be among his former pupils and he will be remembered by many with fond memories. There is still time to join the Benefice
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Bosbury lose in exciting finish
Worcester Dominies and Guild 240-7, Bosbury 236-9. MARCHES League Division Two side Bosbury played host to Worcestershire County League side Worcester Dominies and Guild on in a pre-season friendly. Winning the toss, the visitors decided to bat
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Today's events
Wednesday H-A Development Group Personal Inner Development work with H-A energy channelled through David Furlong organised by Buttercup Connections at The Beacon Clinic, Portland Road, Malvern. 7.30pm. £5. 01684 893697. Oddfellows Malvern Branch Worcester
