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Mini appeal gets maximum response
AN appeal for locally-owned Minis to take part in this year’s Bromyard Gala received an overwhelming response. Organisers are now hoping to find one for every year of the diminutive car’s half century. Local firm Holden Vintage and Classic Ltd usually
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Details of low-cost homes at North Site
DETAILED plans have been submitted for a block of 54 new low-cost and shared ownership homes on the Malvern Vale development at North Site. The homes, comprising 42 low-cost one-bedroom apartments and 12 shared ownership two-bedroom units would be built
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Knock knock knocking on tenants' doors
FESTIVAL Housing Group staff will be hitting the streets soon and knocking on their tenants’ doors. In a move being dubbed as “the big door knock” staff will be asking housing association residents to update their records and keep in touch.
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Scout leaders needed urgently
A MALVERN Scout troop could be forced to close because of a shortage of leaders. The 2nd Malvern troop desperately needs new leaders to prevent it having to cut its number of meetings or, worse still, close altogether. The troop ran a successful appeal
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Friends ready for Moonwalk challenge
TWO friends from Malvern will be tackling the gruelling Moonwalk Marathon in London on Saturday (May 16) to raise money for breast cancer research. Rosemary Baugh and Mike Speed, both members of the congregation at Holy Trinity Church, will join thousands
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Bosbury
ON Friday at 7.30pm at the parish hall, Flicks in the Sticks bring you the award winning Slumdog Millionaire. To ensure a seat for this popular film ring Brian Clutterbuck on 01531 640415. Farmers market and coffee morning at the parish hall on Saturday
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West Malvern
THE past, present and future of West Malvern will come together in a unique way at St James’s C of E Primary School’s brilliantly conceived History Day tomorrow, Saturday, from 10.30am-3pm. First and foremost it promises to be a notable reunion, with
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Youngsters hit the right notes at music festival
MUSICAL youngsters from The Downs Malvern College Prep School are celebrating after singing their way to success at a prestigious performing arts competition. The school emerged victorious at the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts Under-13 Mixed
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New town mayor elected
UPTON’S new mayor is Councillor Paul Thomas, who has served as deputy mayor for the past two years. Coun Thomas was elected unopposed on Tuesday evening, replacing Councilor Tim Perry, who has spent two years in the hot seat. Coun Thomas, who was
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Popular concerts ready to return
THE ever-popular Bands in the Park season is nearly upon us again. The series of concerts in Priory Park, sponsored by Malvern Town Council, resumes next Sunday (May 24), with a performance from local favourites, the Malvern Hills District Brass Band
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Floral decorations delight visitors
ARTISTRY and skill combined to create unique floral attractions at town businesses over the weekend. The extravagant decorations were made by traders taking part in the Blooming Hills competition, now in its second year. The competition
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Mobile unit provides fun and games
A MOBILE youth club rolled into a Worcestershire village for fun and games. The Hanley Youth Club, based at Hanley Swan, near Malvern, hosted the county mobile youth unit at its weekly meeting from 6.30pm until 9pm on Tuesday. The fully-equipped truck
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More money for the arts
ARTS organisations and projects in the Malvern area are benefiting from grants worth thousands of pounds from Worcestershire County Council. The council’s Arts Service has just handed out almost £100,000 to projects across Worcestershire in a bid to
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More restoration work at historic park
THREE historic “follies” - decorative buildings - at Croome Park are set to be restored this year with the help of a £284,000 grant from Natural England. Essential repair work is set to take place on the Panorama Tower and Pirton Castle, both designed
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Boxing fan meets hero in Vegas
A BOXING fan from Malvern realised one of his biggest dreams when he travelled to Las Vegas and met his ring hero, Manny Pacquiao. Martin Philpotts, of Oak Crescent, saw the Filipino star destroy Britain’s Ricky Hatton within two devastating rounds
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Broadway star Nicholls leads u13s to summit
THE Southern Highlanders had mixed fortunes in their latest round of matches in the 2009 District Cup. The u13s continued their winning start to the season at Newland Cricket Ground. Brandon Wain (Malvern CC) returned figures of 2-16 off his eight overs
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Shoot-out heartache for young stars
LEIGH & Bransford Primary School suffered semi-final heartache as they were beaten 4-3 on penalties in a penalty shoot-out at a Midlands competition. The Worcestershire school were beaten by Leicestershire's Woodcote Primary School after goalless normal
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Frome off to flying start
CANON Frome started their Crusader Worcestershire League Division Four South campaign with a 174-run triumph against Barnards Green Thirds. After a steady start, Canon Frome openers James Fortnam (47) got flowing with the patient Paul Andrews (21).
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Today's events
Wednesday Little Urchins afternoon of fun, praise, games, songs and activities for pre-school children and their carers at Malvern Link URC Church Hall, Worcester Road, Malvern. 1.50pm. Admission free. 01684 565708. Theme - Pentecost. www.littleurchins.org.uk
