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Thirds fire to a strong victory
EASTNOR Thirds entertained Builth Wells Seconds with the hosts asked to bat after losing the toss. Batting was difficult against the swing bowling of Greenaway and the tight bowling of Claridge but Kenny Madders battled for 27 while wickets fell steadily
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Open auditions for Malvern Theatre Players
OPEN auditions for Malvern Theatre Players next production Inherit the Wind by Jerome lawrence and Robert E Lee will be held at the Coach House Theatre in Grange Road, Malvern, next month. The play will be directed by one of the players most experienced
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Armed robber told "on yer bike"
A masked robber who entered a Malvern shop carrying a pistol was ordered outside by a brave assistant with the words "on your bike". Philip Dudson obeyed Pauline Hughes' command while she went to alert a neighbouring shop. As Dudson stood near his
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Applications still invited for Lions Grants
APPLICATIONS are still being invited for valuable grants from the Malvern Hills Lions Club as part of its twice-yearly give-away. Community or voluntary groups in the Malvern region have one-week left to request a share of £1,000 from the charity.
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Elgar Bike Challenge in fourth year
CHURCH Street will be closed to traffic on Sunday, May 31, when it becomes the course once again for the Edward Elgar Bicycle Challenge. Now in its fourth year, this uphill time trial is organised by Malvern Fringe and Velo Club Sevale, Malvern's cycling
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The hills were alive with the sound of walking boots
MORE than 500 walkers braved the wet weather to raise funds for St Richard’s Hospice at the charity’s annual Malvern Hills Walk. Organisers hope this year’s event will raise about £30,000 towards the hospice’s work for patients and families with cancer
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Guarlford and Madresfield
TO mark Rogation Sunday, when the crops are blessed, a special parish service was held in the barn at Hayswood Farm, Madresfield, by kind permission of farmer (and Church Warden) Chris Bennett. In spite of wet and windy weather the service was well supported
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Powick
LAST Sunday a special service of Evensong was held at St Peter’s Church, Powick when the Bishop of Worcester Right Reverend John Inge gave the sermon based on friendship. Reverend Sue Irwin led the service and readings were by Sally Gurney and Rita de
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Longdon
AN exhibition of Paintings by the late Pat Unwin opened last weekend at Queenhill WI. Many people were invited to the opening, and they enjoyed viewing many paintings and works of clay. Pat’s amazing ability was evident to all ranging from scenes painted
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Unique theatrical show with a virtual cast
A UNIQUE theatrical experience will bring the atmosphere of spectacular West End shows to the Courtyard in Hereford at the end of the month. Musicals in Motion combines two live performers with a virtual cast of more than 70 in a production
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Bosbury
THE annual parish meeting for Bosbury and Coddington took place on May 7 at the parish hall. The Chairman Gerald Blandford welcomed County Councillor Rees Mills and CSO Alison Dore and two members of the public to the meeting. In the report for the year
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Charges for disabled parking
MAY I through your letters page warn disabled motorists that they now have to pay for parking in the Corn Market car park in Worcester. A friends of mine was horrified at being issued with a parking ticket there, but was told the ruling came into force
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Manor win dual titles
MANOR Park Squash Club have enjoyed their most successful season with the first and second teams both winning their leagues. The first-team won the Worcestershire SRA Division One championship for the first time in the club’s history. The team was
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Latest Malvern Hills Planning Applications
THE following Planning Applications were made to Malvern Hills District Council on May 14, 2009:- DYSON PERRINS - Garage extension. 14 Meadway. Malvern for Mr and Mrs S Munn, 14 Meadway, Malvern per Mr R Gittings, 61 Primrose Crescent, Worcester. MALVERN
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Charity Lunch To Help Children
THE Malvern district committee of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is holding its second fundraising lunch of the year on Friday, June 26. The special guest will be auctioneer Philip Serrell, who will give an entertaining
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Music for all tastes at the Roses
THERE is music for all tastes at The Roses theatre in Tewkesbury in the next few weeks ranging from a Led Zepplin tribute band to a travelling troubadour. Tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, there is a concert by BBC 2 folk singer of the year 2008 Julie Fowlis
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Sponsored Walk on Hills
MALVERN Rotary Club is organising a sponsored walk along the Malvern Hills to raise money for the town’s new hospital, which is currently being built at Seaford Court. The walk will take place on Saturday, June 20 and participants will be offered a choice
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Stolen Pottery Horse
POLICE in Bromyard are dealing with a somewhat bizarre burglary of a bedsit in the town, where the only thing stolen was a pottery horse. The break-in occurred at about 6pm on Tuesday, May 12, at a bedsit in a building in Broad Street, where the front
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Credit Crunch Offer At Courtyard
DRAMA lovers can enjoy two nights out at The Courtyard Theatre in Hereford for a credit crunch busting price of just £18. The theatre is offering tickets for two upcoming shows, Yesterday, When I Was Young and Anima, at the discounted price when booked
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West crash to big loss
West Malvern 263-7, Harvington 265-2. WEST Malvern travelled to Crusader Worcestershire League Division Five newcomers Harvington knowing that their credentials as title contenders would be severely tested. Having lost the toss, West Malvern were
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Charity Canine Swimathon
DOGS who like to make a splash are invited to take part in a canine swimathon next month to raise cash for the Support Dogs charity. The sponsored swim just for dogs is taking place at Malvern’s canine hydrotherapy pool on June 20 and is being organised
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Strictly Come Dancing Pair at Malvern Theatres
AN evening for dancers and fans of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing is taking place at Malvern Theatres this weekend. The social dance evening on Sunday, May 17, will feature ‘Strictly’ dance stars Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff who will
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Pepperpot Players New Production
UPTON’S popular amateur theatre troupe the Pepperpot Players are returning to the stage later this month with a hilarious production of Darling Mr London. The comedy is written by Anthony Marriot and Bob Grant and is set at the home of mild-mannered
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Choir's 10th Anniversary
THE thriving choir at St Mary’s Church in Longdon is marking its 10th anniversary with a week-long celebration next month. A decade ago Wendy Thompson, the director of music at St Mary’s, approached the vicar with the idea of setting up a church choir
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The banker who stole £133,000
A SENIOR bank worker who used her extensive knowledge of computer systems and passwords to steal more than £130,000 from her employer has been spared jail. Elaine Scully abused her position of trust as a personal banker at Barclays in Worcester Road
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Sowing the seeds of success
UPTON in Bloom is looking for volunteers to help plant its summer displays around the town at 10am on Saturday, June 6. The group will be hoping to repeat its success in last year’s Heart of England in Bloom campaign, when Upton received a
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Nuns are leaving their homes after 170 years
THE nuns of Stanbrook Abbey, near Worcester, have begun moving out of the place they’ve called home for the past 170 years. Yesterday, the first removal vans were being loaded up with furniture as the sisters of the order of Benedictine prepared to
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Paddock century Green’s highlight
Barnards Green 274-5, Bromyard 170-7. BARNARDS Green’s Liam Paddock scored an unbeaten 113 as his side gained a winning draw against rivals Bromyard. Visiting skipper Zahid Saeed won the toss and asked the Green to bat first. However, they
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Today's events
Monday Open Studio Group meet at The Art Studio, 59 Michael Crescent, Malvern. 10am. £5 an hour. 01684 575095. Line Dancing with Teme Valley Western Dancers at Whitbourne Village Hall. Absolute beginners 7-8pm, improver and easy intermediates
