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Home looks to create £150,000 orchard and garden
A HOME for people with learning disabilities is launching a £150,000 plan to create an organic vegetable plot, orchard and sensory garden on the edge of Malvern Link. The Elizabeth Fitzroy Trust which owns Dalvington, off Lower Howsell Road
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Hanley Swan cafe and local market latest
THE next Cafe and Local Market event in Hanley Swan Village Hall will feature a plant swap. Between 10am-12.30pm on Saturday, May 30 visitors can bring along any plant that is surplus to their requirements and swap it for one they would like to see
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QinetiQ results revealed
THE QinetiQ group, Malvern's biggest single employer, reported a year of strong performance when it revealed its preliminary results today (Thursday). Graham Love, the group's chief executive officer, said: “This has been another good year of all-round
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Dios bid for cup victory
THE final game of a long season in the Malvern Football League takes place on Sunday when the Norman Simmons Senior Cup Final is held at Ledbury Town (ko 6.30pm). La Mano De Dios 86 will be looking to take quick revenge when they bid to take the cup
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Bargain hunters gather at M+S
CROWDS of bargain hunters gathered outside Malvern's Marks and Spencer superstore on yesterday (Wednesday) and today (Thursday) in search of items costing just one penny. To celebrate the firm's 125th birthday, the Malvern store, like others across
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Fancy going to a game?
SATURDAY. BOWLS. Ledbury v Malvern Victoria (3pm start). CRICKET. Birmingham & District Premier League. Third Division (First XI): Eastnor v Bridgnorth (noon start). Third Division (Second XI): Brockhampton v Eastnor (12.30pm). Crusader Worcestershire
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Team completes Ten Tors challenge
A TEAM of adventurous youngsters from the Chase has just completed the Ten Tors 2009 challenge. After training hard on the Malvern Hills and Brecon Beacons, the team of six completed the 45-mile route on Dartmoor. A blistering pace was set on the
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Pupils find project a jungle
MADRESFIELD Primary School was transformed into a tropical paradise this week as pupils created their own rainforest. Some of the activities youngsters have enjoyed during rainforest week have included making tortillas on an outdoor fire pit and raft
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How does your garden grow?
YOUNG visitors to Croome Park can get to know their back gardens better with a special event during next week’s half term holiday. The historic landscape park, near Upton, is hosting “How Does Your Garden Grow” between noon-4pm from Tuesday to Thursday
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NSPCC branch to hold fund-raising lunch
THE Malvern district committee of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is holding its second fund-raising 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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Cyclists braved wind and rain to raise thousands
FIFTY cyclists braved strong winds and heavy rain to raise money for type one diabetes by taking part in the first Great Malvern Cycle Challenge on Sunday (May 17). The event was organised by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF), and money raised
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HOLLIER RSPCA
HOLLIER Elaine Claire nee Bromwich Sadly passed away on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009. Much loved partner to Dave, beloved mum of Andrew and Claire, daughter of Rose and Selwyn and sister of Julie and Lee. Funeral service to take place at Worcester Crematorium
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GOUGH
GOUGH. Anthony John of Ledbury. Passed away May 17 2009 at The County Hospital, Hereford after a courageous fight. Husband of Jessie, Father of Jenny and David, Father in Law of Alison and devoted Grandad "Grumps" to Maddy, Alexander and Thomas
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Refurbished playground to be officially opened
MALVERN town councillors will be officially opening a refurbished play area in Malvern Link next week. The play area at Victoria Park has just received an upgrade at the cost of £85,000, and coun Caroline Bovey says people have already had a lot of
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New chairman named
THE new chairman of Malvern Town Council is coun Paul Tuthill, who was elected to the post at the council's annual meeting on Tuesday evening. Coun Tuthill, who represents the Link ward, was elected 12-4, beating sitting chairman coun Caroline
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Malvern Gazette hands out charity grants
TWO Malvern charities have spent the week celebrating after receiving grants worth thousands of pounds thanks to the Malvern Gazette and Ledbury Reporter. Earlier this year the paper offered local groups the chance to bid for funding from the Gannett
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Retiring after 40 years service
A LONG-serving secretary at Colwall Primary will bid an emotional farewell to the school today after 40 years of service. Beth Clements has had a life-long connection with the school. She attended as a pupil, sent her own children there and joined the
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Mulberry tree to come back to Malvern
A DESCENDANT of a mulberry tree planted by George Bernard Shaw in Priory Park could return to Malvern. The original tree, planted by the famous playwright in July 1936 to mark his 80th birthday, was uprooted by gales several years ago. But in 1959
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Today's events
Thursday Duplicate Bridge with The Malvern Hills Bridge Club at Hanley Swan Village Hall, Welland Road. 7.15pm. £2.50 for visitors. 01684 594379. Early Ears Music Fun music, songs and sound play to help build balanced bodies and bright brains at Malvern
