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Teams battle for cups at junior tournament
WELLAND JUNIOR TOURNAMENT. WELLAND Junior u14s held a successful tournament at The Hill Centre in Upton for 16 teams in their age group. Local teams Worcester Raiders, Worcester Youth, Worcester Wizards, Nunnery Wood Colts, Wolves and Jaguars,
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New life for local pub
LOCAL real ale brewery is breathing new life into a rundown Malvern pub. The Cavalry Arms in Clarence Road has been empty for several months, with steel shutters across its windows and doors. But the Wye Valley Brewery, of Stoke Lacy, had just bought
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Running for a worthy cause
A GROUP of friends are taking part in a fund-raising run to support a charitable trust set up in memory of Malvern woman Joanna Brown, who died during a fall while on holiday in Russia last year aged just 30. Former Dyson Perrins student Joanna was
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Duo earn ace grade
DEMETRIO and Edoardo Musu excelled at a Lau Gar Kung Fu gradings ceremony in Malvern, as they both attained their brown sash (seventh grade) with merit. Angela Smith gained her white sash (first grade) David Guest and Phillip Wastie achieved their
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Lending a hand at Kenyan school
A TEAM of workmen from Malvern have travelled to Kenya to pass on carpentry and decorating skills to a local school. The workmen have been sent to the Ngobit School in rural Kenya by the Property Care Partnership (PCP), part of the Festival Housing
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Unique dome becomes listed building
A BUILDING that is the only one of its type in the country has been listed by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. The Edinburgh Dome, off Imperial Road, is owned by Malvern St James school and was built in the 1970s as a sports hall. However
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Valuable coins stolen
A book of valuable coins dating as far back as 1210 were stolen from a popular flea market this Bank Holiday. The book of more than 100 coins was taken from a stand at the market at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, on Monday
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Pendock
OUR fete fast approaches on Saturday, June 6 at 2pm at Pendock School in aid of school and church funds. Have you purchased the 2009 quiz on English Country Gardens. This is on sale at Pendock village stores, price £1. Raffles, stalls, teas and lot more
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Hollybush
A VERY successful plant and cake sale at Hollybush Church Rooms resulted in over £300 being raised for our little church under the hill. Our thanks once again to anyone and everyone who supplied cakes and plants and generally pitched in to help. We are
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Eldersfield
SUMMER fete on Saturday, June 20 at noon. Samba extravaganza, pig roast, beer tent, cakes, books, games, refreshments. Helpers/contributors needed. A treat in store at Eldersfield Church on June 13 commencing at 7pm Leckhampton A-Capella will sing and
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Sign up for fund-raising hike
HIKERS are being urged to sign up for a 25-mile sponsored walk across the Malvern Hills to raise money for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The walk, on Saturday, June 27, is NSPCC's first Hike Against Cruelty to Kids
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Berrow
A VERY successful Christian Aid week in the benefice culminating in a cheese and wine evening at Berrow Vicarage. Including collections from to church services over £700 was raised and has now been forwarded to the relevant office. Thank you to everyone
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West Malvern
ANDREW Fletcher, the Birmingham-based organist and composer who advised on the recent restoration of the St James’s Church organ, will himself be putting the instrument through its paces in a recital of organ classics on the instrument next Friday, June
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Bike rider injured in M5 crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after the rider of a Harley Davidson motorbike was seriously injured after a collision on the M5 motorway. The incident took place near Strensham Services, northbound between junctions 8 and 7 on Sunday, May 24, at
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New venture to help elderly
A NEW venture to help lonely elderly people in the Malvern area is being launched this month and is looking for volunteers. The charity Contact the Elderly is looking for occasional helpers to relieve the loneliness of frail, and often isolated, older
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Celebrations mark Elgar birthday weekend
ELGAR’S birthday weekend will be marked by a special concert at St Wulstan’s, the church in Malvern Wells where the composer is buried. The concert on Saturday (May 30) at 8pm, is a performance of English partsongs by the Julian Singers, a Worcester-based
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SMITH
SMITH Joseph! 21st Wishes for June 2nd. May all your wishes come true. Tracie, Hayley, Ben and families. Published in paper 27/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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STALLARD
STALLARD Joan. Treasured memories of a dear sister. Always in my thoughts. Floss Published in paper 27/05/2009 in Malvern Gazette
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Bosbury
BOSBURY Parish Hall AGM on Tuesday, June 2 at the parish hall. The celebrations for Holy Trinity Church's Patronal Festival start on Friday, June 5 at 7.30pm with Music for All, an annual showcase of village talent. Admission is free but donations to
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Plans for vacant church
THE vacant Christian Science Church in Albert Park Road, Malvern, could be redeveloped into housing. Plans have been submitted to Malvern Hills District Council to demolish the existing timber-framed building and replace it with a luxury apartment block
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Bishop to crawl up hill for good causes
THE Bishop of Worcester will crawl to the top of the Malvern Hills to raise money for local good causes later this year. On September 6 the Rt Rev John Inge will help lead the fund-raising crawl up the Worcestershire Beacon to raise money for the Noah
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Wyche
THE Wells and Wyche Playgroup leaders are grateful to everyone who kindly donated nearly new baby and children clothes and items for their recent sale. They are thrilled to have raised a wonderful £138. The money has brought them up to their target for
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Malvern Wells
TONIGHT (May 29) is live music night at Malvern Wells Village Club. It begins at 9pm and features the new local star, Shelley Lewis who sings modern ballads and is self accompanied on an acoustic guitar. Shelley made her debut at the last village club
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Stick with sacks, says politician
TORY parliamentary candidate Harriett Baldwin is urging Malvern Hills District Council to stick with a weekly rubbish collection in sacks, rather than switching to a fortnightly wheelie bin service. MHDC is currently considering its future options for
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Powick
THIS evening (Friday) there is a walk from Callow End to Powick Church starting at 6.30pm from St James’ Church on the main road (via the playing field) to arrive at St Peter’s church Powick, in time for a free barbecue at 7.30pm. As the route follows
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Guarlford and Madresfield
TOMORROW, Saturday, an Any Questions and bring and share supper will be held in Guarlford Village Hall at 7pm. Bring a plate of food to share and if you wish wine and glasses. Tea, coffee and squash will be available. Put your questions to a distinguished
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Latest Herefordshire Planning Applications
THE following Planning Applications were made to Herefordshire Council on May 22, 2009:- MATHON - Conversion of outbuilding into workshop/store and bedroom suite with new internal entrance and infill of window on the Farm House. The Granary, South Hyde
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How about a No Moan Zone!
I LISTENED recently with great interest to a radio report of the creation of a No Moan Zone in New Zealand. How I wish we had one in Ledbury! Your report of the transport of the great stainless steel vessels to the Little Marcle site contained nothing
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Disabled access improved at post office
DISABLED access has been improved at Barnards Green Post Office thanks to the introduction of a new entrance ramp suitable for wheelchair users. A new push-pad activated automatic door is also scheduled to be fitted at the post office, in Court Road
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Legal victory for Malvern residents
CAMPAIGNERS against proposals to build houses on an old railway yard are declaring a “minor victory” after forcing a rethink by government planning inspectors. Members of the action group fighting against plans for 20 new houses on the Old Railway
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Housing advice readily available
HOUSING advice is now readily available in Upton upon Severn following the introduction of a new advice drop-in service from Elgar Housing Association. Elgar staff will be visiting the Hanley Room in the GP surgery at Tunnel Hill from 10am-noon on the
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Damaged tree to be transformed
SCULPTOR Tom Harvey started work this week on transforming the remains of a storm-damaged tree in Malvern's Priory Park into a new community sculpture. Using a chainsaw, Mr Harvey, will transform the stump of the tree as part of One Big Project
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Awards galore at top swimming gala
LEDBURY and District Swimming Club held their third annual Club championships with numerous personal bests achieved. The programme started with the 25-metre challenge event for the eight years and under, with medals for the top three positions for
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Today's events
Wednesday Children’s School Holiday Workshop at Eastnor Pottery, Home Farm, Eastnor. 9.30am. £12-14. 01531 633886. Tackling the Shadow on all levels with H-A energy channelled through Tony Neate organised by Buttercup Connections at The Beacon Clinic
