100 YEARS AGO.

The Malvern Cot in Dr Barnardo's Hospital at Stepney, which has been maintained for many years by the Malvern branch of the Young Helpers' League, stands now in need of additional help, in consequence of the loss of many old and generous friends. To augment the fund, members of the league gave a service of song, entitled Bruised Blossoms, at the Memorial Hall last evening. The connective readings were supplied by the Rev W Turner, who also exhibited lantern views illustrating the work amongst destitute children.

Malvern Gazette, January 10, 1912.

50 YEARS AGO.

Malvern Hills Conservators are to initiate as archaeological investigation of the hills under expert advice and supervision because they believe too little has been done to uncover its history. At Monday's meeting of the board, members will learn whether or not permission has been obtained from the Eastnor Estates, the National Trust and the Ministry of Works, which control land in the Midsummer Hill area. It is felt by the archaeological sub-committee of the board that this hill is the most promising site for a 'dig'.

Malvern Gazette, January 11, 1962.

25 YEARS AGO.

The village of Ripple has lost its battle to stop long-term sand and gravel extraction on its doorstep. And there are fears in the village that the successful application by Western Aggregates could be the first in a series of sites along the Severn.

The county planning committee agreed this week that the plan to extract gravel from the 128-acre site to the south and west of the village should go ahead. The decision was met with dismay by campaigners. Mr John Rice, parish council chairman, said he was "utterly disgusted".

Malvern Gazette, January 15, 1988.