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Stories for 21 February 2001
Leisure
Nurturing of Edith's Edwardian Lady style
The Pleasures of Gardening by Angela Stanford (Ebury Press, £12.99). more...
Boxing clever in life story
Hurricane The Life of Rubin Carter, Fighter by James S Hirsch (Fourth Estate, £6.99) more...
Cathedral walks
Walking the Cathedral Cities of Western England by Rowland Mead (New Holland, £9.99) more...
Brush with art
The Duffer's Guide To Painting Watercolour Landscapes by Don Harrison (HarperCollins, £14.99) more...
Reach out for musical mania
MOTOWN mania will be sweeping Redditch this week with the arrival of The Aces, who present Reach Out at the Palace Theatre on Saturday. more...
What's on guide
Thursday, February 22 more...
Children put on a show to delight
THE midwinter pantomime lies at the heart of the British theatrical tradition - and Alcester Junior Drama's production of Robin Hood certainly was a worthy example of the genre. more...
Disco fever hits as show starts its run
A FEEL-GOOD show combining comedy and romance with everyone's favourite disco hits takes place at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre next week in the form of Oh! What a Night. more...
Jungle fun for half-term treat
YOUNGSTERS are in for a half-term treat at the Palace Theatre this week where they can listen to their favourite songs by S Club Seven and Christina Aguilera and embark on an exciting journey courtesy of Magic Carpet Theatre. more...
Weighty recording now on CD
Die Zauberflote by WA Mozart more...
News
Aiming for top award
SIX young entrepreneurs meant business when they entered a start-up scheme - and won places in the final. more...
Joint venture has designs on helping firms
It's just what the web doctor ordered
WORCESTERSHIRE'S chemists have been presented with a new £2m tonic to help them keep pace with competition from supermarket pharmacies. more...
Question of identity
MIKE Foster MP is suffering from a case of mistaken identity. more...
Smoking law pervades all
TORY MP Peter Luff this week raised the curious prospect of the proud, old Imperial War Museum falling foul of a new smoking law. more...
County support from a keen party leader
LIBERAL Democrat leader Charles Kennedy is clearly keen to see his close pal Paul Keetch re-elected. more...
Nicholas Cecil stalking the corridors of Westminster every Saturday.
Praise from the more...
Pupils' move halted over health alert
PLANS to move more than 120 pupils from Lodge Farm Middle School to St Stephen's on Monday while building work takes place have been called off following the news of the TB victim. more...
TB nurses at school
A TEAM of specialist nurses has been drafted in to a Redditch school after a pupil contracted the contagious and potentially fatal disease tuberculosis. more...
50 years ago
February 24, 1951 more...
100 years ago
February 23, 1901 more...
February 23, 1901
DESPITE the valiant efforts of her husband and Mr Dobbs -- a neighbour who fetched her brandy -- Jane, the 55-year-old wife of labourer George Brooks, of Alcester Road, Finstall, died in the middle of the night following a coughing fit. more...
Hilda proves she's all Hart
A DEDICATED Rubery grandmother who has looked after a village church for 25 years is celebrating her achievement. more...
Avery's master stroke at 70
THE old adage "you are never too old to learn" has been borne out by a Bromsgrove woman who has achieved a masters degree through the Open University at the age of 70. more...
Busy road to get crossing in spring
A MUCH-NEEDED pedestrian crossing is set to be installed outside a Bromsgrove school after campaigning residents sent a petition to highway bosses. more...
Learn to save a life -- for free
CLUBS, offices and groups in Bromsgrove are being offered the chance to learn how to save a life -- for free. more...
Blood refused over CJD fear
A HAEMOPHILIAC from Rubery has begun a protest on behalf of hundreds of people with the blood disorder who have been exposed to HIV, Hepatitis C and the human form of mad cow disease through contaminated treatment. more...
Property probe to cost £10,000
BROMSGROVE'S cash-strapped district council faces a bill of nearly £10,000 after investigations into its property transactions were called for by a leading Labour councillor. more...
Wards to be redrawn
BROMSGROVE'S electoral wards are set to be re-drawn as part of a review aimed at ironing out irregularities and evening out the numbers of constituents represented by councillors. more...
Orbital route back on cards
THE controversial shelved Western Orbital route which threatened to shatter the rural peace of Belbroughton is back on the cards along with scores of other transport schemes designed to ease congestion. more...
Timetable is set for inquiry
THE scene has been set on how an inquiry into plans which will determine the blueprint of Bromsgrove's future for the next 20 years will take place. more...
Bins decision
THE problem of having to remember what day their bins are emptied, especially after a Bank Holiday, will be a thing of the past for Bromsgrove residents. more...
Mercy mission for Kosovo bees
BEEKEEPERS in Stratford are to dig into their own pockets to help their colleagues in war-torn Kosovo, who saw their industries collapse during the conflict. more...
Obsessed with stardom
BUDDING pop stars from Rubery are moving up the ladder of success after beating thousands of talented hopefuls to clinch a television appearance. more...
Tories propose shadow budget
"DISGUSTED" Tories have created their version of this year's budget which sees more cash for schools coupled with lower council tax rises. more...
Police tax to rise
COUNCIL tax payers will be paying 6% more to West Mercia Police when the new tax year starts in April. more...
It's the guidance of the lambs
PASSERS-BY saw butchers chasing a flock of 130 sheep along a busy Bromsgrove road last Thursday. more...
Three women hurt in street brawl
THREE women were injured in a mass brawl outside a Bromsgrove pub and nine police officers were needed to stop the fighting. more...
Flip side to Pancake Day
THERE'S a flip side to Shrove Tuesday celebrations at a Bromsgrove church where members will be filling their pancakes with sweet and savoury ingredients which will not prick their conscience. more...
Businesses fight parking increase
TRADERS have said plans to increase parking charges in Bromsgrove will damage their businesses and drive shoppers to Merry Hill or Worcester. more...
Middle school praised by OFSTED
A GOOD school with many strengths is the verdict on Aston Fields Middle School following an inspection by education watchdogs. more...
£10,000 for woman thrown from camel
A BROMSGROVE woman who broke her back and arm after she was thrown 20 feet in the air from a camel has won more than £10,000 in compensation from her holiday firm. more...
CAB aims for new purpose-built centre
BROMSGROVE'S Citizens' Advice Bureau wants to use its £390,000 Lottery windfall grant for a new purpose-built centre on its present site in Worcester Road. more...
MP hits out at "bog standard" jibe
BROMSGROVE'S Tory MP Julie Kirkbride has written to Prime Minister Tony Blair demanding he apologises for a remark made by his press spokesman describing comprehensive schools as "bog standard." more...
Flowers fit for a Queen
THE floral displays that will greet the Queen when she opens a new annexe at North Bromsgrove High School next Thursday have been entrusted to a five-man team from Bromsgrove and District Flower Arranging Society. more...
St Luke's Mothers' Union
AT the February meeting, Hazel Halfpenny gave a very interesting talk about her life as a RAF Chaplain's wife in the 1960s-80s. more...
Solihull & District Orchid Society
THE February meeting was an excellent afternoon, with Ken Johnson demonstrating how to take photographs of orchids. He also brought along a collection of slides. more...
Rowney Green Horticultural Society
AT the recent meeting at the Peace Hall, Mr Phil Aubrey gave an illustrated talk on Botanical Gardens, past, present and future. more...
Redditch Music Society
CHORD IV (Joy Nicol, soprano; Annette Wood, mezzo, Michael Neaum and Jonathan French, piano) took the audience "Around the World in 80 minutes" in a superb evening's music making in the February concert. more...
Hopwood WI
SHEILA Leavesley, a representative from Severn Trent Water, was the excellent speaker at the February meeting. more...
Hollywood WI
ON A cold February evening, Mrs J Hearne came to talk about the sinking of the Titanic. more...
Feckenham Forest History Society
AT the February meeting at Webheath Village Hall, Mike Kettle vividly created for both members and visitors visions of tranquil walks along the towpaths of our Midland canals. more...
Crabbs Cross and Hunt End WI
THE President welcomed three new members at the February meeting. more...
Arrow Valley Art and Craft Guild
THE first meeting of the year was held on January 22, when Lynda Chambers demonstrated the art of decorating eggs. more...
Still going strong
THE founders of Wythall Forum celebrated an amazing 26 years of meetings last week. more...
OAP's thank you
I WOULD like to thank the young man who came to my assistance when walking my dog on Saturday February 10. more...
Brewery request
I AM researching the old breweries of Worcestershire and I wonder if any of your readers can help regarding Fortescue's Brewery, in Bromsgrove? more...
Is this a smart idea?
I BELIEVE Bromsgrove District Council is proposing to scrap car park permits for a `smartcard' which will restrict the total amount of parking time allowed. more...
Lido pool anger
I READ with a mixture of anger and disbelief about the lido not opening this summer. more...
Dispelling myths over nursing home
WITH reference to your article entitled Blast for Lickey campaign (relating to the proposed psychological consulting rooms at the former High Lea Nursing Home, now to be known as Tranquil House) we wish to say again that the Lickey Community Group has the utmost sympathy for those with mental health and or psychological problems. more...
Woman left shaken after handbag theft
A WOMAN was left badly shaken after having her handbag snatched between the former Megabowl and Redditch Sports and Social Club in Greenlands. more...
Scheme does the business for bid
STUDLEY Business Watch has played its part in a successful bid to get money to prevent and cut business crime throughout Warwickshire. more...
Police get VIP visitor
Redditch police played host to two MPs when they visited the town's police station last week. more...
£1,500 haul in raid on newsagent
Raiders made off with more than £1,500 in cash and goods from a newsagent at the weekend. more...
Victim helpers take to streets
VOLUNTEERS from Victim Support and the Witness Service will be out and about in Redditch until Monday, February 26, as part of National Victims Week. more...
Don't blame parents over school car run
HARDLY a week goes by now when we don't hear a tragic news story involving a child who has suffered some sort of injustice. more...
Pub safe stolen
Thieves have stolen a heavy-duty metal safe containing more than £1,500 from a pub in Headless Cross. more...
Woman's face smashed in fracas
A 21-year-old woman suffered severe facial injuries, including a broken jaw, in an serious assault at a town centre nightclub. more...
Musical youth
ABANDONING the more traditional school instruments like recorders, triangles and folk guitars, children from Great Alne First School recently had the chance to tune their ears to something entirely different. more...
A taste of cheese and culture
PEOPLE in Alcester who like a bit of culture as well as attending cheese and wine soirees will have the chance to combine the two at an event being held to boost a charity's funds. more...
Police in drive for specials
TOWNSFOLK who have an interest in doing their bit to support community policing are invited to find out about joining the specials at Alcester police station. more...
Clean-up call for lane
RESIDENTS of Mill Lane in Oversley Green claim they are being forced to clean the streets themselves because the authorities are failing to carry out the task. more...
MP backs sports cash bid
STRATFORD MP John Maples has given his backing to an Alcester school which is trying to get the improved sports facilities it feels are desperately needed. more...
Alcester Infant School
THE Alcester Chronicle would like to point out that Alcester Infant School was taken off special measures by Ofsted inspectors in October 1999, not recently, as reported last week. more...
Competition of note
ALCESTER'S musically gifted youngsters will be given the chance to shine during an annual competition on Friday, March 3, in the grammar school hall from 7pm. more...
Residents' joy at eyesore clean-up
OVERSLEY Green residents are delighted after a clean-up operation finally began on the former Cherrytrees Motel site. more...
Agency to hear flood ideas
ALCESTRIANS will get the chance to have all their questions answered before the Environment Agency implements a massive flood defence maintenance programme around the town. more...
The famous five who stuck to their guns
IT is with regret that I have to inform your readers that local democracy died on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at the Guildhall, Worcester. more...
Beware what is on offer
THIS is election year for Worcestershire County Council. The Tories are already re-arranging the furniture at County Hall, but they shy away from explaining how they would take the county forward and how they would tackle the hard issues. They just believe in a Tory divine right to rule. more...
Other ways to raise money
AM I the only person in the country who detests Red Nose Day or is it that only I dare criticise where others fear to speak? more...
Cruelty of poison
IF Mr Foster is so concerned about cruelty then he should take note of Tom Pinney's comments (You Say, February 6) on the use of poisons to kill vermin. more...
Where has he been
I AM astonished that Mr N Taylor should castigate Coun Barbara Watton and other Liberal Democrat councillors, apparently believing that until recently they have been silent on Worcestershire's funding crisis. more...
Tooth and claw
J EDWARDS refers to domestic cats "murdering" 275 million other animals every year. Most of these animals are surely, rats and mice. Therefore our humble moggies are doing a good job. more...
Well said
WE were pleased to read in P Stammers report (Evening News, February 13) that Mr Dennis Ogle has spoken out in favour of Sainsbury's plans for a store in Swanpool Walk. We are in full agreement with his views, like many other senior citizens without transport in this area. more...
Fare's fair
I WONDER if the bus driver told Mrs Whitehouse (Evening News, February 14) that not all pensioners have been lucky enough to have the privilege they have for years enjoyed in Worcester. more...
The first signs of a new beginning
DARE I say it - but I think that spring is on the way. more...
Warning after drugs stolen from house
POTENTIALLY dangerous drugs have been stolen from a house in Barnt Green and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. more...
Hot stuff in the library
WHEN it's cold outside, Bromsgrove library offers a very warm welcome. more...
HOME HELP CUTBACKS HIT FRAIL RONALD, 93
A PARTIALLY-SIGHTED, deaf, frail and elderly Bromsgrove man has been stripped of his home help because he does not meet new social services criteria. more...
New-look nursery opened
TOWN councillors Ron and Betty Passingham opened a newly refurbished nursery last week. more...
Youngsters stage Dahl
THEATRE group Break a Leg will be performing Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at St John Fisher First School this week. more...
Kind pupils aid baby unit
PREMATURE babies have been given a helping hand thanks to the kindness of pupils at Studley High School. more...
Teacher's memory lives on
PUPILS and staff gathered for a memorial service for a teacher whose legacy will live on when a new school opens in September. more...
Councillor fury at low funding
A REDDITCH councillor who is outraged at the funding shortfall experienced by schools across the county has taken action. more...
They're in the top 50
A FIRM with warehouses in Stoke Works has been hailed as a great place to work. more...
Coveted award for surgery
A BROMSGROVE surgery has been granted official recognition as an Investors in People organisation. more...
Deal is just the ticket
IT'S full steam ahead for a Stoke Prior public relations company. more...
Chance to win tickets to Aida
The Redditch Advertiser has teamed up with organisers of the opera spectacle Aida to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the event at the NIA Academy, Birmingham, on March 16 and 17. more...
Great news from the thin blue line
WHAT a difference a year makes! more...
Councillors too busy arguing
I'VE lived in Bromsgrove with my family for slightly more than a year and I'm amazed how badly run and amateurish Bromsgrove District Council seems to be. more...
Split service could bloom
REDDITCH ambulances have been sited in two different locations in an attempt to provide better cover across the town. more...
Council acts as screw's turned
MALVERN Town Council is to send a legal expert to a public meeting tonight that could lead to the authority being abolished. more...
People, horses hit by national grain shortage
AN extraord-inary meeting of Worcester City Council was held this week exactly 200 years ago. more...
Rates will rise by 2.5 per cent
RATEPAYERS can expect council tax to increase by 2.5 per cent in the coming financial year. more...
Charity box is stolen
THE theft of a charity box from a Droitwich Spa shop has been described as despicable. more...
Arrest made after car chase
POLICE were involved in a car chase after a raid at a Droitwich Spa petrol station. more...
Pupils raid the pan-try
CHILDREN from Droitwich Spa had pan-tastic fun preparing for Shrove Tuesday. more...
Pool closed at half term
CHILDREN looking forward to a half term dip in the town have been left high and dry. more...
Club's RNLI efforts
REDDITCH Sailing Club has been presented with a plaque from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for its unswerving support for more than 40 years. more...
Girls hope to make it in a man's world
WEARING shapeless polo shirts and no jewellery to college each day may not appeal to the majority of teenage girls but this is the uniform for two NEW College students who have set their sights on a military career. more...
Stage set for theatre visit
STUDLEY villagers are in for a theatrical treat when a renowned travelling theatre company visits for what promises to be an evening of laughter and tears. more...
Tory minister visit
NIGEL Waterstone, Shadow Local Government Minister, is visiting Redditch at the invitation of the town's Conservative prospective Parliamentary candidate Karen Lumley to hear how badly Worcestershire is faring under the Standard Spending Assessment system. more...
Pay drivers more, pleads ex-mayor
BUS drivers in Redditch should be paid more if the town's public transport is to improve, according to a councillor. more...
Rethink on traffic plans
A POSITIVE response has been received to plans for traffic improvements along Feckenham Road despite serious past concerns. more...
Boys to wait for decision
THE First Redditch Boys Brigade will have to wait until June to find out if they have a grant of £250 to go on their summer trip to Scotland. more...
Deaf woman's bus stop shock
A DEAF pensioner was left distraught after being forced to cross a busy Redditch dual carriageway when the bus she was travelling on failed to drop her at her stop. more...
Tee-off for golf plans
REDDITCH golfing fanatics will be pleased to hear of a new hitting range to be put up in Wythall. more...
Safety scheme launch
A NEW scheme has been set up by fire safety officers to help cut the number of homes at risk to fire. more...
Teacher's trek to collect cash
A REDDITCH teacher who is embarking on a six-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro this summer is seeking to raise £3,000 through sponsorship from kind-hearted residents. more...
`Twins' on the net
REDDITCH town twinning association the Friends of Auxerre has joined the information superhighway by setting up its own website. more...
Judy's set for lift-off
A REDDITCH balloon shop owner will be off to Chicago next month after scooping first prize in a national competition. more...
Projects are set to cost £70,000
THE Redditch division of West Mercia Police may fund four new projects costing almost £70,000, it was revealed in a Police Authority report last week. more...
Bypass debated
REDDITCH councillors met to discuss the controversial Studley bypass at a planning meeting last week. more...
Residents air views on works
TOWN centre residents will be able to air their concerns over work taking place in the Kingfisher Centre during a meeting next Wednesday. more...
Shoppers back smoking ban
A MAJORITY of smokers have shown their support for a complete ban on smoking in the Kingfisher Centre, a survey has revealed. more...
Hats off for charity day
MADONNA and Ronan Keating, or two singers who look and sound very much like the stars, will be performing on Saturday, March 3, as part of an all-day event organised by a Redditch charity and fitness centre. more...
Kick start for bike project
Kick start for bike project more...
Cash boost for `videophones'
A REDDITCH businessman has won a £60,000 grant which will allowing him to develop a state-of-the-art system to aid deaf people. more...
Lucky escape in house blaze
FIREFIGHTERS told a Redditch family they were "lucky to be alive" after a massive fire gutted their home, which was not protected by smoke detectors. more...
Fancy that!
A REDDITCH school has received £1,000 from the Royal Pigeon Association as part of its annual donation. more...
Top Tory to visit town firm
SHADOW Foreign Secretary Francis Maude will be in Redditch tomorrow on a fact-finding mission. more...
Alert as man accosts girls
POLICE are investigating three incidents within two hours involving girls being accosted by a man in Redditch more...
Drug dad not the only one, say police
THE plight of the Redditch dad forced to break the law to feed his son's drug addiction is not a unique case in the town. more...
No help yet for heroin father
THE father who has been forced to break the law to feed his son's heroin habit has been told he faces up to a six-month wait before he can get any help. more...
Managers buy tyre company
A DROITWICH Spa-based tyre company is on the fast track to success following a management buyout. more...
Let battle commence
IT has been with some considerable fascination that I've been following the debate about whether the Scots killed during the Battle of Worcester should have a plaque erected in their memory. more...
Focus on new homes bid
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build homes around a Grade II listed building in Worcestershire is to be considered by Wychavon District Council tomorrow. more...
Mental health training
Addressing the needs of people suffering from mental health problems was highlighted during a day-long training session at Redditch Council. more...
Family needs highlighted
PARENTS with young children will be offered a wider range of support services following the launch of a new group. more...
Nellie receives court summons
A PENSIONER at loggerheads with Wychavon District Council over unpaid business rates has been summoned to court again. more...
Skills advice close to home
A PROJECT to help people gain qualifications and skills through a variety of courses has been launched in four estates across the town. more...
Last chance to have your say
TOWNSFOLK have been warned that it's their last chance to be informed over the structure of a brand new council. more...
New heritage group is formed
A HERITAGE group has been formed to focus on the "rich cultural history" of Droitwich Spa. more...
Council hits on the rise
UP to 100 people a day are now logging onto Redditch Council's website since its launch six months ago. more...
UNION CHIEF ALLAYS JOB LOSS CONCERNS
A UNION boss at a Droitwich Spa factory where jobs are under threat believes it is too early to speculate about the company's future. more...
Letter from Westminster - by Jacqui Smith MP
LAST week, Parliament passed legislation to introduce a ban on tobacco advertising in the face of Conservative manoeuvrings and opposition. more...
Most residents want these measures
YOUR article ``Uproar at plan to narrow road'' (Advertiser, February 14) fails to address several significant points. more...
Education vandalised
BECAUSE of Labour education policies, it's highly unlikely my younger children will be able to follow our oldest two to an outstanding primary school in Studley. more...
Options a threat to real democracy
HAVING recently obtained my information pack on the mayoral elections from the Democracy Bus, I can only express my disbelief with the options. more...
More spaces are needed at Alex
DURING the last two weeks, I have been visiting my mother at the Alexandra Hospital. more...
Shocked at dad's plight
I FELT compelled to write and comment on your front page article ``I bought heroin for son'' (Advertiser, February 14). more...
Disgusted at our treatment
WITH regard to your articles about the job losses at printers KNP, I am one of the workers who has been made redundant. more...
Service to Worcester still cause for concern
I HAVE, in the past, had appointments at Worcester Royal Infirmary and Ronkswood hospitals, so I was delighted to read in the Redditch Advertiser last September, that there were to be direct, subsidised, bus services between the Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester hospitals. more...
Suffering the pain of progress
WHAT on earth is happening to Redditch, especially the part known as ``Old Redditch,'' a nice town? more...
Mother finds `cut-up' foxes
A MOTHER and her teenage son on a cycle ride were shocked to come across the bodies of two mutilated foxes by the roadside. more...
City weatherman's global centre plan
WORCESTER could become the nerve centre for recording climatic changes across the world through a pioneering project being planned by city weather expert Paul Damari. more...
Lorries used to show site flaws
AN action group organised a transport exercise to prove access to a proposed new supermarket in St John's would be difficult. more...
Hunt for two `evil' attackers
"EVIL" robbers who attacked two elderly women in their Barbourne home are still on the run. more...
OAP's bag snatch scare
TWO youths are being sought following an attempted bag snatch from a pensioner in Wychbold. more...
Echoes of past
A PIECE of history has been uncovered by builders working on a development of luxury apartments at a famous old Worcester school. more...
Teenager's fight fears
A "NERVOUS and sweating" teenager stopped by police in the street dropped a six-inch knife on the floor. more...
Cash boost for police
TAXPAYERS in the two counties will be asked to pay an extra 38p a month for policing by West Mercia after its new budget was approved. more...
BLAZE FIRM'S ROYAL SCARE
RELIEVED bosses have pledged the Queen's visit to Royal Worcester Porcelain will go ahead as planned next week - despite an early morning blaze today. more...
Go-ahead for road revamp
A £270,000 scheme to revamp Bromsgrove's run-down Worcester Road has been given the green light. more...
Sport
Dot dazzles to win
DOT McFarlane triumphed at the annual Worcestershire Closed Table Tennis Cham-pionships last weekend. more...
Tarplee on target for world triumph
EVESHAM Archery Club's Simon Tarplee has qualified for the World Indoor Championships to be held at Castellanza, Italy next month. more...
Youngsters win national slot
REPRESENTING Blackminster School in the Worcestershire County Schools Table Tennis Championships at Parkside School, Bromsgrove, classmates Bruce Ford and Eleanor Lasota won the Under-11 boys and girls singles. more...
Season winners
EVESHAM Wheelers staged their annual prize night at Evesham Public Hall last Saturday evening. more...
Top trio triumph in title chase
Evesham and District Airgun League more...
21/2/01 - Kidderminster 2 Southend 1
A triple substitution by Jan Molby provided the spark which lifted Kidderminster Harriers to a 2-1 Nationwide League Division Three victory over Southend United at Aggborough last night. more...
DANIELS: I WILL MAKE CHANGES
NEW Bromsgrove Rovers director of football Steve Daniels has vowed to put a stop to performances like the shambles on Saturday. more...
Droitwich crush poor Norton Droitwich RFC First XV 65 Kings Norton RFC First XV 6
DROITWICH produced a fine all-round performance to beat Kings Norton. more...
Football fixtures
Wednesday, February 21 more...
Gorman injury blow
AN injury to central defender Marvin Gorman proved costly to Midland Combination Division Two side Barnt Green Spartak in their clash with Chelmsley Town. more...
Meyrick brace not enough
ALVECHURCH FC threw away three important league points, letting an early lead slip in their 3-2 defeat by visitors Bolehall Swifts. more...
Rowlands double takes Bees clear
THREE points, three goals and another suitably impressive display extended Studley BKL's lead at the top of the Midland Combination Premier Division. more...
A fabulous fencer
CUTNALL Green youngster Jonathan Hawes came so close to a county fencing title last month. more...
Super Sadler's the swimming master!
LIFE begins at 40 -- especially if your name is Marie Sadler! more...
New players welcome for indoor nets
BROMSGROVE Cricket Club's preparations for the 2001 season get underway on Sunday when indoor nets start. more...
Hopwood helps Rowan scoop top Midland title
A SIDEMOOR martial artist has beaten tough oppenents to land a prestigious Midland title. more...
21/2/01 - Rest for players has been well earned
WE have a well-earned rest from action this weekend, and it's come at a decent time for us. more...
Dolphins get off to a flyer
DROITWICH Dolphins' youngsters got off to a flying start in the first of this seasons PGL League galas against Chelt-enham, Leominster and Ross on Wye. more...
Vase date promises a good turnout
Evesham DAA more...
21/2/01 - Every point vital
WORCESTER City could have more to play for than merely third place in the Dr Martens League Premier Division this season. more...
Cryptians crumble as visitors find their form
Old Cryptians 8, Evesham 24pts more...
Back to winning ways
Bromsgrove IV 7, Evesham IV 16pts more...
Second half revival ensures sweet revenge on the road
Ledbury III 8 pts, Pershore III 17 more...
Try spree as seconds book last eight slot
Pershore II 80pts, more...
Jeremy's joy
JEREMY Robinson has been given an unexpected invitation to play in this week's Singapore Masters. more...
Ladies wanted on tee
EVESHAM Golf Club is staging a special morning in a bid to attract new lady members. more...
NIA badminton tickets up for grabs
The Yonex All England Badminton Championships are the most prestigious badminton championships in the world and you could see them in Birmingham for free if you win our competition. more...
John Bushell's angling round-up
WELL at last some dry weather with even some nice warm sunshine thrown in to boot for a few days. However hard frosts have ensured that fishing has generally been only fair. more...
Ladies slip at home
A SPLENDID first half display failed to stop Redditch Ladies hockey team from slipping to a 4-0 defeat at home to Midland League Division A leaders Worcester. more...
Turner prize goal
REDDITCH men's hockey team stayed on course for promotion with a battling 1-0 victory at North Staffordshire. more...
Second win for ace fencer
ALCESTER schoolboy Richard Brenda grabbed a narrow victory in the latest U15 league fencing competition. more...
21/2/01 - Warriors hit back for win
WORCESTER Warriors hit back from 14-0 down to clinch a notable 21-14 win over Bristol United at Sixways last night. more...
Indoor Cricket League
CASUALS recorded their first win of the Evesham League season when they defeated Bidford by 33 runs. more...
Osman braves rising tide to clinch win
ALL local rivers were running high and coloured at the start of the week and even our stillwater fisheries didn't go short of extra water which hit catches quite significantly. more...
We've still got Hope in our hearts, claim fans
FANS of Bromsgrove Rovers saw their new organisation get off to a dream start on Friday when 137 people packed into Bromsgrove Labour Club for the launch of the Green's Supporters Society. more...
Promotion hunt alive and kicking Selly Oak RFC First XV 10 Bromsgrove RFC First XV 30 Midlands West
BROMSGROVE, one of few clubs with league and cup fixtures at the weekend, worked hard for their four tries to one margin. more...
Azert to assert himself
Azertyuiop can burst a few bubbles and win the Axminster Hurdle at Wincanton tomorrow. more...
Battling Worcs FA beaten by Staffs
WORCESTERSHIRE FA lost 2-0 to their Staffordshire counterparts in the Midland Counties Youth Championship at Worcester City's St George's Lane ground. more...
Holders Malvern through to semi-final
HOLDERS Malvern Town progressed to the semi-final of the Worcestershire Senior Urn following a 2-0 victory at home to rivals Pershore Town at the Langland Stadium last night. more...
Every point vital
WORCESTER City could have more to play for than merely third place in the Dr Martens League Premier Division this season. more...
Rest for players has been well earned
WE have a well-earned rest from action this weekend, and it's come at a decent time for us. more...
Warriors hit back for win
WORCESTER Warriors hit back from 14-0 down to clinch a notable 21-14 win over Bristol United at Sixways last night. more...
Nail-biting wait for Hick on Test place
WORCESTERSHIRE star batsman Graeme Hick must wait until tomorrow to find out if he is in England's team for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. more...
Hadley leaves it late for Harriers
A triple substitution by Jan Molby provided the spark which lifted Kidderminster Harriers to a 2-1 Nationwide League Division Three victory over Southend United at Aggborough last night. more...
Home help a title factor
THE best away record in the division but a home points haul that hardly bears the hallmarks of promotion candidates. more...
Payne game torture for Town
Cinderford Town 0, more...
Ade and Steve leave Lions on track for title triumph
THE result of the top of the table clash in Cutler Division Two virtually assured Railway Lions of the title. more...
Cox grabs a derby decider
Littleton 3, Bishampton 2 more...
Double torment for Town in league and cup defeats
Meir KA 2, Pershore Tn 0 more...
Broadway blitzed by Ambassador firepower
AMBASSADOR moved within five points of Division Four leaders Salford Rovers after Sunday's emphatic win at second-placed Broadway United with goals from Doe (2), Davies (2), Emms, Badham and Leeming. more...
Junior round-up
Pershore Tn U-13 2, Vale Youth 5 more...
Austin Ex-Apprentices (3) 6 AK81 (2) 2 Terry Cup round three
DIVISION Two outfit AK81 took a two goal lead in the first ten minutes against Premier Division Austin, with both goals coming from Peter Tidmarch. more...
Garringtons Sunday (1) 5 Bromsgrove General (0) 0 Redditch Combination Premier Division
GARRINGTONS could not have had a better start. Kevin Banner received the ball on the edge of General's penalty box. He stepped over the ball and left his marker for dead and scored from 12 yards. more...
Westbury Celtic (0) 4 Fairfield Sunday (0) 0 Redditch Combination Premier Division
FAIRFIELD only have themselves to blame for this defeat. Sunday started well and were playing the ball about nicely, creating good chances but were unable to take any of them. more...
Barnt Green Spartak 1 Chelmsley Town 2 Midland Combination Division Two
SPARTAK went into Saturday's match at Chelmsley full of confidence following last week's excellent victory over Lichfield. Manager Kevin Blaber again rang the changes as he continues his look at all members of the squad. more...
Worst display of the season Polesworth North Warks (1) 4 Fairfield Villa (1) 2 Midland Combination
AFTER their fine 4-2 win over Mile Oak Rovers in midweek, Villa again travelled to Tamworth to play Polesworth and put out their worst performance of the season. more...
Redditch Combo Results
REDDITCH and South Warwickshire Combination Results February 18: more...
Darts and Vics re-write form book
HAS the romance of the cup gone? Not if you're Division Four reserve sides Alvechurch Darts and Victoria Barnt Green, who both recorded Rosebowl victories over Division Three opposition. more...
Weston-super-nightmare Bromsgrove Rovers (0)0 Weston-super-Mare (2)4 Dr Martens League Western Divi
FORGET ten goal thrillers against league leaders. If Rovers cannot pick up points against fellow strugglers then relegation may become a harsh reality. more...
Leaders likely to pose a tricky test
ALCESTER Rugby Club return to action on Saturday when they travel to Warwickshire League Division One leaders Earlsdon. more...
Fields yields a draw for frustrated girls Bromsgrove Ladies' Firsts 1 Pickwick Old Sils Ladies' Firs
BROMSGROVE Hockey Club could only take a squad of eleven players to face Old Sils for the first time this season on Saturday. more...
All the latest junior football scorelines
CALLOWBROOK Swifts U8s 0 Redditch United U8s 2. An excellent performance by Swifts debutants Joseph Esposito and Luke Bowles. Skipper Matthew Wood was MoM. more...
snooker
DROITWICH and District League results for February 13: Division One: BUC A 2 DSC A 3. CWMC A 3 AFSC C 2. AFSC A 2 CWMC C 3. DGC A 2 BLC A 3. MILL B 5 DRBL B 0. more...
BRIDGE
BROMSGROVE Bridge Club results for February 13 when 38 members played with the following results: more...
Hockey
DROITWICH Spa High School played its first ever roller hockey match against The Royal Grammar School Worcester last Tuesday. more...
CRICKET
HEWELL Cricket Club welcome new members to attend pre-season net practices. more...
Avoncroft in healthy state
AVONCROFT Cricket Club chairman Rod Braithwaite welcomed players, vice presidents, youth team and members of Stoke Works Cricket Club to their AGM. more...
Goalkeeper Charmaine stars as Evesham win five-goal thriller
MALVERN Ladies travelled to Evesham High School on what was a very cold and foggy day for this league match against Evesham. more...
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