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Stories for 22 September 2006
Business
Shutting out phone call pests
A WORCESTER company is claiming to market the only product in the UK that stops unwanted telephone calls. more...
Bank lends its colours to the under-10s
YOUNG footballers in Pershore have scored with their local bank, which has decided to sponsor their kit. more...
Cricket
Colwall seconds capture title
OLD VIGORNIANS II V COLWALL II more...
Top village green setting
ELMLEY CASTLE v BARNARDS GREEN II more...
Thrilling finale to end of season
BARNARDS GREEN II v BOURNVILLE II more...
Colwall's promotion bid fails
COLWALL v OLD VIGORNIANS COLWALL turned in one of their best performances of the season to beat a useful Old Vigornians side by 172 runs at Stowe Lane. more...
Colwall's promotion bid fails
COLWALL v OLD VIGORNIANS COLWALL turned in one of their best performances of the season to beat a useful Old Vigornians side by 172 runs at Stowe Lane. more...
Dave Bradley
Dave Bradley's Friday Feeling
THE days of mists and mellow fruitfulness. I've probably misquoted some poor soul but it is that time of year. I love the autumn, apart from two things - it's the end of the summer and there's no more cricket. more...
Fixtures
Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2006/07 Season
SOUTHERN LEAGUE Division One Midlands Saturday, September 23: Malvern Town v Woodford United, 3.00. more...
Football
Radar try again
MALVERN Radar found themselves without a game on Sunday when scheduled opponents Martley Spurs Reserves were diverted to play in a WFA cup match. more...
Ryan stars for Powick reserves
PRINNER SPORTS RESERVES 1, POWICK RESERVES 2 more...
Mark Wilks in Villagers hat-trick
PUNCHBOWL 1, VILLAGERS 7 more...
West Malvern see 4-1 lead slip
WEST MALVERN 4, PERSHORE MANOR 5 more...
Ladies sunk after fightback
MALVERN TOWN LADIES 3, WORCESTER CITY LADIES RES 4 more...
Oak Allstars complete early double over Express Inn
TEAMS in the Soccer Site Malvern League have had a very busy time so far with most of the sides playing midweek games as well as their Sunday fixtures. more...
Latest
More kids than ever bunk off
SCHOOL truancy in Worcestershire has risen to a record high - but education bosses are delighted. more...
More kids than ever bunk off
SCHOOL truancy in Worcestershire has risen to a record high - but education bosses are delighted. more...
More kids than ever bunk off
SCHOOL truancy in Worcestershire has risen to a record high - but education bosses are delighted. more...
Step closer for Cecil’s £23mvision for Sixways
Worcester Warriors' proposed £23m Sixways stadium revolution has moved a step closer after Wychavon district councillors gave it their unanimous approval. more...
Revival of Diglis waterfront gets the thumbs up
THE exciting transformation of Diglis Basin has been given the thumbs up by the city council. more...
Armed police raids after reports of gun being waved in car
ARMED police raided two homes in Worcester after reports of a gun being passed around a group of people driving through a city housing estate. more...
Powell leads his men from up front
TENBURY boss Colin Powell took to the field for the first time in many months to literally lead from the front as a striker. more...
Bowlers in charity day
ON a very wet and overcast day Tenbury Bowlers turned out to play on the Captains Charity Day. more...
Navy porn: Payout for chaplain
A FORMER Royal Navy chaplain from Tenbury Wells, who left the service because hardcore pornography was being passed around on board his ships, has won compensation from the Ministry of Defence. more...
Latets
Attack man set free
A MAN who breached a community order for assault has been set free from custody by a judge. more...
Violent act ruined business venture
A businessman who borrowed £35,000 to set up a newsagents saw the venture collapse after he was charged over a violent incident in Redditch. more...
Torture teenagers face custody
LONG custodial sentences are likely to be passed on a gang of teenagers who took part in a four-hour torture session. more...
Alert over lost drugs
A WARNING has been issued after some potentially dangerous drugs was reported missing in Redditch. more...
Leisure General
Video jockey is star of fest
NOT a disc jockey, but a video jockey will be performing at this year's Autumn in Malvern Festival. more...
Letters
Fishing ban result of concerns over swans
SIR - I was appalled at the recently reported strenuous and selfish efforts of a Worcester fisherman to have the no-fishing ban in the area near the bridge rescinded. This ban was put in place a few years ago purely due to the efforts of people horrified by the injury caused and consequent depletion of the swans. When I came to Worcester 20 years ago the number was down to about three. more...
Watch out Foster, Robin's on the way
SIR - Regarding Mike Foster's comments against would-be MP Robin Walker, the foxes' friend must be living in cloud cuckoo land. more...
How can we afford cost of a dentist?
SIR - I was totally dismayed at seeing a recent run of adverts in the Worcester News about another private dental practice being set up in Northwick (Northwick Manor Dental Practice). more...
Anti-EU claims are poisoning minds
SIR - A recent letter from Les Arnott of Sheffield clearly indicated that he regards me as being akin to a spin doctor. In fact I am a simple-living elderly person who tries to do his bit weaning people like Mr Arnott away from mistaken ideas. more...
People dying but fat cats are fine
SIR - Will one of the many MPs who read this newspaper please be good enough to explain to me why the elderly people of Great Britain are dying through lack of money to care for them properly - yet there is £1,156 each and every day being spent to keep MPs and civil servants supplied with expensive bottled water? more...
Councillor needs to use a dictionary
SIR - Councillor David Candler's letter of September 7 suggests he is unaware of the meaning of xenophobia and democracy. more...
Blair’s backers are thick as planks
SIR - The MPs who have challenged Mr Blair are to be applauded - the other Labour MPs who side with Tony Blair are as thick as two planks. Don't they see that he is destroying our nation by his attitude? Based on his actions with Iraq he should be impeached for misleading the nation with a pack of lies. God help us. more...
It’s hardly relaxing
SIR - Dilip Sarkar talks of fishing being "relaxing." Do fish "relax" when they have a hook coming out of their eye? more...
Best in the world
SIR - Jim Evans is a fathead calling the BBC a "propaganda machine." The BBC is the most even-handed media outlet in the whole wide world today. more...
A real example
Having worked for David Jones at Kay and Co Ltd, Worcester, in the 1970s, I was interested in obtaining a copy of his autobiography Next to Me, which was featured in the Malvern Gazette. more...
Brighter day
THE recent letters regarding idle promises' echo countless comments made to me. Having been widowed for more than 10 years , I've had time to get somewhat used to the situation. more...
Still fighting
I READ with some interest the letter in last week's Malvern Gazette sent by Graham George with regards to the closure of the Hawthorn pub at Upper Welland. more...
Who is next?
THIS weekend my boys and I took our dog for a walk and happened upon Gullett Quarry. The boys thought it beautiful until I recalled the horrors of death the place hides. The warning signs were clear, stating that it is dangerous to swim in the water. more...
Culture shock
I AM relocating to Malvern and one of the reasons for the move is that Malvern has a wide ranging music and arts scene. more...
Young are the future
I AM writing in connection with the superb Sound for Sight concert held at the bandstand on Saturday, September 16. more...
All it needs is imagination
Your comments in Opinion in last week's Malvern Gazette regarding your trip to Matlock Bath were as thought provoking as they were welcome. more...
Lifestyle
Home parties go from Tupperware to tans
THIRTY years ago, Tupperware parties were all the rage - but, oh how times have changed. Now it's all naughty knickers and scented candles. more...
Home parties go from Tupperware to tans
THIRTY years ago, Tupperware parties were all the rage - but, oh how times have changed. Now it's all naughty knickers and scented candles. more...
Music
Thea’s got it in for corporate rockers
IN a musical climate where appearances are as important as the tunes themselves and artists splash out stacks of cash on lavish videos, Thea Gilmore stands out a mile from her contemporaries. more...
Blockheads still making music on their rhythm sticks
THEY have been around the musical block a fair few times and now the legendary Blockheads will be paying a visit to Worcester this month. more...
A night of slick soul with Roy G
IT will be as easy as ABC when long-standing Drifters member Roy G Hemmings brings his Dictionary of Soul Show to Worcestershire this month, alongside the Prim-ettes. more...
Kevin is off to London for lessons
WORCESTER music student Dan Watson is preparing to venture to the capital after being accepted at the London School of Audio Engineering to study for a degree in the recording arts. more...
Talented folk star Julie is on her way to the theatre
SHE has recorded duets with everyone from Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones to Kiki Dee and now folk singer/ songwriter Julie Felix is set to bring her musical talents to the area with a concert in Hereford. more...
Firefighters offering up a taste of Elvis and Madness
LIVELY covers band Funky Skunk will be hoping to get the party started in Worcester later this month as they play a gig at the city's Marr's Bar. more...
News
Navy porn: Payout for chaplain
A FORMER Royal Navy chaplain from Tenbury Wells, who left the service because hardcore pornography was being passed around on board his ships, has won compensation from the Ministry of Defence. more...
Warriors call up Horsman and Collier
DIRECTOR of rugby John Brain has named two changes for the Worcester Warriors team who travel to face Bath in the Guinness Premiership tomorrow (2.15pm). more...
County suffer
WORCESTERSHIRE'S bid for County Championship division two promotion was dealt a blow when Friday's play at Northampton was wiped out by rain. more...
Sports postbag: Light years away from play-offs
AFTER the supporters' forum and against my better instincts I decided late to invest in a season ticket. more...
Harriers to play at a high tempo
MARK Yates has hinted at toning down his training sessions in order to ensure Harriers are up for it on matchdays after challenging his team to maintain the standards they set against South-port. more...
Harriers to play at a high tempo
MARK Yates has hinted at toning down his training sessions in order to ensure Harriers are up for it on matchdays after challenging his team to maintain the standards they set against Southport. more...
Yates to keep faith with winners
BOSS Mark Yates could name an unchanged side for Saturday's trip to Morecambe after Kidderminster Harriers potentially kickstarted their season against Southport. more...
Teams
MALVERN RFC more...
Teams
MALVERN RFC more...
Town look for points
MALVERN Town return to Southern League division one midlands action tomorrow (Saturday), when they entertain high-riding Woodford United at Langland Stadium (3pm). more...
Opinion
One world in harmony with itself
GIVE peace a chance. Ever since the late John Lennon penned this anthemic song lyric, people across the world have tried - through prayer, words and music - to bring some calm to this troubled planet. more...
Opinion
WE support Malvern Hills District Council in its bid to broaden the use of Priory Park. more...
Reports
Aggborough hoodoo comes to a stylish end- Harriers 2, Southport 0
HARRIERS proved that perseverance and perspiration are more important than personnel and permutations after ending their home hoodoo in some style against Southport. more...
Round-Up
Hairdresser needs model for contest
A TALENTED Worcester hairdresser is celebrating after winning through to the finals of two national hairdressing competitions. more...
Ethics come into question at Cathedral
DIFFICULT questions like "Why is there hate in the world?" were raised at a multi-faith conference in Worcester Cathedral. more...
Affordable homes plan a non-starter
A MORATORIUM on market-priced house building in Worcester has been stopped in its tracks. more...
Bags left festering outside city flats
MAGGOT-infested rubbish bags have been left at the back of a block of flats for months with no one clearing it up. more...
A feast of fun, fruit and flowers at show
FROM celebrity chefs to village sports, via giant vegetables, vintage machinery, furry animals and fine food and drink, there's a packed programme at Malvern's Autumn Garden and Country Show. more...
HEALTH: Make sure to get your free flu jab
PARENTS of children at risk from flu are being urged to make an appointment with their GP to claim a free flu jab. more...
No more violence – children
A CITY school joined the rest of the world to sing for peace yesterday. more...
Abuser who had no pity for sad Suki
DESPITE suffering horrific injuries at the hands of her abuser, a dog is finally on the road to recovery. more...
Learn how to save lives
FAMILIES in Worcest-ershire can learn how to save a life at a series of courses being run for them by the British Red Cross during Family Learning Week from October 7 to 15. more...
Learn how to save lives
FAMILIES in Worcest-ershire can learn how to save a life at a series of courses being run for them by the British Red Cross during Family Learning Week from October 7 to 15. more...
Learn how to save lives
FAMILIES in Worcest-ershire can learn how to save a life at a series of courses being run for them by the British Red Cross during Family Learning Week from October 7 to 15. more...
Learn how to save lives
FAMILIES in Worcestershire can learn how to save a life at a series of courses being run for them by the British Red Cross during Family Learning Week from October 7 to 15. more...
Enjoy cuppa and help a fine cause at same time
COFFEE lovers can get a cuppa and help a charity by visiting an opticians in the city centre on Friday, September 29. more...
Spend your night looking for moths
THE Worcestershire public are being urged to do their bit for conservation during National Moth Night on Saturday. more...
Downfall of forger who fooled so many experts
A MASTER forger who fooled art experts across the country with copies of classic paintings made at his Hereford-shire studio has been jailed for two years. more...
Market town issues heading for the Vale
NEARLY 200 visitors will descend on the Vale of Evesham for a glittering awards ceremony at the end of the month. more...
Group plans to visit site of the battle of Gheluvelt
WORCESTERSHIRE people are being offered the unique opportunity of visiting the site of a famous battle that changed the course of the First World War. more...
Rogerwins a promise for better trees care
A TREE warden has single-handedly convinced a national retail firm to care more for its saplings. more...
Roger wins a promise for better trees care
A TREE warden has single-handedly convinced a national retail firm to care more for its saplings. more...
Teenage love lasts 50 years
AN inseparable couple living in Worcester city centre are celebrating 50 years of marriage today. more...
Roger wins a promise for better trees care
A TREE warden has single-handedly convinced a national retail firm to care more for its saplings. more...
Neal closing on title defence
MATT Neal has said he believes a second consecutive Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship crown is "in the bag". more...
Wolves prepare for BBL season
WORCESTER Wolves travel north tomorrow for their final pre-season game ag-ainst Manchester Magic. more...
Wolves prepare for BBL season
WORCESTER Wolves travel north tomorrow (Sunday) for their final pre-season game against Manchester Magic. more...
Booze ban for Rubery?
RUBERY'S high street could soon become an alcohol free-zone in a further attempt to crackdown on anti-social behaviour. more...
Coach confident Bromsgrove have more in the fuel tank
Bromsgrove RFC aim to build on Saturday's win over Solihull when they take on Burton-upon-Trent at home this Saturday (3pm kick off). more...
Signs to slow down traffic
VEHICLE activated signs to slow down traffic in a busy village near Bromsgrove could be given the green light. more...
In memory of mum
A FUNDRAISING coffee morning is being organised in Rednal in memory of a mum who lost her nine-month battle against cancer. more...
Report joy for Spa school
A SCHOOL near Droitwich Spa has been given a glowing report from government inspectors. more...
Overturned dairy lorry spills milk
FIREfighterS had to wash away 29,000 litres of milk after an overturned lorry spilt its load across a road in Hampton Lovett. more...
Fixtures
SATURDAY FOOTBALL FA CARLSBERG VASE Second round qualifying: Ledbury Town v Shifnall; Bromyard Town v Causeway. more...
Fixtures
SATURDAY more...
Fixtures
SATURDAY more...
New green group
A NEW Malvern branch of environmental charity Greenpeace has been formed. more...
Let the good times roll
THE pints are flowing in Cradley Village Hall, thanks to draught beer being installed in a new bar which folds away into a Welsh dresser. more...
Let the good times roll
THE pints are flowing in Cradley Village Hall, thanks to draught beer being installed in a new bar which folds away into a Welsh dresser. more...
Let the good times roll
THE pints are flowing in Cradley Village Hall, thanks to draught beer being installed in a new bar which folds away into a Welsh dresser. more...
Let the good times roll
THE pints are flowing in Cradley Village Hall, thanks to draught beer being installed in a new bar which folds away into a Welsh dresser. more...
Let the good times roll
THE pints are flowing in Cradley Village Hall, thanks to draught beer being installed in a new bar which folds away into a Welsh dresser. more...
Let the good times roll
THE pints are flowing in Cradley Village Hall, thanks to draught beer being installed in a new bar which folds away into a Welsh dresser. more...
Cash needed to save spire
A PUBLIC fundraising appeal is being launched to help save one of Malvern's most prominent landmarks. more...
Grant for campaign
ELDERSFIELD parish council has given £1,000 to help a resident's group fight against a proposed gas pressure reduction installation. more...
Good and getting better
THE Grove Infants' School is a good and improving school, which provides good value for money That's the verdict of a team of inspectors from Ofsted, who visited the school last term. The school has made "considerable improvement" since its last inspection in October 2000, say the inspectors. more...
Pact to bring back pride
POLICE, street scene wardens, housing officers and council workers, went litter-picking alongside Pickersleigh ward residents this week. more...
Apartments plan would save hotel
THE historic Tudor Hotel, in Wells Road, is falling into disrepair to the dismay of local residents and Malvern Civic Society. more...
Good sports are on the money with new logo
A GROUP of students at Dyson Perrins High have designed a winning logo for their school's new sports centre. more...
A GROUP of students at Dyson Perrins High have designed a winning logo for their school’s new
MILITARY officers and defence contractors from across the world were in Malvern this week for the annual Royal United Services Institute conference. more...
Legacy is his photography
PHOTOGRAPHER John Edwards, left, the man behind the Mirror on the Malverns calendar, has died of cancer at the age of 76. more...
No firm promises to build new hospital
THE NEW chairman of Worcester-shire Primary Care Trust has said he will not risk financial ruin to see a new hospital built in Malvern. more...
Haffield hits top form
THE Bank House Boys Challenge was the latest event in the EGGS golf and gambling society calendar. more...
Appeal judge says pair should serve only five years
TWO brothers who attacked a man in his own bed while his girlfriend and baby lay next to him, had their potentially life-long sentences overturned in London's Appeal Court on Monday. more...
Energy saving ideas to help save the environment
GOING green and saving the environment will be top of the agenda at a new event for Malvern. more...
Assurance is given to staff
STAFF at the Bank House Hotel in Bransford have been told their jobs are safe, despite the company that owns it being put into administration. more...
TV star injured in 300mph crash
REDMARLEY television presenter Richard Hammond is in a serious condition in Leeds General Hospital after an horrific high-speed crash. more...
Inter club pairs winners
MALVERN Victoria Bowls Club hosted the inter club pairs finals on Sunday and had members in both finals. more...
Photo of explorer and his cat go to Christie’s
THIS is Blackie, one of the most famous cats in British polar history, proudly cradled in the arms of Malvern explorer James Martin on board the exploration ship Discovery. more...
Arrests disrupt charity festival
A FUNDRAISING rock festival in Priory Park, Malvern, on Saturday closed down early after a group of youths became violent. more...
Dive in for fun
REDDITCH folk who fancy making a splash are invited to try their had at scuba diving. more...
Payout for Chinese interpreter
A REDDITCH-based Chinese interpreter who was left confused over whether she was still employed at a herbal and health remedy shop in the town has been awarded nearly £4,000 for unfair dismissal. more...
Brother’s death spurred Nick on
WHEN former Redditch man Nick Barlow lost his brother Simon to a brain tumour last year, he received the motivation he needed to make the trek from John O'Groats to Lands End Nick, 34, who attended Vaynor First, Walkwood Middle and St Augustine's High schools, as did his brother, is taking up the challenge to raise money for the Brain Research Trust and hopes to hit his £5,000 target. more...
Compost bin sale success
WORCESTERSHIRE residents have proved just how green they can be after they exhausted stocks of cut-price compost bins. more...
Stamping out crime at work
"STAMP out crime at work in Redditch" is the message from crime prevention campaigners calling on employees to contact Crimestoppers and give details about workplace offences. more...
Tools of the trade
A REDDITCH car mechanic is hoping to swap his tools for a modelling career after being talent spotted at the NEC. more...
Street robberies remand
A TEENAGER charged over street robberies of children was remanded in custody by a judge at Worcester Crown Court. more...
Medals joy for former soldier
WHEN a former soldier's Wythall home was burgled and three of his medals were taken, he didn't believe he would ever see them again. more...
Roundup
Swimming: Medal glory for trio
WYRE Forest's Caroline, Debbie Allen-Trew and Steven Boyce returned home with a fistful of medals from the Third World Downs Syndrome Swimming Championships in Limerick. more...
Darts: Captain Cooke in Reading adventure
CAPTAIN Stacy Cooke and Mick Reading were in great form for Waggon B as they defeated Rising Sun B in the Banks's Bewdley Darts League. more...
Gymastics: Judge jewels
WYRE Forest School of Gymnastics are celebrating after seven members passed their club judging award with flying colours. more...
Tae Kwondo: Ninja training
TAE KWONDO students from Kidderminster were among 140 participants in the Independent Taekwondo Schools Summer Fight Club. more...
Tennis: Handy Mandy completes the treble
MANDY Sylvester made it three ladies singles titles in a row by defeating Alison Rosoman in the final of Bewdley Tennis Club's annual club championships. more...
Athletics: Charlotte and Heidi beat their bests
KIDDERMINSTER athletes Charlotte Berrington and Heidi Jarosinski did Worcestershire proud by producing personal bests in the inter-county match at Abingdon near Oxford. more...
Cycling: Back-to-back triumphs for Blacker
PHIL Blacker was in superb form when he retained his Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club hill climb champion title for the second year in a row. more...
Golf: Jenny is hostess with the mostess
Wharton Park JENNY Andrews hosted a three clubs and putter competition over 12 holes for Lady Captain's day - and promptly won the trophy on countback with 24 points. A total of 31 players took part. more...
Judo: Kate the great's in seventh heaven
KIDDERMINSTER'S Kate Walker gave her growing reputation as one of Britain's best young judo stars a boost with seventh place at the Junior European Judo Championships in Tallinn, Estonia. more...
Football: Results and fixtures
RESULTS Saturday Nationwide Conference: York 1, Harriers 0. more...
Football: Junior football round-up
Saturday results U8s: Bewdley Town 0 Kidderminster Lions 4; Ferndale Youth 4 Cookley 1; Enville Athletic 0 Coombs Wood Colts 2; Nunnery Falcons 1 Mostyn Rangers 1; Warndon Piranhas 5 Kidderminster Lions Cubs 1; Mostyn Rangers v Worcester Colts - postponed. more...
Football: Bewdley bounce back from double blow
BEWDLEY Town Reserves coped with losing two debutant defenders to twice come from behind and claim a draw at home to Penkridge in Division Two. more...
Football: Chaddesley's Orrie nets brace
CHADDESLEY kicked off their West Midlands League Division Two home campaign with a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Develo pment - much to the pleasure of matchwinner Orrie Okenedu. more...
Football: Payton calls for Ribbesford fortress
BOSS Craig Payton is calling on the people of Bewdley to make their revamped Ribbesford Meadows ground a "fortress" as they prepare for their first home match of the season this weekend. more...
Motor-racing: Mum’s the word as pension cash helps Freke
KIDDERMINSTER racing driver Nathan Freke's Formula Ford dream has been thrown a lifeline - after his mum cashed in her pension. more...
Cricket: Mission accomplished for KVCC
MISSION accomplished is the message from Kidderminster Victoria Cricket Club after they stayed in the Birmingham League Premier Division by the narrowest of margins. more...
Cricket: Davies ready to bail out Ashes squad
KIDDERMINSTER'S homegrown cricket star Steven Davies insists he is ready take on the Aussies if required after being placed on red alert for the Ashes series this winter. more...
Angling: Round-up
Poole Hall Fishery Wednesday Open, Heron: Colin Bradley 67-12 (peg 20); Len Willy 62-4 (peg 21); Roy Arnold 58-8 (peg 26). more...
Rugby round-up: Mortimer men mortified by another heavy defeat
CLEOBURY Mortimer captain Paul Harding has challenged his under-achieving team to bounce back after they suffered their second heavy defeat in Midlands Four West South. more...
Cricket: Seconds claim draw to clinch runners-up spot
STOURPORT ended their Crusader Worcestershire County League Division Three North season on a high note with 20 points from their six-wicket home victory over Claverley. more...
Cricket: KVCC survival is too close for comfort
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria live to fight another day in the Birmingham League Premier Division after securing their survival by the skin of their teeth on the last day of the season. more...
Rugby
Rugby talent on display
MANY of the best young rugby players from over the border will be in action on Sunday (September 24) at Ledbury RFC's Ross Road ground. more...
Rugby talent on display
MANY of the best young rugby players from over the border will be in action on Sunday (September 24) at Ledbury RFC's Ross Road ground. more...
Sport
Bowlers in charity day
ON a very wet and overcast day Tenbury Bowlers turned out to play on the Captains Charity Day. more...
Powell leads his men from up front
TENBURY boss Colin Powell took to the field for the first time in many months to literally lead from the front as a striker. more...
Theatre
Pilgrim is backafter
IN 1403 a weary pilgrim arrived at Worcester Cathedral, knocked on the door and was determined to gain entrance and make a plea for peace and forgiveness. more...
Three witches, a ghost and a few murders – Macbeth is here
Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth is being brought to the Swan Theatre by the award-winning New Triad company. more...
DIY disasters for women at number 8
A warning to DIY enthusiasts everywhere comes in the shape of a new comedy at Pershore's Number 8. Secrets & Lies & DIY is a poignant comedy drama by multi-award winning playwright Rona Munro. The MsFits Theatre Company, Munro and actress Fiona Knowles, pictured, present Secrets & Lies & DIY at Number 8 on Saturday, September 30 at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £10 are available on 01386 555488. more...
Come along and enjoy a walk – if you dare
MY organisation, Worcester Live, has not only changed its name recently and re-branded, but it has expanded quite considerably as well. more...
Centenary celebration for Elgar’s Kingdom
THE Elgar Society is celebrating 100 years since the first performance of Elgar's oratorio The Kingdom. more...
Laugh along with Green
POPULAR UK comedian Jeff Green is bringing his razor sharp observations to a stage near you. more...
Just a week left
THERE is a only a week left to see the current ceramics exhibition at The Gallery at Bevere. more...
Exhibition guide
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24 h.Art Open Exhibition, showing the work of q14 selected fine artists from Herefordshire at Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, Broad Street, Hereford. more...
What'S On
Gig Guide
tonight Paul Leegan & The Legends: Putting on The Style: A Tribute to Lonnie Donegan' - Huntingdon Hall, Worcester. more...
Event Guide
SEPTEMBER 22 Country Western Partner Dancing (every Friday) at Whitbourne Village Hall, all levels welcome including beginners. more...
Places to visit
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings A 15 acre open-air site of restoed buildings including a working windmill and the National Telephone kiosk collection.Contact for opening times (01527 831886/831363). www.avoncroft.org.uk Bewdley Museum and Tourist Information Centre. more...
Places to visit
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings A 15 acre open-air site of restoed buildings including a working windmill and the National Telephone kiosk collection.Contact for opening times (01527 831886/831363). www.avoncroft.org.uk Bewdley Museum and Tourist Information Centre. more...
Threatre Guide
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 23 Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Starring William Gaunt, Rosemary Leach, Lesley Harcourt and Ben Hull at Malvern Theatres. more...
Theatre Guide
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 23 Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Starring William Gaunt, Rosemary Leach, Lesley Harcourt and Ben Hull at Malvern Theatres. more...
Concert guide
OCTOBER 14 Vocal Variations Will be performing songs about Questions in the Carice Elgar Room at the Elgar Birthplace Museum at 2pm. more...
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