Worcestershire | Archive | 2005 | July
GIANT rodents will be letting themselves loose on Worcester's streets next month, but there is no cause for alarm. more...
Theatre July more...
IT wasn't that long ago that the prospect of giving a public tasting of English wines filled me with horror. more...
ON Wednesday evening I got together with some 33 Worcester News readers at the new Waitrose store in Droitwich. more...
A tale of dastardly deeds and daredevil escapes will hit the stage at the Malvern Theatres. more...
ROALD Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens at Malvern Cinema today (Friday). The new film version of the much-loved children's book stars Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and tells the story of young Charlie Bucket and his trip to Wonka's famous chocolate factory. Director Tim Burton's adaptation also stars Helena Bonham Carter, James Fox and Christopher Lee. Showings are daily at 3pm and 7.30pm until Thursday, August 11. more...
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An open-air jazz concert takes place at Hellens, Much Marcle, on Saturday (August 6). Peter Lay's Gambit Jazzmen will play New Orleans-style jazz in aid of the Herefordshire branch of the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen's Families Association- Forces Help (SSAFA). Fans are invited to bring their own picnics and chairs. Gates open at 6pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12.50, from J B Gaynan and Son, The Homend, Ledbury, or Kenneth Broom on 01886 880275. more...
The Elgar Birthplace Museum in Lower Broadheath is the setting for a pianola concert on Friday, August 5. more...
A GROUP of singers from Canada will perform at Great Malvern Priory on Tuesday, August 9. more...
Richard Leach's 7 Stars of Jazz will fill Malvern Rugby Club with music on Sunday. The group, made up of Gordon Whitworth, Rod Chambers, Brian Mellor, Mike Graver, Brian Price and Richard Leach, perform at the Spring Lane venue from 8pm as guests of Abbey Jazz. Admission is £3 and for details call Len Thwaites on 01684 575605. more...
MALVERN Hills District Brass Band urgently needs new members. more...
A talented young Malvern musician will display her skills during a concert at the Malvern Theatres. more...
Former Footballers' Wives star Susie Amy swaps her role as Chardonnay to play a blind woman at Malvern Theatres. more...
Nigel Kennedy manages to make a party whenever he performs, via his compulsive rapport with the audience! more...
AN afternoon of fun, games, stories, parachute drama and refreshments is available at the Holly Mount United Reformed Church in Malvern. The next in the series of parachute fun-days is on Wednesday, August 3 from 2pm to 4pm. Aimed at six-10-year-olds, it has the theme of the `miraculous escape through the Red Sea'. Sessions cost £1.50 and two more are planned, on August 10 and 17. To book, call 01684 565708. more...
PLACES are still left for a new series of salsa dance classes at Trinity Hall, Link Top, Malvern, at 7pm on Thursdays. For more details, call Dance at 8 on 01386 556665. more...
An antiques and collectors' fair takes place at the Three Counties Showground on Sunday, August 7 at 10am. Admission is £2.50 adults and free for children under-16s. Early entry is available for trade buyers from 8.30am. For details, call 01636 708146 or visit www.dmgantiquefairs.com. more...
The chance to learn a new skill or take up a hobby is on offer during an extensive summer school at Malvern Hills College. more...
Plate-spinning, juggling and a gladiator challenge are among the family activities on offer at Eastnor Castle during Children's Fun Week. more...
A NEW book by military historian Dilip Sarkar MBE is being published later this year. more...
Her grandson plays on his, her daughter sleeps under hers and now the work of a skilled Malvern quilt-maker will be showcased at a national event. more...
More than 28,000 pints will be served at CAMRA's Beer and Cider Festival from August 11-13. more...
Celebrated musicians and vocalists are lining up for the world's oldest music festival. more...
State-of-the-art weaponry from the 16th and 17th Century will be the focus of a special event at Eastnor Castle. more...
IN his 1979 Schoolmaster sketch, Rowan Atkinson regaled his shambolic schoolboys with: "The Comedy of Errors has the joke of two people looking like each other. Twice." more...
A TEA room which was once a favourite haunt of Worcestershire composer Sir Edward Elgar is brewing up to toast success after being named one of the top places in the country for a cuppa. more...
SMALL business owners could be forced to break the law because of new hazardous waste regulations. more...
SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons, which has a store in Malvern, said it had been encouraged by recent trading after like-for-like sales showed a five per cent improvement. more...
THE Foal Yard Gallery in Bransford, near Worcester, is taking part in a new scheme that makes buying high quality, original art, easy for everyone. more...
THE discount Poundstretcher brand is to be no more after retailer Brown & Jackson announced plans to ditch its corporate name after more than 20 years. more...
WITH the summer holidays well and truly under way, a local contractor has taken great steps to forewarn children of the dangers of playing on building sites. more...
A HEROIC youngster has been given an award in recognition of his quick-thinking actions in rescuing his father after a nasty fall at home. more...
MALVERN'S famous water has taken the town's name all over the world. more...
100 years ago more...
`STARTLING Accident' was the headline over a small item in the Gazette 100 years ago . . . and they weren't joking. more...
SOLDIERS doing National Service training at the Merebrook army camp near Malvern 50 years ago were expected to be properly dressed both on and off duty, as a story in the Gazette made clear. more...
IN his letter headlined "Let's see evidence" (Worcester News, Saturday, July 16) Councillor Geoff Williams' writes "in replying to Councillor Paul Denham over congestion, N Taylor claims: Doesn't this demonstrate that most councillors on the planning committee take their orders from their party hierarchy..." more...
A NEW report by the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) - the government's advisory body - has made recommendations on the welfare of animals at livestock markets, most notably that all animals are provided with water. more...
IN my opinion, these wicked, mindless irresponsible people who cause unnecessary suffering to defenceless animals should be birched, given an automatic minimum prison sentence and left in solitary without food and water. more...
PROSTATE cancer kills one man every hour in the UK and the incidence of testicular cancer has risen dramatically over the past 20 years. more...
A MAN who helped set up the new Cathedral Ferry in Worcester 23 years ago has been awarded for the outstanding contribution he has made to Worcestershire's waterways. more...
A MAN who helped set up the new Cathedral Ferry in Worcester 23 years ago has been awarded for the outstanding contribution he has made to Worcestershire's waterways. more...
Brilliant blooms and terrific topiary adorned shops, businesses and houses across the town for this year's Malvern in Bloom competition. more...
THE Cradley Produce Show is to be resurrected after an eight-year absence and promises to be a weekend of music, competitions and entertainment. more...
BEEFBURGERS and beer were among the local food and drink on offer at the Malvern Hills Hotel on Saturday. more...
COMMUNITY groups in the Malvern Hills area are celebrating after being given a cash handout. more...
The minister for health could be asked to intervene to end the deadlock over plans for a new hospital in Malvern. more...
MALVERN'S thriving University of the Third Age, or U3A, celebrated its 10th birthday with a special event. more...
THE decision to close Woodgate residential home in Malvern quite obviously came as a brutal shock to its residents, who now face being uprooted at a time in their lives when peace and security is vital. more...
NEIGHBOURS on Somers Park Avenue in Malvern woke to find their road ripped apart by a burst water main. more...
Raw sewage covered a Malvern road when heavy raid caused sewers to overflow. more...
Bands and DJs from across the country performed to crowds in the sunshine at a music festival in Bromyard. more...
A brave Bromyard resident waded waist deep into a river to help a woman trapped in her upturned car on Sunday night. more...
A HOUSE at Upper Colwall was flooded out for the third time in a year after Sunday's heavy rain. more...
A MOBILE phone mast planned Chance's Pitch has met with objections from Colwall Parish Council. more...
Ledbury Town Council could push for blue lighting to be installed in public toilets, to make it difficult for drug users to see their veins and inject themselves. more...
A NEWLAND landowner has been ordered to apply for planning permission for an area of his field where his sons ride motorcycles. more...
GRASS track motorcycle racing looks set to return to the Three Counties Show as a permanent fixture after an absence of 16 years. more...
Are your readers aware that unelected regional assemblies have been set up? more...
SOUTH Worcestershire Primary Care Trust has lost a performance `star' in a Healthcare Commission rating. more...
During last Thursday's AGM of Age Concern Ledbury and District a question was raised asking whether Age Concern could express disquiet over the urgent issue of Leadon Bank. more...
BUSINESSES in Malvern have been celebrating after winning top accolades. more...
J M Dempster's comments (Your Letters, July 15) regarding the recent changes to First's Red Line (Route 44) may need some clarification as to what has been involved in this change on June 12. more...
A development of affordable homes is being proposed once again for the former treasurer's site by Malvern Hills District Council. more...
I HAVE lived in Knapp Lane since 1978 and while I would love to see it return to the quiet country road it was then, I realise what adverse effect any restrictions to its use would have on other parts of the town. They would also cause great inconvenience to me, my family and neighbours. more...
A MAJOR airport in Canada is the first to buy a radar safety device made in Malvern. more...
IN reply to Mr A Weaver's letter in last week's Gazette - `Need another Castle-morton'. Like Mr Weaver, when I was young I craved the energy and immediacy of pop and rock and like him escaped to Brighton from a country area, it was wonderful. more...
I must respond to the letter in last Friday's Gazette regarding the 1992 Castlemorton Rave. more...
COMMUNITY sports facilities in Malvern are set to get a major boost with the £1.3m redevelopment of Dyson Perrins sports hall due to begin in October. more...
Mr and Mrs Peter Maiden's "Bid to save the childhood garden of Elizabeth Barrett Browning" (Ledbury Reporter, July 8) is a campaign against a proposal for an attractive house within his walled garden by the owner - who already has full planning approval for the new building. more...
THE granddaughter of a Malvern couple is fighting for her life after she was injured in the Eygyptian bombings. more...
STARS including supermodel Jodi Kidd have been invited to special film screening at Malvern Theatres on August 13. more...
DAREDEVIL pensioner Biddy Meade-King spent her 80th birthday on the back of a Harley Davidson motorbike. more...
PENSIONERS were left in tears after being given the shock news that they must leave their care home within three months. more...
A CRAFT fair takes place at St Mary's Church, Hanley Castle, from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, August 6 and 11am to 5pm the following day, to raise money for the roof fund at Gabriel's Church, Hanley Swan. more...
A BINGO evening takes place at Beechwood care home in Holly Green on Saturday, August 2, at 7pm. A garden party will be held on Tuesday, August 6, at 2pm. more...
A COFFEE morning takes place at Albion Lodge, Hanley Swan, on Saturday, August 6, from 10.30am to noon. The event has been organised by Hanley Castle and Swan Senior Residents to raise money for Upton Doctors' Surgery. more...
A RAINBOW group is to be launched in Upton for girls aged five to seven. Anyone interested in joining should call Robyn Elliott on 07929 321294. more...
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a builder who apparently died after a fall. John Uzzell, aged 71, of Gardens Close, Upton-upon-Severn, was found at the foot of the stairs in his home. He died of internal head injuries on Wednesday, July 20, in Coventry's Walgrave Hospital, where he had been transferred from Worcester. Worcestershire coroner Victor Round adjourned the inquest to a later date. more...
PUPILS at Bredon School, near Upton, were given a talk by former pupil Jonathan Merricks, now a millionaire entrepreneur. more...
A NARROW boat stranded on the River Severn had to be rescued by Upton's newly launched rescue team Misar. more...
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted at an open-air disco in Earls Croome. more...
REGULAR farmers' markets will return to the riverside in Upton. more...
DANCERS Kym Lane and Russell Dudley tripped the light fantastic for an exhausting 12 hours to raise money for Upton Youth Band. more...
UPTON naval hero Admiral Sir William Tennant was at the centre of the town's entry in the Heart of England in Bloom competition. more...
A HEROIC youngster has been given an award in recognition of his quick-thinking actions in rescuing his father after a nasty fall at home. more...
A TEA room which was once a favourite haunt of Worcestershire composer Sir Edward Elgar is brewing up to toast success after being named one of the top places in the country for a cuppa. more...
MEASURES to reduce the number of teenage girls getting pregnant and having abortions in Worcestershire have been successful, new figures reveal. more...
HEALTH foods shop Holland & Barrett has been fined £10,000 after hygiene inspectors found mice at its Worcester branch. more...
VISITORS to Worcestershire already have somewhere to buy some of the best teacups in the land. more...
St James's Church of England Primary School, West Malvern will start the new academic year in September with a new permanent headteacher. more...
The first thing to remind everyone of is the Welland Steam Rally and all the fun of the fair starting today (Friday), tomorrow and Sunday. All the usual fun and excitement, together with the stands where you can buy those odds and ends. A great day out for all the family! more...
POWICK Guild members enjoyed glorious weather for their trip to Eastnor Castle recently. The house and contents were beautiful, the guides helpful and the video interesting. Following a picnic, members wandered around the lake and woods and explored the maze. more...
THE Rev. Douglas Walker will be taking the United Benefice Service of Holy Communion this Sunday at St Mary's Church, Madresfield, at 10.30am. more...
Entries are already being accepted for Cradley Produce Show, to be held on Saturday, September 10. Keen gardeners will have a variety of classes to choose from and other competitions include photography, floral art and family classes. more...
CALLOW END Primary School ended the summer term on a high note - with a performance of Bugsy Malone. Among the cast were James Kerry in the title role, with Will Brant as the radio presenter, Bethany Allard (Tallulah), Catherine Nichol (Blousey Brown), George Aston (Fizzy), Jack Jones (Fat Sam) and Chris Prosser (Cagey Joe). more...
THE announcement by the people who run the Worcestershire Royal Hospital that they have decided to bring in `management consultants' to find a way to slash spending by a whopping £20m a year has, understandably, got people worried. more...
Romance is as much a part of working life as computers and coffee machines. A quarter of long-term relationships begin at work, according to estimates by The Trades Union Congress. more...
YOUNG footballers scored a cash prize by holding a sponsored day-long game in Droitwich. more...
STAFF at Worcestershire County Council take on average four fewer sick days a year than their counterparts at Worcester City Council. more...
SHOPPERS are being urged to think before they buy and select chickens reared in good conditions when planning their barbecues this summer. more...
PEOPLE who live in four Worcestershire villages will be able to get out and about on their own doorstep this summer thanks to the creation of four new village greens. more...
A BUDDING designer from Stourport-on-Severn has seen the results of her hard work on the catwalk at a Birmingham fashion show. more...
HEADTEACHER Marian Jay has been praised by Government inspectors for her role in improving standards at a Worcester primary school. more...
RESIDENTS and businesses will be able to help shape the future of Worcester under a scheme designed to give the community more input in to city planning. more...
PEOPLE with mental health problems who rely on the services provided by a Worcester charity have reacted angrily to news of its imminent closure. more...
EDDIE Jones, who spent four years as licensee of the Bank House Inn in Bransford, near Worcester, during its 1970s heyday as a discotheque, has died. more...
THOUSANDS of river-loving folk were set to descend on Worcester today for a three-day extravaganza. more...
BARNARDS GREEN CC more...
BARNARDS Green seconds travelled to Kidderminster Victoria seconds hoping to continue their recent run of victories which have moved them up to second in the league table. more...
MALVERN seconds visited Coombs Wood on Saturday in a top-of-the-table WCL division two match. more...
BARNARDS Green Singles cruised to a six-wicket WCL division five victory over Hallow thanks to some fine batting from veteran Rob Lewis and a very mature Rich Brown innings. more...
A TRIP to the Black Country against Stourbridge Social for ten-man Barnards Green thirds brought about an excellent all- round performance and 16 valuable points. more...
COLWALL seconds got back to winning ways on Saturday with an impressive 93-run league victory against struggling Trowbridge seconds. more...
FOUR members of the Malvern Hills Riding Club have qualified for the British Riding Club Three Day Championships to be held at Offchurch in Warwickshire on August 5, 6 and 7. more...
MALVERN entertained WCL division two third-placed Coombs Wood on Saturday and came away with a maximum 24 points after a superb performance. more...
BARNARDS Green 1st team entertained Kidderminster at North End Lane on Saturday and saw their WCL division two season finally stutter to a shuddering halt after another poor performance. more...
MALVERN Town played a big part in an entertaining friendly game at Langland Stadium on Saturday against a strong Worcester City side. more...
WITH just a day before the match against the Australians begins, the excitement at New Road is building as the final preparations get underway. more...
THE three-day match between Worcestershire and Australia should be largely unaffected by rain. more...
A CEREMONY is to be held prior to the start of the tourist match -- honouring former England and Worc-estershire cricketer Basil D'Oliveira with his CBE. more...
NEW Road favourite Graeme Hick takes on the Australians -- possibly for the last time -- admitting it is the ultimate challenge. more...
AUSTRALIA have rung the changes for tomorrow's match at New Road -- with several key names omitted. more...
STEVE Rhodes reckons Worcestershire can boost England's poor Ashes start by thwarting Australia's winning run. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers fell behind at Rushall Olympic but went on to beat last season's Midland Alliance champions 3-1. more...
THE Malvern RFC youth rugby website, www.malvernrugbypost.co.uk has become a `big hit' with rugby fans who surf the net. more...
AN opportunity has arisen for coaches and managers to join the Malvern RFC Youth Development Section to deliver first-class rugby tuition to over 30 youngsters in the Malvern Angels rugby development squad. more...
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THE World Association Croquet Championship is to be held at the Cheltenham Croquet Club from next Saturday (August 6) until August 14. more...
BRIAN Boswell used his hill climbing capabilities to good effect in the recent Velo Club Sevale 12-mile hilly time trial, which takes in the climbs of Little Malvern, British Camp and Hollybush. more...
THE team of four girls and four boys from St Joseph's Primary School won through to take the trophy in the Malvern Primary Schools Mini Tennis Tournament held at the Malvern & County Indoor Tennis Centre. more...
LEDBURY darts ace Terry Jenkins looked set for the quarter-finals of the Stan James World Matchplay competition at Blackpool but his hopes were dashed by a great Peter Manley comeback. more...
WHAT Arden Sailing Club at Defford lacked in numbers on the water, it more than made up for with enthusiasm from those who sailed in last Sundays racing programme. more...
THE winners of the inaugural John Hofton Memorial Trophy played at Sapey Golf Club on Saturday were Jim Bell, Phil Hodgson, Mark Morris and Andy Pritchard with 129 points. more...
BROMYARD School of Tae Kwon Do squad had another successful medal haul at the WUMA Kickboxing Championships at Perdiswell Leisure Centre last weekend. more...
TWO veteran Malvern athletes enjoyed success in the 35th British Masters Track and Field Championships held at Perry Bar, Birmingham. more...
A YOUNG Stourport Swifts side gave rivals Redditch United a stern test before falling 3-2 at Walshes Meadow last night. more...
HEREFORD United hope to welcome back two of last season's first-team regulars for the visit of Notts County tomorrow (3pm). more...
LES Hines has given the thumbs-up to Worcester City's new-look defence and believes it could be the bedrock behind the club's promotion bid. more...
WORCESTER Warriors have reported a 35 per cent increase in season ticket sales with five weeks still to go before the start of the season. more...
WITH just a day before the match against the Australians begins, the excitement at New Road is building as the final preparations get underway. more...
NEW Road favourite Graeme Hick takes on the Australians -- possibly for the last time -- admitting it is the ultimate challenge. more...
AUSTRALIA have rung the changes for tomorrow's match at New Road -- with several key names omitted. more...
STEVE Rhodes reckons Worcestershire can boost England's poor Ashes start by thwarting Australia's winning run. more...
MALVERN Radar return to light training this Sunday at Victoria Park at 10.30am. more...
WEST Malvern Football Club begin training for their coming season in the Worcester Saturday League on Monday (August 1) at West Malvern playing field, Old Hollow, at 7pm. more...
WORCESTER Warriors have reported a 35 per cent increase in season ticket sales with five weeks still to go before the start of the season. more...
MALVERN United Angling Association members kicked off the new river season by contesting the Ashwin Cup. more...
THE latest cup contest in the Malvern United Angling Association's calender was fished for on the Severn at Holdfast last Sunday, when members competed for the Fitzwater Cup. more...
LES Hines has given the thumbs-up to Worcester City's new-look defence and believes it could be the bedrock behind the club's promotion bid. more...
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