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Band's charity gig

BROMSGROVE band Reflections will play a charity gig on Saturday (July 16).   more...

Beautiful soul music will make you SMiLE!

LEGENDARY Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson will grace Birmingham's NIA Academy with his prescence on Friday, July 15.   more...

I'll have some too!

Review - When Harry Met Sally at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday, July 16.   more...

Men will meet their match

BIRMINGHAM'S Botanical Gardens is staging play about a women's revolt later this month.   more...

What's On Guide

Thursday, July 14   more...

Hitch (12)

WILL Smith stars as Hitch - matchmaker extraordinaire.   more...

War of the Worlds (12A)

WITH his bright, white Hollywood smile and boyish good looks, Tom Cruise is Mr Invincible.   more...

Boogeyman (15)

JUST when you think the cinematic world isn't big enough for another ridiculously poor horror film, you get proved utterly wrong.   more...

Powerful new opera

A NEW co-production of Michael Tippett's The Knot Garden by the Royal Opera House and Music Theatre Wales arrives at Birmingham's Repertory Theatre on Saturday.   more...

Dance stars stripped

CONTEMPORARY dance from TV's Ballet Boyz graces the Birmingham Hippodrome stage in a brand new work, Naked, for two nights next week. The "Boyz," also known as Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, danced with the Royal Ballet from 1987-99.   more...

Day of confusion

THE Royal Shakespeare Company's season of comedies continues with The Comedy of Errors, with previews from Friday.   more...

The Understanding Royksopp

ROYKSOPP'S first album, Melody AM, earned itself a fine reputation a couple of years ago and rightly so.   more...

The Cookbook Missy Elliott

IT seems Missy "Misdemeanour" Elliott has attempted to create some mouth-watering recipes for her latest album but all she's succeeded in doing is throwing a load of tunes into the pot which are past their sell-by date.   more...

Young for Eternity The Subways

THE Subways' debut album is packed full of pounding anthems and brimming with confidence - surprising when you consider the group has an average age of about 19.   more...

Classic opera given modern sheen

CONTRASTING cultures collide in the Birmingham MAC's new production of Henry Purcell's classic opera Dido and Aeneas on July 21, 22 and 24.   more...

Raise your glasses

WITH names like Captain Smith, Black Prince and Nelson's Revenge visitors to the third Bromsgrove Beer Festival over the weekend may think with names like these the event must have a nautical theme.   more...

Swan date

FOLLOWING on from their success at The Lido, part of the Droitwich Spa Music Festival, the Worcestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra will be performing at The Swan Theatre in Worcester with guest soloist tenor saxophonist Trevor Emeny next week.   more...

Children set for the stage

A TOP Bromsgrove theatre group is giving its future stars the chance to shine by putting on their own production.   more...

War-time setting for Bard's classic comedy

THERE will be Much Ado about Nothing at Hanbury Hall when the 18th century country house plays host to Shakespeare's famous comedy.   more...

Where to go

Thursday July 14   more...

Hitting the heights

A RUBERY rock quartet experienced the biggest challenge of their fledgling career when they competed in a battle of the bands competition at the National Exhibition Centre on Monday, July 11.   more...

They're all having a wizard time

TALENTED youngsters followed the yellow brick road during a school production.   more...

News

Race for Life 2005 - PICTURE SPECIAL

To order, telephone 01905 742269 and ask for Photographic Administration or e-mail wenphotoadmin@midlands.newsquest.co.uk. QUOTE THE EVENT AND PHOTOGRAPH NUMBER   more...

Race for Life 2005 - PICTURE SPECIAL

To order, telephone 01905 742269 and ask for Photographic Administration or e-mail wenphotoadmin@midlands.newsquest.co.uk. QUOTE THE EVENT AND PHOTOGRAPH NUMBER   more...

Alcester Conservative Wives

THE June meeting was held at the home of Mrs Pat Grier.   more...

Cookhill WI

IT was a glorious summer's evening when the ladies from Cookhill W I set out towards Bromyard.   more...

Everywoman's Circle

ON June 9, secretary Sandra Boreham talked about her holiday in Barcelona.   more...

Hollywood WI

AT the July meeting, a minute's silence was held in remembrance of Brenda Dainty, president of neighbouring Drakes Cross WI and much-loved member of the local community.   more...

Inner Wheel Club of Redditch

THE club celebrates its 50th birthday this year.   more...

Redditch Arts Council

THE AGM took place on June 28.   more...

July 15, 1905

A CHARGE was brought under the Factory and Workshops Act against George Gregg, printer, Hewell Road.   more...

July 15, 1955

A SWARM estimated to be composed of nearly 20,000 bees spent Wednesday afternoon clustered around the air-vent on the outside wall of the Gaumont Cinema, Redditch, preventing the air-conditioning of the cinema working.   more...

July 13, 1980

PLANS for an extra opening day for Redditch Market have been slammed by the town's traders. A five-day week would be a "waste of time", they say.   more...

Redditch Art Circle

SPEAKER and demonstrator at the July meeting was Michael Salt, whose topic was Landscape in Oils.   more...

Despair over this mean act

IT has been very discouraging for our charity, Redditch Association for the Blind, to discover two of our collecting boxes have been stolen from a Batchley store.   more...

Speaking up for majority

I'M not ashamed to own my Lord, nor to defend his cause...Unlike your anonymous correspondent who peddled his/her poison in your issue of July 6, the Rev Andy Kelso speaks out for a majority of Redditch citizens.   more...

No-one can win in a war

I WAS sorry to see the word ``Victory'' liberally arraying the front and back pages of my Advertiser (July 6).   more...

Smoke ruined our evening

I AM a resident of Batchley and I would like to say how cross inconsiderate people make me.   more...

Fete success

I AM writing to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the Alexandra Hospital fete this year by buying and selling raffle tickets on our behalf and for supporting us on the day.   more...

Smell getting up my nose

I HAD to put pen to paper as there is something getting right up my nose!   more...

Free the police to fight crime

I WAS intrigued to read Councillor Rebecca Blake is calling for action to tackle the issue of mini motorcycles in Church Hill (Advertiser, June 29).   more...

Shocked by gang attack

I AM appalled at the state of Redditch. Recently, at about 7.30pm, my younger brother was attacked by a gang of several youths in broad daylight and when he was defenceless.   more...

High cost of vandalism

DO those people who complain about lack of school funding ever consider the amounts that have to be spent repairing and preventing vandalism at school property?   more...

Labour has right strategies

I READ with great interest the misinformed letter from failed Tory candidate Paul Swansborough (Advertiser, July 6)   more...

Hall needs to look at the books

TRUSTEES of the Crawford Memorial Hall in Bidford have been told their accounts might not pass muster with the Charity Commission.   more...

We will remember...

THE stories of the people of Alcester who died in two world wars have been preserved for posterity in a new memorial book.   more...

Hospital plans are in

PLANS for Alcester's new hospital have finally been lodged with Stratford District Council after years of uncertainty about the project.   more...

Salford row over posters

A CANDIDATE in the Salford Priors Parish Council election has expressed anger at being told to take down her election posters after complaints from villagers.   more...

Marching for victory

ALCESTER'S former servicemen were almost forced to scramble as they prepared to parade during celebrations to mark the end of the Second World War on Sunday.   more...

Women of war recalled

AN Alcester woman was one of a chosen few invited to witness an historic event in London on Saturday.   more...

Council axes parking plan

THE possibility of introducing a residents only parking scheme in a busy Southcrest road has been abandoned by Redditch Council.   more...

Island plan spurs views

THERE has been a "great" public response to the consultation on proposed accident reduction work on Rough Hill Drive island.   more...

Splashing out at cool event

A DRAMATIC display of kickboxing will be one of the exciting activities to pack a punch at this year's Batchley Cool by the Pool.   more...

Group unites victims

A NEW Redditch women's group is uniting victims of domestic violence to share experiences and help dispel each other's feelings of fear and isolation.   more...

Travel misery for bus drivers

THE closure of a Redditch bus depot has "made drivers' lives a misery", an ex-employee has claimed.   more...

Studley expects

GREEN-fingered Studley residents are hoping to say it with flowers when judges descend on the village as part of the Britain in Bloom competition tomorrow.   more...

Hospital visits cost too much

A REDDITCH carer claims she spent all her wages on car parking fees while caring for her 92-year-old mother in the Alexandra Hospital.   more...

Memories of an entertainer

A REDDITCH entertainer has shared his memories of a singer who progressed from performances in the back streets of Redditch to commanding the world's musical stage.   more...

Arsonist put lives at risk

AN arsonist who put lives at risk in Redditch after a row with her husband has been detained indefinitely under the mental health acts.   more...

Ringers recruit

A THRIVING group of Redditch bell ringers is recruiting new members to help keep the dying tradition alive.   more...

150 years of St Stephen's

PARISHIONERS flocked to St Stephen's Church on Sunday to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the historic building.   more...

Bomb scare terror

A WINYATES Green man has spoken of his terror at being evacuated from a Birmingham nightclub following a bomb scare on Saturday night.   more...

Push to recruit youths

YOUNG people are not interested in working in local government, a Redditch councillor has claimed.   more...

Silence for the victims

A TWO-minute silence will be held in Redditch at noon tomorrow to remember the victims of the London terror attacks.   more...

`Hateful and barbaric acts'

REDDITCH'S Moslem community has condemned the terrorist attacks which ripped through central London claiming at least 52 lives.   more...

Man is attacked after night out

A 22-YEAR-OLD man is recovering from severe bruising after he was attacked following a night out in Bromsgrove.   more...

Such poor planning

THE defection of Cllr Bill Newnes, the chairman of the Artrix centre, to the Conservative group in Bromsgrove now effectively means that local Tories hold the ruling hand within the Artrix operating trust which controls the £2.6m arts centre built and donated by the district council.   more...

Comedy of errors

THE Artrix - what can you say? A very good idea is being completely spoilt by mis-management.   more...

Child safety

BROMSGROVE District Council's planning commitee has decided to defer planning permission for the joint Meadows First and Parkside Middle Schools until a safe entrance is deisgned following the demoltion of the existing Meadows First School, as recommnded by Councillor Dennis Norton, and the moving of the building away from local properties after the footpath has been diverted.   more...

First class

THROUGH the Advertiser/Messenger I would like to congratulate the organisers of the BromsProms Night in Sanders Park to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the hospital c arnival .   more...

Made the day

THE Friends of Bromsgrove's Community Hospital would like to thank the members of the Court Leet and their guests for joining in the spirit of the day at the recent Elizabethan Street Market.   more...

Flood rescue

WE would like to thank all concerned in helping rescue when our car was stuck in the ford on June 26.   more...

Get it right!

BROMSGROVE District Council's planning committee is meeting this month to consider, once more, the developer's extra plans for the Oakalls Estate, allowing for a further 56 homes to be built on the site originally designated for community use.   more...

Landmark

AGE Concern will be celebrating its 65th birthday in October and is looking for people to help us celebrate   more...

Invitation was spurned

I WAS saddened by the Burma Star Association's acrimonious criticism, endorsed by the Royal British Legion, of Bromsgrove District Council's supposed indifference to VE/VJ Day celebrations.   more...

Excess left

I THOUGHT we were being encouraged to recycle!   more...

Veterans and volunteers who still help their local community

LAST Sunday, July 10, saw the official anniversary of the end of the Second Word War. Millions of people, both at home and abroad, contributed to the war effort and pulled together for the greater good of the nation.   more...

100 years ago July 15, 1905

AT Droitwich Town Council, a surveyor reported a new way to keep down dust and binding certain sections of the road affected by the recent dry spell. Parts of Bromsgrove Road, Worcester Road and Ombersley Street had been dressed with ground salt obtained from the Salt Union. The chairman suggested that if it proved successful it might be advantageous to issue a leaflet on it. It was also suggested that brine should be used as it was less expensive.   more...

50 years ago July 16, 1955

A gigantic party was held for employees and their wives to celebrate the Austin Work's golden jubilee. Pavilions and stands were erected outside the car assembly block, but surmounting everything was a 30ft high plaque of Lord Austin. The proceedings began with the firing of a maroon, a fanfare of trumpeters by the Austin and other units of Air Training Corps, the raising of flags of all nations and the unveiling of the plaque by Lord Austin's brother, Harry. The 35,000 guests included British Motor Corporation dealers and distributors from Commonwealth countries.   more...

Drug dealer gets ten years

A Ferrari-driving drug dealer, who was caught after the police discovered wrappers from consignments of cocaine in his dustbin, has been jailed for ten years.   more...

25 years ago July 11, 1980

Following two deaths and a series of incidents in the past eight years, Bromsgrove's Barnsley Hall Hospital driveway was closed to the public. Hospital secretary William Tedstone said people with no interest in the hospital used the drive as a short cut between Stourbridge and Birmingham roads. Over the past eight years both a member of staff and a patient had been killed in accidents caused by drivers taking short cuts. The hospital had locked gates to be put across the driveway.   more...

Witton WI

President Jenny Kerridge welcomed members and the visitors to our meeting.   more...

Salwarpe WI

IT is always a surprise to learn about the hobbies that other people enjoy and at the June meeting, when members demonstrated their interests, we were not disappointed.   more...

Chaddesley Corbett Gardeners' Club

Rachael Smith captivated us with her talk on the history of plant hunting. Her detailed knowledge of these courageous and dedicated men was backed up by a selection of very interesting slides.   more...

Artrix to get CCTV

BROMSGROVE'S Artrix is set to get CCTV cameras to try and prevent further vandalism and theft from the building.   more...

Chance to win top Harry Potter prize

HARRY Potter fans can get their hands on the latest book with a special midnight party at a High Street bookstore.   more...

Cash booster for play areas

OPEN spaces throughout the Bromsgrove district will benefit from a whopping £1.2 million cash injection.   more...

Wychbold WI

Dot Waldron, president, was in the chair to welcome a good attendance.   more...

Thugs attack directions man

A TWENTY-YEAR-OLD man was assaulted after he gave directions to two men in Bromsgrove.   more...

Talks on £60m schools project

TOP discussions have been held on plans for a £60m Bromsgrove schools project.   more...

Sharp drop in fire call-outs

FIRE call-outs in the Bromsgrove area have dropped by more than a quarter in a year.   more...

Such a `par-fect' day

LINING up a new future is Adam Mason - although he knows he has a `fairway' to go.   more...

Councillors quit their own party

TWO former Labour district councillors have defected to other leading political groups just 12 months after they formed their own party.   more...

£1m revamp groups plan

A £1million revamp will see Wythall Transport Museum stepping up a gear in a massive project aimed at attracting more families and school groups.   more...

A fine degree of art up for sale

A TALENTED Redditch artist is enjoying a brush with success after selling all her paintings at an exhibition.   more...

Celebrating with song

PATRIOTIC choruses of Land of Hope and Glory could be heard emanating from the Ecumenical Centre as nearly 100 people gathered for a singsong to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.   more...

Sign here please Malcolm

POPULAR radio personality Malcolm Boyden signed copies of his new book for his fans.   more...

Service comes with a smile

KIND-HEARTED pupils at a Rubery school provided food and entertainment for local pensioners.   more...

Fun day to mark victory

BENTLEY villagers marked Sunday's VE and VJ Day celebrations with an action packed family fun day.   more...

Jazz razzmatazz!

REDDITCH shoppers got the chance to boogie as they browsed last week as a six-piece jazz band rolled into town.   more...

Out of Africa

THREE overseas visitors have travelled 3,000 miles from Africa to visit a Bromsgrove school.   more...

'Hateful and barbaric acts'

REDDITCH'S Moslem community has condemned the terrorist attacks which ripped through central London claiming at least 52 lives.   more...

History comes alive in school lesson

YOUNGSTERS took their history lessons one step further by dressing up as children from World War Two.   more...

Pupils enjoy fun poems with John

youngsters looking to follow in the footsteps of local poet A. E. Housemann have been pointed in the right direction after the visit of a published poet and author.   more...

Blaze destroys barn

FIREFIGHTERS spent more than ten hours bringing a barn blaze in Fairfield under control.   more...

Teamwork challenge

TWO talented teams of pupils from Bromsgrove and Rubery have scooped places in the grand final of an outdoor adventure contest.   more...

Town buildings win architectural awards

THREE top town buildings have scooped prestigious architectural awards.   more...

Golden years

A WORKPLACE romance led to 50 years of happy marriage for Bromsgrove couple Roger and Norma Snell.   more...

Threat to farm breaks

A DAY spent caring for animals on a small farm in the countryside around Bromsgrove has worked wonders for hundreds of youngsters and adults with special needs and other social difficulties from the Black Country over the years.   more...

Austin anniversary

THOUSANDS of Austin enthusiasts were in top gear when they gathered near Bromsgrove for a mass centenary celebration.   more...

Heading for Cheltenham

THIS year I have got into the habit of visiting the Cheltenham Lido on a weekly basis.   more...

Putting best knee forward

I AM writing as a trustee of the Knee Foundation (a local Droitwich charity) to thank all those who supported the recent sponsored walk held in the Lido Park.   more...

Spa school reunion day

I AM planning a school reunion and hope that through the Advertiser I may be able to make contact with a number of old school friends.   more...

Look after local health

ONCE again the Government is trying to blame local health trusts for budget deficits which it says has occurred due to poor financial management in spite of increased funding.   more...

Spa honours terror victims

SPA folk observed a minute's silence at a town lido meeting to honour the dead and injured from the London terror attacks.   more...

Go to the top of the class

GOOD teaching and a positive ethos are some of the points highlighted by inspectors who visited Chawson First School in May.   more...

Landmark occasion

AGE Concern will be celebrating its 65th birthday in October and is looking for people to help us celebrate   more...

Get out and support...

LAST night I went to the best live music event of the year.   more...

React(or)ing to white roof

SOON the new Waitrose store will be open but you may not have noticed that unobtrusive little pile towering above ancient buildings, it's that mountain of new brick, glass and metal with a white roof...depicting snow no doubt.   more...

Veterans and volunteers who still help their local community

LAST Sunday, July 10, saw the official anniversary of the end of the Second Word War. Millions of people, both at home and abroad, contributed to the war effort and pulled together for the greater good of the nation.   more...

Councillors get first look at Waitrose

DROITWICH Spa's long-awaited new supermarket, Waitrose, will throw open its doors at 8.30am tomorrow.   more...

From Russia with love

A RUSSIAN beauty moved 2,500 miles to Droitwich Spa in the name of love after meeting her future husband on the Moscow metro.   more...

Troubled centre is closed down

FIVE people were arrested after a dramatic incident outside a trouble-ridden hostel for young homeless people in Droitwich Spa.   more...

Crews fight blaze at barn

FOUR fire engines were called to a barn fire at a farm in Hadzor.   more...

The well of human kindness

AN international charity has received a substantial boost from the people of Droitwich Spa.   more...

Kind youngsters show support

WORLDLY youngsters at Hanbury First School played their part in making poverty history on Friday, 1 July.   more...

Lido campaigners hit out at council

ANGRY residents threatened to withhold their council tax if the lido is not reopened at a meeting on Thursday night.   more...

Mayor meets up with students

AN old boy - Mayor Richard Morris - returned to his alma mater of Droitwich High School to forge links with pupils.   more...

Detached housing plan would not fulfil need for affordable village homes

LAND thought suitable for affordable housing in Kempsey, near Worcester, would be cut off by a proposed development.   more...

PUPILS ENJOY A TASTE OF END-OF-WAR CELEBRATIONS FROM 60 YEARS AGO

CELEBRATIONS 1945-style came to a Worcester school as children re-enacted a VE Day street party.   more...

Steaming in with vintage vehicles

IN its 41st year, Welland Steam and Country Rally is still so popular that there is no room for even one more classic car at this year's show.   more...

Fruit farm harvests title for it's pear juice

PRESSED pears have earned a Worcestershire firm the title of Small Producer of the Year in Drink in a contest run by supermarket giant Waitrose.   more...

Business brief

THE first pictures of the new models that it was claimed could yet revive the fortunes of MG Rover have been revealed.   more...

Cider aperitif puts Italian jobs on menu for county

A CIDER company from Malvern added to the buzz when its finest brew was served up at a gastronomic gala in Italy.   more...

Growers get set to merge

WEBBS Nurseries, part of Webbs of Wychbold, and Bransford Nurseries, of Worcester, has announced plans to merge its wholesale growing activities   more...

My tabbies have been catnapped

A CAT-loving couple fear their two missing furry friends have been stolen.   more...

Skaters' joy over park

YOUNGSTERS have welcomed plans to build a state-of-the-art skaters' paradise in Pershore.   more...

Jokers keep dumping For Sale signs on me

HOUSE owner Roger Siviter has no desires to move from his home, but passers-by might be forgiven for thinking otherwise.   more...

Quad bikers could kill someone soon

RESIDENTS in Blackpole fear a child could be killed if youngsters on quad bikes and mini-motos continue to ride roughshod over the estate.   more...

Continual sniping seems to be an absurd pastime

YOUR contributor P Caffrey, while seeking to make fun at the expense of the local authority's and services industries, which are all here for the precise purpose of serving the general community, simply misses the point.   more...

Britain's silent protest

TOMORROW, the terrorists will succeed in their bid   more...

Warning of a looming catastrophe

REGARDING Mr A Reece's letter headlined "Comparing apples and bananas" (Wednesday, June 15) I suggest he reads my May 20 letter.   more...

Tanks for memories

SEEING the picture of the tank on The Cross, previous to being stationed at Gheluvelt Park, reminded me that it must have been the same tank that was stationed at the Cathedral precincts between College Street and the Cathedral from which War Savings Certificates was sold.   more...

Why meat is wasteful

GLOBAL food shortage was one of the main talking points at the G8 summit. Many developing countries rely on aid agencies to feed their hungry. Several supply living animals to breed. But farming animals is an inefficient and problematic way of producing food.   more...

Valid case for the link

UNLIKE the Mayor of Worcester Aubrey Tarbuck and Don Hull, Dr Roberts and L Spiteri (Letters, Tuesday, July 5) both have failed to do their homework. New roads do not generate more traffic and development.   more...

Write to councillor

IN response to Olivia Clayton (Letters, July 8) I have voiced, through these columns and to my local councillor, very strong objection at the city council for imposing these `bins' upon the council tax payer. When passing through Stourport recently, I stopped, only for the sake of research, alongside a bank of these monstrosities and I have to say the aroma was sickening.   more...

Confident

YOUR sports headline (Friday, June 24) said "England still confident." That's what I like to hear - despite global warming, international terrorism, binge-drinking, death and disaster - still confident.   more...

They're off to see the wizard in dines green tonight

After months of rehearsals, youngsters from Dines Green Primary School in Worcester will set off to see the Wizard of Oz when they stage the popular play tonight and tomorrow at 7pm.   more...

MPs' fury at the `misery' of 943 axed hospital ops

MINISTERS were blasted by Worcestershire MPs last night after it emerged that more than 900 operations were cancelled by the county's hospitals last year.   more...

MAYOR MAKES A VISIT BACK TO THE CLASSROOM

AN old boy - Mayor Richard Morris - returned to his alma mater of Droitwich High School to forge links with pupils.   more...

Troubled hostel closes its doors

FIVE people were arrested after a dramatic incident outside a trouble-ridden hostel for young homeless people in Droitwich.   more...

Europe falls silent for terror victims

RESIDENTS of the two counties will join millions of people throughout Europe tomorrow to remember the victims of the London bomb attacks.   more...

We've raised £7,000 for charity

YOUNGSTERS at a Worcester school put their best foot forward to take part in a major sponsored walk in the city - helping to raise more than £7,000 for charity.   more...

Builders are route to better buses in the city

BETTER buses could be on the way in Worcester under plans to make builders and developers cough up cash to improve public transport.   more...

Neighbours at war

VILLAGERS living in fear of one of their neighbours have failed to persuade a judge to impose curbs on the man's behaviour.   more...

Sport

10/06/05 - Holders keep tight grip on top of the table

DROITWICH defeated Redditch by 87 runs to stay at the top of the Worcestershire Sunday League.   more...

09/07/05 - Green keep in touch with the leaders

Cutnall Green 196 all out Tenbury 80 all out   more...

10/07/05 - Batsman bags fifty

AVONCROFT beat Tanworth-in-Arden by five runs on Sunday.   more...

09/07/05 - Corbett and Ombersley both slump to defeats

Romsley and   more...

09/07/05 - Duo deny Avoncroft all the points

AVONCROFT were denied maximum points by battling Old Swinford in the Worcester League Division Three on Saturday. BATS ALL FOR YOU: Avoncroft batsman Dave Apperley gets into position.   more...

09/07/05 - Hale-storm

Halesowen 226-3 Barnt Green 214-8   more...

10/07/05 - Smith keeps cool in last 16

Bowdon 133 all out Barnt Green 134-9   more...

09/07/05 -Duo destroy Spa

Droitwich 185-9 Stourbridge 188-4   more...

09/07/05 - Reade century ends losing run

Bromsgrove 222-6 Stratford-Upon-Avon 175 all out   more...

09/07/05 - Duo deny Avoncroft all the points

AVONCROFT were denied maximum points by battling Old Swinford in the Worcester League Division Three on Saturday. BATS ALL FOR YOU: Avoncroft batsman Dave Apperley gets into position.   more...

09/07/05 - Hale-storm

Halesowen 226-3 Barnt Green 214-8   more...

New players set to make their debut

BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Jimmy Mullen admitted he was delighted that he has managed to strengthen the squad before tonight's re-arranged home friendly against Kidderminster Harriers (7.45pm kick off).   more...

Smith keeps cool in last 16

Bowdon 133 all out Barnt Green 134-9   more...

Droitwich sweep through holders to win cup

DROITWICH Spa CC produced their strongest performance of the season to lift the Worcestershire County League Knockout Cup on Thursday, July 7.   more...

Merger set to usher in new period for club

By Peter McKinney   more...

Dolphins make all the right moves for second place

DROITWICH Spa Dolphins clinched second place in the Mercian League at Tamworth.   more...

Hundreds enjoy fun run

THE ten kilometre Timberhonger run was hailed to be a great success by its organisers.   more...

Nash nets success

CLIVE Nash won the net section of Bromsgrove Golf Club's Open Championship over the weekend.   more...

Poor third round costs Morris dearly

A POOR third round by Belbroughton golfer Matthew Morris saw him slip down the leaderboard at the Open de Volcans - Challenge de France over the weekend.   more...

Bickerton shows his class at the Open

JOHN Bickerton finished ahead of some of world golfs most well known figures after a fine performance at the Barclay's Scottish Open at Loch Lomond over the weekend.   more...

Club braced for Olympic fever

BROMSGROVE'S athletics club is bracing itself for a massive influx of new members after London won right the to stage the 2012 Olympic Games.   more...

Speed demon Jones roars to front of pack

ROOKIE Chris Jones roared to victory at Snetterton in round eight of the British 125GP Championship to strengthen his title hopes on Sunday.   more...

Fairways are busy places

IT'S been a hectic time at Broadway with several club competitions and other members on the road in an attempt to collect some silverware.   more...

Champion flies high!

VINA Kite was crowned ladies champion at Evesham for the sixth time after carding a gross score of 177 for the 16-hole competition.   more...

On song Matt leads trio to victory

EVESHAM'S annual Cap-tain's Day competition saw Dave Everett opting for a three-man team stableford event with two scores to count on the par 4s and all three to count on the other holes.   more...

Felicity plays winning tune

FELICITY Organ, competing for the Cropthorne and Evesham Vale Riding Club, won the Riding Test and qualified for the National Championships at Lincoln.   more...

Young athletes shine on track at County Championships

ASPIRING 2012 Olympic athletes from local clubs and South Warwickshire schools helped the Warwickshire county team to another year of outstanding success by winning the "C" County Championships at last weekend's English Schools National Track and Field Champion-ships held at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.   more...

Felicity plays winning tune

FELICITY Organ, competing for the Cropthorne and Evesham Vale Riding Club, won the Riding Test and qualified for the National Championships at Lincoln.   more...

Trials on Sunday

TRIALS for Evesham Uni-ted's Under-17 side will take place at Evesham High Sch-ool on Sunday from 10am and also on Tuesday night from 7.45pm on the Astro-turf at Pershore HS.   more...

Charity Fives

THIS year's annual five-a-side tournament for the Justin Gilks Memorial Shield will take place at Wickhamford Sports Club on Saturday, July 23.   more...

Teams needed

TEAMS are needed to compete for the six-a-side Youth Challenge Cup at Broadway United FC on Saturday, July 23.   more...

Fresh clubs line up

THE 36th annual general meeting of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and Dis-trict Sunday Football Lea-gue was staged at Evesham WMC where three new teams were elected.   more...

Trials on Sunday

TRIALS for Evesham Uni-ted's Under-17 side will take place at Evesham High Sch-ool on Sunday from 10am and also on Tuesday night from 7.45pm on the Astro-turf at Pershore HS.   more...

Charity Fives

THIS year's annual five-a-side tournament for the Justin Gilks Memorial Shield will take place at Wickhamford Sports Club on Saturday, July 23.   more...

Fresh clubs line up

THE 36th annual general meeting of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and Dis-trict Sunday Football Lea-gue was staged at Evesham WMC where three new teams were elected.   more...

It's a trip to Tiverton twice in first month

AFTER being handed the long trek to Tiverton Town in the FA Cup, Evesham United's opening Southern League Premier Division game also takes them to the same north Devon venue, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

It's a trip to Tiverton twice in first month

AFTER being handed the long trek to Tiverton Town in the FA Cup, Evesham United's opening Southern League Premier Division game also takes them to the same north Devon venue, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

New coach required

TEWKESBURY Rugby Club is inviting applicants for the position of first team coach ahead of the new season in Gloucester One.   more...

New coach required

TEWKESBURY Rugby Club is inviting applicants for the position of first team coach ahead of the new season in Gloucester One.   more...

Ladies fail to benefit

DESPITE gaining ten shots for absent rinks, Evesham's ladies lost out to Worcester by one shot in last Sat-urday's Concorde League match.   more...

Ladies fail to benefit

DESPITE gaining ten shots for absent rinks, Evesham's ladies lost out to Worcester by one shot in last Sat-urday's Concorde League match.   more...

Wins for Brydon and Campbell

A BEAUTIFUL sunny day and light winds with the occasional stronger breeze, greeted Arden club members in Defford for Sunday's sixth race in the Pursuit Series.   more...

Three more book Avon date

ON ONE of the hottest days of the year, 73 anglers competed in a Shakespeare qualifier on Hampton Ferry and Evesham Town Waters.   more...

Youngsters show paces at National Championships

Evesham and District Association   more...

Wins for Brydon and Campbell

A BEAUTIFUL sunny day and light winds with the occasional stronger breeze, greeted Arden club members in Defford for Sunday's sixth race in the Pursuit Series.   more...

Bonham blows it

WONDERFUL sunshine and a gentle breeze from the west, made it hard to take competitive sailing at the Common Road club seriously last Sunday.   more...

Bikers burn up!

AROUND 25 members of Evesham Wheelers enjoyed one of the hottest days of the year to ride out to Welles-bourne.   more...

Three more book Avon date

ON ONE of the hottest days of the year, 73 anglers competed in a Shakespeare qualifier on Hampton Ferry and Evesham Town Waters.   more...

Youngsters show paces at National Championships

Evesham and District Association   more...

Ryman roars to win as green knowledge pays

WINNING ways continued at Broadway with victories in two mixed friendlies last weekend.   more...

Battle to avoid drop

IT promises to be a tough second half of the season for Pershore on the evidence of last Saturday's six-wicket loss to Aston Manor.   more...

Two sides chase a third successive status rise

TWO teams aiming for a third successive promotion continued their winning ways in Division Four of the Cotswold Hills League.   more...

Ryman roars to win as green knowledge pays

WINNING ways continued at Broadway with victories in two mixed friendlies last weekend.   more...

Battle to avoid drop

IT promises to be a tough second half of the season for Pershore on the evidence of last Saturday's six-wicket loss to Aston Manor.   more...

Two sides chase a third successive status rise

TWO teams aiming for a third successive promotion continued their winning ways in Division Four of the Cotswold Hills League.   more...

Stay on top after draw

DECIMATED by unavailability, Evesham showed their title winning potential when taking 15 points from Saturday's drawn clash with Worcester.   more...

Results and fixtures

Cotswold Hills League   more...

All set for Twenty thrills

AFTER the soaring success of last year's event, Ilmington's cricketers are gearing up to host their second annual Twenty/20 Day on Sunday.   more...

Pool leagues meet on Wednesday

Evesham Invitation League   more...

Pool leagues meet on Wednesday

Evesham Invitation League   more...

Sean and Chris on song but fail to earn win

STUDLEY clung on to third place in the Premier Division of the Prudden Road Surfacing League after gaining valuable points against Littletons.   more...

Sean and Chris on song but fail to earn win

STUDLEY clung on to third place in the Premier Division of the Prudden Road Surfacing League after gaining valuable points against Littletons.   more...

Getting ready for start

Vale of Evesham League   more...

Track stars on Tyne

STARS from one of Brit-ain's leading ruby union clubs, Newcastle Falcons, will be guests at the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Cham-pionship's city centre show along Newcastle-Gateshead's Quayside this evening.   more...

Family's tandem treat at anniversary event

MEMBERS of Worcester Tri Club have once again produced some impressive results.   more...

Track stars on Tyne

STARS from one of Brit-ain's leading ruby union clubs, Newcastle Falcons, will be guests at the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Cham-pionship's city centre show along Newcastle-Gateshead's Quayside this evening.   more...

Adam is the star

TEENAGE batsman Adam West-macott hit an unbeaten 88 to guide Badsey to victory last Saturday.   more...

Chance for juniors to learn new skills

A KWIK cricket course gets under way at Badsey CC on Sunday and will run until Sunday, September 11.   more...

Bring medals home

CREWS from Evesham tre-kked to Wales for last weekend's Llandaff Regatta and the journey was well worth the effort with a haul of five wins.   more...

Loft times

Evesham and District FC   more...

AGM night

Evesham and District   more...

AGM night

Evesham and District   more...

Anglers net a sponsor!

SHAKESPEARE and Wychavon District Council are again sponsoring this year's Evesham Junior and Intermediate Angling Championships to be staged on Town Waters on Saturday, July 30.   more...

Aussies at New Road

WORCESTERSHIRE has confirmed they will be playing Austr-alia in a three-day match starting on Saturday, July 30.   more...

Youngsters Kwik off the mark to retain title

THE biggest hits at this year's annual Wychavon District Council Kwik Cricket tournament were the winners - Badsey First School!   more...

Simon's spill

WICKHAMFORD racer Simon Andrews suffered further disappointment in the British Superstock Championships at Snetterton last weekend.   more...

Aussies at New Road

WORCESTERSHIRE has confirmed they will be playing Austr-alia in a three-day match starting on Saturday, July 30.   more...

Knight ready for Robins return

WHEN Lee Knight was helped off the field at Yate Town in early March, the no-nonsense defender's durability would surely mean a swift return, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

Heath turns on the heat

A COUPLE of former Evesham United players made life hot for Pershore Town last Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

Knight ready for Robins return

WHEN Lee Knight was helped off the field at Yate Town in early March, the no-nonsense defender's durability would surely mean a swift return, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

Heath turns on the heat

A COUPLE of former Evesham United players made life hot for Pershore Town last Saturday, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

Bay is boost for backers

ALCESTER trainer Ray Brookhouse will have sent hundreds of local backers home happy from a sweltering Stratford last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

Bay is boost for backers

ALCESTER trainer Ray Brookhouse will have sent hundreds of local backers home happy from a sweltering Stratford last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

Bay is boost for backers

ALCESTER trainer Ray Brookhouse will have sent hundreds of local backers home happy from a sweltering Stratford last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

Bay is boost for backers

ALCESTER trainer Roger Brookhouse will have sent hundreds of local backers home happy from a sweltering Stratford last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

Bay is boost for backers

ALCESTER trainer Roger Brookhouse will have sent hundreds of local backers home happy from a sweltering Stratford last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

Bay is boost for backers

ALCESTER trainer Roger Brookhouse will have sent hundreds of local backers home happy from a sweltering Stratford last Sunday, writes Mervyn Collins.   more...

  
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