Worcestershire | Archive | 2005 | July
IF your father smeared black greasepaint round his eyes, wore his hair long and `entertained' the neighbours with his pet boa constrictor, would you be embarrassed? Probably. Worried? Definitely. But then your father isn't Alice Cooper. more...
Theatre July more...
THE New World obsession with varietial wines, those made from a single variety of grape such as Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon, is all very well, but it is surprising how often a blend of two varieties add so much more to the wine. more...
Popular TV presenter Gaby Roslyn is thrilled to be playing Sally in the stage version of the famous romantic comedy movie When Harry Met Sally. more...
The life of Danish-born comedian Victor Borge will be celebrated at Malvern Theatres this month. more...
Theatre July more...
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RENAISSANCE recorders, crumhorns and rauschpfeifes are among the early musical instruments that will feature in a concert in Leigh. more...
Pupils from St James's School in West Malvern are off to Italy on a performing arts tour. more...
THOUSANDS of music fans are expected to flood into Upton to take advantage of the town's biggest blues festival yet. more...
The glitz and glamour of Broadway comes to the Malvern Theatres during a night of spectacular entertainment. more...
REMEMBER your rations, don your gas masks and hang out your bunting at open-air performances celebrating the 60th anniversary of the end of Second World War. more...
The breath-taking expertise of John Carey, eight times World Irish Dance Champion, and his leading lady, Collette Dunne, led an accomplished cast of dancers in a passionate story of love. more...
Comedian Ian McMillan's confidence was a joy to behold as he performed with Tony Husband, the Cartoonist of the Year. more...
The magic of radio captured in verse and how the medium has promoted poetry were themes picked up in this reading/talk. more...
IF Ledbury Poetry Festival stands for pure poetry, then it lived up to its label on Tuesday evening, when Penelope Shuttle came to the Burgage Hall. more...
Ledbury Scribes' open mike evening on Monday lacked a microphone and needed one. more...
SHE could have been an Olympic sailor or a professional dancer, but a Worcester woman is turning a double dose of bad luck to her advantage, by becoming one of the UK's most high-profile new fashion designers. more...
HEREFORDSHIRE-based Tyrrells Potato Chips is celebrating a double win at the regional finals of the National Business Awards. more...
Wiseman deal more...
CREATIVE students in Malvern are showing the fruits of their labour in a vast array of their colourful, weird and wonderful artwork which has gone on show. more...
100 years ago more...
THE Morgan is clearly Malvern's lasting claim to fame in the automotive world, but the firm was by no means the only car-maker in town during the early days of motoring. more...
ALL too often these days there are scare stories regarding the lack of cleanliness is our hospitals. No doubt some of the bad press is true, but I would like to express my opinion as to why cleanliness (or more importantly, lack of cleanliness) has become an issue. more...
It is difficult for those who have not experienced a stroke themselves or a family member, to fully comprehend the devastation it brings. The shock and disbelief is, I can assure you, exactly that. On looking back now over the nine years since my wife experienced her stroke at 50 years of age, I recall vividly the kindness and expertise shown to her at the Willows Ward in Evesham Hospital. Were it not for the care and expert therapy of the staff at the Willows, life would be quite different now. She is mobile and leads a full life despite her disabilities and we can thank the Willows staff for that. more...
Under the photo of the Norwich Union fire engine in last Friday's Worcester News you ask "We wonder when this was..." The answer is 1905. more...
I AM absolutely amazed at the lack of response to the news that two wheelie bins per household is proposed by the council. more...
Who knows, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's predictable interest in Africa might actually prove beneficial. Hopefully, the blunders made in this troubled continent over the past half century will show them some of the things to avoid if they wish to bring about much needed progress in their own country. more...
D E Margrett suggests that the UKIP should turn away from its policy of getting out of the EU and look at other problems in the world: Africa and aid. more...
A TOURING exhibition about the history of radar has moved to the place where the technology began. more...
WHETHER you're interested in sheepdogs or steam engines, there is plenty to do out in the country next weekend. more...
TEACHERS at two Malvern schools are retiring this week, having clocked up more than 130 years' service between them. more...
Four Morgan three- wheeler cars are setting off from Malvern on a 1,600-mile tour of Britain. more...
A change of location proved to be a great success for the 53rd Mathon Horse and Dog Show. more...
TAILS will no longer be wagging at Malvern and District Dog Training Club if it fails to find a new venue. more...
YESTERDAY'S shameful terrorist attacks meant we didn't have long to enjoy London's surprise victory in its bid to stage the 2012 Olympic Games. more...
MALVERN residents aged seven to 80 made their voices heard at the Make Poverty History rally in Edinburgh. more...
A FIREfighter from Malvern is hanging up his helmet after 33 years and eight months' service. more...
Lives will be put at risk if a plan to cut the number of fire brigade control rooms across Britain gets the go-ahead. more...
BELLS that have hung in the tower at Madresfield Parish Church since 1867 have been removed for repair and remodelling. more...
A WOMAN who spent more than two years battling a rare illness is holding a fundraising event to raise awareness. more...
NEW government legislation to protect common land and safeguard the rights of commoners was announced last week. more...
A MEETING between Herefordshire farmers and badger groups has been hailed as `a step in the right direction' in the fight against bovine TB. more...
A Malvern dental practice is expanding to take on new NHS patients from next month. more...
A LANDSCAPE architecture student from Whitbourne has triumphed in a TV gardening competition. more...
Malvern Rugby Club wishes to thank all those who were able to attend the annual community fun day at its ground last Saturday in excellent weather. We do, though, apologise for any disappointment caused by the absence of the mini jeeps. more...
THE mother of an autistic child has said thank you to a special school for the care it has given him over the years. more...
I AM trying to find an old school friend. more...
A Ledbury man who seriously assaulted a good Sam-aritan with an iron bar has been sentenced to 30 months in jail. more...
IT was with shock and sorrow that I read of the passing of Mrs Susan Carrot on June 21 in the Malvern Gazette of July 1. I would like to pay tribute to this lady, who was very special, not only as a human being, but for the way she served the community so efficiently and faithfully during her management of the WRVS Meals on Wheels. more...
AFFORDABLE homes at North Site in Malvern could be reserved for local families. more...
I would like to thank everyone who attended my 60th birthday party, held in Bromyard in June. more...
FOUR friends from Malvern are to climb the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales to raise money for Cancer Research. more...
CONGRATULATIONS to Malvern Town Council for the excellent display of hanging baskets, floral roundabouts and other floral displays. more...
YOUR article `New Life for Derelict Site' (Malvern Gazette, June 24) describes an area in Malvern Wells as an overgrown area - this is, in fact, a mature woodland in a conservation area with oaks and other trees which are protected by a tree preservation order. This is the sort of description used by developers, whose only interest is in developing the site. more...
NUNS at Stanbrook Abbey have been criticised by MP Sir Michael Spicer. more...
Without wishing to comment on whether the (probably) expensive modifications to the Jubilee Drive/A449 junction were necessary at all, as a regular user of the road I am shocked by the poor design of the alteration. more...
A CHRISTIAN mission has attracted a large number of gipsy families to a religious gathering near Malvern. more...
When asked to explain the lack of progress on the new Malvern hospital, the South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust board insists it knows what it's doing. It's just everyone else who gets in the way and causes it unnecessary problems. I am tired of hearing this. more...
A FORTNIGHT in the sun turned into the holiday from hell for an Upton couple. more...
I AM writing to express my utter amazement and disgust with West Mercia Police and the small-minded individuals who called them to Great Malvern town centre on Saturday morning, July 2. more...
Residents in West Malvern are demanding to know why it took police so long to respond to complaints about a late-night disturbance. more...
Sports stars from the Malvern area were among those celebrating the news that London is to host the 20012 Olympic Games. more...
CIVIC treasures from Malvern's past will go on show at an exhibition being held as part of Malvern Pride Week. more...
MALVERN Pride Week returns next month after a successful launch last year. more...
CUSTOMERS at The Lamb, in West Malvern, now have a good reason to linger longer at the bar - it could earn them a free pint. more...
Malvern people said they felt lucky to be alive after being caught up in yesterday's terrorist attacks in London. more...
WEST Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer will be holding a surgery at Upton Memorial Hall tomorrow (Saturday), from 10am. more...
A SUMMER garden party takes place at Gubberhill Farm, Ripple, on Sunday, July 17, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Tickets are £18.50, including food and wine, on 01684 592343. Proceeds go to Ripple Parish Hall Refurbishment Fund. more...
THE Pepperpot Players are holding an open meeting at Upton Memorial Hall on Wednesday (July 13), to discuss their next production. more...
RESIDENTS and local dignitaries marked the 60th anniversary of VE and VJ Day with a service at Upton Parish Church. more...
HANLEY Youth Club has been awarded a £1,000 grant by Worcestershire County Council to subsidise holiday activities. more...
HARRY Potter fans will gather at Upton Library to celebrate the release of JK Rowling's latest book. more...
UPton's Tiltridge Vineyard scooped four awards in a national competition. more...
YOUNG actors will bring two one-act plays to the stage at Hanley Castle High School. more...
UPTON'S Education Foundation is still seeking applications for grants. more...
DONATIONS are being sought for an antiques and collectables auction and valuation day to be held at Bredon School, near Upton. more...
BILL and Margaret Dovey have handed over the reins at Gifted after 11 years. more...
CHILDREN from Upton's Little Blossoms Nursery raised £800 for Barnardo's with a sponsored toddle. more...
DANCING, drama and stained glass window making helped Worcester youngsters overcome fears of moving to a bigger school and battle bullying and racism. more...
SPECIAL prayers will be offered by Muslims in Worcester today following the London bombings. more...
THE full horror of yesterday's terror attacks on London was still sinking in this morning. more...
RESIDENTS were evacuated from the city centre early this morning after a suspect package the size of a small suitcase was discovered. more...
THE London commuters getting on the No30 bus this morning could be forgiven for feeling slightly nervous. more...
Police representatives are expected to attend Monday's parish council meeting following all-night disturbances and vandalism at the Playing Fields last weekend, which resulted in numerous calls to the police. Anyone affected may wish to attend the meeting at the Village Hall at 7.30pm. more...
PARISH Plan questionnaire: the blue boxes for questionnaires will be collected from Christ Church, the Farmers Arms and the Memorial Hall on Monday and Tuesday next week. After that, Fanny Underhill (640745) will collect yours if you let her know. The volunteers delivered 206 - half have been returned completed - and with your help, we can make it three-quarters or more! more...
UPLEADON open village event is being held on Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10, when there will be twelve gardens open to visitors and exhibitions, demonstrations, musical entertainment and clog dancers. There will also be various stalls. more...
IT was cool, it was cloudy until suddenly the sun came out as the charity event in aid of Staunton Church got underway at Vine Farm, by invitation of Mr and Mrs Alex Morton. What a delightful event it was, in a lovely, idyllic rural setting with afternoon tea and cakes. more...
A NUMBER of events are planned for Redmarley senior citizens in the coming weeks, including a coffee evening at the home of Mary Humphreys on July 13 at 7pm, when there will be a draw, a cake and plant stalls and bring and buy. more...
thank-you to all in the parish who supported the Christian Aid collection in May. A magnificent total of £1,133 was raised. Of this total, £504 was gift aided by tax-paying donors who signed the gift envelope. This means that a further £142.37 will be added in reclaimed tax. more...
WHEN Stephen Hatton and his wife were looking for a nice place to move to last year, they consciously looked for a house far from any kind of radiation. more...
ON Friday, July 22, the gardens will be open at 5.30pm at Priors Court for an evening pig roast with music. The pig roast will be served at 6.30pm, we expect the evening to close at around 9pm. more...
THE Malvern Wells Players are holding a social evening with refreshments on Monday, July 18, at Gloucester House, Hanley Road, Malvern Wells at 7.30pm. All are welcome but please phone John Wickers on (01684) 560446 and let him know if you are coming by Friday, July 14. A donation towards expenses is requested. more...
LUCKY winners in the May draw of Corse and Staunton Playing Fields lottery (200 Club) were 1 D Stanton, 2 S Hall, 3 A Bates, 4 S David-Bond. The "twice lucky" accumulator now stands at £125. more...
ON July 12 and 15, Colwall Primary School will be putting on their school play at Colwall Village Hall, beginning at 7pm. Friends and family are very welcome to attend. more...
OVER £850 was raised following a successful open gardens weekend. More than 100 visitors enjoyed the hard work of the keen gardeners, in addition to refreshments, cakes and plants kindly provided by other members of the team. more...
TOMORROW (Saturday) Bosbury bellringers will be part of a countrywide celebration commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The bells will ring out across the country at 5pm and Bosbury tower captain, Frank Seabright, plans to have a team at Bosbury and Stretton Grandison. more...
LOOK forward to seeing you at our wine and cheese and pud evening tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm at Berrow Vicarage, by kind permission of Mike and Margaret Rogers. Phone 833287 for tickets or buy on gate. more...
BERROW fete will be on Saturday, July 16, in the vicarage garden, commencing at 2pm. More details as they come. Main raffle prizes include six bottles of wine, flight in a light aircraft, tickets for the autumn show etc. more...
Energetic youngsters from the Busy Bees Parent and Toddler group spent a session jumping, skipping, and hopping to raise money for the children's charity, NSPCC. Julie Brett, more...
AN up-and-coming country rock duo who performed at a major music festival have recently been wowing audiences in Worcester. more...
PARAMEDICS and a river rescue group spent a day learning how to rescue casualties from fast flowing water. more...
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to save Evesham Community Hospital will increase pressure on health bosses by rallying support at the town's river festival this weekend. more...
A MONEY-saving response to a grant application from Powick Bellringers earned criticism for Powick Parish Council from a parishioner. more...
BUSINESS chiefs and plant experts have joined forces to plant Tenbury Wells firmly on the map as England's official `Mistletoe Town'. more...
A NEW scheme has been launched which will allow people to have a say about planning. more...
A BEWDLEY woman and her family have become the latest inmates of tourist hot spot the Tower of London. more...
MORE than 120 people were killed or seriously injured on West Mercia roads during the past year, police figures reveal. more...
WHILE every person who lived through the Second World War deserves respect, those who lived through or died on the Burma railway are truly exceptional. more...
Netherton I v Barnards Green I more...
BROMYARD'S cricketers boosted efforts to win promotion from division two of the Crusader Worcester-shire County League with an 86-run win over Kidderminster Victoria. more...
Colwall v Warminster more...
Colwall IV v Belbroughton IV more...
Bosbury played away at Ross on Saturday and won the game by 107 runs. more...
EASTNOR III v HEREFORDIANS more...
EASTNOR I v STOURBRIDGE more...
MALVERN CC v BROADWAS more...
Barnards Green v Belbroughton more...
WEST MALVERN v Fossils more...
Hagley 2nd XI V Malvern 2nd XI more...
Barnards Green 3rds V Old Hill 3rds more...
Barnards Green II v Netherton II more...
MALVERN v HAGLEY more...
WORCESTERSHIRE pocketed over £100,000 in gate receipts during the commercially successful Twenty20 Cup campaign -- their record haul in the competition. more...
SHOAIB Akhtar is out of today's County Championship clash with Yorkshire at New Road after failing a fitness test. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers go into the first friendly at Bewdley tomorrow (2pm) with the close-season take-over saga still hanging over them. more...
Malvern Rugby Club will be hosting an RFU tag rugby coaching course at Spring Lane on Monday from 6pm to 9 pm. more...
Arden Sailing Club members Niall Campbell and Jane Smee have retained the Wardell Trophy in their Enterprise at the AASC event at Wyre Mill. more...
FORMER Malvern resident Max Rowe-Haynes won the county epee title after beating fellow Worcester Fencing Club member Simon Webb, 15-13. more...
Fourteen members of Malvern Joggers joined the first Magnificent Eastnor Castle Seven multi- terrain race in the grounds of the estate on Sunday. more...
PUPILS from Hillstone, Malvern College, made their mark at the National IAPS Athletics Championships on Monday at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. more...
Sixty lady golfers played in support of Ruth Scott on her lady captain's day at Worcestershire Golf Club. more...
EGGS Golf Society beat Mal-vern Radar in a 20/20 charity cricket match on Friday. more...
THE wonderful setting of the Deer Park on the Eastnor Castle estate provided a stunning backdrop for a new date in the racing calendar. more...
COACH Josh Cooprider believes University College Worcester basketball stars can only benefit from their time at the European Championships. more...
TWO Worcestershire riders aim to freeze the opposition in an unusual equestrian competition. more...
OLYMPIC champion Leslie Law leads the Worcestershire challenge at the first Maybach Barbury Castle International Horse Trials. more...
WORCESTERSHIRE swim sensation Sammy Payne hopes to take her county dominance onto the national scene later this month. more...
JOHN Bickerton carded a par first-round of 71 in the Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond. more...
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers go into the first friendly at Bewdley tomorrow (2pm) with the close-season take-over saga still hanging over them. more...
SHOAIB Akhtar is out of today's County Championship clash with Yorkshire at New Road after failing a fitness test. more...
WORCESTERSHIRE pocketed over £100,000 in gate receipts during the commercially successful Twenty20 Cup campaign -- their record haul in the competition. more...
Malvern's Sophie Le Gros is attracting the attention of the England youth soccer set-up. more...
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