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Worcestershire | Archive | 2004 | April

Stories for 15 April 2004

Leisure

60s stars roll back years at Roses

STARS of the 60s will be reliving some of the greatest R'n'B sounds when they play at The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury on Sunday. more...

Mayor tees off charity event with first golf day

THE mayor of Bewdley is getting into the swing of fund raising with a charity golf day at Wharton Park Golf Club. more...

Exhibitions

Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham - The Great and the Good: more...

Theatre

Rose, Kidderminster - Caught in the Net, until Saturday. Life's a more...

What's On

TONIGHT: Bewdley: The Talbot - Lightness. Birmingham: Marriott more...

Society plea for actresses to play schoolgirls

BUDDING actresses aged over 16 are needed to play schoolgirls in Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Society's forthcoming production of Daisy Pulls It Off. more...

Comedy on ups and downs of hotel work

A FAST-MOVING comedy about the ups and downs of making ends meet in the hotel industry is set to entertain theatregoers in Kidderminster. more...

DJ Richard gets in a spin to help charity

A SCHOOLBOY disc jockey from Kidderminster who won an award for his commitment to helping a children's helpline is set to spin his discs again to raise charity cash. more...

Book of photographs takes readers down memory lane

AN 82-year-old writer's 61st book is set to awaken nostalgic memories in Wyre Forest and bookworms are being given the opportunity to meet the esteemed author in Bewdley later this month. more...

Emily dances for joy after world success

IRISH eyes were smiling when a 12-year-old Bewdley girl took part in the World Irish Dance Championships in Belfast. more...

Events in and around Worcester

Apr 16: Lisa Pin Up appearing at Caesar's Cabaret Venue, Westside, Hylton Road, Worcester (Find us at the back of the Evening News building, turn left and drive down to bottom). For further details telephone 01905 429300. more...

Nola will be clowning around

ONE of Britain's top clowns will be casting light on an embarrassing incident in the life of French dictator Napoleon Bonaparte. Nola Rae, a holder of the Charlie Rivel Award for Clowning, will be presenting Exit Napoleon Pursued by Rabbits at The Theatre in Chipp-ing Norton on Saturday at 8pm. Tickets, at £10, from the box office on 01608 642350. more...

Russian folk dance group on tour

A RUSSIAN folk dance troupe from Oxford's twin town Perm will appear at the Pegasus Theatre in Oxford on Wednesday. Yarmarka consists of an orchestra playing traditional Russian instruments, dancers and vocalists, all appearing in traditional costume for an evening of Russian culture. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets priced £7, concessions £4.50, are available from the box office on 01865 722851. more...

Middle aged fun factories

n Mediaeval Mischief: Wit and Humour in the Art of the Middle Ages by Janetta Rebold Benton (Sutton, £20). more...

Don't keep mum on this!

My Mum Is Fantastic by Nick Butterworth (Walker Books, £4.99) more...

Selling art to the rich Americans

Duveen The Story of the Most Spectacular Art Dealer of All Time by SN Behrman (The Little Bookroom, £8.99) more...

An eye-catcher in primary colours

Duckie's Rainbow by Frances Barry (Walker Books, £5.99) more...

Win tickets to show for all mums-to-be

BEING pregnant has never been so chic. A-list personalities Gwyneth Paltrow, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Courtney Cox are all expecting and the likes of Kate Winslet and Kate Moss are proud new mums rarely seen without their offspring in tow. more...

Stamps celebrate Entente Cordiale

ANGLO-FRENCH relations get the official stamp of approval this year with a joint stamp issue by Royal Mail and its counterpart across the Channel, La Poste, celebrating a century of "friendly understanding". more...

Win tickets to real feast for fight fans

FIGHT fans are in for a treat on Saturday, April 24 as The NEC Arena is set to host Pain and Glory, an extraordinary night of international martial arts action more...

Legendary Irish-roots band perform

CHELTENHAM Town Hall will be the venue for legendary Irish roots-rock band the Saw Doc-tors.The Galway musicians will be in town on Tuesday, April 27, for one night only. Tickets for the concert, which starts at 7.30pm, are £16.50 and can be booked by calling 01242 227979. more...

Radio One DJ marks first year

RADIO One DJ Colin Murray will be helping revellers at Innuendo in Evesham celebrate the first birthday of the nightclub. The DJ and television presenter will be at the Bridge Street club, formerly known as Marilyns, on Saturday, April 17. more...

Orchestra perform Mozart

THE Orchestra of the Swan will present The Classical Style, a performance of Mozart, Simpson and Beethoven, at the Pittville Pump Room on Tuesday. more...

English slide guitar virtuoso

THAT rarest of musical commodities, an English slide guitar virtuoso, will be performing at Worcester's Huntingdon Hall tomorrow, Friday. Michael Messer combines blues sounds with contemporary influences to create a highly original sound. The concert starts at 8pm and tickets at £10 are available by calling 01905 611427. more...

Night of fiery Irish music

A NIGHT of traditional Irish music will be brought to Cheltenham Town Hall by Last Night's Fun. more...

Museum moves onto Evesham library

MUSEUM on the Move's new colourful, interactive exhibition exploring the multi-cultural heritage of the West Midlands, Cultural Roots, comes to Evesham Library on Tuesday. For more information contact Museum on the Move on 01299 250416. more...

No simple task as TV favourites tackle footy tale

AN ex-priest and a former bankrobber make an unlikely pairing but Stephen Tompkinson and Michelle Collins hope they will be a winning combination. more...

Are you a winner?

* (I) indicates Internet entries. more...

Setting hearts a-flutter

ASHTON Kutcher may have a very impressive Hollywood career already, but there's no denying he's more famous for his romance with Demi Moore than for his acting. more...

Mixed Feelings, Festival Theatre, Malvern

What does a man feel like playing a man who has become a woman? more...

Why not have a `nose' at young actors production?

A NEW group for young performers are preparing for a production of Pinocchio at Evesham Arts Centre. more...

Dylan on stage with Monster II

MASTER of comedy Dylan Moran brings his live stage show Monster II to Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry next Saturday, April 24. more...

Great works in 90 minutes

CHAUCER, Dickens, Jane Austen and even Jeffrey Archer will be included in a 90-minute tour of all the world's greatest works of literature more...

It's a women's world at Malvern Theatres!

GLAMOUR comes to Malvern Theatres this summer with a whole host of top female stars lined up to grace the stage. more...

Magical evening of enjoyment in store

FRESH from singing at the wedding of Denmark's Crown Prince Frederick to Australian lawyer Mary Donaldson, the Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir is on its way to Worcester. more...

One year on - what we've achieved at the Swan Theatre

The Evening News was kind enough to run an article and write a Leader article about the fact that the Swan Theatre has now been re-opened for one year. more...

Bright bluebells cast magical spell

THE nature reserves of Hurcott Pool, Spennells Valley and the Rifle Range, in Kidderminster, are just a few of the woody areas which are now covered in a ground flora of lush green succulent leaves. more...

BiZali hoping for their lucky break

A BAND from Hereford will be one of the last band's to battle for a place in the second round of a new music programme. more...

Claire set to dock and jazz the night away

A SINGER who has previously won the Best British Vocalist category at the British Jazz Awards, will be showing off her talents when she comes to Worcester's Huntingdon Hall. more...

The Classics with Annie Dendy A Swedish nightingale

My Love. more...

News

Oaps gone to the dogs?

I see from a letter in the Evesham Journal from Steve Jorden, Head of Environmental Services that Wychavon District Council can find money to provide and even extend facilities and services for dogs. more...

Invited to say the last word on council

I SEE Mr Pritchard (Wychavon chief executive) is retiring. I knew Syd and I wish him well in his retirement. Not having been invited to his retirement bash I would like to make comment through your letters page. more...

God showed his love of us

I read with great interest The Rev Edward Pillars comments on the film "The Passion of Christ". I also have seen the film and have a very different understanding of what Mel Gibson wanted to say. more...

The last hours of the real King of Kings

I am writing to you concerning the article on page eight of the current Journal that Rev Edward Pillar wrote. As it says in the beginning he is giving his personal views of the film, which are not necessarily true of many Christians who have seen the film. more...

Propaganda and the speed cameras issue

Do Government and local authorities believe their own propaganda? I refer, of course, to the issue of speeding and speed cameras. The Government's claim that 70% of accidents are caused by speeding is not even backed up by their own Road Traffic Department's figures. I think they have taken the fact that accidents are caused by moving traffic and manipulated it to their own ends - that of endeavouring to increase local authority income. more...

Parting words was merely a `cruel joke'

I read with interest Sid Pritchard's parting words to residents (Journal, 1st April) as he handed over the Managing Directorship of Wychavon District Council to Jack Hegarty: "Let your Council help you". Sadly, to some Wychavon residents these words come at this time as little better than a cruel joke. more...

Illegal waste dumped

THE owner of a large industrial estate at Lisle Avenue, Kidderminster pleaded guilty at the town's magistrates court to six charges of permitting the illegal keeping and disposal of waste on its land. more...

Annual skip week

THE annual Skip Week has been planned for the last week of April in Salford Priors. more...

Young people have say

YOUNG people in Salford Priors have been taking advantage of their 10-minute slot at the beginning of parish council meetings to tell the council what they would like for the village. more...

This company is no lightweight!

A Worcestershire weighing machine manufacturer is now doing things on a bigger scale since winning an award for its Speedweigh fruit-packing machines. more...

Award-winning construction firm is building up a great reputation

A WORCESTERSHIRE building company has claimed the top prize in its category at the Midlands final of the Master Builder of the Year Awards 2004. more...

EU red tape is under spotlight

EU red tape will come under the spotlight tomorrow when the region's MEPs visit Kidderminster. more...

Lunch for fund

A FUND that has so far helped 10 innovative business ventures has marked its first anniversary with a special lunch. more...

New shop opens doors

PATIENTS and visitors at Kidderminster Hospital's Treatment Centre now have a new WRVS shop that is bigger than the previous one on the site. more...

Choir's cash for charities

A TOTAL of £2,000 raised by Kidderminster Male Choir was shared between three causes. more...

Address confusion hits crews

FIRE services in Kidderminster were thrown into disarray after frantic residents phoned to report a town centre blaze - with a flood of wrong addresses. more...

Shoulders broken in car smash

A 21-year-old man had his shoulders broken after a late night road smash between Kidderminster and Bewdley. more...

Ex-Shuttle scribe's new dventure

A FORMER Shuttle/Times and News reporter, Chris Bishop, has travelled to the African country of Sudan after launching his own media and training company. more...

Student Stacey set for busy royal year

STACEY Andrews is looking forward to her year as Kidderminster Carnival Queen. more...

Top marks for school

A STOURPORT middle school is celebrating a "glowing" Ofsted report from inspectors. more...

Top Tory in jobs pledge

THE Shadow Paymaster General met Wyre Forest business people on a visit to the district. more...

Daring duo poised for marathon challenge

RUNNERS of contrasting abilities from Wyre Forest are set to embark on a gruelling dash for cash in the Flora London Marathon. more...

Threat to the gala day event

THE annual gala day in Bidford is under threat after the Christmas lights committee announced it no longer wanted to organise the event. more...

Warning over pills

PEOPLE'S lives could be in danger if they swallow pills that went missing from a Kidderminster nursing home. more...

Career boost

A FREE introductory course being run in Kidderminster will give people an insight into working with children. more...

Blaze in skip

Firefighters were called to put out a blaze in a skip at WH Smith in Stourport Road, Kidderminster on Friday, April 2 at 8pm. more...

View gardens

Arley Arboretum and Arley House Garden will be opening in aid of the National Gardens Scheme on Sunday, April 25. more...

Collection

A street collection in Kidderminster raised £564.96 for the Worcester branch of the British Polio Fellowship. more...

Worker gets cash award

A KIDDERMINSTER woman has been awarded £1,320 after being told on her birthday she was losing her £16,000 a year underwriter's job - because she was the highest paid staff worker. more...

Tramps, trams and queens of football

SNIPPETS from the Worcester Journal, the world's oldest surviving newspaper, give a colourful insight into what was happening in the city and county this week: more...

Mayor's invite

PROCEEDS from this year's Kidderminster Mayor's Charity Ball will be split between the War Memorials Conservation Fund and Brambles Trust. more...

Blooming baskets

A hanging basket demonstration is being run by Kidderminster's Friends of Broadwaters in the run-up to the Broadwaters in Bloom competition. more...

The all-seeing eyes leading a crime fightback

AS a journalist I a felt a pang of envy when I entered the control room of Wychavon's CCTV network. more...

Real stories behind the statistics of a village at war

THE scale of the fatalities suffered during the First World War is hard to comprehend. more...

MEPs on tour

THREE of the West Midlands' MEPs will be in Wyre Forest on a fact-finding tour tomorrow. more...

Two-car smash stalls traffic

TRAFFIC came to a standstill after a mid-afternoon smash at Wolverley. more...

Church hosts festival

LITTLE Witley's St Michael's Church will play host to a fund- raising festival next month. more...

Drama as car catches fire

A CAR parked outside a nursery was severely damaged by fire during dramatic scenes on a major road into Kidderminster. more...

Fund-raiser takes African adventure

AN intrepid explorer from Kidderminster - who has just returned from the fund-raising trip of a lifetime to Central Africa - is hoping to recruit an energetic band of walkers to take part in a gruelling charity trek. more...

Party shout marks 75 years of station

SIX generations of station commanders met at Kidderminster Fire Station to celebrate 75 years of the Castle Road site. more...

Picturesque park in line for makeover

A PROJECT to transform Broadwaters Park into one of Kidderminster's most picturesque beauty spots has been given a £10,000 boost. more...

Roads closed

DETAILS of road closures in Kidderminster to clear the way for the town's St George's Day parade have been announced. more...

Shoot-out boosts Brambles

STUDENTS from Kidderminster's Baxter College netted cash following a penalty shoot-out competition. more...

Back to nature

A COMPUTING graduate has turned his back on the hi-tech world to work in the Wyre Forest. more...

Mum and boys splash out to fund kids' tour

A MUM is making a splash with her two young sons to help send a group of singing stars to Poland. more...

Villagers unite in gipsy camp battle

VALE parish councillors are ensuring their voices will be heard at the Wyre Piddle gipsies planning appeal by funding independent legal representation. more...

Office farm plan

PLANS for an office building with storage and boiler house at a Broadway farm will be considered by Wychavon District Council. A planning application has been submitted for the new building at the Coach House Farm in Cheltenham Road, which will be decided in the next six weeks. more...

Six great little gizmos every girl will love... ...and the six grooviest gadgets for bathtime

IT's a well-known fact that women love shopping. But there are some essential things even the most enthusiastic High Street trawler might miss. more...

Europe may prove to be their Achilles heel

COUNCILLOR Margaret Rowley is the Lib Dem prospective parliamentary candidate standing against Peter Luff in Mid-Worcestershire. more...

Why this country declined

MANY people will accept the moral decline of Britain, but will they accept the reason? more...

MP calls for noise shield on a motorway

SIR Michael Spicer, MP for West Worcestershire, is to press the Highways Agency to erect a noise shield on a two-mile stretch of the M5 motorway at Baughton, Pershore. more...

Completely ignorant about the good work done by the Ramblers

B DAVISON'S letter regarding the Ramblers (You Say, Tuesday, April 6) shows his complete ignorance. I doubt he has ever met or chatted to any Ramblers. more...

Volunteer Ann picks up ideas Down Under

A STALWART member of the Pershore Volunteer Centre team has brought back bright ideas from the other side of the world. more...

It's mugs like us who must pay in end

FRANK L Jones (You Say, Wednesday, April 7) is barking up the wrong tree expecting me to answer his question: "Who is to blame for allowing council tax to increase?" more...

Farm market that blossoms

BUYERS and sellers packed into Pershore on Easter Monday for a bank holiday farmers' market which coincided with the annual Blossom Trail event. more...

It's a beautiful clay!

A GROUP of Vale children took time out from the Easter holidays to put the finishing touches to a three-month art project. more...

Third inquiry in house probe

A THIRD ombudsman inquiry will be held into the granting of planning permission for a house in Wick after fresh evidence has come to light. more...

Badsey

On Tuesday night 1st Badsey Cub Scouts held a performance for friends and family. This was the culmination of nearly two months' work required to achieve their Creative Challenge badge. more...

New flood barriers fail to reduce insurance

RESIDENTS protected by the new flood barrier at Bewdley could still be hit by inflated insurance costs - because insurers have not been told it has already worked successfully. more...

Van blocks car park

TRAFFIC chaos came to Bewdley when a van collided with a barrier in a town centre car park during peak hours, blocking the exit. more...

Visitor cycles all the way from Germany

AN intrepid 62-year-old German man cycled 620 miles in the cause of town twinning, arriving in Bewdley at the end of his tiring journey. more...

Make your voice heard

Bewdley residents are being urged to make their views heard at the annual town meeting on Monday night. more...

Hunts launch fallen stock collection scheme for farms

HUNTS have stepped in to help farmers comply with new legislation banning the burial of carcasses on farms, as Defra has postponed the launch of a fallen stock collection scheme. more...

Teams vie for crop growers title

TEAMS from Stratford Young Farmers and Warwickshire College at Moreton Morrell will be taking part in the Kemira GrowHow Crop Challenge at this year's Royal Show. more...

Having fun and making new friends

A GROUP of young people with learning disabilities were offered an afternoon of fun activities. more...

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY MUSEUM SOCIETY

The Society meets every other month, usually at Hartlebury, in the saloon of the Bishop's Palace, which is next door to the county museum. more...

WEST MIDLAND BIRD CLUB

Honorary secretary Mike West gave an illustrated talk on Bardsey Island at the third annual meeting, when the committee was re-elected en bloc. more...

WORCESTERSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

The group will be holding its Sesquicentennial celebrations on Saturday. more...

WEST MIDLANDS MICROLIGHT CLUB

At the annual meeting the existing committee was re-elected for another term. more...

WYRE FOREST GROUP RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION

On Sunday, a 3.5-mile family walk has been organised to Earlswood. more...

LIVE WYRES

This club for social singles is holding a skittles night at The Talbot, Hartlebury, tomorrow evening. more...

STONE WI

"Flowers for Easter" was the subject of Nina Furness's demonstration at the April meeting, as she created arrangements using tulips, lilies, carnations and other spring flowers and foliage. more...

KIDDERMINSTER AND FRANCHE FLORAL ART CLUB

Sadly, the club has had to close as no-one wished to take on the duties of chairman, secretary or treasurer. more...

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

In March the Kidderminster and District group held a whist drive at Stourport High School, when £252 was raised towards group funds. more...

KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRICT ARTHRITIS CARE SELF HELP GROUP

The meeting on Monday will be held at Holy Innocents Community Centre, Kidderminster, from 2pm until 4pm. more...

KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB

On Sunday, there will be an A ride leaving The Green, Blakebrook, at 8am, heading for Arthur's Stone, near Bredwardine, on the River Wye. more...

Group expanding to meet demands

BROADWAY Playgroup is expanding to a second site in the village with a grant of £8,000 from the Early Years Partnership. more...

HABBERLEY WI

Jacqui Peers, a flower-arranger judge for national federation, was the guest at the April meeting, making five arrangements using daffodils, hyacinths and camellias. more...

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY

Tonight a party of members will visit Dudley Recorded Music Society to present a programme entitled "All in the April Evening". more...

CLEOBURY MORTIMER BRIDGE CLUB

A Howell movement, where all pairs play against each other, was played on April 6, and in first place were Nick Holcombe and Sarah Green with 62 per cent, six per cent ahead of Norman and Jo Hall, with Nigel Wilkins and Steve Clifton third on 54 per cent. more...

CLEOBURY HISTORY SOCIETY

Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the parish hall, Cleobury Mortimer. more...

ASTLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

The spring show was held in the village hall on Saturday, March 27. There were no children's entries this year. more...

From the archives

100 Years Ago more...

Teacher report gets top marks

A REPORT by the National Union of Teachers adds weight to Worcestershire's campaign for fairer funding for its schools, according to Mid Worcestershire MP Peter Luff. more...

Sports aces support school's efforts

EVESHAM High School celebrated the school's best exam results to date in its first year as a Sports College. more...

Funding for war veterans

HOME Front Recall, a new multi-million lottery funding scheme will enable Second World War home front veterans to commemorate their vital contribution to the war effort in the run up to the 60th anniversary of the ending of the war. more...

Carnival gets a £700 boost

EVESHAM town councillors have granted the town's Round Tablers £700 to give this year's carnival a boost. more...

Friends, Romans...lend me your years 3,4,5

YOUNGSTERS at Badsey First School took a step back in time this week to learn more about the Romans. more...

Flats out to rid eyesore

AN eyesore in Waterside, Evesham, overlooking the River Avon and the Crown Meadow is set for a long-delayed facelift. more...

We love to go a-rambling along the way

VALE folk who love to ramble are being invited to step out along the Bishampton Golden Jubilee Footpath when it re-opens. more...

Lives in safe hands

WEEK after week in this newspaper, readers have, justifiably, given vent to adverse feelings about the loss of vital bed care at Kidderminster Hospital. more...

An appeal for zeal in Meals on Wheels

A CALL has gone out for volunteers to help run the Meals on Wheels service in the Vale. more...

Regal man hopes a revamp's in picture

REGAL cinema bosses were keen this week to inform Vale residents that they were not holding up any plans to restore it. more...

Read rules of recycling...

IN reply to the letter concerning recycling, in the April 8 issue, how can such a simple initiative cause so much trouble? more...

Tributes to Ted who died in road crash

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man described as a brilliant mechanic, who died after being involved in a three-vehicle collision just yards from his home. more...

Egg-actly right!

CHILDREN at Drakes Broughton Middle School had fun before half term getting their hard-boiled eggs on the move. more...

The spirit of Douglas will be missed

RECENTLY we moved from Wyre Forest to New Zealand and said a hearty goodbye to the family. more...

Businessman is told to get trailer off his own land

ENFORCEMENT orders are being prepared against the owner of a trailer parked in a field overlooking the Wyre Piddle bypass. more...

Stupid bureaucracy over our relief road

THREE local election "manifestos" in Stourport and what fascinating reading they make. more...

Drab look over Easter weekend

I WAS very disappointed to see that there were no spring flowers in our carpet beds in Bewdley over Easter, particularly in front of our war memorial and that the flower beds at Beales corner were full of chickweed. more...

Overwhelmed by all your generosity

AFTER my holiday savings were stolen recently while shopping in Kidderminster, the Shuttle/Times and News kindly printed my story and I would like to thank every single person who came forward and contributed to the fund that was organised to replace the stolen money. more...

Nature reserve rules must be enforced

ON Easter Sunday my wife and I took a walk in Hurcott Woods Nature Reserve. This is one of our regular walks because we enjoy the tranquillity of the pool and woodlands. more...

Landlords back blitz on drunks

THREE people were removed from licensed premises in Kidderminster over the Easter weekend as police launched a crackdown on drunken behaviour in the town centre. more...

Appalling sight for visitors to town

MY family and I have just moved back to Stourport, having lived in Devon for some time, and I must say that we were appalled by the state of the play area where the bouncy castles are located. more...

`Rat' message hits road in drugs fight

A CAMPAIGN to encourage people to call a police hotline with information about drugs-related incidents have hit the roads of Wyre Forest. more...

Indecent exposure

POLICE are looking for a teenager who indecently exposed himself to a woman in a Kidderminster underpass on Saturday. more...

Man bailed over cash con

A WOMAN was tricked into giving money to a man in the Broadwaters area of Kidderminster. more...

Hair hurray

A Stourport hairdressing salon has been included in the latest edition of The Good Salon Guide. more...

Churches keep Easter tradition alive

STOURPORT churches upheld an Easter tradition on Good Friday when 150 people marched silently through the town. more...

Eviction threat sends a message

ONE of the darker aspects of the start of the 21st Century has been number of residents whose lives are being made a misery by persistent anti-social behaviour. more...

Can anything be done?

I MOVED to Evesham a year ago and I was really pleased to hear of the plans for the cinema and bowling alley in Port Street. more...

Sedgeberrow

BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: Held their meeting in the Betteridge Room. During the evening members celebrated the 90th birthday of Leonora Smith, the oldest member. A beautiful iced sponge was made by Sally Westmacott, for which members thanked her very much. more...

Pershore

ARTS THEATRE CLUB: The club's AGM will be held at Pershore Town Hall tomorrow, April 16 at 7.30pm. After the AGM there will be an evening of Words and Music, provided by members. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome and further information about future can be obtained by contacting Ann Buckley on 01386 860014. more...

Mickleton

THE MICKLETON SOCIETY: At the annual general meeting held at King George's Hall, Dr Brian Wall was elected chairman, Tony Overton vice-chairman, Robert Brookes, hon. treasurer and Brian Crangle, secretary. more...

Survey to help fight fly-tipping problem

FARMERS, landowners and the public are being urged to put together an overwhelming case for stronger local and national government action to combat the growing menace of fly-tipping in the countryside. more...

Honeybourne

WEDNESDAY CLUB: The club met on April 7 when M Boath presided. Birthday cards were distributed, Betty Ross became a new member and was welcomed to the club. The trip to Leamington Spa takes place on Tuesday, May 18 when the coach leaves the village hall at 10am. The programme for the afternoon was an Easter Bonnet competition, Mrs Harris and Mrs Ross did the judging and they had a very difficult task. The creations displayed by the members were wonderful, so much work had been accomplished - a parade of the winners and some photos were taken. more...

Hill and Moor

PARISH COUNCIL: Parish Plans - coun Floyd produced a further draft of the Parish Plan. more...

Harvington

EASTER: Good Friday was a busy day for both the village churches and both reported generous support from gratifying numbers of well-wishers. The Baptist Church held a breakfast to which members and friends were invited in order to share a meal together, remembering the significance of Good Friday in the life of all Christian churches and meditating on its relevance for today. more...

Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton-in-Marsh Flower Club held its meeting on Thursday, March 25 at Broadwell Village Hall, where Sally Taylor gave us an enjoyable evening with six varied and delightful arrangements. more...

Evesham

CIVIC SOCIETY: The AGM of the Vale of Evesham Civic Society will be held in the Public Library in Oat Street, Evesham, on Monday, April 19 at 7.30pm. It will be followed by a talk by Tony Whiting about the many interesting and amusing experiences he had as the manager of the Almonry Heritage and Tourism Centre, from which he has recently retired. Non members are also welcome at a charge of £2. more...

Illegal waste dumped

Club bids to rein in new members

A RIDING club which was dramatically affected by the foot-and-mouth epidemic has vowed to battle back to its glory days. more...

Don't forget my brave dad

A PROUD Bewdley woman has spoken about her father's Second World War ordeal as a Prisoner of War of the Japanese, and of a project aiming to educate people about the POWs' ordeal. more...

Review praises council

PUTTING more elected members online would improve the performance of Wyre Forest District Council, a review carried out by a team of representatives of other local authorities revealed. more...

Volunteers' fresh start

SIX more volunteers have completed a course to equip them with the skills to support young families in need across Wyre Forest. more...

Villagers hit new heights

A VILLAGE club is flying high after raising thousands of pounds for the County Air Ambulance service. more...

Ex-Tory to stand as independent

A DISTRICT councillor who caused a storm after quitting the Conservatives last month has decided not to stand for Tory rivals Health Concern - but still looks set to be given a helping hand from the ruling party. more...

Internet dangers under spotlight

BUDDING film-makers, radio broadcasters and designers from Wyre Forest are patting themselves on the back after completing a campaign highlighting the dangers of internet chatrooms. more...

Safe paths will boost shops

COUNCIL chiefs hope to attract even more shoppers into Kidderminster - in the wake of the success of Weavers Wharf - by redeveloping important pedestrian routes into the town centre. more...

Park shuts doors early

BANK Holiday traffic came to a standstill around West Midland Safari Park after a record number of visitors forced the attraction to close its gates. more...

Desperate plea for parking land

GOT any land to spare is the question being asked as fears grow of summer parking chaos in Bewdley. more...

£120,000 for play upgrade

A RUNDOWN play area on the banks of the River Severn in Stourport is to be transformed by a £120,000 cash boost. more...

Appeal after two ferrets dumped

AN official of a ferret care organisation has urged owners of the animals to take more care of them after two were found abandoned in Stourport. more...

Ghost in the machine . . .

A "MOBILE monster" has been snapped by a Kidderminster couple who used a "spell-ular" phone to snap this skull-like visage at a haunted Black Country hotel. more...

Open for business! Now let's keep the visitors pouring in

THE opening of Tenbury's tourism centre has been accompanied by a rallying cry from the town's tourist chief to keep the visitors flowing throughout the season. more...

New faces on board for The Gondoliers

NEW faces and voices are being launched in Tenbury Operatic Society's production of The Gondoliers. more...

Lack of signs for new shops provokes row

A ROW has erupted between Wyre Forest district councillors and the managing director of the company that owns Kidderminster's Weaver's Wharf development over a lack of signage to the £60million shopping complex. more...

Bus boost sees more services

A BIG boost in government funded bus services will open up a new evening service and extended travel to Worcestershire Royal Hospital. more...

Private hire drivers in licence fee battle

PRIVATE hire drivers have slammed Wyre Forest District Council for what they are calling unfair licensing rules, claiming they are costing them business. more...

On the way

TENBURY Wells is to get broadband access to the internet on July 21. more...

Concert an `extraordinary experience'

A UNIQUE musical event took place in Tenbury when John Stainer's Crucifixion was performed by Bromyard and District Choral Society in the presence of the composer's grandson and great-grandson. more...

Safety fears over recycling skip

A PAPER recycling bin in an area of Stourport is a "tragedy waiting to happen" and should be removed, a councillor has claimed. more...

Good news for school

TENBURY Primary School has been judged `satisfactory with significant strengths' following the February visit from Ofsted. more...

Chopping mad - Tree feller is held hostage as residents stage protest

A TREE surgeon was held hostage as angry residents rallied round to stop trees getting the chop. more...

Villagers unite in gipsy camp battle

VALE parish councillors are ensuring their voices will be heard at the Wyre Piddle gipsies planning appeal by funding independent legal representation. more...

Fund-raiser Sandra a cut above the rest

A SPONSORED head- shave promises to be a hair-raising experience for one woman who is having her locks shorn to raise cash. more...

Car thefts were just yards apart

HOMES yards from each other in Warndon have suffered from the theft of family cars. more...

Children need to belt up, parents told

PARENTS in the Midlands have been pulled up for failing to ensure their children use a car seat for long enough. more...

Charity banner stolen

Thieves have stolen a huge charity banner encouraging people to take part in a Malvern sponsored walk to raise money for people with life-threatening illnesses. more...

It's the earliest asparagus ever!

ASPARAGUS growers in the Vale of Evesham have produced their earliest ever crop, breaking British records and extending the traditionally short asparagus season by a third. more...

Flugel horns of a dilemma

A TOP Worcestershire band that has reached the final of a national competition is "brassed off" after being told it needs to find a new home. more...

Hello, can we help?

A MAJOR new inquiry centre dealing with all Worcester City Council issues is days away from opening. more...

Catching them young and showing the way

YOUNGSTERS found that recycling was a hot topic when they scoured a mock village in an electricity substation looking for rubbish. more...

Radio 1 DJ Trevor Nelson's praise for volunteer of the year Sarah

A YOUNG woman with cerebral palsy has been awarded one of the highest accolades at this year's Millennium Volunteer of the Year Awards. more...

The good life

MEALS at Worcester YMCA will be fresher than ever, thanks to a new allotment made possible by a £2,000 grant. more...

Have you seen Tigger?

A TWO-YEAR-OLD tot is pining for her cat, which went missing almost three weeks ago. more...

Marathon hat-trick hope

A CHARITABLE firefighter is swapping his helmet and hose for trainers and a tracksuit to take part in the London Marathon this weekend. more...

Veterans' chance to join D-Day 60th

A FINAL call has been made for war veterans to come forward to win a trip to a national concert to mark the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. more...

Chancellor to check out city's courts

THE Lord Chancellor will visit Worcester's courts and a new community centre during a tour of the city tomorrow. more...

Chop fires up tree-sit protest

A TREE surgeon was stopped from doing his work as angry Stourport-on-Severn residents rallied round to stop trees getting the chop. more...

Cash paves way for beauty spot

CHAMPAGNE corks were popping in Droitwich today as it was revealed work to develop a would-be beauty spot in the town will finally go ahead - after 17 years of frustration. more...

Arsonists start bin bag fire

POLICE have launched an investigation after arsonists set fire to bags of rubbish in the lobby of a block of flats. more...

Fury at docs' ban from factory zone

TROUBLED plans for eight new or improved GP surgeries in Worcestershire have suffered a further blow as councillors look set to refuse planning permission for one of them. more...

Vehicle vandals go on the rampage

POLICE are urging car owners to beware after vandals attacked six vehicles in one evening in Worcester city centre. more...

Schoolgirl stalker was hoping for sex

A 29-year-old man who followed schoolgirls because he wanted to have sex with them has escaped a jail sentence. more...

Man charged after alleged attack

A MAN has been charged with assault after a pedestrian was allegedly attacked in the centre of Worcester. more...

Richard battling on against odds

THE wife of intrepid Worcester rower Richard Wood is confident that he will complete his 3,000-mile Atlantic Ocean crossing despite a tremendous battle against the elements. more...

M-way chaos after lorries collide

COMMUTERS faced delays this morning after three lorries collided with each other, blocking off a section of the M42 in Worcestershire. more...

It's a dog's new life, thanks to you!

DOZENS of abandoned dogs have gone to good homes - thanks to Evening News readers. more...

MAKE HIM BEHAVE OR YOU'RE OUT

A FAMILY will be put on the streets if they do not stop their young son terrorising the community. more...

Sport

26/11/03 Gulls break their duck at Harriers

HARRIERS 1, TORQUAY 2 more...

All set for a busy season

THE new summer jumping season at Worcester Racecourse is nearly upon us. more...

Keeping it in the family

EASTER weekend proved extremely profitable for the Evesham Wheelers' Stockdale brothers - Tom and Ben. more...

Duo boost hopes with team backing

EVESHAM College lecturer Lee Perry and Anthony Wilson of Peopleton have been selected as members of the TRI UK Gatorade triathlon team in 2004, and will be representing sponsors TRI UK, Gatorade, FOOR, adidas eyewear, Saucony and Giant in a series of national and international races throughout the 2004 season. more...

Breezes take a break

Evesham Sailing Club was again crowded with boats and spectators on Sunday with the river full of sails of all shapes and colours. more...

Play for free

PERSHORE Tennis Club and the the tennis section of Evesham Rowing Club are two of the clubs giving people the chance to get on court for free! more...

Locals shine in big event

PERSHORE Tennis Centre opened its doors at the weekend for the Easter Tournament. more...

Podium for Andrews after pre-race crash

Piranha Racing rider Simon Andrews secured a stunning Supersport podium at Brands Hatch following a crash during qualifying that left him with a broken finger. more...

Flood of early goals!

MASONS Road was awash with goals on a night of torrential rain that made conditions tricky when Stratford Town Ladies played host to Evesham United last Wedn-esday night. more...

Kidderminster Harriers FC - Fixtures and results - 2003/04

Pre-season friendlies more...

Polly puts the style on for triple success

POLLY Gundry and Julian Pritchard dominated Monday's North Cotswold Point to Point at Paxford with the reigning ladies' champion landing a hat-trick on Balinova (Ladies), Carat (Restricted) and Emerald Mist (5-6-7-year-old Maiden). more...

United dominate but fail to secure points

Hinton 3 Tenbury United 0 more...

Reserves slip to a narrow home defeat

Tenbury United Reserves 0 Birch Coppice 1 more...

15/4/04 Jan slams `powder puff' display

CARLISLE 1, HARRIERS 0 more...

15/4/04 Harriers snap back at Terriers

HARRIERS 2, HUDDERSFIELD 1 more...

15/4/04 Bad run costing youth

A THIRD defeat in four games has almost distinguished Kidderminster Harriers' hopes of winning the Midland Floodlit Youth League Premier Division. more...

15/4/04 Next for Harriers

CAMBRIDGE United are two points off the magic 50-point mark and will be looking to haul themselves clear of danger at home to Harriers on Saturday. more...

15/4/04 No time for slacking: Yates

MIDFIELD warrior Mark Yates has warned his Kidderminster Harriers team-mates against accepting 50 points to guarantee Division Three safety. more...

Overbury make a winning start

A 35-OVER match on the artificial wicket at Overbury last Sunday heralded the start of the new cricket season. more...

15/4/04 - Right time to quit but it's a wrench to leave

IT was a tough decision but I've opted to call time on my Sixways career. It's been made public this week and I must admit I've been overwhelmed by the reaction of Worcester people. more...

15/4/04 - City suffer heartbreak

WORCESTER City were beaten 2-1 by Sutton Coldfield Town in the Worcestershire FA Youth Cup Final at St George's Lane last night. more...

Bream bags new man a prize

Evesham & District Disabled AC & Partnerships more...

15/4/04 - Moody backing Hick to impress

GRAEME Hick is being backed to put a frustrating 2003 season behind him and play a key role in Worcestershire's bid to establish themselves in Division One of the Frizzell County Championship. more...

15/4/04 - Kadeer to miss County opener

SKIPPER Ben Smith is determined not to let injuries to Kabir and Kadeer Ali unsettle Worcestershire's start to the new season. more...

Jeremy's joy is non-PC!

Evesham GC more...

City suffer heartbreak

WORCESTER City were beaten 2-1 by Sutton Coldfield Town in the Worcestershire FA Youth Cup Final at St George's Lane last night. more...

Bromyard book place in cup final

BROMYARD Town reached the Smedley Crooke Cup final with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Malvern Town last night. more...

Danny digs deep as run continues

Stockingford 0, Littleton 2 more...

Wolves must wait on Jarrett

WORCESTER Wolves are waiting to hear if they will have key forward Keith Jarrett available for Saturday's National Basketball League Division Two play-off semi-final. more...

Jones hat-trick takes Old Boys up

Bridseye Sports Evesham Sunday League more...

Former ace sets up junior squad

EX-British Championship runner-up Rikki Priest has successfully launched his own motocross race team. more...

Strikers on rampage in Easter goal feast

AN AVERAGE of eight goals per game produced an eggs-traordinary Easter Saturday of Stratford Alliance action in Herald Division One. more...

Bromsgrove in title decider

BROMSGROVE can clinch promotion to Midlands One in Saturday's title rugby shoot-out at rivals Derby. more...

Godfrey leads Counties

DROITWICH flanker Nick Godfrey will lead a new-look Worcestershire and Herefordshire side in the opening match of this season's North Midlands Championship against defending champions Shropshire at Ledbury next Tuesday (7.30pm). more...

Juniors line up for finals

SUCCESSIVE Sundays will see the climax of this season's Mercian Festival Junior League. more...

Moody backing Hick to impress

Overbury have overs to spare as Bidford buried

WCB Indoor Cricket League more...

Better late than never

Stourport Swifts 0, Evesham Utd 1 more...

Kadeer to miss County opener

SKIPPER Ben Smith is determined not to let injuries to Kabir and Kadeer Ali unsettle Worcestershire's start to the new season. more...

Touring nation

KIDDERMINSTER Carolians mini and junior section are following up last year's successful tour to Ireland with 270 parents and youngsters set to travel across England. more...

Champion hope

CHADDESLEY Corbett need to avoid defeat at third-placed Warley to guarantee the North Midlands Three title on Saturday. more...

Cleobury pay respects to rivals' player

CLEOBURY Mortimer marked the life of Norman Wilson with a 12-0 friendly win at Clee Hill on Saturday. more...

Malvern scalp in friendly

FIVE tries put a feather in Kidderminster Carolians' cap with a 29-20 friendly win over higher-ranked Worcestershire rivals Malvern. more...

Football fixtures

TONIGHT (6.45pm) more...

Sevens success

KD 4/10 beat KD1/21 to take the Kidderminster and District Cub Scout Seven-a-side Football Knockout Cup after a struggle. more...

GOLDEN MAGGOT AC

MARK Johnson continued his good form with a win on the Brook Pool at Wassel Grove Fishery on Saturday. more...

Chance for girls

THE Mercian Festival Junior League plans to extend its girls' programme next season. more...

OLD BEAR AC

THERE will be a juniors contest on the Stackpool on Saturday, draw at 9am. more...

Ben chases off Tigers in Brintons win

BEN Stanley went goal crazy with four for Wyre Forest Brintons U-13s against Kidderminster rivals St John's Tigers. more...

HETA AC

HAYE Farm: M Carrick 17-15, A Andrews 14-15, J Hodgetts 12-8. more...

Nine-goal breeze into semi-finals

BRINTONS CI Social hammered their way into Kidderminster Hospital Sunday Junior Cup semi-finals with a 9-1 victory over Wollescote Villa. more...

GILT EDGE AC

CANAL, Bone Mill: Pete White 1-11-8dr, John Gale 1-6-4, Frank Guest 1-1-4. more...

Reality checked

DESPITE being hit by injuries and holidays, Chaddesley Corbett pulled off a 2-1 away win over Reality Sports in Division One South of the West Midlands League on Easter Monday. more...

BEWDLEY AS

ON Sunday a contest will be held at Heightington, draw at 9am. more...

Derby upset for cup winners

WYRE Forest Brintons surprised Worcestershire Junior Cup winners Bewdley Town with a 2-1 victory in Division One South. more...

TOMKINSONS AC

A CONTEST will be held on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal, 40-42, (Betterham Lock, Swindon) on Sunday. more...

WILLOW MARSH

WEIGHTS continue to improve on the Dragonfly Pool with specimen carp weighing in at 21lb, taken on sweetcorn and meat baits. more...

MOORLANDS FARM

WEDNESDAY: Brian Cawley 63lb, Tony Parker 43-2oz, David James 41-10. more...

IAN FOSTER - Forward, winger. 11/11/76. 5ft 7ins. Squad number 21.

One of Harriers' Conference-winning heroes made a surprise return back to Aggborough in February 2004 on a month's loan. more...

JESPER CHRISTIANSEN - Forward. 18/6/80. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 10.

Christiansen's signing was another major coup for Harriers director of football Jan Molby in January 2004. more...

Lojko masters buzzer catch

KIDDERMINSTER'S Jay Lojko landed four rainbow trout weighing a total of 17lb. more...

JOHN WILLIAMS - Forward, right wing. 11/5/68. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 9.

The Birmingham-born front man was once known as the Flying Postman from his non-league days at Cradley Town. more...

MARK YATES - Midfield, centre-half. 24/1/70. 5ft 11ins. Squad number 23.

Director of football Jan Molby caused a stir by recruiting former captain Yates to help in Harriers' battle against relegation in February 2004. more...

ADAM MURRAY - Midfield. 30/9/81. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 17.

Once capped by England U-20s and also in the national youth sides, the Birmingham-born midfielder has had a turbulent 2003-04 season. more...

LEE JENKINS - Midfield, right-back. 28/6/79. 5ft 9ins. Squad number 8.

Jenkins moved on to pastures new in December 2003 on an 18-month contract after 181 games over more than seven seasons at Swansea. more...

SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 14.

Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. more...

ABDOU SALL - Centre-half. 1/11/80. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 2.

The giant Senegal-born defender returned to Aggborough on a non-contract basis in February 2004 after training with the club for a few weeks. more...

WAYNE HATSWELL - Centre-half, left-back. 8/2/75. 6ft. Squad number 22.

The uncompromising defender was Ian Britton's last signing before the manager was sacked in October 2003 and cost Harriers a four-figure fee. more...

MATTHEW GADSBY - Centre-half, right-back, midfield. 6/9/79. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 6.

The versatile Gadsby was Ian Britton's first signing after the 2002/03 season, agreeing a one-year contract at Aggborough. more...

SCOTT STAMPS - Left-back, centre-back, left midfield. 20/3/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 3.

Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. more...

CRAIG HINTON - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 26/11/77. 6ft. Squad number 5.

Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. more...

JOHN DANBY - Goalkeeper. 20/9/83. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 15.

Stepped onto the bench after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances in season 2001/02, including a league debut at Luton. more...

Double for Man

TRIVIA: Red Man BCC completed the Wyre Forest league and cup double at their first attempt, following their transfer from the Kidderminster division. more...

Chink in armour

CHESS: Kidderminster Knights suffered their first defeat for two-and-a-half years when visiting Worcester St John's beat them 3-1 in the Worcester and District League. more...

Close to bronze

GYMNASTICS: Wyre Forest Gymnastics School's U-15s team narrowly missed the bronze medal at the West Midland Recreational Floor and Vault Finals. more...

Bear hug league

NETBALL: Bayton Bears are unstoppable in the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre U-11s Spring League Division One. more...

Dan step-up for talented Tsunami trio

MARTIAL ARTS: Kidderminster club Tsunami can boast three new karate black belt second dans among their top-quality students. more...

Great Friday for record breaker Chris

CYCLING: Stourport rider Chris Morris raced to sixth place in Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club's 26-mile time trial on Good Friday. more...

Title secured by goal feast

HOCKEY: Stourport Ladies secured the Worcestershire League Division One title with an emphatic 6-1 win over visiting Harborne seconds. more...

15/4/04 - Wolves must wait on Jarrett

WORCESTER Wolves are waiting to hear if they will have key forward Keith Jarrett available for Saturday's National Basketball League Division Two play-off semi-final. more...

Green opening

BOWLS: Chainwire will open their green with an open competition between members on Saturday afternoon. more...

Holders target

GOLF: Bewdley Pines start their defence of their Two Counties League title on Sunday against town rivals. more...

15/4/04 - Injury and family loyalties force Evans to retire

FOR all the big name summer signings that have been bandied about, it is going to take some player to replace the irreplaceable. more...

Portugal prize

GOLF: Peter Edmunds and his Wyre Forest Golf Club professional Daniel Clee tackle the Lombard Trophy qualifier at Little Aston. more...

Engine errors frustrate ace

MOTORSPORT: Mechanical problems thwarted champion driver Nathan Freke in both his race meetings at the weekend. more...

Bewdley invite for beginners

ROWING: Non-rowers are being encouraged to come forward and make an oarsome impression at a regatta. more...

Youngsters get the bug for rowing

ROWING: Six Windmill Middle School pupils took their first rowing step on land in a Stourport Boat Club course. more...

Lady Dudley Cup looking promising at Chaddesley

HORSE RACING: One of point-to-point racing's most prestigious trophies is the feature race at the Worcestershire meeting in Chaddesley Corbett on Saturday. more...

European last eight for Page

SNOOKER: England junior captain Lee Page reached the quarter finals of the European U-19s Championships in Wellingborough. more...

Steady Edward bags two golds

JUDO: The opposition was decimated at the Derbyshire Open by Samurai Judo Club who took home 10 gold, nine silver and nine bronze medals. more...

Jumping to the heights

MOTORSPORT: Around 3,500 motorsport fans turned up for the action-packed Red Marley Hill Climb on Sunday and Monday. more...

Golf stalwart's honour

GOLF: The world famous Ryder Cup makes a historic appearance in Kidderminster on Saturday. more...

Todd clinches Athens dream

SWIMMING: Swim sensation Todd Cooper smashed a British record on his way to booking a place at August's Olympic Games in Athens. more...

Revived Robins take boss's hint

Evesham Utd 1, more...

15/4/04 Jan Molby after Huddersfield

DELIGHTED director of football Jan Molby saw 10-man Kidderminster Harriers' display as among their best in four years of Football League action. more...

Loughborough visit Walshes

STOURPORT entertain Loughborough Outwoods in a pre-season friendly on Saturday at Walshes Meadow (1.30pm). more...

South African signed

WORCESTERSHIRE League Division One side Chaddesley Corbett play hosts to Smethwick on Saturday and Studley on Sunday in a set of friendlies. more...

Friendly action for cricketers

KIDDERMINSTER Victoria start their first full season under the new name with two matches on Sunday. more...

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