Archive

  • WEAVER

    WEAVER Sarah & Jamie are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Scarlett Mary on 30th Jan 2008. Sister to Jasmine & Morgan. Thank you to everyone for their lovely gifts. xxxxx Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • TRUEMAN

    TRUEMAN Pippa Berreen & Mark on 29-01-2008 A son Daniel James. A brother for Eliza. Congratulations from both families Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • BETTERIDGE

    BETTERIDGE Paul & Cassie. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy Adam Douglas. Born 25.01.2008 Love Nana, Grandad, Melissa & Tom xxxx Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • COLLINS

    COLLINS Maggie Happy 1st Birthday 05.02.08One precious little star who we love from afar. Love Nanny and Grandad Collins xx Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • ANDERSON

    ANDERSON Christopher Happy 30th Birthday. All grown up now? Love Gemma, Mum, Nick and all the family xxxx Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • HASSAN

    HASSAN Luke Happy 18th Birthday To a wonderful SonWith LoveMom, Dad, John, Nan Grandad & Sally Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • GLADWIN

    GLADWIN April 6.2.08 Happy 9th Birthday All our love Mommy, Daddy, Luke, Nannie, Aunty Janice & Uncle Philip x x x x x x Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • READ

    READ Annie Nance The Sons and Daughters would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for attending Moms' funeral service and donations. Thanks also to Reverend Barbara for the lovely service and to James Giles for the funeral arrangements. God

  • RUTTER

    RUTTER Barry Wife Cynthia, Daughters Michelle & Fiona would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness, attending the funeral service and for donations in Ken's memory. "Your thoughts are greatly appreciated" Published in paper

  • BOURNE

    BOURNE John Henry John and Jean and Families would like to thank all Relatives and Friends for the messages of sympathy at this sad time. Also thank you for donations given for the nominated charities. Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • REA

    REA Clifford James The Family wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for the messages of sympathy, cards and donations. To the Doctors and Nurses at the Alexandra Hospital and to James Giles & Sons for the efficient funeral arrangements.

  • BROOMFIELD

    BROOMFIELD Phyllis 5.12.1911 - 30.1.2008 Passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Alexandra Hospital. Phyllis was a much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother who will be sadly missed. Funeral service to be

  • GREEN

    GREEN Mike Formerly of Tutnall Passed away suddenly but peacefully in Worcester Royal Hospital on February 1st 2008. Beloved husband of Marilyn also a very dear brother and uncle. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service

  • GOULDING

    GOULDING Phil Passed away suddenly at home 2nd February 2008.Aged 56 years. Ever loving and devoted Husband of Carol. A special Dad to Samuel and Joseph. Donations if preferred to flowers for British Heart Foundation and Redwing Horse Sanctuary with cheques

  • MORGAN

    MORGAN Clara Betty Passed away 4th February 2008, aged 90. Beloved Wife of John, Mother to Dianne and Grandmother to Lucy and William and Great Grandmother to James. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday 14th February at 2.30 p.m. No flowers

  • CAVE

    CAVE Francis Newton Passed away on 3rd February 2007, aged 93 years at Redhill Court Care Home. He will be sadly missed by Clive, Rosina, Sarah, Chris, Mark, Jason, Chris, Kimberly and his five Great-Grandchildren. Funeral service on Monday 11th February

  • MEREDITH

    MEREDITH Phillip So lucky to have had such a special Dad. Just wish it could have been for longer. Miss you always Gail and Phil Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • MEREDITH

    MEREDITH Phillip Passed away 4th February 2007. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. Love Forever Wife Ann Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • MCCANN

    MCCANN Edna May 10th February 2004 Mum You were so very very brave You are so very very precious My heart is overwhelmed My love overwhelming "A host of golden daffodils" Baby Susan-Joy and Dad, Glennis, Charlie & Rupert X X X Published

  • BUTLER

    BUTLER Barbara 07.02.2007 Dennis Ex. Droitwich Greengrocer 29.01.1995 In loving memory of Mum & Dad Forever in our thoughts Your loving Daughter Linda, Ken, Thomas & Jack Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • PORTMAN

    PORTMAN Molly Treasured memories of my dear wife They say time heals all sorrow and helps one to forget But time so far has only shown how much I miss you yet. Always remembered From Jim, Davina & Grandchildren Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • FREDA IRENE MCNIEL

    FREDA IRENE MCNIEL Sadly passed away on Wednesday 30th January 2008 Will be deeply missed by all concerned Funeral to be held at Redditch Crematorium on Tuesday 12th February 2008 at 11am Family flowers only Donations if wished to Padstone Day Centre

  • COTTRILL

    COTTRILL Fred Passed away 29th January 2008 Aged 97 years Will be greatly missed by his large family and the many friends he made all through his long life. Service to be held at Christ Church Catshill on Friday 8th February at 1.45 pm. Floral tributes

  • BURLEY

    BURLEY Frederick John Jack Formerly of The Red Lion, Droitwich passed away suddenly after a long illness at the Alexandra Hospital on 31st January 2008. Aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Ilona, much loved father of Lesley, Steven and Adele, father-in-law

  • HAIGH BROWN

    HAIGH-BROWN Royston Leonard A.L.C.M. L.L.CM T.D. Died 31.01.08 Sadly missed by wife Mabel & loving extended family. Our grateful thanks for their kindness & support in easing Royston's life, to Dr J Cheetham and all at New Road Surgery and to

  • JOHN

    JOHN Charley of Alvechurch Suddenly and tragically passed away on January 29th aged 38 years. A much loved son and brother, sadly missed by the whole family. "At peace now." Funeral service to be held at St Laurence Church, Alvechurch on Friday

  • MEREDITH

    MEREDITH Phillip Though your smile has gone forever And your hand I cannot touch I shall never loose the memory Of a Brother I loved so much Ralph and Dawn Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • MEREDITH

    MEREDITH Phillip My Dad, My best mate, It's been a long year without you. Paul, Sharon and the boys Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • BRUTON

    BRUTON George 10/2/07 Much loved Grandad & Great-Grandad. Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Karen, Derek, Stuart, Mark and Zoe Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • BRUTON

    BRUTON George 10/2/07 You were a dad in a million. You will always be our hero. Love you alwaysJoan, John and Judy Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • DARREN

    DARREN Bishop Precious Brother & Uncle. Love you and miss you always Den, Julie, Daniel and Natalie Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • DARREN

    DARREN Bishop 10.07.70to09.02.06 Two years have passed since you were taken from us.We miss you so. Our love forever Mom & Dad xx Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • DAFFIN

    DAFFIN Arthur John 1920 - 2004 4 years ago today 09.02.04 Loved and remembered every day Wife Mabel, Graham, Angela, Paul Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • POOLE

    POOLE Margaret Ann Nee Palmer 9.7.44 - 5.2.03 Sorely missed Ivan & family Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • PERRINS

    PERRINS Leslie 5.2.1991 Forever in our thoughts Love Elizabeth, Chris. xxxx Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • MIDDLETON HADLEY

    MIDDLETON-HADLEY A beautiful daughter to Natalie & Pete. Courtney Briany born 24-01-2008 Grand daughter to Rosemary & Beryl. Niece to Nathan. Great granddaughter to Pam Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • SUSAN

    SUSAN Warman Happy 60th Birthday 9th February 2008 Lots of love fromMom, Cara, Brendon, Morgan, Harley and Brooke. Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • ROSS

    ROSS Ben 6-02-2008 Happy 18th Birthday. Have a great day. We love you! Mom, John, Nan Iris & Brenda xxx Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • VAUGHAN

    VAUGHAN Finley William 05-02-2008 Happy first Birthday. Hugs and kisses from Mummy and Daddy and all the family. xxxx Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • BOURNE

    BOURNE Abbie Happy 18th Birthday Legal at last! Lots of loveMom, Steve, Jake & Kev xxxxx Published in paper 06/02/2008

  • CRAWFORD

    CRAWFORD Phyllis Kathleen, Sam and Laura wish to thank everyone who attended Phyllis's funeral and for lovely flowers. Special thanks to Father Graham, Primrose Hospice Choir, Lyn for the beautiful flowers, James Giles & Sons for the Funeral arrangements

  • You can find a home

    VALENTINE'S Day - February 14 - will see the British Trust for Ornithology launch the twelfth annual National Nest Box Week, sponsored by Jacobi Jayne. As organisers of the event, the BTO encourages people to put up nest boxes to help our wild birds;

  • Dad’s Army is on the march

    A STAGE adaptation of the cult classic, hit comedy Dad's Army, starring Leslie Grantham is to embark on a national tour commencing at the Hackney Empire, London, on Wednesday week and will perform at a further 16 venues until June. Presented by Calibre

  • A big sound to aid the 'age'

    A BIG band concert is being held in Worcester on Friday in aid of Indpendent Age. Mike Rose, a music teacher from Hartlebury, established the Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra in 1996 with the aid of National Lottery funding provided by the West Midlands

  • Where to go (February 6-February 15)

    Wednesday February 6 MUSIC: Bromsgrove Boys Make Joyful Noise, Artrix Centre, School Drive, Bromsgrove. COMEDY: Mark Watson, Glee Club, Birmingham (7.30pm). Thursday February 7 THEATRE: European Arts presents The Picture of Dorian Gray, Artrix Centre

  • Time to rock with The Hamsters

    ROCKERS The Hamsters return to the Artrix in Bromsgrove for a second time on Sunday, performing the music of Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top and their own material. The guitar, bass and drums trio have long been established as a premier blues-rock attraction, and

  • Real touch of brass

    THE latest concert in the Music For You Series at Droitwich Spa's Norbury Theatre features a performance from nationally acclaimed award winning brass band Sovereign Brass. The evenings programme will include arrangements of popular compositions such

  • Musical education

    THE Elgar School of Music in Deansway, Worcester hosts the first of two fascinating illustrated talks on British Music tomorrow night, prompted by the 50th anniversary of the death of the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. The first introductory

  • Big band sounds set for Palace return

    THE internationally renowned Syd Lawrence Orchestra play a show at Redditch's Palace Theatre as part of their 40th anniversary tour on Friday. The orchestra continues to keep the Big Band sounds of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Billy May,

  • Outstanding evening

    Review - Legal Fiction at the Festival Theatre, Malvern, until Saturday THIS is a theatrical highlight. It's a delectable double-bill of comedy beautifully written by John Mortimer of Rumpole fame, and delightfully delivered by Edward Fox and Nicholas

  • Dad’s Army is on the march

    A STAGE adaptation of the cult classic, hit comedy Dad's Army, starring Leslie Grantham is to embark on a national tour commencing at the Hackney Empire, London, on Wednesday week and will perform at a further 16 venues until June. Presented by Calibre

  • A big sound to aid the age

    A BIG band concert is being held in Worcester on Friday in aid of Indpendent Age. Mike Rose, a music teacher from Hartlebury, established the Worcestershire Jazz Orchestra in 1996 with the aid of National Lottery funding provided by the West Midlands

  • Laurence’s flying visit

    POPULAR TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn Bowen dropped in on Bromsgrove's Avoncroft Museum to record a programme for BBC Radio 4. Laurence visited Avoncroft last Wednesday to record the programme in the museum's prefab. The show is called the Story of

  • Doctors protest at plans to extend their surgery times

    DOCTORS in Bromsgrove were among about 100 across Worcestershire who turned out to protest about the Government's move to make them extend their surgery hours. The GP's, at a meeting at Worcestershire Royal Hospital last Thursday organised by the Worcestershire

  • Helping to drive local businesses

    TOWN businesses are being offered the chance to gain expert advice on their doorstep as part of a new free scheme. Bromsgrove is at the forefront of an initiative which will see surgeries offering free support for town businesses. Advisers will be offering

  • School’s not big enough

    SOME pupils moving into the new Meadows First School in Bromsgrove will find themselves in mobile classrooms because the building is not big enough to accommodate them all. Also those that are lucky enough to be taught in the building may find themselves

  • Wedding exhibition is a big hit

    CROWDS flocked to the latest Advertiser/Messenger wedding exhibition, which was held last Sunday at the Hilton Hotel, Bromsgrove. Organisers hailed the event as a great success despite the risk of snow. There were 48 businesses exhibiting a wide variety

  • Art show

    ART lovers are being invited to an exhibition at St John The Baptist's Church in Bromsgrove. The event, showing the work of Geraldine Wall and Constantina Wood, takes place on Wednesdays from 9am to 9pm and on Saturdays from 11am to 3.30pm. It runs from

  • Rovers move for duo

    BROMSGROVE Rovers are poised to swoop for Halesowen Town's Nick Amos, but will have to wait until the end of the season if they are to lure former Birmingham City ace Paul Devlin to the Victoria Ground. Caretaker boss Duane Darby confirmed he has spoken

  • Chelsea off to Chile

    FORMER Droitwich Diamond Chelsea Weston is heading to Chile for half-term as England's under-20s football squad begin preparations for November's FIFA Women's under-20s World Cup. Right-back Weston (pictured), who lives in Worcester, started her career

  • Solid finish at cross country

    BROMSGROVE and Redditch Athletics Club's under-13 girls held their own against tough opposition to finish in 18th place overall at the Midland Cross Country Championships in Newbold Comyn near Leamington. In a field of 128 runners, Georgie Hartigan (

  • Rhodes for sports evening

    FORMER Worcestershire and England Cricket legend Steve Rhodes will be heading a sportsmans evening at Bromsgrove Cricket Club on Friday. Tickets for the event are available by emailing bromsgrove.crick et@hotmail.co.uk. They can also be purchased on

  • Fury at late ref call

    Mangotsfield 1 Rovers 1 REFEREE Marvin Amphlett felt the wrath of Duane Darby and his Rovers players, who believe they were robbed of three points on Saturday. It beggars belief how the game ended in a draw after two controversial calls from the

  • Draws for Spa and Villa

    BARNT Green Spartak endured two Midland Combination Premier Division defeats in the space of a week. The Lye Meadow-based side were beaten 3-1 by Walsall Wood last Wednesday with Django Farrell scoring a consolation goal. Farrell netted again in Saturday's

  • Season gets off to a flyer

    THE West Midlands point-to-point season got off to a flying start when 144 horses competed in a marathon 10-race card at Chaddesley Corbett on Sunday. Hanley Castle Malvern trainer Andy Hobbs has suffered a few false dawns recently but finally got off

  • Back down to earth

    Droitwich 9 Cullompton 23 EDF Senior Vase sixth round DROITWICH'S Twickenham dream came to an end on Saturday when they were defeated by a talented Cullompton side. In blustery conditions the visitors started brightly using their mobile pack

  • Boars shine despite loss

    BROMSGROVE under-13s gave a good account of themselves despite losing 25-12 to Worcester. The Boars kicked off with a player short but they were soon up to equal numbers and into their stride. As Worcester tried to move the ball down the line, a pass

  • Pete has chain pulled

    A SNAPPED chain proved costly for Pete Banham as he made his return in the penultimate round of the West Midlands Cyclo Cross league at Wolverhampton's Aldersley Stadium. Banham was a surprise late entry for Wyre Forest CC after his recent lay-off.

  • League setback for Bromsgrove

    BROMSGROVE'S West Midlands Division One promotion aspirations suffered another blow as they lost 3-2 at Ludlow. The defeat leaves Julian Court's men outside the two promotion slots in third place, going into Saturday's tough home clash against runaway

  • Catshill remain top after victory

    CATSHILL B clung on to top spot in the Bromsgrove Ladies Darts League after a 7-2 win over Labour C. Millfields head the chasing pack after winning 7-2 at The Swan. Results: Catshill A 6 Catshill C 3, Clent C 6 Bewell H A 3, Bewell H B 6 Fairfield 3