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Stories for 17 July 2008

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Welland's Word spreads the News

Welcome to Welland's Word. This paper was inspired by the visit to a group of us from Roni Skye and the editor of the Worcester News. We have included reports from clubs, interviews, and reviews. We hope you enjoy it. more...

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Weekend cricket fixtures

Fixtures for Saturday Cotswold Hills League Premier Division: Shipston v Overbury, Exhall & Wixford v Wellesbourne, Earlswood v Bretforton, Tanworth v Kineton, Henley v Stratford Bards. more...

Rise to occasion to pass course

IT was a proud moment for the eight people who successfully completed their Royal Yachting Association Level 2 Dinghy Sailing course at Arden Sailing Club at Defford. more...

River must be dredged - Mayor

EVESHAM Mayor Alan Booth this week led calls for the River Avon to be dredged through the town to prevent a repetition of the disastrous floods which caused devastation to homes and businesses a year ago this weekend. more...

Fire treated as arson

Firefighters from Evesham spent more than three hours yesterday afternoon tackling a blaze which destroyed five tonnes of hay bales adjoining an orchard at Evesham Country Park. more...

School partially closed today due to strikes

ABBEY Park First & Nursery School in Pershore will be partially closed today as a result of the two-day county council strike. more...

Manor’s garden is featured in a book

A GARDEN at Bourton-on-the-Hill is featured in a book and film about 16 gardens in the south west. more...

Village scarred by flooding disaster

LAST summer's floods not only brought misery to residents of the Vale and the surrounding villages, it destroyed homes, memories and lives. more...

The EU directives which stamp authority on post offices

I was shocked about Peter Luff (EJ, July 10) stating "the EU has nothing to do with EU closures and is a myth". more...

Despite Whitehall’s badger cull decision, the debate rumbles on

OUTBREAKS of Bovine Tuberculosis in Britain are rising but so far, efforts to fight the disease have been largely inadequate. more...

Court dismisses JP’s claimfordefamation

A VALE magistrate who claimed he was "falsely and maliciously" accused of assault by his daughter-in-law has had his defamation claim dismissed at the Appeal Court. more...

Teacher under the influence of drink

A FORMER teacher at Salford Priors Primary School was found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct at a hearing by the General Teaching Council for England. more...

Four described as heroes of business

FOUR entrepreneurs, one from Broadway and three from Evesham, have been named business heroes in the Barclays Trading Places Awards. more...

Crisis-hit businesses are still recovering

BUSINESS owners in Evesham whose companies were torn apart by the July floods have spoken of how they rebuilt their livelihoods one year on from the crisis. more...

Gliding on offer at open day in club

PEOPLE can experience aerial views of a south Warwickshire village on Sunday (20) when Bidford Gliding Ltd holds an open day. more...

Gliding on offer at open day in Bidford

PEOPLE can experience aerial views of a south Warwickshire village on Sunday (20) when Bidford Gliding Ltd holds an open day. more...

Gliding on offer at open day in Bidford

PEOPLE can experience aerial views of a south Warwickshire village on Sunday (20) when Bidford Gliding Ltd holds an open day. more...

Leisure General

Organist was Halle orchestra supervisor

JONATHAN Price, organist and director of music at Christ Church, will play at Great Malvern Priory on Friday, July 25, at noon. more...

Theatre is venue for piano recitals

MALVERN Theatres is to host the inaugral Yamaha International Piano Series. more...

Theatre is venue for piano recitals

MALVERN Theatres is to host the inaugural Yamaha International Piano Series. more...

Letters

It’s a mystery

EVERY week we read about the total disregard Bromsgrove District Council has for its constituents, particularly for disabled people who need to park their vehicles. more...

What a shame

I AM a 44-year- old man who has lived in Bromsgrove all his life. more...

Misleading report

I read with interest the report on the Bromsgrove Society AGM in the Advertiser, which I feel was rather misleading. In his speech Mr Edwards asked the question: "What is Bromsgrove's genius loci today." more...

You cannot be serious

IT is clear that Bromsgrove District Housing Trust recognises the importance of a vibrant community. But as for the vacuous questionnaire put out by the trust in the Advertiser - in the immortal words of John McEnroe - "You cannot be serious." more...

Astounded by comments

WE are astounded at the comments made by both Ms Smith and Mr Wharrad in your paper of July 9. In fact we have seen Ms Smith's press release and it is obvious that she does not understand what is going on. more...

Apology please

Wychavon boss Jack Hegarty owes me an apology for his highly personal attack over my impersonal and quite proper informed questions over the ownership of Covercroft public car parks. more...

Tit for tat

I have for many weeks now been amused by the argument over some car park, a company named Kandahar, a district council and a man named Mr Heel. more...

Tough training

WHY is our government still pussy footing about on how to treat the yobs who are stabbing people? more...

Good samaritan

I would just like to say a big thank-you to the lady who helped my son after he had fallen off his bike on the way to the high school in Droitwich Spa on Monday, July 7. more...

Upping standards

As a former Blockley resident and a fan of the "Lovejoy" TV series I respect Chris Jury for the excellent community work he has done in the village. more...

Staff employed at centre observe a strict neutrality

With reference to a letter published Wednesday, 9th July from Trudy Burge regarding a visit by the Liberal Democrat leader to Pershore Care Centre. more...

Dangers of control system

Like Mr jury I have children attending the Chipping Campden school and am also disturbed by the recent introduction of biometric monitoring of pupils (RE School fingered over. Big Brother control, Cotswold Journal last week). more...

We need all the help we can get to ensure we save our centre

I was pleased to read of Trudy Burge's support in our fight to stop the callous closure of Pershore Care Centre. The ongoing support from the people of Pershore has been heart-warming. more...

A sad society

WHAT a sad society we have become, when people have to steal from memorials erected to brave men who fought to make a better world. more...

News

New-boys face trial by Darby

ROVERS fans got a first glimpse of five trialists who are looking to earn a place in Duane Darby's squad for the new season. more...

New-boys face trial by Darby

ROVERS fans got a first glimpse of five trialists who are looking to earn a place in Duane Darby's squad for the new season. more...

New-boys face trial by Darby

ROVERS fans got a first glimpse of five trialists who are looking to earn a place in Duane Darby's squad for the new season. more...

Past

From the Archives - July 17, 2008

100 Years Ago July 11, 1908 Never in the history of Pershore has there been a parallel in the number of summer visitors as during the gloriously sunshiney month of June, 1908. We are glad to see that Cook's, the great tourist agents, are turning their attention to the Vale of Evesham, for some of the biggest excursions this season have been arranged by them. A good deal of catering has been done in the Royal Three Tuns Hotel, the excellent reputation of Mr and Mrs Bird in this direction, and the superior accommodation of the hotel having drawn huge parties. Mr C Yorke, of the Angel Hotel, has also had his full share of patronage and few are better qualified to satisfy the requirements, however exacting, of a visiting party than he. This hotel has the best landing stage in the town and the connecting orchard is an admirable place for supplying the needs of a large number. more...

From the Archives - July 17, 2008

Reports

Lloyd screamer earns Rovers draw

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Reviews

Mary Poppins, Birmingham Hippodrome

THE world's favourite nanny is back and has landed temporarily in Birmingham. more...

Round-Up

Giving youth a voice

A NEW youth council has been launched giving Rubery youngsters a platform to be heard. more...

Kids’ home rapist fails to overturn convictions

THE former head of a children's home has failed in a bid to persuade top judges to overturn his convictions for raping and sexually assaulting girls in his care. more...

Parking meeting called off

ELDERLY people have postponed their meeting with the leader of Bromsgrove District Council after they were told to find out where to cut services. more...

New-boys face trial by Darby

ROVERS fans got a first glimpse of five trialists who are looking to earn a place in Duane Darby's squad for the new season. more...

Paws for thought

SOME go-faster dogs are hoping that shoppers at Webbs of Wychbold will paws' for thought and give them a good home. more...

Spa’s flood fund is wound up

A FUND set up to help victims of last year's summer floods has now been closed. more...

Have your say on centre plans

RESIDENTS are to get another chance to quiz developers on plans for further retail development in the town centre. more...

Paws for thought

SOME go-faster dogs are hoping that shoppers at Webbs of Wychbold will paws' for thought and give them a good home. more...

Weekend cricket fixtures

Fixtures for Saturday Cotswold Hills League Premier Division: Shipston v Overbury, Exhall & Wixford v Wellesbourne, Earlswood v Bretforton, Tanworth v Kineton, Henley v Stratford Bards. more...

Weekend cricket fixtures

Fixtures for Saturday Cotswold Hills League Premier Division: Shipston v Overbury, Exhall & Wixford v Wellesbourne, Earlswood v Bretforton, Tanworth v Kineton, Henley v Stratford Bards. more...

Weekend cricket fixtures

Fixtures for Saturday Cotswold Hills League Premier Division: Shipston v Overbury, Exhall & Wixford v Wellesbourne, Earlswood v Bretforton, Tanworth v Kineton, Henley v Stratford Bards. more...

Rise to occasion to pass course

IT was a proud moment for the eight people who successfully completed their Royal Yachting Association Level 2 Dinghy Sailing course at Arden Sailing Club at Defford. more...

Rise to occasion to pass course

IT was a proud moment for the eight people who successfully completed their Royal Yachting Association Level 2 Dinghy Sailing course at Arden Sailing Club at Defford. more...

Rise to occasion to pass course

IT was a proud moment for the eight people who successfully completed their Royal Yachting Association Level 2 Dinghy Sailing course at Arden Sailing Club at Defford. more...

Golden glory in Golden Mile

DURING last weekend's River Boat Festival, Evesham Rowing Club played host to the annual Golden Mile - an event which attracts competitors from across the globe. more...

Golden glory in Golden Mile

DURING last weekend's River Boat Festival, Evesham Rowing Club played host to the annual Golden Mile - an event which attracts competitors from across the globe. more...

Ben races to easy Time Trial triumph

A TEN-MILE Evesham Wheelers Club Time Trial took place on the K39/10T course where Ben Stockdale put in his usual quality performance to clock 21 minutes and 39 seconds. more...

Ben races to easy Time Trial triumph

A TEN-MILE Evesham Wheelers Club Time Trial took place on the K39/10T course where Ben Stockdale put in his usual quality performance to clock 21 minutes and 39 seconds. more...

Today's events

Thursday Early Ears Fun Music & Body Brain Activities for 0- 5s at Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Great Malvern. 10am. �4.50 child �7 two. Block Booking concessions. 01684 566076. more...

Bird drops handicap as she wins club’s medal

LIZ Bird won the Midlands Golfer of the Year award after returning a net 71 in Worcestershire Golf Club ladies' section's July medal to drop her handicap to 18. more...

Thirds win

EASTNOR III v BROMYARD III. more...

Founder expains school mentoring scheme

TWO students from Dyson Perrins have been nominated for a national award after creating a peer mentoring scheme at their school. more...

Day is full of celebration

Dyson Perrins student Alex Rastall writes of her joy at winning through to the national final of the Nationwide Community Awards more...

Fixtures 2008/09- Malvern Town

AUGUST Sat 16 AFC SUDBURY Tues 19 Romulus Sat 23 Barton Rovers Mon 25 STOURPORT SWIFTS SEPTEMBER Sat 6 Rothwell Town Sat 13 FA Cup first qualifier Sat 20 LEIGHTON TOWN Sat 27 Chesham United OCTOBER Sat 11 MARLOW Tues 14 CHASETOWN Sat 25 Aylesbury United NOVEMBER Sat 1 WOODFORD UNITED Tues 4 . Atherstone Tn Sat 8 Arlesey Town Tues 11 SUTTON COLDFIELD Sat 15 NUNEATON TOWN Sat 22 Bromsgrove Rovers Sat 29 Dunstable Town DECEMBER Sat 6 SOHAM TOWN Sat 13 Bury Town Sat 20 LEAMINGTON Sat 27 Stourport Swifts JANUARY 2009 Thurs 1 BEDWORTH UNITED Sat 3 AFC Sudbury Sat 10 BARTON ROVERS Sat 17 Leighton Town Sat 24 Chasetown Sat 31 AYLESBURY UNITED FEBRUARY Sat 7 Woodford United Sat 14 ATHERSTONE TOWN Sat 21 CHESHAM UNITED Sat 28 Marlow MARCH Sat 7 ARLESEY TOWN Tues 10 Sutton Coldfield Town Sat 14 Nuneaton Town Sat 21 BROMSGROVE Sat 28 DUNSTABLE TOWN APRIL Sat 4 Soham Town Rangers Sat 11 ROTHWELL TOWN Mon 13 Bedworth United Sat 18 Leamington Sat 25 BURY TOWN (HOME, Away) more...

Fixtures 2008/09- Malvern Town

AUGUST. more...

Flood families still waiting to return home

MORE than 70 households in the Malvern Hills are still wholly or partially displaced a year on from the catastrophic floods of July 2007. more...

Ex-pupils invited to anniversary party

DYSON Perrins pupils past and present are invited to celebrate the school's 50th birthday with an Anniversary Ball in September. more...

Island adventures for young actors

A YOUNG drama group took to the stage at St Andrew's Church, Poolbrook, on Saturday (July 12) for an afternoon of island-themed performance. more...

Restaurant opens in Church Street

A NEW restaurant in Great Malvern is offering contemporary Mediterranean food in a newly refurbished setting. more...

Toddlers grow own vegetables

CHILDREN from the Kiddi Caru nursery at the Enigma Business Park have been growing their own fruit and vegetables. more...

Ancient Egypt on the curriculum

STUDENTS at Dyson Perrins High School have this week been taking part in a cross-curricular project based on the theme of Egypt and King Tutankhamun. more...

Pub's license comes under review

THE Lamb at West Malvern will undergo a review of its license on Thursday, July 24. more...

Festival commemorates Vaughan Williams

LEADING figures in music, literature and the visual arts are set to take part in this year's Autumn in Malvern festival. more...

Martley are champs

Martley CE Primary School pupils, who won the Malvern Hills District Kwik Cricket Championships on July 14. Back row: Teacher Matthew Meckin, Middle (l-r): Louis Bowen, Aiden Hughes, Dan Prichard, Charlotte Honeyborne, Front (l-r): Charlotte Lickman, Kelly Griffiths, Dan Johnson, Sam Hayes, Taymar Pearce-Mason. more...

Volunteers sought for sculpture project

MALVERN Youth Centre is looking for volunteers to help design and create outdoor sculptures. more...

North Site on show

POTENTIAL buyers can get a first-glimpse inside the new Malvern Vale development at North Site tomorrow (Saturday). more...

Wonderland comes to Powick

COLOURFUL costumes and singalong songs were the order of the day as children from Powick Primary School staged their end of term production Wonderland. more...

Labyrinth plan is dropped

PLANS for a labyrinth at Rosebank Gardens in Malvern have been dropped by the Friends of Malvern Springs and Wells. more...

Alarm traced to controlled burning

FIRE fighters from Malvern were called out at about 11am today (Thursday) after a report of a fire on the slopes of the Worcestershire Beacon. more...

Family centre is up and running

FAMILIES are being offered advice and assistance by a Barnardo's manager ahead of the construction of a purpose-built children's centre in Madresfield Road. more...

Losing start for county

WORCESTERSHIRE Royals suffered a crushing defeat in the start of their NatWest Pro40 title defence. more...

Team Groups

MALVERN CRICKET CLUB, pictured before their Crusader Worcestershire League division two clash with Colwall was abandoned last Saturday. Back row (l-r): Steve Carter, Rob Coughtrie, Jez Lee, John Birby, Mark Baugh, Luke Halion and George Lacey. Front: (l-r): Ollie Bendall, Adam Dovey, Tony Arnold and Jon Dovey. more...

Church activities take off this week

ALL in a Flap will be the first in a series of summer events for children aged between six and 10 years old at Holly Mount United Reformed Church, Great Malvern, this Wednesday (July 23). more...

Councillor's plan approved at third attempt

A CONTROVERSIAL development scheme submitted by a member of Malvern Hills District Council has been approved at the third time of asking. more...

Wells reserve among best in country

ST Wulstans Local Nature Reserve, in Malvern Wells, has been named among the best parks and green spaces in the country. more...

Town gets flood protection cash

A YEAR on from the devastating July floods of 2007 Upton upon Severn is set to receive a permanent flood defence scheme. more...

Two cut free from car wreckage

AN ELDERLY male driver and female passenger had to be cut from their car after it rolled onto its roof in Moorlands Road, near to the Nags Head pub, this afternoon. more...

Merger collapse brings shock announcement

PAUL Cumming, Malvern Hills District Council's portfolio holder for shared services, has resigned from the authority's executive committee over the decision not to investigate merging staff and services with neighbouring Worcester City. more...

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