Redditch News, Redditch Sport, Redditch Leisure - From The Redditch Advertiser

Worcestershire | Archive | 2000 | July

Stories for 21 July 2000

Info

ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

RECREATIONAL GROUPS AND LEISURE

Beer and Wine more...

Leisure

SHAKESPEARE is coming to Witley Court next week, with open-air performances of The Tempest and As You Like It, acted by the Warwickshire group Heartbreak Productions. Directed by RSC/NT actor Barry Stanton, this version of The Tempest promises to deliver "a Mafioso theme with spectacular storms". An original musical score has also been composed for this production. As You Like It, directed by Maddy Kerr, is Shakespeare's famous comedy, mostly set in the pastoral world of the Forest of Arden. Some rehearsal for this production even took place in the real Forest of Arden. The Tempest is on Wednesday (July 26) and As You Like It on Thursday and Friday (July 27 & 28). Both begin at 7.30pm. For further details and prices, ring 01926 430307. more...

Making a musical

CHILDREN are being invited to create their own musical at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, during the summer holidays. Starting on Monday, July 31, there will be three workshops at which children will have the chance to turn their favourite pop songs into a full-blown musical, with the help of tutor Wendy Summers. The courses cost £25 but are expected to be popular, so book early on 01432 359252. more...

West End magic

THE Wonderful West End is celebrated by a show coming to Tewkesbury's Roses Theatre on Saturday, August 5. Now in its 10th year, the concert features songs from 30 West End shows, including Les Miserables, Oliver, Mamma Mia and Chicago. Tickets cost £12.50 and are available from the box office on 01684 295074. more...

Brecht's tug of love

BERTOLT Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle is at the Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, next week. more...

Double delight on silver screen

THERE is a double treat for film-goers at Malvern Cinema this week. more...

Clive's back from US tour

MALVERN singer-songwriter Clive John is back after a successful visit to the US. more...

Organ recital

David Ingley will be performing on the electronic organ at Bartestree Village Hall, Hereford, on Friday (July 28), at 8pm. A regular fixture at Organ Society concerts all over the country, Mr Ingley has appeared on radio and recorded several cassettes. Admission is £3 (£1 Students and under 16s). more...

Singing Russian repertoire

RUSSIAN music of various types will be on offer at Ascension Church, Somers Park Avenue, when the Konevets vocal quartet comes to Malvern on Sunday (July 23). more...

Sounds all shipshape

OUT Of The Ark Sound System, who have built up a reputation for delivering an extensive selection of reggae, roots, dub and ska, are appearing at Scallywags tomorrow (Saturday). They take to the stage at the Link Top venue at 7.30pm. more...

Sculpture park showcase for a unique exhibition

A NEW venture at Witley Court, the ruined Victorian mansion north of Malvern, comes to fruition on Tuesday, August 1, with the opening of the Jerwood Sculpture Park. more...

David's flight of fancy

FABRIC kites embedded in wild and windy abstract landscapes are among the works in an exhibition by David Prentice. more...

Vintage attractions

SUDELEY Castle is the venue for the first event organised by a new Malvern company Classic Promotions on Sunday, August 6. Around 500 exhibitors are expected to attend the Cotswold Classic & Vintage Car Spectacular. Classic Promotions has been set up by a local housewife Marie Handy, herself the owner of a classic Morris Traveller. She has been busy travelling up and down the country promoting the August event with classic car enthusiasts. Mrs Handy is hoping 3,000 visitors will go along to Sudeley, at Winchcombe, in Gloucestershire, where they should find plenty to do for the whole family. Not only are there the magnificent gardens, but for the children there will be an adventure playground and land train, as well as trade stands and auto jumble. The event takes place from 10.30am to 5pm. more...

Artist is drawn to dramatic colours

ORIGINAL paintings by Tia Lambert went on show this week at the Ian Fearnside Gallery in Malvern's Church Street. more...

Roll up for dance

If you enjoy jive, le roc, jazz jive, lindy hop or rock 'n' roll, you'll love Moppin & Boppin. An evening of dance at Cheltenham's Pittville Pump Rooms, it takes place on Friday, July 28, from 8pm to midnight. more...

Stephen's steel palm tree takes root at barn venue

FROM its humble beginnings 14 years ago, The Barn at Hay Farm's summer art exhibition has grown to become a major platform for the work of local artists. more...

Car's the star for young film makers

OVER the past couple of weeks, you might have seen a group of young people with film and sound recording equipment gathered around an old blue car. more...

News

Sculpture park showcase for a unique exhibition

A NEW venture at Witley Court, the ruined Victorian mansion north of Malvern, comes to fruition on Tuesday, August 1, with the opening of the Jerwood Sculpture Park. more...

Rector's new role as bishop

THE rector of a group of parishes north of Malvern is to become a bishop in Africa. more...

Hills bins not halting litter

REDUCING the number of litter bins on the Malvern Hills is part of a new strategy to overcome the litter problem. more...

Martin gave up his time to help others

MARTIN Brent who died last Thursday, aged 56, has been described by friends and family as a generous man who was always prepared to give his time to others. more...

Rally hailed as one of best

ORGANISERS of the Marcle Steam Rally, which took place at Rye Meadows, last weekend are hailing it as one of their most successful shows ever. more...

Lottery grant saves day for toy library

A LOttery grant of more than £100,000 has saved the day for Malvern Borrower's Toy Library. more...

Town like Dodge City, Jack Straw told

HOOLIGANS are turning Upton into Dodge City after the pubs close and the criminal can be well on his way home before a police officer arrives, according to Upton's Betty Williams. more...

`Dog rage' leads to plea from pet owner

A JACK Russell owner is appealing for dog owners to keep their pets on the lead when they are being walked near other dogs. more...

Software firm founders take tea with the Queen

MALVERN couple Alyson and Paul Hawes were invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace yesterday (Thursday), in recognition of their work to help disabled people. more...

Pigeon cull plan dropped

A CONTROVERSIAL cull of pigeons in Malvern has been abandoned in favour of a more novel method of control. more...

Skate park cause of noise and litter

MALVERN'S still unfinished skate park is proving a magnet for young people, bringing with it problems of noise and litter to Victoria Park. more...

Cliff rescue teenager was `inches away from death'

MALVERN firefighters saved a teenager who was "inches away from death" when they carried out a dramatic cliff rescue in the early hours of yesterday (Thursday). more...

Too few share cost of maintaining Hills

A CALL has been made for a fairer distribution of the cost of maintaining the Malvern Hills and Commons. more...

Van driver killed at accident blackspot

A DRIVER has been killed at an accident black spot which was supposed to have been made safe by traffic lights. more...

Echoes from the Past

100 years ago more...

Donkey rides, top hats and toboggans

CONSIDERING the traumatic nature of his most vivid childhood memories, it was rather surprising that Walter Taylor should have gone on to become a station master. more...

That's the way to do it

EAGLE-EYED CCTV operators in Bromsgrove have been praised by police for their vigilance. more...

Street fighting brothers fined

A PAIR of brothers assaulted a man in Pershore High Street last Christmas Eve after being taunted by two girls, a court was told. more...

Hopes raised by Prescott money

HOPES were raised today that the Wyre Piddle bypass could finally be built after Transport Secretary John Prescott announced funding for 70 road schemes as part of his £180bn, 10-year transport plan. more...

Pete's thanks for big Frank

AN Evesham care officer had a knockout encounter when he was given an unexpected gift by former boxing world champion Frank Bruno. more...

Our nightmare

THE boss of a Worcestershire haulage firm is to halve his European distribution amid mounting concerns over spiralling costs and fines. more...

Fine for `Sam' in exam parcel theft

A DELIVERY driver handed over a stack of mock examination papers to a man living on a traveller site, even though they were addressed to a doctor. more...

Pies give pub recipe for success

A PIE-lovers' paradise has been created as part of a £120,000 revamp at an Evesham pub. more...

Blot on driver's 22-year record

A PERSHORE woman who prided herself on her almost spotless 22-year driving record has been fined for drink-driving. more...

It's a sign of the times as books make way for computers

IN a sign of the times, books are being removed to make way for computer terminals at Malvern Library. more...

The safest place in the country?

MALVERN has one of the lowest crime rates in the country according to new crime statistics released this week. more...

Comment

THERE should be some eyebrows raised at this week's story that just six parish councils are paying the lion's share of maintaining the Malvern Hills and Commons. more...

Let's get our act together

I WAS, as usual, very impressed by the Ledbury Poetry Festival and the way it brings in some of this country's best poets, as well as involving the whole town in what is actually quite a minority interest. But, as usual, I also felt frustrated that we in Malvern do not seem able to get our act together when it comes to promoting this town. more...

Wide of the mark

I was somewhat taken aback at some of the mean-spirited comments that Roy Green made (Postbag, July 7) regarding the plight of Malvern Athletic Football Club compared to the alleged favourable treatment enjoyed by Malvern Rugby Club. more...

Exhibition a must

I WAS fortunate enough to be invited to the recent opening ceremony at Malvern Library of the exhibition on the evolution and impact of radar. Apart from the local connection, it is startling to realise the major military importance that radar created and its influence on our success in the war. more...

Clean-up call

I FELT I must write to add my support to Mrs Reynes call for better street cleaning provision in Malvern Link (Malvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter, July 7). more...

Bins in wrong place

I INITIALLY wrote to ask when the council was going to try a practical solution to the problem of dog fouling on the paths up to the Hills. However, I have been beaten to it by someone who clearly has no understanding of the psychology and physiology of either dogs or humans. We now have some pristine red dog litter boxes in the car parks, but: more...

Invidious position

`COMPARE' is one of the key words imposed by government on local authorities. more...

Problem surface

A STRONG protest needs to be made to the authority responsible for the great inconvenience caused to all pedestrians who have to suffer the new surface of Back Lane in Malvern, where it runs alongside the so-called water feature, stretching as far as the opening out opposite the Waitrose stone building. more...

Hooray for Henry as trusty steed gets to the church on time

IT was definitely a case of love me, love my horse when Wickhamford rider Carolyne Ryan-Bell got married last Saturday. more...

Stratford Pupils pick their way through Peru

A GROUP of King Edward VI Grammar School boys set off for an adventure in the rainforests and mountains of Peru at the weekend. more...

Drug addict jailed after robbery bid

A HEROIN addict who tried to hold up a petrol service station near Droitwich with a knife and gun has been jailed for four years. more...

Phone health hazard inquiry

WYCHAVON councillors have voted to spend £800 on a study into possible health hazards from a mobile phone tower. more...

WELLINGTON HEATH Correspondent: Mrs P Wilkin Tel: 01531 633853

The barbecue and garden party held in the grounds of the Memorial Hall on Sunday, July 16 was a great success, due in no small part to the beautiful sunny weather. more...

STAUNTON Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273

MEMBERS of Staunton, Hartpury & Maisemore Over-60s Club enjoy a number of coach trips during the summer months and this year is no exception. more...

POWICK Correspondent: Mrs M Allsopp Tel: 01905 830746

THE church at Powick was full last Sunday morning for Powick School Leavers' Service, which was conducted by Rev David Nichol, members of stall, parents ad friends attended the service along with Year 6 children and other pupils to wish the Year 6 well as they move on to their respective High Schools in September. more...

LONGDON Correspondent: Mrs Anne Houghton. Tel: 01684 833258

OUTER Limits, the Benefice Youth Group for Year 7+, next meets tomorrow (Saturday) evening from 7pm to 9pm at 1 Moss Green Cottages, Bushley. For more information, please contact Eileen Moss on 01684 833256. more...

haRtpury Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273

AS well as seeing beautiful gardens when they are open to the public, there is often the chance to see and maybe buy the work of a local artist, as at Hartpury when three gardens were open and Joe Wilks, who paints in oils, put two of his paintings for sale and donated his commission to the fundraising event for Hartpury Church and Hartpury Court Old Chapel. more...

CRADLEY Correspondent: Mrs H Prescott. Tel: Ridgeway Cross 880594

THERE was a splendid service at St James the Great church last Saturday for the re-dedication of the bells. more...

CORSE Correspondent: Mrs U Groves-Smith Tel: Gloucester 840273

THE weather was lovely when Andrew and Inis Compton opened their garden at Ambleside, Lawn Road, Corse, to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Fund and since last year a herbaceous border has been added to make the garden even more attractive and colourful. more...

COLWALL Correspondent: Mrs P Hockett Tel: 01684 564872

A Village concert took place last Friday evening at St James' Church, Colwall. more...

BUSHLEY Correspondent: Ms M Wilkes Tel: Tewkesbury 293435

ONE local couple who have lived in Bushley practically all their married lives celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary recently. more...

Bargirl was three times over limit

BARMAID Julie Ann Williams was three times over the alcohol limit when she caused a crash in which three vehicles were written off, Kidderminster magistrates have heard. more...

Man is held in custody

MAGISTRATES have refused bail to a 20-year-old Stourport man accused of an £11,000 dwelling house burglary. more...

Sport

Town host champions on Sunday

MALVERN Town's pre-season preparations have been going well with up to 40 players attending training sessions at the Langland Stadium. more...

Wanderers presentations

MALVERN Wanderers Football Club recently held their Annual Award Night at the Chase High School in Malvern. more...

Player Pictures

Coming Soon...... more...

College lift Taverners Colts trophy

IT'S official - Malvern College boast the best Under 15's cricket team in the country after they defeated Whitgift School from Surrey in the final of the Taverners Trophy for Colts at Trent Bridge on Wednesday, July 12. more...

Green lack runs as Jones hits 99

BARNARDS Green First travelled the short distance to Worcester Nomads on Saturday for this Worcester County League Division Two fixture. more...

Ramblers in dogged draw with leaders

TOP of the Worcestershire Cricket League division two table Bromyard Firsts visited Regency Road on Saturday looking to continue their excellent start to the season. more...

ECB chairman to open pavilion

THE official opening of the new cricket pavilion at Malvern Ramblers Cricket Club's Regency Road headquarters takes place next Friday (July 28) at 6pm. more...

Williams and Golder in good form for Green II

AFTER a five match winning sequence which has taken the team to the top of their division in the Worcestershire Cricket League, the Green 2nd X1 started this game against local rivals, Nomads, full of confidence. more...

Wheeler turns on rollercoaster ride

DROPPED on eight and finally dismissed for 96, in between Andy Wheeler of Barnards Green treated all at Regency Road to a rollercoaster of an innings that wasn't without its share of good fortune in this 40-over a side match last Sunday. more...

Extras far too high

HAVING won the toss Stone batted first on an excellent track. more...

Cantrell is the match winner

ON a sunny afternoon at Mathon Court, one of West Malvern's old guard, Dave Cantrell, became a match winner. more...

Newland are left frustrated

NEWLAND were frustrated by a dogged rear guard action by Cookhill in their Saturday Division Five encounter and had to settle for a winning draw. more...

Green Thirds held to a draw

BARNARDS Green 3rds travelled to Worcester on Saturday to take on fourth placed Bewdley in a WCL 3rd team clash. more...

Nomads feature in some outstanding displays

Nomads relished the sunshine of last weekend with some outstanding cricket in which team and individual performances gave some fine results; even though a weak 1st X1 was thrashed by the Herefordshire team at Pencombe and the Saturday 2nd X1 and 3rd X1 struggled in the league programme. more...

LOCAL WEBSITES

Local Information

Enter your postcode, town or place name

House prices » Schools » Crime » Hospitals »