THE next concert in the Parish Music series, which provides concerts of classical music in rural churches, is at the Church of St John the Baptist, Beckford on November 11. The Carducci Quartet who performed for Parish Music two years ago, is making
BIG band swing - featuring all the panache and attitude of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior during their Vegas heyday- swaggers into town with the celebrated Rat Pack Live stage show. The show arrives at Cheltenham Town Hall on November
NOVEMBER sees the 20th anniversary of the start of The Friends of the Upton Jazz Festival. The group was set up in 1986 to raise funds to secure the future of jazz in Upton and has been doing well since. To celebrate the milestone occasion The Friends
GLOUCESTERSHIRE Music has released the entry forms for the county's 2007 young musician competition. The contest - now in its 16th year- is open to musicians up to the age of 21, and are of at least Grade Eight standard, with a home address within the
THERE'S plenty of entertainment to keep audiences fascinated this month at the Roses Theatre. The fun kicks off tomorrow night with a performance from virtuoso fiddler Dave Swarbrick. Folk fans can enjoy an evening of superb music from one of the genre's
FANCY hats and gallons of Champagne, no it's not a posh wedding it's Ladies' Day at The Swan Theatre. Former Eastenders star, Jemma Walker, stars in the show, which tells the story of four friends who head off to the races for the day. The play promises
A BIDFORD business owner has been living in a caravan near his property for the last three months in a bid to keep thieves at bay. This follows the theft of agricultural tools worth £8,500 in August. Mark Smith, who owns a building at Pony Meadow,
BIDFORD and Salford Priors householders will get to find out how much waste they are actually throwing away. Warwickshire Waste Partnership investigators are working on sites across the county to try and find what proportion of rubbish thrown away could
Bidford residents are being urged to turn off their home appliances between 4.30pm and 6.30pm this week. The Switch It Off campaign is being run by Warwickshire County Council to make people think about the needless items they have on every day around
People in Bidford are being asked for their views on how often Stratford District Council should collect their refuse. Ward councillors Kim James, Daren Pemberton and Brian Slaughter want to know whether it should be weekly, fortnightly or every three
A PROMINENT businessman from Broadway will receive an honorary degree from the University of Worcester tomorrow. Jorgen Philip Sorensen, who founded the global Group 4 Securicor empire, was presented with the award in recognition of his contribution
TWO pensioners have raised £30,000 in just a month to help impoverished families in Kenya. Roy Hendy from Childswickham and Tom Gorman from Willersey both did part of their National Service in the drought-stricken country 50 years ago. Now, thanks to
A GROUP of 12 delegates from Kosovo visited Pershore College to learn how to grow nursery stock. They were at the college as part of a study tour of the UK to look at methods of producing trees, shrubs and fruit trees so they can take back and use the
THE milkers met a flying trade at the dispersal sale of Roger Hutchings' Darnells herd of pedigree Holstein Friesian cattle at Cropvale Farm, Cropthorne. The freshly calved heifers averaged £1,258, with 22 cattle making more than £1,000 and a third of
NEW genetic traits and non registered Suffolks will be eligible for inclusion in the Suffolk Sheep Society's register, it has been announced. The move represents the continuing policy of the society to meet the economic and management requirements of
REAL food is back on the menu as caring mums ignore pester power and take control of what their children eat. Research by the Meat and Livestock Commission shows the use of convenience foods are in decline while more meals are being cooked using fresh
Milking cows from one of the leading herds of Holsteins in the Midlands, based in the heart of the Cotswolds, have been sold to make way for restructuring. The entire milking portion of the prize-winning Wagtail pedigree Holsteins owned by the Long Partnership
residents can get into the spirit of bonfire night a day early on Saturday when Eckington proudly puts on its own firework display. The festivities kick-off at 6.30pm at the village recreation ground. A firework display, along with a bonfire, will be
A HAMPTON mother-of-two struck lucky when playing ITV's interactive show The Mint, scooping £36,000. Jo Richardson, of Clarks Hill Rise, was handed a cheque for £36,000 after competing in the quiz, which is aired every night. The 42-year-old self-employed
YOUNGSTERS from the Cotswold and Vale Farmers' Hunt Pony Club will be looking forward to a presentation evening at Deer Park in Brockhampton, near Cheltenham, tomorrow. Youngsters aged 10-13 have spent most of this year training at the Brockhampton Pony
THE Byways and Bridleways Trust's Journey for Access aims to raise the profile of equestrian access. Walkers have gained the Right to Roam and can access 100 per cent of the rights of way network. Riders have access to only 20 per cent and carriage drivers
THE year 2000 saw the launch of a British Horse Society fundraising riding test, the Lawrence of Arabia Challenge. Since then, the challenges have gone from strength to strength and the BHS now runs events in Peru, Jordan, Iceland and new for this year
HORSE owners are being reminded that if they passed their driving test on or after January 1 1997, they are required to pass an additional driving test in order to gain entitlement to category B and E. This allows them to tow caravans and trailers, says
PARISH Council: Local transport: The parish council has been informed that tenders, for services to be operated commencing February 2007, have now been requested. Councillors have requested that a service to operate via the Ivy Inn for at least two days
LADIES' Afternoon Club: The meeting was attended by 17 members. Chairman Sheila Simons introduced the speaker, Judy Berrow on starting from scratch in the garden. It all started when Mr and Mrs Berrow purchased a barn in Chaddesley Corbett and the conversion
100 Years Ago November 3, 1906 The Evesham water supply has not been turned off during the afternoon or night since last Saturday week, and the result is that the consumption has gone up by about 39,000 gallons a day. Though there is some increase in
Pershore's new hospital opens its doors to its first patients next week. From Friday, November 10, community nurses and therapists will begin their working day in the state-of-the-art hospital next door to Wychavon Civic Centre. The new community healthcare
WHEN Harry Long of Pershore was confronted by a gunman who demanded he hand over his cash, he was left with little option. A total of £16 in gold and silver changed hands before Harry shocked the robber (and probably himself) by asking for some of the
A PERSHORE couple had heroin and crack cocaine in their car when they were stopped by police, Worcester Crown Court was told. Calvin Gubbins told the officers that they had been to Birmingham to buy the drugs for their own use, said Peter Parson, prosecuting
CYCLISTS will be asked to dismount when using the walkway beside Pershore Town Hall. The issue was put on the agenda at the last town council meeting by Cllr Betty Hughes. She is concerned about the dangers created when cyclists exit the walkway at
THERE is still time to make use of a series of workshops to get more children interested in reading. Pershore High School is inviting visitors to come along on Wednesday, November 8, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. The title of the event is Now You're Hooked
GARDENING Club: The annual general meeting held at Wulstan Hall on October 26 was attended by 37 members. There was a bring and buy stall at which plants brought in by members quickly sold out. The meeting was initially chaired by George Featonby and
MYSTERY still surrounds the death of a Vale woman whose naked body was found washed up on a beach in southern Italy. Helen Elwell, aged 54, from Badsey was discovered by passersby on Sunday, October 8 in the resort of Marina di Gioiosa Jonica, just north
A modest hero has been praised for saving a man's life when his actions prevented the victim from being swept away by strong currents. Nick Davies, age 38, from Pershore, was at home last Thursday evening when he was told there was a man in difficulty
POLICE need to take more robust action to evict gipsies and travellers as soon as they set up illegal sites, according to local councillors. A report presented to Wychavon District Council this week, following a nine-month review of the situation, expressed
WYCHAVON District Council has formally reaffirmed its commitment to a new hospital for Evesham. The council met on Tuesday and were briefed on latest developments in the hospital project. Councillors also voted to back a statement of intent', drafted
a new social club for people with special needs opens its doors for the first time next week. The members, whose ages range from three to 19, were devastated when the fortnightly TimeOut Club was closed by organisers Evesham and Pershore Mencap. Angry
GIPSIES and travellers who set up illegal sites in Wychavon can expect a tough response from the council and police. But those on official or "tolerated" sites can expect a better deal from their local authority, according to a comprehensive report presented
EVESHAM police have renewed appeals for a motorist who may have witnessed an armed robbery to come forward. A gang of young people, including a girl with a knife, attacked a couple in an alleyway off Davies Road, opposite Ash Grove, in the early hours
A scheme to help the elderly to maintain their independence and continue living at home will be launched in Evesham and Pershore. The firm behind the scheme is also looking to take on more than a dozen new recruits to help run the project. Abacus Care
A PLACE in the Guinness Book of World Records awaits Evesham teenager Cassey Watson. The 15-year-old set a record for most races at Brands Hatch in different cars - six and three respectively - at the weekend. Cassey, of Charity Crescent, is studying
VALE of Evesham MP Sir Michael Spicer has slammed moves to remove Worcestershire's Sir Edward Elgar's picture from bank notes. Sir Michael yesterday wrote to Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, strongly protesting against reported plans to
A GROUP of former RAF colleagues met up at their old haunt at the weekend for the first time in more than 50 years. RAF Pershore Advanced Flying Training School was based at Throckmorton Airfield in the 1950s and 12 of the ex-servicemen were back on
EVESHAM police have warned the public to be wary of offers of stolen electrical equipment. It follows the theft of four computers and a £3,000 LCD television from EUS Computers in Chapel Street, Evesham between 5.30pm on Monday and 9.30am on Tuesday.
SOUTH Worcestershire police have announced a significant reduction' in the number of anti-social incidents reported during Halloween. A total of 86 anti-social incidents, of which a significant number were related to egg throwing, were reported this
WYCHAVON District Council has introduced a tough new smoking policy after a consultation with employees and members. The policy will see a ban on smoking in council-owned vehicles and the removal of smoking bins around buildings. The new smoking policy
A police constable has been honoured for his dedication and commitment. PC David Shortell, a response officer based at Evesham Police Station, has been awarded this year's Wychavon Police Trophy by the district council. PC Shortell joined the force
POLICE have seized equipment from a car and made an arrest after a pursuit from Evesham to Cheltenham. A BMW containing a crow-bar, screwdrivers, balaclava and a walkie-talkie-style radio was stopped at the junction of The Close and Church Road, Leckhampton
EVESHAM'S Badsey Road development has received a further boost after town councillors voted to recommend approval of the scheme at the planning and general purposes meeting on Monday. During the session a number of councillors also made recommendations
THE festive Shoebox Appeal will officially begin on Monday, November 6 and a table-top sale will help raise funds. Appeal organiser Bob James is urging people to come to Saturday's sale for coffee and a bargain. "We get a lot of items we can't send
I REFER to the reports I have read that council tax inspectors will be given the right to enter homes and fine householders who refuse to co-operate. I also read that householders would be guilty of this as a new offence and liable for a fine of up to
With all the debate concerning potential closure of village post offices I felt I had to add my concerns following a recent experience. Recently, I had the delightful pleasure of driving around the outskirts of Evesham visiting a number of villages.
May I, through your letters page, say a huge thank you to the wonderful people of Evesham we met during a visit last Thursday to do some research on our family tree. From people we bumped into in the street, the owners of Cre8 and to the assistant at
AT this time of Remembrance many people will be reflecting upon those who gave their lives in two world wars, and thinking of our armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan today. The situation in those countries is grave and the threat to our nation from terrorism
PLANS to build new housing on Evesham United's ground at Common Road received a further blow on Monday when town councillors voted once again to recommend refusal amid concerns of flooding. The original plan to build 95 new homes was rejected on the
BOERS-SMITH Charlotte and Charlie would like to thank family and friends for their lovely presents and for coming to their party Published in paper 02/11/2006
HEMMING Gerald Clive Of Hampton. Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on 30th October 2006, aged 74 years. Beloved Father of Gillian, Grandfather of Rachel and Katie, Brother to David, Jean and Geoffrey. Will be sadly missed by all
NICHOLLS Rose Of Chipping Campden, peacefully in Cheltenham Hospital on October 25 2006 aged 93 years. Beloved mother of Bill. Service at St James' Church, Chipping Campden on Thursday November 9 at 12 noon. Flowers to Allen & Son, High Street, Moreton
DRINKWATER Joan Died peacefully on 22nd October 2006 in Cheltenham General Hospital. Loving Wife of Eric, devoted mother of Gisela, Fiona and Lisa and adoring Grandmother to Anna, Lydia, Nicola, Tabitha and Abigail, also Tjana and Amber. The funeral service
SMITH Patricia nee Locke Of Philipscote, Bengeworth on October 29 2006 at Bricklehampton Hall, after a long illness. Will be very sadly missed. Now reunited with her beloved Barry. Much loved mother of Debbie and auntie of Emma. Enquiries regarding funeral
MAUGHAN Jessie Maud Aged 87 years. Widow of Joe, passed away on October 26th in comfort and peace at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. Formerly of Whitbourne and recently a very happy resident at Froome Bank Residential Home, Bromyard. Dear sister to Jim
COTTRILL Rosetta Miriam Muff Of Rous Lench. On October 27th 2006, peacefully in Tutnall Hall Nursing Home, aged 97 years. Sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Rous lench Church on Thursday November 9th at 1pm, followed by interment
HEAD formerly Thomas Meryl Jane, died suddenly at work, October 24, aged 44. Much loved community nurse, mother, daughter, sister and ex-wife. Funeral 2pm, November 2, St Joseph's RC Church, Stonehouse. Donations if desired to St Joseph's RC Church, Stonehouse
BYRON Madeline Paddy November 8th 2002 The years roll by, the memories linger Never forgotten, we cannot deny Of remembering when and asking why You will be forever in our thoughts Jack, Roger, Judith and families Published in paper 02/11/2006
THOULD Les. Still missing you after 21 years. Love you always Nance and family. Published in paper 02/11/2006
ANDERSON George. November 3, 2000. Always in our thoughts and our hearts sadly missed. Mary, Mavis, John, Janet, Ronald and families. Published in paper 02/11/2006
SLADE Hazel November 7th 2005 In memory of a dear mum and gran Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day There's a place in our hearts no one can fill We love you mum and always will Loving daughter Gret, John, Chris and Nicola Published
DAVIES Wisdom. November 6, 2005. As you walked down the aisle and gave me away, you were speechless for once had nothing to say. Deep in our hearts you will always stay loved and remembered every day. Grandad you're never far from my thoughts. Love you
HERBERT Joe. Died November 8, 2002. Remembered with love. Always in our thoughts. Val, Jude and families. Published in paper 02/11/2006
GAFFNEY Jackie Passed away November 7th 2003. In loving memory of a dear mum, mum in law and nan. Always remembered Pen, Alan, Steve and Robert xxxx Published in paper 02/11/2006
GRIFFIN Brenda Kathleen October 27th 2004 What would I give to see you smile To sit and talk with you awhile To be together in the same old way Would be my dearest wish today Your loving husband Alan Published in paper 02/11/2006
GRIFFIN Vera. November 11, 2004. What would I give to see you smile. To sit and talk with you awhile. To be together in the same old way. Would be my dearest wish today. Love always Bob. Published in paper 02/11/2006
EASTMEAD Colin. November 7, 1992. Always in our thoughts. Dawn, Loren and Molly x. Published in paper 02/11/2006
COLLIS William Edward Wife Norma, Son Neil and the family would like to thank, so much all the friends and neighbours for the many messages of sympathy and for all their kindness and help during this sad time. Many thanks to the Paramedics and the Doctors
HATHAWAY Doreen Tom, children and grandchildren Would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for cards and messages of sympathy at this sad time Also for attending the Funeral Service Thank you Mr R Stanley and Edward Jarvis for funeral arrangements
ULYATT Evelyn David, Joan, Jim, Geoff and Trevor and all relations wish to express their thanks to everyone for cards and messages of sympathy at their sad loss of Eve Thanks also to Campion and New for the funeral arrangements and their kindness and
MIDDLETON Nikki 30 years old November 2nd. Happy Birthday Mummy Lots of love India, Harriet and Stuart xxxx Published in paper 02/11/2006
GRIFFITHS Macy Happy 1st birthday to a special granddaughter November 5th Love Nanny and Grandad Published in paper 02/11/2006
DERRICK Mel Happy 18th Birthday with love Mum, Dad and Sister Laura xxx Published in paper 02/11/2006
GRIFFITHS Macy Happy 1st Birthday To our special little girl November 5, Lots of love Mummy, Daddy and Olivia xxx Published in paper 02/11/2006
MIDDLETON Nikki Happy 30th Birthday November 2, With all our love Mum, Terry and Sarah xxxx Published in paper 02/11/2006
FAULKNER Michael Happy birthday, lots of love Marie, Nigel and Claire, David and Rebecca, Michelle and Adam, Sharon and Paul, grandchildren Scott, Charlotte, Jack and Holly xx Published in paper 02/11/2006
COOPER Amy Happy 1st Birthday to a very special little girl November 5, Lots of love, hugs and kisses Mummy xxx Published in paper 02/11/2006
JERVIS Glen and Claire Are pleased to announce the safe arrival of a beautiful baby boy Jack William Born October 28, 2006 8lb 6oz Published in paper 02/11/2006
HALL-BROYD Michelle and Damion Congratulations on the birth of our beautiful grandson Mitchell Jacob born October 23rd 2006 A special brother for Aaron and Danny Love Mum, Dad and family Published in paper 02/11/2006
FINCH Ted Loving memories of dear Husband and father who passed away 5th November 1993. Always in our thoughts, Dill and Lynda. Published in paper 02/11/2006
TAYLOR Sidney. Died November 4, 1989. Much loved dad, grandad, great grandad. Missing you just as much today as ever. Remembered by all your family. Published in paper 02/11/2006
VINE Barbara. Died November 5th 1971. Fond memories from Auntie Audrey, Uncle Les and family Published in paper 02/11/2006
EVANS Dennis. Passed away November 2nd 1996. Sadly missed by all his family Published in paper 02/11/2006
WELCH Margaret Irene Who died November 5, 2003 Fondest memories Loved and always in my heart every day I miss you dear God Bless you From your loving Husband Harry Published in paper 02/11/2006
CHARWOOD Mary. November 2, 2005. Loving memory of a dear friend and godmother. Ruth, Carol and families. Published in paper 02/11/2006
CORNISH Mary. November 5, 2002. In loving memory of a dear mum, nan and great nan. So sadly missed will never be forgotten. Eric, Jane, John grandchildren and great granddaughter. Published in paper 02/11/2006
EASTMEAD Colin Died November 7th 1992. What can words say we just wish you were here today. Love Cocker, Rachel and family. Published in paper 02/11/2006
ROCK Doris. Passed away November 1, 2000. Loving mum and nan. Miss you every day in our hearts you will always stay. Love Pat, Carol and family. Published in paper 02/11/2006
RAWLINGS Catherine Died November 4, 2005 One year has gone by and I miss you more than ever If only I could turn back the clock to 1953 We were both 19 and you were the best looking girl in Pershore Sadly only memories Love Norman Published in paper
KNIGHT Lee Passed away November 4, 2005 If teardrops were a stairway and memories a lane We'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again Love and missing you Always in our hearts Mum, Nicky, Sharon and all the family xx Published in paper 02/11
JOHNSON Beryl and Fred 26th October 1993 and 5th November 1970. Always in our thoughts never forgotten Love from Sandra, Pat, June, Mike and families. Published in paper 02/11/2006
EASTMEAD Colin November 7, 1992 In loving memory of Colin Always remembered with love Sylvia x Published in paper 02/11/2006
MILWARD Jean On October 26th, 2006, suddenly at her home in Pershore, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Ted, mother and grandmother. Private Cremation. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at Pershore Abbey on Monday, November 6th at
JOHNSON Winifred Edith Kathleen Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday 15th October 2006 at Moreton-in-Marsh Hospital, Glos, aged 102 years. Gone to join her beloved Johnnie. Much loved mother of Frank, Graham and Christine. Family cremation was
ARCHER Joyce Formerly of Ashton under Hill. Died peacefully at Bricklehampton Hall Nursing Home on October 30 2006, aged 84 years. Much loved and greatly missed by John, daughters Shelagh and June and all her family and friends. Funeral service at Worcester
SPEAKE Cornelia Cornie On October 28th 2006, peacefully in Worcestershire Royal Hospital, after a long illness bravely borne, aged 76 years. Much loved Mum to Stewart and Trudie, devoted Nan to Caroline, Freya, and Matt. She will be sadly missed by all
TURVEY Donald James Jim Passed away peacefully at Evesham Community Hospital on 26th October 2006, aged 92 years. Beloved Father of Janet, Father in law to Peter, Grandfather. The funeral Service will take place on Friday 3rd November 2006 at Evesham
JELFS Terry Of Badsey, peacefully at the Macmillan Unit in Evesham on October 25 2006, aged 56 years. Much loved father, brother, son and grandad. Will be very sadly missed. The Funeral Service takes place at Cheltenham Crematorium Chapel on Thursday,
FERRIMAN Jamie Birthday memories of our beloved Jamie November 5th Always in our thoughts Love Mum, Dad, John, Julian, David and Selwyn Published in paper 02/11/2006
WELCH Helen Jane Birthday memories on November 4 of an adored mum, beloved daughter and wonderful sister forever in our thoughts. Naomi, Emily, Mum, Dad, Jo and Tony, Paul and Jo xxxx Published in paper 02/11/2006
ROSE Jeremy November 3rd 1967. Birthday memories of a much loved Son, Brother and Uncle. Missed more with the passing years forever in our thoughts and our hearts. Loved and remembered Mum, Dad, Jon and Niki and families. Published in paper 02/11/2006
LAMB Roger Sandra, Hilary and Bruce Would like to thank everyone for the many cards and messages of sympathy on the very sad loss of Roger To the many friends and colleagues who attended his funeral Many thanks to our family who helped Roger through his
RIGHTON Peter Barbara and family would like to thank everyone for the support and messages of sympathy and for attending Peter's funeral. Special thanks to Reverend Michael Absolon and Reverend Canon David Cook for a very comforting service also R. Locke
KEEN AND WEBB Lucy and James Congratulations on the birth of Ciara Faith Born October 21, 2006 All our love Mum, Dad, Amy, Cernal, Steph and Grandad xxxx Published in paper 02/11/2006
KEEN AND WEBB Lucy and James Are proud to announce the safe arrival of Ciara Faith Born October 21, 2006 Weighing 8lb 13oz A beautiful sister for Megan and Sophie Published in paper 02/11/2006
BEARD Amy and Simon Are proud to announce their new arrival Alfie, Michael, Jeffrey Born October 26, 2006 8lb 7oz Published in paper 02/11/2006
JERVIS Claire and Glen Congratulations on the birth and safe arrival of your beautiful Son Jack William on the 28th October 2006 all our love Mum and Dad xxxx Published in paper 02/11/2006
PANKHURST Anna is pleased to announce the safe arrival of Dean Paul born October 25th weighing 9lb 6oz A beautiful grandson for Paul and Lesley Thanks to everyone for support, presents and cards Published in paper 02/11/2006
PARKES Malc. Happy 50th birthday. Enjoy your party all my love Lynn. Published in paper 02/11/2006
STEAD Jonathan. Happy 18th birthday. Lots of love Mum and Malc xx. Published in paper 02/11/2006
MOORE Emma Happy 18th Birthday with Love Aunty Sue, Uncle Chris, Mel and Laura. Published in paper 02/11/2006
BENDY Catherine Happy 18th Birthday Love from Mom, Dad and David Published in paper 02/11/2006
100 Years Ago October 27, 1906 It was not until this week that we read the inscription that has been placed on the Whale's Jawbone in the Workman Gardens, Evesham. It is as follows: "Jaw bones of a whale captured by the ship Andrew Marvel in the year
