The Cotswolds | Archive | 2005 | May
THIS was a brave effort at a difficult and complex play involving characters on the edge of reason. more...
A DISPARATE group meeting for weekly tap dance lessons might not sound like a barrel of laughs but that's exactly what Stepping Out is. more...
AMATEUR dramatics has proved so popular at Willersey that the village hall is not big enough for the audiences productions now attract. more...
THE world's leading counter-tenor James Bowman has offered to sing at a concert at Pershore Abbey on Saturday, May 28, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief. more...
AN original Dire Straits family member and a `self-taught world music phenomenon' are providing a couple of interesting evenings in Worcester next week. more...
BARN dance supremos Dampiers Round are coming back to Pershore's Number 8 for another evening of swinging partners and do-si-doing. more...
WARWICKSHIRE churches will be ringing out with the sounds of special concerts through the summer months. more...
THE Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham lives up to its name over the next week with a range of theatre for all tastes. more...
A TALE of murder, treachery, conspiracy and corruption in 17th century south London is all locked up in The Clink, coming to Malvern next week. more...
AN old play with a theme of interest today is opening at the RSC next Wednesday. more...
ONE cobweb no-one wants to spring clean away is the famous Agatha Christie murder mystery Spider's Web. more...
I would like to pay tribute to my father, Ted Annis, for all the hard work he has put in over the last 20 months to organise the magnificent military parade and open air commemorative service in Pershore on Sunday to celebrate the diamond anniversary of VE day. more...
WE read with interest the article on Cropthorne Walkabout (Evesham, Journal, May 5), particularly noting the claim, made by Mr Mumford that their Walkabout was the first open garden event in the area. more...
The first thing I do as I settle back behind my desk in the House of Commons is to thank my constituents for the very great privilege of being returned once again as your Member of Parliament. The election campaign in Mid Worcestershire was conducted in an excellent spirit and my thanks go the other candidates too for that. more...
I like many candidates, in the Worcestershire County Council elections would like to thank all those people who voted in these local elections. more...
WHERE were you Evesham? On Saturday, April 16 Avonbank Brass Band, conducted by Alan MacRae produced a brilliant evening of well-chosen, well-performed music. more...
I HAVE lived here since 1938, in the days of open coal fires, each day's ashes going into the dust bin in the back garden - no plastic bags in those days. more...
Malcolm Meikle last week suggests that the Bishop of Worcester seems to advocate a policy of do-as-you-like in society with regard to the Church's stance on the issue of the Travellers. more...
Farncombe Estate Centre, just outside Broadway, is holding a free open day this Saturday, between 2pm and 5pm. more...
SILVERWARE dealers and collectors are being urged to be on their guard for offers of stolen property following a theft in Broadway. more...
TEWKESBURY Medieval Festival needs somewhere to keep its equipment. more...
A UNIQUE collection of international paintings, first shown at last year's Edinburgh Festival, is now in Tewkesbury. more...
TEWKESBURY'S first food and drink festival is being hailed as a great success, and plans are already under discussion to repeat it next year. more...
Tewkesbury borough councillors are being asked to urge the county council to go ahead with its plans for a one- way system in the High Street and swifter enforcement of parking regulations. more...
CLAIRE Wright was installed as the new Tewkesbury Town Mayor before a packed Watson Hall on Monday night. more...
TEWKESBURY firefighters came to the rescue when a six-year-old girl found herself locked in a bathroom. more...
MUSEUM curator Maggie Thornton has received a mysterious letter from Basra in Iraq. more...
SUPPORTERS of Alderman Knight School have been given fresh hope as Conservatives take over at County Hall. more...
BLOCKLEY'S Barry Dare, the new leader of Gloucestershire County Council, has vowed to fight for the survival of Alderman Knight School. more...
PARISH COUNCIL: The April meeting of the parish council, chaired by Cllr Tony Wilkins, heard that two new dog bins had been put up, the broken manhole at the back of Windmill Close had been replaced, and that the Cotswold AONB marker stone at the junction of Front Street and Mickleton Road would be moved. more...
WITH silage-making getting under way and more tourists heading for the country as the weather improves, NFU Mutual is warning tractor drivers to take special care on the roads. more...
FARMERS who actively encourage wildlife on their farms are being invited to enter the country's most prestigious farm conservation competition - the 2005 Silver Lapwing Awards. more...
THE Rural Stress Information Network is sending all newly elected rural MPs a briefing on the causes and effects of rural stress. more...
A VALE businessman is embarking on a charity transatlantic crossing in a yacht named after the doctor who saved his life. more...
On behalf of the Pershore & District branch of the Royal Naval Association, will you please allow me the opportunity of sincerely thanking all the thousands of people who came out to support our military parade and Commemorative Service for the 60th Anniversary of VE Day on Sunday. more...
CONSERVATIVES swept the board across the north Cotswolds, claiming every county council seat in the area. more...
MORETON teenager Helen Jeffcutt is appealing for people to support her plans to spend six weeks as a volunteer teacher in Kenya. more...
PHARMACIES across the Cotswolds have been warned to be on their guard after a prescription book was stolen from Moreton Day Hospital. more...
COTSWOLD Rotarians will be out and about on Saturday encouraging people to take up free health checks. more...
A COTSWOLD artist is feeling the pressure as she struggles to meet the demand for her distinctive paintings. more...
SOARING house prices have again been blamed for the continuing closure of a ward at Bourton's cottage hospital. more...
AN urgent appeal has been launched to find a new volunteer to run Chipping Campden's Brownie pack, which may close if no one steps forward. more...
POLICE in the Cotswolds are warning caravan owners to take extra precautions to secure their property in the run-up to the May Bank Holiday. more...
A NEW £15,000 activity area at a Cotswold school has been vandalised less than a year after parents raised £15,000 to pay for it. more...
A COTSWOLD rock band are hoping it will be plain sailing when they travel from Chipping Campden to a gig in London's Camden Town on Monday. more...
STOW doctor and community stalwart Katherine King has died of cancer aged 86. more...
A MORETON woman has appealed for donations of swimming aids and stationary to take to tsunami-hit communities in Sri Lanka. more...
1 (£1,000) 00033, Hereford; 2 (£100) 14433, Inkberrow; 3 (£50) 11433, Droitwich. more...
THE following gardens will be open for charity under the National Gardens Scheme: more...
DIAL South Worcestershire will have a member of staff at Pershore Library on Monday, from 10am to noon and at Elmley Castle Village Hall Post Office on Tuesday, from 10am to noon. They will be providing a free and confidential drop-in advice session for anyone who needs help dealing with a disability-related problem. more...
PERSHORE Group of Colleges is celebrating its 50th anniversary and as part of the celebrations students will be designing and building a series of celebratory show gardens as part of their Gold Tour, taking in all the major horticultural and garden shows over the summer. more...
BIDFORD: Colin Harris, Bidford Pharmacy, 17 High Street, Mon-Fri, 5.30-6pm. 01789 772433. No rota Sunday and public holidays. more...
SUNDAY: Stratford Ramblers - Chedworth, start 10am for a joint walk with Mid Warwickshire group, 12 miles of hilly walking. Details: Brian 01295 670937. Evesham Ramblers - Start 10am for an eight mile walk, through fields and orchards in gentle undulating countryside, meet Monkwood Reserve car park, taking A443 from Worcester, north of Hallow, take left turn into Moseley Road, signposted Sinton Green/Wichenford, then follow the brown signs, bring a packed lunch. Details: Mike 01386 554438. more...
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: Mr Heritage showed slides and spoke on Evesham Past and Present. He was thanked by Mrs Pratt. more...
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: The women's section held its monthly meeting last Tuesday. The meeting was opened by chairman Wendy Griffiths, and after the exhortation she welcomed members. Laura Joyce reported on the national conference in Brighton. more...
MEMBERS of Shipston Amateur Dramatic Society are putting the finishing touches to a production of the Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, which opens tonight. more...
A COTSWOLD GP has raised more than £22,000 for the British Heart Foundation with a gruelling trek through the Himalayas. more...
GARDENERS are urged to help Shipston Home Nursing stock up for its eighth annual plant sale. more...
A UNIQUE sculpture reflecting the history of Shipston has been commissioned for the town centre. more...
Evesham Jubilee Society more...
OPENING batsmen Alan Walker was the mainstay as Adlestrop recorded a weekend double. more...
LAST weekend proved to be a record breaking one for Evesham. more...
NORTH Cotswold Young Cricketers Under-13s played their first league match of the season on Sunday against Banbury. more...
BOURTON Vale returned home victorious from Saturday's opening Cherwell League clash of the new campaign. more...
SIX Cotswolds youngsters will be in action at Sunday's Gloucestershire Golf Union's 53rd Junior County Championship. more...
ONE of Britain's leading junior kart racers has made his debut behind the wheel of a 110mph race car. more...
THERE was success on the opening day of the Cotswold Hills League for a trio of former champions but defeat for the last club to retain the championship. more...
THE youth section awards evening at Evesham Rugby Club saw players in all the different age groups congratulated on a successful season. more...
PREPARATION for next season is now uppermost in the minds of the junior coaches at Stow Rugby Club. more...
TEWKESBURY Cricket Club's second team got their County League Division One season off to a flyer when defeating Corse & Staunton by 202 runs. more...
BREDON Star RUFC capped a league winning season when taking top spot at the Ledbury Sevens. more...
THE Al Ward Memorial Cup has been the main focus over the past two weeks in the Tewkesbury Pool League when the 16 qualifiers played down to a winner. more...
TEWKESBURY Swimming Club took seven boys to the 25th annual Open Meet hosted by Haden Hill SC last Sunday when they secured a hat-trick of gold medals. more...
TOMORROW promises more fantastic action when Worcester Racecourse stages a Family Night at Pitchcroft. more...
THERE was a moderate turnout of dinghies at Arden Sailing Club last Sunday. more...
THREE goals in four first half minutes decided the destiny of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League first division title. more...
TOMORROW promises more fantastic action when Worcester Racecourse stages a Family Night at Pitchcroft. more...
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SEVENTEEN boats took to the Avon last Sunday when Evesham SC members made the most of the strong blustery wind. more...
BIDFORD Bowls Club has proudly opened its newly refurbished premises. more...
THE South Warwick-shire Bowls Association easily overcame hosts Cov-entry and District counterparts. more...
BROADWAY made a successful start to the defence of their Concorde League title when winning their first two games against Hewell and Bredon. more...
Shipston Invitation Flying Club more...
SATURDAY promises more fantastic action when Worcester Racecourse stages a Family Night at Pitchcroft. more...
THERE'S a double helping of charity cup final action at Evesham United's Common Road home this weekend. more...
NORTHWICK BC have made an encouraging start to what promises to be a packed schedule of matches. more...
THREE goals in four first half minutes decided the destiny of the Birdseye Sports Evesham and District Sunday League first division title. more...
MUCH has been written in these columns during the past nine months about refereeing standards, so it would be very remiss of me not to have the `official' final say! more...
THE third week of action in the Prudden Road Surfacing League saw reigning champions Stratford B draw away from the pack at the top of the Premier Division after blasting their own C team 4-0. more...
FANTASTIC scenes that matched the performance resulted in party time at Common Road last Saturday. more...
KING Edward School in Stratford was the venue for last weekend's Ridley Mar-tin Trophy competition. more...
JIM COCKERTON and Dave Busst are both united in the task of ensuring that Evesham United's stay in the top flight of Southern League football isn't a short one, writes Mervyn Collins. more...
PAXFORD Garage owner Clive Wadey spent the weekend at Darley Moor where he had four rides and never finished out of the first three. more...
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