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Depleted Stow brave in defeat to leaders
Stow-on-the-Wold 11, Alchester 22. A DEPLETED Stow-on-the-Wold line-up put up a valiant performanace against the leaders in the Berks/Bucks & Oxon Premier Division. The game was even but Stow’s old habit of getting into the scoring zone and not
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Ellis seals fine dominant win
Pershore 46, Droitwich 10. PERSHORE produced an efficient, workmanlike performance in despatching local rivals Droitwich in Midlands Two West (South). The platform for this comprehensive victory was forward domination, but the Pershore backs played
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Mabbett treble for second XI
Evesham II 5, West Bromwich 1. ANDY Mabbett scored a hat-trick as Evesham Hockey Club seconds extended their current winning streak to four and maintain top spot in the Ener-G West Midlands Division One. Evesham got off to a poor start, with West
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Rushton scores in draw for Pershore
Pershore 2, Oswestry 2. PERSHORE hosted Oswestry in this E-NERG league game hoping to fortify their position towards the top of the table. The hosts began dominating the possession but the visiting side looked more dangerous in attack. Making
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Twiston-Davies in top Chase success
NAUNTON-based trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies added to his illustrious list of triumphs in 2010 as his son Sam rode home the winner in the Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase. Sam, riding Little Josh, led from start to finish in the prestigious National Hunt race
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Officers dig deep for conned couple
A LITTLE Beckford couple who were conned by a cruel distraction burglar have spoken of their delight at receiving money from the West Mercia Police Community Fund. A man tricked his way into the home of pensioners Jim and Dorly Whiting on October
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Pottery in exhibition
THE Gallery at Bevere has a Raku and Beyond exhibition, featuring potters Duncan Ayscough, David Jones, Andrew Niblett and Nici Ruggiero, until December 24. Raku ceramic pottery is a Japanese technique used since the 16th century. For more information
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chamber choir concert
THE Saint James’ Singers, regarded as one of the best chamber choirs in the Midlands, is set to perform its December Concert at St Mary’s Church, in Warwick, on December 4 from 7.30pm. For more information or to get tickets call 01926 776438, or visit
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Waterboys join Irish rock Docs
ONE of Ireland’s most popular bands, the Saw Doctors, are at Cheltenham Town Hall on Wednesday, November 24. The band has built up a cult following with fans attracted by the melodic songs with catchy lyrics and anthemic chorus lines. In 2009 To Win
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Date with time travel
THE Time Traveller’s Wife is the latest film at the Norbury Theatre in Droitwich. The film sees a Chicago librarian become an involuntary time traveller. It is on Wednesday, November 24, at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £4.50 and can be bought by calling
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Lenny leads the way in a popular line-up
SOME of the most popular names in comedy will be appearing at the Town Hall in Cheltenham. Lenny Henry’s Cradle to Rave is his brand new one-man performance which comes fresh from his award-winning stint in Northern Broadside’s Othello, and takes to
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DISCOVERY FOR JULIA
JULIA Roberts stars in a tale of self-discovery on the screen at Number 8 in Pershore next week. Eat, Pray Love is on Monday at 10.30am and 7.30pm and on Tuesday at 7.30pm. For tickets and more information visit number8.org
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QUARTET IN CONCERT
THE Wihan Quartet will be performing at the Evesham Arts Centre next Thursday at 7.30pm for the third concert in the Evesham and District Music Club’s 2010/11 season. Beethoven’s Opus 59,3; Mendelssohn’s Quartet Op 80; and Dvorak’s Op 96 American are
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Beatles story a teen scream
THE Everyman Youth Theatre’s latest show is set to go down a storm when it hits the stage this evening. Twist and Shout is being performed by the group in the venue’s Studio Theatre until Saturday. The production is set in Cheltenham and covers
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Maverick Scottish band
MAVERICK Scottish musicians Shooglenifty are at Stroud’s Subscription Rooms at 8pm on Thursday, November 25 with support from Elfynn. Tickets £12 in advance or £14 on the door. Call 01453 760900.
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christmas in costumes
HISTORIC costumed girl band Lady Georgianna will be in Broadway, playing Victorian Christmas music and a Jane Austen Ball on Saturday, December 3, from 6pm to 8pm. Visit lady-g.co.uk
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Queen Kathryn at hall
Queen of pipes and scintillating fiddler Kathryn Tickell is at Worcester’s Huntingdon Hall this evening at 8pm with some of the UK’s most talented young musicians. Call 01905 611427 or visit worcesterlive.co.uk
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Murder is for laughs
VILLAGE actors are preparing to play to the crowds in their new show, which features a clueless detective straight out of the Clouseau mould. Members of the Salford Priors Amateur Theatrical Society (SPATS) perform in one big show every year and in 2010
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Woman taken to hospital after collision
A ROAD in Evesham was blocked when a car collided with the rear of a stationery police vehicle. Minor damage was caused when the crash happened in Elm Street just after 2.30pm on Wednesday (17). An elderly woman was taken to the Alexandra
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TV comic is headline act
A COMEDIAN from BBC 2’s Extras will be just one of the comedy headline acts to perform at The Granville@Barford’s fourth Comedy Night later this month. James Dowdeswell will be joined by double act Brian Damage & Krysstal and Adam Staunton for the evening
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ANNUAL ART DISPLAY
LOCAL artist John Harris will show his watercolours at his 27th annual Inkberrow exhibition at The Bowls Pavilion in Sands Road on Saturday, November 20, from 10am until 6pm daily, and on Tuesday and Thursday until 9pm. See harris-watercolours.com.
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Journey in musical landscape
AN evening of song, stories and superb musical arrangements await visitors to the Little Village Hall in Blockley next week when it hosts Howdenjones in concert. Kate Howden and Paul Jones are songwriters who are known for taking their audiences on a
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Christmas capers with Maddy
A CELEBRATORY evening of Christmas music, performed on renaissance, ethnic and modern instruments is coming to The Roses in Tewkesbury. Carols and Capers 2010 features Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band who will be putting their stamp on familiar and
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Rachel’s CD dream comes true
An Evesham pianist has realised a long-held dream by releasing her first CD. After years of teaching and inspiring others, Rachel M Davis has created a CD of moving and original solo piano music called Dreamcatcher. The record was recorded on a Steinway
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stars of golden sixties
GERRY and The Pacemakers star in an evening of Sixties Gold at Malvern Theatres with The Searchers, PJ Proby and Chip Hawkes on Friday, November 26, at 8pm. Tickets from £25. Visit malvern-theatres.co.uk
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Child's play in a classic Potter
VISITORS to Ashton-under-Hill this weekend will be transported back in time to a world of wartime games, rivalries and tragedies. An exciting new production of Dennis Potter’s brilliant and funny Blue Remembered Hills visits the Vale for one night only
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Healthy change a winner for couple
A COTSWOLD couple won a prestigious national award for their health and nutrition business. Vicki and Andrew Osbiston, from Hazleton, beat off competition from every other direct selling company regulated by the Direct Selling Association and the Office
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A world of experience
A LEADING hair stylist has opened a salon in Evesham. Number Twelve on Vine Street is the brainchild of Graham West and his business partner, Angelina De Souza Walker. Graham, who trained at Evesham College, has worked in senior positions and all over
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Gateway Club in appeal for drivers
A CLUB which provides social activities for adults with learning difficulties is in need of more volunteer drivers. A team of four drivers currently ensure members of Evesham Gateway Club are able to attend the day centre every week to take part in activities
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What we’ve been doing for Children in Need
STUDENTS at South Worcestershire College, in Evesham, undertook a variety of activities this week to help raise money for Children in Need. Childcare is part of the Davis CARE Academy at the College, in Davies Road, and it was the CARE Academy which organised
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Fight crime in the dark
DARK nights and economic uncertainty are a recipe for an increase in rural crime, according to rural watchdog, the CLA. West Midlands director Caroline Bedell said: “Each year, we seem to experience an increase in crime in the countryside after the clocks
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My devastation at Hayley's loss
THE father of a young woman killed in a car crash on the A46 Sedgeberrow bypass said the loss of his daughter was ‘absolutely devastating’ as a coroner recorded her death as an accident. Hayley Nalepa, aged 23, was driving a Vauxhall Astra along the
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Councillors agree a 10pc rise in fees
PAYING for cemetery fees, hiring the town hall and tending an allotment in Evesham will all be more expensive from next year. Evesham Town Council agreed the increases when it met on Monday evening to discuss next year’s budget. Cemetery fees will increase
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Floods provided large flock of swans with new swimming pool
MANY acres of riverside land in the Avon Valley were inundated by extensive flooding 75 years ago. The Journal of 1935 reported: “The heavy rain over the weekend followed as it did a week of exceptionally heavy rainfall. “At Evesham,
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Cake sale
A CAKE sale fund-raising evening at Pershore Naval Social Club on Saturday has raised £260 for this year’s BBC Children in Need. The mayor and mayoress of Pershore Chris and Jan Parsons attended the event, which organisers said was very well attended
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Diston hails young sides fine display
“THE best performance for a couple of years” was how Evesham RFC head coach Gary Diston described his side’s 24-5 win over Old Leamingtonians, and hopes for more of the same on Saturday in Midlands Three West (South). The youthful Lower Albert Road
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Sorely missed
It’s been a busy and sad week this week.It started off OK on Wednesday when I entertained pupils from the Vale School at the Council Chamber where I answered questions put to me from them. On 11th we attended the War Memorial to mark the reverence
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Vote now to help bees
RESIDENTS are asked to support Worcestershire Wildlife Trust’s bid to win £500 in an online voting competition to buy honey bee hives and a bee-keeping suit to show how easy it is to keep bees. Caroline Corsie, farm manager at the Lower Smite Farm HQ
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Grants give helping hand to businesses
BIDFORD businesses have received a welcome funding boost from Stratford District Council. The Art Depot, Riverside Florist and Bidford News were among 29 successful applicants for a grant to support improvements which would promote their business. As
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Hostages homecoming
THE safe homecoming of a retired couple, held captive for more than a year by Somali pirates has delighted their family from the Vale. Paul and Rachel Chandler flew into Heathrow Airport on Tuesday night and were taken to a private location where they
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How you can help to make this Christmas happy for our hospice
THE generous actions of a kind-hearted anonymous reader have seen the Journal’s fund-raising for our 150th anniversary St Richard’s Hospice appeal boosted by £500. This brings our total to more than £800 and we are extremely grateful to all those who
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Sending Christmas in a shoebox
A charity is busy packing festive cheer for children, reports Sarah Hickinbotham EVERY winter, thousands of people across the Vale and Cotswolds rise to the challenge of bringing happiness into the lives of children affected by poverty and hardship
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It’s an honour
On behalf of Pershore RNA I would like to thank each and every person who participated in Pershore's Remembrance Parade and Service this year. Considering it was our first year at organising the parade, it went off smoothly and I was thrilled at the
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Buses to replace late-night trains
COTSWOLD Line rail passengers are being warned that late-night trains on the route will be replaced by buses from next month, due to overnight tracklaying work. Network Rail engineers will be working on the line as part of the £67 million project to
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Have you herd about the moovie star?
NORTH Cotswold farmer Rob Harrison is featured on a new “moovie” section launched on dairy farming website thisisdairyfarming.com Mr Harrison, who looks after 180 cows on his farm near Moreton-in-Marsh, is taking part in a DairyCo initiative to portray
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Queen’s Scouts first to gain silver standard
THREE Queen’s Scouts were the first in Evesham and district to gain the silver standard for the Duke of Edinburgh Award 50 years ago. The Journal of 1960 reported: “Three Queen’s Scouts of the 1st Hampton Scout Troop were presented with certificates
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Jubilee fund
A COMMUNITY fund has been created by Bidford Parish Council to pay for celebrations marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Councillors voted in favour of initially allocating £2,000 to the fund which would help pay towards parish events held in honour of
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Be at peace...
I must take issue with Barry Collins (Thought for the Week, November 4. 2010). He writes: “The pacifist tradition is important, honourable and brave, but it can never be the dominant or orthodox Christian position.” The early Christian church was
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My wife couldn’t have had a better send-off
FORMER Evesham mayor Alan Booth said he couldn’t have wished for a better send-off for his late wife at her funeral on Monday. Family, friends and town councillors filled St Peter’s Church in Bengeworth for the service in memory of Carolyn. The service
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Celebration of pupils’ after- school activities
CHILDREN in Salford Priors donned caps and gowns for a special ceremony celebrating their after-hours activities. Pupils who attend the village’s primary school were among 150 young people who picked up their awards at the University of Warwick as part
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New homes plan is set to go ahead
PERSHORE looks set to expand by 132 homes after planning permission was agreed for a new housing development off Three Springs Road, despite a request to defer it. During a development control committee meeting last Thursday, Pershore town councillor
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A student life
I have not complained to a newspaper before but I feel disgusted to hear and see the disgusting scenes on TV of students causing so much mayhem in demonstrations on student fees. Surely an increase in fees (moderate would be my request) are necessary
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Johann’s marathon effort
A SCHOOL caretaker from Evesham has raised £250 for Acorns Children’s Hospice by running the Birmingham Half-Marathon in less than two hours. Johann Importante, who once famously helped to save Swan Lane First School from fire after raising the alarm
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Four injured in two-car crash
A MAN from Pershore and another from Bredon were hospitalised following a two-car crash on the A38 at Coombe Hill, near Tewkesbury. The accident happened at about 6.30pm on Monday when a yellow Seat and a grey Renault Megane, occupied by the two men,
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Drink-drive man found in a ditch
A DRINK-driver caught at nearly three times the limit was found lying in a ditch unconscious by paramedics after falling from his motorbike. Matthew Gopsill, aged 21, of Leicester Grove, Evesham, was found with 226mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood – the
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A royal roster fit for prince
I am sure that William and Kate could be very happy. But, I am concerned that he will not have the time between his many duties for married life? His duties include that of a Naval Captain, an Army Captain, a Rescue Helicopter Pilot and a Fighter Pilot
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Sharp increase in death and injury
A SHARP rise in the number of people killed or seriously injured on British farms has wiped out previously achieved safety gains. New Health and Safety Executive figures show that between April 2009 and March 2010, the number of reported major injuries
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Talk on green energy ideas
TO help farmers understand more about renewable energy technologies, Greenwatt Rural Energy will make a presentation at Minerva Mill Business Centre, Alcester, on Thursday, November 25. This free event, from 7pm to 9pm, aims to build up a farm energy
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Wind turbine Bill due back before the House
A BILL which aims to ensure that wind turbines can only be built at a minimum of 2km away from the nearest home was due to be brought back before Parliament yesterday. Vale MP Peter Luff’s Onshore Wind Turbines (Proximity of Habitation) Bill was presented
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Award for life-saver Douglas
A TEENAGER from Pershore will be crowned the Royal Life Saving Society’s Lifesaver of the Year 2010 after his quick thinking averted a catastrophe while on a school trip to America. Douglas Haycock, now aged 13, came to the aid of a school mate who slipped
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From the Archives - November 18, 2010
100 Years Ago November 19, 1910 The Evesham and District Market Gardeners and Fruit Growers’ Association, the annual meeting of which was held on Monday evening, seems to be in a fairly prosperous condition, with a balance of over £30 on the right
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Cash raised for arthritis
MEMBERS of the Pershore & District branch of Arthritis Research UK were told at their annual meeting that £800 had been sent to Arthritis Research during the year. President Helen Fowler said the branch was now planning events to mark the 75th anniversary
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From our picture archive, November 18, 2010
Four people were taken to Evesham General Hospital following a collision between a loaded furniture van and a car at the new Bridge cross roads, Evesham, 50 years ago. The furniture van was travelling from Avonside into Pershore Road and the car was
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Bands ready to slug it out at school contest
PUPILS at Prince Henry’s High School in Evesham have organised a Battle of the Bands competition in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The event, next Friday, November 26, features six local bands all competing for the top spot. These are Buffalo Bill
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Charity in store
KIND-hearted staff at an Evesham store are hoping to raise plenty of cash for charity when they take part in a UK-wide fund-raising day. Johnson Cleaners in Abbey Road is among 107 stores in the chain holding a fund-raising event on Saturday in aid of
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So proud of my daughter
THE mother of young RAF recruit Jodie Millward – a former Miss Evesham and Miss Pershore and a Miss England semi-finalist – has spoken of her pride and fear at seeing her daughter fly out to Afghanistan. Theresa Millward, herself a former