A PERSHORE father and son team will be taking part in the Great Birmingham Run this weekend for a cause close to both their hearts. Peter Rayner and his nine-year-old son Sam, both of Holloway Drive, Pershore, are looking forward to being able
THERE will be a bumper crop of fruit at this year’s Apple Weekend at Snowshill Manor. The venue near Broadway has two orchards which produce more than 50 varieties of apples in a range of colours, sizes and flavours which will be on display on
IT’S been a relatively quiet week to report. On Monday it was the promotions committee of Evesham Town Council. Among other things, we discussed the town council website and plans to have it redesigned and updated. This has been overdue now for quite
DEBBIE Honour scored a hat-trick as Blockley Ladies recorded a resounding 7-3 victory at BAC Ladies in the West Clubs Women’s Hockey League North Division. Following promotion last season, Blockley came into their third game of the season on the
WE have immense admiration for Angela Prosser and we hope those few words help to give her comfort. Mrs Prosser’s life turned upside down on December 18 when her husband Keith was taken away from her by a careless driver who did not check properly
THANK you, Cresswell’s bus company. Both Hampton and Fairfield passengers are being served well during the bridge closure. It is a very well thought out schedule that is so reliable. The drivers deserve a thank you for their courtesy and patience
IAN Holmes won the latest shoot at Childswickham gun club, scoring 56 out of a possible 75. Mark Knight was second with 53 and John Arnold 50, while the pair were joined by Paul Colley in tying for the high gun of the day award after two more events
EVESHAM’S Almonry museum is taking part in a nationwide event encouraging people of all ages to pick up their pens and pencils and get drawing. The Big Draw, which is supported by artists such as Sir Quentin Blake, David Hockney and Gerald Scarfe
A MOST enjoyable evening was had by film goers on Friday, October 11, to see The Great Gatsby. The hall was set out with tables and lit by candles to give a nightclub atmosphere and some dressed in 20s style. Those attending were served with a
The author of Crap Towns in the UK, Sam Jordison, seems to equate the Chipping Norton ‘set’ with the town, based on information of dubious provenance and little research. He maligns the people of this independent-minded, egalitarian place by peddling
THE mum of a little girl with half a heart is calling for Vale folk to help raise some money for the hospital that saved her daughter’s life. Bethan Edwards was born with a serious heart condition called hypoplastic left heart Syndrome in 2004
LITTLETON’S run without a Midland Combination Premier Division victory stretched to five games following a 3-2 home defeat by Earlswood. The hosts, who have seen leading scorer Jamie Insall join Midland Alliance outfit Westfields, trailed 3-0 before
EVESHAM United and Swindon Supermarine played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Southern League Division One South and West. Swindon arrived at the Jubilee Stadium in second spot and looking to extend their unbeaten run to four games. Evesham
THE September meeting was a demonstration of Winter Baskets, given by Chris Tolkein from Station Road Nursery, Offenham. His displays were well received and informative, and gave our members many ideas for the coming winter. Our next meeting is
Baa, baa, Evesham, Have you any wool? Yes, sir, yes, sir, Three bags full; One of baby yarn, And one of double knit, And one full of other stuff For knitters to knit Evesham Knitters is a social group looking for yarn donations for charity work
BRETFORTON hit back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against City of Bath and move one point clear at the top of the West Clubs Women’s League Premier Division 2A. Although the hosts started brightly, they fell behind to a scrappy goal and, despite
A CHANCE to explore two Vale villages while raising money for Overbury School takes place this weekend. The Village Hall Trail in Overbury on Saturday will begin at 10am and see people wondering through the village and neighbouring Kemerton.
