CHILDREN at Pinvin schools put their best feet forward when they took part in a football tournament to mark the end of term. Youngsters from Year 7 at St Nicholas Middle School organised the event for pupils set to start the school next year to improve
A KIND hearted Vale woman gave up receiving presents for her 50th birthday and asked friends and family to instead make a donation to a charity close to her heart. Carole Bretherton, who lives in Wadborough, raised more than £1,200 for Cancer Research
A CALL from the Evesham branch of the Royal British Legion for new blood has been answered thanks to an article in the Journal. Last month chairman of the Evesham branch said the legion needed young, new blood if it was to keep going and appealed for
THE centenary of the start of the First World War will be commemorated in Evesham with a number of events next weekend. On Sunday, August 3, there will be a vigil service at All Saints Church from 7.30pm.The following day at 9.30pm in Abbey Park at the
THOUSANDS of visitors will flock to the Vale this weekend for a traditional village show.The annual Badsey Flower Show, which is now in its 112th year, promises to deliver a wide range of fun, family friendly activities.This year’s highlights include
A VALE nursery has closed its doors after 19 happy years. Munchkins Kindergarten in South Littleton has been run at the home of Jenny Barnsley since 1995 when she moved to the village. Since then she has looked after many youngsters but on
TALENTED Evesham teenager Edward Higson claimed glory at the Welsh Laser National Championships in Cardiff Bay. The 16-year-old Prince Henry's High School sixth-form pupil won by a clear six points over his nearest rival with competitors coming
BUNTY is a three-year-old black and white female who is looking for a new home.She is a lovely affectionate cat and has recently finished rearing a litter of kittens.Bunty is ready to find a permanent loving home where she is the only cat. If you could
A GROUP of residents working to raise enough money to keep Broadway Library open are forging ahead with their plans after they were given the thumbs up by Worcestershire County Council.At a meeting last week, the county council's cabinet agreed plans
EVESHAM United begin their 2014-15 Southern League Division One South and West campaign with a trip to Fleet Town on Saturday, August 9. The Robins then visit Bishops Cleeve on Tuesday, August 12, and Bridgwater Town four days later. In a busy
TOWN groups that have brought investment and life into Evesham and Pershore are all set to come to an end. Over the past decade the Evesham, Pershore and Droitwich Market Town Partnerships have contributed to the growth of the towns they are based in,
RAIN wrecked the Vale derby between title-chasing Pershore and Evesham in Worcestershire Cricket League Division One. Second-from-bottom Harvington were denied by the weather in a tough trip to fourth-placed Pedmore, while Bredon’s top-of-the-table
RUGBY fans across the Vale will soon be able to enjoy new facilities thanks to the ambitious efforts of a local club.Building work on Bredon Rugby Club began in May to improve the changing room facilities and extend the club’s social areas. Plans
PERSHORE Town Council is offering half plots at its allotments for people who want to manage a smaller space. Anyone who would like more information on this should contact the town council on 01386 561561.
PERSHORE is preparing for pedal power as the Tour of Britain passes through the town later this year.The event is returning to the county on September 10 for the first time since 2008. And people in the town are getting ready for the event. At a meeting
COUNCILLORS in Pershore halted plans to buy new mayoral regalia at a recent meeting because it was proving too costly. The town council had planned to purchase badges of office for the youth mayor, the outgoing mayor, mayoress and mayor's consort,
THE ownership of a Pershore road is set to pass into the hands of the town council. Cemetery Lane, off Station Road in Pershore, will be given the council by its current owners Bloor Homes, in a move that benefits both parties. The recommendation to accept
