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  • Why bury bad news in Wychavon council's publication?

    HAVING read the latest Autumn 2014 edition of Wychavon, l feel the need to comment.It is quite right and proper for any organisation, especially one which is paid for by the taxpayers, to pat itself on the back when it is doing well? However, l would

  • Congratulations on agreeing to new solar farms

    CONGRATULATIONS to Wychavon District Council for agreeing two new solar farms in the Vale, especially as they are on poor agricultural land.The Vale’s good soil continues to produce food for the nation, and now our less good ground will be producing more

  • Relocation of Evesham fire station makes no sense

    WHATEVER the merits of the new proposed Waitrose store in Evesham, the relocation of the fire station makes no sense. It should be sited on Vale Park, where Wychavon still owns a considerable land area, for the following reasons:lBetter access to the

  • Is rising in tipping linked to increased council fees?

    IN the Evesham Journal (November 13) it was reported that there had been an 11 per cent increase in fly-tipping over the last year.One might ask whether there was any correlation between this increase and the council's decision to charge £19 for large

  • Thanks for visiting our craft fair

    I WOULD like to thank everyone who came along to our craft fair at Leedons Park, Broadway, on November 15 in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.The total raised was £1,158.I would particularly like to thank the companies that donated raffle prizes,

  • How can developers get away with this vandalism?

    CAN I add my support to the councillors at Wychavon District Council's planning committee disappointed at the "wanton vandalism" at Hurst Meadows, Wyre Road, Pershore, by LRE.I live in Wyre Piddle. Some 18 months ago, Bovis put in a planning

  • Bungalow plans refused

    AN application to build a bungalow on land next to 19 Brantwood Close in Droitwich has been turned down by planners at Wychavon District Council.

  • Four homes refused

    PLANS to build four detached homes on land next to Wheelright, Walcot Lane, Drakes Broughton, have been refused by Wychavon District Council.

  • No problem with speeding, says council

    FURTHER speed checks at a spot in Pershore have revealed there is no problem with speeding traffic, Worcestershire County Council has said. Checks have been carried out in Pershore's Bridge Street after a request by councillor and following months of

  • Surgeon mortality data welcomed in Worcestershire

    SURGEONS in Worcestershire have been given a clean bill of health in figures showing how many patients have died in their care over the past year.Information was made public by NHS England this week showing how many patients had died either while they

  • Triad of accolades for Pershore volunteers

    LIFE saving volunteers from Pershore St John Ambulance have been honoured on behalf of the Queen. Two members of the Pershore volunteers were presented with the honours at recent Investiture Ceremonies at the Prior Church of the Order of St John in London.The

  • Bredon Hill beckons cyclists for autumnal sensation

    REAMS of cyclists took to the roads of Worcestershire for this year's Bredon Hill Bikeaway raising hundreds of pounds for St John Ambulance. Nearly 100 cyclists got in the saddle for the fundraiser organised by the Pershore Division of St John

  • Children encouraged to

    YOUNGSTERS living in Pershore are being invited to create a picture to show what they regard as utopia in their town.The competition is the initiative of Bloor Homes which operates the Abbey Springs development in Three Springs Road.Local schoolchildren

  • Pupils' chance to name a gritter

    PRIMARY schools in Warwickshire are being given the chance to enter a competition to name one of the county council's new gritting trucks.The winning entry will receive an iPad for their school and a gift voucher for the pupil or class who choose the

  • Pershore Ladies Guild

    THE Isle of Man Roundabout was the title of the talk prepared by our speaker Mrs. Catherine Jones on Tuesday, November 4. Catherine illustrated her talk with scenic views around the Isle whilst giving us an insight into the history of The Isle of Man

  • Bretforton Garden Club

    DID you know that you can use Sweet Cicely as a substitute for sugar, or that Marigold flower petals contain lutein which helps to protect the eye? These were just some of the fascinating facts that members learned when listening to Julia Scott talk to

  • Lloyds Bank Community Fund windfall for hospice

    A CARE charity has been handed a £3,000 boost from the Lloyds Bank Community Fund.St Richard’s Hospice will receive the cash after residents in Worcester voted for the organisation in their thousands.The money will be used to support the charity’s Hospice

  • Hampton WI

    Our newly elected President, Ann Evans, welcomed members and one visitor to our meeting on November 13.She began by saying how interesting and informative last month's visit to Worcester Cathedral Library had been. It was wonderful to see documents and

  • Cropthorne with Charlton WI

    IF you think that folk music and folklore is boring you would be wrong. We had an amazing evening with Richard Churchley. He combines his love of music with his love of history and musical ability to provide information and entertainment. We began

  • PROBUS CLUB OF EVESHAM

    We had a really good turnout for our meeting on Thursday morning, November 13 and everyone was in fine form. President Jim Cox welcomed visitor Bill Birch of Pershore and we were all delighted to have Dennis Hallett back after an absence of some weeks