Open evening at training centre

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

DETAILS about a training centre to be created at Evesham’s former leisure centre will be unveiled on Wednesday.

Walkabout attracts big holiday crowds

SHOW TIME: Morris dancers in the churchyard at the Cropthorne Walkabout.

7:10am Saturday 18th May 2013

A RECORD number of villagers enjoyed glorious sunny weather at the Cropthorne Walkabout.

Villagers rallying behind bid to buy their local pub

Brewers back Bill’s calls to halt beer duty

8:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

MORE than 150 residents packed into Bishampton Village Hall on Monday to support a bid to buy their local pub.

Roll up for the asparabus tour

Review - THE FLEECE INN The Cross, Bretforton Tel: 01386 831173

7:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

THIS year’s Asparabus Tours are under way, offering a fantastic tour of the area as well as the chance to sample plenty of the Vale’s finest export.

Thirty-mile hike is Maya's toughest yet

HIKE: Maya Matthews on Mount Whitney in California on one of her previous challenges.

6:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

HIKING 30 miles in less than 24 hours would be a challenge for most people, but a 12-yearold Evesham schoolgirl is taking it all in her stride.

Jump to it - learn to knit in aid of charity

10-year-old knitting club makes appeal for new members

4:10pm Friday 17th May 2013

EVESHAM youngsters are being asked to learn the art of knitting and join their parents or grandparents in a charity challenge.

Smoke Pilot gig in Evesham

Guitar men keep Pacific Road alive

2:48pm Friday 17th May 2013

MUSIC-lovers can look forward to a night of rock and roll from Evesham band Smoke Pilot who is returning to the Vale.

Give blood

Donate blood

2:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

VOLUNTEERS are being asked to come forward and take part in a blood donor session to help meet the demand for blood from local hospitals.

William heads off on marathon ride

FAREWELL WAVE: William Reddaway and Strider head off on their six-month ride around England.

12:20pm Friday 17th May 2013

A FORMER head of life long learning at the Farncombe Estate in Broadway set off from his old workplace on a 2,500 mile charity ride.

Join charity for its Great British Garden Party

11:39am Friday 17th May 2013

CHARITY Arthritis UK is holding its Great British Garden Party in Cropthorne, near Pershore, tomorrow.

MMR jab warning after three new measles cases

Help prevent measles

10:20am Friday 17th May 2013

HEALTH chiefs are urging parents to ensure their children have had the MMR jab after three cases of measles were reported at a village school.

Former special is jailed for 12 years

Drunk teen groped beneath canal bridge

8:00am Friday 17th May 2013

A 59-YEAR-old former special constable has been jailed for 12 years for a string of sex offences against children dating back to 1983.

Mother's brain tumour dilemma

DECISION: Derrie Tuston has the rare life-changing condition neurofibromatosis type two, which causes nervous system tumours (lumps) in the brain and spine. 2013314901

7:40am Friday 17th May 2013

A MOTHER who has a rare condition that causes brain tumours has spoken out to raise awareness – and told of the life-changing choice she faces.

Mayor's delight at his new role

ROBES: From left, Mayoress Emma Goodge, Mayor Mark Goodge, Deputy Mayor Charles Homer and his consort Maren Fischer.

9:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A NEW mayor and his deputy were sworn in at Evesham Town Council on Monday evening.

Church set to open after £200k revamp

REPAIRED: Work on the roof of St Lawrence’s Church in Evesham has been completed at a cost of £200,000.

8:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A LANDMARK Evesham church will be officially re-opened on Saturday after a £200,000 revamp.

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Your Say Your Evesham

COUNCILLOR Charles Tucker, it seems, enjoys fish and chips and is happy to present a Mayor’s Award to Newlands Fish Bar for happily serving Pershore folk for the last 10 years.  −  JULIE HOWSON Member, Pershore Chamber of Trade

Long service »

IN response to the letter by J Howson and the Mayor of Pershore’s recognition certificates (Journal, April 25). First, I have to wonder what motives lay behind such a petty complaint.  − COUN GAYNOR AMPHLETT Pershore

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