Local dirt track racers are preparing to race in the Bewdley Grasstrack Bonanza which takes place over two days on the 2nd and 3rd of August at AlveleyAdrian Guest, Rob Fortune and Carl Pugh all hail from Stourport while Rob Finlow, who made it through
THE crowds thronged to the River Severn to watch all the action from last weekend's Bewdley Regatta.The annual festival of rowing attracted bumper crowds and a big turn out of crews from across the country, thanks to a combination of glorious sunshine
The evening service is at 6.30pm on August 3 and will be conducted by Jane Fowler. Holy Communion will be taken by the Reverend Alan Archer. All are welcome.
FREDDIE Ladapo has been loaned by Harriers to Grays Athletic. The former Colchester United man was signed by Andy Thorn in January but has found first-team action limited. After debuting in the FA Cup Fourth Round clash at Sunderland, Ladapo
A Service for Peace led by Rev Alex Vaccarro at 6.30pm on August 3 at St Mary’s Church. At the end of the service white balloons bearing messages of peace from schools, Care Homes, Churches and other organisations will be released.
FRANCHE go from strength to strength in Kidderminster and District Midweek League Division One with a 26-shot victory at Ombersley. St Johns A, who are also contenders for the league crown, were also on form with a home win against Bewdley A.
LAST week saw the opening of The Foyer in Kidderminster’s Bromsgrove Street. The Foyer is part of the St Basil’s charity, providing accommodation to homeless youngsters. St Basil’s works alongside another local charity, Kidderminster Night Stop
I WOULD like to join Mark Garnier MP in welcoming the reduction in unemployment. However, while it is good to see falling unemployment, the same figures show pay increasing by only 0.3 per cent, falling far behind inflation. This means the people
We are delighted to announce a merger with Hunters Group Limited, based in the West Midlands. The two businesses will combine to become one of the top brands across the UK, conducting around 10,000 sales and lettings transactions annually
HUBS in Stourport and Bewdley will close after Wyre Forest District Council upheld its cabinet's decision to axe the customer service centres. A proposal calling for Conservative Nathan Desmond, the executive member responsible for the original
A PLAY commemorating the declaration of the First World War will take place in Bewdley. The performance, which tells the story of how the war affects the fictional Smith family of Bewdley, will take place on Monday, August 4 at 2pm at the Green
The group will be having a 7 mile walk meeting 10 am at New Road car park by Aldi in Kidderminster or at the start of the walk from Sinton Green Village Hall WR2 6NP on the A443 nr Grimley grid reference SO818603 around 10.30am. Please bring a
Sunday morning worship, with summer children’s group, is at 10am, at Stourport Community Centre on Lower Lickhill Road DY13 8SB. The Lighthouse, a Café and Nearly New Shop, is on Queens Road in the Walshes estate in Stourport, and is open Monday
At the July meeting, President David Young was able to report that member numbers now exceeded 50, and thus the year’s target had already been achieved. Robert Earnshaw was our guest speaker, and he gave an excellent talk on the Wrens Nest Nature reserve
On Saturday there is a Wyre Forest Mountain Bike ride starting from the Wyre Forest Visitors Centre at 10am. On Sunday there are two rides. The A ride starts 8.30 am and visits Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham. The C ride starts at 10am and
The Oaks Church in Harvington meets in the Oaks Community Hall, Worcester Road (just off the A450). The Sunday morning service is at 10.30am and the interactive Bible study is on a Friday evening at 7.30pm. All are welcome. There will be
Bingo is on August 1 at 8pm. On August 16 at 1pm, there is a poppy Appeal for “Our Heroes BBQ”. All monies raised goes to the armed forces and their families. Contact Helen on 01299 266864 for hiring of the hall and Pauline on 01299 878581.
Schedules for our Annual flower, Vegetable and Floral Art show are now available. If you are thinking of entering for the first time or perhaps you are one of the regular exhibitors then give Jan a ring on 01562 829220 and she will send you a free
On July 10 members went by coach for a tour of the beautiful house and gardens of Arbury Hall in Nuneaton followed by refreshments. On Thursday August 14 members will meet at 6.30-6.45pm in Vale Road (usual place) for the Stourport Foot Rally with
ROSS Moorecroft continued his fantastic form at Cleobury Mortimer GC by winning the Men’s July London Pride Medal on Saturday. Moorecroft, who clinched first place in the Pain’s Mawley Milk Trophy medal last week, showed his class with a nett 65
RESIDENTS of Wyre Forest are being invited to relax and enjoy a selection of free live music concerts around the area this summer. The annual programme of outdoor summer music events, organised by Wyre Forest District Council, have already begun
ACTIVITIES for all the family are being held at the Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle this summer. Three different children’s craft activities will take place every Tuesday to Friday during August between 10.30am and 4pm. The
RAVENHURST Residential Care Home in Stourport is marking Friendship Day by holding a coffee morning this Sunday (August 3). Friendship Day is an international day of celebration where people are encouraged to spend time with friends and loved ones
GREAT Witley Church is playing host to various musical performances throughout August. On Sunday (August 3) at 5pm Paul Mocroft returns to the venue to perform A Melodious Menagerie accompanied by John Jenkin on the piano. Their programme is
WYRE Forest Country Music Club will host a performance by country trio Montana tomorrow (Friday, August 1) at 8pm. The event will take place in the Aggborough Suite of Kidderminster Harriers Football Club and tickets, which cost £6, are available
KIDDERMINSTER Town Hall will play host to Vanity Fare, Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes, on August 28. Vanity Fare achieved popularity on the British pop scene when their hit single Hitching a Ride entered the charts. Teaming up with Brian Poole
COLLEGE musicians will be performing a new piece as part of this year's Kidderminster Arts Festival (KAF). The piece, entitled Tomb, has been composed by Kidderminster College tutor Andy Edwards and will be performed by students at the college
POPULAR West Midlands attraction, Cadbury World, has unveiled a new chocolate adventure zone. The new zone, entitled 4D Chocolate Adventure, features an interactive cinema experience which invites visitors to join a host of familiar Cadbury characters
A YEAR ago, Sophie Howard was so severely ill with Crohn’s disease she could not eat, suffered painful stomach cramps and was bed-bound in hospital for three weeks. Twelve months on she has made a full recovery and will run her first 10-kilometre
MEMBERS of Dudley Building Society gathered at the Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill for the 2014 annual meeting, where all resolutions were passed on the evening by chairman Anna East. Guest speaker Graham Fisher likened the roots of the Black
A CARE and nursing agency has launched its services in north Worcestershire. Key Staff, which already provides palliative and domiciliary care throughout Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, has set up a new branch in Comberton Hill, Kidderminster
A KIDDERMINSTER Library project to help local residents with their personal development has been awarded a grant of £5,000. The project, titled Taking Charge of Your Life, is being delivered in partnership with Relate Counselling. The library
AN ANNUAL showcase of services available to senior residents will this year be opened by BBC Midlands Today presenter Nick Owen. The event, at Kidderminster Town Hall on Thursday, August 7, will offer free information and advice regarding healthy
A CAPACITY audience attended a breakfast briefing to hear more from Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership about the outcome of Worcestershire’s Strategic Economic Plan and what the Growth Deal with Government means for the county and for its
CARS from the previous century were on display around Severn Valley Railway stations as part of its annual Classic Vehicle Day. The railway welcomed a variety of classic vehicles of all ages, shapes and sizes to be put on show alongside some of
THE Midcounties Co-operative has announced that the Kidderminster Funeralcare outlet is its best performing one in the West Midlands in its effort to boost the society's green credentials. The top store in the West Midlands was highlighted after
SWIMMING star Amy Smith made a splash at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games by scooping two silver medals. The 27-year-old from Kidderminster experienced a tournament of highs and lows at the Tollcross International Centre. She tasted double relay
GARY Whild has not ruled out Kidderminster Harriers’ hopes of signing experienced left-back Kevin Nicholson. The 33-year-old is a free agent and played the entire game as the Aggborough outfit drew 1-1 with Shrewsbury on Tuesday night. The
