Theatre March

Until March 23-Naked Justice by John Mortimer at the Festival Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 8pm. £12-£20. Box Office (01684) 892277.

22&23-Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatic Society present The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard at Wellington Heath Memorial Hall. 7.30pm. £5 adult, £3 concs. Contact Alan Bennett (01531) 633442.

22-Africa Africa at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 7.30pm. £14, £16. Box Office (01684) 892277.

26-30-A Chaste Maid in Cheapside at the Forum Theatre, Malvern Theatres. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. £12-£18. Box Office (01684) 892277.

Concerts March

22-Craig James in Concert at Bartestree Village Hall. Organised by Hereford Organ & Keyboard Club.

24-The Hanleys & Welland Music Group present Olivet to Calvary by J H Maunder with Philip Holland, Ian Gifford & Robin Lee, conducted by Eileen Tomlin at the Ascension Church, Malvern Link. 6.30pm. Retiring collection in aid of church funds.

Cinemas

Malvern Cinema: A Beautiful Mind (12) Fri 8.15pm, Sat-Thurs 7.30pm, Sat & Sun matinees 3pm. Amelie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain) (15) Wed 27th Only 8.15pm in the Forum Theatre.

Odeon Worcester: See Britney first in Crossroads (PG) Thurs Only 8.30; Ice Age (U) 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30, 8.30 Free list suspended; Ali G Indahouse (15) 12.00,2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00 Free list suspended - Please note proof of age will be required for this film; Gosford Park (15) 12.00, 3.00, 5.45, 8.30; Return to Neverland (U) 112.15, 2.15, 4.20; Oceans Eleven (12) 6.15, 8.45: 13 Ghosts (15) 12.00, 2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.00; Jimmy Neutron (U) 12.30, 2.30, 4.30, 6.30 Free list suspended; We Were Soldiers (15) Fri-Wed 8.30; Monsters Inc (U) 11.00*, 1.30, 4.00 (* Sat Only); The Royal Tennenbaums (15) 6.15, 8.45; Odeon Movie Mob presents - Sat Only - Doors open 10am - The Princess Diaries (U) 10.30, Just Visiting (PG) 10.30, Shrek (U) 10.30; Odeon Senior Screen - Wed Only - Doors Open 10am - The Princess Diaries (U) 10.30.

UGC Cinemas, Gloucester: Ali G: Indahouse (15) Fri/Sat 11.45, 2.00, 4.25, 6.50, 9.20, Sun-Thurs 11.20. 1.40, 4.10, 6.30, 8.50; Advance Screenings - Crossroads (PG) Thurs 28th Only 11.20, 1.55, 4.20, 6.35, 9.00; Ice-Age (U) 11.30, 1.30, 3.45, 6.10, 8.20; Return to Neverland (U) 10.45, 12.35, 2.45, 4.50; Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (U) 11.15, 1.15, 3.30, 6.00; The Shipping News (15) (8.15 Not Thurs 28th); (2.30 Not Thurs 28th); Gosford Park (15) 8.00; UGC Kids - Chicken Run (U) Doors 10am, starts 10.15am - Children & adults £1.50 - Under 8's must be accomp by adult.

Pop and Rock March

Every Friday & Saturday-Over 30s Disco at Great Malvern Club, 8pm. Dress smart casual.

Every Wednesday-Ceroc French Jive at Archdales Club, Blackpole, Worcester, 7.45pm. Details (01905) 567717.

Every Thursday, Friday & Satur-day-House & Club Classics at Don Pedros.

22-Dave Beale at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern

23-Fergus at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

26-Dave Miles at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point, Malvern.

28-Mark Brannelly at the Green Dragon, Guarlford Road, Malvern. 9pm. Admission Free.

Folk and Jazz March

Appleyard Dancers meet every Thursday at Earls Croome Hall, near Upton. 8pm. New dancers (female) and musicians (male or female) welcome. (01905) 830285.

Music session at the Prince of Wales, Ledbury every Wednesday 8.30pm. Bring instruments.

24-John Francis Experience at the Royal Oak, Ledbury 8pm. £3.

Clubs & Societies March

Malvern Chess Club meets every Friday at Davenham House, Graham Road, Malvern, from 7.30pm. Details 01886 880010 or (01684) 574874.

Malvern 18 Plus Groups, a social organisation for all aged between 18 and 35, meet every Monday at The Manor Park Sports Club, Albert Road North, Malvern. 8.45pm. Phone (01684) 560249 or email malvern18plusUK @yahoo.co.uk for further information.

Every Monday (except Bank Holidays) Over 60 Club at the Salvation Army, Newtown Road, Malvern. 2.45pm. Details 01684 574458.

Malvern National Woman's Register meet regularly offering informal discussion. Contact Ingrid Dalgliesh on (01886) 832017.

Malvern Special Needs Swimming Club, every Saturday at Splash 5.15 - 6.15pm. Tel. Evelyn Cunningham (01684) 560445.

Every Monday-Ledbury Badminton Club play at the Leisure Centre, John Masefield High School. 6.30-9.30pm. Social standard. Visitors & new members welcome. (01531) 631892.

Malvern Women's Singing Group meet most Tuesdays 8-10pm. Sunrise Centre. Tel: Mary (01684) 892482.

Chase & Upton Badminton Club club nights Monday & Friday. Home matches on Thursdays. Contact (01684) 574684 or (01684) 592125.

Every Wednesday-Ledbury Salsa Club meet at 8pm at the Royal Oak, The Southend, Ledbury. £4. Beginners very welcome. Contact (01531) 635187.

22-Ledbury & District Society meet at the Burgage Hall, Church Lane, Ledbury. 7.30pm. Linda Hart - The Dymock Poets & their countryside.

22- Somers Traditional Folk Club meet at the Albion, 48 Bath Road, Worcester. 8.30pm. Singers' Night.

23-Ledbury Naturalists' Field Club meet Bridge Street car park 1.30pm or Queen's Wood car park 2pm for a Spring Wild Flower Walk with Peter Garnett & Michael Harper.

24-Falconers Country Dance Club meet at Bromyard Leisure Centre, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard. 7.45-10.30pm. Hilary Herbert.

26-Friends Social Group for single people meet at the Oak Apple, Spetchley Road, Worcester for regular pub night. 9pm. Contact Martin (01905) 613796.

26-Worcester Locomotive Society meet at the GWRSA Club, Tolladine Road, Worcester. 8pm. Spring members' & guests evening.

26-Malvern Floral Art Club meet at St Andrew's Hall, Poolbrook. 2pm. Carol Hunter - Spring with a Zing.

26-WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Malvern & Ledbury Group meet at Lyttelton Rooms, Church Street, Malvern. 7.30pm.

26-Malvern Northern Society meet at URC Hall, Malvern Link. 7.30pm. Shirley Noble - Kings, Queens & Mistresses. Details (01684) 566689.

27-Alfrick Sequence Dance Club meet at Alfrick Village Hall. 8-10pm. With tuition (01886) 832403

27-South Worcestershire Archaeological Group AGM at the Memorial Hall, Upton-upon-Sever. 7.30pm.

27-Take Two Social Cub for unattached adults meet at the Portobello, St Johns, Worcester. The Club meet Wednesdays and weekends at various venues. All new members welcome. If you're on your own and need a social life telephone (01684) 561874/562695.

Sales &

Bazaars March

WI Friday Market now open 9.30- 11.30am.

Every Thursday at Holy Trinity Parish Hall - Coffee & Stalls. 10-11.30am.

Every Friday at Christ Church Hall, Avenue Road. 10-noon. Coffee, tea, refreshments, greetings cards, Traidcraft.

Every Friday-Tea & coffee served at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 10-11.45am.

23-Easter Fayre at Poolbrook Primary School, Bluebell Close, Malvern. 11am-1pm. Stalls, Easter Egg Hunt etc.

23-Gardeners' Market at the United Reformed Church Hall, Malvern Link. 9.30am-1pm. Admission Free.

Miscellaneous March

Every Wednesday, Extend, exercise for the retired (over 50s). Join our friendly weekly class, 9.15am in the Link Room, St Matthias' Church, or 11am in the Lyttelton Room, Church Street, Great Malvern. (01684) 562220.

Every Tuesday Coffee Morning at St Matthias Church Hall, Malvern Link. 10-noon. Everyone welcome. Transport may be provided. Contact Age Concern Malvern on (01684) 560666.

Every Thursday Ballroom & Latin dancing. Welland Village Hall. 8-10pm. (01684) 310624.

Every Thursday - Yoga in Pregnancy at The Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 10-noon.

Every Thursday afternoon-Post Natal Yoga at The Wheel of Life Centre, 6 North Malvern Road, Malvern. 12.45-2.45pm.

Every Sunday come & hear some Good News at the Gospel Hall, Cowleigh Road, North Malvern. 6.30pm. Transport available. Tel (01684) 569706.

Every Saturday, weather permitting - Come and play French Boule at the Marlbank Pub. From 2.15pm. No equipment needed. Contact Sarah Tindle (01531) 890978.

Every Sunday-Cash bingo at Willie Thornes Snooker club. Doors open 6.30pm. Eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of County Air Ambulance, alternating with Thornton House Disabled Children's School.

Every Friday--Cash Bingo at Willie Thorne Snooker Club. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of County Air Ambulance Funds.

Worcester Divers/ BSAC 0562 meet every Thursday at Sansome Walk Pool, Worcester. 8-10pm. Come along and meet us.

Every Wednesday evening - The Comedy Zone at Gonzos, 57-59 Lowesmoor, Worcester. Tickets £4/£5.

Every Wednesday-Malvern MIND weekly Support Groups at Lyttelton Rooms. 10.30am-12 noon. Also Sundays 2.30-4.30pm at Social Education Centre, Off Geraldine Road. Details (01684) 574709.

Every Fri-Enjoy Painting with Glynis Wilsdon at Langlands Community Centre. 2-4pm. Bookings (01684) 574265.

Every Tuesday-Coffee Morning at St Matthias Hall, Malvern Link. 10am-12 noon. Organised by Age Concern, Malvern & District.

Every Tuesday-Learn to Jive, Jazz/Jive Swing dance classes for all at Dyson Perrins C of E High School, Yates Hay Road, Malvern. Beginners 7pm, Intermediate 8.30pm. £4.50. Tel: Vanessa (01452) 720425.

Every Wednesday-Malvern Samba Club meet at the Cross Keys, Belmont Road, Malvern 8-10pm. Contact (01684) 540909.

22-Tea Dance at Civil Service Social Club, Spring Lane, Malvern Link. 2.30-5pm. £1.50. Organised by Age Concern Malvern & District.

23-Auction at Hanley Castle High School. Viewing 9am, Auction starts 10am. Admission Free. Refreshments, raffle. In aid of Friends of Hanley Castle High School. Contact (01684) 594352.

23-Swing Jive Jamboree at Larrapertz Centre, Ross-on-Wye. 8-12pm. Music by Atd discotheque. Admission £5 on door. (01452) 383584.

23-Coffee Morning at Beechwood, Holly Green, Upton-upon-Severn. 10.45am - 12 noon. In aid of residents & day care clients.

25-Reiki Natural Healing Clinic at Welland Village Hall. 2-4pm. Info (01684) 594882.

For Children March

Every Monday & Thursday - Welland Teddy Bears meet at Welland Village Hall. 9-11.30am. Details Louise (01684) 593838.

Every Monday & Thursday-After School 'Mental Maths' Classes at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Link Top, Malvern. £38 per month. Suitable for children four years & upwards. Details: Rachel Tobin (01905) 423724.

Borrowers Toy Library now open at Sixways Trading Estate, Barnards Green, Malvern. Tues 9.30am-4.30pm & Wed 2-7.30pm.

Every Tuesday-Splat! Create arts & crafts with your child, ages 2-5 at Welland Village Hall. 2-2.45pm. Term time only. Carrie Wright (01684) 564845.

Talks March

26-Mr J Dunn - Egypt Ancient & Modern at the Great Hall, Royal National College, College Road, Hereford. 7.30pm. Herefordshire & Marches Association.

Exhibitions March

26-May 12-Angie Hughes - Textile Artist, Rachel Gogerly - Jewellery Designer & Enameller & Hilary Mee - Papier Mache Artist at the Hay Makers Gallery, Hay-on-Wye. Daily 10.30am-5pm. (01497) 820556.

Gardens March

24-Daffodil Sunday at Madresfield Court. 2-5pm. £3 adults, £1 U16s, U11s free. Cream teas, maze, tractor rides. In aid of church funds.

Walks March

22-Meet Eastern End Dunstall Common 10am for 4 mile walk. Information (01905) 831988. Powick Parish Ramblers.

23-Single to the Dingle - The Sequel. Meet Imperial Road 8.45am for a 10 mile moderate linear walk via Mathon & the Old Country to Ledbury. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Eric & Rita (01684) 563702. MHDFS.

23-Meet Whiteleaved Oak 10am for a daffodil walk via Howlers Heath. Leader: Joyce Ingledew. Friends of the Malvern Hillls.

24-Third Wychavon Way Walk - Leadon Vale Group of the Ramblers Association.

27-Old Storridge. Meet Imperial Road 9.40am for a 7-8 mile moderate walk around Old Storridge & Birchwood. Bring packed lunch. Leaders: Margaret & Paul (01886) 833109. MHDFS.