The Legends of American Country Music
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show " The Legends of American Country “returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia. The 2024 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton , Johnny Cash , Don Williams , Patsy Cline,Charley Pride,Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams , Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Billie Joe-Spears , Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza.
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Three Counties Talent Hub
Malvern Theatres’ Three Counties Talent Hub (3CTH) identifies, fosters, and gives a professional platform to creatives working in the three counties.
In its first iteration, Malvern Theatres is teaming with the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham to launch an inaugural stage writing competition, with the chosen play being workshopped in Malvern, before being performed in both Malvern and Cheltenham in spring 2025.
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The total raised by The Buoys is now over £100,000 and continues to rise.
They did it! Finally, after 40 days 16 hours and 20 minutes of rowing their small boat Pegasus, the Worcester Buoys made it to the far side of The Atlantic. They arrived in Antigua in the early hours of last Tuesday morning on 23rd January and were met by a large group of family and friends amidst much celebration and no small amount of relief!
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Worcester Buoys Now Half Way! Rowing The Atlantic For Acorns
I am thrilled to report that last Thursday at 1600 hours the Worcester Buoys passed the half way point in their quest to row The Atlantic and raise £100,000 for Acorns Children’s Hospice.
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Worcester Buoys Row 3,000 Miles Across Atlantic For Acorns This Christmas
Slightly off the wall, maybe! However, in the spirit of seasonal goodwill I want to let you know of a local good news story this Christmas.
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Eden Project plants specially designed community garden at Stourport food share to encourage connection
Neighbours in Stourport who run a food share project, crowned as the UK’s friendliest community in the Coronation Communities competition, will receive their prize this week - a specially designed garden by expert horticulturalists from the Eden Project.
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Homeless charity based in Worcester is spreading awareness about homelessness through its very unique Christmas tree at this year's Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival.
More than 800 households were at risk of homelessness in the past year across Worcestershire - a number which is only set to rise.
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Geneticist Professor Turi King reveals the secrets of DNA
With the huge rise in DNA testing (it’s the second most Googled subject), we are now able to ask questions previously impossible to answer about our families, ancestry and health. We can discover our lost heritage, track down missing relatives and find details of our family trees.
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Worcestershire County Cricket Club Celebrates Cynthia Crawford MBE's Appointment as Honorary Life Vice President
"A lovely and highly respected lady inside and outside of the Club, Ray, her late husband, would be very proud of her in achieving this honour.
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DOUG ALLAN LOOKS BACK OVER HIS SUCCESSES AND SETBACKS DURING 35 YEARS OF NATURAL HISTORY FILM MAKING.
Doug’s photographic awards include eight Emmys, five BAFTAs and five Wildscreen Pandas. He has twice won the underwater category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He has three Honorary Doctorates in recognition of his camerawork and is an Honorary Fellow of the prestigious Royal Photographic Society and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographic Society. In 2018 he was awarded the RSGS Mungo Park Medal for his contribution to geographical knowledge in hazardous environments.
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Local Worcestershire business, BizSmart® celebrates being a finalist for esteemed business awards
Industry-leading business support provider, BizSmart®, has been shortlisted for the Micro Business of the Year Award at the prestigious Growing Business Awards 2023.
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BARCHESTER’S LATEST LUXURY CARE HOME IS DECLARED OPEN
Elgar Court, Barchester Healthcare’s new luxury care home in Malvern, has opened its doors in style, with a Grand Opening performed by the Mayor of Malvern, Councillor Clive Hooper, in front of invited guests from the local community. Pictured here in the main picture L to R are: (From L-R: Xin Zhao - Barchester Regional Director, Pete Calveley – Barchester Chief Executive, Cllr Clive Hooper - Mayor of Malvern, Angela Bradford – Barchester Managing Director, Sarah Cadwallader - Elgar Court General Manager)
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Pensioners still ‘knitting for victory’ nearly 80 years after WW2
An extra care service based in Stourport-on-Severn is the home of some unlikely life savers, knitting their way to the aid of others.
Residents and friends of the School Gardens Extra Care Service, meet regularly and knit for local, national and even international initiatives, including supporting those affected by the war in Ukraine.
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Volunteers Week At St, Richards Hospice
This Volunteers’ Week we say a huge, heartfelt thank you to all 870 of our amazing volunteers who give their time, expertise and life skills in every aspect of St Richard’s.
These hospice heroes volunteer in 23 different roles across the organisation – everything from gardening and reception to counsellors, complementary therapists, in our shops and administration – and so much more!
Last year these fantastic people gave 98,000 hours of their time to St Richard’s!
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Marketplace super-seller, Boulevard, launches into new markets with Amazon Japan expansion
Leading marketplace super seller, Boulevard, has today announced the expansion of its full portfolio of services into Amazon Japan.
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Worcester Repertory Company are excited to announce that it will be bringing to the stage.....
his May the Worcester Repertory Company are excited to announce that it will be bringing to the stage, John Godber’s comedy classic Bouncers at the Swan Theatre. We are excited to welcome back Worcester Rep alumni; Andy Watkins (Cinderella, Swan Theatre 2022) as Judd, Rob Holman (Antigone, Swan Theatre 2022) as Lucky Eric, Laurence Saunders and Phil Yarrow (Round & Round the Garden, The Commandery) as Les and Ralph, as well as Worcester Theatres season director, Ian Good who most recently directed Cinderella the Pantomime at the Swan Theatre.
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Bishop Perowne students donate 250 Easter Eggs to school’s food bank appeal
Worcester Food Bank has received 250 Easter Eggs as part of Bishop Perowne CE College’s Easter Egg Appeal.
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