Archive for 'West of the Hills'

Sponsor A Tree in the Colwall Community Orchard

Sponsor A Tree in the Colwall Community Orchard

As I write this, we have just held our annual Orchard Group Wassail, and I hope that many of our readers came along and enjoyed the evening with us. In days gone by people believed that wassailling at midwinter wakes the orchards up for the new season, allowing them to look forward to a good harvest in the coming year. We’re also taking more direct action to enure this happens, so to improve our annual harvest we’re planting a community orchard for Colwall.

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The Colwall Players

[ February 24, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. February 25, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] ‘Murder at Colwall Grange’ is a new drama production by the Colwall Players. Their Chairman Steve Hockett tells us more

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Jenny Hallam Album Launch in London

Jenny Hallam Album Launch in London

Jenny Hallam is an accomplished songwriter, singer and pianist from Colwall, Malvern. She regularly stuns audiences with her powerful, soulful but above all human voice – an oasis of quality in the cultural vacuum of this X Factor karaoke age. ’25,000 Days’ is released on the 25th February.

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Bellringing for beginners

Bellringing for beginners

[ February 3, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. ] There’s a full moon in the sky above Bosbury, and the broad, sturdy tower of the church looks beautiful under its eerie light. Inside, the bell ringers are busy, teaching a group of newcomers who they hope will help keep this centuries-old tradition alive.

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All About West of the Hills Winter 2011 edition

Welcome to a special winter edition of West of the Hills magazine.

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All About…The Bridge Club

All About…The Bridge Club

The Hills Improvers Bridge Club is an enthusiastic group that meets every Thursday in Mathon. The Chairman, Paul Clayburn, tells us more.

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Winter on the Malvern Hills

Winter on the Malvern Hills

Winter can be an excellent time to explore the hills, but the popular routes to the top can get busy. Helen Stace, from the Malvern Hills Conservators, offers some tips to find peace and quiet on even the busiest days.

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Around the Hills with Malvern Artists

Around the Hills with Malvern Artists

[ December 10, 2011; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Book Launch of ‘Around the Hills with Malvern Artists’

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All About West of the Hills November 2011

Welcome to the November edition of All About ‘West of the Hills’.

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Grand Christmas Fair in Cradley

[ December 3, 2011; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Grand Christmas Fair in Cradley Village Hall.

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