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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stroud dancers shine at Cheltenham and Malvern stage festivals
A STROUD dance school has scooped a host of trophies at recent festivals. Ballyhoo's junior, intermediate, and senior teams won a series of awards at the Malvern Stage Festival and the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts. The school, which has been operating since 2007, offers a wide range of classes, including ballet, tap, modern, jazz, acrobatic arts and musical theatre for children aged three to 18. A spokesperson for the school said: "Our teachers are all qualified to teach the ISTD syllabi, and each one brings a wealth of professional experience. "Over the years, we've witnessed time and time again the power of dance, the joy it can bring, and the confidence it develops in each child." Alongside regular classes, Ballyhoo organises performances and social events to help develop skills and confidence in a friendly and fun atmosphere. For more details, see the Ballyhoo website.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Malvern shop fire treated by police as arson attack
A fire that broke out in a shop in Malvern is being treated by police as an arson West Mercia force said no-one was injured in the blaze in the early hours at The Fountain Stores but "it could have been a very different outcome if the building had been occupied".Emergency teams tackled the fire at the building on Court Road at about 04:00 for information, PC David Oczak urged people to contact him with information and asked those in the area to check doorbell and dashcam footage. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Dessert Masters champion John Demetrios invests $100k prize into business venture
Dessert Masters 2024 champion John Demetrios is putting his $100,000 prize money to work launching a boutique bakery in Malvern with his wife Martina. The Melbourne pastry chef, who wowed judges with creations inspired by fig leaves and the Eureka Stockade, has taken on a long-term lease at 209 Glenferrie Rd, where the couple are currently fitting out the space for their new venture, Butter Days. Teska Carson's Rory Teska-Szer, who handled the lease, said the bakery would bring added buzz to a retail strip that's 'really come alive' in recent months. Celeb chef Adrian Richardson's La Luna premises sold 'It's a really buzzy area because you've got big name tenants like Yo-Chi, Grill'd, Schnitz and Subway,' Mr Teska-Szer said. 'You've also got the new pub on the corner, the Gardiner Hotel, which has added a new kind of life to Glenferrie Rd.' Demetrios, who worked at Vue de Monde and Omnia before appearing on Dessert Masters, is now channelling his fine-dining experience into a local bakehouse, with a focus on handcrafted, small-batch pastries. Mr Teska-Szer said the landlord was pleased to secure a tenant of Demetrios' profile and industry background. 'John is technically a first-time operator when it comes to running his own venue, but he's got loads of experience in the industry and a big public profile now,' he said. Martina, a sommelier, is also heavily involved in the venture, which will operate as a husband-and-wife business. The couple are aiming to open the doors within a few months. 'It's not a pop-up, they're committing to the area,' Mr Teska-Szer said. 'There are options to renew and it's a long-term lease.' The Teska Carson agent said the deal follows two other recent leases on the strip, at 89 and 59 Glenferrie Rd noting vacancy rates were trending down. 'While there are still a few vacancies here and there, we're seeing momentum,' Mr Teska-Szer said. 'It's slowly becoming one of Melbourne's better-performing retail strips again.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fernando hits century as Bartestree & Lugwardine win again
OPENER Saminda Fernando hit a century as Bartestree & Lugwardine recorded a 37-run away win against Himley seconds. After beating Bromyard the previous weekend Bartestree started with a bang as wicket keeper Fernando led the way, blazing a fast, hard-hitting 109 from 91 balls – including 14 4s and three 6s. A determined half-century from skipper Ryan Trattell contributed to a total of 256-9 - the wickets down not giving a true picture as four batsmen fell in a mad dash to pile on a few more runs in the last two overs. Flurries of rain and consultation of Duckworth-Lewis led to Himley chasing a reduced target, but tight bowling and good fielding meant that the visitors were never anywhere near the run rate. With the ball Owen Beynon took 2-38, while there were also wickets for Thomas O'Connor, Trattell and Edward Webb. The Bartestree firsts go up a notch to sixth spot in Division 1 and host local rivals Colwall this weekend. Bartestree & Lugwardine seconds hosted Builth Wells in the Worcestershire County League Division Seven (South) - this division now contains a lot of ex-Marches firsts, which makes it a tough one. Despite wickets for the home side's young bowlers, the experienced Builth batting built a massive 280. Wicket keeper Sam Pratley was a crucial cog in the seconds' fielding performance taking five catches of the eight wickets gained. With the ball Ethan Bartlett took 4-60 and Noah Pratley also struck 3-50 in their attack. Undaunted, the Bartestree response got stuck in, with Chris Tulacz stroking an excellent 68. The final total of 218 would have won most matches, but not today. The Bartestree seconds' league position does not do justice to their performances so far - small margins could have meant wins several times. Bartestree bid farewell to Owen Robinson, his jaunty flair and fine cricketing skills will be missed. Meanwhile, Bartestree thirds completed a 37-run win away at Malvern thirds after posting an impressive target of 266-8, to extended their position at the top of Division Nine Worcestershire South. Mark Chapman led the way with another big innings of 71, with strong support from Nick Freeman on 49, and notably young Miles Anderson in his first match for the thirds, with 22. A total of 266 looked like a winning total, but Malvern had a good crack at it, reaching 229. Three wickets to the spin of young Elliot Gale – the young talent is coming on so well and will soon be knocking on the door of the firsts. There was jubilation for Bartestree & Lugwardine fourths as they beat Fownhope Strollers by two wickets. With a credit to the very young players making their start in senior cricket, after learning their craft in our junior teams with our excellent coaches. The bowling of Avi Singh contributed with 3-9 off 5 overs and 15 runs. There was also strong support from the more experienced players making it a formidable team.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Best villages to visit for a day out near Worcester according to locals
Are you looking for a bit of inspiration when it comes to days out near Worcester? As the weather becomes warmer, you might be wondering where you can explore and enjoy your free time. Some local knowledge is always handy so we asked Worcester News readers which village is the best for a day out near the city. To give you some day trip inspiration, we've combed through the results and found the best villages to visit – let's take a look. Lots of places were mentioned when we asked readers the all-important question in 2024 and a few villages got multiple votes. However, one village stood out from the rest. The best village for day trips near Worcester is Malvern, according to our readers. One local said: 'Malvern if u fancy nice food hillside pizza'. Whether you want to get out in the fresh air for a walk or stop for a bite to eat during your day in Malvern, the village has plenty to offer. Recommended reading: 5 of the best pubs to visit near the Malvern Hills Prettiest village pubs you can visit for a pint and some grub in Worcestershire 5 of the best farm shops you can visit across Worcestershire this spring The likes of Bewdley also proved popular with our readers with one saying: 'Bewdley. Nice walks, nice pubs and restaurants, little museum that my kids love, a ice cream shop that kids love too and chip shop that I love but really shouldn't have', adding a laughing crying face emoji. One local couldn't decide between two villages, writing: 'Broadway. Or Malvern.' Ombersley and Hartlebury are among the other villages mentioned in the comments section of our Facebook post. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
