Angus and Rosemary's Miscellany
of Malvern
Links to other pages and web sitesHere are some other pages and sites those living in the Malvern Hills area might be interested in:- (else click to view our pages about local businesses and services) LocalAge UK Malvern and District (has office at Great Malvern station) Citizens Advice Bureau, South Worcestershire (Malvern) Facebook, see Malvern History Page below Little Malvern and Welland Parish Council Malvern & Colwall Branch of 'The Friends of Dame Laura Knight Society' Malvern Business Directory and Local Guide Aims to conserve Malvern's heritage in conjunction with organising interesting talks, walks and social functions. A small group concerned with the generation of ideas, relating to the commercial success of Malvern, which are then developed by others. Malvern and District Community Action Community Action run by volunteers can help if you need transport, eg to hospital, and do not have other means. There is a charge but they are very helpful. Malvern Family History Society Malvern Hills GeoCentre (near the Wyche Cutting) Mobility scooter hire available for the disabled and less able Malvern an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Snippets of information about the Malvern Hills edited by former Conservator Ray Roberts Malvern Hills Conservators - see Malvern Hills Trust Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills District Footpath Society Malvern Museum of Local History Malvern Hills Springs and Wells This link takes you to the 'malvernwaters.com' website which contains an informative description of the springs and wells of the Malvern Hills, a list of books about the history of the area, and a section called Malverns Worldwide which lists a surprisingly large number of other towns named Malvern around the world. Confusingly, there is also a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, named Malvern, which often crops up in searches unless UK is included in the search box. See also Malvern Spa Association below. The Malvern Hills Trust is the new working name of the Malvern Hills Conservators. Malvern History Page on Facebook On Facebook you will find a 'Malvern History Page' where many contributors have shared old photographs and stories about Malvern; an excellent resource. Malvern Radar and Technology History Society The Malvern Spa Association was formed on 18th September 1998. Its aim is, with the community, to conserve, protect, restore and enhance Malvern’s spring water heritage. Click Springs on their navigation bar to learn more about the water cure. Malvern Taxi and transport information Malvern Tourist Information Centre This link takes you to the colourful official Tourist Guide for The Malverns which encompasses Malvern, Upton upon Severn and Tenbury Wells. Malvern's Future - Your Neighbourhood Plan Malvern Town Council's neighbourhood plan. Malvern Walks - Walks in the Malvern Hills and pocket guides by Carl Flint Malvern weather courtesy of the BBC Recycling Centres in Hereford and Worcester Sight Concern has local groups which meet at Christchurch in Barnards Green, and Malvern Link URC. Login to renew library books online The HIVE the new Worcester city and university library also housing the Worcester Records Office. It is built on the the old market site next to the bus station. Go cross bridge from level 1 or walk up ramp from Angel Place. Hanley Castle and Hanley Swan (History and old Photos) A community website for the residents of Wederburn Road Malvern, which contains a lot of interesting information about the history of this part of Malvern and memories of residents.
BBCBBC Sounds - Radio stations and schedules
Charities and community supportClick here to go to a separate page of charity links The Malvern Hills foodbank provides emergency food parcels for people experiencing a temporary financial crisis, and who have been issued with a voucher by a referring agency. The new website explains how the foodbank works, and how you can help; it also includes a shopping list of the most needed items. Click to go to Malvern Hills foodbank website Malvern Hills Home-Start, a national charity offering help to isolated families and new parents. Local office contact details:-
DoctorsSurgeries near Barnards Green:- New Court Surgery, Prospect View Malvern Health Centre, Prospect View DogzoneEnglish Setter Rescue Association Midland English Setter Society Avenue Veterinary Centre Malvern On the Dog Games website you can find information about training and harnesses for family pets that pull on the lead. Kennels and Boarding
Remember to book boarding kennels well in advance as they are often full during peak holiday periods. EncyclopediaFamily HistoryYou have to pay, but Premium membership now includes access to the 1911 census, 1939 register and the National Probate Calendar. Free access to ancestry.com can be had at Malvern library; you will need to reserve a computer A useful resource but you have to pay; free access can be had at the British Library in London Bromsgrove and North Worcestershire Federation of Family History Societies UKBMD Links to Births, Marriages and Deaths UKGDL Links to Genealogical Directories and Lists UKMFH Links to Military Family History Financial helpLisa Manners has offered some tips on where support for older adults might be found. https://businesscostsaver.co.uk/help-for-older-adults/ HealthThe NHS page above includes a link to advice about how much water to drink to avoid dehydration. Drinking plenty of water is said to be good for joints. Suppliers of occupational therapy and healthcare aids for the elderly and disabled. Has relocated from Malvern Link to Bishops Frome in Herefordshire. Murrays, the chemist located next to the traffic lights in Malvern Link also stocks aids for the elderly.
HomelessMalvern Hills FoyerProvides support for young people in housing need aged 16-23 with low to medium support needs around independent living. Started as a charity it now seems to be government funded through the District Council and managed by Fortis who are in the process of merging with the Waterloo Housing Group to become the Platform Housing Group. Click link for contact details for the Foyer St Paul's Hostel WorcesterMission: To help people live through homelessness. Click for St Paul's Hostel website Maggs Day Centre WorcesterMaggs was founded in 1984 after a homeless man died after years of sleeping rough on the streets. His death prompted members of several local churches to come together and form an action group. Their work led to a day centre being created in the former St Albans church, dedicated to helping the homeless people of Worcester. Maggs is located in Deansway not far from the cathedral. Click for Maggs Day Centre website
Motoring and travelTransport Direct Journey Planner Good road maps on the scale of 2.5 miles to 1 inch are becoming scarce, as many people are now relying on Satnav, but such maps are still obtainable from The Map Shop in Upton upon Severn. News reportsAl Jazeera, an alternative source of world news RecyclingThe Internet based Freecycle network enables you to give away useful items free of charge as an alternative to throwing them in the bin. There is a Worcestershire group. ReligionWebsite for churches at Guarlford, Madresfield, Powick and Callow End St Leonard's Church Newland and the Beauchamp Community Search for 'A Church Near You' in England The Lyttleton Well - Christian Outreach Centre St James church Welland near Malvern AbroadSt George's Anglican Church, Malvern, Australia (glimpse of another Malvern on the far side of the world) Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, Columbus Ohio (choir has links with Worcester Cathedral) A group of churches in Worcestershire, and beyond, support work in the Diocese of Masasi in Tanzania click to find out more. TechnicalUseful DIY advice about wiring your home phone extensions and broadband. TradesmenWater services - AG Pritchard (based near Pershore) Roofing repairs - AR Sneddon & Sons (based at Cotheridge) Tree surgeon - Tree Time Arboricultural Services (based in Malvern Link) VillagesTourist information about Quothquan and Biggar in Scotland Walks, walking groups, and where to goInformation about walking on the Malvern Hills:- Malvern Walks - Walks in the Malvern Hills and illustrated pocket guides by Carl Flint Malvern Hills District Footpath Society Trail guides and information about cycle ways on the hills can be obtained from the Malvern Hills Trust offices in Grange Road and their website www.malvernhills.org.uk Drill down into the Malvern U3A pages for details of the U3A walking groups. Malvern Civic Society organise regular walks for members. The 'Friends of the Malvern Hills' walking group has no website at present. Web site developmentValidate your Cascading Style Sheet
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Last updated 15th Januay 2022 |
