March 2015

Not working or in education for 12

months+ ?
18-24 years old?
Want to get your dream job?

Get the job you want!

Get the skills to pay the bills!
Call or Text NOW 07436 582314
The Princes Trust are lead partners
on the project working in partnership with
Voluntary Norfolk in Norwich to support young people.

Talent match is a 5 year big

lottery funded project to help
18-24 year olds whove been
unemployed or out of
education for at least 12
months. Each young person
receives the ongoing support
of a Youth Advocate to help
them get a job.
The Princes Trust are lead
partners on the project
working in partnership with
Voluntary Norfolk in Norwich
to support young people.
There is no time limit to how
long we can work with a
young person, they dont have
to be in receipt of a benefit
and support is tailor made to
suit each individual young
person.
Fay says Talent Match saw
my potential, believed in me
and valued my opinion

For more on The Princes

Trust
See page 4
Get Into Hospital Services
programme at the NNUH.
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Chapel Break Village Hall

Chapel Break Village Hall which opened
in 1984 is situated on Harpsfield and
offers a range of services and activities
for community members. Rooms are available to hire for private parties,
meetings and events.
As well as providing childcare for families by providing preschool,
breakfast club and out of school club spaces in a safe well run
environment there are a number of activities that may interest people of
all ages, these include Kung Fu, Twirlesque (majorettes troupe),
St Johns Ambulance and Short Mat Bowls.
The Chapel Break Social Club offers members a friendly local place to
have a drink and entertainment with others.
It is open Friday 6pm - 11pm, Saturday 12 - 11pm
And Sunday 12 - 5.30pm
Chapel Break community association which manages the centre and
Chapel Break social club are committees made up of local people, who
working as volunteers, oversee how the centre and the club are run for
the benefit of residents.
Both committees are looking for volunteers to join them and
take part in the decision making and activities at the centre.
To learn more about being part of Chapel Break community association
call the centre on 01603 442059 and ask to speak to Sara or Lesley, or
email
chapelbreakbookings@hotmail.com

A special occasion. Want a party!

Need to hold a meeting!

To learn more about joining Chapel

Break social club as a member or to
be on the committee please pop in
during opening hours to speak to
the bar volunteers or look them up
on Facebook under Chapel Break

Chapel Break Village

Hall Harpsfield, Chapel Break

Large or small room for hire ( Very

Competitive rates )
Bar available for extra charge.
For details Contact
Veronica 731188
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NOTICE

BOARD

Princes Trust Get Into Hospital Services programme at the

NNUH.
If you are working with anyone who is:
Aged 16-25
* Unemployed
Able to travel to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (travel
expenses reimbursed)
Interested in gaining work experience and a potential job in the
following areas: portering, cleaning, catering, admin or health care
assistant Then please refer!
If you have a young person that would be interested to come along to
an interview to find out more, please email me their name, age,
telephone number and email address.
Look forward to hearing from you! Katrina.Rand@princes-trust.org.uk

Alzheimers Society will be launching some

Dementia Friends information sessions for
people living
within the
Bowthorpe
community over the coming months. This is in preparation for the
opening of the Bowthorpe Dementia Village.
In the mean-time if anyone wants to know more about the
Society and the work we do, there is plenty of information within
our current cafes..
Dementia Cafs provide an opportunity to meet regularly and talk
about living with dementia in an informal social environment. They
provide opportunities for people with dementia, families and
carers to ask questions of professionals and learn from the
experiences of others. A Dementia Caf will provide information
about dementia and practical tips about coping with dementia.
Light refreshments are provided. To find your nearest one please
contact our Bowthorpe office on 01603 747153

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Table Top Sale Bowthorpe Church Centre Sat. 18th April 1 - 3pm
To book a table (6 ) contact Janet Craske 01603 744237
Bowthorpe WI will have a table of craft items. Tea and cake !

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Community survey
and chance to win 10
voucher for ROYS
Slow Theatre Company, The Bowthorpe Community Hub
Steering Group and The Grow Organisation are currently proposing a community
creative project in Bowthorpe to develop Dementia awareness activities over the
next 18 months. All activities will be open to the community for people young
and old, and are dementia friendly.
We are launching a survey to understand the level of awareness of dementia
already in the community. By answering the questions you can help shape the
proposed project. All completed entries will be put into a draw for a 10 voucher for ROYS.
Paper copies of the survey are available in Bowthorpe Church, but you can have
your say electronically through the following link:
http://www.sogosurvey.com/survey.aspx?k=SsSUQXWsTsPsPsP&lang=0&data=
The link is very self explanatory.

Bowthorpe residents: have your voice !

RHODA ROLL
The funeral of Rhoda (late of
Ashwell Court)
will be held on Friday 6th March
2015
at 9.30 am
at
Horsham St Faiths Crematorium,
Norwich
All who knew Rhoda are welcome
to attend.
Donations, if desired, to the British
Heart Foundation

Danny

Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk Constabulary

Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA
non emergency Tel: 101
lesteraj1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk
In this months issue I am focusing on security,
Contrary to popular belief most domestic burglaries are committed by opportunist
thieves. Crime in Bowthorpe remains low, however over recent months a number of
household have been targeted by such criminals.
Criminals tend to select homes that look unoccupied or if homes have little or no
obvious security in place where they think they wont be seen. Often these spur-ofthe-moment decisions are made when an easy target presents itself such as an open
window, valuables being left on display or lapses of security.
By building home security into your daily routine you will greatly reduce the
likelihood of becoming a victim of crime.

Take time and meet your neighbours and get to know them.
Agree amongst yourselves to keep a look out for one anothers houses.
Trust your instincts, if you see something suspicious or out of ordinary
report it to the police.

Start up your own Home Watch Scheme. Simply contact the Bowthorpe
Safer Neighbourhood team and we shall get the wheels in motion.

Did you know you are 4 times less likely to be burgled if you are a member
of an active Home Watch Scheme.
Please feel free to contact the Bowthorpe Safer Neighbourhood Team at one of our
local meetings where you can express any concerns about the area where you live.
Practical suggestions.
Fit external lighting that comes on automatically at dusk and stays on until dawn.
Only light areas that have good natural surveillance and not hidden areas that could
potentially provide light for criminals to operate.

Fit a burglar alarm or intruder alarms. Simply the sight of an alarm box outside
your home may be enough to discourage burglars. There are various types of alarms
and if you require advice, please feel free to contact Norfolk Constabularies Crime
Prevention Officer.

Dont let your garden foliage get overgrown, they can provide cover for the
burglars. Place trellis along the top of fencing; padlock garden gates.

Fit good quality locks to your windows and doors and always keep them locked.

Try to make your home look occupied whilst your away Invest in timers for lights
and radios.

Cancel deliveries which could mount up when your away on holiday.

By taking a few simple steps you can reduce the chances of becoming a victim of crime.
If you require any additional help or advice, please feel free to contact the Bowthorpe Safer
Neighbourhood Team and we will be happy to address any questions or concerns.

Tony Lester PC 1403 Bowthorpe Beat Manager

Main Service 10 : 30 am Sundays

Sunday Evening Service Usually 6 : 30 pm Check on website.
Wednesday 10 am Service of Holy Communion and Healing
The field connecting Three Score and Clover Hill is rapidly changing. It seems the
amount of field diminishes on a daily basis. Many people feel disappointed at losing
this green space. Fortunately once they have finished building the road through the
field, it will revert to open land for a year or so until houses are eventually built.
Green spaces in our lives are important. They are places to play, to walk, to relax
and simply be a human being rather than a human doing. Our lives can be filled with
so many pressures and demands, and it is vital that we have space to breathe and to
relax, space to enjoy and to be free.

This sense of an open space where there is freedom is what is meant by the
word `salvation. Its basic meaning is to `bring into a spacious environment.
Salvation is to have freedom from limitation, and deliverance from factors
which constrain and confine. In some senses salvation can mean healing or
rescuing from trouble.
The word salvation is at the heart of the Biblical story, where God seeks to rescue us
from the trouble of sin. God is whom the Bible calls the author of salvation. In other
words it is his idea. Gods greatest rescue plan, his plan of salvation, came in the
person and ministry of Jesus.
At Jesus birth shepherds were told, `Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great
joy that will be for all the people (and that includes you reading this right now). Today
in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10
-11). Jesus is called our Saviour, the one who brings us salvation, the open space for
us to live as God intends. In fact Jesus name literally means `God saves! Jesus
came to restore our relationship with God through his death on the cross. The Bible
says of Jesus, `Salvation is found in no-one else, for there is no other name under
heaven given to us by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).

So whether you walk the local fields or not, the open space of salvation
through Jesus Christ is waiting for you.
PRAYER FOR MARCH
Loving God, thank you that you sent your Son Jesus Christ to die so that I
may live, to rescue me so that I can live in openness and freedom. In Jesus
name. Amen.
Revd Mark Elvin
For Roman Catholic services please contact Rev. Bill Dimelow Tel. 743476
or Fr. David Ward, The Presbytery, Townhouse Rd, Costessey Tel. 742812

Rest In Peace
Sheila Moore on 21.01.15 aged 79
Ray Sodeau on 06.02.15 aged 88
The Day Thou gavest, Lord, has ended.

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New Homes for Us Too !

WHAT A . . .

Regular visitors to Bowthorpe Southern Park last January may have noticed
a small team from Conservation Works Ltd hard at work in the rain, snow and mud.
The works undertaken consisted of:
The excavation of two new wildlife ponds in existing damp hollows near the
western end of the site
Restoration of a dyke (drainage ditch) connecting two of the three large
existing ponds
Paul Holley, Natural Areas Officer for Norwich City Council said: The three large
existing ponds are valuable wildlife and landscape features, but as they contain fish
and attract large numbers of birds like ducks and gulls they are of limited value as
breeding sites for amphibians and aquatic insects. The new shallow ponds are
designed to appeal more to breeding amphibians frogs, toads and newts - and
they should also be especially good for dragonflies. The excavation of the dyke
which we think may originally have been part of a stream that flowed through the site
- should also restore a useful habitat for a range of aquatic plants and animals.
A large excavator was used to carry out the pond and dyke works, and whilst this
was on site the opportunity was taken to remove one of the two boardwalks at the
existing large ponds. This was in a poor state of repair and it had started to become
hazardous. The remaining boardwalk was found to be in better condition and it is
proposed to retain this.
Paul Holley added: We are very grateful to our contractors, Conservation Works
Ltd, who had to work in pretty unpleasant weather and ground conditions. They
managed to complete the works just before the River Yare burst its banks and
flooded much of the area. The new ponds and restored dyke will complement the
other improvements undertaken by the Norwich Fringe Project at Bowthorpe
Southern Park over the past few years.
The pond and dyke works have been funded under the Higher Level Stewardship
Scheme (HLS) administered by Natural England, the governments conservation
advisor.
Parts of the fields down to the river are being developed and many of us lament
losing them. Perhaps we are all the more appreciative of what will remain. We
hope it may be possible to have Bunkers Hill Woods designated as a Local Nature
Reserve: an officer from Natural England came to look at the woods at the end of
January. Bowthorpe marsh is already a Local Nature Reserve, one of eight in Norwich. The
status of Nature Reserve helps to protect these natural spaces.

Also we are planning a Dawn Chorus walk to celebrate the Spring Equinox on
March 21st. We will meet at 6.30 am at the car-park near the corner of Earlham
Green Lane and Larkman Lane by Mount Mizar Church.
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. . . WONDERFUL WORLD
JUST POTTERING

Jills Master Composter tips - getting the right mix.

Improving your soil will produce good looking, healthy plants, resistant to pests &
disease and you can help almost any soil by adding organic matter in the form of
compost. There are all sorts of myths about composting many people think of a
stinking, slimy heap covered in flies, or a pile of dried up old plants, harbouring rats
and pests. But improving your mix of ingredients will give you rich crumbly compost,
absolutely free, in a matter of months!
Garden waste is not the only thing that you can put in your compost bin. At
least 30% of most peoples household waste could be composted - helping to
reduce the impact of global warming by cutting the amount of methane gas
produced at landfill sites. Composting is natures way of recycling!
So, how do you make this wonderful compost stuff? A healthy compost bin needs
nitrogen, carbon and oxygen. The greens provide the nitrogen, and the browns
provide the carbon and air pockets for oxygen.
find a suitable container, or start off with just a covered heap
place it on the soil or grass in a warm spot
then fill it with a balanced mixture, about 50/50 of greens and browns
The browns can include: egg boxes, toilet/kitchen roll tubes (left whole to provide
spaces for oxygen), cereal boxes, corrugated cardboard packaging, newspaper,
straw, hay, bedding from vegetarian pets, vacuum bag contents, tissues, paper
towels, natural fibre fabric, cut up old wool jumpers, cotton Tshirts, feathers, egg
shells, wood & paper ashes, garden prunings, twigs, hedge clippings, pine needles,
cones etc.
Your greens can be: tea bags, grass cuttings, vegetable peelings, old flowers, fruit
scraps, nettles, coffee grounds, filter paper, rhubarb leaves, annual weeds, pond
algae, spent bedding plants etc.
Then just leave your bin for thousands of bacteria, fungi, insects and worms to make
it their home. If you want to speed things up, add a nitrogen rich ingredient such as
farmyard manure (chicken / horse) or even human urine! For more information see
handy hints and essential advice at www.homecomposting.org.uk

We aim to walk through the woods down to Millenium Green, by St Marys

church on the Watton Road. That way we should be able to listen to the singing of both
woodland and marshland birds. Afterwards there are refreshments.
You are warmly invited to come and listen to the birds and enjoy the
refreshments. Your awareness and enjoyment of these natural spaces
is even more crucial for their protection than the official Nature
Reserve status.
For more information ring 464650.

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Mens Shed
47-51 Pitt Street,
Norwich, NR3 1DE
next door to Rightwear
working clothes shop near the
Duke Street/inner ring road
roundabout
From its humble beginnings in
Australia, the Mens Shed
organisation has spread rapidly
in recent years and now
includes a new location in
Norwich.
Mens Shed offers an
informal venue and
extensive facilities where
men can come together and
work on a wide range of
practical activities, such as
wood and metal working,
furniture restoration, vehicle
repair, modal making and
many more.
The members can either
work on projects of their
own or with others, and all
shedders enjoy a secure
and friendly environment
where help, tools and skill
sharing are on hand. In
addition, rather than
working in
isolation, it is the social interaction with other
likeminded fellows that remains the driving force
of the organisation and has been found to be
extremely beneficial to all.
The Norwich Mens Shed is free to use and open
Tuesday 3pm -6pm, Wednesday 2pm, 5pm and
Thursday 7pm - 9pm.
To join the Pitt Street group please contact
Andy Wood on 07584 253441 or email
andy.andywood@gmail.com Further information
can also be found at www.menssheds.org.uk or
by visiting www.facebook.com/mensshednorwich
Brian Lamont. Humbleyard, Clover Hill

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Costessey and Bowthorpe

District Rainbows,
Brownies and Guides
February 22nd is a special day
for members of the Guide
Association; each year 10
million girls and young women
and over one million adult
volunteers around the world
celebrate World Thinking Day.
World Thinking Day, formerly
Thinking
Day,
was
first
celebrated in 1926; February
22nd was chosen as it was the
birthday of Scouting and
Guiding founder Robert BadenPowell and of Olave BadenPowell, his wife and World
Chief Guide.
This year Rainbows, Brownies,
Guides, Rangers and Leaders
from
Costessey celebrated
World Thinking Day with
members
from
Hellesdon,
Taverham,
Horsford
and
Catton. The event was held at
Hellesdon High School where
the girls took part in fun
activities to celebrate Guiding
across the world.
Did you know that Guiding
started in Costessey in 1934
with 1 Guide and 1 Brownie
unit. Today we have 5 Rainbow,
6 Brownie, 1 Guide and 1 Ranger unit. Each week 23 adult leaders with 9 unit helpers run
meetings to enable 218 girls to enjoy the benefits of Guiding.
What makes Guiding special; we are for all girls and young women, whatever their
background and circumstances. We offer them fun, exciting activities and the chance to
make life-long friends.
We give girls a space where they can really be themselves with other girls and share the
experience of growing up as a girl in todays world.
Girlguiding isn't just for girls. In total, we have around 100,000 adult volunteers and
supporters.
More than 80,000 amazing volunteers contribute over ten million hours to guiding every
year. In return, we offer training and the opportunity to develop new skills.
Could you help keep Guiding in Costessey by volunteering to help with one of our many
units who are looking for help to continue running their weekly meetings.
If you are able to help or would like more information please contact Julie Mears on
01603 749717 or Sue Rivett 01603 747733 or Sheila Hinton 01603 741989.

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Costessey
Library
Baby Bounce
and Rhyme
Time Every
Wednesday
10.30- 11
Aimed at
0-2yr olds.
All welcome.
241 Dvd's
Tuesdays 5 7.30 & Fridays
all Day.All welcome
Breckland
Bookworms
meets on the
last Tuesday
of month 5.30
- 6.30.
All Welcome

NOTICES FROM NEIGHBOURS

NORWICH ELECTRONIC ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB

We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Drayton

Village Hall, 7.30pm start. Entrance is 6.00 at the
door.
Tuesday 31st March Andrew Varley Andrew started to
take a keen interest in playing the electronic
organ from the age of 13 and was mainly self
taught, receiving encouragement from his father
and the late theatre organist Eric Lord, plus
inspiration from the many excellent professional
organists of that time. He was involved in retail for a number
of years but since 1991 has been playing professionally for
organ clubs and festivals, dancing and private functions.
For concerts Andrew uses the TRX Organ System comprising
of Yamaha Tyros 4, Yamaha NP30 lower manual with a
Ketron Pedalboard. He has visited our Norwich club on a
number of occasions so we are confident of a good evening.
Do come and join us for an evening of good musical
entertainment with like-minded, friendly people, you will be
very welcome.
Martin Drake Chairman
01603 745544

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Leyham Court

Hello Everyone
Have you ever wondered what your reading speed is? Well the average
speed is around 220 words per minute, but new technology for reading
many times faster has now been developed.
Spritz
Is a new way of reading where your eyes dont have to read pages from left
to right, which takes up about 80% of reading time, instead you just look at
one word at a time as each word appears in the same place on screen.
The developers say its like a treadmill for your eyes where you can choose the
speed you are happy with and increase as you become familiar with it. The
developers claim that in a trial one person reached 1000 words per minute and also
scored quite high when tested on what he remembered about the article.
This new technology can fit on to gadgets from a PC down to a watch sized screen
because only one word at a time is displayed. As each word appears you will see
one of its letters is coloured red this is just to show you where to focus your eyes.
Start at a slower speed and you will soon find yourself looking for the go-faster
button!

After just a few minutes I found that 320 words per minute was quite doable.
The developers claim that age is no barrier to using this technology.
So lets go Spritzing!!
To find out more go to http://www.spritzinc.com or simply Google:
Spritz
Upcoming events at Leyham Court: Monday 30 th March 10.am
Coffee Morning with Easter egg raffle, all proceeds to East Anglia
Childrens Hospice - Visitors are most welcome.
Our Monday evenings Tai Chi now has a new start time of 6pm
(combines deep breathing and gentle movements) Great Fun,
Visitors are most welcome.
Happy days! John
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ASHWELL COURT
The time seems to have flown past since Christmas and now we are already
thinking about the March issue. Hopefully the weather will have warmed up by the
time this is published and the bulbs we have planted will be encouraged to bloom!

At Ashwell Court life has returned to normality and we are again enjoying
our twice weekly exercises and also our lovely lunches. The Luncheon Club
is thriving and the meals are delicious. We are very lucky to have Christine,
our new cook, who is such an excellent cook.
All are welcome to come along on Tuesday or Thursday for a 2 course lunch
with tea or coffee for 5.
We have recently added to our activities by having a meeting of a sewing
and craft club once a week. The sewing can be anything, including knitting.
The craft can be whatever people want to do. Judy Fetherston who is a
member, is available to help anyone. She is an expert on crafts, particularly
card making etc. We will all pool any knowledge we have on any hobbies,
sewing, knitting or craft which you bring along. All are welcome.
We recently held a very successful Hoy evening preceded by supper of fish
and chips or Chinese, whichever was requested. If you do not know what
Hoy is, dont ask. I dont think I could describe it in a few words, but it is fun
and we all enjoy it.
On a very sad note, we have lost one of our long-standing residents.
Rhoda Roll died in February after a short illness. She was a great
character and will be very much missed by us all at Ashwell Court
and her wider circle of friends in Bowthorpe. (See page 5.)
On a happier note, we welcome our newest resident, Barbara Cleeton, and
hope she has settled in well in her new home. We are so pleased that she
has already started coming to some of our activities here.
Well thats all for this time. Bye for now. Best wishes.
ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE OVER 50s
Alternate Mondays 2.30 Bowthorpe Church
March 9th Sharon Hulbert The Matthew Project
March 23rd Speaker Pauline Lovelock
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Margaret

BRADECROFT
Regular entertainments are as follows.
Every Mon. 10am Coffee Morning Monday Afternoon Card Bingo 2.30pm
Tuesday Eve 8pm Darts
Every Thursday Afternoon Bingo 2.30pm.
Hello again well we are all looking forward to spring which is supposed be
just around the corner it will be nice see all the gardens coming into Bloom
something to look forward to .

I had bit of luck the other day I lost my mobile phone on the way to
the shops
Well would you believe it somebody found it and
contacted my daughter. Phone recovered! Well, a big
thank you to that woman. I hope she found the box of
Roses(choccy's) I left outside her front door.
Unfortunately we have had a couple of people fallen ill this month and we
hope they have a good and speedy recovery .
Now we are looking forward to see
what day trips we have arranged for
the summer
Wishing you all well and keep those
Winter blues away
Thanks

Bob

Please note new tel.

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Funky Families Community Group

clover hill village hall
Easter holidays
Week one
Thursday 2nd April
Fun zone children's entertainer
10am -12
1 per person
Week two
Thursday 9th April leave at 9.15
am back at 5.30pm
Dinosaur park trip &coach
Only 8 per person (pre book at
group) under3 3 each
To be continued in April magazine

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News from Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery

School

Our pupils have been exploring Christianity and the value hope.
Some of the children wanted to share their hopes.
Every morning I hope my friend Ryan will be at school. He is
kind to me. Jaden
I still hope it snows so I can make a snowman. Tamas.
I hope I will always be an even better big brother for my little
brother. Kunashe
The Nursery children hope that the gingerbread men they made
will not run away!
We are
collecting the
Sainsburys
Active Kids
vouchers. All
donations
are gratefully
received.

Join us for a coffee

and chat.
Every Thursday in
term time.
8.30am 10.00am

Dont miss out! We

have a couple of
places for 3 and 4
year olds in our
Nursery. Provision
was rated as
outstanding by
OFSTED.

The children in Years 1 and 2 are Rainforest Explorers.

They are learning how they can help to protect the rainforest and
why this is important. Children will soon be visited by a real
explorer who will share his survival skills. Lets hope the children
can build a shelter that is strong enough!
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News from St Michaels VA Junior

Whats Been On?

Year 3 have producing some amazing writing over the last half
term and are now linking up with children in Australia,
becoming Pen Friends. They have also been creating APPs in
computing classes. If you have a child in Y3, ask them to login
to Espresso and show you what they have created!
St Michaelss Give
Generously for Syria
Appeal
Sadly, due to the war in Syria, 12.2 million people have
lost
their
homes.
St
Michaels families have
donated shoes, socks, warm
clothes
and
blankets,
sending a message of hope
to the Syrian families. The
school has made a significant
contribution to the collection
by From NR with Love, a
newly formed local charity.
Thank you to
our
community
for
their
generosity.
Sarah Claflin: Assistant Head

A word from Eco-Council

Eco-council and the school have
been thinking about litter and how
important it is to keep it off our
streets. The Eco-council have
asked the school to purchase a
number of new bins for the school
and these seem to be working a
treat. Eco-council say
always hold on to your
rubbish until you find a
bin.
Morrisons Lets Grow Vouchers
The school would be
grateful for any
donations of the
Morrisons
Lets
Grow Vouchers. Please hand
them in at the school office.
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CHILDRENS PAGE
Hi everybody Oz here again once more. This month we
have many events such as St David and St Patricks day,
Mothers day (dont forget this) and Palm Sunday. I have
tried to include words pertaining to these days in the
Wordsearch. See how you get on with it.

DAVID

EVENTS

FLOWERS

GIFT

GREEN

IRELAND

MARCH

MOTHER

PATRICK

SHAMROCK

SUNDAY

WALES

PALM

Well thats Oz finished for this month. I do hope you start to

enjoy the weather getting a little better as March progresses
and the days lasting a bit longer - more time to play out after
school in the light. Stay safe and keep well. Until next
time.
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COPY FOR APRIL ISSUE TO BE IN BY 15th MARCH

Please deliver to
2a Saint Michaels Cottages, Bowthorpe Hall Rd, Bowthorpe, NR5 9AA

or email: bowthorpenews@yahoo.co.uk
Editor: Sally Simpson Tel. 01603 745698
Typing: Mary Cubitt
Childrens page: Oz ozziecatus@gmail.com

Printer: Pride Press Ltd.

Treasurer: Barrie Slater

Advertising: keith.wright@laptoprepairsnorwich.co.uk t: 01603 748531

Distribution:
M.Bolton, C.Newman (CH); L.Butt, M.Cubitt, M.Roberts (CB & TS)

Website: www.bowthorpenews.co.uk
. April issue published on March 27th . May issue publiched on May 1st

Brook hotel monthly meal &social

This subsidised monthly meal and social created by Claire Kerrison (Age UK )
provides transport to those who are non- mobile. Mini Bus driver Mike is a
cheerful and helpful gentleman who can collect those who are in wheel chairs
as he has a tail lift. Next oneMonday 9th March- contact Beverley
Rushbrook on 07747667540 .

Norkie brand new lunch and social, Bowthorpe shopping centre close to Roy's
Amazing chef June O'Sollivan has successfully opened a cafe in her local area
called "Jo's within the Norkie pub." June and her daughters Tanya and Toni
have made the cafe a success, featuring home -cooked lunches. . Age uk and
Jo's in the Norkie will be joining forces and hosting a brand new monthly
lunch and social, aimed at people over 50. The social will be lead by volunteers
Rose Hoy and Sue Hicks who both live in the area at local sheltered housing
schemes. The first lunch and social will on
Monday 23rd March
11am -2.30pm
2 course Home cooked meal
Consisting of a roast and dessert 7.95
If you would like to know more or would like to book your meal please contact
the age uk community agent Beverley Rushbrook on 07747667540
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