Professional Documents
Culture Documents
THE FUTURE OF BOWTHORPE HERITAGE COMMUNITY GARDEN IS IN YOUR HANDS. KEEP IT GROWING!
If you cant make this time, Tel Adrian on 07765 350383 to make another date.
You could * take on a raised bed to grow flowers or veg. * look after a specific area * help with general maintenance * do some weeding * help with grass-cutting. Days and times to suit you by arrangement.
You can also come and help garden on Sundays May 5th and June 2nd 24pm
2 9
If you cannot offer hands-on work, you can still help by becoming a member (just 6 per year) or making a donation. Funds are always needed for maintenance costs and new plants. Contact Madge 01603 734767.
See full-colour brochure (funded by a one-off Heritage Lottery Grant) enclosed with this issue .
3 1 4
If a group of young people working on a focussed task for one or more afternoons this summer would support your work then do get in contact with us.
Projects will run this year from Tuesday 30th July to Saturday 3rd August
For more information please contact: Ailsa Magee - Newday Projects Coordinator
The caf in Bowthorpe Main Centre has just re-opened as The Bowthorpe Caf.
Managed by local residents Chrissy Brightmore and Terry Reid, the caf aims to put the focus back on community, with a friendly atmosphere and special events. The caf at Bowthorpe always used to be a busy and happy place, full of character, chat and laughter remembers Mrs Chrissy Brightmore, who has lived in Bowthorpe for more than twenty years. Our aim has been to rekindle the cafs involvement with the local community, by offering home-made cakes, special events and cooking as healthily as we can. Mr Reid has worked in and around Norwich in catering for many years, and together with his partner Mandy, has been involved in the caf for a number of years. Its great to see our local caf being run by local people for local people. It will be a sad day if the caf ever had to close due to people not using it. With the new injection of enthusiasm Mrs Brightmore and her team have brought to the caf, that day is certainly not yet upon us. However, plans are afoot to make the caf still busier. We will be putting on special events on a regular basis at The Bowthorpe Caf explained Mrs Brightmore, especially for children during the holidays, like facepainting and art competitions, and reminiscence projects for the more mature customers, for which we would welcome donations of old photographs of Norwich, and in particular Bowthorpe and Costessey, to frame and hang on our walls. We will also be launching our Triple-Gutbuster Breakfast Challenge, whereby if you can eat three of our extra-large breakfasts, you dont have to pay. (not even a bean!) But whilst this is a bit of fun, the caf does promote healthy eating. Most of our fried food is prepared in fry-lite or dry-fried, said Mr Reid, rather than deep frying we keep that just for chips and battered food. We also have staff who attend the local Weight-Watchers and Slimming World meetings, so we have personal experience of knowing whats syn-free. Nothing is too much trouble at the caf, explains Mrs Brightmore. We are always pleased when customers tell us what we do right, but we do like to know when we have got it wrong or if we can provide something that perhaps other eating establishments do not. For example we now provide aspartame-free squash with our Kids Meals, Soya Milk and fresh Semi-Skimmed or skimmed milk. You wont find any UHT here! The caf is also able to provide delivered take-away food to the local shops, Craftworkshops and Church Centre. To sign-up for the Triple Gut-buster Breakfast challenge, or to place orders for food delivery if you are in the immediate vicinity of the Bowthorpe Main Centre, call 07859 882996 or 07917 863474. The cafs facebook page will be launching soon including photos and further details of our special events and you can also see who is your real local GUT BUSTER Champion.
NOTICE BOARD
A special occasion Want a party! Need to hold a meeting! 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
4
NOTICE BOARD
Clover Hill Community Association Annual General Meeting Thursday 23rd May 2013 7.30pm
There will be a notice in the foyer 14 days beforehand for nominations for new members to the committee. All welcome
Khaled Ben Moussa Registered Osteopath For Further details & appointments please call 01603 456505 or 07779305486 Visit: www.osteopathnorwich.co.uk or find us on facebook: The Norwich Osteopathic and Homeopathic Practice
5
Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk Constabulary Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA non emergency Tel: 101 tomlinsona@norfolk.pnn.police.uk grayk1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk . The arrival of warmer weather creates a sense of general wellbeing as more people enjoy the opportunity to leave their houses and engage in outdoor activities. Please do not become a victim to the good weather. Im not referring to the use of sun cream to avoid sunburn. Every year we see a rise in crime during the warmer months. Simple precautions could reduce this; remembering to close windows when leaving vehicles or houses, and remembering to lock shed doors after use. With the warmer evenings we also see a rise in reported anti-social behaviour. For this reason my teams priority over the next month will be to address concerns on anti-social behaviour. You will see me and my team on foot active across the estate working hard with our partner agencies to answer any questions you have on this. You may have read in the newspapers about some of the achievements by the Bowthorpe Policing Team over the last few weeks. There were several reported bag snatches in Bowthorpe, Earlham and Costessey. With your help we were quickly able to identify and arrest a man who has been charged to court. On Monday a female was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court for racially aggravated assaults on three passengers on a bus in Bowthorpe. She received a four month imprisonment suspended for two years. We are always keen to hear any ideas for how we can be making a positive difference to the community. Should you have information please contact us by dialling 101 or through crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. On the 4th May we will be in the Wendene Shopping Centre between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Further dates can be found on our Constabulary website where you can look at the latest news in the community. Please come along and let me know what concerns or information you have on the estate. Pc 591 Andy Tomlinson 6
Main Service 10 : 30 am Sundays Sunday Evening Service 6 : 30 pm Wednesday 10 am Service of Holy Communion and Healing
For Roman Catholic services Tel. Rev Bill Dimelow 743476 or Fr. David Ward at St John's Cathedral 624615
Weddings Richard Hutchinson and Samantha Cork 23rd March at St. Peters, Cringleford
REST IN PEACE Stephen Wallis Tassie 7.8.1955 20.4.2013 Underneath are the Everlasting Arms Deuteronomy 33 27
c. Za
Hey, Zac. Im
d an
ls Ke
ey
Kelsey, did you know this: It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you.
Mother Teresa said it.
10
11
12
Why not come and join us at St.Michaels Middle School Thursdays at 5.30 and 7.30 A warm welcome awaits you Contact Emily for more info. 07795254849 emilyjayne235@hotmail.co.uk
*RECIEVE A FREE MAGAZINE
Clifford.J.Knight, ASHMPH GHSc, GQHP Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist Hypnotherapy is the Fast Effective and Safe way to;Lose Weight. Quit Smoking. Deal with Stress/Sleep Loss. Ring Cliff on 07786245870 for more details. Bowthorpe NR5
NOTICE S . . . . . .
...
THE NORWICH ELECTRONIC ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB We meet on the last Tuesday of every month at Drayton Village Hall. 7.30pm start. Entrance is 6.00 at the door. May 28th - Nicholas Martin, theatre, church and electronic organist.
Nicholas became part of the Blackpool Tower team when he was just 17. He was the resident organist at Turners Musical Merry-Go-Round for 21 years and subsequently became musical director at Wicksteed Park. Do come and join us for an evening of good musical entertainment, you will be very welcome. Martin Drake Chairman 01603 745544
14
... ...
. . . FROM NEIGHBOURS
15
16
In addition, Wendy is available for public talks and holds weekend gilding workshops, the next of which will commence in June. The spaces on her courses are very popular and it is advisable to book as early as possible to secure a place. For gilding and restoration enquiries please telephone Wendy on 01603 743077 or 07816 951752 or visit www.acanthusgildingrestoration.t83.net. If you would like to learn a little more about gilding techniques from Wendy Slade, simply e-mail her via the website to register your interest in her gilding courses. Sean Chard
Luckily, a group that Christian Aid works with got involved. They told the people where Sara lives about their rights, and now they know their land can't just be taken away from them.
18
Amazing multipliers The group also gave people animals they could breed to make money. 'They help me with my sheep and hens, says Sara. What's more, her sheep aren't ordinary sheep, theyre woolless! They produce lots of milk and have babies for more years than other sheep. This means more sheep to share around, and lots of multiplying! As well as the crops that Saras family used to grow, they now have lots of cocoa trees. They can sell young trees (called saplings) to other families who can then grow their own cocoa crop too. Before I only ate rice,' explains Sara. 'Now I eat all these things we grow!' And her family can sell their sheep and crops for cash, too. So Sara and her brother will be able to go to secondary school. That's some great multiplication!
19
ASHWELL COURT
Hello once again. What a difference a little bit of sunshine makes! This week at long last we have seen the sun and it is a little warmer. Now the daffodils are blooming, the lawns are cut and our beautiful gardens at Ashwell Court are looking lovely. Despite the cold weather we have had a full and varied programme of events. At the end of March we enjoyed an evening of entertainment with Dick High. It was a lovely and very enjoyable evening and we all had a great time with some lively dancing and great sing-alongs. As usual, thanks to Caroline and helpers, the buffet was enormous and very enjoyable. The following week, on April 2 nd, the Common Room was decorated and the balloons were out for a surprise birthday party for Eva, one of our long standing residents, who was 100 years old on that day she marked the event by again touching her toes when she entered the room! This was a truly magnificent occasion, with Pat James providing the entertainment. In honour of Eva, who comes from Ireland, there were several Irish songs and Eva joined in the singing and dancing and was serenaded by Pat James. It was lovely to have present the Lord Mayor of Norwich, in his full regalia, and his Lady Mayoress. We all had a terrific time and we all wish Eva many more years of good health and happiness. Once again the refreshments were great and so was the birthday cake with candles forming 100 for Eva to blow out. Evas son and family (including grandchildren and great grandchildren) also attended and the following weekend many of her relatives came over from Ireland, so the celebrations continued for Eva. Looking ahead, in April we are being entertained by Barry Tone, a new entertainer to us, although highly recommended, and then at the end of April the Dennis Light Orchestra are paying another visit and in May the Simon Miller Sound are returning. Well thats all for now. Best wishes. Margaret
BRADECROFT
We had our first outing in April .which was a Mystery Tour. A very nice day out, our driver took us around some of the LITTLE NORFOLK country roads and we ended up at ALYSHAM for a lovely lunch. Then on to a garden centre for a little shopping. The weather was kind to us, and we were pleased to be joined once again by some friends from ASHWELL COURT. Our second outing is to BURY ST EDMUNDS . It has been booked for MAY, And also a Nostalgic Film night has been arranged.
Pat
21
22
Bowthorpe Holiday at Home Scheme 2013 Monday and Tuesday 15/16 July 10 am - 4 pm at Clover Hill Village Hall We are running this successful event for the 4th year, in July. If you are an older person living in Bowthorpe, or perhaps have some difficulty in getting out and about and would like some companionship for a couple of days, this might be just right for you. Full programme of activities and entertainment 5 covers both days, including a hot lunch and beverages We can pick you up and return you home each day, if you need it. Supported by Age UK, West Norwich Partnership, Bowthorpe Community Church and local charities If you would like to apply for a place on the scheme or would simply like to find out more, pleasecall: Roger Hinton on 01603 741989
OR
24
25
YARE VALLEY SOCIETY Conducted walks round Marston Marshes Dawn Chorus Walk & Bacon Butties Sunday 19th May 2013 6.00am to 8.00am led by Peter Walton, warden of Mousehold Heath. Please indicate if you wish to join the walk by phone 01603 503301 or email evra.vc@live.co.uk Dyke Dipping for Water MiniBeasts Wednesday 29th May 2013 led by Matthew Davies, Norwich Fringe Project. During the day there will be 4 sessions, each lasting one hour. It is essential to book as numbers are restricted. Please contact the Norwich Fringe Project on 01603 423303. Butterflies, Dragonflies and Wildflowers Sunday 23rd June 2013 2.00pm to 4.00pm led by Peter Walton, warden of Mousehold Heath. No need to book, just turn up on the day. For all the above events, meet at the Eaton entrance to Marston Marshes on Marston Lane where the golf course crosses Marston Lane. They are organised by Easton Residents Association in partnership with the Norwich Fringe Project and Norwich City Council. The Big Lottery has funded these events.
Daisies are busy making chains Birds are busy building Crocuses spreading their rainbow skirts To show off their saffron treasure The green grass glistens With the mornings dew Daffy-down-dillies nod heads together
Pans in the garden Though few can see him Oh what a glorious day For being! And isnt it just ...
26
MONDAY DROP
28
29
Fun-raising
Funds!
Children at St Michaels took part in their own Comic Relief Bake off and raised 328 for the charity. Children baked cakes at home and entered them baking goodies. All the cakes entered were then sold at break to raise money for Comic Relief. Congratulations to Ebony (Y4) who was our overall winner and a big thank you to all the children and parents who supported ! World Down Syndrome Day Thank you to all the children and staff who raised funds for this worthy cause by wearing silly socks over trousers for the day. 30 into the school competition, where they could win
amazing show!
Sarah Claflin - Senior Leader
CHILDRENS PAGE
Hi there everybody, as OZ writes this page it is fine outside. So OZ started to think about outdoor pursuits and the word search is about this topic. See how you get on with it and how many of these do you enjoy. L L A B T O O F O L C S Y B G U R T L M Y G I M N U S A T A C U N N I G B Q E R L X V I N Y V R K A I C H I E E G B C T N E W L D O T L I H G O L Z R J N U R O R O S Y A A K A C N V J O G G I N G C Q
Well thats all for this time. Hope you enjoyed the puzzle. We are always looking for others to try writing a Childrens Page. Let the Editor know if you are interested in doing this. Stay safe.
Bye Oz
31
website: www.bowthorpenews.co.uk
Forward Planner : June issue published on May 31st. July/August issue on July 5th (*No separate August edition)
32