SEPTEMBER 2013

Photography/Lighting by Chris Davis

Discover Bowthorpes Hidden Gem

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NOTICE BOARD THANKS to West Norwich Lions

for funding the colour cover in this edition the first such cover in the magazines 35 year history, and probably a one-off. The Lions meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 8pm in the Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe. New members are alwaysw welcome. See contact details in A to Z on page 24.

THANKS to our local Roys Store

for funding another first - the equipment to flood-light St Michael and All Angels Ruin. . Details on front and back cover. A POLICE SURGERY will be held on 19th October at the Wendene shops . We will be there between 12 and 2pm. You can come along to speak with your Neighbourhood Policing Team. STOLEN BENCHES RETURNED Bowthorpe Heritage Group would like to thank the many people who expressed concern at this theft, and to all those involved in the recovery of the benches. They are now back in the Community Garden for everyone to enjoy. There is a story behind them. They come from Dubai and were made by a group of disabled people in a workshop there. They were bought by a former airline pilot who is now retired and living in Bowthorpe. This resident kindly donated the benches to the Community Garden.

The plans for new build on the Three Score development

moved a step closer in July. NorseCare , Norfolks largest older persons care provider, managing residential services for Norfolk County Council, was given funding from the Department of Health. With this funding, and working hand in hand with the City and County Councils , NorseCare will be moving ahead with developing a care scheme to be made up of 78 one bedroom and 14 two bedroom housing with care apartments. These will have landscaped gardens and community facilities. This development is due to start in March 2014. Jo Storie (City Councillor) tel. 747617

New Day 2013 makes a difference in Bowthorpe

Young people from the New Day camp at the Norfolk Showground were busy volunteering in Bowthorpe at the end of July. Teams from the 50-strong group carried out surveys with residents, asking what they like about the area and what could be improved. The results from this will be used by Bowthorpe Church, Norwich City Council and local police to help shape future work in the area. Police Community Safety Officers also worked with some of the young volunteers in the Roys car park, cleaning shoppers cars a task that proved very popular with both residents and the volunteers themselves. The Bowthorpe Heritage Group members were also grateful for some extra help with cutting grass and clearing weeds in the community garden at Tolye Road, while another team helped tidy up the grounds of St Marys Church in Earlham. The finale of the three-day visit was the new and hugely successful Teddy Bears Picnic at the community garden. The event, which was funded by Norwich City Council, took place on 1 August, with around 80 residents enjoying refreshments and sweet treats made by the volunteers. There was plenty of fun in the sun, too, with activities such as face painting, colouring and badge making with Cotman Housing Association staff. The three-day event ran from 30 July and was organised in partnership by Bowthorpe and Earlham Church, Norwich City Council neighbourhood services and the local police Safer Neighbourhoods Team. This is the fourth year running the project has taken place with young New Day volunteers coming to work with local people.

Johanna Martin Freelance Make Up Artist & Face Painter [email protected] Tel 07814626126 Make Up Solutions for Any Occasion TV, Photo Shoots, Theatre, Fashion, Proms Weddings & Receptions Fancy Dress & Childrens Parties, Corporate Events Festivals, Fetes & Fairs, Special FX

Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk Constabulary Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA non emergency Tel: 101 [email protected]
. Your Bowthorpe Policing Team has not stopped for a summer holiday. Quite the opposite; we have extended our shifts to address your concerns on anti-social behaviour that increases with people congregating in the open places over the warmer nights. To this I would like to thank you all for providing information and sharing your concerns with us. I know that not all concerns can be resolved immediately but it is only with you telling us your problems that my team and I can start addressing the issues. Already we have cleared up fly tipping in Joe Ellis Court and Notykin Street with one person being arrested. One person was fined for providing alcohol to underage teenagers. The stolen benches from the community gardens have been located and returned with one person being interviewed. Other people have been arrested for various offences including causing public disorder in the street and possession of drugs. But it is not all hard work; weve had the pleasure of joining in with the many summer events across the community. We are always interested in hearing about any event in the community. We have seen many of you at the events that included the CloverHill Fete, the FAs 125th anniversary at the FDC, events at the Bowthorpe Community Gardens, and car washing for the New Day Project at Bowthorpe Church. On the 4th September we will be supporting Redwings charity and local vets in a wildlife day for the various horses on Bowthorpes commons. Likewise we are always keen to hear any ideas you have to promote our neighbourhood or how we can be making a positive difference to the community. You can contact us through our non-emergency number of 101. We will be holding a Police Surgery at the Wendene shops on 19th October. We will be there between 12 and 2pm. You can come along to speak with your Neighbourhood Policing Team. Should you have information please contact us by dialling 101 or through crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. It is with your continued support that we can make Bowthorpe one of the safest areas of Norwich in which to live. And it is with your continued ideas and suggestions that we can continue to make a positive difference to our community. Pc 591 Andy Tomlinson

BOWTHORPE HERITAGE GROUP

COMMUNITY GARDEN
Contacts: Madge 734767 Adrian 07765350383 Veronica 749280

Carol 474633 (evenings)

Sunday help-days in September: 8th and 22nd Why not pop over and help? From 2pm

Main Service 10 : 30 am Sundays Sunday Evening Service 6 : 30 pm Wednesday 10 am Service of Holy Communion and Healing As I write, the news at the moment is dominated by the struggles in Egypt between the Armed Forces and the Muslim Brotherhood; the latter upset and angry that their legitimately elected President has been deposed by the Army, and the former concerned that the elected President was not ruling for all Egypts people. But this conflict is just one among many conflicts around the world. Most are smaller, personal conflicts between families and within families. St. Paul wrote, `If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:18, 21). This month, if you are in conflict with someone, try spending a little time thinking about it, even praying the following prayer. God of peace, whose mercy embraces all peoples and nations: tear down the walls which divide us, break open the prisons of unforgiveness which hold us captive and so free us to celebrate your peace in all the earth; through Jesus, our Peacemaker. Amen. Until next month, Revd Mark Elvin Weddings July 6th in Cambridge : David Gillespie and Zoe Monnier-Hovell 7th July in Bowthorpe: Trefor Lewis and Jenny Holmwood 17th August in Easton: Christopher Green and Samantha Green 28th August in Little Finborough : James Reeves and Harriet Stark.
For Roman Catholic services Tel. Rev Bill Dimelow 743476 or Fr. David Ward at St John's Cathedral 624615

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THE NORWICH ELECTRONIC ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB

We meet on the last Tuesday of every month at Drayton Village Hall,.. . The evening starts at 7.30pm, there is an interval with refreshments and a raffle, and it finishes at 10pm. There is no extra membership fee, entrance is 6.00 at the door.

Tuesday 24th September were looking forward to welcoming Jean Martyn - the organist from the finals of Britain's Got Talent 2011. Do come and join us for an evening of good musical entertainment, you will be very welcome. Martin Drake, Chairman 01603 745544

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Funky Fitness Bowthorpe

Providing low cost and fun, activities for families every Thursday 10 11.30am at Clover Hill Village Hall

Thursday 5th September Closed Thursday 12th September CELEBRATION DAY Free Bacon Bap and cuppa Come along and have a look at the display of trips, sessions and the groups achievements during the Six week Holidays Thursday 19th September Ball and Co Ordination Activity Session with Charlie Chimp Thursday 26th September Creative Play and dancing with Charlie Chimp Forth Coming Events Halloween Disco (you must book Tickets) AGM Parents Social Evening and Race Night
Contact Beverley Rushbrook 07747667540 14

Community Action in Bowthorpe

This is a very exciting project lead by the Age Uk Norwich newly -appointed Community Agent for Bowthorpe ,Beverley Rushbrook. Beverley aims to encourage local services and community groups to engage with older people by developing: * Intergenerational work. She aims to engage with local youth clubs, play groups and Schools enthusing them to take part in regular educational activities that involve older people for instance Learning about World War 2

* Establishing a youth forum made up of community Champions who will meet regularly to volunteer and organise events and activities for older people.

* Befriending. Bev aims to enthuse local people to spend time with

older people by visiting them for a cuppa and a chat once a week * Bev aims to assist local churchs and community centres to set up friendship groups for older people * Beverley will also be promoting the already very successful Age UK Norwich Out and About Scheme enabling local people to pick up and take out an isolated older person If you would like to be a part of the Community Action Project please contact Beverley Rushbrook on 07747667540 If you are a nolder person who may require information and advice please contact the Age Uk office on 01603 496333 15

MC = Main Centre TS = Three Score

Other Information Contact Person Phone Mark Abbott

2013 A-Z of Community Facilities in Bowthorpe CB = Chapel Break CH = Clover Hill

Organisation

At

Abbotts Dance Academy

Commercial / Jazz: Jazz technique (kicks, turns, leaps, and jumps) with lots of hair flicking and model type posing. A great class for confidence Performing arts classes after school for ages 4 building and stamina. Thursdays and upwards. Street / break: A fun, energetic class using lots of 07535 142 229 attitude whilst learning street dance routines. Lyrical Ballet: Flowing, fluid movement to Elements of lock n pop and break dance current music mixed with all the elements and technique is taught such as foot work, floor disciplines of traditional ballet. Great for work, and freezers. A great class for confidence strengthening and balance. Wednesdays building and to express yourself. Fridays 749614 Mondays 2.30pm in Bowthorpe Church Centre Varied Program

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Cadet Norfolk Headquarters 789514 Caroline Miles Diane Dack, Lambert House 07801181709 749845

Acorn Fellowship for Over 50s

MC

Ruth Curtis Via Bowthorpe Church

Adult Education

CH

Alnwick Court Sheltered Housing

Phone, see the brochure, via the library service Leisure & skills learning opportunities - digital 0344 800 8002 web site www.norfolk.gov.uk/adulteducation photography, computer, beginners Spanish Mon. 7pm Hoy. Wed. Mardle 2 -30 & Bingo 7-00 CB Cordelia Lemmon 748457 Thursday Darts 7-30 Friday Whist 7-00 All over 60's are welcome. Art class. Village Hall Wednesdays 7.30 9.30pm Adventurous activities for young aged 12 - 18yrs

Army Cadets

CH

Ashwell Court Sheltered Housing

CB

Autism Anglia

CH

Monday 2pm bingo. Tues. 11 to 12 exercises; 12.30 lunch club. Thursay lunch club 12.30. Friday coffee 10.30am Residential Home for Autistic Adults

443731 Jo Bartram 07963 194626

Beavers

CH

Boogie Tots 07968 751481

Frankie Craske [email protected]

Bowthorpe Art Class All staff 746106

MC

John Scholes 47 Yaxley Way, Bowthorpe NR5 9EW 477456 07769511855

Bowthorpe Community MC Trust Carol MacDonald (evenings) Madge Roberts Adrian Judd 474633 734767 07765 350 383
749280 Veronica Taylor

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Cordelia Lemmon 746334 Louise Sell Secretary 07921155235 07795 519 958 741160

Bowthorpe Heritage MC Group

Bradecroft Sheltered CH Housing Social Club

Brownies 1st Bowthorpe

MC

Calvary of International CH Ministries

Monday evenings at Cloverhill Infant School 5.15pm - 6.45pm for all girls and boys aged 6 -8 years old. first week free, then 20.00 per 1/2 term Toddler & PreSchool Fun Dance classes, from walking to 4 yrs. Various class times and days at The Best Western Brook Hotel, Barnard Road (off Bowthorpe Roundabout) Every Tuesday morning 9.30 till 12.30 at Bowthorpe church centre. St Michaels wood workshop for people with learning disabilities. Goods for sale. Personalised items, Crafts, Godly Play, & Holding Crosses. Project to create and look after a Community Garden nr. Tolye Rd. Three Score behind Craft Workshops near Main Centre. All residents welcome to take part. Help Days on alternate Sundays from 2pm. Next: Sept 8 & 22nd Mon. 10am coffee and a roll. 2.30 card bingo. Tues. 7.30pm darts night. Thurs. 2.30 bingo. Thurs. once a month social evening. Tues. or Wed. once a month day trip. Fridays 6.30 -8pm at Bowthorpe Youth & Community Centre Sundays from 11pm at Village Hall Church services with teaching, praying, dancing, rejoicing. Fellowship and refreshments Carers Group Support Associations

Care for Carers

CB

7 Layer Close Chapel Break Bowthorpe NR5 9NS www.careforcarers.co.uk

Chapel Break Out-Of-School Clubs Sara Harrison Lesley Deary [email protected] 442059

CB

CB Village Hall Sara Harrison Breakfast Club 7.45 till 9am (term time) Lesley Deary Afterschool Club 3 till 6 (term time) Holiday Club 7.45 till 6 (school holiday) Playdays session and creches also available. Contact us for more information. CB Village Hall Monday to Friday (term time) 8.50 till 11.50 or 12 till 3

Chapel Break Pre-School 442059 Graham Brooks [email protected] 442059 749614

CB

Sara Harrison [email protected]

Chapel Break Social Club CB

Church Centre Office [email protected] website www.bowthorpechurch.co.uk Minister: Rev. Mark Elvin 747871 743476 442059 741818 747617 594995 940158 Rev Bill Dimelow ( RC Contact)

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Sara Harrison (Chair Person) [email protected] Clover Hill Community Association [email protected] www.cloverhillvillagehall.com

Church (Bowthorpe Church)

MC

Village Hall, Fri and Sat. evenings and Sunday lunch times. Bank Holiday Mondays. Social club and entertainment. One family of Christians who serve God & the Community. Main Services: Sun 10.30am & 6.30pm. WeekWeds days 7.15am & 7.00pm Daily Prayer 10am Holy Communion and prayer for healing. Friday 7pm Taize Prayer New style all age service Something Different on the first Sunday of each month, beginning in October

CB

Community Associations

CH

To promote and co-ordinate community functions in each Village Hall

City Councillors: Jo Storie (L) [email protected]

Councillors

Mike Sands (L) [email protected] Sally Button [email protected].

All councillors seek to represent the concerns brought to them by local people. Labour councillors surgery at West Earlham Community Centre, Wilberforce Road, at 7 PM on the first Thursday of each month.

Cubs

CH

Sara Harrison [email protected] 742254 Thursday 6.15 till 8 at Clover Hill Infant School

Doctors

Trinity/Bowthorpe medical Practice Drs Beales, Morton, Craig, Simper, George, Barber, Shephard and Magkrachi MC The Health Centre, Bowthorpe, NR5 9HA Out of Hours Emergencies Tel. 111 Minor illness Clinic (nurse practitioner) Gilly

Ecology field officer

Lee Rudd Lee Rudd [email protected]

Surgery opens between 8.30a.m and 6p.m Requests for apt. & visits should be received before 748043 ap10.00am. Closed 1 2pm lunch, Mon. Tues. pointments Thurs. Fri. Closed on Wednesday afternoon but and emergencies may be seen at surgery, options 1 Trinity Street.(Tel.624844). For all test results please ring after 11am Help with identifying animals or advice on how to improve chances of having wildlife in the garden

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747471

Services include Parent Coffee Drop-Ins at the Family Matters Parent Resource Centre in Clover Hill on Mondays during term time, 9am 10.30am. Toys for pre-school children.

Family Matters Parent Resource Centre CH (includes F@B - FamiStaff offer a range of family support services in lies at Bowthorpe) Bowthorpe and neighbouring areas, and across Norwich.

7 Waldegrave Clover Hill Norwich NR5 9AW [email protected]

Information and advice service over the phone or by pre-booked appointment: we are here to help parents consider the choices that may be open to them. We dont promise to have all the answers, but we will listen in confidence, share our information with you and help you get in touch with other support agencies. Also offered: parenting groups, one to one parent support, and activities for parents and children together. Specialist advocacy support to children attending local infant and primary schools.

Fly tipping Help

Report it to the council Email: [email protected] 748944 7427593761 748806

Fly tipping is an illegal activity, Penalties for fly 03449 803 333 tipping can reach an unlimited fine and even up to five years imprisonment. Norfolk County Football Association all-weather football facility, Bowthorpe Park, Clover Hill Rd. Please phone for more information.

Football Development CH Centre Terriann Hewett [email protected] David Davies Email: [email protected]

Shaun Turner, chief exec. NCFA www.norfolkfa.com

Football Wendene Wanderers Football 7 aside youth

CB

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Christian football league, Bowthorpe Church Saturday am. Home pitch Costessey High Care and education for children aged 2 years Sure Start Childrens Centre, Humbleyard to 5 years 9am-4pm Mon. to Fri., 51 weeks of Footsteps Day C Rachel Sandells, Nursery Manager 594034 year. Full or half days. 2 Year Funded availaNursery H [email protected] ble all year and Early Education Sessions for eligible 3 -4 year olds for term time only. Every Thursday 10 - 11.30am at Clover Hill VilBeverley Rushbrook lage Hall. A Community Group providing families [email protected] with fun activities, creative and messy play. Funky Fitness Dance Charlie Chimp will Party dance, create music and CH 07747 667540 and Community Group Please see our Funky Fitness bowthorpe Face join in with the parachute play. Our Baby area book Page for more detail will is well equipped with high chairs, a Dark Den and toys 1 per person Family / Childminder fix cost of 3.50 Terry Lee [email protected] Community Radio Station. Future Radio 107.8FM Future Radio Website www.futureradio.co.uk 455250 The Neighbourhood Centre, 168b Motum Road, Norwich, NR5 8EG Dietician, Orthoptic clinic, Speech Therapy. Norwich Primary Care NHS Trust 748051 Health Centre MC All by appointment School Dentist by appointment via Siskin Centre 776834 Optician on Mondays. Tel.762311 for appt. Annual summer event for the older person or Holiday at Home CH Roger Hinton 741989 those finding it difficult to get out and about.

Holiday PLAY Days & Playscheme Lesley Deary Sara Harrison 442059 741071 Trish Burrows

CB

Knit and Natter

MC

CH 07765 402 145

Kung Fu

Gary Brown e-mail: [email protected] website: www.threefamilyfist.com

CB Margaret Gibbs 747245

Leyham Court Sheltered Housing Enquiries 07950 115 846 01603 213582 776735 222267

CH

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Gill Gaul Chief Executive 423303 07733102013

Library (Mobile)

Norwich City Council

Louise Curtis [email protected] Community Engagement Officer

Norwich Door To Door

Norwich Fringe Project

Matthew Davies (Project Officer) [email protected] www.norwichfringeproject.co.uk Mile Cross Central Depot Office Building Mile Cross Road Norwich NR3 2DY

Village Hall, during the school holidays. Tel. for details. Knitting various items for Charities/Aids Orphans/ Premature babies. Alternate Mondays 10-12 Bowthorpe Church Centre San Chia Chuan martial arts club, children from age 4 upwards. Learn Kung Fu for self-defence, to improve fitness & self-confidence, in a fun and friendly class CH Village Hall Saturdays 9.3010.30am CB Village Hall Fridays 6 7. Drop-In Coffee Mornings every Monday 10 a.m. Tuesdays 7 p.m. "Hoy" Evening. Wednesdays 2.30 bingo; + 2nd & 4th Wed. 12.30 Luncheon Club. Various venues Wed. Thurs. and alternate Sat. Details below Support for community groups and projects Area housing office, 168a Motum Road, Norwich NR5 8EG Fully accessible mobility bus for severely disabled children and older people with severe mobility problems, A Local Authority Partnership-funded Project In countryside management around Norwich. Its aim is to work with local communities, parish councils, schools and the funding partners to look after the countryside on peoples doorsteps for recreation and wildlife / bio-diversity.

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Janette Slater 396442 Godwin Unazi [email protected]

Woodside Community Hub, Witard Road, NR7 Health trainers offer clients; free, confidential, 638064 9XD one to one support and motivation, to make Norwich Health Trainer Text healthMC Phone or text healthy lifestyle changes with diet, increasing Service trainer 65000 to find out how we can help you achieve your physical activity, reducing alcohol consumption, health goals stopping smoking. Patient New, active members willing to participate are MC Health Centre Office Participation Group welcome. 101 NonBowthorpe Beat Base, Wendene. tomlinemergency Prevention and Detection of Crime Police [email protected] Or Community Issues and General police matters [email protected] 0845 4564567 Rainbows Rebecca Cordy Fridays 5.15 -6.15pm at Bowthorpe Youth & MC 07990518373 1st Bowthorpe [email protected] Community Centre St Michaels V.A Junior School 745812 Headteacher Helen Newell Astley Rd. NR5 9LA CB [email protected]. uk CH Infant and Nursery School 745559 Headteacher Helen Newell Rawley Rd. NR5 9AP Schools CH [email protected] CB Infant School CB 749550 Head teacher Sara Johnston Thurlby Rd. NR5 9LU [email protected] Clover Hill Infant school Wednesdays 7-9pm 07833084362 Scouts Bowthorpe CH [email protected] Boys and girls ages 10 - 14 yrs Ashwell Court every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7-9pm Sew Friendly Quilting Sue 740089 CB Friendly group of ladies, all ages. Quilting, patchGroup Carol 451282 work, tapestry, cross-stitch . . . CB Village Hall Tues. 6.15 8.45pm

Short Mat Bowls

CB

Society Alive

CH

Major project to equip children, young people and adults with skills leading to employment and 07832972166 entrepreneurial opportunities. Second Tuesday each month in CH Village Hall. From 4.30 (times may vary)

St John Ambulance 743274

Brenda Ferris DL , Chair

CB

Christine Conrad

CB Village Hall, Wednesday term time. Badger Group 6.30-7.30pm aged 5-10yrs. Cadets 7.30-9pm 10 18yrs To preserve and enhance the Ruin as a community resource.

St Michaels Ruin Trust MC Sally Simpson 745698

Sally Simpson (Correspondent)

627878 745698

St Walstan Prayer Hut

Sure Start Childrens Centre Humbleyard 594030

Jean Hall, Centre Manager for NCH&Cs Bowthorpe, West Earlham and Costessey Childrens Centre, Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust CH Tel: 01603 594030 [email protected] Sure Start Childrens Centre, Humbleyard, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9BN Fr. Jomon Punnoose [email protected] 741201 442059 741818 464650 743195

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Frankie Craske [email protected]

A place to sit, think and pray. Between 2a St Michaels Cottages and Church House A government-funded local programme providing services for all families with children under 5 living in Bowthorpe, West Earlham, Costessey, Queens Hills & surrounding area. We are an integrated team of Health and other professionals offering parenting support, guidance, learning opportunities and a chance to meet other parents. Congregation meets on 2nd Sunday each month from 3pm in Bowthorpe Church Centre

CB CH MC

CB

CB Village Hall Mondays 9.15 11.15 CH Village Hall, Weds 9.30 11 term times Church Centre, Thurs 10.00-11.30 (term time) 24 Hour Nursing care provided in a family environment. 077545580583 CB Village Hall Mondays and Thursdays 6 pm Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Street Dance & Toning. 07968 751481 Monday evenings at St Michaels Junior School & Wednesday evenings at City Academy, Earlham.

Syrian Orthodox Church Toddler Groups Chapel Break Clover Hill Thursday Tots Twin Oaks Nursing Home Twirlesque Majorettes

CB

Lesley Deary Sara [email protected] 07905655242 Cathy Debbage Mrs Sue Nolan 1 Hudson Way Chapel Break, Bowthorpe, Norwich NR5 9NJ Karrie-AnnDale [email protected]

Urban Active fitness classes

CH Village Halls (Community Centres) CB Booking Secretaries 501301

741818 442059 731188

West Norwich Credit Union

Village Hall [email protected] Chapel Break Village Hall or Veronica Gardner 33 Earlham West Centre NR5 8AD Email: [email protected] www.wncu.net

West Norwich Lions

Wildlife Rehabilitator CH

Womens Institute

CB

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07776 201 645

Youth and Community MC Centre

Youth Drop In

MC

Save regularly and access low-cost loans if needed. The Brook Hotel Bowthorpe at 8 pm on the 2nd Derek Goodswen 743709 and 4th Wednesday of the month. The largest [email protected] Service Club in the world. Claire will take any injured, ill or orphaned bird Claire Halls 07599134655 of prey. 1st Monday in month (2nd if bank hol.) 7.30pm Chapel Break Village Hall. 744237 We cater for women aged 18 up. From any walk Janet Craske 07884185502 of life. We Ten pin bowl, Play darts, have a Book [email protected] club, do many Crafts, walk, as well as outings to various places. Mow & Grow local social enterprise offering free quotes for garden clearance and [email protected] nance, hedge cutting, fencing, landscaping, Ad. hoc meeting room and main hall bookings patios, driveways and property maintenance to offered during working hours. Please contact us 740107 include painting and decorating. Your custom or drop in to the centre for any of the above ensures we can continue to offer work placeservices or opportunities. Volunteers always ment, training, volunteering and employment welcome. opportunities to the unemployed. Open Mon Thurs 07.30 to 16.30 and Fri 07.30 to 15.30. Sophia Davies Mondays in term time, 6.30-8.30 at Youth and [email protected] Community Centre. Age range 11 -18 years. Friday 9.30 am

Zumba Lucia

CH

Lucia Alba [email protected]

BOWTHORPE - MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE

Afternoon Evening
19:00-19:15 St Michaels Middle School 19:20-19:45 Peverell Road Village Hall

Day/Route No

Morning

Wednesdays

Route No. 314

10.20-10.35 Beloe Ave - Seabrook Ct 13:30-14:00 Lisle Road Alnwick Ct

Thursdays 14:55-15:55 Chapel Break Com Centre

10.40-1055

Rawley Road-Bradecroft Ct 14:05-14:25 Bendish Way Ashwell Ct

For all enquiries about these routes please call 01603 222267 These details are correct at time of print

11.00-11:15 Rawley Road - Leyham Ct 14:40-14:50 Bishy Barnabee Way

Route No. 414

11:20-11:35 Yaxley Way

11:40-12:20 Chapel Break Com Centre 14 Sep. 13 Next visits 28 Sep. 13 12 Oct. 13 26 Oct. 13

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9 Nov. 13 23 Nov. 13

Saturdays

9:35-09:55 Peverell Road-Smeat St

(alternate)

10:00-10:20 Chapel Break Com Centre

Route No. 624 10:25-10:45 Cutler Way

WHATS ON IN BOWTHORPE

KEEP THIS ANNUAL UPDATE FOR HANDY REFERENCE

Big C Information hub at Norwich Millennium library celebrated its 1st birthday last month.
The Big C Information Hub is part a portfolio of services provided by Big C for those directly and indirectly affected by cancer in Norfolk. This can be found at the Millennium Library in Norwich between 10 am and 1 pm every Monday morning. If you feel that you could benefit from talking to someone about cancer but cannot make the time stated then Big C also provides free support through their centres at Great Yarmouth or the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

To arrange an interview with Theresa

Webster, contact her on 01603 If you would like to find out more about 761029 or email our work or help us by volunteering, Theresa.webster@big -c.co.uk fundraising or joining our consultation group, please call us at the Big C office on 01603 619900 or visit our website at www.big -c.co.uk. And to keep up to date with what is happening day to day at Big C, like us on Facebook or follow @BigCTweets on Twitter.

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ASHWELL COURT
Hello once again. Well, we did at last get a summer! The weather has been lovely and hopefully you have all enjoyed the sunshine. Life at Ashwell Court has been busy and eventful. At the beginning of July several of us went to the Holiday at Home event. This was a very well run and enjoyable event held over two days. We have continued with our weekly Bingo sessions and with the TV Antiques Road Show being filmed so close to home at the Sainsbury Centre at the UEA some of us (fans of the show) went along but were careful to avoid the many TV cameras there so we should not appear on the programme (so no stars were born!). Another enjoyable addition to life here is an exercise session with instructions from a video specially produced for more senior members of the community. These twice a week sessions in the common room have proved to be both enjoyable and exhilarating. In August we enjoyed a lovely Ham Salad Tea our thanks to Caroline for all the work involved. Afterwards we were treated to an in-house entertainment by two of our residents, Tony playing the keyboard and John the harmonica. The programme consisted of well-known popular songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s which we all joined in! Many of us went to the Summer Fayre, organised by the three Cotman schemes in the area and held at Bullace Road. Our two representatives, Margaret and Judy, worked hard collecting for and running the Craft and Bric-a-Brac stall. The afternoon was fun and the hard work of all involved was appreciated. Recently we had a lovely afternoons entertainment from Patsy Rose which we all enjoyed, particularly the more lively dances at the end! It was a very happy afternoon. Lets hope we still have some more lovely weather to come this autumn as we are looking forward to another mystery tour with our friends from Bradecroft in September. Well thats all for now. Best wishes. 28 Margaret

BRADECROFT
Hello everyone , Hope youre all keeping well. I have quite a lot of news this month.

THREE NEW RESIDENTS

First I must welcome our new residents. I hope they will enjoy our social life outings, and bingo etc. We went to CLACTON ON SEA, July16th, and what glorious weather we had. We all added to what little suntan we already had, and made the ice cream queues even longer. It was too hot to walk far. The gardens along the sea front were at their best, so we were able to sit amongst the flowers, enjoy our ice cream and watch the world go by. Unfortunately our friends from Ashwell Court were unable to join us this month. We had a BINGO EVENING on 25th July and as usual this was well attended.. August 14th we had our TRIP TO GREAT YARMOUTH. Again God gave us another fine, warm day. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Plenty of shopping was done. Now we look forward to our last outing this yearA MYSTERY TOUR. Who knows where we will end up. I think only the coach driver knows. Then Christmas time we will be going out for our lunch, so still something to look forward to. So fare thee well til next time. . Pat

ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE OVER 50s

Alternate Mondays 2.30 Bowthorpe Church September 9th Count your blessings September 23rd The work of Orbis September 30th Harvest lunch 1pm 29

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The Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe. Its official

We are now a fully-fledged BEST WESTERN Hotel

Bonding with the locals The Hotel welcomes non-residents for drinks in the bar, meals in the restaurant and coffees in the lounge. Also developing closer working relationships with local businesses such as Lintott Control Systems, Kettle Foods and Norfolk Fire & Rescue on the business estate and across to the Airport Industrial Estate. Whilst it seems that Summer has only just arrived we are already taking bookings for Christmas with Festive Menus available from 12.95 in our Restaurant, Classic Dinner Dances from 19.95, Corporate Party Packages from 15.00 and for a New Years Eve to remember. Celebrate in style with an arrival drink, fantastic four course meal all in our Filby Suite,seeing in the New Year and beyond till the early hours. If you would like to find out more details on the Hotel you can pop in anytime or call the team on 01603 741161. They are a friendly bunch and will be happy to assist you with anything you need, any time of the day

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WATCH IT!
Baby Frog 2 Wood pigeons 4 Rooks and 2 Crows and 2 Big Pieces of Beef Kestrel Magpie Green Woodpecker Dragonfly Bluetits Black-headed Gull Goldfinches Collared Dove Ponies and foals Little Egret Dogs HouseMartins Sheep House Sparrows Cormorants Heron Rabbit Snail Moorhen Starlings Tortoise-shell Butterfly Blackbird 32 2 Young Swans
All seen consecutively on Saturday morning August 25th over Bowthorpe Southern Park and Water Meadows, with RSPB rep. Tony Stadler

Costessey and Bowthorpe District Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.

Well, the summer weather picked up eventually, but rain and clouds do not stop play where Girlguiding is concerned. Ever hopeful Rainbows and Brownies from Bowthorpe and Costessey worked on the Seaside Challenge badge: they blinged up seaside buckets, made sea creatures out of chocolate and other materials, sailed mini rafts, and many pirates attended the barbeque. All this hilarity wasn't enough for these girls and leaders; they went to the circus and have now gained their circus performer badge. Of course it is not all about play. Brownies must do good turns so they set about doing a litter pick for their community. Guides have more challenging adventures and 4 girls went off to a Baden Powell camp to complete their badge and Georgia was accepted for a place

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 [email protected]
*RECIEVE A FREE MAGAZINE

WHEN YOU BRING THIS ADVERT ALONG WITH YOU

at the 1940's camp at Gressenhall, where allegedly they may have to skin a rabbit! If you feel that you can offer us some help please contact us by calling Julie on 01603 749717 or Sheila on 741989. We look forward to hearing from you. Sheila.

Back to school by Lee C arrut hers

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MP visits new nursery in Bowthorpe

Local MP, Simon Wright, visited the Banana Moon Day Nursery last month after hearing about the new facility while canvassing during the recent local elections. The nursery is located within the grounds of Bowthorpe Hall and was opened in April this year. Privately owned by Norwich couple Rachel and Aaron Kelly, it caters for children from 3 months to 5 years and offers the popular government funded places for 3 and 4 year olds - Mr Wright was keen to see what the setting had to offer. During his tour of the nursery he met with children and staff and was shown how the nursery approached the different areas of learning including growing their own vegetables in the large garden area. He also saw the newly developed special sensory room which gives children the opportunity to experience different sounds, textures and colours; an aspect of early years care which is sometimes overlooked and is proven to be particularly beneficial to children with special educational needs. Its fair to say he was impressed with what he saw. Mr Wright said; I was delighted to visit Banana Moon. Its a great new nursery, in a fantastic setting and it provides much needed nursery places. Research shows that early years education has a huge influence on a childs future prospects, and Im pleased that more children and parents can now enjoy the benefits. More information on Banana Moon can be found at www.bananamoon-norwich.co.uk

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News from St Michaels VA Junior School.

A Super Year All at St Michaels VA Junior School would like
to thank all who have helped with the years exciting events and trips such as: The Royal Norfolk Show, Walsingham Pilgrimage, AngloSaxon Village, The Castle, UEA, both Y5 & Y6 residentials to Eaton Vale and Horstead and many more happen. Without parent, governor and community members support, these events would not be possible.
Farewell but not goodbye

We wish Dianne Rushbrook every enjoyment in her retirement and Miss Howell every success in her training to become a teacher.

Summer Fayre
This years Summer Fayre was one of the most successful ever! Everyone revelled in the glorious sun and had an amazing time. Thank you to The Friends for organising this event and to everyone who came along to join in all the fun!
Sarah Claflin - Senior Leader

Outstanding SATs Success

All at St Michaels are very proud of our year six children who, throughout their time at the school, have worked extremely hard to achieve their very best. The SATs results for 2013 are: 89% L4+ in mathematics 28% L5 in mathematics 91% L4+ in reading 43% L5+ in reading

Over 20% of children also exceeded national expected progress of 2 levels between KS1&2.
Gemma, Victoria and Abigail also achieved a level six in mathematicsa tremendous and r a r e a c h i e v e m e n t ! Another year of OUSTANDING RESULTS! 36

News from Clover Hill Infant and Nursery School

Congratulations to all of the children, staff and families at school for another very successful year of learning. Well done to our year 1 children in their Phonics Screening Check. We had a high pass rate of 73.8%. Our year 2 children have also worked exceptionally hard. Their end of year Teacher Assessments were; 2B+ Reading 75.6% 2B+ Writing 63.4% 2B+ Mathematics 75.6% We wish you all the best in your new schools!

School building improvements

Building work continues at Clover Hill and our lovely new classroom is nearly complete. Look out for other improvements too.

Bowthorpe Community Garden

Our year 2 children have been involved in designing and painting some beautiful bird and bug boxes which can now be seen in the Bowthorpe Community Garden. Please go and have a look. See picture overleaf.

Summer fayre at St Michaels Junior School Thanks to our friends, families and staff who came to, and helped to organise our partnership summer fayre. It was a fantastic afternoon in the sun and was a real success. Also, a huge well done to our children who used their enterprise skills to produce items to sell and games to play!
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CHILDRENS PAGE
Oz here again. Hope you all had good summer holidays and that you are ready for the new school term to begin. Oz thought it was appropriate to have a Wordsearch this time about things to do with school. See how you get on with this puzzle.

r s t c e j o r p d

o t y e a i x o n f

t i r r a i p u z r

c m b a a c o q j i

a e r z s r h r k e

r t c u g h b e b n

t a u y q b t i r d

o b a p o t p a l s

r l u n c h t i m e

p e g n i d a e r c

friends maths reading

laptop playground teachers

library projects timetable

lunchtime protractor

Well I hope that you managed to do the Wordsearch puzzle. I hope that you quickly settle back into being back at school. Stay safe until next time.

Bye Oz

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Children at Clover Hill Infant School with the bird and bug boxes they painted for Bowthorpe Community Garden (see page 37). Top left is Angel, top right is Aaliyah, bottom left is Maddison and bottom right is Hannah. 39

NATIONAL HERITAGE OPEN DAY

AT SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS RUIN
(2 mins. walk from Roys Shopping Centre, next to Bowthorpe Church)

SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 10am 4pm

Creative kids activities (morning). All day ruin & nature trails plus refreshments

FREE FOLK EVENTS *

1011 & 12.301.30pm

Childrens Storytelling

11.30 12.30pm Ceilidh Dancing

(easy country/folk dances all explained)

1.30 3.30pm Relaxed afternoon with folk musicians and singers. 8 - 10pm Dramatic floodlighting
This free event will culminate with the ruin officially floodlit for the first time and a classical guitarist adding to the rich atmosphere. A community made video documentary about the old church will be screened inside the open ruin.

* (If weather poor, activities will be in adjoining church centre).

Funded by Red Nose Day Community Cash

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