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ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE OVER 50s
Alternate Mondays 2.30 Bowthorpe Church
October 13th Speaker: Pauline Lovelock
Topic: Marjory Kemp
October 27th Fellowship and Puddings
Preparing Shoeboxes
FLU VACCINATION CLINICS

Will be held in October & November for patients
registered with
Trinity & Bowthorpe Medical Practice.

Patients who fall into any of the following at risk
categories are eligible.

Diabetes Lung disease
Heart disease Liver disease
Kidney disease Over 65s
Chronic Asthmatics Carers
Stroke/TIA Pregnancy
Those in residential care

Appointments can be booked from late September

To book please ring your usual surgery between
11.00 - 13.00 or 15.00 - 17.00 hrs

Bowthorpe Surgery 01603 748266
Trinity Street Surgery 01603 624844
or book at reception.

If you are aged 70, 78 or 79 you will be offered
a vaccination to protect you against Shingles.

If you are aged 65 & over, you may also be advised to
have a Pneumococcal Vaccination
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Cheers to a new way to recycle
The recycling revolution is set to start throughout the
county on Wednesday 1 October and will see householders able to
recycle far more on their doorsteps than ever before.
Plastic food pots, tubs and trays, aluminium foil and foil trays, juice
cartons, envelopes and shredded paper will all be accepted in mixed
recycling collections. And thousands of people will be able to recycle
glass jars and bottles at home for the first time.
Cllr John Fisher, Chair of the Norfolk Waste Partnership, explained: It is
great news for residents as it will be more convenient to recycle than
ever before. All we ask is that food and drink residue is rinsed from the
bottles and jars before they are placed in the recycling bin.
Only glass bottles and jars can be accepted. Other forms of glass such
as window panes or drinking glasses should not be placed in the
recycling bins as these materials have been treated differently and
cannot be sorted in the same way. You can keep steel lids on as these
will be removed by the separation process at the material recycling
facility ready for recycling.
More information about the Recycling Revolution campaign and the new
recycling service is available at www.recyclefornorfolk.org.uk .
Additionally follow the campaign on Twitter using #RecyclingRevolution
Collection days and dates will not be affected In addition
to household recycling collections, residents can recycle a
very wide range of materials at Norfolk's network of 20
recycling centres. For more information visit
www.norfolk.gov.uk/recyclingcentres.
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NOTICE .
CHAPEL BREAK
SHORT MAT BOWLS
CLUB

A small friendly Club
meets on Tuesday
evenings 6.30pm to
8.30pm at Chapel
Break Village Hall. We
have four vacancies
and would invite any
interested person to
join us. Contact Mrs
Janette Slater Tel
396442. Tuition given if
required.
WE NEED YOU!
The West Norwich
Lions are short of
collectors on their door to
door xmas collections.
They will be collecting on Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday for the
first three weeks in December.
If any ladies or gents can spare a
couple of hours on any of these
nights from 7pm till 9pm please
contact
Simon Woodrow
on 01603 742232
Do you love singing?
Wed love to start a Bowthorpe
Community Choir - and join the
increasing number of similar
groups across the UK. Each one is
different, but generally they
welcome people of all abilities -
you dont need to read music,
there are no auditions and songs
are taught by ear. Many songs
you will know already. The
emphasis is on singing for the
sheer joy of it!

The first evening
will be on Thursday
6 November, 7.00-
8.00pm at
Bowthorpe
Church.
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STILL NEEDED
CAR-DRIVER TO HELP
WITH MONTHLY
DELIVERY OF
BOWTHORPE NEWS
IN
CHAPEL BREAK.
Please contact
Jill Wragg
jill.wragg@hotmail.
co.uk
Tel. 01603 746118
Or Editor
bowthorpenews@
yahoo.co.uk
.. BOARD
Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal
Would you like to help make a child smile this
Christmas? You can! Operation Christmas
Child sends thousands of shoe boxes around
the world filled with small toys etc. to
vulnerable and disadvantaged children who
might not receive a gift at all.
How can you help?
Come to a Shoebox Party
at Bowthorpe Church on Saturday October
18th 10.30-12.30 and fill your box, or help
fill one with other people. There will be free
cake or a biscuit with a drink.
Want to know more ring Mary on 01603
748473 or pick up a free box and leaflet
from the Church
Shoeboxes For Refugees
Syrian children who
experienced the terror
of war opening gifts
from Operation
Christmas Child.
Alda is one of tens of thousands of Syrian
children forced to flee their homeland because
of an outbreak of violence and now living in a
refugee camp in northern Iraq. Recently,
thousands of refugee children like Alda
experienced great joy packed inside ordinary
shoeboxes. In late January, almost 70,000
Operation
Christmas Child
shoebox gifts were
airlifted from
Charlotte, North
Carolina, to be
distributed to Syrian
refugee children
BULB PLANTING
SUNDAY
OCTOBER 19TH
24pm
In
Bowthorpe
Community
Garden
Please come and
help and/or
donate some
bulbs.
Thank you.
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Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk Constabulary
Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA
non emergency Tel: 101
lesteraj1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk




This month issue of The Bowthorpe News, I am providing brief
information about the Home Watch scheme.
Norfolk is one of the safest places to live in the country, with a
very low crime rate. Norfolk Constabulary is committed to continuing to reduce
crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime throughout the county. However,
the police cannot fight crime and address quality-of-life issues on their own; they
need the help of the whole community.
Home Watch involves residents coming together to create safer communities in
which they live. It provides a way for local people to play an important part in
making their communities safer and reducing crime.
The schemes are run by residents and are supported by police using guidelines
approved by Norfolk Constabulary.
In the first instance I am looking for residents who are interested in
becoming Co-ordinators to assist police by drumming up support for the
scheme in Bowthorpe.
The Co-ordinator ensures the smooth
running of the scheme and they become
the link between the members and the
police. Co-ordinators record member
details and ensure they are up-to-date.
They also distribute crime prevention
materials to members and maintain the
Home Watch signs.
If you would like to find out if a scheme
is already operating in your area and
would like to join, or should you wish
to become a Home Watch Co-
ordinator, please contact the
Bowthorpe Safer Neighbourhood team.
I look forward to hearing from you,
PC Tony Lester
Contact Call 101 or e-mail me direct on
lesteraj1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk
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News from Bowthorpe WI
At our September meeting we
listened to a talk on Community
Sentencing by Paul Allen. Paul
used real events to illustrate his
talk. It was very interesting to
hear about this issue from a
magistrates point of view.
On Monday 6
th
October we
welcome Julie Prentice to our
meeting. She will be
demonstrating skincare. The
evening
will begin
at 7:30
p.m. and
visitors are welcome.
We continue to hold our
regular monthly group
meetings; craft group
(come and learn beading
techniques or bring your
sewing or knitting);
walking group; book club
and darts team.
If you would like to know
more about our activities
please contact Janet on
01603 744237, or e-mail
janetcraske@hotmail.co.uk.
Alternatively come and
meet us at Bowthorpe
Church. We begin the
evening at 7:30 p.m.
Were a friendly bunch and
welcome visitors and new
members.
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
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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 please contact Rev. Bill Dimelow Tel. 743476
or Fr. David Ward, The Presbytery, Townhouse Rd, Costessey Tel. 742812

Last month I wrote about the judgement of God being a good thing, for
it will mean that injustice, violence and oppression will be dealt with
once and for all. Of course, we like the idea of evil-doers getting their
comeuppance, until we realise that each one of us has a mixture of
good and bad within us. So where does that leave us?
When I was younger I thought I would go to heaven if I lived a
good life. Many people have this thought. But how good did I
have to be? I then discovered in the Christian faith that it wasnt
my goodness that gets me to heaven. It is because of Gods
goodness that heaven is possible and judgement is avoided.
Why is this?
Because Jesus has already done all that needs to be done by dying on
the cross so that we can be forgiven. He has already been raised from
death so that we can have hope now and beyond death. The only thing
you and I can do is accept what Jesus has already done. The Bible says
that when we do this we cross over from death to life. Jesus said, `For
God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, so that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Gods gift of eternal life is open to everyone, including you reading this
right now. Why not pray this prayer right now: Dear Jesus, thank you
that you love me. I am sorry for all the wrong things I have done.
Please forgive me and come into my life. Amen.
If you have prayed this prayer and meant it, Id love to hear from you!
Please call 01603 749614 or drop into the Church one
Sunday.
Until next month, Rev. Mark Elvin
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WEDDINGS

Matthew Gardiner and Sara Novakova both of Bowthorpe at Holy Trinity,
Ipswich on September 6th
R.I.P.
Gladys Knowles on 18
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August aged 89
BAPTISM
Harrison Gough on 7
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September
WELCOME TO BRUNO
Bruno Boldrini was welcomed by Revd Mark Elvin last
month at the beginning of his student placement at
Bowthorpe Church. Bruno is
Italian by birth and was brought up
on the coast near Rome. He trained
as an accountant in Italy and has
worked across the world, becoming
one of the leading accountants in
the UK in the area of strategic
financial development.
Bruno came to the UK for a holiday
twenty years ago but ended up
staying. Bruno became a Christian
ten years ago, and has been
training for ordained ministry for the
last two years at Westminster
College, Cambridge. Here in
Bowthorpe he will be completing his
training for ministry.
Among his many interests,
Bruno is a keen motorcyclist
and sportsman. He is married
to Victoria and they have four
children at home. If you see
Bruno around Bowthorpe, do
say hello, and you will
receive a great Italian smile!
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Work starts at Three Score
An event celebrating the start of construction work at Three Score, Bowthorpe was
held last month at Clover Hill Village Hall.
Members of the media were invited, together with Brenda Arthur, leader of Norwich
City Council, who was joined by partners involved in both the new NorseCare
housing with care and dementia care village, and design and development work on
the rest of the site.
Partners in attendance were from Norwich City Council, the Homes and
Communities Agency (HCA), NorseCare, Saffron Housing, Norfolk County Council,
Mott MacDonald, R G Carter, NPS Group, Baron + Smith Architects, Barclays Bank
and Lafarge Tarmac.
Outline planning permission for the 32-hectare site is for 1,000
homes, community facilities, the care village and open space.
Work is underway on the care village and infrastructure for the
site as a whole, while last month Norwich City Councils cabinet
agreed a concept plan for the next phase, which will be a 176-
unit housing development.
For more information on the background to the project, please
visit www.norwich.gov.uk/threescore
For more information about NorseCare, please visit
www.norsecare.co.uk
Councillors (above) and
Partners (below) on site.
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Service to help people
struggling with debt
Money problems arise for all sorts of reasons
relationship breakdown, changes in family
commitments, illness, redundancy a change
in benefits or business problems. Whatever the cause, Norwich Money Advice and
Budgeting Service (Norwich MABS) can provide friendly, appropriate advice to help
families in Bowthorpe cope.
The free service is independent and confidential and can help people manage their
debts while reliving anxiety associated with financial problems.
It can be very stressful when letters arrive or companies continually phone up or
knock at the door to collect payments. If the problem is ignored the debt will often
get worse said the MABS Manager Freda Sheehy.
A MABS Advisor will go through a Financial Statement with you that sets out how
much money is coming in weekly or monthly and priority bills that need to be paid.
They will then offer advice on any money that can be committed to repaying debts
and will contact creditors on your behalf.
With the clients permission we help by
negotiating with creditors, we ask them to
accept a reduced amount because of the
change in circumstances and set up a new
repayment offer explained Freda Sheehy.
Once creditors have accepted the offers
then clients open a special MABS account
with West Norwich Credit Union and pay in
the required monthly amount to cover the
agreed repayments. The MABS advisors
will then make payments to the creditors
on their behalf.
The aim of MABS is provide ongoing
support for clients and help them to gain
control over their debts.
To make an appointment call (01603)
506500

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Bowthorpe History and Politics Tutor!
So your child goes to school near Bowthorpe? A little further
afield in Norwich? Perhaps all the way over in New Costessey,
Sprowston, Wymondham? No matter where they spend their
09:00 15:00 school day, they can get a little extra help right
in the comfort of their own home.
Affordable, close to our community, care is here. Tutees
and their parents have praised my work tutoring History and Politics. One tutee
commented they Will be coming back again. I highly recommend private tuition to
anyone. Why such a recommendation? This particular pupils grade climbed from a
D to an A with just minimal tuition.
Bowthorpes history is a remarkable spread of colour on the rich tapestry of
Norwich and Norfolk, from Ketts rebellion to 20
th
century community enrichment.
Local school pupils last month proved themselves avid seekers of such knowledge
on A Level and GCSE results days.
My work with local pupils increases their academic ability and self-confidence to
enable them to achieve these results. Tangible improvement can be observed in a
matter of a few sessions and will work to get your child a fantastic grade.
For more information:
norwichtutor1@gmail.com ww.facebook.com/norwichtutor
The Neesa Project Well Being Fun Day August
30th 2014
A huge thank you to everyone that took part in our community
Fun Day in August.
Body Percussion, Foraging, Archery and Circus Skills to name
but a few of the activities that the community
of Bowthorpe had an opportunity to try.
If you would like to find out more about the activities The
Neesa Project organises or would like to see more of these
types of events happening in Bowthorpe, please us contact
either via Face Book or email theneesaproject@yahoo.co.uk
Healthwatch Norfolk your voice improving your services

Heathwatch Norfolk is an independent organisation created to gather and represent the views,
opinions and experiences of the public and play an active role, at local and national level, to improve
all health and social care services in Norfolk.
This registered charity, with statuary powers from Norfolk County Council, currently requires volunteers
to visit and support residents in care homes across the county. Members also receive a regular
newsletter, updates about future involvement opportunities and can take an active part in the
organisation.
Thomas Johnston
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NAGO
Alhagie Saidykhan moved to Bowthorpe in 2003 after studying International
Relations and Development at the University of East Anglia. He has a
passionate concern for the well-being of children, and in particular seeks to
address cruelty to girl children. Mr. Saidykhan is a founder member of
NAGO.
Norfolk African Gender Organization (NAGO) aims :
To sensitize Africans, and other immigrants in Norfolk, about the
legal consequences of practicing harmful traditional practices in
Norfolk County especially Female Circumcision/ Female Genital
mutilation (FGM), witchcraft, bride price, promised / arranged
marriage and juju or black magic.
To identify and promote traditional practices that improve the
status of women and female children through advocacy, social
mobilization, cultural performances (singing, dancing) and
training.
To promote and encourage the education of both male and female
children at all levels in Norfolk and to encourage them to
compete with their fellows at School, College and University.
To sensitize and lobby, decision and policymakers about the
foreign socio -cultural practices that are harmful to the health
of female children and women.
To involve knowledgeable people on the issues of harmful
traditional practices i.e. Islamic and Church leaders and also
other professionals.

Start-up funds for NAGO have been made available by Norfolk
Community Foundation.

For further information E abamboo@gmail.com
T: 07584210841 Visit: www.nagonorfolk.com
In addition, Healthwatch Norfolk is recruiting volunteers to occasionally visit care homes across Norfolk,
in its Enter and View programme, to report from staff and residents on the services that they provide.
All necessary instruction and support will be given at the next training day on 7 October, 2014
(venue to be confirmed).
If anyone would like to offer their views on any aspect of Norfolks health or social care services,
or is interested in becoming a member or volunteering, please telephone Heatlhwatch Norfolk on
01603 813904, email enquiries@healthwatchnorfolk.co.uk or visit www.healthwatchnorfolk.co.uk

Brian Lamont. Humbleyard, Clover Hill.
With thanks to Chris Knighton. Communications Manager, Healthwatch Norfolk.
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Bunkers Hill
Wood has lots
of ivy. In early
autumn mature
plants send up
spikes bearing
clusters of
yellowish
green balls. A
cluster might
have 20 balls,
each maybe
2mm in across.
And the
clusters
themselves
make up a ball
of balls,
perhaps 2cm
across. These
balls are flower
buds with
perhaps 200
on a spike.
Five green
petals peel
back from
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stamens stand out as the flowers open. It is a bizarre and rather beautiful
structure. The leaves have changed from the normal ivy shape to something much
nearer an oval. And the whole surface of the flowering ivy is likely to be abuzz with
insects. The ivy flowers are a rich and abundant source of nectar at a time of the
year when not many other flowers are open. It is important as food for the insects
including bees and butterflies. It helps them prepare for the rigours of winter. The ivy
itself also provides a safe hibernating place for many of them. And as the seeds
blacken and ripen later in the autumn they become a very useful food for
overwintering birds: pigeons, thrushes and blackbirds.
I am tempted to cut back the ivy that
grows in my garden. It can tend to take
over and I worry about the fence falling
down under its weight. The oaks that
sometimes seemed smothered by it in
the wood are big and strong enough to
look after
themselves. But I
should probably
think of the birds and
the bees facing a
difficult winter and
spare some of the
ivy. It is good that it
grows so vigorously
in the local wood

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Leyham Court
Hello Everyone
Weve been having a makeover here at
Leyham Court not a 60 Minute one! but
quite an extensive one, which started
last November and should see
completion this month. So well be nicely
spruced up and ship-shape. Talking of
ships!

HMS Hear My Story
The Royal Navy has an excellent website for
all ages and may also be of interest to those
in pursuit of their ancestral history. The new
exhibition focuses on 100 years, 1000 stories
from many different ships, people and
moments in history. The website cleverly
brings together learning for children and
adults alike in an interesting & visual way.
Although the new exhibition is at Portsmouth
Historical Dockyard and you can buy tickets
online, there is however plenty of interesting
things to see and read on the HMS Hear My
Story website. What a great way to learn history! Log on to: http://
www.nmrn.org.uk/exhibitions-projects/hms-hear-my-story

We are having a coffee morning on the 17
th
November 10.am, proceeds go
to Children In Need. If youd like to pop in for a coffee, please do as
visitors are most welcome.
Changes to Monday Activities: Morning Coffee now start 10.am and Tai
Chi will now start 6.30 pm. .
New faces are always welcome at our Luncheon Club 2
nd
and 4
th

Wednesdays of each month. Starts 12.30pm, 4.00 for 2 courses.
Please book on the Monday before by phone on: 747245
We leave you with a verse written by the folks here at Leyham Court called
Autumn Days
Autumn Days
Why does autumn have to spoil the fun, well so miss that summer sun
Early morning frost appears, a scarf to cover our freezing ears
Wild life now gets in the mood, to stock up with their winter food
A shorter day and longer night, a sign that birds should take to fight
As nature begins her winding down, so many leaves turn to golden brown
Hedgehogs prepare for hibernate state, leaving mother nature to decide their fate
Sweet memories of a past autumn day, Im so glad that nature does it in this way

Happy Days! John

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We now have a fledgling book club/reading group at Ashwell
Court with one meeting a month, where we (hopefully) will
discuss the book we have all been reading that month and be
issued with the book for the next month. Hopefully
everyones taste will be catered for as each person in turn chooses the type
of book for the next month. We hope the book club will prove successful
and also it gives us another chance for a cup of tea/coffee and a natter!
We enthusiastically continue to do our exercises on Tuesday and Thursday
mornings and these are very popular, after which we are absolutely ready
for the delicious meals prepared by our new cook, Christine. Welcome to
Ashwell Court, Christine. Thank you to Caroline and volunteers for keeping
the lunches going while we were awaiting our new cook.
A big welcome to Jackie and David who have moved into Ashwell Court.
We hope they will have many happy years here.
Thats all for this month. Goodbye for now.
Best wishes from all at Ashwell Court. Margaret
ASHWELL COURT
BRADECROFT
Hello again, we are still enjoying good weather, but sadly we have had
our last outing for this year. We had our usual driver, Matt, and went on a
mystery tour, all round the narrow country lanes. It was enjoyable. We
stopped at Waterside Cafe for coffee, and if you needed
anything to eat. Most of us had just a drink.
We then travelled on through to Lowestoft where we spent 3hrs.
Lots of shops, but I found it hard to find a decent cafe, all seem to have just
junk food, not a real meal. It was very warm again, so pleasant to sit
outside and watch the world go by. I did notice there was not as much
shopping to come home so I think we all just looked around.
We took a nice long slow ride home, and were home about 4.30
Now, I would just like to say thanks to George & Faye for the hours they
spend arranging these outings and monthly evening entertainments for us
all. Our next trip will be xmas lunch so till then, we must take care and keep
busy.
Bye till we meet again . Pat
Tootsie is a bit poorly just now, but she did enjoy her day with
her friend, and was here to greet me, so as to have her ride on
my scooter, crafty little madam . . . love from Tootsie woof woof
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Notices from neighbours

Easton College Garden Club Update
During the Autumn and Winter months we meet on the third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the sports
room at Easton College. Our first talk this Autumn takes place on October 21
st
. Membership
is just 10 a year but visitors are always welcome. They pay 2 towards the cost of the
speaker.
If you would like to know more about our activities please e-mail
virginiav@btinternet.com, or ring 01603 742738.


Carers Help Event
The Norwich Forum
Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
Monday 6
th
October 10.00am tll 3.00pm
Opened by Mr. George Nobbs
Leader of Norfolk County Council
Come along, meet the people who will be
ofering Help,
Advice, Informaton and more for Carers,
Ex-Carers, and Older People
Including
Equal Lives Health Watch Norfolk
Phoenix Future NHS Complains Service
AGE UK Norwich Alzheimers Society
Norwich
Carers Agency Partnership
Independence Maters
Country Kitchen Foods Meals on
Wheels
Mathew Project - Acton for Blind People
NHS Mental Health & Substance Misuse
Plus many more
* * * * *
For more informaton call:
Tel: 01603 01603741160 or Email:
info@careforcarers.co.uk
Organised and presented by Care for Carers for
Carers, Ex-Carers, Older People, the lonely and the
Vulnerable
THE NORWICH
ELECTRONIC ORGAN &
KEYBOARD CLUB
Last Tuesday of the month at
Drayton Village Hall, at
7.30pm 10pm Entrance is
6.00 at the door.
October 28
th
Brett
Wales Brett has
been to our club
several times and is a very
popular figure on the organ
circuit, being constantly in
demand and playing to packed
out venues all over the country
and abroad. His natural
charisma stems from his ability
to feel and display emotion
through his music, so with his
mastery of the Wersi organ we
can look forward to another
evening of excellent music.
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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BOWTHORPE HERITAGE GROUP
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Contacts: Madge 734767
Veronica 749280
Adrian 07765350383
Carol 474633 Jill 746118
Next Help-days: Sundays from 2pm
September 7 and 21
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News from Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery
School









Open morning
Do you have a child who will
turn 5 between 1.9.15 and
31.8.16? If yes, come along
to our open morning and
have a look around. We are
proud of our school and
would love to share it with
you.

Friday 10
th
October
9.15am to 10.30am



We are collecting Harvest
donations of food in tins or
cartons. These will be sent to
the Norwich foodbank. Please
bring donations to the school
office. Thanks.
Have you spotted our
latest playground installation?
The Pirate Ship is really
exciting and a real hit for all
of our pupils!
We are really pleased with our new solar panels and
the children continue to think of ways in which we can help to
look after our planet. These provide all of the electricity for
our school!
There has been recent media coverage about children
learning to play musical instruments. We are pleased to say that since
2012, our pupils have had weekly lessons on the cello, violin or ukelele.
This has been provided by the school, free of charge.
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News from St Michaels VA Junior School.
Sarah Claflin
Assistant Head
Welcome back
It has been such a pleasure to
welcome the children back to St
Michaels after the summer. The
new children have settled in well
and all the rest of the school are
enjoying getting to know them.
Lets Grow! St Michaels will be
collecting Morrisons lets grow
vouchers this year. If you would like
to donate any vouchers,
please pop them in the box
in the school entrance hall.
Upcoming Events
Years 3, 4 & 5 will be
spending a day at
Norwich Cathedral.
Year 6 will be
visiting Gressenhall
Workhouse and Farm
and also taking part
in the Crucial Crew
safety event.
Year 5 are having a
Viking day, where
they will be learning
about their lives,
beliefs and making
amulets.
We also
r a i s e d
money for
MacMillian
with a coffee morn-
ing on September
26th. September.
Dont Stop the Music! Some of
you may have caught the recent
series Dont Stop the Music on
Channel Four. We are proud to say
that, for the past two years,
every child has been learning to
play an instrument, including
violins, steel pans, flute ...! Their
talents continue to grow and grow!
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CHILDRENS PAGE
Hi everybody, Oz here again. Oz is really excited as
there is a wedding in his house this month. Also we
have Halloween at the end of the month. So the
wordsearch this tme has words to do with wedding and
Halloween. See how you get on with the puzzle.
m r e b o t c o c d
r o m d m o c a n i
e g o d r o k e i a
g r o r s e e k k m
i o i t g w s j p s
s o u n o e f s m e
t m v l g j d q u d
e e l f x s d i p i
r a c h u r c h r r
h d o o r b e l l b
BRIDEGROOM BRIDESMAID CAKE CHURCH
COSTUME DOORBELL DRESS GROOM
HALLOWEEN OCTOBER PUMPKIN
REGISTER RINGS
Well thats all for this time. Hope you were successful with
the puzzle. You can always write to Oz if there is any type of
puzzle you would like to see on the Childrens page his email
address is on the back page and he will see what he can
do. Until next time stay safe. Bye Oz
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COPY FOR NOVEMBER ISSUE TO BE IN BY 15th OCT.
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 Printer: Pride Press Ltd.
Typing: Mary Cubitt Treasurer: Barrie Slater
Childrens page: Oz ozziecatus@gmail.com

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Distribution:
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Website: www.bowthorpenews.co.uk
November issue published on Oct. 31st. Dec./Jan. issue on Dec. 5th

The Grow Organisation
and Umbrella Cafe
are proud to present the inaugural












at Bowthorpe Community Hub
Saturday 22nd November, 10am - 2pm
Crafts, Gifts, Cards, Face Painting,
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies in the Yurt,
Carols & LIVE Chainsaw Carving!

ONLY 5 per table/stall
To book contact Karen on:
01603 740107 or email
hub@thegroworganisation.org
Free parking 2 minutes away at Roys