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NOVEMBER 2014


Norfolk Free Range Christmas Turkeys

10-25lbs, White or Bronze.
Oven ready from 3.06 per pound
Collect Easton 23
rd
,24
th
Dec. Orders by 18
th
Dec ,
01603 881376
Free Range Crowns, also avail.
Norfolks finest slow reared and hand plucked.

On Friday November 14
th
from 12 1.30pm members of Norwich City
Councils Neighbourhood Services team will be at the Wendene
Shopping Centre outside Roys to talk to residents about any
neighbourhood issues or concerns they may have.





A colleague who is working on the next phase of the Three Score
development will also be available to talk to residents about the
current proposals.

Please come along to learn more and let us know what you think.
If you have any queries and comments but cannot come along please
contact Norwich City Council on 0344 980 3333
or email info@norwich.gov.uk

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Bar available for extra charge.
For details Contact
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Norfolk Free Range Christmas Turkeys
1025 lbs, White or Bronze
Oven ready from 3.06 per pound.
Collect Easton 23rd, 24th Dec. Orders by 18th Dec. 01603 881376
Free Range Crowns also avail. Norfolks fnest slow reared and hand plucked.
Due to continued expansion in our local call centre, we require
further call centre staff.
To join our Norwich based company you will need to have a 'can do'
attitude.
You will need a good telephone manner and be able to work in a team
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Santa's Saturday Special!
Come and meet Santa in his Grotto at
Clover Hill Village Hall
Saturday 22nd November 2014
between 12 noon and 4 pm
Fun and Games, Stalls, Raffle, Refreshments,
Why not book a table for 5.00 and sell your Christmas crafts,
gifts etc.



Contact
C. Sexton at
c.r.sexton68
@virginmedia
.com or
phone/text
07867590087
All profits will
be donated
to:
East Anglian
Childrens
Hospice
Charity
Number:
1069284

Book a
tabl e at
one!
Visit
both!
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NOTICE BOARD
Do you love singing?
The Bowthorpe
Community Choir
welcomes 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. It
costs just 1 to register,
with a weekly charge of 1.
The emphasis is on singing
with others for the sheer joy
of it!

Starting Thursday 6
November, 7.00-
8.00pm meeting at
Bowthorpe Church.
Just turn up.
From:
Nago
Norfolk
nagonorfolk
@gmail.com

Community
Workshop
29th
November
3 pm @
The Grow
Organis-
ation
Bowthorpe
Youth and
Community
Centre
Bowthorpe
Hall Road
Norwich
NR5 9HA

Norfolk
African
Gender
Organisatio

ANNUAL
BEREAVEMENT
SERVICE

SUNDAY
NOV. 2nd
3pm
Bowthorpe
Church
All welcome.
If you would
like the name
of your loved
one read out,
and have not
already let us
know, just
speak to some-
one on the
door when you
come in .
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End of Year Event
Society Alive wishes to invite you to her End of Year Event. This will
include a free Christmas meal, childrens craft, Christmas carols sung by
the award winning Emma Nule, sala dance session, raffle draw and craft
sale.
Date: 13
th
December
Venue: Clover Hill Village Hall, Bowthorpe.
Time: 2-6pm
Yet another memorable afternoon you dont want to miss. Come early so
you dont miss the fun.
Bowthorpe community caf
This is to remind you of the Bowthorpe community caf organised by
Society Alive. It holds every first and third Friday of every month from 12:30
2:30pm. Drop by for a chat and a healthy meal.
Bowthorpe Mega Job fair
The postponed Bowthorpe fair
will now be held on Monday 24
th

November 2014. This will feature
entrepreneurial workshops,
recruiting companies and groups,
volunteering opportunities for
those willing to be volunteers.
Date: 24
th
November 2014
Venue: Clover Hill Village Hall,
Bowthorpe.
Time: 10:00am 3:00pm
Alzheimers Society provides a range of support services for
people with dementia, their families and their carers in Norfolk.

Information and Advice - Peer support groups

Advocacy Service Dementia Cafes

Carer Information Course . Dementia Advisers

Alzheimers Society Charing Cross Centre 17-19 St John Maddermarket
Norwich NR2 1DN Tel: 01603 763556 Email: norfolk@alzheimers.org.uk
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Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk Constabulary
Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA
non emergency Tel: 101
lesteraj1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk





With the shorter days now upon us, you are likely to be returning from work in the dark. I have put
together some simple crime prevention advice for winter that I hope you all find helpful.
Dont make your home an easy target this winter.
Use timer switches on lights to make your home look occupied when youre
out.
Close all curtains when its dark.
Ask neighbours to remove parcels from the doorstep.
Dont leave Christmas presents under the tree in full view, keep them out of
sight to the big day.
Empty boxes left outside could advertise the goods that are inside your home.
Break up the boxes and dont put them out until the day of your recycling
collection.
If you are going away over the Christmas period, ask a friend or neighbour to
keep an eye on your home.
Dont give car thieves an easy ride..
With the frosty mornings, and the need to defrost your car, never leave your car
unattended with the engine running.
Remove your sat nav and its holder from your car, dont leave it in the glove
box as this is the first place a thief will look and make sure you wipe away
any suction markers on the screen from the holder.
On display, easy prey.
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and never keep your PIN number with
your bank cards.
Be vigilant and aware of who is around you, especially when withdrawing cash
out of a cash machine.
Dont leave Christmas shopping on display in your car, keep it out of sight in
the boot of your car and make sure your car is secure.
Enjoy the festive period season responsibly.
If you are out partying, clubbing or pubbing over the festive period, remember
thieves operate in crowded areas, so keep your mobile phone and other
valuables safe.
If you go out with friends, make sure you come home together, never leave
anyone behind.
Think! Dont drink and drive.
If using a taxi, make sure they are a genuine taxi and if you book a mini cab,
make sure that it is the one booked, by asking who the cab is booked for,
before you get in.
Drink responsibly and never accept a drink from a stranger or leave your drink
unattended.
If you are walking home from a night out, do so in groups and stay in busy well
lit areas.
Should you require any further crime prevention advice, please contact the Bowthorpe Safer
Neighbourhood team on 101. PC Tony Lester
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How good are you at identifying the autumn fruits of the hedgerow?
No points at all for blackberries: everyone knows those. What about small round red/
crimson fruits? Or torpedo shaped red/orange fruits? Or rather larger round blue/black
fruits with a sheen or blush to them? (Haws from the hawthorn, hips from the rose,
sloes from the blackthorn). Well done if you got all of them.
But what about something that looks very exotic: a coral pink fruit divided into four
swelling segments that open in November revealing four bright orange seeds? Im not sure that pink
and orange go very well together but this somehow looks right. It is not so common as the others but it
belongs in our hedgerows and in our woods.
I saw it first many years ago on the lane leading down to Salhouse Broad. I can remember my
astonishment, prompting me to look it up when I got home. Then again cycling somewhere in the Yare
valley there was a vision rather like the burning bush. When I stopped and looked, the flames resolved
themselves into pink and orange fruits. Then later I saw dense thickets of them along the river Inn
above Innsbruck in Austria. After that I searched them out, finding them along Marriotts Way and then,
finally, a couple of hundred yards from my house in the hedgerow along the lane from Clover Hill down
to the main centre, just at the end
of the bus lane. I checked today
and that one is covered in pink
fruit: it is a good year for them.
There are some in our local
woods. The one I looked at in the
wood today is small and doesnt
have any berries as yet. But the
twigs are green (not so very
unusual) and square rather than
round (quite unusual) so Im sure I
have identified it correctly. Some
of you (master class botanists?)
are thinking, spindle.
I read that indeed it used to be
used for making spindles as it is a
very hard wood but Im not sure if
I believe that. I also read that the
berries are poisonous: maybe
thats why it has such a bright and
distinctive colour scheme,
warning, dont eat me! In spring
you can be forgiven for
overlooking it: it has small
greenish white flowers. But if you
are out and about in November it
jumps right out at you, especially
if you know what you are seeing.
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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 went with my family to the Theatre Royal to see the musical
`Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
The real story is of Joseph, the eleventh of twelve sons born to Jacob,
who was favoured by Jacob with the gift of an ornamental robe. Josephs
life was not a peaceful one. It was complicated by the folly of youth,
broken dreams and the resentful and spiteful actions of his brothers. His
jealous brothers sold him into slavery and he was transported to Egypt.
While in Egypt, he was falsely accused of trying to seduce the wife of his
Egyptian master and thrown into prison. Despite his `bad luck Joseph
remained without bitterness or anger. He knew God was in control,
although circumstances seemed to say otherwise.
He eventually rose to the office of Prime Minister of Egypt, having
correctly interpreted Pharaohs dream about seven fat cows and seven
thin cows. There would be seven years of plenty and seven years of
famine. From prison to palace, once again Joseph was dressed in fine
robes. His interpretation of Pharaohs dream meant that during seven
years of plenty, Egypt stockpiled food. When seven years of famine hit
the region, Egypt had enough. It was then that Josephs brothers
journeyed to Egypt in search of food. Although they didnt recognise their
brother, he recognised them, and so his dream about their sheaves of
corn bowing down to his was fulfilled. Joseph was blessed and Jacobs
family survived. What was remarkable about Joseph was his response to
his brothers when he revealed his true identity: You intended to harm
me, but God intended it for good.
How does this story help us today? The story reveals that no matter how
bad things get, God is able to bring some good out of it.
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R.I.P.
Rodney Springall 5
th
September 2014 aged 60
Alan Pitcher 23
rd
September 2014 aged 66

We made a grand total of
200 at the Macmillan
Coffee Morning Thanks to
everyone for their
support. Lois.
No disaster, problem,
or delay is bigger than
Gods ability to turn it
round for your good
and the good of others.
When life doesnt make
sense, trust God in the
circumstances of your
life. Thank God that he
can work any
circumstance for your
good, and that there is
nothing that anyone
can do to you that is
beyond the reach of
Gods grace,
redemption and love.
Trust in Gods ability
and his willingness to
turn the bad in your life
into good.
Untl next month, Revd
Mark Elvin
Thanks for a great Heritage Open Day
The Trustees of Saint Michael and All Angels Ruin Trust would
like to thank all those who came to the Open Day in
September: the helpers, musicians, singers, dancers, those
who provided refreshments and managed the food-lighting,
plus every person who dropped in.

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Notices from













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.
Tuesday 25
th
November -
DirkJan Ranzijn Born in 1968, thirty
miles north of Amsterdam Dirk believes
much of his talent could be attributed to
his mothers very musical family. He was introduced
to a variety of musical activities at an early age,
including visits to the theatre, circus and musicals
and got his first keyboard for Christmas when he
was 10 years old. He now tours all over Europe
and the UK with his Bohm Diamond organ, is a very
familiar face on the UK organ circuit and at festivals
and we look forward to welcoming him back to play
for our club.
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
News from Bowthorpe WI
Our November meeting is a members only night for reports and
presentations. We will be appointing our new Committee and enjoying a
range of puddings.
On December 1
st
we hold our Christmas Party. Visitors and
guests 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 Centre. We begin
the evening at 7:30 p.m. Were a friendly bunch and welcome visitors
and new members.
The Bawburgh
School
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 29th Nov. 122pm
Grand Raffle Craft Room
Present room Tombolas
Face Painting Cakes
Refreshments Cards &
Visit Santa Gifts
Games And lots more!
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Carers Rights day event.

This years Carers Rights day
event is being held on
Friday 28
th
. November
from 10-00 until 13-00 in the
Costessey Community Hall,
Longwater Lane and will again
have the main organisations,
charities and groups present to
give free advice and support.

More information from
Costessey Carers Group
email to
cossey.carers1@btinternet.com
Phone 01603 742185, 01603
743411 or 01603 594937.
... neighbours
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients

6 lean rashers of bacon, all visible fat removed
4 eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp fat free natural fromage frais
2 level tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
small handful of fresh chives
400g dried spaghetti

Method
1. Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions. Drain well and return to
the saucepan.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add the bacon and
dry-fry for 2-3
minutes, then turn off the heat.
3. Lightly beat the eggs, season to taste and stir in the fromage frais, 1 tablespoon
of Parmesan and
most of the chives.
4. Add the bacon to the drained spaghetti and mix well over a low heat, then remove
from the heat and
stir in the egg mixture. Toss thoroughly so that the eggs thicken in the residual heat,
making a sauce
that coats the pasta.
5. Scatter over the remaining Parmesan and chives and serve hot
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Leyham Court

Hello Everyone
Well, its been a very busy month
here at Leyham Court with our
makeover running just a little later
than expected, but now that carpet
fitting is well underway, the end looks
to be well in sight. So no time to get
bored here, speaking of which:

Not So Boring Life!
NotSoBoringLife.com claim to have
the worlds largest list of hobbies. Its
an online site dedicated to helping you find that new hobby, with over 300
different hobbies listed on the website. Some of the hobbies have guides
with what to expect, where to start, and what kind of budget (priced in
dollars though)
Under Collecting for example, the site lists over thirty different items to
collect from buttons to tractors. There are also more than 30 Arts & Crafts
hobbies listed from scrapbooking to macram, or if you fancy an extreme
sport there are 36 listed from sky diving to shark fishing. Perhaps you have
a preference for an outdoor hobby keeping your feet firmly on the ground!
then how about Bonsai Trees, Boomerang Throwing, or become a Backyard
Astronomer.
Its a good place to start and once something takes your fancy, you can
Google your new found hobby for more specific information. If you cant find
it here it probably doesnt exist! - Its well worth a look. Go to http://
www.notsoboringlife.com/ or simply
Google not so boring life.
Congratulations to residents Freda &
Gerald, who celebrated the renewal
of their marriage vows on Fredas
90
th
birthday. The service was
conducted by Minister Mark Elvin.

Our thanks to all those that participated
in our coffee morning which raised 600 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Happy Days! John
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Hello again Everyone. We hope you have not been shivering too much in
the recent cold spell. Hopefully it will improve before the real winter starts
and we will have an Indian Summer. However today it is obvious that
the season of mists and cobwebs has really arrived, although some of
the latter are truly beautiful works of art.
The Luncheon Clubs held at Ashwell Court on Tuesdays and Thursdays are
continuing to prosper with some delicious meals provided by our cook,
Christine. The excellent meals are terrific value for money, consisting of two
substantial courses and coffee for 5, which is no doubt why the number of
attendees is increasing.
Otherwise we are still exercising twice a week, and many of us
have noticed a marked improvement in our flexibility! The
exercises are gentle and designed for those who are less active
as well as those who are more active, but they do have an
effect.
In addition we have our monthly book club meetings and we are
all reading avidly to get the most recent book read in time to
discuss it at our next meeting and with preparations for the Open Day held
at Ashwell Court on 20
th
October, we have been kept very busy.
Our entertainment evenings recently featuring Pat James and Patsy Rose
are always very popular and lively affairs with enormous buffets prepared by
our entertainment team. These are very enjoyable evenings and the
numbers attending are increasing every time, not only for the excellent
entertainment and dancing but also for the buffets. We look forward to an
evening with Dick High, Hoy and Fish and Chips.
Well thats all for this time. Best wishes from all at Ashwell Court.
Bye, Margaret
ASHWELL COURT
ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE OVER 50s
Alternate Mondays 2.30 Bowthorpe Church

Nov. 10th - Speaker: Deacon Jan Woodfin, Methodist Homes for the Aged.
Chaplain, Cromwell House

Nov. 24th - Mandy ElvinA presentation of Godly Play
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BRADECROFT

Our summer trips have ended
for this year. We now look
forward to our xmas
Dinner trip which we are
pleased is all booked for
us. Now come the long
dark nights, wet and windy days,
We had some sad news given
to us on Monday morning,
George and Faye will continue to
arrange our outings for next
year, but are stepping down from
the monthly evenings. Sad for
us, but they came here for the
same reason we all did. I think
Bradecroft will change and not
for the better. There has been
many changes since I first came
here, many of the folk have
passed away, new faces arrive
but they dont seem to want to
join in our activities.
Now, Id better see what madam
has to say, I am in her bad
books.
Bye all till next time.
Pat
Too right shes in my bad
books. I like to Bark a lot, but
now mum bought me a collar,
and I dont like it. It bites my
neck if I bark. If there is
nothing going on and
mum dont go out I will
miss my friends. Oh
dear, I am sad too. Tootsie
I will try to be a
bit happy next time.
Woof woof.
Evermore
Afront o Norwich City Hall
Ole comrades from the forces all
An mourners, while in silence, lay
Ther tributes on Remembrance Day.

In memory o those thass lost,
They gather on the autumn frost
An dudder in the mornin cold
To honour both the brave an bold.

Fer them who fought in trench or
field
An sacrificed ther harvests yield,
Tha generation cheerfully
To slaughter marched so we wuz
free.

Agin the call wur made to arms,
An thousands joined from town an
farms
To rid the world o tyranny,
On land, in air an out at sea.

While on the home front tew each
noight
All hell would shruck an then ignite
The waaks, an housen old an new,
To pan the city into stew.

On island or on desert sand
They seft some gast or chife o land,
Fer swoddies all dew durst to see
A future where thars decency.

Ours strome along St Peters Street,
As flags are lowered to a beat
O single drum, then clock tower toll
Eleven fer yar absent soul.

Jist notches on some rifles butt,
Though here, fer them, these words
are cut
In stone to all who fell in war:
Their name liveth for evermore.
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previous page is reproduced
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News from Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery
School










Coffee morning
Please join us at our
coffee morning on
Thursdays, 8.30am-
10.00am at Clover Hill
VA Infant School

Please take a look at
our school website and
keep an eye out for
class blogs and other
developments.

www.cloverhillschool.co.
uk

Sea Creature Kennings

Fast swimmer,
Sea diver,
Coral eater,
Coral creeper,
Ship wreck liver,
Colourful speeder,
Quick mover.

Written by Joshua Hislop Year 2



Do you have a child who is 3 years
old? We have spaces available in our
nursery. We are proud of our school
and warmly welcome visits!
Please contact the school office on
745559.


The Norfolk Childrens University is a nationwide project that
promotes lifelong learning. It provides exciting and high quality
activities for children aged 5 to 14 outside of school hours. Clover
Hill Infant School are excited to be joining the University.

If you run a community club and it is not registered with the
Childrens University, please contact the school for information. By
attending your club, children can earn points towards their child
degree.
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News from St Michaels VA Junior School.
Sarah Claflin
Assistant Head
Visits and Visitors Children from years
3, 4 & 5 have visited the Norwich Cathedral.
They had a great day of music, dance, art and
reflection.
History Off the Page! Y4 experienced a Roman day
where they learnt Latin, learnt about weapons and played
Roman games. This was lead by a star of Horrible
Histories.
William Osborne came into visit Y5 and Y6 to talk about
his latest book Winters Bullet, which was inspired by
WWII. Children had the opportunity to meet the author
and have copies of their books signed.
Lets Grow! If have any Morrison's
Lets Grow vouchers, please pop
them in the box in the school
reception. Gardening Club would
be most grateful!
Macmillan Coffee
Morning
All the children and
staff would
like to say a
big thank you
to all those that
contributed cakes to
the coffee morning
and helped to raise
270 for the charity.
Childrens University
St Michaels have joined Norfolk
Children's University. It is a project
that promotes life long learning by
providing high quality and exciting
learning activities. We invite parents
to find out more at an assembly on
Monday 10th November at 2.45pm.
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Well its a worried OZ this month. Its that excitng tme of the
year, when freworks light up the sky and bangs are heard
everywhere. This is the tme when I, like most other sensible
pets, hide under the bed. Anyway the wordsearch this tme is
about freworks night and Guy Fawkes. See how you get on.
a e s c c t g v h r
n r p r a n r d a e
i i a e t e r i p d
m f r g h m e s p w
a n k n e y b p i o
l o l a r o m l n p
s b e b i j e a e n
l h r m n n m y s u
i o s y e e e b s g
s k r o w e r i f n
ANIMALS BANGER BONFIRE CATHERINE
DISPLAY ENJOYMENT FIREWORKS GUNPOWDER
HAPPINESS REMEMBER SPARKLERS

Well thats all from me this month. Hope you have a
enjoyable and safe time on bonfire night. But do
remember to please keep us pets indoors where we are
safe. Until next time.
Bye Oz
CHILDRENS PAGE
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Cotman Housing Association invite everyone to join them and
other organisations, including Future Projects, Novus Solutions,
Mow & Grow, in an event to commemorate those who fought in
World War 1
on
Tuesday 11th November at 10.30am.
We will be planting poppies, and daffodils at the Bowthorpe
Heritage Gardens.

We will be joined by a number of school and nursery children and
there will be a representative of the Normandy Veterans in
attendance to ensure those in World War 2 are also remembered.
Rev. Mark Elvin will lead a 2 minute silence at 11am, and
refreshments will also be available.