April 2015

Table Top Sale

Donna Jane Pitchers

Bowthorpe Church Centre

1968-2015
RIP 17th March
Valued employee of Roys.

Saturday 18th April 1 - 3pm

Known and loved by many

A chance to find some

bargains

people.

Cared deeply for

animals.

Refreshments available

(Tribute from a friend.)

Christian Aid week May 10th 16th 2015.

Bowthorpe Church raised 1545 in 2014 for Christian Aid, which
went to the worlds poorest people. We are hoping to raise a similar
amount in 2015.
We will have a house to house collection in a number of streets in
Bowthorpe. Also we are collecting outside of Roys on Friday and
Saturday (15th & 16th May). We are grateful to Roys for their
support. If you are able to help with either of these, please contact
me. **
We start with a Quiz, for fun, at Bowthorpe Church on
Saturday, 25th April beginning at 7pm. This costs 6 per person
and includes a tasty ploughmans supper and drink (non alcoholic!) . Please let me know if you wish to come and if you
have any dietary requirements. **
This years Christian Aid week is confronting one of the great
injustices of our times: discrimination against women.
Thanks to you all for your support,
Christine McGrath contact telephone no.01603 740488 **
Christian Aid organiser for Bowthorpe Church.

Wednesday Beavers
Bowthorpe Beaver Scouts for boys and girls from age 6 to 8
years old , come and join us on a Wednesday evening
between 5.15 and 6.45 at Cloverhill first school . First week
is free of charge , come and make new friends, earn badges
and have lots of fun. Call Teresa on 07472319806 or just
turn up
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Celebrating 30 years in the

community
As advertised in October, we are
celebrating our 30th birthday this academic
year and are holding an afternoon of
celebration at Chapelbreak Village Hall on
Saturday 9th May from 2pm till 4.30pm.
If you have had any connection with the pre-school in whatever
capacity then please come along and help us celebrate while
saying hello.

VE DAY 70th anniversary celebration

Hosted by Cotman Housing in Bowthorpe community Garden
Friday May 8th 13pm
1940s music, entertainment, food ...

Saint Michaels Workshop open day

Celebrating 30 years on Sat. May 16th 113pm

Bowthorpe Scout Group

St Georges Day Parade
We are holding our annual St Georges Day parade on Sunday 26 th
April, parading form Cloverhill Infant School at 3pm down to
Bowthorpe Church for a service at 3.30pm, please watch out for
the youngsters as they fly their flags with pride.

Meet on Thursdays . See notice on page 27.)

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This past year .. And the next.

Throughout the year (and years prior) I have been calling on people throughout
the Three Villages and the parts of North and West Earlham that make up our
ward. I have been talking to people about their needs and concerns and have
been able to give advice or assistance on many occasions. We know that where
we live is not perfect by any means but a message that comes across strongly
is, We like living here, and they give a number of personal reasons for saying
so
There are a lot of things to like too: Great local shops, ease of access to the City
(by bus, bike or car), there are many childrens playgrounds (well used), lots of
open green spaces and parks (even with the Three Score development) a
number of community facilities, Cloverhill and Chapel Break Village Halls,
Bowthorpe Community Hub, The Bowthorpe Church Centre and Sure Start All
of which offer a whole range of activities and programs. There is also the
Fourways Centre which is undergoing something of a transformation. What is
really great is that as well as a huge range of things to do there is scope for
anyone who wants to be involved, to start up new activities and programs too. I
nearly forgot the Power League on the Northern side of Cloverhill. There are
also the Bowthorpe and Earlham marshes which offer a range of habitats for
wildlife and the Twenty Acre Wood. The Principals of our local schools also offer
a great opportunities for our children in great learning environments.
Our Community is not static, there is a lot of development going on which I
know has attracted attention, new roads going in, new homes to be built and the
Residential Village and Dementia
Centre well underway.
I said earlier that we know that our
community is not perfect. There are
ways you can contribute from simple
things such as picking up just a few
items of litter near your home, or too
and from the shops. There are other
ways in which you can become more
active too, joining in or even
organising some of the many activities
and programs.
Do contact me through my councillor
contact if you have any concerns or
ideas Or stop me and talk when Im
out and about Often with my dogs
Jack and Phoebe
Mike Sands Councillor for Bowthorpe

mike.sands@norfolk.gov.uk
m.sands@cllr.norwich.gov.uk
01603 594 995
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JOB VACANCIES
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Call Hannah on 01603 480980 or visit

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Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk Constabulary

Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA
non emergency Tel: 101
lesteraj1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk
In recent months the Bowthorpe Safer Neighbourhhod Team has received a
significant amount of calls from residents in Bowthorpe area, complaining of
nuisance youths riding in an anti-social, irresponsible and dangerous manner on
scrambler style motorcycles.
As a direct consequence of the public concerns Police have increased patrols on
Cloverhill, Boatman Way, Bunkers Hill and Twenty Acre Woods.
Many offenders have now been caught in the act by police and in all cases positive
police action taken against those responsible, with seizures of motorcycles, fines and
prosecutions.
Our advice for parents: if you buy a motorbike or mini moto for your child, you are
responsible for that young person and their actions. If a young person rides a bike on
a road or on public land, they require insurance. You may also be prosecuted for
permitting your child to ride on a road or public place and this will affect your own car
or bike insurance.
The only places where off-road vehicles can be lawfully ridden is on private land with
the direct permission of the land owner or at an organised, supervised off road
centre. (Please bear in mind that you will probably need off-road insurance!)
There is a common misconception that common land or wasteland is free for
anybody to do whatever they like. This is not the case. There is a historical right of
access for leisure purposes and even for grazing animals but all other use is not
allowed.
Should you witness individuals acting in an anti-social manner on motorcycles I urge
you to telephone the Police straight away so we can respond and deal.
Should you require any clarification on this issue or any other topic, please feel free
to contact me using the 101 non emergency number or email
lestertony1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk
PC 1403 Tony Lester
Bowthorpe Beat Manager

Main Service 10 : 30 am Sundays

Sunday Evening Service Usually 6 : 30 pm Check on website.
Wednesday 10 am Service of Holy Communion and Healing
This month we celebrate Easter. For so many people Easter is just a time of
days off work and maybe time with family or friends doing something
together or going to a nice place for an ice cream or something to eat. Trying
to find satisfaction in an ice cream by the beach or some soggy fish and
chips wrapped in cheap white oily paper. Is that what life is all about? I used
to think in the same terms until I became a Christian and suddenly Easter
became the most special time of the year. What brings a wealthy accountant
to leave all his financial security to embark on a journey giving all his money
away in charity?
Before my conversion I used to live my life with the
perspective to find entertainment in the moments that I was
not working. Then one night I had a close encounter with God
and something within me changed drastically. A whole new
world was revealed to me and life started making sense in the words that
God spoke to me through the Bible.
Since the beginning of that relationship I never looked back and have
enjoyed every moment of it. I forgot what fear is because I know that Jesus
is always with me. I put my whole life and what is really important into a
different perspective while we are still breathing.
On Easter day Jesus achieved what no one else could ever do. He defeated
death. This means that everything he told us is true and that also we are
going to live an eternal life in the joy and love of heaven if we just believe in
him and trust him with our very lives. We can trust him
because on Good Friday Jesus chose to die on the cross
to set us free from sin and death. We also know that he is
the Son of God because on Easter day he has risen from
the dead and spoke to so many people, even to me.
Jesus is alive! I know for sure. Therefore let him speak to
you today.
Bruno Boldrini
For Roman Catholic services please contact Rev. Bill Dimelow Tel. 743476
or Fr. David Ward, The Presbytery, Townhouse Rd, Costessey Tel. 742812

Rest In Peace
Rhoda
Dickerson
25.02.15
aged 91

Wedding
Marriage Ryan Clark
and Natalie Fox both
of this parish on 25th
February at St

Edmunds,
Costessey

EASTER SERVICES
GOOD FRIDAY 3rd April
All-age Service 10.30
123pm -Prayer Walk Church
open for silent prayer
EASTER SUNDAY 5th April
Sunrise Service in the Ruin 6.30 am
Morning worship with Holy
Communion 10.30am
Evening Worship with Holy
Communion 6.30pm

Baptism
Jacob Smith on
15.03.15
(born
17.11.14)

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I havent seen a woodpecker this year, but I have

heard one drumming in the woods. In Bunkers Hill
woods there is a tall beech tree. It must be 200 years
old. There is a long vertical wound in its trunk where
the bark is missing and the exposed wood has rotted.
The tree is still alive and will burst into leaf towards the end of April.
But the exposed wood is riddled with the tiny holes of wood-boring
beetles and also a few larger holes drilled by the woodpecker to get
at the beetles. The drumming is one of the signs of spring. I heard it first this year
in February and I expect it will continue all through spring. It is the woodpeckers
way of announcing his presence, just like the frog in my pond who started a bit of
croaking about the same time. They are eager to find a mate and bring the next
generation into the world. The books tell me that the green woodpecker doesnt
go in for drumming so much
as laughing so the drummer in
the wood is probably a
greater spotted woodpecker. I
hope he finds his mate and
they get their eggs laid in their
nest in some tree hole by the
end of May. I dont know
where the nest is. I shall keep
my eyes open for it. But there
are green woodpeckers too. I
know because I have seen a
family of them, up to five at a
time, not in the woods but in
the lower field below Bunkers
Hill Wood near the river. I
have watched one watching
me from behind the telegraph
pole. Whenever I moved to
see him more clearly he
would move round to the
other side of the pole out of
sight. Eventually he tired of
the game and flew off,

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Celebrating the humble potato!

Nothing beats the flavour of home grown potatoes, or the excitement of
finding buried treasure when you lift the fork from the soil! They are really
easy to grow, and ideal for containers if you dont have a veg patch.
Try planting first early Swift for a harvest in 10 weeks, second early Kestrel (13
weeks) and maincrop Desiree (20 weeks). Potatoes are normally planted in
March or April, but its never too late to grow a few. You can sow spuds in
containers as late August or September for a winter crop. Just make sure you
keep them in a frost-free place and dont over water!
Get yourself 3 or 4 seed potatoes (tubers) and a bag or pot at least 30cm across to
grow them in - the bigger the better. You can get special potato bags from our
local store, but a large pot, heavy-duty refuse bag or old plastic compost bag will
do. Make sure there are some drainage holes around the bottom.
Stand your tubers upright in an egg tray, (eye/rose end up), & put them in a light,
dry place to chit (sprout). Chitting isnt essential but it will ensure a much better
crop. When the shoots are 1 or 2cm high you are ready to plant. Put about 10cm
of soil or compost in the bottom of your bag and evenly space your sprouting
tubers on top around the edge of the container (in a 30cm pot just use one tuber
in the middle). Add another 4/5 cm of compost on top and water well.
Place the bag outside in a bright, frost-free position and wait for them to grow.
You could stand the bag in one of those flexi tub things to avoid any mess on your
patio! When the leaves are about 10 15 cm high, add another layer of compost.
Keep adding more compost as the leaves emerge. Only water your potatoes when
the compost starts to dry out. Giving a liquid feed every few weeks will make for
bigger spuds.

Early potatoes can be harvested after flowering by lifting a few at a time

from just below the top of the compost. Gently poke around to see if they
are big enough to eat. Main crop varieties should be left until after the
leaves (haulms) have gone yellow and withered.
For more tips on growing spuds in containers see: http://
www.gardenorganic.org.uk/sites/www.gardenorganic.org.uk/files/resources/fflp/
A12-Growing-potatoes-in-containers.pdf
J.W.
undulating in shallow climbs up and gentle glides down. I wonder how they will
cope with the development of the fields. I hope there is enough green space left
for them. It would be a pity never to hear the laughing and the drumming.
N.D.
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Property prices for 2015

As an experienced estate agent I often get asked about where the market is
going. This is usually a bit of a crystal ball question! But for the first time in
a number of years we are pretty confident with where it will be in the
future. UP. It is highly likely that the general election is holding back the
market at the moment and that is why you are not seeing too much
become available. With demand as high as it is right now, property is
selling, and quickly! As we move towards the summer months the election
will pass and I predict that there will be more property available locally. This will not only be
driven by national influences like the potential interest rate changes but by local impacts as
well. There are new homes being built all around Norwich and these developments will help
to kick start the market. There is always a following for new build property, however,
buyers are often more attracted to more established homes and this will shine through in
the Bowthorpe Tri area. Each little section has its own personality and there is a distinct
community spirit that binds the local residents together. This will help to elevate demand
locally and deflect the interest in the new build properties, which are often much closer
together, have less amenity space and are generally smaller. Over the last 12 months we
have seen prices climb by around 10% in the East Anglia region. If the market gets up to full
speed again soon, we may see this again.
Leigh Reeves MNAEA - Morton Reeves Estate Agents

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We had a
great meeting
in March
when Julie
Kirkham gave us a
demonstration on how to
make stained glass. We
were joined by many guests
who we hope to welcome at
our April meeting as
members. Our meeting will
be on the 13th, the second
Monday, due to Easter.
Many local WIs will also be
joining us when we will be
entertained by Marie Lloyd
AKA Rachel Duffield.
Rachel is well
known for her
portrayal of many
other famous
people, Queen
Elizabeth I and
Victoria to name
but two.
On Saturday 18th April we
will be hosting a table top
sale, besides all the many
people who have tables
Bowthorpe WI will be selling
cakes and craft items. Tea
and coffee will also be
available. This is being sold
to raise funds for the
Norwich Food Bank.
Details of all forthcoming
events can be found on
Bowthorpe WI website.
We meet at Bowthorpe
Church Centre, usually on
the first Monday of the
month at 7.30pm. The WI is
non-religious and nonpolitical and any women
would be made most
welcome if coming for a
visit.

Star Throwers caring and

supporting people
affected by cancer.
Charity Afternoon Tea Event Saturday 18th April,
Breckland Hall, Costessey NR5 ORW 1pm
3.30pm
To book tickets please contact Amanda on
07795905075 or chowie2005@yahoo.co.uk
If you would like more information or arrange to be
met at the door please contact Janet Craske,
744237.
Look forward to seeing you soon . Pam Bugg

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Events at
Costessey
Library

Switch energy
Session Wed
29th April
2 - 3 and 3.304.30. We will
guide you
through the
process. Call
01603 742669
to book your
free place.
Our children's
area has had a
revamp please come
and give it a
look
The library is
free to join
and books are
free to
borrow.

NOTICES FROM NEIGHBOURS

NORWICH ELECTRONIC ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB

We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Drayton

Village Hall, 7.30pm start. Entrance is 6.00 at the
door.
.Tuesday 28th April Steve Hubble Steve showed an
avid interest in music from a very early age. His first
instrument, a Bontempi chord organ was bought for him at
the age of 4, at 7 years old it was changed for a piano and
he worked through the graded exams. By the age of 16
Steve had his first electronic organ, an Eminent and just 2
years later he entered and won the 1983
Midlands Organist of the Year Contest.
This launched him onto his professional
career as a concert organist and keyboard
player.
Steve plays for organ and keyboard clubs and festivals
throughout the UK, as well as various functions, care
homes and has even appeared playing live on TV on
Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side!
This is Steves first visit to our club and we offer him a very
warm welcome.
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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Correction to the opening times
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2 5 pm and Thursdays 7 9pm

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ASHWELL COURT

Well we are told that Spring is on its way but it certainly does not
Spring-like as I am writing this. It is still bitterly cold and not at all
for gardening, although normally it would be planting time for
flowers. No doubt the weather will warm up soon and it probably
done by the time you read this.

feel very
tempting
summer
will have

However at Ashwell Court we are not daunted by unseasonal weather and

have carried on with our busy schedule of activities. We continue to enjoy
our twice-weekly Luncheon Clubs. On Tuesday the lunch is preceded by
easy exercises and after lunch there is Bingo, a chat and a cup of tea and
biscuit to round off the day. On Thursday mornings there are exercises
again before lunch.
In addition there is a popular Bingo club on Monday afternoons and
we have our Sewing and Craft Club on Wednesday afternoons.
This is going well and also seems to have combined with a music
practice which is popular with the sewing club members Music while
you sew or knit seems to have emerged.
We have also had entertainment with Helen and Michael and Tony
Cann, both of which were very enjoyable evenings, accompanied by the
usual excellent buffet. It was Helen and Michaels last appearance here
before retiring, so the evening was special.
It is with great sadness I have to report the loss of one of our longtime residents. Madge Donnelly, who died recently.. Madge had
lived here at Ashwell Court with her husband, Eddie, for several
years. We send our deepest sympathy to Eddie and their family.
That is all for this month. Best wishes to everyone from all of us at Ashwell
Court.
Bye for now..
Margaret
ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE OVER 50s
Alternate Mondays 2.30 Bowthorpe Church
April 13th- The Emmaus Road
April 27th -Speaker Rosemary Willard

Association for Reaching and Instructing children in Africa.

COMMUNITY GARDEN
Volunteer sessions alternate Sundays any time from 2pm
Come and
April 5th, 19th, May 3rd
help!

BOWTHORPE HERITAGE GROUP

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BRADECROFT
Hello again, well it's time to
write this report again. My,
don't time fly I'll be old before
I know it at this rate.

Regular entertainments are as follows:

Every Mon 10am Coffee Morning
Monday Afternoon Card Bingo 2.30pm
Tuesday Eve 8pm Darts
Every Thursday Afternoon Bingo 2.30pm.

Our darts evening is becoming quite enjoyable and seems to be gaining in

popularity, so if there's anyone out there who fancy a game please come
along, purely beginners level, it's just a fun eve.
It looks like we have more good news. I've become a Grandad again for the
fifth time. I might be getting used to this.
On a sad note we Lost a resident Bernard Haggett, who passed
away after a long illness aged 91 our condolences to his family.
Looks we will be counting calories this month. Lots of Birthdays to
celebrate , so lots of cream cakes Just as well I've never seen a
calorie I didn't like
Annie on the 2nd , Beryl on the 5th, Bob on the 18th, Thelma on the
23rd and Julie on the 28th so birthday wishes to them all, especially Thelma
as she is celebrating her 90th and none of the girls look a day over 30 !.
Its been nice walking around the area watching people do their gardens and
hearing those birds sing early in the morning a sure thing spring is on the
way.
More good news George and Faye have been busy arranging the Day trips
something we are all looking forward to.
Tues 12th May Mystery Tour
Wed 10th June Hunstanton plus a
coastal ride
Wed 15th July
Alysham/Wroxham
Railway
Wed 12th Aug
Great Yarmouth
Tues 15th Sept
Kings Lynn
There is wheelchair access available
on every trip please let George and
Faye know if you require this Facility.
Hopefully we will see our friends from
Ashwell Court on some of the trips.
Thanks
Bob
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Funky Families Community

Group based at clover hill
village hall humble yard
bowthorpe Norwich.
Easter holidays
Week one
Thursday 2nd April
Fun zone children's entertainer
10am -12
1 per person
Week two
Thursday 9th April leave at 9.15
am back at 5.30pm
Dinosaur park trip &coach
Only 8 per person (pre book at
group) under3 3 each
Thursday 23rd April
(local schools closed)

Play date at Cloverhill Aimed at families

with children of all ages 2.50 per
person 10am -1 lots of entertainment.

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News from Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery

School

Book week was an exciting time in school. We enjoyed

watching a lively performance of Old Macdonald by the Booster
Cushion Theatre.
The children looked wonderful dressed as book characters and
spent lots of time sharing their favourite stories and rhymes.
Congratulations to our winners of the bookmark competition.
We continue to work closely with the well known English
educational writer and poet, Mr Pie Corbett. The impact of his
creative story telling methods can be seen across the school.

We are
collecting the
Sainsburys
Active Kids
vouchers. All
donations
are gratefully
received.

We would
like to wish all of our
pupils, families and
local community a
happy and peaceful
Easter.

Join us for a coffee

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

We love Forest Schools!

Each week we look forward to our Forest Schools time. We get
to do really exciting things like melting marshmallows over a hot
bonfire. Mr OBrien shows us how to build shelters and make
dens. We are allowed to look closely in the pond for different
animals. We once found lots of little newts and frogs. Sometimes
we make hot chocolate and it is delicious!
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News from St Michaels VA Junior

World Book Day
To celebrate world book day,
children dressed as book
characters and took part in a
Spelling Bee. Congratulations
to the winners: Jake (Y3),
Gabriel (Y4), Alexis (Y5) and
Molly C (Y6). Well
done to the runners
up who competed in
good spirits.

E-Safety
At St Michaels we are aware
of how important it is for
children to know how to stay
safe online and when using
technology.
After some work in school
around this, a theatre group
performed a play about how
to be e-safe to the whole
school.
Children
really
enjoyed this fun and
interactive performance and
most importantly learnt a lot
about keeping safe in todays
modern world.
Sarah Claflin: Assistant Head

Restorative Approaches to
Families course
We have just completed the 4th
course and parents are sharing the
positive difference it has made to
their

family

parents

and

have

lives.

gone

Some

for

the

associated qualification and have

passedso a big congratulations
from us! These parents are amazing
ambassadors - so listen out for
them

spreading

the word.

This

weekly course is open to all parents,

grandparents,

step

parents

and

partners of Bowthorpe and is free

of

charge.

It

takes

place

on

Fridays mornings for 6 weeks. If

you would like to get involved, see
the school office or family room.

Ne w Look
Everyone is excited by the new
extension which should be finished
by April. It is coming on really well.
After this we will be going straight
into the kitchen extension, so we
will keep you updated on when we
can use the usual front route into
school.
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CHILDRENS PAGE
Hi its Oz again. Its already April where does the tome go?
Coming up in this month we have Easter, St Georges Day and
Shakespeare Day among the celebration days. Some of these
are included in the wordsearch below. See how you get on!!
T

BUNNY
ENGLAND
HOLIDAY
SPRING

DRAGON
FRIDAY
MAUNDY
SUNDAY

EASTER
EGGS
GEORGE
GOOD
PALM
SAINT
THURSDAY

Well thats Ozs page for this month. Hope you managed to complete
the wordsearch. As always if you have any suggestions on different
types of puzzles you would like to see on this page, send a message to
either Oz or the editor (emails on back cover) and Ill see what I can
do Stay safe till next time
Bye Oz

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Lament for Our Fields

Countless dogs, dog-walkers and nature-lovers are
missing the wide open fields that currently have
restricted access. This is due to the construction of
new roads and infrastructure needed for the new
Care-village now being built at the Bunkers Wood end. It is
hoped that once work on the present construction site has finished, a
large part of the still-empty fields will again become accessible, at least
until the next phase of building begins some years from now. Norwich City
Council will decide when such access is restored.

The section of Earlham Green Lane that runs parallel to Beloe Avenue is
also going to be closed off shortly, BUT only for approximately three
weeks. This is to allow a retaining wall to be built that will protect the
large Oak and other trees from damage when - sometime in the future
traffic will pass across this area. The ail is apparently also to
protect wildlife from soil erosion and slippage.
Information given by the Site Management Team on 20/3/15

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