APRIL 2017

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 More Events not to be
missed!

Bowthorpe Celebrates at Easter

Dear Friends,
Society Alive would like to specially
invite you to the grand finale of our
series Bowthorpe Celebrate. This last
series tagged Bowthorpe Celebrate at
Easter is packed with the most
powerful punches of FUN. As you all
know by now, this is a community
event for all the family loaded with
unlimited fun.
This last series will features posters
with Bowthorpe development over the
years, important features and history
and a talk on Bowthorpe history. Read now or youll miss it!
Features Include;
Salsa dance session for all
Free Face painting for children
Free head and body massage
Free cup cake decoration for children
Free art and craft
Lots of games
Free hot meal and finger food (with
vegetarian option)
Lots of music
Date: 8th April, 2017
Time: 12:30 am 4pm
Venue: Clover Hill Village Hall.
Dont miss this day of unforgettable
fun.
Society Alive 07832 972 166

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 Feature article. 1st of 3 Norwich on the Silver Screen
To walk through the streets of Norwich is to walk through a film set. Since the
early days of cinema at the turn of last century, Norwich has featured on film.
Between 1895 and around 1907, films were often actuality films documenting
everyday life, and the novelty of moving pictures was spectacle enough. Films
such as Panorama of Norwich Sheep and Cattle Market and Tram Ride Through
the Streets of Norwich (both 1901) are emblematic of the early form. In 1909,
King Edward VII visited Norwich to lay the foundation stone for an extension to
the citys hospital and the event was captured for posterity by a local cameraman
from A.E. Coe & Sons on London Street.
Jump forward to the modern era and Norwich has been the setting for films of
literary distinction. Joseph Loseys 1971 adaptation of L.P. Hartleys classic
novel The Go Between, starring Julie Christie and Alan Bates, utilises Norwich
locations, such as The Maids Head Hotel and other areas around Tombland. The
railway station is also temporarily restored to its eighteenth-century name of
Norwich Thorpe. One of the lesser-known but more unusual examples is the
apocalyptic sci-fi movie Memoirs of a Survivor (1981), where hordes of
scavengers roam the streets of a ruined city. Here, Julie Christie returned to
Norwich to film at Argyle Street. In a curious case of life imitating art, the street
was a designated squat at the time and eventually demolished in 1984.
More recently, Norwich has attracted film-making of a more fantastical quality in
the form of major Hollywood blockbusters. The Sainsbury Centre for the Visual
Arts at the UEA doubles as the training centre for the title heroes of Avengers:
Age of Ultron (2015). For the motion picture Stardust (2007), which features
Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer, Elm Hill represents part of the magical
realm of Stormhold. In addition, the fourteenth-century Brittons Arms gains a
thatched awning and is renamed The Slaughtered Prince for the production.
Similarly, the producers of the fantasy epic Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) filmed
the cathedral as the interior of its fictional citadel. The cathedral also features in
the Peter O Toole film Dean Spanley (2008) and more recently in Tulip Fever
(2017), a major production set in the artistic environment of 17th-century
Amsterdam, while the sombre drama 45 Years (2015) also includes several
scenes shot in the city.
Comedy films are also represented, with Our Miss Fred (1972), Wilt (1990) and
ChickLit (2016), a rom-com starring the recently deceased (and chancellor of
the Norwich University of Contemporary Arts and patron of Cinema City) Sir
John Hurt, which were all partially filmed in the city. Steve Coogans famous
local alter ego, DJ Alan Partridge, had his own big-screen debut in Alpha Papa
(2013). Fittingly, the film received its premiere at Anglia Square following a
social media campaign.
Norwich, it seems, continues to inspire the imagination of filmmakers and
provides a link between our local city and the glamour of Hollywood.
Mark Fryers PhD, Associate Tutor, School of Art, Media and American Studies,
UEA. (Local resident.)

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 Notice board
CHAPEL BREAK SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
We currently have two vacancies in our Club due to the ill health of
two of our members. We are a small friendly Club and do not play in
a League, although we occasionally play friendly matches against
other Clubs. If you would like to join us and give it a go we would be
pleased to see you. We have spare sets of bowls which you may
use. Do not worry about lack of knowledge as we would give you
some tuition. We meet at Chapel Break Village Hall on Tuesday eve-
nings 6.30pm to 8.30pm. If you fancy a new interest just come along,
we would be pleased to see you or ring Janette on 01603 396442 for
more details.
Janette Slater (Hon Sec).

Bowthorpe Community Choir

As a member of the choir since it first stated over 2 years ago I would
like to thank Mark Elvin for initially setting up the choir, all the effort
and time he has put into making it so much fun and enjoyable. Due to
Mark the choir has been asked to sing at various venues, something
on a personal level I never thought I could or would do. Sadly as the
choir finishes in March I shall miss the fun and laugher we have had.
On a positive note I have met and made new friends thanks to
Bowthorpe Community Choir.
Thank you Mark. Sue C.
PS Many many thanks to Dave the choirs brilliant piano
player who put up with us being completely out of time and key to
him!!!

The West Norwich Lions have been particularly busy this lionistic
year. At the moment we have collected 15,400 pairs of used
spectacles to be sent to Africa and other third world countries. This
follows over 20,000 sent last year. They raised over 4,500 over the
Xmas period and are at present running race nights to raise money
for different organisations. They could certainly do with some
assistance with all these activities, so if any ladies or gents with a bit
of time on their hands would like to assist please give me a call or
e.mail me. We operate in the Bowthorpe,Costessey
Queens Hills and Earlham areas.
I am Derek Goodswen secretary
01603 743709. goodswend@yahoo.co.uk

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 Bowthorpe Police Station
Norfolk Constabulary
Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA
non emergency Tel: 101
PC 1668 Dan Taylor Bowthorpe Beat Manager

Now that Spring has arrived and the clocks have gone forward its that time of the
year we need to be more security conscience. This is the time we see the rise in
shed breaks, theft of hanging baskets and tubs. Make sure you have a good lock on
your shed and that hanging baskets are fixed to the metal hook As the days get
warmer make sure that you do not leave your front windows open and the door
unlocked when in the back garden. All these things are simple to do and make
things difficult for the opportunist thief.
We have recently had some criminal damage on Bowthorpe where windows to
properties have been broken and road signs damaged. If you have any information
in relation to this please call non emergency Tel: 101 or via our new website
www.norfolk.police.uk.
PCSO 8438 Alan Bardwell

Easter Bank Holiday Bin Collections

Normal Collection Revised Collection
Friday 14th April Saturday 15th April
Monday 17th April Tuesday 18th April
Tuesday 18th April Wednesday 19th April
Wednesday 19th April Thursday 20th April
Thursday 20th April Friday 21st April
Friday 21st April Saturday 22nd April
https://localview.norwich.gov.uk/MyNorwich/Default.html
Alternatively call Norwich City Council on 0344 980 3333, 8am to 5pm, Mon to Fri

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 Main Service 10 : 30 am Sundays
For 6.30 Sunday evening programme see website or phone for details.
Short Daily Prayer Monday to Friday 7.15 am & 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am Service of Holy Communion and Healing

In late February I had the privilege of going on pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Many of you have already asked me about it, and I plan to speak about my
experience on Monday 10 April, 7.30pm at the Church. You are very
welcome to come and see and hear something of what life is like in the
region.
There were many interesting and moving days in the Holy Land. For
example, being by Lake Galilee and singing the hymn `Dear Lord and
Father of Mankind which says, `O Sabbath rest by Galilee, O calm of hills
above. Unfortunately there wasnt a lot of time to rest as we were off to the place
where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount. After three nights by Lake Galilee
we journeyed down the Jordan Valley to Bethlehem, which isnt such a little town
anymore but a major city!
Possibly the most memorable experience was visiting Jerusalem. On our
first day in the city we visited Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested,
Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, and the Garden Tomb where Jesus
was buried. The second day in Jerusalem was spent walking the road Jesus
walked to the cross, the Via Dolorosa. It ends up at the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre. Here too there is the supposed site of Jesus death and his
burial tomb.
Who knows whether the garden tomb or the tomb in the Church is the actual site of
Jesus burial and resurrection? It may be neither! What matters is that he is not in
either location because, as the angel said, He is not here; he has risen! What was
most meaningful for me was taking time to reflect on Jesus suffering on the cross
and his powerful resurrection.
Fortunately, we dont have to go to Jerusalem to reflect on these things. All
we need is to read the gospels for ourselves and take time to think about
Jesus suffering, death and resurrection for us. This Holy Week and Easter, to
help you reflect on the events of Good Friday and Easter Day, there are special
services for all the family as shown on the page opposite, and an Easter Egg Hunt
on Easter Day from 3.00-5.00pm in the Church grounds.
Sometime over the Easter festival, I hope you can join me in celebrating all that God
has done for us through the death and resurrection of his Son Jesus.
Happy Easter! Revd Mark Elvin

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 Rest In Peace
Abigail Jane Smith
Patricia Alwyn Young (aged 8 months) on
14th February 5th March

Christian Aid Week - May 14th 20th

2017.
Last year Bowthorpe Church raised 1350
for Christian Aid with your help.
This charity supports the poorest people in
our World in so many ways, emergency aid
including food & tents where disasters
occur, campaigns for the discriminated,
supports land rights and supports the poor
in different ways providing seeds, tools,
machinery solar panels, with expert advice
- enabling the poor to earn a living, also
gives medical support and training.
Christian Aid gives life before death.
Our Christian Aid week starts with a quiz
for fun on Saturday 13th May, starts at
7.00pm and costs 6 which includes a tasty
supper. Please ring telephone number
below if you wish to come along. There will be a house to house collection during
the week and we will be collecting at Roys on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th if you
have some spare time to help, please contact me.
There is a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia & Nigeria where
there are about 20 million people suffering from famine, money is desperately
needed to alleviate the suffering of these people.
A good story is from Kenya, where Christian Aid worked with the Anglican Church
in helping a community to build a sand dam which collects water under the
surface of a dry river bed and then pumps the water out. Before, because of the
drought the villagers had to walk six miles to get water. Now with the water
coming regularly from the dam and sowing drought resistant seeds the
community is able to grow good crops and this helps the
community to thrive!
Christine McGrath, Bowthorpe Church Christian Aid Organiser,
Tel .No. 01603 740488

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 BOWTHORPE HERITAGE GROUP COMMUNITY GARDEN
Volunteering dates
Wednesday 19 April 11.30-2.30. Sundays April 2 + 30 2-5 pm
ALL offers of help welcome

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 SUCCESSFULY LIVING WITH A DOG
As a professional dog trainer, I see far too many
people with problem dogs, common problems that
should not exist, pulling on the lead, reacting toward other dogs, barking,
and poor or even non-existent recall.
Your dog should be your best friend and loyal partner, never a replacement
or spoilt child, and never forget your dog is a dog, it is an animal, it does not
think like a human, and, like all animals, will only spend effort for reward,
and not waste time or energy on something that is of no use to it.
It is vitally important to realise that rewards do not always come in the form
of food. When you look at and talk to your dog, it will wag its tail. These are
huge rewards for a dog, and, with this in mind, if your dog is misbehaving
and you look at your dog and tell it off, this is a negative reward. You may
inadvertently be encouraging the very behaviour you are trying to stop. The
perfect example of this, which you have all probably seen, is a dog on a
lead reacting to another dog by pulling and barking. The owner then looks
at the dog and tells it to behave, stop barking, stop pulling and ignore the
other dog, but all the dog sees is its owner encouraging the behaviour with
eye contact, speech, and even barking along with it.
One of the secrets behind a well-behaved dog begins at home. Just like a
child, a dog must be taught good manners and listen to you, and be willing
to do what you ask, when you ask. This increases the chance of your dog
listening to you when you are out on a walk, and increase the chances of
your dog wanting to be with you rather than pulling on the lead to go off and
do its own thing. If you are the nicest, best and most important thing in the
world to your dog, the chances of them coming back when called off lead
are virtually guaranteed.
Dogs are unique in the animal kingdom in so many ways, especially in their
association with humans. Use this to your advantage and build a strong
bond with your dog. It is a real privilege to have an animal living in the
house with you that never had a choice but actually wants to be there, and
the rewards for you are truly great. The unquestioning love, loyalty and real
health benefits are given for free, and all you have to do is give food,
exercise and love in return. What a bargain!
Philip Legood, Norwich Dog Training
www.norwichdogtrainer.com

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 Notices from Neighbours
Costessey
Library
THE NORWICH ELECTRONIC
5th April
Coding session ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB
for children in We meet on the last Tuesday of every month at
YR4 to 7. Drayton Village Hall, with entertainment from
Booking popular professional organists from around the
required country. The evening starts at 7.30pm, there is
an interval with refreshments and a raffle, and it
Lego Club finishes at 10pm. There is no extra membership
every Monday fee, entrance is 6.00 at the door.
3.15-4.15
Tuesday April 25th Penny Weedon
Story &
Activity Time Penny has had a varied
every Fri in musical career both on pipe
term time and electronic organ
10.30-11 spanning 3 continents. She
has been a prolific writer for
Bounce and keyboard and organ
Rhyme time magazines, an examiner for
every Wed in the London College of Music, a lecturer and
term time adjudicator at keyboard festivals, has
10.30-11 produced a CD tuition course for visually
Just a Cuppa impaired students and has broadcast
every Friday widely on BBC South and West and Classic
10-12 FM. Penny hasnt visited our club for quite
a number of years so we look forward to
For more her entertaining us with her latest pro-
details call gramme of music.
01603 742669
Do come and join us, you will be very
welcome.
Check out our page on OrganFax http://
www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/norwich/
Pam Barnard - Secretary 07786 445605

ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE OVER 50s

Mondays 2.30 Bowthorpe Church
April 10th Easter Mtg April 24th Members Mtg

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 Mow & Grow Top Gardening Tips
Ready, steady Grow! If you want to be picking home grown vegetables throughout summer
and autumn then the middle of April is the ideal time to get started on these crops.

Get your veg beds ready... the more prep you do now the better.
Remove weeds and fork in a 5cm layer of compost, well rotted
manure or green waste into the beds. If you cover the soil with black
plastic sheets (bin bags for a quick fix) the ground will be dry and
warm ready for planting.
Sow sparingly and thin out once the seedlings have grown around
an inch high. Always check the back of the seed packets for full
instructions.

Save money and grow your own seeds:

Under glass... aubergine, basil, celery, celeriac and kale
In the greenhouse... cucumber, courgette, gherkin, lettuce marrow, squash and
pumpkin and herbs such as rosemary, sage and lemon balm. Sow runner and french
beans individually into module trays along with sweetcorn, sweet
pepper and tomato.
Outside... direct sow broad beans, brussels sprouts and broccoli,
summer and autumn cabbages and dont forget the carrots!

Sow in rows and thin out carrot seedlings in the evenings when there
are fewer carrot flies around. Sow 3 4 parsnip seeds every 20cm and
keep the strongest plants. Stagger sowing peas over several weeks for
a longer harvest - allow around 20 plants per person. Sow radish, spinach and spring onions
for the first seasonal salads and for added colour in a flower bed add swiss chard.

*Super Top Pollinator Tip* to attract bees and butterflies sow some Scabiosa
seed under cover and use them for cut flowers too!

Our # 1Top Tip for the whole of 2017... Boost your fitness or learn a new skill
For a great way to be outdoors, get some physical exercise and help
people within the community to live independent lives....

We are looking for volunteers to help us create an educational green

space at the Grow Hub. Phase one is underway to build raised beds,
living walls (horizontal growing spaces), a potting shed and greenhouse.
Outdoor based projects will be running from summer 2017 alongside
nutrition, life coaching and employability programmes.

To get involved call Claire in the office or email hub@thegroworganisation.org

If you would like a FREE quote for garden clearance and garden maintenance
services please call the office on 01603 740107 or visit our website
www.thegroworganisation.org for more information

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 Our old neighbours have gone:
their houses demolished even down to the
foundations. Workers with brush cutters
removed the impenetrable bramble heaps,
home to countless creatures. Some had regular
tracks ending at mysterious arched tunnels
leading into the brambles heart. Others would buzz around
summer blackberry pickers. I suspected the rather handsome
fox I sometimes see of living there. Those birds I could never
identify (dunnocks perhaps but they looked bigger than that)
who would sing from the topmost perch of the bramble tangle
and then disappear into the scrub they certainly lived there.
Then large earth-movers arrived and stripped away the very soil to bare
sand. A whole world of myriad small creatures gone! One day my dog had
scrabbled hard at a molehill until she uncovered the mole. They looked at
each other astonished,
the dog not knowing
what to do, until I
covered the mole back
up. I wonder where he
and his descendants
have gone? Maybe
some have retreated
into the wood. They
should be safe there:
the trees are old and
have maintained that
habitat a long time. Its
now a local nature
reserve and so safe
from the cutting and
digging machinery.
Of course we will have
new neighbours to
welcome when the
houses are built and
the soil put back. The
wood will have a
slightly harder edge to
it and a new set of
neighbours to learn to
live with. Gardens can
be wildlife friendly.
Maybe with the people
hedgehogs will return;
maybe therell be even

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 A report on Phase 2 of Three Score Housing Scheme.

Jasmines world has been turned upside down. Jasmine is a snow white cat who
hunts on the wasteland between the Bowthorpe Care Village and Clover Hill
Road, land that was used to grow arable crops, Norfolks gift to the world
apart from Thomas Paine, Horatio Nelson, Oliver Cromwell and The Boy
John (Sidney Grapes).

In the late-seventeenth century, Norfolks four course crop rotation was wheat in
the first year, turnips in the second, then barley, with clover and ryegrass under-
sown, in the third. The clover and ryegrass were grazed or cut for feed in the
fourth year. The turnips were used for feeding cattle and sheep in winter. But
times move on ...

The men in hard hats and high-viz vestments have come with their gigantic
mechanical diggers and tipper lorries to start the groundwork for Phase 2 of the
Three Score housing development scheme (The Care Village was Phase 1). There
will be 174 houses that vary in size from one bedroom flats to five bedroom
houses, with a mixture of private homes for sale and rent, plus affordable housing.

We will be keeping a watchful eye on these developments as they unfold. Who

knows, there may be crested newts on the site (although under this government
they do not represent an obstacle to builders. Great crested newts will no longer
block housing (Daily Telegraph, 20 September 2015). The detailed site plans, with
attractive artists impressions, may be found at https://www.norwich.gov.uk/
info/20229/partnership_working/1551/bowthorpe_three_score/3

Jasmine must find a new

happy-hunting ground,
while 174 families will
have new homes.

Martin Wallis,
The Meadows.

Photo courtesy of
John Burrows

richer pickings for the fox. I hope so. But the trees will remain and all
the creatures living in and around and underneath them. The wood will still
be there for the new (and maybe returning) residents to enjoy and respect.

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 Tales from the Archives by Rebecca Domek
Round or Square? Who cares?
You cant see it because the current church building stands on top of the
ruins, but the first Bowthorpe church had a round tower. So what? I
hear you say. Well, did you know that round towers are peculiar to the East of
England, and most of them are in Norfolk and north Suffolk? Until recently I didnt
have a clue. When you drive around the country you expect to see different styles of
churches standing proudly in the centre of their communities and built from local
materials. But I had no idea that round towers were so geographically restrained.
There are 123 of them in Norfolk alone, a further 11 are in ruins and 10 have
disappeared completely, while in Suffolk there are 38 still standing, 3 in ruins and 2
have disappeared completely. The rest of England has a total of 8.
So why do we have round towers? Good question, no one really knows for sure. Its
believed that they started building them during the Saxon period, as some early
ones have Saxon style windows. They were used to house the bell and, for this
reason, some people have said they were built to provide early warning against
Viking invaders. This is unlikely as most of them are inland away from the coast and
rivers. Others have said they used to be wells and the ground shrank (yes, I kid you
not. I think that goes down as an old wives tale), while one of the most popular ones
is to do with building materials. Most our old churches are built from flint
(occasionally pebbles) as it is the local material. The school of thought was that you
could only build round towers with flints. But this is stuff and nonsense. There are
just as many square tower churches in Norfolk as round. Another reason could be
that the parish could not afford to buy the stone for the corners of the tower.
However, the current thinking is that it was to do with fashion or culture. Just imagine
that the people of parish X decided to add a tower to their nave, the builder came in
and sucked through his teeth and said, Na mate, you dont want one of them, thats
old fashioned now. What you want is a nice round one like theyve got down the road
at parish Y So Parish X decided to copy parish Y. Then parish Z decided they
wanted a tower just like their neighbours only they want theirs to be taller or wider or
with windows. You get my drift? We want what other people have got, only ours has
got to be a bit better. Its human nature. And a friend pointed out the other day
Bowthorpe, Colney and Bawburgh all have round towers. I wonder who copied who?
So the next time you are out and about have a look at churches as you drive past
(without crashing the car, please), you wont have to go far before you find one.
Colney church is a nice example; if youre sitting at the hospital traffic lights have a
look. And Bawburgh church is a lovely quirky building.
Note: The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed my deliberate mistake in last
months article. It is the River Yare that forms the southern boundary of Bowthorpe,
while the Wensum runs between Costessey and Drayton/Taverham. Apologies for
my error.
Until next month,
Rebecca.

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FAMILY HISTORY Last months article about gardener John Wighton
who kept bees, was sent in by his great, great grandaughter, Janet Craske.

PJWallis evacuation 3.9.1939

Paulines recollections about being evacuated out of London during the second
world war. Pauline has lived in Clover Hill, Bowthorpe, since moving from south of
the city about 30 years ago.
I was just nine years old when the 2nd World War started and I remember
that prior to this we had an Anderson Shelter built in our garden and we
were issued with gas masks, horrid things and men and women of 18 years
were 'called up' for National Service.
I was living in Forest Hill, South London at the time and on September 3rd
1939 I, together with my 6 year old sister, baby brother & sister, and my
Mother were waiting for a train to take us "somewhere in the country" away
from any possible air raids, when the very first Air Raid Warning sounded.
This was a very loud wailing sound and even now, over 60 years on I still go
cold all over if I watch a film or listen to a play about the War and the siren
sounds. However, the warning turned out to be a false alarm so no problem.
In due course we and very many others boarded a train which took us to
Reigate in Surrey. On arrival we were taken to a school or church hall where
we waited for people to choose their evacuees, as we were called. In the
meantime we were issued with some rations - I can't remember much about
the food except that we had some rather large tough looking biscuits - I think
these may have been similar to those issued to soldiers during the War.

My family was lucky to be able to be billeted all together as our Mother was
with us - some families had to be split up. Our first billet (I suppose this
would be called a foster home now) was in a very big house on Wray
Common in Reigate - we went there with another family of four and their
Mother and I seem to recall we children, eight of us, shared a huge bedroom
which was made into a dormitory - rows of beds along the room, a bit like a
hospital ward. We were happy warm and comfortable there although food
was rationed as were sweets.
Everyone was issued with an identity card, and a ration book, which was
used to buy food. We had a pound of jam a month
each, butter, sugar, tea & meat was rationed also but I
can't remember the amounts - we only had cakes now
and again & very few sweets, it was a very long time
before we saw a banana! In spite of this 'rationing' we
were never hungry or starving, we had clothing
coupons as clothes were also scarce & one had to make
them last.
(To e continued next month.)

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 ASHWELL COURT
How lovely, Spring seems to have arrived and the days are warmer.
Its lovely that we can start to look forward to the Summer.
At Ashwell Court our programme of events continues including some new
ones. We have started a film evening the first one being held in
March and it proved popular, showing Hear no Evil, See no Evil.
This was an amusing comedy. Hopefully we will have a film evening
once a month and anyone can suggest and bring their favourite film.
Already we have received a suggestion for the next performance of
an evening of Alfred Hitchcock Films, which should be very good.
Darts is suspended temporarily but will probably be re-started in April.
Otherwise our exercise sessions continue on Tuesday and Thursday
mornings followed by delicious Luncheon Club lunches on those days.
We have had evening entertainers recently. First we had an evening of
entertainment by Hank who played and sung songs from the 60s and 70s,
and we also had another enjoyable evening of folk music. We usually
manage to dance at these events.
Thats all for this time. Bye for now Margaret

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 The Bradecroft Mardle
Hello again, welcome to the Bradecroft Mardle. It looks like we are having
some success with our Breakfast Club. We are off to a modest start, lets
hope things improve when the word gets around, so spread the word as
well as you do your Marmalade.
Im not sure if anybody has noticed but since the March issue of this report
there is a theme. Spot the film title no prizes for getting them all.
The March film was Breakfast at Tiffanys (1961) now see if you can spot
this months.
Again, the Wednesday Mardle is making good progress and we are in the
process of organising events in the very near future.
A warm welcome
We would also like to extend a warm welcome to the new people who are
attending the Bingo sessions and the Wednesday Mardle. New members
are always welcome all you need is a smile and something to talk about.
Dates for your diary.
th -
28 June Party in the Park
A picnic in Eaton Park enjoying the splendour of Eaton Park, gardens,
model railway, lilly pond and boating lake. There is a ramp for wheelchair
users or those less mobile. Transport and food will be laid on. See notice
board for further details.
12th August - Summer Fete
All the fun and games of the fair, raffle, tombola, stalls, glorious food and of
course something to wash it down.
We are also in the process of arranging other events for later in the year so
watch this space and the notice board for further news.

Whats New
The Market Garden
Two of our members are planning to revitalise the green house and grow
plants, tomatoes and salad crops etc for the benefit of Bradecroft residents.
Anyone wishing to participate is welcome to join in, grow and help yourself
to crops, but a small donation in the honesty box would be appreciated to
contribute towards the cost of compost and seed etc.
See our resident garden Gnomes Ray or Fred for further details.
The regular weekly events are as usual. If anyone has an idea or
suggestion or wants something included in the Bradecroft news come to
the Mardle. People from other sheltered housing schemes are welcome to
come along .Wed 14.00 till 16.00 Come for a coffee and chat; talk about
your hobbies and interests; discuss future plans.
See you at the Mardle Bob White

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 Anchor's Leyham Court
Hello everyone and a warm welcome to John and Pauline who
joined us recently. I hope they will be very happy in their new home.

Would you all please make a note on your calendar - at the coffee
morning on 10th April Pauline will be holding an Easter Egg raffle in
aid of EACH, your support will be very welcome.

We have had to close the Thursford Spectacular list as all allotted spaces
have been taken. However, as the warmer weather and longer days are not
far off the Social Club are looking to organise train and boat trips. These will
be in addition to our usual Saturday and Sunday "in house"
entertainment. So again I remind you to keep a close eye
on the notice board.

That is all for this time, so be nice to each other and don't
have any "barneys"! (That's Norfolk for quarrels).

Bye for now Ann"

Thousands of unpaid carers may be missing out

on a good nights sleep
Lisa Artis - Sleep Council (www.sleepcouncil.org.uk )says:
More than a quarter of people experience poor quality sleep on a regular
basis. Worry and stress, the need to get up and look after someone else
during the night and disruptions to bedtime routine can all contribute to
sleep disturbance. This can result in frustration and discomfort at night, and
exhaustion and irritation during the day.
Poor sleepers are seven times more likely to feel helpless, five times more
likely to feel alone, find that every aspect of their lives is affected with the
possibility of relationship problems, poor diet, low mood and energy levels.
If you try out our tips, and are still having difficulty sleeping, keep a sleep
diary for a couple of weeks to help you identify the trigger factors and this
will also help if you decide to visit your GP.
Norfolk Carers runs a free Advice Line for unpaid carers. Susanne
Anderson from the service says: A carer looking after someone else with a
condition, such as dementia, may mention that they have had to regularly
get up in the night to attend to that person, but they rarely talk about the

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negative effect that a
chronic lack of sleep
may be having on their
own physical and
emotional health. We
can offer a listening ear
and help people with:
individual support that
may relieve some of the
worry and stress of
caring; information, and
advice; a short break
from caring and funding
or grants that could be
used to improve the
sleep environment.
Tips for a good nights
sleep include:

Keep your room

completely dark, if
necessary use
blackout curtains or
use an eye mask.

Make sure your

room isnt too hot or
too cold, keep it slightly cool around 16-18C (60-65F).

Keep clutter out of your room

Dont treat your bedroom as an extension of your living room or a study.

Avoid having a television or computer in the bedroom, and turn off your
mobile phone and anything with an LED display (including clocks).

Avoid alcohol, tea, coffee and cola and large meals before bedtime.

Make sure youre sleeping in a comfortable, supportive bed.

Norfolk Carers Advice Line 0808 808 9876 Text only: 07497 002864
Website: norfolkcarers.org.uk
Facebook: Norfolkcarersuk Twitter: @norfolkcarersuk

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If your child is aged 6-8 years and is free on
THURSDAYS 5-6PM (term time only)
Bring them along to Beavers @
Clover Hill Infant School Rawley Road

We have fun,
play games
do badge work and
go on trips.

For more information call Wendy on 743909

or email wendy.margitson@hotmail.com

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 News from St Michaels VA Junior School.
Out and about:
Children from year 3 have enjoyed travelling to Walsingham to learn all
about Pilgrimage. This trip enabled some of the children to visit an area of
Norfolk that many people travel hundreds of miles to visit, with some
children commenting that it was a day that allowed them to think and go
somewhere peaceful.
Some of pupils in year 6 have recently visited the Millennium Library in
The Forum. They took the opportunity to explore the wide variety of
books , but also learnt about the opportunities to borrow e-books, music
and film.

World Book Day Red Nose Day

It was wonderful to see all the
children dressed up as book
characters throughout the
day. The children really got
into character and
the spirit of the day.
Competitive Spirit
To further celebrate
world book day, children took
part in a Spelling Bee.
Congratulations to the winners
and well done to the runners up
who competed admirably. There
are some fantastic photographs
of these events on our website
blog :www.stmichaelsjuniorschool.co.uk
Sarah Lewis - Senior Leader
The Schools Council decided to allow the
children to wear red for the day and to
raise money for charity by taking funny
photos, allowing the children to wear wigs
and moustaches for charity. This was very
successful and was a great way of making
money by doing something funny!
Enterprise Fayre
5G organised an Enterprise
Afternoon, where classes across the
school were able to buy their
products and services (such as
mime lessons!) for their
enterprise project. Any
money raised is going
towards a trip of their
choice.

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Can you unscrabble these Easter
Themed words
eeggraest
sbktae
stueeayasdnr
Enbnrot
nbyun ggse
rcraot gorioafydd
cciksh
tcoehaclo otrhsbsuncso
ffalsdoid ntle
dinglukcs bbtiar
earste
prinsg
hctyhnia
irsi
slylbenjea
sbmal

Can you spot

the 10
differences?
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 Easter Half Term Activities for Children
Crackin cress heads
2 eggs
2 tsp cress seeds
2 cotton wool balls,
Felt-tip pens or acrylic paints

Easy to do. Approx. 20mins

1. Carefully remove the tops from the eggs, leaving the bottom two-thirds of the
shells intact. Empty the shells (save the eggs for another time), then carefully wash
them out. Decorate the shells with pens or paint, then leave them to dry.

Make your own Easter bunny

Cut the shapes out onto paper or card - ask an adult to help with scissors

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News from Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Good luck Mrs Hurr!
We are very proud to say that
Mrs Louise Hurr, our school
Secretary, is taking part in the
London Marathon on April 23rd.
She is fundraising for Children
with Cancer UK, a cause very
close to our hearts. We all
wish her the best of luck and
will be thinking of her all the
way!
The children in year 2 have
been thinking and writing
about life as a slave.
When I was a slave I had to
clean the whole castle, all day
and all night. I felt sad and
cried all the time. I slept on
mouldy hay and had to eat old
cake. I escaped by digging a
hole and going through the
drains. My journey was a
fearful and sleepy journey.
By Dziugas, Year 2.
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We would like to wish all of
our pupils, families and local
community a very happy and
peaceful Easter.
After the Easter holidays, our
school value will be Wisdom.
Do you have a child aged
3 7 years? Perhaps you
have just moved in to the
local area and need to find
the right school for your
child?
Please come and have a chat
and a look around. We are
very proud of our well-
resourced school and our
exciting curriculum.
Please visit our website at
www.cloverhillschool.co.uk to
read our OUTSTANDING
SIAMs and OFSTED
inspection reports.
 CHILDRENS PAGE
Hi there every body Im D , Ozs best friend. Oz has had to go
away and will not be back but he has left the Childrens Page
to me, with all his secrets so there should not be any real
change in the Page (except of course me instead of Oz). See how you
get on with my first wordsearch puzzle.

P S G G E O R G E Y

A F G N B M L A A Y
L R E O U U S D A T
M I N G H T N I A S
A D G A E U Y N U W
U A L R S D F A Y R
N Y A D I L O H F F
D G N I R P S O Y I
Y A D S R U H T G I
Y T F C U A C L B S

Bunny Dragon Easter Eggs

England Friday George Good
Holiday Maundy Palm Saint
Spring Sunday Thursday

Well be gentle with me this was my first attempt at a wordsearch

puzzle. I hope you all managed to solve this and there will be more (and
hopefully better) in the future. Always of course if anyone has other ideas
for the Childrens Page please contact either the Editor or me on Ozs
old website.(Back cover of Bowthorpe News). Stay safe till next
time. D.

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 COPY FOR MAY ISSUE TO BE IN BY 15th APRIL
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.
Feature Editor: Brian Lamont: brianlamont64@hotmail.com or tel. 07946 103432
Childrens page: Oz ozziecatus@gmail.com Treasurer: Barrie Slater
Advertising: keith.wright@laptoprepairsnorwich.co.uk t: 01603 748531
Distribution:
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Website: www.bowthorpenews.co.uk.

May issue published on April 28th. June issue on June 2nd

A Walk at Bowthorpe A Walk in the Park in

Care Village
Wednesday fortnightly in April
2.00pm to 3.30pm
Age UK Norwich walking group
for people with dementia &
their carers + anyone who
loves the great outdoors!
Join us for a gentle stroll in the
company of our friendly and
supportive group, followed by a
relaxing sit down for a cuppa and
a chat in the Bowthorpe Care
Village Caf. Refreshments Served
Tea and coffee: 1.50
Dates: 5th April & 19th April
Venue: Bowthorpe Care Village
(Ladysmock Way, Cloverhill Rd, NR5
9BF)
To book contact Claire 07786900685
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Bowthorpe
Monday fortnightly in April
1.30pm to 3.30pm
Discover Bowthorpe Heritage and Na-
ture Trail whilst taking a gentle stroll in
the company of our friendly and sup-
portive group. Followed by a relaxing sit
down for a cuppa and a chat in the cosy
and atmospheric Yurt based in the
grounds of the Bowthorpe Community
Hub, Bowthorpe Hall Rd, NR5 9AA. Small
fee of 2.00 to help cover the costs for
the venue and refreshments.
Dates: 10th& 24th April
Venue:
Bowthorpe Community Hub