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MAY 2016

Care village page 3

Local council elections.

Candidate profiles — centre pages.

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Bowthorpe Care Village now open

Residents and tenants have begun to move into their new homes at the Care Village from Monday 18th April.

Over 50 residents are moving into Mayflower Court, the specialist care home for people living with dementia and almost the same number of tenants will move into their new apartments, owned by Saffron Housing.

Vehicle access to the care village is now available via the newly opened Ladysmock Way off Clover Hill Road.

Enquiries about the apartments can be made via Saffron Housing

on 01508 532000 and enquiries about rooms at Mayflower Court

can be made to 01603 894366.

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Bowthorpe St Walstan Project—Playwriting Workshop

The April workshop was led by Danusia Iwaszko. Danusia has had many professional productions of her plays in London, York, Edinburgh and her home town of Bury St Edmunds. She is an award winning playwright, an Artistic Associate of Bury Theatre Royal and The New Wolsey Ipswich and was attached playwright at The National Theatre Studio. She has a passion for teaching, for theatre and for playwriting.

This extra special project needs the play to be thought of as a theatrical event as well as a piece of writing so Danusia is concentrating on the whole concept of making a play, from the visual imagery to the dialogue.

Danusia will be inviting a selected few to a further workshop on

May 29th from which the final Playwright will then be entrusted with

the responsibility of writing the final script for the performance in

September.

Danny at info@slowtheatrecompany.co.uk

Saint Walstan—One thousand years Three days of celebration at Bawburgh Saturday – Monday 28th – 30th May 2016

A Three Day Flower Festival in Bawburgh Church based on the Saint Walstan legend, from 10.30 – 4.30 each day.

On Sunday, 29th May there will be a pilgrimage from Marlingford (starting at 2.30 pm), arriving at Bawburgh for a 5 pm open-air

service with the Bishops of Norwich and East Anglia (RC). Refreshments throughout the weekend at Church Farmhouse.

Second of the three Saint Walstan wells comes to light. The first one, at Taverham, still lies hidden. The third one, at Bawburgh has been world famous for centuries and continues to be so to this day.

Remains of the second one, in the place where Walstan’s two pet oxen paused while carrying his body in the cart, and from which The Roundwell gets its name, have recently been unearthed near the Queens Hills end of Costessey. The discov-ery was made by a Costessey resident, Paul Cooper, and officially identified by the County Archaeologist. On April 13th a well-blessing took place, lead by Fr. David Ward, priest at Saint Walstan’s Church Costessey.

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The West Norwich Lions are

still on the lookout for new members, male and female, who have a couple of hours or so to spare.

We will be running quite a few race nights for different organisations this year, along with car boot sales, fetes, football car parking etc. all of which raise money for local and national charities. Over the last year we have collected and sent almost 20,000 pairs of used spectacles to Africa and other needy countries.

We need help from new members, so please, if you can, pay us a visit. We meet every 2nd and 4th. Wednesday of each month at 7,30pm at the Brook Hotel, Bowthorpe. If you are interested, please give me a call or e.mail me for details . I am Derek Goodswen(sec) 01603 743709 goodswend@yahoo.co.uk

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Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk Constabulary Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA non emergency Tel: 101

TaylorDD@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

Firstly hello to all the residents who receive this newsletter in the Cloverhill, Chapelbreak and Three Score area. As previously stated in the last newsletter I have taken over from PC Martin BENTLEY who has gone on to take a Sergeants position elsewhere in the city. A bit of background on me is I have been with Norfolk Constabulary for 10 years, 7 of those in Norwich and mainly on response Policing. Myself, PCSO Bardwell and PCSO CALTON-PORTER form the Bowthorpe Beat Team. Of course if there are any issues please don’t hesitate to contact the Police in the many ways you can these days, don’t think you have to just speak to one of us.

Ways to contact Norfolk Police:

Emergency situations involving threat to life or serious damage to property or crime in progress always: 999

Non-Emergency Number: 101

Emailing the main enquiry address: Enquiries@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

A new way to keep an eye on what’s going on in and around Norwich is via our Twitter page @NorwichPoliceUK (please do not report crimes via Twitter) give us a ‘follow’.

Now that we are into Spring, the nights are drawing out so its lighter for longer in the evenings, great news! It is also becoming warmer (apparently) so leaving windows/doors open even for a short time whilst you pop out isn’t a good idea as opportunistic thieves are still operating in the area. Whilst people shouldn’t have to do

this, people still continue to amaze us at how low they will go. Keep doors locked and don’t make it easy for them is the ultimate message. Keep windows shut when not at home and nothing within accessible reach if somebody was to reach in!

With Spring we all like to do a bit of gardening and make the front of our properties look appealing to others, but so do thieves! We always see an increase in theft of hanging baskets and flower pots etc, which is incredibly annoying to those that take pride in their gardening, please be vigilant. Shed breaks for gardening equipment is always a favourite this time of year also. You can buy relatively good shed alarms (cheap too) as well as decent locks on sheds which should deter thieves. Again please be vigilant for your own property and that of your neighbours.

For the newsletter in June, if people wish to submit a question to me which is a local issue or neighbourhood problem and they don’t mind it being published on a Q&A page, then please do so by emailing me TaylorDD@norfolk.pnn.police.uk (please report crimes through the routes above).

PC 1668 Dan Taylor

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Main Service — 10 : 30 am Sundays

Short Daily Prayer Monday to Friday 7.15 am & 7 pm

Sunday Evening Service — Usually 6 : 30 pm Check on website

Wednesday 10 am Service of Holy Communion and Healing

For Catholic Mass please contact Rev. Bill Dimelow Tel. 743476

or Fr. David Ward, The Presbytery, Townhouse Rd, Costessey Tel. 742812

`Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it’ (Hebrews 13:2).

I am sure that like me you have played the game `I Spy’ on a long car journey so that the children didn’t get too bored. I once heard about a family playing `I Spy’ on such a journey. It was the turn of one of the younger children, aged five. She said, “I Spy with my little eye something beginning with C.” Everyone looked around. “Car.” “Clouds.” “CD’s.” “Carpet.” Dad said, “Clutch!” It was none of those, and finally everyone gave up. The little girl triumphantly said “Crisps!” “We can’t see crisps. You’re only supposed to choose things you can see” said Mum. “I can see crisps,” the five-year-old answered. “Where?” “In my mind” she replied. “Well we can’t see them” said the others. “Well you could if you tried,” commented the little girl. Well, that was the end of the game.

Imagination is a great gift from God. Imagination is the ability to see things in a way others don’t. If only we could use our imaginations a bit more, and feel what it must be like to be forced from home and country by fear and violence or because there isn’t enough food for your family. Then we might be a little less critical of those trying to get to safety in Europe, and might be a fraction more welcoming of the stranger in our midst.

Jesus calls us to love our neighbour as ourselves, and that means not just the ones in our street or community, but further afield. This month is the time of year for Christian Aid collecting. Christian Aid works with the world’s poor-est people of all faiths and none to alleviate poverty. As well as welcoming the stranger in our midst, let us also help people in their home nations by giving generously.

Lord, help me be a welcoming person, being sensitive to the needs of others, giving generously, and seeing the world with Christ-like imagination.

Rev’d Mark Elvin

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Rest In Peace

Gerald Bealey on 8th March 2016 aged 86

WOULD YOU LIKE A QUIET SPACE FOR SILENT PRAYER AND HEALING,

OR MAYBE YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME AND LIGHT A CANDLE FOR

YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE?

ALL ARE WELCOME.— COME AND GO AS YOU PLEASE!

Matthew chapter 11 verse 28 (NIV Bible):

“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.”

‘OPEN DOOR’ AT

BOWTHORPE CHURCH WEDNESDAYS 1.30PM—2.30PM

Pilot Scheme gives carers vital skills

Hundreds of unpaid carers in Norfolk are set to benefit from a unique pilot scheme that will give them the vital practical skills and confidence to look after an older person at home. It will see carers get individual coaching, in their own home, on a range of topics from meal preparation and nutrition, to minimising the risk of common health problems for the cared-for person, such as: pressure ulcers, chest and urinary tract infections. Carers who are looking after someone over the age of 65 can join the free programme, that is delivered by the Carers Agency Partnership (CAP) and will operate, initially, in South Norfolk and Norwich.

Kevin Vaughan, CAP Manager says: Carers often tell us that they feel “thrown in the deep end” when it comes to looking after an elderly relative or friend at home. They feel they haven’t always got the confidence, knowledge or skills that they need to keep that person safe and healthy for as long as possible – and also look after themselves physically and emotionally. Carers can either self-refer to the scheme or be referred through the GP or other agency. A trained and experienced Community Care Coach then visits the carer at home and works with them to develop and deliver a personalised programme of topics, covering the issues that are important to the carer and to the needs of the cared-for person.

Carers who want to to find out more about the scheme or to self-refer can call Norfolk Carers Advice Line on 0808 808 9876 or email cap@carersagencypartnership.org.uk

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ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE OVER 50’s

Mondays 2.30 Bowthorpe Church

May 9th Christian Aid. Speaker Christine McGrath

May 23rd Speaker to be arranged.

The lovely strains of Viennese Walzes and songs from musicals filled the air at Ashwell Court when we had our annual visit from the Dennis Light Orchestra. These twenty musicians play for charity and it was a very enjoyable evening. It was a tuneful and delightful entertainment, enhanced as usual by a delicious buffet prepared by our entertainments team.

We have also had a visit from a new entertainer called Hank. This was another enjoyable and fun-filled evening. We have had another evening of songs and dancing when Pat James came. His evening of entertainment is always enjoyable and popular.

Now the weather has improved and it is a little warmer, we are looking forward to a coach trip to Bury St Edmunds and also to our strawberry tea with entertainment by Dick High.

It is great to see our friend and neighbour Heather back at events at Ashwell Court after she had a fall and broke bones in both legs. She is making an excellent recovery. Although living at Bradecroft, Heather still joins us for lunch and entertainment so its good to see her back again. Margaret Carver of Ashwell Court, very kindly collects her from her home at Bradecroft and returns her afterwards. Best wishes from all at

Ashwell Court.

‘Bye for now. Margaret

ASHWELL COURT

At Ashwell Court we are looking for someone to

cook our delicious meals on Tuesday and Thursday.

If interested in this vacancy

please get in touch with Caroline Miles on 07484 000373.

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FREE LED Light Bulbs

For Home Owners and Tenants

Would you like to replace all your light bulbs in your home with the latest energy efficient LED light bulbs, completely FREE of charge, fitted

FREE and with lifetime guarantee ? To find out how you can

Contact Gerry on Telephone : 01603 742266

Mobile : 07796673238

E-mail : geraldfloveday@yahoo.co.uk

LED light bulbs will reduce electricity bills by around 11%

BRADECROFT

Bob White

The Residents of Bradecroft are very upset to hear of the passing of Mrs Queenie Harvey through your magazine. No one was able to attend her funeral, All those Residents at Bradecroft that knew Queenie offer their condolences to her family.

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Local council elections Thursday 5th May Candidate profiles

HELEN CARTER, THE GREEN PARTY

I would like to become more involved working within the community and to encourage positive change.

I have worked in a school within the Larkman area for a while now and as a school, we have worked with the parents and children to encourage engagement and participation in education. By working in an area of

cdeprivation I have seen the benefits of involving parents with their children’s education and have also become aware of social and environmental issues. I have experience of working voluntarily in charities, primarily fundraising and campaigning. I have volunteered with NEAD, a charity who worked locally for global justice through education. I also helped the local RSPCA branch, organising fund-

SALLY BUTTON, LABOUR PARTY

It has been an honour to have been elected to serve the people of Bowthorpe for the past four years. During that time I have been working within the community alongside local groups to help improve the lives of local people.I have a great desire to keep our green areas clean and free from fly-tipping, and have worked along-side Friends of West Earlham Woods to keep the woods regularly

litter-picked.

I have worked within the Community Centre and Mow and Grow, and more recently have been active in the campaign to replace the Church Centre roof, as well as helping individuals with various problems from benefits to housing and beyond.

I would be delighted to be able to serve you all again for another four years.

JAMES BURGESS, CONSERVATIVE

I was born and raised in Norwich and have been a resident for 19 years. I have developed a firm grasp of the local issues affecting residents in this area, particularly the concern of rising Council Tax under Labour, and the congestion heading into the city. I am passionate about public service and chose to run as a District Councillor in last years election. I currently work in the Audio and TV department of John Lewis, and have done so for the past two and a half years.

As both a driver and a cyclist, I frequently use the roads in and around Bowthorpe to get into university, and work. One of my primary concerns as a motorist is the issue of potholes and congestion in this area. If elected I pledge to review both of these issues amongst others, including Council tax; the Labour led City Council have consistently raised this year after year. I promise to vote against any such increase during my time as a Councillor. Bowthorpe cannot be forgotten in the Council simply because of its location outside of the city. Needless to say Bowthorpe will not be forgotten under a Conservative Councillor.

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Local council elections Thursday 5th May Candidate profiles

MICHELLE NEWTON UK INDEPENDENCE PARTY (UKIP)

I previously lived in Cloverhill, Bowthorpe for 8 years and I was born in Norwich.

I am 50 years old and served for a short time as a Special Constable at Bowthorpe Police Station some years ago. I am aware of some

anti social behaviour in the area and met many victims of crime.

I am also concerned about elderly and disabled people not getting the help they need.

My eyes have been opened since changing my career a couple of years ago to working in the care industry with my own business. Some young people in Bowthorpe I came across had no ambition and direction. I would like to help change this attitude! I am also concerned generally about the high level of building in Norwich and speculative planning applications. Gridlocked Traffic in Bowthorpe and Costessey are also an issue which I think needs to be addressed.

YAN MALINOWSKI, LIBERAL DEMOCRAT

Yan is a keen community campaigner who’s standing for election to be a strong voice for Bowthorpe residents.

Yan is a student at the University of East Anglia and having studied European Politics, Yan is campaigning tirelessly for the UK to remain in the EU and knows that local people deserve more information on this issue before they vote in the upcoming

referendum. Yan’s drive and enthusiasm up at the university helped to secure student support at a time when the press said Lib Dems would struggle to do so.

But graduating this year,Yan now wants to get involved in local politics, turning his attention to public transport issues and rising food poverty in Bowthorpe. He believes residents deserve better representation and a louder voice in City Hall. Yan recognises that transport is a key issue for residents in Bowthorpe, with many people having said how frustrated they are with the lack of vision for how Norwich City Council wants to develop transport for the future.

If you’d like to get more information or help out with the campaign you can contact Yan by emailing Y. Malinowski@NorwichLibDems.org.uk

Raising. More recently I helped set up and run Oxfam Norwich which now

continues to run as UEA Oxfam Norwich. As a group we organised various events,

raising funds for urgent Oxfam appeals and campaigned for various causes.

At present I am part of CHAIN, Climate Hope Action In Norfolk, a climate awareness

group. I am an advocate for community projects and regeneration of areas of need.

I also think green spaces are really important in any environment as well

as public services.

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Can you identify the Sycamore, Oak, Hawthorn, Sweet Chestnut, Field Maple,

Hornbeam, Midland Hawthorn and Ash leaves below? All are in our local

woods.

Key: 1. Oak 2. Field Maple

3. Hornbeam 4. Sweet Chestnut

5. Hawthorn 6. Sycamore 7.

Midland Hawthorn 8. Ash

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Mow & Grow Top Gardening Tips

Hello again! With the weather starting to warm up, May is a time when we prepare for Summer colour and make time to sit out and enjoy the delights of Springs’ bounty.

Vegetables... Sow Runner Beans along with Squash, Pumpkin, Courgette and Sweetcorn. Sweetcorn can be sown in blocks rather than rows to aid pollination and Squash plants are heavy bearers so limit the plants to one for every 4 members of your family. Melons are easy to grow and great for summer. Plant in the sunniest spot and get a head start by covering the ground with black plastic to heat up the soil a week

before planting. For the best flavour keep well watered then reduce watering when they get to size.

Protect new spring shoots... Continue hardening off plants, leave the greenhouse door open and uncover cold frames. Move new and young plants from the greenhouse into cold frames and pinch out the growing tips of young plants to encourage bushy growth. Apply slow-release fertilizers and liquid feeds especially to containerised plants.

Pruning and deadheading... Deadhead flowering shrubs such as Azaleas and Rhododendrons once the flowers have finished. Leave Daffodils and other bulbs stems to die back before cutting off the stems as this allows the nutrients to enrich the bulb. Continue pruning back early flowering shrubs except if they bear fruit and berries later in the year. Divide Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) clumps.

Pests and Disease... For a natural approach to reduce aphids, mites and scale encourage Ladybirds and Lacewing into the garden by planting pollen rich plants. The best plants are yellow or white and have flat flowers like landing pads e.g Caraway, Chive, Cosmos, Dill, Fennel, Fever-

few, Limnanthes (poached egg plant) Marigold and Yarrow. Failing that a soapy solution sprayed on to plants usually does the trick but watch out for those beneficial insects!

Planting... Sow half hardy annuals outdoors. Direct sow Sunflowers, Pop-pies, Cornflowers and Scabious outdoors to attract bees and butterflies. Grow Nasturtium in pots, borders and containers – the leaves, seed pods and flowers are all edible. Use the leaves in a salad for a hot peppery taste, top a salad with the flowers or use the green seed pods as a substitute for capers.

Lawn care... Keep your lawn in good health by regular mowing. As it is now actively growing remember to ‘weed, feed and seed’. To prevent moss at this time of year spike the lawn to aerate the turf, don’t mow the grass too short and apply fertiliser and moss killer on dry days.

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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BOWTHORPE HERITAGE GROUP

COMMUNITY GARDEN

One of the raised beds will become available in May.

If you or your family or your group would like to take care of it and choose how to plant it, please

contact

either Jill Wragg 07762079477

Or Madge

016703 734767

Sunday volunteering

2-4 pm May 1st, 15th, 29th

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Notices from

Neighbours

THE NORWICH

ELECTRONIC ORGAN

& KEYBOARD CLUB

Drayton Village Hall, 7.30pm-10pm. £6.00 at the door.

Tuesday May 31st Janet Dowsett

Janet has been to our club several times before and we are looking forward to this return visit. She travels all

over the country performing theatre and electronic organ concerts as well as teaching organ and keyboard, examin-ing for the London College of Music and running a musical goods business with her hus-

band.

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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A special occasion, want a party!

Need to hold a meeting!

Chapelbreak Village Hall

Harpsfield, Chapelbreak

Large or small room for hire

(very competitive rates)

Bar available for extra charge.

For more details

contact Veronica on 731188.

Rain couldn’t stop play although it kept the crowds away!

The POTATO PARTY held in Bowthorpe Community Garden on April 9th was somewhat wet, but 25 brave souls came along anyway.

Potato Prints. Potato quiz. Potato crisps . . . . . . .

...and the worms loved it.

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Bowthorpe Heritage Group would like to thank Norwich Norse Environmental Ltd.

for cutting the grass at the front of Bowthorpe Community Garden .

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News from Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery

School

Eco Council Our Eco Council visited The Green Britain Centre to find out about renewable energy and recycling. They had a super day, learned lots and asked many amazing

questions. Well done!

The children in Year 2 have been learning the poem ‘The Owl and the Pussy-Cat’ by Edward Lear. They have written their own poems in the same style. They have had lots of fun experimenting with different words to create humour! The Shark and the Swan The shark and the swan went to space In a fiery, yellow tram, They took some chicken nuggets and plenty of cash, Wrapped up in a lily pad. The shark looked up to the shimmering stars above, And sang to a small oboe, “O lovely swan! O swan, my love, What a dazzling swan you are, You are, You are! What a beautiful swan you are!” By Poppy L, Year 2

Goodbye and thank you to Mrs McGivern! We are sad to say goodbye to Sandra McGivern, who has worked at Clover Hill Infant and Nursery School for a whopping 28 years! Over her time at the school she has shown great commitment within her roles as a cleaner and Midday Supervisor. All of the staff and children would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to Sandra for her hard work and her warm smile. We will miss you Mrs McGivern!

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News from St Michael’s VA Junior School.

Sarah Lewis — Senior Leader

Academy

You will have heard in the

news that all schools

need to be academies

under this government.

At Clover Hill and St

Michael’s, being at least

GOOD or better schools,

we will choose to con-

vert to academy, rather

than being forced, or

sponsored. The gover-

nors at All Angels’ Federa-

tion have voted unani-

mously to apply to con-

vert to academy status

with the Diocese of Nor-

wich Education and Acad-

emies Trust (DNEAT). This

is the Church academy

and, in our opinion, the

best academy for us.

As you can see this is a

big period of change for

our schools and we want

to keep you informed.

There are a number of important changes

that we need to put in place after Easter

due to building works .

What we are having done:

-The hall is being extended into adjoining

rooms. A large wall will be knocked

through enabling a larger hall space for our

growing numbers.

-The kitchen servery will be moved into the

hall.

-The HUB (which is the area where children

presently line up for their dinners) will be

converted into a new library.

-The present library will be converted into

the staff room.

-The present staff room will be converted

into an entrance for the children, an office

for the Pastoral Team and additional staff

facilities.

-The three mobiles will be moved

temporarily onto the playground.

-Four new classrooms will be built where

the mobiles are now.

As you can see, this is a massive building

project, with a completion date of January

2017..

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Hi there everybody, as OZ writes this page it is fine

outside. So OZ started to think about outdoor pursuits

and the word search is about this topic. See how you get

on with it and how many of these do you take part in.

CANOEING CRICKET CYCLING FOOTBALL

GARDENING JOGGING MARATHON RUGBY

ROWING TENNIS VOLLEYBALL

Well that’s all for this time. Hope you enjoyed the puzzle. We are always looking for other people to try writing a Children’s Page. Let the Editor know if you are interested in doing this. Stay safe. Bye Oz

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June issue published on May 28th . July/August issue on July 1st

Clover Hill Village Hall

Table top Sale

28th May 2016

11am -3pm

Stalls Tea, coffee and cake

Tombola More.

Cost of stall £7.00

Venue: Clover Hill Village Hall

All proceeds raised will go to fund Bowthorpe community

group activities – Society Alive.

For further stall details Contact below.

society.alive@yahoo.co.uk or text, call 07832972166