MAY 2017

This months Feature articles:

Norfolk and the Silver Screen p.4
Legal highs P.6
Phase two of Three Score housing p.14
Local history p.24
Evacuation memoirs p.25

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 Norfolk and the Silver Screen
Feature article.
2nd of 4 Part 1, 1895 World War Two

Filmmakers in the early days of cinema were intuitively drawn to water,

ships and sailing, as subject matter. Firstly, owing to its fluid movement,
water had less of a jerky appearance when projected, something that
affected human and animal subjects. Secondly, a camera attached to a
boat instantly created movement, offering more than a fixed camera
position. Therefore, the region of Norfolk, with the Broads and North Sea
coast, offered plentiful opportunities. One of the very first films ever made,
in July 1896, was of Yarmouths fishing trawlers (smacks) being towed by
steam paddle through Yarmouth harbour. In the following years, the
regions maritime industries and pastimes provided further material, with
films such as Horning Regatta (1908).

Often seen as the father of documentary film making, John Grierson also
harboured a passionate interest in the herring industry. His pioneering film
Drifters (1929) tells the story of the North Sea herring industry at Great
Yarmouth, from trawler to port. The film is still seen as a crucial work in the
history of the medium and captures for posterity a sadly depleted industry.

During World War Two, Norfolk was at the forefront of the so-called
friendly invasion, with thousands of American troops stationed in the
region. One of the most famous of these was the Oscar-winning Holly-
wood star James Jimmy Stewart, who enlisted in the US Air Force in
1941. By the time Stewart arrived at RAF Tibenham in late-1943, he was
already Commander of the 703 Bombardment Squadron. He transferred to
RAF Old Buckenham in March 1944, also serving as Operations Officer for
the 453 Bombardment Group.

Less fortunate were the Austrian Otto Kanturek and Englishman Jack
Parry, both cameramen, who died when their Avro Anson camera plane
collided with a Hawker Hurricane on 26 June 1941 over Cawston. They
were filming aerial sequences for the 21st Century Fox film A Yank in the
RAF when the tragedy occurred. Kanturek had worked with the celebrated
German director Fritz Lang, while Parry had worked with Alfred Hitchcock.
They both rest in a graveyard near the former RAF Coltishall.

Unsurprisingly, the region also served as a prominent filming location for

films depicting the war. The WW2 aircraft drama One of Our Aircraft Is

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Missing (1942), the naval drama The Silver Fleet and the classic tale of
the bouncing bomb, The Dambusters (1955), were all partially filmed in
and around Kings Lynn, while Richard Attenboroughs RAF adventure
Journey Together (1945) utilises the former 149 Squadron Station at
Methwold. Holkham Beach and Estate have also been especially
amenable to WW2 stories, with Operation Crossbow (1965), The Eagle
Has Landed (1976) and Stephen Poliakoffs Glorious 39 (2009) all filmed
there. Warfare and water have therefore proven to be durable subjects for
filmmakers in Norfolk, but as next weeks column will elaborate, the more
sedate pleasures of the comedy and costume drama have also attracted
Norfolk to the silver screen.

Mark Fryers PhD, Associate Tutor, School of Art, Media and American
Studies, UEA.
(Local resident.)

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 Bowthorpe Police Station
Norfolk Constabulary
Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA
non emergency Tel: 101
PC 1668 Dan Taylor Bowthorpe Beat Manager
With the Summer Term of school now starting back, this is perhaps
a timely reminder for parents in the local area to park responsibly
and safely when dropping off/picking up children from school.
We have increasingly taken reports of cars being left obstructing junction
views, and parking alongside each other effectively making 2 way roads
unpassable. With the warmer weather we are hoping to encourage people to
walk/cycle instead to alleviate congestion around schools. You can probably
see the most paramount thing here is the safety of the children coming to
and from the school.
If cars are parked inconsiderately or dangerously in the future then we may
be forced to remove vehicles and the drivers will be liable for the recovery
costs, coupled with any fixed penalty notices issued by us or civil parking
enforcement officers. This, we hope you understand, is a last resort and we
dont take these decisions lightly, but again the safety of persons coming to
and from school locations is a priority.

Legal Highs and Lows

In February, 2016, the UK government introduced the Psychoactive Substances Act
(PSA), which made all material that affects the central nervous system, usually
termed legal highs, illegal to sell in that format and for that purpose. However, there
remain many household products that are labelled as such, which continue to be
used as recreational drugs. For example, the gas that is contained in lighter refill
canisters is butane, and these items are easily available across the counter to anyone
who (under the terms of the PSA) can prove that they are 18 years of age or over.
Butane is classed as a volatile substance (BMJ), which is a simple way of saying
that the result it has on those in close proximity to the gas is uncertain and
unpredictable. Some may feel no ill-effects whatsoever from the greatest exposure,
while others may suffer severely from even the smallest dose.
Inhaling butane is an addictive practice that results in a quick hit that leaves you
wiped out for a couple of minutes (Ream, The Guardian). The individual will usually
recover after about 10 to 15 minutes, but around 40 people in the UK each year are
not so lucky.
The noticeable signs of inhalant abuse are similar to indicators that someone is under
the influence of alcohol. These include slurred speech, lack of coordination, euphoria,
dizziness, hallucinations and delusions (themix.org). In addition, repeated Volatile
Substance Abuse (VSA) can result in symptoms such as loss of inhibitions, lack of
control, drowsiness, headaches, confusion, nausea and vomiting.
The process of inhaling butane displaces air in the lungs and deprives the body of

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 oxygen, which results in a condition known as hypoxia. Hypoxia can damage
cells in the brain and often affects those areas associated with memory. More seri-
ously, inhaling large quantities of butane, without a regular supply of oxygen, will
ultimately result in suffocation, unconsciousness, cardiac arrest and death
(timberlineknolls.com).
Long-term inhalant abuse eventually destroys the bodys myelin: a fatty tissue that
surrounds and protects nerve fibre. Myelin helps nerve fibres carry messages quickly
and efficiently around the body, and its break down can lead to muscle spasms and
tremors, or even permanent difficulty with basic actions, such as walking, bending
and talking (The Guardian).
VSA is most common among the young, although some continue the practise into
their 30s and beyond. This is perhaps not surprising given the cost and easy
availability of the product (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). For example, one gram of cannabis has
a street value of 10, whereas a 250ml can of butane, with an extra 50ml free,
currently retails at 1.29 (picture insert).
Interestingly, in 2007 (nine years before the PSA), the government raised the age for
buying cigarettes and tobacco in England and Wales from 16 to 18 to prevent an
increase in smoking among the young. In the same year, the percentage of deaths
from VSA for 16 year olds was 6.8 percent. By 2008, that figure had risen to 7.9
percent, whereas in 2006 it was 2.0 percent, and the year before that it was zero (St
Georges, UoL).
In 60 percent of deaths, from VSA there is no known history of inhalant abuse, which
suggests that, for many, their first time is fatal. Among adult fatalities, the preferred
location was the home, however, for those under 18 it was more likely to be a
secluded outside spot, where there is more risk of accidents and less opportunity to
seek help (themix.org).
The picture here was taken last month on Rawley Road in Bowthorpe, and shows an
abundance of discarded yellow caps from the tops of
butane canisters. When asked to comment on the
scene, Norfolk Police agreed that, other than
thoughtless littering, there was no evidence of a
crime. However, they firmly state, knowingly selling a
product to be used as a recreational drug is a
criminal offence. Furthermore, the police have
considerable powers to forcibly remove an individual
from a hazardous situation and detain them under
the Mental Health Act (1983) to prevent them doing
harm to themselves. Norfolk Police also advise calling 101 to report those seen
using these substances for this purpose.
If anyone would like help and information on VSA, they can contact the Norfolk
Recovery Partnership (Norwich), which provides advice and treatment for adults with
drug and alcohol problems. Phone: 0300 7900 227. Website:
www.norfolkrecoverypartnership.org.uk.

For younger people, their families and friends, help can be obtained from
FRANK. Phone: 0300 123 6600 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) or text
82111. Website: www.talktofrank.com.
Take care Brian Lamont, features editor.

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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

With thoughts last month of the suffering and death of Jesus and the shock
and surprise of his resurrection, I want this month to pause to reflect on the
shocking suffering of the millions who are experiencing famine across East
Africa, which includes South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, as well
as Nigeria in West Africa. It is the worst humanitarian crisis since 1945.
Some of the crisis is man-made. In South Sudan the crisis follows more
than three years of conflict. But whatever the reason for the crisis, 100,000
people face starvation and a further 5,000,000 urgently need food. A further
14,000,000 across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia are caught up in the worst
drought for 50 years. And then there is the Yemen, where two years of
conflict has meant half their population is going hungry. That is 14,000,000
people! Fourteen million is roughly the populations of London and Scotland
combined. Imagine them all facing starvation!
Thinking about the plight of millions and the Easter festival that has just
passed, the Bible teaches us to be generous towards others because God
has been generous to us. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you
through his poverty might become rich. God gave us the most precious
thing he had, his Son. As St. Peter later wrote, He himself bore our sins in
his body on the tree.
Just as God has been generous to us, so we can be generous to others. Of
course there can be a reluctance to give knowing that sometimes our
money will end up in the wrong hands or in the pockets of corrupt
government officials. So, there is a dilemma: do we give in the hope that our
money will be used to save lives or do we not give because of the risk of
financial abuses? That is a choice each one of us has to face. But God did
not withhold his Son, even though he was abused, suffered and died, and
the result was resurrection! Just as God gave to us, let
us give generously to those in most need at this time in
Africa and the Yemen, whoever they are, irrespective of
belief, background or culture.
Until next month, Revd Mark Elvin

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WEDDING OVER 50s
Samuel Worster and Mondays 2.30 Bowthorpe
Victoria Muncey, both Church
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on 8th McGrath Christian Aid
April at St. Peter and
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Christian Aid Week May 14th20th

Please give generously.

To help with
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Please contact
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Church
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 Jasmine was living in clover ...
A report on Phase 2 of Three Score Housing Scheme.

This article is re-printed from the April issue due to problems with the font style then
used. The font proved difficult to read.

Jasmine's 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.
As the name of the road suggests, the land hereabouts used to support crops both
for human consumption and for livestock: Norfolk's gift to the world - apart from
Thomas Paine, Horatio Nelson, Oliver Cromwell... and the Boy John (Sidney
Grapes) in the late 17th century was the Norfolk four course crop rotation,
popularised by Turnip Townshend.

Wheat was grown in the first year, turnips in the second, then barley, with clover
and ryegrass undersown, 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
the winter. But times move on. The men in hard hats and high-viz jackets have
come with their big mechanical diggers and tipper trucks to start the groundworks
for Phase 2 of the Three Score housing development scheme (The Care Village was
Phase 1). The detailed plans, with attractive artists impressions, may be found at
https://www.norwich.gov.uk/info/20229/partnership_working/1551/
bowthorpe_three_score/3

There will be 174 dwellings varying in size from one bedroom flats up to five
bedroom houses - a mixture of private homes for sale and rent, plus affordable
housing. We will be keeping a watching brief as these developments unfold: as Boy
Johns Aunt Agatha would say Wen yow weigh up people yow wanter watch not
only wot they do, but also wot they dornt do. Who knows, there may be crested
newts on the site (although under this government Great crested newts will no
longer block housing Daily Telegraph 20 September 2015. Thassa rummun).

Jasmine must find a new

happy-hunting ground.
And 174 families will have
new homes.

Martin Wallis, The Meadows.

Photo, courtesy of
John Burrows, showing works
at Bowthorpe Care Village

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 Mow & Grow Top Gardening Tips
Ready, Steady Grow! Nothing tastes better than home grown vegetables; May is the time to
get busy planting out vegetable plants and sowing seeds directly into the soil to produce
crops throughout the summer and into the autumn months.

Hardened off young plantsOpen up cold-frames and greenhouse doors during the day
or place trays of seedlings outside to toughen up before planting out.

Plant outGet your plants into the ground once hardened off, plant out onion and shallots
sets, dont forget to earth-up potatoes and keep a careful eye on the watering to get young
plants established.

Sow directContinue to sow seeds of beetroot, chard, carrots, lettuce, spring onions,
radish, broad beans, runner beans, peas and spinach to extend your growing season.

Up, up and awaycucumbers, squashes, courgettes, climbing

beans and peas can be grown up canes, fences and trellis t save
space in the vegetable garden.

Continue to sow under glassAubergines, peppers, cucumbers,

and rocket. Sow cut and come again salad leaves seed mixture in
the greenhouse and outside to ensure salad leaves all summer
long.

Harvestearly sprouting broccoli, rhubarb, strawberries grown

under glass, chives, asparagus, salad crops grown under glass.

Check regularly for pestsencourage wildlife into your garden to

assist-frogs, toads and birds love to eat slugs and bugs!

Other jobs in the garden this monthSow hardy annuals such as marigolds and
nasturtiums-great for attracting pollinating insects into your garden, feed containers and
hanging baskets using a liquid feed once a week, tie in climbing as they
grow, pick the flowers of sweet peas as soon as they appear to keep your
plants flowering throughout the summer months.

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 Giants and Dwarves Awakening There are giants
awakening in the woods. Huge old trees are greening
up with the warming weather and longer days. They are
unfurling their solar panels (aka leaves) to grab energy.
They had closed down for the winter off-season but now
they are back in the business of growing more wood,
producing flowers, seeds and making new trees. At
least some of them are. The sycamores already have
big leaves, lime trees tiny ones. Elms may look as if they are full of leaves
but if you look closer they are not leaves but abundant clusters of new pa-
per-thin seeds. The other elms have tiny starter leaves. But there is a
beech I visit now and again. I visited it today (Im writing this in the middle of
April) and its leaf buds
were still very tightly
wrapped up. And the
oaks are only just get-
ting round to starting
the new year.
Some of us are rather
late risers. When you
read this in May the
oaks will probably look
full of wind-pollinated
flowers. You probably
wont notice the
leaves much till later in
the month. The blue-
bells will be busy on
the wood floor rushing
to have their hour in the
sun before the oaks
and beeches leaf up.
and close the canopy
above them.

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There are dwarfs waking up too. Deep in the cracks and hollows of the
giants tiny creatures are stirring. They have been asleep all winter. In fact
they sleep around half the year. And they will be hungry. They try to
economise on energy while hibernating, reducing their heart rate to 20 beats
or less per minute. But now they need to power up to around 1000 beats
per minute to catch their prey. Though tiny, weighing in at 3 to 9
grams (thats around a quarter of an ounce in old money, or the
same as two or three tea-bags), they will need around 3000 kills
every waking night to keep going.
I havent seen any bats so far this year. The ones we are most likely to see
are these tiny pipistrelles. By May they will be fully active, the females
forming maternity colonies and looking for nurseries in the wood. They have
the serious business of making really tiny new bats. There are lots
of good places to see them in Bowthorpe. In fact we surveyed 5
species in
2015: common
pipistrelle, soprano pipi-
strelle, noctule, serotine
and the long-eared bat. A
local resident just
across the road from the
wood surveyed her gar-
den in 2016 and found 2
other species: Leislers
and one of the Myotis
species.
Go for a late afternoon
stroll to see the bluebells
and the new green of the
wood canopy. Return
home along a hedgerow
at dusk and look up to
see the pipistrelle
aerobatics.

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 Tales from the Archives by Rebecca Domek
The History of Bawburgh Hall
If you have travelled down the lane from Bowthorpe to Bawburgh
you will have noticed the two small stone buildings on the right hand side as
you enter the village. For a long time I wondered what they were and even-
tually nosiness got the better of me so I looked at the Norfolk Heritage
Explorer website to find out.

These buildings are known as the Hermit House and the

Slipper Chapel and were in the grounds of Bawburgh Hall.
Legend has it that pilgrims to St Walstans well used to leave
their shoes at the latter and walk the rest of the way barefoot.
However, as the buildings date from the 17th century, its more
likely that they were garden buildings-cum-summer houses.

Bawburgh Hall is one of our lost country houses and unfortunately none of
the old house remains. Old photographs of the Hall show a pediment with
the date of 1634. The builder of the hall is unknown but the Yallop family
were probably the first family to own the hall, as they held the largest house
in the village at the time of the 1664 Hearth Tax. Then the Norton family
owned the estate from the late-17th century. During much of the 19th
century it appears to have been let to the Crosse family, although there is
some confusion over this as when Catherine Norton drew up her will in
1846 she described herself as living at Bawburgh Hall.

In 1841 the estate was small, having only 230 acres or there about. In 1856
the Norton family sold the hall to the Jerninghams and it was absorbed into
the Costessey Estate. From then on it appears to have been used as a
tenanted farmhouse. The Costessey Estate was broken up in 1918 at which
time the hall was purchased by Henry Tufts, but by 1925 it was in a derelict
state and was then bought by the Colney Estate. It was later sold in 1942 to
Philip Vincent of Wramplingham Hall who let it deteriorate further. It was
finally demolished in 1963 and was built over in the 1970s. The George
Plunkett website http://georgeplunkett.co.uk/Website/ has a photo of
Bawburgh Hall taken in 1960 and shows the hall being in a very dilapidated
condition and in desperate need of some tender loving care.

If you are like me and have more than a passing interest in lost country
houses then you may be interested in Lost Country Houses of Norfolk by
Tom Williamson, et al of the University of East Anglia. In addition to this
there is the interesting website by Matthew Beckett http://
www.lostheritage.org.uk/index.html which lists all the known lost country
houses across the country. Matthews list currently stands at 2000. There
will be more on this topic in the coming months.
Until next time Rebecca

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 PJWallis evacuation 3.9.1939
Part Two of Three: Paulines recollections on being evacuated out of London during
the second world war. Pauline moved to Clover Hill, Bowthorpe 30 years ago.
After some months, my Mother returned to London with my brother &
sister, and my 6 year old sister and I were moved from the 'big house' to live
with a lady & gentleman & their grown up daughter in a cottage near the
house (in Reigate) so we were still in familiar surroundings. We didn't have
a lot of toys like you children have nowadays - my first dolls pram was
second-hand and had no shade so I sat a doll at each end & called it a twin
pram.
After moving to the cottage we made friends with some other boys & girls
who lived near & every Saturday we would go off together up to Reigate Hills
- we all kept together and had great fun playing hide & seek etc. We didnt
have a watch between us & we had to be home for lunch at 1pm - we were
never late - I think our rumbling tummies told us the time!
Two incidents stick in my mind regarding the awful gas masks, which we had
to keep with us always - we had to have them tested one day. My class was
taken off somewhere where the testing was being done - we were supposed
to put the masks on (my goodness that rubber smelt awful) & walk through a
van, a bit like an unfinished caravan, which was sprayed, presuma-
bly, with tear gas to make sure there were no holes in the masks.
Everyone went through except me - no way was I going in that van. I
told my Teacher that my Mum didn't send me away from the bombs
only to be gassed - I was not made to go in.
The second incident happened about 1940 - we had a bad winter - snow
nearly to the top of our wellies - and I slipped over and badly dented the
bottom of my gas mask. I had to take it to the local Police Station on my way
home from school to have it replaced. The Policeman was rather cross
because he thought I had been swinging the box about that held the mask. I
told him that I had slipped & offered to show him my bruises - he believed
me then and replaced the mask.
After about a year we were moved yet again and went to live with a
Fishmonger and his wife & family - we had been evacuated away from
possible bombing raids in London
but we did have one or two raids
whilst in Reigate. In the cellar of
this new billet was a spare refrig-
erated room which was unused so
that was turned into a sort of Shel-
ter & we went down there if the
siren went & stayed until the all
clear sounded.
Pauline Wallis
To be continued.

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 ASHWELL COURT
Although it is now well into May there is still a definite chill in the air
so we are still looking forward to long hot summer days.
Unfortunately I have to begin on a sad note today. It is with great sadness I
have to record the loss of our great friend and neighbour, David Rampley. I
know that he was known to many of you, not just the residents, because of
the number of ways in which he gave assistance for all the activities at
Ashwell Court and because he was as someone remarked to me a perfect
gentleman.
He was a long-standing resident at Ashwell Court and whatever activity was
arranged David was central to it, whether it was arranging the tables and
chairs for our entertainment evenings and helping with the buffets, and
helping with our coffee mornings, bingo, and whatever was required David
provided the help needed, more recently with his trustee team of
helpers. He is already greatly missed. Our sympathies go to his two
daughters and their families.

Anchor's Leyham Court

Hello everyone - at the time of writing we are enjoying the most glorious
weather.
Mobile Me's formal sessions have come to an end. However, as promised
some of the equipment was left for our continued use, therefore the games
will continue each Friday 2-4pm. Though you need to be warned that the
competition between partners will become even more intensive I am told.
I am happy to report that the Easter Egg raffle on the 10th April was a great
success and Pauline has asked me to thank all who supported and
contributed towards the 200 donation.
Since last writing we have held 2 Social evenings which were well
supported, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for more of you and it
would be lovely to see new faces. The Bollywood Ladies were so well
received that we are hoping to have them again later in the year. They not
only gave us a programme of dances but then held a tuition session of hand
and arm movements. The costumes were quite spectacular.The monthly fish
and chip suppers have proved to be very popular. As usual I will remind
you to keep an eye on the noticeboard, not only for the regular events but
also for forthcoming outings, such as a river trip and a steam train ride.
Meanwhile I leave you with the hope that you will enjoy the
longer, warmer days but do not get in a
"muckwash" (sweat profusely) while doing so!
Ann

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 Davids funeral is at 2 pm on
9 May at St. Faiths Crematorium.
Donations if desired for Cancer
Research.

Now for a pleasant duty. We are pleased to welcome several new

residents to Ashwell Court. We hope they are all settling in well and that
they will be very happy here. Welcome to Shirley (no 23), Molly (no 33),
Sue (no 7), John (no 32) and Paul (no 30).
Bye for now. Margaret

The Bradecroft Mardle

Hello again, unfortunately we have to start this report with some sad news
one of our longest staying residents who has recently passed away
Mrs Isabel (Dizzy) Clarke, who recently moved to Barley court, we all send
our condolences and sympathy to her family.
Well did you get last months film title? Well no one didunfortunately it was edit-
ed out. I will have to remember not to waffle so much. You will have to go to the
bottom of the page, but not yet I haven't put it there yet.
Some members of the Wed. Mardle went for a meal at the Shoemakers Lakenham
(Hungary Horse) and a very nice time was had by all. The meal was excellent as
was the service. We would like to thank the bar staff with special thanks to a Ms
Erin Brokovich for making it such a special evening.
Welcome
Since the last report we have some new Neighbours, we would like to extend them
a warm welcome and hope to see them at the regular events and the special ones
Come to the Wed. Mardle for more information.
The Market Garden
The Garden project is coming along nicely; seeds sown and plants
planted. We have a nice selection of salad crops growing from pep-
pers to cucumber and lettuce to tomatoes, and some veggies runner beans and
Mangout peas and hopefully soon some herbs. Help is always needed and of
course advice. Our fingers arent quite green enough yet so someone with some
experience would be most welcome.
Continued
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 NEW JOB Notices from Neighbours
CLUB
LAUNCHED THE NORWICH ELECTRONIC ORGAN
LAST MONTH & KEYBOARD CLUB
Where We meet on the last Tuesday of every month at Drayton
jobseekers can Village Hall, with entertainment from popular professional
access extra organists from around the country. The evening starts at
7.30pm, there is an interval with refreshments and a raffle,
support and and it finishes at 10pm. There is no extra membership fee,
advice free of entrance is 6.00 at the door.
charge in a
.Tuesday May 30th Nicholas Mar-
friendly and
tin Nicholas has played at our club
relaxed envi- many times during the 40+ years we
ronment. have been in existence so we are
Tuesdays at 11 expecting a good mixture of theatre
organ, jazz organ, modern and not so
am every week modern styles, all interspersed with
at Surrey his usual cheerful banter.
Chapel, 2 to 6
Botolph Do come and join us, you will be very welcome.
Street, Check out our page on OrganFax http://
Norwich (near www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/norwich/
John Lewis). Pam Barnard - Secretary 07786 445605

Dates for your Diary Bradecroft

June 28th Picnic in the park, picnic in Eaton park Mardle
Food and transport arranged. Leave Bradecroft 11 am
Aug 12th Summer fair tombola stalls raffle and games. Continued
nd
Dec 2 Christmas Fair all the fun of the summer fair but with a Christmas theme.
Dec 8th Christmas Party food and soft drinks supplied Entertainment arranged.
Bring your own alcohol 8pm til late, see notice Board
Regular Events
Mon 10.00 Coffee Morning Mon 10.30 The Breakfast Club. Breakfast at Roy s
Mon, 14.00 till 16.00 Bingo With refreshments at half time
Wed 14.00 till 16.00 The Wed Mardle come for a coffee and chat talk about your
hobbies and interests discuss future plans. If anyone has a idea of suggestion or
wants something included in the Bradecroft Mardle, come to the Mardle.
People from other sheltered housing schemes are welcome to come along,
Thur 14.00 till 16.00 Bingo With refreshments at half time
Last Months Film Title. The 39 Steps See you at the Mardle Bob White
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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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Bowthorpe, Costessey &
West Earlham

activities calendar

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 News from St Michaels VA Junior School.
Building works
As you may have witnessed, our site has been going through lots of
changes. The latest being the bright new accent colours on our new
building. We are hoping it will be completed in early Summer, and our
school will have some lovely new classrooms to learn in.
New Library
Our library has had a fresh, zesty makeover. It has
new furniture, a lime green injection of colour and a
lot of fresh new books, which the children have loved
reading and they have inspired children to try new
genres and authors too.

Traffic Safety
As ever our school often
suffers from congestion out-
side our gates. We actively
encourage the children to
walk and cycle to school. In
order for our children to
remain safe, please be
A bright future!
We are looking for your help. If you
are willing to come and talk to the
children about your job, and maybe
even bring in something to inspire
them please let the school know.
Email:office@allangelsfederation.org.uk

mindful about parking

outside our site, and also
careful when driving past, as
some precarious parking
makes it difficult and
potentially dangerous for the
children, for the buses and
other road users.
Sarah Lewis - Senior Leader
Creativity and Innovation
This term the children have been
inspired to become mini inventors.
They have been tasked with
designing the ultimate chair. So
you never know, in a few years
time we might be sitting on one of
their designs or watching them on
Dragons Den!

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 Childrens Page

Mess Free Art

Take a plastic zip slide bag (freezer ones are best), and
add washable paint or any other thick liquid substance
such as shampoo or hair gel then seal. Let the children
then create their masterpieces! You could put a sheet of
white paper underneath to allow for greater contrast and
tape the edges down with masking tape or something
similar to stabilise the bag making it easier to control .

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 CHILDRENS PAGE
Well hello its Dee here again. Hope you enjoyed all the
holidays which you had last month and that you did good
things with your time off school. As a final homage to Oz I
have decided to make a wordsearch on wild cats. See how
you get on with it.

p u m a r s y n t u
c h e e t a h o a i
v a g r g l l i b c
a i r r n e v l o f
t a a a c o t u b t
v m e o c p g o c t
i d n u r a u g a j
s e y t r r l p t d
n o t a c d l i w q
s e r v a l y n x v

BOBCAT CARACAL CHEETAH COUGAR

JAGUAR JAGUARUNDI LEOPARD LION
LYNX MARGAY OCELOT PUMA
SERVAL TIGER WILDCAT

Well thats my puzzle for this time - hope you all managed to
get it completed. The weathers getting warmer and theres
more light in the afternoon. Just the sort of conditions a dog
really likes to run about in (owners take note). Have
fun everyone but stay safe as you play
D.

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June issue published on June 2nd. July/August issue on June 30th

ADVANCE NOTICE

Clover Hill Community Association

Annual General Meeting
Thursday 15th June 2017
7.30pm
The AGM is being held on Thursday 15th June at Clover Hill
Village Hall. There will be a notice in the foyer 14 days
beforehand for nominations for new members to the
committee.
All welcome
Clover Hill Village Hall Humbleyard, Bowthorpe NR5 9BN
(01603) 741818
e-mail : office@cloverhillvillagehall.com
www.cloverhillvillagehall.com
Charity No: 803185

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