Bowthorpe News July 2015

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OVERSEAS VISITORS

ANTICIPATED!

The Painted Lady Butterfly migrates in May from Africa. if it breeds the offspring emerge in August when a huge new migration from the Continent is expected this year.

Painted ladies are often seen on Buddleia bushes

and they especially love to feed on thistles .

Some gardeners are now saving their thistles

instead of weeding them out.

July/August 2015

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FUNKY FAMILIES SUMMER PROGRAMME

Thursday 23rd July group 101 at Clover Hill Village Hall 1pp.

Trips to be paid for on this day. *

Thursday 30th July coach trip to Lowestoft beach 9.154.30

2.50 per seat.*

Thursday 6th August 10-1 group at Clover Hill Village Hall 1pp



Thursday 27th August coach trip to Thetford Forest 9.154.30

2.50 per seat to be paid for in advance at group.

Volunteers needed to run weekly sessions. Please contact Bev. on

Funky Families Bowthorpe Facebook page.

Funky Families will then be officially closed. Thank you to

all of our past supporters.

Community Day Out

Society Alive introduces Community Day Out. A day for all members of the community.

Date: 29th August 2015 Time: 11am 4pm

Venue: Clover Hill Village Hall. Watch out for more detail.

Appreciation: We at Society Alive would like to thank the good people of Bowthorpe for attending the Bowthorpe Feast 2015 in great number. It shows the community spirit and supportive nature of Bowthorpe. Thank you all.

Chapel Break OSC CIC SUMMER PROGRAMME

Includes *Workshops on Gruffalos/Map-making/ Dragons/Face-painting/

Bubbles/Cowboys!

*Camp and picnic cooking *Mini-Olympics *Water games *Roller disco

*Inflatables *Back-to-School Party

For More information call us on

01603 442059 or pop in and visit us! Or visit our website

www.chapelbreakclubs.co.uk

SUMM

ER ACTIVITIES

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Dear Bowthorpe Community

We have some exciting news! In the next few months there will be

a new Dementia caf opening within the Grow Organisation, at the

Bowthorpe Community Hub.

The Dementia Caf will provide information about living with

dementia and other services available locally in an informal and

comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to

relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their

carers, in a friendly relaxed atmosphere within a secure, safe

environment.

More information in the next edition of Bowthorpe News.

Best Wishes , Clare Stiles

Dementia friendly Communities Coordinator

Get Involved Week, 28th September 4th October 2015

Volunteering has a considerable positive impact across our city. In recognition of this the City Council is launching Get Involved Week.

This will run from 28th September to 4th October 2015. The week will

showcase the wide array of opportunities on offer to residents who want

to get more involved in their neighbourhood, whether this be about getting

their hands dirty in a community garden, becoming a Scout leader, joining

a community centre committee or something completely different. We are

inviting community and voluntary groups to take part simply by

scheduling their normal activities during this week, and opening

them up so that residents can get a taster of volunteering.

A programme detailing all the activities taking place in the week will be published and Norwich residents will be invited to sign up and take part. Think of it a bit like Heritage Open Days for community activities! Our hope is by focusing on one week, we will generate more interest in volunteering and see more residents getting involved in the activities you run.

If you would like to take part, or would like further information, please dont

hesitate to contact Max Griffiths on email [email protected]

or on 01603 213169. Once you have completed an activity form, it needs

to be submitted by 17th July.

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BOWTHORPE

HERITAGE GROUP

COMMUNITY

GARDEN

Volunteer

sessions

Sundays any time

from 2pm on

July 12 and 26

August 9 and 23

September 6

Please come and

help!

AGM Wednesday

July 15th 7.30

in Bowthorpe

Church Centre

All members

welcome to

attend.

BOOK THE DATE!

The Neesa Project in association with Cotman Housing, Norwich Mind and supported by Norfolk Community Foundation are holding their 4th Wellbeing and Fun Day at Bowthorpe Hall, Norwich NR5 9AA (The beautiful old building behind the big red brick wall near Roys of Bowthorpe that's next to St Michael's Church).

The event is on Saturday 19th September 2015 starting at 11am until 4pm. Lots of free activities for the whole family and lots of useful advice from local service providers such as Norwich Mind, Dementia Care, NHS, Police and Fire Service. Bouncy castles, storytelling, archery, massage therapies and survival skills to name but a few of the activities lined up for this years event. Look out for the September edition of this magazine for further details.

ASHWELL COURT FETE SATURDAY, 22nd AUGUST

Stalls, Games, Face Painting

Bouncy Castle, Bar-B-Que

In the grounds at Ashwell Court (if wet will be held inside)

Our charity: in Africa With Love.

Please can we put in an appeal for any large, clean suitcases for shipping

clothes over to Uganda. They can be dropped here or we will collect

locally. Thank you.

Kevin and Liz Lansdowne 01603 951940

2 Drury Close Bowthorpe NR5 9DD

We have a village in Uganda where we have 3 schools, a Health Centre and

boarding houses for boys and girls. Each year we visit the village and take

donations given to us. Also during the year we ship clothes and educational goods

out and we like to send in suitcases then these cases are used to keep the

childrens clothes in under their beds, so any donations would be very gratefully

received

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JOB ADVERT

WANTED

We are looking for a reliable cleaner for 2 - 3 hours on a Thursday

afternoon 1pm onwards

The successful applicant will need to complete a DBS (Disclosure &

Barring Service) form.

If you think you could fill this role then please apply in person to

Saint Michaels Workshop, Bowthorpe Hall Rd. Bowthorpe NR5 9AA

or telephone 01603 746106 . Alternatively email us on [email protected]

WHY HAS THE BUILDING WORK STOPPED ?

DELAYS IN CONSTRUCTION ON THREE SCORE FIELDS.

As numerous exasperated residents know, construction of the

new roads and infrastructure on Three Score fields is at a

standstill, and the closure of the lower end of Earlham Green

Lane continues. The reason for this is as follows: the design for

a retaining wall near the oak tree at the bottom of Earlham

Green Lane was found to be unworkable. Lafarge Tarmac were

given the design, but now have to await a new one. A new plan

is currently before the planners pending approval. A further delay

of at least a month is expected before work recommences.

Lafarge Tarmac are mindful of the inconvenience and frustration

caused by the blocking off of the lane and the fields.

Discussions have taken place to see if additional passageways

can be opened up for pedestrians and dog-walkers to use.

One cut through the tree belt is proposed, and another near

Earlham Green lane. For this to happen some new fencing is

needed, and should be brought in from another site in the near

future.

(Thanks to Matthew Watkins of Lafarge Tarmac for supplying this information

on 22/7/15.)

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Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk Constabulary Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA non emergency Tel: 101 [email protected]

In this months issue I have chosen to cover the topic of bogus callers.

It is a common misconception that all burglars break into homes there are some who try to trick or con their way in and they are known as bogus callers. These individual will pretend to be on official business from respectable concerns such as the Utility Companies - Gas, Electricity and Water - or they may claim to be from the Council. Bogus callers succeed because they sound believable, so don't be fooled; make sure in your own mind that they are whom they claim to be by following these simple steps:

Think before you open the door. I recommend that you use your chain and spy hole or look out of the window to see if you recognise them. Do not be embarrassed to ask callers for proof of identity, remember a genuine tradesmen should carry an identification card with their photograph on. Check this carefully. If you are unsure, telephone the company the caller claims to represent. The Utilities now offer a password identification system and any caller from one of these companies should be able to give a pre-arranged password as additional proof of identity.

Beware of callers who attempt to distract you by claiming that they have seen something untoward in your rear garden or somewhere which may encourage you to leave your house. They may have an accomplice awaiting this distraction.

If you are not convinced of the identity of the caller, don't let them in and ask the caller to come back later and arrange for a friend, relative or neighbour to be present on their return or ask the caller to contact this person.

Treat every stranger with caution. If you are still worried, dial 999 immediately and ask for the police.

Should you require any additional advice on this matter or any other topic, please feel free to telephone the Bowthorpe Safer Neighbourhood Team on the non-emergency number 101 or by emailing me direct on [email protected].

Tony Lester PC 1403 Bowthorpe Beat Manager

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Main Service 10 : 30 am Sundays

Sunday Evening Service Usually 6 : 30 pm Check on website

Wednesday 10 am Service of Holy Communion and Healing

For Roman Catholic services please contact Rev. Bill Dimelow Tel. 743476

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

STORMS ARE STILLED! In recent months our news has been filled with stories of refugees fleeing their homelands on unseaworthy vessels in the desperate

cry for a better and safer life. Although many have drowned, the tide of people seeking a life of hope continues day after day. People crying out for help in fear of their lives is echoed in the story of Jesus stilling the storm. In that story, it was the disciples of Jesus, seasoned fishermen, who cried out for help in fear of their lives. On the Sea of Galilee a ferocious storm suddenly appeared, which threatened to engulf them. They were terrified. But then Jesus spoke to the wind and waves, saying, Quiet! Be still! The sea became calm immediately. Who is this? Even the wind and waves obey him! (Mark 4:41). This is the question asked by Jesus own disciples. Only God had the power to still and subdue raging waters and deliver his fearful people. So who was this person with such God-like power? When Jesus silenced the stormy winds and calmed the wild waves, the people saw the God who was there at the beginning. Who is this? is exactly the right question. Who is this who has power and authority to speak to the wind and waves? John says of Jesus Through him all things were made (John 1:3). The wind and waves obeyed Jesus for he created them! In Jesus we see the God of creation. The disciples on board the boat that night would never have forgotten that boat trip. Jesus dealt with their fear and he can deal with our fears too. Jesus understands our world and the storms we face. He can restore the calm for us just as he did for them. Are you facing a storm in your life that threatens to overwhelm you and sink you? It is often in the storms of life that in desperation we cry out to Jesus. It is also in those times that we can recognise Jesus most fully. For it is then that we see his power, know his presence and hear his voice. Why dont you cry out to him today?

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, you calmed the raging sea and showed your power. Please calm the storm within me today. Amen. Every blessing, Rev. Mark Elvin

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ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR

THE OVER 50s Alternate Mondays 2.30

Bowthorpe Church

July 13th Party

REST IN PEACE

Sue Borrell 1st April 2015 We think of you as living In the hearts of those you

touched.

For nothing loved is every lost.

And you were loved so

much.

Christian Aid Week in May 1520 was raised through street

collections, the Quiz night and collections outside Roys.

In addition 500 was raised for the Nepal earthquake appeal. Many

thanks to all who gave.

WEDDINGS

Keith Llewellyn and Philippa Thomas both

of Bowthorpe St. Michael, married at Saint Peters, Holton, Suffolk on 20th June

Matthew Dodman and Emma King both of

Bowthorpe St. Michael, married at St. Mary & St. Margaret, Sprowston on 26th

June

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West Norwich Lions, together with other local Lions clubs, have been part

of Norwich for the last 40 years, providing help and support for vulnerable/needy people and groups within the community.

We need help to increase our charitable pursuits while providing interesting social activities for members, families and associates. People, male and female of all ages, with the time and abilities to improve the club are needed.

We need those that are just willing to join our vision as a non-religious/political organisation to help increase our revenue and activities.

HAVE YOU A FEW HOURS EACH MONTH ?

TIME TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY

Roys have donated the following amounts to the shown charities within Bowthorpe area using our MADL fund:

Cotman Housing Association 70th Anniversary of VE Day (via Bowthorpe).... 250

Ormiston Victory Academy Play Park (Via Bowthorpe) ....500

The Lions realise that in a busy world, your occupation and family needs come first. However, during times of unemployment, for example, raising funds for the Lions may be the way of improving your CV by helping others.

Join us and learn more:

The Lions of West Norwich meet at the Brook Hotel at Bowthorpe at 7.30pm every 2nd and fourth Wednesday of the month.

For further info contact either Rodney Barrett on 01603 767258 or Derek Goodswen on 01603 743709

JUNE 2015

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23 Earlham West Centre, NR5 8AD Open 9am to 4pm Mon. & Wed. 9am to 1pm Tues. Thurs. & Fri. Tel. 01603 501301 Web Site: www.wncu.net Email: [email protected] Faceboook WestNorwichCreditUnion

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ASHWELL COURT

Hello Everyone,

Well at long last we have sunshine and blue skies but unfortunately at present there is still a nasty, chilly wind around. Nevertheless it seems that summer has really arrived.

We have already had a visit to the seaside. Several of us joined in a whole days outing with our friends from Bradecroft. We went to Hunstanton for lunch and had a coastal ride to Sheringham for tea. As usual it was a lovely day out, beautifully driven as always by Matt and so well organised by George. Unfortunately it was not warm enough to tempt anyone to paddle but we are looking forward to our outing to Dunwich at the end of June, when surely the weather will have warmed up.

We have, however, celebrated glorious June with a delicious Strawberry Tea, followed by entertainment by Dick High. It was all very enjoyable and thanks as usual to our entertainments team for the lovely strawberry tea.

Yet another visit by the South Park Stompers, demonstrating their excellent line dancing, was also enjoyed recently.

All our usual activities are continuing. Tuesday and Thursday mornings see us stretching and marching (from our chairs) as we do our usual exercises. The Luncheon Club is also prospering with full tables for our delicious lunches, cooked by Christine. Our thanks also to Maggie for all her help and also to Paul and Mary for their assistance.. With our Book Club, our Knit ad Natter Group and various other activities, such as singing in the Community Choir and Scrabble fortnightly, we are certainly very busy at Ashwell Court!

That is all for now. We hope you all have a very enjoyable summer. Best wishes from all at Ashwell Court. Margaret

Male carers Must seek help.

Thousands of male carers in Norfolk may be struggling because they find it difficult to talk about their caring role and dont seek the support that they need. A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. Around 42% of the countys 95,000 carers are male.

Local carer Alan (67) is looking after his wife Rita (68), who is in a wheelchair and has emphysema he says: You dont feel that you want to burden other people, but I did admit that I was finding it difficult to cope with cooking from scratch and so got help from my daughter and also took some cooking lessons. Carers like me shouldnt keep it to themselves but must go out and seek help.

The CAP Helpline for carers is available on 0808 808 9876 and the website is; www. carersagencypartnership.org.uk

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Leyham Court

Happy days! John

Hello Everyone With the promise of an English summer looming! Many folks will be planning trips to explore the great outdoors and one of the most interesting pastimes for some is digging up the past.

Norfolk & Norwich Archaeological Society When browsing the societys website, it becomes apparent that there is much more to archaeology than one might first imagine

Aims & Aspirations The Societys aims are to study the history, architecture and antiquities of Norfolk, and the preservation of all kinds of objects of archaeological value. They also provide information on the counties ancient arts and monuments, while actively encouraging individuals and public bodies alike in research and excavations.

Membership Members include both professional and amateur archaeologists, but the vast majority of members are simply those who are fascinated by the history in the area in which they live.

Young People The society also sponsors and organises the YAC branch, which is a kind of 'archaeological youth club', providing activities and experiences for young people, aged 8-16, interested in archaeology.

Lectures & Excursions The society offers monthly lectures every autumn and winter, which are held at the Town Close Auditorium, Castle Museum, Norwich. Lectures are free to all members; non-members are most welcome and are asked to leave a small donation. Excursions to various parts of Norfolk and elsewhere are organised in the warmer months.

The Society's Library The Society has its own library containing books, journals and pamphlets of local interest. The Society also publishes its own annual journal Norfolk Archaeology which is one of Britains oldest established journals of archaeology and local history and has been published every year since 1846. If you would like to know more, why not - dig a little deeper! at http://www.nnas.info/home

I would like to take this opportunity of sincerely thanking both Mark and Bruno for leading an Alpha Course and Bible Study over the last few months at Leyham Court. Im sure everyone who attended either one or both courses, including myself, found it a wonderful experience and grew in faith from it. Sadly, all good things come to an end, and Bruno has now

moved on to become an Ordained URC Minister responsible for 3 churches. We will miss both of them very much. Please join with me in wishing Gods Richest Blessings on Bruno in his new post. If anyone

would like to take up the challenge of learning more of the Bible, please speak to Mark Elvin (Bowthorpe Church Centre) who will put you in contact

with a suitable group.

Margaret Gibbs, Scheme Manager.

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When the sun goes down in the dusk creatures of the night come out. They live parallel lives to us in our own familiar woods and countryside but we seldom see them. They exist in a largely different time: a time of darkness. There are some 18 different bats in the UK. And world wide it is thought there are as many as 160000 species of

moths. They are predators and prey, hunters and hunted, in a largely sightless world. Like modern fighter jets the bats use a kind of radar to detect and hunt down the moths. The moths have a short flying life, often of just a few nights, dedicated to finding and being found by a mate so they can lay their eggs. But as they come out in public they run the risk of being found by the bats. Some moths can detect the bats ultrasound radar clicks and take evasive action: some it seems even emit their own clicks to confuse the bats in this life and death struggle. And all this while we switch on our lights and screens and settle down comfortably indoors.

Moths are attracted to light. Maybe they use the light to orientate themselves or as a navigation aid. But when they get to a light they seem to be trapped and fly constantly at or around it. So it is possible to catch, observe and identify moths in a light trap. Many are surprisingly beautiful. Bats can be seen flying above you, silhouetted against the still-light sky at dusk. . Im told that you can see them feed by throwing mealworms in the air. And there are bat-detectors that track them and allow you to hear the ultra-sound clicks they make. These devices will even identify the kind of bat.

We will be observing moths and tracking bats on Saturday July 4th in Twenty Acre Wood. Come to St Marys Church Hall on Hutchinson Road, West Earlham at 8pm for some refreshments before we make an excursion into the night-time wood. No charge, all welcome.

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THE NORWICH ELECTRONIC ORGAN &

KEYBOARD CLUB

Drayton Village Hall, 7.30pm-

10pm. 6.00 at the door. Tuesday 28th July 2015

Chiho Sunamoto Originally from southern Japan Chiho

studied classical organ, piano and opera singing, won

contracts with two of Japan's major TV stations where she composed and performed for

a variety of shows and became an overseas

demonstrator for Yamaha, touring 42 countries.

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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Chapelbreak Pre-school had an afternoon of celebration on Saturday May 9th to celebrate 30 years in the community. This is their 30th academic year of running a pre-school in Bowthorpe and in excess of 130 people came through the doors on the day, people that had worked at the pre-school in the beginning to more recent staff came to reminisce. Parents and children past and present visited. There were several parents who came to pre-school as a child themselves and they now have children who attend the pre-school. During the week that followed the children did hand prints which have been turned into a commemorative t-towel and sang happy birthday to the pre-school monkey and helped him open presents.

Five-Star Award for Chapel Break Community Centre!

This is to certify that your association

manages your centre in an outstanding way.

The star awards reflect how each

community centre is run, acknowledging

and celebrating the level of hard work

voluntary committees do in managing

excellent centres.

The Award was given on 1st June. Centre

manager Sara Harrison writes, We are so

very proud to have been awarded this

tonight; only 3 out of 14 centres within

Norwich City Council were awarded 5

stars.

Become a Record Breaker

this Summer

Go for a personal best this summer with Records Breakers, Summer Reading Challenge 2015 at your local Norfolk library and mobile library.

Discover AMAZING world records as you read your way through your choice of library books, collecting stickers as you go to complete your fold - up poster.

New for 2015 a Record Breakers challenge for pre school children get the whole family reading this summer.

Pick up your poster at any Norfolk Library or mobile library and look out for special Record Breakers themed events. For library opening times visit : www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries

Find out more at the Summer Reading Challenge website : www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

For 11 18 year olds let your ImagiNation go wild with ideas for art, music, photography, poetry inspired by the books you enjoy over the summer. Pick up your ImagiNation booklet at your local library and mobile library over the summer

Record Breakers, Summer Reading Challenge 2015 produced by the Reading Agency , in association with Guinness World Records TM and delivered by libraries.

Tina Cook Library Manager

Costessey and Hethersett Libraries

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Bowthorpe Scout Troop is

Re-opening on a Wednesday evening

in the Autumn 2015

Be part of the worlds Largest uniformed Youth organisation, and join the adventure.

For young people

aged 10 to 14 years.

If you would like more information or to register your young persons interest

email [email protected] and well send you more details and let you know our opening date.

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News from St Michaels VA Junior School.

Sarah Claflin - Assistant Head

Talk for Writing Showcase

The teaching of writing this year has been through a new, creative

approach called Talk for Writing by Pie Corbett. Children have loved

the fun and active approach to writing and will be showcasing their

favourite stories they have learnt. Families are invited to the

different year group performances. Look out for the event flyers.

Diary Dates

02/07/14: The summer

fayre will take place on

the school playground/

field in the afternoon.

There will be many of

different items for sale

a n d m a n y f u n

competitions. Please

come along, enjoy and

help support the school.

03/07/14: In the

morning we will have our

annual Awards Ceremony.

In the afternoon Y6 will

have their leavers BBQ

which will be

organised and run

by our year five

children.

A message from Ecocouncil

At St Michaels we will be having a paper

free day. We have organised this to

encourage everyone to think of new

creative ways to reduce the amount of

paper we use and reduce waste.

Is there anything you could do

differently at home?

Art Exhibition

Children have been

w o r k i n g o n s o m e

marvellous pieces of art.

T h e p i e c e s c r e a t e d w e r e

exceptional. The artwork has been

exhibited in the school for families

to see and will remain as a showcase

of their talents.

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CHILDRENS PAGE Hi there everybody. Oz is so excited it is nearly his holiday time again

and he really is ready for a break. I thought the wordsearch this time

could feature some of the major rivers of the UK, as Oz was thinking

about having a river cruise holiday. Wonder if you have been on any

of them? See how you get on with this wordsearch.

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s e m a h t i w y n

y e s t w e e d e n

a r v n w d n n p v

r i m e r s e y s g

v a a r r i y m t c

b t r t e n b j g l

c h a k o n u b o y

h x v v a b b b l d

o e a b g f o y l e

AIRE AVON CLYDE EDEN FOYLE

MEDWAY MERSEY NENE RIBBLE SEVERN

SPEY THAMES TRENT TWEED TYNE

WITHAM

Well thats all from me until September now. Hope you all have a really good summer holiday and that the break from school is very relaxing. Do good things, enjoy yourselves and

stay safe. Until next time . Bye Oz

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COPY FOR SEPTEMBER ISSUE TO BE IN BY 15th AUGUST Please deliver to

2a Saint Michaels Cottages, Bowthorpe Hall Rd, Bowthorpe, NR5 9AA

or email: [email protected]

Editor: Sally Simpson Tel. 01603 745698 Printer: Pride Press Ltd. Typing: Mary Cubitt Treasurer: Barrie Slater Childrens page: Oz [email protected]

Advertising: [email protected] t: 01603 748531 Distribution: M.Bolton, C.Newman, L.Butt, M.Cubitt, M.Roberts, B.Osborne, J.Stewart

Website: www.bowthorpenews.co.uk.

WHATS ON IN BOWTHORPE

A TO Z OF CLUBS, ACTIVITIES ETC.

To ensure your club/group/ organisation is listed in the

annual A-Z, please return this form to the Editors address above or

email your details to [email protected] as soon as

possible. They will then be printed in the September issue

NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF CLUB/ACTIVITY ETC.

CONTACT: NAME/ADDRESS

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