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April 2015

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Christian Aid week May 10th 16th 2015.

Bowthorpe Church raised 1545 in 2014 for Christian Aid, which went to the worlds poorest people. We are hoping to raise a similar

amount in 2015.

We will have a house to house collection in a number of streets in Bowthorpe. Also we are collecting outside of Roys on Friday and Saturday (15th & 16th May). We are grateful to Roys for their support. If you are able to help with either of these, please contact

me. **

We start with a Quiz, for fun, at Bowthorpe Church on Saturday, 25th April beginning at 7pm. This costs 6 per person

and includes a tasty ploughmans supper and drink (non -alcoholic!) . Please let me know if you wish to come and if you

have any dietary requirements. ** This years Christian Aid week is confronting one of the great injustices of our times: discrimination against women. Thanks to you all for your support, Christine McGrath contact telephone no.01603 740488 ** Christian Aid organiser for Bowthorpe Church.

Wednesday Beavers

Bowthorpe Beaver Scouts for boys and girls from age 6 to 8

years old , come and join us on a Wednesday evening between 5.15 and 6.45 at Cloverhill first school . First week

is free of charge , come and make new friends, earn badges

and have lots of fun. Call Teresa on 07472319806 or just

turn up

Table Top Sale

Bowthorpe Church Centre

Saturday 18th April 1 - 3pm

A chance to find some bargains

Refreshments available

Donna Jane Pitchers

1968-2015

RIP 17th March

Valued employee of Roys.

Known and loved by many

people. Cared deeply for

animals.

(Tribute from a friend.)

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Celebrating 30 years in the

community

As advertised in October, we are celebrating our 30th birthday this academic

year and are holding an afternoon of

celebration at Chapelbreak Village Hall on

Saturday 9th May from 2pm till 4.30pm.

If you have had any connection with the pre-school in whatever

capacity then please come along and help us celebrate while

saying hello.

Bowthorpe Scout Group

St Georges Day Parade

We are holding our annual St Georges Day parade on Sunday 26th

April, parading form Cloverhill Infant School at 3pm down to

Bowthorpe Church for a service at 3.30pm, please watch out for

the youngsters as they fly their flags with pride.

Meet on Thursdays . See notice on page 27.)

Costessey and Bowthorpe District Rainbows, Brownies and Guides

Bowthorpe Units

VE DAY 70th anniversary celebration

Hosted by Cotman Housing in Bowthorpe community Garden

Friday May 8th 13pm

1940s music, entertainment, food ...

Saint Michaels Workshop open day

Celebrating 30 years on Sat. May 16th 113pm

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This past year .. And the next.

Throughout the year (and years prior) I have been calling on people throughout the Three Villages and the parts of North and West Earlham that make up our ward. I have been talking to people about their needs and concerns and have been able to give advice or assistance on many occasions. We know that where we live is not perfect by any means but a message that comes across strongly is, We like living here, and they give a number of personal reasons for saying so

There are a lot of things to like too: Great local shops, ease of access to the City (by bus, bike or car), there are many childrens playgrounds (well used), lots of open green spaces and parks (even with the Three Score development) a number of community facilities, Cloverhill and Chapel Break Village Halls, Bowthorpe Community Hub, The Bowthorpe Church Centre and Sure Start All of which offer a whole range of activities and programs. There is also the Fourways Centre which is undergoing something of a transformation. What is really great is that as well as a huge range of things to do there is scope for anyone who wants to be involved, to start up new activities and programs too. I nearly forgot the Power League on the Northern side of Cloverhill. There are also the Bowthorpe and Earlham marshes which offer a range of habitats for wildlife and the Twenty Acre Wood. The Principals of our local schools also offer a great opportunities for our children in great learning environments.

Our Community is not static, there is a lot of development going on which I know has attracted attention, new roads going in, new homes to be built and the Residential Village and Dementia Centre well underway.

I said earlier that we know that our community is not perfect. There are ways you can contribute from simple things such as picking up just a few items of litter near your home, or too and from the shops. There are other ways in which you can become more active too, joining in or even organising some of the many activities and programs.

Do contact me through my councillor contact if you have any concerns or ideas Or stop me and talk when Im out and about Often with my dogs Jack and Phoebe

Mike Sands Councillor for Bowthorpe

mike.sands@norfolk.gov.uk m.sands@cllr.norwich.gov.uk

01603 594 995

mailto:mike.sands@norfolk.gov.ukmailto:m.sands@cllr.norwich.gov.uk

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JOB VACANCIES

Are you warm, friendly and approachable? Do you have a passion to deliver

great customer service?

Do you want to make a difference? Forget what you think you know about care. We have a different approach.

We are looking for ordinary people who arent aware they have the potential to change the lives of others.

Your personality means more to us than skills and experience as our friendly

and easy to follow training takes care of the rest.

Opportunities exist for weekends, day times and evenings from 10 to 35 hours

per week

Own transport is essential

Call Hannah on 01603 480980 or visit

www.homeinstead.co.uk/norwich

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Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk Constabulary Wendene Norwich NR5 9HA non emergency Tel: 101 lesteraj1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

In recent months the Bowthorpe Safer Neighbourhhod Team has received a

significant amount of calls from residents in Bowthorpe area, complaining of

nuisance youths riding in an anti-social, irresponsible and dangerous manner on

scrambler style motorcycles.

As a direct consequence of the public concerns Police have increased patrols on

Cloverhill, Boatman Way, Bunkers Hill and Twenty Acre Woods.

Many offenders have now been caught in the act by police and in all cases positive

police action taken against those responsible, with seizures of motorcycles, fines and

prosecutions.

Our advice for parents: if you buy a motorbike or mini moto for your child, you are

responsible for that young person and their actions. If a young person rides a bike on

a road or on public land, they require insurance. You may also be prosecuted for

permitting your child to ride on a road or public place and this will affect your own car

or bike insurance.

The only places where off-road vehicles can be lawfully ridden is on private land with

the direct permission of the land owner or at an organised, supervised off road

centre. (Please bear in mind that you will probably need off-road insurance!)

There is a common misconception that common land or wasteland is free for

anybody to do whatever they like. This is not the case. There is a historical right of

access for leisure purposes and even for grazing animals but all other use is not

allowed.

Should you witness individuals acting in an anti-social manner on motorcycles I urge

you to telephone the Police straight away so we can respond and deal.

Should you require any clarification on this issue or any other topic, please feel free

to contact me using the 101 non emergency number or email

lestertony1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

PC 1403 Tony Lester Bowthorpe Beat Manager

mailto:lestertony1@norfolk.pnn.police.uk

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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

This month we celebrate Easter. For so many people Easter is just a time of days off work and maybe time with family or friends doing something together or going to a nice place for an ice cream or something to eat. Trying to find satisfaction in an ice cream by the beach or some soggy fish and chips wrapped in cheap white oily paper. Is that what life is all about? I used to think in the same terms until I became a Christian and suddenly Easter became the most special time of the year. What brings a wealthy accountant to leave all his financial security to embark on a journey giving all his money

away in charity?

Before my conversion I used to live my life with the perspective to find entertainment in the moments that I was not working. Then one night I had a close encounter with God and something within me changed drastically. A whole new world was revealed to me and life started making sense in the words that

God spoke to me through the Bible.

Since the beginning of that relationship I never looked back and have enjoyed every moment of it. I forgot what fear is because I know that Jesus is always with me. I put my whole life and what is really important into a

different perspective while we are still breathing.

On Easter day Jesus achieved what no one else could ever do. He defeated death. This means that everything he told us is true and that also we are going to live an eternal life in the joy and love of heaven if we just believe in

him and trust him with our very lives. We can trust him because on Good Friday Jesus chose to die on the cross to set us free from sin and death. We also know that he is the Son of God because on Easter day he has risen from the dead and spoke to so many people, even to me. Jesus is alive! I know for sure. Therefore let him speak to you today.

Bruno Boldrini

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Rest In Peace

Rhoda Dickerson

25.02.15

aged 91

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

February at St

Edmunds,

Costessey

Baptism

Jacob Smith on

15.03.15 (born

17.11.14)

EASTER SERVICES

GOOD FRIDAY 3rd April All-age Service 10.30

123pm -Prayer Walk Church

open for silent prayer

EASTER SUNDAY 5th April

Sunrise Service in the Ruin 6.30 am Morning worship with Holy

Communion 10.30am

Evening Worship with Holy Communion 6.30pm

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I havent seen a woodpecker this year, but I have heard one drumming in the woods. In Bunkers Hill woods there is a tall beech tree. It must be 200 years old. There is a long vertical wound in its trunk where the bark is missing and the exposed wood has rotted.

The tree is still alive and will burst into leaf towards the end of April. But the exposed wood is riddled with the tiny holes of wood-boring beetles and also a few larger holes drilled by the woodpecker to get at the beetles. The drumming is one of the signs of spring. I heard it first this year in February and I expect it will continue all through spring. It is the woodpeckers way of announcing his presence, just like the frog in my pond who started a bit of croaking about the same time. They are eager to find a mate and bring the next generation into the world. The books tell me that the green woodpecker doesnt

go in for drumming so much as laughing so the drummer in the wood is probably a greater spotted woodpecker. I hope he finds his mate and they get their eggs laid in their nest in some tree hole by the end of May. I dont know where the nest is. I shall keep my eyes open for it. But there are green woodpeckers too. I know because I have seen a family of them, up to five at a time, not in the woods but in the lower field below Bunkers Hill Wood near the river. I have watched one watching me from behind the telegraph pole. Whenever I moved to see him more clearly he would move round to the other side of the pole out of sight. Eventually he tired of the game and flew off,

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Celebrating the humble potato!

Nothing beats the flavour of home grown potatoes, or the excitement of finding buried treasure when you lift the fork from the soil! They are really easy to grow, and ideal for containers if you dont have a veg patch.

Try planting first early Swift for a harvest in 10 weeks, second early Kestrel (13 weeks) and maincrop Desiree (20 weeks). Potatoes are normally planted in March or April, but its never too late to grow a few. You can sow spuds in containers as late August or September for a winter crop. Just make sure you keep them in a frost-free place and dont over water!

Get yourself 3 or 4 seed potatoes (tubers) and a bag or pot at least 30cm across to grow them in - the bigger the better. You can get special potato bags from our local store, but a large pot, heavy-duty refuse bag or old plastic compost bag will do. Make sure there are some drainage holes around the bottom.

Stand your tubers upright in an egg tray, (eye/rose end up), & put them in a light, dry place to chit (sprout). Chitting isnt essential but it will ensure a much better crop. When the shoots are 1 or 2cm high you are ready to plant. Put about 10cm of soil or compost in the bottom of your bag and evenly space your sprouting tubers on top around the edge of the container (in a 30cm pot just use one tuber in the middle). Add another 4/5 cm of compost on top and water well.

Place the bag outside in a bright, frost-free position and wait for them to grow. You could stand the bag in one of those flexi tub things to avoid any mess on your patio! When the leaves are about 10 15 cm high, add another layer of compost. Keep adding more compost as the leaves emerge. Only water your potatoes when the compost starts to dry out. Giving a liquid feed every few weeks will make for bigger spuds.

Early potatoes can be harvested after flowering by lifting a few at a time from just below the top of the compost. Gently poke around to see if they are big enough to eat. Main crop varieties should be left until after the leaves (haulms) have gone yellow and withered.

For more tips on growing spuds in containers see: http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/sites/www.gardenorganic.org.uk/files/resources/fflp/A12-Growing-potatoes-in-containers.pdf

undulating in shallow climbs up and gentle glides down. I wonder how they will

cope with the development of the fields. I hope there is enough green space left

for them. It would be a pity never to hear the laughing and the drumming.

J.W.

N.D.

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Property prices for 2015

As an experienced estate agent I often get asked about where the market is

going. This is usually a bit of a crystal ball question! But for the first time in

a number of years we are pretty confident with where it will be in the

future. UP. It is highly likely that the general election is holding back the

market at the moment and that is why you are not seeing too much

become available. With demand as high as it is right now, property is

selling, and quickly! As we move towards the summer months the election

will pass and I predict that there will be more property available locally. This will not only be

driven by national influences like the potential interest rate changes but by local impacts as

well. There are new homes being built all around Norwich and these developments will help

to kick start the market. There is always a following for new build property, however,

buyers are often more attracted to more established homes and this will shine through in

the Bowthorpe Tri area. Each little section has its own personality and there is a distinct

community spirit that binds the local residents together. This will help to elevate demand

locally and deflect the interest in the new build properties, which are often much closer

together, have less amenity space and are generally smaller. Over the last 12 months we

have seen prices climb by around 10% in the East Anglia region. If the market gets up to full

speed again soon, we may see this again.

Leigh Reeves MNAEA - Morton Reeves Estate Agents

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We had a great meeting in March when Julie

Kirkham gave us a demonstration on how to make stained glass. We were joined by many guests who we hope to welcome at our April meeting as members. Our meeting will be on the 13th, the second Monday, due to Easter.

Many local WIs will also be joining us when we will be entertained by Marie Lloyd AKA Rachel Duffield. Rachel is well known for her portrayal of many other famous people, Queen Elizabeth I and Victoria to name but two.

On Saturday 18th April we will be hosting a table top sale, besides all the many people who have tables Bowthorpe WI will be selling cakes and craft items. Tea and coffee will also be available. This is being sold to raise funds for the Norwich Food Bank.

Details of all forthcoming events can be found on Bowthorpe WI website.

We meet at Bowthorpe Church Centre, usually on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm. The WI is non-religious and non-political and any women would be made most welcome if coming for a visit.

Star Throwers - caring and supporting people affected by cancer.

Charity Afternoon Tea Event Saturday 18th April, Breckland Hall, Costessey NR5 ORW 1pm

3.30pm To book tickets please contact Amanda on

07795905075 or chowie2005@yahoo.co.uk

If you would like more information or arrange to be met at the door please contact Janet Craske, 744237.

Look forward to seeing you soon . Pam Bugg

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NOTICES FROM NEIGHBOURS

NORWICH ELECTRONIC ORGAN & KEYBOARD CLUB

We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Drayton Village Hall, 7.30pm start. Entrance is 6.00 at the

door.

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

Do come and join us for an evening of good musical entertainment with like-minded, friendly people, you will be

very welcome. Martin Drake Chairman 01603 745544

Events at

Costessey

Library Switch energy

Session Wed

29th April

2 - 3 and 3.30-

4.30. We will

guide you

through the

process. Call

01603 742669

to book your

free place.

Our children's

area has had a

revamp -

please come

and give it a

look

The library is

free to join

and books are

free to

borrow.

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Happy days! John

Leyham Court

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ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE OVER 50s

Alternate Mondays 2.30 Bowthorpe Church

April 13th- The Emmaus Road

April 27th -Speaker Rosemary Willard

Association for Reaching and Instructing children in Africa.

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

done by the time you read this.

However at Ashwell Court we are not daunted by unseasonal weather and have carried on with our busy schedule of activities. We continue to enjoy our twice-weekly Luncheon Clubs. On Tuesday the lunch is preceded by easy exercises and after lunch there is Bingo, a chat and a cup of tea and biscuit to round off the day. On Thursday mornings there are exercises

again before lunch.

In addition there is a popular Bingo club on Monday afternoons and we have our Sewing and Craft Club on Wednesday afternoons. This is going well and also seems to have combined with a music practice which is popular with the sewing club members Music while

you sew or knit seems to have emerged.

We have also had entertainment with Helen and Michael and Tony Cann, both of which were very enjoyable evenings, accompanied by the usual excellent buffet. It was Helen and Michaels last appearance here

before retiring, so the evening was special.

It is with great sadness I have to report the loss of one of our long-time residents. Madge Donnelly, who died recently.. Madge had lived here at Ashwell Court with her husband, Eddie, for several

years. We send our deepest sympathy to Eddie and their family.

That is all for this month. Best wishes to everyone from all of us at Ashwell

Court. Bye for now.. Margaret

Come and help!

BOWTHORPE HERITAGE GROUP COMMUNITY GARDEN Volunteer sessions alternate Sundays any time from 2pm

April 5th, 19th, May 3rd

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BRADECROFT

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

I know it at this rate.

Our darts evening is becoming quite enjoyable and seems to be gaining in popularity, so if there's anyone out there who fancy a game please come

along, purely beginners level, it's just a fun eve.

It looks like we have more good news. I've become a Grandad again for the

fifth time. I might be getting used to this.

On a sad note we Lost a resident Bernard Haggett, who passed

away after a long illness aged 91 our condolences to his family.

Looks we will be counting calories this month. Lots of Birthdays to celebrate , so lots of cream cakes Just as well I've never seen a

calorie I didn't like

Annie on the 2nd , Beryl on the 5th, Bob on the 18th, Thelma on the 23rd and Julie on the 28th so birthday wishes to them all, especially Thelma

as she is celebrating her 90th and none of the girls look a day over 30 !.

Its been nice walking around the area watching people do their gardens and hearing those birds sing early in the morning a sure thing spring is on the

way.

More good news George and Faye have been busy arranging the Day trips

something we are all looking forward to.

Tues 12th May Mystery Tour Wed 10th June Hunstanton plus a

coastal ride Wed 15th July Alysham/Wroxham

Railway Wed 12th Aug Great Yarmouth

Tues 15th Sept Kings Lynn

There is wheelchair access available on every trip please let George and Faye know if you require this Facility. Hopefully we will see our friends from Ashwell Court on some of the trips. Thanks Bob

Regular entertainments are as follows:

Every Mon 10am Coffee Morning Monday Afternoon Card Bingo 2.30pm

Tuesday Eve 8pm Darts Every Thursday Afternoon Bingo 2.30pm.

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Funky Families Community

Group based at clover hill

village hall humble yard

bowthorpe Norwich.

Easter holidays

Week one

Thursday 2nd April

Fun zone children's entertainer

10am -12

1 per person

Week two

Thursday 9th April leave at 9.15

am back at 5.30pm

Dinosaur park trip &coach

Only 8 per person (pre book at

group) under3 3 each

Thursday 23rd April

(local schools closed)

Play date at Cloverhill Aimed at families

with children of all ages 2.50 per

person 10am -1 lots of entertainment.

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News from Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery

School

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

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

Book week was an exciting time in school. We enjoyed watching a lively performance of Old Macdonald by the Booster Cushion Theatre. The children looked wonderful dressed as book characters and spent lots of time sharing their favourite stories and rhymes. Congratulations to our winners of the bookmark competition. We continue to work closely with the well known English educational writer and poet, Mr Pie Corbett. The impact of his

creative story telling methods can be seen across the school.

Join us for a coffee and chat. Every Thursday in term time. 8.30am 10.00am

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

Easter.

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News from St Michaels VA Junior

Sarah Claflin: Assistant Head

World Book Day

To celebrate world book day,

children dressed as book

characters and took part in a

Spelling Bee. Congratulations

to the winners: Jake (Y3),

Gabriel (Y4), Alexis (Y5) and

Molly C (Y6). Well

done to the runners

up who competed in

good spirits.

E-Safety

At St Michaels we are aware

of how important it is for

children to know how to stay

safe online and when using

technology.

After some work in school

around this, a theatre group

performed a play about how

to be e-safe to the whole

school. Children really

enjoyed this fun and

interactive performance and

most importantly learnt a lot

about keeping safe in todays

modern world.

Restorative Approaches to

Families course

We have just completed the 4th

course and parents are sharing the

positive difference it has made to

their family and lives. Some

parents have gone for the

associated qualification and have

passedso a big congratulations

from us! These parents are amazing

ambassadors - so listen out for

them spreading the word. This

weekly course is open to all parents,

grandparents, step parents and

partners of Bowthorpe and is free

of charge. It takes place on

Fridays mornings for 6 weeks. If

you would like to get involved, see

the school office or family room.

Ne w Look

Everyone is excited by the new

extension which should be finished

by April. It is coming on really well.

After this we will be going straight

into the kitchen extension, so we

will keep you updated on when we

can use the usual front route into

school.

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CHILDRENS PAGE Hi its Oz again. Its already April where does the tome go?

Coming up in this month we have Easter, St Georges Day and

Shakespeare Day among the celebration days. Some of these

are included in the wordsearch below. See how you get on!!

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the wordsearch. As always if you have any suggestions on different

types of puzzles you would like to see on this page, send a message to

either Oz or the editor (emails on back cover) and Ill see what I can

do Stay safe till next time Bye Oz

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Lament for Our Fields

Countless dogs, dog-walkers and nature-lovers are

missing the wide open fields that currently have

restricted access. This is due to the construction of

new roads and infrastructure needed for the new

Care-village now being built at the Bunkers Wood end. It is

hoped that once work on the present construction site has finished, a

large part of the still-empty fields will again become accessible, at least

until the next phase of building begins some years from now. Norwich City

Council will decide when such access is restored.

The section of Earlham Green Lane that runs parallel to Beloe Avenue is

also going to be closed off shortly, BUT only for approximately three

weeks. This is to allow a retaining wall to be built that will protect the

large Oak and other trees from damage when - sometime in the future

traffic will pass across this area. The ail is apparently also to

protect wildlife from soil erosion and slippage.

Information given by the Site Management Team on 20/3/15