Bowthorpe News November 2012

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NOVEMBER 2012



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PRIZE WINNERS

In THE 2nd CLOVER HILL ARTS EXHIBITION & COMPETITION held last month . Our thanks to everyone who entered the compeon with their

amazing work making the day so enjoyable. We have such a lot of talented people on our doorstep and it is a delight to have the

opportunity to see what they can do. In total 53 people entered the

compeon with 65 pieces of work. Our grateful thanks to Becky Mizon, Ma Smith, and Janet Fleming,

our helpful and knowledgeable judges. Also thanks to members of

Clover Hill Community Associaon Commiee and to Louise Curs

who worked so hard to make the day so successful. PRIZE WINNERS

PHOTOGRAPHY

RICHARD JENNINGS, SURESH FERNANDO,IROSHA CROOS,

CAITLIN BROWNE, EMILY CROSS, RUSHENFERNANDO,

CHAS KING

PAINTING & DRAWING

LEE CARRUTHERS, COLIN ROBINSON, IROSHA CROOS,

CARLA ALMOND, ELLA PARFITT, CAITLIN BROWNE,

GWENDOLYN PROCTOR, CHARLEY BOYLE, REBECCA KNIGHT

KNITTING & CROCHET

DOLORES EDMEADES, ALISON DAVIES, CLAIRE EDMEADES,

SHENOLI FERNANDO

QUILTING, PATCHWORK & APPLIQUE

MICHELLE RAUPERT, IROSHA CROOS, DOLORES EDMEADES,

RUSHEN FERNANDO

EMBROIDERY, CROSS STITICH, NEEDLEPOINT & TAPESTRY

IROSHA CROOS, LIZ BELANE SUVEZ, MICHELLE RAUPERT,

SHENOLI FERNANDO

WELL

DONE!



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As one of the founding partners of the Love Where You Live

programme, McDonald’s have committed themselves to this programme,

the Love Where You Live is a new campaign that aims to inspire,

encourage and enable us to make where we live, work and play the kind

of place we really want it to be. It's about making a differenceourselves, whether as individuals, groups, local authorities or

companies. It is through this that Bowthorpe Scout Group got involved

and 15 young people from Bowthorpe Cubs, Scouts and Gladiator

Explorers and their leaders litter picked for 4 hours one Saturday

recently on the paths around Cloverhill (focusing on the cycle paths

around Waldegrave). They collected a grand total of 575 kilo’s (just

over half a ton) of litter.In addition to that total we removed from hedges (but did not count as

part of our weigh in) 3 wheelie bins, 2 shopping trollies, a pushchair, a

briefcase, child’s scooter, laundry basket and a video player. We also

recovered two large kitchen knives.

Rebecca Cawdron (Apprentice and People manager of Bradecca

Restaurants) said ”Most importantly, we hope you had fun today and

have had a sense of achievement that you have made a difference towhere we all live.”

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE



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Dear Reader

As someone who has lived in Bowthorpe for 26 years and I must say I

can’t imagine living anywhere else, as the cub scout leader for

Bowthorpe Cubs I took part in the ‘Love where you live’ event onSaturday 13th. I was embarrassed to say I live in Bowthorpe, I could

not believe how much rubbish was collected from around the cycle

paths and under the hedgerows it was scary as to how much of the

rubbish was empty beer cans and bottles. I know only recently in

August the new day volunteers worked for 4 days clearing exactly the

same areas.Come on residents of Bowthorpe let’s make a change now, let’s use the

bins that are placed up and down all of the cycle paths in Bowthorpe,

let’s put rubbish where it should be put,

let’s ‘LOVE WHERE WE LIVE’

Sara Harrison

Councillor report.

I hope by now that many of you will have taken the opportunity of

parcipang in the Norwich City Council consultaon on Council tax and

Council Tax Benet.

If not there is sll me to go on the website or ll in a paper copy which

can be requested by ringing the Council on 0344 980 3333 or by geng intouch with one of us and we will be able to give you a spare copy. It is

FREEPOST . I would also urge you all to vote on November 15

thin the elecon for a

Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk. Jo Storie Contact us at

Cllr. Jo Storie tel. 747617 , [email protected] Cllr. Mike Sands tel.tel.594995 , [email protected] Cllr. Sally Buon tel.748346 , [email protected]



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NOTICE BOARD

We have a surplus of furniture to give awayto someone who would like it and is able to collect it.

The items are A filing cabinet, three drawers. A bureauwith four drawers. Two quite large mirrors, and a 4ft6ins beech bedhead. All in good condition.

We can be contacted after the 8th of November on tel/no 01603 926385.

A litter pickorganized bythe Council isdue – watch

out for posters etc.

giving thedate.

Norwich City Council 'Walkabout' Staff from Norwich City Council will be availablefor you to talk with at Roys between 11.30am and1.00pm on the 27th November.

There will be representatives from housing,Bowthorpe development, wardens, communityengagement, other locally based neighbourhoodstaff plus the police. If you have any questions or

comments about council services then please dropby and have a chat. If you can't make it then feelwelcome to get in touch by phoning 0344 9803333.

Paul Nicholson west neighbourhood manager



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Bowthorpe Police Station Norfolk ConstabularyWendene Norwich NR5 9HA

non emergency Tel: 101

[email protected] [email protected]

The Bowthorpe Neighbourhood Team remains focused on reducing anti-social behaviour as the Autumnal nights lengthen. This priority isparticularly pertinent with the Halloween and Bonfire night festivities. Weencourage the safe enjoyment of these events but would like to remindyou that not every person in the community may want to take part. Pleasebe respectful if trick or treating and please be mindful of others whensetting fireworks and bonfires. Please contact our team should you have

any questions or want advice at this time of the year.The Bowthorpe Neighbourhood Team has been increasing patrols in thecommunity. We always welcome ideas on what matters to you. Parkingissues remain a frequently raised concern. Parking, particularly around theschool gates at pick up and drop off time, remains a matter of concern.We hope that the community will continue to be mindful of other roadusers when parking. Please try to avoid parking within ten metres of a

junction because this impedes visibility for other motorists.

We are always keen to hear any ideas for how we can be making apositive difference to the community. You can contact us through our non-emergency number of 101. Or to view our Neighbourhood profile andcrime mapping please access www.safernorfolk.co.uk/you-neighbourhood

and then click on Bowthorpe SNT.

We will be holding the Police Surgeries in the Neighbourhood where youcan come along to speak with your Neighbourhood Policing Team; keepan eye on the Norfolk Police web-site for announcements of the latest

Police surgeries. (See ‘Noticeboard’ on page 5.)

Should you have information please contact us by dialling 101 or through

crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

PC 591 Andy Tomlinson

Contacts: Madge 734767 Veronica 749280Adrian 07765350383 Carol 474633 (evenings)

BOWTHORPE HERITAGE GROUP COMMUNITY GARDEN

Come and help on Sundays from 2pm Nov.4th, 18th

http://www.safernorfolk.co.uk/you-neighbourhood






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Main Service—

10 : 30 am SundaysSunday Evening Service— 6 : 30 pm

Wednesday 10 am Service of Holy Communion and Healing

For Roman Catholic services Tel. Rev Bill Dimelow 743476 or Fr. David Ward at St John's Cathedral 624615

We have tragically seen the fall of two former heroes in recent weeks,

Jimmy Saville and the cyclist Lance Armstrong. Despite all Jimmy Saville did

for charity over the years, he will now be remembered for the allegations of

abuse which have come to light in recent weeks. Lance Armstrong was the

cyclist who battled with and defeated cancer and went on to win the Tourde France a record seven times in a row, yet has now been exposed as

someone who took performance enhancing drugs to win. Both were

considered heroes before their fall from grace.

Heroes are important to us. Heroes are supposed to inspire us. That is why

it is all the more shocking when we discover their frailties and find the

reality of their lives is something very different from the public image they

have presented.

Thankfully there are still heroes, albeit less famous than the two

I have mentioned. In November we particularly remember the

fallen heroes of our armed forces at Remembrance Services up

and down the country and at the Cenotaph in London. These are

men and women who risked their lives in order to save others, heroes who

have recognised that some causes are more important than personal

survival.

Heroes help to shape society by showing us what is really valuable in life.Christians believe that Jesus is the ultimate hero who gave up his life toshow us just how much God loves us. Jesus said, “love oneanother as I have loved you. No-one has greater love than this,to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:12-13). Jesus did

just that. He is a hero we can trust.

Until next month, Mark



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West Norwich

Credit UnionCredit Unions are

Financial Co-operatives,owned and run by their

members with a self -helpethos that enables

members to save andborrow money to suit their own personal budget and

circumstances.

We offer straightforwardsavings accounts andaffordable loans to our members. Membership

costs just £2, andincludes life insuranceand loan protection.

[email protected] 01603 501301

Free Debt Advice

There are many reasons debt can becomeunmanageable; losing a job, relationshipbreakdown, and long-term health issues. Many

other causes come to light – easy credit,addiction, mental health, lack of planning andcontrol, unexpected expenditure and so on.The list is endless and the emotions and

practical consequences are far -reaching.

King’s Money Advice sees clients from across thecity. It has an office at King’s Venue at the NormanCentre, Bignold Road, Mile Cross. It sees clients

there and also at the King’s Centre on King Street if

that is more convenient. An appointment can bearranged by emailing:[email protected]

or by phoning 0800 970 9875

www.communitymoneyadvice.com

Christians Against Poverty

in Norwich

Growing debt counselling charity Christians AgainstPoverty (CAP) has partnered with Surrey Chapel,Norwich to bring its in-depth service to the area.

Norwich is one of 22 places opening a centre thisyear – rare good news for the UK amid economicdownturn – and the latest centre has joined anexisting one in Aylsham, already helping people inNorfolk, regardless of income, age, gender, back-ground or faith.

CAP offers people a uniquely in-depth, caring

service to people with spiralling personal debt.Every client is visited in their own home, the charitydoes all the negotiating with creditors and localvolunteers offer support to each person face-to-faceuntil the day they are debt free.

The free debt counselling has won a string of accolades including being described as“unsurpassed” by TV’s Money Saving ExpertMartin Lewis.

To find out more call 0800 328 0006or visit www.capdebthelp.org



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CHAPEL BREAK SOCIAL CLUB

Chapel Break Community Centre tel . 01603 442059

Free membership Everybody welcome Make new friends Regular Entertainment

Licensed bar with drinks at special prices

OPENING TIMES (NO ADMITTANCE AFTER 11:OOPM)

Friday 18:00_midnight Saturday 12:00_noon_midnightSunday 12:00 noon 17:30 Bank holidays12:00 noon_17:30

FORTHCOMING EVENTS*GARY ONLY NOV 9 * ROB CHARLES NOV 30

PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT YOUR CLUB

PLEASE REMEMBER ALL OUR STAFF ARE UNPAID VOLUNTEERS.

PLEASE TREAT THEM WITH COURTESY

JumbleSale

Saturday 17th

November

Chapel Break Village Hall

Doors open9.30am

Free entry

Bowthorpe WI

invite you tocome and havea rumble in the

jumble - clothes- books - games

- bric-a-brac

Then revivewith a

refreshingcuppa



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WHATS IN A

NAME?

Each of our

3 Villages

has a

distinct

theme for

its road

names. Can

you identify

the village

and the

theme?

Three names are

given each month.

Here are the next

3.

Speedwell Way

Notridge Road

Castleton Close



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GHSc, GQHP Registered

Clinical Hypnotherapist

Hypnotherapy is the FastEffective and Safe way to;-Lose Weight. Quit Smoking.

Deal with Stress/Sleep Loss.

Ring Cliff on 07786245870 formore details. Bowthorpe NR5

Why not come and join us at

St.Michaels Middle School

Thursdays at 5.30 and 7.30

A warm welcome awaits you

Contact Emily for more info.

07795254849

[email protected]

*RECIEVE A FREE MAGAZINE

WHEN YOU BRING THIS ADVERT ALONG WITH YOU



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Hello again

A month seems to fly by. It seems like only yesterday I was typing

the piece for the October issue and now I’m doing it for theNovember “Bowthorpe News”.

We got into celebration mode and dusted our broomsticks andlooked out our witches’ hats ready for our HHHalloween themedevening on Saturday, 27th October, when Patsy Rose entertained us.We dressed in appropriate fashion for this occasion which also

celebrated 25 years since Ashwell Court was built.

Surrounded by pieces of multi-coloured paper, pots of sparkly colours, silver and gold stars, this was the sceneat the Craft Class last Tuesday It was a fascinating andenjoyable experience to make Christmas cards under Judy’s tuition. Thanks Judy for an unexpectedly

interesting and entertaining afternoon. We are looking forward to thenext session! The Art and Craft Class is held on the 1st and 3rd

Tuesday of each month, after the Tuesday luncheon club.

Following on from this Judy will be having a stall in the CommonRoom at Ashwell Court on Tuesdays and Thursdays to sell some of her amazing collection of beautiful hand-made cards. All are invited

to come in to view and/or purchase. The moneyraised from this venture will all be donated to theNorwich and District Branch of the NormandyVeterans Association to help to raise enoughmoney to take our veterans back to France for the

70th anniversary of D-Day in 2014.

Sadly I have to report the death in hospital of TonyRogers, a long-time and respected resident of AshwellCourt. We send our sympathy to his friends, some of

whom we met on their frequent visits to Tony.

Next month we will already be in the run up to Christmas and looking

forward to another visit by Helen and Michael on the 30th November.

Bye for now.

Margaret

ASHWELL COURT



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ACORN FELLOWSHIP FOR THE OVER 50’s Mondays in November 2.30 Bowthorpe Church

November 12th

Speaker Brenda Davison

My Trip to Uganda

26th My Story

BRADECROFT

Hello friends. Here we are again, another month gone

past, and don’t you know Christmas

is get-ting close? The shops are full of thisand that ,and toys everywhere. Childrendon’t have the fun Christmas time we didas children. It’s a shame, but nothing

seem to be the same now.

Well I think you would like to know how we are all getting along at

Bradecroft. Some have been ill, some of our friends have left us, nolonger able to look after themselves. It’s sad, but we will all come to it

someday.

I told you last time that we were going to Yarmouth. Well, it turned outto be a nice trip; the weather was good, and there was quite a lot of

shops and cafes open. I think everyone enjoyed it.

NOW this evening we had a Bingo night. Quite a fewpeople turned out which makes it all worth while.

Now our last trip was on Tuesday the 16th of

October - that was a mystery tour .

So until next time, look after yourselves, keep warm. PAT



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How to Dance in the Rain

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived tohave stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had anappointment at 9:00 am.

While taking care of his wound I asked him if he had another doctor's appointmentthis morning, as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told me no, that he neededto go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health.

He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit

late.

He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him infive years now. I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning,even though she doesn't know who you are?' He smiled as he patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't know me, but I still knowwho she is.' I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, 'That is the kind of love I want in my life.' True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

‘Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.'

(Thanks to Peter Rowley for sending this in.)



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MONDAY DROP IN In Youth &Community

Centre 6.30—8.30 Ages 11—18 years Socialise, learn interesting

things, join in fun activities.

For more information email

me at [email protected]

Sophia Davies



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JONATHAN TAIWO & MICHAEL LANSDELL MISSION TRIP TO

NIGERIA (AFRICA): A REFLECTIVE ACCOUNT

My name is Jonathan, I am the current Chair of FUN (Families United

of Norwich) and my colleague, Michael Lansdell who travelled with me

on Mission work to the Western part of Nigeria has served as a

community youth officer in Bowthorpe many years back. Some of you

may still well remember him.

Although our volunteering activities are locally based within our

immediate communities, Michael and I have always shared a burden

for Overseas development work. Six months ago, we felt that God was

leading us to go on Mission trip to Nigeria, having received an

invitation from an Apostolic Ministry based in the Western part of Nigeria.

We saw with our own eyes what many who

have visited Nigeria have suggested. A

vast country with rich oil deposits, other

mineral resources and fertile arable land.

Yet, it is an irony that the vast majority of

the population, especially rural dwellers

are languishing in poverty. Many of the

things such as clothes and electrical gadgets we throw away as rubbish

will be 'treasures' to many of the needy families we came across.

We were particularly concerned about the plight of vulnerable families

whose children could not go to school for lack of money and parents

who could not access medical care when ill with Malaria - a deadly

tropical disease spread by mosquito bites. In response to this

challenging situation, our Host Church in Nigeria have started a school

in one of the villages and help is needed to complete the building,

acquire furniture, pay the teachers etc. It costs as little as £10.00 /

month to keep a child in school.

My overseas ministry- GOLEM, is also helping to train local health

workers and local pastors in order to provide basic first aid and health

interventions for members of their communities. I am planning a

further trip to this mission field next year. We are compelled by the

commandment of Jesus to help those who are in need. Our neighboursinclude anyone; regardless of their geographical location.



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have some exciting new

activities on the go for young people aged

between 11-25.

On Wednesday nights we have FREE open sessions for creative musicand media. Between 5-8pm, our engineer Mike will be in the studio or

Mac Room, ready to work on the following:

1st Wednesday of the month – in the studio

2nd Wednesday of the month – Musical Jamming session. Pick up an

instrument and play. Or bring your own and join in!

3rd Wednesday of the month . Ask Mike

anything about your creations/productions. Learn all the tips of the

studio.

4th Wednesday of the month – . Dance

away in front of the green screen and then place in a picture of an exotic

island.

From November 15th, we will be hosting ourwhich will be on every Thursday between 6-8pm. Anyone who wants to

come along and get involved is very welcome. Learn to play an

instrument, bring your own, help each other out, practice your own songs,

form your own band.

We also have lots of other music and media related projects coming up

soon. If you want to find out more,

250505 ext 3.

If anyone would like to get involved in any way, such as help with

fundraising to support African children education, please call or email

Jonathan: Mob. 07908455201 Email: [email protected]

JONATHAN TAIWO See more pictures of Jonathan and Michael’s mission trip

on our Bowthorpe News website.



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THANKS FOR STOOKEY BLUE EVENT

As Chair of the St Michael’s Ruin Trust I’d like to say a big thank you toeveryone involved in making our Heritage Open Day ‘Song and Dance’ sucha great success. (As featured in the October issue of this magazine)

We were blessed by fine weather of course but I’m sure all those who camefrom far and near to enjoy the Country Dancing in the morning and the folkmusic and singing in the afternoon would agree they had a great time,thanks to Chris Davis and the Stookey Blue ceilidh band, plus the other singers and musicians who just joined in.

The newly paved front courtyard (with easyaccess from the new steps – thank you SITATrust and Norfolk County Council ) provedideal for dancing, while as ever the gardenbehind the ruin came into its own as a peacefulsetting for music and song in the afternoon,when the ancient walls of St Michael’s framed,as so often happens, the joyful photos of yetanother happy occasion, a local wedding –proving just how versatile a communityresource the ruin can be.

Our thanks are due to our indefatigable

helpers, including Louise, Jenny, Jo, Paul,Sally, John and Trefor, with Chris quietlymarshalling the cyclists as well, and moreformally to good old Norwich City Council for their grant to pay for the musicians. Therefreshments were much appreciated,especially the Rwandan soup provided andserved by Illuminee.

A good time was had by all as our historic

community hub came into its own once more.so thank you, and here’s looking forward toanother year of serving the Bowthorpe

community!

Brenda Ferris DL, Chair,St Michaels Ruin

Preservation Trust



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Chapel Break

Village Hall



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READERS RESPONSE: Nice to hear from County Councillor

Paul Wells that Bowthorpe children are using the library at

Costessey but please remember we have a library service

here in Bowthorpe. The Mobile Library calls regularly at

dierent parts of our community. BOWTHORPE - MOBILE LIBRARY TIMETABLE

Day/

Route

No Morning Afternoon Evening Wednes

days

Route No.

19:00-

19:15 St Michaels

Middle School 19:20-

19:45 Peverell Road

Village Hall

Thursday

Route No.

414

9:45-

10:15 Beloe Ave -

Seabrook Ct 13:30-

14:00 Lisle Road –

Alnwick Ct For all enquiries about

these routes please

call 01603 222267

10:20-

10:45 Rawley Road -

Bradecroft Ct 14:05-

14:35 Bendish Way –

Ashwell Ct 10:50-

11:15 Rawley Road -

Leyham Ct 14:40-

14:50 Bishy Barnabee

Way 11:20-

11:35 Yaxley Way 14:55-

15:55 Chapel Break Com

Centre 11:40-

12:20 Chapel Break

Com Centre

Saturdays

(alternate)

Route No.

624

9:35-

09:55 Peverell Road -

Smeat St

Next

visits

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24-Nov-12 10:00-

10:20 Chapel Break

Com Centre 08-Dec-12

10:25-

10:45 Cutler Way 10-Nov-12 22-Dec-12

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CHILDREN’S PAGE Well here it is again. The time of the year when us animals hide

behind the sofa or lose ourselves in the wardrobe .... BONFIRE Night! (Oz will be hiding on the 5th with earplugs in and dark

glasses on). So I have devised a wordsearch using words related

to Guy Fawkes and Firework Night. See how you get on with this.

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

ANIMALS BANGER BONFIRE

CANDLE CATHERINE EXCITEMENT

FAWKES FIREWORKS GUNPOWDERREMEMBER ROMAN SAFETY

SPARKLERS TOWER TREASON Well that’s my lot for this time. Hope you all enjoy fireworks and Guy

Fawkes Night but please, while you enjoy yourselves, remember us pets get a bit worried by it all. Stay safe till next time.

Bye Oz



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Please deliver to

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December/January issue published on Nov. 30th. February issue on Feb. 1st

website: www.bowthorpenews.co.uk

CAN YOU HELP TO

DISTRIBUTE THIS

MAGAZINE?

2 hours, 2 people, one car, and it’s quick, easy and fun I in a car is fairly quick and can be fun 2 people on bikes takes longer and is fun 1 person on a bike takes much longer and can still be fun YOU could commit one Saturday morning a month to doing

something fun and worthwhile for your community by delivering 30 or so bundles of Bowthorpe News to the 30 or so

volunteers in Clover Hill who then put a copy through the doors of

their street.

Chapel Break and Three Score already have it sorted. Clover Hill haD it

sorted but is now in need of A.N.Other distributer. If you’d like to have fun, or even if you’re just happy to grin and bear

it and know you are doing your bit for the Common Good,

please contact

Mary Cubitt [email protected] Or the Editor, as shown above.

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