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■■The Strong Roots open day at Bluebell allotments. Cathryn Jones, front left, Richard Clayton, back right, and Connor Deegan, front right, have enjoyed working in the allotments. They are pictured with Lucy Scurfield, back left, project co-ordinator, and Local William Armstrong, the Sheriff of . Pictures: DENISE BRADLEY

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Rackheath & Salhouse Paula Lowe [email protected] Loddon Putting down roots to help people Maureen Larkin (01508) 528485 [email protected] Bawburgh grow through horticultural therapy Betty Martins (01603) 745225 talk and feel more relaxed.” “I am keen to support and endorse Thorpe St Andrew Norwich She added: “I have never been a what they do.” Steven Ford (01603) 701048 keen gardener, but I do get the sense I He said the project ensured people Sophie Biddle feel more aware of who I am.” worked as part of a team and was [email protected] [email protected] Another advocate of Strong Roots beneficial for those “people perhaps is Charlie Seymour, 22, from finding life a bit of a challenge”. Sprowston & Heartsease Norwich. The project is currently being Jane Nock (01603) 438363 A way to tackle the problem of social He said he had always had an inter- funded by Enable East, an independ- isolation has been found – through est in gardening and was taking a ent NHS team, who focus their assist- [email protected] gardening. course in September. ance on small organisations who Strong Roots, an initiative based on He added: “I felt lost and a bit have no personal agenda. Thorpe Hamlet four allotments at Bluebell Lane in confused but this has given a bit of Their funding will finish early next Kath Bass (01603) 434684 Norwich, aims to help people in need clarity.” year but they are keen to aid the through talking and working The project is extending its activi- progress of the group. Lucy Scurfield, [email protected] together. ties to other groups following a pilot the Strong Roots co-ordinator, is The project combines psychologi- scheme which worked with young registered with the Spixworth cal therapy with gardening in a bid to people recovering from mental Council of Psychotherapy. help people with personal illness and asylum seekers. Michelle Gregory (01603) 929245 ■ development. ■William Armstrong on his visit to William Armstrong, the Sheriff of ➔➔For more information, visit www. [email protected] One of the people to benefit from the allotments. Norwich, visited the allotments and strongroots.org.uk the charity is Cathryn Jones, 25, from praised the work of the group. Norwich. mental illness. I found that coming He said: “Strong Roots focuses on ➔➔Are you involved in a project for Peter Steward (01603) 811052 She explained: “I got involved a few here and talking helps, and being growth and the development of the charity? Email locallife@archant. years ago when I was suffering from where it’s peaceful I find it easier to whole person. co.uk [email protected]

Mile Cross & Catton At the July meeting of Central Lakenham Evening TG, after Joan Davis, Coral Grundey and Shaun Stearman (07990) 550650 Morning Townswomen’s Guild, TOWNSWOMEN’S welcoming members and guests, Hilary Parker had attended the David Morton gave a very interest- GUILDS chairman Hazel Taylor asked national AGM in Cardiff which they [email protected] ing talk on St James’s Palace and speaker Georgette Vale to give very much enjoyed. Clarence House. her talk on quilting and Hilary proudly carried the East , Drayton & Thorpe Marriott His talk and pictures were Vanessa patchwork. Anglia banner in the opening Vee Tebble (01603) 869109 or 0797 thoroughly enjoyed by members, She was very knowledgeable and parade. who asked many questions after- Hutton brought a large and varied display Coral gave a comprehensive 9703703 wards. He was thanked by Mavis and a report on the national of her work. report on the meeting and resolu- [email protected] Munro. council meeting. One question from the floor tions. She was thanked by Hazel The competition for a Royal We meet at Chapelfield Church provoked an amusing reply. On Taylor. Keep up with all the news from memento was won by Mavis, with Hall on the second Wednesday each being asked: “Do you display the There will be no meeting in your community by following us Joyce Dunthorne in second place. month at 10.30am. Details from quilts and how do you keep them August. Members were reminded of on Twitter @LocalLifeEN We next meet on September 10 Elaine Smith on 437816. clean?”, she replied: “Yes, and by the carol service on December 12 at where there will be a quiz on At the July meeting of hoovering!” Chapelfield Road Church. Evening News FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014 15 Follow us on Twitter @eveningnews NEWS

Late duty chemists IN BRIEF Open until 6pm: Boots the Chemist, Main Centre. Dereham Road Pharmacy, 562a Dereham Road. Natural Health Pharmacy, St Johns Close, Hall Road. Natural Health Pharmacy, 117f Ipswich Road. Hamblins Pharmacy, Noble Close, Heartsease Estate. Lloyds Pharmacy, 143 Colman Road. Lloyds Pharmacy 22 West End Street. Lloyds Pharmacy, 25a Youngsters have Earlham Road. Lloyds Pharmacy, ■■Would-be UTC students 2 Mandela Close, Oak Street. during their day with the made the grade Lloyds Pharmacy, 42 Earlham Shawn Taylor Racing Team. West Centre. Lloyds Pharmacy, Pictures: SUBMITTED HOLT: The North Norfolk 81 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon. Taekwondo Academy held its National Co-operative Chemists, latest grading, with nine Suffolk Square, Vauxhall Street. students meeting the required Numark Pharmacy, 140 Thunder standard for the next grade. Lane. Superdrug, St Stephens Special commendation was Street. Beechcroft Pharmacy, given to Emilio Sabbatini, who 23 Beechcroft, New . Daredevil students enjoy showed great perseverence Alliance Pharmacy, 78 Hall and outstanding conduct in Road. Costessey Pharmacy, 192 sparring. The academy will Norwich Road, Norwich. remain open during the school Open until 6.15pm: Thorpe summer holidays. For a free Pharmacy, 202 Thorpe Road. really tearing up the track trial lesson, call 01263 711824 Open until 6.30pm: Hurn or visit northnofolktaek- Chemists, 143 Unthank Road. wondo.co.uk for further Alliance Pharmacy, Magdalen Norwich information. Medical Practice, Lawson Road. Boots, Willow Wood Surgery, Polly Grice Choir performance in Aslake Close, Sprowston. [email protected] Alliance Pharmacy, 92 Colman aid of the Samaritans Road. Alliance Pharmacy, The Health Centre, Lawson Road. Tearing round a racing track might NORWICH: The Bishop’s Open until 8pm: Tesco’s not seem like a traditional school Garden will be open on July Pharmacy, Blue Boar Lane, trip, but prospective students of 20 from 1pm to 5pm, in aid of Sprowston. University Technical College Norfolk the Samaritans, who have been Open until 9pm: Alliance did just that. helping people in Norwich for Pharmacy, Waitrose, Church The specialist engineering school 50 years. The Norwich Lane, Eaton. Sainsbury on Old Hall Road invited 60 of its Community Choir will be Superstore, Queen’s Road. applicants to take to the track with supporting the event with a Morrisons, Albion Way, the Shawn Taylor Racing Team. choral performance from Riverside. The pupils had an exhilarating 2.45pm. There will be other Open until 10pm: Sainsbury ride and a first-hand demonstration entertainment, stalls, tea and Pharmacy, Pound Lane. Boots, of vehicle dynamics. cake and visitors are welcome St Stephensgate Medical Hollie Clements, 15, from to enjoy the beautiful gardens Practice, 55 Wessex Street. Mundesley, has her sights set on as they wander. Entry for Open until 10.30pm: Woodside working as a conservation engineer adults is £3, children go free. Pharmacy, 140 Woodside Road, and thoroughly enjoyed the event. ■■Hollie Clements (right) was one of those taking to the For more details, visit nor- adjoining Thorpewood Medical She said: “It was a really good day. track on a special day out. wichcommunitychoir.co.uk. Centre. Before I got in the car, I was a bit Open until 11pm: Drayton nervous, but it was really exciting way of mixing with the people who “It’s been great to see such enthusi- Pharmacy, Manor Farm Close, going around the track.” I’ll be sharing a school with come asm from our students, and I would Car boot sale to raise Drayton. Roundwell Pharmacy, Another applicant, Samuel Kenny, September.” like to thank Shawn and his team for funds for Emmaus 25-27 Doctor Torrens Way, 16, from Taverham, relished the oppo- UTC Norfolk principal Alex Hayes a fantastic event.” Norwich. runity to see what he had studied in said the event highlighted the philos- : Emmaus action. ophy of UTC and said the pupils had Norwich is holding a car boot He said: “I really enjoyed the day. a fantastic day. ➔➔For more information, visit utcn. sale on Saturday, July 26 at Going around the track was defi- He added: “One of the great advan- org.uk Belsey Bridge Conference nitely nerve-wracking, but it was a tages of the UTC is that we have Centre, Ditchingham, and Norwich great way to learn about the concepts employers such as Shawn on board ➔➔Have you been on an unusual gates will be open between and then experience them in motion. who can help provide our students school trip? Email locallife@archant. 11am and 3pm. Small pitches A former Hellesdon High school “These taster events are a great with unique learning experiences. co.uk cost £6, large pitches £10 with pupil reached the top 70 in the pres- all proceeds to Emmaus tious Miss International and Miss Norwich. Free entry to public, Intercontinental United Kingdom refreshments available. beauty pageant. Fundraising coastal walker drops Kerry Brady, 23, was one of 1,000 entrants to the event. She said: “ I Creative opportunities entered for the Miss Galaxy origi- into city shop on tour of country at summer workshops nally, but unfortunately I missed the cut-off date for entry, but that event A fundraiser travelling around NORWICH: A series of free then put me forward to the Miss Britain’s coastline to raise money Norwich workshops are set to run International and Miss for the Royal National Lifeboat throughout the summer for Intercontinental competition repre- Institution made a stop inland to Store manager Selina Clarke young people aged 13 to 25. senting Miss Norwich. visit Norwich. said: “Our customers are walking Creative Connections, run by “I was then told I was one of the Diane Leigh, from Cheshire, is and travelling enthusiasts. Norwich charity Musical Keys, chosen finalists and invited to the travelling clockwise around However, Diane is definitely is a series of classes on finalists event at the Old Palace Britain with nothing but a suit- taking it that one step further creative subjects, including Hotel in Manchester. case, relying on the generosity of with her coastline challenge.” documentary making, percus- “I made it to the Top 70 and that is strangers and is hoping to raise The store also held a raffle for sion skills and a two-day rock an amazing achievement on my £10,000 in the process. customers on the day with school. Workshops start next part, as I have never been in any Staff at the Rohan store in proceeds going to the RNLI and Thursday and anyone within pageant or Miss UK event before. Norwich gave her a pair of Pacer put on a mini British feast. the age group can apply. For “I was just really thrilled with my Capri pants to help on her jour- full details or to book, visit efforts and so were my family and ney as well as a pot of mustard ➔➔You can follow Diane’s progress at ■■Diane Leigh on her visit to the Rohan musicalkeys.co.uk/cc friends.” as a souvenir of Norwich. www.fledglingonfire.com store in Norwich.