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We need names!
this day and age it is more likely to be an Amazon voucher—we are moving with the times! In addition she will receive a free place at the Newcastle conference Is there an unsung hero in your group? Now is the time to along with travel expenses, since we recognise their achievements by nominating them for the would really like her to be able to join us. Mary Stott Award, writes NWR trustee Jennifer Johnson We do however need your nominations! Think about the members of your group It’s that time of year again! As we Fiona Catterson or people you know in the wider NWR look forward to September’s national of Kilbarchan community. Are there unsung heroes out conference in Newcastle we are again NWR received the there who deserve this recognition? Without asking you, the members, for your quaich in 2021 for nominations there can be no award! her work bringing nominations for the prestigious Mary The first step is for you to decide on activities to the Stott Award. elderly in her an appropriate person and obtain her The award was set up in 2003 to honour community, and agreement to being put forward. The next the memory of Guardian Women’s for her success in gaining Eco Church step is to tell us why she is worthy of the Page editor Mary Stott, who published status for her local place of worship award, using the criteria above as a guide. that article way back in 1960 showing Your submission should consist of around young women that they need not Annually the trustees present the award 500 words and focus on what your devote themselves entirely to domestic to an NWR member who has: concerns—there was a world outside Carol Crane, our ■■ made an exceptional contribution to where there were friendly, lively minded 2014 winner, set NWR, the community and/or the wider women who wanted to meet, discuss and up a charity to world; support each other, and have fun! help parents or ■■ made great strides in her own personal guardians who, development; like her, have lost 2009 winner a child. ■■ shown a great commitment to a project. Rita Fowler from The winner will be presented with Deepings NWR a quaich, which is a Scottish cup of nominee has achieved. Nominations must was inspired to establish a school friendship. NWR will have it inscribed be submitted to the NWR office by 30 June in Kenya, after with her name, and she will hold it for 2022, marked for the attention of Jennifer seeing the poverty the year. She will also be presented with Johnson. If you have any queries about endured in slum a book token in recognition of Mary’s the process please contact me through the areas of Mombasa. profession as a journalist, although in office and I will be happy to help.
The conference includes a buffet lunch, refreshments, speakers and one workshop. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Park Farm Hotel is a luxury spa hotel set in 200 acres of idyllic countryside. The conference room is light and airy with doors opening onto the garden, which we are welcome to use. There is plenty of free parking, and all areas of the hotel are easily accessible. Why not take the opportunity to pamper yourself: book a stay and take advantage of the spa and heated pool before or after the conference!
13:45: Workshops, please choose one Flint Vineyard virtual tour, with wine Bollywood Dancing with Jaya Dance Poetry, led by Elizabeth Bracken Sunnyfields Honey, with tasting 15:00: Katherine Rhodes, magician from The Magic Circle Cost: £40 or £45 if selecting Flint Vineyard workshop. Please contact us at becclesnwrbooking@gmail.com for more information
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11:30: Mrs Cromwell and 17th Century Cooking, Nora Gardner, Ely city guide
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Park Farm Hotel, Norwich Road, Hethersett, Norwich NR9 3DL
10:00: Food, Health and the Gut Microbiome, Dr Maria Traka from the Quadram Institute
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Thursday 19 May 2022 9:30am–16:15pm
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Beccles NWR cordially invite you to a day conference
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