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Barmitzvah boy Nathan is ‘hover’ the moon

High speed Nathan Ash

Hovercraft champ Nathan Ash celebrates his barmitzvah at Shenley Synagogue on Shabbat.

And the JCOSS pupil heads to his big day with interesting stories to tell guests as he is blazing a trail in the National Hovercraft Championships.

Nathan is an active member at SUJC. He has been on a shul rota for Amin Z’mirot and Yigdal for a number of years but also finds time for one of his favourite hobbies. Earlier this month Nathan won the second round of the Junior Colts event held at Whittlebury Hall and finished runner up in the European Juniors category.

But the hovercraft world is not his only pastime as he plays electric guitar and follows Formula 1.

The Shenley teen attends JCOSS with sister, Millie, where his favourite subjects are Geography, PE and languages. As for the hovercraft bug, that comes from his dad, Howard, with support from mum Justine.

“Like dad, I love everything motorsport and we both compete in the hovercraft championships,” he said. “It’s great fun and I’ll soon be beating him!”

Nathan’s grandparents are particularly looking forward to celebrate Nathan’s Barmitzvah this weekend.

Norwood lake challenge raises £120k

Norwood Italian Lakes challenge

Norwood’s Italian Lakes cycle challenge raised £120,000 for the charity.

The four-day event attracted 34 intrepid challengers from a central base in Varese.

Highlights for the group of experienced and first-time riders included a cycle around the shores of four well-known lakes and road cycling.

The first day of the event took in Lake Maggiore before Lake Como, taking in the spectacular views of historic Bellagio then Lake Lugano before briefly leaving Italy to cross the Swiss border.

Among participants was Norwood CEOI Dr Beverley Jacobson who cycled in tandem with her daughter, Talya, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, a severe visual impairment, learning disabilities and epilepsy.

Judith Harris also participated and raised over £7,300. Her daughter Stephanie, 29, has cerebral palsy and is supported by Norwood in adult services.

Judith said, “As with all charities Norwood has been hugely hit financially during and post pandemic. Our daughter lives in a supported living service in Barnet, where she is fully supported and enjoys as much independence as possible.” Regarding the challenge, she added, “Another amazing adventure. It was a fantastic few days and a true cycling challenge worth waiting for. Thank you for the company, togetherness and memories.”

First-time challenger Noam Handler added, “It was a fantastic experience from supporting such a great charity and making new friends to doing some brilliant cycling.”

Broughton Jewish Cassel Fox Primary School held its Annual Garden Party last Sunday afternoon. The party had many attractions and nosh in the school playground.