Guest Information for Community Chest Monday 24th January 2011

Community Chest Guests:

Standing in for Tim McWilliam, with help from Hayley and Neil, it was a packed programme with no fewer than six guests.  Details of each and contact information etc. are given below:

Lawrie Hallett, Monday 24th January 2011.

Emma Ferris - Running the London Marathon:

She's never been much of a runner, but Emma Ferris has decided to run the London Marathon in April for her father, Neil Ferris, who used to run marathons but is now in a wheelchair with multiple sclerosis.  Her friend Jordan is running with her and helping with training, with collegues at the Nelson Pub supporting her bid.  Emma and Jordan are running in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and they need to raise a minimum of £2,000 each before the marathon.

If you'd like to help Emma reach her goal, you can make a donation via the Just Giving web-site at: www.justgiving.com/jordan-emma

Friends of Norwich City Station:

Uncovering and rediscovering the site of the old Norwich City Station (by the Halfords superstore on the Inner Ring Road at the start of the Marriots Way Cycle Path).  The web-site contains a wide range of photographs of the station site, both old and new.

Contact:  Jon Batley.  Tel: 07813-166-325

Web-site: www.flickr.com/groups/norwichcitystation/

Outset Norfolk:

If you're thinking about starting your own business, then this one is for you.  Outset Norfolk provides help with information sessions, one-to-one advice and a coaching and mentoring service.

Contact: Chris Leighton.  Tel: 0800-032-7851

Web-site: www.outsetnorfolk.co.uk/

Mike Robbins - Local Author:

As a young man, in the late 1980s, Mike Robbins spent two years in Sudan working for VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas).  Years later, he wrote about his experience in a book entitled 'Even the Dead are Coming'.  Although he now works in New York, Mike's connection with Norwich is that he studied for an MA and PhD at UEA.  Leter this year he has another book due out, this time focusing on the topic of his PhD, carbon sequistration.  The new book will be called 'Cropping Carbon'.

Mike's First book about his time in Sudan is available from Amazon at: www.amazon.co.uk/Even-Dead-Coming-Michael-Robbins/dp/0578035693/ref=sr_1_1

The Bike Doctor:

If you fancy a custom-made road bike?  Then Tom Donhou may be able to help....  He's been passionate about bikes for many years and works with individual clients to develop hand made designs, and with custom paint jobs too!

Contact: Tom Donhou.  Tel: 07828-817-081

Web-site: www.donhoubicycles.com/

Bollywood Sparkles:

If you fancy a bit of Bollywood Dancing, then Bollywood Sparkles might be the place to start!  Classes take place on Thursday Evenings between 19:00 & 20:00 at the Vauxhall Centre near the Chapelfield Roundabout.  Beginners and all ages welcome!

Contact: Julie Brown.  Tel: 07402-439-859

Website: www.bollywoodsparkles.co.uk/

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