The East Anglian Film Archive, the first and largest Regional Film Archive in England, was established in 1976. Since 1984, EAFA has been owned and operated by the University of East Anglia, Norwich (UEA), to support research and work to preserve our moving image heritage. More than 250 hours are freely available online as examples of the wide range of film which attracts interest the world over.
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About Women - Club 52
Anglia TV report on 'Club 52', a social enterprise founded by Norwich resident Jean Jurak, that offers the housebound a new lease of life.
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Overview
Club 52 founder, Jean Jurak, provides a lifeline for over 300 senior and disabled residents in the Norwich area. Known as βSamaritans on wheelsβ, Club 52 volunteers are car drivers who offer the usually housebound, transport to and from social events. After convalescing from an illness, and unable to drive her beloved Volkwagen 'Herbie', Jean put an advert in the local paper looking for someone to offer her occasional trips out. Overwhelmed with offers, Club 52 was formed.
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