For many years Norman has had a pastoral role with Poplars,
worked in local villages, building relationships with those with
and without faith, serving communities practically as well as
spiritually, sharing with and supporting churches, church groups
and their leaders.
He has pioneered respite care with the local authority, been
actively involved with long-term fostering and adoption, worked
closely
with families and individuals in times of loss, bereavement and
personal distress, worked in and for Romania as Director of
Poplars (Romania) - a joint Romanian/British charity supporting
life-limited children and young people as well as their parents
and carers, introduced the work of the charity in schools,
universities and with other interested groups, as well as
running Induction Days for prospective volunteers.
He is also the author of "A Shared Journey"