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March and April 2010 Issue No 8

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Isn’t it lovely to see the sunshine again? I hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have?Don’t miss our fantastic competitions page in this issue; you can even win a PS2!! There are lots of fabulous prizes up for grabs this month, and remember if you don’t enter you can’t win! Have a look at all of our lucky winners from our last edition and let’s hope that I will be visiting your school very soon and presenting you with your prize!All of our local schools have been so very busy and it is great to see so many children enhancing their learning and being creative and innovative, keep it up!

A huge Well Done to all of the children in our WOW pages, what fantastic achievements and it is always wonderful to hear about the sports and activities you like to take part in. Keep up the hard work and I look forward to receiving some more WOW moments for our next edition.You can now enter all of our competitions online at our new website www.hey-magazine.co.uk, you can also email us from here to tell us of all the wonderful things you have been doing and making!Easter is just around the corner and is a great time to get back out into the garden and enjoy the spring weather and playing in the fresh air! Read our Action Station pages to see where you can go and some of the things you could do this Easter. There are plenty of options for everyone! Whatever you do I hope you enjoy your Easter break and remember not to eat too many Easter eggs!!

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HEY! magazine is published by Ignyte LimitedPublisher: Tina VeaterBusiness Address: 46 Frome Road, Radstock,Somerset, BA3 3LFTelephone: 01761 432089Call Tina on: 07834 542955Call Sue on: 07921 140638Email: hey@ignyte-uk.co.ukwww.hey-magazine.co.uk

While every care has been taken to ensure the data contained in the publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

Ignyte do not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication.All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system in any form without the prior permission of the publisher.

Distribution:We deliver to 5,000 families through primary schools and other outlets in the Midsomer Norton and Radstock and the surrounding villages.

The next edition will be distributed in mid May and is filling fast.Contact Sue on 01761 432089 or 07921 140638 or email sue@hey-magazine.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ and RHS campaign for school gardeningA huge part of the RHS’ ‘In Bloom’ competition is to demonstrate that as many members of the community as possible are involved with brightening up their neighbourhoods.The ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ awards enable groups of interested people to get support and advice on projects that improve their local environment. They are non competitive and a great way of getting expert help as well as recognition for your work.Their Campaign for School Gardening teaches children about growing plants and food, healthy eating and how to care for the environment. Over 10,000 schools have now registered so make sure yours does too!Further information on both schemes is available on their website:-www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Community-gardening

Bath in bloomDon’t forget our local competition as well! This is open to all residents, businesses, schools, institutions or community groups within the boundary of Bath & North East Somerset.There is a huge range of categories to choose from including one for schools and best horticultural achievement by a school pupil. There is even one for best hanging basket and another for tallest sunflower!For further information on this, or any of the above, contact Nicola Ware on 07974213605.

Schools’ painting competition

We would also love to see as many children as possible take part in the South West in Bloom Schools’ Painting Competition. The theme this year is ‘Dig it, Grow it, Cook it and Eat it’. Children can use their imagination for their pictures based on this theme. Winning paintings from the competition will be used by sponsors, Viridor, to produce a 2011 calendar.The age groups are as follows:-Up to 6 years old7 – 11 years old12 – 16 years oldArtwork should be a maximum of A3 in size. On the back of each painting, put the full name and age of the entrant, together with the name of school and the city, town or village in which it is situated.South West in Bloom will try, where possible, to return the pictures at the Presentation in Bath. Any winners will have their pictures returned later.The In Bloom Committees for Bath and for Midsomer Norton and Radstock will choose the best pictures in each category to be forwarded to South West in Bloom for judging. The closing date is Friday 28th May. Send any pictures to:-

Alison Wells, Bath and North East Somerset Council, Policy & Partnerships, The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton BA3 2DP.

South west in bloom!This year, Bath and North East Somerset Council will be hosting the Royal Horticultural Society’s South West In Bloom Awards at Bath’s Assembly Rooms on 16th September.To mark this occasion, the whole of Bath and North East Somerset will have the same floral scheme for 2010, which is ‘fire’ colours of reds, oranges, yellows and purples.This area does fantastically well in the competition. In 2009, Radstock won a Gold, Midsomer Norton a Silver Gilt and Bath a Silver in their categories.If you are involved in any kind of gardening, do think about using this year’s colour scheme and let your local In Bloom Committee know of your activities in case you can be included in the entries!Contact Nicola Ware on 07974213605.

To enter any of or fantastic competitions please enter by writing the answer, your name, age,

address and telephone number and your school name on a piece of paper and send it to us at:

HEY! competitions, Ignyte Ltd, 46 Frome Road, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3LF

Or email your entry details to tina@hey-magazine.co.uk

Don’t forget to always include your contact details!Closing date for entries: Friday 16th April

Emily Appleton aged 5 from St Nicholas Primary School won £20 to spend at the Entertainer.

Georgia Harvey aged 9 from Paulton Primary School won £10 to spend at the Entertainer.

Oscar Blackwood aged 8 from St John’s School won the Martian Matters.

Toby Dolman from Midsomer Norton Primary School won the Shaky Pisa tower.

Frazer Collins aged 9 from St Benedicts School won a Hangman game.

George West aged 9 from Westfi eld School won a years membership and an afternoons gaming at Wireworld.

A free day session for you and a friend at Sports Trix holiday camp, held in Norton Hill Sports Centre during the Whitsun holidays in May!The sports camp involves coaching children from 5 – 14 years of age. During the day you and your friend will have great fun taking part in football, softball, cricket, rounder’s, hockey, badminton, tennis, volleyball, trampolining, basketball, quad biking and many many more.To win answer the following:

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A 4 hour gaming session for 1 child and 1 adult including lunch in the Wireworld Café!In Wireworld they know that it’s good to play together, it’s all about having fun. Our 29 player gaming centre and café offers children over the age of 8 a professionally run venue where playing together and having fun together is our number one goal.

Entrants must be over 8.To win answer the following:

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£20 to spend in MOJO!MOJO in Midsomer Norton is a superb clothing and footwear shop for adults and children. To win answer the following:

Name the singer/song writer on the wall in the shop?

A Nebulus TX Scooter in Pink!The Nebulus Scooter by Ozbozz is a hard wearing, robust scooter which has a easy fold mechanism, 2 large PU wheels, ABEC bearings, adjustable handle bar system and clip off grips! Altogether loads of fun! To win answer the following:

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A Nebulus TX Scooter in Pink!The Nebulus Scooter by Ozbozz is a hard wearing, robust scooter which has a easy fold mechanism, 2 large PU wheels, ABEC bearings, adjustable handle bar system and clip off grips! Altogether loads of fun! To win answer the following:

A Nebulus TX Scooter in Blue!The Nebulus Scooter by Ozbozz is a hard wearing, robust scooter which has a easy fold mechanism, 2 large PU wheels, ABEC bearings, adjustable handle bar system and clip off grips! Altogether loads of fun! To win answer the following:

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Peasedown St John School now are the proud owners of their very own Play Pod. The pod is regularly stocked with ‘junk’ for the children to play with around the school grounds. They can make obstacle courses, build dens from old tyres, tubing, pipes, boxes and much, much more. The children said ‘it’s amazing’, ‘We love it’!

Farrington Helps HaitiFarrington Gurney Primary School’s Haiti Earthquake Appeal on Monday 18th January raised £400! This has been sent to Chelwood Rotary Club who is making basic water kits, so our contribution should help families have clean water now and in the future. The pupils ran a cake stall and held a mufti day and donated some of their pocket money to help those caught up in the disaster.On Saturday 6th February, St John’s church held a village coffee morning, craft fair, car wash & bring-and-buy sale in the Memorial Hall and raised a staggering £2124. It was wonderful to see so many people from the village joining in together to support the Haiti appeal.

ParallelephantsThis wonderful elephant is 1 of 12, which together make up the parallelephants, a project set up by The Paragon School in Bath to raise money for Banunule School in Uganda.Peasedown St John Primary School were given the opportunity of working with The Paragon School to decorate their elephant and name her too.Tessellaphant is the name they gave her and they decorated her using a tessellating design which is a series of elephant shapes that fi t together to cover her body. Each class then had a chance of colouring their designs and she will now be auctioned to raise money for Banunule school. The pupils and teachers of Peasedown School would very much like Tessellaphant to remain in the village and would ask any local businesses to attend the auction on 22nd May at The Paragon School to bid for this wonderful elephant

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money for Banunule School in Uganda.Peasedown St John Primary School were given the opportunity of working with The Paragon School to decorate

School to bid for this wonderful elephant

Monty and Imperial come to TrinityThe children at Trinity C of E Primary school were treated to a special visit from police horses Monty and Imperial in March. The children were able to stroke them and watch them demonstrate their skills too. All of the children loved learning about the horses and how the mounted police help in numerous situations.

No less than 20 juniors took part in the Book Quiz and they certainly knew their stuff! Each team of two had to read a fi ction and a non-fi ction book and were quizzed to test their knowledge of these books. Quiz masters Headteacher Sue Jones and Year 5/6 teacher Sally Edgell also tested the pupils’ general literature knowledge. Well done to all and especially to Jessica Winfi eld & Alicia Brown (Year 4) whose knowledge of Hippos and Jacqueline Wilson’s “Sleepovers” was astounding! The winners and the 3 runner-up teams were allowed to chose a book from the Book Fair.The infants in the school held a Bedtime Stories evening, which offered an opportunity for parents and children to snuggle up in the classrooms in their pyjamas and share stories and a mug of hot chocolate!The whole school dressed up as magical characters to end

Magic Book Week on Friday 29th January. There were wizards, witches and fairies galore! Mums, dads and grandparents joined the pupils for a Family Seal afternoon. Together, they made a Magic Cauldron, containing ingredients for a successful family.

All out for HaitiThe Longvernal primary school Council all worked together when they heard about the disaster in Haiti. They arranged a mufti day for all children across the school and raised £64.44 for the appeal. Well done to you all and it is great to hear that you are thinking of others.

Council all worked together when Council all worked together when Children at Longvernal primary School have been lucky enough to work with local artist Helen Hewitt on their fabulous new library in readiness for World Book Day.The ‘Where the wild things are’ cave will be used by all classes and will inspire imagination and creativity in the children’s story making and literacy.The project has been extremely successful in developing art making skills and providing a special space for story making too.

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Welton Primary School have been working very hard on securing funds and arranging plans for their new build project for a few years and March saw the offi cial opening of their fantastic new dining hall and after school club/pre-school building.The very colourful new building was opened by Mrs Anne Mitchell, former head teacher of Welton School and a very large cake was served to all parents and children to celebrate the superb new facility. The building is also available to the local community and can be used for meetings, events and gatherings. Contact the school for more information.

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Official opening

World Book Day a huge successThe children at Trinity Primary School made a huge effort with their special ‘book day’ hats. The 7 special hat winners were Abigail in year 6, Reuben in year 5, Thomas in year 3, Jordan in year 2, Cara in year 1 and Joe in reception each winner received a £5 book token to buy a special book for themselves. A special cake to mark the event was made by a parent and all the children had a piece to take home. A fabulous day was had by all!

The whole school dressed up as magical characters to end Magic Book Week on Friday 29th January. There were wizards, witches and fairies galore! Mums, dads and grandparents joined the pupils for a Family Seal afternoon. Together, they made a Magic Cauldron, containing ingredients for a successful family.

World Book Day at Kilmerson school The children wore hats to represent their favourite book character. They came back to school at 6.00 pm for bedtime stories in their PJs and dressing gowns – and the PTA provided hot chocolate and cookies for everyone.

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Children’s Centre Services are for the whole family and based in local communities. All of the teams that work together to create this fantastic service are following the objective of providing early education, childcare, health and support for children and their families.

Research shows that children do best when parents and professionals work together and we recognise, respect and support parents as the key people in children’s lives. Children’s Centre Services work with families to find solutions and meet individual needs by offering:• Health services• Childcare• Early education• Family support• Information & advice

Norton Radstock Children’s Centre Services are available in Peasedown St John, Radstock, Midsomer Norton, Paulton, Westfield and the surrounding villages.We deliver services from:• Radstock Nursery, where

affordable childcare is available from 8am to 6pm

• Peasedown St John Youth and Children’s Centre based within the youth centre on Bath Road

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In the Norton Radstock area our family support services assist families through groups and one to one sessions. In addition to these services other help and advice is available through our health services including Breastfeeding, Peer Support, speech and language therapy, information and advice about child development, parenting and relationships and support to stop smoking are also available. A Children Centre outreach vehicle is available to provide advice, information and services to rural area’s.

Norton Radstock Children’s Centre Services work in conjunction with other professional organisations to offer a range of services for local families, including Barnardos, Southside Bath, First Steps Bath,Citizen Advice Bureau, Job Centre Plus, health visiting teams and healthy lifestyle teams.

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Older Children’s ServicesChildren’s Centre Services also work together to support families with children aged 5-11 years. This may include offering support surrounding behaviour management issues, ‘expression of big feelings’ or supporting the parents of children in this age group (for example in their own relationship, surrounding domestic violence, becoming a confident parent, accessing training for themselves or returning to work). A number of programmes are run including Webster Stratton Incredible Years programme, Mellow Parenting course, ‘Coping with Big Feelings’ course as well as returning to work courses. Why not give us a ring if you think we can be of any support?

Stay and PlayChildren’s Stay and Play is a fantastic environment where children can play and interact with each other while parents chat and socialise too. The session begins with a welcome and ‘Hello song’ and then the children play and learn together. Tidy up time then follow teaching children how to put things away and then they share a healthy snack and a story.Stay and Play sessions are held in Clandown, Westfield, Midsomer Norton, Camerton, Radstock and Writhlington.

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Early Support for Children with Additional NeedsSupport for families with a child with an additional need or where they have a concern about their child’s development can be accessed through the Children’s Centre. We have a small and friendly Stay and Play session once a week run by Children’s Centre staff in partnership with BOP and we can also support families on an individual basis in their homes through our Outreach Worker.

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Links with Job Centre PlusStay and PlayAntenatal supportAdvice and support for families in their homesBreastfeeding supportNutrition and weaning supportEmotional support for carersOpportunities for volunteersGetting to know your baby sessionsParenting support

Calling all Dads and male carersMany Dads and male carers are working full time and find it difficult to spend quality time with their young children and other dads too. The first Saturday of every month a Dads and male carers group runs at Barnardos in Midsomer Norton from 10.30am to 12pm; a chance to enjoy some quality fun time with your child whilst also interacting with others. Join us on our Friday Lunch Bunch sessions from 12pm to 1.30pm at Radstock Youth and Children’s Centre.

Baby massage is a great opportunity for parents to get together and help their babies to relax whilst enabling parents to learn the correct procedures and share ideas. Baby massage starts from birth up to crawling babies.Parents say ‘it is a great bonding experience with your baby as well as a social gathering for like minded parents. It enables us to do something with our babies and our babies to enjoy the experience too.’Baby massage is a 5 week course, call us today to find out when the next course starts.

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450g rhubarb, coarsely chopped150g caster sugarjuice and grated zest of 1 orange3 cardamom pods100ml double cream100ml yoghurt

Mix the rhubarb, sugar and orange juice and zest together and place in an ovenproof dish. Add the cardamom pods. Cover and bake in an oven preheated to 190°C/Gas Mark 5 for 30-45 minutes, until the rhubarb is completely soft. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely. Take out the cardamom pods and purée the fruit.Whip the cream with the yoghurt until it just holds its shape. Carefully fold the purée into the cream so you have a ripple effect, then transfer the mixture to serving glasses. Chill before serving.

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1. Add fl our, salt, sugar and butter to a food processor and mix until coarse crumbs are formed.2. Add the water and continue to blend until a ball is formed. 3. Chill the pastry for 30 minutes or so4. Grease 2 shallow tart tins and roll out the pastry on a fl oured surface until it is thin. 5. Cut out rounds with a cutter and place into tart tins. 6. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and spoon a dessertspoonful of jam per round, and put back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes.7. Cool on a wire rack.

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This pompom chick key-ring is a quick and easy Easter craft - fun to hang on a bag perhaps? Of course you don’t need the ribbon - just make a few of these and put out on display to be admired!You will need:A large yellow pompomOrange craft foamYellow craft feathersGoogly eyesYellow ribbonKey-ring attachmentGlueInstructions:Cut a small triangle from orange craft foam and attach, along with your googly eyes, to form the face.

Use a paper plate and some craft cupboard bits and pieces to make a cute bunny mask - perfect for Easter!You will need:A paper plate Pink paintPink cardWhite pipe cleaner (chenille stem)Elastic threadGlueBlack penInstructions:Paint the back of the paper plate pink and leave to dry. Cut out two eye holes. Snip the pipe cleaner into 3 and twist together in the centre. Glue to the centre of the face.Cut out a nose from pink card and glue to the centre of the pipe cleaners.You will need:

Egg boxOrange paintYellow cardGlueSafety pin Sticky tapeInstructions:Cut one of the egg compartments from the egg box and paint it orange. Leave to dry.Cut out a flower shape from yellow card. Glue the egg compartment to the centre as the trumpet.When the daffodil is completely dry, tape a safety pin to the back so that you can wear it.

Pom pom chick keyring

Bunny Mask

Daffodil Badge

Use a dab of glue to attach a loop of ribbon to the back of the pompom, and then stick on a bundle of feathers for the tail over the top of it. If you place them carefully, two of them can protrude underneath the pompom for feet.Tie your key-ring attachment to the other end of the ribbon.

Marbled Eggs are fun for kids to make - and pretty to display at Easter, too. You will need marbling inks, which are available in most craft stores.You will need:Marbling inksPlastic eggsOld large yogurt pot or small bucketWooden skewers or pipe cleanersInstructions:Fill your bucket about 2/3 full of cold water. Drop a few drops of marbling ink into the water and stir with a skewer or pipe cleaner. Add more colors, stirring after each until you are happy. Use a wooden skewer or pipe cleaner to hold an egg (they usually have small holes in them) and dip the egg into the water, swishing it around to make sure the entire egg becomes covered in ink.Stand the skewer in a pot so the egg can dry.

Children can sew this pretty daisy picture to give as a gift (mount it and frame in a simple frame like ours) or use it on the front of a card for someone special,You will need:White and yellow embroidery thread or yarnGreen cardNeedle with large eye (blunt for younger children)Instructions:Sketch out your design on the back of the card.Put the card on a folded newspaper, and, following the outline that you have drawn, punch holes with your needle. Try to space them evenly.Tape one end of the thread to the back of the card to secure, and sew your design in place.Either frame the picture for a special gift, or glue your daisy to the front of a card for a spring birthday or Teacher Appreciation card.

These little handprint chicks are fun to do and make a great Easter picture or card. They look great and they provide a cute memento too!You will need:PaperYellow and orange paintBlack pen Instructions:For each chick print a yellow handprint with fingers together. Add a fingerprint orange beak and leave to dry.With the black pen draw on the wings, eyes and feet.

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Daisy Picture

Get the paints out and have a fun fingerprint painting session with your children.You will need: White paintBlack paintPaperInstructions:Dip your fingers in the white paint and print lots of finger prints in an oval shape on the paper. Add a large thump print in black paint as the head and a small finger print as the ears. Four black finger prints make the legs.

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If you’re a parent and you’ve been out of work for a while, the thought of applying for a job can seem diffi cult. Find out how Jobcentre Plus can help you fi nd work that suits both you and your children.One of your main concerns might be fi nding a job that fi ts around your family. You may need to fi nd someone to look after your children while you are at work. Your personal adviser can discuss local childcare options and extended school care with you.When you are ready to apply for work, your personal adviser can help you with your CV and with interview techniques. They can also explain what fi nancial help you may get when you start work, like Working Tax Credit, In Work Credit and Job Grant.New Deal for Lone ParentsNew Deal for Lone Parents is a Jobcentre Plus programme designed to help lone parents into work. New Deal offers training and work experience to give you more confi dence and experience, and make you more valuable to any potential employer.You can join New Deal for Lone Parents if you are bringing up children on your own. Your youngest child must be under 16 years old, and one of the following must also apply to you:• you are not working • you are working fewer than 16 hours per weekSupport once you fi nd workYour Jobcentre Plus personal adviser can continue to offer you support for the fi rst 26 weeks of your new job. Many lone parents will be eligible for In Work Credit, which is worth £40 a week (£60 in London), tax-free, on top of your salary.You can receive In Work Credit for up to 52 weeks after you start work.Your Local Lone Parent ServiceFor more information on services for Lone Parents, you can call into one of the regular one to one advice sessions at Midsomer Norton Children’s Centre, Pows Orchard, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2HY, held every Monday (except Bank Holiday) between 9am – 3pm, or call 0800 783 9870 to make an appointment. If you live in the Wells or Shepton Mallet areas, you can make an appointment with a Lone Parent Adviser by calling 0845 604 3719. Information on help for lone parents is also available on the Direct Gov website at www.directgov.uk

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You’re a full-time parent and you’ve cared for your children and seen them settled into school. They still need you, but their days are now taken up with interesting activities away from home. They are learning new skills, gaining knowledge, having fun and growing in confi dence. What about you? This could be the perfect time for you to do the same by returning to education or training.

Strode College in Street has a wide range of education and training courses for adults of all ages. There are part-time, full-time, day and evening courses available for all levels of learning. And crucially, you can get expert advice on careers, fi nances and childcare to help you think about your options and make the right choice for you and your family.

The range of courses on offer at Strode includes caring, childcare, teaching and training, accounting, administration, business, hair and beauty, computers, food hygiene, arts, and many other subjects at all levels including GCSEs, A Levels and vocational qualifi cations.

Returning to work or education after a break might seem a bit daunting, and you may be confused about what to do and how to do it. You’re not alone. Strode prides itself on being friendly and supportive and the staff will do their best to help you.

To fi nd out more visit the website www.strode-college.ac.uk or call 01458 844400.

applying for a job can seem diffi cult. Find out how Jobcentre Plus can help you fi nd work that suits both you and your children.One of your main concerns might be fi nding a job that fi ts around your family. You may need to fi nd someone to look after your children while you are at work. Your personal adviser can discuss local childcare options and extended school care with you.When you are ready to apply for work, your personal adviser can help you with your CV and with interview techniques. They can also explain what fi nancial

and Job Grant.

Back to work

Are you looking for a role that fi ts

around your children with fl exible hours?

Do you have some sales experience and are looking for a new challenge?

If so, call Tina on 07834 542955 for an informal chat

It’s Never Too Late to Learn

Going back to College after time out to have a child sounds quite a daunting prospect, but it’s a choice that many students at Norton Radstock College have made in order to develop their careers.

‘I chose to go back to College as a route into University’, said Vicky, Level 3 Access to HE in Health & Social Care. ‘I used to work in customer services and had time off to look after my three children. It’s a nice atmosphere, with some great people on the course.’‘I wanted to do something different’, said Lauren, Level 2 Floristry who started a course soon after having a child. It’s been really hands-on and has allowed me to keep my options open to either find work or carry on learning’.

The College provides a wide range of vocational courses at all levels, from Level 1 through to Foundation Degree. There’s an on-site nursery, a free bus service from surrounding locations and ample free car parking. People sometimes say finance is an issue, but the College is able to advise students on this, which can be dependent on your current level of qualifications or any benefits claimed. Some students may also be eligible for an Adult Learners Grant (ALG). The on-site Student Support Services team can provide more information. The College also works closely with Nextstep, who can provide general guidance on training, jobsearch and CV writing.

Norton Radstock College also has a range of courses that are free for people who are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance, including Sage Computerised Accounts, Introduction to Administration, Introduction to Care, Door Supervisor and a range of flexible IT courses. Funding is also available for some part-time courses through the Give Us a Break project, which enables carers in B&NES to try something new and get back into education.

For more information or a course guide, call Norton Radstock College on 01761 433161 or visit www.nortcoll.ac.uk

Divoky Riding School

Hapsford Stables ~ Great Elm ~ Nr Frome BA11 3NW

01373 45 11 60 ~ 07971 207 037 ~ pat.divoky@googlemail.com

Lead rein lessons for 4 yr oldsWeekend lessons for 5-15 yr olds

Groups of varying ability, to allow you to learn at your own pace

Competent riders can go hackingStable management - NVQ1 & NVQ2

Private lessons with Pat Burrough available

Local authority ‘Give It A Go Scheme’ approvedMendip Council Licenced BHS Approved

There are a few things that some people dream about doing. For some they want to climb Mount Everest, some want to see the ancient pyramids, and some want to learn to ride a horse. If you or your children wish to learn to ride a horse I’ll give you just a couple of things that you should learn to do right at the start.

One of the fi rst things that you should do when you learn to ride a horse is to learn how to lead one. That’s probably not what you had in mind but still, it’s important.

You shouldn’t be standing at the end of the lead rope trying to pull your horse along and you also shouldn’t be standing at their shoulder letting them lead you along. There’s no control in either of those methods. The best way to lead a horse is to stand with your shoulder pretty close to their throatlatch and about a foot over to the side of them. That way you have enough room between the two of you for comfort. With one hand right below the lead snap and the other holding the rest of the lead line, you will step forward with the horse hopefully following. If it doesn’t then you just simply push gently in the direction you want to go with the hand that has the snap. That will give you the most control over the horse.

A World of Horses

Wellow Trekking Centre

and Frank’s Farm

Wellow, Nr Bath BA2 8QF - Telephone 01225 834376

We operate as a separate horse riding and trekking centre for adults and children of all ages, from beginners to experienced riders, with a large selection of rides deep into the heart of the countryside.

We also offer -Horse LiveryArcheryClay Pigeon ShootingTea RoomAccommodation

Hay Street FarmSton Easton, SomersetTel 07747 843124

Tuitionchildrens lessons -

all abilities catered forhorses & poniesindoor school & outdoor menage

group & individuals bridle paths & lanes

Other services include livery & schooling

Rescue, Rehabilitation & Re-homing Whitchurch, Bristol Just off A37

Tel: 01275 540 173www.horseworld.org.uk

Registered Charity: 1121920

Save upto £6.95 3 for 2Cheapest admission free

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Now that you know how to lead a horse your horseback lessons will fl ow smoothly. When you learn to ride a horse you have

to be in control and if you can lead one with control on the ground you have a better chance of being able to learn to ride a horse. Riding a horse works best when you know that you’re in control.

You can learn to ride a horse by taking lessons with a fully qualifi ed trainer. If you learn to ride a horse, you are learning a skill that has been around for hundreds of years and some will learn to ride a horse for pleasure, relaxation, exercise or just time by themselves or with their family.

Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.00pm

Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm

MENDIP EQUESTRIANNorton Green Farm Nursery,Wells Road, ChilcomptonTel: 01761 232364

Everything for Horse and Rider

Animal feeds - Wormers and FrontlineCountry Wear

Second Hand Saddles Wanted to Sell

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Tynings Farm, Charterhouse, Nr Cheddar, Blagdon, BS40 7XU

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Why not pop in and seeLynney & Nikki at

Overdale Chilcompton...Bring in one of your jackets or jumpers and we will embroider them for free!

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 9.30 - 4Sat 9 - 1

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Where to go & what to do!

Pick up a question sheet for just 50p at one of the shop tills and see if you can follow the clues to hunt down the treasure and win yourself a chocolate egg. In your quest you’ll have a look around the farm and meet lots of friendly animals. And while you are solving clues, your folks can enjoy a relaxing break in the award-winning café.Treasure Hunt sheets will be available throughout the Easter holiday, from Thursday 1st April to Sunday 18th April, with a change of questions halfway through, so you can return and pit your wits again!-----------------------------------

Wansdyke Play AssociationWe will be holding lots of fun activities for children aged 5-13 years, during the EASTER holidays.Please come along, bring your friends and join us for sports, den building, rope swings, art and crafts, drama and music, circus skills and lots of fun and exciting gamesMonday 12th April - Westhill gardens sports club, Westfi eldTuesday 13th April - Peasedown St. John Primary SchoolWednesday 14th April - Conygre Hall, TimsburyThursday 15th April - St. Nicholas Primary School, RadstockSessions run 10.00 am -12pm and 1pm - 3pmPlease bring an adult to sign a consent form! All sessions are FREE!For more information, 01761 420660 or e-mail wansdykeplay.cristina@ukonline.co.ukIf you would like to VOLUNTEER and are CRB checked, please contact us before the play schemes.-----------------------------------

Horse World Free entry for Children aged 3 - 15 in their Easter bonnet, plus Easter bonnet competitions, Easter egg hunt & much, much more!02/04/2010 - 05/04/2010There are over 8 acres of adventures to explore, with indoor and outdoor activities, straw den, agility trail and new for 2010 an Aerial Runway, Jungle Climber and for the younger visitor a ‘Kidbine Harvester’!Best of all everyone can enjoy the experience of caring for a pony in our supervised Touch and Groom stables and help our Grooms with interactive feeding.If grown-ups fancy a rest or some retail therapy there is a great café that serves a selection of traditional meals and a shop that sells great gifts to remember your day at HorseWorld. Join us in the celebrations with PRICES HELD for 2010, fantastic new Play Equipment plus much, much more to enjoy for a great day outKeep up to date with our 10th anniversary celebrations by visiting our website at www.horseworld.org.uk-----------------------------------

Community Play Rangers 2009/20101. Peasedown St JohnMondays: The Rec, Church roadTuesdays: Beacon Hall Field, French closeThursdays: The Green, between Albert Ave and Frederick Ave2. Norton RadstockMondays: The plantation, Manor Copse RoadTuesday: Westfi eld Recreation Ground, Westhill Road

Blossom at DunsterThroughout March (climate dependent!) visit the Castle Gardens at this stunning part of the year to see blossoming Magnolia Campbelli & Mimosa as well as our Camelias in all their spring glory. Booking Not Needed.11am - 4pm National Trust. Visitor Services Manager, 01643 821314Dunster Castle Dunster nr Minehead Somerset TA24 6SL-----------------------------------

April Fool’s Jester DayCome and make a fool of yourself at Corfe Castle with Jigsaw the Jester. There will be Stilt Walking Jester at 11.30am - 12.15pm, Juggling Jester Show at 12.50pm - 1.20pm and Fools’ School - juggling and circus skills workshop at 2.00pm - 3.30pm.1 April 11.30am - 3.30pm-----------------------------------

Easter Treasure HuntThere’s something exciting taking place during the school Easter holidays at Farrington’s Farm Shop in Farrington Gurney.

Thursdays: Between Woodborough Road Park and Morley Terrace, TyningAll sessions are open access and are FREE of charge.All sessions run from 3:30pm to 6pm (excluding Banks Holidays)Any queries or more information about our play rangers, please contact KATE PATON, service manager on 01761 420660-----------------------------------

Easter TrailsMontecute House Somerset TA15 6XPTelephone: 01935 823289A challenging Easter Egg Trail for all the family.Easter Egg Trails, supported by Cadbury -----------------------------------

Wednesday Garden GamesEvery Wednesday, try your hand at traditional games in the Wilderness. Booking Not Needed.11am - 4.30pm National TrustPrior Park Landscape Garden Ralph Allen Drive Bath Somerset BA2 5AHWed 3 Mar, Wed 10 Mar, Wed 17 Mar, Wed 24 Mar, Wed 31 Mar.-----------------------------------

WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY SPRING STEAM GALAAn intensive train service between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead worked by the giants of the steam age, many hired-in especially for the event. Museums, shops, model railways and workshops open. Book launches and signings. Day Tickets cheaper if ordered in advance. Details from 01643 704996 or via www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk.Saturday and Sunday March 20th and 21st, 8.30am to 6.00pmWest Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead Somerset TA24 5BGSat 20 Mar to Sun 21 Mar-----------------------------------

Easter Trail At BristolCome take part in the terrifi c At-Bristol Easter trail, keep your eyes peeled and follow the clues around the venue to win an exciting Easter prize! (Running over Easter weekend from 02 until 05 April just ask on arrival to At-Bristol) -----------------------------------

Alice in Wonderland Costume DisplayCelebrating the National Trust’s involvement in the fi lming of the new “Alice in Wonderland” fi lm, we are displaying the Gibbs’ family collection of Alice costumes in the Drawing Room. Booking Not Needed.11am - 4pm National TrustTyntesfi eld Wraxall Somerset BS48 1NTSat 20 March-----------------------------------

‘Searching for Spring’ Children’s TrailEnjoy our kids’ garden trail, exploring the nature and wildlife in the gardens during the fi rst signs of spring. £1 per trail. Booking Not Needed.10.30am - 5.30pm National TrustTyntesfi eld Wraxall Somerset BS48 1NTSat 20 Mar to Wed 24 Mar, Sat 27 Mar to Wed 31 Mar.-----------------------------------

Wells Arts ExhibitionAn eclectic exhibition and sale of original art, photography, giclée prints, stained-glass and jewellery. Refreshments by Hartley’s Kitchen. Photographic studio portraits £5 per sitting to include a 6x4 print. Something for everyone’s taste and purse.Friday 26th: 11am-4pm Saturday 27th: 10am-4pm Free EntryWells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells Somerset BA5 2RBFri 26 March to Sat 27 March-----------------------------------

Eggs-treme ExperimentsHow do you like your eggs? Here in At-Bristol we like ours served with a side of science! Come and scramble your brains with some eggs-cellent experiments this Easter as the Live Science team will be investigating the science of eggs! Can an elephant stand on an egg without breaking it? Can you drop an egg from 30 feet without breaking it? All will be revealed throughout the Easter holidays, simply check the What’s on board on arrival to At-Bristol to see times and location.(Running daily from 02 April until 18 April)-----------------------------------

Somerset and Dorset RailwayEaster Egg hunts are on the menu again this year with a choice of Saturday or Sunday for our youngsters. A questionnaire will be available for £4.50 which will also get children an egg and a snack in the buffet coach. Enjoy a fun day out with a raffl e and other attractions. Contact the station shop on Sundays for tickets or ring Amanda on 07590 121929.Please book in advance and children to be accompanied.10.30am -12.00pm & 1.00pm -2.30pmAt Somerset Rural Life Museum, GlastonburyTel no 01458 831197Lunch and hot drinks included. Please bring gloves, warm clothing and pruning tools if possible.£35.00 - booking essential10.00am - 4.00pmAt Somerset Rural Life Museum, GlastonburyTel no 01458 831197

Pick a Perfect Place. Pick Puxton Park.

Come and

have fun at

Puxton Park

01934 523500www.puxton.co.uk

OPEN EVERY DAY 9.00am - 5.30pm

All Weather Family Fun

Spread Over 50 Acres

Huge Indoor Playzone

Outdoor Play Area

Dairy Cows

Farm Animals

Highland Cattle

Pets’ Village

Pony Stables

Falconry Centre

01934 5235009.00am - 5.30pmSpread Over 50 Acres

Huge Indoor Playzone

Outdoor Play Area

Highland Cattle

Pets’ Village

Pony Stables

All Weather Family Fun

Spread Over 50 AcresOPEN EVERY DAY9.00am - 5.30pm

All Weather Family Fun

Spread Over 50 Acres

Farm Animals

Highland Cattle

Come and visit us and enjoy• Lunch or a snack in our buffet coach• Our railway museum• Patio and picnic area• Shop sell ing new & second hand items• World War II pil lar box and displays• Walks in the woodland and

nature reserve

Somerset and Dorset RailwayAt Midsomer Norton

Silver Street , Midsomer Norton BA3 2EYTel 01761 411221www.sdjr.co.uk

Eating out

Secret 1 - Whatever you choose, savour it! Chew each bite at least 20 times before swallowing to bring a certain awareness to each mouthful of food. Appreciate the texture and the taste of each mouthful. The same if you enjoy a glass of wine - sip and savour AND drink a glass of water for every glass of wine you drink so you’re still smiling in the morning! It is said that your brain takes about 20 minutes to communicate to your stomach that it’s full so if you eat too quickly you’ll literally fi ll up before you know it! Secret 2 - Sharing is sociableOrder several small different dishes and share them with your friends. Then take small helpings of each dish. You can always go back for more but it gives your brain and stomach a chance to communicate.

Secret 3 - Season wellGo for the lightest cooked option you can fi nd on the menu - eg. soup, vegetable dishes, season it well with black pepper, and ask the waiter for lemon juice and some herbs.

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• MARCH AND APRIL FREE BOTTLE OF BUBBLY TO TAKE HOME IF YOU BOOK A MEAL WITH YOUR CHILDREN 6-7PM MON - SAT (NOT INCLUDING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)

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01373 462956www.bellatbuckland.co.uk

The Apple Tree Inn • West Pennard • 01749 890355

Family friendly • Beer Garden • Patio area • Skittle alley available for hireGiant garden games to keep the little and big kids entertainedLocally sourced produce

Easter SpecialOne child eats free with each adult meal - choose from the hearty lunch menu and specials board. Available from 31st March 2010 to 9th April 2010 12pm-2pm when mentioning this advert.(Excludes Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, drinks and desserts)

Easter Sunday Carvery adults £7.95 Childs (under 12s) £4.95 if booked Carvery and a dessert Adult £9.95 child £6.95Three meats to choose from and all the trimmings.

Secret 4 - Starter over sweet Have a starter instead of a dessert. This might seem a hard one for most of us who have a sweet tooth but I’ve found that if you have a starter and a main course by the time it gets to the dessert it’ll really only be your mind that wants the dessert. If you truly cannot resist, then it should be enough to just order one to share with your friends.

Secret 5 - To drink or not to drink Ideally you would have drunk enough water before eating so you won’t feel thirsty. If you’re still thirsty, ask for a herbal tea or a glass of hot water (with a dash of fresh lemon juice) to sip with meal rather than a glass of cold water. It is better to drink water that is warm or room-temperature so that the body does not have to use as much energy to bring it up to body temperature. If you do drink cold water (no ice please!) remember that is still better than sparkling. However, recognise that drinking an excessive amount with your meal actually encourages you to eat more because you will be reducing your digestive capacity.

The White Post InnStratton on the Fosse • Somerset BA3 4QA

Breakfast servedFriday & Saturday

10am untill 12noonTelephone: 01761 413394

Home cooked Food& Real AlesOpen 7 days a weeklunchtimes & evenings& all day Sunday

Traditional high quality pub foodChildren’s menusSunday Carvery,

Senior Citizen offersbeer garden,

function room, Cater for large parties

The New InnBath Road, Farmborough, Bath, Somerset BA2 0EG

Tel: 01761 470350email: 6669@greeneking.co.uk

Easter Holidays - 2nd to 18th April, KIDS EAT FREE. Terms and conditions apply. Present this advert when ordering. 2 Main Meals for £9.95Set in 1½ acres everyone feels welcome, with garden facilities that will delight the most energetic child. You can even bring your own football for a kick about. The children’s menu offers a good range of tasty meals, not just the usual chicken nuggets and burgers, why not try the Meatballs and Spaghetti or maybe a mild Chicken curry wit poppadum.Granny and Granddad are not forgotten with a Senior Citizen Menu available Monday for Saturday 12-2.30pm, 3 courses for only £5.95.A great meeting place with a large car park, open fi re in the bar area during those wintry months and aroma of freshly ground coffee.Restaurant is open all day everyday from noon, bookings welcomed. We have a large conservatory restaurant that can accommodate up to 100 diners. This is suitable for any gathering from a Wedding Reception to a christening or a large family celebration. A Grand WeddingWe can offer 50 people:• A three-course sit-down meal • A glass of wine during the meal• A glass of bubbly to toast •A great evening disco • All for only £999Call Sonja to check availability for 2010Visit our website for more details at www.pub-explorer.com and follow the links to the New Inn.

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WHAT’S UP?!The hottest movies, dvds, books and more...

Alice in WonderlandFrom Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure “Alice in Wonderland,” a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. Now, 19, Alice returns to the whimsical world she fi rst encountered as a young girl and embarks on a fantastical journey to fi nd her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror. Capturing the wonder of Lewis Carroll’s beloved “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (1865) and “Through the Looking-Glass” (1871), the fi lm features stunning, avant-garde visuals and the most charismatic characters in literary history.

Old DogsTwo best friends, one unlucky-in-love divorcee and the other a fun-loving bachelor have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of 7-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The not-so-kid-savvy bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the twins, leading to one debacle after another and perhaps to a new-found understanding of what’s really important in life.

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How To Train Your DragonFrom the studio that brought you “Shrek,” “Madagascar” and “Kung Fu Panda” comes “How To Train Your Dragon” -- an adventure comedy set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, based on the book by Cressida Cowell. The story centers around a Viking teenager, who lives on the island of Berk, where fi ghting dragons is a way of life. Initiation is coming, and this is his one chance to prove his worthiness to his tribe and father. But when he encounters, and ultimately befriends, an injured dragon, his world is turned upside down.

The Tooth FairyDerek Thompson is a hard-charging hockey player whose nickname comes from his habit of separating opposing players from their bicuspids. When Derek discourages a youngster’s dreams, he’s sentenced to one week’s hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with the requisite wings and magic wand. At fi rst, Derek “can’t handle the tooth” -- bumbling and stumbling as he furtively tries to wing his way through strangers’ homes -- doing what tooth fairies do. But, as Derek slowly adapts to his new position, he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams.

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The Prince and Me 4When Paige and Eddie accept an invite to the wedding of the beautiful Princess Myra, daughter of the King of Sangyoon little do they know they are about to have the adventure of their lives. Can they fi nd the missing royal elephant and convince the King that Myra should be allowed to marry for love? With jungle adventures, comedy and romance The Prince & Me 4 is a tropical ‘Romeo & Juliet’ for all the family to enjoy!

Grandpa In My Pocket: The Magic Shrinking CapComedy drama featuring a Grandpa with a magical shrinking cap that only his grandson Jason knows about. When he puts the cap on Grandpa shrinks and creates comic mayhem, but somehow Grandpa and Jason always manage to save the day. Its teamwork!

Aliens in the AtticIt’s summer vacation, but the Pearson family kids are stuck at a boring lake house with their nerdy parents. That is until feisty,

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Planet 51Planet 51 is a galactic sized animated alien adventure comedy revolving around American astronaut Captain Charles “Chuck” Baker, who lands on Planet 51 thinking he’s the fi rst person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he fi nds that this planet is inhabited by little

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grandson Jason knows about. When he puts grandson Jason knows about. When he puts

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with their nerdy parents. That is until feisty, with their nerdy parents. That is until feisty, little, green aliens crash-land on the roof, little, green aliens crash-land on the roof,

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The GruffaloThe Nation’s Favourite bedtime story is being brought to life in an all star beautiful adaptation of the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffl er. The fi lm’s all-star voice cast features Robbie Coltrane as the Gruffalo; Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator; Rob Brydon as the Snake; James Corden as the Mouse; John Hurt as the Owl and Tom Wilkinson as the Fox.The Gruffalo tells the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him - a fox, an owl and a snake - the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive, creating an imaginary monster who then turns out to be only too real.

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Are you thinking of planning a holiday or a quick getaway? If you are, it is obviously important that your holiday is perfect. For this, the right planning is the fi rst step. If it’s a known destination, you could do the planning yourself. However, if it’s an unknown venture, you must take the help of a professional, who has the right resources and expertise to help you. 1. Hiring the services of an expert Unless you’re an expert on the destination, it would be a great idea to hire the services of a travel agent or travel company. With their domain knowledge and expertise you might be able to save some money. 2. Planning ahead This one is kind of tricky. How early is enough? I’d say that you should start planning at least 2 months in advance. This is especially important if you are planning to travel in the peak season or your children’s summer holidays. Start doing your research online and check out on rates available. 3. Save money on hotels You don’t always have to stay at a fi ve-star hotel

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As mothers, finding time for ourselves can be nearly impossible. There are always a million things on our to-do list that we mark as a high priority. At the end of the day, there just isn’t any more time.The other day I was reading an article written by a man. He isn’t married and has no children. He mentioned in his article he was very stressed just from working and doing things for his friends. He felt he had no time for himself. No time to unwind and have fun. I thought to myself, “This guy needs to really figure out what he is spending his time on”.I have a husband to make happy, a house to clean, 2 children to nurture and teach, a car to clean and maintain, a business to grow and that is just to name a few. I’m sure many of you mothers can relate. There are many times when I feel very pressed for time. I asked myself, “How can this man who only has a business and a couple of friends be so stressed and feel he has no time for himself?”The answer is we can all get carried away with the little and mundane tasks that get us through our day and forget to look at the big picture, no matter who we are or where we are in life.So how do we fix this problem?I recently made a list of all the tasks I do throughout the day. I made a new list for each day for about a week. I estimated how long I thought I was spending on each task. At the end of the week, I took a look at

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Bouncing to Success.The Southern Zonal Schools Trampolining Competition took place recently. Schools from the entire southern region took part. Pupils from Radstock and Midsomer Norton Schools showed some outstanding performances! Corey Walkes (Year 4 Trinity C of E Primary School) came 1st in the Under 11’s Boys Novice section. Holly Greenhalgh (Year 4 at Trinity C of E Primary School) came 4th in the under 11’s Girls Novice section. Kate Slater, Hannah Slater, Olivia Sheppard and Katie Ball (Year 6 Westfi eld Primary School) entered the U 11’s Girls Elite Team along with Taylor East, Sarah. Both teams qualifi ed for the fi nals! All of the fantastic children will compete in the British National Schools Trampoline Championships Finals 2010 held at the City Academy in Bristol! Well done to you all.

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Football CrazyJoe Davies aged 8 has been awarded with a number of

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8’s Holcombe Football Club. Well done Joe, keep it up!

Football CrazyJoe Davies aged 8 has been awarded with a number of

trophies and medals for his fantastic playing for the under

8’s Holcombe Football Club.

Dancing StarAbbey Chiswell aged 11 took part in the Susan Hill Dance show at The Forum in Bath in February. Abbey took part in the ‘Do your thing’ jazz dance. Keep up the hard work Abbey !

Melons…..Bridy Nicholls aged 7 came

Dancing StarAbbey Chiswell aged 11 took part in the Susan Hill Dance show at The Forum in Bath in February. Abbey took part in the ‘Do your thing’ jazz dance. Keep up the hard work Abbey !

Little NinjaLiam Williams aged 5 has now achieved 5 stickers on his certifi cate for Little Ninja’s. Liam goes to Jamie Woodland Black Belt Academy every Saturday and loves it!

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Little NinjaLiam Williams aged 5 has now achieved 5 stickers on his certifi cate for Little Ninja’s. Liam goes to Jamie Woodland Black Belt Academy every Saturday and loves it!

Gym StarMya Hewson aged 10 has achieved her grade 3 for her hard work and determination in Gymnastics at Writhlington Sports Centre. Keep up the hard work Mya!

Gym StarMya Hewson aged 10 has achieved her grade 3 for her hard work and determination in Gymnastics at Writhlington Sports Centre. Keep up the hard work Mya!

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Cheerleading in Style!A local Peasedown St John cheerleading squad competed at the British Cheerleading Associations Regional Championships in February 2010 in South Wales. They were judged on their routine consisting of cheer dance, cheerleading stunts and pyramids, cheer jumps and

tumbling. The overall marking was out of 100 and the All Starz scored 9/10 on their Overall Impressions and Likeability section on their score sheet! All Starz were awarded the 1st place trophy for Youth Level 1 division. Vixenz were awarded the 2nd place trophy for Junior Level 2 division. A huge Congratulations to both teams and also their coach!

Cheerleading in Style!A local Peasedown St John cheerleading squad competed at the British Cheerleading Associations Regional Championships in February 2010 in South Wales. They were judged on their routine consisting of cheer dance, cheerleading stunts and pyramids, cheer jumps and

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Gymnastics StarEdward Hiscocks aged 9 took place in the Bath area’s boys competiton and cam e2nd on the fl oor, 9th on the vault and 3rd on the trampette. Fantastic!

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Dancing QueenTia Treasure aged 5 from Paulton took part in Susan Hills dance extravaganza in The Forum in Bath in February and danced in the ugly Bug ball and the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

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Such an Achievement.Writhlington Gymnastics and Trampolining Club Boys Gymnastic Squad competed at the Bath Area Boys Gymnastic Competition held at Baskervilles on February 27th. Writhlington Team consisted of: Under 8’s Team, Jacob Stoker and Seb Jones. Under 11’s Team, Harvey Miller (Gold Vault, Bronze Overall), Ed Hiscox (Silver Floor, Bronze Trampet, Silver Overall) Miles Tucker, Thomas Love, Lewis Bond-Kendall (Gold Vault) Leo Horler, Louis Padden and Ethan Willoughby. Under 11’s Intermediate Team - Callum Hanney (Bronze Floor) Josh McHale (Bronze Trampete) George Paterson and Rees Haythornthwaite.Under 11’s Advanced - Corey Walkes (Bronze Floor, Gold Vault, Gold Trampete, Gold Overall). Over 11’s Intermediate Team - Nathan Love (Bronze Floor Bronze Vault, Silver Trampete, Bronze Overall) Tom Forsey (Gold Floor, Silver Vault, Bronze Trampete, Silver Overall). A massive Thank You goes out to Laura Jardine (Boys Sqaud Coach) and Carley Hounsell (Boys Squad Assistant Coach) from all of their Boys Squad members and their families for devoting so much of their time to training these boys as a team to be reckoned with!

Footie FavouritesFarrington Gurney Primary School’s Football team enjoys success and are really going for gold this year! They have won several of their inter-

school matches, even though some of their players are as young as 8 and are playing against 12-year-olds! Keep training Farrington and we look forward to hearing about the next matches!

Footie FavouritesFarrington Gurney Primary School’s Football team enjoys success and are really going for gold this year! They have won several of their inter-

school matches, even though some of their players are as young as 8 and are playing against 12-

Gymnastics GirlFlorence Britton aged 6 has been awarded her certifi cate for achieving grade 5 in gymnastics from Writhlington Sports Centre. Well done Florence!

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Gymnastics GirlFlorence Britton aged 6 has been awarded her certifi cate for achieving grade 5 in gymnastics from Writhlington Sports Centre. Well done Florence!

Almost everyone wishes to stay healthy and live healthy. However living a healthy life requires major effort on your part. You will need to eat well, you will need to exercise, and you will need to look out for yourself in order to be healthy. However, there is one thing that you can do that will contribute greatly to your health. That one thing is eating a healthy breakfast every day of your life, to start the day. It is essential for staying fi t. Most people unfortunately skip breakfast for sake of weight loss and sometimes to save time on their way to work. Actually, this is one of the worst things that you can do to your body. A research done by scientists indicated that when the body doesn’t start with a healthy breakfast, the metabolic rate will drop down considerably and this will also cause a spike in your blood sugar levels. This will also cause you to eat bigger meals and unhealthy snacks during the day and because your metabolism has reduced itself in the morning, you will be able to burn less calories. You might not only gain weight, but your body will also be thrown in an imbalance when you don’t eat breakfast.Eating breakfast will solve your problems greatly as your body will feel full and satisfi ed. Your metabolic rate will increase along with thermo genesis (the rate of energy burning by your body). Your blood sugar levels will balance out and you will not feel the craving for extra snacks and foods for 4-5 hours. You should take care to eat a healthy breakfast. However, it will need to be balanced in order to be healthy. This means that

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a huge plate of scrambled eggs and lots of bacon is out of the picture. You should take care to eat things like fi bres, proteins, and general nutritious food.

Here is a list of things you can eat in order to make a health breakfast. In total, what you eat for breakfast should not be more than 2 or 3 servings.1. A bowl of cereal (whole grain)2. A bowl of oatmeal3. An apple or an orange (or apple or orange juice)4. Hardboiled egg (don’t fry them for health and weight loss purposes). 5. Skimmed Milk6. Low fat cheese7. Brown bread - toasted (never eat white bread)8. Walnuts, pecans and any nuts in general9. Any fresh foods like carrots, tomatoes, peppers etc.10. A low fat protein shake or a nutrition shake11. A cup of tea with no sugarAs you can see, a healthy breakfast is comprised of healthy food. Eating a balanced breakfast will also help you in your quest for a fi tter and happier you. It will restore the balance of your body, so that you will not feel the need to eat snacks or huge meals during the day. Moreover, you will also feel better during the day, compared to people who skip breakfast.

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Netball TournamentThe Midsomer Norton and District Games Association High Five Netball Tournament took place at Somervale School on February 3rd. We were fi nally able to run the event after three postponements due to snow and rain! Eight schools took part in two groups of four. The results in Pool A fi nished as follows: 1. Paulton2. High Littleton3. Peasedown St John4. St John’s The results in Pool B 1. Westfi eld2. Farmborough3. St Nicholas4. Clutton The top two schools from each pool qualifi ed to take part in the BANES fi nal at Bath University

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The little girl who looks after me has asked me to tell you a bit more about me. I am a mammals and I belong to the rodent family.There are many different types of hamsters throughout the world and if I lived in the wild I would live in a semi-desert area where I would live in a burrow. These burrows consist of many tunnels and separate chambers including chambers where I could store food and sleep. In the wild we are nocturnal, sleeping during the hot days and waking in the cooler evenings. We have very poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell and excellent hearing.We have expandable cheek pouches in which we can carry food and bedding back to our burrow where we will store food.

The word ‘hamster’ comes from the German word ‘hamsters’ which means ‘to hoard’.Hamster mix will provide me with a good basic diet, I also enjoy fruit and vegetables. It is really important that fruit and vegetables were introduced to my diet gradually as a sudden large amount of fruit or vegetables can make me poorly.

I enjoy being picked up and cuddled and I love running around our house in my ball too.

Hi, my name is

Harri the Hamster

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Pep up the children’s bedrooms by decorating the walls with some home made bunting. First, draw a triangle on some card using a ruler. Make the base of th triangle 23cms, and the 2 sides 28cms. Cut this out, and use it as a template to make more triangles from wrapping paper, newspaper, crepe paper or tissue. Next, take 2 of the matching triangles and sand-wich them together, using glue or sticky tape at the top with a drinking straw cut to size in between. Thread a length of string through the straws at the top of each triangle, and it’s ready to hang!

Hang out the Bunting…

First pre-heat the oven to 170 degrees C. Take some boiled fruit sweets and some metal shape cut-ters. Line a baking sheet with foil spray the surface with cooking oil and place the cutters on to it. Put the sweets into the cutter and pop in the oven for about 6 minutes until the sweets have melted. Take out the tray and swirl the liquid around with a cocktail stick until it fi lls the cutter. Be very careful this liquid can get very hot! Leave to cool off and remove from the cutter when still a little sticky but cold. Leave to harden and enjoy!

Make edible stained glass…

To make realistic looking snow for modelling, all you need is soap fl akes and water. Use 2 mugs full of soap fl akes to half a cup of water and then whisk them together with an electric mixer until the gloop is as thick as whipped cream. Add more soap or water until the consistency is right and then leave the mixture overnight before modelling it into shapes. It dries out once shaped and lasts several weeks.

Make it snow...

You don’t need a machine to make your own pasta, but you do need to knead like crazy! Take 600g of fl our and a half a dozen eggs. Place the fl our in a bowl, make a well in it and add the eggs. Take a fork and mix them all together, then use clean fi ngers to mix it a bit more, rubbing the fl our and eggs between your fi ngers until it is all bound together in a big doughy ball. Then knead and knead until your arms ache. Once the dough is smooth, cover it with clingfi lm and put it in the fridge for an hour or so. Next, roll out the dough on a fl oury surface until it’s as thin as card. Cut the pasta sheets to the shape you want and cook for about 3 minutes in boiling water.

Make your own pasta…

Take a potato and cut it in half. Draw a simple shape on the cut surface with a felt tip pen and then carefully cut round the shape so that it sticks out from the rest of the potato. Press the shape into a saucer of poster paint, then print on to paper or card. If you use fabric paint, this is a great way to brighten up a white t shirt.

Do some potato printing...

Use a tea cup to measure out two cups of Epsom salts, one cup of course salt (sea salt or rock salt) and half a cup of baking soda. Mix them together in a bowl, the add about 20 drops of aromatherapy oil. If you want them to be an attractive colour you can add a few drops of food colouring fi rst. Mix thoroughly and then spread the salts in a thin layer on a tray lined with greaseproof paper and let them dry out. Store the fi nished salts in a wide-mouthed jar. If you want to make them for a gift, make 2 bowls of salts in 2 different colours and then layer them in a jar!

Make your own bath salts...

Line up 4 or 5 chairs for children to wriggle under, followed by a paddling pool to splash through. Place bricks at intervals for kids to use as stepping stones, balance a plank on two bricks to walk along, arrange a rope in a twirly shape to tip toe through and set out bin bags to have a sack race in, bean bags or potato’s to throw into bins and a football to kick or bounce ten times. Time each child as they work their way through the course.

Make a garden obstacle course...

Gather some smooth stones and paint them using acrylic or tester pots of household paint. Once dry, stick on some goggly eyes and paint on a teeth-baring mouth. You can then give them away as paperweights.

Make stone monsters...

Step 1: take a plain white carnation with a long stem. With a sharp knife (and the help of a parent), split the carnation’s stem lengthwise, from the bottom to about halfway up. Step 2: fi ll 2 glasses with water. Use food colouring to turn the water in one glass dark red and the other blue. Step 3: place the glasses next to each other, with one half of the carnation’s stem in each glass. Step 4 : Check the carnation a day later and 2 days later. You will be able to tell in glorious technicolor how the water travels up the stem and reaches the petals!

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