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Fly Over the Rainbow
Fly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ coming to The Maltings, Ely on the 7th & 8th April 2022. Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it’s not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help? This spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes, dazzling dance routines, glittering scenery and plenty more for all the family, plus at the end of the show you will have a chance to meet the larger-than-life characters! Tickets are available online www.kdtheatre.co.uk or by calling 01353 725 025
Bigger veg portions encourage kids to eat more
A new study by US researchers found that adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at a meal. The researchers found that when they doubled the amount of corn and broccoli served at a meal the children ate 68% more of the veggies. Serving fruit and vegetable side dishes alongside a meal was found to be slightly less effective. Co-author Barbara Rolls says the findings offer parents and schools an easy strategy for encouraging healthy eating and stresses that half of the food on a child’s plate should be fruit and vegetables. If you find this method increases waste, just replace some of the more filling food on the place with even more vegetable produce, she suggests. More at www.sciencedaily.com/releases
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Mothering Su nday 27th March
Become a Host Family
EF host families play a key role in fulfilling EF’s mission of breaking down the barriers of culture, language and geography that divide us. Become a host family for international students today and be part of this great cultural exchange. Why host with EF? Experience the world Few experiences can spark interest in the world like opening up your home and becoming a host family for an international student. Being a host family with EF is a unique, rewarding, fun and educational experience for all members of the family and an opportunity to create long-lasting relationships. Hosting with EF is a great way of sharing and learning differences in languages and cultures. Exchange cultures With EF you’ll welcome an international student into your home. You will experience true cultural exchange and demonstrate your community to the world. As a host family you become a vital part of our students’ time abroad and their experiences, helping them to gain a deeper insight into your local culture, pick up expressions with much greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Showcase your hometown By becoming a host family you give students a chance to experience maximum cultural immersion by living as locals – with locals. EF host families become the students’ home away from home, and provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to ensure they get the best experience abroad as possible.
HIP HIP MORAY!
SEA LIFE Hunstanton adds four new moray eels to its underwater family and names them after iconic celebrities including Elvis, Neil Young and…Ian Beale SEA LIFE Hunstanton has introduced four brand new zebra moray eels to its waters and named them after influential celebrities in true SEA LIFE fashion. Zebra moray eels are a fascinating species most notable for their remarkable two sets of jaws. The breed is also known for being able to tie themselves in a knot to ensure they get a good grip on their food. The new eels who are now on display at SEA LIFE Hunstanton were originally born at SEA LIFE Adventure in Southend. 4 Families Cambridgeshire
PRESSURISING PICKY EATERS DOESN’T WORK
While picky eating is part of the norm for developing toddlers, when it extends into the school years, it takes a toll on all involved. New research from Australian universities has found that a range of factors contributed to a child’s likelihood of being a fussy eater. The study found that pressuring a child to eat, offering rewards for eating and very strict parenting all negatively influenced fussy eaters. Whereas a more relaxed parenting style, eating together as a family and involving a child in the preparation of food all reduced the likelihood of fussy eating. Lead researcher Laine Chilman said ‘Eating together as a family, with siblings and having a single meal at a regular time all helped reduce food fussiness. As did getting the fussy child involved in the meal, either by helping to choose the menu, or helping to prepare the meal.’ More at www.sciencedaily.com/releases
One of the new additions is Elvis Presley, the king of rock is now the king of the rockpool, as the new member of the team ‘can’t help falling in love’ with their new surroundings, as they make the aquarium its very own Graceland. Also introducing Eel Beale, Andy Moray and Eel Young who is the fourth zebra moray eel joining the SEA LIFE clan. To visit the new eels at SEA LIFE Hunstanton, book online via the website here: www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton/
Participate in British Science Week
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths which takes place from 11th to 20th March. People from all over the UK take part in events and activities to develop their skills in these areas at a wide range of venues, such as community groups, cultural centres and museums. A range of FREE activity packs and other resources suitable for all age groups can also be downloaded for fun family activities in the home. To find a local event, visit www.britishscienceweek.org familiesonline.co.uk
