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Children and Family magazine - fun-filled and informative!

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Hi all, I hope you have all been enjoying the Spring weather and playing in the park and in the garden? Don’t forget, there are lots of wooded areas around here where the family can all visit together and collect leaves, enjoy the views and learn about nature.

Once again we have some fantastic competitions in this edition, with the chance to win vouchers for the Entertainer, a 4 hour session in Wireworld, a family meal and for us Mum’s a holiday beauty pack to de-stress and relax us!

I have visited many of your schools again this term and it is wonderful to see you all learning in so many different ways and spending more and more time outside too. Read our News and reviews section to see if your school has a mention and of course to catch up on what the other schools in the area are up to.

Don’t forget to send us your photo’s for our WOW pages, you can now email these to me directly through our new website at www.hey-magazine.co.uk. We love reading about all of the sporting achievements and things you all enjoy outside of school and in school too, so keep them coming!

With summer on the way we look forward to giving you all some great idea’s on how to spend more time outside and games and activities to play in the garden or in the local fields with family and friends.

I hope you all have a super Whitsun holiday break and look forward to reading all about your achievements and news for our next edition in July.

With thanks XXX The HEY! Team

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News from MIDSOMER NORTON KUMON STUDY CENTRE: The Study Centre, which operates from Somervale School, Mondays and Wednesdays after-school hours, continues to thrive, as more students in our local community take up Kumon study.

The Study Centre, which is run by Kumon Instructor Janet Russell, offers a personalised learning programme, whereby students practice their Maths and/or English skills on a daily basis, gaining confidence, speed and accuracy.

Janet says: “Many of our students come to the Centre because they do not feel confident at school, or they want to revisit previously learned skills in their own time and at their own pace. There are many reasons why some children might have missed out on basic maths and English skills and Kumon study gives them an opportunity to either catch up, or consolidate previous learning.

Some students feel that they can learn more in their own time and want to pursue their studies further and to a greater depth than might be possible during the school day. For whatever reason students choose to join our Kumon Centre, they all continue to thrive as they gain confidence and skills, moving themselves towards being an independent learner.

Kumon is a longer term study programme and is not designed to “get children through exams”. This is the main difference between us and private tuition. Kumon study enables children to work at their own level and in their own time; it gets them into a daily study habit, preparing them for secondary school and beyond; it teaches them to follow given examples and apply skills to further problems; it promotes perseverance; it teaches them to think for themselves; it enables them to organise their own learning and in turn gives them the confidence to further their own learning independently.”

How does it work? Students drop in to the Study Centre either once or twice a week, so that Janet can view their progress and talk about short and long term targets to be achieved. Whilst work is being marked, the students continue their studies by learning number bonds, multiplication tables and solving problems for maths, and by practising handwriting/ spelling and reading for English. During the week, students complete a workbook of 5 or 10 pages, each day, to continue their learning outside the Study Centre.

You can join the Kumon Centre by contacting Janet on 01761 453720 or by emailing her on midsomernorton@kumoncentre.co.uk.

Visit the website by Google – Midsomer Norton Kumon Centre for more information.

The three aaaghs Reading, writing and arithmetic Maths and English Study Programmes Kumon can help your child progress with their maths and English studies, boost their confidence and help them shine.

Kumon programmes: • work at a pace that is tailored to your child’s needs • develop invaluable study habits and concentration • establish a solid foundation for academic success • complement the school curriculum With over 600 centres nationwide, it’s convenient too.

Contact your local Instructor today.

Janet Russell – Kumon Instructor, Midsomer Norton.

My study centre runs at: Somervale School, Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton BA3 2JD. The centre is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3.45-5.45 pm all through the year.

Students drop in for about 45 minutes per session.

If you are interested in enrolling for Kumon study, contact Janet. She will then make an appointment for a home visit, to tell you about Kumon in more detail. This is followed up with a short Diagnostic Test to establish the Easy Starting Point for your child(ren). The ESP enables each student to begin the programme with ease and confidence, so that they make an excellent start and enjoy their study experience.

Call me on 01761 453720 or email midsomernorton@kumoncentre.co.uk

Dual subjects: A number of students study both Maths and English and are making exceptional progress through both programmes.

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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 July and is filling fast.

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News & Reviews New Outdoor Learning Classroom St Mary’s Primary School in Radstock have been celebrating the opening of their new outdoor learning area for key stage 1 children. The children love being outside, especially now the sun is shining and this new resource enables them to learn and play safely. The children even have a fountain with a small stream where rubber ducks can race! All the children said they love their new outdoor classroom and you can see why!

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Dance Umbrella for Welton On Wednesday 24th March, a group of special dancers from Welton Primary School took part in the annual Dance Umbrella. The theme of the dance was inspired by ‘Food Glorious Food’ in Oliver, the Musical. The Y5 and Y6 pupils had great fun choreographing the dance with the use of bowls (which were only dropped a couple of times!). The teaching team are really proud of the pupils at Welton Primary School! Many thanks to the parents for their help in the dramatic costumes and make-up!

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In September 2009 Longvernal Primary School started a Gardening Club because the children wanted to build their own Keyhole Garden having seen them through their international link with a Ugandan school. They planted lots of vegetables as well as flowers – ending up with two big bags of potatoes which were donated to the Harvest Festival. The idea of growing things ‘took off’ and next the children became involved in the South West in Bloom competition spending lots of time planting troughs and tubs of summer bedding around the school to brighten up the grounds as well as planting the huge tubs of bedding on the High Street in Midsomer Norton. In recognition of the children’s efforts their teacher entered the Chairman’s Award competition to recognise the school that had shown the greatest commitment to growing their own food and improving their local environment. Imagine how delighted we all were to win ‘Highly Commended’ with a prize of £50 worth of gardening vouchers in our first year! After a term off through the worst of the weather Gardening Club has started again. We spent some of our winnings on lots more compost, a small greenhouse so we could grow our own seeds instead of buying all our stock and a variety of patio planters to develop our new Courtyard Garden area. On Friday 30th April, the children were thrilled to welcome councillor Bryan Chalker to the school, in acknowledgement of the efforts that won them ‘Highly Commended’ in the Chairman’s Awards.

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The Chair of Bath and North East Somerset Council, Mr Chalker and his wife, visited Farrington Gurney Primary School on Friday 23rd April to inaugurate an apple tree that the school had won for their entry in the Chairman’s Education Award competition. Farrington were runner up in the competition for “the school that has shown the greatest commitment to growing their own food and improving their school and local environment through gardening”. The school runs a lunch-time gardening club under the supervision of two very committed grandparents, Ian and Ann Thompson.

They use grow bags and planters to grow potatoes, runner beans, tomatoes, lettuce, herbs and much more. Well done to all at Farrington.

ARTiculate The children at Welton primary School have been working very hard on their recent project called ARTiculate.

The objective of the project was to deliver a creative, artsbased project which encourages children to think about their bodies, what they eat and how they can look after themselves so that they stay healthy. The project ran in 3 sessions where the pupils discussed the 3 topics of our bodies and exercise, our bodies and what we eat and our bodies and our minds. During each session the children made a sculpture to demonstrate their learning. All children enjoyed learning in a creative and innovative way and all of the sculptures are on display at Welton primary School.

On Friday the 19th of March, St. Johns school hosted a Ceilidh in the school hall.

Ceilidh is Irish line, barn and circle dancing. Year 3 and 4 had the choice to practice all the dances in the studio for 6 weeks every Monday lunchtime, and the orchestra also practiced every Monday after school.

On the night of the Ceilidh two special visitors from Northern Ireland came to call out the steps and play the guitar and violin. Mrs. Stearn’s son also played the violin. Not only the pupils who had learnt the dances joined in, but some people from the audience also got to join in the event, and even some of the staff! Mr. Callaway, Mrs. Yarlett, Mrs. Flagg and Miss. Courtney also enjoyed the dances.

Later on the orchestra played a few pieces of music while the audience was delighted by the soup we made earlier that morning. We all want to thank the staff who gave up their time to help the pupils of St. Johns on that particular night. Thank you very much!

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Working together On 1st January 2010, Farrington Gurney Primary School and St Mary’s Writhlington became a soft federation under the Executive Headship of Sue Jones. Small primary schools nationwide are finding it increasingly hard to fill Headship positions and a solution to this, is partnering with another school. The collaboration aims to raise standards, improve services and increase opportunities for staff and children. So far, the partnership has proved to be a great success, with staff enjoying a joint team-building inset day and regular meetings. The pupils of the two schools are set to have a joint sporting activities day in May and recently, the two school councils met to discuss further opportunities. Plans already include a joint residential camp for Years 5 and 6 and joint school trips. It is wonderful to see the children working together and having such fun doing so!

‘Jazz’ visits Trinity Trinity school had a visit from ‘Jazz’ the tawny owl and her little friend the field mouse. All of the children were able to learn about tawny owls, their habitats and habits and when asked what they thought the children all said they loved having an owl and a mouse in assembly and they didn’t realise an owl can turn it’s head right around!

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Self-pampering is not about being selfish. It’s about taking proper care of yourself and treating yourself as kindly as you treat others. We spend so much time and effort caring for our spouses, children, pets, friends, family members, employers and employees. Add to that numerous volunteer activities, errands, housework, family functions, meetings, etc. - and there isn’t much time left for caring for ourselves.

you may need to say “no” to various extra obligations in your life. So many of us take on responsibilities which aren’t even ours. We have various reasons for doing this, such as wanting to be liked, not wanting to let others down, wanting to help lighten the load for someone else, or simply because we don’t know how to say “NO”.

However, this “pleaser” mentality can get us into big trouble as we take on more and more responsibility, and end up with less and less time for ourselves.

We need to make caring for ourselves a priority; otherwise we will continue to put it off. Set an appointment with yourself every day, or at least once a week. Block the time out in your calendar and do not let anything interfere. As much as you do for others, you deserve this time for yourself. In order to make time for yourself,

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Eating together as a family more regularly is a good way to bring up healthy-eating children. The fact that you are all sitting down together for a meal will make meal times more of an occasion. This will help you to plan what your family is eating more carefully and as soon as you start thinking about the food that you’re eating, you are taking the right steps to get your children to eat healthily.

Teaching your children about healthy eating requires common sense.

Forbidden foods will be more appealing to them. Instead, make these foods a treat for eating the healthier options first. Keep the treats lower in moderation and that way everyone is happy and your children will start to enjoy eating healthier foods.

Children are drawn to foods that have different shapes, and bright colours. There are many fruits that you can incorporate into cool shakes and smoothies. Be creative, instead of handing your child a whole apple, why not put it together with other similar coloured fruit and create a smoothie like Hulk Juice, or split an orange and, together with other fruit, create a face on the plate, a little creativity and fun will make a lot of difference.

Putting more vegetables in their diet will truly make a difference to their healthy eating habits. Training them to eat healthily at an early age will also

it’s their favourite super hero’s favourite power food. If you make it fun then they will want to join in.

It is our responsibility to make sure our children grow up to be as healthy as possible. Child obesity is rising constantly and it needs to be stopped. Teaching our children about healthy eating is the best way possible for them to become healthy adults. lead them to lesser health problems in their adulthood. Again, create a meal that’s good to look at for the child and they will find it more fun to eat. Use the vegetables to create a picture and you will be amazed at the difference in you child’s attitude towards it.

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Go For Fingers Foods: Sometimes kids, especially younger ones, don’t like to eat a whole sandwich or bowl of food. Instead you can try preparing cut up cubes of cheese, grapes, baby tomatoes, carrot sticks, pretzels, mini crackers, and ham cubes. Finger foods are really very appealing for all ages! Place in a container with individual compartments or just a standard one for a fun lunch. You can also try cutting sandwiches into small rectangles or triangles for easier eating.

LUNCH BOX IDEA’S We all know how difficult it can be to come up with different, healthy and fun lunch box ideas - and that’s why we end up packing up the same lunches over and over again! To help you (and your kids!) avoid packed lunch boredom, we have collected some simple ideas to spice up your child’s lunch box.

Change the Bread: Just like adults, kids can get bored with sandwiches. Why not try using the same fillings, but add excitement by changing the bread.

You can try pitta bread, bagels or tortilla wraps. For a real change, try packing crackers or breadsticks separately from the filling. Your child then assembles the crackers and filling into sandwiches, or dips the breadsticks in. Great fun!

Try a Salad: Forget about your typical lettuce and tomato salad - no self-respecting child would get excited by that! Instead try a pasta salad or potato salad.

Cook and drain the pasta or potatoes and mix with a little mayonnaise or olive oil, the add some cut up veggies such as corn kernels, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots. If you like you can also include some sliced turkey, chicken or ham. Pack into a plastic container.

Make those sandwiches fun: If you decide to pack a traditional sandwich, try cutting the bread with fun shapes using a cookie cutter. You’ll be amazed at how a boring cheese sandwich will get gobbled up when shaped into a flower or dinosaur!

Pinwheels Anyone?

Instead of sandwiches try pinwheels. Cut the crust from two slices of bread, and flatten using a rolling pin. Spread thinly with cream cheese, and add a slice of ham. Roll each slice into a log shape. Wrap in cling film and place in freezer for about 30 minutes. Unwrap and cut into pinwheel rounds.

Dip It: Kids love dipping stuff. For an easy and nutritious lunch snack you can cut apple wedges and serve with a strawberry or peanut butter dip. Cut up veggies are brilliant served with a hummus or cream cheese dip. For a more substantial lunch add pieces of pita bread, breadsticks or crackers.

Lunch Box notes Pack a lunch box note every so often to remind your kids that you are thinking of them! Older kids will enjoy jokes, trivia and tongue twisters! .

Be Creative: Think outside the box! Pack mini pizza slices, mini hamburgers, meatballs or chicken drumsticks. Add some potato wedges on the side. Or try tortilla chips with strips of cheese, turkey and sliced tomatoes on the side. Add a sour cream and/or guacamole dip for instant lunch time nachos, perfect for older children or teens.

Or how about some baked savoury mini muffins using chopped, cooked bacon and chives or grated cheese and ham? Sweet fruit mini muffins will be a big hit too.

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane ...

Boys love playing superhero, and if you’re having a birthday party just for boys, a fun kids’ birthday party idea and activity would be to have them come as their favourite superhero. You can also transform the guests into superheroes at the children’s birthday party with the help of some shop bought or homemade masks and capes. The boys can even make their own masks, and one birthday party activity can be for them to use their imaginations and make up a brand new superpower.

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Here are some children’s birthday ideas that will be enjoyable for the kids ... and easy for busy grownups to plan!

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Go For the Gold Think Olympics as a theme for a children’s birthday party. Depending on when the birthday party is taking place, you can do simple variations on summer or winter events such as gymnastics and relay races and set up your party space for indoor or outdoor play. Hang flags from different countries and buy foil-covered chocolate circles in gold and silver to award as “medals” to all the kids participating. You can decorate your kids’ birthday party cake like the Olympic flag or, instead serve cupcakes coloured and arranged like the Olympics flag circles: blue, yellow, black green and red.

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It’s Tea Time!

If your children’s birthday party is going to be an allgirl affair, how about having the birthday girl host a tea party? It can be simple or fancy, depending on the girls’ ages and what’s easily available to you. If the girls are little, use different-coloured napkins to set the table prettily and serve iced tea in plastic cups.

For older girls, using china cups and saucers would be an elegant way to celebrate at your child’s birthday party. If you don’t want to risk your own fine china, look around at local charity shops for a mix-and-match variety of dishes.

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Picture This ... With a Instant Photo Guest Book With a Instant Photo Guest Book, you can capture the magic moments with instant Fuji, Polaroid or Digital photos at your children’s birthday party as they’re happening. While the party is going on, taking instant photos can be one of the kids’ birthday party activities. If the children are old enough, they can even be the ones taking the pictures! Together with hand-written messages from party guests, friends and family, you’re creating a personal, one-of-a-kind keepsake that you’ll have long after the party’s over.

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The Royal Bath & West Show

2nd to 5th June The Showground, Nr Shepton Mallet Entertainment and events for the whole family, livestock shows, dog shows, entertainment for children, food and drink and lots more.

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Tricky transport

31 May to 4 June, 10.00-1.00pm and 2.00-4.00pm Roman Baths, Bath Explore how the Romans travelled across Europe and built their empire. Make a horsedrawn Roman chariot to take home.

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The Wylde Party in the City

28 May 2010 Party in the City takes over the city on the first Friday of Bath International Music Festival – the annual 12 day Festival that

brings to Bath the world’s best jazz, classical, folk and world music. Growing every year, Party in the City takes over buildings and public spaces throughout Bath to celebrate music across the city. Catch street performers, chamber recitals, rock bands and more in festival venues, cafes, clubs and even shops!

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Bath International Music Festival

26 May 2010 to 6 June 2010 The Bath International Music Festival has an illustrious artistic history and has long been a well-established event of national significance and international reputation, presenting a dynamic mix of world-class performers in Baths’ wonderful venues.

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Summer Storytime at No.1 Royal Crescent

2 June 2010 Discover the magic of storytelling with Sheila Stansfield, the Barefoot Storyteller, as we tell stories from the past with a chance to handle real 18th century objects. Suitable for younger children.

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National Family Week Sports Day

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

Lead rein lessons for 4 yr olds Weekend lessons for 5-15 yr olds Groups of varying ability, to allow you to learn at your own pace Competent riders can go hacking Stable management - NVQ1 & NVQ2 Private lessons with Pat Burrough available Local authority ‘Give It A Go Scheme’ approved Mendip Council Licenced BHS Approved Hapsford Stables ~ Great Elm ~ Nr Frome BA11 3NW

5 June 2010 The Recreational Ground, Bath Bath & North East Somerset Council are hosting one of National Family Week’s 8 flagship sports days. Families will be able to try out a wealth of fun based sporting activities suitable for all ages and abilities. Highlights will include a primary school rugby festival organised by Bath Rugby and a World Cup themed Girls Football tournament. There will also be a cycle skills challenge, boot camp circuit for adults, obstacle course for children, climbing wall, rowing and cycling challenges, inflatable fun with bungee run and bouncy castle and ‘Try It’ activities including Ultimate Frisbee and Extreme Golf. Plus there will be demonstrations of Tae Kwon Do, Gymnastics and Fencing and for the not-so-sporty types, fun activities including face painting, live music and a circus skills workshop.

In addition there will be fundraising activities with KICK for children with cancer, Speed Gun & a Beat the Goal Keeper Challenge plus an endurance event on 30 static bikes. Families will be able to receive health checks and advice on stopping smoking plus Book Start will be giving away free books! Families can also look out for special appearances from the Paralympics Team GB athletes.

So don’t miss out on one of the biggest, free events for families set to take place as part of National Family Week 2010.

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Big & Small at Longleat

4 June 2010 to 6 June 2010 Join two of CBeebies’ best-loved characters, Big and Small, as they visit Longleat on the 4th to 6th June. These two best friends couldn’t be more different. Big is big, thoughtful and

very patient, whilst Small is small, vivacious and very, very messy. Despite their differences, their friendship is defined by tolerance, kindness and lots of laughter.

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Football Comes to Radstock Museum

11 May 2010 to 31 August 2010 A celebration of football in Somerset which began in the late 19th Century in the Coalfield area of North Somerset.

The exhibition will focus on the Clubs and Individuals from the County. Many trophies will be on display from the Somerset Football Association, Yeovil Town FC, Bath City FC and other Senior & Junior Clubs in the district.

Find out about football during WWI & WWII, FA Cup encounters, the development of kit and miscellaneous memorabilia.

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South West Model Show

12 and 13 June 2010 Fleet Air Arm museum Held by the British Model Flying Association featuring 120 traders, flying displays and competitions for model makers.

Tel: 01935 842614 -----------------------------------

Donkey Day

29 May 2010 Somerset Rural Life Museum, Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury Groom the delightful donkeys from the Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth.

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Come and find out what Somerset is best known for together with a ride on a steam train – the perfect combination! Meet local suppliers, taste their produce and take some home for later.

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Templecombe Medieval Pageant

5 and 6 June 2010 Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JX Discover the sights and delights of a medieval re-enactment fair. Includes battles between 250 men at arms, jousting, a display of medieval weapons through the ages, falconry, Medieval cannon, jesters and jugglers, belly dancers, medieval wines and ales, home made cooking ad a bar.

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Lions of Bath 2010

20 May 2010 to 30 October 2010 A giant pride of 100 individually decorated, life-size lion sculptures, will be taking up residence in and around the World Heritage City of Bath from May to October 2010 in a unique cultural event to raise funds for local charities and bring a smile to the faces of residents and visitors alike.

The lion sculptures, sponsored by businesses, local communities and individuals, will be decorated by artists and craftspeople using their skill and imagination to produce eye-catching artworks from the beautiful to the bizarre. At the end of the summer all of the lions will be auctioned for charity to end their days as fabulous works of art in offices, homes and gardens.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

29 to 31 May 2010 East Somerset Railway, Cranmore Railway Station, Shepton Mallet Children, visit free if you bring your favourite teddy in this special weekend! Take part in Hunt the Bear quiz and children’s activities.

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Pick a Perfect Place.

Pick Puxton Park.

Pirates Tea party

29 May to 6 June 2010 Wookey Hole Caves, Wells Visit Wookey Hole Caves and kids can get in half price if they are dressed as a pirate!

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Come and have fun at Puxton Park

Roary the Racing Car and Big Chris 31 May 2010 9.30am to 5pm Haynes International Motor Museum, Yeovil Back by popular demand, favourite children’s TV characters Roary and Big Chris visit the Museum appearing at intervals throughout the day.

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Fossils

2 June 2010 10.30am to 2pm Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury Travel back millions of years to touch real fossils and even make your own fossils mould!

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Cider, Cheese and Steam

22 and 23 May 2010 East Somerset Railway, Cranmore Railway Station, Shepton Mallet

EVENTS R E M M SU

Dates to remember

22 May Bob the Builder & more 5 June Peppa Pig & George & more 19/20 June Ultimate Party Weekend (evenings £10 per ticket - pre book or pay on door)

26 June 3/4 July

Postman Pat & more Birthday Weekend

Magician, sumo suites, gladiators, tractor rides and archery

31 July Fifi and Bumble & more 21 August Fireman Sam & more

Face painting, pony rides and petting time on all days, except the ultimate party weekend.

All events above are included in the normal admission price unless otherwise stated.

OPEN EVERY DAY 9.00am - 5.30pm

01934 523500 www.puxton.co.uk

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Shrek Forever After Showing: July 2nd 2010

Robin Hood Showing: May 12th 2010 “Robin Hood” chronicles the life of an expert archer, from his service in King Richard’s army against the French. Upon Richard’s death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion, a woman skeptical of the identity and motivations of this crusader from the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marion and salvage the village, Robin assembles a gang whose lethal mercenary skills are matched only by its appetite for life.

Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return glory to England once more.

Iron Man 2 Showing: 30th April 2010 In “Iron Man 2,” the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts and James “Rhodey” Rhodes at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.

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LETTERS TO JULIET (PG) LAST SONG (PG) • BAD LIEUTENANT NEW ORLEANS (18) From Fri 18th June

DEATH AT A FUNERAL From Fri 25th June

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After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws’ kingdom, what’s an ogre to do? Well, if you’re Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man.

Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What’s happened to this ogre’s roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a “real ogre,” Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met.

The Prince of Persia: The Sands Of Time Showing: 28th May 2010 Set in 9th Century medieval Persia, this action-packed fantasy adventure follows a rogue prince as he reluctantly teams up with a mysterious princess.

Together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

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2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Fact File Gavin Newsham

Little Darlings Jacqueline Wilson

Sunset lives a life of luxury with her beautiful ex-model mum, her world-famous ex-rocker dad and two little celeb siblings. But life on the red carpet is no compensation for rowing parents, constant nagging, intensive media scrutiny and no real friends.

Destiny, on the other hand, is an only child living on a rundown estate with a sickly but devoted mum who constantly tells her that she’s really the daughter of a famous former rock star...When the two girls meet in unlikely circumstances, they are surprised to find in each other something they’ve been missing all their lives...

A Web of Air Phillip Reeve

Two years ago, Fever Crumb escaped the war-torn city of London in a travelling theatre. Now she arrives in the extraordinary craer city of Mayda, where buildings ascend the cliffs on funicular rails, and a mysterious recluse is building a machine that can fly.

Fever is the engineer he needs - but ruthless enemies will kill to possess their secrets. The fabulous sixth book in the Mortal Engines series.

Nothing beats the sporting spectacle of the FIFA World Cup and this official junior guide contains everything young readers need to become true 2010 FIFA World Cup experts.

They can study the easy-to-follow World Cup team analysis and star player profiles, and absorb the brilliant big match photographs in what is the only official FIFA endorsed 2010 World Cup junior companion. Illustrated with 100 amazing images and appealing to all ages, this fantastic book includes analysis of each of the qualified teams as well as profiles of all of the tournament’s star players including Kaka, Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres. Meet Zakumi the leopard, the official FIFA World Cup 2010 mascot, read the special features on the tournament’s stadiums and fans, fill-in the progress chart and solve the many fun puzzles and quizzes all based around the World Cup. “The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Fact File” is guaranteed to keep any junior fan entertained throughout the entire World Cup tournament.

Goodnight Moon Margaret Wise Brown

Perhaps the perfect children’s bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for--or attempting to postpone--his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the “quiet old lady whispering hush.” Clement Hurd’s illustrations are simple and effective, alternating between small ink drawings and wide, brightly coloured views of the little rabbit’s room.

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Midsomer Norton Football Club are looking for new players at all age groups.

We run sides from U6 to U11 which means we are looking for Reception to Year 6 boys, and girls too, come and join in our fun and vibrant club.

We are holding an open day at Writhlington Sports Centre Astro Turf on Saturday 12th of June between 10am to 12 noon.

Please contact Jared Greenhalgh on 01761 434758 for further details.

Cricket Tips When fielding during cricket there are many things to think about and consider depending on where you are fielding.

Wherever you are fielding you should always be on the balls of your feet so you can react and change direction quickly. If you are caught flat footed you’ll be slower off the mark and potentially give away more runs.

Try to anticipate where the ball will go; you can do this by carefully watching the batters shape and movements. This may be a little difficult at first but after a bit of practise will become second nature and you’ll react much quicker to any shots coming your way and field better as a result.

When you are fielding close to the boundary and have to throw from the deep, try to aim your throw just above the keepers head and the ball should drop nicely in to his gloves, provided you have a relatively strong throwing arm.

When catching close to the wicket, such as in the slips, gulley or short leg, make sure your stance is correct with your feet a shoulder width apart or slightly wider. Spread your weight evenly across both feet, resting lightly on the balls of your feet, with your knees flexed. Keep your hands together, close to the ground with your fingers pointing down. Keep your head up with your eyes level and stay alert.

When catching the ball in close, watch the ball all the way into your hands, allowing the ball to come to you; don’t try to snatch at it. ‘Give’ with the ball as you catch, cushioning the impact. When catching in the deep, try and catch the ball at eye level and cushion the ball into your chest.

The ball can come to you at any time so it is really important you stay alert and awake so you can stop that vital run or take a match winning catch.

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Inter School Sporting Events Results

Year 3-4 Gymnastics Tournament 22nd March at Writhlington Five schools took part in a gymnastics tournament at Writhlington School. Each school could enter two teams, one for more experienced gymnasts and one for beginners. They performed floor and vault routines and were judged on their performance.

Peasedown St John came out the winners in both categories. The other schools taking part were Westfield, Paulton, Farmborough and High Littleton.

Cross Country 11th March at Somervale 12 different schools and over 200 children in total participated in the annual Year 6 Cross Country race at Somervale School on the 11th March. The mile and a half course proved a great challenge for all those brave enough to take part. The two winners both came from Westfield Primary, with Enya Wilkinson winning the girls race and Bradley Whittock winning the boys race. The team results were as follows: Girls: 1st - Westfield - 36 2nd - Paulton - 110 3rd - Clutton - 123 Boys: 1st - Westfield - 41 2nd - High Littleton - 109 3rd - Paulton - 115

Hockey 17th March at Norton Hill Seven schools came together for the inaugural Quicksticks Hockey Tournament on the Astroturf at Norton Hill School. A new format for the game sees six players on the pitch for each team at a time, at least two of whom are girls, and no goal keeper.

There were some great performances from all the teams who attended. The final ended up being between High Littleton and Westfield and not even extra-time could separate the teams, who drew 1-1 and shared the trophy. The other schools who took part were Farrington Gurney, Peasedown St John, Farmborough, Paulton and Clutton.

Football Year 3 and 4 Large Schools Tournament Norton Hill – April 29th Eight teams from five schools battled it out for the Year 3 and 4 large schools trophy. After some highscoring matches, it ended up in a tense final, with the Paulton A team beating the Westfield A team in extra time. The other schools taking part were Peasedown St John, St John’s and St Mary’s Timsbury

Year 3 and 4 Small Schools Tournament Norton Hill – April 27th Six teams entered the event, from four different primary schools. They all played each other in a league format. The overall winners were Farmborough, with Clutton as runners-up. High Littleton and Shoscombe were the other two teams taking part.

We will review the small and large schools football leagues in the next edition, along with reports on athletics and cricket.

local families for local children We are recruiting foster carers in the Bath & North East Somerset area who are willing to care for teenagers – you are likely to receive in excess of £380 per week, alongside excellent support and training.

If you have a commitment to helping children and young people, you could have something to offer as a foster carer.

In return, fostering provides a range of benefits including all the rewards that come from making a difference to a child or young person’s future.

To find out more, call The Family Placement Team on 01225 394949

It can be difficult to find something to do that the entire family will enjoy when the school holidays approach.

There is nothing more frustrating than watching the children stay inside all summer watching television when the weather is beautiful outside! Many families choose to go away somewhere on their family breaks but want to find somewhere different than the locations they’ve been to six times. Other families stay close to home but would like to have fun activities planned throughout the school holidays. Below are some ideas that you can do with the whole gang!

If you do want to go away with the whole family, choose a place that is geared towards not only families but families that are looking for something to do on their holiday!

There are many places that offer seven-night activity packages, where there is something different planned every day. Different activities included on these types of packages are bicycling, hiking, and white water rafting.

Plan an adventurous holiday this year and everyone is sure to find something they like!

Go somewhere different yet wonderfully exotic by travelling to Egypt. Egypt is a great place to travel during school holidays. While you are surrounded by ancient history and deep culture, the entire family can be taken to

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a world that once was! Egypt has some of the finest cuisine available and you can relax and unwind in one of their stunning hotels. If you’re still seeking some adventure when travelling to Egypt, book a trip on one of their wonderful safaris where you can travel the fields while watching some of nature’s most breathtaking wildlife!

Of course not everyone wishes to leave their hometowns during school holidays because there are so many wonderful things to do there as well! Round up the family and head to the theatre! Catching a live show can be wonderful and you can all partake in the culture! Make it a tradition and have everyone see something that they like by rotating turns of who gets to pick the show you go to!

Taking the family to a museum can be a great idea as well for a family break. Don’t take them to the same war museum that you’ve been to already on many past family trips; take them to a bug museum or a bat museum.

Anything that is unique and different than anything you’ve done before will have a great impact on everyone in the family and it is bound to be one of the most memorable family breaks you’ll ever have! However, if your family really is a bunch of war buffs, you may choose to take them to a war museum. Still put a twist on this and take them to a war re-enactment museum! These places often have a battle in the field, using either very old, nonworking weapons or using fake weapons. Sometimes, the soldiers will even travel back to their barracks to eat dinner and it is here that you will get a good idea of what life was really like in wartime.

Whatever you do this family break, make it original and something that will always be remembered as the most memorable family break ever!

Fresh Blackberry Lemonade Ingredients 4 1 1 1 1

Cheddar melt Ingredients 1 package of cream cheese 1 cup cheddar cheese 1/2 cup of mayonnaise 1/4 chopped spring onion 1 small diced tomato

Preheat oven to 350F, 180C, Gas Mark 4.

Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl or blender. Fold in the onion and tomato.

Dollop the mixture into an ungreased 8”x 8” baking dish or small earthenware casserole dish. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese has melted thoroughly. Serve with tortilla crisps, pitta bread, crackers or crudités.

cups water, divided cup sugar cup lemon juice tablespoon grated lemon peel cup blackberries

Boil 2 cups of water and the sugar in a large saucepan, until the sugar has completely dissolved - this will only take a couple of minutes.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the remaining water, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Leave to cool.

Put 1 cup of the lemon liquid into a blender with the blackberries, and whizz up together thoroughly. Strain to remove the blackberry seeds and then pour into a pitcher.

Add the rest of the lemon mixture and stir well.

Refrigerate and serve over ice. Delicious!

Cranberry Applesauce Muffins Ingredients 2 cups plain flour ½ cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg (lightly beaten) 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped into smaller pieces ½ cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350F (180C, Gas Mark 4). Lightly grease a muffin tin.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce and oil.

Add the applesauce mixture to the dry ingredients and combine gently (do not over mix).

Gently fold in the cranberries and then scoop the mixture into the muffin cups until they are 2/3 full.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes.

Cool the muffins for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.

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Photo Flowers What you’ll need: Thick paper, various colors Glue stick Photos Scissors Tape Green chenille stems, one for each flower Optional: patterned paper Instructions: Cut photos into circles to be used as the center of the flower.

Cut simple flower shapes out of the

paper.

Glue photo circle to the center of the flower.

This step is optional: Glue paper flower to a piece of patterned paper.

Cut around the flower giving your paper about a half-inch border of patterned paper.

Tape chenille stem to the back of your flower. Make sure the tape is secure by pressing onto the tape with your fingernail.

Trim ends of chenille to the length you desire, depending on what you are using as a vase. If making a handheld bouquet, don’t trim the chenille; simply tie a ribbon bow around them all.

Fridge Tulip Kids can make this pretty magnet for a gift or just to cheer up the house during Spring!

You will need: Polymer clay in green, and either red, yellow or orange and a contrasting colour Magnet Strong glue

Lady Bugs What you will need: Smooth, round or oval rocks, washed and dried Acrylic craft paint in colors of your choice Black acrylic craft paint 2 wiggle eyes for each ladybug Black permanent marker Acrylic matte sealer spray White craft glue Instructions: Completely wash and dry all rocks.

Paint rocks in desired colors, allow to dry. Apply second and third coats

if needed. Lighter colors will require more coats than darker shades.

Paint head on using black acrylic craft paint. There is no pattern needed, simply paint about ¼ of the rock black in the “front.”

Use a black permanent marker to draw a straight line down the center of the rock, starting at the center of the base of the “head.”

Dip the end of a large paint brush, or the eraser of a pencil, in black craft paint. Dot on the spots, reloading with paint after every dot.

Once the paint is dry, spray the rock(s) with acrylic sealer spray.

Allow sealer to dry completely.

Using white craft glue, attach wiggle eyes and let dry.

Instructions: From red, orange or yellow polymer clay, shape an egg shape. Trim the top into points. This is your tulip.

Roll out the green clay to form a stem and leaves, and press into place.

Make a sausage shape and shape into an initial. Press it onto the tulip.

Ask an adult to bake your tulip in the oven according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Glue a magnet onto the back.

GAMING ZONE

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PS3: New Games 3D Dot Game Heroes Release date: 14.5.10 A long, long time ago, the Dark King Onyx brought an age of darkness upon Dotnia Kingdom.

Only by the bravery of a hero with a legendary sword was Onyx sealed in an orb, restoring peace to the world. But Fuelle, a powerful Dark Bishop, has stolen the orb, and with it, peace. Dotnia requires a hero once more! Can you live up to the legend? Classic 8-bit game for the modern age comes to life as old school meets cutting edge in 3D Dot Game Heroes. With its sleek and sharp retro graphics, fun & easy to pick up gameplay and homage to some classic games, 3DDGH has masses of appeal amongst PS3 gamers.

Nintendo DS & DSi:New Games Jewel Match Jewel Match belongs to the Match 3 game genre, which requires you to use clever tactics to quickly create rows of 3 identical jewels, making them explode on both screens. The game continues until all the boxes have disappeared and the level has been completed.

Jewel Match also offers fantastic extras that have been specially designed for playing on the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi.

Xbox 360: New Games 2010 FIFA World Cup Release date: 30.4.10 Experience all the emotion and passion of the world’s fiercest national rivalries as you live the dream of competing against fans from around the world for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Take on the challenge of leading your home nation from qualification right through to a virtual re-creation of the FIFA World Cup Final and feel what it is like to score the goal that lifts a nation.

PSP: New Games Williams Pinball Classics Williams Pinball Classics features stunningly accurate recreations of the 10 most popular Williams tables of all time. Every texture, every flashing light and every sound effect has been lovingly recreated in order to deliver the most accurate simulation of the classic pastime. From the surreal thrills of Funhouse, to the intergalactic delights of Pin Bot, you’ll be whizzed straight back to another time when life was far simpler.

Nintendo Wii: New Games Super Mario Galaxy 2 Release date: 11.6.10 Super Mario Galaxy took the world of video games by storm. Now this first true Mario sequel in years re-energizes the franchise with new levels and new power-ups. Plus this time Mario gets to team up with his dinosaur buddy Yoshi, who adds new possibilities to the gravity-defying game play. Its everything you love about the first game and more

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Congratulations to 11-yearold Adam Davis of Farrington Gurney who won his Grade 1 Saxophone certificate. Adam only started playing the instrument a year ago when he took up Music for Schools lessons. Adam regularly treats his fellow pupils to a sax tune at assemblies; Farrington Gurney Primary is very proud of him!

Corey Walkes recently came 2nd in a modelling competition for Miss/ Mr Milano 2010. Corey spends a great deal of his time in Milano clothing whilst trampolining and taking part in gymnastic championships. Good luck in the finals Corey!

Chloe Cowley aged 10 enjoys swimming at Paulton pool and was recently awarded her Seal level 2 certificate and badge.

Findley Miller aged 5 from Trinity Primary school as he goes to do his first “Little Ninja” Grading with Jamie Woodlands Black Belt Academy.

Findley passed and was awarded his red stripe belt, hopefully the first of many to come! Well done Findley.

Flossy Blake aged 9 has won a large number of ribbons whilst riding her pony ‘Zebedee’. Flossy has been jumping her pony for the last 6 months and loves every minute of it! Well done Flossy!

Mrs Hart with Harvey Miller and Corey Walkes both aged 9 in year 4 at Trinity C of E Primary School. They competed in the Jamie Woodlands 2nd Club Championships held at Norton Hill Sports Centre in 4 martial arts disciplines. Harvey won gold in the Patterns section where he performed his Pattern ‘Toi Gye’, with Corey winning 4th place with his 2nd Kup pattern, Hwa Rang.

Corey then achieved ‘gold’ in Advanced Creative Weapons where he performed an amazing 4 minute long routine to music using both Bo Staff and Karma. Corey also won silver in Mixed Martial Arts (M.M.A) and bronze in Continuous Sparring.

Harvey Miller of Trintiy Primary School is showing his superb skills on the trampoline in his first ever competition in Taunton! Well Done Harvey!

Joe Veater aged 5 has recently passed his Octopus level 3 grading for swimming. Joe swims with Jayne Langley at Timsbury and loves it, he says the best bit is diving to the bottom and picking things up!

Champion Horse Handler!

Reception class pupil, Oliver Wade from Farrington Gurney, came away from the SORCY (Self Organised Riding Club for Youngsters) Open Children’s Show in April with more trophies and rosettes than he could carry! Oliver not only came 1st in the Young Horse Handler competition, he also won the “Pony the Judge would most like to take home”-award! In this last category, he was the champion, beating all other competitors in all classes (under 5s and all the way up to age 15!). Well done Oliver and Dilly!

Spencer Greenhalgh aged 7 recently took part in a World Cup mini football tournament. Spencer played 3 games in a day and was part of the winning team!

Spencer plays for Midsomer Norton Football Club.

High Littleton football team recently won the league championships for the 2009/10 season. High Littleton played Farmborough after both teams had won all their games this season so far, except for one draw so it was all to play for!

Well done High Littleton!!

High Littleton primary School hockey team took part in the Midsomer Norton and District gamers association tournament.

The final match was played between Westfield and High Littleton, after extra time there was no way of separating the teams and both teams shared the trophy and the celebrations.

Ruby Trykush aged 7 from Trinity Primary School was awarded her medal from Jamie Woodland for her skills in Tae Kwon Do.

Jessica Elliot aged 10 enjoys swimming at Paulton pool and was recently awarded her Seal level 2 certificate and badge.

Aleisha Holmes aged 7 attends swimming lessons at Jane Langley swimming school in Timsbury and was awarded her Goldfish 2 certificate and badge.

Holly Valentine aged 7 attends St John’s Primary School and has been awarded the Chief Scouts Bronze Award. Holly is a Beaver Scout and carried out several tasks towards gaining the award. Holly is the first Beaver Scout and the youngest in her pack to gain this prestigious award. Holly has enjoyed the activities leading to the award and is now determined to be the first to gain the silver award. “I particularly liked working for the outdoor badge because I was able to use my bike and scooter” said Holly.

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