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The next edition is Back To School & is filling fast.

Whenever we write our Summer edition of HEY! Magazine we are always reminded of the forthcoming changes for our readers. These could be moving to secondary school for the year six classes, starting primary school for our nursery children or moving to a new year group with a new teacher and new challenges. All of these will spark changes and can also cause apprehension for both parents and children, it is important to keep the lines of communication open so that your children can talk to you about their thoughts and concerns. This will make the transition so much easier for all involved.

The Summer holidays are now upon us and this magazine is packed full of ideas and suggestions on things to do and places to go during your summer break. Don’t miss out 7 ways to keep your children learning through play and exploration this Summer. Encouraging your children to spend as much time outside is healthy, relaxing and fun for them all. It could be enjoying a picnic, a walk in the woods or a day out at a local attraction, all of these will make them smile and keep them away from the TV and play consoles.

A little bit of time will need to be taken to prepare for the new start in September. This may be buying uniforms, stationary, lunch boxes, backpacks and not forgetting school shoes. We suggest you shouldn’t leave this to the last minute but plan your trip and requirements early to ensure you are able to pick everything up in plenty of time.

Take some time to enter our amazing competitions. As part of our 10th Birthday celebrations we are once again offering one lucky family the chance to win a 2 night stay at the amazing Crealy Meadows plus a 2 day pass into the adventure park, a chance not to be missed!

Have a wonderful Summer break, enjoy the time with the family and the good weather.

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE T

his year the Summer Reading Challenge theme is… The Big Friendly Read!

Libraries all over the UK will be celebrating 100 years of the wonderful writer Roald Dahl and his gloriumptious stories.

Taking part in The Big Friendly Read is simple – when your summer holidays start, you can sign up at your local library. Read any six library books (or more!) over the holidays to collect special rewards and complete the Challenge.

You can use the website www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk to keep track of the books you read and write book reviews, enter competitions, chat to other readers and much much more!

helps children with their confidence levels, coping with feelings and language and learning.

And what’s so great about learning through stories is that the process is done in a natural way. There’s no actual teaching involved at all, they learn from simply reading the story.

Reading stories can be helpful for relaxation, before bedtime for example. They allow children to forget the stresses and strains of the day and indulge in fantasy for a while. The soothing familiarity of a much-loved story, the rhyming and repetition in a picture book, plus the sense of security that time spent reading together can foster, all help the child to relax.

WHY YOUR CHILD SHOULD JOIN IN?

BOOKS TO TRY THIS SUMMER

Stories play a vital role in the growth and development of children.

The books they read and the characters they get to know can become like friends. It’s also good for children to understand that books are a useful source of information and that good reading skills are important for success in their future lives. Reading also

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BOOKS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN This Book Just Ate My Dog

by Richard Byrne A little girl, a big dog, and a very badly-behaved book! Bella is taking her dog for a stroll across the page when something odd happens. Her dog disappears and it becomes apparent to Bella, her friend Ben, and the rescue services that peril lurks in the pages of this book. But where the police and fire brigade fail, you - the reader - can help!

Fabulous Pie

by Gareth Edwards In the story a bear calls out to the other inhabitants of the forest for help filling a pie he’s making. Mouse, otter, badger and squirrel all help bringing him their very favourite foods, but somehow Bear isn’t satisfied… Readers will quickly guess what Bear really wants for his pie! It all builds, Gruffalo-like, to a rip-roaring climax with a narrow escape for the little animals and a well-deserved comeuppance for the bear! Children will love the pictures, the bouncy rhyme, the funny story and – most of all – they’ll like being one step ahead of the characters. A tasty treat indeed!

Is There a Dog in This Book?

by Viviane Schwarz With an irresistible story that directly involves the reader, this book's clever design and bright, gestural illustrations make for a LOT of fun for cat (and dog) lovers! It is a completely interactive book brimming over with all kinds of fantastic flaps and fabulous flips that reveal lots of little surprises and jokes for children to enjoy and even for parents to share with their toddlers too!

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BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS Horrid Henry's Krazy Ketchup by Francesca Simon

Children everywhere will sympathise with Henry in the title story as he tries to circumvent his parents’ healthy eating regime by swamping everything with ketchup. And they will love how he gets his own back when they introduce a substitute pure version!

In other stories, how Henry and his equally horrible friend Rude Ralph outwit the mean babysitter and, how Henry avoids looking after the chicken he is so frightened of, are equally entertaining

My Head Teacher is a Vampire Rat by Pamela Butchart

A third riotous adventure for Jodi, Maisie, Zach and all the rest in 4J including the fast-paced narrator, Izzy. This time, part of the school is suddenly put out-of-bounds. When 4J have to share a classroom with 6B, the gang discover that the reason that it is closed is …Rats! Could this have anything to do with the new head teacher who keeps his curtains closed ? As ever, the gang is quick to jump to conclusions. If the head is a vampire rat, they must do everything in their power to destroy him! The classroom goes wild in this witty no-holds-barred story.

Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen

From the seventeenth floor of the tower block where he lives with his mother, Ade watches as the buildings fall around him. The Bluchers - a strange and terrible kind of plant - are taking over the city, and everyone is being forced to evacuate, but his mother is refusing to leave her room. And so Ade watches alone as the city slowly empties, and the Bluchers creep ever closer...

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CHOOSING CHILDCARE C

hoosing childcare can be daunting, whether it’s for your first or fourth child. There are many things you need to think about; is a childminder or nursery the best option? Will my child be happy and safe? What is the difference between a nursery and pre-school?

The best way to find out which childcare provider would best suit you and your child is for you both to visit and ask questions.

Whenever and wherever possible ask your child for their thoughts and suggestions.

want to? What happens if I am thirsty or hungry? Can I bring my teddy/toy/comforter with me? What happens if I wet my pants?

What happens if other children hurt or frighten me?

You also need to think about paying for childcare. Most providers can take the Early Years Entitlement for 3 and 4 years olds, and those with an Ofsted grading of Good or Outstanding can accept funding for 2 year olds. You may also be able to use the Childcare Element of Tax Credits or Childcare Vouchers to help towards childcare costs.

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A child’s point of view may include things like Do the staff greet me personally? Can my grown-up stay until I feel happy? Are there a variety of things to play with? Can I play outside when I

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS The Government provides a free entitlement for all three and four year old children to attend an early years provider, starting the

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term after the child’s 3rd birthday. This is called the Early Years Entitlement. The entitlement is designed to be flexible so you can choose where you want your child to attend and what hours they will attend (subject to availability).

All providers can now offer funding for up to 15 hours early years provision each week. A small number may offer less than this if they are not able to open for a full 15 hours per week. The entitlement is for regular attendance agreed between the parent and provider.

Your chosen provider will give you the necessary forms to claim the funding and they are responsible for sending these forms back to the Local Authority. The funding for your child’s hours is then paid directly to the provider.

All children become eligible for this funding at the start of the term after their 3rd birthday. Terms are split into the traditional 3 academic periods September-December, January-March and April-August.

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WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE ENTITLEMENT:

1st April and 31st August

From the following 1st September

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There are three distinct areas within the nursery each offering care for different age groups; all bright and airy and well lit.

We make full use of every inch of our outdoor space both nurseries. In our garden we grow fruit and vegetables, have extensive play equipment, and use the grass area for different activities depending on the time of year.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS THE EARLY YEARS ENTITLEMENT WORTH AND WHAT PERIOD DOES IT COVER? All providers can offer up to 15 hours early years provision each week for up to 38 weeks a year. If your provider is open for less than 38 weeks, the total number of weeks paid will be reduced to match the total number of weeks they are open. If your provider is open for more than 38 weeks, your provider may choose to spread the full entitlement of hours over more weeks.

CAN MY CHILD ATTEND MORE THAN ONE PROVIDER? If the child attends 2 providers, the parent should declare on the form how many hours they want to claim at both providers. This will also apply for children attending one provider in one authority and a second provider in another authority.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD SWITCHES PROVIDERS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TERM? If you have not claimed the maximum entitlement, any unused hours could be claimed by your new chosen provider. Any transfer of your free entitlement already paid is at the discretion of the old provider and their local terms and conditions. Many have a notice period during which they are entitled to keep any funding they have received for a child. You should discuss this with your provider. The providers may negotiate with each other as to whether they wish to retain or transfer funding in respect of your child. However, any decision regarding transferring the funding is at the provider’s discretion

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“All providers can offer up to 15 hours early years provision each week for up to 38 weeks a year.”

HOW DO I GET FUNDING FOR MY CHILD? At the start of the term after your child’s birthday (or any time after this when you want to start claiming), ask your provider for a new starter form (EYE2 form). The form should be fully completed, signed and handed to your provider with a copy of your child’s birth certificate. This only needs to be completed once for any child attending a provider.

At the start of each subsequent term (September, January and April), you will be asked to sign a pre-populated form to confirm the number of hours your child is attending. You MUST sign each term to confirm your child’s attendance for the entitlement to be paid.

WHAT HOURS CAN I USE THE ENTITLEMENT FOR? The forms submitted to us will ask you to confirm the total number of hours your child attends and the number of days they attend. There is a minimum of 2 and a half and a maximum of 10 hours which can be taken in any one day, but your provider may structure their day to designate “core” hours during which the entitlement can be taken.

In order to claim the full 15 hour entitlement (where applicable), your child must attend on 2 or more days. If your child attends for more than the maximum entitlement, the provider must clarify on any bill your free entitlement and additional hours for which fees are due.

FURTHER INFORMATION • Providers cannot charge you any additional fee for the funded hours, although any extras could be billed for e.g. meals, snacks.

• If your child attends more than the maximum entitlement per week, your provider is entitled to charge you for the extra hours.

• If the provider’s term is longer than 38 weeks, they are entitled to charge you for the extra weeks.

• Your provider’s fee policy should clearly state the charge for all additional hours offered.

Note - The value and payment of fees for sessions not funded by the Early Years Entitlement is a matter between the parent and provider.

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GET THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND UNIFORM IN ORDER

It’s much less stressful to get back into school mode if we do it gradually, instead of suddenly realising “Oh no, the children go back to school this week and I cannot find their lunch-boxes and I am not sure what happened to their homework which is due to be handed in on the first day of term”. Even if you’re itching to finally get the children out of the house, a little preparation a week or two before school starts will start your family off on the right foot.

WORK ON HOMEWORK - LIKE PROJECTS FOR THE REST OF THE SUMMER

hen the lazy days of summer are coming to a close, it’s time to start preparing your child for a more scholarly mindset.

Here are a few tips to get them out of lazy mode and ease the transition for both of you.

START ADJUSTING THE SLEEP SCHEDULE

The most basic thing is to have your children - and yourself, if necessary - go to sleep and get up a little earlier every day. So, at least a week before summer holiday ends, start setting the alarm clocks. Begin with a wake up time that is about an hour earlier than usual.

One good thing about shopping for uniforms and school supplies, though, is you can bring your children with you and use it as a reminder that school is approaching—and maybe even get them excited about it. Who doesn’t like brand new sharpened pencils?

Even picking out a new backpack (if one is needed) can be exciting.

Many schools have reading lists and book reports due on the first day of school. Working on those towards the end of summer can help them transition into school mode. While you might not necessarily want to assign “homework” during summer and kill the last few days of joy, there are plenty of fun ways to get children into a more productive learning mindset - even if they’re just fun video games.

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GOODNIGHT SMARTPHONE

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owering down before bed for a good night’s rest.

Checking email or flipping through channels instead of sleeping? Playing video games or browsing social media in bed? If you want to catch some quality ZZZs, you should put down that smartphone.

The National Sleep Foundation reports nearly 90 percent of adults sleep with at least one electronic device in their bedroom.

However, staring at a screen after 9 p.m. can zap your body of energy, turning you into a zombie the next day. To get a good night’s rest, consider shutting off all electronics before climbing into bed.

HOW ELECTRONICS AFFECT YOUR SLEEP Your body functions on a 24-hour internal clock. This clock is influenced by your physical environment and daily schedule.

Using electronic devices around bedtime can throw off your body clock and negatively affect your quality of sleep.

Light and darkness affect your body clock. Staring at the blue glow of electronic devices – computers, tablets, televisions, gaming systems and/or smartphones – before bedtime can trick your body into thinking it’s still daytime. The artificial light sends messages to the brain to wake up and activates the body. This, in turn, can reset your body clock, delaying your normal sleep cycle.

Studies show that staring at bright screens within four hours of bedtime reduces melatonin, a hormone that makes you naturally tired when it’s time to sleep. This can cause difficulty when trying to fall asleep, poor quality of sleep or sleep disorders, such as insomnia.

In the long run, problems sleeping at night can impact you during the day. Lack of proper sleep can lead to impaired focus at work, trouble remembering, fatigue, stress and even weight gain.

GET OFF THE GRID

It is important to get 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night.

To get a better night’s sleep, experts recommend: • Spending at least 30 minutes technology-free before you climb into bed.

• Reading a book or magazine in bed instead of using an electronic device.

• Making the bedroom a technology-free zone (i.e., no smartphones, tablets, laptops, TV, etc.).

• Using your bed for sleep only – this habit will create a connection in your mind between your bed and sleep.

• Putting caps over electrical outlets in the bedroom to discourage plugging in electronics to recharge.

If your smartphone is your alarm clock, set your phone to sleep mode (do not disturb function) so all calls and texts will be silenced unless it’s an emergency. Be sure to put your phone face down on the nightstand so incoming messages don’t wake you up.

Power down tonight and don’t let your technology keep you from a good night’s rest.

NIGHT TIME STIMULANTS TO AVOID

While using electronic devices is one night time distraction, here are some other common things to avoid to get a good night’s rest: • Animals Do not let your pets snuggle with you at night as they typically function on a different cycle than humans.

• Alcohol While it initially makes you drowsy, alcohol leaving the bloodstream wakes the body, interrupting your sleep cycle.

• Vitamins and supplements Like alcohol, taking a vitamin or supplement too close to bedtime can wake you up later – even if they knock you out initially.

• Caffeine and sugar Drinking coffee, soda or other sugary beverages should be avoided within four hours of bedtime, otherwise you may be too wired to sleep.

7 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD LEARNING THIS SUMMER W

hen school breaks up for the summer, parents across the country worry about how much their children will forget over the holidays. Will all those hours helping them with math and reading dissolve with the carefree hours spent at the pool or park? Added to this concern is how much time over the summer parents will be able to commit to helping their children retain and reinforce what they learned during the previous school year.

HAVE A SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE MUSEUM

While millions of children are eager for the freedom of summer, parents are coming up with plans to keep the learning momentum going. Here are seven fun ways to keep your child engaged over the summer with enriching experiences.

DEVELOP THEIR GREEN THUMB

Gardening allows children to not only play and build something - as they might do in a sandbox - but learn about the life cycle of plants and the importance of nutrition. One way to make this more exciting is to try to grow something giant, like a huge squash or pumpkin that will provide an end goal to the entire experience.

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LET THEM BE YOUR TRAVEL AGENTS

Before you set off on your summer trip, get your children involved in the planning process. Let them help you search for lodgings within your budget and in the area you want to stay. Together, you can learn about nearby attractions and plan your visit accordingly.

The entire process not only builds confidence, but serves as a finance, geography, history and social studies lesson all wrapped in one.

HAVE ADVENTURES IN READING

Reading is one of the most important skills to maintain and develop.

Reading to your children each day establishes a positive association in their mind and makes them excited to read on their own. Be sure to stay up to date with the activities at your local library, which provides fun and sociable learning opportunities.

MAKE SOMETHING

While there are plenty of kits out there to promote STEM learning skills, you can encourage your children to use their creativity and knowledge to build projects from common household materials.

Some classic examples of this would be making a raft out of empty milk cartons or plastic bottles, a homemade volcano using vinegar and baking soda or a homemade electromagnet.

BECOME A COLLECTOR

A great way for children to get hands-on knowledge of the natural world is for them to build a collection while discovering the outdoors. Rocks, plants, bugs - these are the things that excite a young mind. Search for different kinds of leaves to press at home, then work with your children to identify their types.

HEY! competitions WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO FLEET AIR ARM MUSEUM The Fleet Air Arm Museum is Europe’s largest naval aviation collection and is a day out guaranteed to thrill the entire family. Go on board the world famous Concorde, step inside a rescue helicopter and immerse yourself in the aircraft carrier experience. Further information about the museum can be found at www.fleetairarm.com

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WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE PEPPA PIG AT BRISTOL HIPPODROME (2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN)

Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise.

Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers!

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Get up close to over 1,000 creatures including a playful otters, comical penguins, jawsome sharks and magnificent sea turtles. Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park offers a whole day of feeds, presentations and magical experiences for all the family. Continue your journey down the seafront to Jurassic Skyline for breathtaking 360 degree views of the Jurassic Coast from 174ft.

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Devon’s Crealy is proud to cater for the whole family, from the smallest children to grandparents. The Park features over 75,000 square feet of undercover play and extensive outdoor rides and adventure areas to seek and explore, making it a fantastic day out, whatever the weather.

This year, the Park is celebrating the first anniversary of its newest ride, The Twister. One of the biggest rollercoasters in the South West, The Twister features 310 metres of winding track, which spins and twists guests at speeds of up to 40kph.

Guests will love soaring to new heights of fun on The Flying Machine, whilst intrepid explorers can get up close and meet prehistoric friends including the roaring T-Rex, mischievous Stegosaurus and clever Velociraptor at Dino Jeeps.

Over 200 animals call Devon’s Crealy home and this year the park welcomed the arrival of its own Tortoise Town and Snake Pit. New for 2016, at the adjacent Crealy Meadows Caravan and Camping Park, are luxurious lodges and insulated luxury Safari Tents. Crealy Meadows have been awarded 5 stars on TripAdvisor and offers the ultimate camping and glamping experience for all the family as well as discounted entry into the Park.

Crealy’s ‘7 days for the price of 1’ offers fantastic value, giving guests the opportunity to validate their ticket on their initial visit and then return to the Park for a further six days. Guests can save up to 20% when purchasing tickets in advance online.

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2. A spring flower 4. Not as large 6. Last season of the year 7. More than one tooth 9. King of the jungle 11. What day is the 25th Dec 12. Young goat 14. A bird builds this 15. You dry yourself with one of these 16. Capital of France

1. The 4th month of the year 3. Not many 4. Eye protection from sun 5. Consumes food 8. Beans on ?

10. Type of tree 11. Move along secretly and slowly 13. Common name for father

Wordsearch Find the 13 words listed below - they could be written forwards, downwards, back-to-front or diagonally. Good luck!

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U LT I M AT E I N D O O R K A R T I N G A N D L A S E R - TA G E X P E R I E N C E Laser-tag for the whole family.

Our dedicated arena provides the perfect setting for family laser-tag fun.

You must use stealth and strategy to outwit your fellow players.

It’s simple, yet intense, fun and rewarding.

Amazing driving experiences with multi-tiered track.

All abilities and ages.

Variety of different events including ‘Arrive and Drive’ and Children’s Karting.

Waiting area and a coffee lounge to relax and enjoy refreshments.

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OPENING HOURS Mon - Fri 13:00 until late Saturday 10:00 until late Sunday 10:00 until late

10 mins off the M5, 5 mins from WestonSuper-Mare town centre.

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RECIPES With thanks to www.riverford.co.uk/recipes

Fresh herbs can transform a dish by adding depth or brightness to the flavour, as well as adding interest to the overall look.

BASIL

BEAN AND HERB PASTA SERVES 4 This is a really fresh, summery dish, with crunch from the beans and tanginess from the lemon and Parmesan.

You can use any green bean (runner, French, finely sliced flat beans, double-podded broad beans, even sugar snap peas).

400g long pasta 400g green beans, prepared, blanched until just tender, then refreshed in cold water; if using sugar snaps, just throw them in raw 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, grated or crushed zest and juice of 1 lemon, to taste 2 handfuls of mixed herbs (e.g. parsley, mint, chervil, tarragon, chives, dill), chopped 100g Parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated salt and pepper Add the pasta to a large pan of salted boiling water and cook according to the packet instructions. When you drain it, reserve a couple of ladlefuls of the cooking water. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the beans, garlic, lemon zest and juice and gently warm for 1 minute (keep an eye on the garlic so it doesn’t burn). Remove from the heat. Add the pasta to the frying pan, along with the three quarters of the fresh herbs and half the grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine everything. Add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl and sprinkle over the remaining herbs and Parmesan to serve.

Variations • Add some cooked and chopped spinach or chard leaves.

• Throw in some leftover roast chicken or fried bacon lardons.

• Swap the Parmesan for some crumbled blue cheese.

• Instead of using beans, grate two or three large courgettes and fry them for a couple of minutes with the garlic and lemon before tossing with the pasta.

Spicy and fresh in equal measure, basil pairs beautifully with tomatoes - raw, roasted or cooked into a sauce. To avoid it going black, store it somewhere cool rather than cold and slice the leaves with a very sharp knife, or tear them with your hands.

CHERVIL

The flavour of chervil is somewhere between mild parsley and tarragon, with a note of aniseed. It pairs well with delicate flavours such as poultry, fish, eggs and summer vegetables. Use chervil as a garnish, or blitz with tarragon, chives, parsley, oil and capers to make a vibrant green sauce that is fantastic on salmon.

CHIVES

Chives have a mild oniony flavour that makes them very useful in the kitchen. Pair them with eggs, potatoes, cheese, fish or anything else that usually benefits from a dose of onion or garlic.

CORIANDER

Grassy, cooling and citrussy, coriander leaf is a match for hot and spicy food - Indian, Thai, Vietnamese and Mexican. Try it, too, on tomato salads, in guacamole or with fatty meats such as lamb and pork.

DILL

Feathery dill's mild aniseed flavour is underrated in the UK. Try it in salads such as tomato, cucumber and radish, or with beetroot and feta.

MINT

Mint has a fresh, sweet flavour and cooling aftertaste. It works well with fatty foods such as lamb or spicy Middle-Eastern dishes. It is particularly good with feta, yoghurt, cucumber, melon, peas, oranges and aubergine.

PARSLEY (FLAT-LEAF OR CURLY)

Fresh, cool and green, parsley's powerful flavour is versatile, be it in flat-leaf or curly form. Stronger flavoured flat-leaf is perhaps more favoured, but unless you particularly want the flat leaves for decoration, they're pretty interchangeable in recipes. Just use a little more curly for the same flavour.

STORING HERBS

To lengthen the life of fresh herbs, remove any rubber bands or ties and swish the herbs around in a big bowl of cold water. Let them sit for a few minutes while any dirt sinks to the bottom. Lift out then spin dry in a salad spinner or by shaking in a clean tea towel. Layer the herbs in a plastic box with sheets of kitchen paper to absorb the remaining water. Finish with a final sheet of paper, then seal and store in the fridge. Many herbs will keep like this for a week or even two.

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What’s On July 16

Pirates and Princesses “Frozen Special” at Puxton Park We have a disco and a very special “Frozen” show. Come in dressed as a Pirate or Princess. Best costume competition will be judged at 1:00pm. The winner will receive 1 years membership into Puxton Park.

For more information on any of our events please contact us: 01934 523500 or emailinfo@puxton.co.uk

July 16

Thumbelina at The Egg There once was a girl so small she could ride on the back of a dragonfly. Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb, and her encounters with a frog, mouse, mole and swallow is played gently amongst gardening tools.

Using traditional glove and rod puppets, this is an excellent introduction to the magic of theatre.

To book see www.theatreroyal.org.uk

July 16

Summer Reading Challenge Launch Day Come and join The Big Friendly Read this summer - it wouldn’t be the same without you! The Big Friendly Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2016 begins in all Libraries on 16 July and runs until 10 September.

It’s fun, it’s friendly and best of all, it’s totally FREE. All children have to do is read six library books over the summer, collecting special Big Friendly Read collector cards from some of Roald Dahl’s best-loved stories along the way, to get their medal and certificate.Visit your local library or log on to summerreadingchallenge.org.uk to find out more.

July 23 - 24

The Wiltshire Police Dog Show The Wiltshire Police Dog Show returns for the 2nd year running to Bowood House & Gardens. This special event is a fantastic day out for all the family. Wiltshire Police Specialist Dog Handling Unit demonstrating mock chases to apprehend criminals and sniffer dogs in action. 11am – 6pm Bowood House & Garden, Calne, Wiltshire.

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July 26

Beautiful Butterflies Get the summer holidays off to a crafty start with some beautiful butterflies. Easy to make, great for decorating your garden and completely FREE.Suitable for ages 4+. Tickets issued from 10am for 10.30 and 11.30 sessions and 1pm for 1.40 and 2.30 sessions.

Trowbridge Museum.

August 6 - 31st

Nunney St Market and Fayre Nunney Street Market & Fayre is a great day out for the whole family. Over 120 stalls sell a wide range of goods, food and drink around the moated 14th century Nunney Castle, 2 miles southwest of Frome. There is live music and morris dancing plus magic shows for kids. The village hall plays host to arts & crafts stalls.

Last year’s Nunney Street Market & Fayre attracted over 10,000 visitors from across the southwest of England. The Times called the event “one of the village fetes to be seen at this summer”.

August 14

Frome Comic Comic Con Town Festival A fun day out with the family. Whereas most conventions take place under one roof, this will be an chance to experience as much of Frome as possible, taking you on a spectacular tour of what the town has to offer.

Many venues will host different themes relating to the world of comics, film, TV and games. There will be something for everyone

A Family Day Out at

www.bowood.org

August 18 - 21

Wilderness Skills Gathering Wilderness Gathering, a unique Bushcraft event, is the longest running and still the original festival of bushcraft, survival and primitive living skills. A weekend of knowledge sharing in a relaxed and family friendly atmosphere. Advanced ticket holders only from www.wildernessgathering.co.uk or at the gate.

Bush Farm Bison Centre, West Knoyle, Wiltshire.

August 18 - 26

Family pottery sessions at Enigma Pottery If you have always wanted to try your hand at making a pot or sculpture, or want a new hobby then we run a range of classes and workshops for adults and children. See potterybath.co.uk for more details.

August 20 - 21

Falconry Weekend at Cholderton Charlies Farm Get up close to an amazing collection of birds of prey. You will also get to see hawks, owls, falcons and the incredible Peregrine Falcon....the fastest animal on Earth!! 10am to 6pm and will be doing two flying demonstrations at 12:00am and 3:00pm.

Call 01980 629438 for more information.

Beautiful Bowood

Featuring one of the most exciting adventure playgrounds in the South West and home to Tractor Ted’s Little Farm.

01249 812102

– whether your thing is Harry Potter, Star Wars, Super Heroes, the Comic World, Back to the Future and Vintage. Most venues are free entry, there are some ticketed events which you can find here: www.fromecomiccon.com/tickets

Open daily until 31st October, 11am to 5pm.

Bowood House & Gardens, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 OLZ houseandgardens@bowood.org

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August 20 - 21

Great British Food Festival A great day out for all the family, with over 80 top local producers offering a variety of stunning food to sample, kids cookery lessons and activities to entice you all. Sit back and enjoy live music with a selection of real ale and wine bars. 10am-5pm. Bowood House events field, Bowood, Calne, Wiltshire.

August 25

Funky Felt Create a funky felt fing in our fantastically fun and free activity.

Tickets issued from 10am for 10.30am and 11.30am sessions and 1pm for 1.30pm and 2.30pm sessions. Suitable for ages 8+.

Trowbridge Museum.

August 26

Tractor Ted Live!

Join Tractor Ted and his farm friends for some family fun at Cowtastic Farm Park. 11am – 3pm.

August 27

Summer Camping Event at Puxton Park Come and join us at our popular camping event. We have a disco in the park on Saturday evening from 6pm – 8pm. Campers/ caravans welcome. Only £35 for four people which includes entry to the park on Sunday. Usually priced at £31, so camping is just

£4! Great value with limited places. Booking early is essential. For more information on any of our events please contact us: 01934 523500 or emailinfo@puxton.co.uk

August 29

Southwick Show and Car Boot Sale Flower Show, Baking and Preserves, Crafts and Childrens Artwork will be on show.Light lunches and Teas available from 12.00.

Live Music,Games, Events include Ferret racing, Skittles, China Smashing, Dog Agility Display, Dancing and Gymnastic Displays, Sideshows, Barbeque and Car Boot Sale. Raffle and Stalls to attract the whole family. Opens at 13.00. Southwick Village Hall and Playing Field. BA14 Wiltshire BA14 9RA.

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FROME SCHOOLS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT Trinity First’s Y3s and Y4s took part in a Frome schools football tournament at Selwood Academy, organised by the Ian Groves Sports Coaching team. They had a brilliant time and were very pleased to have come fourth. The school is very proud of them.

WESTBURY JUNIOR SCHOOL AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE To celebrate the end of SATs, Year 6 staff and children from Westbury Junior School spent a fun day at Hampton Court Palace. After studying the Tudors and Henry VIII for the past two terms, it was great to bring their learning to life as well as being a nice treat after a taxing week of exams!

The children were able to explore the grand rooms of the palace including the chapel, the wine cellar, the astronomical clock and

the kitchen where some of the children were even able to have a go at turning the spit. The children also visited the famous real tennis court and were lucky enough to observe a game in action.

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GREENPOWER EDUCATIONAL TRUST PROJECTPLAY For the last few years Selwood Academy have taken part in the Greenpower Educational Trust Project. This involves building and racing an electric car and aims to get children interested in engineering in a fun and innovative way. Our pupils recently entered two cars into a race at Wotten Under Edge. The pupils worked really well as a team and finished in 2nd and 3rd places in the six drag races. Both teams were rewarded with best presented team for their, attitude, behaviour and overall conduct during the event. Well done teams!

Congratulations and well done to Annalise Perkins from class 5O, Oakfield Academy. Nine year old Annalise made the brave decision recently to have 12 inches cut off the length of her hair so that she could donate it to the ‘Little Princess Trust’, a charity that provides real hair wigs to young girls receiving treatment for cancer. Annalise also raised £268.85 for the charity. Amazing Annalise!

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BLUE PETER BADGE AWARD Congratulations to Zac Stuart from class 60, Oakfield Academy, who was recently awarded a Blue Peter badge. Zac designed and created a blue and white collage banner for the Blue Peter studio. As well as his badge, Zac also received a day pass, which can be used at Longleat or @Bristol. Well done Zac.

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THREE GENERATIONS OF ONE FAMILY ATTEND OAKFIELD ACADEMY

BEDWETTING APP FOCUS IN BRISTOL

Former 1950’s pupils of Oakfield, Mr Dominic and Mrs Wendy Loughlin, returned to the school this week to plant an oak tree to celebrate the school’s 75th birthday.

Both their son and daughter, who is the Marketing Officer at the school, and their 4 grandchildren - Paige, Callum, Aiden and Finley have attended Oakfield.

Mr Simon Millard, Premises Manager will look after the young tree and help it establish itself at the corner of the school playing field where it is hoped pupils can enjoy it for another 75 years.

ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity and tech company Damibu invite you to a Bedwetting App Focus Session.

Have your say about how bedwetting affects you, share your knowledge of the difficulties of living with bedwetting and help design an app to help children and teenagers.

The event is taking place on Saturday 16th July, 10.30am to 2.30pm at ERIC, 36 Old School House, Britannia Road, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8DB. As a thank you for taking part in this session, you will have your travel expenses paid, lunch provided and a £40 Amazon voucher.

For more information and to reserve your place, contact sharron@eric.org.uk or call 0117 301 2100 ext 214.

MULTIPLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Multiple birthdays were celebrated at Leigh on Mendip First School on June 10th including that of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who made a surprise visit to the school. Jude Langsford, pictured to the right of Her Majesty celebrated her 6th birthday and Toby Patton, to the left, celebrated his 8th birthday.

Her Majesty, AKA Mrs Mary Sturgess, Headteacher at Leigh on Mendip First School, also shares her birthday with the Queen but when asked how old she was, she declined to comment.

The children spent the morning painting portraits of the Queen which were to be judged in an Art Competition being exhibited at Leigh on Mendip Summer Fair and then celebrated in the afternoon with a birthday cake. The children also made Union Jack kites which they enjoyed flying around the school grounds to celebrate this momentous occasion.

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NEWLANDS VISIT OAKFIELD Representatives from Newland Homes visited Oakfield Academy recently to talk to two assemblies regarding the dangers that will be created by the demolition of Frome Police Station and the development of the site opposite the school.

Pupils, Sophie Leigh 6A, Finnan Doyle 6A and Evelyn Bonnick 6C tried on some of the developers protective clothing. Pupils from all year groups participated in a Q&A session with the developers and found the answers very informative.

Thank you to Newland Homes, for a generous donation to our 75th birthday party funds. The money will be used to help finance commemorative gifts for all the teachers, pupils and guests to the party.

A SAD FAREWELL

GRANT SUCCESS Selwood Academy was successful in securing a grant from the Heritage lottery fund to work with the Bath Philharmonic Orchestra and a professional visual artist on a WW1 historic project based upon the War memorial outside the Memorial theatre, Frome. The children researched the local history, created digital animations as a backdrop to their original compositions performed by these talented young children and the Bath Philharmonic orchestra musicians. Such wonderful/History/Music/Art lessons are inspired by teachers who want to bring the curriculum to life.

If you ask the pupils what they learned in school this week , you would find articulate, well informed and reflective youngsters who know that school is where the past comes alive and can influence the future to which they will belong.

On Friday 17th June Oakfield Academy said a sad farewell to Emma Smith, who has secured a job as a teaching assistant at Hemington School, which is nearer her home in Radstock.

Emma started as an apprentice TA with Ollie Mepham in February 2015, and their contribution to the school has been really valued.

Emma and Ollie have grown in confidence over the time they have been training with us and they have both proved themselves to be flexible and hard working colleagues.

Ollie is leaving Oakfield at the end of July, and next year will attend Exeter University to study a foundation degree in Sports Coaching and Fitness.

Oakfield has greatly benefitted from their commitment, dependability and enthusiasm, and it is fantastic to see both Emma and Ollie successfully take their next steps towards their chosen career paths.

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