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FUNDRAISING FELICITY Congratulations to 6C’s Felicity Hill for some marvellous charity work over the last few months. By running stalls at car boot sales Felicity raised over £200 which she donated to The Multi-sensory project of The Roche Court Educational Trust.

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SAMBOURNE CHILDREN ARE GREEN FINGERED Sambourne School’s gardening club have been busy renovating their garden throughout the summer.

To compliment the wildlife pond the garden now includes flower beds, vegetable patch and a bug hotel. During the summer the children grew and sold tomatoes, strawberries, lettuces and corgettes which raised £38. This was re-invested in seeds and plants for winter vegetables; we eagerly await the winter crop of cabbages and carrots.

We are also very proud to share that the Sambourne Gardening Club came a fantastic first place at the Warminster Flower and Vegetable Show held at the Civic Centre on Saturday 20th September for the largest sunflower head on a plate.

Headteacher Cathy Chalk said “I am tremendously proud of the achievements of Mrs Tidball, Mrs Fear and all of the young horticulturalists at Sambourne.

They have transformed the garden area to be a space which can be enjoyed by the whole school community.”

PURPLE MUFTI DAY

A brilliant effort from everybody who joined in with “Splash of Purple Mufti Day’ recently - over £425.00 was raised for the charity ‘Lymphona Awareness’.

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OAKFIELD’S OUTSTANDING GEOGRAPHY

Oakfield Academy is delighted to announce that the geography department has received its Secondary Geography Quality Mark (SGQM), recognising the high standard of teaching and learning that exists in the subject across the school. Awarded to just 52 school across the UK in 2014, the Quality Mark has the capacity to act as a lever for effective change in schools, and develop a more inclusive and enriching geography curriculum.

The Geographical Association commented ‘It is clear that the department is well led and innovative, with the use of new approaches to fieldwork using iPads and the continuation of its online presence via Twitter’ Assistant Headteacher and subject leader for geography reflected on the award, ‘I’m extremely proud that the effort and hard work of pupils and staff can be recognised by an affiliation like the Geographical Association, this award will allow us to develop the learning within the subject even more.’

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GOLD AWARD FOR SELWOOD ACADEMY AT FROME IN BLOOM Selwood Academy were thrilled and proud to hear they had won the gold trophy for the best school in the Frome in Bloom award.

Staff and pupils all played a huge role in achieving this.

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autumn Find our woodland play area, build a den, go on a rope swing or catch a falling leaf. There is plenty of space to enjoy and explore at Lacock Abbey.

Visit during half-term to go on a magical self-led Wizard school trail. See if you'll be the best witch or wizard the abbey has ever seen.

Lacock is near Chippenham.

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WHITE HORSE SPONSORED WALK Year 6 children from Westbury Junior school successfully completed a sponsored walk to raise funds towards their residential trip.

The children set off from school first thing in the morning and walked the 8.5mile round trip up to the Westbury White Horse. Many children got extremely muddy as the storm the night before had left the ground very wet but it didn’t manage to dampen their spirits!

The view at the top of the White Horse was not as good as it could have been but at least the horse itself could be seen. One of the year 6 teachers, Mrs Duffy, said “The children did really well to make it up despite the conditions. They were all very tired and ready for their beds when we got back!”

All monies fundraised will go towards the cost of the coaches to take the children to their residential trip to Hooke Court in Dorset during October.

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EVERY YEAR THE ANTI-BULLYING ALLIANCE coordinate national Anti-Bullying Week; a week where children and young people, schools, parents and carers come together with one aim: to stop bullying for all. This year they are calling on the school community to take action to stop the bullying of ALL children and young people – including disabled children – those research shows are significantly more likely to experience bullying in schools and the wider community.

• being ignored and left out • being hit, kicked or physically hurt • being threatened or intimidated

WHAT IS BULLYING? Bullying can mean many different things and young people have described bullying as: • being called names • being put down or humiliated • being teased • being pushed or pulled about • having money and other possessions taken or messed about with • having rumours spread about you

BUILDING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM Being bullied can knock anybody’s confidence.

A single insult can stay with you for a long time - to the point where you start believing that what the bullies say about you is true - even though it isn’t. Nobody deserves to be bullied and it isn’t your fault that you are the target - it can happen to anybody.

These things can happen at school or at home, but they can also happen online or on social networks.

Bullying can also be part of other forms of abuse, including neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.

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TRICK OR TREAT BAGS Come and make scary halloween screen print bags. Suitable for those aged 5+ Free event. Places are limited so look on our website www.trowbridgemuseum.co.uk or telephone us on 01225 751339 for details. Tickets available on the day.

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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES to be a wicked witch or a wise wizard? Find out by completing the tasks of Lacock Abbey’s self-led wizard school trail. From broom racing to spell making, test your spooky skills on this self-led activity course. Only then will you become the best witch or wizard Lacock has ever seen.

Normal admission applies. NT members and under 5s go free.

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WARMINSTER FESTIVAL 10.00am - 4.00pm ’Grand Festival Opening’ - Street Fayre, Theatre and Dance. High Street, Warminster. Free car parking all day at Pay and Display car parks.

25 OCTOBER

HALLOWEEN TRAIL AT PRIOR PARK GARDENS Take part in our spooky Halloween themed trail around the garden.

Seek out our scary scarecrows and pumpkins and follow the clues to receive a prize. £1 per trail, (Inc. members).

Please note that normal admission charges also apply, (NT members and under 5’s free admission).Visitor Reception Team, 01225 833422, priorpark@nationaltrust.org.uk

MEET THE MINSTRELS The Bishops Palace, Wells. 11am - 4pm. Blast From The Past return to the Palace demonstrating Tudor instruments and talk about the social context in which the music would have been played.

At half past the hour from 11.30am – 3.30pm they will perform a short set for your enjoyment. In between is your chance to ask questions about the instruments, such as How do you play a hurdy gurdy? What is a hurdy gurdy?!

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HALLOWEEN MASKS Come to the museum and make your own Halloween Mask. Open to children of 4 years of age and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Trowbridge Museum, Trowbridge.

28 OCTOBER Halloween Disco Party!

WARMINSTER FESTIVAL 11.00am ‘I Wonder What I Can Make Today’ for children 4-11yrs accompanied by parent/carer. Warminster Library.

Music & full use of all the play equipment for the children!

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Cow Parsley presents CHRISTMAS CRAFT & FOOD FAIR at The Civic Centre, Trowbridge. Plus Children’s Treasure Hunt. e-mail info@cow-parsley.co.uk for more details.

CASTLES VISITORS haven’t always been so welcome at The Bishop’s Palace. Come along and find out why people built castles and moats to protect themselves and make your own castle to take home with you. Bishops Palace, Wells 11am – 4pm.

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LAKESIDE FAMILY EVENT AT LANGFORD LAKES Bring the children and explore our natural world. Enjoy a morning of nature experiences, making crafts and fun. Bring a picnic and stay on to enjoy exploring our reserves. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Our activities are specifically designed for children under the age of 12 years Cost: £5.00 per child includes all materials and refreshments, under 3s free. Booking essential 01380 725670 or info@wiltshirewildlife.org.

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How to manage your children’s reputation online Private information on the Internet is not so private, and the way your children interact on the web today could come back and harm them later on in adult life.

In today’s connected world, nine out of ten children have a mobile phone, and are able to communicate with others as never before. Facebook, instant messaging, E-mail, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, blogs and forums, with new platforms cropping up as others fall out of fashion. This can lead to problems for the concerned parent, wandering at which point they should intervene without provoking a tantrum. While this level of communication is for the most part positive, there may be negative consequences in the long run. Recent research showed that more than a third of under-13s use Facebook despite the site’s age limit, and could be using the site without knowing the risks to their personal data.

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Explain to your kids every time they update their Facebook status, upload a photo, or send a tweet, their private information has entered the public domain. Even if they delete the photo or remove the tweet, it is more than likely a problem won’t go away: A friend could have re-tweeted or passed on the information, a photo could have been copied onto another site, and the joke they thought might have gained a couple of new followers might rebound on them.

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Lesson 2 Your child’s activity and what they share online becomes their permanent record. Every school pupil has lived in fear of damaging their permanent record where every little thing they ever did - good or bad - was kept in a filing cabinet in the school office. Now there’s a new kind of permanent record - the information your child shares online, and content that mentions them,which could be used against them later on in life. University admissions, employers, even potential dates will be able to view this information and form an opinion of your child without their knowledge. Your child needs to know what to keep private, not only about themselves, but those around them.

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HALLOWEEN

For most of the general population Halloween is a night for dressing up, telling ghost stories, having spooky parties, trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving.

What most people don’t know is Halloween is actually based on an ancient Celtic holiday known as Samhain (pronounced “sow wan”), which means “summer’s end”.

It was the end of the Celtic year, starting at sundown on October 31st and going through to sundown November 1st. It was a night to honour loved ones who had passed on.

Celebrated for centuries by the Celts of old, Witches and many other nature based religions, it is the most magical night of the year. It is the Witches’ New Year, and the Last Harvest. Although the religious significance of it has passed for the general public, Halloween is a “magical” night for all!

On this magical night, glowing lanterns, carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits. Burning lumps of coal were used inside as a source of light, later to be replaced by candles.

When European settlers, particularly the Irish, arrived in America they found the native pumpkin to be larger, easier to carve and seemed the perfect choice for the lanterns. Halloween didn’t really catch on big in this country until the late 1800’s and has been celebrated in so many ways ever since!

Did you know that pumpkins are not a vegetable - they are a fruit! Pumpkins, like gourds, and other varieties of squash are all members of the Cucurbitacae family , which also includes cucumbers, gherkins, and melons.

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Instead of bobbing for apples in a bucket of water (which can really wreak havoc on costumes or face paint!), have kids try to “snap” a bite from an apple hanging on a string.You’ll need apples with stems—tie the string to the stem, then loop it around a tree branch (outside) or a broomstick or suspension curtain rod (inside).

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You will need at least one roll of toilet paper per team (two would be even better) Divide the children into teams. One child to be the mummy and the others to wrap them up with the toilet paper.

You could either make it a race to see how fast you use up the roll or judge by how covered up the mummy is.

RELAY RACES

Get creative with this one—there are lots of silly ways for children to get from the starting line to the finish! Try having them stagger like zombies, fly on broomsticks like witches, or hop like toads.

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Choose smallish pumpkins with short stems (depending on the ages of your party guests). Set up 1- or 2-litre bottle and tape off a starting line for an instant bowling alley. Fill the bottles with a bit of sand or rice if they topple over too easily.You can work with the children to decorate the bottles with stickers, markers, and other art materials.

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FIREWORK NIGHT Tips for a safe Firework Night Children should never play with fireworks. If you give children sparklers, make sure they keep them outside and away from the face, clothing, and hair. Sparklers can reach 1,800°F (982°C) — hot enough to melt gold.

Buy only legal fireworks (legal fireworks have a label with the manufacturer’s name and directions; illegal ones are unlabeled), and store them in a cool, dry place. Never try to make your own fireworks.

Don’t allow children to pick up pieces of fireworks after an event. Some may still be ignited and can explode at any time.

Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them in the rubbish bin.

Think about your pet. Animals have sensitive ears and can be extremely frightened or stressed on the firework night. Keep pets indoors to reduce the risk that they’ll run loose or get injured.

Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents.

Don’t hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them while lighting. Wear some sort of eye protection, and avoid carrying fireworks in your pocket — the friction could set them off.

Point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from brush and leaves and flammable substances.

Light one firework at a time and never relight a dud.

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If a child is injured by fireworks, immediately go to a hospital.

If an eye injury occurs, don’t allow your child to touch or rub it, as this may cause even more damage. Also, don’t flush the eye out with water or attempt to put any ointment on it. If it’s a burn, remove clothing from the burned area and run cool, not cold, water over the burn (do not use ice).

CALL AN AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY. Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but you’ll enjoy them much more knowing your family is safe.Take extra precautions this firework night and your evening will be a blast!

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING CHRISTMAS IS COMING HERE’S HOW TO COPE It’s no good sticking your head in the sand - Christmas is coming and the sooner you start preparing for it the better off you’ll be.

That’s the forthright message from money experts who are urging people who can’t face the thought of the festive season and the bills which go with it - to take a pragmatic approach to the inevitable and act now to ensure that unavoidable spending doesn’t turn into New Year debt.

While many of us are still bemoaning the early death of our not-quite-summer, the weeks are marching on and the frightening truth is that it’s less than 100 days until the biggest day of the year.

With this in mind, debt experts have launched a campaign urging people to start saving as the calendar inevitably counts down to what for many - apart those who still believe in Santa - is a financially stressful time.

The campaign, spear-headed by Christians Against Poverty, says too many people who dread the expense of what should be a celebratory time don’t prepare early enough for the festive season and end up using credit.

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• Over 100 items to choose from • Items professionally glazed and fired • Collect a few days later, and keep a lifetime!

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Grade 1 listed inn just 7 miles from Bath amongst the green rolling hills.

Character rooms with beams and antique furniture. Enjoy the courtyard and open fires.

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The Hollies Inn

55 Westbury Leigh 01373 864493 www.theholliesinn.com

Tuesday Quiz Night

Call us to save your table and be in with the chance of winning a share of £100. Not forgetting our raffle where the top prize is a two course meal for two and a bottle of wine.

Only £2 per person with a max team size of 6.

Thursday Steak Night

Two 10oz Rump Steaks with all the trimmings and a bottle of wine only £25!

Fish Friday

A selection of fish dishes are available on our specials board.

Sunday

Sunday Roast served from 12pm till 8pm, only £8.50 (£4.50 Child).

Plus take away roast from only £7.50.

December Events

1st Arts and Craf t Fair 2nd Christmas M enu starts 13th Live acoustic music presenting Grey Smith & Claire Marie Conl in 19th Second Year Birthday Party w ith Kudos 25th Christmas Da y 31st New Years Ev e Party, band & disco

Book now for Christmas!

...CHRISTMAS IS COMING CAP’s top tips are: 1. Decide what you can save from your monthly wages between now and Christmas.

2. Work out what you aim to spend on presents, food and going out and decide what you will do and what you are happy to cut back on.

3. Make a few purchases every month to spread the cost so you will be able to take advantage of any bargains as they come up.

4. If you want to buy your child something special, speak early to relatives about clubbing together to cope with the cost while managing expectations with your offspring.

CAP chief executive Matt Barlow says, “It is easy to put Christmas to the back of your mind when it feels like we’re barely finished with summer. But we want people to use this marker to have a reality check.

“Christmas will come - and they need to have a plan because we all know it’s easy to get carried away nearer the time. No one wants to start the New Year up to their eyes in debt and stress and a bit of preparation now will help to avoid that.

“You may never have planned ahead before but it really takes the pressure off, leaving you relaxed to really enjoy what matters. In the current economic climate, we can’t afford to be unwise about our finances.”

Christmas savings club and schemes have revived in popularity as budget concerns take priority. Whether offered by the Post Office, national retailers, shops, social clubs or local providers they all work in roughly the same way. Savers pay in small amounts of money throughout the year to save for Christmas or another event and when the big day arrives, the savings are exchanged for vouchers, gift cards or services. But remember these savings clubs and schemes are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority so you cannot get money from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if your provider goes bust. Alternatively, a Christmas savings account from a bank or building society may be more suitable - with the added advantage funds are locked in until D or C-Day.

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KEEPING THE CHRISTMAS BUZZ ALIVE AS THE KIDS GROW UP Even for parents, Christmas time with young children can be a truly wonderful experience. With the children still fully immersed within the magic of the Christmas story, it is virtually impossible for the parents to not get at least a little carried along on the wave of excitement too.

As the kids begin to get a little bit older, however, the magic can slowly start to disappear. This can be hugely disappointing for both children and parents alike. There are ways to keep the magic alive, however.

Accept Christmas Has Changed The first and most important step is to simply accept that Christmas has changed, and that if it is still going to be magical, it needs to be different. All families will go through that one transition year, where Christmas just isn’t the same anymore, but after, it is time for a change.

Alternative Christmas Options Although there are some wonderful aspects of a traditional Christmas, there is nothing wrong with changing it a little, from time to time. If the magic of Christmas has started to fade, it is worth looking at some alternative ideas.

Winter Sun One option could be to replace gift-giving with a family holiday.

The costs will be similar and, when children get to a certain age, they will be more excited about a two-week break in the

sun, than new clothes and computer games. This will also give parents a chance to get away for a much-needed holiday. If you still want to be with the rest of your family, you could plan a large group vacation. This will also reduce the costs, with shared accommodation and transport etc. being much cheaper.

Spend Christmas Day Out of the House Especially with teenagers, spending the whole day cooped-up at home can be too much. Why not find a great pub or restaurant where you can spend at least part of the day, in order to get some much-needed space? You could also plan to meet friends and family there.

Ski trip A ski trip is the perfect treat at Christmas, if you can find some good snow. Although it can be expensive, if it comes at the cost of other presents, it will certainly be affordable. The benefit of a ski trip over a summer sun holiday is that there is always something for everyone to be doing. It can be energetic, for those testosterone-riddled teenagers, or relaxed and laid-back for their parents. There is nothing better than having a nice cold beer and some great food halfway up a piste.

Keep Everybody Happy Fundamentally, all of these above options revolve around the same premise, which is to keep everybody happy. This can be increasingly complicated as children get older. It is also difficult if there is a big age-gap between the children. The best way to ensure that everyone is happy is to discuss it with the family and then seek a compromise. These things rarely run 100% smoothly, but if you work together, you are sure to get the best results.

Most importantly, though, don’t forget your own enjoyment in a bid to please the children.

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Your achievements in pictures

Beth Hurlow aged 9 has taken part in a horse-riding event as well as taking part in the gymnastics championships at Writhlington.

Leilani Ingram aged 10 has completed the Summer reading challenge, well done Leilani.

Billy Meredith aged 7 played in a under 8’s football tournament for Purnells and he was awarded a medal, well done Billy.

Cordelia Langley aged 7 has been awarded with the Challenge Trophy for a poodle made from broccoli at the Writhlington Flower Show, well done Cordelia.

Seb Roughan aged 8 has completed the Summer reading challenge as well as his mini orange tennis award, well done Seb.

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Hattie Roughan aged 6 has completed the Summer reading challenge and also her mini red tennis award, well done.

Ruby Meredith aged 8 took part in the gymnastics championships at Writhlington, well done Ruby.

Harry Branchflower aged 7 has achieved his key stage 1 validation trial at Farrington Gurney Primary School and he has also achieved 4 new Beaver badges too, well done Harry.

Joel Fenton aged 10 was awarded the Bath mini’s under 11 player of the week trophy at rugby, a great achievement Joel, well done.

Cicely Langley aged 5 was awarded lots of certificates for all of her amazing entries at Writhlington Flower Show, well done Cicely.

Nathan Dicks aged 9 took part in the Mark Regan summer rugby camp in Keynsham, well done Nathan.

Millie Branchflower aged 9 took part in the gymnastics championships at Writhlington, well done.

Dylan Morton aged 4 has passed his grade 4 duckling award in swimming, well done Dylan.

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Why not try some of these games at your next child’s party?

• Balloon stomp will have your kids bursting with energy as they pop their balloons in search of hidden lollies. Easy to set up and even easier to play, this birthday party game will entertain kids of all ages so get stomping! Just insert wrapped lollies into balloons before blowing up.

• Birthday cake hunt. Kids love to hunt for surprises, so on your child’s big day, create a special hunt for the birthday cake! You will need the help of a few family members, neighbours or friends.

• Funny mummy wrap game. Kids love stories of ancient Egypt and the mummies of old kings. Funny mummy is a great ice-breaker party game for kids to play as they team up against other pairs in a race to wrap each other in toilet paper.

• Musical bumps. Don’t have enough chairs or space for a lively game of Musical chairs? Try this fun version of the classic party game.The children dance about as music plays.When the music stops all players must immediately sit down.The last one to sit is out.The game goes on until only the winner is left.

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