HEY! Magazine Frome and West Wilts edition

FREE • FROME AND WEST WILTS EDITION • ISSUE 36 • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016

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Autumn is well and truly here with the mornings and evenings a little colder and the clocks going back an hour on the 30th October at 2am. This means nights will get darker and the time spent outdoors will reduce significantly.

Enjoy spending time as a family and playing games, trying out our puzzle pages or you could continue after the National story Telling Day has finished and tell each other a story every evening.

See more about the day inside.

With the colder weather comes the need for hats, gloves, scarves and coats. Make sure these are all clearly named as we all know how easy it is for these to get lost! It's also the time for colds and bugs to be rampant, so make sure you have stocked up on tissues and medicine. Our article highlights the most common winter illnesses.

Halloween and bonfire night are the key events for the next few weeks and care must be taken at all times. If you are taking your child trick or treating please ensure you only visit houses which show a willingness to partake; this is usually apparent by pumpkins or other decorations.

Talking of pumpkins, why not try our delicious recipe. Perfect comfort food to warm you on these cold evenings. Organised firework events are highly recommended but if you are buying some of your own, please do read the instructions carefully and make sure everyone is safe. See our tips for a safe firework night.

It's also carnival season; make sure you plan before attending this year. Parking is normally very restricted, so think ahead of how you will get there and walk if at all possible. Wrap up warm and put plenty of pennies in your pocket for the charity buckets. The carnivals are all organised for our entertainment by fantastic volunteers, so go and show your support... plus the children will love it!

Christmas is only around the corner and now would be a good time to start thinking about finances and getting prepared. Nothing ruins the festive season more than a last minute rush. Set yourself a budget for presents and food and stick to it. Start your shopping now and that way you can spread the cost and prevent panic buying.

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HALLOWEEN FUN & GAMES THE MUMMY WRAP GAME

SKELETON SCAVENGER HUNT

SNAP APPLE

MUSICAL PUMPKINS

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.

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).

PUMPKIN BOWLING

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.

The children can search the garden or the house on the hunt for skeleton parts (cut from paper, or plastic ones purchased from a toy store or craft shop). For an extra challenge, see if the party guests can reassemble their bony treasures into a complete skeleton set.

Cut pumpkin shapes from paper and arrange them on the floor; children must move from pumpkin to pumpkin while music plays, just like in musical chairs. To keep children from being excluded, allow them to share pumpkins as you remove a pumpkin for each round. By the end of the game, all the children have to squeeze onto one spot. For variety, you could also use spider webs, tombstones, or witchy cauldrons for targets.

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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KEEPING SAFE WHILST TRICK OR TREATING G

host, ghouls and monsters aren't the only things to be afraid of on Halloween. Accidents and mishaps increase dramatically when children trick-or-treat.

To avoid the many dangers children face while trick or treating, use common sense. Be aware of potential Halloween hazards and take precautions to eliminate them. Consider heading for an indoor Halloween party and bypass any chaos or danger.

PLAN YOUR ROUTE.

Trick or treating can take you away from your street and unfamiliar areas. Make sure you stay in well lit areas and don’t use back alleys or dark lanes

WALK SAFELY

Make sure you always walk together and no one runs ahead. Cross roads with care.

VISIT WELL LIT HOUSES

Some people do not want to join in with Halloween and many older people do not want children knocking on the door at night.

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Only visit houses who have pumpkins or other decorations, or that are very well lit up. Most people will turn off their lights if they do not want visitors.

STAY WELL LIT

Apply reflective tape to your childs costume to ensure they are seen by drivers on the road. Also, make sure you carry a flashlight to light the way.

AVOID MASKS

As much as they are fun and easy, masks reduce visability and can also make it difficult to breathe. Why not use non toxic face paint to finish the costume instead.

CHECK YOUR CHILDS SWEETS

When sorting through the sweets at the end of the night, make sure you throw away the sweets which are not in their original wrappers or looks like it may have been opened.

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ALL ABOUT BATS WHAT ARE BATS?

Bats are mammals. Like other mammals, including ourselves and many of our pets, they have hair or fur on their bodies and are warm-blooded. A baby bat feeds on its mother's milk for at least a few weeks after it is born. Bats are the only mammals that can fly. A bat's wing has very similar bones to the hand and arm of a human, with skin stretched between the very long finger bones and the body to form the wing membrane.

In the UK, we are lucky enough to have 17 different types of bats. They range from the tiny pipistrelle bat which is just a few centremetres long, to the larger noctule bat, which is still smaller than an adult's hand

WHAT DO BATS EAT?

All bats native to the UK eat insects. Each species has its favourite insects, hunting them in its own special way. Most are caught and eaten in mid-air, though it is sometimes easier to hang up to eat larger prey. All bats have very big appetites because flying uses up lots of energy. The tiny pipistrelle can eat over 3000 insects in a night! In winter, when there are fewer insects around for them to feed on, bats go into a deep sleep called hibernation to save energy.

One of the reasons bats are in danger in the UK is because there are less insects around for them to feed on.

WHERE DO BATS LIVE?

Where bats live is called their 'roost.' They roost in different places at different times of the year. Some places bats like to roost are trees, bridges, barns or even houses!

In the winter, when bats go into hibernation, they usually move into caves or disused mines or tunnels, where the temperature is cooler and they won't be disturbed. For several weeks in summer, female bats live together in a 'maternity roost', choosing somewhere warm to have their babies.

HOW DO BATS FIND THEIR WAY AROUND IN THE DARK?

Many people think bats are blind, but in fact they can see almost as well as humans. However, at night, their ears are more important than their eyes - they use a special sonar system called 'echolocation,' meaning they find things using echoes. As bats fly they make shouting sounds, which are too high for most humans to hear (although sometimes children are able to hear them). The echoes they get back from their shouts give them information about anything that is ahead of them, including the size and shape of an insect and which way it is going.

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FIREWORK SAFETY HAVE A SAFE FIREWORKS NIGHT BY FOLLOWING OUR SAFETY TIPS.

1. Dodgy fireworks are bad news.

If you're buying your own, check your fireworks conform with British Standards.

2. Fireworks are powerful things.

Check the fireworks you buy are suitable for the size of the garden, and warn your neighbours about your display.

3. Store your fireworks safely

In a metal box with a lid and when you light fireworks, do so at arm's length with a taper, and then stand well back and do not return to it once it is lit.

4. When it's time to start your fireworks display,

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY If a child is injured by a firework, 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, do not flush the eye out with water or attempt to put any ointment on it. If it is a burn, remove clothing from the burned area and run cool, not cold, water over it (do not use ice).

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

make sure you're prepared with a bucket of water, protective hat, eye protection and gloves and suitable launchers and supports for rockets and Catherine wheels.

5. Sparklers are pretty

But they reach a temperature of up to 2,000°C - over 15 times the boiling point of water! You should always wear gloves. They stay hot for a long time after they have burnt out so plunge them into a bucket of water.

6. Children under five should never be given sparklers

You should always supervise children using sparklers. You should also never hold a baby or child if you have a sparkler in your hand.

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CARNIVAL DATES T

he nights are drawing in and the weather is getting wetter and colder, which means only one thing…it’s nearly Carnival season!

The Somerset Carnivals are highly regarded as the largest illuminated procession in the world. The processions of illuminated floats are part of an ancient tradition, which stretches back as far as the 1600’s when many parts of Somerset commemorated the Gunpowder plot. They truly are unique to the West County and they need your support.

The events are free to attended, but donations are greatly welcomed. Money is collected from the public where all proceeds go to local charities. All money helps and without the support of the public, this amazingly unique event and tradition could easily fade. The entertainment that you will see is certainly worth a lot, so please help the carnivals and donate what you can.

So what’s it all about?

The carnival procession runs along the Wessex Grand Prix circuit, on to the South Somerset Federation Carnivals circuit, and ends on the largest Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnival Association circuit. The Somerset County carnivals are one of the most spectacular events in Somerset today, and Bridgwater carnival regularly attracts crowds of 150,000.

The floats are always themed and regularly chosen themes include: popular children’s books, favourite children’s characters, scenes or themes from history and themes of the day.

Floats include music, lights and costumed people to complete their theme. People and items on the float can either be moving and dancing or static in tableau.

The floats are often interspersed with walking exhibits, either groups or singles, occasional marching bands or majorette troupes, and charity collectors who take donations from the spectators. Some of the acts and costumes of these performers can be just as impressive as the floats.

None of this spectacular show can be put on if it wasn’t for the tiresome work of Carnival Clubs. Floats are built by local clubs, which as local charities themselves are aimed specifically and solely at raising funds for other charities which operate within the area.

DON’T MISS THE PARADE! Pick a date or two from our event guide, wrap up warm and in waterproofs, put plenty of pennies in your pocket for the charity buckets and go and have a fun free night. The entertainment that you will see is certainly worth a lot, so please help the carnivals and donate what you can.

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Clubs generate all the funds required to build and operate their floats totally by charitable donations from individuals and sponsorship from local businesses — all funds raised during the carnival season are wholly distributed by the club charity. Some floats cost in excess of £20,000 to build and are the result of thousands of man-hours work throughout the year. All work is carried out in the spare time of the club members on a voluntary basis – often working all night in the final few days to get floats ready. The result of all this hard work and effort for the general public’s enjoyment results in a fantastic display of colour, light and sounds.

Images kindly supplied by www.somersetcarnivals.co.uk

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SORTED! WHY IT PAYS TO SHOP EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS I

t’s a scary thought but yes Christmas is just around the corner.

The supermarkets are starting to fill their shelves even earlier every year with all the goodies we like to buy, so why don’t we follow their lead. Here are a few reasons why I like to keep ahead of the game.

A HEAD START – every year there is a must have toy or gadget that our children want and these tend to sell out in the weeks leading up to Christmas. If your child knows what they want, don’t hang around go on and get it so they will not be disappointed.

TIME TO GET IT RIGHT – I like to sit down as soon as possible and write my list of all the people I need to buy for and what they would like. If you don’t know what to buy use your time wisely to subtly gather information, the earlier the better as they will not realise you are planning Christmas!

SAVE MONEY – be on the lookout for early deals like 3

for 2 and make the most of it. I find these can save me money but I also keep an eye on the retailers online as they will often have a flash sale on popular products, but sometimes the item you want is not included!

SPREAD THE COST – it’s not just the present buying that I find makes December an expensive month but the bigger

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TIME TO CHECK YOUR GOODS – if something I have bought is faulty I have more time to get it sorted rather than having to deal with the disappointment on Christmas Day. Battery operated or electrical items are always the ones to check and remember you often need to return faulty goods within 4 weeks.

MORE TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! – having all my presents sorted early means I get to enjoy Christmas, after all it is a holiday! I find that I have more time to spend with family and friends and also the motivation to prepare for all the aspects of Christmas like the turkey roast!

SORT YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS TOO – I like to get stuck in early and sort my Christmas cards. Having all my cards written and ready to post by the 1st means I beat the queues for stamps. The deadline for second class post within the UK is 20th December.

SATISFACTION – I look forward to the 1st December

knowing that I can relax as everything is done and really enjoy Christmas!

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This Christmas, the most magical pantomime of all, Cinderella, comes to The Bristol Hippodrome– and it’s going to be even bigger and more spectacular as national icons Torvill & Dean take to the stage as the Fairy Godparents.

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CARVE THE BEST PUMPKIN! Carving vegetables into scary faces then lighting them is an odd kind of custom that just must have interesting roots.

The Irish do not disappoint. Folks there have a legend of a drunken farmer, whose dealings with the devil led to him being turned back at both the gates of heaven and hell upon his death. Forced to wander the darkness of purgatory, Jack made an o'lantern from a turnip and lump of burning coal to guide his lost soul. Every Halloween, communities in Ireland would craft their own turnip lamps to scare him and other wayward spirits away.

Use these ideas to carve your very own scary pumpkin.

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

SQUASHY BOTTOM SOUP BOWLS SERVES 4 This easy-to-make squash soup doesn’t even require any bowls – just eat it straight out of the shell, saving on the washing up and adding to the entertainment. It’s a great child-pleaser for Hallowe’en and has endless variations with different garnishes – some fried shiitake or chestnut mushrooms would up the earthy autumnal feel.

INGREDIENTS:

4 small squash (onion squash is ideal) 300g Ogleshield cheese (or a good melting cheese such as Gruyère or Cheddar), grated 100g Parmesan (or vegetarian equivalent), grated about 40g butter few gratings of nutmeg 4 small thyme sprigs 800ml double cream salt and black pepper

METHOD:

Heat the oven to 190°C/Gas 5. Slice the tops off the squash and scoop out the seeds and pulp, then place the squash bowls, cut-side up on a baking tray (reserve the lids). Divide the cheeses and butter between the squash and add a grating of nutmeg and a small sprig

of thyme to each, then pour in the cream to two thirds of the way up each squash bowl. Season with generous amounts of black pepper and a cautious amount of salt – bear in mind the saltiness of the cheeses. Put the lids on, place on a baking tray and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of your squash, until tender. Eat by scraping the soft flesh into the hot cream.

Variation Serve this in a large single squash, such as a crown prince. Treat it like a large fondue pot, dipping in toast soldiers or leftover roast potatoes. You will need to up the cooking time – this will take at least 1 hour, and it’s worth reducing the oven temperature to 180°C/Gas 4 and/or wrapping the squash loosely with foil so the outside doesn’t brown too much before it cooks through. The flesh should give to the tip of a knife.

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CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY FRIDAY 16TH DECEMBER S

ILLY JUST GOT SERIOUS! This year, Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day is taking place on Friday 16th December.

Silliness will be sweeping the nation as schools, homes and offices across the country will be ditching their day-to-day dress for as daft as they dare for Save the Children.

The best bit is that all this silliness has a serious purpose. By sticking on a daft sweater, signing up and donating £2 to Save the Children (£1 if you’re at school) at christmasjumperday.org, you’ll be saving children’s lives, and helping the charity do whatever it takes to make sure the world’s forgotten children get the chance to have a brighter future.

If your festive sweater from last year just isn’t silly enough, why not head to your nearest Save the Children store where we’re calling out for people to donate their unwanted Christmas jumpers? You could also pick up an even sillier sweater at the same time!

All money raised through your woolly-wearing could help give a child living in a refugee camp clothes to keep them warm through winter, help us buy nutritious food for their entire family, or set up a safe space to give children the chance to be children again. It could also help them bring essentials like healthcare, education, protection and food to the millions of children around the world who are missing out on the most basic support. All this, just by wearing a daft jumper – it’s a very silly way to solve some very serious problems!

Sign up now and you will be sent a free fund raising pack, bursting at the seams with silly ways to raise some serious money and enjoy a woolly wonderful day with your family and friends.

Then, on Fri 16th December, simply get everyone to pop on their Christmas Jumper and donate to Save the Children. The more you raise, the more lives they can save.

So why not go all out with some extra fund raising by inviting friends over for a jumper dinner party, hosting a neighbourhood Christmas party, a festive film marathon or an evening of Christmas Carol-oke all to raise funds for Save the Children.

WHY NOT MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS JUMPER? Don’t want to buy a Christmas Jumper or fancy being creative and standing out from the crowd? Why not make your own?

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HE'S BEHIND YOU! PANTO SEASON HAS STARTED

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he theatre is full. The audience is made up of children, parents, grandparents, friends and schoolmates, full of excitement, chattering and rustling sweet papers. Suddenly, the music begins; everyone focuses on the stage as the lights in the theatre grow dim. The Panto has begun!

Pantomime or 'Panto' for short, is a traditional British Christmas play and a chance for people to go to the theatre. But it really came from very un-British traditions, nothing to do with Christmas whatever!

It can be traced back to the ancient Roman 'Saturnalia' midwinter feast, at which everything was supposed to be turned upside-down. Men dressed up as women and women as men. Just like the Pantomime Dames (men comically dressed up as women) and principal boys (young women dressed up as boys) of the modern day panto.

Pantomime first came to Britain in the 18th century from the 'commedia dell'arte', the Italian tradition of improvised theatre. The stories of the commedia dell'arte had many 'stock' characters in them such as clowns and jesters and a 'baddie'. Traditional plots got mixed up with fairy and folk tales and gradually evolved into the panto we know today.

Pantomime is now a popular family entertainment. They are performed not only in the best theatres but also in village halls throughout Britain.

Whether a lavish professional performance or local amateur dramatic production, all pantomimes are well attended.

Audience participation is a very important part of a panto. The audience are encouraged to boo the villain whenever he enters the stage, argue with the Dame (who is always a man) and warn the Principal Boy (who is always a girl) when the villain is behind them by shouting out "He's behind you!"

Slapstick is another important part of a British pantomime - the throwing of custard pies, the ugly sisters (who are always played by men) falling over, lots of silly costumes including of course, the pantomime horse which is played by two people in a horses costume.

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October 15

What’s On

Singing with tea and cake Christ Church Parish Church, Christchurch Street West, Frome at 3pm. Please come along and hear children from Christ Church C of E First School sing songs about caring for the planet as part of this fundraising event in support of Christian Aid.

October 15 - 16

Spookley Pumpkin Festival at Farrington Farm Pick from thousands of home-grown pumpkins from our own pumpkin patch field, carve Spookley shapes and try some seasonal pumpkin dishes. Or cosy up and listen to the heart-warming story of Spookley, the square shaped pumpkin and watch the Spookley film.

October 21 - 31

Spookley Pumpkin Festival at Farrington Farm Pick from thousands of home-grown pumpkins from our own pumpkin patch field, carve Spookley shapes and try some seasonal pumpkin dishes. Or cosy up and listen to the heart-warming story of Spookley, the square shaped pumpkin and watch the Spookley film.

October 22

Bizarre Beasts at Lacock Abbey The detectives are baffled, the historians are mystified and the gardeners are perplexed. The bizarre beasts from Lacock's brewery have mysteriously escaped into the abbey grounds. Can you unravel the clues at the crime scene and follow the trail to find the beasts and bring them back home? A self-led activity trail around the grounds of Lacock Abbey featuring artwork by Wiltshire Scrapstore. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Open 10.30am - 5.30pm.

October 24

The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio One of the best loved classics for children comes to life, literally.

Crickets, cats, foxes and of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old, magic books while Patrick Lynch from CBeebies pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true story of Pinocchio, no lie. Who nose?

He might even find his father and become a real boy. Come and join him on his incredible journey, you’ll have a whale of a time!

Merlin Theatre, Frome.

October 24 - 31

Halloween Half Term Spooktacular At Cholderton Charlie Farm. Come in full Fancy Dress to receive HALF PRICE admission on the door (parents and kids!). A spooky Tractor Ride at 12:00pm, Pumpkin Picking and Carving at 12:15pm, our infamous wriggly worms lunch box at 1:00pm. All for just £11 (this does not include admission to the farm).

October 24 - 31

Scarecrow Trail Explore Bowood House & Gardens and discover scarecrows at work! A lovely day out for all the family during October Half Term, following a trail through the beautiful autumnal grounds.

Normal House & Gardens admission applies, complementary to Season. Ticket Holders.11am to 3pm.

October 29

Halloween Chills and Thrills Party!

At Cholderton Charlies Farm. After the fantastic success of our recent Charity Barn Dance, we have decided to host a fantastic fancy dress Halloween Party on Saturday the 29th of October from 7:00pm. All ages are more than welcome; we will have music, dancing, a fancy dress competition, a bar and cauldrons full of hot winter warming food! Come and join us for a night of Halloween Chills and Thrills on the farm! (Booking is essential and will sell out fast so get in quick!).

November 4

Westbury C.E. Junior School Fireworks Display Oldfield Park, Westbury, Wilts. Gates open 6pm, Bonfire lit 7pm, Fireworks 7.30pm. Tickets in advance from the school, Clean Machine in town. Under 3’s free, family ticket £12 (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children). On the nght £4 per head.

November 12

Frome Firewalking Fundraiser Do you dare to walk on fire? This November, local charity SOS Africa is turning up the heat and laying down the ultimate fundraising challenge which will test the bravery and determination of the most courageous of contenders. If you are over 16 and would like to register please email: info@sosafrica. com with your name, address and contact number. Fire walking nickname eg: Dangerous Dave or Gutsy Gertrude and a brave faced selfie for your online fundraising page. First come, first served so please contact us as soon as you decide. 6-9pm £15.00, Frome College.

November 22

Westwood with Iford Primary School Open Day Come along to find out more from 9 - 12pm.

November 23 - 25

Bowood House Christmas Extravaganza Join us for a wonderfully unique festive shopping spree! The Marchioness of Lansdowne invites you to Bowood House Christmas Extravaganza to enjoy the family home decorated for Christmas, with the opportunity to indulge in a fantastic shopping experience. There will also be a Christmas café! 10.00am to 3.00pm. Entry: £6 per person in advance or £8 on the day.

Advance group booking 4 tickets @ £20.

November 26

Christmas Craft Fair at Cholderton Charlie Farm We will be offering £1 admission ALL DAY for ALL customers, for both the farm AND the craft fair, and hope to have yet another fabulous turnout. There will also be lots of spaces for Santa’s Grotto (book online!). To book your stall, please email us to request your booking form - all stalls are booked on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis and will cost just £10 per stall!

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A SWEET TREAT FOR TIRED SKIN W

inter is rough on skin. There’s the normal double whammy of freezing temperatures and drying winter winds that take a heavy toll on skin’s natural moisture content. This year, typically exhausted bank accounts will be under even closer scrutiny, placing a rejuvenating trip to the spa out of reach for many.

Yet there are a few simple and affordable things you can do for your skin at home that mimic those costly spa treatments. The basis of these treatments is 100 percent pure and natural honey. Honey is so effective in beauty treatments because it’s a humectant, which means it helps to attract and retain moisture. As the National Honey Board notes, honey is used as an all-natural moisturizing ingredient in many skin and hair-care products. Honey also acts as an anti-irritant, making it suitable for sensitive skin.

Here are some economical ways to make honey an essential part of your home beauty regimen.

HAIR SHINE

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon honey 4 cups warm water Squeeze of lemon (for blondes) Directions: Stir honey into warm water. Blondes may wish to add a squeeze of lemon. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair.

Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.

Honey and Oat Exfoliant Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup oatmeal Directions: Mix and smooth over face.

Massage and leave on for 10 minutes.

Rinse off with warm water.

MOISTURE MASK Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons milk

Directions: Mix honey with milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes.

Rinse off with warm water.

CUCUMBER HONEY EYE NOURISHER

(Makes 4 treatments) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel 2 teaspoons cucumber, peeled with seeds removed 1/2 teaspoon chamomile tea 1/2 teaspoon honey Directions: Steep chamomile tea in boiling water. Set aside to cool. In food processor or blender, combine cucumber, aloe vera and honey.

Blend on low setting. Add chamomile tea.

Blend until smooth. Apply gently under eyes using ring finger. Store in glass dish covered with plastic wrap in refrigerator for up to one week. Best applied chilled.

Recipes courtesy of the The National Honey Board. Visit www.honey.com for more tips on how honey can sweeten your daily routine.

The longest established of all YMCA Bath Group nurseries, the YMCA City Centre Day Nursery is based at our main site in Broad Street Place, Bath. Established in 1995, we provide pre-school care and early education for children between the age of 18 months and 5 years. Registered for 26 children. We offer a wide variety of sessions and operate between the hours of 8.30am and 5.30pm.

At the YMCA City Centre Day Nursery we aim to provide high quality childcare, with experienced and qualified staff working closely with parents and carers to meet the needs of each child as an individual. We believe that young children should learn through play and our aim is to provide a safe, secure, friendly and relaxed environment in order that all children will achieve and develop during their early years.

Registered by Ofsted as A ‘Good’ Nursery Are you looking for quality childcare? We take children aged between 18 months and 4 years.

15 hours per week free for all 3 and 4 year olds and for some eligible 2 year olds.

To check if your 2 year old is eligible visit: www.bathnes.gov/services/children-young-people-andfamilies/childcare-early-years-play/free-childcare-2-year-olds Venue Broad Street Place Bath BA1 5LH

Opening times We are open from 8.30am to 5.30pm each day all year round (18 months - 4 years)

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CHILDREN’S WINTER ILLNESSES

THE LOW DOWN W

inter has arrived, and along with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. Runny noses and coughs abound, especially among children. Here are some pointers outlining some of the more common winter illnesses – and key tips on how to keep your family healthy this winter.

SORE THROAT

COMMON COLD

STREP THROAT

A cold is a viral infection marked by runny nose or nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, or headache. Children may also have low level fevers early in the illness. Colds are caused by hundreds of different types of virus and can occur year round, although they are most frequent in the winter months. Most colds worsen over 3-5 days and then begin to improve and their course by around 7-10 days.

CROUP

Croup often comes on suddenly in the middle of the night. You may wake up to your child coughing loudly. The croup cough often is described as ‘barking’ or ‘like a seal’. Your child may also be making a high-pitched, or wheezing noise while breathing.

Children with mild and moderate coughs can often be looked after at home. Severe croup will require a trip to the doctor for nebuliser treatments and steroids.

INFLUENZA

Commonly known as the Flu, it usually comes on quickly with high fever, cough, sore throat, headache, and muscle aches and pains. The fever often lasts up to 5 days. There are some antiviral medications available to help fight the flu, but generally, these are only recommended for children at risk of more serious complications. Some children aged 6 and under are eligible for the NHS’ nasal spray flu vaccine – check with your GP.

Sore throats are common in winter and are almost always caused by viral infections. There’s some evidence that changes in temperature, such as going from a warm, centrally heated room to the icy outdoors, can also affect the throat.

Strep is most often seen in school-aged children. Children frequently present with sore throat, headache, and stomachache.

Some children will get high fevers or vomit. Strep throat does not cause cold symptoms or coughing. It can usually be easily treated with antibiotics (it’s a bacterial infection rather than a virus), and children with strep throat should be treated to help prevent later complications from this infection.

NOROVIRUS

Also known as the winter vomiting bug, norovirus is an extremely infectious (viral) stomach bug. It can strike all year round, but is more common in winter and in places such as hotels and schools.

The illness is unpleasant, but it’s usually over within a couple of days.

CONTROLLING THE SPREAD OF VIRUSES You can take some simple steps to help prevent the spread of a virus, though it’s worth bearing in mind that people are often contagious before their symptoms materialise. For example: • wash your hands regularly, particularly before handling food • always sneeze and cough into tissues – this will help prevent any virus-containing droplets from entering the air where they can infect others; you should throw away used tissues immediately and wash your hands • clean kitchen and work surfaces regularly • use your own cup, plates and cutlery • don’t share towels or toys with someone who has a cold

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Children in Years 3 & 4 from The Avenue Primary School in Warminster, enjoyed a fabulous visit to Bath City Farm recently.

They had the opportunity to stroke and feed the animals and even the piglets (only 6 weeks old), came out of their shelter and the children were enthralled by them. They named them all “Wilbur” – all 7 of them! (Well we are reading Charlotte’s Web!).

After looking at the animals everyone went on a nature walk identifying trees and berries native to England and the children made a fabulous collection.

Selwood Academy are delighted to have been jointly awarded the Trophy Gold Certificate with Farleigh FE College in this year’s Frome in Bloom competition. We are thrilled to have retained the title for the third year running. We wish to express our gratitude to Mike Meaden and the gardening club for his commitment to Selwood and keeping our grounds looking wonderful.

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CHILDREN’S WORLD CHARITY Glastonbury based charity Children’s World International are making a return visit to the refugee camps in Dunkirk and Calais.

“Thanks to generous support from the Anne Harris Children’s Fund, customers from Wells Trading Post and Class 6 at the Steiner Academy Frome, we’re able to provide more workshops and entertainment for the children and young people in the camps.” said charity director Paddy Hill. “When we visited in March we were told that our workshops not only provided positive stimulus for the children, but also allowed the volunteers to carry out other duties needed around the camp.”

The 5 member team set off with a trailer full of aid provided

by RAISE (Refugee Aid in Somerset East) on 15th September and worked for 4 days at the Dunkirk Children’s Centre and the ‘Unofficial’ Women and Children’s Centre in the Jungle, Calais, before returning on the 20th. For more information about the charity visit: www.childrensworldcharity.org or ‘like’ their Facebook page.

BIKEABILITY TRAINING FOR OAKFIELD PUPILS

Eighteen pupils took part in a Bikeability Course, organised by Somerset’s Road Safety Team. Pupils were taught how to ensure their bikes are road worthy, and how to look after them. Some training then took place on the games court, where each child gained confidence in handling their bike. The team then went out on the road for some practical training in busy traffic. Oakfield would like to thank Fran Price, Liz Andrew, and Mr and Mrs Vowell for giving up their valuable time in order for this important activity to take place. Alex Hooper from the Road Safety Team said "It's always a pleasure to work with the staff and pupils at Oakfield Academy.

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JOANNA NADIN VISITS OAKFIELD ACADEMY

NEW PREFECTS FOR OAKFIELD ACADEMY

Oakfield pupils were delighted to meet Joanna Nadin recently in the school library and listen to her speak on how she has been inspired as a writer.

Pupils in Year 5 have been reading Flying Fergus, a series of books about a boy and his bike. The series has been co-written

by Sir Chris Hoy and Joanna Nadin.

The Flying Fergus series is about eight-year-old Fergus, who desperately wants a bike for his ninth birthday. The bike he wants is too expensive so he inherits his Dad’s old rusty bike instead. However, when he takes it to the park he discovers there may be more to that bike than meets the eye...

This formed part of the transitional work from Year 4 into Year 5 and the pupils had great fun creating a 3D display about Fergus's adventures to complete the topic.

Oakfield Academy was delighted to announce their new Prefects for the academic year. Each student had to apply for the post in writing and the successful pupils were presented with their badges and ties this week. They will complete a variety of duties throughout the year, assisting at Open Days and other school events.

CITIZENSHIP AWARD FOR ACTS OF KINDNESS/ HELPFULNESS

HEAD TEACHER EMMA WILKES WELCOMES NEW STAFF TO OAKFIELD ACADEMY

Left to Right: Jo Barnes (Apprentice Teaching Assistant), Emma Wilkes (Head), Joe Smart (Apprentice Teaching Assistant), Catrin Cross (Assistant Head of Key Stage 2), Kiera Hulme (Apprentice Teaching Assistant).

Both Jo and Joe are former Oakfield pupils, so it is wonderful for staff to be able to welcome them back.

At the end of the summer term, PCSO Gary Maule had the pleasure in presenting 10 year old Ruby Davis of Oakfield Academy with her Citizenship Award for Acts of Kindness/Helpfulness. Ruby was nominated by several of her peers for her outstanding positive manner towards others.

The Citizenship Award is open across the whole school, and both pupils, staff and parents can nominate a pupil that they feel needs to be recognised for their good citizenship. Winners will be chosen by PCSO Gary Maule at the end of each term.

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SCHOOL OPEN MORNING

SCIENCE WEEK

At Westwood with Iford School we recently held our school open morning to allow prospective parents for September 2017 to see our wonderful children in action. An informal tour with myself around our buildings and extensive outdoor space allowed everyone to see the school on a normal working day, to ask plenty of questions and to generally chat about what parents are looking for in a school.

I am extremely proud to lead a team that is committed to providing the very best opportunities for the children who attend Westwood with Iford School. Staff, supported by governors and a fantastic parent community, work hard to deliver a rich and challenging curriculum; to prepare children for future education and to help them acquire the skills and enthusiasm needed to pursue learning for the rest of their lives. We also offer many opportunities to share in your child’s education and to celebrate their achievements and with an innovative approach and international links through our blogs, we’re becoming truly global!

Due to the success of our recent Open Morning, we are offering a second opportunity to come and look around our school on Tuesday 22nd November from 9am - 12pm. You can also find out more of what we do by visiting our extensive website at www.westwoodwithiford.org. We are also on Twitter @ wwischool.

Science week at Westwood with Iford School was not only hugely exciting but a wonderful learning opportunity for everyone throughout the school.

We had so much fun with the science portables from @Bristol and everyone in the school was involved. From visualising sound with bungee cord to air flow to having fun with temperature and experiments that build pressure and then release with real force – everything was brilliantly interesting and perfect for everyone to keep them engaged and full of great learning.

To increase the level of excitement, every child in the school was able to experience the Explorer dome. This is an inflatable domed resource with two superbly enthusiastic presenters who made science come to life with colour, light, sound and pure atmosphere. All carried out in darkness, every member of our school community was enthralled and it was a joy to hear the children talk about their experiences.

Ian Rockey, Head Teacher

TRINITY FIRST SCHOOL CELEBRATE THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF ROALD DAHL Trinity First School celebrated the 100th Birthday of Roald Dahl in lots of different ways. Tuesday 13th was character day, when the children came dressed as a character from one of his stories or in his favourite colour, yellow. Many different activities around his books were planned across the term including hot seating characters, writing character descriptions, recipes, new tricks, wanted posters, hearing experiments in science & making BFG ears, counting crocodile teeth in maths and putting the shot like Miss Trunchball in P.E. As well as lots of exciting art activites such as making Roly Poly birds and other characters. And of course sharing many of his wonderful stories across the school.

READING CHALLENGE CERTIFICATES FOR VALLIS FIRST SCHOOL, FROME Children who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge had to commit to reading a number of books over the summer holidays and collected stickers. All those that read the target number of books received a medal and certificate. What great reading!

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WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT Finley O'Toole aged 6 has achieved his Stage 2 in swimming.

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Elsie aged 7 climbed Scafell Pike, 978 metres, England’s highest mountain.

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An audience with Father Christmas at Lacock Abbey Weekends in December

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In their cosy Christmas kitchen, Mother Christmas will be telling a story and Father Christmas will be giving gifts and a tasty festive treat to every child.

A cosy Christmas experience with no queues.

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