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Family tickets to Haynes Motor Museum!

The prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum, at Sparkford in Somerset is the UK’s largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50s and 60s, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars of today, like the Jaguar XJ220 and the Ferrari 360. To win, simply answer the following question:

Family tickets to the American Museum!

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The National Trust protect historic houses, gardens, mills, coastline, forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, nature reserves, villages and pubs. Then we open them up for ever, for everyone. To win, simply answer the following question:

A day at Hidden Woods this summer!

Hidden Woods is a new purpose-built woodland camp, offering an exciting mix of Forest School and bushcraft activities. From school holiday programmes to woodland birthday parties, join us in the woods for a natural adventure soon! www.hiddenwoods.co.uk To win, simply answer the following question: (Here’s a clue: it’s on our website!)

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Martha Stradling from St John’s Primary School has won a soft toy.

Owen White from Trinity First School has won family tickets to Exmoor Zoo.

Chloe Hughes from Selwood Academy has won 2 vouchers for Kidsart in Frome.

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More than 400 parents, carers and grandparents and over 300 children joined in Wansdyke’s Play Association’s activities at Trinity First School in Frome on Friday 1st June. A throne fit for the young kings and queens of Frome offered a suitable space to oversee the proceedings as children and adults painted each other’s faces, made flags and decorated crowns. A great time was had by all.

Purpose built fully equipped studio Tea & coffee area for parents Join our Melody Bear Class - start dancing from just 2 ½ years old Tap, Ballet & Street dancing classes IDTA examination options Be a star in the Bojangles biannual show!

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Year 5 fun The year 5s at Selwood Academy that did not go to Kilve Court enjoyed an exciting and fun filled week.

On Monday a farmer called Neil Darwent came in and told us where cheese sandwiches came from and how they were made. We found out that it takes a year to make. First you need to grow the wheat and turn it into flour you add water, yeast, and salt. To make the cheese you milk a cow, add good bacteria to the milk, then you sieve it and let it mould for about 2 months. Abracadabra it’s a cheese sandwich!

On Friday we celebrated the queen’s 60th diamond jubilee in the morning we made flags and bunting and set the hall with decorations for the jubilee lunch. In the afternoon we watched the BFG since it relates to the queen and has her in it.

The week was so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Luckily Tuesday was a sunny day so we headed off to Stourhead gardens, we drew temples and plants. When we arrived we split into groups and no matter where we were we could always see Mrs Ibbitson sitting in her camping chair sketching the wonderful view ahead of her. At lunch we were allowed to buy ice cream! That was the best part of the day!

In the morning on Wednesday Wendy, a lady who works at Pampurred Pets in Frome, came in to tell us about pet care. She brought in a hamster, a guinea pig and a rat. They were all very cute but they needed a lot of looking after. In the afternoon two people came in and did a fencing demonstration for years 5 and 6. It was an awesome day.

The coach journey to @Bristol took over an hour on Thursday morning, but it was well worth it when we got there. We liked the hamster wheel best and the wobbly room. The wobbly room is where the room was tiled and you feel very wonky and dizzy it was fun and we got to touch and play with everything and anything. By the way did you know that you can hear through your mouth? It is true we had to get a straw on a metal pole and put our fingers in our ears, and we could hear the music playing inside the glass tube. We all enjoyed the day and finished the day off with a look in the shop and then did a long journey back to school.

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Hidden Woods is a new purpose-built woodland camp, offering an exciting mix of Forest School and bushcraft activities. Located just a short distance from Frome the project provides inspirational opportunities for children to connect with nature in a fun, engaging and often adventurous way. With activity options including school holiday programmes and woodland birthday parties, this exciting new project is a breath of fresh air in more ways than one!

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Oakfield Academy named as forestry award finalists Oakfield Academy in Frome is on an eight strong shortlist for the Royal Forestry Society excellence in forestry schools awards.

The accolade looks for inspirational projects that increase young people’s understanding and appreciation of the environmental, social and economic potential of trees, woodlands and forests, and or the link between trees and everyday wood products.

There is a £1000 first prize and a £500 second prize.

Judges visited the schools in May. Oakfield has been short listed for two projects, one based around a plan to create areas of indigenous woodland in the school grounds and a mini forest, and the other to develop an orchard as part of the national Fruit Full Project.

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Squeeze the meat from the sausages and mix with the crumbs and sage. Halve the pastry into 2 rectangular blocks. On a floured surface, roll each block lengthways only until you have 2 thin sheets, about 20 x 45-50cm.

Thinly spread the onions in a strip over the pastry, leaving a 3cm border along one long-edge of each sheet. Divide the meat along the onions, shaping into a smooth roll, then brush just the border with beaten egg. Fold excess pastry over the meat and press to stick to the eggy border. Trim this edge, tuck under slightly to hold, then brush all over with egg. Scatter with seeds and slice each roll into 5. Bake on baking sheets for 35-40 mins until golden and cooked through.

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Sleep deprived pupils are too tired to learn New research has confirmed what we have long suspected - that lack of sleep among primary school children is having a devastating effect, with nine out of 10 teachers complaining that pupils are too tired to learn.

The poll, conducted as part of The Sleep Council’s “Better Brains With More Sleep” awareness project, which aims to teach children about the importance of a good night’s sleep, also reveals that more than half - 55% - of teachers agreed that the brightest children in the classroom are the best slept and most wide awake.

And while many parents with young children worry about the effect that computers, gaming and mobile phones are having on their offspring, 88% of the 250 teachers questioned felt that distractions in the bedroom, such as games machines and TVs, are at the root of the problems, along with the fact parents are not strict enough about enforcing bedtimes.

Jessica Alexander of The Sleep Council says: “As part of our project we wanted to establish just how much of an issue lack of sleep has become among young school children.

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Decorate your paper with the pens. We went for butterflies and flowers but older children might like to try something more authentic like blossom or calligraphy.

‘Pleat’ the paper into folds about 1 1/2cm wide.

Glue a lolly stick onto each end of the paper. The lolly sticks should stick out about 2cm above the top of the paper.

Next time you visit the beach, comb the shores with your children to gather supplies for your own spectacular beach sculptures! Please note very strong glue is needed to make these sculptures, which, for safety, should only be handled by adults.

You will need: Shells, pebbles, driftwood, or any interesting bits found along the beach Strong glue (we used a hot glue gun) Take a walk along the beach to collect some bits. Look what interesting shapes that you can find. Bring the best of your collection home with you.

Arrange your bits into the shape that you like. Older children, carefully supervised, can glue their creations together. Younger children should ask an adult to glue them together. Leave to dry.

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Here’s a fabric flower craft which will use up your scraps, provide practice to learn to sew, and create a really pretty display! These flower “yoyos” can be wired as we have done here, or you can glue the flowers onto sticks and stand them in a pot, sew them onto headbands, hats, T-shirts or bags, or stitch a safety pin on the back to make pretty flower brooches, which make lovely little gifts.

You will need: Fabric in 2 coordinating designs, buttons, thread, garden wire.

Cut 2 paper circles about 4 and 6 inches in diameter.

Pin each to one of the pieces of fabric and cut out.

Alternatively draw around cups and saucers onto the fabric.

Cut a piece of thread long enough to go all of the way around the edge of your biggest circle with some spare.

Knot one end and thread the other.

Sew a loose running stitch around the outside of the largest circle, finishing with the thread to the right side of the fabric.

Pull the thread so the fabric gathers. Secure the gap with a few stitches. Knot the fabric and tie off.

Repeat with the smaller circle.

When you have your two yo-yos, layer them up with a button over the top hole. Stitch the button in place going through both yoyos.

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There are plenty of other ways to amuse kids with cardboard boxes too.

Make sponge bombs out of cheap household sponges, then soak and use for tossing games.

Unlike water balloons, these will last all summer Take late-night walks. Kids enjoy this even more when they are in charge of the torches.

Encourage grubby fun. Designate an area of the garden where kids can play right in the dirt. They might want to use it to build mountains and valleys for their toy dinosaurs, cars, or action figures. They might want to add water to make mud pies. They might want to dig holes, perhaps looking for archaeological finds.

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Throw a garden Olympics party. Create competitions like sack races, tumbling, Frisbee discus throws, and tossing bean bags into a bucket.

Go on a camera scavenger hunt. First choose a theme, like Ten Things That Move or A Dozen Signs of Summer. Then send kids out with cameras (disposable cameras) to grab some images. Encourage them to find creative, funny, and unusual ways to interpret the theme. Pop the photos up on the computer screen or take disposable cameras to a onehour processing shop.

Stage a treasure hunt. First, hide a prize. The prize doesn’t have to be a toy (it could be a cool drink or a packed lunch!). Next, hide clues. For non-readers the clues can be rebus pictures, digital photos, or magazine cutouts. For readers try riddles, short rhymes, or question-based clues. Each one should lead the child to a spot where the next clue is hidden. If you have more than one child let everyone search for clues and figure them out together. Or stage treasure hunts for each child in turn using the collaborative efforts of those who are waiting. Once kids are familiar with treasure hunts they can easily set them up on their own.

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The Summer holidays are nearly upon us and its good to get some dates in the diary for some exciting days out for the whole family to enjoy. According to the met office July and August are set to be sunny and dry so its a great time to put those rain coats and wellies away and get out and about and enjoy the British Summer, whilst it lasts. The summer holidays gives us a chance to spend some quality family time together and take some time out from the hussle and bussle of the normally daily routine.

fun way to burn off up to 300 calories. This could develop in to a hobby for all the family or you could have the next undiscovered Frankie Dettori amongst your brood.

A visit to one of the many working farms in the area that are open to the public will give the whole family the opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals. Most working farms have lots of free space for the children to enjoy the outdoors with tractor rides and play areas and its a great place to take a picnic. Parents can sit back, relax and enjoy the sunshine whilst the children play. Most farms also cater for rainy days with undercover play areas and activities. When planning your trip you should visit the farms website as this may give you an idea of upcoming events that you may want to plan your day trip around.

Living in the South West we are lucky enough to have some fantastic places to visit right on our doorstep from exhilarating horse riding and go-karting to chilled out days sightseeing, there’s so much to do in the local area that you don’t need to spend an arm and leg on fuel to get there. Also a recent study has indicated that there is strong evidence of a link between active school children and academic performance, BATH CITY FARM which is due to the increased blood flow to www.bathcityfarm.org.uk the brain, so not only will you be having fun but Friendly farm animals potentially creating a child Natural play space Tuesday toddler group genius by getting out and Café kiosk Nature trail about and being active!! Birthday party venue 0PEN EVERY DAY A great activity for the Visit us free of charge! whole family to enjoy is horse riding, what better way to spend the day than trekking across the beautiful English countryside with the Tel: 01225 481269 children, plus its a great Kelston View Bath BA2 1NW

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To get the adrenaline pumping there are plenty of theme parks to visit or you could consider Go-Karting, Paint Balling or Laser Combat. Its best to to check beforehand on any age or height restrictions that may be in place for any of these activities to avoid any disappointment from your little ones.

With the majority of us feeling ‘the pinch’ at the moment its a good idea to have some plans for some ‘budget’ days out to fill the long Summer break. How about a bike ride along the nearest cycle path, a walk in the local countryside or forest trail, a trip to the local swimming pool, a game of football or Frisbee in the local park or if the weather predictions from the Met Office are correct load the car up with a picnic, bucket and spades and shoot off to one of the 17 blue flag beaches in the South West, although enough money for ice creams will be essential!

Wellow Trekking Centre and Frank’s Farm

We operate as a separate horse riding and trekking centre for adults and children of all ages, from beginners to experienced riders, with a large selection of rides deep into the heart of the countryside.

We also offer Horse Livery Archery Clay Pigeon Shooting Tea Room Accommodation

Wellow, Nr Bath BA2 8QF - Tel: 01225 834376

Summer Story Bus Open Top Bus storytelling trips with two of Bristol’s best storytellers. Great for children AND adults!

14 July: Local Legends with Martin Maudsley 2 & 9 Aug: Salty Tales with Captain Barnacle Adults: £5.30 • Child: £3.

Departs 5.30pm from outside the Colston Hall Advance booking recommended. For tickets: www.citysightseeingbristol.co.uk/ public-trips/tickets.php

For info contact Nicola: nicola@citysightseeingbristol.co.uk Tel: 075544 57666

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Beach games are a great way to pass the time when spending the day at the beach.

Whether you are playing a game for one or two, or for a whole team, there is something here for everyone, even the big children at heart.

The whole family is encouraged to get involved and create fun beach games.

Combine this with building sand castles and collecting shells, not to mention, playing in the water and you’re sure to have a memorable day with the children wanting to come back for more.

NAUGHTS AND CROSSES

Draw a grid in the sand; make it three squares by three squares.

Person A uses Naught to mark their spot Person B uses Crosses to mark their spot Each player takes it in turns until someone gets three in a row. It does not matter if it’s from side to side or up or down. You can take it in turns earning 1 point for every game you win, or simply make it the best of three.

SAND MEMORY GAME

You need two people to play this game.

Person A creates a grid in the sand, it’s up to you how big you make it, and we recommend perhaps four squares by four squares.

Then person A, using shells has to create a random pattern by putting the shells in several squares.

Person A should allow person B a minute to look at the grid pattern and then cover it with a beach towel.

Person B then has to draw their own grid and see if they can remember the layout of person A’s grid.

You can take it in turns earning 1 point for every time you get it right, or simply make it the best of three.

WATER BALLOON GAME

Regardless of how many kids there are fill up a water balloon with water and play pass the balloon, picking people randomly to pass it to, however don’t pass throw it high and call out their name, then it’s up to them to catch it. When and if it’s dropped, just fill up another balloon and start again.

BEACH BOWLING GAME

There are two different ways to play this game. You can either make 10 pins by filling up a cup with wet sand and then turn it upside down to make a pin (just like you would make a sand castle).

Or if you prefer you can dig a hole for the pins, allowing the ball to roll into the holes.

Either way you put one in the first row, two in the second row and so on until you have ten pins.

Draw a line in the sand and get each person to have two turns at rolling a ball toward the pins, re-creating the pins each time.

The person who knocks over the most pins, wins, or alternatively the person gets the ball in the highest scoring hole wins (with each hole being worth a different amount).

BEACH OLYMPICS

Depending on the number of kids you have with you at the beach, you could break them up into teams. Then create a list of events, with teams scoring points for each win.

The winning team should have a prize.

Some events you could have included: Three legged race – tie two kids together by the ankles, encouraging them to coordinate their movements to run.

Whichever team makes it to the end first wins.

Long Jump – Draw a line in the sand. Have each kid run up to the line and jump. Whoever jumps the longest distance wins.

Hurdles – Lay a number of items in the sand, twigs, spades, whatever you have handy. Get each child to hop the course, hoping over the items. The kid to do it in the fastest time wins.

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The unintended peril that is unleashed forces Princess Merida to spring into action as she is determined to set things straight again. Princess Merida, with one granted wish, must rely on her acquired archery skills and her bravery in order to undo a beastly curse.

ParaNorman A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

Little Nicholas In a suburb in France lives Nicholas.

Nicholas is extremely happy because has parents who really love him and a fantastic group of friends that he has great fun with. All Nicholas wants is for nothing to change.

However, one day, Nicolas partially overhears a conversation between his Mum and Dad that leads him to believe that his perfect life might change forever. Nicholas believes that his Mum is expecting another baby and starts to panic as he envisions the worst-that his parents want to get rid of him.

Diary of a Wimpey Kid: Dog Days School is over and Greg Heffley is ready for the relaxing days of summer. However, all of his summer plans are ruined leaving him option less. What on earth is he going to do all summer? Not only that, how will he survive a boring summer with his family?

Greg and his best friend Rowley embark on a series of madcap schemes to try and salvage their summer and make it the best one ever.

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The Monster Machine

By Nicola L. Robinson, 5+

Tilly‛s Moonlight Fox

By Julia Green, 7+

The monster-making machine topped up with just the right ingredients of slugs, toenail clippings, earwax, spiders and special glue will churn out all kinds of different monsters.

These hilarious monsters are great fun to play with until they discover that they really come from another country which is far, far away. It’s not long before these monsters have created their own machine for their own purposes.

The eerie cry from a fox echoed into the night, weaving its way in and out of the night garden and into Tilly’s dreams.

Awoken by the strange noise, Tilly looked out of her bedroom window to see the wild fox sat on the lawn watching her.

Tilly, feeling lonely after the recent house move and her mother resting up for the arrival of the new baby, follows the fox through a hidden gate to discover a secret, moonlight garden. Tilly returns to the garden the following evening and meets a young girl and new friend called Helen, but is Helen real or is she a ghost?

If you are a fan of The Secret Garden then you will love this touching, beautiful and imaginative story.

Tiger Wars

By Steve Backshall, 9+ Steve Backshall, a wildlife specialist, has written this thrilling ecoadventure which brings the threat that tigers are currently under, sharply into focus. It is an important story about protecting wildlife.

In this captivating tale, Saker is a teenager on the run from the Clan. The Clan is a brotherhood into which you are recruited but once a member, with your own animal identity and corresponding tattoo, you can never leave. Saker has been given an assignment by the Chinese overlord, who specialises in poaching for tiger organs for high priced medicine, to bring down the men who are there to protect the tigers.

Something happens to make Saker change sides and he finds himself on the run with the enemies hot on his trail. Saker meets fifteen year old Sinter, a spoiled rich girl, who is also on the run from an arranged marriage. It’s not long before their uneasy friendship turns into an unshakeable bond as the two of them face adventure and danger as two eco-warriors in a truly threatening world.

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Where to go & what to do!

14th July

14th and 28th July and 4th August Woodland warriors at Brokerswood, Westbury Woodland fun for 5-11 year olds including den building, train ride and more.

Tickets: £30.00 per child (to include lunch) – Book Essential Tel: Alice 07887758841 ----------------------------------Frome Festival, Frome Granary 8:00pm until 12:00am Box Office: 01373 455420 (£10 on the door) -----------------------------------

15th July

Summer Art Car Boot, Old Cattle Market Car Park, Frome 10am – 4pm. The seventh and very successful Black Swan Summer Art Car Boot, taking place in the Frome Festival 10am to 4pm at the Old Cattle Market Car Park, Frome -----------------------------------

17th July

Frome Museum, North Parade, Frome Get into the Olympic spirit with this fascinating exhibition into Frome’s sporting history. It will include football,

Kids go

under 5

OPEN DAILY

FREE!

cricket, netball, athletics, bowls, rugby, swimming and much, much more! This exhibition has been arranged with the assistance of various local sports clubs.

1 North Parade,Frome, BA11 1AT 01373 454611 -----------------------------------

19th to 21st July

Wilde Tales @ the egg, Bath The Giant saw a most wonderful sight. Through a little hole in the wall the children had crept in, and they were sitting in the branches of trees.

Thursday 7:00pm, Friday 7:00pm and Saturday 2:00pm and 7:00pm, Ages 6+ years Tickets: £7/£5.50 children and students, Tel: 01225 823409 -----------------------------------

21st July

Stourhead Picnic and Firework Display, Stourhead Gardens.

Gather your family and friends, pack a hamper and enjoy a summer evening lakeside picnic, with classical temples illuminated and a spectacular firework display. See www. nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead for more details Stourhead landscape garden. Wiltshire BA12 6QD ----------------------------------Corston Country Fair Festival fun with Keynsham Town Band, Chuffy the train, BBQ, grand raffle and more.

2:00pm – 5:00pm. Tickets: 50p for adults Tel: Jenny Burton 01225 874265 ----------------------------------Holburne Family Workshops and Events, Great Pulteney Street, Bath Ancient Arts and Athletes – Come to our Ancient Greek and Roman cultural games, paint a pot, write a poem and more. 12:00pm – 4:00pm FREE event for all the family Tel: 01225 333121 -----------------------------------

22nd July

The Rotary Club and Running Club of Frome Half Marathon and 10K Race, starting from Frome Town Football Club To celebrate the 2012 Olympics a half marathon and 10k race will be held on Sunday 22nd July, running through the centre of the town. Fun runners welcome.

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24th, 26th and 31st July SCHOOL VISITS o nly PER PUPIL !

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Enjoy 14 acres of gardens, events, trails, dressing up clothes, a café and a shop!

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Family Park Discovery Tours at Dyrham Park Explore the park through exciting activities on one of our popular guided discovery trails.

11:00am – 12:00pm and 2:00pm – 3:00pm Normal admission prices apply, tel: 0117 9371330 -----------------------------------

26th July

Victorian Art Gallery’s Young @ Art Club, Bridge Street, Bath Lighting up 2012 – Children can really get creative with this activity.

Tickets: £3.75 per child (must be accompanied by an adult) Tel: 01225 477244 -----------------------------------

28th July

Woodland Warriors, Brockerswood, Westbury Woodland fun for 5-11year olds including den building, train ride, bug hunt, tree identification, creative clay, story telling & exploring!

See www.brokerswood.net for more details Brokerswood Country Park, Brokerswood, Westbury,Wiltshire BA13 4EH -----------------------------------

31st July to 3rd August

GET Sported – Multi sport day camp, Frome Community College, Bath Road, Frome All children aged 5-12 years can come and enjoy Football, Cricket, Rugby, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Baseball & many more!

9:15am – 4:00pm £17 - £76 - Sibling Discount available www.getsported.org for bookings (online or postal) Enquiries to Fran Kidd: frome@getsported.org 07528 689854 -----------------------------------

2nd August

Victorian Art Gallery’s Young @ Art Club, Bridge Street, Bath Fitter, Quicker, Longer – Children can really get creative with this activity.

Tickets: £3.75 per child (must be accompanied by an adult) Tel: 01225 477244 ----------------------------------Holburne Family Workshops and Events, Great Pulteney Street, Bath Roses and Castles Workshop and Canal Walk – Learn how to decorate a pot in the Roses and Castles canal-art tradition.

Then enjoy a thirty minute walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal. 12:00pm – 3:45pm Tickets: £2.50 (children must be accompanied by an adult) Tel: 01225 333121 -----------------------------------

workshops with the Whispering Woodfolk, woodland play trails, bug hunts, family cycle trails and much more.

See www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead for more details Stourhead estate, Wiltshire BA12 6QD -----------------------------------

4th August

Woodland Warriors, Brockerswood, Westbury Woodland fun for 5-11year olds including den building, train ride, bug hunt, tree identification, creative clay, story telling & exploring! See www.brokerswood.net for more details. Brokerswood Country Park, Brokerswood, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 4EH -----------------------------------

14th, 15th and 16th August

Arboretum Art Attack, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum Explore the artistic origins of Westonbirt. Build your own stick frame, create your own natural art to add to our gallery. 10:30am – 4:30pm.

Normal admission prices apply. Tel: 01666 880220 -----------------------------------

18th to 19th August

Buckfest, The Bell Inn, Buckland Dinham Sat 12 noon till midnight, Sun 12 noon till 9pm.

Live music, food, stalls and fun. Camping on site.

Entry £5 over 18, £2.50 aged 11 to 17, Free for 10 and under. Camping £5 per person, fewer than 3 free of charge.

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19th August

Mid-Somerset Show The largest FREE agricultural show in Europe. Lots of fun for all the family!

For more information visit www.midsomersetshow.org.

3rd August

Family Fridays (creative drop-in workshop) at No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath Make a Whirligig – Come and find out how Georgian children entertained themselves. Decorate then play with your own traditional toy. 11:00am – 1:00pm, Age 5+ FREE entry with a discovery card (children must be accompanied by an adult). Tel: 01225 428126 -----------------------------------

3rd to 6th August

Glastonbury Childrens Festival, Abbey Park Playground, Fishers Hill, Glastonbury Four days of performance, workshops and fun for the whole family! 10:30am – 5:00pm Tel: 01458 833693 -----------------------------------

4th August

Nunney Street Market and Fayre Nunney Street Market and Fair takes place in the streets around the moated 14th century Nunney Castle from 10am till 5pm. Live music, food and drink and over 140 stalls attract thousands of visitors from across Somerset and Wiltshire. Stalls range from plant sales, books, collectibles, charities, arts and crafts to food and drink, toys, fashion, jewellery and much more -----------------------------------

3rd to 31st August

Forest Fridays, Stourhead Estate Join us for forest fun every Friday throughout August.

Magical story-telling, craft activities and circus skills

Summer holiday holiday fun fun at at Prior Prior Summer Park Landscape Garden & Park Landscape Garden & Bath Skyline Skyline Bath

Jul & & Aug Aug 2012 2012 Jul Join us us during during the the summer summer holidays holidays and and let let Join the kids kids enjoy enjoy the the outdoors. outdoors. Why Why not not bring bring aa the picnic and and enjoy enjoy the the views views or or take take part part in in picnic our 50p 50p summer summer trail trail that that explores explores the the whole whole our garden. garden.

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Call 01225 01225 833422 833422 for for more more details details Call www.nationaltrust.org.uk/prior-park www.nationaltrust.org.uk/prior-park

Registered charity number 205846.

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New Somerset Skills & Learning Brochure Out Now! The new brochure from Somerset Skills & Learning is now out. It contains listings f all their leisure and vocational classes starting in September, plus competitions and information on how Somerset Skills & Learning can get you into work, into an apprenticeship and more.

You may find that you have some more time on your hand in September with children starting pre school or school, and Somerset Skills & Learning can help you use that time productively. From brushing up on your English and maths, to gaining a qualification in bookkeeping, administration, psychology, teacher training and more, plus the best thing is that many of these opportunities are happening in venues near you.

It not just qualifications though. They have a fantastic range of leisure courses to keep you fit and sain. From Pilates and yoga, to painting, languages and computer classes, there is lots to choose from.

“Somerset Skills & Learning have been very helpful since becoming a mum” Rosie told us. “Originally I enrolled on an art class and I met other like minded people. It was great having this to look forward to every week. I then did a course in sugarcraft and now I make and sell my own cakes which I can do around looking after my children. I followed this up with gaining my level 2 qualification in maths which really helps me help my own children with their school work.”

“The fact that these courses are so accessible is fantastic.

I don’t have to travel to a college as the centre is within walking distance. Would I recommend Somerset Skills & Learning to anyone? I already have!”

Somerset Skills & Learning provide adult education across Somerset. They have 18 centres based in 15 towns around the county, plus they use several village and church halls to get learning opportunities available to everyone. There are hundreds of courses available across the county in venues

near you, wherever you live. From learning how to draw in Burnham to video podcasting in Yeovil, from Pottery in Frome to Volunteer Training in Minehead, Somerset Skills & Learning have got it covered!

“This brochure is full of great finds.” Ade Bowen told us, Marketing Manager of Somerset Skills & Learning. If people want to start a new hobby or pick up an old one, we can help. If they want to look after themselves with a fitness class, we have got fun classes in Pilates, yoga, tai chi and new kettlebell courses to try. If they want to retrain to get your ideal job, we have job clubs and vocational training qualifications to help get them there.”

Up until the end of July, there is also a 10% early bird discount on most courses. Anyone enrolling on a course before 31st July will get a recession beating 10% off most course fees. This makes many courses cheaper than this current year’s price!

You can get hold of a copy of the new brochure from your local centre or library. Alternatively it is available online at www.learnsomerset.co.uk/publications Or you can have one sent to you for free by texting the word ‘brochure’ plus your name, address and post code to 07781 482858.

(Normal text message rates apply, except to T-mobile users, who may be charged Europe Zone 1 rates)

If you want to enrol, call 0845 688 0488 to talk to an advisor, or visit your local centre in person.

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What do you really want to do?

Do you want to take up a hobby?

We have courses in art, craft, sugarcraft, floristry, languages and more…

WIN Family Passes to Animal Farm

Do you want to look after yourself?

We have exercise and wellbeing classes in Pilates, yoga, tai chi, Do you want to gain a qualification?

In subjects from art to computers, including fitness training, gardening and more!

Do you want to start an apprenticeship?

We have lots of businesses ready to take on apprentices.

Do you want to study local?

From Burnham in the north, to Chard in the south. From Frome in the east to Minehead in the west. We have 17 dedicated centres, plus we use an array of village and church halls, there will be an opportunity near you!

WIN

For a free copy of the Somerset Skills & Learning brochure: Text the word ‘brochure’ plus your name, address and postcode to 07781 482858 for one to be delivered.

(Normal text message rates apply, except to T-mobile users, who may be charged Europe Zone 1 rates).

Family Pass to Hestercombe House

WIN

Phone 0845 688 0488 to talk to an advisor.

Visit www.learnsomerset.co.uk

A Kindle Touch See the brochure for details

Do you want to study online?

Several qualification courses can be studied over the internet.

10% Early Bird

A recession beat ing 10% off most courses if booked befo re 31st July 2012 .

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Let this year be your year!

Do you want to improve your employment opportunities?

From brushing up your English and Maths, to improving your computer skills or even using one of our job clubs, we can help.

call 0845 688 0488 or visit www.learnsomerset.co.uk

GAMING ZONE Welcome to our Gaming Zone, here we will give you some reviews of the top selling games.

Nintendo Wii: New Games

Xbox 360: New Games

Wii Sports

Star Wars

Wii Sports offers five distinct sports experiences; tennis, baseball, golf, bowling and boxing.

Each sport uses the Wii remote to provide a natural, intuitive and realistic feel.

Players can use their own Mii characters in the game and they can also use them to play against their friends Miis. As players improve, their Miis’ skill levels will increase, so that they can see exactly how much better they’ve become. Whether you are an experienced pro or a newcomer to the field of play, Wii Sports is an experience that you will want to keep coming back to again and again!

Kinect Star Wars brings Star Wars to life like never before. With the controller-free power of Kinect Star Wars allows fans to experience, using full body motion, a wide variety of physical play.

Fans will be able to; physically hone their Jedi skills, pilot iconic ships and vehicles, wield a Lightsaber, train to be a Jedi master or even dance with iconic Star Wars characters.

Kinect Star Wars brings to life the “galaxy far, far away” with stunning visuals, iconic characters, Droids and much more. Feel the Force, you are the controller!

PS3: New Games Bejeweled 3 The world’s number one puzzle game is back with amazing sights and sounds and eight breathtaking game modes. Take a journey through forty challenging Quest puzzles, charge up in Lightning for non-stop action, and finetune your Zen experience for a revolutionary new way to relax. Engage in endless gem-matching fun as you soar to dazzling new heights!

Nintendo 3DS: New Games Mario Tennis Open This Nintendo 3DS sports title is the richest Mario Tennis game ever! The basic controls are similar to previous titles in the series, but with the addition of gyro sensor and Touch Screen controls.

Enjoy a tactical game of tennis with greater depth than ever before.

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During the summer, I love to get brushed using the Furminator to rid me of my undercoat which gets everywhere, much to my owners’ displeasure. I’m also a fan of the shops new dog ‘ice cream’ from Billy + Margot which is surprisingly good for me!

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT NURSERY

Some things you may wish to consider and check; • Most nurseries are open from 8am until 6pm but you should enquire about provisions for earlier drop off and later pick up if required and what are the additional costs for this service, if any?

• Does your employer participate in a Child Care Voucher Scheme and does your chosen nursery accept the vouchers. This is a great way to save money.

• Is the nursery registered with OFSTED and ask to see the latest OFSTED report?

• If you work outside of your local area, would it be beneficial to have the nursery close to home or close to work?

• Think of drop offs and pick up’s and how this fits with your daily routine • Does the nursery provide all meals, if so what and where is it cooked?

• What is the daily routine? Including snack times, meal times, free play and activities.

Mogghill Nursery & Pre Schools Mogghill Stratton on the Fosse Nursery & Pre School Mogghill Annexe Pre School Peasedown St. John • 35 years in outstanding childcare • Experienced & qualified staff • Brilliant Ofsted reports • Secure outdoor play area • Stimulating activities • Safe & happy environment for your children

01761 232176 mogghill@aol.com • www.mogghill.com Mogghill House Abbey Road Stratton-on-the-Fosse Bath BA3 4QW

• For babies, do you need to provide formula and nappies?

• Where do babies sleep during the day and if your toddler is still having a daytime nap where will they be able to sleep?

• Is there an outside play area so that children can spread their wings and enjoy the fresh air?

• Is the nursery entrance secure?

• Is there a settling in period?

• Will your child have a key worker?

Once you’ve found the nursery or pre-school you and your child are happy with you can start to relax and look forward to watching your child flourish and grow.

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Little Learners Nursery Based at Norton Radstock College Registered for children aged 2 - 5

Make an appointment to call in, see the Nursery and meet the staff.

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When it comes to choosing our child’s nursery or pre-school we all feel very pressurised to make the right decision.

Nearly one million children are looked after in day nurseries in the UK and the number has consistently grown over the last 10 years, so you are not alone in making this decision.

Start by obtaining a list of nurseries and pre-schools from your local Children’s Information Service and you can start researching! It’s very important to book a visit to the nursery or pre-schools you are considering as you will be able to meet the staff and see how happy the children are.

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Daisy Wright aged 6 has achieved a gold award in the Street area gymnastics key steps 1 for year 1 event. Well done Daisy, a great achievement.

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Esme Hughes aged 6 has achieved a silver award in the Street area gymnastics key steps 1 for year 1 event. Well done Esme.

Isaac Walsby, Maxsen Covill, Archie Boobbyer, Emma Cahill, Ruby Daymond, Lewis Miller and Archie all worked together as a team to compete in the team event at Street gymnastics. They achieved a gold in level 1 in year 2, well done to you all.

Daisy Wright, Esme Hughes, Ashton Bryant and Noah Sticklley all worked together as a team to compete in the team event at Street gymnastics. They achieved a gold in level 1 in year 1, well done to you all.

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Let us know your ac hievements, both inside & outside of schoo l and we will includ e you in our next edition of WOW! Email your ph otos and text to: hey@ ignyte-uk.co.uk or call us on 01761 41 0141

Thea Knight aged 9 has achieved a bronze award in the Street area gymnastics key steps 3 for years 3 and 4. Well done Thea.

William Tucker aged 9 has achieved a gold award in the Street area gymnastics key steps 3 for years 5 and 6, although William is still in year 4. Well done William.

Actor Lex Shrapnel presented over 60 awards to children from the Frome Kumon Centre for exceptional achievements in Maths and English.

Ashleigh Beard aged 6 has passed her level 3 in swimming at the Centurion Fitness Centre, great work Ashleigh, well done.

Christian Ware aged 8 has achieved gold in the Bike It challenge, Christian had to complete over 30 rides on his bike and he can now also change a punctured wheel! Great work Christian, well done.

Grace Henderson aged 4 has been awarded with a mini kids ski connections award, fantastic achievement Grace, well done.

Huw Williams aged 10 took part in a Tae Kwon Do tournament, well done Huw

Shannaya Gray aged 10 walked 11 miles to raise money for Help for Heroes and raised over ÂŁ2000 along with her family. A superb achievement Shannaya, well done.

Ellie Board aged 11 has achieved a award in ballet as well as her levels 3,4 and 5 in gymnastics. Well done Ellie.

Georgia Chinnock aged 6 took part in the Race for Life and has also achieved an award for dance too.

Well done Georgia.

Lucy Durston aged 7 has achieved all of her rosettes whilst riding her horse at Alstone Court, well done Lucy, great riding.

Lillie Jones aged 7 has passed her level 4 water skills badge, great work Lillie, well done.

Lori Robertson aged 11 was awarded a medal in netball for excellent skills and group participation in all matches, well done Lori.

Beth Dallimore aged 5 has achieved her level 7 in gymnastics, great work Beth, well done.

Ethan Turnball aged 7 has achieved his orange belt in Tae Kwon Do and also a trophy for football in the under 7’s match. Great work Ethan, well done.

Luke Bishop aged 11 achieved his medal for taking part in a Karate competition, well done Luke.

Joe Hudd was in the Lake District over the Bank Holiday weekend, competing in the British Orienteering Championships.

Joe won his age class (M10) by over 4 minutes and the following day he took part in the relays and they romped home to take another gold medal! Well done Joe.

Olivia Walmsley aged 5 has achieved her grade 7 in trampolining, well done Olivia, great work.

Shay Bobbett aged 8 has achieved runner up in a kick boxing competition in Weymouth, well done Shay.

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7 Days OF Fun when you pay the full individual ticket price (inc. concessions rate) to get into Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park.

You will be entitled to come back FREE OF CHARGE for the following 6 DAYS when we are open.

Visit Guest Services on Park before you leave to qualify for this great offer Terms and conditions apply - visit www.crealy.co.uk for more details

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon EX5 1DR. Tel: 01395 233200