HEY! Magazine South Bristol edition

FREE • SOUTH BRISTOL EDITION • ISSUE 29 • MAY 2016

INSIDE Fathers Day Crafts Win Camp Bestival Tickets Days out over half term Picnic Recipes

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JOIN THE RAINBOW RUN AND SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES!

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ainbow Run is back on Bristol Downs on Saturday 18th June. It’s the city’s most colourful 5k where you can walk, jog, run or skip your way round the route whilst getting covered in coloured powder paint – all in support of Children’s Hospice South (CHSW).

CHSW’s Charlton Farm hospice situated in North Somerset, helps and supports children and their families who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions which mean that sadly they will not reach adulthood. CHSW enables these families to make the most of the very precious time they have together. It is the only provider in the region of respite, end of life and bereavement care in a hospice environment.

Last year more than 1,700 people took part in Rainbow Run Bristol, which raised over £90,000 for Charlton Farm! It’s a great reason to get your friends and family together and have fun whilst supporting local families. Turn up in your white t-shirts and leave with a big smile, happy memories and covered in every colour of the rainbow. This year children aged 5+ can take part too!

To sign up, visit www.chsw.org.uk/rainbowbristol This year’s event sponsor is Unum, along with paint station sponsors Mark Templer Residential & Lettings and Irwin Mitchell. Heart radio is the media partner.

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It looks like the sun has finally decided to make an appearance and I am sure we are all enjoying spending more time in the garden and the park together.

It will soon be the May school holidays when many of us will feel that our summer has really started. Children always enjoy a picnic with family members and friends. Why not read our section on summer picnics and take your family to a beautiful area, spread out the blanket and enjoy playing games and eating together. Days like these are building memories for our children to remember forever.

June 19th is Fathers Day when we celebrate our dads and all of the wonderful things they do for us. Make sure that you make your dad something special this year, take a look at our craft page for some ideas.

Don’t miss our amazing birthday prize! Win family camping tickets to Camp Bestival, an amazing family festival held at Lulworth Castle. Some of the HEY! Team went to the festival last year and had a fantastic time.

Prize Station also offers you the chance to win a number of other great prizes, these range from attraction tickets to lost children wristbands, don’t forget to enter via our website at www.heymag.co.uk As the sun gets higher in the sky it also becomes stronger and it is vital that we make sure that we always apply sun cream to our children and ourselves.

Looking after your skin is as important as looking after your teeth and your health. Sun creams are available for all skin types, make sure you purchase your creams and keep some in the car at all times, so you are ready to apply it when needed.

Enjoy the beautiful weather and make the most of the time spent outside enjoying bbq’s, trips to the seaside, fun days at the local park and time together.

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ARMED FORCES DAY T

he annual Armed Forces Day event in Kingswood is free to attend for all, as you show your gratitude and appreciation to the past, present and future military forces from air, land and sea units. Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families.

The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and its interests. They are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers, providing security and fighting terrorism.

On the day there will be a parade assembling at 11:00am on Kimberly Road by Kingswood Shopping precinct, which will then parade along Kingswood High Street and Regent Street.

The parade will include veterans, cadet groups, bands and military vehicles. The procession will end in the park, where a drumhead ceremony will be held by a local reverend. It is a tradition going back centuries that soldiers in the field, without a chance to go to chapels or churches on Sunday, would lay their drums neatly, consecrate them by laying their standards on them, and use them as an altar.

There will be a wide variety of stalls, stands and activities in the park, including a glider, military vehicles from the past and present and a climbing wall. The day will also include performances from singers and bands. The event is free to enter and has something for all the family to enjoy.

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CHILD SAFETY WEEK E

ach year the Child Accident Prevention Trust raises awareness about the risks of child accidents and how they can be prevented. This year the campaign week will take place 6th-12th June and the theme for 2016 is ‘Turn off Technology for Safety’.

In essence, this campaign is about urging parents and carers to be aware about what their children are up to. The use of smartphones is now almost universal in the UK and this technology has brought huge benefits in keeping people in touch with one another – but accidents can happen when parents/carers are distracted.

The Trust is asking parents, at the very least, to switch off or silence phones from 5-6pm each day – and give their children their full attention. As well as helping to prevent accidents during this busy time for many households, turning technology off for a short while arguably sets a good example to children and young people.

“6th - 12th June the theme is ‘Turn off Technology for Safety’.”

Accidents that can easily happen in or around the home, particularly when children are left unsupervised, include anything from burns and scalds to falls and slips. Here are some of the most common hazards for children (specifically age 3 or more) in or near your home, and suggestions for how to reduce the risk of accidents occurring: Burns and scalds Hot drinks are the main source of scalds for the under 5s. A hot drink can scald for up to 15 minutes after it has been made. Bath water can scald in just 5 seconds, while hair straighteners can burn for well over 15 minutes after they are switched off. Children are susceptible to burns because they don’t have a reflex to pull away from something that is burning them, this is actually learned behaviour. Use fireguards on any open fires – and make sure it is secure.

Falls and slips Keep stairs clutter free, discourage play near windows that can open more than 6 inches and do something to address slippery or uneven surfaces. Consider using night lights to prevent falls at night.

Poisoning Most cases of poisoning in the home involves medicines and household products. Commonly used medications like painkillers can be dangerous and even fatal to children if eaten in quantity.

Keep all medicines locked away and household products like washing tablets and cleaning solutions well out of reach.

Glass Broken glass can result in nasty injuries. Use safety glass at a low level such as in doors and windows. Existing glass can be made safer with the addition of shatter-resistant film. When buying glass products, make sure it’s safety approved. Look for the British Kite mark. This applies to glass outside the house such as greenhouses as well as glass within the home.

Road safety Children have difficulty judging speed and distance until they are around 8 and older children are still at risk. In fact, the number of children injured as pedestrians peaks at 12 when many children start to travel to and from school on their own. Teach the Green Cross Code from around the age of 5. Remind older children not to listen to music or use phones when crossing roads.

Generally, accidents are more likely to happen in the home when there is a distraction (like the use of smart phones and other technology) and a lack of supervision. A change in a child’s usual routine or being in unfamiliar surroundings (for example, on holiday) also increases the chance of an accident taking place.

If your child does have an accident, treat with first aid if the injury is very minor. Call 999 if your child has difficulty breathing, is unconscious or has a seizure (fit). Take your child to your nearest A&E department if they have a fever; are lethargic; won’t stop bleeding; are unable to use a limb (arm or leg) or has severe tummy pains. Call NHS helpline 111 if you’re not sure whether or not your child needs medical help.

For more information about how to keep children, including babies, safe, visit: www.childsafetyweek.org.uk

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CHILDREN’S SPORTS Sports, whether team-based or individual, are a great activity for children that provide a variety of benefits other than physical activity. Participation in sports can help build self-esteem and confidence, can motivate children to excel academically and can help build social skills. Participation also can teach children the benefits of goal-setting and practice.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Physical activity is the most obvious benefit of sports participation. Children often spend too much time watching television or playing video games. But sports practices and games provide an opportunity for exercise that can help keep kids in shape and healthy. Sports can help build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints; help control weight and reduce fat; and prevent or delay the development of high blood pressure. Exercise is one of the least expensive ways to stay healthy, with one study finding that exercise can prevent chronic diseases as effectively as medication

SOCIAL SKILLS

Sports participation can help children develop social skills that will benefit them throughout their entire lives. They learn to interact not only with other children their age, but also with

older individuals in their coaches and sports officials. Kids learn leadership skills, team-building skills and communication skills that will help them in school, their future career and personal relationships.

SELF-ESTEEM

Participation in sports can have a huge positive impact on a childs self-esteem and confidence. Children who participate in sports get praise and encouragement from coaches and parents, which helps to build self-confidence. They also learn to trust in their own abilities and push themselves. Constructive criticism is also a major part of sports participation, and young athletes learn to accept such criticism and use it to their benefit.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

It is no surprise that children who participate in athletics excel in academics as well. They can apply the same principles of dedication and hard work learned through sports participation to their studies. According to an article published, playing on a school sports team increases a young persons chances of graduating from college by 41 percent.

BUILDS TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Adding extracurricular activities to your child’s schedule encourages development of time management and prioritisation skills. Teach your child that taking care of business, such as school work and chores, comes first. This gives them the tools for prioritization. Help your child by creating a plan which helps them handle their responsibilities while still leaving time for sports practices and games.

LIFELONG HEALTH

Sports participation promotes health and wellness not only through childhood but throughout a childs lifetime. Sports such as swimming and golf are especially beneficial because the child can continue to play as an adult, benefiting from the physical activity.

Children who participate in sports might also be more aware of healthy food choices. Although sports participation is an excellent avenue to promote health and wellness, parents and coaches must encourage healthy living and be positive role models as well.

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FESTIVAL OF NATURE

WHERE: KEYNSHAM BANDSTAND WHEN: SUNDAY 19TH JUNE 1PM-5PM The Festival of Nature is the UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world, and this year it will be visiting Keynsham for the first time, bringing with it the wonderful Dreamshed Theatre for a unique performance of Wind in the Willows. Pull up a seat at the

bandstand to follow the wild and wacky adventures of Ratty, Mole, Badger and of course the ever-eccentric Mr Toad, then join them for hands-on workshops and activities around the park, where you can unveil some of the best kept secrets of the riverbank. What will you discover?

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KEEPING SAFE IN THE SUN T

he weather is warming up, the days are longer and there's more time to be outside doing all kinds of fun things!

But if you're going to be out in the sun, especially on a hot day, you need to stay safe.

Let's find out how.

DON'T FEEL THE BURN

Even though the sun is hot, it does cool things.

It keeps us warm. It makes flowers and plants grow. It even gives us vitamin D so we can better absorb calcium into our bodies for strong bones. It does all these things by sending down light, which includes invisible ultraviolet rays.

These are also called UV rays. Some ultraviolet rays pass through air and clouds and penetrate the skin. When your skin's been exposed to too many of these rays, you get what's known as a sunburn. Ouch!

Some people get a sunburn faster than others because of their colouring. If you have blond or red hair, light-coloured skin, and light-coloured eyes, you'll tend to get sunburn more quickly than someone with dark eyes and skin. That's because you have less melanin. Melanin is a chemical in the skin that protects it from sun damage by reflecting and absorbing UV rays.

People with darker skin have more melanin, but even if you have dark hair, dark eyes, or darkertoned skin, you can still get a sunburn. It will just take a little bit longer.

Sunburns look bad and feel worse. They can cause blisters on your skin. They can keep you inside feeling sore when everyone else is outside having fun. They increase your chance of getting wrinkly when you get older. And worst of all, they can lead to skin cancer when you are an HorseWorld Trust

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adult. Because getting wrinkles and getting sick don't happen right away, they can seem like things that could never happen to you. But you still need to be careful.

PRIME TIME

You don't need to hide from the sun completely or wrap up like a mummy to protect yourself. But you should take these two steps: Always wear sunscreen.

Take frequent breaks from the sun by going indoors or moving into the shade. These steps are especially important between 10:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon, when the sun's rays are strongest.

Use a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher. Put on sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before going out in the sun. The letters SPF stand for sun protection factor, and the number rating tells you how much longer you can stay in the sun without getting sunburned.

But this isn't always true, so reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours, just to be safe. Do this more often if you've been swimming or sweating a lot — even if the sunscreen is waterproof. And remember that you can get sunburned more quickly when you're swimming or boating because the reflection from the water intensifies the sun's rays. Be sure to put sunscreen all over your body. This includes some places you might not think of, like the tops of your ears, the back of your neck, the part in your hair, your face, and the tops of your feet.

You may need some help reaching the back of your body so ask your parents or friends to give you a hand. If you want to block the sun's rays, wear clothing that you can't see your hand through. You may still get burned through more sheer fabrics. Wear a baseball cap or other fun hat to block your face from the sun.

Don't forget that your eyes need protection from ultraviolet rays, too. Always wear sunglasses in the bright sun, and make sure they have a label saying that they block UV rays.

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DRINK UP!

Drinking water is an important part of staying healthy, especially when it's hot outside. When you're sweating, you lose water that your body needs to work properly. And if you're playing a sport or running around in the sun, you lose even more water, because you sweat that much more.

So drink up and don't wait until you're thirsty — drinking before you feel thirsty helps keep the water level in your body from dropping too low (dehydration) when it's hot or you're sweating a lot with exercise. If you forget and suddenly feel thirsty, start drinking then. There are lots of cool-looking water bottles around, so get one you really like, fill it up, and drink up!

GOT THAT HOT FEELING?

If you're out in the hot sun or you're exercising on a hot day, it's easy to get heat exhaustion. Kids get heat exhaustion when their bodies can't cool themselves fast enough. A kid with heat exhaustion might feel overheated, tired, and weak. Heat exhaustion can come on suddenly. A person may just collapse when playing soccer or tennis, for example. It can leave someone feeling really tired for days after it happens.

Heat stroke is a more serious heat-related illness and can cause someone to stop sweating; to have red, hot skin; and to have a high temperature. The person might become uncoordinated, confused, or even lose consciousness. It requires emergency medical attention.

Be sure to tell an adult if you're hot and you have a headache or feel dizzy or nauseated (like you're going to throw up). The grown-up will want to get you out of the sun, give you liquids to drink, and take you to a doctor, if necessary.

The good news is that the sun doesn't have to be your enemy if you wear your sunscreen, drink your water, and take breaks when you start to feel too hot. And don't forget your sunglasses. Not only do they protect your eyes from the sun, they make you look so cool!

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LONG JOURNEY CAR GAMES I

n the privacy of your own car, you can laugh as loud as you want or shout out the answers to questions. So don't hold back when you play these games — laugh, yell, or sing your hearts out.

EATING AN ALPHABET

Let your half-starved brood describe how hungry they are in this game, best played about half an hour before you make a pit stop for food.

This version of the "I'm Packing for a Picnic" game begins when you announce "I'm so hungry I could eat an aviator" ("alligator," or "apple").

The next player adds on with a B word. She might say, "I'm so hungry I could eat an aviator and a bunny rabbit" ("belly button," or "bologna slice"). See if you can keep it up until your family is eating zoos, zippers, or zigzags.

WORD STRETCH

Give your child a word challenge by asking her to make as many words as she can from the letters in a phrase such as "Are we there yet?" or "When will we be at the zoo?"

I SPY

Someone says, "I spy with my little eye something green." Whoever guesses the item correctly goes next. You could limit the items to what's in the area. Or you could get tricky and play I Spied, selecting items that you've already passed.

COLOUR SAFARI

This all-ages game is easily adaptable to your kids' attention spans and the amount of time you have to play. All you do is agree on a basic colour - such as red, blue, green, or yellow - and challenge your kids to ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION YEOVILTON INTERNATIONAL

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100 items that are this colour. Younger kids can play a shortened version - counting items to 10 or even 25; older kids will be challenged if you set a time limit and make them race against one another. You can also give each player a different colour to search for.

GUESS MOBILE

Name a guess master -- the person who poses a guessing challenge. He or she could ask passengers to guess the colour of the next passing car, or how long before you get to the next town. Or, with three clues, what it is that someone else sees.

THE HOUSE ON THE HILL

Invent stories about people in the houses you are driving by. What do you think they do for work? What's their favourite food? Where do they go on holiday? Get into lots of details, such as whether they snore loudly or are afraid of spiders. Give them names, hobbies, pets, and so on.

GUESS MY NAME

In this acting game players imitate the motions, habits, and expressions of a famous person, such as an athlete, politician, musician, or actor.

The clincher: No talking allowed! Players can ask Yes or No questions (which are met by a nod or a shake). The correct guesser does the next impression.

GEOGRAPHY

Start with A to Z anyplace in the world: Kansas, say. The next person has to think of a place that begins with the last letter of Kansas, such as South Africa. Whoever goes next needs a place that starts with A. It has to be a real place — and no using a map!

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WIN A FAMILY CAMPING TICKET TO CAMP BESTIVAL! This is the next fabulous prize we are offering in our run of Birthday Surprises.

Two members of the team had the chance to go last year and had the most memorable time.

This amazing four-day camping experience has super venues and activities, along with a fantastic line-up. It really is the all round family festival.

From Dick and Dom to Jess Glynne, Mr Tumble to Fat Boy Slim, there is something for everyone.

Camp Bestival Outer Space adventures this July 28-31, plus bounteous trolley-pimping, beard sculpting and dressing-up delights throughout the weekend, all in the idyllic surrounds of Lulworth Castle on Dorset’s historic Jurassic Coast.

If you’re looking for something to keep the kids entertained then you’ve found the perfect place! Camp Bestival has activities and attractions galore with everything from the crafttastic Art Town, freestyle action at the Freesports Park, The Den with its own dedicated music and arts line-up exclusively for teenagers, daring horseback feats on our jousting lawn, music workshops and much, much more.

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RECIPES

Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk to find out how to make these picnic food ideas

Banana wrap

Chickpea patties

Stripey rolls

Beef and potato pasties

Fresh fruit salad

Cup salad

HAMPER TIME!

GET READY FOR NATIONAL PICNIC WEEK. S

hake out your old blankets and dig out the Tupperware. It’s National Picnic Week from 11th-19th June and what better reason could you have for taking to the countryside with the family for a wonderful alfresco meal?

There’s something incredibly romantic about the idea of going on a picnic… Sunshine; lush scenery; beautiful hampers packed with delicious goodies; children (and perhaps the odd dog) frolicking around on daisy studded lawns; everyone smiling.

Sound like a familiar scene?

No, I’ve never experienced picnic nirvana either.

The last picnic my family went on was more like a battle fought on a number of fronts ranging from food to weather. First up was getting everything ready. This involved turning the house upside down for picnic blankets that hadn’t seen the light for a year or more, finding all our plastic plates and digging around for insect repellents. This was followed by an epic sandwichmaking mission that made an average day of preparing school packed lunches seem like a walk in the park.

By the time we arrived at our picnic spot, the kids were already starving and had no interest in exploring or taking in scenery.

They wanted to plonk down the blanket practically next to the car. Then they moaned like drains about the egg sandwiches I’d made ‘for a change’. The quiches I’d so loving prepared were also instantly dismissed as being too ‘eggy’. My novel ‘salad jam jars’ were likewise ignored. Instead, the kids ate all the sausage rolls, crisps and biscuits – and then complained about the pesky wasps.

We’d also miscalculated the weather. I would have thought that by now – having lived in Britain for decades – I would know that you can never, ever bring enough layers of clothing along to a Great British picnic. Never mind what you see of sunny, carefree picnics in films and TV adverts – bring your hats and scarves!

Just as we sat down to eat, the wind picked up and it got really cold. We tried to ignore our discomfort and goose-bump arms but, as soon as we could, we wrapped ourselves up in the picnic blankets and reflected that a thermal flask of hot tea would have gone down well.

So would I do it all again? Of course! Food always tastes better outdoors – if only because you’ve worked extra hard to earn it.

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PERFECT PICNIC 10 TIPS FOR CREATING A GREAT ALFRESCO MEAL… 1. Unless the weather is clearly fine, bring extra layers to keep warm and umbrellas to keep off any showers. Remember that you’ll all be sat down to eat and will soon cool if the weather isn’t kind.

2. Enamel or melamine plates are ideal. Paper plates get soggy and can’t be reused.

3. Bring ice cubes in a flask to add to drinks to keep them cold.

4. Use a ‘granny trolley’ or some other wheeled device, or a proper backpack, to help transport your goodies. Lugging huge bags on your shoulders soon takes the lustre away from a trip outdoors!

5. Bring plenty of wet wipes and bin bags – and foil. Picnics have a habit of getting messy even with the simplest of finger foods. Place the used plates in a bin bag to take home to ensure your blankets don’t get dirty. Use foil for leftover food you want to bring home.

6. If picnicking with friends, arrange what everyone is bringing beforehand so that you don’t end up with reams of ham sandwiches.

7. Avoid highly sticky and sugary food – jam tarts will attract wasps while fresh strawberries and shortcake biscuits are equally tasty but should be more peaceful to eat.

8. Don’t leave it too late to find a picnic spot! Find a good patch before the kids start to get hungry (and therefore moody!). And it doesn’t have to be lunch – a breakfast picnic can be great especially if the midday sun would be too hot.

9. Bring something like a frisbee, football or kite for the kids to play with while you set up.

10. Do your research to find a great location. You need a view, possibly shelter from the wind and should not be too far from your transport if you’ve a lot to carry.

Craft Corner Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for full instructions on how to make these Father's Day card ideas

Father's Day is traditionally a day of breakfast in bed and carefully selected (but hardly ever worn) ties. Whether it's his first or his fourteenth, what can you do to make this Father's Day special?

We've asked dads what would really make Father's Day great, and here's what they told us: 1. Spend time together. Enjoying each other's company as a family in relative harmony seems simple. But it's so easy to get side tracked from your time together when you get caught up in cooking, taking a quick run to the store, or the temptation to finish up a project. Get away from the house if you must, but take this day to focus on spending time together as a family.

2. Make romance. Father's Day is not just a day to celebrate Dad as provider and caregiver for the children. It's a day to honour your partner as your lover and friend. Make him feel special by telling

him how much he means to you or steal a few moments during the day to show him how much you love him.

3. Focus on him. Instead of planning everything out for him, give him the gift of freedom and choice. Let him make decisions about what to do and how to spend the day. If he wants a few hours to himself, indulge him. He deserves it!

4. Bring on the praise. Fathers want to be appreciated. Tell him how much you need him. Show him how you feel by writing him a thank-you note detailing the ways he contributes to the family and what makes him a great parent and partner.

5. Gifts from the heart. You don't have to spend a lot of money on extravagant gifts; you and your childrens gratitude and love are the greatest gifts you can give him this Father's Day.

Suzie’s Diary Dear Diary, Today I can’t enjoy the beautiful springtime sun – my lovely Archie has a problem at school.

It started with an incident a few weeks ago, which I’ve only just found out about. Archie, who’s in Year 2, asked to play football during playtime with a few of the boys from his class. They said ‘no’ because ‘he had spots’. Now Archie hasn’t any spots (not that spots are ever a reason to exclude anyone from anything), he’s only 7! They meant freckles. The following day the boys said the same thing to Archie and they’ve been cracking jokes about ‘spots’ ever since.

I realised something was up when I found Archie trying to ‘scrub off’ his freckles over the sink in the bathroom yesterday. I sat down with him over a hot chocolate and asked if he wanted to tell me anything. After a 10 minute silence it all came out.

He got very upset explaining what’s been happening in the playground – and that it all boils down to his ‘spots’.

I felt for him. I think this is his first real taste of how mean minded people can be.

Archie idolises his dad so I dug out some photos of Andy as a small boy and showed him how his dad looked aged around 7. Andy looked just like Archie. Sandy hair, freckles and a big, gappy toothed grin. We talked about why people have freckles and why it might have become a game of sorts for his classmates to tease him.

He went off to school today with a brave face, but, all the same, I can see he’s still upset. I’ll be talking with his teacher later today about it all and I’m sure we can put it behind us soon.

I just feel sad that my small son now knows what it is to be bullied.

Suzie xx

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BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS, DYSLEXIA OR IS IT IRLEN SYNDROME? A

significant number of children are labelled with behavioural problems without the underlying causes of their behaviour being investigated. If students cannot concentrate, are restless and fidgety, have difficulty starting and completing work, they are often labelled lazy and unmotivated. However, it may be the classroom environment that is the real cause of their behaviour.

Students are expected to sit in classrooms for several hours a day. The classrooms are lit with fluorescent lights, which can affect concentration and attention and cause stress, eyestrain and headaches.

Students are also affected by the glare from interactive white boards, shiny desks, white paper when reading and writing, and from computer screens. This constant experience of glare and brightness makes it difficult for them to concentrate and relax. It may lead to avoidance of work, acting out or drawing attention to themselves in negative ways.

Sometimes they will do whatever they need to avoid work.

These types of behaviour are noticed by teachers and parents but the reasons behind these changes in behaviour and mood often go unidentified. Children are not necessarily aware of the causes and thus do not tell people how they are feeling. Adults are able to make changes in their working environment to make life more comfortable but children do not have the choice.

As many as half of children and adults with perceptual processing problems are misdiagnosed with dyslexia. Often, a diagnosis of dyslexia assumes that individuals have difficulty with phonics. But

when words jiggle, move, or disappear or when letters look like ants moving across the page, reading is so difficult that these people are labelled “dyslexic.”

Reading difficulties related to Irlen Syndrome cannot be explained by phonetic deficits or by a weak sight vocabulary.

Problems most often occur under conditions of bright lighting, fluorescent lighting, black/white contrast, and continued performance. For individuals with Irlen Syndrome print may not be clear, stable or comfortable. As a result, reading can be slow and inefficient leading to skipping of words or lines, rereading, or poor comprehension.

For reasons that are still not fully understood, these disturbing effects can often be reduced or even eliminated by placing a sheet of coloured plastic (an overlay) over the page or using coloured lenses. Interestingly, the colour required to achieve this varies from one person to another and the colour can be different for overlays and lenses. For some the benefits may be slight but for others the effects can be dramatic, significantly increasing reading speed and fluency and reducing headaches and eyestrain.

Edwards Opticians in Midsomer Norton have installed the ReadEZ software to help identify those who are likely to benefit from coloured lenses. They are the only opticians in the area offering this service at the moment and the test can be the answer to many childrens reading problems. As a company, they are dedicated to making solutions for Meares-Irlen syndrome accessible to all by offering high-quality,

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READING PROBLEMS POOR COMPREHENSION • Misreads words • Reads in dim light • Skips words or lines • Reads slowly or hesitantly • Takes breaks • Loses place • Avoids reading COMPLAINTS WHILE READING • Tired or sleepy • Eyes hurt, ache, or feel itchy • Headaches or nausea • Fidgety or restless OTHER SIGNS • Rubs eyes • Squints • Blinks • Opens eyes wide • Reads close to the page • Moves closer or further from the page

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Family Fun Day, Kingswood Park, 10.30am – 4pm Join the fun at Kingswood Park. Fun fair, stalls and entertainment.

May 25 - 28

Horrible Histories – Groovy Greeks From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians. Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play! Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus. Hold on tight as you gatecrash the Groovy Greeks!. Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol.

June 3 - 4

Avon Valley Railway Beer Festival A wide selection of real ales and ciders will be available with light snacks and nibbles available from the station buffet. Wristbands permit entry to the site and allow us to control numbers to ensure everyone can enjoy their pint (or two. Tickets cost £3.50 each www.avonvalleyrailway.org.

June 27 -July 3

Keynsham’s Music Festival Week The Sunday line up, includes some of the best performers in the region and beyond: delicious food, real ales, stalls and creative activities for all to enjoy.

July 10

Teddy Bears Picnic at Avon Valley Railway 'When you go down to the station today your in for a big surprise.'

Children who bring a responsible Teddy Bears will travel FREE of charge on both the steam and diesel hauled trains. There will also be a number of other activities to keep the children amused, including (all subject to availability) balloon modelling, punch and judy, arts and crafts,teddy bear hunt (with a small sweet for children that complete the hunt), picnic baskets also available from the buffet at £4.25 each (buy on day). www.avonvalleyrailway.org

June 11

Festival of Nature, Millennium Square Bristol Harbourside goes wild with a host of interactive exhibits and activities from the giants of the natural history world including the BBC Natural History Unit, National Trust, Bristol Zoo and RSPB.

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Little Pickles Nearly New Sale A family market with nearly new tables for hire to sell baby/ children’s items. Prams, maternity items, clothes, shoes, toys, books, highchairs and so much more. Come and see what bargains you can find! Hanham Community Centre, High Street, Hanham.

June 19

Festival of Nature For the first time the Festival of Nature will be visiting Keynsham to dip, dive, create, investigate and marvel at the wonders of the Avon.

June 25

Armed Forces Day 11:00am on Kimberly Road by Kingswood Shopping precinct, which will then parade along Kingswood High Street and Regent Street. There will be a wide variety of stalls, stands and activities in the park, including a glider, military vehicles from the past and present and a climbing wall. The day will also include performances from singers and bands. The event is free to enter and has something for all the family to enjoy.

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YEAR 3’s WOW DAY WALK T

his Thursday we walked around Longwell Green to practice our Geography skills. We walked along Bath Road and found different buildings on the map.

We made a tally chart to record how much traffic was on the road. It was quite hard because the cars were whizzing by.

We climbed up Stone Hill near the old Mount Pleasant farm. From here the view was beautiful and you could see over the whole of Longwell Green. We used compasses to find out what was North, South, West and East of us. We noticed on our way back to William’s Close Park that lots of new houses have been built at the bottom of peoples gar-dens. We hope we can keep some green spaces in Longwell Green.

We really enjoyed our walk because their were lots of activ-ities to do on the way. Our favourite bit was playing in the park!

By Joe, Shay and Millie from Longwell Green Primary School.

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ho is Alice – starring Summer-Jade Summer-Jade from Saltford Primary enjoyed her experiences on the film set of Who is Alice recently. It was an amazing experience for her, as the only child in the movie she was lucky to have so much care and attention. Summer-Jade said, “Last Friday I went on a plane to Amsterdam to film my 12 scenes in this film. I liked acting and I enjoyed all the scenes I was in. I stayed in a hotel with Mummy for 5 nights – it was really exciting. The film will come out in December.

I will be attending the premiere and I will need a new dress!”

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GOOD NEWS FOR ST KEYNA SCHOOL S

t Keyna are delighted to announce our latest OFSTED rating of ‘Good with outstanding features’!

In the report, the inspectors particularly praised the hard work and dedication of the school’s leadership team with the lead inspector commenting: ‘The Headteacher’s resolute focus on ensuring that all pupils have high aspirations of what they can achieve in their lives and of what they can contribute to society has brought about a ‘sea change’ in the school. All members of the school community agree that the school has been transformed since the previous inspection.’

Behaviour was judged to be outstanding, as was the school’s early year’s provision. Inspectors found: ‘High quality teaching in the early years ensures that children have an excellent start to their school life. Pupils are extremely well mannered. They behave exceptionally well.

Their highly positive attitudes to learning have contributed to the good progress they make.’

‘We are very proud of this report which recognises the hard work and determination of the brilliant St Keyna team. Everyone has pulled together to make a range of improvements for the benefit of ouramazing pupils. The school is going from strength to strength’ Every day is an Open day at St Keyna so if you would like to go along and see them in action just get in touch to fix an appointment.

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Headteacher’s Award: Chloe Year 3 This award is in recognition of Chloe’s outstanding behaviour and attitude to all aspects of school life.

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Harry B aged 8 won 3rd place for running in the Shapwick Bunny Hop! Well done!

Zara, aged 5, was awarded a Star Spelling certificate and trophy!

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Isabelle, aged 6, achieved her preprimary in dance award. Well done Isabelle!

Henry, aged 11, achieved a Merit award for making such great progress.

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