HEY! Magazine North East Somerset edition

FREE • NORTH EAST SOMERSET EDITION • ISSUE 51 • JULY/AUGUST 2016

INSIDE WIN a family camping weekend at Crealy New Puzzle pages What's on this summer and much much more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE T

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHY YOUR CHILD SHOULD JOIN IN?

BOOKS TO TRY THIS SUMMER

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

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

Chosen entirely by children, these are some of the shortlisted enteries for the Children's Book Award 2016 The books are divided into 3 age ranges and all are listed below. Why not give one of these a try for the Reading Challenge

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BOOKS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN This Book Just Ate My Dog

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

Fabulous Pie

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

Is There a Dog in This Book?

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

BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS Horrid Henry's Krazy Ketchup

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

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

My Head Teacher is a Vampire Rat

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

Boy in the Tower

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

MIDSOMER NORTON SUMMER READING CHALLENGE EVENTS The Big Friendly Read launch day Saturday 16th July - Free family event Keynsham Library: 10.00 – 11.00 Bath Central Library: 15.00 – 16.00 Featuring Thumbelina by the Egg Theatre Face Painting - Free Moorland Road Library: Saturday 16th July 11.00 - 12.00 Midsomer Norton Library: Saturday 16th July 14.00 - 15.00 Crafts - 2016 Summer Craft Fridays at Bath Library, free Friday mornings from 22nd July 10.30 - 12.00 Come and join us for some crafty fun for ages 5+ (Children must be accompanied by an adult) “Making Your Own Story” with local author Mike Gould For ages 5 – 11 Midsomer Norton Library: Wednesday 3rd August 10.30 - 11.30 Comic Book Workshop Come and make a comic book with local comic artist Jenny Drew!

For ages 8+. Bath Central Library: Thursday 4th August 10.00 -13.00 Secret World Meet some British wildlife and learn what you can do to help protect them. Free event for ages 5+.

Bath Central Library: Wednesday 10th August 10.30 -11.30 Midsomer Norton Library: Wednesday 10th August 14.00 -15.00 Minecraft - Explore coding with this adventurous creative game Pick up a free ticket for a 1 ½ hour session. For ages 9+ Bath Central Library: Wednesday 24th August 10.00 - 17.00 The Big Friendly Read closing event Come in your best Roald Dahl themed fancy dress and enter our quiz to win prizes. Free family event.

Bath Central Library: Saturday 10th September 14.00 - 16.00

NUMBERS LIMITED SO COLLECT YOUR FREE TICKETS FROM THE LIBRARY HOSTING THE EVENT.

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HOW TO USE A SKATE PARK E

veryone wants to enjoy their time at the skatepark, These tips will help you understand how it works and prevent you from annoying, or potentially injuring other skatepark users.

capabilities. If you try to do a trick that is out of your reach you risk serious injury. Progression will come naturally through practice.

SNAKING

RESPECT

This is when you drop in before another rider who was waiting before you. Its essentially the skateparks version of queue jumping.

When you’re standing at the top of a busy ramp its important to wait your turn. You should let everyone who was waiting before you ‘drop in’ and make their run. This gives everyone a chance to use the park and keeps it safe. Too many people riding the ramps at once is dangerous and can cause collisions and injuries.

MONSTER RUNS

Don’t be greedy with your run! Try to do a few tricks and then wait your turn at the top of another ramp allowing people to do their runs.

RIDE WITHIN YOUR CAPABILITIES

Part of learning new tricks involves trying new methods. When you’re learning its important that you ride within your own

It doesn’t matter if someone is on a BMX, scooter, board or blades; everyone has an equal right to be in the park. Let people use the park as much as you and your mates. This rule also applies to beginners. Everyone was once a beginner in the skatepark, so remember that when you’re shredding the ramp and theres a little kid in the way, don’t shout abuse at them, but talk them through how to use the park safely. If you use the park properly and treat other users with respect and they will treat you the same.

ENJOY THE SKATEPARK AND THE SPORTS YOU DO!

Whilst riding the skatepark, the most important thing you do is enjoy it. You don’t have to impress anyone and we can guarantee that there will always be someone better than you and someone who is not as good. However, with plenty of practice you will get better and become more consistent.

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CHOOSING CHILDCARE C

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

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

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

Children view things differently from adults and the issues we consider to be important for our children's safety and wellbeing are often not the things most important to children.

A child’s point of view may include things like Do the staff greet me personally? Can my grown-up stay until I feel happy? Are there a variety of things to play with? Can I play outside when I want to? What happens if I am thirsty or hungry? Can I bring my teddy/toy/comforter with me? What happens if I wet my pants?

What happens if other children hurt or frighten me?

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

FREE CHILDCARE FOR 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS The Government provides a free entitlement for all three and four year old children to attend an early years provider, starting the term after the child's 3rd birthday. This is called the Early Years Entitlement. The entitlement is designed to be flexible so you can choose where you want your child to attend and what hours they will attend (subject to availability).

All providers can now offer funding for up to 15 hours early years provision each week. A small number may offer less than this if they are not able to open for a full 15 hours per week.

The entitlement is for regular attendance agreed between the parent and provider.

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

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

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July 16

What’s On

Pirates and Princesses “Frozen Special” at Puxton Park We have a disco and a very special "Frozen" show. Come in dressed as a Pirate or Princess. Best costume competition will be judged at 1:00pm. The winner will receive 1 years membership into Puxton Park. For more information on any of our events please contact us: 01934 523500 or email info@puxton.co.uk

July 16

Thumbelina at The Egg There once was a girl so small she could ride on the back of a dragonfly. Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb, and her encounters with a frog, mouse, mole and swallow is played gently amongst gardening tools. Using traditional glove and rod puppets, this is an excellent introduction to the magic of theatre. To book see www.theatreroyal.org.uk

July 16

Summer Reading Challenge Launch Day Come and join The Big Friendly Read this summer - it wouldn’t be the same without you! The Big Friendly Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2016 begins in all Libraries on 16 July and runs until 10 September. It’s fun, it’s friendly and best of all, it’s totally FREE. All children have to do is read six library books over the summer, collecting special Big Friendly Read collector cards from some of Roald Dahl’s best-loved stories along the way, to get their medal and certificate.Visit your local library or log on to summerreadingchallenge.org.uk to find out more.

July 25

Family Muddy Monday at The Bishops Palace Join community gardener Amanda Clay in exploring our Herb Garden. Use all your senses to learn more about different types of herbs and see which is your favourite.

July 29

Family Fun Friday at Bishops Palace - 'Seeds & Plants' Get hands-on with natural material and make seed mosacis, funky plant pots and lavender bags. 11am - 3pm. Bishops Palace, Wells. www.bishopspalace.org.uk

August 3

Have Fun with Pottery Children’s Clay Mask Making and Plate Decorating Workshop Come and model a clay mask or decorate a ready made plate.

Both items will be taken away to be fired and returned for later collection. Age: 7-11. 10:00 am, Victoria Hall, Church Street, Radstock.

August 3

Author Mike Gould visits Mike Gould, childrens author and illustrator at Midsomer Norton Library.

August 6 - 7

South Gloucestershire Show Over 250 exhibitors, sports acts and gymnastic displays as well as a jam packed kids show. There is so much to do for all the family.

Have a look at all the fun of our 2015 show in our Gallery, or click through the Main Events pages to see who performed. www.southglosshow.co.uk

August 12

Around The World in 80 Days at The Bishops Palace Gates at 6pm, performance at 6.30pm.

Racing against the clock, Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout travel around the World by any means necessary to see if they can make it back to London in 80 days! Will they do it and win their bet? Will the misguided Detective Fix arrest them? All these questions will be answered in this exciting musical adventure that the whole family will enjoy! Bring a picnic and a blanket to enjoy what promises to be an exciting open-air theatre experience.

Tickets: Adult: £14, Child (under 16): £9, Family (2 adults & 2 children): £40.

August 13

Clutton Flower Show The biggest and best Flower Show in the Banes area! As well as a large marquee full of wonderful flowers, plants, cakes, crafts - with children's sections, there will be a dog show, dressage demo, birds of prey, lady morris dancers, brass band, vintage cars and tractors, tea and beer tents and much more. Still only £2.50, under 14s free and free car parking.

August 17

Flit, Flap & Fly A squawking theatrical adventure bursting with live music and audience participation that follows a young chick’s frantic and funny journey towards independence. 35min performances at 11am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm Age: All, but especially 4-7 year olds.

11:00am. Victoria Hall, Church Street Radstock.

August 22

Family Muddy Mondays at The Bishops Palace Taste the Garden - Come along to the Community Garden to find out what fruit and vegetables are being harvested right now and try out some of the produce for yourself! 11am-3pm.

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August 24

The Railway Children – Open Air Theatre See a unique performance of Chapterhouse Theatre’s open air production of E Nesbit’s classic… with a real steam engine! Tickets on sale now from the station by calling 0117 932 5538. Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station, Bristol.

August 26

Tractor Ted Live!

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

August 27

Summer Camping Event at Puxton Park Come and join us at our popular camping event. We have a disco in the park on Saturday evening from 6pm – 8pm. Campers/ caravans welcome. Only £35 for four people which includes entry to the park on Sunday. Usually priced at £31, so camping is just £4!

Great value with limited places. Booking early is essential.

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

August 27 - 29

Bowlore Medieval Weekend at The Bishops Palace We’re delighted to welcome back Bowlore Medieval with their thrilling weekend of activities on offer, including; longbow, crossbow, weapons demonstrations, combat displays, sword lessons, historical talks, battlefield medicine, hands-on weapon and armour displays, medieval tented encampment, have-a-go archery with lifesize 3D animal targets. You're sure to find a combination to entertain and astonish you! 10am-4pm.

August 31

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Packed with action and populated by both familiar faces and fresh blood, The Force Awakens successfully recalls the series former glory while injecting it with renewed energy. 11:00am, Victoria Hall, Church Street Radstock.

September 7 - 8

Peppa Pig’s Surprise Surprise!

Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in a brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise. Enjoy fun, loads of songs and of course, surprises in this charming, colourful new show. Peppa Pig’s Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all preschoolers! Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol.

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AUGUST METEOR SHOWER August Annual Meteor Shower – Start Stargazing!

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ou have probably heard of a shooting or falling star, but have you ever seen one? If you have ever spent any amount of time looking up at the night sky, then you probably have - a flash of light streaking high above through the darkness for just a moment, disappearing just as quickly as it appeared sometimes so quick that you cannot be sure if you have really seen something or imagined it. You might think that your eyes are playing tricks on you, but shooting stars are definitely real!?

Here’s another question for you, a little bit harder this time: do you know what a shooting star is? Their names are a little misleading and this causes some people to think that these fast moving trails of light really are stars that have fallen out of the sky. However, this is not true. Our Sun is a star, our closest star, and the other stars are many many miles away (it would take more than your lifetime to travel to them!) they are certainly not responsible. If you are still not sure of the answer, then you might be surprised to learn that shooting stars are just tiny bits of dust entering the Earth’s atmosphere from space. Tiny particles, like grains of sand or pebbles on a beach, like to crash into the atmosphere at amazingly fast speeds - some faster than a car travelling at his highest speed along the motorway! But don’t worry - they are not big enough to harm you!

Occasionally, however, the piece of rock can be big enough so that it does not all burn up while entering the atmosphere and it will hit the ground. We call these meteorites (while they are flying through the atmosphere as shooting stars we call them meteors, and while they are in space we call them meteoroids - it is important to remember the difference!). A whopping 38,000 meteorites have been found on Earth so far, from all over the world, but most are found in the hot desert

or in freezing cold Antarctica. There are three main types of meteorites: stony, iron and stony-iron. A lot of them have been smashed off from very large chunks of rock, called asteroids, in collisions before eventually finding their way to our planet.

Iron meteorites, for example, are bits of metal iron cores of large asteroids that were once hot enough to have melted, causing all of their iron to sink to the centre. Stony meteorites look most like the stones that you find on Earth and come from the outer layer of asteroids, whereas stony-iron meteorites are a mixture of the two.

Sky watchers will be in for a treat this Summer, when the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak! If you've never seen a meteor before, this is the ideal opportunity. Maximum activity is expected between 11th and 13th August. Keep away from bright lights, let your eyes adapt to the darkness, and lie back and stare at the sky!

Perseids are named after the constellation of Perseus, from which they seem to radiate outwards. However, they can appear anywhere in the sky. The best direction to look is wherever your sky is darkest, probably straight up. The shower is best observed from 11pm or midnight onwards, when you may see up to 100 meteors per hour!

It maybe a late night for you and the kids but worth looking out for.

HOW TO WATCH A METEOR SHOWER

Watching a meteor shower can be one of the most enjoyable things about observing the night sky, waiting with tense excitement to see the next shooting star. For the best meteor viewing, it is best to find a dark corner of your garden or from wherever you are observing them. Give time for your eyes to get used to the darkness, and use a red light flashlight rather than a normal flashlight, so that you do not ruin your night vision when looking at maps of the night sky. If you do not have a red light flashlight, then you can just cellotape some red see-through paper over a normal flashlight - it works just as well! To avoid going back inside, bring a water bottle and some snacks out into the garden with you. Make sure that you wrap up warm - even in August for the Perseids, it can still get chilly late at night. Remember that a hat is essential, as your body loses much of its heat through your head.

Now, you have probably found that when looking at the stars that straining your neck to look up all the time can quickly become uncomfortable. For meteor watching, a deck chair is ideal - you are angled comfortably so you do not have to strain your neck.

GOODNIGHT SMARTPHONE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GET OFF THE GRID

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NIGHT TIME STIMULANTS TO AVOID

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

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

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

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

7 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD LEARNING THIS SUMMER W

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

HAVE A SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE MUSEUM

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

DEVELOP THEIR GREEN THUMB

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

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The Hawk Conservancy Trust

One way to turn a visit to the museum into a fun and educational experience is to make it a scavenger hunt. If you're going to an art museum, your list can include things you might see in paintings or sculptures from a certain country. If it's a natural history museum, you can include dinosaurs and animals.

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SUMMER FUN

AT THE FLEET AIR ARM MUSEUM

World-class flying demonstrations Every visitor can meet a bird of prey Keeper talks and feeding sessions Over 150 birds of prey on view 22 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow • Adventure play area • Ferret racing and tractor rides during school holidays • Feathers Restaurant & Trust shop • • • • •

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 1ST – 26TH AUGUST, SEARCH & RESCUE MAKE AND TAKE AND CAMOUFLAGE THEMED ACTIVITIES. 1.30 – 3.30PM*

Under 4s now go

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Spaces are limited and on a first come first served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

CONSERVATION EDUCATION RESEARCH REHABILITATION We are located just off the A303 near Andover, Hampshire

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LET THEM BE YOUR TRAVEL AGENTS

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

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

HAVE ADVENTURES IN READING

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

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

MAKE SOMETHING

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

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

BECOME A COLLECTOR

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

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

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

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

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Riding instruction is offered in a variety of forms. From individual to group lessons using the floodlit menage to allow all year riding. Hacking to suit all abilities from quite country lanes to beautiful gallops. Rectory Farm also have facilities for riders with disabilities which make them an inclusive riding stable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

BASIL

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

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

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

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

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

• Swap the Parmesan for some crumbled blue cheese.

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

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

CHERVIL

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

CHIVES

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

CORIANDER

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

DILL

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

MINT

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

PARSLEY (FLAT-LEAF OR CURLY)

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

STORING HERBS

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

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GET READY FOR SCHOOL GET THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND UNIFORM IN ORDER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

START ADJUSTING THE SLEEP SCHEDULE

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

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A SUMMER OF CYCLING A

Summer of Cycling is about to get underway in Bath and North East Somerset, in the lead up to The Tour of Britain coming to Bath.

This is being supported by Bristol Airport and KLM, working in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Community cycling events will take place throughout the summer and on the day of The Tour of Britain Stage 5 Finish in Bath, Thursday 8 September 2016.

Councillor Martin Veal, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services, said: “There are all sorts of events taking place during the Summer of Cycling, all aimed at encouraging our residents - young, old and of all abilities - to try cycling. Whether you are a beginner, a family or a little more advanced, there are plenty of ways to get involved. As well as attracting visitors to the city, the Tour of Britain provides an excellent opportunity for all locals to be inspired to lead healthy lives by getting more active, more often, which is a key aim of our Fit For Life strategy.”

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Thursday 28 July Bike the UK for MS celebration event, 11am-1pm, Odd Down Sports Ground.

Reception for riders completing John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOGLE) in support of local MS Societies. Members can meet the riders and ride the adaptive bikes on the outdoor cycle circuit.

Sundays July 31 5pm-8pm and all day August 28, Odd Down Sports Ground.

A series of weekend races to raise funds and awareness of charity t1diabates.info. The final event features youth racing, handcycle racing and other entry level races.

August Weekly Paracycling events, Wednesdays 7pm-8pm at Odd Down Sports Ground. The coached sessions are for handcyclists and will complement monthly British Cycling Paracyling Hub weekend sessions.

Friday 2 September Pedal-powered outdoor film screening of The Jungle Book, Springfield Park, Foxhill, Bath. To raise awareness of our human threat to the environment, and for fun, this OUTDOOR screening will be pedal powered: audience members can if they wish help to pedal to power the projector and PA system, PLUS there will be The Pizza Bike on hand and The Split Screen Ice Cream Company serving Marshfield ice cream for pudding. £2 per person on the door, FREE to under 10s. Doors open, ready for picnics from 7.30pm film starts at sunset (around 8:15pm).

Thursday 8 September The Tour of Britain Stage 5 Finish, 10am to 4pm, Royal Avenue, Bath. Family activities, races and fun cycling events will take place throughout the day and in the lead up to the Stage 5 Finish at approximately 3.30pm.

Whether you are a beginner, a family or a little more advanced, there are plenty of ways to get involved in the Summer of Cycling.

For some of these events bikes can be provided if required. To find out more about any of these events, up to date race schedules and more information on The Tour of Britain please visit www. bathnes.gov.uk/tourofbritain

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SEASONAL ALLERGIES The immune systems of people who are allergic to mold spores or pollen treat these particles (called allergens) as invaders and release chemicals, including histamine, into the bloodstream to defend against them. It's the release of these chemicals that causes allergy symptoms.

Even kids who have never had seasonal allergies in years past can develop them. Seasonal allergies can start at almost any time, though they usually develop by 10 years of age and reach their peak in the early twenties, with symptoms often disappearing later in adulthood.

"Ah-choo!" t's your son's third sneezing fit of the morning, and as you hand him another tissue you wonder if these cold-like symptoms - the sneezing, congestion, and runny nose - have something to do with the recent weather change. If he gets similar symptoms at the same time every year, you're likely right: seasonal allergies are at work.

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Seasonal allergies, sometimes called "hay fever" or seasonal allergic rhinitis, are allergy symptoms that occur during certain times of the year, usually when outdoor molds release their spores, and trees, grasses, and weeds release tiny pollen particles into the air to fertilize other plants.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

If your child develops a "cold" at the same time every year, seasonal allergies might be to blame. Allergy symptoms, which usually come on suddenly and last as long as a person is exposed to a particular allergen, can include sneezing, itchy nose and/or throat, nasal congestion, clear, runny nose and coughing.

These symptoms often come with itchy, watery, and/or red eyes, which is called allergic conjunctivitis. If your child has wheezing and shortness of breath in addition to these symptoms, the allergy may have progressed into asthma.

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News and Reviews LATEST SCHOOL NEWS

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BISHOP SUTTON PRESCHOOL AND FOREST CLUB CELEBRATES DOUBLE OFSTED OUTSTANDING AWARD! The parents, staff, committee and children were thrilled to hear the news that Ofsted has awarded both the Pre-School and the Forest Club an ‘Outstanding’ rating in their recent inspections!

The managers Lin Oakley and Julie Read said, 'We are over the moon to have retained the ‘Outstanding’ ratings for both groups and the reports are testament to all the hard work put in by the staff and committee’.

Bishop Sutton Pre-School and Forest Club were independently inspected and the reports highlighted that: ‘Children thrive on the challenge, support and care that the staff provide; they are exceptionally confident, active and self-motivational learners.’

High praise was also given for the teaching: ‘The managers and staff are a highly experienced, knowledgeable and effective team. They have an outstanding knowledge of how children learn’, and ‘are exceptionally committed to making the benefits of outdoor learning available to all children. Their skilful practice is recognised as exemplary within the county.’

Sarah Naylor, the Chair of the committee commented, ‘We are absolutely delighted with the double ‘Outstanding’ rating and the acknowledgment of the hard work and care that Lin, Julie and the whole team have put into the Pre-School and Forest Club.’

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‘The running of the Pre-School and Forest Club relies on donations and fundraising and we have organised some great events this year, including a dance with Chew Valley band ‘Rockola’, a Quiz Night, a Children’s party and magic show and the refreshments stall at the Chew Valley 10k on 19th June,’ Sarah adds.

‘We are also very pleased to be providing face painting for the children and will be selling ice creams too at the Teddy Bears Parachute Jump at Stowey Church on Sunday 10th July from 2pm5pm, so do come and join us with your bravest teddies!’

We would also like to thank the community for its continued support this year. Our fundraising events have enabled us to buy new equipment and resources for the Pre-School and arrange an exciting trip last month for all the children to Bristol Zoo, much fun was had by all.

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ROYAL GARDEN PARTY With Kings and Queens in abundance, Chew Stoke Church School has celebrated the Queen’s 90th Birthday in right royal style! With a whole week dedicated to Her Majesty, the children have been using their learning time to study the Monarchy, through art, literacy and music. The week culminated in a splendid garden party with the children wearing their finest gowns and of course crowns, to toast her Majesty with a glass of squash!

Pictured: Headteacher Ben Hewett with children from Chew Stoke Church School at the garden party.

DEN DAY FOR CHARITY

FREE 2 BE ME

The pupils at Midsomer Norton Primary School enjoyed a Den Day to raise money for the charity, Save The Children. They designed and made dens working in teams to create the most amazing temporary shelters. They learnt about the work Save The Children carry out helping children in crisis providing medicine, food, water, shelter etc.

A group of children from Midsomer Norton Primary attended Pupil Parliament 2016. Twenty schools across Bath & North East Somerset got together to discuss the theme 'Free 2 Be Me' and worked in groups to give presentations. It was a great learning experience for the children which involved making new friends, discussing what to do if they have worries, thinking about equality and sharing practical strategies to use in school to help when we are upset or worried. The children collected ideas and hope to introduce some of these into their school environment.

Watch this space!

The children raised £384 with more money coming in all the time.

The children also had the opportunity to meet the Chairman of Banes.

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ST BENEDICT’S FOOTBALL TEAM COME TOP!

A VISIT FROM CHINESE STUDENTS Welton Primary School hosted a group of Chinese students and teachers. The children from ‘Changshu International School’ and ‘Yiwu Qunxing Foreign Languages School’ taught the Welton pupils Origami, paper cutting, language and music. The day was made even more special as the children watched the students perform two amazing dances and were treated to a beautiful piano performance from one particularly talented 11 year old girl. The pupils at Welton are hoping to keep in touch following this wonderful day.

A massive ‘well done!’ to St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School football team who won the South West Primary Regional Football Finals of The Danone Nations Cup at Odd Down Sports Centre on Saturday 23rd April. The team drew the ‘friendly’ warm up match and then went on to win every match they played in the tournament!

St Benedict’s is now the top, small schools’ team for the South West and will be representing the region in the National Finals. These will take place on the 22nd May at the King Power Stadium, home of the Premier League winners, Leicester City. This is a fantastic achievement for the children and their coach John Paines of ‘Circle Coaching’ and we are all very much looking forward to our trip to Leicester. Go St. Ben’s!

SHARING SUBJECT EXPERTISE IN SOMERVALE SCHOOL Somervale School has been sending specialised subject teachers to conduct lessons at local Primary Schools, some of which are part of the partnership. The relationship that now exists is one that is exciting, providing outstanding opportunities for children.

Once a fortnight we have been sending Ms Guppy to work with, and inspire various primary year groups at St. Johns, Clutton and High Littleton Primary Schools.

for a smoother transition into secondary school. By working with a secondary school teacher, the children are introduced to numerous techniques and a wide range of materials, stimulating lateral thinking and widening their skill set, all while building a fun learning bridge.

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Through this opportunity, the children have been thoroughly engaged in their lessons, and have gone as far as surprising their The goal is to share subject expertise with local primaries to build teachers with their capabilities and resulting works. up their creative skills early on and help prepare the children

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FUNTASTIC FETE DEFIES THE RAIN AT FOSSE WAY!

The occasional unseasonable downpour did little to dampen the spirits of pupils, parents and staff at Fosse Way School’s Funtastic Fete held on the afternoon of Friday 17th June. An enticing and eclectic range of stalls and activities was on offer, many of them staffed by the pupils themselves, with something to suit allcomers. Despite the somewhat inclement weather conditions the sum of almost £2000 was raised for school funds!

This year a music stage line-up included a Ukulele group workshop, barn dancing and an appearance by Fosse Way School’s choir. Those who prefer to exercise their feet on the football pitch rather than the dance floor had the opportunity to test their skills in getting the ball past Fosse Way staff. Following the exertions of

football some young fete-goers enjoyed a gentle ride around the playing field in a trailer Of course, no outdoor event is complete without a face-painting stall and youngsters were vividly transformed into tigers, butterflies and other vividly realised creatures. Amongst a variety of other activities, one of the more unusual was an open-air hairdressing salon. The occasional downpour and hasty retreat to school buildings notwithstanding, this was a celebratory event enjoyed by members of the whole Fosse Way community as well as local residents, marking another highly successful year at the school.

THE QUEEN'S 90TH BIRTHDAY GARDEN PARTY CELEBRATIONS As a Church of England Primary School, High Littleton Primary were extremely proud of Her Majesty the Queen and were delighted to have been able to celebrate her 90th year with a garden party on Monday 13th June.

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WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT Charlie Callow, aged 9 from Midsomer Norton Primary School, received a Purple Blue Peter Badge for his review of a Blue Peter episode.

Edison was the proud reciepient of Term 5s Headteachers award at High Littleton Church of England Primary School.

Well Done Edison.

Austin Hebberd, aged 6 achieved "most improved player" for Midsomer Norton RFC unders 6's.

Amazing Austin.

Leah C., aged 5, from Peasedown St. John Primary, was awarded Levels 1 and 2 in Trampoline. Well done, Leah!

Molly Bowyer, aged 7, from Peasedown St John Primary School, has received her Stage 3 swimming badge and Stage 5 Trampoline Proficiency Award.

Toby Baker won players Player of the Year award from Midsomer Norton Football Club under 7's.

Well Done Toby.

Star Readers for Term 5 were Evie and Paris at High Littleton Church of England Primary School. These awards are in recognition of the children’s hard work both at home and at school to improve their reading. Great job Girls!

Wesley Brook aged 7 took part in Jamie Woodlands Black Belt Academy Annual Tournament.

He won a Gold trophy for points sparring, a Silver medal and a Bronze trophy.

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