HEY! Summer North East Somerset Edition

FREE • NORTH EAST SOMERSET EDITION • ISSUE 37 • JULY 2014

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You’ve watched an animation before.You’ve probably wondered how they’re made. Come and find out how it’s really done and how creative, rewarding and fun the whole process can be. Must be able to attend on the 15th August, no other alternative dates offered. Explorium is a Creative Learning Centre just outside Street.

Explorium Jam is a gathering of young individuals, age 6 to 12, who come together with no prior preparation to design, develop and produce something new, be it a film, a new sport or a radio show.

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WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS IN AN EXPLORIUM JAM? WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO VISIT HAYNES MOTORLAND!

Haynes Motorland adventure playground covers 1,500 square metres within a pedestrian precinct and is packed with a myriad of motoring-themed interactive games and miniature vehicles for children to enjoy.

Kids will have fun exploring the many realistic adventure play vehicles including a jeep, ice cream van and a camper van. The construction zone has a host of impressive looking, large scale adventure play JCB diggers in a giant sand pit, with the coin operated Super diggers where you can operate an actual digger bucket. There is a play petrol station, garage and realistic road layout where there’s a world of high octane fun for youngsters to discover. To win, simply answer the following question:

WHAT CAR DOES BATMAN DRIVE? A) Mini B) Batmobile C) Ferrari WIN FAMILY TICKETS TO FROME CHEESE SHOW!

The Frome Cheese Show is one of the oldest cheese shows in Great Britain and this year 151 years since the first show was held in Frome in 1861. Visitors will have the chance to taste, try and buy the finest cheeses from the many trade stands inside this magnificent popular marquee, showcasing over 1,000 cheese entries from around the globe. To win, simply answer the following question:

WHAT IS THE DATE OF THIS YEAR’S FROME CHEESE SHOW EVENT? WIN FAMILY PASS FOR 4 TO DEVON’S CREALY GREAT ADVENTURE PARK!

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park offers a world of adventure to seek and explore. Guests are invited to let their imaginations run wild, making Crealy the most exciting and magical place to be in the South West. With five new rides and attractions now open, the Park offers something for everyone. The Lost World of Atlantis is an underwater themed indoor attraction perfect for younger children and ideal for escaping those summer showers. Bugz Unlimited offers a world of interesting creepy crawlies, with a leaf cutter ant display, Madagascar hissing cockroaches and many other fascinating insects. The Flying Machine is the perfect choice of ride for those beautiful sunny summer days, providing a spectacular aerial adventure for the whole family.

Dinosaur fanatics can get up close and meet prehistoric friends including the roaring T-Rex, mischievous Stegosaurus and clever Velociraptor in the land that time forgot on the new ride Dino Jeeps.

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WHAT IS THE NAME OF DEVON’S CREALY GREAT ADVENTURE PARK’S MASCOT? A) BILLY B) BUDDY C) BOBBY MAY WINNERS

Oliver Smalley from the Academy of Trinity has won family tickets to the SS Great Britain.

Imogen Earwalker from Welton Primary School has won family tickets to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.

Jack Wybrow from Paulton Junior School has won family tickets to Castle Combe Circuit race meeting.

To be in with a chance of winning these fantastic prizes, simply visit www.heymag.co.uk and click on the Competitions button, complete the form and enter your answers. It couldn’t be easier! Closing date for entries: 31st August 2014

Harvey Lamkin from St Vigor and St John Primary School in Chilcompton has won family tickets to Yeovilton Air Day.

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FOOTBALL CRAZY They have all gone football crazy at Chew Stoke Church School .... and that’s just the girls ! Not only does the school have a football team that is virtually unbeaten this year, but 2 of the School’s girls, 8 year old Eliana Doyle and 9 year old Olivia Chalk, have recently been selected for special training, at the Somerset FA Girl’s Centre of Excellence, where both girl’s were awarded certificates and trophies for their outstanding football skills. Chew Stoke Church School is following the World Cup closely, indeed every child in the school has researched and designed a football shirt based on one of the countries competing. Some of their amazing artwork can be seen displayed behind Eliana and Olivia here and throughout the School. Come On England make these girl’s proud!

Pictured: Eliana & Olivia with their football trophies.

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A day of celebration for the whole community!

Saturday 12th July 2014,12-5pm

Maypole Festival, Skate Jam, Town Show, Art Exhibition, Duck Race, Live Music, Community Stalls, Big Gig, Dance Displays and much, much more!

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

DOROTHY HOUSE VISIT Shoscombe Primary School visited Dorothy House Hospice Outreach Centre at Peasedown St John to help with their hanging baskets and planters. The children belong to the schools gardening club and did a fantastic job planting up to make the outside of the centre look beautiful. The staff at Dorothy House were very impressed with the children’s knowledge of plants and their practical skills were outstanding. The outside of the centre now looks bright and welcoming for all the patients and carers who visit.

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Bath & North East Somerset Council libraries are aiming to get children reading this summer by inviting them to find their way through the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.

And there are a host of events over the summer taking place at libraries from mask making to mini beasts and including a visit by a renowned children’s author.

To take part in the challenge children collect stickers to fill a Mythical Maze poster. The challenge is completed by reading six books, then children receive a certificate, a unique Reading Challenge Medal and a wristband. Children can also go on the website www.mythical-maze.org.uk to create a profile, chat about books, and play games.

Cllr David Dixon, (LibDem, Oldfield) Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “Last year more than 2,000 children in Bath and North East Somerset signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge.

“My own children have enjoyed the summer reading challenge over the past years, so I have seen at first hand just how engaged with reading children become through this great scheme.We hope that this year more children than ever will be inspired to join their local library and get the most from the great range of books and other resources available.”

Bath & North East Somerset Council libraries will be welcoming children to take part in the Challenge from Saturday July 12 until Saturday September 13.

There will be free events in Bath Central, Midsomer Norton, Keynsham and Bath Moorland Road libraries on July 12 to launch the Summer Reading Challenge.

David Almond, world famous author of Skellig,The Boy Who Swam With Pirhanas and Mouse, Bird, Snake,Wolf ( shortlisted for this year’s Greenaway Award ) will be visiting Midsomer Norton Library at 10.30am and Bath Central Library at 2pm to talk to children and parents about his work.

There will also be mask making at Keynsham Library and face painting at Moorland Road Library 10 – 12 Other events for all ages take place throughout the summer in all Bath and North East Somerset Libraries.You can find out more about all Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Libraries events from: Facebook: Bathnes Libraries; twitter: @bathnes #bathneslibraries; email: Councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk; telephone: 01225 394041; www.bathnes.gov.uk/libraries

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ISAAC & CHARLIE GAIN BRONZE AWARDS Two Beaver Scouts from Paulton were awarded the Chief Scout’s Bronze Award at a ceremony recently. They had each completed a series of challenges to learn new skills and had taken part in new activities. Philip Harding their leader said, ”Only nine of these awards have been previously presented to Beavers in Paulton, so this badge is really something very special.”

Talking about some of the things they had done to gain their awards, Isaac, age 8 said, “I brought down my collection of dinosaurs to show the other Beavers.” Charlie, age 7 said that he had enjoyed all the sport he had taken part in, “particularly welly-wanging”, and he was looking forward to camping with the Beavers for the first time at the District Scout Jamboree ‘WanJam’ over half-term. Both boys had made new friends in Beavers.

What Scouting offers to young people in the Beaver Scout section is a range of activities, events and experiences built around six programme zones. The programme is a balanced one, ensuring that over a given period, there is something from each zone in the programme. The common denominator is fun and friendship.

Young people experience Scouting by regularly taking part in quality activities, drawn from each programme zone. Personal achievement is recognised by earning awards and badges leading to the bronze, silver and gold chief scout’s awards and the Queen’s scout award.

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CHESS CHAMP! Well done to Wesley Hughes, Charlie Balch, Rosie Woolley and Sam Pearce who represented Welton Primary School at the Chess in Schools South West Championship in Bristol.

They achieved 2nd place in the Year 4 category after having played six tough games of chess, each 20mins long - Well done!

They each received a marvellous silver medal for their efforts, presented to them by event organiser Robert Chandler.

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TASTY LESSONS FOR CHEW MAGNA’S CHILDREN The children, aged between seven and nine, prepared the vegetables, and helped to cook the dish before sitting down to a tasting.

“The children really enjoyed preparing and eating the curry and they were all willing to try it, even those who weren’t used to the flavours and ingredients they were using,” said class teacher Marie Mallett. “Bini was excellent and provided a fantastic learning experience that the children can hopefully share with their families at home.”

Bini is a qualified teacher with over 30 years’ experience of preparing the home cooked food of India. Her aim is to preserve the traditional skills and knowledge used in real Indian kitchens for future generations.

Local chef and cookery teacher Bini Ludlow shared her expertise with the 29 children in Chew Magna Primary School’s Buzzard Class recently, showing them how to prepare a simple Indian curry.

Bini, who runs Radstock-based cookery school Sweet Cumin, taught the children a vegetable curry recipe, telling them all about the spices she uses from her family area in India.

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SPORTS STAR

It’s not every day that you have an Olympic Star turn up at your school assembly. But that is just what happened recently to the children of Chew Stoke Church School. 2012 Olympic Swimmer, Stacey Tadd from Radstock, visited the School to recount her time at the Olympics and to tell the children about her swimming career. Stacey, who won double gold medals at the 2003 European Youth Olympics, then went on to represent Team GB in the 2012 Olympics at the 200m breast Stroke event. Stacey, who is now a qualified swimming coach, inspired the children with her dedication and commitment to the sport.

Watch this space for stars of the future !

Pictured: Olympian Stacey Tadd with children from Chew Stoke Church School.

ST JOHNS SUCCESS As part of our business enterprise project, to raise money for classroom iPads, year three pupils at St Johns have been decorating and selling eco bags. The cotton bags are environmentally friendly and have been decorated to a high standard using designs created by the pupils. The winning designers were Joseph Parfitt, Paris Hillman and Jemima Dawson.

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SAFE IN THE SUN

The 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

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

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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 darker-toned 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 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.

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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.

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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WHAT’S ON

JULY 4 - 13 JULY

FROME FESTIVAL Frome Festival is now in its 14th year and this exciting arts festival is bigger than ever with an eclectic mix of events throughout Frome’s venues, pubs, churches, halls and gardens!

9 JULY - 7 SEPT

WALLACE AND GROMMIT Immerse yourself in the story making process of Aardman’s award-winning Wallace & Gromit films in this cracking new summer exhibition. Find out how the funny storylines are created, what inspires their Bristol based makers and see how the much loved characters have developed over time. Marvel at instantly recognisable film sets, Nick Park’s notebook and see the actual ‘rocket’ from a Grand Day Out. Spark your inventive flair as you search for museum objects and contraptions. Don’t miss the rare chance to see a real Oscar® and don’t leave without having your photo taken next to the famous comedy duo… say cheese! www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/

12 JULY

MIDSOMER NORTON COMMUNITY FAYRE This years fayre will be held mainly at Gullocks Tyning with other events happening throughout the town. .Maypole Festival, Town Show, Skate Jam, Community Stalls, St Johns Church Fayre, Duck race, Old Bakery Artists – Exhibition in Town Hall and much more....starts from 12 noon.

12 JULY

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE 2014 Enter the ‘mythical maze’ as the ever-popular reading challenge for 4 – 11 year olds returns! All day event. Award winning writer David Almond will visit 10.30am – 11.30am. Midsomer Norton Library, High St, Midsomer Norton.

19 JULY

CHILDRENS WALK OF WELLS Children’s Walk of Wells. Activities and prizes along the way as you learn all about England’s smallest city. Please see our website for more info www.wellswalkingtours.co.uk or call 01749 672438.

23 JULY

SOMER VALLEY WHEELS SESSION WITH BANES 10:30am - 1pm . Wheels for all team. Somer Valley Skate Park, Gullocks Tyning, Midsomer Norton.

26 JULY

MIDSOMER NORTON TOWN HALL The Lego Movie 2.30pm

28 JULY - 14 AUGUST

COMMUNITY PLAY BUS See www.thecommunitybus.org.uk for full details of dates and venues. The Community Bus stay & play sessions provide a friendly and welcoming environment to meet in and play. They provide a wide variety of toys and equipment for good quality play experiences. They play sessions are totally free choice, this enables the children to make their own decisions as to when, what and how they play. Sessions at Westfield, Westhill Road Rec. Haydon, By the Que Club. Timsbury Conygre Hall. Paulton Village Hall.

All days 10.30am – 12.30 and 1.30-3.30pm. Registration from 10.15am - £2 per session

31 JULY

GEORGES MARVELLOUS MEDICINE @ LACOCK Enjoy Roald Dahl’s classic story with (literally) larger than life characters. Join in the fun as Illyria put their twist on this tale, with hilarious results. Suitable for over 5s. Please do check the story and see if it will suit your child. More information: visitor reception, 01249 730459, lacockabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

AUGUST 2 AUGUST

OCTONAUTS VISIT WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY Come and see Captain Barnacles & Kwazii from the Octonauts at Minehead Railway Station, where they will be making personal appearances at intervals between 10am and 4pm. Features of the day include: Enjoy a 20 mile steam train ride to Minehead Station from any of our stations along the line. Free vintage bus ride trips round Minehead sea front from Minehead Station.

Face painting. Merchandise Stand on Minehead Station Platform. westsomersetrailway.vticket.co.uk

2 - 3 AUGUST

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE SHOW The South Gloucestershire Show brings together the people of South Gloucestershire for a weekend of fun and entertainment.

We have a full weekend of local bands and artists as well as over 200 confirmed exhibitors, sports acts and gymnastic displays and a jam packed kids show there is so much to do for all the family. www.southglosshow.co.uk The Windmill Fisheries Showground, Westerleigh Road, BS37 8QZ.

7 - 9 AUGUST

SPELL BOUND PRESENTS: THE WIZARD OF OZ Spellbound is the youth section of Frome Musical Theatre company and 2014 is our 25th anniversary. To celebrate, we are off with familiar friends: Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and many more to find The Wizard of Oz! With familiar songs, lots of dancing and spectacular costumes.

Not to be missed! www.fromememorialtheatre.org.uk Box Office: 01373 462795

7 - 10 AUGUST

BRISTOL BALLOON FIESTA Over 150 hot air balloons will take off from Ashton Court Estate at dawn and light up the skies at night with evening glows with fun activities on the ground to keep the family entertained.

17 AUGUST

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WELLS A free family day in Wells celebrating the weird and wonderful history of the city. Organised by the Wells Civic Society, the day will include a fancy dress parade, the Mayor in stocks, gory Cathedral tours and much more. 12pm - 5pm throughout the city For the most up to date information go to www.wellscivicsociety.org.uk

17 AUGUST

MID SOMERSET SHOW Shepton Show is reputed to be Europe’s largest free one-day show. Each of our two show rings will run a full programme of events throughout the day. There are full range of trade stands, exhibits and entertainments for all the family. Cannards Grave Rd, Shepton Mallet. www.midsomersetshow.org.uk

20 & 27 AUGUST

WILD WEDNESDAY 10.30am - 12.30pm Thrills, hills, sun and fun at Prior Park Landscape Garden. Try different activities each Wednesday such as hunting for bugs, pond dipping, tree climbing and many more awesome antics around the garden. Free event, normal admission prices to the garden apply. 01225 833422 nationaltrust.org.uk/priorpark

Summer Music School

for 7 to 11 year olds

Mon to Fri 9.30am - 3.30pm 4 - 8 August or 11 - 15 August •

Fun music-making activities from choral singing to African drumming • Grand-finale concert in the Abbey • No specialist knowledge needed, just a love of music • 80 places available

To find out more please contact Shean Bowers, Assistant Director of Music Tel: 01225 422 462 Email: shean@bathabbey.org

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23 - 25 AUGUST

WHITCHURCH FETE Whitchurch Village Fete has become the ‘local event of the year’ and attended by over 3000 people who enjoy a variety of stalls, entertainment & amusement over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Dog Show, Flower,Vegetable and Handicraft Show and a full programme of arena events. Rides for younger patrons, who will also be able to participate in the children’s sports. We invite you to come along, park your car for FREE, and have hours of enjoyment for the whole family. All enquiries to call 01275 832148 www.whitchurchparishcouncil.co.uk/whitchurch_fete.html

27 AUGUST

FAMILY ACTIVITY: DRAGONS Do you know the legend of Bishop Jocelin and the dragon? Come along and find out more about the ancient legend from the Palace’s history and take your own dragon to take home!

11am- 3pm, The Bishops Palace, Wells.

SEPTEMBER 13 SEPTEMBER

Frome Cheese Show A great family day out. Over 350 trade stands, entertainment throughout the day, Countryside pursuits, Livestock village, Dog Agility Ring, Animal nursery, Funfair, Rural craft and Shopping, Fine local food hall and much more. www.fromecheeseshow.co.uk

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When to start the pension pot If scaremongering headlines are to be believed, Britain’s population is sleepwalking into a pension crisis. Or, perhaps more accurately, we’re all too busy posting pictures of tonight’s tea on social media platforms, catching up with all those TV shows we missed, and working increasingly long weeks to notice the rather ominous skies forming overhead. And they said the

love of nature is best started in the home. The inquiry follows a report for the Trust by award-winning nature author and wildlife TV producer Stephen Moss which documented children’s declining connection with the outdoors and nature. Respondents said parents need more access to family-friendly, green and natural spaces, as well as more opportunities for children to enjoy the great outdoors. As part of its response to the lack of connection between kids and nature the National Trust launched its 50 Things to do before you’re 11 campaign in May. More than 250 Trust places took part, and in the first two months more than 200,000 activity scrapbooks given away and nearly 20,000 users registered on the 50 Things website.

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Indeed, most experts now say you should begin saving for those golden years the moment the first pay cheque hits your bank account. Of course, for many people carrying around student loans and other forms of credit, this may not be easy, but nonetheless you get the picture.

The big decision: Why you should probably switch energy suppliers Whether you receive your bill monthly or quarterly, pay on receipt of the charges or by direct debit, chances are when the utility costs are finally tallied up it’s never great news. Just how much do they think these services are worth, anyway? According to the energy industry regulator, Ofgem, the majority of gas and electricity customers have never switched provider. Ever. If you’re not as astonished as we were, then evidently you’ve moved house once or twice, which can force your hand when it comes to who gives you light and heat.

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Avoid childhood obesity with breakfast As time-starved Britons continue to work longer and longer hours, increasing the chances that the family won’t eat together during the day at all, let alone for both the first and last meals, a new study suggests it has never been more important to ensure that adults and kids sit down to break bread in the same place, at the same time. There are, of course, several factors that need to be taken into account, although they all suggest that a shared meal is much better for the family unity as a whole. In addition to the obvious forming of bonds and displayCould of interestyou in onehelp another that another woman usually help make a happy homestead, breakfasts made by an adult are much more likely tobecome be nutritiousaand good for the mother? youngster, which probably won’t shock anyone blessed with a sugar-addicted adolescent.

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To help both you and your child, it is critical that both of you are happy and confident with your choice of nursery. Knowing that your child is in a safe, high-quality environment as you go to work or training is hugely reassuring.

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Once you have shortlisted the nurseries you wish to visit, contact the nursery and ask for information about what they do and offer. High-quality nurseries will either have a brochure/ prospectus or set of information they can send you in the post or a website which you can visit. This will help you to gain more information about their services, fees and environment before you visit and allow you to collate the questions you wish to ask based on this information.

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Once you have made your appointments to visit the nurseries you will need to think about the questions you want to ask, what you want to look for and note the legal requirements the nursery has to follow. Nurseries come in all shapes and sizes, and you and your child may prefer a larger or smaller nursery or one that offers a particular service - you should take your child on these visits to help you understand what they may prefer.

When you first arrive at the nursery for your appointment you should note your first impressions. Ask yourself: • Are there dedicated parking spaces, or somewhere you can pull in easily to take your child out safely?

• How does the nursery operate its entry system?

• Upon answering the door was the member of staff welcoming, polite, friendly and professional? Was the door answered in a prompt manner?

• Does the nursery have a friendly, clean and safe feel to it from those first impressions?

Remember if you are not happy with any aspect of this nursery, look elsewhere, and if you leave the visit and have further questions, any quality nursery will be happy to answer these over the phone, or welcome you for a further visit.

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BEACH GAMES 1. Fill the Bucket - This is the beach version of a classic party game.You will need two large buckets and two smaller buckets or cups. Separate the family into two equal teams and place the buckets up on the sand, about 50 feet from the edge of the to the water, fills the smaller bucket or cup and runs back to dump it into the big bucket. Once the person has dumped the water, the cup is handed to the next person on the team who repeats the process.You can continue the game until the buckets are full, or set a time limit and see who can put the most water in the bucket before time is up.

2. Sharks and Minnows - This beach game can be played on the shore or in shallow, still water. One person is designated as the shark, with the other players being the minnows. If the players are older, blindfold the shark to make the game more challenging. The shark has to tag the minnows as they run around the shark. As each minnow is tagged, he or she becomes a member of the shark’s team and now help the shark tag the rest of the minnows. The last person who is tagged is crowned the fastest minnow.

3. Sand Darts - There are many ways to play this beach game. One of the easiest is to draw a large circle in the sand, with several concentric circles inside that one. The players stand several feet away from the dartboard and toss pebbles

or shells onto the sand trying to get as close to the centre as possible.

4. Channel Race - This beach game works best if there is a slight slope leading to the water.You will need as many ping pong balls as there are teams. Each team digs a channel from the starting point to the water. At the starting line, the teams set a ping pong ball into the channel, then dump buckets of water into the channel so that the ball moves down to the water. The longer the channel, the louder and more frantic the race becomes.

5. Beach Golf - You can use any kind of Frisbee or flying disk for this beach golf game. It can be as simple or as complicated as you would like. Set out a number of objects such as overturned buckets, plastic water bottles and umbrellas on the course and have each team try to hit the goals in order.

6. Bocce Ball - Also called bowling or boules, this is a classic beach game in many parts of the world.You can invest in an actual bowling set, or make your own with one small ball and one larger ball for each player. One player throws the target ball onto the sand, and each player has to toss the ball, trying to get as close to the target ball as possible. Check out the rules of beach bocce at beachbocceball.com.

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Joseph Marsland aged 7 has passed his stage 2 in swimming and has also been presented with his medal for playing for Chilcompton Football Club.

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Bethany Pink aged 7 has been welcomed to the 2nd Brownies Midsomer Norton troupe and has also passed her level 1 in jazz and has also become a member of the BEnergetic Crew.

Alex Carpenter aged 6 has achieved his stage 2 in swimming, well done Alex.

Kitty Boyd Nash aged 7 has achieved her level 5 in swimming, well done Kitty.

Jasmine Billett aged 7 took part in the race for Life and raised over ÂŁ100, great work Jasmine, well done.

Sebastian Roughan aged 8 has achieved 2 camping certificates for the 2nd Clutton Cubs group, great work.

George Sheppard aged 5 was awarded his red stripe belt at Jamie Woodlands Black Belt Academy, well done George.

Lilly Wakineshlaw aged 6 has been welcomed as a member of the One Direction Club.

Olivia Pink aged 5 has passed her level 1 in modern jazz, well done Olivia.

Sonny Clayton aged 7 took part in 3 tournaments for Midsomer Norton Football Club, great work Sonny.

Cordelia Langley aged 7 has passed her primary dance exam, well done Cordelia.

Ellie Ashwood aged 7 has passed her level 5 on the bar at gymnastics and her stage 3 in swimming.

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Casey Pinkney aged 9 has achieved her stage 4 in swimming, great work Casey, well done.

Georgia Pearce aged 6 has passed her stage 1 in swimming, well done Georgia.

Charlie Harrington aged 6 has been awarded his medals for playing football in a tournament for Midsomer Norton Football Club, keep it up Charlie.

Charlie Sheppard aged 6 has passed his level 7 and 8 in gymnastics, great work Charlie, well done.

Finley Wilkinson aged 6 tookAlice Gail aged 10 has part in 3 tournaments for completed the Jack and Jill Midsomer Norton Football challenge and was awarded a medal, well done Alice.

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Aimee Winfield aged 9 has passed her grade 1 in dance, well done Aimee.

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Jemima Dawson aged 8 was awarded her medal for taking part on a swimming gala at Paulton Pool.Well done Jemima.

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Eleanor Sage aged 8 has achieved her level 3 in gymnastics, well done Eleanor.

Tom Worker aged 8 has been awarded 2 silver certificates in Mathletics, well done Tom.

Lucy Jackson aged 9 has achieved her Bronze award in life saving, well done Lucy.

Connor Underwood aged 7 has achieved his Little P.U.M.A.s 7, red belt in Tae Kwon Do. Well done Connor.

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Joshua Walker aged 6 has raised ÂŁ165 for type 1 diabetes, a superb achievement Joshua, well done.

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Sam Roberts aged 8 won a trophy for being the best overall beaver in archery at wanjam 2014, well done Sam.

Lucy Sanderson aged 10 has passed her grade 2 in modern theatre with a distinction, well done Lucy.

Daniel Clarkson aged 10 has achieved his 1500 meter swimming award, well done Daniel.

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Lexie Harrington aged 5 has passed her grading in kick boxing, well done Lexie.

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