HEY! Magazine North East Somerset edition

FREE • NORTH EAST SOMERSET EDITION • ISSUE 43 • MAY 2015

INSIDE Win family tickets for Camp Bestival and Larmer Tree Festival Bumper Prize Station Suzie’s Diary Father’s Day Crafts What’s On in May

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I hope you have all had a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having? It is amazing how the sun can make everyone feel so much brighter and the lighter nights enable us all to spend more time together in the garden.

We know that the summer is on the way when we all enjoy the fabulous blossom on the trees and we start to see more insects in the garden and birds in the sky.

Make the most of this lovely weather and leave your tablets and mobile devices in the house and enjoy some quality family time together. Playing football in the park, throwing a frisbee on the beach or playing games in the garden, whichever you choose, enjoy every minute of it.

Father’s Day is approaching on 21st June. The perfect time to celebrate your dad and granddad and then them for all of the wonderful things they do for you. Why not make them a special gift from our varied craft page or even cook them a nutritious breakfast in bed. I am sure whatever you choose to do, your dad will enjoy it.

Don’t miss our festivals pages where you can win family camping and tickets to two of the most amazing festivals in the South West. You have to be in it to win it, so make sure you enter our competitions and encourage your friends and family to do so too.

This edition of HEY! Magazine is filled with great ideas of places to visit and things to do in your school holidays as well as some lovely recipe ideas for the better weather and some hints and tips on barbequing too, as well as much, much more.

Enjoy yourselves outside in the fresh air.

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BUYING A BIKE B

uying a bike: it’s not always child’s play Give a child anything with wheels and they will hop on. Cheap and heavy or more pricey and light, most kids will give a new bike a go.

But if you want that enthusiasm to last then it pays to choose your child’s bike carefully. With a range of balance bikes, trikes, mini mountain bikes and many more on the market, the choice can be bewildering. Here’s how to tell the difference between a dead weight and a machine that could give years of lasting fun.

WEIGHT AND SIZE

Getting the biggest bike your child can pedal could potentially dent their cycling confidence – and invite an accident.

For safety’s sake, your child needs to be able to comfortably put a foot down while sitting in the saddle – or both feet for learners!

They also need to be able to stand with both feet on the floor while straddling the top tube, with a clear space at the top of their legs.

There are five sizes of children’s bikes, all determined by wheel diameter; under 16 inches, 16 inches, 20 inches, 24 inches and 26 inches (adult sized). However, be aware that just because your child comfortable rides a 24 inch wheel on one model, the same wheel in a different frame may feel very different. The golden rule is to get a bike that fits your child now, avoid the temptation to buy a bike they ‘can grow into’. It’ll simply gather dust in the wait…

ONE BIKE FOR EVERYTHING

A decent quality children’s bike costs in the range of £100-£250, though second hand ones can be picked up much cheaper. Even so you’re unlikely to buy both a road and off-road bike unless your family is seriously keen! So the one bike needs to cope with a variety of demands.

A rigid frame with semi-slick tyres (half way between smooth and knobbly) could be a good compromise. Unless you are planning to do lots of off-road cycling, children’s mountain bikes, especially those with rear suspension, can be unfeasibly heavy. Remember

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If you buy a quality children’s bike and maintain it well the chances are good that you will be able to sell it on at a good proportion of its original price. And if there are younger siblings to pass the bike on to, your investment could be well worth the initial outlay.

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Children’s bikes can be extremely heavy – with some models weighing as much as half their intended rider’s body weight.

Consider your child’s size and strength, and how much of your strength it takes to lift the bike. No one expects a child to pedal up a steep hill, but are they going to be able to cycle up a modest slope?

And have the components been shrunk to child size? Wheels and frames will always be tailored to a child’s stature but that’s not always the case with other components. For example, the cranks (the bit the pedal is attached to) should be around one tenth of the child’s overall height. Brake levers should be within easy reach – and easy to use. One way of checking is to see if you can operate the brakes with your little finger. If your child can’t easily apply their brakes, it’ll sap their cycling confidence.

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AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES Much of the folklore surrounding fairies comes from North European countries with Celtic beliefs including England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and Nordic countries like Finland, Denmark and Sweden.

The Norse traditions of Scandinavia, depicted fairies as elfish type beings, who were mostly female. Described as small creatures, full-sized women or transparent spirits, these elves were skilled in magic and illusions. In both Sweden and Denmark, tales were told about beautiful female elves

who could bewitch careless men, even making them disappear.

According to Irish mythology, the Tuatha De Danann or People of the Goddess Danu were the first people of Ireland and had the ability to shape-shift at will. Some of the Tuatha De Danann became the Daoine Sidhe or “people of the mounds”. They hid from humans to live underground in mounds of earth. Leprechauns, fairies, brownies and dwarves were all considered to be part of these fairy people.

In Scotland, fairies took on yet another meaning. Considered to be unpleasant, supernatural creatures like banshees, the Scots traditionally believed that fairies only appeared to foretell tragedies.

Likewise in England, fairies could be evil beings. “Jack-o-Lantern” or “Will-o-theWisp”, were creatures that haunted marshy

grounds with a flickering lantern, ready to lead unwary travellers to their doom.

After the 16thcentury, fairies began to take on their modern tiny and beautiful form. This image was partly popularised by William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and culminated in the character of Tinker Bell from JM Barrie’s 1904 play Peter Pan.

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May 13 - 17

What’s On

Westfield Fun Fair

May 15 - 18 Forest of Imagination, Queen Square, Bath Created by a team of local creative organizations and renowned artists, this contemporary arts event will feature a playful programme of installations, artworks, and activities for all ages.

10:00am – 6:00pm Entry to the Forest is free, and all workshops are also free and drop-in. Please visit our website, www.forestofimagination.com, for the full programme and further information.

May 23 Family Showcase @ Midsomer Norton Palladium, Town Hall 2.30pm: The Book Of Life. Children £3, Adults £5, Families £12 (2 Adults, 2 Children).

May 23 - 31

May 31 - June 1

No Sweets @ The Egg Theatre, Bath It’s Mikey’s first day at work, wearing his brand new uniform he joins the team at the radio factory. Instead of tuning and transmitting Mikey wants to tumble around and soon finds himself in trouble with the scary factory boss. But Mikey finds an unlikely friend when a mysterious signal is picked up on the radio... No Sweets combines theatrical clowning and stunning spectacle to create a visual masterpiece loved by children and adults alike.

June 7 Westfield Fun Day @ Westfield Rec Ground, Westhill Road Everyone is welcome to join us for the Annual Westfield Family Fun Day, arranged by Luckington Carnival Club and hosted by Westfield Parish Council. There will be stalls, children’s rides, barbecue, tractors, car boot, children’s fancy dress, zumba, martial arts and much more.

June 7

Total Wipe Out Haynes International Motor Museum.

Do you fancy a new challenge? Have you tried our new activities, including: last one standing, water zorbes, water wars and bouncy castle. For more details, see www.haynesmotormuseum.com.

Disney’s FROZEN Singalong, Trowbridge Civic Centre.

Shows at 11am and 3pm. Come along to this full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some hand actions and heckles.

Remember to dress up as your favourite character.

May 27 - 30

June 13

The Royal Bath and West Show The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet, Somerset, is a fun day out for the whole family this summer – mums, dads and little ones. For more information visit www.bathandwest.com and follow us on Twitter @BathandWest and Facebook www.facebook.com/royalbathandwest.

Peasedown Party in the Park Party in the Park 2015 will be held on Beacon Field, Peasedown from 11.30am - 7pm. Plans already include live music and entertainment, the Sara Holley Community Award, and the announcement of ‘Party in the Park Grant Giveaway’.

This will be a family event not to be missed.

May 27

June 20 - 21

South Glos Family Fun Day @ Kingswood Park 10.30am to 4pm There will be a variety of entertainment for families, with a treasure hunt, a selection of live music acts, face painting and food stalls to enjoy. Tying in with National Family Week, the event is aimed at the whole family.

There are events for all ages including storytelling for tots, talks and demos from owl experts, a range of sporting activities along with music and acts all day on the main stag.

Weston Air Festival and Armed Forces Day As well as a full weekend programme of air displays on Weston seafront, the air show will incorporate the town’s Armed Forces celebrations with military exhibitions and displays. There will be marching displays, military bands and performances along with fun fair rides, trade stands and activities such as mini tanks, a zipwire and giant inflatables.

May 31 Angelas Craft Market @ Victoria Hall, Radstock 10am-3pm

June 24 - 30 Midsomer Arts Festival A week-long celebration of the Arts in Midsomer Norton and surrounding area.

Suzie’s diary Dear Diary!

My stress levels are soaring!

My cake baking business is doing great but I can barely keep up with orders, my husband’s hours have changed so he’s now home even less and, between them, the kids need taxi-ing to a club practically every week day.

I’m behind on the washing, haven’t done a proper ‘big’ food shop in weeks and the house is such a mess, I can’t find anything. Pens, pencils, homework books and school socks – they all seem to have been sucked into a big black hole.

The other day I was wondering if it’s always been like this for mothers – always rushed off our feet and with not enough time to do any one thing properly. It probably has… My grandmothers probably didn’t do as much paid work as I have to, but their chores must have taken forever. No washing machines, no microwave, no car to get around (neither could drive), no disposable nappies (my dad’s mum had eight kids in all – can you imagine the number of Terry towels she washed?!). Hmmm, I’d chose 2015 over 1955 to be a mother any day of the week…

Anyway, on the bright side we’re planning a camping trip for the next school holiday.

Scarlett is not massively keen on the idea and has already announced that she doesn’t want to participate in any nature walks, trips to historic houses or visits to ‘old granny’ cafes…

Archie can’t wait and has started to make a list of things to bring (namely, his bike), which is great. Anything that gets him to write gets my vote. Poppy sees camping as a guarantee of sand, sea and sun. I’ve pointed out that camping equally means wellies and thermals when your destination is Wales – she just grins at me very cutely. Oh, to have the optimism of a three year old!

Of course, camping also throws up some stresses too… packing will be a nightmare. And I’m going to have to get ahead with work to clear the decks. And, of course, we’ve the journey to the campsite to get through. There will be arguments, for sure.

But when we’re finally set up at the campsite (barbeque on the go… wine in the cooler…), it’ll be worth the blood, sweat and tears to get there.

Suzie xx

IT’S GOOD TO WALK I

t’s Walk to School Week on 18-22 May so, if it’s at all possible, ditch the car and stretch those legs.

Even if you only replace a part of your car journey with some walking, there are a variety of benefits to enjoy. Here are just a few...

1. GOOD FOR YOUR BODY

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Daily walking has numerous physical health benefits including helping to boost fitness, improve bone strength and density, improve muscle tone, reduce the risk of childhood obesity and a host of medial conditions in later life such as cancer and heart disease.

Parents and carers, of course, will also enjoy the health benefits of a good walk. Plus, the more you exercise the better you will sleep.

2. GOOD FOR YOUR MIND

Regular walking peps you up, it helps to keep young minds healthy and alert ready

for their arrival at school. Physical exertion releases a chemical called endorphins into the brain – it promotes a feeling of wellness and can help make you – and the kids - feel energised and positive about the day to come.

3. DEVELOPING HEALTHY HABITS

Getting into the habit of an energetic walk at the start of the day will also encourage healthy eating habits such as having a nutritious breakfast every morning – a walk needs to be fuelled! Walking could even provide the basis of a healthy habit for life as the kids learn that walking makes you feel good.

an opportunity to say hello to people who live near the school and so get to know the wider community a little bit better.

5. GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Walking rather than taking motorised transport means less pollution and cleaner air – a benefit for everyone! Another huge advantage is avoiding any battle to park closely to the school gates. You might even find that it takes virtually no extra time to walk to school if it means you are avoiding school run traffic – perhaps you’ll even save time. You’ll certainly save on fuel!

4. SOCIABLE

The walk to school is the perfect opportunity for some quality family time or a good chat with friends helping to develop strong, happy relationships. It’s also

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The Grosvenor Hotel Our family friendly hotel is in a superb location with access to the seafront, all the local attractions and amenities and just a short stroll to the nearest beach. With heated indoor and outdoor pools, both with changing facilities, spacious gardens with play areas, an indoor play room, you don’t have to venture far to spoil the little ones. www.grosvenorhoteltorquay.co.uk May Half Term from

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The Grand Hotel

Superbly located offering stunning views of the Bay from the outdoor pool and terrace, the elegant Compass Lounge, 1881 Restaurant and sea view bedrooms. The Grand also boasts a Spa, indoor pool, sauna and hot tub and spacious family rooms. Again, The Grand Hotel is also just a short stroll from the Bay’s many attractions, the town of Torquay and all the local beaches.

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Name 2 types of shark you can see at Bristol Aquarium

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What is the nick name of the famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team?

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Give a festival a go!

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n the face of it, attending a festival may seem a big family nono. The crowds, the noise, the mud, the port-a-loos; just the thought of it all is maybe too much. But think again.

The number of families going to festivals is on the up and festival organisers are keen to woo even more families in. In fact, the days when festivals were just the preserve of teenagers, youngsters and die-hard music fans are long gone. Big or small, most festivals need to attract a diverse crowd to remain a viable business and the offering for families has improved dramatically in recent years.

From play tents with face painters and children’s entertainers to child minding services and tighter security services, most festivals now have it all. Some are even primarily aimed at the family market and will put on a show that your children will never forget featuring favourite TV characters, singalongs and a host of interactive performances.

Whether it’s a community folk festival, or a major event drawing people in their thousands, you could find that a festival is the best way to spend a summer’s weekend. Just be prepared!

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With live music including Underworld, Clean Bandit, Kaiser Chiefs, Professor Green, Wretch 32, Soul II Soul, Ella Henderson, and performances from Mr Tumble, The Cat in The Hat, Dick and Dom and many more, plus Wild Adventures with Steve Backshall, Michaela Strachan, and Bill Oddie, and a host of wild activities and woodland adventures from Bushcraft to the National Trust’s 50 things meadow and beyond, Camp Bestival is a wild adventure for kids of all ages!

This amazing four-day camping experience has super venues and activities from the Guardian Literary Institute, The Greatest Tent on Earth and the Insect Circus, to Royal Albert Hall presents Albert’s Band, top drawer Comedy and our legendary Camp Bestival Bluecoats, plus we have brand new attractions The Hideaway, Wellness Spa, and Retreat, our Off The Beaten Track programme and so much more!

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TEN TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE 1. Plan your schedule. There will be too much on to do it all, so plan your time and be realistic about what you can fit in.

can find time to nip off to see your own favourite band. Plus it’ll be more fun all-round.

2. Food and water. These can be expensive on site so bring plenty of easy to carry and healthy snacks like cereal bars, fruit, and vegetables. Carry water bottles at all times – there are usually filling stations.

7. Sunscreen. Take more than you think you’ll need. Remember, you’ll be outside all day and even if it’s cloudy you’ll all catch the sun if you don’t take precautions.

3. Take a torch. It will be essential for rifling through your tent in the night looking for stuff !

4. Don’t take electronics. A festival is not the best place for tablets, laptops or an expensive digital camera. You’ve been warned!

5. Think through your travel plans and parking.

Talk to someone who has been before if possible – would it pay to arrive early to find parking and set up camp? Where are the best or quietest spots?

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A �irm favourite amongst festival-going families and perfect for �irst timers, Larmer Tree offers an eclectic mix of music, alongside headliners including Tom Jones, Levellers and Jimmy Cliff, a big-name comedy line-up featuring Bill Bailey, theatre, 150 free workshops from arts and crafts to yoga, delicious food, and more. With an intimate daily audience of just 4,000, stunning views, roaming peacocks and 11 acres of gardens to explore, the festival provides the perfect escape from reality.

For their 25th year Larmer Tree have pulled out all the stops to put together a jampacked programme of workshops and shows they know your little festival-goers are going to love - which makes for happy parents too! There’s plenty going on to keep little Larmers entertained, including exciting new shows like Monkey, specially written by famous poet Michael Rosen and performed by PuppetCraft, returning favourites such as the brilliant Shlomo’s Beatboxing Adventure for Kids, plus there are a whole host of sessions tailored to the under-�ives. With an accessible site for buggies, and baby changing facilities, toilets and the Knitted Pig Cafe nearby, you might never want to leave dedicated children’s area, the Larmer Lawns – but make sure you do!

Is Larmer Tree the perfect start to the summer for festival-loving families? We think so!

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GEN UP ON FATHER’S DAY O

n June 21st, fathers across the UK – and in many other parts of the world – will take centre stage as we celebrate Father’s Day. So when did this tradition start and why?

There are two stories of how Father’s Day came to be and both start in the USA. According to some reports, the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Washington state on June 19, 1910.

Sonora Smart Dodd came up with the idea of honouring and celebrating her father while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon at church in 1909.

Sonora’s dad was quite a man. William Smart, a veteran of the Civil War, was left a widower when his wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. To show her appreciation for all the hard work and love William gave to her and her siblings, Sonora thought there should be a day to pay homage to him and other dads like him. She initially suggested June 5th, the anniversary of her father’s death to be the designated day to celebrate Father’s

Day, but the church leaders in her area were busy so the celebration in Spokane, Washington was deferred to the third Sunday in June.

The other story of the first Father’s Day pins the place and date as Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. Grace Golden Clayton suggested to the minister of her local Methodist church that they hold services to celebrate fathers after a deadly mine explosion killed 361 men.

Support for the idea of a special day to honour fathers gradually spread across the US. Eventually, in 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as the official day to celebrate Father’s Day. However, it wasn’t until 1972, during the Nixon administration, that Father’s Day was officially recognised as a national holiday.

Other countries picked up on the idea of Father’s Day with many following suit by celebrating it on the third Sunday in June.

TEN (ALMOST FREE) WAYS TO SPOIL DAD 1. Breakfast in bed.

It’s a classic treat but also a winner.

Let him relax while you bring him his favourite morning meal.

2. Paint his portrait.

Spend time with your dad by painting or drawing him, then presenting your masterpiece as a gift.

3. Write him a poem.

Rather than buying a card, create a poem for him that describes what he means to you.

4. Take photos.

Enjoy a family photoshoot so you can look back on the day in years to come.

5. Give him hugs.

Not just one, but lots all through the day.

6. Put on a show.

Sing and dance for your dad! Perhaps choose a song about children and fathers, Will Smith’s ‘Just the two of us’ is one of the best!

7. Let him watch what he wants on the telly!

At least for an hour or so, then get out out of the house...

8. Go for a walk.

Enjoy being outdoors, together.

10. Interview him.

Find out more about him... Ask him about his childhood, his passions in life and hopes. Perhaps write up your findings and give the article to your dad as a gift.

Craft Corner

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Father’s Day Keyring

Felt Cap

Memories Bookmark

Paperweight

Sharpie Mug

RECIPES

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Chicken & Veggie Kebabs

Fruit Ice Lollies

Home Made Burgers

Ice Cream Cookies

Smoothie Icelollys

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Ladybug Appetizer

HOST A BONZA BBQ A

s the days heat up, it’s time to think about taking food outdoors. Few things offer more summer fun than a gathering of friends and family for a garden party, fuelled by a full-on barbeque. Here are seven ideas for making your alfresco party one to remember.

BE A GRILL MASTER

Start with a clean, oiled grill and well stoked coals that are already white hot by the time you start cooking. Avoid flipping meat fillets over and over, cook one side and then the other and then allow to rest – the juices will regroup for max flavour.

Keep an area aside for any vegetarians too. And, if possible, offer non-meat foods that benefit from your smoky grill like aubergine, courgettes, bell peppers, large mushrooms and halloumi cheese.

CHOOSE A THEME

Make your barbeque stand out with a theme. It could be Jamaican, Hawaiian, Aussie, French, oceanic, tropical, a foragers’ feast (think a lovely salad with edible flowers and the like) or a regional feast featuring local meats and cheeses. Choosing a theme might encourage your guests to both bring and sample new and interesting foods.

DECORATIONS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

You don’t need to spend a lot to dress your barbeque up and either expand on your chosen theme or just add to the atmosphere.

Check out charity shops for interesting tableware, tablecloths

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and candle holders. Dot citronella candles around the garden, although take care to put them beyond the reach of children.

GO LARGE WITH CONDIMENTS AND SIDE DISHES

Even if you decide to keep your offering to the classic burger, sausage and chicken combo, you can still pep things up with a selection of unusual condiments and tempting side dishes. Take a trip to your local farm shop and you’ll see there’s a wealth of chutneys and pickles out there. Many are inexpensive and might even be made in your local area.

Side dishes could include herbed couscous, potato salad with wild garlic, gazpacho, rustic bread, a selection of mezze or tapas – let your imagination go!

PREPARE A SIGNATURE DRINK

The food will be the centrepiece, but a tasty drink will be welcome too. You could prepare an old fashioned lemonade, a refreshing cocktail or sangria. It doesn’t have to be complicated and it could make for a nice change from soft drinks, beer and wine.

PLAY GAMES

If your barbeque is an all-dayer, will include lots of kids or you just want some non-foody fun, lay on some games. From traditional lawn games, to something like giant snakes and ladders or even an egg and spoon race, games can fill lulls in the day and keep kids occupied.

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EVENTS

DRUMMING AT CAMELEY Following the success of their weekly djembe drumming lessons with tutor Victoria Gater and Cameley’s Mrs Vincent, Year 4 children of Cameley school invited their parents/grandparents/carers to take part in a drumming session. The session was a real festival of sound and thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part.

The children said; Daisy age 9 – “ I really loved having my little brothers to join in, they kept copying everything I was doing and my mum had a go too. It was great fun”.

Jensen age 8 – “I really liked that my mum could join in the session and I found it funny when my mum messed up a little and I could show her how to play the right rhythm on the drum” Luke age 9 – “My Grandad tried his hardest but he did find it tricky. I really enjoyed showing everyone what we had been learning in our lessons, it was really fun”.

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The play involved modern day characters travelling back in time to where they played a part in stopping cave robbers stealing from the tombs protected by Meretseger, the Cobra Goddess!

Mary Sturgess, Headteacher, congratulated the children on their performance and thanked parents and Friends of Leigh School (FOLS) for their hard work with the production by painting wonderful scenery and serving refreshments. The children will be visiting the Tutankhamun Exhibition in Dorchester next month and the trip is being partly funded by FOLS from money raised at the event.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY The Out of School Club based at Chew Stoke Church School has just celebrated it’s 10th Birthday with a balloon launch of 500 balloons. The Club which has gone from strength to strength over the years, now has over 100 children, from across the Chew Valley, on its’ register. The Club runs from 3.20 pm to 6pm each school day and during most school holidays from 9am to 5pm.

Mrs Sue Lewis, who runs the Club would like to say “A big thank you” to everyone for supporting the 10 year anniversary celebrations. The balloon launch was run by the Club jointly with the School PTA, which together with a Bingo Evening made an amazing £1037.30, this will go towards new equipment for the club and tablets for the school.

(The balloons travelled as far away as Cornwall & Devon!)

The Out of School Club can be contacted on 07511539003.

Mrs Sue Lewis with Mr Ben Hewett (Headteacher) and children from the Out of School Club.

HIGH LITTLETON AWARD Mrs Helen Hartnell, who works for the Local Authority, visited High Littleton School to present them with a plaque which reflects the school’s achievement in gaining the Inclusion Quality Mark. This is the second time the school has been awarded this accolade. It reflects the school’s commitment in ensuring all the work in school is firmly rooted in inclusion.” Educational inclusion is about equal opportunities for all pupils, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. It pays particular attention to the provision made for, and the achievement of, different groups of pupils within a school. An educationally inclusive school is one in which the teaching and learning, achievements, attitudes and wellbeing of every young person matters. This shows, not only in their performance, but also in their ethos and their willingness to offer new opportunities to pupils who may have experienced previous difficulties. This does not mean treating all pupils in the same way. Rather it involves taking account of pupils’ varied life experiences and needs.”

RADSTOCK RAZZMATAZ Radstock came alive with the sound of children’s laughter and singing as the three primary schools of the town, The Academy of Trinity Church of England Primary School, St Mary’s Writhlington, and St Nicholas Primary came together for the very first Radstock Razzmatazz 2015!

On the day, families from across the area flocked to the centre of the town, behind St Nicholas Church for the unique gathering. The church field, kindly loaned for the event by Rev Sue from St Nicholas Church, was transformed by the Trinity Grounds Team led by Britain In Bloom’s Nicola Ware from a bare area of unkempt land to a festival of delights for all to enjoy! The start of the event was marked with children launching a spectacular 600 golden balloons into the beautiful clear blue skies above the town whilst, from the ‘Centre Stage’, the young and not so young performed for ‘Radstock’s Got Talent’ with local celebrity, Joffre White judging the entries which excelled all expectations!

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SPORTY TEACHER Congratulations to Miss Vicki Hennessy from Chew Stoke Church School, who was presented with a certificate in recognition of her contribution to sport in education at ‘The Chairman’s Sports Award 2015’ at the Guildhall in Bath last week. Miss Hennessy was one of only three teachers across B&NES to be nominated for the award. Thanks to Miss Hennessy, the Children of Chew Stoke Church School have had amazing success in their matches over the last couple of years, winning many trophies, especially in football, netball and running amongst others. After school sports clubs at the School, include climbing, sailing, archery, hockey, football and cricket to name but a few.

Miss Hennessy is a very keen Miss Hennessy with her sports person herself who “Chairman’s Sports Award regularly runs half marathons!

2015” Certificate.

A great example to her children.

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SUCCESS FOR MIDSOMER NORTON PRIMARY SCHOOL In Term 4, the teams at Midsomer Norton Primary School qualified for the hockey, netball and tag rugby county finals through the respective B&NES rounds. This was a great achievement as they were the only team in the West of England to achieve this. The squads travelled to Bristol Grammar School to test themselves against the best schools in the county.

Netball The netballers recovered from a tough opening loss to bounce back with 3 straight wins to put them in a strong position in Pool A. They eventually finished an impressive 3rd in the group, and 6th out of the whole competition.

Rugby The rugby squad got off to a positive start with an extremely well fought 4-4 draw in their opening fixture. They improved every game but unfortunately lost their plate knock-out game on a ‘Golden Try’.

Hockey The hockey players got off to a flying start, qualifying from their first-round pool in 1st position. This meant they had reached the final 8 but just missed out on the semi-finals by a single goal. How unlucky! They eventually finished 6th overall which is a truly wonderful achievement.

FOOTBALL St. Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, Midsomer Norton, has achieved ‘the best local primary school’ in Somerset in terms of exceptional SATs results. The Government league tables have shown that, in 2014, 100% of year 6 children at St Benedict’s reached the expected level 4 and over 50% of children reached the higher levels 5 and 6 in reading, writing, spelling, punctuation & grammar (SPAG) and maths, with the average for Somerset being 78%. This outstanding result is a testimony to the hard work of the pupils and the dedication, professionalism and support of all the staff at St Benedict’s who strive to achieve a nurturing, enlightened, happy and thriving community in which children learn and grow in confidence and success. The school is committed to ensuring that all learning activities support children with a range of abilities and needs and has dyslexic friendly status. The Headteacher Cindy Stockting and the Governing Body are delighted with the results.

Lucy, a year 6 child, said “I felt really prepared to take the tests and I am grateful to all the teachers who have taught me/us over the years. I am really happy with my results and I am excited about secondary school.”

Miss Croker (Assistant Head) further added “children reaching their full potential is so important and at St Benedict’s we constantly strive to adapt teaching and learning for all children in all year groups, ensuring excellent progress for all.”

The school is as culturally diverse as the community it represents and the welcoming environment can be seen through the school’s ‘open door’ policy for visitors.

On Friday 6th March, Peasedown St John Football Team played their last game of the season away to St John’s, Midsomer Norton. The boys had already won 4 games, drew one and were sitting proudly at the top of the MSN Games Association Large Schools League. With Paulton breathing down their necks in 2nd place, they just needed one more win to secure the league.

They took an early lead after a great Josh M run resulted in a shot that rattled the post with Will R slotting home the rebound.

The boys then defended well for the next 30 minutes with some incredible goalkeeping from Mattia B (Mr Lucy had bitten all his fingernails off!). With 5 minutes left, a close range effort from Josh M put them 2-0 up and gave a little bit of breathing space.

Oliver W then scored another close range effort right on the final whistle and they ended up winning 3-0. The boys, parents, Mr Lucy and Mr Knollys all celebrated jubilantly as they won the league. A tremendous effort from an amazing team.

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WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT Archie Radnedge aged 6 has achieved his stage 1 in swimming and has also been awarded a medal at Jamie Woodlands Black Belt Academy for Tae Kwon Do.

Monty WestonWigginton aged 5 has achieved his stage 1 in swimming, well done Monty.

Aimee Winfield aged 10 has achieved her stage 8 in swimming as well passing her level 1 in dance with a distinction, well done Aimee.

Luke Hobbs aged 8 was awarded the man of the match trophy for Purnell’s under 9’s football team, well done Luke.

Phoebe Legg aged 6 has achieved her level 1 in ballet, well done Phoebe.

Freddie Biddle aged 7 has achieved his stage 3 in swimming, well done Freddie.

Jemima Vance aged 8 has been awarded a medal for the best rising kick at Jamie Woodlands Black belt Academy, well done Jemima.

Cameron Taylor aged 9 has been awarded various medals for a swimming gala for City of Wells swimming club and he has also been presented with the Governors Cup at Farrington Gurney Primary School for his excellent behaviour.

Ben Pinkney aged 8 has achieved his level 2 in swimming, well done Ben.

Ellie Stanford aged 6 has achieved her stage 3 in swimming and her monster doodle award at St John Primary School, well done Ellie.

Evie Ball aged 9 has achieved her stage 5 in swimming, well done Evie.

Georgina Maddock aged 8 has achieved her stage 5 in swimming, well done Georgina.

Maisie Dowding aged 7 has achieved her stage 4 in swimming and her stage 6 in gymnastics, well done Maisie.

Joe Evans aged 6 has achieved his ‘own a pony for a day’ award from Wellow Trekking Centre, well done Joe.

William Eastell aged 6 has achived his gold in mathletics, his super mathlete award and his stage 2 in swimming, well done William.

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Rohan Hobday aged 6 has achieved his stage 2 in swimming, well done Rohan.

Jack Wise aged 7 has achieved his stage 2 in swimming, well done Jack.

Oliver Aldred aged 7 has achieved his stage 2 in swimming, well done Oliver.

Cameron ColbourneJennings aged 5 has passed his purple puma belt in Tae Kwon Do, well done Cameron.

Hannah Smith aged 6 has achieved her stage 4 in swimming, well done Hannah.

Freddie Strawbridge aged 5 has achieved his stage 2 in swimming, well done Freddie.

Cerys Sharp aged 6 has achieved her Stanley level 3 in swimming, well done Cerys.

Naomi Perryman aged 6 has achieved her mini red tennis award and her Stanley 6 award in swimming, well done Naomi.

Alex Rowe aged 9 has achieved his stage 5 in swimming, his 100m in swimming and his grade 1 in piano, well done Alex.

Lily Wakenshaw aged 7 was awarded a Strictly Come Dancing book at a recent majorettes exam, well done Lily.

Olivia Crane aged 7 has achieved her stage 3 in swimming and also so her level 4 on the bar in gymnastics, well done Olivia.

Cherry Evans aged 11 has achieved her ‘own a pony for a day’ award from Wellow Trekking Centre and has also passed her exam in street dance with honors, well done Cherry.

Lola Wollacott aged 8 has passed her street dance exam and her freestyle dance exam with highly commended, well done Lola.

Charlie Turner aged 7 has achieved his stage 3 in swimming, well done Charlie.

Katie Hill aged 11 has raised ÂŁ140 for Marie Curie Cancer Care by taking part in the Swimathon and swimming 60 lengths.

Mollie Williams aged 9 has achieved her 100m swimming award, well done Mollie.

Theo Coles aged 10 won the 2015 Bath and North East Somerset Junior Chef of the Year award, well done Theo.

Amelia Bridges aged 5 has passed her freestyle dance exam, well done Amelia.

George Wise aged 5 as achieved his stage 1 in swimming, well done George.

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Aimee Allen aged 4 has passed her level 5 on the bar, well done Aimee.

Billy Penny aged 5 has passed his stage 2in swimming, well done Billy.

Rhys Pugh aged 4 has achieved his stage 1 in swimming, well done Rhys.

Joshua Mobbs aged 9 has achieved his Stage 6 in swimming, well done Joshua

Bayley Mobbs aged 6 has achieved his stage 2 in swimming, well done Bayley.

Paige Jackson achieved a clear round at show jumping on her horse Tonto, well done Paige.

Zak Gloudemans aged 4 has achieved his 10m swimming aware award, well done Zak.

Amber Popkin aged 6 has been presented with a certificate for Ballet awarded by the Royal Academy of Dance for PrePrimary in Dance, well done Amber.

Maddie Newman aged 5 achieved her grade 1 in swimming and her level 7 for gymnastics, well done Maddie.

Lucie Harvey aged 7 has passed her grade 1 in musical theatre with a distinction, well done Lucie.

Rebecca Rich aged 9 has run the Bath half marathon, well done Rebecca.

Maia Burton aged 8 has passed her tap dance exam with distinction, well done Maia.

Samara Fisher aged 7 has achieved her rainbows badge, her level 4 on vault, her level 4 on bar and her 5 meter swimming award, great work Samara, well done.

Oliver Roberts aged 7 has achieved his level 4 on the vault in gymnastics, well done Oliver.

Peaches Crockett aged 8 took part in a school arts competition and won a ÂŁ20 book voucher, well done Peaches.

Natasha Francis has been awarded the governors cup at Farrington Gurney Primary School for helping others and always being willing to offer that little bit extra, well done Natasha.

Rebekah Harris aged 7 has passed her level 3 in climbing, well done Rebekah.

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