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The Avon Valley Railway is more than just a train ride, offering a whole new experience for some or a nostalgic memory for others. It’s a real treat for the whole family! Every weekend from late November to Christmas Eve, Father Christmas will be on the steam train at the Avon Valley Railway. Accompanied by his helpers he will make his way along the train, stopping to talk to all the children and providing they have been good, give them each a quality present. Parents are not neglected as everyone will also receive a delicious mince pie or festive biscuit. To win, simply answer the following question:
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Family tickets to @Bristol!
With hundreds of action-packed exhibits, explosive live shows and a Planetarium, At-Bristol is one of the UK’s biggest and most exciting interactive science centres. This half term, discover more about our universe, explore the science behind your favourite foods, create your own animation adventure, take a trip into outer space – and much more! Facilities including under-eights’ areas, lockers, an on-site café, and picnic spaces ensure it’s a stress-free day of discovery for the whole family! To win simply answer the following question:
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A set of Knights and Dragons skittles!
The Bear and Miss Rabbit is an online company offering the best in children’s toys and craft ideas from ages 0 to 6 years. This fabulous knights and dragons skittles set will not only spark fun but will also help with motor skills and spacial awareness. To view other products visit www.thebearandmissrabbit.co.uk To win, simply answer the following question:
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If you love great chocolate or if you want to give a chocolately gift to someone, lick your lips and read on. James Chocolates has been making delicious awardwinning chocolate in Somerset since 1995 and the company’s team of clever chocolate makers loves to come up with fun ideas and designs to make people smile. New this year is Sea Salty Milk Chocolate Penguins and their cousins Cool Minty Dark Chocolate Penguins; they’re perfect for sharing or secretly scoffing yourself. To win James Chocolates Penguins and other treats that you can find at www.jameschocolates.co.uk answer this question:
Blythe Buckfield from St Paul’s Junior School in Shepton Mallet has won a family pass to swim at Wells Leisure Centre.
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discoveries to share with parents and visitors at the school’s OPEN DAY on the afternoon of Thursday 3rd October.
The children in Woodpecker Class were visited by an archaeologist this week and the children had the opportunity to take part in archaeological digs for genuine artefacts. The children responded so well to this visit that they are creating a display of their
In addition, the high standard of Geography teaching has also been recognised as the school was awarded the Primary Silver Geography Quality Mark this month for the second time.
Ashcott School has again been recognised for its work in promoting an international dimension and fostering the idea of global citizenship through a diverse curriculum. The school received the International School Award 2013-2016 earlier this month, becoming one of only a small number of primary schools across the country to have held it and retained it for over 10 years.
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Take a fresh look at Bath Christmas Market! Bath Christmas Market is set to add some festive sparkle to the centre of the city again this year, from 28th November – 15th December, and this year there are even more reasons to come. With more than 150 stalls this year, each ran by a small business offering toys, jewellery, art, crafts food and home-ware there really is something for everyone. All of the chalets are allocated giving preference given to quality, handmade and locally sourced items – only the best will do for our customers! – and this year we have a third new traders, so you will find different gift ideas all over the site. Don’t miss Bath Street, where you’ll find tiny, emerging local microbusinesses selling their products commercially for the first time, set in a pretty icicle-laden, snowy setting – you’ll also find a great competition there, with the chance to meet Santa in Lapland! Bath’s is the only Christmas Market to have been awarded accreditation by Visit England as a Quality Assured Visitor Attraction – so if you are considering where you’ll go to do your Christmas shopping, remember: England’s best Christmas Market is right on your doorstep. www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk Facebook: Bath Christmas Market Twitter: @bathxmasmarket
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I’m a Frog An Elephant and Piggie book Author: Mo Willems Ages: 6 to 8 Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I’m a Frog! Piggie has some ribbiting news! Can Gerald make the leap required to accept Piggie’s new identity?
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy sees the future Author: Jane O’Connor Ages: 6 to 10 Super Schnoz : Gates of Smell Author: Gary Urey Ages: 8 to 12
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Here is a Halloween container for trick or treating which even the littlest children can make and decorate, with very little help. You will need: A seaside bucket (clean), Coloured crepe paper, coloured sticky tape, Stickers and/or glitter glue to decorate Instructions: Wrap the crepe paper around the bucket and tape in place. Now wrap the coloured tape around the handle. Decorate your cauldron with stickers and/or glitter glue!
HALLOWEEN CANDLE JARS
These candle jars are simple and great fun to make, and a very effective Halloween decoration. But an adult will need to supervise everything to do with the candle - including, of course, lighting it! You will need: Jars of all shapes and sizes and appropriate candles to ďŹ t them Tissue paper - orange, white, purple or black Black construction paper Glue Scissors Black felt tip marker Instructions: You can get very creative making your Halloween candle jars, and we are sure you will come up with many different ideas. Basically you wrap the jar in a piece of tissue paper, insert the candle and light it! You create the effect you want either by cutting out pieces of the tissue paper, or by sticking extra pieces of paper on, or just by drawing your design with black felt tip marker.
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advent calendar crafts Matchbox advent calendar
For a fun advent calendar, stick matchboxes together and fill with charms or sweets. Remove the matches and arrange the boxes in five rows so there are ten on the bottom row, seven on the next, four on top of that, then a row of two, and just one on the top. Stick the boxes together in their rows using a glue gun, then cover the exterior of each row with pretty festive paper. Next, stick the rows together using the glue gun. Use stamps or stickers to print the numbers from 1 to 24 on the boxes. Fill with a range of tiny gifts.
Grain sack Advent Calendar Use a grain sack or a piece of hessian and sew 24 varying size pockets to the sack. Use stickers or draw the numbers onto the pockets and fill them with treats for the festive season.
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How to reduce sibling rivalry It is thought that a gap of between two and four years will promote the worst sibling jealousy and that a gap of over five years will produce the least, but this is by no means always the case. Do not despair; your child is not the devil’s spawn, just a normal child expressing his feelings in the only way he knows how. Young children are very self-focused and even if they will share with friends’ children on a visit, that is very far removed from having to “share” every day. There are ways you can help alleviate his fears. Try to persuade family and friends to
make a fuss of your eldest child as they normally do before they make any fuss of the new baby. This is particularly important when a favourite relation of your child’s visits. Give your child big boy privileges that the baby cannot have and point this out to him. Try and make sure you give your older child special one-to-one attention when the baby is sleeping or being cared for by another adult. All these little things help to reassure your child that he or she is still important and loved even though the little alien has arrived. This often helps to
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stem the jealousy and make the baby more acceptable. As baby grows let your child, if he wants to, help with everyday tasks like bath time, nappy changing and mealtimes but don’t force the issue. Some siblings will never be best friends due to individual personalities but the vast majority will grow up happily together despite the rocky start. And don’t listen to those who tell you that their children adored each other from day one because there is no child born who did not resent a brother or sister at some time.
Helping your child through bedwetting Most people can remember wetting the bed when they were a child. Nocturnal enuresis, as it is technically known, is common in childhood. It can be occasional or persistent and can affect children of all ages, even those in their teens. As well as being a pain for the parent, the problem can be a huge cause of embarrassment for a child. The natural course of progression for parents is to encourage night-time dryness once a child has learned to stay dry during the day. There are many reasons why children wet the bed for longer than normal. According to research, bedwetting can be an inherited trait, especially if both parents used to wet the bed when they were young. If the problem persists well into early childhood, it would be wise to consider possible physical factors, such as slow bladder growth, diabetes, constipation, allergies, abnormal sleep patterns, physical abnormalities or deficiencies in urine inhibiting hormones during the night. Speak to your doctor if you are concerned. As children get older they will become more aware that this is not the norm and may feel embarrassed and ashamed. It is down to the parents to stay positive and reassure the child it is not their fault and that the problem will resolve itself with time. Experts advise that any discussions about bedwetting should
always be as private as possible and away from any siblings. One solution is to involve the child in prevention methods. There are a number of disposable underwear products available as well as disposable mattress pads to choose from. Ask if the child wishes to be woken in the night to pop to the toilet - you can offer them an alarm clock or bedwetting alarm device. Involving them in the choice of prevention may help build a sense of grown-up independence as they are self-managing the problem. For some children a reward chart with incentives for several dry nights helps motivate staying dry. One good exercise is to encourage your child to wait as long as possible to urinate
during the day, which stretches the bladder and increases muscle strength. Discourage caffeinated foods like chocolate or colas as they stimulate the bladder. Also keep them well hydrated during the day so they don’t have a thirst in the evening. Typically, children who wet the bed once a night will slowly progress to wetting fewer nights each week, with fluctuations back and forth, until they eventually outgrow the problem altogether. However, the entire process can take more than a year or two to fully resolve itself. Regardless of how you proceed, avoid putting pressure on your child and don’t dish out punishments, say experts. Staying dry all night is a developmental skill that all children achieve in time.
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danger through their online activities, parents across the UK are being urged to do more to keep their kids safe. The government report found that as many as one in four children have put themselves in potential danger by secretly meeting strangers they have contacted online. This represents a three-fold increase on a similar study carried out two years ago. Parents are relying too heavily on their children doing as they are told to keep them safe online, according to new research from BroadbandChoices. co.uk. A staggering 84 per cent of parents polled across the UK said
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Whatever your budget, don’t lose sight of the reason for the party - enjoyment all round. Ask the little Birthday Person what sort of party they would like (within reason!) and who they want to invite - get some advice from teachers and playgroup leaders if you don’t know all your child’s friends. Spend your money and your time wisely. If money is tight, make the things you can yourself and only spend on the things you can’t. Even if you have a reasonable budget you don’t need to go over-board - it is better to do a few things very well than try and do too much and end up in a muddle!
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For centuries, the tree Yggdrasil has been a constant presence in the lives of the people of Tharsis. It looms on the horizon, visible from everywhere in the city. But its roots are in a far-off land where no one has ventured-until, that is, the Outland Count of Tharsis sponsors an Explorers Guild to reach Yggdrasil and discover its secrets. You are the latest explorer arriving in Tharsis to seek your fame and fortune.
Nintendo Wii: Rayman Legends Rayman, named platformer of the year and winner of multiple artistic and musical achievements, is coming to the Wii U with a brand new adventure. Rayman Legends makes full use of the power of the Wii U. With the new Wii U controller, discover new ways to platform with its touch-based gameplay, gyroscope technology, and even the ability to extend your playing experience when the TV is off.
10 tips for parents When your child first heads off to school, it can be hard to let go. You remember your own teachers. What’s this one going to be like? And most importantly, how can you get the best out of your child’s teacher and ensure your child’s time at school is happy and fruitful.
1 Treat teachers as professionals
Teachers get a lot of criticism in the press, but the vast majority are very competent and dedicated. They have had many years of training and standards have improved in the last few years in both private and state sectors. Treat your teachers with respect and professionalism.
2 Be realistic
As parents, we have huge expectations for our children. Having high expectations and wanting the best for your child is great, but it’s even better if you can remain realistic. When the teacher says your child is just about average, then he probably is. Yes, there are some late bloomers who don’t flourish until they are older. But as teachers, they usually get it right.
3 Acknowledge your feelings about school
When children first start school, parents are often surprised by the feelings that are aroused when they set foot on the school premises. Just remember to play the adult when visiting school. Be mindful of these old feelings, but don’t be hijacked by them.
4 Forgive mistakes
As we all know, working with children is not an exact science. This means that, on occasions, teachers are going to get it wrong. When you’re dealing with your child’s teacher, try not to complain about every mistake she makes. If there is a serious problem or an ongoing situation, then make an appointment with the teacher and talk through the issues. If there is still no change, ask the head teacher to become involved, but continue to be polite and positive during these meetings.
5 Be punctual
This might seem trivial, but there is nothing more annoying than parents who consistently bring their children in late. Teachers are sympathetic to the odd bit of tardiness, but
it is maddening to hear “Sorry I’m late” from the same parent every morning. Wake up earlier and get organised.
6 Offer to help out
Many schools like parents to get involved. If you can spare an hour or two a week to hear children read or help in an area of expertise, such as art or PE, then most teachers would be more than happy to see you. But equally, be realistic about how much time you can dedicate to the class.
7 Give positive feedback
Everybody thrives on praise and teachers are no different. Parents often find it hard to give positive feedback because schools can make them nervous, but teachers love being given compliments about thier work. Teaching can be a very isolated job.
8 Get the timing right
Teaching is an exhausting job. Until you have done it yourself it’s impossible to realise what a drain it can be. After a long day teaching your delightful child, and sometimes up to 29 others, teachers are not always at their best.
9 Don’t take breaks during term time
It’s really frustrating that airlines double their prices during the school holidays, but your school will have a policy of no holidays in term time, please stick to it.
10 It’s the thought that counts
Receiving presents from parents is fantastic, but don’t go over the top. A token gift at Christmas or at the end of the year always goes down well, especially if it comes with a card containing thanks and appreciation for all the teacher’s hard work.
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HALLOWEEN For most of the general population Halloween is a night for dressing up, telling ghost stories, having spooky parties, trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving. What most people don’t know is that Halloween is actually based on an ancient Celtic holiday known as Samhain (pronounced “sow wan”), which means “summer’s end”. It was the end of the Celtic year, starting at sundown on October 31st and going through to sundown November 1st. It was a night to honour loved ones that had passed on. Celebrated for centuries by the Celts of old, Witches and many other nature based religions, it is the most magical night of the year. It is the Witches’ New Year, and the Last Harvest. Although the religious significance of it has passed for the general public, Halloween is a “magical” night for all!
On this magical night, glowing lanterns, carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits. Burning lumps of coal were used inside as a source of light, later to be replaced by candles. When European settlers, particularly the Irish, arrived in America they found the native pumpkin to be larger, easier to carve and seemed the perfect choice for the lanterns. Halloween didn’t really catch on big in this country until the late 1800’s and has been celebrated in so many ways ever since!
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Claverton Manor Bath BA2 7BD Tel: 01225 460503 Until the 3rd Nov 2013 Special exhibition: Gangsters & Gunslingers - The Good, The Bad, & The Memorabilia Family Fun: Day of the Dead Shadow Puppets 29 October 1pm- 4pm. Workshops at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Falconry Demonstration & Bird Handling 30 October Happy Halloween! 31 October 1pm- 4pm Join us for spooky crafts and face painting. Fancy dress welcome. Spooky Stories 1 November Sessions at 1.30pm and 3pm Join our storyteller for tales of ghouls, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night!
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pumpkin carving Sketch the face or design on the surface of the pumpkin. If you make a mistake, use a damp cloth to wipe it away marks from dryerase markers or grease pencils should come off easily. Use a paring knife to cut along each line. Use your finger to push the cut-out pieces out of the pumpkin. Using these steps and a little creativity, you can make a unique pumpkin easily. Here are some ideas ¬for customizing your pumpkin: Instead of cutting a lid, cut off the entire top of your pumpkin in a zigzag line that resembles spiky hair. Hold your knife at a slight inward angle as you cut out your design rather than cutting straight through the pumpkin. This will leave a thin rim of visible pumpkin flesh around each hole. When you light your jack-o’-lantern, this will create an orange glow around your design. You can use different cutting angles to create patterns of light and shadow on your pumpkin’s surface. Use leftover pieces of pumpkin to make ears, eyes or a nose. Attach these pieces using toothpicks. Rather than cutting a face into your pumpkin, cut another design, like a cat, a bat or a message to trick-or-treaters. You can also make memorable pumpkins by using stencils or carving your design as a cut-out.
Gore and gardens! © National Trust Images. Registered Charity Number 205846.
Discover the medieval home of a modern day Bishop and have fun playing in dressing-up clothes, following a garden sensory trail and getting a good dose of gore this autumn!
GORY STORIES TRAIL October Half-term
GORY STORIES STORYTELLING 27 & 30 October
OPEN DAILY
Prior Park Landscape Garden
TREE FRIENDS TRAIL 23 -30 November
Hallowe'en trail Sat 26 Oct-Sun 3 Nov, 10am4.30pm.
TREE FACES TRAIL 23 & 24 November
Kids go
under 5
FREE!
01749 988111 www.bishopspalace.org.uk
hallowe'en
Seek out our scary pumpkins and follow the clues around the garden to receive a prize. £1 per trail. 01225 833422 nationaltrust.org.uk/priorpark
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HALLOWE’EN GAMES You will need at least one roll of toilet paper per team (two would be even better) Divide the children into teams. One child to be the mummy and the others to wrap them up with the toilet paper. You could either make it a race to see how fast you use up the roll or judge by how covered up the mummy is.
Instead of bobbing for apples in a bucket of water (which can really wreak havoc on costumes or face paint!), have kids try to “snap” a bite from an apple hanging on a string. You’ll need apples with stems—tie the string to the stem, then loop it around a tree branch (outside) or a broomstick or suspension curtain rod (inside).
The children can search the garden or the house on the hunt for skeleton parts (cut from paper, or plastic ones purchased from a toy store or craft shop). For an extra challenge, see if the party guests can reassemble their bony treasures into a complete skeleton set.
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what’s on OCTOBER 20 Wells Food Festival
Come and celebrate the best of Somerset’s produce at a free all-day event: Artisan Produce Market – Taste local produce, eat delicious street food cooked with local ingredients, sample local beers and more Wells Marketplace and all around Wells -Town Hall, Tithe Barn Somerset BA5 2RB ......................................................................
26 Gory Stories Trail
Beware: This family children trail comes with a warning! Enjoy spotting ‘murder holes’, beastly bats and stripy slugs! Bishops Palace, Wells ......................................................................
26 Scooby-Doo Meet and Greet
enjoy a steam train ride, plus there will be the chance to meet one of their favourite characters at Minehead Station at intervals throughout the day ......................................................................
in the mists of time forever. They haven’t a chance without your help! Suitable for over 3s and their families. The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil. Book Tickets online ......................................................................
november 1 Family Fun: Spooky Stories at The American Museum
Join our storyteller for tales of ghouls, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night! Suitable for all ages. Claverton Manor, Bath ......................................................................
13 Shepton Mallet Carnival, 7.30pm
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15 Wells Carnival 7pm
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16 Glastonbury Carnival 6.30pm
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27 Gory Stories Storytelling
16 St Aldhelm’s Craft Fair Doulting
26-3 Nov Halloween Trail
23-24 Tree Faces
29 All Change for Autumn
23 Sci-Fi Fest
11am, 12pm & 2pm. Shudder in disgust and sigh in disbelief as the resident Jester thrills you with stories of the Palace’s horrible history. Bishops Palace, Wells ......................................................................
Take part in our spooky Hallowe’en themed trail around the garden. Seek out our scary pumpkins and follow the clues to receive a prize. £1 per trail. Prior Park Landscape Gardens ...................................................................... Free family learning workshop by RSPB and Natural England supported by Somerset Skills &Learning. An afternoon of games, crafts and learning about the changes occurring all around us in the Autumn Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury,Somerset BA6 9TT ......................................................................
30 Soap Carving, Wells Catherdral ,
£1 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult ......................................................................
31 Hallowe’en craft making
12:30pm Visit our summer house and make spooky cobwebs, bats and masks to take home ready for Hallowe’en night. Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath ......................................................................
31 Andy & Mike’s Tick Tock Time Machine
Join CBeebies Andy Day and Mike James as they go on a marvellous adventure in a Time Machine which sends them on a quest to collect the things they need from the past. Will they make it back to the here and now or be trapped
Annual Christmas Craft Fair. 10.00am - 4.00pm at Doulting Village Hall. High quality Local Arts and Crafts plus Hamper. Village Hall Doulting Somerset BA4 4PL ...................................................................... 11am - 3pm. Where better to celebrate National Tree Week? Explore the gardens and create a colourful character as you go. Add your face to the special tree in the arboretum and send us your pictures by email, tweet them or post on our Facebook page. Bishops Palace, Wells ......................................................................
Good news for Sci-fi enthusiasts. Following the popularity of the annual Dalek Invasion at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, the Museum have announced that a new Sci-fi event will take place on Saturday. Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester,Somerset BA22 8HT ......................................................................
december 1 Christmas Carol Service & Christmas Fayre at HorseWorld
Start the festive season in style with Santa’s grotto, shopping village, community singing, Christmas carol service and more. Horseworld, Wwhitchurch, Bristol ......................................................................
5 Christmas Craft Fair 3pm – 9pm The Christmas Craft Fair at The Bishop’s Palace is an opportunity to view and buy beautifully handmade gifts and decorations including homeware, jewellery, prints, bags, cards, Christmas wreaths plus delicious food. The group of 20 talented makers from Somerset and the surrounding areas will be at the event selling their unique items. Entrance fee £2 per adult, under 16’s free. The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Somerset ...................................................................... 21
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Children from Hindhayes Primary School have been awarded with the accolade of ‘Work of the Week’. Well done to you all.
Harry Pembro aged 9 is pictured with his llama, Ollie. They won reserve champion gelding llama at the British Llama Society’s National Championships in Newbury (Berkshire). Harry also won the Armitage Challenge Trophy with a different llama, called Riley. Harry goes to Oakhill Primary School. Well done Harry.
Bella Lovatt Williams aged 6 has passed her stage 1 swimming award, well done Bella.
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Bethany has been awarded with a medal for her fantastic gymnastics, well done Bethany.
Ellie May aged 8 has achieved her seconder badge at Brownies, well done Ellie May.
Olivia Partlow aged 6 has passed her pre primary dance exam, well done Olivia, keep up the good work.
Aaron Stansfield aged 4 has been awarded his British Gymnastics Level 7 award, well done Aaron.
Harry Branchflower aged 6 has passed his stage 3 in swimming, well done Harry.
Cory and Zak St. John both completed the library summer reading challenge , they attend St Cuthberts infants and junior school in Wells. Well done to you both.
Bethany Pink aged 6 has passed her 5 metres swimming award, well done Bethany.
Jenson has been awarded a highly commended at his recent street dance exam, well done Jenson.
Ashton Leakey aged 8 has achieved his yellow belt in Kick boxing, well done Ashton.
Cole Martin aged 6 has passed his stage 1 and 2 in swimming, keep up the great work Cole.
Jacob James aged 7 has been awarded a medal for taking part in a football tournament. Well done Jacob.
PETS R E N COR Bang! Fireworks frighten animals Many dogs and cats will try to hide when they hear fireworks. This helps them to cope with their fear. You can help your pet by making sure they have a hiding place where they feel safe. • Create a comforting ‘den’. This could be inside a wardrobe or cupboard, or behind a sofa. Pad it with old pillows and blankets to help soundproof it/ • In the weeks leading up to firework season, let your pet have access to this den at all times and, for dogs in particular, offer healthy treats and praise when your dog uses it, this will build a positive association with this space. • A pheromone plug-in placed nearby can also help (available from pet shops and vet practices). These pheromones are calming scents that dogs and cats can smell but we can’t. • Your pet may already have a preferred hiding place. That is fine; they should not be forced out if this is already the place where they feel most relaxed. • Ensure dogs and cats are micro chipped so that if they escape from the house, scared and confused, there is more chance you will be reunited. • If you have concerns about your pet’s phobia you should speak to your vet for help and guidance. Noise phobias in pets are treatable with the right professional help.
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