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Handover celebration Parents, Governors, Staff and Children were invited to come along to Evercreech Primary School to celebrate the handover of the school log books, which was led by Jane De Gruchy an Archivist with the Somerset Heritage Service. There was a talk and a chance to view these magnificent books.

After the celebration the books were handed over to Somerset Heritage Centre for safe keeping.

Superschools celebrity visit Every Saturday in Central Wells at THE OLD ENGINE SHED STUDIOS LEARNING THROUGH PERFORMANCE!! BUILD CONFIDENCE & MAKE FRIENDS

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1994 Commonwealth triple jump gold medal winner, Julian Golley, came to visit Evercreech Primary School to meet every pupil and tell them about his life as an elite athlete.

The children were given a sponsor form and envelope and we encouraged every pupil to seek sponsors from friends and family. On the day every child had their individual photograph taken with Julian. They participated in various activities including sit ups, press ups, squat thrusts and star jumps for 30 seconds respectively. During a whole school assembly the children learnt about Julian’s life as an athlete and his competition experience.

They will share the total money raised with Superschools.

The Superschools organisation raises money to fund the training of young athletes. This was a wonderful opportunity for the children to meet a top athlete and continue the Olympic legacy.

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Maasai Warrior Butleigh School celebrated Harvest with a difference in October when they had a performance from a Maasai Warrior group who have been touring different schools around the country. As well as learning about the Maasai tribe and their culture, pupils had the opportunity to sing and dance along with the Maasai.

They particularly liked trying to jump as high as a Maasai warrior.

Celebrations continued through the week, pupils made vegetable soup and ate African goat stew for their whole school harvest lunch followed by bananas and custard.

The week ended with a Harvest service in which each class performed a traditional African story. All monies raised during the week have been given to a local charity ‘St Peter’s lifeline’. The charity supports St Peter’s school in Kenya. The school aims to raise £150.00 so that they can support a child’s education at the school for a year.

‘Reading Stars’ raise money for more books A group of enthusiastic Year 6 children from Ashcott Primary School have proved to be true ‘Reading Stars’ this week!

The children helped to organise the school’s book fair which raised an impressive £630 commission to spend on new books for the school library! The Reading Stars regularly organise activities at the school promoting reading as well as supporting younger children with their reading each week. Their role is to champion reading throughout the school and share their enthusiasm for books – clearly they have been successful as the school’s book fair sold the highest number of books they have sold for several years!

The children can be seen here with a selection of some of the books they have chosen to purchase for the school library with the commission the children raised.

Autumn art using natural media The children at Coxley Primary School discussed some work by artist Andy Goldsworthy - famous for his natural sculptures. They then began creating their own pieces of art work using some of his images as inspiration and materials they found in the school grounds.

Teamwork has been a key theme in recent learning strategies and it played a big part in the children’s achievement.

Video and more photos showing the extent of the whole sculpture can be seen on the junior class pages of the website – www.coxleyschool. co.uk

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Art competition winner Meare Village Primary School received some thrilling news about an art competition they entered to design a firework poster for Alton Towers had been won by a pupil in Swan Class. Her poster was used to advertise their firework spectacular in and around the resort and as a prize, Swan Class won free entry tickets to the theme park. This was a very exciting opportunity and Swan Class enjoyed a fantastic day to remember experiencing the rollercoasters at the park.

Salvation Army Children from St Paul’s Primary School in Shepton Mallet took harvest gifts to the Shepton Mallet Salvation Army for distribution to local people in need.

John Melia told Garton class all about the work the Salvation Army do in the area and the children were very interested to learn all about it.

Colin Law Cup The boys and girls of Ditcheat and Evercreech school football teams played out the annual Colin Law Cup. The cup is played in memory of the late Colin Law who lived in both villages during his life.

Ditcheat won the match 6:3 and will retain the cup holders until next year’s game.

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Children in Need The children at Shepton Mallet Primary School enjoyed Children in need. They had a fun day on Friday 15th November when they dressed up in pyjamas and spotty clothes. £186.65 was raised for Children in Need by donations and sale of wristbands.

Well done to everyone that took part.

TOO COOL FOR A STAGE SCHOOL! Razzamataz Theatre Schools in Street begin another busy year starting on Friday 13th September with a FREE taster session.

This funkiest of stage schools offers an exciting mix of acting, singing, street dance and musical theatre to boys and girls aged 4-18.

Dragon’s Den’s Duncan Bannatyne was quoted as saying: ‘The investment that’s given me most pride and satisfaction involves children’s stage schools.’

This sentiment is echoed by local Principal Claire Walford.

From Razz Minis exploring the magical world of performing arts to Razz Seniorz offering Arts Award and audition practice, all our Razzamataz classes will give a real boost to your child’s confidence, while they improve their health and fitness and make new friends. Razzamataz Theatre Schools are the ideal place for boys and girls to learn about pop singing, street dance, musical theatre, commercial dance styles, drama and physical theatre; a chance to bring out their true potential.

There are regular presentations, community performances, as well as an annual school show.

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The children of Shepton Mallet Primary School For more information or to book a place at the taster decorated shop window in 411128 SheptonorMallet session, contacta Claire on 01935 07856using 273166. topic of farming which the children Emailthe street@razzamataz.co.uk.

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Roald Dahl at Ditcheat

The children at Ditcheat Primary School have focussed on Roald Dahl this term and as part of this the children and staff dressed up as their favourite character from a Roald Dahl book. They have also taken part in performances and workshops, cooking using recipes from Roald Dahl’s ‘Revolting Recipes’. The younger children visited Shepton Library and they finished the week with a sleepover in the school where they were read bed time stories and had a wonderful time.

New Adventure Play Equipment

The children at Ashcott Primary School are very excited to be able to play on their new ‘Trim Trail’ which has recently been installed on the school field.

There are 8 pieces of play equipment forming a trail around the outside of the school field, helping to bring break times to life and keep the children fit at the same time.

Last year the children were asked to come up with ideas for making break times more fun and the idea of a trim trail was put forward to the school council who then formally proposed the idea to the headteacher. The plan was well supported by the community and thanks to the Supporters of Ashcott Primary (SOAP) and a charitable donation from a local source; the idea was brought to life this year. A great example of pupil power in action!

“We were particularly delighted to be able to share the school’s fantastic new equipment during our school’s Open Day last week, welcoming children, their parents and other visitors to the school,” said Mr Briar.

“We are conscious, however that some parents weren’t able to take part and for anyone who would like to visit the school with their child, we would be very happy to welcome you to our school. Please phone the school office to arrange a visit.”

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what’s on DECEMBER 7 Carymoor’s Fun Family Event: Get Crafty for Christmas!

Get into the spirit of Christmas and have fun making lots of festive decorations with your children! Have fun making a range of festive crafts to bring Christmas into your home, using scrap materials. Carymoor Environmental Centre, Dimmer Lane, Castle Cary Somerset BA7 7NR ......................................................................

7-21 Santas Coming

We’re delighted Father Christmas will be dropping in to make some very special appearances at his newly refurbished grotto on the following dates: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and Christmas Eve (10 -3pm). He will be there from 10am -5pm.

Cost £2.50 per child which includes a gift.

Farrington’s Farm Shop, Farrington Gurney ......................................................................

8 Reindeer Parade Father Christmas and his Reindeer ride through Wells High Street and ‘park’ by the Moat. There is a big ‘switch on’ of the Christmas lights for the High Street and Sadler, as well as the huge Christmas Tree in the Market Place. There will be a pets corner and other activity for children during the day ......................................................................

8 Charity Christmas Bazaar Fantastic Stalls, Santa’s Grotto, Glitter Tattoos, Hair Braiding, Refreshments and lots more (In aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research) - 12pm til 4pm - Free Entry Centurion Hotel, Charlton Lane, Midsomer Norton ......................................................................

14 Christmas Crafts and Gifts Market Wells Town Hall,

Market Place, Wells 10am to 4.00pm. Run by West Country Craft Fairs 01749 677049 www.westcountrycraftfairs.co.uk ......................................................................

14-31 Christmas Tree Festival

A display of miniature Christmas trees decorated by local school children. Somerset Rural Life Museum, Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury ......................................................................

14-24 Father Christmas at Hestercombe

Father Christmas and his helpful elf are taking up residence in one of the enchanting grottoes in the eighteenth century garden,warming their toes by a roaring fire. Children will love the fairy tale experience of visiting Father Christmas in this unique setting.

Read more and book at www.hestercombe.com ......................................................................

15 Toy Fair 10:30—15:00

Catering for all collectors, you can walk around in the wide aisles looking for those elusive models that you have

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always wanted, the list is endless. Dinky, Corgi, Comics, Minichamps, Hornby, Bassett Lowke, Meccano, SpotOn, Sci-Fi, Marklin, Matchbox, Scalextric, EFE, Lledo, Actionman, Dolls, Teddies...and much, much, more. The fair runs from 10.30am--3.00pm. Admission prices: Adults £3.50, Sen. Citz/Children £3.00, Early Bird from 8.30am £7.50 For further information call 01373 452857 ......................................................................

15 Horseworld Christmas Disco

Come and join us for our fabulous fun filled Christmas Disco where children aged 4-12 years old will have a fantastic two and a half hours filled with festive cheer!

Includes: Entertainment, party games, delicious buffet a special visit from Santa and his Elves plus of course opportunity to show off their lastest moves on the dance floor! Pre-booking essential as places are limited.

01275 893032 HorseWorld Visitor Centre, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol ......................................................................

20-21 Carols by Candlelight, 7pm, Wells Cathedral, Wells ......................................................................

22 Kid’s Christmas Carol Concert

Come along on the Sunday before Christmas to join in with a fun, festive combination of local young talent and Christmas cheer. Each audience member will be provided with a carol sheet and welcomed to join in with some well known classics, from good old Jingle Bells to Little Donkey.

From 4.30pm until about 5.15pm, enjoy as part of a festive day out or come along specially. Read more and book at www.hestercombe.com ......................................................................

January 5 Union J at Colston Hall George, Josh, Jaymi and JJ set hearts racing on their inaugural UK tour. Following the release of their debut album last summer, the X Factor semi-finalists have been busy, performing at a special Radio 1 Live Lounge session in Bangor and at the Capital FM Summertime Ball. See the quartet take to the stage to perform debut single Carry You, alongside other material from the album.

Time: 7pm Price: £55, £45, £35, £25. Colston Hall, Bristol, Tel: 0117 9223686 .....................................................................

18 Somerset Wassail Evening

Adults £8 Children £5 (B) Take part in the ancient wassail custom. Music and barn dance with band Rapscallion. Seasonal drinks included, hot refreshments to purchase 7.30PM – 10PM Somerset Rural Life Museum, Abbey Farm,Chilkwell Street,Glastonbury .....................................................................

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) Release date: 13th December

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everestlike conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.

The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug.

Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.

The Nut Job Release date: January 2014

Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city.

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Make sure Santa’s reindeer pay you a visit this Christmas by sprinkling some of this special Reindeer Food Sprinkle on your lawn or by your front door! Fun for kids to make for themselves or to give to friends.

You will need: A little jar, box or re-sealable bag Oats or oatmeal Glitter (or white or coloured sugar) Instructions: Simply put about 1 tablespoon of oats and 1 tablespoon of glitter into your container and mix together. Seal, ready to sprinkle outside your house on Christmas Eve! If you are giving to a friend, add the tag perhaps with a pretty ribbon.

‘MINCE PIES FOR SANTA’ PLATES

Do you leave out mince pies For Santa on Christmas Eve? Kids can decorate their own plates for Father Christmas this year - they are fun to do and make a really special keepsake, too.

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Christmas presents on a budget Christmas doesn’t have to be an expensive time of year. By setting yourself an affordable budget and sticking to it you’ll be able to start the New Year without mountains of unplanned debt.

Use our tips to help you make the most of the money.

Write a list - estimate the cost of each present and check that the total is within your budget. Stick to your list. Sounds simple, but it’s easy to get carried away when Christmas lights are twinkling and gifts are displayed to entice you to buy.

Plan what to buy and when - some things are best paid for early to get the best deals, for example travel, and others best to leave until the last minute, such as stocking fillers.

Compare prices of different retailers as well as internet and shop prices - they often differ. Price comparison websites can be useful but use more than one source to get a full range of price information.

Search for discounts - you can find vouchers in magazines and voucher codes online. If there is space to enter a discount code, always search for one.

Don’t be tempted - two-for-one, three-for-two, mix-and-match or other

or cancelling a gym or magazine membership which you’re not using.

Try a clothes swap - instead of buying a new outfit, why not swap with friends or use an online swap agency?

Sell unwanted goods - online auctions can be a good way of converting things you don’t need or use to cash (including last year’s unused Christmas presents!), but take care and use online auctions safely. enticing offers are there to tempt you.

Check the original prices to make sure that they really are value for money. And only buy them if you really need them.

Do you need insurance? Check your Christmas gifts are covered by your existing contents insurance policy. And think twice before buying any extended warranties - you may already be covered.

And if you dare to leave your food shopping until Christmas Eve afternoon, there are bargains to be had!

Cut back - see if you can find one or two areas where you can make savings, eg packed lunches for you or your children,

Think about swapping Christmas cards for online messages or e-cards. With the price of postage increasing on a regular basis, this could be a real money-saver and is also good for the environment.

If you are getting benefits, did you know that you may be entitled to a Christmas bonus? And if you don’t currently get benefits, find out if you should be.

See the Directgov website for more information.

If you are planning to borrow to help pay for Christmas then make sure it is the best borrowing available to you.

And only borrow what you can afford to pay back.

Getting to grips with eczema

Around one in five children suffers from the skin complaint and in 8 out of 10 cases, the condition occurs before they reach the age of five.

Emollients - substances used for moisturising, washing and bathing that help soften and smooth the skin to keep it supple and moist - are recognised as the most important treatment for eczema.

However, the research shows that in practice, many parents are not using these treatments as effectively as they could. Almost half of mums only apply to the affected areas of their child’s skin, when medical guidance from the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence recommends that treatments they should be applied to the whole body, even when the child’s skin appears clear.

The survey also highlighted that many parents could be hampering the effect of these treatments by the way they apply them - 53 per cent rub creams and ointments into their child’s skin which can actually worsen the condition by irritating the skin. As a result of the findings, the National Eczema Society has teamed up with E45 to launch a new threestep treatment plan and online advice programme.

Developed in line with NICE and NES guidance, the simple plan advises: 1: Apply emollient creams and ointments all over your child’s body

2-3 times a day 2: Use gentle strokes in the direction of the hair growth when applying emollients 3: Use soap substitutes and an emollient bath oil to cleanse your child’s skin To help parents get the most from the plan, E45 has also launched a free support programme at www.eczemaadvice.co.uk The new online resource offers advice for parents as soon as their child is diagnosed with eczema and gives those struggling to manage their child’s condition the help they need to improve treatment outcomes.

The programme has already seen positive results with nine out of 10 parents saying they feel more in control of their child’s eczema since signing up and 81 per cent reporting an improvement in their child’s symptoms.

The website gives parents the tools they need to monitor and check their child’s eczema symptoms along with easy access to advice leaflets, educational videos and testimonials.

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Birthday Parties are a great chance to bring some of that magic to a child, or to a group of children, and although it can be hard work the results and memories for the child make it more than worthwhile. The range of choice for Birthday Parties these days is staggering, and like everything else, it is hard to please all the people all the time - even the little people! However, it is worth remembering that it is the children you want to impress, not their parents!

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A Queen for the night! Mia Pniok aged 8 from St Cuthbert’s Junior School was these years Wells Carnival Queen. She worked extremely hard asking family, friends and neighbours to sponsor her and raised an amazing £310. Well done Mia.

Beau Treasure ran in the Bristol Cross Country Challenge on Sunday 27th October at Ashton Court. Beau was asked to take part on behalf of Wookey Primary School and Mendip.

She did really well with a time of 9.28 and came 54th overall out of 77 runners in the U11 girl’s category.

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Harmony aged 8 has passed her green belt in Karate, well done Harmony.

Flora, aged10 has been awarded her Silver ASA swimming award, well done Flora.

Noah, Oliver, Lauren and Erin from Year 1 at West Pennard Primary school were awarded merit badges, well done to you all, keep up the great work.

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Scarlet aged 10 was awrded various show jumping trophies and rosettes, well done Scarlet.

Jayden O’Toole aged 6 has passed his Stage 2 in swimming. Well done Jayden.

Tallulah Roberts aged 6 who attends Croscombe School, has achieved level 5 in trampolining.

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Joe and Jemma aged 10 were both awrded medals from the Festival Fun Run around the Glastonbury Festival site. Jemma came 2nd in the girls race and Joe came 3rd in the boys race.

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Tabitha aged 11 hand-made Pudsey and Blush badges to sell at school. She raised over £80 for Children In Need. A huge achievement Tabitha, well done.

Tamsin aged 8 was presented with her award at west Pennard School for sitting nicely, well done Tamsin, the winner was chosen by the House Captain.

Alex aged 9 was awarded his trophy Ava aged 8 came 1st for playing football in a trampolining as part of Wells City competition at Football Club and Strode College as was also awarded part of the Griffin the most improved Trampoline Club, player trophy, well well done Ava. done Alex.

Ruby and Caitlin, aged 6 were both awarded medals for completing the Wells Fun Run, well done to you both.

Ozzie aged 7 has been awarded a medal for his football skills, well done Ozzie.

Amelie aged 9 recently took part in a trampoline competition and came 3rd, well done Amelie.

Milan aged 7 was awarded with his certificate for taking part in the football training at Milfield, well done Milan.

Ellis Price aged 4 has achieved her level 6 in gymnastics, well done Ellis.

Tom aged 7 was awarded his trophy for surviving the London Dungeons, well done Tom.

Imogen, aged 6 has achieved her ballet medal, well done Imogen.

Toby aged 6 was able to choose a birthday book from the library at West Pennard School for his birthday, well done Toby.

Carys Price aged 6 has achieved her level 5 in gymnastics, well done Carys.

Miles aged 8 was awarded his medal for completing the festival run, well done Miles.

Lily aged 8 has been awarded a medal for the Festival Run, a certificate for the reading challenge and also passed her level 6 in gymnastics, well done Lily.

Millie aged 9 was awarded her medal for completing a 2K festival run, well done Millie.

George Alcock aged 8 has achieved his level 3 in first aid at Cubs, well done George.

Hannah aged 7 completed a cross country race representing West Pennard School, well done Hannah.

Scarlett Kent aged 5 has achieved her level 5 in trampolining, well done Scarlett.

Thomas aged 9 plays rugby for Wells Rugby Club, well done and keep it up Thomas.

Iona Marchant aged 9 has been awarded the playground award at Farrington Gurney Primary School, well done Iona.

Darcie Snaith age 7 from Bowlish Infants, achieved gymnastics Certificates 2 and 3.

Well done Darcie.

Jessie Rees aged 8 has achieved her stage 5 in swimming, well done Jessie.

Hannah aged 8 was awarded the math’s award at West Pennard Primary School, well done Hannah.

Jamie Cook aged 5 has achieved his level 1 in swimming, well done Jamie.

Claire aged 9 was awarded her certificate from Young Writers for the publicity of her poem, well done Claire.

Heather aged 9 has passed her modern dance exam with a merit, well done Heather.

Nathan Dix aged 9 was awarded his medal for playing as part of Midsomer Norton Rugby Club, well done Nathan.

Lauren Maggs aged 7 has achieved her stage 3 swimming award and also her stage 6 in trampolining, well done Lauren.

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The story of Santa...

On the night before Christmas, all children will be tucked in their beds while “visions of presents dance in their heads.” When they awake they will check their stockings to see if Santa Claus has come.

Santa Claus has become the most beloved Christmas tradition.

The image of the jolly old elf flying in a sleigh pulled by reindeers and leaving toys and gifts for every child is known worldwide.

The history of Santa Claus begins with a man called Saint Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra. Saint Nicholas was known for his charity and wisdom. Legends tell of him coming from a wealthy family and giving all his money to the poor. He also was said to posses magical powers. He died in 340 AD and was buried in Myra.

Late in the 11th century religious soldiers from Italy took the remains of the saint back with them. They built a church in honour of him in the town of Bari, Italy. Soon Christian pilgrims from all over the world came to visit the church of Saint Nicholas. These pilgrims took the legend of Saint Nicholas back to their native lands. As the legend of Saint Nicholas spread it would take on the characteristics of each country.

In Europe during the 12th century Saint Nicholas Day became a day of gift giving and charity. Germany, France and Holland celebrated December 6th as a religious day and gave gifts to their children and the poor.

When the Dutch colonists traveled to America, they brought with them their Sinterklaas, an austere bishop who wore a red bishop costume and rode on a white horse.

The American image of Sinterklaas would gradually evolve into that of a jolly old elf. He was first described as a plump and jolly old Dutchman. In 1823 Sinterklaas/Saint Nicholas’ metamorphosis continued with the publication of Clement Moore’s poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas (Twas the night before Christmas...).

In the 1860s cartoonist Thomas Nast drew pictures of a plump and kindly Santa Claus. This image was becoming ingrained in the minds of people. As time went on this image of Santa Claus travelled across the globe.

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PETS R E N COR It’s the festive season again and we’re surrounded by Christmas music wherever we go, trees and bright baubles in the shops, and everyone seems to be a bit happier than they were last week. Everyone is looking for an amazingly wonderful and unusual gift which will make their child gleefully happy and this sometimes extends to animals being given as Christmas presents. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it becomes a bad thing when the purchase is made on a festive whim and little to none of the proper research is done into the proper care. Here is a handy guide to helping you decide if buying a pet for Christmas is the right thing for you, your child, and the pet.

The first question you should ask yourself is this: Does my child really want a new pet?

Buying a pet for a family member might seem like a wonderful thing to do, but do they really want the responsibility of caring for a new pet and, in the case of children especially, you may need to take over the duty of care if they lose interest.

Things to Think About 1. Who will be looking after the animal? You? Your children? Can you trust your children to be dedicated enough to care for the animal for the rest of its life?

2. Will you happily take over the care duties if your children lose interest? Can you dedicate the time to give the animal essential daily love, cuddles and attention on top of feeding and cleaning care?

3. Where will you keep the animal? Indoors our outdoors?

Do you have a suitable space set up? can you keep it safe from the dogs and cats in the house? Is it going to end up unloved in a hutch at the bottom of the garden?

4. Have you budgeted for medical attention should it be needed? Can you put a little money aside each month just in case?

5. Can you afford to feed your new pet? Have you researched the appropriate diet? Do you know where you’ll be buying your feed supplies from 6. Is anyone in your household allergic to pet hairs? If so, a fluffy pet might not be such a good idea! Fish or reptiles may be more appropriate.

8. What will you do if for some reason you can’t care for your pet anymore? Do you know of any local rescue centres who may be able to help?

Remember, pets are for life – not just for Christmas.

Please give it a lot of consideration before you make that Christmas purchase. Pets have needs and feelings too.

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