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Children from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 at Ashcott Primary School have been stepping out of their comfort zone at Bridgwater YMCA this week. The children took part in a range of exciting activities to challenge them physically, encourage team work and to boost their self-confidence to reach new heights! Many of the children said that their favourite activity was the caving, using the centre’s outstanding man-made caving system. Many children conquered their fears – one Year 3 child commented afterwards: “I used to be afraid of the dark but I’m not anymore”, another child in Year 5 responded to the activity by saying: “I learned that the dark can actually be lots of fun!”

The children also enjoyed the climbing wall and the lowropes course where they gave their team mates lots of encouragement to push themselves further. A parent helper commented “What a fantastic day – that must be the best trip I have ever taken part in!”

The school made sure the activity day was affordable for parents by using some of its PE funding to keep the costs low. Each primary school has been given additional funding to raise standards of PE provision in primary schools across the country and this activity day was something completely new for most of the children, one which they will remember for some time.

The school is already planning their visit to Bridgwater YMCA next year!

Children in Ashcott Primary School have been chatting with their penfriends in China this week, via a SKYPE video link using the school iPADs. Members of the school’s Global Group came to school early at 8.00am on Monday morning for the exciting opportunity of speaking to children from Ashcott’s link school,Yueyang Tower Primary School in Yueyang Province, China. Whilst the Ashcott pupils were about to start their school day, because of the 8 hour time difference, it was already 4.00pm in China and the children were just finishing their school day.

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The Yueyang pupils practised their spoken English and said ‘thank you’ to their English penfriends for the cards they had received. Meanwhile, the Ashcott children sang songs and played their musical instruments for their Chinese friends.

This was another fantastic opportunity for the children and it really helped them to get to know their penfriends and actually see them on camera. Once again, the children from Ashcott proved to be excellent international ambassadors!

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SPORTING SUCCESS Evercreech C of E Primary School has done exceptionally well in all sports with many first places. We are very proud of the children; they have done themselves and our school proud. Thank you to all parents who came along to support.

NEW TOYS The Reception children at St Cuthbert’s Infants School in Wells recently wrote a letter to local toy shops asking for donations of toys to play with and share between friends and classes. They were absolutely delighted when Lee and Christina from Kids Stuff Toymaster in Wells arrived at their classroom with a box full of Playmobil toys for them to play with. The children are thoroughly enjoying their new toys, particularly the farm shop and caravan and would like to say a huge thank you.

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THE ANCIENT GREEKS COME ALIVE Have you ever wondered what goes on in schools across Somerset? Well, Elmhurst School in Street held an amazing Greek day for their Year 6 children.

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Afterwards, the children sang songs. Oak class did a production about the Battle of Marathon. Once they had finished, Maple performed a play describing the atrocities of the Trojan War. One of the parents quoted, “What an amazing afternoon. I will never forget it!” A teacher also said, “A fabulous way to finish the Ancient Greeks.”

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TROPIQUARIA VISIT Children from Ditcheat Primary School visited Tropiquaria recently and they all had a fantastic time.

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WELCOME TO IBRITISH MUD WEEK

British Mud Week is a celebration of all things muddy. Whether it’s work or play we love getting our hands dirty.

From the 23rd to the 29th June we want you to get involved and make the most of the great British outdoors by grabbing a buddy and getting muddy.

How you get involved is completely up to you, we just want you to spend a day in the dirt.

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6. MUD WALK Go with a friend, with your family or with your pets and take a walk through your local park, woods or fields.

7. MUD TREASURE HUNT Take some treasure and bury it in the ground. Draw a treasure map, give it to your children or a friend and get them to dig in the dirt until they find it.

Here are a few ideas to get you started: 1. MUD RUN If you’re a particularly tough mud enthusiast you could take part in a gruelling obstacle course that you can create in the fields near your home.

2. WELLIES TO SCHOOL Get your class involved with ‘Wellies to school’. Have everyone come into school wearing their Wellington boots and collect donations for a charity of your choice.

3. THE GREAT BRITISH MUD BAKE-OFF Spend a day baking Mississippi mud pie inspired treats and then host your own mud tuck shop.

4. CHARITY CAR WASH Everybody’s car gets muddy and not everyone has time to clean it.

But a car wash can actually be a lot of fun, so get a group together and get scrubbing.

5. MUD MAKE-UP Treat yourself to a mud facial mask. Mud masks detox the skin, help clean out pours and make skin look healthier.

8. MUD SCULPTURES With the right amount of water mud can be moulded into shape and used to create mud sculptures. With a little imagination who knows what you could end up making.

9. MUD PAINTING Mud has many uses, but one thing you might not have known it be used for is painting. Make mud paintings at home.

10. DIG FOR WORMS Digging for worms might sound a little strange but you’ll be surprised at how fascinated children can be by the wriggly little creatures. Get digging and see who can collect the most.

Schools can take part in a number of ways from baking mud pies to letting children come to school in their wellies for a day.

The week coincides with Glastonbury Music Festival, notorious for being the muddiest festival in the world, and the Oblivion Mud Runner event in Herefordshire, a six mile long endurance mud race.

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WALLACE AND GROMIT LUNCHBOX Bring a smile to their face when they open their lunchbox..

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BERT THE BAGEL Create a character with your bagel.

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Hayfever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, is condition in which people experience an allergic reaction to different types of pollen during the year.

Hayfever is common in the UK, affecting around 1 in 5 people at some stage.

Tree pollen often triggers symptoms during the spring, grass pollen is in the air in late spring and summer and pollen from weeds is around from early spring into late autumn.

Hayfever can also be caused by mould spores, from late March until November, usually peaking in late summer and early autumn.

It is common for people to be allergic to more than one pollen.

A person who has perennial rather than seasonal rhinitis experiences

allergy triggers all year round, from allergens such as house dust mites, mould, animal dander and feathers.

What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?

The body’s immune system interprets the allergen, such as pollen, mould or dander, as an invader and responds by releasing a chemical called histamine into the bloodstream.

Histamine causes inflammation (swelling and redness) of the sinuses, nose and mucus membranes of the eyes, and triggers sneezing. The swelling reaction is designed to block the allergen from entering the body and sneezing is a method to expel it out of the body. Histamine also allows extra fluids to enter the nasal tissue, resulting in congestion, itching and a runny nose.

People with allergic rhinitis have sudden sneezing, a watery nasal discharge, puffy eyes and fatigue.

Hayfever symptoms often start during childhood or teens, but can develop at any age.

How do I find out what causes my allergies?

The season in which your allergy occurs will narrow the list of possible culprits. To pinpoint the cause, your doctor may arrange for you to have a skin test to determine which substances or allergens cause a reaction.

The skin test involves placing extracts of potential allergens in a grid on

your arm or back, and then pricking your skin so the extract can enter the outer layer of skin or epidermis.

Those areas that become red and itchy indicate which substances trigger a defensive (allergic) response by your immune system.

Your doctor may recommend a blood test to check the levels of antibodies produced by the immune system.

Elevated levels of certain antibodies can identify particular allergies.

Why do only some people get seasonal allergies/hayfever?

It is not known why some people get allergies while others do not.

However, there is some evidence to suggest that hayfever and other types of allergies are hereditary (passed on from parents to children). People who suffer from asthma oreczema are also more likely to develop hayfever or perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis.

Why are my allergies better on some days and worse on others?

While the pollen seasons for particular plants are very consistent within each geographical region, the weather plays a large role in determining how heavy the pollen count (and other potential allergens including mould) will be, both seasonally and daily. The severity of your allergic reaction will generally mirror the rise and fall of the specific allergen count to which you are allergic.

Detecting learning disabilities A child or person with a learning disability has a reduced intellectual ability which may cause problems with everyday activities. They may need support to help develop new skills, to understand complex information as well as interacting with other people.

Around 1.5 million people in the UK have some type of learning disability.

Learning disability is often confused with learning difficulty or mental healthproblems. The charity Mencap says dyslexia, for example, is a learning difficulty. Unlike a learning disability, dyslexia does not affect a person’s intellect. Mental health problems may be overcome with appropriate treatment, but that is not the case with a learning disability.

People with conditions like Down’s syndrome and forms of autism can also have learning disabilities. Nearly

a third of people with epilepsy have some form of learning disability.

Most people with a learning disability can lead independent lives, given the appropriate support.

A learning disability may be classed as mild, moderate or severe.

Mencap says a person with a mild learning disability may need support for something specific like applying for a job. However, full time care may be needed for people with a severe or profound learning disability.

Causes of learning disabilities Brain development is affected in a person with a learning disability, usually before they are born, during birth or in early childhood. Causes may not be known in all cases, but include: • Mother’s illness during pregnancy • Birth problems restricting oxygen supply to the baby’s brain • Genetic abnormalities or inherited learning disability • Early childhood illness, including meningitis Diagnosing learning disabilities Some tests may be done during

pregnancy if there are concerns about a baby’s development, including amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS).

A diagnosis could also be made after a baby is born, for example if there are concerns about the risk of a learning disability from a problem during birth.

Specialist assessments may be carried out if a baby has developmental delays and is later than most other children reaching certain milestones.

Getting a diagnosis of learning disability can be distressing, and parents may need professional and emotional support to help cope and plan ahead for the baby’s specific needs.

Treating learning disability As a child with a learning disability grows up, support will be needed from a range of health professionals. Every child’s needs will be different. Living as full and independent a life as possible is the goal of this support from the family GP, specialist paediatricians, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, educational and clinical psychologists.

The Return of Microgreens Back in the 1980s the trend for microgreens emerged as a new fine dining ingredient. Many dismissed it as a new fad, but the 21st century has seen a resurgence of interest in these tiny culinary delights. For those who don’t remember the 1980s, microgreens are the shoots of salad vegetables such as arugula, Swiss chard, lettuce, mustard and beetroot, which are picked and served just after the first leaves have developed. The average crop-time for most microgreens is 10-14 days from seeding to harvest.

Praised for their freshness, they are said to contain high nutritional content, and they add flavour, texture and a great visual dynamic to dishes. Nowadays they are most commonly used to garnish salads, soups, sandwiches and plates.

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In the privacy of your own car, you can laugh as loud as you want or shout out the answers to questions. So don’t hold back when you play these games — laugh, yell, or sing your hearts out.

EATING AN ALPHABET

Let your half-starved brood describe how hungry they are in this game, best played about half an hour before you make a pit stop for food. This version of the “I’m Packing for a Picnic” game begins when you announce “I’m so hungry I could eat an aviator” (“alligator,” or “apple”). The next player adds on with a B word.

She might say, “I’m so hungry I could eat an aviator and a bunny rabbit” (“belly button,” or “bologna slice”). See if you can keep it up until your family is eating zoos, zippers, or zigzags.

I SPY

Someone says, “I spy with my little eye something green.” Whoever guesses the item correctly goes next. You could limit the items to what’s in the area. Or you could get tricky and play I Spied, selecting items that you’ve already passed.

GUESS MOBILE

Name a guess master - the person who poses a guessing challenge. He or she could ask passengers to guess the colour of the next passing car, or how long before you get to the next town.

Or, with three clues, what it is that someone else sees.

GUESS MY NAME

Give your child a word challenge by asking her to make as many words as she can from the letters in a phrase such as “Are we there yet?” or “When will we be at the zoo?”

In this acting game players imitate the motions, habits, and expressions of a famous person, such as an athlete, politician, musician, or actor. The clincher: No talking allowed! Players can ask Yes or No questions (which are met by a nod or a shake). The correct guesser does the next impression.

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Invent stories about people in the houses you are driving by.

What do you think they do for work? What’s their favourite food?

Where do they go on holiday? Get into lots of details, such as whether they snore loudly or are afraid of spiders. Give them names, hobbies, pets, and so on.

Start with A to Z anyplace in the world: Kansas, say. The next person has to think of a place that begins with the last letter of Kansas, such as South Africa. Whoever goes next needs a place that starts with A. It has to be a real place - and no using a map!

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FAMILY F The Whitsun holidays are nearly here and it is a great time to spend some family time together and take some time out from the hustle and bustle of the normal daily routine.

Whenever school holiday time comes around, are you left asking the same question? Where can I take my children to experience a great family day out?

So how can you make the most of the precious time you and your children get together? If you and your partner have arranged to take some time out of the office, you don’t want to waste it by doing chores while your children sit in front of the TV all day. Family fun, not family friction should be the order of the day.

Spending time with your children is also an important aspect of childhood development and happiness.

There are plenty of things to do with children in the local area, whether you’re feeling flush, looking for cheap days out or - even

West Somerset Railway Between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) & Minehead, 20 miles of steam travel.

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better - a free family tourist attraction. We are lucky to have many fantastic places to visit on our doorstep and the coast is only an hour away.

Taking your kids on an educational day out can give them and you some of the best fun there is. Choose wisely and they won’t even realise they’re learning whilst playing. There are lots of child-friendly, interactive museums and historical venues around designed to excite and engage your family. Toddlers and young children understand the world around them by touching, so make sure you’re going to a place where you won’t have to constantly say ‘no – don’t touch. Farms and zoos are a great way to engage kids of all ages and again you can make the trip educational for them. Why not make a list of which animals you definitely want to see. Then once you get there, see who the first person is to spot their favourite animal. It’s always good to make a game out of the experience. Another good game is getting your children to do

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FUN impressions of each animal. It’s important to make your children aware of what to expect from the animals. Kids have to approach animals carefully and understand animals can get upset if they’re not nice. Some animals may want to rest or to hide. Get as much information as you can before you go about the animals you are going to see.

A day at the seaside is the ultimate summer day out and also free.

There are loads of things you can do as a family. Why not play games like “Let’s Bury Dad”, Build a line of sandcastles, then see who can squash them the fastest, Make sand angels by lying in the sand and waving your arms backwards and forwards or dig a shallow water pool for perfect splashing.”

Whatever you decide to do, here is a checklist of things you may need to remember to make the day run as smoothly as possible: • If you’re headed for an outdoor attraction, don’t forget to leave

Turn off the tv, lock up the PlayStation and have a great time on a day out with the children. your wellies, raincoats and brolly in the back of the car (just in case).You never can tell with the British weather! Or alternatively make sure you include some sunscreen, hats and sunglasses if the weather is behaving.

• It’s handy to pack up a change of clothes for the kids (little accidents happen when you least expect them) and a packet of wet wipes can be a godsend!

• Bring an emergency snack and drink for the kids. And possibly even yourself!

• Don’t forget your road map, even the best navigators take a wrong turn sometimes!

Whatever you do or wherever you go this Summer Holiday, make sure that it is fun and enjoyable for you all. This way you will have a fantastic and memorable family day.

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MOVIE MAGIC LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN RELEASE DATE: 4TH MAY

Dorothy returns to Kansas to find it devastated by the tornado that sent her to Oz. Before she can react to the destruction of her home, she is transported back to Oz, where her three friends (Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man) have disappeared. She meets a charming man made of marshmallows who can’t quite think for himself, a tiny china doll princess whose bossiness is a cover for her fragility, and a tugboat with as many personalities as he has pieces. Dorothy must help this group band together against the Jester, a wicked new villain who believes that all of Oz should be under his control. How will Dorothy and her new companions work together in a seemingly disastrous time to restore Oz to the place we all know and love?

PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE

POSTMAN PAT, THE MOVIE RELEASE DATE: 23RD MAY

Postman Pat is propelled into the spotlight after singing in a TV talent contest. Will the lure of fame and money be enough to convince Pat to leave the village of Greendale behind?

And will he bring his trusty black and white cat Jess along for the ride? Postman Pat: The Movie - You Know You’re The One’ will be voiced

by Stephen Mangan, with Ronan Keating providing the singing voice for Pat.

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Planes: Fire & Rescue features a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting a historic National Park from raging wildfire. When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper, heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave allterrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Animated family adventure ‘How To Train Your Dragon 2’ sees Toothless and Hiccup fly back on to screens for another fantastical adventure. Taking place five years after the first film, the story rejoins the Vikings and dragons as they live harmoniously on Berk enjoying races in the sky. During one of their high-flying games, Hiccup and Toothless encounter a herd of wild dragons led by a mysterious Dragon Rider and once again, they find themselves fighting to keep the peace in their kingdom.

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WHAT’S ON

MAY 23 MAY

PARTY ON THE PIER AT THE GRAND PIER WESTON-SUPER-MARE Join your friends for an evening at the Grand Pier, with unlimited rides, live music and club DJ’s to get you in the party spirit. 6.30pm -9.30pm Price: £5 in advanced or £7.50 on the door. Ages 8-18

26 MAY

BANK HOLIDAY BBQ AT HESTERCOMBE It’s a longer weekend than normal and what better way to celebrate than with the traditional Hestercombe barbeque. A selection of sizzling meats and fresh, crunchy salads to tingle your tastebuds. A great way to enjoy the bank holiday. 12pm - 3pm.

28 - 31 MAY

THE BATH AND WEST SHOW. The Royal Bath and West Show is one of the biggest events on the rural calendar and a great family day out in Somerset this May half term. From the country’s finest livestock and over 600 trade stands to the British Cheese Awards and the British Cider Championships, there really is something for everyone at England’s biggest celebration of rural life.

JUNE 8 JUNE

TRACTOR TED FARM SHOW Enjoy a day of farming in action with combine harvesters, tractors and diggers at work. Meet Tractor Ted and friends and take a tractor and trailer ride. Watch ferret racing, sheep shearing, horse and pony displays or tractor repairs! Entry includes the Bowood Charity Dog Show – join the pedigree and ‘have a go’ classes or watch the agility and retrieving displays. www.tractorted.co.uk

14 - 15 JUNE

THE FESTIVAL OF NATURE, MILLENNIUM SQUARE, BRISTOL The Festival of Nature Wild Weekend gives wildlife-lovers of all ages a unique opportunity to discover and enjoy the natural world in the heart of the city. With a line-up of hands-on activities, fascinating talks, live entertainment, a market bursting with local produce and much more.

21 JUNE

OUT OF AFRICA DAY AT NOAH’S ARK ZOO FARM Come along and celebrate the amazing African animals, enjoy special keeper talks to raise awareness for World Giraffe Day. Enjoy seeing African entertainment; learn about the work happening out in Africa with a local charity Noah’s Ark support.

21 - 22 JUNE

THE WESTON AIR FESTIVAL A two day international air show in 2014, building on the success of the previous year’s show. Taking place on Weston-super-Mare Seafront on 21 and 22 June 2014, the event will incorporate the town’s Armed Forces Day celebrations on the Saturday with military exhibitions and displays, and family fun on the Beach Lawns on the Sunday. Time: 11am – 5pm. Free admission.

22 JUNE

THE JUNGLE BOOK In the magical Indian jungle, a new arrival changes the animal kingdom forever. In this beautiful adaptation all your favourite animal characters are brought to life to create an enchanting and fun-filled musical show for children of all ages. A guaranteed summer hit for all the family. Tickets are available from the Palace shop or by phoning 01749 988111 ext 200 and are priced Adults £14, Children and NUS card holders £10, Family £42 and we offer a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more.

JULY 5 - 6 JULY

MEET THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE Thomas and his Friends will be at Minehead Station and the Fat Controller will be there to make sure that all engines are being ‘really useful’. The Fat Controller needs your help to keep Thomas, Daisy the Diesel and many others running on time. There will be lots of activities taking place here, including FREE face painting, games and Thomas DVD screenings.

See www.westsomersetrailway.vticket.co.uk for more details.

11 - 13 JULY

PRIDDY FOLK FESTIVAL There’s lots to do for all ages. Great music of course and also lots of Craft stalls, food from a variety of cuisines, and lots of dance and music sessions to join in with. Dance sides will be performing on both Saturday and Sunday in the Eastwater Marquee, and you can have a go yourself too. There is a full day programme of activities for children in the Children’s Festival in their own tent on the Green (children must be accompanied by an adult). www.priddyfolk.org

26 JULY

YEOVILTON AIR DAY The Air Day, one of the Southwest’s largest one day events, will offer an action-packed day out for all the family with thrilling flying displays and plenty to see and do on the ground. Whether you’re a wide-eyed first timer or a seasoned air show veteran, be prepared for an amazing experience! Fleet Air Arm Museum,Yeovil.

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Coxley School pupils Harry & Levi are pictured with their classmates when they were presented with their prizes for entering the “Tesco – Diabetes UK” Competition. Harry won 1st Prize for his Captain Cabbage & his Arch enemies Hotdog & Burger and Levi won 2nd Prize for his Captain Carrot and there was also a prize voucher for the School.

Elizabeth Jefferyes aged 6 has passed her level 4 on the bar in gymnastics and also her 15 meter front crawl swimming award.

Hannah Smith aged 5 has achieved her 15 meter in swimming award, well done.

Martha who goes to Coxley School has been awarded ASA Stage 4 for Swimming.

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Jack Smith aged 8 has passed his 50 meter swimming award, well done Jack.

Ella Hansford aged 4 has achieved her 5 meter swimming award, well done Ella.

Naomi Perryman aged 5 has achieved her Stanley 3 award and also her 5 meter swimming award, well done Naomi.

Amelia Meacham aged 6 has achieved her gold award in Mathletics, well done Ameila.

Katie Hill aged 10 has achieved her mini orange 2 award in tennis at Writhlington Sports Centre, well done Katie.

Darcy Brooks aged 5 took part in the Susan Hill performance at the Forum, well done Darcy.

Melissa Rogers aged 7 has passed her gold award in Mathletics, well done Melissa.

Lucie Harvey aged 6 has passed her preprimary dance exam, well done Lucie.

Jeanette Ford aged 6 has passed her swim academy award, well done.

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