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EVERY YEAR THE ANTI-BULLYING ALLIANCE coordinate national Anti-Bullying Week; a week where children and young people, schools, parents and carers come together with one aim: to stop bullying for all. This year they are calling on the school community to take action to stop the bullying of ALL children and young people – including disabled children – those research shows are significantly more likely to experience bullying in schools and the wider community.

• being ignored and left out • being hit, kicked or physically hurt • being threatened or intimidated

WHAT IS BULLYING? Bullying can mean many different things and young people have described bullying as: • being called names • being put down or humiliated • being teased • being pushed or pulled about • having money and other possessions taken or messed about with • having rumours spread about you

BUILDING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM Being bullied can knock anybody’s confidence.

A single insult can stay with you for a long time - to the point where you start believing that what the bullies say about you is true - even though it isn’t. Nobody deserves to be bullied and it isn’t your fault that you are the target - it can happen to anybody.

These things can happen at school or at home, but they can also happen online or on social networks.

Bullying can also be part of other forms of abuse, including neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.

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HALLOWEEN GAMES THE MUMMY WRAP GAME

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.

SNAP APPLE

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).

RELAY RACES

Get creative with this one—there are lots of silly ways for children to get from the starting line to the finish! Try having them stagger like zombies, fly on broomsticks like witches, or hop like toads.

PUMPKIN BOWLING

Choose smallish pumpkins with short stems (depending on the ages of your party guests). Set up 1- or 2-litre bottle and tape off a starting line for an instant bowling alley. Fill the bottles with a bit of sand or rice if they topple over too easily.You can work with the children to decorate the bottles with stickers, markers, and other art materials.

SKELETON SCAVENGER HUNT

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.

MUSICAL PUMPKINS

Cut pumpkin shapes from paper and arrange them on the floor; children must move from pumpkin to pumpkin while music plays, just like in musical chairs. To keep children from being excluded, allow them to share pumpkins as you remove a pumpkin for each round. By the end of the game, all the children have to squeeze onto one spot. For variety, you could also use spider webs, tombstones, or witchy cauldrons for targets.

For most of the general population Halloween is a night for dressing up, telling ghost stories, having spooky parties, trick-ortreating and pumpkin carving.

What most people don’t know is 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 who had passed on.

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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!

Did you know that pumpkins are not a vegetable - they are a fruit! Pumpkins, like gourds, and other varieties of squash are all members of the Cucurbitacae family , which also includes cucumbers, gherkins, and melons.

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OCTOBER 25 OCTOBER - 2 NOVEMBER

HALLOWEEN TRAIL AT PRIOR PARK GARDENS Take part in our spooky Halloween themed trail around the garden. Seek out our scary scarecrows and pumpkins and follow the clues to receive a prize. £1 per trail, (Inc. members). Please note that normal admission charges also apply, (NT members and under 5’s free admission).Visitor Reception Team, 01225 833422, priorpark@nationaltrust.org.uk

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In today’s connected world, nine out of ten children have a mobile phone, and are able to communicate with others as never before. Facebook, instant messaging, E-mail, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, blogs and forums, with new platforms cropping up as others fall out of fashion. This can lead to problems for the concerned parent, wandering at which point they should intervene without provoking a tantrum. While this level of communication is for the most part positive, there may be negative consequences in the long run. Recent research showed that more than a third of under-13s use Facebook despite the site’s age limit, and could be using the site without knowing the risks to their personal data.

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FIREWORK NIGHT Tips for a safe Firework Night

Children should never play with fireworks. If you give children sparklers, make sure they keep them outside and away from the face, clothing, and hair. Sparklers can reach 1,800°F (982°C) hot enough to melt gold.

Buy only legal fireworks (legal fireworks have a label with the manufacturer’s name and directions; illegal ones are unlabeled), and store them in a cool, dry place. Never try to make your own fireworks.

Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents.

Don’t hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them while lighting. Wear some sort of eye protection, and avoid carrying fireworks in your pocket — the friction could set them off.

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Light one firework at a time and never relight a dud.

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If a child is injured by fireworks, immediately go to a hospital. If an eye injury occurs, don’t allow your child to touch or rub it, as this may cause even more damage. Also, don’t flush the eye out with water or attempt to put any ointment on it. If it’s a burn, remove clothing from the burned area and run cool, not cold, water over the burn (do not use ice).

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KEEPING THE CHRISTMAS BUZZ ALIVE AS THE KIDS GROW UP Even for parents, Christmas time with young children can be a truly wonderful experience. With the children still fully immersed within the magic of the Christmas story, it is virtually impossible for the parents to not get at least a little carried along on the wave of excitement too.

As the kids begin to get a little bit older, however, the magic can slowly start to disappear. This can be hugely disappointing for both children and parents alike. There are ways to keep the magic alive, however.

Accept Christmas Has Changed The first and most important step is to simply accept that Christmas has changed, and that if it is still going to be magical, it needs to be different. All families will go through that one transition year, where Christmas just isn’t the same anymore, but after, it is time for a change.

Alternative Christmas Options Although there are some wonderful aspects of a traditional Christmas, there is nothing wrong with changing it a little, from time to time. If the magic of Christmas has started to fade, it is worth looking at some alternative ideas.

Winter Sun One option could be to replace gift-giving with a family holiday.

The costs will be similar and, when children get to a certain age, they will be more excited about a two-week break in the

sun, than new clothes and computer games. This will also give parents a chance to get away for a much-needed holiday. If you still want to be with the rest of your family, you could plan a large group vacation. This will also reduce the costs, with shared accommodation and transport etc. being much cheaper.

Spend Christmas Day Out of the House Especially with teenagers, spending the whole day cooped-up at home can be too much. Why not find a great pub or restaurant where you can spend at least part of the day, in order to get some much-needed space? You could also plan to meet friends and family there.

Ski trip A ski trip is the perfect treat at Christmas, if you can find some good snow. Although it can be expensive, if it comes at the cost of other presents, it will certainly be affordable. The benefit of a ski trip over a summer sun holiday is that there is always something for everyone to be doing. It can be energetic, for those testosterone-riddled teenagers, or relaxed and laid-back for their parents. There is nothing better than having a nice cold beer and some great food halfway up a piste.

Keep Everybody Happy Fundamentally, all of these above options revolve around the same premise, which is to keep everybody happy. This can be increasingly complicated as children get older. It is also difficult if there is a big age-gap between the children. The best way to ensure that everyone is happy is to discuss it with the family and then seek a compromise. These things rarely run 100% smoothly, but if you work together, you are sure to get the best results.

Most importantly, though, don’t forget your own enjoyment in a bid to please the children.

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Toby aged 6 as been awarded a medal for playing rugby for Frome RFC and competing in a tournament in Melksham, well done Toby.

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Alice aged 9 has been awarded 2nd place for in flower arrangement, 1st place for her decorated biscuits and 1st place for her vegetable man at North Wootten Harvest Home.

Lyla aged 6 has been awarded a certificate for abseiling down the pyramid stage at Glastonbury to raise money for SOS Africa, well done Lyla.

Rhiannon aged 10 was awarded first place at Millfield prep for the design a book cover challenge for Bath Literacy Festival, well done Rhiannon.

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Harvey aged 10 won the soccer school challenge for Wells City Football Club, well done Harvey.

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

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PARTY TIME PARTY GAMES! Party games make kids birthday parties come to life! Party children anticipate the birthday games as a key part of the birthday party fun. Kids activities range from musical chairs to pass the parcel to pin the tail on the donkey – all wonderfully fun games for your children’s party.

Why not try some of these games below?

• Balloon stomp will have your kids bursting with energy as they pop their balloons in search of hidden lollies. Easy to set up and even easier to play, this birthday party game will entertain kids of all ages so get stomping! Just insert wrapped lollies into balloons before blowing up.

• Birthday cake hunt. Kids love to hunt for surprises, so on your child’s big day, create a special hunt for the birthday cake! You will need the help of a few family members, neighbours or friends.

• Funny mummy wrap game. Kids love stories of ancient Egypt and the mummies of old kings. Funny mummy is a great ice-breaker

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• Musical bumps. Don’t have enough chairs or space for a lively game of Musical chairs? Try this fun version of the classic party game which only requires some enthusiasm and boppy music!

The children dance about as music plays. When the music stops all players must immediately sit down. The last one to sit is out. The game goes on until only the winner is left.

• What’s in the bag is a great game to play on a rainy day or even at the kids birthday parties! A great guessing game that you can make entirely age appropriate. Put a few things in the bag from around the house - like paperclips, a coin, a lime, a toy car, a dog biscuit, a rock, etc. Let your child reach into the bag and choose an object. Encourage them to feel it, roll it in their hands and imagine what it might be. Ask them to guess before pulling it out. For older children, make the objects less defined by their shape.

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