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NEWS & REVIEWS ONE STOP SHOP OPENS FOR BUSINESS The new Keynsham One Stop Shop has opened its doors for business with the aim of providing local residents with joined up customer service from a variety of partners.

The facility will enable people from Keynsham and the surrounding area to access a variety of face-to-face, phone and online services in one location. The One Stop Shop will also house a new library.

The One Stop Shop will include a wide range of public and voluntary sector partners. They include the Citizens Advice Bureau, Curo, Reach, the Police, Sirona Healthy Lifestyle Service and WE Care & Repair.

Councillor David Bellotti (Lib-Dem, Lyncombe), Cabinet Member for Community Resources, said: “We’re delighted to open the doors of the Keynsham One Stop Shop to the public, as well as to be working with our voluntary and public sector partners in the new facility.”

Customer Services staff will be on hand to help customers access Council Connect and Library services and point them in the right direction to partner services, many of which will be based in the building and some that will be using the space occasionally.

For the convenience of One Stop Shop customers, the new building will have a café and toilets including a fully accessible Changing Places facility.

More details are available about the new Keynsham One Stop Shop, as well as existing offices in Bath and Midsomer Norton at www.bathnes.gov.uk/onestopshop.

The One Stop Shop forms part of the Keynsham Civic Centre development, including new council offices for staff and retail units and public open spaces to regenerate the town for local people.

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR RECYCLING AND RUBBISH COLLECTIONS 2014/15 RECYCLING AND RUBBISH COLLECTIONS Usual collection day

Revised collection day

Thursday 25 December

Saturday 27 December

Friday 26 December

Friday 2 January 2015

GARDEN WASTE AND CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTIONS

There are no garden waste collections for 2 weeks from Monday 22 December to Friday 2 January 2015. Normal collections will begin from Monday 5 January 2015.

To check your collection date and which week, A or B, we collect from you please visit www.bathnes.gov.uk and enter your postcode or street name

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SANTAS ON THE RUN RETURNS TO BRISTOL

The much-loved Santas on the Run event is back! There’s no better way to celebrate the festive season than by getting your family, friends or colleagues together for a 2K fun run around Bristol’s iconic Harbourside dressed as Santa, whilst raising money for Children’s Hospice South West!

Taking place on Sunday 14th December, Santas on the Run promises to be even bigger and better than last year. Come and visit Santa’s Grotto, meet the reindeer and listen to some carol singing whilst enjoying a festive treat. Our four-legged friends take prominence this year as there will be a prize for the best-dressed dog on the day! We’ve also partnered with Heart so you can expect to be cheered on and encouraged by the Heart Angels. And why not combine your visit with one of the many other festive attractions in Bristol, such as the ice-rink and Christmas markets?

Emma McKeown, Events Fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) said: “Santas on the Run is a truly enjoyable fundraising event and it has such a wide appeal.

Everyone from our corporate supporters to the families who use CHSW like to take part as it embraces all generations. It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of Christmas!”

Entry is just £10.00 per adult, £5 for under 16’s and under 3’s go free or £25 for a family ticket. Entry includes your Santa suit, medal and festive treats!

Don’t delay, sign up today!

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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.

Budget for delivery costs - if you’re buying online remember to budget for delivery costs and try and consolidate your shopping to get the best delivery prices.

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 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!

With lots of things competing for your hard-earned cash, it can be hard to find the money to pay for Christmas as well as your regular outgoings.

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

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THE HISTORY OF

THE STOCKING According to folklore, the tradition of the Christmas Stocking dates back to the days of a kindly nobleman whose wife had died of an illness leaving him and his three daughters in despair.

After losing all his money in useless and bad inventions the family had to move into a peasant’s cottage, where the daughters did their own cooking, sewing and cleaning.

When it came time for the daughters to marry, the father became even more depressed as his daughters could not marry without dowries - money and property given to the new husband’s family.

One night after the daughters had washed out their clothing they hung their stockings over the fireplace to dry. That night Saint Nicholas, knowing the despair of the father, stopped by the nobleman’s house. Looking in the window Saint Nicholas saw the family had gone to bed. He also noticed the daughters’ stockings.

Inspiration struck Saint Nicholas and he took three small bags of gold from his pouch and threw them one by one down the chimney and they landed in the stockings. The next morning when the daughters awoke they found their stockings contained enough gold for them to get married. The nobleman was able to see his three daughters marry and he lived a long and happy life.

Children all over the world continue the tradition of hanging Christmas stockings. In some countries children have similar customs, in France the children place their shoes by the fireplace, a tradition dating back to when children wore wooden peasant shoes. In Holland the children fill their shoes with hay and a carrot for the horse of Sintirklass. In Hungary children shine their shoes before putting them near the door or a window sill. Italian children leave their shoes out the night before Epiphany, January 5, for La Befana the good witch. And in Puerto Rico children put greens and flowers in small boxes and place them outside the front door.

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WHY SHOP LOCALLY? It is very important that we support our high street traders by doing as much of our shopping as we possibly can locally. A lot of independent local traders and their businesses are beginning to die out, resulting in a large number of high street shops gradually closing down and being left boarded- up. By shopping locally you can make a difference to the livelihood of the traders and to the landscape of your local high street or town.

Shopping locally is one of the best ways to build a stronger, more prosperous community. There are many reasons to support local, independent businesses in Your Community, including: 1. PROTECT LOCAL CHARACTERS AND PROSPERITY Your Community is unlike any other place in the world. By choosing to support locally owned businesses, you help maintain local diversity and distinctive culture.

2. COMMUNITY WELL-BEING Locally owned businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors, and by contributing more to local causes.

3. LOCAL DECISION MAKING Local ownership means that important decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who will feel the impacts of those decisions.

4. KEEPING £ IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY Pounds spent in locally-owned businesses have three times the

impact on your community as pounds spent at national chains.

When shopping locally, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more services through investment in neighborhood improvements and promoting community development.

5. JOB AND WAGES Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits.

7. PUBLIC BENEFITS AND COSTS Local stores in town centres require comparatively little infrastructure and make more efficient use of public services.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Local stores help to sustain vibrant, compact, walkable town centres-which in turn are essential to reducing vehicle use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution.

9. COMPETITION A marketplace of hundreds or thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term.

10. PRODUCT DIVERSITY A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based, not on a national sales plan, but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices.

THE SHOPPING LIST Every November, the Toy Retailers Association announces the 72 toys that it believes will be heading the Christmas wish lists. Selected by a panel of leading UK toy retailers, this so-called Dream Toys list has become renowned as the most accurate predictive list available, informing parents across the country what little ones will be dying to open on Christmas morning. In our round-up, you’ll find the 10 that are expected to dominate the wish lists this year.

1. Bop It! Beats 2. Kidizoom Smart Watch 3. Little Live Pets Bird Cage 4. Minecraft Figures 5. My Friend Cayla

6. Nerf 2-in-1 Demolisher 7. Benny’s Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP 8. Transformers Stomp & Chomp Grimlock 9. Zoomer Dino Boomer 10. Disney Frozen Sparkle Doll

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WHAT’S ON DECEMBER NOW - 7 JANUARY

WINTER ICE RINK AT AT-BRISTOL Give skating a whirl on real ice under the giant bauble which is the At-Bristol Planetarium.

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GIANT SNOW GLOBE New for 2014 is a giant snow globe, which will be located near the Christmas markets in Broadmead, where shoppers can step inside and have their picture taken, making a perfect souvenir or gift for family and friends.

NOW - 4 JANUARY

BATH ON ICE Get your skates on at The Royal Victoria Park, 10am – 9pm www.bathonice.com.

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RUMPELSTILTSKIN @ THE EGG THEATRE T his brand new family musical theatre show tells the dark and juicy tale of Rumpelstiltskin, a strange, scheming creature who saves the life of the Miller’s daughter but demands a terrible price in return.

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SANTA SPECIAL AT AVON VALLEY RAILWAY 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. See www.avonvalleyrailway.org for full details.

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SANTA’S CHRISTMAS GROTTO The Fry Club, Keynsham Arts and Crafts, Family Show and visit Santa in his grotto.

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CINDERELLA AT BATH THEATRE ROYAL The greatest pantomime of them all! Starring CBBC & Strictly’s Dani Harmer, Melanie Walters (Gavin & Stacey) and Jon Monie.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT Holy Trinity Church, Kingswood. 7pm. A fantastic Christmas Concert with traditional Carols mixed with some modern music, and some quirky Christmas art, washed down with mulled wine and mince pies.

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MERRY FISHMAS AT BRISTOL AQUARIUM Become one of Santa’s little helpers this holiday and help feed our fish every morning, find out what’s on the Fishmas Dinner menu and enjoy hands on crafts, trails and quizzes.

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FAMILY CAROL SERVICE @ BATH ABBEY Children are invited to come dressed as a shepherd, angel, wise man or citizen of Bethlehem to create a stunning Christmas tableau. All in the wonderful setting of Bath Abbey 3-3.45 pm and 4.15-5pm.

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PANTO SEASON

It might be hard to believe, but it’s nearly time to dust down your Christmas decorations and start planning your festive celebrations. There’s no better way to get your family into the holiday spirit than by planning a trip to see a pantomime. If your kids haven’t yet experienced the magic of these performances, they’re in for a real treat.

Love it or hate it (and most people seem to fall into one of those camps), the cross-dressing, innuendo-fuelled, custard pie frenzy of pantomime is as much a part of a traditional British Christmas as sprouts and the Queen’s speech...

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Rumpelstiltskin

Now until January 4th, The Egg Theatre, Bath

101 Dalmations

Now until January 6th, The Tobacco Theatre, Bristol

The Magic Elves

Now until Janury 3rd, Bristol Old Vic, Bristol

Jack and The Beanstalk

5th December - 11th January, The Octogan,Yeovil

Dick Whittington

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10th - 13th December, Conygre Hall, Timsbury

Cinderella

11th December - 11th January, Bath Theatre Royal

Snow White and The Seven Dwarves

13th - 20th December, The Little Theatre, Wells

Snow White and The Seven Dwarves

20th - 27th December, Warminster Athenaeum Theatre

Sleeping Beauty

27th December - 3rd January, The Meyer Theatre, Millfield School

Cinderella

27th December - 3rd January, The Strode Theatre, Street

Babes in the Woods

29th December - 3rd January, Frome Memorial Theatre

Jack and The Beanstalk

15th - 25th January, The Arc Theatre, Trowbridge

Robin Hood and the Babes In The Wood

23rd - 31st January, Kingswood Community Centre

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PAGES BREAKFAST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY TO AVOID CHILDHOOD OBESITY As time-starved people continue to work longer and longer hours, increasing the chances that the family won’t eat together during the day at all, let alone for both the first and last meals, a new study suggests it has never been more important to ensure that adults and kids sit down to break bread in the same place, at the same time.

There are, of course, several factors that need to be taken into account, although they all suggest that a shared meal is much better for the family unity as a whole. In addition to the obvious forming of bonds and display of interest in one another that usually help make a happy homestead, breakfasts made by an adult are much more likely to be nutritious and good for the youngster, which probably won’t shock anyone blessed with a sugar-addicted adolescent.

Clearly, then, there’s plenty parents can take away from this, and interestingly it all comes down to some traditional family values: the importance of shared meal times, and of course the need for kids to get out and play whenever and wherever

possible, rather than sit inside. It’s worth noting that none of the children involved in the study were from the UK, but given the difference in expected working week between people in Britain and the eight European countries involved in the study, by rights the findings should resonate more here than anywhere else.

BE MONEY-WISE THIS CHRISTMAS

Let’s face it, Christmas can be very tough on your bank balance and we can all be tempted to rely on our credit cards to help see us through the festive season. However, interest can quickly escalate if we are not prompt in paying back the money, which can leave many of us in mountains of debt.

If you are concerned about your finances this Christmas, you are not alone. According to research by supermarket chain ASDA last year, one in six parents were not sure how they’d be paying for Christmas.

Credit cards can provide handy access to credit when needed, though they should always be used responsibly, in order to avoid running into difficulties.

With recent research from the British Bankers’ Association revealing that the nation’s average monthly credit card spending reached £7.1 billion in 2012, Asda Money offers tips on how consumers can use their credit cards responsibly this Christmas.

1. Make payments on time In order to avoid penalties and keep your credit card charges down you should ensure that you make at least the minimum payment due each month. Setting up a Direct Debit to cover either the minimum payment or the full amount can help make sure you never forget to pay. Credit card companies may charge you more interest if you only make the minimum payments.

2. Make use of interest free periods At Christmas having the option to spread your payments out over several weeks or months can really help. Most cards have interest free periods for purchases. This means that, as long as you pay your balance in full by the due date each month, you shouldn’t be charged any interest.

3. Choose the right card for you There are many cards on the market and there are also many reasons for people to choose a particular credit card.

Some are tempted by reward schemes or cash-back but if you tend to have a balance outstanding at the end of each month, a card with a lower interest rate might be the best option. The best card for you will depend on your spending habits and preferences.

4. Consider a balance transfer Most credit cards allow you to transfer an existing balance from another card, often at preferential interest rates which

may be as low as zero per cent for a given period. There is usually a fee to pay but you may still be able to save money in the long run. Any balance transfer not paid in full at the end of the promotional period will be charged the normal balance transfer rate which may be fairly high.

5. Take advantage of cash back offers Some credit cards will offer cash back on your purchases, helping you earn as you spend. Depending on the provider cash back can apply to all your spending, or be limited to specific stores or items. Check the details of each offer carefully to be sure you are getting the right deal for you.

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WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE INTERACTIVE GAME YOU CAN PLAY ON THE WEBSITE OR DOWNLOAD? WIN A TICKET FOR 4 GUESTS TO CREALY, DEVON!

This years Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park boasts 75,000 sq ft of indoor, undercover play! Open for great winter adventures including the all new indoor heated play area Atlantis, the Adventure Zone and Animal Kingdom. Over 40 rides and attractions are open for fun and advertures galore, So what will be first? Race to the top of the Vortex or step back in time to meet the dinosaurs?

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WIN AN ANNUAL FAMILY TICKET TO BRISTOL AQUARIUM!

Bristol Aquarium is home to a magnificent array of aquatic wildlife. At the centre of the aquarium is the enormous Coral Sea and here you’ll be able to admire over 250 marine animals, including sharks, stingrays, puffer fish and more. If wrasse and gurnard is your thing, head to the botanical house and its 60,000 litre seabed feature or, step out into the Harbourside exhibit and say hello to Merlin- the aquariums’ giant Pacific octopus which is the world’s largest species of octopus. The Amazon display gives a glimpse of the spectacular river fish including red bellied piranhas which are most feared in fresh water!

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Ellis Corrigan Sperring from Our Lady of Lourdes School in Kingswood won family tickets to Dick Whittington pantomime.

Mark Bolton from Chandag Junior School won family tickets to Bristol Rovers.

Callum Hockey from Longwell Green Primary School won family tickets to Wookey Hole.

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Oliver Brimble from Saltford Primary School won a family portrait from Made Portaits

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Getting out and about and doing the things that all families enjoy is important for children and you.

We all have very busy lives and spend too much time at work and not enough time at play, so make sure that you and your family spend some quality time together this Christmas.

Plan your trips beforehand to ensure that you are all aware of the expectations of the day. Agree to visit a nice restaurant, a show or even a children’s venue where they can have fun and you can too.

Family time is vital and laughing together creates a bond that is hard to break. Have fun with your children, take part in their activities and enjoy everything they do.

TIME TOGETHER

Eating out with small children can be challenging but ensure that you take along several toys or colouring to keep the children occupied while you are waiting for your meal. Teaching children the expectations of table manners at a young age will stand them in good stead for the future and there is no better place to practice this, than in a family restaurant.

Drawing games Challenge the family to some good old fashioned drawing games to pass the time away. You can play hangman, noughts and crosses, battleships or even your own version of ‘Draw Something’ (drawing objects for the rest of the players to guess).You could also play consequences where you all draw a head then fold the paper over and pass on. Then draw a body, fold, pass on and continue until you have drawn a figure. The fun is in the unveiling the pieces of the body that have been added by your family.

These activities will spark laughter, fun and you will all have a great time.

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GETTING CHILDREN THROUGH THE BITTER WINTER MONTHS

It can be slightly unpleasant sending the kids out to school every morning, even at the best of times. When it is below freezing outside, however, there are certain measures you need to take to ensure their health and safety. Of course, you can’t let the cold stand in the way of their education, and old timers would probably say it does them some good, but there are a few things you can do to make life just a little bit easier.

TRAVEL SAFE

One of the biggest enhanced dangers that the winter chill brings is associated with travelling. Whether you are walking or driving the kids to school, you need to take certain precautions.You should always make sure that your car is weather-ready. This includes the basics - ice scrapers, de-icer and windscreen wash fluid - but you should also add to that list: a spade, rugs, flashlights, water, food (non-perishable) and a first-aid kit.

HAVE THE HOUSE WARM FOR WHEN THEY GET HOME

Quite simply, the best part of any cold winters day (unless of course there is snow to play in) is getting home, back into the warmth. To brighten your kids’ spirits, it is always a good idea to have the home ready for them when they return from a long, cold day at school.

SHOW THEM THE JOYS OF WINTER

Parents too can be guilty of allowing the winter blues to take hold. It is crucial that you show your children the positive sides of winter - and there are many. Take them ice skating, to a great pantomime, go for walks in the country and eat in cosy pubs with big, welcoming fires. When the cold becomes too much, plan trips to the cinema and the shopping mall, bowling alley and games arcades.

By focusing on the positive aspects of winter, you will not only keep your own winter blues at bay, but also help to generate a positive mindset within your children. This will keep them active and energetic all year round. It may be a little bit tiring for you, but it will certainly keep you fit.

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MAKE A CHANGE

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Here’s a New Year’s resolution anyone can keep: Resolve not to make any more New Year’s resolutions. Now, wasn’t that easy?

If you’re trying to quit smoking, find a new job, get fit or shed some excess pounds, abandoning New Year’s resolutions won’t get you off the hook.

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EXERCISE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE PAINFUL!

GIVE YOUR WARDROBE A WORK-OUT

Don’t make the mistake of thinking exercise has to be full-throttle and that to make a difference you have to pound the treadmill till you hurt all over. Be honest with yourself - if you really hate going to the gym - find an alternative. Remember you should aim to fit in just 30 minutes a day of some kind of physical activity - this can even include doing the housework!

Hit the January sales and buy some well-considered, bargain purchases. Sale shopping can be fashion minefield, so before you hit the shops have a long hard think about what you really need to update your wardrobe. Well-cut, shape-flattering clothes have tranformative powers to start the year in and can even make you look like you’ve lost weight.

DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT JUST FOR YOU

UPDATE YOUR MAKE-UP AND HAIR

If you’re guilty of using any spare time you have to do housework, shopping or other tasks, make this year your resolve to set aside some time each week just for you. Ideally, remove yourself from distractions at home and ensure other family members know that this time out is non-negotiable. Why not use this time to try something new like a craft hobby, new language or singing?

Learning a new skill or rediscovering your love for something is good for the soul, and can boost self-esteem.

FRIENDS ARE IMPORTANT Seeing each other for coffee or chatting on the phone is not a luxury - studies have proven that having a close circle of friends is good for your health. But the hectic pace of modern life, and the fact that many of us move around the country more frequently means it can be hard to stay in touch. Try and make time for that phone call or email, just to keep in touch and say ‘hi’.

Perhaps you and your girlfriends can set aside one day in the year for a girly get-together - try and arrange this in good time so everyone can make the necessary arrangements.

Like figure-flattering clothes, well-chosen make-up and a good hair-cut can make a huge difference, and don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Many of us shy away from changing our look, but just a subtle revamp - say, cutting a wispy fringe into your hair, or swapping poker-straight locks for gently tousled - can ‘re-energise’ your look.

DON’T LET LIFE PASS YOU BY Easier said than done, we know, but try and avoid getting into a rut, which can be demoralising and sap your energy.

Procrastination is something we’re all guilty of, but grab the bull by the horns when you can - book that bargain weekend away with the kids, do something spontaneous from time to time, change your daily routine (even if it’s just walking home from school a different way), take up that offer of babysitting so you and your partner can go to the cinema and watch that film you’ve been dying to see...

Sometimes it’s good to ‘feel the fear’ and do something that you’d normally say no to - attending a job interview, putting yourself forward as class rep or hitting the rollercoasters at Alton Towers!

You’ll rarely regret these life experiences.

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Your achievements in pictures

Olivia Crane aged 7 has achieved her stage 5 in gymnastics, well done Olivia.

Hannah Smith aged 6 has achieved an arts award, her stage 2 in swimming and also an excellent ideas award.

Ellie Stanford aged 5 has achieved her 15 metre-swimming award, well done Ellie.

Cameron Jennings aged 5 has passed his stage 1 in swimming, well done Cameron.

Madison aged 5 has completed an indoor skydive, well done Madison.

Lola Wollacott aged 8 has passed her freestyle dance exam, well done Lola.

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Libby Maggs aged 8 was Carnival Princess for Midsomer Norton Carnival Association, well done Libby.

Lucy Sanderson aged 10 has achieved her stage 6 in swimming, well done Lucy.

Mae sanderson aged 7 has achieved her World Guide badge for brownies, well done Mae.

Libby Maggs aged 8 has passed her ballet exam eith distinctions, well done Libby.

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Charlotte Perrott aged 8 has achieved her level 4 in gymnastics, well done Charlotte.

Emily Perrott aged 6 has achieved her level 5 in gymnastics and also took part in a gymnastics festival at Norton Hill School.

Emily Lovell aged 7 took part in the gymnastics festival at Norton Hill school, well done Emily.

Hattie Roughan aged 7 took part in the gymnastics festival at Norton Hill school, well done Hattie.

Cain Rogers aged 10 competed in a skills bout in boxing for Norton Radstock Amateur boxing Club.

Caithlyn Jeffrey aged 5 took part in the gymnastics festival at Norton Hill school, well done Caithlyn.

Charlie Ashman aged 5 has achieved his stage 1 in swimming, well done Charlie.

William Edgecombe aged 6 has achieved his level 2 in swimming, well done William.

Samara Fisher aged 6 has achieved her level 6 in gymnastics, well done Samara.

Ava Maundrill aged 7 has taken part in a gymnastics festival at Norton Hill School, well done Ava.

Mia Wadswoth aged 7 has taken part n a mini red tennis tournament at Camvale Tennis, well done Mia.

Savannah Mann aged 8 has achieved her stage 4 in swimming, well done Savannah.

Lauryn Curtis aged 9 has achieved a Blue Peter badge for completing a litter pick and distributing leaflets, well done Lauryn.

Sam Dolman aged 8 has achieved his stage 3 in swimming, well done Sam.

Izabella Gardiner aged 6 has achieved her level 5 in gymnastics, well done Izabella.

Archie Bullock aged 7 was awarded 2nd place at a gymnastics competition at Baskervilles, well done.

Atley Stacey-Day aged 10 has been awarded the Harry Parkes Junior Singles Knockout Trophy at Wells Golf Club.

Jacob Hall aged 9 has passed his PUMA grade 1 in tae kwon do, well done Jacob.

Maddie Morton aged 9 has been awarded most improved team member for cricket, well done Maddie.

Saul Lansdown aged 10 has been awarded his trophy for scoring 100 goals at Westfield Football Club, well done Saul.

Kelsey Hiscocks aged 6 has been passed her stage 2 in swimming and also her 20 metre swimming badge, well done Kelsey.

Amy Curtis aged 7 has achieved a Blue Peter badge for completing a litter pick and distributing leaflets, well done Amy

Fleur Miller aged 6 has passed her street dance exam with honours, well done Fleur.

Sam Duffee aged 6 has passed his red stripe belt and also been awarded student of the class in tae kwon do..

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