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WOW! What wonderful weather we are having, I hope you are all enjoying it and playing outside??

It is nearly the end of the school year and I am sure you are all looking forward to moving up to your new classes and meeting your new teachers. Good luck to all of the Year 6 children who will be moving onto secondary school and we all hope you have a great time and learn lots!

Once again we have some superb competitions in HEY! Magazine and in this issue you can win vouchers for The Entertainer, membership and free gaming session in Wireworld in Radstock, a family ticket to skate at Bristol Ice Rink, a family trip to Wookey Hole Caves and Mill and a fantastic Human Torso! Don’t delay, make sure you send your entries into us as soon as possible, and remember ‘you have to be in it to win it!’.

Have a good look at our News and Reviews pages and read all about the fantastic things that have been going on in your local schools.

You are all very inspiring and it is wonderful to read about all of the new ways in which you learn and experience new things, keep it up!

Don’t miss our 3 pages of WOW! in this edition.

You have all achieved so much and thank you for letting us know about all of the wonderful things you do outside of school. It is clear to see Midsomer Norton and Radstock has some very talented residents!

Make sure you are safe during the summer holidays and if you are going on holiday have a wonderful time!

We look forward to catching up with you all again in October.

With thanks XXX The HEY! Team

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The next edition will be distributed early October and is filling fast.

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Distribution: We deliver to 5,000 families through primary schools and other outlets in the Midsomer Norton and Radstock and the surrounding villages.

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As part of their research, Hometown World worked with local primary schools where the children formed focus groups to give their feedback on the books and help the publishers learn firsthand what schools are looking for. The reaction was fantastic, with comments from teachers including “There’s nothing quite like it. A refreshing approach to learning about history.”

“A fantastic resource… the timelines at the top of the page really helped focus on each era.”

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Hometown World Have you ever wondered what it would have been like living in Bath when the Roman’s arrived? What about rubbing shoulders with the finest people in the land in the Assembly Rooms?

Over the last 12 months, a local company has been developing a brand new concept in publishing in a niche of its own.

Hometown World have discovered a huge gap in the market which is set to ignite the way local history is taught in schools and get the kids of Bath excited about the people and events that shaped their hometown.

The flagship title, Hometown History Bath, written by local author Jane Walker, brings history to life in a fun, innovative way. The engaging pages use beautiful illustrations, old photographs, colourful timelines and imaginary first-hand accounts to investigate the hidden history on your doorstep.

Launching alongside this groundbreaking title is Bath Activity Funbook. Packed with fun puzzles about Bath to challenge your child’s skills and knowledge including: How well do you know your town? True or False? I’m a celebrity, Look, listen, sniff… It’s the perfect holiday activity book to capture children’s imagination and teach them about their surroundings.

The books will be available from local bookshops and other retail outlets including Waterstone’s, WHSmith, Toppings Bookshop, and Mr. B’s Compendium from 15th June 2010.

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To enter any of or fantastic competitions please enter by writing the answer, your name, age, address and telephone number and your school name on a piece of paper and send it to us at: HEY! competitions, Ignyte Ltd, 46 Frome Road, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3LF Or email your entry details to tina@hey-magazine.co.uk

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Maisie Thatcher aged 8 from St Benedicts Catholic Primary School won a beauty package for her mum from Beyond Beauty.

A Sunday afternoons gaming session for 4 hours & 1 years membership (for 1) at Wireworld in Radstock.

In Wireworld they know that it’s good to play together, it’s all about having fun! Their 29 player gaming centre and café offers children from the age of 8 a professionally run venue where playing together and having fun together is their number one goal.

Entrants must be over 8 years old. To win answer the following:

Max Howie aged 8 from St Mary’s Primary School in Timsbury won A family meal at The George at Nettlebridge.

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A family pass for Bristol Ice Rink!

As one of Bristol’s main attractions located in Bristol City Centre the rink aims to provide every guest with a fun filled visit. Enjoy ice skating. Watch friends or family from the Rinkside Cafe. Relax with a drink at the Bridge Bar (over 18s only).

Support Bristol’s ice hockey teams or learn to play with them and of course learn to dance on ice. To win answer the following:

Samuel Hasell aged 9 from Welton Primary School won a £20 voucher to spend at The Entertainer.

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A human Torso!

Learn about the human body and how each of the organs work and where they are with this fantastic Human Torso from Bright Minds. Each piece can be removed and replaced to help you to understand more about your body! To win answer the following:

Caitlan Rush aged 11 from Trinity Primary school won a £10 voucher to spend in The Entertainer.

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A family ticket to Wookey Hole Caves

Britain’s most spectacular caves and mill and home of the legendary ‘Witch of Wookey’!

Revamped, restored and totally remarkable, the new Wookey Hole at else can Aside from the caves, wh experience is bursting into the 2010 holiday scene with a mixture of fun, Hole? ey ok Wo excitement, history and mystery! To win answer the following: you discover at

A copy of Hometown History Bath

Hometown History Bath, written by local author Jane Walker, brings history to life in a fun, innovative way. The engaging pages use beautiful illustrations, old photographs, colourful timelines and imaginary first-hand accounts to investigate the Where hidden history on your doorstep. To win answer the following:

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Summer Holiday Activities

Sports and Leisure

Monday 26th July - Friday 27th August 2010

Writhlington Climbing 5 day climbing course. We will be running two separate beginners courses on Monday 2nd – Friday 6th August inclusive and Monday 9th – Friday 13th August inclusive 10.00am – 11.00am – Children aged 6 – 9 years 11.00am – 12noon – Children aged 10 – 14 years Cost: Members £25 Non Members £30 (for 5 day course)

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Children are supervised throughout the day by qualified and experienced coaches and staff on a ratio of 1 member of staff per 8 children. Children are separated into groups based on their age and ability. Activities are then tailored to the age of the children. Please note brothers and sisters can be kept in the same group if requested.

Each group will experience a number of different sports and activities throughout the day depending on their age including:

• Trampolining • Gymnastics • Football • Dance Mats • Sports Walls • Team Challenges • Arts and Crafts • Bouncy castle • Laser Combat • Soft play activity centre • New climbing wall • Fire Engine and Police Car visits • Woodland Walks

Writhlington Gymnastics Club 2 day fun gymnastics course. We will be running two separate courses on Wednesdsay 4th and Friday 6th August and Wednesdsay 11th and Friday 13th August.

9.00am - 9.30am - Children aged 4 - 6yrs 9.45am - 10.15am - Children aged 7 - 9yrs Cost: Members £5 Non Members £6

Writhlington Tennis Club 3 day fun tennis course. We will be running three separate courses on Monday 26th - Wednesday 28th July inclusive, Monday 2nd - Wednesday 4th August inclusive and Monday 23rd - Wednesday 25th August inclusive.

10.15am - 11.15am - children aged 4 - 6 yrs 11.30am - 12.30pm - children aged 7 - 10 yrs Cost Members £15.00 Non Members £20.00

Writhlington Trampoline Club 5 day fun trampoline course. We will be running two separate courses on Monday 26th - Friday 30th July inclusive and Monday 16th - Friday 20th August inclusive.

9.00am - 10.00am - Children aged 4 - 6 yrs 10.15am - 11.15am - children aged 7 - 10 yrs Cost: Members £20 Non Members £25.

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Children will need to wear comfortable sports clothing avoiding clothes with buckles, poppers, zips and hoods. Jewellery is NOT permitted in any of our classes. Children with long hair will be asked to tie it back. For gymnastics, children will work in bare feet. For trampolining children will need to wear socks and long bottoms. Shorts are not permitted in trampolining under any circumstances. Skirts are not permitted for gymnastics or trampolining.

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News & Reviews Recruitment process for the St John’s school Council

Welton Primary…Airport On Friday 18th June, Welton Primary School received an international makeover when staff and pupils transformed the school into an airport from where they caught ‘flights’ that took them to French-speaking countries around the globe. The school dining hall was converted into the airport where pupils were checked in, answered questions in French and received their boarding passes. They then proceeded through the security checks and passport control - where they had their special Welton Primary passports stamped - to the departure lounge and waited for the tannoy announcement for their flight. This was all staffed by the extremely responsible and enthusiastic Year 6 pupils.

On Wednesday 19th May the school governors asked the members of the school council (from Years 2-6) to interview some teachers for the post of Assistant Head Teacher at St. John’s School. The governors wanted to know our opinions of the candidates.

There were four teachers to interview. First we welcomed them and let them say a little bit about themselves. Then we asked them about the things we thought would make a good Assistant Head Teacher, like why they wanted the job and what they could bring to our school.

To help us decide which teacher we liked the best we looked at the teachers expressions when they gave us their answers. Then we reviewed and compared the answers they had given us. We decided what kind of person we though they were and whether or not they should be given the job of Assistant Head Teacher.

We enjoyed being involved in the interviews and would like to do it again, although we almost missed our lunch!

A Big Thank You Kim Buchan is the school caretaker for St Mary’s Primary School in Writhlington. The reason the Deputy Head Teacher has sent us a letter is that Kim is AMAZING. Mrs Lampert says “Our school site has fields, a conservation area with pond dipping platforms, an enclosed sensory garden, quiet areas and playground equipment not to mention the school and outside buildings,. Kim looks after all of this, often giving of her own time in the evenings and at weekends. Recently she has taken on the project, alongside parents and other members of our community, to enter our school in the local ‘Bath in Bloom’ competition. She has led gardening teams to plant vegetables and fruit in the Early Years Foundation Stage outside classroom, planted sunflowers around the sensory gardens and worked with pupils to grow flowers, plants and shrubs all around the school. It looks beautiful! What a fantastic place to come to school!”

Paige (Year 6) said of Kim, “Mrs Buchan is a wonderful person. She’s always happy and smiling and does anything she can to help our school. I like the way she lets everyone help her and she always has time to talk to us.”

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Artsmark Gold

Year 6 leavers service at Wells Cathedral

Arts Council England has awarded Artsmark Gold to St John’s CE VA Primary School in recognition of the school’s commitment to, and excellence in, arts education. St John’s is part of the 1676 schools in England who received an Artsmark award this year.

Carolyn Banfield, Head teacher of St John’s CE VA Primary School in Midsomer Norton said: “I’m delighted that the Arts Council has once again recognised St John’s dynamic arts education programme. Because of the outstanding opportunities we are able to provide for our children, they are enthused and motivated by the arts in all its diversity. Our pupils have thoroughly enjoyed working with a range of professional artists, dancers and musicians and as a result have achieved great things.’

High Littleton Tag Rugby Success High Littleton year 5and 6 tag rugby team took part in the Midsomer Norton Tag Rugby Tournament.

The winners and runners up would take part in the Primary Rugby partnership Day at Bath Rugby’s Recreation Ground.

Beating Camerton, St Nicholas, Westfield and Paulton whilst drawing with Peasedown St John, Trinity and Midsomer Norton meant that High Littleton were within one try of claiming the top spot.

Our galliant efforts saw us achiving runner up position.

The squad were Matt J, Matt W, Ali, Chloe, Maddie, Charlie, Emily, Ryan and Edward.

By Dan Williams (Y6)

On Wednesday 23rd June the Year 6 pupils from St John’s Primary School in Midsomer Norton joined over 2000 pupils at Wells Cathedral over a series of 6 days! The day consisted of an opening ceremony which was exciting and enjoyable followed by two amazing workshops during the morning.

The workshops were really interesting and were all sorts of things from art to dance to mime to global community work. Everything was brought together in the afternoon with a service. We sang songs with all the schools together in the centre of the cathedral.

Longvernal Mosiacs Year 4 and 5 children from Longvernal Primary School displayed their creativity when they were vistied by artist Anita Andrews.

The pupils designed 2 fantastic mosaics inspired by their links with Spain and Uganda and also the community of the school.

Children cut the tiles and worked with Anita to ensure they were placed correctly and the picture came to life. The mosaics are on display in the school hall for all to see!

Cake Sale for Haiti A group of year 3 and 4 girls from Midsomer Norton Primary School organised and ran their own cake sale in aid of the Haiti appeal. The children considered every aspect of the sale, making posters, thinking about hygiene and encouraging the school community to join in. An amazing £115 was raised.

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On Monday 14th June, the juniors of Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School took part in a fantastic Sing Up Concert at Wells Cathedral. Over the course of 6 weeks, the children had been taught 8 songs by one of the Wells choristers and the Wells Cathedral organist, Oliver Walker. The culmination of these singing lessons was the concert in which Farrington, along with 3 other primary schools, sang their hearts out!

Sarah Appleton (YR 5) and Megan Oram (YR 4) – seen in the picture in their navy school uniforms – showed great talent, singing a verse from the African song Soualle as a duet.

The “Caribbean” comes to WSM! On Thursday 10th June, the infants of Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School and St Mary’s Writhlington Church of England School went to Weston-superMare for a joint day of fun on the beach and a visit to Seaquarium.

Both schools, who share Executive Headteacher Sue Jones, have been focussing on “The Caribbean” as their topic this term and what better way to do this than with a trip to the seaside! It may not have been quite as hot and tropical as in the Caribbean, but the children were not in the least deterred!

Westfield Year 3 Play Our Year 3 play was called’ Just Like Us, ‘ and it was about children in World War 2.

Some of us played English evacuees and some were Jewish. The play was about people being different and being able to get along with each other. We sang some lovely World War 2 songs and our parents and grandparents joined in.

Some children from each class helped to serve tea and cakes after the morning performance.

By Jasmin Williams and Chloe Bodman, Dolphin Class (Year 3)

Year 6 Tag Rugby Team The Tag Rugby team of Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School qualified for the South West finals of the Tag to Twickenham Competition. This makes them one of the top 250 teams in the country! They recently played at Taunton School against teams from as far a field as Redruth, Cheltenham and Gloucester.

As a small school, playing some Year 4 pupils in this Year 6 competition, they were delighted with their excellent performance.

Sustainability at St John’s Last term during our Eco Club meeting we decided to take part in the ‘In Bloom’ competition to improve our local environment.

On Monday 10th May we paid a visit to the local garden centre in Chilcompton to buy a variety of plants. We followed the council’s theme of ‘fire’ and chose plants in colours of red, yellow, blue and orange.

We spent the whole morning planting over six pots. It was very hard work but after we finished it was worth it. We hope the judges will come and pay us a visit next month as we are very proud of our work.

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He gets to tell everyone else what to do.

2. The director says something like ‘stand on one leg..ACTION” and everyone has to stand on one leg. They can only stop when the director shouts ‘CUT”.

3. The other players should only do what the director says when he say “ACTION!” For example: he says’ roar like a tiger..

NOW!” everyone should keep quiet. If anyone does roar like a tiger, they are out of the game.

4. The game continues with the director telling everyone to do things, and either saying ‘ACTION” or not.

5. The last person left in the game gets to be the director in the next game.

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For 2 or more people This game is best played on a sandy beach.

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2. Draw a line in the sand about five big steps away from the shark.

Everyone stands behind this line to play.

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For 2 or more players For this game of catch, you will need a ball.

Players should stand a little way away from each other.

1. Take turns to throw the ball to each other.

2. If a player drops the ball, or doesn’t manage to catch it, they get the first letter of the word DONKEY – D. 3. The next time the same player drops the ball, they get the second letter, and so on.

4. When a player gets all the letters in the word DONKEY, they are out of the game.

5. The game continues until only one person is left.

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These totally tossable, squishable balls are lightweight and easy to grip, making them perfect for novice jugglers, beanbag games, or a good old game of catch.

This take on a classic camp craft inspires your family members to create versions of themselves with natural treasures from your own garden.

Materials • 9 (11-inch) balloons (for 3 balls) • Funnel • 2 1/4 cups of dried lentils • Scissors

Materials • Sticks and twigs • Hand pruners (a parent’s tool) • Hot-glue gun • Flat stone • Colored pencils • Small objects from nature, such as pinecones, pine needles, pieces of bark, acorns, and leaves • 8-inch piece of twine (optional)

Instructions 1. Stretch the first balloon by inflating it halfway, holding it closed for about 30 seconds, and deflating it.

2. Place a funnel in the balloon’s neck and gradually pour in 3/4 cup of lentils, pushing them in as you go. The balloon should be firm but squeezable.

3. Snip off the balloon’s thick rubber lip. Cut the neck off a second balloon and gently stretch the opening.

4. Ease the second balloon over the filled balloon, tucking in the neck as you go.

5. Cut the neck off the third balloon, stretch the opening, and ease it over the other two. Repeat this process to make a set of three balls, or however many you’d like.

Materials • 2 cardboard tubes (toilet paper tubes, or wrapping paper tubes trimmed to about 5-1/2 inches) • 1 roll each of red, white, and blue duct tape • Clear 1-gallon, food-safe plastic pot • 2 (15-ounce) unopened cans of food, with labels removed (for weight) • Clean, empty metal can or plastic bucket (ours is a 12-ounce peanut can) • Parchment paper (optional) • 2 metal bottle caps Instructions 1. Wrap the cardboard tubes with red and white duct tape. Affix an arm to each side of the potl with a loop of tape.

2. Wrap the bottom of the canned goods with red tape. (Tip: Write the contents on the top of each can so that you’ll know what’s in them.)

Place loops of tape on their lids, then press the potl into place on top.

3. To make the robot’s head, wrap the empty can or bucket with blue duct tape. Cut eyes from white duct tape and a mouth from red. (Tip: The eyes and mouth are easier to make if you first attach the duct tape to a piece of parchment paper. Cut out the shapes, then peel them off the parchment backing.) Attach the bottle caps to the white circles with loops of tape. Stack the head on top of the pot.

Instructions 1. Trim the sticks with the pruners and hot-glue them together to form a body with arms, a torso, and legs.

2. Draw a face on the stone with colored pencils, then glue it to the torso.

3. Glue on the other features, such as pinecone feet, an acorn cap, bark pants, or a pine needle skirt.

All of Jude’s recipes were quick to prepare, a bonus for the guests with schoolaged children who agreed that the Frittata (rather like a Spanish omelette) would be a hit with younger members of the family. Simply by adding favourite ingredients like bacon, ham or cheese it makes a tasty, healthy teatime dish for those rushing to prepare something after school.

turning up the heat on organic vegetables!

Hey Magazine Hosts Riverford Cook and Chat Lunch Riverford teamed up with Hey! Magazine’s Tina Veater who hosted an ‘al fresco’ Cook and Chat lunch in her sunny garden in Radstock this month.

Tina invited ten friends to her home and Riverford cook Jude Davies prepared the guests a mouthwatering range of dishes using seasonal organic vegetables and fruit. On the menu; potato and spinach frittata, orange and caraway dip with feta cheese, blood salad followed by vanilla Panna Cotta and spiced rhubarb.

Liz McPherson of Riverford explains “We are inviting people to host these Cook and Chat lunches or suppers to encourage them and their friends to look again at organic vegetables as versatile, reasonably priced ingredients and a great basis for tasty, healthy home-cooking for the whole family. You invite friends to your home, we provide the cook and the ingredients.”

In the spirit of Riverford guests were encouraged to chat to Jude about their own cooking experiences and gained inspiration for using vegetables in a creative way for the whole family.

Everybody enjoyed the results when they sat down to lunch!

Anyone interested in hosting a Cook and Chat lunch or supper can call Liz McPherson on 08456 800 918

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Water Balloon Catch This wet and wacky game is as refreshing as a dip in the pool. On a hot day, even if you drop the ball, you’re still cool.

What You Need • Gallon-size milk jugs (one for each player) • Tape • Ribbons • Water balloons Instructions 1. Create the catchers by cutting the bottom off a gallon-size milk jug (one for each player), taping the cut edges, and decorating with ribbon.

2. Fill a bunch of water balloons to the size of a grapefruit.

3. See how many times you can toss the balloons without breaking them or how far you can catch and throw them.

Splash and Score Kids can test their aim and douse their opponent at the same time with this water balloon game of throwing and blocking skills.

What You Need • 1 bucket and 1 plastic bat for every 2 players • 6 water balloons per player (for each game) Instructions 1. Fill the buckets to the brim and line them up. Divide into 2 teams (throwers and receivers). The throwers line up several yards away from the buckets and try to toss water balloons into the buckets.

2. Each successful toss is worth 1 point. Each member of the receiving team sits (or kneels) behind a bucket and holds a plastic bat ready to defend his or her bucket by blocking the incoming water balloons. Be sure the buckets are far enough apart that batters won’t hit each other.

3. Each thrower tosses 2 balloons, the score is tallied, and then the receivers get a chance to be the throwers and earn points. The teams continue to alternate throwing and blocking. The team with the highest score at the end of 3 rounds wins.

Make a Splash What’s the best way to jazz up a classic game of jump rope? Just add water!

(3 or more players) Give each player a cup of water. With cup in hand, each player jumps into the turning rope and completes 3 skips in a row. The player with the most water in her cup after her turn wins.

(6 or more players) Divide players into 2 teams and give each team a cup of water. One team turns the rope. The other sends a player into the turning rope with the cup, singing, “Water in the cup, splashing all about. Jump in, (teammate’s name), and help me out.” This teammate jumps in and takes the cup from the first player, who then jumps out. After each player has jumped once, the other team has a turn. The team with the most water in its cup at the end of the game wins.

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Animator and illustrator Tracy Bartlett whose work includes Magic Roundabout & Fuggy Fuggy, has turned her creative skills to designing and creating amazing cakes that become centrepieces of any occasion.

Fresh homemade cake’s, choose from Fruit, Madeira or Sponge. A quick consultation on the design you require, we like a challenge (more complicated the better).

One of her latest designs is Lighting Mcqueen out of Disney’s “Car’s”.

We are located at the top end of the High Street, Midsomer Norton and linked to Fred Bartlett’s Kitchen and Bathroom studio.

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Where to go & what to do!

Children’s Book-making Workshops

Bookbarn International, Children’s Department, Unit 1-2, Hallatrow Business Park, Wells Road, Hallatrow Monday 9th August, 10am-11.30am.

Wednesday 18th August, 2pm-3.30pm Thursday 26th August, 10am-11.30am) Boys and girls aged 2-7 (no more than ten children in each workshop).

The main activity in this workshop is to get children making small books. The workshop would begin with a short explanation of the earliest books that were made specifically for children. This is a fun and educational workshop where children can show their creativity and interest in books.

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Dalek Invasion at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

Yeovilton, 7th and 8th August.

Prepare to be afraid! An army of Daleks will invade the museum over this weekend. Dr Who characters and celebrities plus family activities.

Children are encouraged to come in fancy dress.

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Monster Truck Madness and Dream Car Rides

Work in partnership with Jamie Oliver selling his gorgeous Jme collection of homeware products and you could earn more than £520 per month just by holding two parties a week.

Join Jamie at Home today and you could start earning from your very first party.

To share in Jamie Oliver’s success and be part of the team call Rachel Dawson: 07840 760283 or dawson@talktalk.net

Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford.

Sunday 15th August.

See the enormously destructive Big Pete the biggest and meanest monster truck in Europe.

Watch in amazement as this monster jumps 15ft in the air, demolishing and crushing anything in its path.

An excitingly breath taking show that will guarantee to leave you with a long lasting impression!

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The Roman Baths by Candlelight

01/07/2010 to 31/08/2010 As darkness falls, the ruins of this vast Roman building are an awesome sight. By the light of flickering torches, you can walk on 2000 year old pavements and really sense the spirits of the ancients, providing a truly magical atmosphere which no other venue can surpass. With its steaming waters and Roman artefacts this is an unforgettable and unique experience.

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WOMAD Festival

23/07/2010 to 25/07/2010 28 years from when WOMAD first started the ‘World of Music and Dance’ festival returns for the 4th consecutive year in the beautiful grounds of Charlton Park.

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Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park

06/08/2010 to 08/08/2010 This fabulous event takes place at Gatcombe Park, home of the Princess Royal and her family and incorporates the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships.

In addition to top class eventing there will be something for all the family with a shopping village, arena attractions and entertainment.

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Bath Festival of Children’s Literature

24/09/2010 to 03/10/2010 Join some of the biggest names in children’s books for 10 days of Festival fun with authors, illustrators, storytellers and poets.

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Football Comes to Radstock Museum

11 May 2010 to 31 August 2010 A celebration of football in Somerset which began in the late 19th Century in the Coalfield area of North Somerset.

The exhibition will focus on the Clubs and Individuals from the County. Many trophies will be on display from the Somerset Football Association, Yeovil Town FC, Bath City FC and other Senior & Junior Clubs in the district.

Find out about football during WWI & WWII, FA Cup encounters, the development of kit and miscellaneous memorabilia.

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Team Falchion Dunster Country Fair

Dunster - 01984 640253 28th July 2010 A great day out for all the family celebrating the country way of life.

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Dunster Show

Dunster Castle Lawns - 01984 656990 20th August A fun day out for all the family. Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Trade Stands, Craft, Tent, Fun Fair, Circus entertainment, Parade of Hounds, Rural Crafts, Food.

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Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show

11th September Westwoodlands Showground - 01373 463600 Showcasing local food producers, livestock, rural handicrafts and trade stands.

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Medieval Coin Making

22/07/2010 to 23/07/2010 Daily 10.30am until 4.30pm Glastonbury Abbey See coins as they used to be, by master coin maker Andy Pilkington. Try your hand too at this ancient art.

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Pegasus Hawking Birds of Prey, static display

24/07/2010 to 25/07/2010 Daily from 1030hrs until 1700hrs Glastonbury Abbey See this wonderful display of Birds of Prey; hear all about them and how they would have been used here in times past and maybe even get to handle them.

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14/08/2010 to 15/08/2010 Daily 1000hrs until 1700hrs.

Glastonbury Abbey Back once again by popular demand this Medieval Living History team and their encampment...so see how folks lived, played and fought in ancient times! See and touch implements from Medieval life - experience the sights, sounds and smells of Medieval life... and much more.

Also hear tales of King Arthur! There will be presentations at set times during the day - watch for more details, in due course!

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Fossils and funnybones

@ Bristol - Opening 26 June!

Discover more with this exciting archaeology exhibition especially for under eights’ which will replacing In the jungle! Dig for fascinating fossils and look for the different kinds of life that were around many years ago - it is sure to be roaring fun!

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Altitude – the fantastic flight show!

@ Bristol Running until 21 November 2010. 12.30 and 3.30 weekends and holidays. Fasten your seat belts ready for our show all about the science of, well, flight!

2010 sees another important celebration of 100 years of flight in the South West, giving you the perfect opportunity to have all your questions about the science of flight answered by At-Bristol’s Live Science team. With lots of fantastic facts and plenty of exciting experiments it is sure to set your minds soaring – chocks away!

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Seaside Safari

Monday 2nd August Join a National Park Ranger to find out ’who is eating who’ in the rockpools and ’what is hiding where?’ Fun for all ages. Meet on seafront opposite cliff railway, Lynmouth. 2pm for approx 2 hrs.

Exmoor Somerset - www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Family Adventure Park Come and have fun at Puxton Park

South Somerset Cycling offers an experienced knowledge of cycling in Somerset with a fleet of quality bicycles suitable for all members of the family along. Child seats, trailers, youth cycles, tandem and a wheelchair tandem are all available for hire.The shop sells a wide range of new bicycles and cycling accessories, as well as a selection of maps and books of local interest. A range of circular walks, cycle routes and other leaflets are also available.

Visit the Langport & River Parrett Visitor Centre to discover life on the Somerset Levels and Moors, some of the best remaining wetlands in England. It’s the perfect base for both walkers and cyclists who wish to explore this unique landscape. Walkers and cyclists are welcome to make use of the free car park beside the Centre and toilets which are located inside the building.

For those wishing to cycle, free cycle route maps are available. Bikes can be hired from the Centre or bring your own bike and make use of our facilities. A cycle shop is located within the Centre along with a service and repair workshop.

During the spring, summer and early autumn, ice creams and cold drinks are available on site. Within a short walk a number of tea shops, pubs and hotels can be found.

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Magician, falconry display, gladiators, tractor rides and archery

31 July Fifi and Bumble & more 21 August Fireman Sam & more

CAR BOOT Every Sunday 8am - 2pm April - September Puxton Park, WsM, N. Somerset BS24 6AH

OPEN EVERY DAY 9.00am - 5.30pm

01934 523500 www.puxton.co.uk

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P U S ’ T A WH The hottest movies, dvds, books and more...

Cats & Dogs: the Revenge of Kitty Galore

Release date: 30th July

Despicable Me Released on: 9th July In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout.

Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru, planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!)

Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

Step Up 3D Released on: 6th August A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke (Malambri) and Natalie (Vinson), team up with NYU freshman Moose (Sevani), and find themselves pitted against the world’s best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.

WELLS FILM CENTRE CINEMA

01749 673195 www.wellsfilmcentre.co.uk From Monday 19th July

TOY STORY 3D (U) From Saturday 24th July

KARATE KID (PG)

From Wednesday 4th August

CATS AND DOGS 2 IN 3D (TBC)

From Friday 6th August

STEP UP 3 IN 3D (TBC)

From Wednesday 11th August

SORCERERS APPRENTICE (PG)

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MARMADUKE (TBC) From Wednesday 25th August

SCOTT PILGRAM VS THE WORLD (TBC) Directed By Edgar Wright

From Friday 27th August

KARATE KID (PG)

From Wednesday 4th August

THE LAST AIR BENDER (TBC)

In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this unprecedented threat, cats and dogs will be forced to join forces for the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves - and their humans - in “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” a comedy that blends live action with state-of-the-art puppetry and computer animation. It’s time for the fur to fly.

Toy Story 3 Release on: 23rd july “Toy Story 3” welcomes Woody, Buzz and the whole gang back to the big screen as Andy prepares to depart for college and his loyal toys find themselves in… daycare! These untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. A few new faces-some plastic, some plushjoin the adventure, including iconic swinging bachelor and Barbie’s counterpart Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear

The Great Hamster Massacre Katie Davies

Basil‛s School Antics Clare Blackmore

This wonderful book is all about Basil, a Birman cat who ‘attends’ St Lawrence’s Primary School, at Westbury-subMendip in Somerset. Written by Clare Blackmore who works at St Lawrence school. The book is all about what Basil gets up to during the school year. Basil’s antics are regularly featured in the school’s nerwsletter -- now they have been brought together, charmingly illustrated, in this special book, whose publication has been supported

by Bristol Water. All proceeds from the sale of the book, through mail order and from the school, will be shared 50/50 between the school and the WaterAid charity. For further information, please contact Paul Kelson at Bristol Water on 0117 9536470 or Clare Blackmore via 01749 87043

Titch and Mitch 1: Shipwrecked!

Winner of the Waterstone’s Book Award 2010.

An entertaining behind-thescenes look at family life in all its intricacies as it revolves around pet ownership and the drama that surrounds it. Nine year old Anna tells how she and her younger brother Tom win the battle to be allowed to own a hamster each, survive the ups and downs of ownership and then, when the great hamster massacre takes place, set about finding the culprit!

Anna’s view of her world will amuse all.

How To Survive Summer Camp Jacqueline Wilson

Stella’s mum and step-dad have gone off on holiday and have dumped Stella at the Evergreen Holiday Camp. She’s not happy! Especially when she finds out she’s expected to learn to swim - the one thing her mum promised she wouldn’t have to do. She’s determined not to enjoy herself and settles down for a nightmare summer.

Garth Edwards

Titch and Mitch are two delightful pixies who survive being shipwrecked and end up on an island that’s full of extraordinary animal characters. As they meet more and more friends they go off on some wonderful but sometimes frightening adventures with their magical bicycle, talking turkeys and lots more besides.

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The Rainbow Orchid: Adventures of Julius Chancer - Vol 2 Garen Ewing

About the series: The Rainbow Orchid is an ambitious blend of classic storytelling and cinematic artwork in which adventure, historical drama and legend are seamlessly intertwined. If you like your comics full of mystery and adventure and you love the worlds of H. Rider Haggard, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, Edgar P. Jacobs and Hergé, then you’ll love this. The Rainbow Orchid is traditional adventure at its best. It will be enjoyed immensely by readers of all ages and both sexes.

The Rainbow Orchid began life as a web comic and is now one of the most acclaimed online comics ever. It first appeared online in 2002 and has since had millions of hits.

A visit this summer is not complete without enjoying these wild adventures…

• canoe safari trail and Land Rover safari.

• children’s moth trapping and bird watching sessions.

Slimbridge

Wetland Centre

Slimbridge, Gloucestershire GL2 7BT T 01453 891900 or visit wwt.org.uk/slimbridge WWT reg charity in England & Wales, no. 1030884 and Scotland, no. SC039410

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Use your imagination this Summer!

Swan Artworks are working together with Hey! to invite you to be creative and imaginiative in our summer art competition.

Get your imagination rolling and think of your dream ‘imaginary holiday’ and draw it for us.

It could be sunbathing on the moon or sitting in a deck chair in the jungle...

You can use paint, crafts, pencils or any creative method you wish to create your imaginary piece on A4 paper or card.

Judging will take place in Swan Artworks and all artwork will be judged by Carrie Osborne the proprietor of Swan Artworks and Paula Bowles, well known children’s illistrator.

You can find out more about Paula and her work on her blog at www.paulabowles.blog.com

01761 412136

www.nortonhillschool.com sportscentre@nortonhillschool.com

SILVER MEMBERSHIP 12 exercise classes of your choice including Zumba 28 days = £25 general £20 Students

Winners will be presented with their artwork professionally frames and mounted as well as an art set to help you to continue to improve.

Runners up will be presented with their arwork mounted and a signed copy of Paula’s book.

The categories are:

Ages 4 to 6 Ages 7 to 9 Ages 10 to 12

Send your artwork to us at: HEY! Magazine, 46 Frome Road, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3LF or drop it in to Swan Artworks 10 High Street, Midsomer Norton.

Closing date: Friday 3rd September.

Good luck and we look forward to seeing your fantastic pieces!

Adult ZUMBA - Every Week Day! Mondays 7.15 - 8.15pm Tuesdays 5.30 - 6.15pm and 8.15 - 9pm Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.15pm Thursdays 6.15 - 7.15pm Fridays 6.00 - 6.45pm Ages 12+, any ability welcome 1 hour sessions £4.50 and 45 minute sessions £3.00

DANCE YOUR WAY TO FITNESS!

Mums

Beating yourself up is bad for your health!

Think carefully. Who is your harshest critic? Your overinvolved mother?

That competitive friend? Perhaps an annoying in-law? Chances are the person who gives you the hardest time is YOU. After all, who’s the one spending time and energy in front of the mirror worrying about your new haircut? Who is it beating themselves up when a project isn’t going right at work or after an argument with a friend or family member? Most of us put far too much of our energy in to negative thoughts, often affecting the way we live our lives or leading to mental or physical health problems.

Issues with our bodies and personalities can continue for years, if not a lifetime. When did you first start thinking that you weren’t a confident speaker, your thighs were too fat or your chest was too sunken?

Millions of people suffer with serious disorders such as depression, social anxiety or body dysmorphia, extreme mental conditions that cause debilitating fears and anxieties, which stop the sufferer from functioning normally in their day-to-day life. These are people who fear answering a ringing phone, are terrified of social rejection, who look in the mirror and see something hideous, who can’t face getting out of bed in the morning. But these conditions can be treated with drugs and counselling, every day anxieties and worries can’t.

It’s all too easy to say to a worried friend having a hard time “it’s not that bad,” or “I don’t know what you’re talking about, you’re fantastic!” But few of us give ourselves the same courtesy. Speak to a close friend who you know will be honest with you and ask them about your worries. Chances are they’ve never noticed that your stomach bulges in tight tops or that you blush whenever you speak to a member of the opposite sex. Ask them what their worries are and even if you have noticed that their hair is a bit bushy or that they talk before they think you’ve probably wished you had their lovely curls or that you find their foot-in-mouth problem quite endearing.

So next time you find yourself criticising the way you look or something you have (or haven’t) done put yourself in your best friend’s shoes. What would they say to you? If you can start looking at yourself from the outside, seeing what others can see, you’re well on the way to pushing those nagging doubts and self criticisms away for good. Write down everything you dislike about yourself, read it back or – even better – ask someone to read it out to you. Sounds ridiculous doesn’t it?

Stop the cycle of negative thinking and you may have just saved your own sanity or even your life.

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A bottled version of the game I spy

Here’s something to do with all of the rocks that seem to magically pop out of the garden each spring; turn them into a colorful, interactive art-and-building set for your kids.

Materials • Rocks • Outdoor acrylic paint Instructions 1. After they’ve gathered a small bucketful, have your young artists wash the rocks, then paint them with outdoor acrylic paint.

2. When the paint is dry, kids can stack, sort, and design to their hearts’ content. Our testers made pyramids, circles in the grass, paths, and more.

A bonus: your kids can continue to add to the collection as more rocks turn up.

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Materials • 15 to 20 small items such as a paper clip, a seashell, a shiny bead, or a googly eye • Clear plastic jar with the label removed (we used a peanut butter jar) • Pen, paper, and scissors • Mixed birdseed (we used about 1 cup) • Clear packing tape Instructions 1. Let your child gather a handful of tiny ‘treasures’ from around the house.

2. Trace the lid of the jar onto paper and cut out the circle. On it, list all of the items your child’s collected so players will know what to look for. (Or, print the list from your computer.)

3. Pour about an inch of birdseed into the jar, then drop in 3 or 4 of the small items. Add some more birdseed, then more treasures, and so on until you’re within an inch of the top. Leave that final space empty so the contents will have room to move around when shaken.

Screw on the lid.

4. Tape the list of items to the lid and seal the jar shut with more tape. Give it a good shake, and see what you can find.

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Penne with broad beans, bacon, mint and cream

Rhubarb and strawberry crumble

By Jane Baxter, Riverford Field Kitchen Taken from the Riverford Farm Cook Book Serves 4 Ingredients 2-4 rhubarb stalks, cut into slices 2cm thick 1 punnet strawberries, hulls removed, large ones cut in half 165g plain flour 50g soft light brown sugar 150g rolled oats 125g unsalted butter Place the rhubarb in a deep pie dish. Toss the strawberries with a tablespoon of the flour and add to the rhubarb. Sprinkle half the sugar on top. Put the oats, butter and remaining sugar and flour in a food processor and pulse until the mixture starts to come together. Spread the crumble over the fruit and bake in an oven preheated to 180C for 35-40 minutes, until the rhubarb is tender and the crumble is browned.

Serve with clotted cream.

By Jane Baxter, Riverford Field Kitchen Taken from the Riverford Farm Cook Book Serves 4 Ingredients 500g shelled broad beans 350g penne 100g pancetta or smoked streaky bacon, cut into fine batons 1 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 200ml double cream a small bunch of mint, roughly chopped 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Cook the broad beans in boiling salted water for a few minutes, until tender. Drain and set aside.

Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in the butter or oil until just beginning to brown, then add the garlic and stir for a minute without letting it colour. Stir in the cream, mint and broad beans and simmer for a few minutes. Then add the Parmesan and season to taste.

When the pasta is done, drain well, toss with the sauce and serve immediately.

Summer Omelette Ingredients For the roux 25g/1oz butter 50g/1¾oz plain flour 1 tbsp mustard 4 tbsp leek, chopped 300ml/10½fl oz whole milk 4 free-range egg yolks salt and freshly ground pepper 4 free-range egg whites 100g/3½oz smoked haddock 75g/2½oz grated Cornish Yarg cheese 1 tbsp chopped parsley

1. Pre-heat the oven 180C/350F/Gas 4.

2. To make the roux, in a medium saucepan melt the butter and add the flour, mix for one minute and add the mustard and chopped leek.

3. Gradually add the milk to form a thick sauce.

4. Add in the egg yolks and stir and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

5. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff.

6. Fold the egg whites into the roux mixture.

7. Place the mixture in a medium-sized ovenproof saucepan.

Sprinkle with the smoked fish, cheese and parsley.

8. Place into the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes and cook until golden brown.

9. Serve hot.

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GAMING ZONE

Welcome to our Gaming Zone, here we will give you some reviews of the top selling games. If you would like to review your best game, please send us your thoughts on your games and we will print them in the next edition.

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Nintendo Wii: New Games Reel Fishing: Angler’s Dream Reel Fishing: Angler’s Dream is the most realistic fishing adventure on Wii. Filled with picturesque North American locations, a variety of lifelike fish and soothing environments - it is as good as the real thing! Feel the thrill of the fight as you use your Wii Remote and Nunchuk as your rod and reel.

In Reel Fishing: Angler’s Dream a fishing dream awaits you!

Nintendo DS & DSi:New Games Disney’s Club Penguin: Herbert’s Revenge If you want fun and adventure, you need to join the EPF! Waddle your way around the Antarctic, playing mini-games, solving mysteries and interacting with friends online. With a wealth of exciting missions and a dastardly Polar Bear plot to foil, don’t be left out in the cold, become a club member!.

PS3: New Games Trinity Universe Trinity Universe combines the characters of the Disgaea and Atelier series together in an original world setting. Players will take on the role of either a male main character or a female main character.

Both of these characters have their own original story with many guest appearances. The game will be in full 3D with beautiful anime style artwork.

PSP: New Games Everybody’s Tennis Make the most of Challenge Mode and Training to master controls and tennis technique and establish your own play style. Use those skills when you play versus matches, and think of the CPU players as your “warm-up”. Meanwhile practise doubles formation and polish your teamwork to get the most enjoyment out of team versus matches.

Xbox 360: New Games Transformers: War For Cybertron Experience the legendary battle between the Autobots and Decepticons before their exodus to Earth in the untold story of the civil war for their home planet, Cybertron. Two distinct and intertwined campaigns chronicle the Autobots heroism in the face of total annihilation and the Decepticons unquenchable thirst for power. Play both campaigns in team-based online co-op, or go head-to-head in several online multiplayer game modes. Battle as your favorite Transformer characters in the war that spawned one of the most brutal conflicts of all time.

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At first glance the subject of wine can seem overwhelming, what with sniffing the bouquet and judging the finish a novice wine taster could easily be put off. However there really is no need, as all you need to remember is that wine is supposed to be enjoyable, so simply buy the wine you most like the taste of regardless of current fashions or trends.

To help you get started there are just three simple steps to remember when choosing a wine: look, smell and taste. But if you have time and the inclination, understanding the basics of wine types, selections, storage and tasting will add new dimensions to your wine experience.

A good way to get to know more about wine is to start by taking a grape variety you know, then work your way through different examples from around the world. Lovers of Aussie Chardonnay, for instance, might enjoy barrel-matured white Burgundy. Or if you’ve already discovered fruit-filled Chilean Cabernet, then you really need to try the aristocratic reds of Bordeaux.

Find out for yourself why the wines of New Zealand have become so popular, or experience the everlasting appeal of Burgundy. Just a few rungs up the price ladder, flavours become more intense, making it far easier to stick to a single glass.When exploring, don’t be afraid to ask questions of waiters or shop staff – if properly trained they will be full of useful advice.

When pairing wine with a specific food or meal there are just a few things to remember. Like a good marriage, wine and food were meant for each other, as each enhances and strengthens the experience of the whole. So why does it feel so daunting to try to pair foods with wines? If you are under the misapprehension that there is a hefty list of rules and guidelines that state which wine can be paired with which food then you are in for a surprise.

The truth is there are no rules when matching your favorite wines with your favourite recipes. Yes there are popular matches and well-used pairings of wine and food but ultimately the best match is what pleases your palate.

It is truly a personal preference, but if you don’t feel confident enough to trust your own taste you can always ask for some more experienced advice.

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Jacob Bishop (Yr 5) started the ball rolling recieving his award for his fundraising commitments for both Children in Need and Sports Relief over the past two years.

Jamie Firth (Yr 5) recieved his award for his fishing skills with the Cubs.

Elliott Matthews (Yr 5) recieved his award for the entrepeneurial success he had gaining the most money from a ÂŁ1 investment, producing and selling non alcoholic fruit cocktails to raise money for his Cub Pack.

Corey Walkes (Yr 4) was awarded his Blue Peter Badge for his outstanding achievements in trampolining, gymnastics and D.M.T .

They each recieved personal letters from Tim Levell, the Editor of Blue Peter and all of the presentors, Andy, Helen and Joel congratulating them on their achievments and the coveted Blue Peter Badge and I.D card which allows them free entry into many attractions across the U.K until they reach their 16th birthdays!

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Email your photo’s and text to: hey@ignyte-uk.co .uk or call us on 0176 1 432089 or 0783 4 542 955 or send it in the po st to HEY!, Ignyte Ltd, 46 Frome Road, Rads tock, Somerset BA 3 3LF Taylor Hughes aged 8 and Molly Brown aged 9 from Midsomer Norton Primary School both took part in the Race for Life on Weston beach, well done girls!

Maisy Coombs from High Littleton has been awarded her level 1 Octopus swimming badge.

Well done Maisy!

Shania Day aged 10 from Welton Primary was recently awarded her medals after coming second in a recent Rugby Tournament for Midsomer Norton Rugby Club, well done Shania!

Mya Hewson aged 11 has achived her longleat and survival and camping badges for Guides, well done Mya!

Ryan Wills has been awarded ‘Sportsman of the Year’ for the under 11’s at the annual presentation evening for Purnell’s Sports Youth Football Club awards. Well done Ryan!

Well done to Louis Toogood for being awarded his orange/gold belt in Tae Kwon Doe, what a great acheivement!

Jacob Coombs from High Littleton has been awarded his level 2 and level 3 Octopus badges for swimming, Well done Jacob!

Max Flower aged 7 from Writhlington has been awarded his orange belt in Karate, well done Max!

Florence Britton aged 7 from Writhlington has passed her level 3 gymnastics exam, well done Florence!

Charlie Millar aged 7 from Writhlington achieved his level 1 angelfish swimming certificate, well done Charlie!

Libby Hancock aged 7 took part in a orienteering competition on hilday recently and was declared the winner! Well done Libby!

Nathan Rogers aged 8 plays for Norton Dragons FC and came 3rd in the |Westfield Tournament, well done Nathan!

Romany Lester aged 10 passed her grading for gymnastics at a recent competition, well done Romany!

Toby Millar aged 10 from Writhlington has passed his Angelfish 1 award for swimming, well done Toby!

Matthew Limond age 11 from Writhlington recently won the Pony Club Games and came 2nd in calf showing at the Bath and West Show, well done Matthew!

Jaden Ineiyeri aged 7 from Writhlington recently took part in a tennis competition at Writhlington Sports Centre and loved every minute of it, well done Jaden!

Flossy Blake aged 9 has won 1ft 9’ show jumping on her pony Zebedee, well done Flossy!

Bradley Kingman aged 7 plays for Radstock Rangers and recently took part in a tournament as part of the team, well done Bradley!

Jason Cockerill aged 8 was awarded managers player of the year for under 8’s at Midsomer Norton Football Club.

Rosie-Mai Hembry aged 10 achieved her yellow belt in Karate, this is Rosie-Mai’s 4th belt, well done Rosie-Mai!

Jack Hawkins is 5 years old from Welton primary school and is already a BMX Champion! Jack won rounds 1 and 2 of the BMX racing national series 2010 in Cheddar and will be taking part in the next round in Derby! Jack rides for Burnham BMX Club and has recently been sponsored by Ultimate BMX in Burnham and he is now looking forward to racing against much older riders in his next challenge! If you are interested in BMX riding contact clivehawkins@googlemail. com who will be happy to help. Keep up the hard work Jack!

Christian Rogers aged 11 plays for Norton Dragons FC and they came 2nd in the Westfield Tournament, well done Christian!

Max Norris recently won the sparring competition at an inter club competition at the Jamie Woodlands Tae Kwon Doe academy. The competition was held at Norton Hill school. Max is 10 and has been doing Tae Kwon Doe with Jamie since he was 6 years old, he would like to say ‘thank you’ to Jamie for being such a great instructor.

Students from Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, Writhlington recently represented their school at the Southern Championships held in Portsmouth.

Ethan Jones came 3rd in the Mixed aged 10-11 category for sparring and his brother Sebastian had overall 1st in the Mighty Matts category. Others who took part were Jennifer Perry and Tom Duery in the Mighty Matts. Kimberly Perry and Harry Dickinson in the Juniors Hand drill and best technique categories.

Congratulations to all those who took part.

The final of the Bath and North East Somerset Primary Schools Tag Rugby competition 2010 was a culmination of rounds of tag rugby matches held across BANES Primary schools during the season.

The Trinity team consisted of 8 players, Alice Stockley and Jack Edwards as Captains with Jacob Bishop, Regan Ellis, Ethan Jones, Thomas Howard and Caitlan Rush from year 5 and year 6 and Corey Walkes from year 4.

It was a hard fought final in the scorching sunshine, action packed with many turnovers and some fantastic tries. After a few agonising moments, Trinity were declared the winners with 8 tries to Newbridges’ 7.

They were ecstatic! Many thanks go to Mr Penfold (Teacher Coach) and Mr Stockley (Parent and Governors Coach) and Mr Meridith (Parent Coach) for giving up their time to train, support and encourage the Trinity team both on and off the field and lead them to their moment of glory!

Hannah Chinnery aged 8 enjoys being part of the 7th Midsomer Norton Brownies, Hannah has achived her Brownie Traditions and hostess badges, well done Hannah!

Sophie Gibbs aged 9 took part in a recent grading day for Stardust Majorettes troupe and achived all 3 certificates, well done Sophie!

Courtney Hancock aged 10 has recently passed her garde 1 piano exam, Courtney often plays in assembley at St Mary’s and is now learning to play ’Over the Rainbow!’

Well done Courtney!

Marcie Elliot won the Westfield Top Trumps competition in March and went forward to the National Finals in London.

Marcie writes, ‘On Saturday 29th May, I went to a Top Trump final at the Science Museum in London. I was very scared but I got used to it. I had to wear a T-Shirt that I was allowed to keep and I had to play Top Trumps against a big group of older children. I did very well and although I didn’t win overall, I got lots of prizes and I got a very special gold card. Then I stayed in a posh hotel overnight with my family.’

Keeping children active is the perfect way to keep them healthy! All local schools encourage children to take part in inter-school sports teams and we are pleased to be able to congratulate these children who took part in the following competitions: Football

Tag Rugby

Football League The final tables for the local schools’ leagues were as follows:

Midsomer Norton Rugby Club hosted a fantastic afternoon of Tag Rugby for eight local schools.

Large Schools 1. Paulton 2. Westfield 3. St Mary’s Timsbury 4. Midsomer Norton 5. St Benedict’s 6. Peasedown St John Small Schools 1. High Littleton 2. Farmborough 3. Farrington Gurney 4. Clutton 5. Trinity 6. Shoscombe/St Julian’s combined

This culminated with Trinity winning the event and High Littleton as runners-up. Both these schools were invited to the Primary Rugby Partnership festival in Bath on Saturday 5th June to play the winners of the Bath tournament. In the runners-up event, High Littleton faced St Stephens and after the lead changing hands throughout the match, High Littleton ended up winners by one try.

For the winners’ event, Trinity came up against Newbridge in a pulsating final. Both teams played some great rugby, with Trinity coming out on top by two tries.

Well done to both our local schools for winning their matches.

Champions League Event 12 schools took part in the final football event of the season, the Midsomer Norton Champions League event. After many hard-fought group matches, the teams were ranked from 1 to 12 and the knockout matches began.

The semi-finals ended up being Peasedown St John v Farrington Gurney and St Mary’s Timsbury v Farmborough. Farrington and St Mary’s made the final, with the team from Timsbury proving too strong and winning this year’s title. Congratulations to all their players, as well as all the other schools who took part.

Cricket There have been three cricket events in Bath, which schools from the Midsomer Norton area have taken part in.

The Year 6 event took place at the end of May. Seven schools from our area took part, with Paulton qualifying for the county finals.

The Year 5 event took place on the 15th June with eight of our local schools taking part, although none of them managed to make the final.

Finally the girls tournament happened on the 10th June, with four schools from Midsomer Norton and district participating. Once again, Paulton qualified for the county finals.

Well done to both their Year 6 and girls’ teams for making the finals.

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The gila monster is the biggest lizard in the USA. It can be pink, yellow or orange but always with black bands.

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The Asiatic black bear is also called the moon bear because of the creamcoloured crescent moon shape on its chest. Even though it is quite bulky, it spends up to half its time in trees, either eating or sleeping. It has a very good sense of smell. It’s thought a bear can smell honey 5km away. A varied diet means it can snack on fruit, vegetables, nuts, insects, small mammals and birds.

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The jellyfish has no heart, blood, brain or gills, and it’s seethrough. In fact 95% of a jellyfish is water. It moves about by using special muscles which draw water into the bell and then shoot it out again – a bit like a jet ski.

Most jellies trap food using their tentacles. The lion’s mane jellyfish has tentacles which can reach 30m. Jellyfish stings are caused by cells called nematocystes which shoot out like miniature harpoons into their prey.

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