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In this issue of Skoolz Magazine we explore the magical world of panto! OH, YES, WE DO! We speak to the star of King George’s Hall’s production of Dick Whittington, comedian Phil Walker, and we give you the details of all the local shows to make sure your family doesn’t miss out on seats. Our education expert tells us how reading can have a positive impact on a child’s life and our comprehensive What’s On Guide gives information on a whole host of fun-packed activities to take you through the chilly months. Finally, as pumpkin lanterns and bonfires light the way into the festive season, it’s important to remember to keep your children safe from the dangers that this exciting time of year can bring. Before the fun starts it’s always a good idea to refresh your family on firework safety and road safety. All that’s left to say is -
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT SKOOLZ MAGAZINE!
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Interview With Phil Walker
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Pantomimes
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Christmas Treats
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Things To Do
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Internet Safety
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Healthy Lifestyles
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What’s On
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Competition Time
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·········· Editorial Contributors Alex McCue & Andrew Fletcher
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PHIL WALKER’S IN PANTO AGAIN! OH, NO, HE ISN’T! OH, YES, HE IS! Hurray, it’s panto season and this month Skoolz Magazine feels like the luckiest magazine in the kingdom because one of our lucky reporters got to meet the star of King George’s Hall’s production of Dick Whittington!
She comes backstage, keeps the cast entertained and she loves watching her old dad perform. Skoolz Magazine: In this year’s production you’re playing the role of Dick, but which character has been your favourite over the years? Phil Walker: Well, this year is sure to be a cracker as I take the lead role for the first time. Dick Whittington is also the writer, Dougie Squires OBE’s 400th
Skoolz Magazine: Why do you think
production, so it’s a huge milestone
pantomimes are still so incredibly
that needs to be done justice. That
popular?
said, another year that stands out for me is the one in which I played
Phil
Walker:
For
me,
I
see
Buttons in Cinderella on Ice. I always
pantomime as a child’s first venture
immerse myself completely in any role,
into the theatre, and what a fun one
but I particularly connected with the
it is! The writers and directors always
character that year.
make sure the shows remain relevant to the time by adding in popular chart
>>>
songs and current jokes, and audience participation
Phil Walker is perhaps best know
keeps the kids on the edge
by parents as a stand up comedian,
of their seats throughout.
but children throughout Lancashire
Pantomime
know him as ‘the funny man in the
British thing and I don’t
pantomimes’. For 10 years in a row
think many other nations
the Lytham-born comic and family-
would understand it, but
man has starred in Blackburn’s annual
it definitely helps form the
production and if previous shows are
sense of humour that our
anything to go by, Dick Whittington is
country is so well known
set to go down a storm.
for.
Skoolz Magazine: Hi Phil! It’s a
Skoolz Magazine: Going
pleasure to meet someone that has
to a pantomime is a yearly
positively contributed to the childhoods
outing for most children.
of so many in our region. You must
Is your daughter, Verity,
really enjoy the panto season.
just as enthusiastic about
is
a
very
panto? Phil Walker: Oh, definitely! Although it can be hard work, panto season is
Phil Walker: Of course!
the most exciting time of the year for
She absolutely loves it!
me. The camaraderie with the cast,
She’s only eight, but she’s
the smiles on the children’s faces,
old
the laughs - that’s what has kept me
and a real character. I’m
coming back to King George’s Hall for
convinced she’s going to
10 years in a row.
follow me on to the stage.
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beyond
her
years
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Skoolz Magazine Skoolz Magazine: Tell us more about Dick Whittington. What can the audience expect? Phil Walker: Well the story sees poor Dick and his sidekick, Tommy the Cat, set off on a great quest from London across the rough and dangerous open seas on a voyage to the exotic East where they set out to rid a kingdom of a crippling rat epidemic, brought on by the evil Queen Rat and her wicked cronies. I can promise that fans of traditional panto won’t be disappointed. There will be plenty of singing, lots of slapstick humour and a whole range of visual performance elements. Dance, acrobatics and puppetry have all been incorporated to create a spell-binding production for all the family to enjoy. Skoolz amazing!
Magazine: It We’re definitely
forward to it. How do we book our tickets?
Dick Whittington at King
Phil Walker: Call the King George’s Hall box office on 0844 847 166 or log on to www.kinggeorgeshall.com to book them online.
opens on Wednesday 7th
George’s Hall, Blackburn December and runs until Saturday 31st December.
sounds looking
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A SPOT OF CHRISTMAS HISTORY
The Man behind the Story of Father Christmas / Santa Claus
St. Nicholas was a Bishop who lived in the fourth century AD in a place called Myra in Asia Minor (now called Turkey). He was a very rich man because his parents died when he was young and left him a lot of money. He was also a very kind man and had a reputation for helping the poor and giving secret gifts to people who needed it. There are several legends about St. Nicholas, although we don’t know if any of them are true!
The most famous story about St. Nicholas tells how the custom of hanging up stockings to get presents in first started! It goes like this... There was a poor man who had three daughters. He was so poor; he did not have enough money for a dowry, so his daughters couldn’t get married.
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(A dowry is a sum of money paid to the bridegroom by the bride’s parents on the wedding day. This still happens in some countries, even today.) One night, Nicholas secretly dropped a bag of gold down the chimney and into the house (This meant that the oldest daughter was then able to be married.). The bag fell into a stocking that had been hung by the fire to dry! This was repeated later with the second daughter. Finally, determined to discover the person who had given him the money, the father secretly hid by the fire every evening until he caught Nicholas dropping in a bag of gold. Nicholas begged the man to not tell anyone what he had done, because he did not want to bring attention to himself. But soon the news got out and when anyone received a secret gift, it was thought that maybe it was from Nicholas.
Because of his kindness Nicholas was made a Saint. St. Nicholas is not only the saint of children but also of sailors! One story tells of him helping some sailors that were caught in a dreadful storm off the coast of Turkey. The storm was raging around them and all the men were terrified that their ship would sink beneath the giant waves. They prayed to St. Nicholas to help them. Suddenly, he was standing on the deck before them. He ordered the sea to be calm, the storm died away, and they were able to sail their ship safely to port. St. Nicholas was exiled from Myra and later put in prison during the persecution by the Emperor Diocletian. No one is really knows when he died, but it was on 6th December in either 345 or 352 AD. In 1807, his bones
were stolen from Turkey by some Italian merchant sailors. The bones are now kept in the Church named after him in the Italian port of Bari. On St. Nicholas feast day (6th December), the sailors of Bari still carry his statue from the Cathedral out to sea, so that he can bless the waters and so give them safe voyages throughout the year.
In the 16th Century in Europe, the stories and traditions about St. Nicholas became very unpopular. But someone had to deliver presents to children at Christmas, so in the U.K. he became ‘Father Christmas’, a character from old children’s stories; in France, he was then known as ‘Père Nöel’; in Germany the ‘Christ Kind’. In the early U.S.A. his name was ‘Kris Kringle’. Later, Dutch settlers in the USA took the old stories of St. Nicholas with them and Kris Kringle became ‘Sinterklass’ or as we now say ‘Santa Claus’!
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Surfing the net . . .
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Whether it’s at school, on a laptop at home, a games console or a smart phone, children are increasingly accessing the internet whenever they can and wherever they are. Without doubt social networking is one of the phenomenon’s of the internet age and let’s face it, everyone including the world’s most famous celebrities are doing it, but take a step back and it’s an area where children are at their most vulnerable if care isn’t taken. Recent research by OFCOM indicates that a quarter of children aged eight to 12-years-old who use the internet have profiles on social networking sites like Facebook, Bebo and MySpace, even though some of them have a minimum membership age of 13. Further research by the EU Commission cites that 27 per cent of children in the UK admitted they had given an incorrect age to gain access to social networking sites.
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Clearly there is an obvious yearning from children within this age group to feel included in the social networking phenomena, and of course some peer pressure; but most sites don’t or simply can’t offer any reassurance that they won’t be exposed to inappropriate information, images or bullying. Thankfully many have come to no harm, but over recent years a number of high profile cases have served to highlight just how a simple messaging system can be exploited. Learning essential online safety skills needs to be just as important as learning to cross a road. If your child understands the risks and can make sensible and informed choices online, they can get the most from the internet and stay safe whilst doing so, particularly from those people who might want to harm them. Schools are now being encouraged to tackle this issue as part of their curriculum, and businesses such as Leeds based DigitalMe are developing programmes such as SAFE (safesocialnetworking.org) which have been specifically developed for primary school teachers to deliver classes that develop children’s skills, self-confidence and safety awareness when using social network sites.
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Things To Do As well the development of training tools for teachers, social
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Jabble.co.uk was set up earlier this year by mother of four Becca Morgan after she discovered that her eight year old daughter had set up an illicit Facebook profile. After closing the account down Becca wondered if she could create a site where youngsters could socially network in a fun but more controlled environment. The result is a site that is effectively Facebook with ‘stabilisers’. Youngsters who sign up can make friends and send messages, but it’s their parents who authorise the account and once it is up and running they can continue to
The team at Jabble work closely with schools and can
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There is still the risk of someone opening a bogus account,
temporary accounts to let pupils try it out.
however the website features a range of security filters
Whilst these initiatives and websites are not the panacea, it’s
that automatically removes any telephone numbers and
a step in the right direction. So next time your child logs on at
addresses a child might be tempted to give out, and the
home, just take a moment and think about what they may be
software is sensitive to particular behaviour such as bullying.
exposing themselves to and ensure they understand how to
Conversations which include phrases such as “don’t tell your
explore and use the internet as safely as possible.
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DID YOU KNOW….
...that in the heart of the Ribble Valley there is a village school…
• that is committed to providing a broad balanced education in a happy, safe and stimulating environment; • that has an inclusive policy where learning is tailored to a child’s individual needs encompassing those that need additional support as well as able and gifted children, and everyone in-between; • that expects good behaviour at all times and which encourages self-discipline and self-motivation in a friendly supportive atmosphere; • that provides a full and varied education where all children are encouraged to develop their talents and interests to the full, with a curriculum where strong emphasis is placed on ICT and which includes French from Year 2; • that has a strong programme of P.E. which includes athletic activities, dance, gymnastics and swimming and where we work closely with external coaches to ensure that a wide range of sports can be experienced and enjoyed; • that has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment programme which has resulted in light, bright, up to date classrooms each with interactive whiteboard and IT facilities and a new library and cookery/DT room; • that boasts the best outdoor play areas for miles around with large newly built playground, playing field and superb outdoor learning area for children in foundation stage, together with play house and vegetable garden, wildlife garden and extensive play equipment, all within a secure environment; • that enjoys manifold extra-curricular activities including cookery, netball, golf, streetdance, multi-skills and cheerleading and where annual residential trips for Years 5 and 6 permit the participation in outdoor activities such as canoeing, abseiling and orienteering or a cultural experience. • that has a thriving after school club which provides flexible after school care until 5.20 p.m. every day; • that has an active P.T.A which welcomes everyone and provides a strong link between school and parents, organising fund raising and socials throughout the school year;
…that has a name synonymous with excellence
GISBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Headteacher: Mrs. C. Grimshaw Burnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe. BB7 4ET Tel: 01200 445406 Fax: 01200 415981 e-mail: head@gisburn.lancs.sch.uk Website: www.gisburn.lancs.sch.uk
OPEN MORNING Friday, 2nd December 9:30am to 11:00am
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Patricia Chellal Tutoring Tel: 01254 580486 u Email: pchellal@live.co.uk Patricia Chellal works one to one with your child, creating individual teaching plans, catering for all ages of primary school student from Reception to year 6. Please phone to arrange a free consultation. u Primary Maths and English u Primary and Secondary French and Spanish u Entrance exams/ 11+ study
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In the last issue of Skoolz Magazine we ran a poetry competition offering the chance to win £15 worth of WH Smiths book vouchers, a signed copy of Terry Caffrey’s latest book, ‘It Wasn’t Me, Miss’, and the chance to see their poem in print.
From hundreds of fantastic entries we have chosen our winner! Emily Raine, aged 8 from St. Mary’s School in Langho, sent us her fabulous poem titled ‘What The Romans Did’, which particularly stood out due to its historical content and excellent presentation. Well done Emily - you’ve won and your prizes are on their way! WHAT THE ROMANS DID That Roman Emperor Had such a bad temper He shouted at all the men “Get into rows often” They followed all their orders Up to the Scottish borders Hadrian told them to build a wall “Make it strong and make it tall” “Don’t let them mix” They built their roads long and straight They have lasted to this date They washed in a public bath Which gave everyone quite a laugh The Romans left in 410AD Back to Italy they did flee Page 22
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READING IS FOR LIFE, NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS Last issue Skoolz Magazine’s resident education expert, local English teacher Andrew Fletcher, advised us on how to prepare for an entrance exam. Here he explains how reading can play a significant role in a child’s progression
The most valuable thing a parent can do is be aware of what their child is reading. The range of literature available for children is ever increasing and choosing the right book is paramount. It’s important to pick a book that is of interest to your child whilst also assessing whether it is suitable for their ability and age range.
We all receive books from relatives at Christmas and on birthdays. Reading from an early age is such an important skill for life. It provides children with a world of imagination, interesting characters and wonderful adventures.
You should get involved in your child’s reading by joining in at any opportunity. Words are all around us and so ensuring that children engage with their surroundings is incredibly important. Asking questions to make sure children have understood what they have read is also key in assessing your child’s development.
In a perfect world all children would love to read, however, we don’t all live in a perfect world. Reading must fundamentally be an enjoyable experience for children and parents. A love for reading is contagious, if a parent has a love for literature then it is more than likely that their child will follow suit.
Choosing the right time is a must. Don’t force your children to read as this can cause negative association and will more than likely cause them to become disengaged with reading. At a young age it is advisable to begin incorporating reading into your child’s bedtime routine. Encouraging your child to get comfortable in the peaceful
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environment of their bedroom will allow them to get lost in another world. Dads, you’re not off the hook either! It is increasingly problematic to encourage boys to read later in their academic career, so you could make a massive difference to their progress by sitting and reading with your kids too. The benefits of books are two-fold in a child’s ability to read and write. Reading can support a range of literacy skills, not just comprehension and reading for meaning, but in written communication too. By reading children are able to implicitly learn a range of skills for writing, including familiarity with sentence structures, punctuation and a wide variety of vocabulary. By increasing a child’s familiarity with quality fiction and non-fiction, literature can support their progress in so many ways. So this year when you and your child rip open the wrapping paper to reveal the latest must-have books, remember that reading is for life, not just for Christmas.
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Local History
TOP 10 TIPS ON HOW TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 1) Lead the way: It’s essential to lead by example. Show your kids that you are active, and they will want to be as well. Better yet, do activities together!
2) Set realistic goals: Ensure that the goals you set for your kids are achievable to avoid disappointment and overreaching. Encourage your kids, and yourself, not to quit just because an activity is new, or perhaps you’ve eaten something not perfectly healthy. You are embarking on a long-term effort which will succeed by small steps and lots of positive encouragement.
3) Start with walking: Instead of trying to achieve the government ‘out of school’ guideline of 3 hours of exercise per week at once, set slow and steady goals to end up at 3 hours per week over a few months. That way, the exercise will become part of your child’s routine in an easy manner, and they will barely notice the building change, but they will feel better and be able to do more. Start with walking to school as much as possible.
4) Taking Breaks: Take breaks, when you are exercising, work as hard as you can but take regular breaks to let your heart rate recover. This will also give you more energy to get up and go again.
5) Just get active: If sport is not your child’s thing, try out aerobic classes, swimming or dance. Be positive there is something out there for everyone!
6) What to eat: It’s all about being sensible. Don’t cut out all snacks, but reduce them over time. For instance, if your child eats one bag of crisps per day, cut it down to 3 bags per week in
month 1, then 2 bags in month 2 and so on until the unhealthy snacks are not a part of any regular routine. Modify your goals every 2 weeks so that they are manageable in terms of the amount of change you are trying to achieve. Make a note of what your children are eating; seeing it written down will help you to notice any bad eating habits and the times you are having your meals. Aim for your family to have 3 meals and 2 healthy snacks daily.
7) When to eat: Always eat breakfast as it kick starts your metabolism, and gets your body burning calories quicker and for longer! Try to have your last meal before 8pm. Eat lighter meals in the evenings as this is the time your metabolism is at its slowest.
8) Drink plenty of Water: Aim for your children to drink 2 litres of water a day. In addition to keeping you hydrated, it helps to break down fat stored in the body and aids weight loss.
9) Self Esteem: It’s essential to stay positive about what your child, and your family are trying to achieve. Regardless of what they have achieved, pat your child on the back for trying. Don’t express disappointment if they were only able to walk halfway to school for instance, but be excited that they tried their best. Remember that in most cases, you are dealing with a teenager who is going through enormous hormonal and emotional change and for whom each day is different.
10) Commitment: This is your family’s Chance for Change. Show your children that you are all in it together by slowly modifying all of your eating and activity habits. Over time, these new routines will become a natural part of everyday life and will contribute to every one of you feeling better, being fitter, and maybe even losing weight.
These tips have been provided by Fit For Sport For more information please visit www.fitforsport.co.uk or call 0845 456 3233 Skoolz Magazine – November 2011
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What’s On
WHAT’S ON GUIDE Your family will never be at a loose end with Skoolz Magazine’s comprehensive guide to what’s on in and around Lancashire. Simply choose your event, wrap up warm and enjoy a day out to remember!
NOVEMBER
When: Tuesday 8 November Who: Working parents
How much: Free for all attendees to register online
More info: Get the opportunity to meet with family friendly employers face-to-face, find flexible job opportunities, get advice on being self-employed, starting a business or setting up a franchise and much more. Contact: Refer to website
What: Clitheroe Fireworks and Bonfire Night Where: Clitheroe Castle When: Saturday 5 November 6.30pm - 9pm Who: Open to all ages How much: FREE
Website: www.workingmums.co.uk What: Conservation Crew @ Beacon Fell
Where: Beacon Fell Country Park, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2NL When: Saturday 12 November, 10.30am to 3.30pm
More info: Bonfire, firework display and a hogroast. Hot snacks, drinks, toffee apples and other novelties will be available for sale. What: Workingmums.co.uk LIVE
Where: The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf, Manchester, M3 5LH
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Thursday
17th November
Open until 8pm
Fireworks Display and Christmas Lights Switch-on
Sunday
20th November
10am - 4pm
Thursday
24th November
Open until 7pm
Sunday
27th November
10am - 4pm
Thursday
1st December
Open until 7pm
Sunday
4th December
10am - 4pm
Thursday
8th December
Open until 7pm
Sunday
11th December
10am - 4pm
Thursday
15th December
Open until 7pm
Sunday
18th December
10am - 4pm
9.30am - 4pm 9.30am - 4pm 9.30am - 4pm
Who: Ages 14 to 18
How much: Call for more information
More info: Gain experience of the work of a ranger? Throw on some suitable clothing, bring your lunch and get ready to join in on the second Saturday of every month.
Contact: For more information and to book call 01995 640557
Christmas Opening Hours Thursday 24th November
9.30am - 4pm
9:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday 1 December
Late night shopping
9:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday 8th December
Late night shopping
9:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday 15th December
Late night shopping
9:00am – 8:00pm
Monday 19 December
Late night shopping
9:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday 20 December
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Wednesday 21 December
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Open until 6pm
Friday 23rd December
Tuesday
20th December
Open until 6pm
Wednesday
21st December
Open until 6pm
Saturday 24th December
Christmas Eve
9:00am – 16:30pm
Thursday
22nd December
Open until 7pm
Sunday 25 December
Christmas Day
Closed
Monday 26 December
Boxing Day
09:00am – 17:30pm
Tuesday 27 December
Bank Holiday
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New Years Eve
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CHRISTMAS EVE
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CHRISTMAS DAY
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10am - 4pm
BOXING DAY
Tuesday
27th December
Open as normal
Sunday 1st January
Wednesday
28th December
Open as normal
Monday 2 January
Thursday
29th December
Open as normal
Friday
30th December
Open as normal
Saturday
31st December
Open as normal
NEW YEARS EVE
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CLOSED
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Monday
2nd January
Open as normal
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DECEMBER What: Tree Planting Day Where: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Blackburn, BB2 2TP When: Thursday 1 December, 9.45am Who: For all the family How much: Free More info: Be green and come along to plant a tree or two! Join National Tree Week with our voluntary group, the Green Gym. Meet at the rear of the Visitor Centre.
What: Junior Rangers Where: Bowland Visitor Centre, Fell House, Beacon Fell Country Park, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2NL When: Saturday 3 December, 10.30am - 12 noon Who: Children aged 6 to 14 How much: Call for more information More info: Have a wild time at the Wildlife Club on the first Saturday of every month. Contact: For more information and to book please call 01995 640557 What: Victorian Christmas Craft Fair
What: Pickwick Night Where: King Street, Whalley
Where: Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, BB4 4NP
When: Thursday 1 December, 6pm - 9pm
When: Sunday 4 December, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Who: For all the family
Who: All the family
How much: Free
How much: £2 per adult, accompanied children FREE
More info: Whalley has an annual Dickens of a good time as it soaks up the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas during a mammoth festive street fair with a Victorian theme.
More info: Handcrafted gifts for all the family to purchase and enjoy, a brass band and a choir as well as Father Christmas. Come experience the festive cheer!
Website: www.whalleypickwick.org.uk
Contact: For information call 01706 226459
Trafford Centre Christmas Trading Hours 2011 Saturdays:- 9am to 9pm From 1st October to Saturday 17th December Monday to Friday:- 10am to 11pm From Monday 5th December to Friday 16th December Christmas Week:- 9am to 11pm Monday 19th December to Friday 23rd December Christmas Eve:- 9am to 6pm Boxing Day: Monday 26th December:- 9am to 10pm Tuesday 27th December to Friday 30th December - 9am to 10pm
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What’s On What: Cinderella Where: Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen, BB3 3BU When: 8 - 24 December Who: Fun for all the family How much: Tickets- Adult £10, Concession £8.00, Family £7.50 per person (max. 4) More info: Full of music, dance and all the usual pantomime wit and charm, just what you need around this magical time of year!
JANUARY What: Sinbad Where: Thwaites Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Road, Ewood, Blackburn, BB2 4HT When: 1 December 2011 – 2 January 2012 Who: Everyone How much: Call for details More info: A swashbuckling family pantomime.
Contact: 01254 706006
Contact: 01254 685 500
What: Meet Father Christmas at Witton Country Park
What: Birds in the Wood
Where: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TP When: Sunday 11 December, 1pm - 4pm Who: Everyone welcome How much: Call number below for details More info: Father Christmas has taken time out from his busy schedule to make a special appearance at Witton Country Park Visitor Centre. Meet the man himself and take part in many other Christmas activities Contact: 01254 55423
Where: Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0LA When: Sunday 29 January, 8.30am Who: Anyone How much: £1 per person More info: Take a wintry early morning stroll through Sunnyhurst Wood and listen and look for a variety of birds, followed by tea and toast. Children must be supervised Contact: To book telephone 01254 55423
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What’s On
FEBRUARY What: Pottery on the Park Where: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TP
What: Lantern Walk Where: Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0LA When: Thursday 16 February
When: Saturday 11 February, 1pm - 4pm
Who: Fun for everyone
Who: All the family
How much: Booking essential, tickets £2
How much: Free
More info: Experience a guided walk at night, but only if you dare!
More info: Pottery in the Park is opening its doors and running a free pottery activity open day. Come along and have an amazing day out and take part in these activities.
Contact: To book telephone 01254 55423
Contact: 01254 55423 What: Mask Making Week Where: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TP When: 13 - 17 February, 1pm - 4pm Who: All the family How much: Free More info: Come and make an animal mask for free. Contact: 01254 55423
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Competition Time
COMPETITION TIME SKOOLZ MAGAZINE ISSUE TWO COMPETITION WINNERS: Horrible Histories Winner: Joe Lewis Holt, Age 6, Peel Park Primary
Lego Land Tickets Winner: Noah Stinson, Age 5, Rishton Methodist
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
Dick Wittington Tickets Winner: Owen Howe , Age 4, Moorend Primary
Poetry Competition Winner: Emily Raine, Age 8, St Marys Primary Langho To have a read of Emily’s winning poem turn to page 22
Win a family portrait voucher comprising of a 1 hour session, consultation, personal viewing and framed 10x8” print courtesy of local company Andrew Hale Photography. For a chance to win, Circle the ten differences between the two pictures of Clitheroe high street, fill in the entry form provided and return to: Skoolz Competition, 3 Riverlea Gardens, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ. The winner will be picked at random and notified on Monday 12th December 2011.
Andrew Hale Competition You Name: ............................................................. Your Age: ............................................................... Your School:........................................................... The Name of your Parent/Guardian: ................................................................................ Your Parent/Guardian’s Telephone Number: ................................................................................ Your Address: ........................................................ ................................................................................ ................................................................................ .................................. Post Code: ..........................
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X-Box 360 Competition You Name: ............................................................. Your Age: ............................................................... Your School:........................................................... The Name of your Parent/Guardian: ................................................................................ Your Parent/Guardian’s Telephone Number: ................................................................................ Your Address: ........................................................ ................................................................................ ................................................................................ .................................. Post Code: ..........................
Fill in the entry form provided for your chance to win Free tickets for a trip to Blue Planet Aquarium for a family of four. Return the entry form to: Skoolz Competition, 3 Riverlea Gardens, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ. The winner will be picked at random and notified on Monday 12th December 2011.
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Moorland School · Clitheroe · Lancashire · BB7 2JA · Tel: 01200 423 833 · www.moorlandschool.co.uk