Scallymag for Todmorden & Hebden Bridge - Winter '12

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Walsden, Cornholme, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Luddendenfoot & Surrounding Areas

DAILY DIARIES

For Pre-school and Out-of-School Activities

OUT & ABOUT

Wintertime Top Trumps Royal Armouries, Leeds

Focus on:

Christmas

Round up of all the live shows The Valley of Lights

School Admissions

What to look for in a school Filling in the CPF

Forget Me Not at Christmas

Winter ‘12

Issue 39

For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

Family Health Homeopathy for Children

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Bloke in a Kitchen, Competitions, Classified Ads,

AND MUCH much more!

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page header classified market place Post or Email your Children’s “For Sale” adverts to us, we’ll put them on our website and print them in our next issue.

We can also advertise “Wanted” items.

No Trade Please Girl’s bike suitable for approx 2-6 years, pink, VGC, with stabilisers if needed £40.00 ono 01422 847181 * Pair childs walking boots, Size 2 (UK) (Eur 34). HiTech, all leather, good condition £12 .00 07507 776430 * Pair childs walking boots, Size 1 (UK) (Eur 33). Regatta, suede and fabric, fully waterproof, good condition £10.00 07507 776430 * Childs slippers, size 13 - 1. John Lewis snowman motif. Never worn so as new £5.00 07507 776430 * Child “SOLA” Wet suit. 3/4 length, fit 7-10 yrs. £7.00 07507 776430 * Bumbo Baby Seat in green. Good condition £8.00 07833 668900

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‘Next’ long cotton skirt green/blue flowers,worn once, age 9yrs - £4 Boden brown corduroy long tiered skirt age 9-10 yrs, good condition - £6 Boden pink spot and lilac flowered ‘gypsy style’ skirt age 11-12, hardly worn, excellent condition - £6 ‘Next’ turquoise military style fleece jacket with metal buttons, excellent condition, hardly worn age 10 yrs - £8 Boden tunic top pink/purple daisy flowers never worn age 9-10 yrs - £6 Fat Face long brown cotton skirt with green underskirt, flowers and patterned belt, never worn 10 yrs - £6 Fat Face long denim skirt, hardly worn, age 9yrs - £6 Next 50s style roses dress with net underskirt 9yrs, good condition - £7 Fat Face blue gilet with fur trimmed hood, good condition, age 11 - £8 Fat Face plum reversible zip front hoodie age 9/10 yrs - £5 Trespass navy blue cagoule 5/6 yrs - £5 Trespass pink cagoule 11/12 yrs - £5 Boys Clothes, Next, Boden & others 4-8Yrs. Bargain buys all in excellent condition Girls Clothes Next, Boden & others 4-11 yrs bargain buys all in excellent condition 01706 818578 or 07940770991

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Diary Pages Playgroups, Out of school clubs, Swimming, Libraries Page 11 & Soft Play Pre-School Diary Page 12 Out-Of-School Diary Page 14 Competitions Design our next front cover Page 8 Out & About Royal Armouries, Leeds Page 7 Winter Warmers Top Trumps Page 9 Classified Adverts The place to buy and sell you baby and kids stuff Page 2 Family Health Your health Q&A Page 23 Literacy The latest news from The Book Case Page 22 News Christmas Valley of Lights Page 4 Todmorden Scout Post Page 5 Feature How to Choose a Primary School Page 17 The Common Preference Form Page 18 What’s On Christmas Shows in the Area Page 6 Bloke in a Kitchen White Christmas Chocolate Page 19 Focus On: Forget Me Not Charity Page 21

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Editor: Hazel Bregazzi Lay-out & Design: Hazel Bregazzi Publishing: Bankside House Publishing, Todmorden Distribution: Many thanks to all schools, groups and other businesses which help with the distribution of The Scallymag® Special Thanks: To all advertisers whose contribution ensures the magazine can be distributed Free of Charge Editorial & Advertising: Hazel Bregazzi, Bankside House, OL14 6BU info@thescallymag.co.uk Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken to ensure that information contained in this magazine is true, accurate and fair, the publisher cannot take any responsibility for events arising from the use of this information. Any statements or opinions given in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. © The Scallymag® 2012 Nothing may be reproduced without permission

Congratulations To: Carmel West

aged 6, of Cragg Vale, who drew our wintery front cover picture

“Winter Fun”

She gets a £25 voucher to spend at Silly Billy’s Toy Shop in Hebden Bridge.

Many thanks to Bill from Silly Billy’s for judging the competition this time.

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news Firebird by Andrew and Kathy Kim for PUJA by LUXe, photo by Mark Loudon

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or this first time this year, the whole of the Upper Calder valley, from Todmorden to Mytholmroyd, will work together to produce a spectacular Christmas display along the whole valley. There are lots of ways everyone can get involved.

Timetable of events

Todmorden will start the celebrations with a huge day full of events on Saturday 24th November. The baton will then be passed to Hebden Bridge for their big evening event on Thursday 29th November and finally Mytholmroyd will begin their Christmas countdown on Saturday 1st December. There are three Big Celebration Nights, one for each town, where there will be canal-side and

Canal-side market will be all day from noon until late, on Fielden Wharf and the Market.

The canal boat light flotilla, on Fielden Wharf, will begin at 4.00pm.

The Lantern Parade will begin at Bramsche Square at 5.00pm.

The Fire Finale will be on Bramsche Square at 5.45pm.

One final event, to pull the whole valley together, will take place on Thursday 29th November. A spectacular

Night Bike Light Ride.

The Christmas Lights from Todmorden will be symbolically taken down the valley to Hebden Bridge then on to Mytholmroyd by a huge team of illuminated cyclists.

Beginning at Todmorden High School, where the cyclists will assemble and deck up their bikes, the parade will begin properly at Bramsch Square in Todmorden from 6.30pm onwards and will leave town

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night time markets with the best local produce, craft, food & gifts. There will be canal boat light flotillas and the famous Handmade Parade will create huge spectacles through the town centres with lantern parades, music, performance, massive light and fire sculptures, and not forgetting the Christmas Lights switch on events. Just about as much fun as you can cram into one night!

at 7.15pm, down Halifax Road, heading for Hebden Bridge. They are expected to arrive in Hebden Bridge at around 7.45pm where they will join in the evening’s events there for half an hour before setting off again to take the Christmas spirit to Mytholmroyd at 8.15pm. They should arrive at Mytholmroyd Community Centre by 9.00pm.

There seems to be no limit to how big this event can be. If you would like to get your bike out and join the fun, please visit the website www.valleyoflights.co.uk for details of how to get involved.

This whole event is in support of Welcome to Yorkshire’s “Back Le Bid” to bring the Tour de France to our valley next year. Something that will have an enormous impact on the place we live in; for business, for tourism and to show the world just how beautiful this area is.

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Saturday 24th November in Todmorden:

Thursday 29th November in Hebden Bridge:

Canal-side market will be all day from noon at the Marina.

The canal boat light flotilla, at the Marina, will begin at 4.00pm.

The Lantern Parade will begin in the Town Square at 6.30pm.

The Fire Finale will be in the Town Square at 7.30pm.

Saturday 1st December in Mytholmroyd:

Canal-side market will be all day from noon behind the White Lion Pub. The canal boat light flotilla, behind the White Lion Pub, will begin at 4.00pm.

The Lantern Parade will begin in the Russell Dean Car Park at 5.45pm.

The Fire Finale will be in the Russell Dean Car Park at 6.30pm.

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Still Delivered for 20p!

or over 25 years the 8th/26th Calder Valley Scouts, based at Central Methodist Church Todmorden, have been running a Christmas Card delivery service to Todmorden addresses.

They started when the government relaxed the Post Office monopoly for the month before Christmas, to allow charities to deliver Christmas cards. The rules are that only Christmas Cards are delivered and that all the proceeds go to charity.

In the first year we charged 5p per card. Since then there have been a couple of price rises but the present charge has remained at 20p for several years.

The money goes to support our Group

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minibus, providing transport over the years for our various camps and activities.

The system we have developed for processing the cards is relatively simple.

We sell our own stamps in various outlets throughout the town. There are also ‘Post Boxes’ at these outlets where customers can post their cards. These post boxes are emptied on a regular basis and the cards sorted into rounds. Each round has a ‘Postman’ who delivers the cards in their free time. The volunteers consist of leaders, parents, supporters, and some of the older boys.

We will deliver to any Todmorden address and undertake to deliver all cards

by Christmas; however we do not offer a next day service as some of our helpers can only deliver cards at weekends.

It must be emphasised that our stamps are not valid for the Royal Mail and any

cards bearing just our stamps, posted in Royal Mail post-boxes, may well result in the recipient being charged.

The service means a lot of hard work in the weeks before Christmas by a willing group of volunteers. However we feel that the rewards, i.e. the opportunity to have our own transport, make it more than worthwhile.

None of the shops where we have postboxes make any money out of helping us, and we are extremely grateful for the time and effort which they put in.

If there are any queries then please phone Dave Payne on 01706 816568.

If there is no reply, then please leave a message and your contact details, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

kidsfest

LANTERN WORKSHOPS

n the days leading up to the special events, a fantastic team of Handmade Parade artists will host free lantern-making workshops in each town.

You’ll get a warm welcome when you go to make your very own lantern.

Either a basic one in one 2-hour session or come back as many times as you like to create your own sculptural illuminated masterpiece!

Lantern Puppet by Andrew Kim for The Lantern Company, photo by Dave Holden

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Todmorden High School, Ewood Lane, Todmorden, OL14 7DG Saturday 17th Nov: 2-4pm Sunday 18th Nov: 2-4pm Tuesday 20th Nov: 4-6pm

Hebden Bridge

Handmade Parade Workshop, Unit 5, Victoria Works, Victoria Road, HX7 8LN Wednesday 21st Nov: 4-6pm Sunday 25th Nov: 2-4pm Tuesday 27th Nov: 4-6pm

Mytholmroyd

Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd, HX7 5QN Thursday 22nd Nov: 4-6pm Sunday 25th Nov: 2-4pm Monday 26th Nov: 4-6pm

ngels are bringing Kidsfest back again this year, on Saturday 24th November at Todmorden Town Hall between 12.00 and 4.00pm.

There will be loads of free angelic activities for children, including the opportunity to make lanterns for the Valley of Lights Lantern Parade in Todmorden later the same day, or for one of the other parades later in the week.

Voluntary groups from across the town will be making clay angels, decorating angel cakes and lots of other seasonal making activities. Your children are then invited to bring their creations to the Christmas Lights switch on at 4.30 and take part in the illuminated Valley of Lights parade down to see all the decorated narrow boats on Fielden Wharf.

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what’s on christmas

shows and pantos

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e’re not short of Pantomimes and Christmas plays to keep the whole family entertained this year.

From 4th to 8th December, with a crash of drums and a flash of light, the Todmorden Hippodrome Youth Theatre turn the spotlight on Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensational family musical, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’.

HYT are delighted to be one of the first youth groups in the UK to present the complete West End version of the show.

This magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Go Go Go Joseph and Close Every Door To Me, all brought to life on stage for you complete with a live show orchestra.

Tickets can be bought at the Todmorden Tourist Information Centre or on-line through Ticket Source. Just visit www.todhip.org for more information.

From 8th to 22nd December, Role With It Productions, in association with the Helen Wilman School of Dance and Hebden Bridge Town Hall would like to take you on a journey to a Winter Wonderland this Christmas with their performance of ‘Nutcracker’.

Adapted from the original tale by ETA Hoffmann, the story takes place on Christmas Eve when a visit by Maria’s Godfather Drosselmeier leads to untold adventures.

The tale of Nutcracker was written in 1816 and has fascinated and inspired artists, composers and audiences for almost 200 years. It is a world of magical pleasures.

Performances will be in the Waterfront Hall of Hebden Bridge Town Hall. Tickets are available from the Town Hall Box Office or by ringing 01422 417300. Adults £8, Children £6.

On Saturday 22nd December at 11.00am, there will be a Free Family Film at Todmorden Hippodrome. You may have seen The ‘Wizard of Oz’ on TV, but have you seen it on the BIG screen?

Todmorden’s wonderful Hippodrome once housed the ‘Electric Palace’ cinema. To celebrate the Hippodrome’s screening of the original film 70 years ago, we are showing the 70th anniversary digitally re-mastered version, which basically means more vibrant, crisp pictures that just add to the fun. Feel free to dress up or even sing-along if you dare.

This special event is part of the run up to the re-launch of a new ‘Electric Palace’ cinema at the Todmorden Hippodrome.

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

On 29th, 30th and 31st December, at Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Storymagic Theatre presents the classic tale of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, with a new twist. All the classic characters will be there but, will we see the giant? Won’t we see the giant?

With the whole family’s enjoyment in mind, each morning (11am) performance will be Toddler Friendly with the house light remaining on throughout the show, and some of the bangs, flashes and scary bits left out.

Tickets cost £9 for adults, £7 for children and are available from Hebden Bridge Tourist Information Centre or by calling 01706 810788 From 16th to 19th January, St Josephs Players will present ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Hippodrome Theatre. Tickets are available from Todmorden Tourist Information Centre.

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Heritage, Fun and History (…and it’s free!) By Melanie Hill

Whether you’re 8 or 80 there is a myriad of displays to capture your attention. From the wonderous Hall of Steel - the architectural centre-piece of the museum - which can be seen from every floor, to the awe-inspiring Oriental Gallery there is something to captivate even the youngest of visitors… for a while at least! Of course we all know how long our children’s attention span is! So the mediaeval themed playroom is a thankful retreat where kids can dress up, play games and take part in crafts.

Then it’s all back to the educational tour of the museum, which really is fascinating, with exhibits depicting episodes in history from across the globe to more recent events closer to home in West Yorkshire.

The museum never fails to impress due to its range of historical artifacts and live presentations. We sat on the front row for an impressive demonstration about the skills of the Samurai Warrior which made my daughter jump out of her skin…before she burst into fits

of laughter! I’ve always believed that bringing history to life in the way that they do at the Royal Armouries truly gives a glimpse into the past and I’m pretty sure our daughter will remember the tale of the Samurai forever more because of the real-life feelings this demonstration evoked in her.

This is a place that our family will want to visit again. For little children you can’t really take everything in on one visit. To appreciate everything the museum has to offer you need to spend at least a whole day there.

But that’s all fine because admission is FREE! The country may be tightening its purse strings but there are still some fantastic days out to be had without having to part with a penny!

Essential Info:

Places to eat

Nelson Bistro: ground floor Coffee shop: floor 2 Picnic area: floor 4 In the vicinity of the museum there is a range of restaurants and shops.

Opening times

Daily 10am – 5pm The museum is closed 24-26 December.

24hr information: 0113 220 1999 Email: enquiries@armouries.org.uk Royal Armouries Museum Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT

Photo courtesy Royal Armouries Leeds

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ith over 8,500 items on display the Royal Armouries in Leeds is a feast for the eyes and imagination.

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competitions

Feed Me and win!

Recycle your food waste to be in with a chance of winning monster prizes between October and December Prizes > Family tickets to this year’s panto, Beauty and the Beast > Totally Locally hampers > Swimming Vouchers

To be in with a chance of winning, simply place your food caddy out by 7am on collection day and we’ll pick 20 households at random to win the prizes each month.

Please help us to Recycle more www.recycleforcalderdale.org Follow us on twitter @recycle_waste

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Recycle your food waste and win prizes!

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s that food waste going in the wheelie bin...? Oh No it isn’t...! We’re recycling it in our caddy so we have a chance of winning a family pantomime ticket!

Win Pantomime tickets for recycling your food waste.

30 sets of Family Tickets to see Beauty and the Beast at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, are up for grabs this winter. Or win a delicious Totally Locally hamper of goodies or Calderdale swimming pool vouchers From October to December 2012, Calderdale Council will be awarding prizes to randomly selected households to say thank you for recycling their food waste. If you’re one of the winners, you’ll be notified by letter with instructions on how to claim your prize.

The Council collects all food waste for recycling every week; from potato peelings to meat bones. If you need a new food caddy, call 0845 245 7000.

Place your food waste into the special, FREE, compostable liners supplied by the Council and put your large food caddy out for collection by 7am on collection day. If you need more liners either leave a note for the crew or call 0845 245 7000.

For more information about recycling please visit: www.recycleforcalderdale.org

Please help us to Recycle More; recycle every week

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Play Area

Top Trumps

Centre Vale Park

By Eugenie Karen

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Part 4 - Winter Warmers

t can’t be a coincidence that parks up here often have hothouses in them. Let’s face it, the weather’s rubbish, but children still need to be exercised. Choose one of these parks and

shiver smugly, aware that soon you will be basking in tropical warmth.

Stretching the Scally boundaries slightly, first up is Roundhay Park in Leeds which boasts a brand, spanking new playground and Tropical World. Next is Manor Heath playground and Jungle Experience in Halifax, a must for quail fanciers everywhere. Lastly Todmorden’s Centre Vale Park and its warm but gently decaying Tropical House.

You must pay for entry to Tropical World (£3.30 adults, under 5s free), and the Jungle Experience (£1 adults). Its not much and your extremities will thank you as they defrost and your kids should too as they get up close to huge Niger catfish, meerkats, gigantic technicolour butterflies and the downright weird axolotl.

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It’s a playground beloved of toddlers and louche teenagers alike.

At the opposite end of the park is the Tropical House. It’s not the slickest of hot houses, the empty enclosures at the far end of the reptile section give it a melancholy air but on the plus side, the Axolotl has stopped peeling, the terrapins are lurking and the chinchillas are bonkers. Who do they play the radio for? Does the Tarantula ever move? Questions to ponder as you sit in the warmth and watch the fish.

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It’s a short stroll from the good all-rounder playground to the Jungle Experience. Undulating wooden walkways lead you through different ‘experiences’. Land That Time Forgot seeks to engage dino-loving juniors and Savage Garden showcases varieties of carnivorous plants. Finally you come to the wacky shapes and colours of the butterflies and also the ridiculously cute Chinese quails that scootle about, frantic and dumpy. Terrapins and Koi conclude the circuit.

The playground’s less than six months old and full of funky distractions. Inspired by Tropical World it enjoys a snake seat, wooden crocodile and a Meerkat mound. When you’ve had enough of the virtual version, trot up the road to the real thing and discover that there is such a thing as Spiny Mice - and they’re cute. For Deadly 60 fans, look out for the Morelets crocodiles - stars of a recent episode.

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Todmorden Children’s Centre Nursery We provide an unhurried and creative environment where children can develop a love of learning.

Open days on 4th December & 12th March.

For more information visit:

www.caldersteiner.org.uk

Are you looking for a nursery place where; Reg. charity no: 109011

“Children are well supervised and their learning supported” “Children make good progress, and are well prepared for school” “Parent/ carers are welcomed into the nursery environment” Ofsted Report Nov. 2011 If so, Todmorden Children’s Centre Nursery is the place for you.

Free places available for eligible children aged 2, 3 and 4 For more information or to book a nursery place Please call 01706 548140/1 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College Burnley Road Todmorden OL14 7BX T: 01706 548140

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Rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted Highest quality, purpose built facilities Wonderful countryside location 15 hrs/week of 3-4 yr old free places Sensory room & library 5* kitchen with varied, healthy menu Exciting new Forest School facility

Out of School & Holiday Club 4 – 14 years Fantastic outdoor playing field with trampoline and traversing wall Computer suite and internet Sports hall with indoor traversing wall Extensive & varied play opportunities PS3, Wii & X-Box Dean Hey Farm, Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd HX7 5RU Tel 01422 882010 www.thearkexperience.co.uk

Open 7am-6.30pm 51 weeks

diary pages The bottom section shows opening times for places you might like to visit regularly with your child.

The centre spread is the Pre-school Diary. White background is for drop-in sessions, shaded background is for bookable activities. All sessions will require an adult to remain with the child at all times. Most activities charge a small fee; all Children’s Centre services are free, with any donations gratefully received. Please phone ahead before setting out as details can change at any time.

Finally the second spread shows the many different activities available for school age children, from Chess to Dancing, Karate to Brass bands! Again, please use the contact details provided to check details before setting out.

If you have any new or up-dated information that should be included here, please let us know – contact details are on page 3.

Steiner Kindergarten Steiner Kindergarten St. John’s Centre Cragg Vale Marilyn - 01422 885249

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

Tuesday

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

Wednesday

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

Thursday

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

Friday

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

Before & After School Luddenden Dene J,I & N CE School, Dene View, Luddenden Foot Andrea - 07812 905251

Todmorden Playgroup Todmorden C of E School Playground, Burnley Rd, Todmorden 01706 812019

9:20 - 3:30* ages 2½ to 4

Space at The Ark The Ark Nursery, Cragg Vale, Mytholmroyd 01422 882010

Colden Preschool Colden School Playground, Smithy Lane, Colden, Hebden Bridge 01422 846734

9:15 - 11:45 1.00 - 3.30* ages 2 - 5

The Glen House Montessori PreSchool Glen House, Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge 01422 884682

Mytholmroyd Playgroup The Community Centre, Caldene Avenue, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge 01422 882226

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The Fun Track Out of School Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Caldene Ave. Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Out of School

pre-schools & playgroups

Heptonstall Out of School Club Heptonstall J, I & N School, Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall 01422 843619

he heart of The Scallymag are the following indispensible diary pages.

On this first page we have the Pre-school and Playgroups that run in our area. These usually offer free sessions for children aged 3 and over for 15 hours per week during term time. Contact them directly for more information.

The Out of School listings are for older children who require care outside normal school hours or during holidays. Those listed take all children, not just those who attend any associated school.

Hebden Royd Out-Of-Schools Club Upper Rooms, St James’ Church, Hebden Royd 01422 842821

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7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:15 - 3:15 ages 2½ to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

9:15 - 3:15 ages 2½ to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

9:15 - 3:15 ages 2½ to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

7:30 - 9:00 3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:15 - 11:45 12:45 - 3:15* ages 2½ to 5

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

9:15 - 3:15 ages 2½ to 6

7:00 - 6:30 ages 4 to 14

7:30 - 9:00 2:30 - 6:00

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 4 to 11

3:30 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

7:45 - 9:00 3:00 - 6:00 ages 3 to 11

9:45 - 1:45 ages 3 to 6

* Lunchtime supervision is also provided for children staying all day, for a small extra charge.

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 4:00 7:15 - 9:00

Wednesday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00 8:00 - 9:00

10:00 - 5:00

Thursday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 4:00 7:00 - 8:15

10:00 - 6:30

Friday

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 6:30

1:30 - 6:30

Saturday

9:00 - 1:30 2:45 - 6:30

10:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 12:00

sunday

9:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 5:00

10:00 - 5:00

2:00 - 4:30

1:00 - 5:00

Jitterbugs Play Centre Riverside Works, Todmorden Road, Littleborough 01706 378123

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Upsy Daisy’s Playcentre Moderna Business Park, Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 881717

2:00 - 6:00

My Play Cafe 7 Central Street, Hebden Bridge 07517 539 821

2:00 - 4:30

Soft Play Pockets Snooker Club, Hollins Mill, Rochdale Road, Todmorden 01706 812297

Walsden Library Inchfield Road, Walsden 01706 815602

10:00 - 6:30

9:00 - 12:00 1:30 - 7:00

2:00 - 8:00

4:00 - 6:00

9:00 - 4:00

9:00 - 6:00

9:30 - 6:00

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*Not available if a party is booked

Mytholmroyd Library Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 883933

10:00 - 6:30

Monday

soft play areas Soft Play at the Creche Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Todmorden Library Strand, Rochdale Road Todmorden 01706 815600

Library times

Hebden Bridge Library Cheetham Street Hebden Bridge 01422 842151

* See Diary Listing for Fun Swim times

Swim for all Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Swim

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Pre-school diary

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Parent & Toddlers 9:00 - 10:30 Scout Road Primary School, Scout Road, Mytholmroyd 01422 883327

Rolling Programme 9:00 - 10:00 (Term Time Only) Cornholme J&I School, Portsmouth, Todmorden call 01706 548140 for details FREE

Midgley Under 5’s 9:45 - 11:15 Midgley School, Midgley Jo - 01422 881984

Montessori Pre-School Group 10:00 - 12:00 Glen House Montessori School, Cragg vale, Hebden Bridge 01422 884682

Heptonstall Parents & Toddler Group 10:00 - 11:45 Heptonstall Social & Bowling Club, Acre Lane, Heptonstall Hannah-Louise 07528 626 000

Stay & Play 10:00 - 11:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Unde 10:00 Todm Ewoo 0170

Reflexology (by referral) 9.00 - 12.00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 St John’s Centre, Cragg Vale Sally - 07904 052816

TalkFirst Baby & Toddler Signing 10:00 - 11:00 Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Susan - 01706 878781

Parent & Toddler Swimming 12:30 - 1:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Talk First (baby signing) 12:45 - 1:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 FREE

Baby Massage 1:30 - 3:00 Valley Medical Centre, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge 01422 841218

Coun Pare 1.30 Todm Todm Colle Todm 0142

Central Street Parents & Toddler Group 9:00 - 11:00 Central Street Infants School, Hebden Bridge.

Pauline - 01422 842784

Mytholm Parent & Toddlers 9:00 - 11:00 Hebden Royd School, Church Lane, Hebden Bridge 01422 842821

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Stay & Play 9:15 - 10:45 (Term Time Only) Luddenden Dene School, Luddendenfoot 01422 844904 FREE

Lumbutts Baby & Toddlers 9:30 - 11:15 Lumbutts Methodist Church Lumbutts Helen

Mytholmroyd Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Elphaborough, Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Cent 9:30 The Vale Todm Plea

Parent & Toddler Swimming 9:00 - 10:00 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Counselling Service for Parents (by referral) 9.00 - 4.00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01422 250081 - FREE

Weaning Group, 9:30 - 10:30 (1st Tue only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden Health Visitors - 01706 811114 FREE

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Steiner Centre, Macpelah, Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052816

Baby/postnatal Yoga 10:00 & 2:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Elaine - 07967 974 376

St. Josephs Toddlers 9:15 - 11:15 St Joseph’s School, Wellington Road, Todmorden 01706 812948

The Methodist Church Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 Scout Road, Mytholmroyd Joyce Greenwood 01422 883792

Family Stay and Play 10:00 - 11:30 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

Rolling Programme 10.00 - 11.00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden call 01706 548140 details

Melody Makers 10:00 - 10:40 Dodnaze Community Centre, Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge Patricia - 01422 844037

Sure Start Baby Club 10:00 - 11:00 Jitterbugs Play Centre, Todmorden Road, Littleborough

Todm 12:30 Todm Com Road Jenn

Blackshaw Head Parents & Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 Blackshaw Head Chapel, Hebden Bridge Ann - 01706 810596

Creation Station - Little Explorers 9:45 - 10:30 Jitterbugs Play Centre, Todmorden Road, Littleborough Neela - 0844 854 9092

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 Steiner Centre, Macpelah, Hebden Bridge Sally - 07904 052816

Thula Mama (Mums and Babies

TalkFirst 10:30 - 11:15 Jitterbugs Play Area, Todmorden Road, Littleborough Sharon - 01706 378123

Little Bear Feet 11:30 - 12:15 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 1½ - 3 yrs

Pare 11:45 Shad Shad 0170

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Centre Vale Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 The Bowling Pavillion, Centre Vale Park, Burnley Road, Todmorden Please call in for details

St Michael’s Angels 9:30 - 11:00 St Michael’s Church Hall Mytholmroyd Catherine - 01422 883130

Toy Library 9:30 - 11:30 Central Methodist Church, Todmorden Pete - 07724 528027

Dodnaze Parent & Toddlers 9.45 - 11.15 Dodnaze Community Centre, 54 Hirst Grove, Hebden Bridge

Blackshawhead Arty Toddler Group 9:45 - 12:00 Blackshawhead Chapel, Hebden Bridge Lorraine - 01422 844971

Little 10:00 St. M Corn Irene

Jo Jingles 9:30 - 10:15 (under 2s), 10:30 - 11:15, 11:30 - 12:15 (over 2s), 12:30 - 1:15 (over 3s), 1:30 - 2:00 (3 - 9 months) Todmorden Sports Centre, Jo Corbett - 01706 212889

TalkFirst 9:30 - 10:30 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

Creation Station - Little Explorers 9:45 - 10:30 Upsy Daisy’s, Mytholmroyd Neela - 0844 854 9092

Jo Jingles 9:45 - 10:15 (over 2s), 10:45 - 11:30 (under 2s), Jitterbugs Play Centre, Littleborough Jo Corbett - 01706 212889

Post Natal Mum & Baby Yoga 11:00 - 12:30 Calderale Yoga Centre, 38 Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge Donna 07985 274181

Parent & Toddler Swimming 12:15 - 1:15 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913

Child 4:00 Cald Hang Bridg Abi Ages

Stubbings Toddler Group 9:00 - 11:00 Stubbings Infant School, School Street, Hebden Bridge, 01422 842728

Old Town Parents & Toddlers 9:00 - 11:00 Old Town Primary School, Billy Lane, Old Town Kate - 07917 793192

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 9:15 - 11:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Mytholmroyd Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Elphaborough, Mytholmroyd 01422 882226

Aquatots 9:30 - 10:15, 10:15 - 11.00 & 11.00 - 11.45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Baby Stay and Play 9:30 - 11:30 Todmorden Health Centre, 01706 548140 FREE

Rolli 9:30 Vario for d 0142 FRE

Ante-Natal Clinic 9:00 - 2:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden By appointment only via your midwife

Steiner Parent & Child 10.00 - 12.00 St John’s Centre, Cragg Vale Sally - 07904 052816

Sticky Fingers 1:30 - 2:30 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

Intro to Football 1:45 - 2:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Ducklings Swimming Classes 4:00 - 4:30, 5:30 - 6:00, 6:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Pre-School Swimming Classes (Level 2+) 4:30 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Little Bear Feet 9:00 - 9:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 1½ - 3 yrs

Melody Movements 9:00 - 9:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 3 - 4 yrs

Mini Movers Disco/Cheer 9:00 - 10:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Pre-School Ballet & Tap 9:15 - 10:15 Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, The Conservative Club, Rochdale Road, Todmorden Sarah - 07929 576785

First Ballet & Tip Tap Toe 10:00 - 11:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113

Harmony Singing)

10.00 - 11.30 Central Hebden Bridge Liz Powers 01422 847702

PEEP Group (For families and children with additional needs) 1:30 - 2:45 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge Amanda - 01422 399552 FREE

Fun Swim 1:30 - 2:45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 Ducklings Swimming Classes 9:00 - 9:30, 10:30 - 11:00, 11:15 - 11:45, 4:30 - 5:00, 6:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

Pare 1:30 Shad Shad 0170

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(ages

5:45 Lumb Todm Les

er 5’s Fun Swim 0 - 11:00 morden Sports Centre, od Lane, Todmorden 06 839090

nselling Service for ents (by referral) - 5.00 morden Children’s Centre morden Community ege, Burnley Road, morden 22 250081 - FREE

tre Vale Toddlers - 11:30 Bowling Pavillion, Centre Park, Burnley Road, morden ase call in for details

Crafty Calves Toddler Meet (10% off for under 5s)

10:30 - 12.00 Halifax Road, Todmorden 01706 557414

Ladies Fitness 1:45 - 2:45 (term time only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 Limited crèche FREE

Bumps & Babes - support

Walsden Community Playgroup @ St Peter’s 1:30 - 3:00 St Peter’s Church, Walsden Catherine - 01706 818403

St Mary’s Family Service All Children Welcome 4:05 onwards St Mary’s Church, Todmorden 01706 819300

Wild Things Drama Group 3:30 - 4:15 (please call for dates) Cornholme Primary School, Greenfield Terrace, Cornholme 01706 548140 - FREE

Tatty Bumpkins 4:00 - 5:00 Zion Housing Co-op Studio, Hebden Bridge Clare - 07790 761702

Toddler Tuesday

Icky Sticky Kids 10.00-11.30 Open 10:00 - 5:00 Holme Street Arts Centre, Flying Saucers, Butlers Wharf, Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge Nichola - 07973 234928 01422 846666

group for multiple births

10% off Pottery Painting plus a free coffee (excludes holidays)

ent & Toddler Swimming - 2:30 de Junior & Infant School, de, Todmorden 06 812913

Yoga (with Creche) (by referral) 1:30 - 2:45 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140

First Ballet & Tip Tap Toe 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 4 - 5 yrs

Pregnancy Yoga 5:00 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Elaine - 07967 974 376

morden Family Support 0 - 2:00 alternate weeks morden Fire Station mmunity Room, Stansfield d, Todmorden ni - 01706 839787

Luddendenfoot 0 to 5’s 1:15 - 3:15 Luddenden Foot Civic Centre, Station Road, Luddenden Foot Sophie

Baby Stay & Play 1:30 - 3:00 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

Baby Stay & Play with Baby Clinic 1:30 - 3:30 Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 FREE

ent & Toddler Swimming 5 - 12:45 de Junior & Infant School, de, Todmorden 06 812913

Tiny Tots 4:00 - 5:00 Hebden Dance Place, Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Miss Julie - 07581 165057

Ducklings Swimming Classes 5:00 - 5:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

e Angels 0 - 11:30 Michaels Church, nholme, Todmorden e - 01706 817296

Lesbian Parents Group Stay and Play 10:00 - 12:00 (3rd Thu only) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 07704 568237 FREE

Counselling Service for Parents (by referral) 12:30 - 4:00 Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01422 250081

Baby Clinic, Baby Stay & Play 1:30 - 3:30 (2nd & 4th Thu only) Valley Medical Centre, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Lal - 01706 548149 FREE

dren’s Yoga - 5:00 derdale Yoga Centre, gingroyd Lane, Hebden ge - 01422 844146 s3-7

Dainty Dolls 4:00 - 5:00 Hebden Dance Place, Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Miss Julie - 07581 165057

Melody Bear 4:00 - 4:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 3 - 4 yrs

Ducklings Swimming Classes 5:00 - 5:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

ing Programme - 10:30 (Term Time Only) ous Locations - please call details 22 844904 EE

Family Stay and Play 9:30 - 11:00 (term time only) Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden 07798 581215 FREE

The Woods (Forest School & Outdoor Play all year round - please dress accordingly)

Ben’s Story and Rhyme Time 10.30 - 11.15 (please call for dates) Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

s 4-6 yrs)

- 7:15 butts Church, Lumbutts, morden or Pat 01706 814754

10:00 - 12:00 Eastwood, Todmorden Lizzie - 07772 331780

Todmorden Swimming Club

- Widths

7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 817559

Ben’s Story and Rhyme time 10:45 - 11:30 (call for dates) Todmorden Children’s Centre Todmorden Community College, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Family Social From 3:30 Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739

Mid-Week Movers 3:00 - 5:00 (Term Time Only) Todmorden Community College Hall, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 - FREE

Family Social From 3:30 Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739

Pregnancy Yoga 7:30 Blessingway, Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden Bridge Elaine - 07967 974 376

Young Parents Group (For

parents under 25)

2.30 - 4:00 Hebden Vale Children’s Centre, Hebden Bridge 01422 844904 FREE

Young Parents’ Group 1.30 - 3.00 (2nd & last Fri Only) Todmorden Children’s Centre, Burnley Road, Todmorden 01706 548140 FREE

Todmorden Swimming Club

- Widths

7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 817559

SUNDAY

mpaigners - Eagles

10:00 - 11:30 The Methodist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Nicola - 01422 843129

Yoga for Pregnancy 7:00 - 8:30 Todmorden Donna 07985 274181

Live @ 9:15 interactive, informal worship 9:15 - 10:00 (1st & 3rd Sun only) Central Methodist Church, Todmorden 01706 839032

Lesbian Parents Group Sunday Socials 2:00 - 4:00 (last Sun only) Various Locations - call for more info.

07704 568237

Family Fun Swim 10:00 - 12:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

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out of school diary

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Boyz Break Dance 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Modern Jazz Dancing 4:00 - 7:15 Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, The Conservative Club, Rochdale Road, Todmorden Sarah - 07929 576785 3 + yrs

After School Swimming 4:30 - 6:15 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Mini Movers Street Crew 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 4 - 6 yrs

Tod Harriers Junior Training 5:30 - 6:30 Todmorden High School, Ewood Land, Todmorden Eileen Miles 07738 634625 8+ yrs

Judo Excellence 6:00 - 7:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 5 - 7 yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 4:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Move & Groove Disco/Cheer 4:00 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn - 01706 839113 Age 4 - 6 yrs

Football Coaching 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8+ yrs

Woodcraft Folk (Elfin) 5:15 - 6:30 The Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Pete 01706 818346 6+ yrs

Monday Club 6:00 - 7:30 Mount Zion Baptist Chapel, Meet at Colden School 5 to 11yrs, Elva Hulme 01422 842726

Kidz Latino & Salsa 6:00 - 6:45 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

After School Swimming 3:30 - 6:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Ballet & Tap 4:00 - 6:30 (various classes) DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 5+ yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 4:00 - 7:00, Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Boyz Tap 4:30 - 5:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Tod Harriers Junior Training 5:00 - 6:30 Todmorden High School, Ewood Land, or Shepherds Rest Pub, Lumbutts Road, Todmorden Ben Crowther 07817 108921

Calder Valley Fell Runners - Junior 5:45 - 6:45 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Mytholmroyd Alastair 07812 593660 8+ yrs

Family Social From 3:30 Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739

Creative Dance 4:00 - 6:00 Dance 4 All, Castle Hill School, Halifax Road, Todmorden Penny Alexander 01422 884634 5+ yrs

Coached Mini Tennis 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden Andrew Bentham - 01706 815265 5 to 11 yrs

Swimming (beginners) 5:00 - 5:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Junior Ballroom & Latin 5:30 - 6:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Todmorden Community Brass - 5-Note Beginners Band 6:00 - 6:45 The Bandroom, Wellington Road, Todmorden David White 01706 815820

Family Social From 3:30 Trades Club, Holme Street, Hebden Bridge Lucy - 07943 771739

Swimming (level 2 and above) 4:00 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 8:45 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

Move & Groove 4:30 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 Age 4 - 7 yrs

Girls Football Development 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8+ yrs

Beginner Ballet & Tap 5:00 - 6:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 Age 7 - 11 yrs

Family Choir For families who love singing!

3:30 - 4:30 Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Liz Powers - 01422 847702 All ages

Children’s Yoga 4:00 - 5:00 Calderdale Yoga Centre, Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge Abi - 01422 844146 Ages 8 - 13

Gymnastics Club 4:00 - 5:15 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Tracey 07970 730224 Beginners

Disco Team Class 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

7th Todmorden Rainbows 5:00 - 6:00 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Katie - 07769 151276 5 - 7 yrs

Calderdale Schools Music Service Choir 5:30 - 6:30 Riverside School, Hebden Bridge Music Service 01422 366456 5+ yrs

After School Swimming 3:30 - 4:30 Shade Junior & Infant School, Shade, Todmorden 01706 812913 4+ yrs

Children’s Yoga 4:00 - 5:00 Calderdale Yoga Centre, Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge Abi - 01422 844146 Ages 3 - 7

Football Training 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5 - 8 yrs

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 8:00 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

Football Training 5:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 8+ yrs

6th Todmorden Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30 Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Tammy Frankland 01706 559493 5 - 7 yrs

Junior Tennis Sessions 4:00 - 5:00 Todmorden Tennis Club, Stansfield Road, Todmorden 01706 815265 5 - 10 yrs

Swimming (beginners) 4:00 - 4:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 4:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Junior Street, Disco & Cheer 4.30 - 6.00 (various classes) DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Hebden Dance Place 5:00 - 6:00 Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge Miss Julie - 07581165057 6 - 8 yrs

1st Mytholmroyd Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30 St Michaels Church Hall, Mytholmroyd Lisa Thwaite 01422 886274 5 - 7 yrs

Todmorden Tennis Club 4:00 - 5:00 May - September Burnt House Lane, Hallroyd Road, Todmorden.

Andrew Bentham 01706 815265 4 - 10 yrs

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy 4:00 - 7:00 Holme Street Arts Centre, Hebden Bridge Wendy 01706 810164 5 to 11 yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 5:00 - 5:30, 6:30 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Campaigners - Kids Zone 5:45 - 7:15 Lumbutts Church, Lumbutts, Todmorden Les or Pat 01706 814754 6 - 10 yrs

Todmorden Community Brass Training Band 6:30 - 7:30 The Bandroom, Wellington Road, Todmorden Maurice 01706 816588

Dancing - Various classes 4:00 - 7:30 Fielden House, Fielden Square, Todmorden Sarah Hitchon 07929 576785 10 + yrs

Baby Ballroom 5:00 - 5:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113 Age 4 - 7 yrs

8th/26th Calder Valley Beavers 5:30 - 6:45 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave Payne 01706 816568 6 - 8 yrs

Calder Valley Karate 6:00 - 7:30 The Girl’s Gym, Calder High School, Mytholmroyd Andrew Nightingale 01422 847877 8+ yrs

Todmorden Swimming Club - Widths 7:00 - 8:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 817559

Football Training 8:30 - 12:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Creative Dance 9:15 - 1:15 Dance 4 All, Riverside School, Hebden Bridge Penny Alexander 01422 884634 5+ yrs

Swimming (level 2 and above) 9:30 - 12:15, 4:00 - 6:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Swimming (level 1/2) 10:00 - 10:30, 12:45 - 1:15 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Calderdale Dyslexia Hebden Bridge Saints Friendship & Support Group Saturday Soccer Club 10:00 - 12:00 First Saturday of the 11:00 - 12:00 month only Luddenden Dene School, Upper Rooms, St James Dene View, Luddendenfoot.

Church, Mytholm, HB Nick Farrar 01422 882378 June 01422 842190 5 - 8 yrs

Border Gymnastics 9:00 onwards Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Paul 01706 816755 5+ yrs

Ballet & Tap Sarah Hitchon School of Dance, The Conservative Club, Rochdale Road, Todmorden Sarah - 07929 576785 3 + yrs

Junior Badminton 9:30 - 10:30 Calder High School, Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd Mary Smith 07970 734639 6 - 11 yrs

Judo Excellence 10:00 - 11:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 5 - 7 yrs

1st Colden Rainbows 10:00 - 12:00 Alternate Saturdays Colden School Portacabin, Colden, Hebden Bridge Sandra McNeill 01706 812291 5 - 7 yrs

Junior Musical Theatre 11:00 - 11:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

20th Pennine Calder Beavers 9:00 - 12:00 (first Sat of Month) St Josephs School, Wellington Road, Todmorden Rowena Goldthorpe 01706 810821 6 - 8 yrs

Gymnastics Club 9:30 - 12:30 Burnley Road School, Mytholmroyd Tim Wild 01422 372321/07931 337487 5+ yrs

Rugby League Training 9:45 - 11:15 Littleborough Community Campus School, Calderbrook Road Carol Locket 01706 378348 7 - 9 yrs

Todmorden Judo Club 10:00 - 12:30 Todmorden Cricket Club, Burnley Road, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 5+ yrs

Ballet & Tap (various classes) 10:00 - 1:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Judo Excellence 11:00 - 12:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 8+ yrs

Swimming (Beginners) 6:30 - 7:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

Todmorden Swimming Club - Lengths 7:00 - 8:00, 8:00 - 9:00 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 817559 For strong swimmers

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:30 - 7:30 Ferney Lee School, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

Luddendenfoot Boys Brigade Anchors & Juniors 6:45 - 8:00 Luddendenfoot Civic Institute, Station Road Heather - 01422 885542 5 - 11 yrs

Judo Excellence 7:00 - 8:00 Above Purdy Pine, Valley Road, Hebden Bridge Tony - 07932 081793 8+ yrs

Swimming (level 1/2) 6:00 - 6:30 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090 5+ yrs

20th Pennine Calder Cubs 6:30 - 8:00 Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Anya 01706 839871 8 to 10½ yrs

1st Old Town Brownies 6:15 - 7:15 Hope Baptist Church, New Road, Hebden Bridge Dinah Newsome 01422 843202 7 - 10 yrs

Todmorden Judo Club 7:30 - 9:00 Todmorden Cricket Club, Burnley Road, Todmorden Sean Nuttall 07812 187270 5+ yrs

1st Walsden Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Walsden Junior School, Walsden Donna Scholfield 01706 839042 7 - 10 yrs

7th Todmorden Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden Jennifer Jackson 01706 815342 7 - 10 yrs

18th Hebden Bridge Cubs 6:15 - 7:45 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge Jan Bottomley 01422 846379 8 - 10½ yrs

2nd Mytholmroyd Brownies 6:30 - 8:00 Mytholmroyd Methodist Church, Scout Road, Mytholmroyd Angela Trowell 01422 885378 7 - 10 yrs

Tai Kwon Do 6:00 - 7:00 Mytholmroyd Community Centre, Mytholmroyd Helen 07901833249 6 - 14 yrs

2nd Todmorden Brownies 6:15 - 7:30 St Joseph's School, Wellington Road, Todmorden Fiona Monaghan 01706 819703 7 - 10 yrs

18th Hebden Bridge Beavers 6:15 - 7:15 Top Floor, Salem Mill, Hebden Bridge 6 - 8 yrs

Todmorden Tai Kwon Do 6:30 - 7:30 Ferney Lee School, Todmorden Keith Raistrick 07789 074198 6+ yrs

8th/26th Calder Valley Cubs 6:00 - 7:17 Central Methodist Church, off Bramsche Square, Todmorden Dave Payne 01706 816568 8 - 10 yrs

2nd Hebden Bridge Brownies 6:00 - 7:15 Hope Baptist Church Hall, Cheetham St. Entrance, Hebden Bridge Christine 01422 843725 7 - 10 yrs

Woodcraft Folk (Elfin & Pioneers) 6:30 - 7:45 Salem Mill (Top Floor) Salem Street, Hebden Bridge Julie 01422 846214 6+ yrs

Ballet & Tap 6:00 - 7:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

6th Todmorden Brownies 6:15 - 7:30 Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden Rowena Goldthorpe 01706 810821 7 - 10 yrs

1st Heptonstall Brownies 6:30 - 7:30 Heptonstall Junior School, Heptonstall Sandra McNeill 01706 812291 7 - 10 yrs

Junior Disco/Cheer 1:00 - 2:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Junior Street 2:00 - 2:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Junior Modern 1:00 - 1:30 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Junior Gymnastic/Limbering 2:30 - 3:00 DC Dance, Victoria Road, Todmorden Dawn 01706 839113

Fun Swim 1:30 - 2:45 Todmorden Sports Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden 01706 839090

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he law of England and Wales states that “The parent of every child of compulsory school age shall cause him to receive efficient full-time education suitable; a) to his age, ability, and aptitude, and b) to any special educational needs he may have, either by regular attendance at school or otherwise.”

The freedom to educate children at home is part of the education provision of our society, as is the option to pay for private education. But 93% of children in England attend free State Schools and, if your child turns 5 between

September 1st 2013 and August 31st 2013, now is the time to be looking at how you intend to educate your child, probably by deciding which school you would like them to attend and applying for a place.

How do I choose the best school for my child?

There are a number of things you should consider when making this decision: • Does your child need special attention? Are they particularly bright or have particular behaviour patterns?

Will the school offer support for Special Needs?

• Does your child have specific areas of interest or are they particularly keen on sport? Does your chosen school have the equipment or structure to support these interest, such as bands, choirs, sports teams, computer suites or out-of-school activities?

• Do you require wrap-around care?

Does your chosen school provide breakfast clubs or after-school care?

How much do they cost?

• How big is the school? How big are the classes and what age range is taught in each class?

• Does the school suit your family’s religious beliefs? How do they handle religious education?

• How would your child get to school?

Is there a safe walking route or are school buses available?

• Does the school have an active PTA? Would you like to be involved in this side of school life?

• Does your child have a preference?

Would they be happier if they stayed with their friends?

Open Days and Visiting Most Primary Schools have Open Days or will be happy to arrange for you to visit. Go prepared with an idea of what you are looking for. Some suggestions are: • A happy school with high moral • A warm and welcoming atmosphere • Cheerful and friendly children (and staff) • High quality and varied work, displayed with pride • Relaxed staff • Enthusiasric children who ask, as well as answer questions • An air of concentration and hard work, but don’t expect silence • Any other resources you or your child consider important, such as a good library, computer suite, sports facilities, arts and science equipment.

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feature Applying for a Primary School Place - FAQs Who needs to apply and when?

Any child who was born between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2009 will need to begin school in the next academic year. They don’t legally need to start until the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday, but Calderdale provides places for any eligible child from the beginning of September in the academic year in which they turn five.

Also, children who attend an Infant Only school, who are currently in year 2, also need to apply for a place at a Junior school in the same way.

The application forms, known as the Common Preference Forms, will become available at the end of November 2011 and the forms must be submitted by Tuesday 15th January ‘13.

Where do I get a form?

If your child is already attending a nursery, you will probably be given a copy of the form and the accompanying booklet when it becomes available. If not

the form can be obtained from your local primary school, Halifax Central Library or will be available in full on the Calderdale Council website, www.calderdale.gov. uk. The form can also be filled in on-line if preferred.

Is the form difficult to fill in?

No. The form itself is very straight forward, with space for you to name three schools of your choice. All will be considered equally and, only if your child is eligible to attend more than one school, will your preference (the order you placed them on the form) be taken into account.

What does “Admissions Criteria” mean?

Many schools have more applications than they have places. Therefore they must apply some rules to decide which children are offered places. These must be clear, fair and objective but do vary from school to school. The details for each school are covered in detail in the “Information for Parents” booklet that

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accompanies the Common Preference Form. It may be worth reading these carefully before choosing the order for the schools you put on the form.

What if my application is late?

There are some admissible reasons for being late with the application form but, otherwise, you application will only be considered after all other places are allocated.

When will I find out which school we have been offered?

Everyone will receive an offer of a school place on the same day. That will be Tuesday 16th April ‘13

What if we are not happy with the decision?

The first thing to do is put your child name on the re-allocation list. The closing date for this process will be Tuesday 30th April ‘13. Details will be sent out with the placement offer letter. Otherwise you have a right to appeal.

bloke in a kitchen White Christmas Chocolate

By Richard Dalby

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hese delicious seasonal treats, packed with dried fruit, are very easy to make, which children, adults and Father Christmas will all love. They would also make a lovely present.

Whilst sinking your teeth into the heavenly, rich, white chocolate and double cream, you can take solace in the fact that cranberries, dried apricots and pistachio nuts are all considered ‘super foods’. The cranberries detox your blood system and ward off colds and flu; dried apricots are a great source of iron and are rich in

tryptophan, which the body converts into the feel-good chemical serotonin. Finally pistachios are scientifically proven to lower cholesterol.

And chocolate is yummy. So it’s a win, win situation all round!

Give them a try, and I hope you have fun making these for your family.

Ingredients

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white chocolate, broken into small chunks double cream shelled pistachios, roughly chopped dried apricots, roughly chopped raisins or sultanas dried cranberries

Hopefully this is the first of many contributions by our “Bloke in a Kitchen”.

Richard is a single dad to Amelie and has recently rediscovered the joys of cooking and baking, especially when sharing both the preparation and eating experience with Amelie.

All the recipes he produces are economical and achievable on a budget without the use of weird or fancy ingredients and, where possible, have been tried and tested with help from Amelie.

For more ideas from Richard find him on Facebook - www.facebook.com/BlokeInAKitchen

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Line a 20 x 30cm dish or baking tin with baking parchment, leaving some overhanging the edges, which will help later on when you lift out the chocolate.

Bring a pan of water to the boil. Once at a fast boil, turn off the heat. Place the chocolate and cream in a large bowl. Place the bowl over the pan, making sure that it does not touch the water.

Leave to stand for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the chocolate to slowly melt.

Add the pistachios, dried apricots, cranberries and raisins/ sultanas into the melted chocolate and mix well to coat.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared container or tin and level the surface with a spatula. Place in the fridge and leave for 2 hours, or more, until completely set.

Remove from the container using the overhanging parchment ‘handle’, place on a board and cut into bite sized pieces.

You could also use metal cookie cutters to make star/Xmas tree/holly shapes. I tried a star shape, but DID find it tricky to be honest (I am just a bloke after all).

There will doubtless be pieces left over, which I’m afraid you’ll have to eat there and then. A tough job but someone’s got to do it.

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Christmas At Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

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hristmas is a special time of year. Families look forward to spending time together and parents enjoy watching their children’s faces light up as they unwrap their presents from Santa.

But for some, Christmas can be difficult, especially for those whose children have life limiting conditions.

That is why The Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice seeks to support such families so that they too can make the most of the festive season together.

The hospice, based at Russell House, Huddersfield, offers respite, end of

Welcome to the

Christmas Chube Challenge!

Simply fill your empty sweet tubes with 20 pence pieces or pound coins!

A great excuse to eat chocolate this Christmas time and support the children and families at the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

What do your pennies or pounds buy?

1 tube of 20 pence pieces will pay for one stress relieving complementary session 1 tube of pound coins Will pay for a bereavement counselling session for a family member

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life care, and practical and emotional support in a bid to ease the strain life limiting conditions can bring on all family members.

It aims to be a home from home for poorly children and is equipped with a sensory room, a state-of-the-art music facility, a hydrotherapy pool, The Snowflake Suite, which is a selfcontained flat for families, and much more to make a child’s time there the best that it can be.

Its Hospice at Home service currently supports over 50 families and it is hoped when the brand new facility opens its doors, care can be extended to many more. Currently, 700 children in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield are in need of support and there are many ways in which you can help.

Vicki Finlay, Director of Care, said: “We will be welcoming children and families into the hospice in the near future to offer the special care and respite they need. Our focus is to ease stress and create shared experiences and opportunities for special memories that can always be cherished.

“What we need now is your continued support to help us cover the on going cost of care at Christmas both at the hospice and through our Hospice at Home service. Our fundraising team have pulled together some fun ideas for Christmas activities to help you get involved and help raise the important funds we need.”

If you’re a chocoholic, then the Christmas Chube Challenge is for you.

The charity is seeking supporters to fill empty chocolate tubes with either 20p pieces or £1 coins. A tube of 20p pieces can pay for one complimentary therapy session and a tube of £1 coins can pay for an hour of specialist play in the hydrotherapy pool.

The charity’s One Special Gift Campaign provides an opportunity to help the hospice via one of its 11 charity shops. Simply take one good quality item, whether that is clothing, a toy, a piece of furniture or anything else, along to your local hospice store for them to sell. Your gift will help improve the quality of merchandise available, boost sales and raise the profile of the shops.

On December 3, it is Purple Pound Day where you can take £1 to work or school to show your support for the hospice while hosting a dress down day.

If you or your company would like to give a gift to a child and their family this Christmas, there’s no better gift than a memory.

A play session for brothers and sisters costs £55, £150 will buy complimentary therapy sessions for 10 parents, £450 will pay for 10 Hospice at Home visits while £7,000 will cover the running costs of the hospice for a day.

For more information on how you can help visit www.forgetmenotchild. co.uk or telephone 01484 411040.

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I have been looking into Homeopathy since my children were born but I’m never sure when it would be most appropriate.

Can you help?.

There are so many choices to make as parents these days. Natural childbirth or not? To breast or bottle feed?

Washable or disposable nappies? Family bed or cot?

How many years between children? What type of preschool or schooling? The choices and options for many families in our times are endless. So, too is the kind of medical care to use. How much is safe to treat at home?

When is it imperative to get the opinion of a trained medical professional? What if my partner and I don’t agree?

In my last 10 years of practice I have had the pleasure

of working with many families, offering natural medicine choices for health care issues.

Some patients come to me already certain they want to go the natural way. Others come in not really knowing the type of work I do as a homeopath. But they know someone who was helped with a similar problem, so they want the same “cure.”

Still others arrive quite sceptical, having been disappointed by previous therapies and attempts to help their child.

With homeopathy we can offer a non-toxic and effective approach to first-aid, acute, and chronic health issues that arise in the course of raising a family.

They have a wide range of specialists including Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Nutritionist, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Homeopath and other Therapists to answer your questions.

Answered by Emma Sweaney RSHom, Homeopath at Physio & Therapies For first-aid and acute conditions, in the vast majority of situations, there are a limited number of homeopathic remedies that would be considered. Remedies that are used over and over again include: Aconite, Belladonna, Pulsatilla, Chamomilla, Sulphur, Arnica, Mercurius, and Arsenicum album. I truly do not know where I would be as a Homeopath without these dear friends in the medicine cabinet!

Thankfully, there are wonderful books on acute prescribing, written in a way that enables a parent to choose the correct remedy for things like bee stings, sore throats, teething, and diarrhoea.

Most of these books will also caution parents as to when it is essential to seek further medical care. No one wants to put a child at risk because of a philosophical belief in natural treatment. There is a time and a place for all types of medicine.

For children with chronic illness, constitutional homeopathy offers one type of approach that addresses the underlying causes of the illness and hopefully presents solutions to difficult physical, emotional, behavioural, and psychological problems. In constitutional treatment (for both children and adults), we give a homeopathic remedy for the whole person - their physical, mental, and emotional state.

I spend a fair amount of time trying to help people understand what it is I do and how the homeopath works.

I take as much time as is necessary for the parent to learn that all aspects of the child will be important to me.

I need to understand not just the particular diagnosis, but also how they experience their problem in all the minute details. I need to understand little things, like what and how

they eat and how they sleep; things related to temperament and personality, like how they behave with new children or if they’re more of a leader or a follower. I explain how I will be interested in the mother’s pregnancy and in the child’s earliest months, their development as well as their experience of school and their social lives.

We try to put the child’s illnesses into the context of the rest of their lives and understand them in a complete way. Naturally, I will be observing the relationship between parent and child, how clingy they are, how they respond to limit -setting, how they communicate with each other-all of these are important to prescribing the correct remedy to help the child with whatever complaint caused the parent to make the appointment.

For this sort of constitutional care, it is good to have an objective person prescribe (i.e., not the parent!) and to follow the child over time. During constitutional care, some homeopaths will ask you not to treat your child at home for firstaid or acute conditions so as not to interfere with their treatment.

Other homeopaths may feel fine about home care.

So whether your child is prone to first-aid or acute illnesses or has a more chronic disease, having homeopathy more available than ever before, gives many families the choice of using this safe and effective approach.

If you would like to know more about how I could help you or your child, I would be happy to talk over the phone or come and meet me, in person, at my clinic at Physio and Therapies.

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