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Welcome to our first edition of HEY! magazine for the families in Wells and Shepton Mallet. It’s a cracking read with some fantastic competitions including a children’s croquet set for playing in the garden, a subscription to Animals and You magazine, free tickets to Bristol Zoo plus many, many more.
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We congratulate all of our achievers in our WOW! page. If you have received a certificate or medal or taken part in something special please let us know and we will run your photo and a little write up in our next edition. We always love to see the things you have made or created, so please send the details into us. Have a superb Easter break and we look forward to our next edition in May.
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Hey! magazine is produced 6 times a year and will be given to all primary school children to take home in their book bags 2 weeks before each school holiday. In each copy you will find many things to make and create, recipes for mum and children to make together and amazing facts.
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HEY! magazine is published by Ignyte Limited Publisher: Tina Veater Business Address: 46 Frome Road, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3LF Telephone: 01761 432089 Call Tina on: 07834 542955 Call Sue on: 07921 140638 Email: hey@ignyte-uk.co.uk
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Mendip town has ‘High street dreams’ A Mendip town will become the big star of the small screen later this year as part of a new prime-time BBC series. Shepton Mallet’s Market Place will leap back in time to the 1870s as a new series dubbed ‘High Street Dreams’ (working title) takes an in-depth look at shopping over the past 140 years. For weeks, Mendip District Council has been working closely with programme producers to ensure the project came to Shepton Mallet. Shops will be transformed into traditional
butchers, bakers, grocers and dressmakers; all selling goods from six different decades to give customers a chance to experience shopping through the ages. Dominique Swain from the council’s economic regeneration team, who has been working closely with the programme producers, said: “This is an exciting opportunity for Shepton Mallet. We hope the exposure will benefit the town. “We’re going to see empty shops transformed and filled with goods and services from different eras. What started off as a simple phone call to the council from the production company, has now become Shepton’s chance to become a major part of an exciting living history experiment.” Filming for the BBC ONE series, which is expected to be shown in the Autumn, is planned to begin in the summer and there will be opportunities for local people to get involved. Produced by television company Wall to Wall a Shed Media Group Company, which makes the hugely popular Who Do You Think You Are? series and the drama series New Tricks, the programmes will delve into the history of shopping - looking at how our habits have changed through the decades since the late 1800s. Cllr Ron Forrest, the district council’s portfolio holder for economy, said: “We hope this series will open up new opportunities for the town. “We’re all really excited about it, and hope that local people will join us in building up a buzz around this new series and what it might bring to Shepton’s regeneration.” Cllr John Parham, a district councillor and
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local resident, said he hoped local people would “welcome it and grasp it with both hands”. He said: “A lot of work has gone in to making this happen, and I hope that it will encourage us all to look at our town centre in a new and exciting way.” The show is being described by the controller of BBC ONE, Jay Hunt, as a “fantastic opportunity to witness 100 years of British history through the shop window.” Will Dunscombe, who is a Shepton town councillor and local trader in the town, said: “This is a great chance for Shepton Mallet. Shepton has suffered in the past through a lack of footfall and negative publicity, so this is a golden opportunity for the town. “This might bring a brilliant opportunity for Shepton to brand itself; the town has lost its identity in some ways and this project could fit really well with some of the discussions that have started in the town about making improvements. “I’m pleased that the district council and programme producers are inviting the public along to a meeting next week to find out more about the programme and discuss any issues we might have.”
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WIN! A subscription to the fantastic Animals and You magazine! One lucky reader can win a whole year of Animals and You mag! That’s a whole year of cute animals and fun things to do! To win answer the following:
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News & Reviews
Upton Noble Primary School News
New Gymnastics Course
On 2nd March children from the Cross Country Running Club, held after school on Thursdays, competed in the Mendip run at Oakhill. Our team did exceptionally well. Eve was 1st in the Girl’s Y3/4 race, Oliver was 1st in the boys Y3/4 race, with Sam close behind in 4th place. Polly was 2nd in the girl’s Y5/6 race, the first 2 girls being well ahead of the rest of the field. Our other runners, Charlie, Hugo and Iona all managed good races, all gaining higher placements than in their previous race.
Gymnastics is new on the agenda at the Wells Blue Sports Centre. The Sports Centre recently introduced two popular Gymnastic courses on a Tuesday afternoon. The courses are taken by experienced local gymnast, Rebecca Botley, who attained her full Level 2 qualification in December 2009; Rebecca said: ‘It’s fantastic to offer gymnastics on our timetable. The qualification was difficult and time-consuming to get, but if everyone enjoys gymnastics as much as I have it will be well worth it’. Gymnastics is proven to be an excellent all round sport. It provides a variety of benefits ranging from fitness and improved body shape to the attainment of excellent poise that will last a life time. Best of all it’s fun! The first session starts at 16.00-16.55 and caters for 5-7 year olds. The second class starts17.0017.55 and is for 8- 12 years. For further information call 01749 836222 or visit the website www.theblueschoolwells.co.uk
St Aldhelm’s Church School awarded St Aldhelm’s Church School were delighted to be awarded Healthy Schools Status. The school has a culture and environment that promotes health and emotional well being at its heart. Beverly Reed, healthy schools co-ordinator said “I am absolutely thrilled we have achieved this award, it represents much commitment and hard work from colleagues, children and parents. This is truly a celebration of the whole school community and the important role each plays within it.” The children take part in sports coaching during the day as well as after schools clubs help to keep the children active, try new activities and work as part of a team. Parents are also working closely with the school and checking the healthy lifestyle continues at home. The school council also has plans to introduce raised beds to enable the children to grow their own vegetables, they hope to have chickens for their own eggs and a greenhouse where they can grow and sell their own plants. The picture shows the school council Jordan, Emily, Chloe, James, Laverina, James, Ben, jada, Izzie, Fynn, Maghan, James and with Mrs Reed with their plaque!
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Blue Peter Badges! Lily Lucas (aged 7) has now been awarded 2 Blue Peter badges in the space of 12 months. She was awarded the first last winter for building an amazing snowman with her sister - and the second this winter in a Blue Peter Poetry Competition.
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Running as a team! The athletic team from St Aldhelms Primary School have been working really hard that their head teacher says they continue to surprise and inspire her with their dedication and enthusiasm. Many of the team run in their spare time and meet up at the weekend to train too. The team are James, Hannah, Curtis, Corey, Olly, Morgan, Cameron, Kathleen, Lillibelle, Sean, Tilly, Ryan, James, Joe and Fynn. Congratulations to you all and keep up the hard work!
What a star! Ella Cane aged 5 from St Cuthbert’s Infants School in Wells has been presented with a certificate for her pre-primary Class award in Dance and also her swimming certificate for swimming 10 meters. Well done Ella what a fantastic achievement! Tournament win! The Netball Team at Kilmersdon Primary School played a friendly mini-tournament against St Louis Catholic School, Frome. All the children played very well – Kilmersdon won overall and a great time was had by everyone! Swim to success Beau Treasure aged 6 from Wookey Primary School in Wells, has been presented with her certificate for achieving her grade 4 in swimming. Well done Beau!
World Book Day At St John’s School in Shepton Mallet the children and the staff dressed up as their favourite characters from books to celebrate World Book Day. The children worked very hard and raised £145.42. Winners of the dressing up competition were: Year 6 - Corey Taylor, Abigail Wheatley and Emma Williams, Year 5 - Ami Goode and Oliver Bailey, Year 4 - Chloe Taylor and Connie Wilkinson plus Year 3 - Ellie Rowland and Tijana Marks. We are very grateful to everyone for the wonderful costumes and to Mrs. Sally Jefferies for her organisation.
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Follow the step by step drawings below to create your very own pictures.
Pom pom chick keyring This pompom chick key-ring is a quick and easy Easter craft - fun to hang on a bag perhaps? Of course you don’t need the ribbon - just make a few of these and put out on display to be admired! You will need: A large yellow pompom Orange craft foam Yellow craft feathers Googly eyes Yellow ribbon Key-ring attachment Glue Instructions: Cut a small triangle from orange craft foam and attach, along with your googly eyes, to form the face.
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Use a dab of glue to attach a loop of ribbon to the back of the pompom, and then stick on a bundle of feathers for the tail over the top of it. If you place them carefully, two of them can protrude underneath the pompom for feet. Tie your key-ring attachment to the other end of the ribbon.
You will need: Egg box Orange paint Yellow card Glue Safety pin Sticky tape Instructions: Cut one of the egg compartments from the egg box and paint it orange. Leave to dry. Cut out a flower shape from yellow card. Glue the egg compartment to the centre as the trumpet. When the daffodil is completely dry, tape a safety pin to the back so that you can wear it.
Bunny Mask Use a paper plate and some craft cupboard bits and pieces to make a cute bunny mask - perfect for Easter! You will need: A paper plate Pink paint Pink card White pipe cleaner (chenille stem) Elastic thread Glue Black pen Instructions: Paint the back of the paper plate pink and leave to dry. Cut out two eye holes. Snip the pipe cleaner into 3 and twist together in the centre. Glue to the centre of the face. Cut out a nose from pink card and glue to the centre of the pipe cleaners.
Marbeled eggs
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Marbled Eggs are fun for kids to make - and pretty to display at Easter, too. You will need marbling inks, which are available in most craft stores. You will need: Marbling inks Plastic eggs Old large yogurt pot or small bucket Wooden skewers or pipe cleaners Instructions: Fill your bucket about 2/3 full of cold water. Drop a few drops of marbling ink into the water and stir with a skewer or pipe cleaner. Add more colors, stirring after each until you are happy. Use a wooden skewer or pipe cleaner to hold an egg (they usually have small holes in them) and dip the egg into the water, swishing it around to make sure the entire egg becomes covered in ink. Stand the skewer in a pot so the egg can dry.
Get the paints out and have a fun fingerprint painting session with your children. You will need: White paint Black paint Paper Instructions: Dip your fingers in the white paint and print lots of finger prints in an oval shape on the paper. Add a large thump print in black paint as the head and a small finger print as the ears. Four black finger prints make the legs.
Children can sew this pretty daisy picture to give as a gift (mount it and frame in a simple frame like ours) or use it on the front of a card for someone special, You will need: White and yellow embroidery thread or yarn Green card Needle with large eye (blunt for younger children) Instructions: Sketch out your design on the back of the card. Put the card on a folded newspaper, and, following the outline that you have drawn, punch holes with your needle. Try to space them evenly. Tape one end of the thread to the back of the card to secure, and sew your design in place. Either frame the picture for a special gift, or glue your daisy to the front of a card for a spring birthday or Teacher Appreciation card.
Handprint Chicks These little handprint chicks are fun to do and make a great Easter picture or card. They look great and they provide a cute memento too! You will need: Paper Yellow and orange paint Black pen Instructions: For each chick print a yellow handprint with fingers together. Add a fingerprint orange beak and leave to dry. With the black pen draw on the wings, eyes and feet.
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Back to work Helping parents back to work. If you’re a parent and you’ve been out of work for a while, the thought of applying for a job can seem difficult. Find out how Jobcentre Plus can help you find work that suits both you and your children. One of your main concerns might be finding a job that fits around your family. You may need to find someone to look after your children while you are at work. Your personal adviser can discuss local childcare options and extended school care with you. When you are ready to apply for work, your personal adviser can help you with your CV and with interview techniques. They can also explain what financial help you may get when you start work, like Working Tax Credit, In Work Credit and Job Grant. New Deal for Lone Parents New Deal for Lone Parents is a Jobcentre Plus programme designed to help lone parents into work. New Deal offers training and work experience to give you more confidence and experience, and make you more valuable to any potential employer. You can join New Deal for Lone Parents if you are bringing up children on your own. Your youngest child must be under 16 years old, and one of the following must also apply to you: • you are not working • you are working fewer than 16 hours per week Support once you find work Your Jobcentre Plus personal adviser can continue to offer you support for the first 26 weeks of your new job. Many lone parents will be eligible for In Work Credit, which is worth £40 a week (£60 in London), tax-free, on top of your salary. You can receive In Work Credit for up to 52 weeks after you start work. Your Local Lone Parent Service For more information on services for Lone Parents, you can call into one of the regular one to one advice sessions at Midsomer Norton Children’s Centre, Pows Orchard, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2HY, held every Monday (except Bank Holiday) between 9am – 3pm, or call 0800 783 9870 to make an appointment. If you live in the Wells or Shepton Mallet areas, you can make an appointment with a Lone Parent Adviser by calling 0845 604 3719. Information on help for lone parents is also available on the Direct Gov website at www.directgov.uk
Now it’s your turn to learn You’re a full-time parent and you’ve cared for your children and seen them settled into school. They still need you, but their days are now taken up with interesting activities away from home. They are learning new skills, gaining knowledge, having fun and growing in confidence. What about you? This could be the perfect time for you to do the same by returning to education or training. Strode College in Street has a wide range of education and training courses for adults of all ages. There are part-time, full-time, day and evening courses available for all levels of learning. And crucially, you can get expert advice on careers, finances and childcare to help you think about your options and make the right choice for you and your family. The range of courses on offer at Strode includes caring, childcare, teaching and training, accounting, administration, business, hair and beauty, computers, food hygiene, arts, and many other subjects at all levels including GCSEs, A Levels and vocational qualifications. Returning to work or education after a break might seem a bit daunting, and you may be confused about what to do and how to do it. You’re not alone. Strode prides itself on being friendly and supportive and the staff will do their best to help you. To find out more visit the website www.strode-college.ac.uk or call 01458 844400.
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It’s Never Too Late to Learn Going back to College after time out to have a child sounds quite a daunting prospect, but it’s a choice that many students at Norton Radstock College have made in order to develop their careers. ‘I chose to go back to College as a route into University’, said Vicky, Level 3 Access to HE in Health & Social Care. ‘I used to work in customer services and had time off to look after my three children. It’s a nice atmosphere, with some great people on the course.’ ‘I wanted to do something different’, said Lauren, Level 2 Floristry who started a course soon after having a child. It’s been really hands-on and has allowed me to keep my options open to either find work or carry on learning’. The College provides a wide range of vocational courses at all levels, from Level 1 through to Foundation Degree. There’s an on-site nursery, a free bus service from surrounding locations and ample free car parking. People sometimes say finance is an issue, but the College is able to advise students on this, which can be dependent on your current level of qualifications or any benefits claimed. Some students may also be eligible for an Adult Learners Grant (ALG). The on-site Student Support Services team can provide more information. The College also works closely with Nextstep, who can provide general guidance on training, jobsearch and CV writing. Norton Radstock College also has a range of courses that are free for people who are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance, including Sage Computerised Accounts, Introduction to Administration, Introduction to Care, Door Supervisor and a range of flexible IT courses. Funding is also available for some part-time courses through the Give Us a Break project, which enables carers in B&NES to try something new and get back into education. For more information or a course guide, call Norton Radstock College on 01761 433161 or visit www.nortcoll.ac.uk
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There are a few things that some people dream about doing. For some they want to climb Mount Everest, some want to see the ancient pyramids, and some want to learn to ride a horse. If you or your children wish to learn to ride a horse I’ll give you just a couple of things that you should learn to do right at the start. One of the first things that you should do when you learn to ride a horse is to learn how to lead one. That’s probably not what you had in mind but still, it’s important. You shouldn’t be standing at the end of the lead rope trying to pull your horse along and you also shouldn’t be standing at their shoulder letting them lead you along. There’s no control in either of those methods. The best way to lead a horse is to stand with your shoulder pretty close to their throatlatch and about a foot over to the side of them. That way you have enough room between the two of you for comfort. With one hand right below the lead snap and the other holding the rest of the lead line, you will step forward with the horse hopefully following. If it doesn’t then you just simply push gently in the direction you want to go with the hand that has the snap. That will give you the most control over the horse.
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Blossom at Dunster
Throughout March (climate dependent!) visit the Castle Gardens at this stunning part of the year to see blossoming Magnolia Campbelli & Mimosa as well as our Camelias in all their spring glory. Booking Not Needed. 11am - 4pm National Trust. Visitor Services Manager, 01643 821314 Dunster Castle Dunster nr Minehead Somerset TA24 6SL -----------------------------------
April Fool’s Jester Day
Come and make a fool of yourself at Corfe Castle with Jigsaw the Jester. There will be Stilt Walking Jester at 11.30am 12.15pm, Juggling Jester Show at 12.50pm - 1.20pm and Fools’ School - juggling and circus skills workshop at 2.00pm - 3.30pm. 1 April 11.30am - 3.30pm -----------------------------------
Easter Treasure Hunt
There’s something exciting taking place during the school Easter holidays at Farrington’s Farm Shop in Farrington Gurney.
Pick up a question sheet for just 50p at one of the shop tills and see if you can follow the clues to hunt down the treasure and win yourself a chocolate egg. In your quest you’ll have a look around the farm and meet lots of friendly animals. And while you are solving clues, your folks can enjoy a relaxing break in the award-winning café. Treasure Hunt sheets will be available throughout the Easter holiday, from Thursday 1st April to Sunday 18th April, with a change of questions halfway through, so you can return and pit your wits again! -----------------------------------
Wansdyke Play Association
We will be holding lots of fun activities for children aged 5-13 years, during the EASTER holidays. Please come along, bring your friends and join us for sports, den building, rope swings, art and crafts, drama and music, circus skills and lots of fun and exciting games Monday 12th April - Westhill gardens sports club, Westfield Tuesday 13th April - Peasedown St. John Primary School Wednesday 14th April - Conygre Hall, Timsbury Thursday 15th April - St. Nicholas Primary School, Radstock Sessions run 10.00 am -12pm and 1pm - 3pm Please bring an adult to sign a consent form! All sessions are FREE! For more information, 01761 420660 or e-mail wansdykeplay.cristina@ukonline.co.uk If you would like to VOLUNTEER and are CRB checked, please contact us before the play schemes. -----------------------------------
Horse World
Free entry for Children aged 3 - 15 in their Easter bonnet, plus Easter bonnet competitions, Easter egg hunt & much, much more! 02/04/2010 - 05/04/2010 There are over 8 acres of adventures to explore, with indoor and outdoor activities, straw den, agility trail and new for 2010 an Aerial Runway, Jungle Climber and for the younger visitor a ‘Kidbine Harvester’! Best of all everyone can enjoy the experience of caring for a pony in our supervised Touch and Groom stables and help our Grooms with interactive feeding. If grown-ups fancy a rest or some retail therapy there is a great café that serves a selection of traditional meals and a shop that sells great gifts to remember your day at HorseWorld. Join us in the celebrations with PRICES HELD for 2010, fantastic new Play Equipment plus much, much more to enjoy for a great day out Keep up to date with our 10th anniversary celebrations by visiting our website at www.horseworld.org.uk -----------------------------------
Community Play Rangers 2009/2010
1. Peasedown St John Mondays: The Rec, Church road Tuesdays: Beacon Hall Field, French close Thursdays: The Green, between Albert Ave and Frederick Ave 2. Norton Radstock Mondays: The plantation, Manor Copse Road Tuesday: Westfield Recreation Ground, Westhill Road
Thursdays: Between Woodborough Road Park and Morley Terrace, Tyning All sessions are open access and are FREE of charge. All sessions run from 3:30pm to 6pm (excluding Banks Holidays) Any queries or more information about our play rangers, please contact KATE PATON, service manager on 01761 420660 -----------------------------------
Easter Trails
Montecute House Somerset TA15 6XP Telephone: 01935 823289 A challenging Easter Egg Trail for all the family. Easter Egg Trails, supported by Cadbury -----------------------------------
Wednesday Garden Games
Every Wednesday, try your hand at traditional games in the Wilderness. Booking Not Needed. 11am - 4.30pm National Trust Prior Park Landscape Garden Ralph Allen Drive Bath Somerset BA2 5AH Wed 3 Mar, Wed 10 Mar, Wed 17 Mar, Wed 24 Mar, Wed 31 Mar. -----------------------------------
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY SPRING STEAM GALA
An intensive train service between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) and Minehead worked by the giants of the steam age, many hired-in especially for the event. Museums, shops, model railways and workshops open. Book launches and signings. Day Tickets cheaper if ordered in advance. Details from 01643 704996 or via www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk. Saturday and Sunday March 20th and 21st, 8.30am to 6.00pm West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead Somerset TA24 5BG Sat 20 Mar to Sun 21 Mar -----------------------------------
Easter Trail At Bristol
Eggs-treme Experiments
How do you like your eggs? Here in At-Bristol we like ours served with a side of science! Come and scramble your brains with some eggs-cellent experiments this Easter as the Live Science team will be investigating the science of eggs! Can an elephant stand on an egg without breaking it? Can you drop an egg from 30 feet without breaking it? All will be revealed throughout the Easter holidays, simply check the What’s on board on arrival to AtBristol to see times and location. (Running daily from 02 April until 18 April) -----------------------------------
Somerset and Dorset Railway
Easter Egg hunts are on the menu again this year with a choice of Saturday or Sunday for our youngsters. A questionnaire will be available for £4.50 which will also get children an egg and a snack in the buffet coach. Enjoy a fun day out with a raffle and other attractions. Contact the station shop on Sundays for tickets or ring Amanda on Somerset and Dorset Railway 07590 121929. Please book in advance and At Midsomer Norton children to be accompanied. Come and visit us and enjoy 10.30am -12.00pm & 1.00pm • Lunch or a snack in our buffet coach -2.30pm • Our railway museum At Somerset Rural Life • Patio and picnic area Museum, Glastonbury Tel no 01458 831197 • Shop selling new & second hand items Lunch and hot drinks included. • World War II pillar box and displays Please bring gloves, warm • Walks in the woodland and clothing and pruning tools if nature reserve possible. Silver Street, Midsomer Norton BA3 2EY £35.00 - booking essential 10.00am - 4.00pm Tel 01761 411221 At Somerset Rural Life www.sdjr.co.uk Museum, Glastonbury Tel no 01458 831197
Come take part in the terrific At-Bristol Easter trail, keep your eyes peeled and follow the clues around the venue to win an exciting Easter prize! (Running over Easter weekend from 02 until 05 April just ask on arrival to At-Bristol) -----------------------------------
Pick a Perfect Place. Pick Puxton Park.
Alice in Wonderland Costume Display
Celebrating the National Trust’s involvement in the filming of the new “Alice in Wonderland” film, we are displaying the Gibbs’ family collection of Alice costumes in the Drawing Room. Booking Not Needed. 11am - 4pm National Trust Tyntesfield Wraxall Somerset BS48 1NT Sat 20 March -----------------------------------
Come and have fun at Puxton Park
‘Searching for Spring’ Children’s Trail
Enjoy our kids’ garden trail, exploring the nature and wildlife in the gardens during the first signs of spring. £1 per trail. Booking Not Needed. 10.30am - 5.30pm National Trust Tyntesfield Wraxall Somerset BS48 1NT Sat 20 Mar to Wed 24 Mar, Sat 27 Mar to Wed 31 Mar. -----------------------------------
Wells Arts Exhibition
An eclectic exhibition and sale of original art, photography, giclée prints, stained-glass and jewellery. Refreshments by Hartley’s Kitchen. Photographic studio portraits £5 per sitting to include a 6x4 print. Something for everyone’s taste and purse. Friday 26th: 11am-4pm Saturday 27th: 10am-4pm Free Entry Wells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells Somerset BA5 2RB Fri 26 March to Sat 27 March -----------------------------------
All Weather Family Fun Farm Animals Spread Over 50 Acres
Highland Cattle
Huge Indoor Playzone
Pets’ Village
Outdoor Play Area
Pony Stables
Dairy Cows
Falconry Centre
OPEN EVERY DAY 9.00am - 5.30pm
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Secret 1 - Whatever you choose, savour it! Chew each bite at least 20 times before swallowing to bring a certain awareness to each mouthful of food. Appreciate the texture and the taste of each mouthful. The same if you enjoy a glass of wine - sip and savour AND drink a glass of water for every glass of wine you drink so you’re still smiling in the morning! It is said that your brain takes about 20 minutes to communicate to your stomach that it’s full so if you eat too quickly you’ll literally fill up before you know it! Secret 2 - Sharing is sociable Order several small different dishes and share them with your friends. Then take small helpings of each dish. You can always go back for more but it gives your brain and stomach a chance to communicate. Secret 3 - Season well Go for the lightest cooked option you can find on the menu - eg. soup, vegetable dishes, season it well with black pepper, and ask the waiter for lemon juice and some herbs.
The Apple Tree Inn
••SPECIAL 2 COURSE LUNCH MENU ON WED, THURS & FRI £7.25 • ••OPEN EVERY NIGHT FOR FOOD ••SMALL PRIVATE WEDDING CEREMONIES • ••AWARD WINNING CAMPSITE OPEN ALL YEAR ••BIGGEST STEAK IN THE UK...74OZ! FREE IF YOU EAT IT • UNIQUE CHILDREN’S MENU. CHILDREN & DOG FRIENDLY • MARCH AND APRIL FREE BOTTLE OF BUBBLY TO TAKE HOME IF YOU BOOK A MEAL WITH YOUR CHILDREN 6-7PM MON - SAT (NOT INCLUDING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS) CIDER AND TOBACCO FESTIVAL ON SAT 5TH JUNE BUCKFEST 5 ON 20TH 21ST 22ND AUGUST PUMPKIN CIDER FESTIVAL ON SAT 30TH OCTOBER BEST PUB IN SOMERSET - UNOFFICIALLY!
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• West Pennard • 01749 890355
Family friendly • Beer Garden • Patio area • Skittle alley available for hire Giant garden games to keep the little and big kids entertained Locally sourced produce Easter Special One child eats free with each adult meal - choose from the hearty lunch menu and specials board. Available from 31st March 2010 to 9th April 2010 12pm-2pm when mentioning this advert. (Excludes Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, drinks and desserts)
Easter Sunday Carvery adults £7.95 Childs (under 12s) £4.95 if booked Carvery and a dessert Adult £9.95 child £6.95 Three meats to choose from and all the trimmings.
Secret 4 - Starter over sweet Have a starter instead of a dessert. This might seem a hard one for most of us who have a sweet tooth but I’ve found that if you have a starter and a main course by the time it gets to the dessert it’ll really only be your mind that wants the dessert. If you truly cannot resist, then it should be enough to just order one to share with your friends. Secret 5 - To drink or not to drink Ideally you would have drunk enough water before eating so you won’t feel thirsty. If you’re still thirsty, ask for a herbal tea or a glass of hot water (with a dash of fresh lemon juice) to sip with meal rather than a glass of cold water. It is better to drink water that is warm or roomtemperature so that the body does not have to use as much energy to bring it up to body temperature. If you do drink cold water (no ice please!) remember that is still better than sparkling. However, recognise that drinking an excessive amount with your meal actually encourages you to eat more because you will be reducing your digestive capacity.
The New Inn Bath Road, Farmborough, Bath, Somerset BA2 0EG
Traditional high quality pub food Children’s menus Sunday Carvery, Senior Citizen offers beer garden, function room, Cater for large parties
Tel: 01761 470350 email: 6669@greeneking.co.uk Easter Holidays - 2nd to 18th April, KIDS EAT FREE. Terms and conditions apply. Present this advert when ordering. 2 Main Meals for £9.95 Set in 1½ acres everyone feels welcome, with garden facilities that will delight the most energetic child. You can even bring your own football for a kick about. The children’s menu offers a good range of tasty meals, not just the usual chicken nuggets and burgers, why not try the Meatballs and Spaghetti or maybe a mild Chicken curry wit poppadum. Granny and Granddad are not forgotten with a Senior Citizen Menu available Monday for Saturday 12-2.30pm, 3 courses for only £5.95. A great meeting place with a large car park, open fire in the bar area during those wintry months and aroma of freshly ground coffee. Restaurant is open all day everyday from noon, bookings welcomed. We have a large conservatory restaurant that can accommodate up to 100 diners. This is suitable for any gathering from a Wedding Reception to a christening or a large family celebration. A Grand Wedding We can offer 50 people: • A three-course sit-down meal • A glass of wine during the meal • A glass of bubbly to toast •A great evening disco • All for only £999 Call Sonja to check availability for 2010 Visit our website for more details at www.pub-explorer.com and follow the links to the New Inn.
The White Post Inn
Stratton on the Fosse • Somerset BA3 4QA Home cooked Food & Real Ales Open 7 days a week lunchtimes & evenings & all day Sunday
Breakfast served
Friday & Saturday 10am untill 12noon
Telephone: 01761 413394
! ? P U S ’ T A WH The hottest movies, dvds, books and more...
Old Dogs
Alice in Wonderland From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure “Alice in Wonderland,” a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. Now, 19, Alice returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl and embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror. Capturing the wonder of Lewis Carroll’s beloved “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (1865) and “Through the LookingGlass” (1871), the film features stunning, avantgarde visuals and the most charismatic characters in literary history.
WELLS FILM CENTRE CINEMA
01749 673195 www.wellsfilmcentre.co.uk From Fri 2nd April
CLASH OF THE TITANS (TBC) NANNY MCPHEE & THE BIG BANG (TBC) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (TBC) From Fri 9th April
THE SPY NEXT DOOR (PG) THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (18) SPECIAL NEEDS SHOW WEDS 14TH APRIL HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 10AM From Fri 23rd April
IT’S A WONDERFUL AFTERLIFE From Fri 30th April
IRON MAN 2 (TBC)
Two best friends, one unlucky-in-love divorcee and the other a fun-loving bachelor have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of 7-yearold twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The not-so-kid-savvy bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the twins, leading to one debacle after another and perhaps to a new-found understanding of what’s really important in life.
The Tooth Fairy Derek Thompson is a hard-charging hockey player whose nickname comes from his habit of separating opposing players from their bicuspids. When Derek discourages a youngster’s dreams, he’s sentenced to one week’s hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with the requisite wings and magic wand. At first, Derek “can’t handle the tooth” -- bumbling and stumbling as he furtively tries to wing his way through strangers’ homes - doing what tooth fairies do. But, as Derek slowly adapts to his new position, he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams.
How To Train Your Dragon From the studio that brought you “Shrek,” “Madagascar” and “Kung Fu Panda” comes “How To Train Your Dragon” -- an adventure comedy set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, based on the book by Cressida Cowell. The story centers around a Viking teenager, who lives on the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life. Initiation is coming, and this is his one chance to prove his worthiness to his tribe and father. But when he encounters, and ultimately befriends, an injured dragon, his world is turned upside down.
Angel Cake
Komodo The Lizard King (Beast Quest)
Cathy Cassidy
Anya used to dream of moving to Britain to start a brand-new life. But as she sits in a school where nobody understands her, she dreams of Polish summer skies and the place where she once belonged. Then Anya meets bad boy Dan. He’s no angel, but she’s sure there’s a sweeter side to him. And when things begin to fall apart, Anya realizes she’s not alone - how can Dan be such bad news when being with him feels like heaven?
Adam Blade
The first book in the sixth series of the exciting adventure stories that are as gripping as a computer game! Great for boys, with a huge collectability factor bolstered by the collectors’ cards in the back of the books, and links to an excellent interactive website
Astrosaurs Academy: Volcano Invaders! Steve Cole
Nitro magazine If you’re mad about heroes, action, films, toys, games and telly, then you’ll love Nitro magazine! Nitro is packed with megacool characters like Ben 10, Batman, Pokémon, SpongeBob Squarepants and Super Mario! There’s also tons of jokes, puzzles, posters and prizes to win. If all that wasn’t enough, each issue comes with tons of awesome free gifts! Don’t miss Nitro, on sale every month! Nitro is available in most branches of Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Morrisons and WH Smiths.
AWW-Some Animals! Animals and You is THE magazine for girls who love animals! Every issue is packed with fantastic FACTS, cute POSTERS, purr-fect PUZZLES and QUIZZES, cool stuff to MAKE, amazing PRIZES YOU can win, crazy CRINGES to make you laugh… and LOADS more! There’s an awesome FREE GIFT every time, too! Animals and You No. 110 is on sale NOW, with a FREE sparkly Bang On The Door Pony Girls Secret Diary set! DON’T FORGET… to visit their website at www.animalsandyou.co.uk for even more gorgeous animals and a sneaky peek at what’s inside every issue!
The cadets are on a search-andexplore mission on the misty, spooky Spiderik Isles when Mount Steamalot, a nearby volcano, begins to erupt! Desperate to escape the boiling lava, the cadets flee, but when Teggs and his Daring Dino team-mates find themselves stuck inside the centre of the volcano things get even scarier.
Aliens in the Attic
The Fantastic Mr Fox Three horrible farmers - Boggis, Bunce and Bean - are dedicated to destroying Mr. Fox, the wily and wonderful Mr Fox, who makes a habit of eating their chickens. When they pull out all the stops and surround his den, Mr Fox must use all his cunning in a fantastic plan to keep his family and countryside friends safe.
The Prince and Me 4 When Paige and Eddie accept an invite to the wedding of the beautiful Princess Myra, daughter of the King of Sangyoon little do they know they are about to have the adventure of their lives. Can they find the missing royal elephant and convince the King that Myra should be allowed to marry for love? With jungle adventures, comedy and romance The Prince & Me 4 is a tropical ‘Romeo & Juliet’ for all the family to enjoy!
It’s summer vacation, but the Pearson family kids are stuck at a boring lake house with their nerdy parents. That is until feisty, little, green aliens crash-land on the roof, with plans to conquer the house AND Earth! Using only their wits, courage and video gameplaying skills, the youngsters must band together to defeat the aliens and save the world - but the toughest part might be keeping the whole thing a secret from their parents!
Grandpa In My Pocket: The Magic Shrinking Cap Comedy drama featuring a Grandpa with a magical shrinking cap that only his grandson Jason knows about. When he puts the cap on Grandpa shrinks and creates comic mayhem, but somehow Grandpa and Jason always manage to save the day. Its teamwork!
Planet 51 Planet 51 is a galactic sized animated alien adventure comedy revolving around American astronaut Captain Charles “Chuck” Baker, who lands on Planet 51 thinking he’s the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world reminiscent of a cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders... like Chuck! With the help of his robot companion “Rover” and his new friend Lem, Chuck must navigate his way through the dazzling, but bewildering, landscape of Planet 51 in order to escape becoming a permanent part of the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum.
The Gruffalo The Nation’s Favourite bedtime story is being brought to life in an all star beautiful adaptation of the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The film’s all-star voice cast features Robbie Coltrane as the Gruffalo; Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator; Rob Brydon as the Snake; James Corden as the Mouse; John Hurt as the Owl and Tom Wilkinson as the Fox. The Gruffalo tells the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him - a fox, an owl and a snake - the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive, creating an imaginary monster who then turns out to be only too real.
Are you thinking of planning a holiday or a quick getaway? If you are, it is obviously important that your holiday is perfect. For this, the right planning is the first step. If it’s a known destination, you could do the planning yourself. However, if it’s an unknown venture, you must take the help of a professional, who has the right resources and expertise to help you. 1. Hiring the services of an expert Unless you’re an expert on the destination, it would be a great idea to hire the services of a travel agent or travel company. With their domain knowledge and expertise you might be able to save some money. 2. Planning ahead This one is kind of tricky. How early is enough? I’d say that you should start planning at least 2 months in advance. This is especially important if you are planning to travel in the peak season or your children’s summer holidays. Start doing your research online and check out on rates available. 3. Save money on hotels You don’t always have to stay at a five-star hotel
– there are a huge number of 3 star hotels too that provide great service at really affordable prices. An alternate to this would be staying at a service apartment that comes with good rooms, a kitchenette and even the services of a butler. Your family holiday should never be a horrid experience. When organised and booked through the right channels, it can turn out to be really memorable experience. With some simple tips and tricks, you can actually save enough to spend on really meaningful things – such as shopping or a nice meal for all of you!
Maxine Gosden the Owner of Dynamic Travel & Cruise is trained as a cruise specialist and has excellent destination knowledge.Dynamic Travel & Cruise prides itself on outstanding customer service and expert knowledge of travel destinations all over the world. • For all your travel requirements however big or small Dynamic Travel & Cruise are members • Visit our comfortable showroom, of the Association of Cruise experts and Consortia members of the Global watch a travel programme in our lounge Travel Group Plc giving you ATOL • Enjoy a different experience booking the holiday bonding and peace of mind. of your dreams. We are situated at the top of the High street in the Haskins building, please come and visit our showroom, and discover a ‘different’ holiday booking Independent Tailor Made Holiday & Cruise Specialists experience for yourself. 01749 344597 • sales@dynamic-travel.co.uk Dynamic Travel & Cruise www.dynamic-travel.co.uk You dream the holiday we make it happen!
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GAMING ZONE
Welcome to our Gaming Zone, here we will give you some reviews of the top selling games. If you would like to review your best game, please send us your thoughts on your games and we will print them in the next edition.
In association with
Nintendo DS & DSi:New Games
Gaming Centre 2 Market Place, Radstock Tel : 01761 439451 www.wireworld.co.uk
Heroes Of Might & Magic: Clash Of Heroes Clash Of Heroes takes place 40 years before the Heroes V saga. Scattered across five different regions of Ashan, five special heroes must travel their own dangerous paths to grow in strength, unravel a demonic plot, and ultimately save the world from Chaos.
PSP: New Games Astro Boy: The Video Game Players become the iconic hero, Astro Boy, and take to the streets and skies on an epic adventure to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil President Stone and his robot army. Utilising Astro’s entire arsenal of iconic weapons and abilities, players will battle hordes of fearsome foes including some never-before-seen enemies across Metro City and the mysterious Surface.
Xbox 360: New Games Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing With Banjo-Kazooie In a frantic battle to the chequered flag, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing sees Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in mediaeval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and Sega. Fan favourites such as Dr. Eggman, Tails, AiAi, Amigo and many more will join Sonic in their custom built vehicles, revving their engines and jostling to stay ahead of the pack. Each character will race around the track in cars, planes, motorbikes, and in AiAi’s case - a banana mobile!
Nintendo Wii: New Games Endless Ocean 2: Adventures Of The Deep You control your scuba-diver through lush underwater locales by pointing the Wii Remote at the screen and holding the B-Trigger to swim. The goal of the game changes depending on the situation, but you travel through the ocean and across other bodies of water carrying out various tasks, whether it’s escorting a client, taking photos of rare sea life, or even seeking out hidden treasure!
PS3: New Games MX vs ATV: Reflex Grip tight and hang on to your ride with the return of the best-selling off-road racing franchise. Test the limits with separate controls for the rider and the vehicle. Blitz through motocross mayhem for high octane action with continuously changing terrain.
jam tarts Serves 6 Ingredients 350g (12 oz) plain flour150g caster sugar 1 tsp salt 3 tsp caster sugar 175g (6 oz) unsalted butter 120ml water 24 dessertspoons jam
Cafe • Delicatessen Wholefoods • Fruit & Veg Fresh Bread • Fresh Meat Outside Catering • Special Dietary Needs 2-4 Town Street, Shepton Mallet
1. Add flour, salt, sugar and butter to a food processor and mix until coarse crumbs are formed. 2. Add the water and continue to blend until a ball is formed. 3. Chill the pastry for 30 minutes or so 4. Grease 2 shallow tart tins and roll out the pastry on a floured surface until it is thin. 5. Cut out rounds with a cutter and place into tart tins. 6. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and spoon a dessertspoonful of jam per round, and put back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes. 7. Cool on a wire rack.
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As mothers, finding time for ourselves can be nearly impossible. There are always a million things on our to-do list that we mark as a high priority. At the end of the day, there just isn’t any more time. I recently made a list of all the tasks I do throughout the day. I made a new list for each day for about a week. I estimated how long I thought I was spending on each task. At the end of the week, I took a look at my lists and realised I was wasting quite a bit of time. Can you believe I spent a total of 15 hours checking and responding to emails during that week? That was just email! Now I know I don’t get that many emails. I tend to get sidetracked when I’m reading my email. That is my problem. I dare you to create similar lists for yourself for a week and see where you stand.
Whitstone School Wells Town Hall Shepton Mallet Mondays 12.30pm Mondays 6.00pm Weds 6.30pm
Call Elaine 01458 860091
Scheduling time for ME. If you want to have time for yourself, you really need to schedule it in. We schedule our work hours, we schedule in time for cooking dinner and spending time with the kids. We even schedule play dates for our children. Why don’t we schedule play dates for ourselves? These dates could be just browsing in a shops. They could be taking a bath or reading a book. Whatever it is that you need to help you unwind and feel alive, is what you need to schedule in to your daily calendar. You should be taking at least 15-60 minutes per day for yourself. You need to schedule these dates in for yourself. You will rarely have a spare hour just pop up where you can decide to take off and do something for you unless you schedule it in.
Good luck!
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St Beauty has been established in Wells for 3 years, offering a professional, friendly atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy your treatments. Sharon has 19 years experience, and works alongside with Catherine who has 8 years experience. Working with good quality, professional products including Dermalogica, OPI nail care, St Tropez tanning and Jane Iredale mineral makeup. Our opening hours are- Tuesday to Saturday, with a late night on Thursday till 8pm. Please phone 01749 673250 to make an appointment.
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Shepton Mallet is a small rural town with many independent shops and restaurants. Shopping locally is a crucial part of maintaining our local economies and keeping our high streets active. In medieval times, the wool trade was important in the town’s economy, although this declined in the 18th century to be replaced by other industries such as brewing; the town continues to be a major centre for the production of cider. The name Shepton derives from the Old english scoep and tun, meaning ‘the sheep enclosure’; the Domesday book of 1086 Gifts Galore Gifts Galore situated opposite the Post office in Town Street, Shepton Mallet is a treasure trove of gifts for both young and old. Supporting Fair Trade we have jewellery from India, handmade paper goods from Nepal, and much, much more including toys, picture frames, candles, wind chimes...the list is endless. The Keepsake Co The Keepsake Co, in Shepton Mallet, is delighted to be able to offer the full range of keepsake services such as fingerprint
records a settlement known as Sceaptun. The current spelling is recorded at least as far back as 1496, in a letter from Henry VII. The second part of the name derives from that of the Norman Malet family who took a lease from Glastonbury Abbey around 1100. The second ‘L’ appears to have been added in the 16th century.
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Gifts Galore jewellery, baby impressions and now baby prints on pottery such as mugs, frames, plates and clocks from their new shop. To compliment their keepsakes they also have a large modern photography studio, a gift shop offering personalised and unpersonalised gifts for all occasions, and now you can even drop in and make your own gift by painting a piece of pottery. The Keepsake Co also offers children’s craft parties and shopping/painting evenings for the grownups. Visit www.TheKeepsakeCo.co.uk www.pottery-painting.com or phone 01749 344699
N0 21 opened in May 09 in the historic market town of Shepton Mallet. It has already featured as shop of the month in February 2010 Country Homes and Interiors and is encouraging something of renaissance in the town with other Nostalgic and Artisan shops opening. Owners Wayne and Belinda Ollis have a real passion for historical artefacts and sell an eclectic range of furniture and decorative items. It is a small boutique shop which continuously changes. They welcome people to have a look at the unusual items from previous eras. Also view www.no21.co.uk which is attracting world wide interest.
17 Town Street * Shepton Mallet 01749823091 giftsgalore@btinternet.com
A treasure trove of unique gifts for all the family Supporting fair trade
As parents you do have the power to give your children a lifelong appreciation for activities that strengthen their bodies and minds. Children are more sedentary than ever, watching television and playing video games instead of biking on the cycle track or playing football in the garden with their friends. Children need regular exercise to build strong bones and muscles. Exercise also helps children sleep well at night and stay alert during the day. Such habits established in childhood help adolescents maintain a healthy weight despite the hormonal changes, rapid growth and social influences that often lead to overeating, and active children are more likely to become fit adults. Follow these tips to keep your child active:
1 Set a good example If you want an active child, be active yourself. 2 Limit ‘Screen Time’ A surefire way to increase your children’s activity levels is to limit the number of hours they’re allowed ‘screen time’ each day. When children are bored they find things to do. 3 Promote Activity, not Exercise The key is to find things that your child likes to do. For instance, if your child is artistically inclined, go on a nature hike to collect leaves and rocks that your child can use to make a collage. If your child likes to climb, head for the nearest neighbourhood jungle gym or climbing wall. If your child likes to read, then walk or bike to the neighbourhood library for a book.
Wells Leisure Centre 6th April - 16th April 2010
All Abilities...
All Ages...
All Welcome... Avalon Leisure manage Wells Leisure Centre on behalf of Western Community Leisure in partnership with Mendip District Council.
Mini Tennis sessions for children aged between 4 & 8 years old are currently running at Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre on Saturday mornings. Sessions for children from 8 years old operate at All Hallows School (East Cranmore – 3miles from Shepton)
Easter Holiday coaching course April 6th – 8th Individual and group adult coaching is also available.
Contact a member of our team on 01749 670055 and come join in the fun!
www.avalonleisure.co.uk
All Hallows Tennis Academy
For all enquiries please call 01749 881600 or 07711 022052 or email tennis@allhallowsschool.co.uk
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Hang out the Bunting…
Make your own pasta…
Pep up the children’s bedrooms by decorating the walls with some home made bunting. First, draw a triangle on some card using a ruler. Make the base of th triangle 23cms, and the 2 sides 28cms. Cut this out, and use it as a template to make more triangles from wrapping paper, newspaper, crepe paper or tissue. Next, take 2 of the matching triangles and sandwich them together, using glue or sticky tape at the top with a drinking straw cut to size in between. Thread a length of string through the straws at the top of each triangle, and it’s ready to hang!
You don’t need a machine to make your own pasta, but you do need to knead like crazy! Take 600g of flour and a half a dozen eggs. Place the flour in a bowl, make a well in it and add the eggs. Take a fork and mix them all together, then use clean fingers to mix it a bit more, rubbing the flour and eggs between your fingers until it is all bound together in a big doughy ball. Then knead and knead until your arms ache. Once the dough is smooth, cover it with clingfilm and put it in the fridge for an hour or so. Next, roll out the dough on a floury surface until it’s as thin as card. Cut the pasta sheets to the shape you want and cook for about 3 minutes in boiling water.
Make it snow... To make realistic looking snow for modelling, all you need is soap flakes and water. Use 2 mugs full of soap flakes to half a cup of water and then whisk them together with an electric mixer until the gloop is as thick as whipped cream. Add more soap or water until the consistency is right and then leave the mixture overnight before modelling it into shapes. It dries out once shaped and lasts several weeks.
Make stone monsters... Gather some smooth stones and paint them using acrylic or tester pots of household paint. Once dry, stick on some goggly eyes and paint on a teeth-baring mouth. You can then give them away as paperweights.
Make edible stained glass…
Make your own bath salts...
First pre-heat the oven to 170 degrees C. Take some boiled fruit sweets and some metal shape cutters. Line a baking sheet with foil spray the surface with cooking oil and place the cutters on to it. Put the sweets into the cutter and pop in the oven for about 6 minutes until the sweets have melted. Take out the tray and swirl the liquid around with a cocktail stick until it fills the cutter. Be very careful this liquid can get very hot! Leave to cool off and remove from the cutter when still a little sticky but cold. Leave to harden and enjoy!
Use a tea cup to measure out two cups of Epsom salts, one cup of course salt (sea salt or rock salt) and half a cup of baking soda. Mix them together in a bowl, the add about 20 drops of aromatherapy oil. If you want them to be an attractive colour you can add a few drops of food colouring first. Mix thoroughly and then spread the salts in a thin layer on a tray lined with greaseproof paper and let them dry out. Store the finished salts in a wide-mouthed jar. If you want to make them for a gift, make 2 bowls of salts in 2 different colours and then layer them in a jar!
Make a garden obstacle course... Line up 4 or 5 chairs for children to wriggle under, followed by a paddling pool to splash through. Place bricks at intervals for kids to use as stepping stones, balance a plank on two bricks to walk along, arrange a rope in a twirly shape to tip toe through and set out bin bags to have a sack race in, bean bags or potato’s to throw into bins and a football to kick or bounce ten times. Time each child as they work their way through the course.
Do some potato printing... Take a potato and cut it in half. Draw a simple shape on the cut surface with a felt tip pen and then carefully cut round the shape so that it sticks out from the rest of the potato. Press the shape into a saucer of poster paint, then print on to paper or card. If you use fabric paint, this is a great way to brighten up a white t shirt.
Create a colourful carnation...
Step 1: take a plain white carnation with a long stem. With a sharp knife (and the help of a parent), split the carnation’s stem lengthwise, from the bottom to about halfway up. Step 2: fill 2 glasses with water. Use food colouring to turn the water in one glass dark red and the other blue. Step 3: place the glasses next to each other, with one half of the carnation’s stem in each glass. Step 4 : Check the carnation a day later and 2 days later. You will be able to tell in glorious technicolor how the water travels up the stem and reaches the petals!