FREE • FROME AND WEST WILTS EDITION • ISSUE 26 • MAY 2015
INSIDE Win family tickets for Camp Bestival and Larmer Tree Festival Bumper Prize Station Suzie’s Diary Father’s Day Crafts What’s On in May
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Mad inventors’ club
Lacock Abbey, 23 to 31 May, 10.30am to 5.30pm Do you have what it takes to become a brilliant inventor? Find out on this wacky hands-on, self-led family trail in the Lacock Abbey grounds.
Wild Wednesday
Avebury, 27 May, 11am to 4pm Join the Avebury rangers for fun in the farmyard and tick off at least one of your ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’. Normal admission applies to all events. National Trust members and under 5s go free.
Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/southwest
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I hope you have all had a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather we have been having? It is amazing how the sun can make everyone feel so much brighter and the lighter nights enable us all to spend more time together in the garden. We know that the summer is on the way when we all enjoy the fabulous blossom on the trees and we start to see more insects in the garden and birds in the sky. Make the most of this lovely weather and leave your tablets and mobile devices in the house and enjoy some quality family time together. Playing football in the park, throwing a frisbee on the beach or playing games in the garden, whichever you choose, enjoy every minute of it. Father’s Day is approaching on 21st June. The perfect time to celebrate your dad and granddad and then them for all of the wonderful things they do for you. Why not make them a special gift from our varied craft page or even cook them a nutritious breakfast in bed. I am sure whatever you choose to do, your dad will enjoy it. Don’t miss our festivals pages where you can win family camping and tickets to two of the most amazing festivals in the South West. You have to be in it to win it, so make sure you enter our competitions and encourage your friends and family to do so too. This edition of HEY! Magazine is filled with great ideas of places to visit and things to do in your school holidays as well as some lovely recipe ideas for the better weather and some hints and tips on barbequing too, as well as much, much more. Enjoy yourselves outside in the fresh air.
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BUYING A BIKE B
uying a bike: it’s not always child’s play Give a child anything with wheels and they will hop on. Cheap and heavy or more pricey and light, most kids will give a new bike a go. But if you want that enthusiasm to last then it pays to choose your child’s bike carefully. With a range of balance bikes, trikes, mini mountain bikes and many more on the market, the choice can be bewildering. Here’s how to tell the difference between a dead weight and a machine that could give years of lasting fun.
WEIGHT AND SIZE
Children’s bikes can be extremely heavy – with some models weighing as much as half their intended rider’s body weight. Consider your child’s size and strength, and how much of your strength it takes to lift the bike. No one expects a child to pedal up a steep hill, but are they going to be able to cycle up a modest slope? And have the components been shrunk to child size? Wheels and frames will always be tailored to a child’s stature but that’s not always the case with other components. For example, the cranks (the bit the pedal is attached to) should be around one tenth of the child’s overall height. Brake levers should be within easy reach – and easy to use. One way of checking is to see if you can operate the brakes with your little finger. If your child can’t easily apply their brakes, it’ll sap their cycling confidence. If your child is ready for gears, then it can be worth considering gripshift-style twist gears rather than thumb and finger levers. Younger children often find the ‘twist’ option more intuitive. Another key set up to check is reach – the distance between saddle and handlebar. Children may do better with a shorter reach and more upright riding position than you would adopt.
YOUR GROWING CYCLIST – BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER Getting the biggest bike your child can pedal could potentially dent their cycling confidence – and invite an accident. For safety’s sake, your child needs to be able to comfortably put a foot down while sitting in the saddle – or both feet for learners! They also need to be able to stand with both feet on the floor while straddling the top tube, with a clear space at the top of their legs.
There are five sizes of children’s bikes, all determined by wheel diameter; under 16 inches, 16 inches, 20 inches, 24 inches and 26 inches (adult sized). However, be aware that just because your child comfortable rides a 24 inch wheel on one model, the same wheel in a different frame may feel very different. The golden rule is to get a bike that fits your child now, avoid the temptation to buy a bike they ‘can grow into’. It’ll simply gather dust in the wait…
ONE BIKE FOR EVERYTHING
A decent quality children’s bike costs in the range of £100-£250, though second hand ones can be picked up much cheaper. Even so you’re unlikely to buy both a road and off-road bike unless your family is seriously keen! So the one bike needs to cope with a variety of demands. A rigid frame with semi-slick tyres (half way between smooth and knobbly) could be a good compromise. Unless you are planning to do lots of off-road cycling, children’s mountain bikes, especially those with rear suspension, can be unfeasibly heavy. Remember that children are light, so there’s less need for suspension than in an adult’s case. Having said this, there are some relatively lightweight mountain bikes out there with half decent front suspension forks. You just need to shop around!
CASHING IN
If you buy a quality children’s bike and maintain it well the chances are good that you will be able to sell it on at a good proportion of its original price. And if there are younger siblings to pass the bike on to, your investment could be well worth the initial outlay.
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AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES I
t’s International Fairy Day on 24th June – a day to forget the stresses and strains of daily life and embrace the magic and myth of fairies. Still as popular as ever (Tinker Bell is a global superstar!), fairies weren’t aways the dainty and sweet creatures they are now imagined to be. Much of the folklore surrounding fairies comes from North European countries with Celtic beliefs including England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and Nordic countries like Finland, Denmark and Sweden. The Norse traditions of Scandinavia, depicted fairies as elfish type beings, who were mostly female. Described as small creatures, full-sized women or transparent spirits, these elves were skilled in magic and illusions. In both Sweden and Denmark, tales were told about beautiful female elves
who could bewitch careless men, even making them disappear. According to Irish mythology, the Tuatha De Danann or People of the Goddess Danu were the first people of Ireland and had the ability to shape-shift at will. Some of the Tuatha De Danann became the Daoine Sidhe or “people of the mounds”. They hid from humans to live underground in mounds of earth. Leprechauns, fairies, brownies and dwarves were all considered to be part of these fairy people. In Scotland, fairies took on yet another meaning. Considered to be unpleasant, supernatural creatures like banshees, the Scots traditionally believed that fairies only appeared to foretell tragedies. Likewise in England, fairies could be evil beings. “Jack-o-Lantern” or “Will-o-theWisp”, were creatures that haunted marshy
grounds with a flickering lantern, ready to lead unwary travellers to their doom. After the 16thcentury, fairies began to take on their modern tiny and beautiful form. This image was partly popularised by William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and culminated in the character of Tinker Bell from JM Barrie’s 1904 play Peter Pan.
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What’s On May 16 - 17
June 7
Keevil Scarecrow Trail This year’s theme is “Heroes and Villains”, with 40 scarecrows set around the beautiful village of Keevil in Wiltshire. The event will be opened by TV Presenter, Paul Martin plus loads of other attractions. Keevil Church of England Primary School, Main Street, Keevil, Trowbridge.
Disney’s FROZEN Singalonga, Trowbridge Civic Centre Shows at 11am and 3pm. Come along to this full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some hand actions and heckles. Remember to dress up as your favourite character.
May 19
June 14
Bat Watch 2015 @Lacock Abbey Ever seen a bat fly out of a gargoyle’s mouth? Or felt a bat swoop past your cheek, safe in the knowledge it won’t hit you? Well, now is your chance. Booking Essential.
The Magna Carta Big Lunch Come and enjoy a big lunch in Trowbridge Park with a Magna Carta theme to help celebrate the 800th anniversary of this historic event. Come with a picnic or buy food and drink at the event. There will be live entertainment and lots of free fun for all the family. Trowbridge Town Park Wiltshire BA14 8AH.
May 23 - 31 Mad inventors’ club @ Lacock Abbey Do you have what it takes to become a brilliant inventor? Come and find out of at this wacky hands-on trail around the abbey grounds. Visitor Reception, 01249 730459. lacockabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk.
May 27 Wild Wednesday @ Avebury Join our rangers for fun in the farmyard and tick off at least one of your 50 things to do before you are 11 3/4. Event Bookings, 01672 538 016, avebury@nationaltrust.org.uk.
May 27 - 30 The Royal Bath and West Show The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet, Somerset, is a fun day out for the whole family this summer – mums, dads and little ones. For more information visit our website www.bathandwest.com and follow us on Twitter @BathandWest and Facebook royalbathandwest
May 31 - 3June 1 No Sweets @ The Egg Theatre, Bath It’s Mikey’s first day at work, wearing his brand new uniform he joins the team at the radio factory. Instead of tuning and transmitting Mikey wants to tumble around and soon finds himself in trouble with the scary factory boss. But Mikey finds an unlikely friend when a mysterious signal is picked up on the radio...No Sweets combines theatrical clowning and stunning spectacle to create a visual masterpiece loved by children and adults alike.
June 27 Motown favourites, at Trowbridge Civic Centre Are you ‘Uptight’, and fancy a change for a Saturday evening out? Three DJs will be spinning their actual vinyl recordings between 8.00 until 12.30, so dust off your mohair suits and mini-skirts, polish up those dancing shoes, and you’ll be ‘Going To A Go-Go’!
June 27 - 28 North Bradley School Scarecrow Festival Trail sheets are £3 for main trail and £1.50 for kids. Bbq, bar and refreshments available along with stalls, games and bouncy castle 11-4pm.
June 27 - 28 Wiltshire Armed Forces and Veterans Celebrations The Park will play host again to displays from serving, retired and veteran military personnel, marching bands, entertainment, dog displays, flypasts, re-enactors (from Anglo Zulu War, WW2 up to more recent conflicts), vehicles, trade stalls, fair rides, NAAFI (sample catering of the 40’s).
July 4 Frome Food Festival The Anonymous Travelling Market are supporting Frome’s Food Festival with street food and live music. A great free event for all the family. Cheese & Grain, Market Yard, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE.
Suzie’s diary Dear Diary! My stress levels are soaring! My cake baking business is doing great but I can barely keep up with orders, my husband’s hours have changed so he’s now home even less and, between them, the kids need taxi-ing to a club practically every week day. I’m behind on the washing, haven’t done a proper ‘big’ food shop in weeks and the house is such a mess, I can’t find anything. Pens, pencils, homework books and school socks – they all seem to have been sucked into a big black hole. The other day I was wondering if it’s always been like this for mothers – always rushed off our feet and with not enough time to do any one thing properly. It probably has… My grandmothers probably didn’t do as much paid work as I have to, but their chores must have taken forever. No washing machines, no microwave, no car to get around (neither could drive), no disposable nappies (my dad’s mum had eight kids in all – can you imagine the number of Terry towels she washed?!). Hmmm, I’d chose 2015 over 1955 to be a mother any day of the week… Anyway, on the bright side we’re planning a camping trip for the next school holiday. Scarlett is not massively keen on the idea and has already announced that she doesn’t want to participate in any nature walks, trips to historic houses or visits to ‘old granny’ cafes… Archie can’t wait and has started to make a list of things to bring (namely, his bike), which is great. Anything that gets him to write gets my vote. Poppy sees camping as a guarantee of sand, sea and sun. I’ve pointed out that camping equally means wellies and thermals when your destination is Wales – she just grins at me very cutely. Oh, to have the optimism of a three year old! Of course, camping also throws up some stresses too… packing will be a nightmare. And I’m going to have to get ahead with work to clear the decks. And, of course, we’ve the journey to the campsite to get through. There will be arguments, for sure. But when we’re finally set up at the campsite (barbeque on the go… wine in the cooler…), it’ll be worth the blood, sweat and tears to get there.
Suzie xx
IT’S GOOD TO WALK I
t’s Walk to School Week on 18-22 May so, if it’s at all possible, ditch the car and stretch those legs. Even if you only replace a part of your car journey with some walking, there are a variety of benefits to enjoy. Here are just a few...
1. GOOD FOR YOUR BODY
caepercil idebitatur, sum es voluptibus. Daily walking has numerous physical health benefits including helping to boost fitness, improve bone strength and density, improve muscle tone, reduce the risk of childhood obesity and a host of medial conditions in later life such as cancer and heart disease. Parents and carers, of course, will also enjoy the health benefits of a good walk. Plus, the more you exercise the better you will sleep.
2. GOOD FOR YOUR MIND
Regular walking peps you up, it helps to keep young minds healthy and alert ready
for their arrival at school. Physical exertion releases a chemical called endorphins into the brain – it promotes a feeling of wellness and can help make you – and the kids - feel energised and positive about the day to come.
3. DEVELOPING HEALTHY HABITS
Getting into the habit of an energetic walk at the start of the day will also encourage healthy eating habits such as having a nutritious breakfast every morning – a walk needs to be fuelled! Walking could even provide the basis of a healthy habit for life as the kids learn that walking makes you feel good.
an opportunity to say hello to people who live near the school and so get to know the wider community a little bit better.
5. GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Walking rather than taking motorised transport means less pollution and cleaner air – a benefit for everyone! Another huge advantage is avoiding any battle to park closely to the school gates. You might even find that it takes virtually no extra time to walk to school if it means you are avoiding school run traffic – perhaps you’ll even save time. You’ll certainly save on fuel!
4. SOCIABLE
The walk to school is the perfect opportunity for some quality family time or a good chat with friends helping to develop strong, happy relationships. It’s also
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Perfect for a fun packed family break during the school holidays. Join us for a host of activities such as, story-telling, nature trails, crafts and gingerbread decorating, movie nights, games and much more. The hotel also offers an outdoor play area as well as an indoor swimming pool and an indoor play room with books toys and games. www.falmouthhotel.com May Half Term from
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The Grosvenor Hotel Our family friendly hotel is in a superb location with access to the seafront, all the local attractions and amenities and just a short stroll to the nearest beach. With heated indoor and outdoor pools, both with changing facilities, spacious gardens with play areas, an indoor play room, you don’t have to venture far to spoil the little ones. www.grosvenorhoteltorquay.co.uk May Half Term from
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The Grand Hotel
Superbly located offering stunning views of the Bay from the outdoor pool and terrace, the elegant Compass Lounge, 1881 Restaurant and sea view bedrooms. The Grand also boasts a Spa, indoor pool, sauna and hot tub and spacious family rooms. Again, The Grand Hotel is also just a short stroll from the Bay’s many attractions, the town of Torquay and all the local beaches. May Half Term from www.grandtorquay.co.uk
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The spectacular Bristol Aquarium in Bristol’s historic Harbourside area takes you and your family and friends on a spectacular undersea safari. Bristol Aquarium showcases native and tropical marine and freshwater creatures from around the world in naturally-themed habitats, all designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
Name 2 types of shark you can see at Bristol Aquarium
WIN 4 X FAMILY TICKETS TO YEOVILTON INTERNATIONAL AIR DAY The spectacle on offer at the RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day will be an experience not to be missed. There will be plenty of entertainment for all the family including static aircraft, service demonstrations, military bands, helicopter pleasure flights, a fairground, simulator rides, trade stands and much more.
What is the nick name of the famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team?
WIN 2 X FAMILY TICKETS TO HAYNES MOTOR MUSEUM The UK’s largest exhibition of great cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 400 amazing cars and bikes . You can discover the world famous Red Room and a further 9 huge display halls. Also For the children there is the themed play area, soft play-bus, children’s reel film bus and many other activities.
What is the name of the café at Haynes Motor Museum?
WIN A FAMILY TICKET to see Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom at the Bristol Hippodrome on Thursday 27th August 4pm Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter.
Who are Holly’s Mum and Dad?
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO WOOKEY HOLE Revamped and restored,the new Wookey Hole Experience is bursting onto the 2015 holiday scene in an explosive mix of HISTORY, MYSTERY & FUN. Wookey Hole, a wonderful & unique Somerset family attraction.
What was the name of the monk who turned the Wookey witch to stone?
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO PAULTONS PARK Paultons Park is the theme park for families which has more than 60 wonderful rides and attractions included in the admission price. Paultons is of course home to the world’s first and UK exclusive Peppa Pig World! This amazing land let’s youngsters discover Peppa’s World in nearly 3 acres of fully themed fun!
Name 3 types of animals you can see at Paultons Park
WIN A FAMILY PASS TO CREALY Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is an award winning family park and has over 60 rides and attractions set in over 100 acres of glorious Devon countryside. With heart-stopping rides for thrill seekers to soft-play and animal petting for younger guests, Devon’s Crealy is the South West’s number one family day out.
Name the event which is running at Crealy Devon on the 27th and 28th June?
WINNERS Daniel O Malley Stanton Drew Callum Hopkinson Shepton Mallet Luke Firth Bath Theo White Westbury Orla Ensor Street Brooke LePage Trowbridge Rebekah Bolton Keynsham
HOW TO ENTER To be in with a chance of winning these fantastic prizes, simply visit www.heymag.co.uk and click on the Competitions button, complete the form and enter your answers. It couldn’t be easier! Closing date for entries: June 15th 2015
Give a festival a go! O
n the face of it, attending a festival may seem a big family nono. The crowds, the noise, the mud, the port-a-loos; just the thought of it all is maybe too much. But think again. The number of families going to festivals is on the up and festival organisers are keen to woo even more families in. In fact, the days when festivals were just the preserve of teenagers, youngsters and die-hard music fans are long gone. Big or small, most festivals need to attract a diverse crowd to remain a viable business and the offering for families has improved dramatically in recent years. From play tents with face painters and children’s entertainers to child minding services and tighter security services, most festivals now have it all. Some are even primarily aimed at the family market and will put on a show that your children will never forget featuring favourite TV characters, singalongs and a host of interactive performances. Whether it’s a community folk festival, or a major event drawing people in their thousands, you could find that a festival is the best way to spend a summer’s weekend. Just be prepared!
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The UK’s official Best Family Festival, Camp Bestival, are putting Mother Nature front and centre for 2015, as Camp Bestival Goes Wild at Lulworth Castle, Dorset on 30th July – 2nd August, and you and your family could be there! With live music including Underworld, Clean Bandit, Kaiser Chiefs, Professor Green, Wretch 32, Soul II Soul, Ella Henderson, and performances from Mr Tumble, The Cat in The Hat, Dick and Dom and many more, plus Wild Adventures with Steve Backshall, Michaela Strachan, and Bill Oddie, and a host of wild activities and woodland adventures from Bushcraft to the National Trust’s 50 things meadow and beyond, Camp Bestival is a wild adventure for kids of all ages! This amazing four-day camping experience has super venues and activities from the Guardian Literary Institute, The Greatest Tent on Earth and the Insect Circus, to Royal Albert Hall presents Albert’s Band, top drawer Comedy and our legendary Camp Bestival Bluecoats, plus we have brand new attractions The Hideaway, Wellness Spa, and Retreat, our Off The Beaten Track programme and so much more!
To win a family ticket (two adults and up to four children) answer this question: Who is the lead singer of the Kaiser Chiefs? A: Tom Jones B: Ricky Wilson C: Will I Am Enter online at www.heymag.co.uk and fill in the form with ALL your details.
Tickets for Camp Bestival 2015 (July 30th to Aug 2nd) are now on sale via: Ticketline / 0844 888 4410
TEN TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE 1. Plan your schedule. There will be too much on to do it all, so plan your time and be realistic about what you can fit in.
can find time to nip off to see your own favourite band. Plus it’ll be more fun all-round.
2. Food and water. These can be expensive on site so bring plenty of easy to carry and healthy snacks like cereal bars, fruit, and vegetables. Carry water bottles at all times – there are usually filling stations.
7. Sunscreen. Take more than you think you’ll need. Remember, you’ll be outside all day and even if it’s cloudy you’ll all catch the sun if you don’t take precautions.
3. Take a torch. It will be essential for rifling through your tent in the night looking for stuff ! 4. Don’t take electronics. A festival is not the best place for tablets, laptops or an expensive digital camera. You’ve been warned! 5. Think through your travel plans and parking. Talk to someone who has been before if possible – would it pay to arrive early to find parking and set up camp? Where are the best or quietest spots? 6. Team up with other families. Persuade other friends to come along too. The more people to look after the kids, the more you
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8. Clothes and footwear for all seasons! You can never be sure what the weather will bring so you need to account for rain, wind and sun. Wellies are, of course, a must. You’ll also need rain proof coats, jumpers, sun hats and shorts! 9. Staying clean. Stock up on baby wipes, they are useful for everything. You could also bring a supply of flannels for washing faces and hands (most likely with cold water), and bring hand gels too. 10. Go with the flow. Your usual routines will have to put to one side. It’s no good trying to get kids to bed at the normal time, but that’s the whole point of a festival. It’s a chance to do things differently and let your, and your family’s, hair down!
tickets for the ultimate family festival experience at Larmer Tree! You could win a family ticket to Larmer Tree Festival, including two adult and two youth or child tickets from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th July, plus tent camping and a multi-day parking pass. A �irm favourite amongst festival-going families and perfect for �irst timers, Larmer Tree offers an eclectic mix of music, alongside headliners including Tom Jones, Levellers and Jimmy Cliff, a big-name comedy line-up featuring Bill Bailey, theatre, 150 free workshops from arts and crafts to yoga, delicious food, and more. With an intimate daily audience of just 4,000, stunning views, roaming peacocks and 11 acres of gardens to explore, the festival provides the perfect escape from reality. For their 25th year Larmer Tree have pulled out all the stops to put together a jampacked programme of workshops and shows they know your little festival-goers are going to love - which makes for happy parents too! There’s plenty going on to keep little Larmers entertained, including exciting new shows like Monkey, specially written by famous poet Michael Rosen and performed by PuppetCraft, returning favourites such as the brilliant Shlomo’s Beatboxing Adventure for Kids, plus there are a whole host of sessions tailored to the under-�ives. With an accessible site for buggies, and baby changing facilities, toilets and the Knitted Pig Cafe nearby, you might never want to leave dedicated children’s area, the Larmer Lawns – but make sure you do! Is Larmer Tree the perfect start to the summer for festival-loving families? We think so!
To win a family ticket answer this question: Who is returning to the green, green grass of Larmer Tree Festival on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th July?
Enter online at www.heymag.co.uk and �ill in the form with ALL your details. Day and multi-day tickets for Larmer Tree Festival are on sale now at www.larmertreefestival.co.uk or from the box office on 023 8071 1820.
GEN UP ON FATHER’S DAY O
n June 21st, fathers across the UK – and in many other parts of the world – will take centre stage as we celebrate Father’s Day. So when did this tradition start and why? There are two stories of how Father’s Day came to be and both start in the USA. According to some reports, the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Washington state on June 19, 1910. Sonora Smart Dodd came up with the idea of honouring and celebrating her father while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon at church in 1909. Sonora’s dad was quite a man. William Smart, a veteran of the Civil War, was left a widower when his wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. To show her appreciation for all the hard work and love William gave to her and her siblings, Sonora thought there should be a day to pay homage to him and other dads like him. She initially suggested June 5th, the anniversary of her father’s death to be the designated day to celebrate Father’s
Day, but the church leaders in her area were busy so the celebration in Spokane, Washington was deferred to the third Sunday in June. The other story of the first Father’s Day pins the place and date as Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. Grace Golden Clayton suggested to the minister of her local Methodist church that they hold services to celebrate fathers after a deadly mine explosion killed 361 men. Support for the idea of a special day to honour fathers gradually spread across the US. Eventually, in 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as the official day to celebrate Father’s Day. However, it wasn’t until 1972, during the Nixon administration, that Father’s Day was officially recognised as a national holiday. Other countries picked up on the idea of Father’s Day with many following suit by celebrating it on the third Sunday in June.
TEN (ALMOST FREE) WAYS TO SPOIL DAD 1. Breakfast in bed. It’s a classic treat but also a winner. Let him relax while you bring him his favourite morning meal. 2. Paint his portrait. Spend time with your dad by painting or drawing him, then presenting your masterpiece as a gift. 3. Write him a poem. Rather than buying a card, create a poem for him that describes what he means to you. 4. Take photos. Enjoy a family photoshoot so you can look back on the day in years to come. 5. Give him hugs. Not just one, but lots all through the day. 6. Put on a show. Sing and dance for your dad! Perhaps choose a song about children and fathers, Will Smith’s ‘Just the two of us’ is one of the best! 7. Let him watch what he wants on the telly! At least for an hour or so, then get out out of the house... 8. Go for a walk. Enjoy being outdoors, together. 10. Interview him. Find out more about him... Ask him about his childhood, his passions in life and hopes. Perhaps write up your findings and give the article to your dad as a gift.
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Fruit Ice Lollies
Home Made Burgers
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GARDEN GAMES
BE A GRILL MASTER
BOULES
s the days heat up, it’s time to think about taking food outdoors. Few things offer more summer fun than a gathering of friends and family for a garden party, fuelled by a full-on barbeque. Here are seven ideas for making your alfresco party one to remember.
After a wonderful grilled feast, why not enjoy some gentle garden games?
Start with a clean, oiled grill and well stoked coals that are already white hot by the time you start cooking. Avoid flipping meat fillets over and over, cook one side and then the other and then allow to rest – the juices will regroup for max flavour. Keep an area aside for any vegetarians too. And, if possible, offer non-meat foods that benefit from your smoky grill like aubergine, courgettes, bell peppers, large mushrooms and halloumi cheese.
Take a leaf from the French and indulge in a game of boules. It’s the perfect combination of relaxation and competition. Basically, someone throws out a small target ball, and then everyone tries to throw their boule as close to that target as possible from a line drawn on the lawn or gravel.
CHOOSE A THEME
Walk in the steps of the Tudors and experience the 16th century game of quoits. Cheap to get online, the game involves aiming and throwing hoops at wooden sticks that are either pushed into the ground or embedded on a frame. Suitable for all ages!
Make your barbeque stand out with a theme. It could be Jamaican, Hawaiian, Aussie, French, oceanic, tropical, a foragers’ feast (think a lovely salad with edible flowers and the like) or a regional feast featuring local meats and cheeses. Choosing a theme might encourage your guests to both bring and sample new and interesting foods.
DECORATIONS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
You don’t need to spend a lot to dress your barbeque up and either expand on your chosen theme or just add to the atmosphere. Check out charity shops for interesting tableware, tablecloths and candle holders. Dot citronella candles around the garden, although take care to put them beyond the reach of children.
GO LARGE WITH CONDIMENTS AND SIDE DISHES
Even if you decide to keep your offering to the classic burger, sausage and chicken combo, you can still pep things up with a selection of unusual condiments and tempting side dishes. Take a trip to your local farm shop and you’ll see there’s a wealth of chutneys and pickles out there. Many are inexpensive and might even be made in your local area. Side dishes could include herbed couscous, potato salad with wild garlic, gazpacho, rustic bread, a selection of mezze or tapas – let your imagination go!
PREPARE A SIGNATURE DRINK
The food will be the centrepiece, but a tasty drink will be welcome too. You could prepare an old fashioned lemonade, a refreshing cocktail or sangria. It doesn’t have to be complicated and it could make for a nice change from soft drinks, beer and wine.
PLAY GAMES
If your barbeque is an all-dayer, will include lots of kids or you just want some non-foody fun, lay on some games. From traditional lawn games, to something like giant snakes and ladders or even an egg and spoon race, games can fill lulls in the day and keep kids occupied.
KEEP SAFE
Before your guests arrive, it’s check your barbeque grill is safely positioned out of the way of children and that any other naked flame is likewise positioned so as to minimise the chance of causing harm. If you have a garden pond, make sure that small children cannot wander near it. If need be, cover the pond or bar entry. Don’t rely on guests to patrol the area. Stock up on sunscreen too in case your guests forget their own, or the weather gets hotter than expected.
QUOITS
BUG HUNT
Encourage kids to explore the garden with a bug hunt. Who can spot the most caterpillars, ladybirds or spiders!! Provide crayons and paper for kids to draw their favourite creepy crawly and serve up ice-cream for everyone after!
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New Dragonfly Education Trust 20/04/2015 10:12 Provides Additional Places at Writhlington School
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We interviewed Mark Everett, Headteacher of Writhlington School, about the launch of the newly established Dragonfly Education Trust and what it means for the local community. Q: How has this new Trust come about?
You are probably aware that we have been successful in receiving over £4 million in grant funding to build a new specialist Science, Technology and Engineering Studio School on the Writhlington School campus. Planning is well advanced and we have already recruited over 90 students to start GCSE and A Level courses this September. The Mendip Studio School will provide specialist teaching for students interested in pursuing careers in the Science and Technology sectors and will form a very strong partnership with This week we interviewed Mark Everett, Headteacher of Writhlington School, about the launch of the newly established Dragonfly Writhlington, including sports extra-curricular provision. The Dragonfly Education Trust will Education Trust andshared what it means for and the local community. be the umbrella organisation which co-ordinates all education provision for students in both schools and How has thisin new Trust come ensures Q: that families this area getabout? the best possible choice of secondary schools for their children.
New Dragonfly Education Trust Provides Additional Places at Writhlington School
You are probably aware that we have been successful in receiving over £4 million in grant funding to build a new specialist
Science, and Engineering Studio School on the Writhlington School Planning is well advanced and we have Q: What effect will this have onTechnology current admission arrangements atcampus. Writhlington?
already recruited over 90 students to start GCSE and A Level courses this September. The Mendip Studio School will provide I am really pleased because the establishment of The Mendip Studio School means that from September 2015 we will be able to offer specialist teaching for students interested in pursuing careers in the Science and Technology sectors and will form a very strong additional places at Writhlington in Years 7, 8, 9 with andWrithlington, 10. For a including numbershared of years has provision. been oversubscribed and many families partnership sportsWrithlington and extra-curricular The Dragonfly Education Trust will be the organisation co-ordinates all gain education provision for school. students in bothwill schools and ensures in this in the Midsomer Norton, Radstock and umbrella Frome areas havewhich been unable to places at the That no longer be that the families case. The area get the best possible choice of secondary schools their children. provision of the new school expands the current Writhlington capacity by over 25for per cent, with additional teaching spaces and specialist equipment, as well as new Science and Technology facilities. The majority of our subjects now start GCSE courses early and Year 9 students are Q: able to effect start will to specialise incurrent specific Technology and Creative Arts subjects. Most importantly of all it will allow us to offer What this have on admission arrangements at Writhlington? new places to families and provide real parental choice across the area. I am really pleased because the establishment of The Mendip Studio School means that from September 2015 we will be able to offer additional places at Writhlington in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. For
Q: So howacan families respond to oversubscribed these new number of years Writhlington has been andadmission many families in the Midsomer Norton, Radstock and Frome areas have been unable to gain places at the school. That will no longer be the possibilities? case. The provision of the new school expands the current Writhlington capacity by over 25 per cent,
We have recently updatedteaching all of our new in the with additional spaces andstudent specialist admission equipment, asarrangements well as new Science and light Technology facilities. The majority of our subjects now start GCSE courses early Year students are able of the establishment of the Dragonfly Education Trust. Parents who and wish to9consider to start to specialise in specific Technology and Creative Arts subjects. Most importantly of all it will Writhlington, or The Mendip Studio School, as the school of choice for their child allow us to offer new places to families and provide real parental choice across the area. should initially contact my P.A. Sue Lock, (slock@writhlington.org.uk) to arrange a Soor how can respond to these new admission possibilities? meeting with Q: me one offamilies my senior staff. A number of new families are visiting us this week to look at the school and consider all of the curriculum and subject We have recently updated all of our new student admission arrangements in the light of the options. The formation Dragonfly Education a new phase in the or The establishmentofofthe the Dragonfly Education Trust. Trust Parentsmarks who wish to consider Writhlington, development Mendip of Writhlington and The Mendip Studio School and Iinitially am really Studio School, as the school of choice for their child should contactlooking my P.A. Sue Lock, (slock@writhlington.org.uk) to arrange a meeting with me or one of my senior staff. A number of new forward to this very exciting era. families are visiting us this week to look at the school and consider all of the curriculum and subject options. The formation of the Dragonfly Education Trust marks a new phase in the development of Writhlington and The Mendip Studio School and I am really looking forward to this very exciting era.
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ART WEEK AT TRINITY The theme for Art Week at Trinity was Renoir’s ‘Les Parapluies’, organised by art coordinator Sharron McEwan-Moore. Throughout the week the children were introduced to a variety of media and techniques including felting, willow sculpture, papier mache, wire sculpture and clay. Local artists, Mel Day, Karin Compagna, Debbie Powell and Steve Jenkins, worked with different year groups and potter, Nick Innes, worked with every child in the school to make a clay tile each (inspired by the painting) which will be made into a wall installation. Parent volunteers made a great contribution as extra pairs of hands in every classroom for the many fun activities. Finally, an exhibition was held on Friday, when parent, grand-parents, visitors and pupils all enjoyed the amazing work produced.
ST GEORGE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS The children and staff at Westbury Junior School carried on their tradition of celebrating St. George’s Day with a variety of activities. The children arrived in school in fancy dress or a red and white outfit with prizes for the best dressed from each class. There were some excellent medieval knights and princesses! 2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta and this formed the theme of this year’s celebrations. The children researched this famous document then went on to look at different coats of arms before designing their own. The winners from each class will have the opportunity to paint their designs onto larger wooden shields to be displayed in the school playground. In the afternoon, the whole school came together to have cookies and raise a toast to St. George and the Queen, as well as having some time on a bouncy castle. Rowena Fox, the teacher who organised the day, said “Westbury Juniors feel it is important to celebrate our patron saint and reflect on why we are proud to be British. The children all had a marvellous time.”
OAKFIELD ACADEMY PUPILS SHINE AT THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPELLING BEE The Foreign Languages Spelling Bee Competition started in September 2014 with over 6000 Year 7 contestants nationwide. Oakfield Academy took part and gained a place in the Regional Finals at Norton Hill School on 20th April 2015 which was made up of 80 regional finalists (French/ German/Spanish) & 22 schools for the South West of England. As a school, we are overjoyed to report that Isabel Hanney reached 1st place & Thomas Leigh came 2nd in the Spanish Category. They will therefore be competing in the National Finals in Cambridge on Friday, 3rd July 2015. Eve Lindley & Stephanie Verwey too made us very proud indeed but didn’t quite make it to the French final.
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COMIC RELIEF AT OAKFIELD Oakfield Academy organised several fun activities to raise £820.55 for Comic Relief. Children paid to come to school in red MUFTI and made and sold red themed cakes and biscuits. For the adventurous there was a roller skate course to negotiate but the highlight was seeing teachers’ faces being made up ‘funny for money’. Children designed the make up, and the chosen designers got to paint the faces on - which remained for the rest of the day!
TEA PARTY AT CHRIST CHURCH FIRST SCHOOL Christ Church First School and Nursery took part in a Mad Hatters Tea party to raise money for Positive Action on Cancer. The children designed and made their own mad hats and enjoyed cakes and tea or squash during their own class tea parties! Together we raised £122.30.
PYJAMA PARTY World Book Day was celebrated by children at Leigh on Mendip First School with a pyjama party at which children and parents read stories from around the world. The event, which was put on by Friends of Leigh School, was thoroughly enjoyed by children and adults alike. The children marked on a world map the countries from which the stories they had heard had been based. They also ate homemade cookies and drank milkshakes whilst they listened to the tales in a story telling tent.
GEOGRAPHY FIELD TRIP Year 8, charged with the task of studying the impact of human and physical geography on the town centre, have spent the last week immersed in real life geographical learning. The majority have chosen to study the aesthetics of town in relation to tourism and industry. Using a variety of data collection methods, including surveys, field sketches and pollution detectors, they will analyse their results and evaluate their hypothesis, hopefully producing some relevant information that we can give to the town council. Skye, 13, stated ‘it’s great to be able to put what we learn in class into a real life context’.
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Selwood Academy were represented at the Somerset School Games at Millfield. Several teams from Yr 5 & 6 played Tag Rugby, Hockey and Futsal (indoor football). These players had earned a chance to compete at the games by winning competitions earlier in the year. They all played well, with some mixed results but enjoyed the day. The Y5 Futsal team won their competition which puts them through to a South-West regional event. Well done to Finley, Will B, Dominic, Tim, Filip, Will O and Tom W.
Jayden O’Toole aged 7 has achieved his 100 metre and 200 metre swimming awards, well done Jayden!
Naomi Perryman aged 6 has achieved her mini red tennis award and her Stanley 6 award in swimming, well done Naomi.
Alex Rowe aged 9 has achieved his stage 5 in swimming, his 100m in swimming and his grade 1 in piano, well done Alex.
Lily Wakenshaw aged 7 was awarded a Strictly Come Dancing book at a recent majorettes exam, well done Lily.
Olivia Crane aged 7 has achieved her stage 3 in swimming and also so her level 4 on the bar in gymnastics, well done Olivia.
Cherry Evans aged 11 has achieved her ‘own a pony for a day’ award from Wellow Trekking Centre and has also passed her exam in street dance with honors, well done Cherry.
Lola Wollacott aged 8 has passed her street dance exam and her freestyle dance exam with highly commended, well done Lola.
Charlie Turner aged 7 has achieved his stage 3 in swimming, well done Charlie.
Katie Hill aged 11 has raised £140 for Marie Curie Cancer Care by taking part in the Swimathon and swimming 60 lengths.
Mollie Williams aged 9 has achieved her 100m swimming award, well done Mollie.
Theo Coles aged 10 won the 2015 Bath and North East Somerset Junior Chef of the Year award, well done Theo.
Amelia Bridges aged 5 has passed her freestyle dance exam, well done Amelia.
George Wise aged 5 as achieved his stage 1 in swimming, well done George.
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