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PRIZE STATION WIN FAMILY TICKETS TO WOOKEY HOLE!

Britain’s most spectacular caves and legendary home of the infamous Witch of Wookey…Revamped, restored and totally remarkable, the new Wookey Hole Experience is bursting onto the 2014 holiday scene in an explosive mix of HISTORY, MYSTERY & FUN. Wookey Hole, a wonderful & unique Somerset family attraction. Come for a great Somerset day out, or stay longer at The Wookey Hotel. To win, simply answer the following question:

WHO HAS AN EASTER WONDERLAND AT WOOKEY HOLE?

WIN FREE RIDE VOUCHERS AT THE GRAND PIER WESTON-SUPER-MARE! The ultimate 21st Century indoor theme park. Open every day, except Christmas Day, so come hail, rain or shine, you’ll always get a warm welcome here at the Grand Pier. Whatever the weather is doing outside, it’s still fun, fun, fun on the inside. We offer our visitors some world-class rides and attractions, and admission is absolutely free. To win, simply answer the following question:

HOW MANY DAYS A WEEK IS THE PIER OPEN?

WIN A FAMILY SWIM VOUCHER WITH ACTIVE LEISURE!

Active Aqua Swimming Pools offer a wide range of sessions from lanes to family-fun swimming; our pools have something for everyone. Bradley Stoke, Kingswood, Longwell Green, Thornbury and Yate Leisure Centre each have a 25 metre Main Pool and a Small Pool. See www.activecentres.org for more details. To win, simply answer the following question:

NAME A SWIMMING STROKE?

WIN TICKETS TO THE TRACTOR TED FARM SHOW!

8TH JUNE, BOWOOD HOUSE, CALNE. 10-5 Enjoy a day of farming in action with combine harvesters, tractors and diggers at work. Meet Tractor Ted and friends and take a tractor and trailer ride. Browse artisan producers and discover all about keeping hens, bees and sheep. Watch ferret racing, sheep shearing, horse and pony displays or tractor repairs! Entry includes the Bowood Charity Dog Show - join the pedigree and ‘have a go’ classes or watch the agility and retrieving displays. A wonderful day of discovery and entertainment! Buy your discount advanced tickets at www.tractorted.co.uk, adult £8, child £4. To win one of 5 Family Tickets (2 adult, 2 child) answer the following question:

WHO IS THE FAMOUS FRIEND OF TRACTOR TED ON WWW.TRACTORTED.CO.UK?

FEBRUARY WINNERS

Isaac Hillier from Longwell Green Primary School has won family tickets to Castle Combe Circuit.

Byron Wheeler from The Park Primary school in Kingswood has won family tickets to Wookey Hole.

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: 9th April 2014

Leah Bedingfield from Our Lady of the Lourdes Primary School in Hanham has won the Ladybird World set.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Longwell Green Primary School is celebrating their 50th birthday year and holding Welcome Back days as follows:

Farm Show Bowood House, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9NF Sunday 8th June 2014

Best day out of the year! Farming in Action • Tractor Ted & Friends Children’s Fun • Artisan Produce

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Thursday, 24th April, from 1.30pm ex staff, governors or PTA members Thursday, 22nd May ex pupils (timings will be confirmed later) We are really looking forward to seeing a lot of old, and not so old, friends. Please visit www.longwellgreenprimaryschool.co.uk where any further updates will be posted, or telephone the school office on 01454 866460.

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SPRING CLEANING Residents and groups across South Gloucestershire are once again preparing to spring into action to clean up their neighbourhood and open spaces, helping to make South Gloucestershire a great place to live and work. The South Gloucestershire Big Spring Clean 2014 will run from 1 March – 30 April, and everyone is encouraged to join in. Friends, families, neighbours, parish and town councils, community and voluntary groups, church groups, schools, students, youth clubs, scouts, cadets, brownies, guides, and businesses are all invited to take action against litter. The Big Spring Clean is the perfect opportunity to venture down to your local open space, woodland, river, park or public garden and help to keep it green. If you would like to get involved, you can organise a Big Spring Clean event near you. We can arrange to collect the bags of litter you pick up. Don’t forget to let us know how you got on. Bags and gloves We can provide free bin bags and gloves (please state numbers for adults and/or children). Litter pickers and hoops We can provide the necessary equipment to make picking up litter easier. There are limited numbers available so advanced booking is required. The items must be returned after your event is held.

Chandag Road - Keynsham – Bristol Gym timetable now extended through the day

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Recycling litter We provide clear bags for recyclable waste. Please separate your litter as you collect it - it’s much easier and less messy to separate recyclable and non-recyclable litter into different sacks during your tidy up rather than after. To help you recycle, please request some clear plastic bags for your group on the booking form.

Registration Register now to claim your free Big Spring Clean supplies by completing the Big Spring Clean 2014 booking form on www.southglos.gov.uk You are also welcome to join in on the Cache In Trash Out event on Saturday 26 April, litter picking while enjoying the hobby of geocaching. See www.southglos.gov.uk 78 x 57mm Ashleys Farm Toys ad_Layout 1 24/09/2013 12:28 Pa

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ROMAN BATHS SECURES HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND INVESTMENT FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY AND CONSERVATION OF BEAU STREET HOARD The Roman Baths has moved a step closer towards being able to publicly display one of the largest hoards of Roman coins ever found in a Roman town. On 5 March the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) approved a grant of £372,500 towards Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Beau Street Hoard project, which aims to deliver a range of activities around this fascinating find. The Council was given the green light and a £54,000 development grant from the HLF in 2012. Thanks to this second successful funding bid to the HLF, along with £15,000 raised through public donations, the Council can move ahead with its plans to acquire, conserve and display the Beau Street Hoard, as well as develop an extensive programme of learning and community activities across the district. The hoard of 17,577 silver Roman coins was discovered in Beau Street, 150 metres from the Roman Baths, in 2007. It contains coins covering a span of at least 300 years, dating back to 32 BC. Archaeologists concluded that they had originally been deposited in eight pouches made of animal skin, secreted within a stone-lined pit beneath a Roman building. The hoard is an important find, archaeologically and historically, and has the potential to develop an understanding of life in Roman Bath and beyond. For more information about Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Roman Baths visit www.romanbaths.co.uk or call 01225 477774.

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WORLD BOOK DAY ‘The children and staff at Samuel White’s had a fantastic time celebrating world book day activities on Friday 7th March. They looked fantastic dressed as different characters, and all the children brought in an unwanted book from home which they could then swap for another one to take home!’

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Andrew Garfield swings back into action in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’, which picks up with Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy as they prepare to graduate. The web-slinging, wise-cracking superhero is struggling to keep his promise to stay away from Gwen. Meanwhile, he has a bunch of hulking new baddies to scare off, including The Rhino. But the real threat comes from super-charged enemy Electro, an Oscorp employee who gains powers of electrokinesis.

Vibrant and full of energy, family adventure ‘Rio 2’ sees Blu swap the urban life in Rio for a tropical adventure in the wilderness of the Amazon. After the high-flying antics of ‘Rio’, Blu and Jewel have nested in the city. However, Jewel can’t ignore the call of the wild and she takes the feathered family to the Amazon, where they reconnect with her long-lost relatives. But their arrival in the tropical forest ruffles a few feathers…

Everyone’s favourite felt-skinned friends return for hilarious sequel ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ which sees the Muppets get mixed up with the world’s most notorious criminal. The Muppets are touring Europe when they unwittingly find themselves in the company of Kermit’s evil doppelganger Constantine, the World’s Number One Criminal. Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and friends must band together on a highstakes mission to defeat the evil frog and his sinister sidekick Dominic.

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Tarzan and Jane battle it out with a greedy and ruthless boss of an energy company, whose plans to source a new energy supply threaten to destroy the planet. The company in question, Greystoke Energies, also happens to be the firm once owned by Tarzans parents, before they were killed in a plane crash. This modern retelling of the classic tale brings the much loved character to a whole new generation; boasting eye-popping animation, it’s a rollercoaster ride of romance and good versus evil.

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WHAT’S ON

APRIL 7 APRIL

ROALD DAHL’S REVOLTING RHYMES AT KINGSWOOD LIBRARY Creative writing workshop based on Roald Dahl’s revolting rhymes run by Explore Learning. Suitable for primary school aged children. Workshops are FREE but places are limited so contact your library to book a space.

9 & 16 APRIL

EASTER AT THE BISHOPS PALACE AND GARDENS 11am - 3pm Join us in the Stable Yard activity room to celebrate this special time of year.You can decorate your own egg, make a bunny mask or take part in our special Easter trail. www.bishopspalace.org.uk

13 APRIL

WHIRLY BIRDS FUN DAY AT THE HELICOPTER MUSEUM Free aeroplane model kit for the first 200 visiting children. Learn about the amazing world of flight, hold a live owl and meet a variety of birds of prey and other flying creatures. Paper aeroplane competition. Flight simulator and open cockpit access.

13 APRIL

WORLD HERITAGE DAY AT SYDNEY GARDENS Bath 10am – 4pm. Swingboat rides for children under 10. Supervised tree climbing. Help paint a large scale ‘painting by numbers’ scene Traditional games to play and the chance to dress up as a Georgian. Get crafty and make a mobile to take home.

13 APRIL

EXPLOSIVE EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA AT THE HOLBOURNE MUSEUM Bath 10am – 4pm Join us to see how art and science can cross over in a series of hands on creative activities. We promise a cracking good time and a giant egg roll!

14 - 17 APRIL

EASTER ART CAMP 9am - 4pm. Easter Art Camp for 5-13 year olds. £35 per day or £120 for four days. Days packed full of fun; creative activities inspired by the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. To book or for more information call 01225 388568 or email education@holburne.org

17 APRIL

EASTER EXCITEMENT CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIEs 2 – 3pm at Hanham Library

17 APRIL

CHILDREN’S ARTS & CRAFTS SESSION Easter themed arts & crafts session for children aged age 4 to 11years. Thursday 17th April at 1pm to 2.30pm, £2.00 per child.

Decorate egg cups, sun-catchers, mobiles, cards and more... Limited spaces so booking essential call 01454 862190. All children must be accompanied by a parent / carer.

18 APRIL

GOOD FRIDAY EASTER EGG TRAIL AT LEIGH WOODS The Easter Egg Trail offers an enjoyable day out egg-xploring for both adults and children in the beautiful woodland surroundings. Along the trail learn more about the different animals and plants that live there and win an egg-citing prize! The Easter Egg Trail is £3.50 for children and adults are free. There is no requirement to pre book, just drop by and join in. We advise parking on North Road and follow the signs and arrows to the event on the day.

19 APRIL

NOAHS EASTER EGG HUNT AT NOAHS ARK ZOO FARM Hunt through the Easter trail and discover a chocolaty surprise! Adults and children can take part in the novelty games and get creative making some fun Easter crafts.

19 - 20 APRIL

GLASTONBURY MEDIEVAL FAYRE Easter Weekend Festivities. The Knights of the Damned horsemanship will be tested once again to the fullest as they compete to be proclaimed Tournament Champion! Kids kingdom has a free craft tent, ferret racing, face painting along with have a go Archery and bouncy castle. See www.glastonburymedievalfayre.co.uk for full details

19 - 21 APRIL

EASTER EGG EXPEDITION AT PRIOR PARK 10am - 4.30pm Become a Cadbury Eggsplorer at Prior Park. Bring the family and join in the fun to follow our Cadbury Easter Egg Trail around the garden and collect the clues to receive your Cadbury chocolate Egghead. More Information:Visitor Reception Team, 01225 833422, priorpark@nationaltrust.org.uk

24 - 27 APRIL

CREATIVE CRAFTS FAYRE AT THE BATH AND WEST SHOWGROUND Demonstrations, workshops and make & takes which cater for all levels of ability. Visit www.sccshows.co.uk and use offer code PR2 to get £1.50 discount on the ticket price.

MAY 11 MAY

A FAMILY DAY WITH RHYMOCEROS! 11am - 4pm The Bishops Palace and Gardens Enjoy a performance from poet and performer, Leo Aylen and then explore the Palace and gardens through poetry, painting, music and plays. Be inspired to create your own which will help form the finale of the day. This is a full day activity for families and (free) places are limited so please pre-book with us by phoning 01749 988111 ext 200.

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HAVE FUN WITH CHEESE AND ALMOND HEDGEHOGS Encourage healthy eating with these fun hedgehogs. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

BANANA AIRWAYS Have fun with fruit with this fabulous Banana Airline. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

DOLPHIN BANANA Flipper on your plate! Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

SALLY STRAWBERRY For a child friendly way to encourage them to eat more fruit. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

FOOD

Sometimes children just need a little inspiration to try new things. With this collection of ways to make food more fun, you’ll encourage your children to play with their food and enjoy it.

MOUSE FOR LUNCH Create a mouse house for your child’s lunch. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

RAINBOW CAKE IN A JAR Make your own colourful cakes and then eat them from the jar! Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

FRUIT RUBIK’S CUBE Make this healthy Rubik’s cube, perfect for parties. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

LEGO COOKIES Make your own Lego cookies with M&M’s. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

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NOSE MANUAL

Start at a moderate speed with your fee6t near the front and push the handle bars forward a bit and then lean forward. Try to balance like this as long as possible.

NO COMPLY

Start at a moderate speed and bend your knees, then take your back foot off the scooter and plant it on the ground. With your knees still bent, use the planted foot to boost yourself into the air. While in the air, bend your knees and put your foot back on the scooter, land and ride away. This trick is used for jumping higher and longer.

ROCK TO FAKIE

Ride up to a curb, rail, coping etc. and jay hop, try to land with the middle of the scooter on the curb and balance. When you are ready, lean back and bunny hop, if done correctly you should land safely riding backwards.

WHEELIE (OR MANUAL)

Ride at a moderate pace, move your feet to the back of the board. Keep your back foot on the board, lift pressure of your front foot and pull up on your handle bars. Lift the front wheel but keep the back on the ground.

STALL

Jayhop onto any edge such as a curb, park bench, rail or whatever. Balance as long as you can. Jahop back onto the ground.

BAR GRAB

Bunny hop off a ramp and while you are in the air, let go with one hand and grab the bar that connects the handle bars to the base, when you are done grab the handle bars again and land.

INDIAN AIR

Bunny hop or no comply off a ramp and cross your legs like an x and bring them up a bit, then put your feet back on and land.

TAIL TAP

Ride up to a ledge or curb, going straight at it. Bunny hop and turn 90 degrees. While you are in the air, put your back foot on the brake then land on the curb with only your back wheel on it and your front wheel in the air. Balance as long as you can and then, when you are ready, bunny hop off of the ledge/curb and turn 90 degrees in the air, land and ride away.

BUNNY HOP

Ride at a moderate pace, bend your knees, jump up and pull the board firmly against feet by pulling up on the handle bars. Land with your board straight or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stack.

JAYHOP

Do a wheelie then attempt a bunny hop. What you want to do is kinda like a wheelie but both wheels leave the ground. The front wheel should be higher than the back wheel.

A FAMILY DAY OUT Turn off the TV, lock up the PlayStation and have a great time on a day out with the children. Having a family day out with the children this Easter doesn’t need to be expensive. We understand every penny counts, so with this in mind here are some excellent tips to help you organise and have a brilliant day out with your family.

Cheddar Crazy Golf Family Fun for all ages

18 hole course in attractive setting Open daily from 11am Only £3 per person 01934 741112 7 Queens Row The Cliffs, Cheddar info@cheddarcrazygolf.co.uk

PACKED LUNCH: Taking your own food and drink is a great way to save some money. If you’re outdoors then a picnic always goes down well with the children or if you’re going to be indoors then the usual supply of sandwiches, healthy snacks, crisps and fruit will be perfect. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OFFERS: Check out if there are any offers available at attractions. There are many websites that have 2 for 1 offers or maybe even children go free! DAY TRIPS are great fun for all the family and provide huge entertainment value for children and great family time together. CONTINUED

Come rain or shine, we’ve got it covered this Easter.

Open Easter Sunday 9am-5pm

West Somerset Railway Between Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton) & Minehead, 20 miles of steam travel. New for 2014: West Somerset Railway Augmented Reality Heritage Hunter App.

Daily April 5th to May 31st (except April 25th , 28th, May 2nd, 9th, 12th, 16th,) March 27th to 30th: our great “Spring Steam Gala” Every Saturday & Wednesday from April 5th: “Dunster Castle Express” April 12th: meet and greet with “Wallace & Gromit” May 3rd: meet and greet with “Mike the Knight”

More info & bookings www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk or call 01643 704996

FARMS have grown in popularity in recent years, most probably because they are one of the few outlets that allow children to get up close to animals and to share in the experience of caring for them. Most farms actively encourage families to mix in with the animals, handle them and help with feeding - all of which can be huge fun for young children who’ve only really learnt about them from story books and songs. SEASIDE DAY trips to the beach are great fun and the children love the old traditions of building sand castles, paddling in the water and strolling along the promenade. Alternatively make a weekend of it and book a hotel or guest house for a night or two.You can find some great family-friendly options online. CASTLES & HISTORIC LOCATIONS Battles, princesses, forts, kings, lords or ladies, your child’s imagination will be fired with a visit to one of the magnificent castles and estate houses. There are many dotted all over the area and offer plenty of active role-play opportunities for children of all ages. Many offer Easter egg hunts and activity days. Educational days out/museums Lots of modern museums and educational centres have regular exhibitions and activities to appeal to children, making them a great destination for families. Children love to learn about dinosaurs and animals, science and the earth and an early appreciation and understanding of these topics will carry on through childhood.

PREPARATION For a stress free, fun family outing, preparation is key. Here are some tips to make your family days out as much fun as possible:

chocolate Eggheads Lacock Abbey

The joke is on you as you crack up with laughter on our Cadbury Easter Egg Trail. Discover all the Easter themed jokes around the grounds and win a delicious Cadbury chocolate Egghead. £1.50 per trail. Normal admission applies. Members and under 5s go free. Lacock is near Chippenham. 01249 730459 nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock

Cadbury Easter Egg Trail 20 & 21 April, 10.30am-4pm

Plan the day before. Shop for food, lay out clothes, pack a bag, charge mobiles…this way you can have a leisurely start, set off relaxed and arrive early before the crowds. PREPARE A PICNIC Even if there are restaurants and food for sale where you are going. There are often big queues for food, it’s usually expensive and is usually fast-food. Bring a change of clothes, sunhats, sun cream, plasters, insect bite cream.

CHECK OUT YOUR ROUTE Pack a map and print directions. Maybe bring a phone number for wherever you are headed in case you get lost. The children will be impatient to get there and the more preparation you can do, the easier the journey will be. MAKE THE JOURNEY part of the outing – lots of singing and fun and games in the car. CHECK if you can book and pay for your tickets in advance, either online or by phone. This way you can walk past the queues and straight in. RELAX, JOIN IN AND ENJOY YOURSELF We are so busy being responsible adults that we forget we can have fun too! See the day through the eyes of a child and wonder at the marvel of it all. Choose a special moment and use your senses to take in every detail: your child’s smile, the sounds of laughter, the warmth of the sun, the smell of summer: take a photo with your minds eye and imprint it in your memory.You’ll be able to revisit that moment in months and years to come.

Dunster Castle and gardens Easter fun-filled weekend and trail 19 & 20 April, 10am - 4pm

Eggsploring

Become an Eggsplorer for the day at Dunster castle. Follow our Cadbury Easter Egg Trail around the grounds then collect your Cadbury chocolate Egghead when you return to base camp. £2 per trail

01643 823041 nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle

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www.glastonburymedievalfayre.co.uk

GAMES TO PLAY IN THE CAR I SPY: The classic.

GUESS THE ANIMAL: Someone thinks of an animal, others ask questions about that animal – can it fly? Is it wild? To which the person can only answer yes or no. Or the person describes the animal and everyone else has to guess what it is.

Eggsploring at Prior Park Landscape Garden

Sat 19 - Mon 21 April, 10am - 4.30pm

Bring the family and join in the fun to follow our Cadbury Easter Egg Trail around the garden. Become a Cadbury Eggsplorer at Prior Park, find hidden Easter egg clues to unravel the mystery word and receive your Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize.

egg hunting

Normal admission prices apply. Trail £1.50.

01225 833422 nationaltrust.org.uk/priorpark

THE ALPHABET GAME: Think of an easy category (like names, or places or animals) and then find a word for every letter of the alphabet. For example, if it was names, the first person might say Anna, the second Bill, and so on. WORD ASSOCIATION: Be as free as you like. The first person says apple, second person says banana, third person says monkey, etc.You can also play a version where you have to try and work back to the first word. SAUSAGES: One person has to answer people’s questions answering only with the word ‘sausages’. Everyone has to think of the silliest questions they can ask to try and make that person laugh or smile when they say it. If they do, they are no longer it, and the person who asked the question takes over.

THE PUB GAME: Look for pub signs and see how long it takes you to collect 5 heads, 10 arms and 20 legs. To do this, you simply count the number of legs and arms depicted on the pub sign, or in the name: ie, the Queen’s Head; the Phoenix and Falcon (4 legs) etc. THE NUMBER PLATE GAME: Look at the nearest number plate for the first group of three letters. The first letter is the initial of the person’s name; the second is where they come from, and the third is the job they do. THE NO ‘YESES’ OR ‘NOS’ GAME: You ask one person questions to which they can answer anything except yes or no. If they say yes or no they are out and it’s someone else’s turn. (What’s your name? Anna. Are you sure?)

Wolvershill Road, Banwell, Weston-super-Mare

Easter Stourhead

Join us for spring time family fun, Easter trails and of course a Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize. £2.50 per trail

01747 841152 nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead

Cadbury Easter Egg Trails 18 - 21 April, 11am - 4pm

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Brushing for life

Dental hygiene is one of the most important life skills you can teach your child. It’s never too early to start getting them used to looking after their teeth - and the dividends will pay off in future. First or baby teeth have usually developed before your child is born and will start to come through at around six months. All 20 baby teeth should be through by the age of two. The first permanent

A very British addiction Forget cigarettes and alcohol there is a new addiction sweeping the nation - snackoholism. We were brought up being told not to eat between meals but now it seems that we literally can’t help helping ourselves, with Brits admitting to being addicted to snacking and finding it impossible to quit. And it seems our need to snack is taking over our lives as six per cent of us even admit to snacking in bed. A third of us would rather give up alcohol than snacks and 13% of smokers said they’d rather kick their nicotine habit than give up chocolate, biscuits and crisps.

adult molars appear at about six years of age, behind the baby teeth and before the first teeth start to fall out at about six or seven. The permanent adult teeth will then replace the baby versions. The lower front teeth are usually the first to go, followed by the upper front teeth. All permanent teeth should be in place by the age of 13, except the wisdom teeth which can arrive any time between 18 and 25. Cleaning your child’s teeth should be part of their daily hygiene routine. You may find it easier to stand or sit behind your child, cradling their chin in your hand so you can reach their

top and bottom teeth more easily. It is important to supervise your child’s brushing until they are at least seven - and make sure they spit out the toothpaste rather than swallow it. Make tooth brushing a routine preferably in the morning, and last thing before your child goes to bed. And remember to encourage your child, as praise often gets results!

10 steps to avoiding snacking: 1. Identify what - Keeping a food diary can help you identify your snacking reality.  2. Identify where - Once you know what your snacks are, you need to consider where you are most likely to snack - then clear out your snack stash. 3. Identify when - Knowing when you snack can reveal the trigger. When you’ve sussed out your snacking patterns, you’re ready to confront them. 4. Find a healthier alternative - Try a low calorie chocolate drink instead of chocolate or popcorn instead of crisps. 5. Distract yourself Occupy your mind with other things - go for a walk, phone a friend, get busy cleaning or ironing, read a book, take a bath, paint your nails etc to get your mind off those treats. 6. Avoid tricky situations - Take a packed lunch

to work to avoid the temptation of shops, and cut back on tea or coffee if you usually have biscuits too. 7. Cut the portions - You can make anything instantly healthier by cutting the portions - this way you get a little of what you fancy, just in a smaller package. 8. Fill up on fruit and veg Aim for at least 5 a day, so if you feel yourself reaching for a snack, make it fruits or vegetables instead. 9.Make small changes - If you deprive yourself of everything that you like and that is habitual, it’s much harder, and is likely to end in a cycle of deprivation and bingeing. 10. Don’t forget drinks - Whether it’s a fizzy drink, orange juice or the mid-morning caramel latte - they add up, so choose a healthier alternative like green tea or water.

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Focus On Feet To Give Children Firm Start

A rising number of children are being referred to podiatrists and GPs with more serious foot problems than ever before. Retailers have reported seeing far more serious foot health problems including Hallux Valgus, Ankle Valgus, heel bumps and Plantar Fasciitis in children - conditions which are usually only seen in the elderly. A lot of the problems can be traced to ill-fitting, cheap fashionable

shoes and are likely to result in leg, knee, back and neck pain, as well as migraine. One of the most important yet most abused parts of the human body is the feet. Feet are designed to take body weight and give mobility essential to quality of life. Feet are often crammed into the most unsuitably shaped shoes - often made of plastic - and the only time they are given a thought is when they hurt. From birth to early teens, feet are at their most vulnerable; in fact there are 26 bones in the foot, and they do not stop growing until around the age of 18. â&#x20AC;¨â&#x20AC;¨Shoe fitters and chiropodists spend the majority of their time trying to correct damage and ease discomfort which could have been avoided if shoes had been correctly fitted when purchased. Shoes should always be fitted by trained personnel as a fitting gauge plays only a small role in the selection of the correct shoe. Advice from the

SSF when choosing infant shoes is to pick those which are designed around the shape of the feet - slim at the heel and wide at the front because an infantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foot is reasonably triangular in shape and consists mostly of gristle and cartilage. They should be firm and snug at the heel to cradle the foot and yet flexible at the front with an adjustable fastening. Materials should be natural - cotton and leather linings and leather uppers are porous and ensure that moisture is absorbed and allowed to escape, keeping the feet dry and avoiding irritating complaints such as Athletes Foot. Leather is also the only material to conform to the shape of the foot and stay there, thus making the best possible fit. This is why shoes should never be passed down to another child! Children aged four and upwards should have shoes checked every 10 to 12 weeks, and at the least every four months.

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CHILDREN’S

ACTIVITIES Activities for school-age children are not only after school, but can run at weekends and during holidays. An Out of School Club is a childcare facility that offers childcare - usually before and after school hours and also during the school holidays. They offer your child a safe, stimulating place in which to play or take part in activities and crafts. The clubs are not open access so the children must be registered with the group and be collected by parents/carers.

YOUR CHILD’S FIRST STEP TO A LIFE TREADING THE BOARDS… Children aged between 2½ and 19 are hoping the Bristol School of Performing Arts Summer School will be their first step to a life performing in musical venues around the country. The School, which is run by John Redgrave, has the reputation of being a first class teaching establishment from where big budget theatrical productions at the Hippodrome and Bath Theatre Royal trawl for young talented musicians, actors, singers and dancers. The school counts amongst its Patrons such familiar names as Bill Kenwright known for his successful West End productions and Vanessa Redgrave who is in fact John Redgrave’s cousin. As a Director, Mr Redgrave has worked with many famous stars including Norman Wisdom, Ken Dodd, Franky Howerd, Tony Bennett and Sarah Brightman. He is also highly regarded in the theatrical world for his skills as a Producer and Lighting Designer. So why not take the opportunity of a FREE trial session, or apply to join our Summer School (Monday 28th July to Saturday 2nd August) and work with professional directors, choreographers and vocal coaches.

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Plain Old Fashioned Fun Out of school clubs are required to register with Ofsted to meet the National Standards. The standards relate to their suitability as carers of children, the safety of premises and facilities, insurance and record keeping. Parents should not assume all carers have been subject to police checks. Supervisors and Officers in charge will, but assistant staff may not necessarily be. Their certificates of registration and public liability insurance should always be on display. They are regularly inspected by Ofsted and inspection reports will be on the internet.

Playing a game, camping, singing - whatever the focus, children participate because they enjoy the activities and sometimes fun is as good a reason as any other to join a club. This isn’t the end of the list, we are sure you could add more ideas of your own, but these are great reasons to see what is out there!

Are you wondering how your child might benefit by taking part in a holiday club? This list is simply a starting point, but it certainly gives you reasons to investigate clubs or holiday sessions in your area for your children….

Getting Out

Many children spend a lot of time in front of the TV or playing computer games. Clubs can give children an opportunity to explore more varied and healthier activities.

Meeting People and Making Friends

Joining a club gives children a comfortable and appropriate place to meet others with similar interests. This environment can form the basis for lifelong friendships.

Learning New Skills

Children who participate in a variety of activities are introduced to new skills and are given a chance to develop them. As children realise they can do these things then their self-confidence grows.

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Brooke LePage aged 4 has achieved her 5 meter swimming award! Well done Brooke!

Lucas Blake-Cocks aged 6 has been awarded with his new belt at Tae Kwon Do, well done Lucus.

Sophie-Eloise Clayton aged 8 has achieved her Bronze level 1 and 2 in swimming life guarding skills, well done Sophie-Eloise.

Adele Carver aged 8 has passed her exam in Latin American Dance with honors, well done Adele.

Joshua Mobbs aged 8 has achieved his Chief Scouts Bronze award and trophy, well done Joshua.

Gerard Knott aged 5 has achieved his 5 metre swimming award, well done Gerard.

Aimee Winfield aged 9 has achieved her level 7 swimming, well done Aimee.

Reba Marchant aged 8 has achieved her green belt in martial arts, well done Reba.

George Bridges aged 6 has achieved his 5 metre swimming award, well done George.

Amber Nolan aged 11 has passed her flute exam with a merit, great work Amber, well done.

Harley Hatcher aged 9 has achieved his stage 4 in swimming, well done Harley.

Jake Rowden aged 9 is training as a boxer and was awarded his medal for best effort at his boxing club, well done Jake.

Joe Hudd aged 11 is the current British Champion in Orienteering and he recently competed in Spain and was awarded with a trophy. Keep up the fantastic work Joe.

Beau Smith aged 9 has been awarded a certificate following his first aid training in emergency chest compressions, great work Beau.

Will Friend aged 8 completed the family run at the Bath Half Marathon and he raised ÂŁ244 for Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. A huge achievement Will, well done.

Sophie Young aged 9 came 1st place in a recent archery competition, well done Sophie.

Libby Maggs aged 7 has passed her IDTA International Dance Teachers Association Tap Preparatory Grade with Distinction with the Susan Hill School of Dancing, well done Libby.

Libby Hancock aged 10 achieved her world thinking day badge at Girl Guides, well done Libby.

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Owning and caring for rabbits can be great fun and very rewarding, but it’s a big responsibility and a long-term commitment in terms of care and cost. If you own or are responsible for rabbits, even on a temporary basis, you are required by law to care for them properly. Typically, rabbits live for 8-12 years, but some may live for longer. MAKE SURE YOUR RABBITS HAVE A SUITABLE PLACE TO LIVE Rabbits are active animals so they need to be able to hop, run, jump, dig, stand fully upright on their back legs, and stretch out fully when lying down. They need regular and frequent opportunities to exercise every day to stay fit and healthy, as well as an appropriate place to go to the toilet. Rabbits must be able to hide from things that scare them and they need to be able to hide in a secure place, away from the sight and smell of predators such as foxes, cats, dogs, ferrets and birds of prey. They are intelligent; if they are bored and do not have enough to do, rabbits may suffer –toys and activities are great to keep your rabbits occupied. MAKE SURE YOUR RABBIT HAS A HEALTHY DIET Rabbits are grazers and in the wild they eat only grass and other plants – in fact, your rabbits’ digestive systems must have hay and/or grass in order to function properly. Rabbits’ teeth grow continuously throughout their life and need to be worn down and kept at the correct length and shape by eating grass, hay and leafy green plants – if they don’t eat the right sorts of food they can suffer from serious dental disease. They produce two types of droppings – hard dry pellets, and softer moist pellets which they eat directly from their bottom and which are an essential part of their diet.Your rabbits need fresh clean drinking water at all times – without access to water they can become seriously ill. Check their water supply twice a day and make sure it doesn’t freeze if they live outdoors in winter. MAKE SURE YOUR RABBITS ARE ABLE TO BEHAVE NORMALLY Rabbits are highly social, playful and inquisitive animals and need to interact and play with other friendly rabbits. Many rabbits also enjoy interacting with people through gentle petting. The way a rabbit behaves will depend on his/her age, personality and past experiences but if one of your rabbits changes their behaviour, he/she could be distressed, bored, ill or injured. Rabbits that are frightened or in pain may change their behaviour or develop unwanted habits, such as aggression or hiding. Be observant. If your rabbit’s behaviour changes or they show regular signs of stress or fear, talk to your vet or a qualified animal behaviourist. Never shout at or punish your rabbits, they are very unlikely to understand and may become more nervous or scared. MAKE SURE YOUR RABBIT HAS APPRORIATE COMPANY Rabbits are naturally sociable and normally prefer to be with another rabbit. A rabbit left on his/her own can develop abnormal behaviour and may suffer if left without company and nothing to do for long periods of time. If you take the time to handle your rabbits regularly they will learn to see you as a friend and companion, so handle them gently every day from an early age. MAKE SURE YOUR RABBITS ARE PROTECTED FROM PAIN, SUFFERING, INJURY AND DISEASE Rabbits feel pain in the same way as other mammals, including people, but they are not very good at showing outward signs of pain and may be suffering a great deal before you notice anything is wrong. A change in the way a rabbit normally behaves can be an early sign he/she is ill or in pain. If a rabbit is not eating or is more quiet than usual, he/she is highly likely to be ill, or in pain, in which case you should talk to your vet immediately.

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