HEY! Summer South Bristol edition by Tina Veater

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You’ve watched an animation before.You’ve probably wondered how they’re made. Come and find out how it’s really done and how creative, rewarding and fun the whole process can be. Must be able to attend on the 15th August, no other alternative dates offered. Explorium is a Creative Learning Centre just outside Street. Explorium Jam is a gathering of young individuals, age 6 to 12, who come together with no prior preparation to design, develop and produce something new, be it a film, a new sport or a radio show. To win, simply answer the following question:

WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS IN AN EXPLORIUM JAM? WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO VISIT HAYNES MOTORLAND!

Haynes Motorland adventure playground covers 1,500 square metres within a pedestrian precinct and is packed with a myriad of motoring-themed interactive games and miniature vehicles for children to enjoy. Kids will have fun exploring the many realistic adventure play vehicles including a jeep, ice cream van and a camper van. The construction zone has a host of impressive looking, large scale adventure play JCB diggers in a giant sand pit, with the coin operated Super diggers where you can operate an actual digger bucket. There is a play petrol station, garage and realistic road layout where there’s a world of high octane fun for youngsters to discover. To win, simply answer the following question:

WHAT CAR DOES BATMAN DRIVE? A) Mini B) Batmobile C) Ferrari WIN FAMILY TICKETS TO FROME CHEESE SHOW!

The Frome Cheese Show is one of the oldest cheese shows in Great Britain and this year 151 years since the first show was held in Frome in 1861. Visitors will have the chance to taste, try and buy the finest cheeses from the many trade stands inside this magnificent popular marquee, showcasing over 1,000 cheese entries from around the globe. To win, simply answer the following question:

WHAT IS THE DATE OF THIS YEAR’S FROME CHEESE SHOW EVENT? WIN FAMILY PASS FOR 4 TO DEVON’S CREALY GREAT ADVENTURE PARK!

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park offers a world of adventure to seek and explore. Guests are invited to let their imaginations run wild, making Crealy the most exciting and magical place to be in the South West. With five new rides and attractions now open, the Park offers something for everyone. The Lost World of Atlantis is an underwater themed indoor attraction perfect for younger children and ideal for escaping those summer showers. Bugz Unlimited offers a world of interesting creepy crawlies, with a leaf cutter ant display, Madagascar hissing cockroaches and many other fascinating insects. The Flying Machine is the perfect choice of ride for those beautiful sunny summer days, providing a spectacular aerial adventure for the whole family. Dinosaur fanatics can get up close and meet prehistoric friends including the roaring T-Rex, mischievous Stegosaurus and clever Velociraptor in the land that time forgot on the new ride Dino Jeeps. To win, simply answer the following question:

WHAT IS THE NAME OF DEVON’S CREALY GREAT ADVENTURE PARK’S MASCOT? A) BILLY B) BUDDY C) BOBBY MAY WINNERS

Eva Baker from The Park Primary School in Hanham won family tickets to Castle Combe Circuit race meeting.

Thomas Clouter from Longwell Green Primary School won a Bristol Zoo adoption gift box.

Sam Meacham from Chandag Junior School in Keynsham won a 1 hour quad trekking at Taff Valley.

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: 31st August 2014

Rebekah Bolton from Chandag Junior School in Keynsham won family tickets to Castle Combe Circuit race meeting.

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SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS A cracking new summer exhibition

On now until 7 September

TICKETS:

Adult £5.95 Child £3.95 Conc. £4.95 Family* £14.95

bristolmuseums.org.uk tel: 0117 352 6600

*Two adults & two children or one adult & three children

Cut out this voucher and present to M Shed for a

half price family ticket

Valid for entry to Wallace & Gromit from the drawing board at M Shed. Discounted family ticket price £7.47 with this voucher. Voucher to be redeemed in person on the day. Please check opening times before visit. Strictly one voucher per transaction. Only original vouchers accepted – no photocopies. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Voucher expires 7 September 2014. Ref: Hey Magazine All images: ©2014 Aardman Animations Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Made in Bristol

Children from Samuel White’s Infants School in Hanham took part in the South Glos Festival of Youth Sport and came second in the Multi Skills section on Saturday 7th June. The children enjoyed all of the events.

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CELEBRATION OF 100 YEARS AT WHITCHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Whitchurch Primary School celebrated their 100 year anniversary in June with a week long celebration of events. The events kicked off with the whole school dressing up as Victorians and Edwardians to learn about life through the ages. This was followed by a visit from a collection of pupils who attended the school over 30 years ago. The visitors talked to the children about their memories of Whitchurch Primary School. The middle of the week saw an ice rink arrive at the school and the children enjoyed skating and were each given a helium balloon to release. This was followed by a whole school rock climbing day and a steel band playing in the bandstand and to finish the week off, each class was given a era throughout the 100 years and the children and teaching team arrived in school dressed to fit within their era. Parents and family members were invited to come along for a picnic and each class performed to the crowds. The children were given a lunch from 100 years ago which cost 3p and which included soup and a bread roll, followed by bread pudding for desert. During the performance the head teacher unveiled the new school mosaic, which has been built and designed by the children to remember their centenary year. The children had a fantastic week learning about the history of the school and life through the ages.

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LOCAL HISTORIAN SHARES GREAT WAR KNOWLEDGE WITH CHILDREN AT ST KEYNA As part of their studies of the Great War during this centenary year, children at St Keyna Primary were delighted to welcome local historian David Whittington into their classroom to hear about events at the time and the personal experiences of David’s grandfather during the war. The children learned how Mr Whittington’s grandfather had spent some time in Ypres, enduring all the hardships that trench warfare entailed and were captivated by stories of his later exploits as a gunner in the Royal Flying Corps. Afterwards Elisha said, “We found out lots of information and I was inspired to find out more” and Tommy was similarly enthusiastic, “I could have listened all day!” Mr Whittington was invited to view an exhibition of model trenches that pupils had completed as their homework project and to see art work produced by children throughout the school depicting poppies in various media. In summing up his time with the children Mr Whittington said, “I was very impressed with the enthusiasm of all the children, as well as the rapt attention they so kindly gave me. In particular, I was astonished at the range and quality of the questions, which of course, shows that the teachers had given them an excellent level of knowledge of the Great War, especially the conditions on the Western Front.”

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for 7 to 11 year olds

Mon to Fri 9.30am - 3.30pm 4 - 8 August or 11 - 15 August •

Fun music-making activities from choral singing to African drumming • Grand-finale concert in the Abbey • No specialist knowledge needed, just a love of music • 80 places available

To find out more please contact Shean Bowers, Assistant Director of Music Tel: 01225 422 462 Email: shean@bathabbey.org

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

BAG FOR LIFE COMPETITION WINNERS

Children from St Johns Primary School were invited to enter a Sainsbury’s Design a Bag for Life Competition. The drawing had to relate to Sainsbury’s and the children’s school or community. The children had to use felt tip pens and could only use a maximum of 4 colours in their designs. Sainsburys at Emerson’s Green made 500 of Evie Broom’s design and 500 of Bethany Fear’s design to sell in their shop the girls also won a £50 gift card each. Wallace Perkins and Carl Gregory were runners-up and won a £25 Gift Card each.

Wild Wednesdays Wed 20 & 27 August, 10.30am - 12.30pm

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Thrills, hills, sun and fun at Prior Park Landscape Garden. Try different activities each Wednesday such as hunting for bugs, pond dipping, tree climbing and many more awesome antics around the garden. Free event, normal admission prices to the garden apply.

01225 833422 nationaltrust.org.uk/priorpark

Bath & North East Somerset Council libraries are aiming to get children reading this summer by inviting them to find their way through the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge. And there are a host of events over the summer taking place at libraries from mask making to mini beasts and including a visit by a renowned children’s author. To take part in the challenge children collect stickers to fill a Mythical Maze poster. The challenge is completed by reading six books, then children receive a certificate, a unique Reading Challenge Medal and a wristband. Children can also go on the website www.mythical-maze.org.uk to create a profile, chat about books, and play games. Cllr David Dixon, (LibDem, Oldfield) Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “Last year more than 2,000 children in Bath and North East Somerset signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge. “My own children have enjoyed the summer reading challenge over the past years, so I have seen at first hand just how engaged with reading children become through this great scheme. We hope that this year more children than ever will be inspired to join their local library and get the most from the great range of books and other resources available.” Bath & North East Somerset Council libraries will be welcoming children to take part in the Challenge from Saturday July 12 until Saturday September 13. There will be free events in Bath Central, Midsomer Norton, Keynsham and Bath Moorland Road libraries on July 12 to launch the Summer Reading Challenge. David Almond, world famous author of Skellig, The Boy Who Swam With Pirhanas and Mouse, Bird, Snake, Wolf ( shortlisted for this year’s Greenaway Award ) will be visiting Midsomer Norton Library at 10.30am and Bath Central Library at 2pm to talk to children and parents about his work. There will also be mask making at Keynsham Library and face painting at Moorland Road Library 10 – 12 Other events for all ages take place throughout the summer in all Bath and North East Somerset Libraries.You can find out more about all Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Libraries events from: Facebook: Bathnes Libraries; twitter: @bathnes #bathneslibraries; email: Councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk; telephone: 01225 394041; website: www.bathnes.gov.uk/libraries

SUCCESS AT ST BERNADETTE St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is a vibrant learning community located in Whitchurch, Bristol. Our motto is ‘Growing and learning in faith’ and each of our 750 pupils is valued and makes a positive contribution to our friendly, caring school. The school is committed to ensuring every child achieves their potential. At St Bernadette pupils are expected to aim high and to be successful in their learning. Pupils of all abilities do well and the engaging curriculum, modern buildings and extra-curricular activities offer a variety of opportunities to pupils. Positive relationships underpin life at St Bernadette. There are high expectations of pupils in all areas of school life. Ofsted has said, “Students are proud of their school. They are polite and friendly, and behave well.”

St Bernadette welcomes applications from all those seeking a quality education within a caring, supportive environment. If you would like more information or to arrange a visit please contact us.

Tel: 0117 377 2050 www.stberns.bristol.sch.uk

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WHAT’S ON

JULY

9 JULY - 7 SEPTEMBER

WALLACE AND GROMMIT Immerse yourself in the story making process of Aardman’s award-winning Wallace & Gromit films in this cracking new summer exhibition. Find out how the funny storylines are created, what inspires their Bristol based makers and see how the much loved characters have developed over time. Marvel at instantly recognisable film sets, Nick Park’s notebook and see the actual ‘rocket’ from a Grand Day Out. Spark your inventive flair as you search for museum objects and contraptions. Don’t miss the rare chance to see a real Oscar® and don’t leave without having your photo taken next to the famous comedy duo… say cheese! www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/

19 JULY

CORSTON COUNTY FAIR, 2-5PM Stalls, classic cars, bungee trampolining, chuffy the train, beer tent, dog show, bbq, Family entertainment and a fun day out. The MeadLands, Corston, nr Bath

19 JULY

SING-A-LONG MAMMA MIA Come along for an evening of singing, dancing and laughing! Abba/70s fancy dress optional - prize for the best costume. Cocktails/mocktails - raffle - family event, all welcome. £5 a ticket from muttsevents@outlook.com. The Room Above United Reformed Church, Opposite The Crown (Harvester), Bath Road, Longwell Green.

24 JULY

FOREST SCHOOL FUN DAY @ ARNOS VALE Forest School fun day is a fun-filled day trying out a range of nature-inspired activities and games. Learn new skills and discover something new. The day will be filled from start to finish with fantastic games, craft activities including dye making, natural jewellery making and den building. Suitable for 7+ years. www.arnosvale.org.uk

AUGUST 2 - 3 AUGUST

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Weekdays 6.45am-10pm* Saturday 8am-6pm & Sunday 8am-8pm *subject to timetable, ask in centre for details **Operated by Shine Sports Coaching for ages 4-13, not included in membership fees.

Wellsway Sports Centre – Chandag Road – Keynsham – BS31 1PH

www.sportwellsway.com – 0117 916 1034

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE SHOW The South Gloucestershire Show brings together the people of South Gloucestershire for a weekend of fun and entertainment. We have a full weekend of local bands and artists as well as over 200 confirmed exhibitors, sports acts and gymnastic displays and a jam packed kids show there is so much to do for all the family. www.southglosshow.co.uk The Windmill Fisheries Showground, Westerleigh Road, BS37 8QZ.

7 - 10 AUGUST

BRISTOL BALLOON FIESTA Over 150 hot air balloons will take off from Ashton Court Estate at dawn and light up the skies at night with evening glows with fun activities on the ground to keep the family entertained.

12 AUGUST

CHARACTERS FROM CLAY Make your favourite Aardman character! Choose from Gromit, Shaun the Sheep or Morph workshops run by Aardman’s expert model makers. Places must be booked - call M Shed on 0117 252 6914. Suitable for age 4+, at £3 a child and £5 an adult. For details of these events and other family friendly activities. See www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

17 AUGUST

MID SOMERSET SHOW Shepton Show is reputed to be Europe’s largest free one-day show. Each of our two show rings will run a full programme of events throughout the day. There are full range of trade stands, exhibits and entertainments for all the family. Cannards Grave Rd, Shepton Mallet. www.midsomersetshow.org.uk

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20 & 27 AUGUST

WILD WEDNESDAY 10.30am - 12.30pm Thrills, hills, sun and fun at Prior Park Landscape Garden. Try different activities each Wednesday such as hunting for bugs, pond dipping, tree climbing and many more awesome antics around the garden. Free event, normal admission prices to the garden apply. 01225 833422. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/priorpark

23 - 25 AUGUST

WHITCHURCH FETE Whitchurch Village Fete has become the ‘local event of the year’ and attended by over 3000 people who enjoy a variety of stalls, entertainment & amusement over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Dog Show, Flower,Vegetable and Handicraft Show and a full programme of arena events. Rides for younger patrons, who will also be able to participate in the children’s sports. We invite you to come along, park your car for FREE, and have hours of enjoyment for the whole family. All Enquiries call 01275 832148. www.whitchurchparishcouncil.co.uk/whitchurch_fete.html

17 AUGUST

SEPTEMBER 13 SEPTEMBER

FROME CHEESE SHOW A great family day out. Over 350 trade stands, entertainment throughout the day, Countryside pursuits, Livestock village, Dog Agility Ring, Animal nursery, Funfair, Rural craft and Shopping, Fine local food hall and much more. www.fromecheeseshow.co.uk

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Keep your family safe with a smoke alarm By Avon Fire & Rescue Service Working smoke alarms are one of the best ways of keeping your little ones safe if a fire breaks out in the home. And although more households than ever own smoke alarms, most of us aren’t brilliant at checking they are working. That’s why Avon Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging parents in particular to take a couple of seconds to test their alarms. James Bladon from Avon Fire & Rescue Service said: “We know that smoke alarms can be frustrating

if they go off when you burn the toast and it may be tempting to remove the batteries. “If that’s a familiar story please make today the day you replace them or fit a new alarm. A little inconvenience is a price worth paying if it means your family escapes from a fire. The risk of dying in a house fire increases by four times if smoke alarms aren’t working, so a 10 second chore is a tiny price to pay. “If you would like more advice we will be happy to come to your home to provide information and fit free smoke alarms.” For more information visit www.avonfire.gov.uk where you will also find details of the Home Fire Safety Visit service. Firefighters will visit your home to provide advice specific to your family’s needs and circumstances. Smoke alarms will also be fitted free of charge if required.

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Book a FREE Home Fire Safety Visit today! Practical help and advice to reduce the risk of a fire starting. FREE smoke alarms fitted if they are needed.

Call us on 0117 926 2061 or visit www.avonfire.gov.uk @AvonFireRescue facebook.com/AvonFireRescue

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HAVE FUN WITH FRUIT FLOWERS A pretty addition to the lunchtime platter, this Summer. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

SANDWICH PIANO Bring some music to lunchtimes with this fabulous sandwich piano.. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

TASTY FLIP FLOPS Brighten up your buffet lunches with these fabulous flip flops. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

ANGRY BURGERS Bring some fun to your BBQ with these very angry burgers. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

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Sometimes children just need a little inspiration to try new things. With this collection of ways to make food more fun, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll encourage your children to play with their food and enjoy it.

RAINBOW SPAGHETTI The children will love this rainbow spaghetti, very simple and easy to create.. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

SANDWICH SKEWERS The children will love eating their sandwiches as skewers, a fun and novel way to brighten things up. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

SPICY SNAILS Have fun with fruit and peanut butter.. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

BUNNY BREAKFAST Enjoy a bunny for breakfast this Summer. Visit our website at www.heymag.co.uk for the full recipes and instructions.

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PAGES Getting kids into nature starts at home A lack of safe and family-friendly green spaces, too much traffic and stranger danger are stopping parents letting their children play outdoors. Excessive health and safety rules, the rise in popularity of computer games and indoor entertainment, and demanding school days are also to blame for barring children from connecting with nature. And the research by the National Trust warns that parents need more support to make the outdoors a part of everyday family life to avoid rearing a generation completely cut off from the natural world. The Natural Childhood Inquiry - which sought submissions from experts and the public on the barriers and the solutions for children’s connection with nature - found that children’s

When to start the pension pot If scaremongering headlines are to be believed, Britain’s population is sleepwalking into a pension crisis. Or, perhaps more accurately, we’re all too busy posting pictures of tonight’s tea on social media platforms, catching up with all those TV shows we missed, and working increasingly long weeks to notice the rather ominous skies forming overhead. And they said the

love of nature is best started in the home. The inquiry follows a report for the Trust by award-winning nature author and wildlife TV producer Stephen Moss which documented children’s declining connection with the outdoors and nature. Respondents said parents need more access to family-friendly, green and natural spaces, as well as more opportunities for children to enjoy the great outdoors. As part of its response to the lack of connection between kids and nature the National Trust launched its 50 Things to do before you’re 11 campaign in May. More than 250 Trust places took part, and in the first two months more than 200,000 activity scrapbooks given away and nearly 20,000 users registered on the 50 Things website.

financial crisis was over. So what does this mean, apart from the fact that Westminster’s attempts to plug the everwidening pensions gap isn’t going far enough? Well, for one thing, it means there should be no perceived bottom age at which you begin paying in to that pot for the future. Indeed, most experts now say you should begin saving for those golden years the moment the first pay cheque hits your bank account. Of course, for many people carrying around student loans and other forms of credit, this may not be easy, but nonetheless you get the picture.

The big decision: Why you should probably switch energy suppliers Whether you receive your bill monthly or quarterly, pay on receipt of the charges or by direct debit, chances are when the utility costs are finally tallied up it’s never great news. Just how much do they think these services are worth, anyway?  According to the energy industry regulator, Ofgem, the majority of gas and electricity customers have never switched provider. Ever. If you’re not as astonished as we were, then evidently you’ve moved house once or twice, which can force your hand when it comes to who gives you light and heat. Or perhaps you already understand everything we’re about to say on the importance of using the right to decide, which every customer has in the blessed world of open market competition. If you’re still here, though, let’s assume you’re one of the

Avoid childhood obesity with breakfast As time-starved Britons continue to work longer and longer hours, increasing the chances that the family won’t eat together during the day at all, let alone for both the first and last meals, a new study suggests it has never been more important to ensure that adults and kids sit down to break bread in the same place, at the same time. There are, of course, several factors that need to be taken into account, although they all suggest that a shared meal is much better for the family unity as a whole. In addition to the obvious forming of bonds and displayCould of interestyou in onehelp another that another woman usually help make a happy homestead, breakfasts made by an adult are much more likely tobecome be nutritiousaand good for the mother? youngster, which probably won’t shock anyone blessed with a sugar-addicted adolescent.

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Wii FIFA 15 : LEGACY EDITION FIFA 15 brings the beautiful game to life in stunning detail. The game plays the way great matches are contested, with gameplay that inspires fans to build play through midfield, dictating the tempo of a match. It features over officially licensed clubs, authentic players and kits, real-world tournaments, and gameplay that mirrors real-world football. Release date: September 26.

PLAYSTATION VITA : PETS Parents need to know that PlayStation Vita Pets is a downloadable pet simulation game with an adventure twist. Kids get to adopt, care for, and play with a puppy of their choice, learning about responsible pet ownership in the process. They’ll take their puppy out for walks in a vast park behind their house, following an adventure on a map that includes puzzles and challenges that incorporate the tricks and skills your pet learns. There’s even a bit of (mildly crude) poop-andscoop humor to help remind kids to clean up after their pups.

NINTENDO 3DS : POKÉMON ART ACADEMY Grab your stylus and start your Pokémon-drawing journey in Pokémon Art Academy, only on Nintendo 3DS family systems! This Pokémon-themed iteration of the Art Academy series offers budding illustrators and Pokémon fans alike 40 lessons to learn how to paint, sketch and draw with beloved Pokémon characters. Along the way, students of Pokémon Art Academy can pick up actual illustration skills that they can transfer onto real canvas or paper, or share their digital masterpieces with the world. Release date 4th July.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT NURSERY FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD To help both you and your child, it is critical that both of you are happy and confident with your choice of nursery. Knowing that your child is in a safe, high-quality environment as you go to work or training is hugely reassuring. You should always visit more than one nursery before you make a decision about where you wish to place your child. This will give you a better view of the variety of nurseries available as some will suit you and your child’s individual needs more than others. First of all you need to look at what nurseries are available in your area.You should consider what is going to work best for you; for example, do you want a nursery near home or work/ college? As part of this, you should think about what will work for your child, for example, if you have a long commute it may be preferable to locate a nursery on your route. Once you have shortlisted the nurseries you wish to visit, contact the nursery and ask for information about what they do and offer. High-quality nurseries will either have a brochure/ prospectus or set of information they can send you in the post or a website which you can visit. This will help you to gain more information about their services, fees and environment before you visit and allow you to collate the questions you wish to ask based on this information. Once you have made your appointments to visit the nurseries you will need to think about the questions you want to ask, what you want to look for and note the legal requirements the nursery has to follow. Nurseries come in all shapes and sizes, and you and your child may prefer a larger or smaller nursery or one that offers a particular service - you should take your child on these visits to help you understand what they may prefer.

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When you first arrive at the nursery for your appointment you should note your first impressions. Ask yourself: • Are there dedicated parking spaces, or somewhere you can pull in easily to take your child out safely? • How does the nursery operate its entry system? • Upon answering the door was the member of staff welcoming, polite, friendly and professional? Was the door answered in a prompt manner? • Does the nursery have a friendly, clean and safe feel to it from those ﬁrst impressions? Remember if you are not happy with any aspect of this nursery, look elsewhere, and if you leave the visit and have further questions, any quality nursery will be happy to answer these over the phone, or welcome you for a further visit.

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MOVIE MAGIC HOUSE OF MAGIC

EARTH TO ECHO

In this new feature-length 3D animated film, Thunder, an abandoned young cat seeking shelter from a storm, stumbles into the strangest house imaginable, owned by an old magician and inhabited by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos. Not everyone welcomes the new addition to the troupe as Jack Rabbit and Maggie Mouse plot to evict Thunder. The situation gets worse when the magician lands in hospital and his scheming nephew sees his chance to cash in by selling the mansion. Our young hero is determined to earn his place and so he enlists the help of some wacky magician’s assistants to protect his magical new home. Rating U.

Family-friendly sci-fi adventure ‘Earth To Echo’ centres on a trio of young friends who get wind of some strange alien activity in their neighbourhood. As a large construction project begins in the local vicinity, three kids start receiving cryptic text messages on their phones. They turn to their parents for help, but find that the adults are not willing to take these messages seriously. Instead, the young friends attempt to decipher the mysterious code for themselves and attempt to track down the being behind them. Rating PG.

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THE NUT JOB

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THE NUT JOB follows the travails of Surly, a mischievous city park squirrel and his rat friend Buddy, who plan an outrageous nut-store heist and unwittingly get embroiled in a human bank robbery! Don’t let this simple concept fool you, this squirrel movie really packs a punch… this is BIG! Full of heroes and villains, daring rescues, comic mix-ups and classic slapstick, THE NUT JOB boasts an exciting cast of characters and a thrill-ride ending sure to satisfy audiences.

RELEASE DATE: 25TH JULY

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES RELEASE DATE: 8TH AUGUST

The city needs heroes. Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox) and her wise-cracking cameraman Vern Fenwick (Will Arnett) to save the city and unravel Shredder’s diabolical plan.

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Local benefits include: Close proximity to the station with fantastic commuter routes to both Bath and Bristol. Walking distance to the new improved High Street. Brand new Fry club with acres of open space and river views.

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WE HAVE A WINNER! In the last edition of HEY! Magazine we ran a competition to ďŹ nd a star to appear on the cover of the magazine. We were inundated with entrants to the competition and we asked our sponsor, Made Portraits to select our winner. I am please to announce Maddie Hill from Bitham Brook Primary School in Westbury is our winner! Maddie is 9 years old and she loves to read and enjoys going out on her scooter. Maddie is also an animal lover and is delighted she has won.

We look forward to seeing Maddie on our front cover in September.

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SAFE IN THE SUN The weather is warming up, the days are longer and there’s more time to be outside doing all kinds of fun things. But if you’re going to be out in the sun, especially on a hot day, you need to stay safe. Let’s find out how.

DON’T FEEL THE BURN

Even though the sun is hot, it does cool things. It keeps us warm. It makes flowers and plants grow. It even gives us vitamin D so we can better absorb calcium into our bodies for strong bones. It does all these things by sending down light, which includes invisible ultraviolet rays. These are also called UV rays. Some ultraviolet rays pass through air and clouds and penetrate the skin. When your skin’s been exposed to too many of these rays, you get what’s known as a sunburn. Ouch! Some people get a sunburn faster than others because of their colouring. If you have blond or red hair, light-coloured skin, and light-coloured eyes, you’ll tend to get sunburn more quickly than someone with dark eyes and skin. That’s because you have less melanin. Melanin is a chemical in the skin that protects it from sun damage by reflecting and absorbing UV rays. People with darker skin have more melanin, but even if you have dark hair, dark eyes, or darker-toned skin, you can still get a sunburn. It will just take a little bit longer. Sunburns look bad and feel worse. They can cause blisters on your skin. They can keep you inside feeling sore when everyone else is outside having fun. They increase your chance of getting wrinkly when you get older. And worst of all, they can lead to skin cancer when you are an adult. Because getting wrinkles and getting sick don’t happen right away, they can seem like things that could never happen to you. But you still need to be careful.

PRIME TIME

You don’t need to hide from the sun completely or wrap up like a mummy to protect yourself. But you should take these two steps: Always wear sunscreen. Take frequent breaks from the sun by going indoors or moving into the shade. These steps are especially important between 10:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon, when the sun’s rays are strongest. Use a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher. Put on sunscreen 15 to 20 minutes before going out in the sun. The letters SPF stand for sun protection factor, and the number rating tells you how much longer you can stay in the sun without getting sunburned. But this isn’t always true, so reapply sunscreen at least every 2 hours, just to be safe. Do this more often if you’ve been swimming or sweating a lot — even if the sunscreen is waterproof. And remember that you can get sunburned more quickly when you’re swimming or boating because the reflection from the water intensifies the sun’s rays. Be sure to put sunscreen all over your body. This includes some places you might not think of, like the tops of your ears, the back of your neck, the part in your hair, your face, and the tops of your feet.You may need some help reaching the back of your body

so ask your parents or friends to give you a hand. If you want to block the sun’s rays, wear clothing that you can’t see your hand through.You may still get burned through more sheer fabrics. Wear a baseball cap or other fun hat to block your face from the sun. Don’t forget that your eyes need protection from ultraviolet rays, too. Always wear sunglasses in the bright sun, and make sure they have a label saying that they block UV rays.

DRINK UP!

Drinking water is an important part of staying healthy, especially when it’s hot outside. When you’re sweating, you lose water that your body needs to work properly. And if you’re playing a sport or running around in the sun, you lose even more water, because you sweat that much more. So drink up and don’t wait until you’re thirsty — drinking before you feel thirsty helps keep the water level in your body from dropping too low (dehydration) when it’s hot or you’re sweating a lot with exercise. If you forget and suddenly feel thirsty, start drinking then. There are lots of cool-looking water bottles around, so get one you really like, fill it up, and drink up!

GOT THAT HOT FEELING?

If you’re out in the hot sun or you’re exercising on a hot day, it’s easy to get heat exhaustion. Kids get heat exhaustion when their bodies can’t cool themselves fast enough. A kid with heat exhaustion might feel overheated, tired, and weak. Heat exhaustion can come on suddenly. A person may just collapse when playing soccer or tennis, for example. It can leave someone feeling really tired for days after it happens. Heat stroke is a more serious heat-related illness and can cause someone to stop sweating; to have red, hot skin; and to have a high temperature. The person might become uncoordinated, confused, or even lose consciousness. It requires emergency medical attention. Be sure to tell an adult if you’re hot and you have a headache or feel dizzy or nauseated (like you’re going to throw up). The grown-up will want to get you out of the sun, give you liquids to drink, and take you to a doctor, if necessary. The good news is that the sun doesn’t have to be your enemy if you wear your sunscreen, drink your water, and take breaks when you start to feel too hot. And don’t forget your sunglasses. Not only do they protect your eyes from the sun, they make you look so cool!

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Kisho Lee Brookes aged 7 has played in the Junior Football League and was awarded with a medal for his hard work and dedication as goalkeeper. Keep up the great work Kisho.

Casey Pinkney aged 9 has achieved her stage 4 in swimming, great work Casey, well done.

Alice Gail aged 10 has completed the Jack and Jill challenge and was awarded a medal, well done Alice.

Daniel Clarkson aged 10 has achieved his 1500 meter swimming award, well done Daniel.

Ella Coulson has won 2 medals and 2 certificates in gymnastics, including 1st place on the floor routine and 2nd overall for whole competition.Well done Ella.

Freya Home aged 6 has achieved her stage 3 in trampoline and her stage 2 in swimming. Well done Freya.

Joe Veater aged 9 has been awarded with a trophy from British Water Ski and Wakeboard for achieving 2nd place in the National water Ski Racing Championships.Well done Joe.

Lexie Harrington aged 5 has passed her grading in kick boxing, well done Lexie.

Lucy Sanderson aged 10 has passed her grade 2 in modern theatre with a distinction, well done Lucy.

Emily (aged 8) and Holly (aged 4) Peters completed the Weston-Super-Mare Race For Life on Sunday 11th May. They completed it in 55 minutes and raised ÂŁ150. A fantastic achievement, well done Emily and Holly.

Ellie Ashwood aged 7 has passed her level 5 on the bar at gymnastics and her stage 3 in swimming.Well done Ellie.

Lyla Tucker aged 6 has achieved her gymnastics award, well done Lyla.

Katie Bond has achieved her level 4 in gymnastics, well done Katie.

Olivia Pink aged 5 has passed her level 1 in modern jazz, well done Olivia.

Finn Manfield aged 10 has achieved his 1000 meter swimming award, well done Finn.

Kitty Boyd Nash aged 7 has achieved her level 5 in swimming, well done Kitty.

Alex Carpenter aged 6 has achieved his stage 2 in swimming, well done Alex.

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BEACH GAMES 1. Fill the Bucket - This is the beach version of a classic party game.You will need two large buckets and two smaller buckets or cups. Separate the family into two equal teams and place the buckets up on the sand, about 50 feet from the edge of the water. At the word “go,” the first person on each team races to the water, fills the smaller bucket or cup and runs back to dump it into the big bucket. Once the person has dumped the water, the cup is handed to the next person on the team who repeats the process.You can continue the game until the buckets are full, or set a time limit and see who can put the most water in the bucket before time is up.

or shells onto the sand trying to get as close to the centre as possible.

2. Sharks and Minnows - This beach game can be played on the shore or in shallow, still water. One person is designated as the shark, with the other players being the minnows. If the players are older, blindfold the shark to make the game more challenging. The shark has to tag the minnows as they run around the shark. As each minnow is tagged, he or she becomes a member of the shark’s team and now help the shark tag the rest of the minnows. The last person who is tagged is crowned the fastest minnow.

5. Beach Golf - You can use any kind of Frisbee or flying disk for this beach golf game. It can be as simple or as complicated as you would like. Set out a number of objects such as overturned buckets, plastic water bottles and umbrellas on the course and have each team try to hit the goals in order.

3. Sand Darts - There are many ways to play this beach game. One of the easiest is to draw a large circle in the sand, with several concentric circles inside that one. The players stand several feet away from the dartboard and toss pebbles

4. Channel Race - This beach game works best if there is a slight slope leading to the water.You will need as many ping pong balls as there are teams. Each team digs a channel from the starting point to the water. At the starting line, the teams set a ping pong ball into the channel, then dump buckets of water into the channel so that the ball moves down to the water. The longer the channel, the louder and more frantic the race becomes.

6. Bocce Ball - Also called bowling or boules, this is a classic beach game in many parts of the world.You can invest in an actual bowling set, or make your own with one small ball and one larger ball for each player. One player throws the target ball onto the sand, and each player has to toss the ball, trying to get as close to the target ball as possible. Check out the rules of beach bocce at beachbocceball.com.

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PARTY TIME GETTING ORGANISED - INVITATIONS

About three weeks before the party, you’ll need to send out written invitations.They should include the following information: • Your child’s name and which birthday they are celebrating. • Your address and phone number. • The date, start and finish times of the party. • If you’re having a themed party, your invitation should make it clear if the guest needs to dress up. • You may need a small map if you’re inviting children whose parents haven’t been to your home before - the same applies if you’re holding the party at a venue that may not be familiar to all guests. It’s also a good idea to ask on invitations for mums to make it clear if their child has any allergies or special dietary requirements – remember to follow this up when you’re organising the party food on with the seating arrangements on the day. Personalised invitations made on your home PC are terrific fun. If you are having a themed party, set the scene right from the start with the party invitation.

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