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NEWS & REVIEWS NEW FOOD WASTE RECYCLING COLLECTION FOR SCHOOLS PROVES POPULAR Primary and secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset are proving keen to start recycling their food waste. A dozen schools have already signed up to have their food waste recycling collected by Bath & North East Somerset Council, since the service was launched in May. Pupils and staff have been learning – through special visits from the Council’s Waste Campaign officer – all about how the new collections work and benefitting from specialist advice to help them improve their other recycling services as well – which can often save their school money. Research from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), shows that around half of all the waste produced in primary schools is food, and around a third in secondary schools. By separating out the food waste it can be processed locally, and recycled into compost for use on farmland and used to make renewable energy. It is much cheaper for the Council to process food waste in this way than to send it to landfill or other specialist treatment. Bath & North East Somerset Council also offers free food waste assemblies to help launch the new collection in schools and can offer other educational support to schools. To find out more about the new collection and our comprehensive range of general waste and recycling collections contact the Waste Campaigns Team via emailwastecampaigns@bathnes.gov.uk or by calling 01225 394204 or visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/businesswaste.
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SANTAS ON THE RUN RETURNS TO BRISTOL
The much-loved Santas on the Run event is back! There’s no better way to celebrate the festive season than by getting your family, friends or colleagues together for a 2K fun run around Bristol’s iconic Harbourside dressed as Santa, whilst raising money for Children’s Hospice South West! Taking place on Sunday 14th December, Santas on the Run promises to be even bigger and better than last year. Come and visit Santa’s Grotto, meet the reindeer and listen to some carol singing whilst enjoying a festive treat. Our four-legged friends take prominence this year as there will be a prize for the best-dressed dog on the day! We’ve also partnered with Heart so you can expect to be cheered on and encouraged by the Heart Angels. And why not combine your visit with one of the many other festive attractions in Bristol, such as the ice-rink and Christmas markets? Emma McKeown, Events Fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) said: “Santas on the Run is a truly enjoyable fundraising event and it has such a wide appeal. Everyone from our corporate supporters to the families who use CHSW like to take part as it embraces all generations. It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of Christmas!” Entry is just £10.00 per adult, £5 for under 16’s and under 3’s go free or £25 for a family ticket. Entry includes your Santa suit, medal and festive treats! Don’t delay, sign up today! Simply register online at www.chsw.org.uk/santas.
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EVERY YEAR THE ANTI-BULLYING ALLIANCE coordinate national Anti-Bullying Week; a week where children and young people, schools, parents and carers come together with one aim: to stop bullying for all. This year they are calling on the school community to take action to stop the bullying of ALL children and young people – including disabled children – those research shows are significantly more likely to experience bullying in schools and the wider community.
• being ignored and left out • being hit, kicked or physically hurt • being threatened or intimidated
WHAT IS BULLYING? Bullying can mean many different things and young people have described bullying as: • being called names • being put down or humiliated • being teased • being pushed or pulled about • having money and other possessions taken or messed about with • having rumours spread about you
BUILDING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM Being bullied can knock anybody’s confidence. A single insult can stay with you for a long time - to the point where you start believing that what the bullies say about you is true - even though it isn’t. Nobody deserves to be bullied and it isn’t your fault that you are the target - it can happen to anybody.
These things can happen at school or at home, but they can also happen online or on social networks. Bullying can also be part of other forms of abuse, including neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.
Talk to someone, they will be able to help you to understand your feelings and also put things in place to deal with the bullies.
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THINK ABOUT AND DISCUSS THESE QUESTIONS... Bullying only happens in schools
Children grow out of bullying
If you report the bullying to a teacher you are a ‘snitch’
It is not bullying …it is banter, can’t you take a laugh?
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Cyberbullying doesn’t involve physical harm so what’s the harm?
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HALLOWEEN For most of the general population Halloween is a night for dressing up, telling ghost stories, having spooky parties, trick-ortreating and pumpkin carving. What most people don’t know is Halloween is actually based on an ancient Celtic holiday known as Samhain (pronounced “sow wan”), which means “summer’s end”. It was the end of the Celtic year, starting at sundown on October 31st and going through to sundown November 1st. It was a night to honour loved ones who had passed on. Celebrated for centuries by the Celts of old, Witches and many other nature based religions, it is the most magical night of the year. It is the Witches’ New Year, and the Last Harvest. Although the religious significance of it has passed for the general public, Halloween is a “magical” night for all!
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On this magical night, glowing lanterns, carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits. Burning lumps of coal were used inside as a source of light, later to be replaced by candles. When European settlers, particularly the Irish, arrived in America they found the native pumpkin to be larger, easier to carve and seemed the perfect choice for the lanterns. Halloween didn’t really catch on big in this country until the late 1800’s and has been celebrated in so many ways ever since!
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HALLOWEEN GAMES THE MUMMY WRAP GAME
You will need at least one roll of toilet paper per team (two would be even better) Divide the children into teams. One child to be the mummy and the others to wrap them up with the toilet paper. You could either make it a race to see how fast you use up the roll or judge by how covered up the mummy is.
SNAP APPLE
Instead of bobbing for apples in a bucket of water (which can really wreak havoc on costumes or face paint!), have kids try to “snap” a bite from an apple hanging on a string.You’ll need apples with stems—tie the string to the stem, then loop it around a tree branch (outside) or a broomstick or suspension curtain rod (inside).
RELAY RACES
Get creative with this one—there are lots of silly ways for children to get from the starting line to the finish! Try having them stagger like zombies, fly on broomsticks like witches, or hop like toads.
PUMPKIN BOWLING
Choose smallish pumpkins with short stems (depending on the ages of your party guests). Set up 1- or 2-litre bottle and tape off a starting line for an instant bowling alley. Fill the bottles with a bit of sand or rice if they topple over too easily.You can work with the children to decorate the bottles with stickers, markers, and other art materials.
SKELETON SCAVENGER HUNT
The children can search the garden or the house on the hunt for skeleton parts (cut from paper, or plastic ones purchased from a toy store or craft shop). For an extra challenge, see if the party guests can reassemble their bony treasures into a complete skeleton set.
MUSICAL PUMPKINS
Cut pumpkin shapes from paper and arrange them on the floor; children must move from pumpkin to pumpkin while music plays, just like in musical chairs. To keep children from being excluded, allow them to share pumpkins as you remove a pumpkin for each round. By the end of the game, all the children have to squeeze onto one spot. For variety, you could also use spider webs, tombstones, or witchy cauldrons for targets.
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HARVEY’S SCARECROW FESTIVAL sees the appearance of 100+ scarecrows all over the Chew Valley. Come on a scarecrow hunt and see how many you can find. The theme is Kids TV and Toys and has inspired some amazing creations. Each scarecrow is designed and built by heroic residents and businesses; all coming together in support of a little boy Harvey Hext, and his fight against cancer. All monies raised from the Scarecrow Trail will be donated to the Harvey Hext Appeal. Trail maps are available for a donation of £2.50 and you can pick up one from the following places:Chew Lake Tea Rooms, Co-op and Moondance Cafe in Chew Magna, Chew Stoke Village Store and Winford Village Store. For more details see www.facebook.com/harveyscarecrow
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PUMPKIN CARVING Bring the children along to our Pumpkin Carving Workshop. We provide both the pumpkins and tea lights for just £3.99 each. Our friendly staff will always be on hand to provide assistance and inspiration for some spooky lantern designs. 10am - 4.30pm Whitehall Garden Centre, Norton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol events@whitehallgardencentre.co.uk
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HALLOWEEN TRAIL AT PRIOR PARK GARDENS Take part in our spooky Halloween themed trail around the garden. Seek out our scary scarecrows and pumpkins and follow the clues to receive a prize. £1 per trail, (Inc. members). Please note that normal admission charges also apply, (NT members and under 5’s free admission).Visitor Reception Team, 01225 833422, priorpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
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SPOOKY SPECTACULAR AT SEAQUARIUM WESTON Witches, ghosts and eerie tales in our Spooky Spectacular event! Full of family fun, spooky shows, Halloween crafts and games. There will be a variety of spooky characters and ghostly figures telling eerie tales of the unexpected, and for the ultimate Spooky Spectacular everyone is encouraged to dress up and be prepared for some magical family fun.
25 OCTOBER
IT’S ALL ABOUT SCI-FI THIS AUTUMN! Join us for a rare screening of Steven Spielberg’s all time classic sci-fi adventure, E.T The Extra Terrestrial. After the film, all the family can get creative at our out of this world puppet and animation workshop. Principally aimed at children aged 6 - 11 years old, younger and older siblings are still welcome to attend as part of a family group, and it is important that all children are accompanied by an adult. The Watershed, Bristol. Film ticket price: £3.50 under 18s / £4.50 adults. Workshop price: £2.50 under 18s with a cinema ticket / £3.50 for adults with a cinema ticket.
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THE BIG DRAW TO THE BIG MAP Get involved in the Big Draw at M Shed! Use drawing to tell your own stories about where you live and your interests with artist Luci Gorell Barnes. Use M Shed’s giant map and neighbourhood displays to inspire you! M-Shed, Harbourside, Bristol.
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MEXICAN DAY OF THE DEAD 10am – 4pm at Bristol Museum. The annual Mexican festival where families gather to remember their dead. Create your own Day of the Dead crafts, help us build a shrine, and visit our very first Death Café.
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HOW TO REDUCE SIBLING RIVALRY It is thought that a gap of between two and four years will promote the worst sibling jealousy and that a gap of over five years will produce the least, but this is by no means always the case. Do not despair; your child is not the devil’s spawn, just a normal child expressing his feelings in the only way he knows how.Young children are very self-focused and even if they will share with friends’ children on a visit, that is very far removed from having to “share” every day. There are ways you can help alleviate his fears. Try to persuade family and friends to make a fuss of your eldest child as they normally do before they make any fuss of the new baby. This is particularly important when a favourite relation of your child’s visits. Give your child big boy privileges the baby cannot have and point this out to him. Try and make sure you give your older child special one-to-one attention when the baby is sleeping or being cared for by another adult. All these little things help to reassure your child that he or she is still important and loved even though the little alien has arrived. This often helps to stem the jealousy and make the baby more acceptable. As baby grows let your child, if he wants to, help with everyday tasks like bath time, nappy changing and mealtimes but don’t force the
issue. Some siblings will never be best friends due to individual personalities but the vast majority will grow up happily together despite the rocky start. And don’t listen to those who tell you their children adored each other from day one because there is no child born who did not resent a brother or sister at some time.
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ENJOYING TIME WITH THE FAMILY With some preparation and a few strategies, it is possible to take your children out to eat. Children need to be taught what behaviour is expected of them in restaurants. They cannot be expected to know automatically since some of the rules of restaurant are going to be a bit different from home. When children have mastered behaving during the meal itself, a family can venture out to the more family friendly restaurants that have table service. One good way to tell a family friendly restaurant from others is that they will provide high chairs and booster seats, and they have a children’s menu.You should be at the restaurant a little before the child’s regular dinnertime so that they will not be starving before the food arrives. Regardless of how a restaurant may seem, if the service is slow by adult standards, you will be miserable, so opt out of those places. You will want to pack a bag of quiet toys, colouring books and crayons, but these distractions may wear out. One hint for packing toys for a truly critical experience for the child is to pack new or unfamiliar toys. They will be more entertained by something they have never seen, if you have chosen well. It is good to always have a few of these types of toys hidden away for this purpose. Packing snacks has dubious value. If the child eats before their real dinner comes, they will still need to wait while everyone else eats.
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Sometimes if the waiting gets too hard it is helpful for an adult to take the child to the lobby or outdoors for a few minutes for a change of scene.You will need to use this method judiciously because you do not want to be disturbing other diners by walking past their tables frequently.You also do not want to give your child the impression that wandering around the restaurant is acceptable behaviour, because it is not. Be certain to remember all your good table manners in the restaurant. Just because someone else is doing the cleaning up is no excuse to play with the food or leave a mess. Be polite to your server, and leave a generous tip if they have tried to accommodate the extra demands of your family. Not every restaurant experience with young children will be a great one. Some days you may have to ask the server to package your food for take-out, and spend more time covering your expectations with your child at home. Do not be discouraged. Every parent has had to deal with a cranky child at one time or another in a public situation. Sooner or later your children will get the hang of restaurant eating. Soon you will both be enjoying eating out as a family. All of the local restaurants shown on these pages welcome families and are able to supply high chairs and children’s menu’s to suit your child and to ensure your local dining experience is one you will want to carry out regularly.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
The second Sunday of November is Remembrance Sunday, but what does it all mean and what are you meant to do? At 11am men, women and children all across Britain hold a two minute silence to remember the millions who have died in war. The silence is usually observed at war memorials, cenotaphs, religious services and shopping centres throughout the country. The Royal Family, along with top politicians and religious leaders, gather at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, for a service. Wreaths are laid beside war memorials by companies, clubs and societies. People also leave small wooden crosses by the memorials in remembrance of a family member who died in war. What is Armistice Day? Armistice Day is on 11 November. It’s also known as Remembrance Day. A two minute silence is observed
at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month because this is when World War I, or the Great War, ended in 1918. But now, this anniversary is used to remember all the people who’ve died in wars since World War I. Why do we hold a two minute silence? The first two minute silence in Britain was held on 11 November 1919, when King George V asked the public to observe a silence at 11am. This was one year after the end of World War I. He made the request so “the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the glorious dead”. Why do we wear poppies? Poppies are red flowers which are worn to show others that you are remembering those who died for their country. The reason poppies are used is because they are the flowers which grew on the battlefields after World War I ended. Poppies are also used to raise money for servicemen and women who are still alive but whose lives have been changed by war. The charity which runs the Poppy Appeal is called The Royal British Legion. Each year, volunteers will sell these poppies in the street all over Britain.You can decide how much money you want to give to the poppy sellers.
WINTER SAFETY Keep warm and safe - light up and get a grip! Riding On Ice and Snow Be gentle and cautious. Reduce your speed by slowing down rather than braking and break gently only when needed. Reduce tyre pressure. Mountain bikes are excellent for snow. Wear a peaked cap to keep falling snowflakes out of your eyes and from your face.
If you are cycling after dark the law demands, that as well as reflectors, including yellow reflectors on your pedals you use a clear white light at the front and a red one at the rear of your bicycle. Front lights usually attach to your handlebars and back lights fasten to your seat post.
Clothing And Essential Bicycle Accessories Wrap up well - wear several layers of protective clothing to keep warm. Warm hands are essential for proper braking, but take care that gloves or mittens do not impede the use of the brake levers. A woolly hat or balaclava will restrict heat loss from the head. Warm socks and shoes are also important. Special high visibility clothing such as cycling jackets and trousers with reflective bands and strips for arms and legs are very effective.
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CHRISTMAS IS COMING too many people who dread the expense of what should be a celebratory time don’t prepare early enough for the festive season and end up using credit. CAP’s top tips are: 1. Decide what you can save from your monthly wages between now and Christmas. 2. Work out what you aim to spend on presents, food and going out and decide what you will do and what you are happy to cut back on. 3. Make a few purchases every month to spread the cost so you will be able to take advantage of any bargains as they come up. 4. If you want to buy your child something special, speak early to relatives about clubbing together to cope with the cost while managing expectations with your offspring.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING - HERE’S HOW TO COPE It’s no good sticking your head in the sand - Christmas is coming and the sooner you start preparing for it the better off you’ll be. That’s the forthright message from money experts who are urging people who can’t face the thought of the festive season and the bills which go with it - to take a pragmatic approach to the inevitable and act now to ensure that unavoidable spending doesn’t turn into New Year debt. While many of us are still bemoaning the early death of our not-quite-summer, the weeks are marching on and the frightening truth is that it’s less than 100 days until the biggest day of the year. With this in mind, debt experts have launched a campaign urging people to start saving as the calendar inevitably counts down to what for many - apart those who still believe in Santa - is a financially stressful time. The campaign, spear-headed by Christians Against Poverty, says
CAP chief executive Matt Barlow says, “It is easy to put Christmas to the back of your mind when it feels like we’re barely finished with summer. But we want people to use this marker to have a reality check. “Christmas will come - and they need to have a plan because we all know it’s easy to get carried away nearer the time. No one wants to start the New Year up to their eyes in debt and stress and a bit of preparation now will help to avoid that. “You may never have planned ahead before but it really takes the pressure off, leaving you relaxed to really enjoy what matters. In the current economic climate, we can’t afford to be unwise about our finances.” Christmas savings club and schemes have revived in popularity as budget concerns take priority. Whether offered by the Post Office, national retailers, shops, social clubs or local providers they all work in roughly the same way. Savers pay in small amounts of money throughout the year to save for Christmas or another event and when the big day arrives, the savings are exchanged for vouchers, gift cards or services. But remember these savings clubs and schemes are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority so you cannot get money from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if your provider goes bust. Alternatively, a Christmas savings account from a bank or building society may be more suitable - with the added advantage funds are locked in until D or C-Day.
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KEEPING THE CHRISTMAS BUZZ ALIVE AS THE KIDS GROW UP Even for parents, Christmas time with young children can be a truly wonderful experience. With the children still fully immersed within the magic of the Christmas story, it is virtually impossible for the parents to not get at least a little carried along on the wave of excitement too. As the kids begin to get a little bit older, however, the magic can slowly start to disappear. This can be hugely disappointing for both children and parents alike. There are ways to keep the magic alive, however. Accept Christmas Has Changed The first and most important step is to simply accept that Christmas has changed, and that if it is still going to be magical, it needs to be different. All families will go through that one transition year, where Christmas just isn’t the same anymore, but after, it is time for a change. Alternative Christmas Options Although there are some wonderful aspects of a traditional Christmas, there is nothing wrong with changing it a little, from time to time. If the magic of Christmas has started to fade, it is worth looking at some alternative ideas. Winter Sun One option could be to replace gift-giving with a family holiday. The costs will be similar and, when children get to a certain age, they will be more excited about a two-week break in the
sun, than new clothes and computer games. This will also give parents a chance to get away for a much-needed holiday. If you still want to be with the rest of your family, you could plan a large group vacation. This will also reduce the costs, with shared accommodation and transport etc. being much cheaper. Spend Christmas Day Out of the House Especially with teenagers, spending the whole day cooped-up at home can be too much. Why not find a great pub or restaurant where you can spend at least part of the day, in order to get some much-needed space? You could also plan to meet friends and family there. Ski trip A ski trip is the perfect treat at Christmas, if you can find some good snow. Although it can be expensive, if it comes at the cost of other presents, it will certainly be affordable. The benefit of a ski trip over a summer sun holiday is that there is always something for everyone to be doing. It can be energetic, for those testosterone-riddled teenagers, or relaxed and laid-back for their parents. There is nothing better than having a nice cold beer and some great food halfway up a piste. Keep Everybody Happy Fundamentally, all of these above options revolve around the same premise, which is to keep everybody happy. This can be increasingly complicated as children get older. It is also difficult if there is a big age-gap between the children. The best way to ensure that everyone is happy is to discuss it with the family and then seek a compromise. These things rarely run 100% smoothly, but if you work together, you are sure to get the best results. Most importantly, though, don’t forget your own enjoyment in a bid to please the children.
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Alfie Uphill aged 9 swims for Keynsham Swimming Club and he took part in the North Bristol Junior Open Meet where he came 2nd in the freestyle relay, well done Alfie.
Billy Meredith aged 7 played in a under 8’s football tournament for Purnells and he was awarded a medal, well done Billy.
Cordelia Langley aged 7 has been awarded with the Challenge Trophy for a poodle made from broccoli at the Writhlington Flower Show, well done Cordelia.
Seb Roughan aged 8 has completed the Summer reading challenge as well as his mini orange tennis award, well done Seb.
Hattie Roughan aged 6 has completed the Summer reading challenge and also her mini red tennis award, well done.
Ruby Meredith aged 8 took part in the gymnastics championships at Writhlington, well done Ruby.
Harry Branchflower aged 7 has achieved his key stage 1 validation trial at Farrington Gurney Primary School and he has also achieved 4 new Beaver badges too, well done Harry.
Joel Fenton aged 10 was awarded the Bath mini’s under 11 player of the week trophy at rugby, a great achievement Joel, well done.
Cicely Langley aged 5 was awarded lots of certificates for all of her amazing entries at Writhlington Flower Show, well done Cicely.
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Nathan Dicks aged 9 took part in the Mark Regan summer rugby camp in Keynsham, well done Nathan.
Millie Branchflower aged 9 took part in the gymnastics championships at Writhlington, well done.
Dylan Morton aged 4 has passed his grade 4 duckling award in swimming, well done Dylan.
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Holly Bagnowiec aged 5 has taken part in lots of horse shows and show jumping events on her ponies Freddie and Prince. A superb performance Holly, well done.
Megan Carey aged 10 has passed her freestyle and street dance exams with honours, well done.
Chloe Cradock aged 7 has received a Taekwondo competition trophy, well done Chloe.
Ed Andersson from Longvernal Primary School is nominated for school council, well done.
Connor Underwood aged 8 has achieved his swimming certificate, well done Connor.
Suzanne Bentley-Smith aged 5 has achieved the Mythical Maze Reading Challenge certificate and her Rainbow 5 metre swimming Award. Well done Suzanne.
Autumn Bentley-Smith aged 3 has achieved her Book Start Bear Club Reading Certificate & Grade 4 Duckling Swimming Award. Well done Autumn.
Ella Flagg aged 10 has been awarded a netball trophy for playing for Purnells, well done Ella.
Maisie Chorley aged 8 has achieved level 5 in ASA swimming, well done Maisie.
Leo Flagg aged 8 has taken part in a football competition, well done Leo.
Jamie Linford aged 8, has taken part in creative writing, well done Jamie.
Jess Watley aged 9 has been awarded the head teachers award at Midsomer Norton Primary School, well done Jess.
Jack Phillips aged 7 took part in a sparring competition in Taekwondo, well done Jack.
Leilani Ingram aged 10 has completed the Summer reading challenge, well done Leilani.
Meg Chorley aged 10 has achieved level 6 in ASA swimming, well done Meg.
Evie Sheppard aged 5 has achieved her stage 2 in swimming and her level 5 on the beam in gymnastics, well done Evie.
Savannah Mann aged 8, has taken part in a gymnastics competition, well done Savannah.
Leah Currell aged 7 has entered a Gymnastics competition, well done.
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FIREWORK NIGHT Tips for a safe Firework Night
Children should never play with fireworks. If you give children sparklers, make sure they keep them outside and away from the face, clothing, and hair. Sparklers can reach 1,800°F (982°C) hot enough to melt gold. Buy only legal fireworks (legal fireworks have a label with the manufacturer’s name and directions; illegal ones are unlabeled), and store them in a cool, dry place. Never try to make your own fireworks. Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents. Don’t hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them while lighting. Wear some sort of eye protection, and avoid carrying fireworks in your pocket — the friction could set them off. Point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from brush and leaves and flammable substances. Light one firework at a time and never relight a dud. Don’t allow children to pick up pieces of fireworks after an event. Some may still be ignited and can explode at any time. Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them in the rubbish bin. Think about your pet. Animals have sensitive ears and can be extremely frightened or stressed on the firework night. Keep pets indoors to reduce the risk that they’ll run loose or get injured.
If a child is injured by fireworks, immediately go to a hospital. If an eye injury occurs, don’t allow your child to touch or rub it, as this may cause even more damage. Also, don’t flush the eye out with water or attempt to put any ointment on it. If it’s a burn, remove clothing from the burned area and run cool, not cold, water over the burn (do not use ice). CALL AN AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY. Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but you’ll enjoy them much more knowing your family is safe. Take extra precautions this firework night and your evening will be a blast!
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Why not try some of these games at your next child’s party? • Balloon stomp will have your kids bursting with energy as they pop their balloons in search of hidden lollies. Easy to set up and even easier to play, this birthday party game will entertain kids of all ages so get stomping! Just insert wrapped lollies into balloons before blowing up. • Birthday cake hunt. Kids love to hunt for surprises, so on your child’s big day, create a special hunt for the birthday cake! You will need the help of a few family members, neighbours or friends.
• Funny mummy wrap game. Kids love stories of ancient Egypt and the mummies of old kings. Funny mummy is a great ice-breaker party game for kids to play as they team up against other pairs in a race to wrap each other in toilet paper. • Musical bumps. Don’t have enough chairs or space for a lively game of Musical chairs? Try this fun version of the classic party game.The children dance about as music plays.When the music stops all players must immediately sit down.The last one to sit is out.The game goes on until only the winner is left.
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