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Coming up... Fierce and Fresh - It’s spooky...
Fierce Future Finance Saving money Competition
Osper, the bank card for 8-18 year olds. The best student discounts around Think Nation
Fierce and Fabulous Fashion Trick or treat??? Beauty
The best fancy dress outfits around. Staying safe this Halloween How to do your own spooky make up.
Fierce non Fiction Spotlight on...
Teen read recommendations.
Fierce Feelings Teen talk Charity spotlight on...
Negative body image Seriously Awkward from The Children’s Charity
Fierce Fun Creative Films Film Review Spotlight on... What’s on
How to carve the best pumpkin The Top 3 October film releases Macbeth The best bits of the F&F Facebook page What’s on in Herts
Finger-licking Halloween treats Making the best spooky mocktails
Fierce Food Recipe Recipe
Thank you to Millie for being this month’s cover star, and Hannah from The Glitterbox Face Painting for the amazing make up - http://www.theglitterbox.co.uk/
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So, who’s celebrating Halloween at the end of the month??? It’s one of those things that has grown year on year and now more than ever there is a huge American influence to go big in the party stakes. Read on to find out how to do your own Halloween make up, host the best party, find the best outfits and all while keeping you safe. We also have some very exciting news - the Fierce and Fresh App is finally launched!!! From here you can keep up to
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How to get the most out of your money Featuring Osper - https://osper.com OK, so Osper may be more for your parents to read than you, however it’s worth you taking a look at it too, as you could be a winner!!! Osper is a prepaid Debit Card (loaded by your parents for example) and is aimed at kids from 8-18 to help you manage your money. We’ve all been there - you really, really, REALLY want those new shoes, but you just haven’t got the money for them. You’ve already had your allowance - but where’s it all gone??? Osper looks like a pretty awesome piece of kit, and one where your parents may actually have it right - and you can show just how responsible you are with money!!! So, how can Osper actually help you then? After all, you get your allowance already, so what’s the big deal? Well, this might help. Osper’s website says that ‘[your Osper card] makes it easy for you to be in control of how you spend your money and your Osper App lets you track your spending and save for things you want’. ‘You can track your spending from your mobile or your parents mobile, and with Osper Allowance you get a text message when money is loaded, and you can see at any time when your next weekly or monthly allowance is due. The requirements to join Osper are pretty simple. You need to be between 8-18 years old, have an Android or Apple device in the family and an optional email address and mobile number. And best of all, it’s free for the first year, and then only £10 a year after that’. Osper have a pretty fair Fair Use Policy too, which is set in place so it can stay affordable for everyone. ‘Fair Use calculated on a monthly basis is defined as follows: ● Withdrawals: Up to 6 ATM withdrawals per month per Osper Card (£0.25 fee for each additional withdrawal) ● Balance Checks at ATM Machines: Up to 3 balance checks per ATM machine per month per Osper Card (£0.25 fee for each additional ATM balance check) ○ Remember you have unlimited balance checks per month via your Osper App ● Loading Money: Up to 6 loads from parents / guardians per month per Osper Card (£0.25 fee for each additional load)’ To see a list of other charges (which won’t affect the day to day operation of your account), check out their Pricing Table - https://osper.com/terms/osper-schedule-of-fees.pdf For more information on Osper, check out their website (all the information has been taken from there). https://osper.com.
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This month’s top 10 best student discounts From - http://www.savethestudent.org/student-discounts
Here is a round up of this month’s top 10 student discounts. Follow the website link above for many more offers available exclusively to students.
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16-25 Railcard - 16 to 25 Railcard offer students a 1/3 Off Rail Fares discount. Must be 16-25 or full time student.
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Apple - Apple Store offer students a 15% discount. By connecting through your University Network
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ASOS - ASOS offer students a 10% Off discount. With NUS Card
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Domino’s Pizza - Domino’s offer students a 25% Off discount. With NUS Extra card
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McDonald’s - McDonald’s offer students a Free Food discount. NUS - Free cheesburger, hamburger, McFlurry with any large value meal purchased| NUS Extra - Free Medium Chips with a Big Mac or McChicken
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New Look - New Look offer students a 10% Off discount. With NUS card.
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Odeon - ODEON offer students a Student Tickets discount. NUS - Student Ticket prices/ NUS Extra - 25% off* An ODEON student ticket off peak will cost £5.70 and peak (Monday-Thurs after 5pm and Fri, Sat & Sun) costs £6.80. Check with your local ODEON to make sure. *NUS Extra card gives you an extra 25% off ODEON student ticket prices on Monday – Thursday.
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Schuh - Schuh offer students a 10% Off discount. With NUS Card*
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Top Shop - Topshop offer students a 10% Off discount. With NUS card.
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Urban Outfitters - Urban Outfitters offer students a 10% Off discount.
Fierce Future Think Nation http://thinknation.co/
If you are aged between 14 and 25, then put the 5th December in your diaries, and join young people, artists and thought leaders to tackle how technology is impacting everyday life and shaping our future. 5th December, 10-1630 The Gulbenkian, Kent University ThinkNation: Inspiring young people to be creative and tech thought leaders ThinkNation is a one-day event in Canterbury that gathers young people, artists and thought leaders together to tackle five big questions, get inspired and learn. On 5th Dec, #TN2015 will focus on how technology is impacting everyday life and shaping our futures - with talks addressing questions on artificial intelligence, space exploration, immortality, social media and screen time. Why #TN2015 \Digital and technology increasingly impacts on every aspect of a young person's life. ThinkNation gives young people a platform on these issues to be heard alongside hugely influential organisations, artists and thought leaders. It also gives young people the opportunity to learn and inspire others, creating momentum through the sharing of ideas and opinions. #TN2015 format The day-long event consists of five sessions, each featuring three 10-minute inspiring talks - two from a visionary thought leader, artist or performer and one from a young person - followed by an audience Q&A session hosted by T4s Rick Edwards.
*Win tickets to Think Nation* Fierce and Fresh have 4 pairs of tickets to give away - two lucky people will be able to go behind the scenes and be our roving reporter live from the event, quizzing the speakers, and vlogging their findings. The other two tickets are entry for the event, which includes seats for all the speakers, tshirts and lunch included. To be in with a chance to win these tickets, all you have to do is send us a creative image as to why you should be the one to interview Rick Edwards. Applicants must be over 12 and under 25, parental consent is required for those under 18 years. Transport is not included. Send your entry via the Fierce and Fresh App, available on the I-Tunes Store now. Tickets are priced at £15 each, and include a t-shirt and lunch included. You must make your own travel arrangements to get to Kent University. http://www.thegulbenkian.co.uk/events/theatre/ 2015/December/2015-12-05-thinknation.html
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Some of the best fancy dress outfits around as seen at FunZone Fancy Dress http://www.funzonefancydress.co.uk/ After Claudia Wilkleman’s daughter was very badly burnt last year when her fancy dress outfit caught fire, stringent Safety Testing Procedures have come into force. If you order off the internet, please do check that these standards have been adhered to - no matter what age you are. FunZone have obtained statements from all of their suppliers regarding their Safety Testing Procedures and compliance with the EN71Safety Standards Requirements. If you want to go the extra mile and hire a show-stopping outfit, have a look at this selection, all available at FunZone.
And if you don’t want to go full on costume, check out these pretty awesome masks...
You can also have a go at cosmetic lenses if you are over 16. ‘Cosmetic Lenses are a great way to change your visual appearance. FunZone has a fantastic selection of weird, wonderful and colourful lenses ideal for your party, Halloween, night clubs, Larp, theatrical productions or any other occasion where you want to be noticed. We currently have a selection of monthly and yearly lenses, they all come with full instructions for use, helpline contact, cleaning/storing solution and storage case. Our staff can advise you on their correct usage and care routines. They will not alter or correct your optical prescription.’
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Staying safe this Halloween http://www.seventeen.com/life/a2132/halloween-safety-tips/
Halloween is massive in the States, and had been gradually creeping more and more into UK celebrations as the years go by. No longer is is about trick or treating as a 4 year old - it’s now all about full on partying. Read these top tips on how to stay safe this Halloween. 1.
Always watch your drink at a party! Make sure you pour your own drinks, and never leave your drink unattended. If you suspect that the punch may have been spiked - don’t drink it. It’s not worth it, and you will end up throwing up all night in the toilet, and miss the whole party. Not to mention the photos your ‘friends’ will take of you with your head down the toilet appearing on Snapchat and Instagram...
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Make sure your costume is functional. You should be able to move easily in your outfit, and it shouldn't make it harder for you to get out of a crowd if a party is getting out of hand. No extra-long or too-tight dresses, and be aware of you are wearing all black that on the roads, you won’t be seen. If you have bought a fancy dress outfit to wear, make sure it is flameretardant. Claudia Winkleman has been in the press recently campaigning for these strict guidelines to come in after her daughter was seriously burnt last year whilst out trick or treating.
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If a friend is driving, make sure they are sober and alert. Don't let them drink and drive, and be conscious not to distract her from keeping her attention on the road. If you do think they may have succumbed to the punch, call your parents for a lift home. They would rather you get home safely than risk it with a drunk driver.
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If you do go out trick-or-treating, be smart: don't eat any opened or unwrapped food or sweets, and always wait outside. Be aware of any ‘sweets’ you don’t recognise as these could be drugs. Also respect the people who’s houses you are knocking on - a bunch of scary looking teenagers could be terrifying to the elderly or very young children, and you could come across as looking intimidating.
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If you are hosting a party, be safe with decorations. Don't use real candles (in or outside of pumpkins) if a room will be crowded – these can easily be knocked over. Even if you want that eerie Halloween vibe, make sure there is some lighting in every room so people can move easily.
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Have your mobile to hand and make sure there is enough battery. Either take a charger with you so you can charge it up if the battery is running low, or lay off the selfies. You may just need to call your parents if you miss your ride home.
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How to do your own Halloween make-up by Hannah from the Glitterbox Face Painting http://www.theglitterbox.co.uk/
Millie was after a cool, understated Halloween look that made more of a fashion statement than a shock-horror show. Sugar skulls, zombies and vampires often have a mask effect on the face here we're letting the face work in combination with the makeup to create a spooky-glam effect. Follow this simple step-by-step way to do a Halloween look yourself. Makeup can be used, but if you prefer face paint I'd recommend using the Superstar brand - (http:// www.thefacepaintingshop.com/Face-And-BodyPaint/Superstar-Face-And-Body-Paint-the-facepainting-shop).
First apply a thick layer of pale base. You can use a light shade of foundation, or a skintone face paint. Then sponge grey face paint or eye shadow under the eyes and over the lips. Then build it up on the eyelids.
Blend some purple eyeshadow or paint into the crease of the eyelid and drag it down over the cheekbone for definition. Sweep down each side of the nose for a contoured effect. Drag a little more purple underneath the cheekbones and dab purple or grey where you'd like to add cracks.
Give your lips a bold colour - we've used purple but green works too, or even black. It's easy to buy lipsticks in these shades on the high street, if you're not using paint.
Green has been used as a guideline for the cracks. Unless you have a green eye pencil or liner pen just go for black in its own. A combination of colours gives a little added texture, but isn't vital. Have a practice on your arm first! Also add a thick eye line for drama. As a final touch dab some loose, holographic glitter on the cracking lines, as well as the corners of the eyes and the lips.
We hope these tricks work a treat!
Fierce non Fiction Spooky Teen Read recommendations 5 of the best (spooky) reads for teens http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, and Deborah Biancotti (Simon & Schuster Ltd) Publishing date - 24th September 2015 Age range - 13+ and YA A brand new fast-paced, explosive trilogy from international bestselling author, Scott Westerfeld, and award-winning coauthors Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti about a group of teens with amazing abilities. Who are the Zeroes? They're six teens with new kinds of superpowers. All born in the year 2000, they live in Cambria, California. Their abilities make them anything but heroes - until a high stakes crisis changes everything. Explosive. Gripping. And breath-takingly thrilling you won't be able to put it down!
Mr Sparks by Danny Weston (Andersen Press Ltd) Publishing date - 1st October 2015 Age range - 13+ After his father goes missing in the Great War, Owen is abandoned to live with his cruel aunt, and wishes he could escape his life of drudgery in her small seaside guest house. There he meets a mysterious guest, who appears to make his ventriloquist's dummy speak, even in his sleep. Soon Owen realises that the dummy, Mr Sparks, can really talk and he's looking for a newer, younger puppet master. But Mr Sparks has a dark past...
The Company of Ghosts by Berlie Doherty (Andersen Press Ltd) Publishing date - 3rd October 2015 Age range - 11+ It was a seascape, moody with rocks and cliffs and wild showers of spray. Ellie's own reflection was drawn into it, like a ghost image among the lights and shadows. 'That's our island,' Morag said. 'It looks mysterious.' 'It is. That's where we're going tomorrow.' Ellie is excited to be going with Morag's family to their beautiful island, but when she finds herself abandoned there, things begin to change. Footsteps, shadows, strange lights, a haunting song; more and more she becomes aware that she is not really on her own.
Thirteen Chairs by Dave Shelton (Dave Fickling Books) Publishing date - 3rd September 2015 Age range - 13+ Thirteen Chairs by Dave Shelton Jack stands in the dark on the landing of the old house, and looks at his feet - He has been here for minutes, his hand on the door handle, debating whether or not to go in. A high-ceilinged room lit only by candles. Thirteen chairs, one empty. Twelve ghostly storytellers, waiting to begin. Come in! Take your place. We have been expecting you. Do you dare to listen to our stories? Do you dare to tell your own? Jack is a curious boy. Are you curious too?
Ghost Stadium by Tom Palmer (Barrington Stoke Ltd) Publishing date - 3rd June 2013 Age range - 13+ and Dyslexic Friendly A thrilling ghost story from the author of the popular Football Academy series. Lucas, Irfan and Jack want to mark the beginning of their summer holidays in style! Tricking their parents with a camping cover story, the boys sneak into the old abandoned football stadium to spend the night. Are the rumours about it being haunted true? They're about to find out.
Fierce Feelings Body image
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/ 5Srg3zwxc8cbsCK2JKjn1pV/body-image
This is how we see ourselves We all care about how we look to some extent. And most of us have bits we'd like to change. No one checks the mirror and thinks: 'Yes. I am perfection'. But girls as young as five are now routinely worrying about their weight, size and shape. Many of us have a negative body image. We judge people (ourselves included) on looks. We think about our looks most of the time, and use energy thinking about how we can make ourselves better, so much so that half of girls and a third of boys aged 14 admit to dieting to try to change their body shape.
So why does it happen? A negative body image is not always about vanity. It can often be about insecurity and low selfesteem. 'Slebs are everywhere. Just when you think it's safe to open the paper - whoops, there's another one. Beaming, glowing: all sinew and teeth. Studies show that we are significantly more dissatisfied with our own appearance after being shown TV ads featuring exceptionally slim and beautiful people. The same applies to reading fashion magazines. Experiments show that magazine photographs of super-thin models can promote feeling of depression, stress, guilt, shame, insecurity and bodydissatisfaction.
What - and we buy this stuff ? Why do we do it to ourselves? Can't we see the airbrushing? The fake tan/nails/teeth/hair/boobs? The full time personal trainer and stylist? It's like measuring up to plastic dolls. The super-slim celeb look is only achievable for about 1% of us. Remember, the average UK female is a size 14/16 so quit squidging your soft bits in disgust or feeling hopeless because we just can't get a six pack. We are brilliant because of who we are. Not how closely we resemble Rihanna or Ryan Gosling!
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Teen charities Seriously Awkward from the Children’s Society https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-you-can-do/campaign-forchange/seriously-awkward-protect-16-17-year-olds-olderteenagers Being 16 or 17 can be an awkward age and an anxious period of time for any older teenager. Important decisions need to be made about your future career, first romantic relationships are formed, new social networks are developed and there is a need and desire to explore adult world. Accompanying this is often a pressure to engage in activities that may lead to risks, such as substance misuse or engaging in sexual activities. It is also a very important time in young person’s emotional development. While there has always been a better awareness of the importance of brain development in the early years, the importance of adolescent years has been less talked about. Yet research identified that adolescence is a peak age for the onset of serious mental illness and suggests that mental health needs intensify from age 14 onwards. Read the timeline of Eva’s story below...
At The Children’s Society, we see behind the armour teenagers so often put on to shield themselves. The armour that makes them seem troublesome when they are troubled; that makes them seem difficult when what they most need is someone who cares. Our recommendations aim to ensure that 16–17 year olds are protected from abuse, harm and neglect, and given the support they need to thrive. That’s why The Children’s Society is campaigning to improve protections in the law, increase access to services and ensure all 16–17 year olds have their voices heard and their needs met. Sign our petition. Call on the Government to change the law to ensure 16 and 17 year olds are fully protected when they are at risk of harm, abuse or neglect. We urge the Government to introduce better legal protection for 16 and 17 year olds. The Government should conduct a full review of relevant legislation and ensure that vulnerable 16 and 17 year olds are fully protected from risk of harm and exploitation. https://act.childrenssociety.org.uk/ea-action/action? ea.client.id=1936&ea.campaign.id=40912&ea.tracking.id=blog
Fierce Fun How to carve the best pumpkins around From http://www.zombiepumpkins.com
Have a look at these amazing pumpkin creations - and the best bit is that you can even download a stencel from the link above to make it easier!!!
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Tools for the job.
Find a pumpkin that is big enough to fit the pumpkin pattern you want to carve. One with a nice smooth side will make your work easier. You'll also need a carving kit. At the very least the kit should come with small sawtooth blades.
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Pumpkin gutting
Create a lid in the top of the pumpkin with a knife or sturdy carving tool, cutting at an inward angle so your lid won't fall inside. Remove most of the seeds and strings with your hands. Then use a scoop tool or big spoon to scrape the inner walls of the pumpkin to about 1" thick where the design will be. To get carving quicker, try the Pumpkin Gutter on an electric drill - but please be carefull, or in the words of Blue Peter, get an adult to help you!!!
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Pattern transferring
After printing your pattern (from the website above), trim off the excess paper around the design, and tape the pattern securely to the pumpkin. You can cut slits or pleat the paper to help it wrap around the surface. Then using a poker tool or push pin, poke holes (just enough to pierce the paper and pumpkin skin) along the lines of the pattern.
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Pumpkin carving
Holding your carving saw tool like a pencil, push it straight into the pumpkin on one of the lines you transferred. Begin sawing (up and down motion) following the lines. To keep the surface stable as you carve, try to cut out the small pieces first, and work your way from the middle outward. When done carving, poke the pieces out gently. Some may have to be pushed out from the inside. Look at your original paper pattern for reference. You'll be removing the areas that are shaded grey. 5.
Pumpkin preserving
A quick rinse in the sink will give your finished pumpkin a hydration head start. To keep the design from shriveling, you can coat the cut edges with petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) to seal in the pumpkin's moisture. When not on display, store your pumpkin in a cool place. You can also cover the pumpkin with plastic wrap, to keep it from drying out. If your design does start to shrivel, a soak in water for a few hours can bring it back to life.
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Pumpkin lighting
Light a small candle and place it inside your pumpkin. Using a glass candle holder will make it safer and prevent the flame from blowing out. A long utility lighter with a trigger can help light the candle at the bottom of the pumpkin. With a small or enclosed pumpkin, a safe step would be to cut a hole in the lid to act as a vent. To keep things extra safe, consider battery powered lights, which come in a variety of colors.
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Pumpkin photography
Find a dark location. Try using some subtle indirect light to show a hint of the pumpkin surface, while letting the inner glow shine brightest. Camera flash will over-light the surface of the pumpkin, so turn off the flash. Steady your camera on something stable, a tripod if you have one. If your camera allows, try different exposure times and aperture settings, to get the desired effect.
Fierce Fun Top 3 October film releases Our pick of the best 3 films to watch during half term...
Hotel Transylvania 2 (U) Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania... Dracula’s rigid monster-only hotel policy has finally relaxed, opening up its doors to human guests. But Drac is worried that his adorable half-human, halfvampire grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing signs of being a vampire. So “Vampa” Drac enlists his friends Frank, Murray, Wayne and Griffin to put Dennis through a “monsterin-training” boot camp. With the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Steve Buscemi and Mel Brooks.
Pan (12A) Peter is a mischievous 12-year-old boy with an irrepressible rebellious streak. Then one incredible night, Peter is whisked away from the orphanage and spirited off to a fantastical world of pirates, warriors and fairies called Neverland. There, he finds amazing adventures and fights lifeor-death battles while trying to uncover the secret of his mother, who left him at the orphanage so long ago. Teamed with Tiger Lily and a new friend named James Hook, Peter must defeat the ruthless pirate Blackbeard to save Neverland. Starring Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara and Kathy Burke.
It’s what we’ve all been waiting for... Released Monday 26th October Spectre (12A) A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
Fierce Fun Film review - Macbeth http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=138584 “By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.” Three weird women prophesy victorious warrior Macbeth (Fassbender) will be king of Scotland, sowing the seeds of treachery, murder and madness in the ambitious noble and his lady (Cotillard). Empire Online says... Braveheart meets the Bard for a blood-soaked game of thrones in Justin Kurzel’s lean, mean and absolutely sensational adaptation of the terrifying tale of Macbeth. It’s the only Shakespearean play that is entirely about evil, its protagonist the only of his who is damned beyond any redemption. We’ve seen a lot of Macbeths (Welles, Kurosawa, Polanksi, for starters). Really a lot. But you have never shed tears for Macbeth or his ferocious co-conspirator, the decidedly unhinged Lady Macbeth. Not until now. It’s shot exquisitely (by DP Adam Arkapaw) as a medieval piece in Scotland — mists in the gloaming, austere castles, red skies and smoky battlefields. It’s also rigorously controlled, from soliloquy and intimacies to big battle action and boldly brutal set-pieces (a vindictive Macbeth personally murders Lady Macduff and the little Macduffs in a shocking, gut-twisting deviation from the text). Twists from the original text yield ingenious invention, like the stunning surprise of Birnam Wood coming to Dunsinane, proving that an unconventional take on a classic can still bring it to new, breathtakingly cinematic life. Verdict Inspired, innovative, stunning, with unforgettable performances and images, this is up there with the great screen Shakespeares. The playwright surely would be thrilled with it in its full-blooded vigour.
Reviewed by Angie Errigo
Watch the trailer here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3EnDtbg8w
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A round up of what’s hot from the F&F Facebook page... Young Barbican...
If you love art and entertainment, did you know that the Barbican Centre in London has Young Barbican - a way for 14-25 year olds to get affordable tickets for some of the best arts experiences in London. Every year, Young Barbican members can get discounted tickets across art, film, music, theatre and dance for just £5, £10 or £15. Oh, and its' FREE to join too!!!
How to keep stand out from the crowd whilst staying snuggling warm...
Yep, we have set out nan’s knitting... https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=5j1RCys4R0g
How old????????? Did you know that Felix Jaehn's remix of Ain't Nobody (originally by Rufus and Chaka Khan in 1983) is sung by 14 year old Jasmine Thompson??? 14!!!!!!! Unbelievable. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=5j1RCys4R0g
Smoking in cars.. Did you know that from 1st October, it is illegal for anyone to smoke while a child (u18) is in the car. The law is changing to protect children and young people from the dangers of second-hand smoke. Read up on the facts by Redbourn Auto Solutions. http://redbournautosolutions.co.uk/smoking-incars/
Meryl Streep gives some great advice to teenagers... We love this advice Meryl Streep gives to 18 year olds. "Don't waste so much time thinking about how much you weigh. There is no more mindnumbing, boring, idiotic, self-destructive diversion from the fun of living." https://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/article/meryl-streepto-18-year-olds-of-the-world-stop-worrying-andlive
The world’s longest glass-bottom bridge has just opened in China.. The world's longest glass bottom bridge just opened in Shiniuzhai Geological Park in China's Hunan Province. The geopark is now home to a 590-foot-high and 984-foot-long glass bottom bridge. It's called Brave Men's Bridge or Haohan Qiao and is the world's longest glass bottom bridge, as well as China's first all-glass suspension bridge. http://uk.businessinsider.com/haohanqiao-bridge-opens-in-hunanchina-2015-9?r=US&IR=T
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If you are interested in art and design, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum's Create workshops for teens that are going on throughout October and November. Create! is the V&A’s programme for Young People. Take part in an exciting programme of workshops, courses, career-focussed events and free festivals. If you are interested in fashion, digital design, performance and architecture, check out what’s on. You will learn new skills, use the V&A’s collection as inspiration and get informal career advice from professionals working in the creative industries. http://www.vam.ac.uk/page/c/create/
If you are aged 10-16 and would like to get involved with Wheelchair Rugby, then it's coming to Hertfordshire in October and November!!! Sessions are being held 11am – 1pm on the following dates: 11th October 18th October 25th October 1st November 8th November 15th November Venue - YMCA Watford and District, Highfield Park Centre, 59 Russet Drive, St Albans, Herts, WD4 0DB http://gbwr.org.uk/event/gbwr-youthprogramme-comes-to-hertfordshire/
If you are a sporty 8-16 year old, why not think about doing a 2 day triathlon camp over half term??? Daily programmes incorporating swim, cycle and run sessions, together with fun exercises and games to prepare for races. 27th-28th October - Kingshott School, Hitchin 29th-30th October - Sandringham School, St Albans http://tri1.co.uk/kids/Kids-TriathlonHoliday-Camps/
The XC, (Hemel Hempstead) will be hosting a wide range of e'XC'iting activities to keep you entertained through the holidays as well as keeping fit and healthy. XC Half Term Holiday Activities will be running 26th - 30th October 2015. As well as individual activities running throughout the week, you can also do the Xtreme Holiday Experience. XTREME Holiday Experience 8-14 years Monday - Friday 10am-4pm 10am Bouldering and games 11am High ropes 12pm Caving 1pm Lunch break 2pm Climbing 3pm High Ropes and Freefall Cost Member £40 Non- Member £41.90 Please note the timetable of activities is occasionally subject to change. For more information or to book call 01442 507100 or visit the website www.sportspace.co.uk Please bring your own equipment for the Skatepark. Under 18’s must wear a helmet at all times in the Skatepark. Lunch/snack and drinks are all included.
Fierce Food Big kids Halloween treats... http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/halloween
Think you’re too old for Halloween treats??? Think again...!!! These spooky fingers will go down a treat with any age. Witch’s fingers with Chilli Swamp Dip Makes: 8 fingers Prep time: 15 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Skill level: Bit of effort Costs: Mid-price Ingredients For the witches fingers: 454g pack 8 chilli pork sausages 8 rashers of streaky bacon 8 flaked almonds For the chilli dip: 4tbsp sweet chilli sauce 50g light cream cheese 1/2 x 170g pot 0% Greek yogurt Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/400˚F/Gas Mark 6. Line a baking tray with grease-proof baking paper. For the witches fingers: Wrap each sausage in a rasher of streaky bacon starting 2cm in from the end of each sausage. Place on the lined baking tray and spoon over 2tbsp of sweet chilli sauce, and bake in the oven for 30 mins, turning if necessary. Remove and allow to cool for 5 mins. Meanwhile for the chilli dip: Mix the cream cheese, yogurt and 1½tbsp of sweet chilli sauce and place in a bowl and top with the remaining sweet chilli sauce. Using a sharp knife, cut a small slit, 1cm in from the end, just under the skin of each sausage where the bacon isn't wrapped, and slide an almond in to make a fingernail. Place the sausages at differing heights into the dip with the fingernails pointing outwards and serve.
Witch’s fingers Makes: 45 fingers Prep time: 10 mins (plus chilling) Cooking time: 10 mins Skill level: Dead easy Costs: Cheap as...
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100g butter 100g caster sugar 1 medium egg 1tsp vanilla extract 225g plain flour ½tsp baking powder 45 blanched almonds, halved 5tbsp strawberry jam
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Using a food processor, beat the butter and sugar until pale. Add the egg and vanilla, and whisk again. Sift in the flour and baking powder, and mix to form a soft dough. Chill for 30 mins. Heat oven to 180C, gas 4. Divide the dough into 45 and roll each piece into a finger shape. Press the back of a knife into the dough to make knuckles. Lightly press an almond where the nail would be. Put on lined baking trays and chill for 30 mins. Bake for 10-12 mins until pale golden. Once cooled, spoon a little jam onto the nail base and top with an almond.
And if you want to spook up your mocktails, have a try at doing some of these really easy but effective ideas... http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/halloween_cocktail_recipes
Bat-black cubes: Colour water black with food dye and pour it into icecube trays to make hauntingly black cubes. Frozen eyeballs: Peel and scoop out a radish and stuff it with half a Spanish olive – try and find ones with a red pimento chilli in the centre. Place into the hole of an ice cube tray then top up with water and freeze. Once frozen, pop them out of the tray and find peering eyeballs encased in a frozen tomb. Vampire fangs: Drop pomegranate seeds into your ice cube trays, fill with water, freeze et voilà – vampire fang ice cubes.
Halloween punch Makes: 10 cups Prep time: less than 30 minutes Cooking time: None Skill level: Dead easy Costs: Cheap as...
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500ml/18fl oz cranberry juice 1.5 litres/2½ pints lemonade 3 limes, juice only large handful gummi worms
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Pour all of the ingredients into a large glass bowl and mix until well combined. Drape the gummi worms over the edge of the bowl. Add in our spooky ice cube creations
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