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Welcome back! The start of the school year is always a tiring time, adjusting to new classes, new schools and new routines which is why half term is always so welcome! With the lovely September sun we enjoyed, it’s hard to believe the clocks will soon be going back and that dark evenings will be here. If you’re pushing a buggy, there are some great buggi lights you can win with Hippychick, see p3 for details. Looking through this month’s issue you’ll see ….Halloween and a chance to spook yourself in zoos, haunted castles and garden trails or you can try some creative Halloween workshops and traditional pumpkin carving. Once again, we have a great choice of books and ‘Gruffalo crumble’ has some wonderful ideas for a Halloween meal along the lines of knobbly knees and roasted fox. Very tasty! best wishes Tamsin

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School pounds from Riverford potatoes With Riverford’s new Veg Fund scheme, families can raise money for their school as they eat. A seasonal, 100% organic box of veg can inspire children to eat healthily and try new things. Fresh, colourful and full of variety, the veg in the box changes with the seasons and comes with weekly recipes. It’s an easy way for schools to raise funds and introduce children to healthy eating and where their food comes from. About the Veg Fund Once your school’s signed up, Riverford will donate £15 on your third veg box delivery. You’ll be eating healthily and the school gets more funds – it’s good for everyone.

Plus, Riverford also offers classroom visits where children can learn about vegetables and healthy eating in a fun and interactive way. Riverford has been growing organic veg since 1987, looking after the soil, wildlife and birds. They grow for flavour and freshness: the carrotiest carrots and potatoes like your grandad used to grow. Their 100% organic veg boxes were recently named the Observer Ethical Product of the Decade. Helping your family to eat well and raising money for the school at the same time – that’s really good food! You can find out more about the Veg Fund at www.riverford.co.uk/ vegfund or call 01823 218406

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A Spooky Junior willow workshop Tuesday 25th October 10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm Halloween is a great time for using your imagination and making things to make your friends and family jump out of their skin. It doesn’t always have to be perfect, let your imagination go wild. Why

not join our workshop at the Willows & Wetlands on 25th October and have a go at willow weaving. £10 per child and adult. £5 for an additional child. Places are limited to 1 adult with

a maximum of 2 children. Booking essential. If making things is not for you why not come and learn all about the willow industry and basket making. We have two guided tours a day (Monday- Friday) where we show how willow is processed and prepared for basket making, and you will see the baskets being made by hand.

Afterwards you can go for a Willow Walk and see where the willow grows and explore this magical landscape for yourself. When you wander through the woods look out for the biggest spider’s web you will ever see…. Take time for a coffee and home-made cake at the Lemon Tree Coffee House and browse around the Courtyard craft studios.

www.coatesenglishwillow.co.uk email info@englishwillowbaskets.co.uk call 01823 490249

The Dragon lands at The Bishop’s Palace

Spook St Gregory, Taunton, TA3 6HY 01823 490249 www.coatesenglishwillow.co.uk info@englishwillowbaskets

The new, interactive play area in the gardens of The Bishop’s Palace in Wells is now open for all to enjoy! “The Dragon’s Lair”, hidden in the Arboretum of the Palace Gardens, is a new natural play project which will introduce children to the stories of the Palace, including the legend of the Dragon and the stories of water at the Palace. The actual carved Dragon is part submerged into the ground and forms a subterranean play and imagination area, which will be perfect for storytelling! The Palace has trained some resident storytellers with the

aim to be able to engage visiting children at busy times with tall tales from history. Other features include the ‘dragon’s wings’ climbing structure which includes a tree pole jungle and carved scales, alongside dragon’s wings (climbing nets); and a magnificent pair of futuristic tree pods, reaching up into the ancient Arboretum trees and with the option of descending by fireman’s pole or a slide. The final elements are a fantastical waterwheel, complete with pumps and sluice gates, which will keep children busy pumping for hours, and a new story map designed to help children to navigate their way from the Drawbridge through

the Palace Gardens to the Lair. The Dragon’s Lair will have the same opening hours as the Palace & Gardens; 10am-6pm daily. This project has been

made possible with the help of Viridor Credits, the HLF Sharing Heritage grant and the Medlock Foundation, for which The Palace Trust is extremely grateful.

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The West Somerset Railway is a heritage railway, offering a fun day out for all the family. Nestled in the Somerset Countryside, just four miles outside the county town of Taunton, our trains depart from Bishops Lydeard and travel through the Quantock Hills and along the Exmoor Coast to the seaside town of Minehead. We have 9 idyllic stations situated along the line which include the historic town of Watchet, with its harbour, small shops, cafes, pubs, museums and beaches to keep you busy. The medieval village of Dunster, is home to The National Trust’s Dunster Castle, also an old Yarn Market building which is flanked on either side by shops, tea rooms, Dunster Museum and a doll Museum. Further

information on our stations and places of interest are listed on our website. We are open on most days between now and the end of October, offering journeys along the full length of the line. We also have many festive services running throughout

December including our Dunster By Candlelight, Carol Trains and Santa services. For more information about the railway and what we have to offer, please visit our website www.west-somerset-railway. co.uk or contact us on 01643 704996

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Dinosaurs and Dragons at the Museum of Somerset for Half Term Dinosaurs and dragons will be taking over The Museum of Somerset for October half term. Dino Day is on Sunday 23 October, from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Families can explore the museum’s amazing collection of real fossils, take a dino trail around the museum and enjoy some dino crafts. The day includes a chance to dress up like a dinosaur, dino disco dancing and storytelling. It costs £3 per person (£10 for a family ticket) and no booking is required.

On Wednesday 26 October there will be ‘Dragon Fun’ for

Following half term the museum will be open for Halloween on Monday 31 October from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Suitable for ages three plus, families can explore the museum in the dark on the spookiest night of the year including activities and crafts. It costs £3 per person (£10 for a family ticket) and no booking required (bring your own torch).

This October half-term, visitors to museums in Bath and North East Somerset can enjoy a host of special events and activities as part of Museums Week (22-30 October 2016). Organised by Bath & North East Somerset Council, Museums Week is the new name for Heritage Open Week, which has been running for more than 30 years. There are 22 different venues taking part this year, with events for all ages and interests. From children’s activities to filmmaking and food tasting, there’s something for everyone during the nine-day celebration, for example: ■ Take part in The Big Draw at Victoria Art Gallery and make a

life-size drawing of yourself ■ Learn a bit of Latin and make a Roman bookmark at the Roman Baths ■ See the fantastic leggings and trousers at the Fashion Museum and create life-size legging designs with amazing patterns ■ Make a moving carousel toy inspired by the Silver: Light and Shade exhibition at the Holburne Museum ■ Create mosaic pictures and patterns using card and special papers at Keynsham Civic Centre ■ Use technology from the 1960s to make a short film at Museum of Bath at Work ■ See Bath’s royal charters, gold, silver and sword in the Mayor’s Parlour

■ Go on an outdoor fossil hunt at Radstock Museum ■ Enjoy free tastings at Sally Lunn’s Buns, where there will be a different Bath

bun topping on offer every morning ■ Follow the clues on the Children’s Trail and collect stickers at each museum

For more details visit www.bathmuseumsweek.co.uk

Halloween at Paignton Zoo You might think there are quite enough scary things at Paignton Zoo, what with all those slithering snakes and scuttling spiders and crocodiles with great big fangs. But at half term and Halloween it’s set to get a whole lot scarier… Halloween Horrors runs from 24th to 30th October. It’s a chance for you to take your own little monsters to Paignton Zoo for a truly spooktacular time! So what is there to do at Paignton Zoo? Lots! Take part in their Trick or Treat trail

and receive a pumpkin mask and a chocolate treat. It’s just £1.50 per person, sheets and chocolates available while stocks last. Or you could hop on board the ghost train for a freaky surprise ride. There are spooky animal talks about ugly bugs and things with sharp teeth – catch them at Crocodile Swamp and Investigate. And if you’re feeling peckish, not to mention brave, take part in the bug-eating challenge. Yes, bug-eating! Bug-eating could be the future… what flavour

would you like? If that doesn’t fill the hole, then pop in to the Zoo’s Island Restaurant and treat yourself to ghoulish snacks such as creepy cupcakes and pumpkin soup. On top of all that, Paignton Zoo has play areas, coffee shops, picnic lawns, free parking, lots of places to sit down and, of course, hundreds and hundreds of amazing animals to search out. Whether you want to be scared or just amazed by the world of plants and animals, pop along to Paignton Zoo this half term.

From 22 to 29 October there will be a dragon trail around the museum (cost £1).

ages 3 to 12 at a free arts and crafts drop-in. Sessions are from 11.00am to 1.00pm and from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Storyteller Beth Webb will also be at the museum throughout the day on Friday 28 October with her ‘Dragon Tales.’

Museums Week comes to Bath and North East Somerset this October half-term

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Museums Week celebrates the unique collections and activities in our local museums in Bath & North East Somerset. Enjoy 9 days of events and activities and find out more about the wonderfully diverse and dynamic museums in the city of Bath World Heritage Site. Go out and about in North East Somerset by taking part in a free event during this special celebration of museums.

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Children challenged Raceday at Wincanton raises funds for charity to carve ghoulish faces into pumpkins CHILDREN from Somerset can have a go at carving their best ghoulish faces into pumpkins when a garden centre’s Halloween workshops return this October. Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre is hosting pumpkin carving workshops for youngsters daily from October 26 until 31 from 10am until 1pm and 2pm until 4pm. Andrew Pitman, Store Manager at the award-winning, independent, family-run garden centre at Monkton Heathfield near Taunton, said: “Once again we are hosting our popular carving workshops for children. “They will take place in our veg area near the Pondside Café and youngsters can draw any design they like on their pumpkins and our staff will help them to carve it. We’re hoping to see lots of spooky faces. Youngsters will also be able to take their pumpkins home with them afterwards.”

The pumpkin carving workshops will cost £3.99 per child. “There will also be a pumpkin hunt taking place during the holidays. Children can pick up a pumpkin hunt form from reception and they will receive a gift if they find all the pumpkins.” The pumpkin hunt will cost £1 per child. Andrew added: “The workshops and pumpkin hunt are perfect for families looking to keep youngsters occupied during the half-term holidays. We hope lots of people come along to enjoy the activities.” The pumpkin carving workshops will take place daily from Wednesday, October 26

Nine-year-old Olivia Doran and her mum Rachel Doran carving a pumpkin at Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre.

until Monday, October 31 from 10am until 1pm and 2pm until 4pm.

For more information, please visit the garden centre, which is located just off the A38 at Monkton Heathfield between Bridgwater and Taunton, call 01823 412381, visit www.monktonelmgardencentre.co.uk, log on to www.facebook.com/Monktonelm or follow the company on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/Monktonelm

The second Combat Stress Families and Armed Forces Raceday will be held on 23rd October at Wincanton Racecourse. The aim of the event is to welcome everybody, particularly those within the Armed Forces, veterans and their families to the fantastic sport of horseracing. The raceday will be held during half term and families will be able to enjoy an action packed day of top class jump racing and plenty of entertainment, including a superheroes fancy dress competition. The course enclosure will be transformed into a playground provided by Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, for little superheroes with lots of FREE adventurous activities for the family to get involved in between the thrilling racing. Wincanton Racecourse has a host of food and drinks outlets with offers suitable for all the family. The generous support of those who attended the first fundraising day in 2014 helped to raise just over £50,000 for

Combat Stress, the Veterans’ Mental Health Charity. The charity is now supporting more than 5,900 veterans and their families, a greater number than at any time in its history. The youngest veteran is just 18 years old. Founded in 1919, the charity’s aim is to ensure veterans receive the right mental healthcare, in the right place, at the right time. Jo Hepburn, chairman of

Wincanton Racecourse, says: “Wincanton Racecourse is delighted to be able to support, for the second time, this fantastic charity. After the hugely successful event in 2014 there are high expectations of what could be achievable this year. It promises to be an excellent day.” Advanced tickets are available from just £16 for adults. Children aged 17 and under go free.

Book online today at www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk

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Free Children’s Entertainments courtesy of Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

“Dress up as your favourite movie superhero, princess or real-life hero and win a prize!”

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South West and a must for all enthusiasts. 01935 840565 15th October: Grand Pier’s 6th Birthday Family Fun Day. Marine Parade, Weston super Mare BS23 1AL. Family fun, entertainment and live music. 01934 646155 17th-18th October: Macbeth – Blood will have Blood. the egg, Theatre Royal Bath, BA1 1ET. Razor sharp storytelling, eerie projections and a heart-stopping soundtrack accompany an immersive, break-neck journey through the blood-soaked world of Macbeth. This is an accessible and unforgettable introduction to Shakespeare’s shocking story of ambition, greed and the abuse of power. Mon 1pm, Tues 1pm & 7.30pm. Age: 9-13 yrs. 01225 823409 19th-22nd October: Gangsta Granny – Live on Stage! The Playhouse, Weston super Mare, BS23 1HP. It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children. Wed 1.30 & 7pm, Thurs/ Fri 10.30am & 7pm, Sat 11am & 3pm. 01934 645544 22nd October: Grand Pier Fireworks at Sea. Marine Parade, Weston super Mare BS23 1AL. 01934 646155 22nd-23rd October: At the End of Everything Else. the egg, Theatre Royal Bath, BA1 1ET. When her best friend (a little yellow bird named Tito) goes

missing, Icka puts her inventive mind to the test and sets off on a mission over land and sea to save him. But nothing can prepare her for what she finds…a problem that she is unable to fix alone. Performed with puppetry, animation, music and sound – and using only the collective energy of the team on stage to generate all of the power required. Sat/Sun 11.30am & 3pm. Age: 6+ yrs. 01225 823409 22nd-23rd October: Family apple picking at Avalon Orchard, BA6 9DP. Come along for some seasonal fun and help gather this year’s harvest. Join National Trust rangers, volunteers and the team from Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury to lend a hand picking apples, learn about the many different varieties in the orchard and play apple-themed games. 11am-3pm. 01278 751874 22nd-30th October:Spooky Pumpkin Trail. Dunster Castle TA24 6SL 10am-4pm. 01643 821314 22nd-30th October: Pumpkins and Potions Halloween Trail at Hestercombe. See p7 for details. 22nd-30th October: Haunted Haynes Week at Haynes International Motor Museum. Boo! The ghosts move into the museum. Come in full fancy dress if you dare and get in for FREE. Have your face painted all scary (additional charge applies) and complete the Ghostly Charlie Crow Treasure Trail around the museum. 01934 440804

23rd October: Combat Stress Families & Armed Forces Raceday at Wincanton - see p6 for details. 23rd October: The Great Somerset Apple Day. The Silk Mill, Frome BA11 1PT. 10am11pm. FREE event for all ages with juice pressing, cider talks and tastings, free cheese and live music. 24th October: The Emperor’s New Clothes. The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil. A brand new romp through a classic, eccentric tale, telling the story of an Emperor who loves clothes more than anything. But despite a wardrobe the size of Paris he hasn’t got a stitch to wear! When two ‘tailors’ promise to create him an outfit that’s ‘never been seen before’, our eccentric Emperor doesn’t quite realise the spectacle he is about to make. Populated with puppets, music and song, this inventive production is told in true Stuff and Nonsense style; with unending energy and great storytelling. A show for all the family. 1pm & 4pm. 01935 422884 24th-28th October: Wellsprings Leisure Centre Children’s Holiday Camps. Cheddon Road, Taunton TA2 7QP. Range of activities for children aged 5-12 yrs. 01823 271271 24th-25th October: After Dark at Dunster Castle, TA24 6SL. Scare yourself silly on self-led ghostly gardens walk. Who knows what could be lurking around the next corner…? 6-8pm. 01643 821314

25th October: Halloween Willow Workshop with Coates English Willow. Stoke St Gregory, Nr Taunton TA3 6HY. 01823 490249. See p4 25th-26th October: Little Frankenstein. the egg, Theatre Royal Bath, BA1 1ET. Puppeteer Frank Stein has had enough of his badly made puppets that keep falling apart! Inspired by Dr Frankenstein, he creates a puppet that changes his life forever. Creature George emerges from the workshop, innocent and willing to learn, but Frank is so intent on his new show that he neglects to look after his new child. Tues/Wed 11.30am & 3pm. Age: 5+ yrs. 01225 823409 27th-29th October: Sleep Crawling. The egg, Theatre Royal Bath, BA1 1ET. The world isn’t round it’s twisted and bent. As objects tease and taunt, an odd baby mannequin interacts, regardless, with a child’s musical toy in this darkly charming puppet theatre production. Sleep Crawling is performed in remarkable little caravan: The Little Fawn – a 1968 Cheltenham Fawn Caravan transformed into a magical, mini auditorium. Thurs-Sat 10.30am, 11.10am, 11.50am, 2.30pm, 3.10pm, 3.50pm. Age: 5+ yrs. 01225 823409 27th October: Ghost Tours at Dunster Castle, TA24 6SL. Candle lit tour of the most haunted parts of the castle. Tours from 6.15pm- 11pm. Tours from 8pm for grown ups only. 01643 821314

28th October: Family Friday ‘Autumn’ theme at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells. 11am-3pm. BA5 2PD. Join the craft team in the Stable Yard room for a fun, autumnal-themed session including leaf jewellery-making and leaf printing and then take off on our Autumn trail around the Palace & Gardens. 01749 988111 29th October: Sleeping Beauty presented by Oasis theatre at Regal Theatre Minehead, TA24 5UQ. A pantomime based on the traditional tale of Sleeping Beauty, performed with the enthusiastic dancing, singing and acting of the young Oasis group, which includes local people of all ages and abilities. They perform alongside seasoned actors from the local community and dancers from Manda Clarke School of Dancing. 7.30pm. 01643 706430 29th October: Ghost Tours at Dunster Castle, TA24 6SL. Candle lit tour of the most haunted parts of the castle. Tours from 6.15pm- 11pm. Tours from 8pm for grown ups only. 01643 821314 29th-30th October: Dans l’Atelier or Madness in the Workshop The mishaps of a puppet under construction who decides to make a stab at finishing the job itself. It struggles with the elements, with the material, the objects, and uses every opportunity to tyrannize its manipulators. Sat/ Sun 2pm & 3pm. Age: 8+ yrs. 01225 823409

What’s on at Bodley Craft, Wellington? Friendly riding school

offers pony parties

A whole range of adults and children's workshops From now until the middle of December we are running a range of workshops suitable for adults and children. Activities range from decoupage to PixelHobby, needlefelting to homemade Christmas decorations or even making a stunning natural foliage wreath to make your front door stand out!

Craft Holiday Clubs for 8-14’s Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th October. Huge range of ‘spooky’ themed crafts

Craft Studio Holiday Clubs for 8-14’s

A fabulous craft studio, minutes from Wellington town with ample parking

Birthday Parties for any age Various Workshops throughout the year For more information and to book contact: sam@bodleycraft.co.uk or www.bodleycraft.co.uk 8 Parent Talk October 2016

and other activities both inside and out. Days run from 9-5pm and are £25 per day including all materials – 10% discount when booking 2 or more! Children’s Craft Party! Having a Birthday? No stress, no mess – leave the party to us! We cater for all ages and take care of everything; from the invitations, party games, craft activity, party food and goody bags, even the birthday cake! Give your child a bespoke party to remember! All details available on our website www.bodleycraft.co.uk or contact me sam@bodleycraft.co.uk

Alstone Court Riding Establishment is a BHS approved, friendly, family run, riding school near Highbridge in Somerset. We offer riding lessons for all abilities to adults and children (from 2 years); from complete beginners to advanced riders, including disabled children and adults. We have a large, all-weather, outdoor school, and an indoor arena. We also have fabulous off-road hacking opportunities across our 260 acres of farmland and along the banks of the River Brue and the Parrott estuary. Lessons are in small groups or private lessons are available. We are a Pony Club affiliated centre, which means that riders can join the Pony Club and take part in activities and gain badges in the care of horses and ponies, using our facilities and also our ponies. For adult riders we run very popular weekly BHS Riding Club sessions to improve riding

skills and learn about horse care and management in a fun and supportive atmosphere. For children who are ‘pony mad’ we can provide a Pony Party. These are for up to eight children and include meeting some of our ponies, grooming, decorating their manes and tails with ribbons and to finish: a pony ride in one of our arenas or across the fields!

Groups; Guides, Brownies, Scouts, hen/stag parties are also welcome (dependent on numbers).

Please visit our website www.alstonecourt.co.uk for more information or contact Sally March 07702 392120 or email alstonecourt@live.co.uk.

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1610 Outdoor & Adventure October Half Term Activities Fresh air, fun and friends at Hestercombe in Taunton 24 to 26 October 2016 Get the kids up to Hestercombe House this October Half Term for some action packed outdoor fun! We are offering £5 off the price for any bookings using code PARENTTALK1! Our popular Outdoor & Adventure Holiday Programme is available to all outdoor loving 7 to 14 year olds. Based in the wonderful and safe grounds of Hestercombe, children can romp through our woods and enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures. There are no computers or televisions – just lots of fun, friends and fresh air! This October Half Term we are holding the following activities : ■ Monday 24 Oct – Hullabaloo Music & Disco Get ready to party! Our Hulaballoo days are especially designed for young people with learning difficulties. ■ Tuesday 25 October – Forest Skills & Woodland Fun A fabulous way to spend a day outside in the fresh air. Let us show you how to make a brilliant whistle from an Elder tree or a proper pencil using a branch from an Ash tree. Have a go at making a spoon and boiling a Kelly kettle to make a

cup of hot chocolate. Perfect for boys and girls! ■ Wednesday 26 Oct – Paintball – Introduction to all things paintball! Learn how to target shoot, take part in a close quarter battle lane, will you survive the deadly Duel/ Battlefield paintball games including team and individual

scenarios, Capture the flag, Seizure Hestercombe Hill, Bomb disposal and Run rabbit run!? Our adventure days are for children aged 7 to 14 years and run from 9.30am to 4.30pm and cost £25 per child per day – remember we are offering £5 off if you quote the following code when booking - PARENTTALK.

More Millfield Minis Clubs now available for 1-9 year olds Millfield Minis Clubs are open to all boys and girls in the local area. The clubs are held at Millfield PrePrep, located just outside Glastonbury, and held on either weekdays or weekends during the term time, depending on which club you choose. This autumn sees olds the start More Millfield Minis Clubs now available for 1-9 year of Minis Trampolining on Millfield Minis Clubs are open to all boys and girls in the local The clubs are held at Wednesday mornings for area. 2 Millfield Pre-Prep, located just outside Glastonbury, and held on either weekdays or to 4 year olds, providing a weekends during the term time, depending on which club choose. great opportunity for you your young ones to be active whilst afternoons for 2 to 4 This September sees the start of Minis Trampolining on Wednesday developing their confidence, year olds, providing a great opportunity for your young ones to be active whilst developing co-ordination their confidence, co-ordination and movement. and Our movement. complete Minis Clubs offer for the Our complete Minis Clubs offer autumn term is: Minis Football, Minis Golf, Minis Rugby, Minis Swimming, Minis Tennis for the autumn term is: Minis and Minis Trampolining. Football, Minis Golf, Minis and experienced staff and are Tennis the introduction perfect introduction to All clubs are run by specialist and Swimming, experiencedMinis staff and are and the perfect to Trampolining. your child’s chosen sport in a your child’s chosen sport in a safeMinis and caring environment. All clubs are run by specialist safe and caring environment.

Call Andrew Burns on 01823 410126 or email outdoor@1610.org.uk for more info or to book.

For more information or to book a Millfield Minis Clubs: For more information millfieldschool.com/clubs or call 01458 837524

or to book a Millfield Minis Clubs: millfieldschool.com/clubs or call 01458 837524

Millfield Minis Sports Clubs Millfield Minis Sports Clubs are open to all boys and girls, aged 1-9, in the local area. The clubs are held at Millfield Prep, Glastonbury, during term time. This autumn choose from:

Minis Football Thursdays, for ages 5-8 Minis Golf Tuesdays, for ages 6-9 Minis Swimming Tuesdays, for ages 1-3 Minis Tennis Saturdays, for ages 2-8 Minis Trampolining Wednesdays, for ages 2-4 With access to specialist facilities and equipment, our clubs are run by friendly, expert staff and provide the perfect introduction to your child’s chosen sport in a safe and caring environment.

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Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales, dies 25 October, 1400 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1345-1400) was enormously popular in medieval England, with over 80 copies in existence from the 1500s. Its popularity may be due to the fact that the tales were written in Middle English, a language that developed after the Norman invasion, after which those in power would have spoken French. Chaucer was born in London, around 1345, into a well-connected family of wine-merchants. As a young teenager he was taken into an aristocratic household. Still in his teens, he fought in Edward III's army in France. During an attack on Rheims, Chaucer was taken prisoner, but released after a ransom was paid, in part by the king himself. By 1367, he had entered royal service under the patronage of the king's son, the powerful John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. When the duke's wife died two years later, Chaucer composed the Book of the Duchess in her memory - his first known poem. For the rest of his life, Chaucer's fortunes were tied to the political intrigues of court life. While John of Gaunt's influence was in the ascendant he did well, obtaining generous pensions and lucrative administrative appointments, such as Comptroller of the Custom and Subsidy of Wools, Hides and Woodfells. When Edward III died in 1377, he was succeeded by his young grandson, Richard II. As the new king's uncle, John of Gaunt's authority grew stronger - much to the advantage of Chaucer, who reached the top of his public career when he became one of the two knights for the county of Kent in 1386. But a turbulent power struggle between John of Gaunt and Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester would soon lead to a decline in Chaucer's circumstances. His last years were spent using his court connections to secure protection from his creditors as he waited for royal pensions to be paid. Chaucer died in 1400. What is 'The Canterbury Tales' about? Chaucer's long poem follows the journey of a group of pilgrims, 31 including Chaucer himself, from the Tabard Inn in Southwark to St Thomas à Becket's shrine at Canterbury Cathedral. The host at the inn suggests each pilgrim tell two tales on the way out and two on the way home to help

Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400). Engr aved by J.Thomson and published in The Gallery Of Port raits With Memoirs encyclopedia, United Kingdom, 1833 .

while away their time on the road. The best storyteller is to be rewarded with a free supper on their return. This literary device gives Chaucer the opportunity to paint a series of vivid word portraits of a cross-section of his society, from a knight and prioress, to a carpenter and cook; a much-married wife of Bath, to a bawdy miller an occupation regarded in Chaucer's day as shifty and dishonest. The tone of their tales ranges from pious to comic, Taken together, they offer a fascinating insight into English life during the late 14th century. Chaucer's original plan was for over 100 stories, but only 24 were completed, some of which had already been written for earlier works. Why was Chaucer important? Chaucer is credited with having set the style for Middle English literature. Continuous publication of the 'Canterbury Tales' since Chaucer's death, and the inspiration it has provided for other writers and artists, are testimony to the enduring appeal of his characters and their stories: proof that people's hopes and fears - and the English sense of humour - are little changed by six centuries of history.

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OUT & ABOUT

A Galloping Good Day Out at Glenda Spooner Farm

A breath of fresh air Get your jumpers on, don your wellies and embrace autumn at Hestercombe. Even though the summer is over don't let the changing seasons put you off getting out in the great outdoors. It is the perfect time of year to get close to nature with your kids. Kick up the autumn leaves on a woodland

walk, play Pooh sticks and collect the biggest leaves you can find then grab a cosy hot chocolate on your return. For half term Halloween fun, follow our Halloween trail, make your own magical concoction, wander through the whispering woods and find the witch's hut.

The trail is available from 22-30 October (£1 per child). For more information visit www.hestercombe.com

Gordon and Tana Ramsay knead you! Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre is international charity, World Horse Welfare’s South West base and home to 65 horses and ponies. It has recently been boosted with the addition of a brand new visitor centre, indoor arena and conferencing suite which are now open for everyone to enjoy. Come and visit us to find out about our work helping horses in the UK and around the world. Sit down to a delicious homecooked meal or snack in our new Coffee Shop, all freshly prepared by our chef using the finest local produce and watch our horses and ponies at work in our brand new indoor arena

or bring your dog and relax in our peaceful garden. We have many walks around our farm’s 200 acres with incredible views of the Somerset levels and the chance to meet many of our equine residents who are always keen to say hello to our visitors. Plus, our new Play Paddock is the perfect place for children to let off steam! Glenda Spooner Farm is open Wednesday to Sunday 11am – 4pm and our coffee shop is open for breakfast from 10am. Call 01935 841442 for more information or for further information about private hire of our indoor arena or brand new conference suite.

Are you looking for a fun, family day out or a place to hold your next party or equestrian event? World Horse Welfare Glenda Spooner Farm is a great day out. After meeting our wonderful horses and exploring the Play Paddock, head to the cafe to enjoy a delicious lunch, a light refreshment or to indulge in homemade afternoon tea.

Who will you back in the ultimate bake off? Gordon vs Tana vs the kids! Gordon and Tana Ramsay support Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity’s Bake it Better week this October. The Ramsay family will be digging out their mixing bowls, rolling pins and cookie cutters to take each other on and see who can create the best ‘star bake’ as they put on their very own Bake it Better bake sale to help raise vital dough for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. They are encouraging all amateur bakers to join them in creating tempting treats to sell in the office or at school, in a bid to raise money for the charity as part of the partnership between the Gordon and Tana Ramsay Foundation and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity which raises funds to help the hospital provide world-class care for young patients and their families. Gordon said: “Tana and I are delighted to support Great Ormond Street Hospital. Having spent time visiting the hospital we know what a difference

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when you can have the whole place to yourselves. There is a choice of either hot or cold menus, both of which give the children the food they really like and include unlimited free drinks. All you need to bring is a cake. At the end of the party each child is given a party bag containing lots of surprises and a piece of the birthday

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Bake it Better cake sale with an amazing apron, or tidyup with a thoughtful tea towel? Emblazoned with uplifting messages, musthave merchandise from the charity is available for budding bakers starting from as little as £2.50 at www.shop.gosh.org. 100% of profits from all sales support the hospital, so happy shopping!

cake. And best of all, there is no cleaning up to do afterwards. A £20 deposit secures the time and date of your choice and full colour invitations are provided by Rug Ratz. Booking early will avoid disappointment. Gift Tickets. Pre-paid tickets are now available from Rug Ratz reception desk. These make an ideal gift for all children for birthdays or Christmas. Playgroup Christmas Parties. If you run a playgroup, nursery or pre-school and are looking for a venue, Rug Ratz is offering special deals for Christmas parties. Please call Jacky on 01935 476989 for more details.

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families. Money raised could help with the rebuilding of the hospital, supporting groundbreaking research, funding the most up-to-date equipment and providing accommodation and other support services for children and their families. For more information and to request a fundraising kit, visit www.bakeitbetter.org Why not stand out at your

Party Time at Rug Ratz We all want our child’s birthday to be to be a special occasion and a party at Rug Ratz will make it a day to remember. Rug Ratz offers catered parties seven days a week with start times from 11am to 4pm at just £8.90 per child. For larger parties you can have a private session starting at 5pm

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your money can make to the lives of thousands of seriously ill children and to help find the cures of the future. We want to encourage everyone to rise to the challenge and join us by getting baking for GOSH.” To kick start Bake it Better, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity has put together a super fundraising kit, jam-packed full of bunting, cake toppers, posters, celebrity and patient recipes, baking themed games, stickers and top tips to ensure every bake sale is a sweet success. Laura Savory, Head of Community Fundraising at Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity, said: “It’s wonderful to have the Ramsay family supporting Bake it Better this year. We look forward to seeing their star bakes! “The great thing about Bake it Better is that everyone can get involved and every bake sale, no matter how big or how small, will help us make a real difference to the hospital.” Money raised will help Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide world-class care for young patients and their

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EDUCATION, INFORMATION

Wellington School for Shapwick School’s all-round education Approach to Learning Difficulties If it is academic results you are concerned about for your child, Wellington School has just what you need. This summer, we had superb GCSE and A level results across all subjects with 5 of our pupils securing their Oxbridge offers and over 70% gaining places at Russell Group universities. Pupils study the more rigorous IGCSE in Maths and Science as well as Latin and Greek and the emphasis is strongly academic. But Wellington has so much more to offer than exam results. With a Director in Residence, the performing arts go from strength to strength. From the rip-roaring success of spectacular musicals to serious Chekhov productions and a huge range of bands, orchestras and ensembles, the whole school is taking advantage of a range of exciting opportunities. Our superb Chapel Choir performs regularly and our versatile musicians regularly delight audiences whether they’re performing at high profile competitions or improvised jazz sessions. We have superb sports facilities and a unique

new Sport and Wellbeing department with specialist strength and conditioning coaches who take fitness to new levels across all sporting disciplines. Steffan Jones, ex Somerset Cricketer is also developing an elite cricket and sporting programme, so Wellington is the place to be for sport. We nurture and teach pupils from 2 -11 in the Prep School and 11-18 in the Senior School, and we are justly proud of the rounded, all-encompassing education they receive. We call it “Learning for Life”. This term, Wellington Prep School has opened its doors to a host of two year olds in the new

Chapel Nursery. Situated in the former Salvation Army Hall in the town, the lovely building, which sits on the edge of the School’s campus, has been redeveloped to create a superb nursery unit for the youngest members of our community. It will be open all year round from 8.00am to 6.00pm each week day with flexible options for busy families who are keen for their children to receive an excellent start in life. Contact us on 01823 668800 or admissions@ wellingtonschool.org.uk for more information. “Happy parents, happy pupils!” – The Good Schools Guide

Shapwick School is a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where young people can achieve their potential, regardless of their individual difficulties. The school is situated in lovely surroundings and students can attend Shapwick as a boarder or a day pupil. As a CReSTed category ‘SP’ School, Shapwick specialises in the education of young people aged 8 – 18 years with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and associated speech and language needs. Shapwick’s motto ‘The same road by different steps’ rings true in everything throughout the school. Shapwick provides specialist teachers and small classes. They employ a team of speech and language and occupational therapists who work in conjunction with the teachers to create a holistic approach where the emphasis is on developing the strengths of their students, whilst providing specialist support across the whole curriculum through a multisensory approach. Tailored support with therapy

is offered to help overcome individual weaknesses. Pupils are taught in small classes and are provided with a broad and balanced curriculum, sympathetic to the specific demands that dyslexia presents. The latest assistive technologies

are used to make learning fun and accessible. Pupils no longer feel different and as a result their selfesteem and confidence grows. Shapwick does not accept pupils with behavioural problems but can recommend alternatives.

Parents can see the results of the above methods at Shapwick School’s next Open Day on Friday 11th November. For more details please call 01458 210384 or email the school at office@shapwickschool.com

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Hazlegrove Pre-Prep make Address your work life the most of the freedom balance in National of independence Work Life Week The children at Hazlegrove Pre-Prep have had a wonderful start to the year enjoying the late summer weather out in the playground as well as in Forest School, tennis and games. The new digging pit complete with shiny red digger is a highlight! The joy of being an independent school means that our children are able to enjoy a curriculum that the teachers truly believe in. Essentially, at Hazlegrove Pre-Prep we have created the school week we would have enjoyed in our own childhood. The mornings are all about the basics of reading, writing and maths which are taught in small classes with experienced class teachers. Beyond this, the timetable is all about creating opportunities for the children to thrive whilst developing physically and emotionally as well as academically. Forest School introduces the natural world, the seasons and the creative joy of being really hands on in the outdoors. Dance and Drama are fun and creative, as well as great for improving confidence, self-

expression and co-ordination. Music is alive and kicking! With Mr Birch in charge, whether on the piano or with his guitar or ukulele in hand, every moment is one to be remembered. The Olympics inspired us all, particularly for those of us at Hazlegrove as we watched our former pupil Maddie Hinch perform wonders in the GB goal, playing for the gold-medal winning Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hockey Team. The Pre-Prep

sports programme sees our children being given specialist coaching in all the basics throwing, catching, striking a ball, moving into space and teamwork. On top of that they enjoy specialist swimming and tennis coaching every week throughout the year. It is no surprise that they enjoy so much competitive success further up the school! Hazlegrove Pre-Prep children are happy, confident children.

October 3-7 marks "National Work Life Week", a time for both employers and employees to focus on wellbeing at work and work-life balance. A survey for the 'Modern Families Index 2016' found that parents continue to put in extra hours just to get their job done - in some cases working an additional ten hours a week. So think about taking a step away from your desk and towards a healthier, happier, longer life with Heart Research UK's Healthy Tip. Take Time Out With work deadlines, childcare and household chores tipping the work-life balance scale, take time out for you and your family. Ban your work phone on days off and steer clear of emails during your welldeserved downtime. Enjoy a good book, take a trip to your favourite destination or just spend some quality

Do please contact Sarah-Jane Mansergh on 01963 442606 to arrange a visit - you will be assured of a warm welcome.

time with yourself, your family and friends. However you like to relax, enjoy your days off and give your heart a wellearned rest from the stresses of working life. Move More In this age of cars and computers the average worker sits for ten hours a day. Get up, get moving and keep the blood flowing by staying physically active inside and out of work. Moving more can help keep your blood pressure and cholesterol levels healthy, control your weight and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Enjoy a well-earned self-esteem boost, improved sleep quality and energy levels which will lead to improved concentration at work. The key is to start with small, manageable amounts then slowly increase the duration and intensity each time. Break for Lunch It's easy to fall into the trap

of lunching at your desk and before you know it, it's packing up time and you've spent all day sitting. Make the most of your lunch break by squeezing in a short walk or just a trip to the staff canteen. Getting up for a change of scenery will not only get the blood flowing but will help to reinvigorate you for the rest of your working day. Eating Well at Work Whether you bring a packed lunch or buy from the staff canteen, make heart healthy choices for your work lunch. Choose wholemeal bread for sandwiches and ditch creamy salad dressings for hearthealthy fats such as olive oil. Pick up a piece of fruit instead of a packet of crisps and ditch the morning coffee for a bottle of water. Small simple changes all add up, so for the sake of a healthy heart, it's #timetorebalance and take a step towards a healthier, happier, longer life.

Get your organisation involved and focused on wellbeing at work by visiting: www.workingfamilies.org.uk/employers/national-work-life-week/

H azlegrove P re -P reP We want your children to have the education you may wish you could have had yourself... Mornings in the classroom are all about learning core academic skills with inspiring teachers. Afternoons are packed full of fun activities developing creativity and co-ordination, led by specialist teachers.

Join us for one of our Open Mornings on Saturday 8th, Tuesday 11th and Saturday 15th October at 11am

Good foundations are everything... For more information call Sarah-Jane on 01963 442606 14 Parent Talk October 2016

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EDUCATION, INFORMATION

King’s Hall School for Pupils Joining at Age 11 When it comes to the move to ‘big school’ at age 11, many parents assume that the best choice is to progress straight to a senior school that has an 11+ intake and runs all the way to 16 or 18. At King’s Schools, we have a different way of making this key transition. In our two-site model, pupils joining at 11 begin in the friendly atmosphere of King’s Hall School, where they find their feet before moving at 13 to our senior school, King’s College. King’s Hall School and King’s College are closely linked. From early on, pupils at King’s Hall School visit King’s College to use its excellent facilities and absorb its atmosphere. Later, the great majority of King’s Hall pupils move on to King’s College at 13. There, they are with their old friends, but they join other pupils from a wide range of schools, expanding their horizons and widening their peer group. As well as the benefits of gradual change from age 11 to 13, King’s Schools benefit from a two-site model. The facilities and approaches for each site

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are age-appropriate to a greater degree than is possible on a single site. In terms of social development, the age range

from 11 to 18 is huge. By attending King’s Hall School from 11, pupils are able to grow and develop as individuals.

For more information please contact Emma Guppy on 01823 285921 or visit our website www.kingshalltaunton.co.uk

Failing five-a-day The five-a-day health message is failing and we are falling short of the latest guidance on fibre, according to a new report commissioned by Fruit Bowl®, the health-conscious food brand. Experts say it is time to rethink healthy-eating messages and look for fresh strategies to ensure children, in particular, eat their five-a-day and hit the fibre targets recommended by health watchdogs, the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition. A review published in the journal of Complete Nutrition suggests one simple step would be to swap a sugary snack for dried fruit or a fruitbased snack. Dr Emma Derbyshire, a public health nutritionist, mum and one of the report authors agrees: “Putting the new UK fibre guidance into practice will not be easy. This is why brands like Fruit Bowl have looked at how children in particular can increase their fibre and indeed their fruit and vegetable needs.

Tackling the fruit and fibre challenges The benefits of eating five-aday and more fibre are beyond doubt, but despite more than a decade of five-a-day campaigns, on average, 11 to 18-year-olds manage a mere three portions a day and only 10% of boys and 7% of girls are eating five servings of fruit or vegetables a day, data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) shows. Fruit and vegetables are an important source of fibre, but a review by Dr Carrie Ruxton, published in the journal of Complete Nutrition, warns: “The five-a-day message is not resonating with parents.” She says: “It is time we acknowledged that the current strategies are not working. It’s not enough to keep repeating the same five-a-day mantra. Everyone knows about the health benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables, but that knowledge is not being translated into action.” Dr Ruxton believes NDNS data points to an easy way to

increase intakes of both fruit and vegetables and fibre. In some age groups, children get almost a quarter of their calories from so-called “discretionary foods” such as biscuits, confectionery, crisps and soft drinks. And she points out: “Something as simple as switching to dried fruit or a fruit-based snack with no added sugar and a natural source of fibre will increase intakes of fruit and fibre while reducing fat, salt and, added sugars.” In summary, Dr Emma Derbyshire adds: “We can no longer ignore the evidence of the NDNS and other goldstandard sources. It’s time to take a fresh look at five-a-day and find new ways to encourage consumption of more fruit and vegetables. “Parents want simple answers — and while that is rarely possible when it comes to diet and nutrition, there is one simple strategy that is undoubtedly a step in the right direction — and that is to swap just one bag of crisps or confectionary for a fibre-rich fruit-based snack.”

Due to our ongoing success, we are able to offer a limited number of Year 7 Scholarships worth up to 5O% of the day fees from September 2O17. This may be increased to 1OO% through means-tested financial assistance.

his tremendous opportunity is open to children who show significant ability and potential in their academic work, sport or music and wish to make the most of their talents in a nurturing and stimulating environment. At King’s Hall Year 7 and 8 pupils develop their skills to confidently embrace all the opportunities we offer. We expect all our pupils to contribute to the wider life of the school: in sport, music, drama and through community responsibility. We provide small classes led by enthusiastic, knowledgeable and caring staff and our children progress to King’s College well equipped for their gcses and the exciting challenges ahead. Traditional (11+, 13+ and Sixth Form) Scholarships are available to independent school applicants.

Please contact our Registrar: 01823 285921 Closing date for applications: 28th November

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NURSERY All Hallows Preparatory School Nursery Class Give your 3 year old the best possible start within the environs of this renowned Prep School. Fantastic facilities and activities including Forest School, LTA Tennis Academy and Swimming Pool and access to specialist teaching staff for languages, Music, Art, Dance, Drama and Sport set this facility apart from other nurseries. Visit at any time: 01749 881600 admissions@allhallowsschool.co.uk Bridgwater College Childcare Centre is open to the general public and children of students, for children from four months to five years. There is also a Holiday Play Scheme for children up to eight years old. It has a secure outdoor area boasting an ‘inspirational garden’, where children are encouraged to explore both indoor and outdoor learning. T: 01278 441270 or E: childcare@bridgwater.ac.uk www.bridgwaterchildcare.co.uk Cheekie Monkeys Ilminster A friendly, calm and nurturing setting offering full time day care (8am-6pm) for children aged 0-5. We have highly experienced staff and excellent facilities in our baby and pre-school rooms, plus an amazing garden. Lesley/Ali 01460 52457 Christ Church School Nursery is a purpose built, friendly nursery, with large outdoor play areas that encourages your child to discover and grow at their own pace nurtured by our team of experienced staff and Nursery Teacher. Please call 01373 463781 for more information.

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Hazlegrove Nursery and Pre-Prep Sparkford. Hazlegrove’s innovative Pre-Prep curriculum is outstandingly successful, evident in the increased confidence and ability levels as children move up to the Prep School. The children benefit from experienced staff, specialist teaching and exceptional facilities including an indoor swimming pool and woods for Forest School. “Hazlegrove children are happy children” says Headmaster Richard Fenwick, “we simply want to provide the very best education we can for the pupils in our care”. For more information, contact Fiona O’Neill on 01963 442606

Millfield Pre-Prep School (Ages 2 - 7), situated in the beautiful Prep campus in Glastonbury. Our aim is to encourage a love of learning through a combination of classroom and outdoor activities, using a wide range of exciting and stimulating teaching methods. Small class sizes and excellent facilities, like our on–site Forest School and indoor swimming pool, support this. Over 20 free after school activities as well as an Early Birds and Late Club. To arrange a visit or a taster session please contact: Hannah Cox in Admissions on 01458 837524

King’s Hall Nursery King’s Hall is a wonderfully traditional yet progressive school set in the rolling Somerset countryside just outside Taunton. Although the Nursery shares the Preparatory school’s superb facilities, it is self contained and operates in a secure and peaceful environment. Log cabin classrooms, vast on-site Forest School and highly experienced, dedicated staff make King’s Hall Nursery the natural choice for children 2 to 5 years. 01823 285921 www.kingshalltaunton.co.uk

Perrott Hill Montessori Nursery and Pre-Prep. Given ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, the Montessori Nursery is situated in the attractive, safe courtyard of the manor house. The Nursery children, aged 3-4 years, have the use of the extensive grounds and facilities of the school as well as having their own outdoor adventure play area. The staff are warm and friendly. Free after school care is available. 01460 72051 www.perrotthill.com

Little Boots Day Nursery (Ages 0-5, 8am-6pm) Come and visit us on Pottery Farm! Our idyllic setting offers fantastic opportunities for enhanced outdoor learning; we work with a maximum of 16 children a day ensuring each child gets the individual attention they need. Contact Cleo Wilson for more information. T 07936 555 676 littlebootsdaynursery.co.uk

Queen’s College Highgrove Nursery, Nursery School, Pre-Prep and Reception 0-5 years. Queen’s Pre Prep and Junior School is renowned for excellence in infant and junior education and care. The team at Queen’s Highgrove Nursery embrace such standards of education and development offering year round care 0-3 years. Queen’s Nursery School is situated in the Pre-Prep Department and it is here that the stepping stones to

a formal education are laid. Highly qualified and experienced Nursery School staff work in close liaison with parents and the Highgrove Nursery team, ensuring a smooth and personalised transition. Queen’s offers well-established parent and toddler groups. Queen’s Pre-Prep takes pride in providing a rich, stimulating and diverse education within a nurturing and caring environment. www.queenscollege.org.uk 01823 278928, junioradmissions@queenscollege. org.uk Rydal Day Nursery, Clevedon, is bright, fun and full of learning opportunities and happy children. Run by a fully qualified dynamic team, in a Makaton friendly setting and are "I Can accredited". Outstanding Ofsed July 2015. Open 8-6pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-5.30pm Friday all year. Two and Three year old funding accepted. www.rydaldaynursery.co.uk 01275 342352 Stepping Stones Playgroup Wells, term time only, 9am-3pm, ages 2-5. A friendly, caring and nurturing setting focused on developing each child's unique nature. Set within the secure yet stunning Stoberry Park School grounds with highly experienced staff. Christine Buckley 01749 677011 www.steppingstoneswells.co.uk

Bruton School for Girls. Small classes mean that every child receives high quality individual attention; your child will not get ‘lost in the crowd’ at Sunny Hill. They will be treasured; we are interested in the individual child, they have our time and our attention. Wrap around care available. To arrange a visit or taster session please contact Mrs Carrie Crook in Admissions on 01749 824400 or email admissions@brutonschool.co.uk Taunton Nursery School for children from 0 years. Flexible Nursery Education, 7.30am5.45pm. Highly qualified teachers. Spectacular grounds and facilities used by all. Children can attend a combination of morning, afternoon and late club sessions. 01823 703300 www.tauntonschool.co.uk Wellington Prep School Nursery Attractive, well-designed buildings. Talented teachers. Cheerful children. Proud parents. All this can be yours at Wellington Prep School Nursery and Pre-Nursery. EYFS can be redeemed against our fees. We would love to have your children from 2 years upwards. Open 50 weeks per year. Please enjoy our website www.wellington-school.org.uk or call Maria Kerr to arrange a visit. 01823 668700

Little Wellies Term time Toddler group. Open to all pre-school children every Thursday morning Sunny Hill Pre-School and Pre-Prep 9.15-11.15am, Wellington Prep School Hall. £3 per child (Ages 3 - 7), Sunny Hill welcomes and £1 per additional child pre-school and primary school-aged weekly charge. children, taking girls from 3-11 years Contact Maria Kerr for more old and boys aged 3-7. Situated in the beautiful market town of Bruton on the details 01823 668700 prep@wellington-school.org.uk 40 acre campus of 'big sister' school,

To book our Nursery Directory, please call 01458 250461

Holiday in Devon Come Home to Devon for sweet fresh air, beautiful countryside,

beaches, moors, fishing villages and a wonderful welcome to

Family Farm Holidays

In Glorious Devon welcoming comfortable cottages in an idylic setting

Join us on the farm, watch and help feed the animals. Large gardens, play room, games room. Lots of play space. Outdoor heated swimming pool. Providing very special child friendly relaxing holidays for over 28 years. Highly recommended. ‘VisitBritain 3 & 4 star’

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Torridge House Farm Cottages. Fantastic and fun, you will find a breadth of experiences to enjoy. You’ll feel you have always belonged, to the wide open gardens in wide open countryside, the comfortable and cheering cottages, the animals to cuddle and care for, games to play, the unrushed life, the caring and gentle environment. This, the essence of rural Devon hospitality. There are nine self-catering cottages set around a green, all different and all different sizes, chef catering, easy going, everything thought of, children of all ages encouraged, enthralled and inspired by a fun team of “farmers”, play and games rooms, summer outdoor swimming pool. Clay

work at neighbouring pottery and massages with amazing therapist, and farming friends at Torridge House Cottages all in tiny Little Torrington. There are still a few cottages available in the 2017 Easter holidays and in the summer. Term time is fun too, and with a good choice of dates. ■ Beautiful unspoilt North Devon ■ Great cycling, walking, fishing ■ Family attractions and inspiring gardens ■ Sandy beaches ■ Easy going, make yourself at home delightful setting ■ Wonderful views ■ Wi-Fi, bbqs, cots etc. including nursery bits and bobs all provided

■ High standard cottages, very well equipped ■ Late availability this half term – 22nd October, Barn sleeps 5,

Hay, 4, now £480 and £400 Find out more from www. torridgehouse.co.uk or email holidays@torridgehouse.co.uk

EDUCATION, INFORMATION

A home from home at Learning Differences the heart of All Hallows, at The Park School offering real benefits for busy families All Hallows is an outstanding Independent prep school located 30 minutes from the Chew Valley with bus services available. The school achieves superb academic results (60% of Year 8 leavers gain scholarships and awards to a wide range of senior schools) and there are a multitude of sport and activity opportunities available. At the heart of the school is a beautiful and welcoming house that really feels like a home. The stunning manor house sits within magnificently rolling estate grounds with all the comforts of home, facilities galore, wrap-around life-skill, learning opportunities and superb pastoral care. Resident staff and their families, reinforce the feeling of community and vital family values. Open 24/7 during term time, the school offers a number of options designed to make busy family life easier. Early and Late stay options are perfect for working parents, children can

stay for supervised prep and supper and there are a range of flexible packages enabling children to stay at school when necessary including Flexi

Boarding for one night only to packages offering two nights a week and occasional boarding linked to evening sport and activities. A true ‘one stop shop’!

Contact admissions@allhallowsschool.co.uk for more information. www.allhallowsschool.co.uk @allhallowssch

The Park is an inclusive school. We are proud to be non-selective and we welcome children of all abilities. Many families choose The Park School because of our highlyreputed pastoral care. We value diversity. Here children with additional needs are not regarded as having a learning difficulty, but rather as having a learning difference, and our small class sizes and high adult-pupil ratio allow for a highly individualized approach to learning. SEN support is provided both in class and discretely in small groups or 1-1. It is this balance, delivered at point of need, which has long been regarded as best practice and is greatly valued by the teachers, the families and, most importantly, by the children themselves. All discrete work is tailored to meet the individual needs of each child and is delivered by the same member of the Learning Support Team who provides the in class support. This way, the discrete learning support ties in closely

with what the children are learning in class and backs up their learning, rather than working in parallel with their class work. Because we are a “through” school, the same team supports our pupils with SEN on their journey

throughout the school. Transition between key stages and between the Junior and Senior Schools is smooth and stress-free as the children get to know the Learning Support Team very well indeed.

We can offer your child: • the freedom to learn through feeling safe, happy and valued • small class sizes, single year groups and personalised learning • the opportunity to discover their creative talents through the arts, drama and music • excellent coaching, superb facilities and competitive sports opportunities • the opportunity to develop a strong moral compass • fresh air every day • a fantastic home from home boarding environment run by inspirational staff. COME AND VISIT US admissions@allhallowsschool.co.uk allhallowsschool.co.uk

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BOOK REVIEW

BookTrust, launches first ever Time to Read national campaign to encourage families to break out of their ‘bubbles’ New research reveals parents’ concern around lack of shared family time, as technology and time-squeezes cause family members to live separate lives under the same roof New research has been released by BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, to announce the launch of Time to Read, a national campaign which encourages families to read together more, even when children are ‘too old for a bedtime story’. The research shows that parents of primary school children worry about family members increasingly living in their own ‘bubbles’ as their children get older. They want to spend more time doing things together but admit they read with their children less and less as they age. Almost two thirds of parents surveyed are worried about family members spending too much time isolated within their own ‘bubbles’ in the home, with social media, technology, and school homework all cited as reasons why parents are spending less time interacting with their children than they would like. In addition, nearly nine in ten say they would like to do more shared activities in order to increase quality family time together. The study, which polled 2,000 parents of children 511, highlighted how these concerns appeared to grow as children get older, as just 53% of parents of 5 year olds said they were worried about their family ‘bubble’, compared to 72% of parents of 11 year olds. This is reflected in the amount of time parents spend reading with their children as they grow older; on average 86% of parents with a child age 5 read with them every day or every other day, but this falls to 38% of parents of 11 year olds. A 2015 study by BookTrust with Ipsos MORI supports these findings and suggests that the frequency of reading with children begins to drop off around age 5 or 6, with a noticeable reduction in the number of parents reading to their children every day or several times a week from age 7. Research from Egmont Publishing2 earlier this year also points to 7 as the age when children and parents start swapping their nightly reading habit for tech-based entertainment such as visiting YouTube or other social media channels. Many of those surveyed in the latest research from BookTrust said they spend less time reading with their child as they got older because they have begun to read on their own. However academic 18 Parent Talk October 2016

The study shows that parents are also aware of the many benefits of reading with their children; 65% stated that increased bonding and physical closeness with their child was the top benefit, followed by enjoying a shared experience and having fun together. With more than half of parents surveyed with children age 11 admitting that they spend less time talking to them as they have grown older, shared reading could be the perfect way to increase quality family time, open children up to new conversations and help burst the family ‘bubble’. Professor Peter Fonagy, head of the Research Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology at UCL, and Chief Executive of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, said: “A strong, lasting bond between families and children is founded on shared interests, excitement, and wonder - all of which can be achieved by reading for pleasure, which opens doorways to safely explore new worlds and concepts that fire their imaginations. Children have a multitude of developmental needs that can all be served simultaneously by reading together with parents or carers they love and trust. The long term cognitive and emotional benefits are clear – reading together promotes optimal interpersonal, developmental and educational functioning in later life”. As part of the first Time to Read campaign, BookTrust will be giving a book to every reception age child across the country (that’s 700,000) – launching this year with Faber & Faber’s ‘Kitchen Disco’ by Clare Foges and Al Murphy. The BookTrust website will also host booklists for reluctant readers alongside tips on how to get your child loving books. These can be found at www.booktrust.org.uk/timetoread

research indicates that shared reading between parent and child benefits the emotional health and well-being of young children. This means families could be missing out on quality time spent together with books and the emotional benefits that go with this as their child gets older. Diana Gerald, BookTrust chief executive, comments: “When children get older and start to learn to read for themselves, it can be tempting for parents to step back and let them continue their reading adventures alone. However, research shows the enjoyment of reading, developed through shared reading time with parents or carers, has a significant positive impact on a wide range of life outcomes including social, personal, health & well-being and educational. “It is now widely acknowledged that children who enjoy reading will read more often and this helps them do better at school, even in subjects like Maths. Indeed, reading for pleasure regularly has more of an impact on a child’s educational achievement than having a parent with a degree. It is the combination of skills and a love of reading that enables children to achieve academically and in life. We know that this lifetime love of reading is sparked by reading together, and the shared adventures that books can offer well beyond the nursery school years”.

Editor’s choice A Jar of Pickles and a Pinch of Justice By Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy Published by Walker Books Age: 6+ Prince Veera and his best friend, Suku, are left in charge of King Bheema’s court when the king goes off on a hunting trip. Each day the king’s subjects come before the boys with their problems and petty disagreements. Can Veera and Suku settle the dispute between the man who sells a well – but not the water in it – to his neighbour? Or solve the mystery of the jewels that have turned into pickles? And what about the old washerwoman who is set the task of washing the king’s elephants until they turn white? These clever, funny trickster tales, full of humour and colour, are ideal for introducing Indian folklores and culture to a wide audience.

King Baby By Kate Beaton Published by Walker Books Age: 18 months + The perfect gift for any family expecting a new baby, this is a laugh-out-loud take on the joy (and exhaustion!) of having a new lovable little tyrant. All hail King Baby! King Baby is gracious – bestowing smiles on his public, allowing tickles and hugs, and posing for photo after adorable photo. But this teeny tiny royal ruler also has many demands, and when his faithful subjects can’t quite keep up, King Baby must take matters into his own hands….

Gruffalo Crumble and other recipes Based on the picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler Published by Macmillan Packed full of sweet treats, healthy snacks and simple meals – all based on the bestselling picture book ‘The Gruffalo’. Make your own owl ice cream, scrambled snake and roasted fox, and of course…Gruffalo crumble! With twenty-four recipes specially designed for adults to use with children, easy-to-follow, step by step instructions and lots of hints and tips on what to do next, this is a great way to introduce Gruffalo fans to cooking and baking.

Molly Maybe and the Ghost Train By Kristina Stephenson Published by Simon and Schuster Age: 3+ In ‘Molly Maybe and the Ghost Train’ there’s a terrible smell in Smallsbury but Molly knows that it’s not the drains! She ventures down into Undermunder and discovers three little monsters who can’t stop pumping out pony smells in fear. They’ve lost their kite and are too scared of the ghastly ghost, the Ghoulie Gumpus, to get it back. Will Molly be able to show them there’s nothing to be scared of?

CLASSIFIED What Great Parents Do By Dr Erica Reischer Published by Vermillion Age: adult A book that concisely presents key strategies to help parents reshape kids’ challenging behaviours, create strong family bonds, and guide children from toddlers to teens. American psychologist Erica Reischer draws on research in child development and cognitive science to distil the best information about parenting today into bite-sized pieces with real examples, useful tips, and tools and techniques that parents can apply right away.

The CAT and the KING By Nick Sharratt Published by Scholastic Age: 7+ The king and his very clever cat must find a new home after their castle burns down in an unfortunate incident with a dragon. They choose Number 37 Castle Close (an ordinary house, on an ordinary street) and the cat introduces the King to all sorts of new experiences, from washing-up to shopping. Then danger looms when the pesky, fire-breathing dragon makes its return…

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Finding Black Beauty By Lou Kuenzler Published by Scholastic Age: 9+ Aspiring groom Josie comes to love her spirited charge, a black colt called Beauty. When he is taken from her, she travels to London to find him – on the way discovering the truth about her own past. ‘Finding Black Beauty’ is a sweeping tale of a young girl; her love for her horse, and the circumstances that divide them.

Easy As Pi – Maths Made Simple By Liz Strachan Published by Little Brown Age: 9+ If you’re brilliant at everything else, but lack confidence when it comes to maths, join Liz Strachan, a maths teacher with many, many years of experience, on this magical tour through the seeming mysteries of numbers, algebra and geometry.

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The Prince of Pants By Alan MacDonald and Sarah McIntyre Published by Scholastic Age: 3+ It’s Prince Pip’s birthday and he can’t wait to choose a pair of pants to wear on his special day. But when he goes to his pants drawer, it’s empty! Where have all his pants gone? Could it be that the palace has planned a very special, pants-tastic surprise party?

I Heart Origami By David Woodroffe Published by Buster Books Find a moment of calm as you learn how to make all kinds of beautiful origami with this gorgeous book. Learn how to make your own origami, including clear instructions and sheets of quality paper decorated with beautiful colours and patterns. Choose from a variety of animals, flowers and everyday items to make and decorate your space or give as an original gift.

Terraria: Crafting and Construction Handbook Published by Puffin Age: 8+ An in-depth look at the world of Terraria – both above ground and far below it. This helpful handbook takes a closer look at crafting and construction techniques for more experienced players, allowing you to discover almost 150 block types to build with and how to craft hundreds of tools to help create your world.

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01823 288644 Terraria: Exploration and Adventure Handbook Published by Puffin Age: 8+ The third Terraria title to guide gamers around the massive world they’ve created. Ideal for experienced players who want to explore further, the Exploration and Adventure Handbook will teach you how to explore different biomes and learn all about what can be found in each one; venture up to the floating islands and dig deep to the very pits of the Underworld.

MAGIC & BALLOONS Malcolm the Magician Magic and balloon modelling for Schools, Playgroups and Birthday Parties.

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KEITH’S MAGICAL ENTERTAINMENT

Children’s parties a speciality. Magic, Puppets, Comedy. Terrific entertainment. Police checked and insured.

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The Magical Clown. Magic, Music, Laughter & Fun for children and their grown-ups.

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Birthday parties, Playgroups, Functions, Live magic rabbit, Balloon animals

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