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The start of the school year is a momentous occasion for every school child, as the long summer days recede and the challenges of the school curriculum kick in again.

Happily, there are a host of events and activities that can complement and encourage this change in gear, from the Children’s Literature Festival in nearby Bath (P.21), to the wealth of events in our Roundabout and Theatre sections (P.11 & P.8 respectively). Elsewhere we explore the fantastic work that childhood cancer charities carry out, as Child Cancer Awareness Month rolls out this September (P.6). Finally, we discover how self defence classes can help the family take a proactive approach to life’s dangers (P.15). the editor

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What’s been happening at SHINE? SHINE has been working with 46 families over the last 12 months and those families have seen big improvements in behaviour change amongst their children as well as a change in their tummy and hip sizes too! With 100% satisfaction from families attending, up until June 2015, 78% of parents reported that their child had increased their activity levels, increased their fruit and vegetable consumption and reduced their screen time (playing on computers or watching TV), while 100% of children all maintained or decreased their hip or waist measurement.

What is SHINE Wiltshire?

SHINE Wiltshire is a FREE healthy lifestyle programme developed for children aged 7-11 years. It is specially designed to support young people who are above a healthy weight.

SHINE stands for Self Help, Independence, Nutrition and Exercise and is a support programme that looks at healthy lifestyles in a way that is fun, involving and interactive. The programme helps families to discover fun and tasty ways of getting fruit and vegetables into their child’s diet and also gives tips and advice on healthier lifestyles around topics such as

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When does SHINE run?

SHINE runs three programmes a year, starting in September, January and April, in four locations: Chippenham, Trowbridge, Salisbury and Tidworth. The programme is offered at no cost to families. Spaces are limited on each programme so please get in touch for more information, dates and locations or to book your place: SHINE Wiltshire T: Victoria Richardson on 01225 716674 E: Shine@wiltshire.gov.uk

portion sizes, food groups, healthy lunchboxes, breakfasts, and food labelling. Every session includes fun games and activities such as; walking, boxing, Frisbee, racket and ball games, dodgeball and dance.

Is SHINE for me?

The programme is designed for children, aged 7-11 years, who are above their healthy weight range for their age and height. A parent must attend also. Families who want to make a change to a more active and healthy lifestyle are welcome to join SHINE and the programme will support you with simple steps to achieve this. If you are unsure whether your child meets the criteria, you can check online at: www.nhs.uk/bmi or speak with the SHINE Wiltshire Co-ordinator.

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How do I join?

You can register your child on the programme by contacting the SHINE Wiltshire co-ordinator by emailing shine@wiltshire.gov.uk or calling 01225 716674. Alternatively, your GP, school nurse, parent support advisor or other health professional can refer your child with your consent.

Trowbridge The Oasis Academy, Longmeadow Wednesdays 23 Sep–2 Dec (excl. 28 Oct for half term)

To get the best health benefits, your five a day portions should include a variety of fruit and vegetables. Your five portions should be made up from three portions of vegetables and two fruit.

Salisbury St Mark’s Junior School Wednesdays 16 Sep–2 Dec (excl.

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Esther Morrison looks at ways schools, children and parents can help raise money to support the cause.

Cody’s experience demonstrates how cancer charities support those suffering from cancer and their families.

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en children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer every day and it is the most common cause of death by disease among children and young people. A harsh reality, but the past decades have seen dramatic improvements in the outlook for children diagnosed with cancer, as statistics from cancer charity for Children with Cancer UK demonstrate. Whereas 50 years ago three quarters of children diagnosed with cancer died, now more than three quarters survive.

Moreover, the number of survivors of childhood cancer, currently estimated at 35,000, is growing by around 1,300 a year.

There can be little doubt that advancements in treatment and increases in survival rates have been significantly aided by the many charities that work hard to campaign for the cause. One of the ways in which they do this is by getting involved in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place in September. Characterised by its gold ribbon, sold in various venues across the UK, this international campaign aims to promote the cause and raise money to help those who suffer from the disease.

Cody’s story illustrates how charity CLIC Sargent supports affected families. Cody is from Bristol and was in Year Four when he was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a type of bone cancer in his leg. He had to undergo six courses of chemotherapy and have a prosthetic bone fitted. One of CLIC Sargent’s social workers gave the family information on all the services provided by the charity and told them about the CLIC Sargent nurses. “They have 6

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all been absolutely fantastic,” says Cody’s mum, Sarah. “I could talk to the nurses about anything. It was like having another friend, a friendly face.” The social worker was also able to help the family with applying for the benefits available to them so they could focus on caring for Cody rather than on filling out forms. Cody is now in year 11

“Increases in survival rates have been significantly aided by the many charities that work hard to campaign for the cause.” and studying for his GCSEs and has a very positive outlook on life.

CLIC Sargent also helps Lola and her family in Gloucester. She was four when she was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukaemia.

She had to begin chemotherapy immediately and started to lose her hair. CLIC Sargent key worker Jane offered emotional support and practical advice throughout Lola’s treatment. She was particularly valuable to the family when Lola started school and was teased

about her hair loss; she was able to advise Lola’s mum, Lucy, to contact the school and organise a visit from the play specialist at the hospital. Together, Jane and the play specialist explained Lola’s illness to each of the classes at school. Once the other children understood Lola’s condition and how it affected her health, the teasing stopped overnight. “Jane was amazing,” says Lucy. “She had years of experience and she was very understanding. She was a real rock for me, always answering my questions and always being right.”

Lola is now nine and in remission.

So how can children and schools get involved in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? CLIC Sargent has a number of initiatives to help others raise money. The most significant is the £170 Challenge. £170 is the grant that the charity gives to families after a child is diagnosed with cancer to help with unexpected costs such as parking and petrol. There is no specific way in which people have to raise this sum and they are encouraged to be as creative as possible in doing so. CLIC Sargent is also challenging schools to take part in their Around the School in 10-Pence Pieces lesson plan, where schools try to collect enough 10-pence pieces to encircle their school building, while practising teamwork and mathematical skills along the way.

Another great fundraising activity for children is the Readathon.

Running throughout the year, this is an initiative set up to encourage children to read for pleasure while raising money for their seriously ill peers. The basic principle is that teachers work with pupils to set a goal of how many books they will read within a certain timeframe and the children are then sponsored to read the books.

The money raised is donated to four charities: CLIC Sargent, Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, ReadWell and Together for Short Lives. Schools also receive a Book Clubs voucher worth 20 per-

cent of their sponsorship total to go towards the school library.

As well as these initiatives, of course, there are always the classic ways of raising cash. Both CLIC Sargent and Children with Cancer UK offer tips and recipes to help organise the perfect cake sale.

They also provide information on organising sponsored races, fancy dress events and mini marathons.

It really is about having fun in the name of a good cause. Happy fundraising!

CLIC Sargent W: www.clicsargent. org.uk Children with Cancer UK W: www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk

Sophie’s tale Sophie from Cheltenham was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukaemia at the age of 10 and had to undergo eight months of chemotherapy up to five times a week, followed by 19 months of programmed maintenance treatment. By the Christmas after she was diagnosed she had lost half of her hair and had put on a lot of weight due to the steroid medication she was taking.

She managed to start secondary school but was only able to attend half the time.

A nurse, Claire, arranged by CLIC Sargent, went into Sophie’s school to explain her illness to her schoolfriends. “Now Sophie’s treatment is ending, Claire is going into school to explain that Sophie is still not back to normal, will be weak some days and will need support,” says Sophie’s mum Lesley, who, with her daughter, now fundraises through concerts and Christmas card designs.

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FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SHOWS ★ SALISBURY, SWINDON, TROWBRIDGE & BEYOND

WILTSHIRE THE ARC THEATRE College Road, Trowbridge BA14 0ES. 01225 756376. www. arctheatre.org.uk.

My Pet Monster and Me Sun 27 Sep, 11am-2pm, £8/£6/£25 (family) • A fun show for little monsters and their grown-ups, brought to life by the acclaimed Blunderbus Theatre using puppetry, music and songs. Join Sophie and her new friend George, the most loveable monster in the land – the only trouble is, George simply won’t stop growing.

Hansel and Gretel Thu 29-Sat 31 Oct, 7.15pm, £8/£6 • Melksham School of Ballet and Modern Tap presents a dance performance of the classic fairytale adventure.

Part of Trowbridge Arts Festival.

THE ATHENAEUM 18-20 High Street, Warminster BA12 9AE. 01985 213891, www. theath.org.uk The Wizard of Oz Wed 16-Sun 20 Sep, 7pm (Wed-Sat)/2pm (SatSun), £10 (adult)/£8.50 (child) • A stage adaptation of this classic tale. Enjoy the legendary musical with its cast of good witches, wicked witches, munchkins, a cowardly lion, a heartless tin man, a brainless scarecrow and, of course, Dorothy herself.

SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA. 01722 320333, www. salisburyplayhouse.com Thumbelina Sat 10 Oct, 11am & 2pm, £9/£7 group ticket • Norwich Puppet Theatre use glove, rod and shadow puppets to tell the ever-popular story of a girl who’s no bigger than a thumb.

Runs for approx. 40 minutes. Ages 3+.

TROWBRIDGE ARTS Trowbridge Town Hall, Market Street, Trowbridge BA14 8EQ. 01225 774306, www. trowbridgearts.com A Midsummer Night’s Dream Fri 25 Sep, 7.30pm, £10/conc. £8 • Four star-crossed lovers wander the woods searching for answers and a group of craftsmen rehearse a play ... none of them can escape the turbulence of the faerie kingdom and the mischievous meddlings of the cheeky spirit known as Puck! A new family adaptation of Shakespeare’s enchanting classic set deep in the forest where the faeries wait.

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Hetty Feather, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, Wed 23-Sun 27 Sep

01793 524481, www.swindontheatres.co.uk Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom Sat 5-Sun 6 Sep, 1pm/4pm (Sat)/10am/1pm (Sun), £14.50£16.50 (children £2 off) • The young fairy Holly is still learning to fly and her magic doesn’t go according to plan. Ben the Elf can run very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. Together they live in the Little Kingdom. Join them on their adventures with plenty of games, songs and laughter along the way.

Regional Youth Ballet Fri 18-Sat 19 Sep, 7.30pm/2.30pm (Sat only), £12/£10 conc & mat/£8 mat conc • Showcase for the members of the RYB aged from 8-18. The first half sees a performance of classic ballet ‘Les Sylphides’, while the second half ranges from excerpts from ‘The Nutcracker’ and ‘Swan Lake’ to a high-kicking can-can.

Hetty Feather Wed 23-Sun 27 Sept, 7pm (Wed)/5.30pm (Fri)/11am & 3pm (Sat-Sun), £16-£25.50 • Stage adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson’s popular story of Hetty’s escape from the Foundling Hospital to the scary streets of Victorian London. Age 7+.

WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE Ashley Rd, Bradford-Upon-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ, 01225 860100, www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk.

The Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet (as live) Wed 23 Sep, 7.15pm, adult £15/child £3 • Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of star-crossed lovers, performed to the music of Sergei Profokiev.

FURTHER AFIELD BRISTOL OLD VIC King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED. 0117 987 7877, www.bristololdvic.org.uk Life Raft Mon 3-Wed 5 Sep, 7pm, 2pm (Sat mat), £22-£10 • A lifeboat filled with children is adrift at sea

against a backdrop of war. Rations begin to dwindle and fear, superstitions and madness start to take hold.

Based on Gerog Kaiser’s ‘The Raft of the Medusa’. Suitable for ages 10+.

Kid Carpet and the Noisy Neighbours Thu 22-Sun 25 Oct, 11am(except Thu 22)/2pm, £12/conc £8/child £7 • Ed Patrick aka Kid Carpet is back with another jampacked, lively show full of rock music, puppetry and projection, exploring the horrors and excitements of the first day in a new house.

The Cardboard Arcade Thu 22-Sat 25 Oct, 10am-6pm, free • The theatre’s foyer is transformed into a temporary kingdom where video game legends are born with the aid of Unstable King and his custom-built retro arcade machines. Age 7+.

COLSTON HALL Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AR. 0844 887 1500, www. colstonhall.org The Nutcracker and the Snowman Sun 20 Dec, 6pm, £13.50-£26.50 incl. booking fee • Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau and conductor Neil Thomson present a suite of music from Tchaikovsky’s much-loved ballet. After the interval, the soundtrack to ‘The Snowman’ is brought magically to life alongside a screening of the film.

THE EGG Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET. 01225 448844, www. theatreroyal.org.uk We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Wed 16-Sun 20 Sep, 10am/1pm (Wed-Thu), 10am/12pm/3pm (Fri-Sat), 11am/2pm (Sun), £8.50 (adult)/£7.50 (child) • A family go on an expedition of a lifetime. What will they find? A puppetry production that brings the funny adventure story to life. Age 2+.

Frogs and Snails and Teddy Bear Tales Sat 26-Sun 27 Sep, 11.30am/3pm (Sat), 11am (Sun), £8.50 (adult)/£7.50 (child) • It’s bear’s birthday tomorrow and the only thing that will help him sleep is a

bedtime story. Bring your teddy bear along and listen to tales of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Age 3+.

Hurricane Boy Sat 3-Sun 4 Oct, 11.30am/3pm (Sat), 11am/2pm (Sun), £8.50 (adult)/£7.50 (child) • A lonely boy rebuilds his house each day from the rubbish whipped up by the winds. A girl appears and they spend a summer of blue skies and warm sun together, but when the hurricane takes her away, the boy has to find his way on his own.

Age 5+.

Me and My Cat Sat 10 Oct, 11.30am/3pm, £8.50 (adult)/£7.50 (child) • Join Detective K on her exciting and hilarious adventure full of manga clues and strange events.

Based on the book by award-winning author and illustrator Satoshi Kitamura. Age 5+.

Tree/Boom/Umthi Tue 13 Oct, 2.30pm, £6.50 • Like an illustrated children’s book brought to life, this piece tells the story of a hungry man who wants to eat a peach so he decides to plant a tree. Watch the tree grow through spring into summer as the man waits for his peach to ripen. Age 2+.

Tommy Foggo Superhero Sat 17 Oct, 11.30am/3pm, free • Interactive musical adventure to celebrate the egg’s tenth anniversary. Dress for a party and walk the red carpet. There will even be some birthday drinks and nibbles after the show. Booking required.

Breaking the Ice Fri 23-Sun 25 Oct, 1pm (Fri), 11.30am/3pm (Sat), 11am/2pm (Sun), £8.50 (adult)/£7.50 (child) • Be part of Team Polar Bear or Team Husky and watch as the animals learn to play with each other. Interact with projected images that mirror your movements. Age 2-5.

By Hand Mon 26-Tue 27 Oct, 11.30am/3pm (Mon), 10am/12pm/3pm (Tue), £8.50 (adult)/£7.50 (child) • Told with modelled clay characters and remarkable artistry, this is the story of a small hero with a great desire to escape from the shop window of a tiny pottery shop. Age 6+.

THE RONDO THEATRE St. Saviours Road, Bath BA1 6RT. 01225 463362, www.rondotheatre. co.uk Hands Up for Jonny Wilkinson’s Right Boot! Wed 30 Sep-Sat 1 Oct, 8pm (Wed-Fri)/5pm (Sat only), £14/£12 • It’s the Rugby World Cup 2015 and three ardent rugby fans find themselves arguing as to which is the greatest moment in the game’s history when the arrival of a mysterious stranger puts disagreements on hold. Fastpaced comedy involving song and physical theatre PRIMARY TIMES

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Open Days Thursday 1st & Wednesday 7th October 2015 Join a tour during a working day at school.

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ROUNDABOUT Your ultimate family diary of what’s on, where & when

Deadlines: List your school or community group’s events in Primary Times for free. We work half a term in advance so we’re now collecting information for late October, November and December: deadline Monday 21 September. If your event is to raise funds for a school, a charity or your community, and is open to the public, please let the editor know at: mike.gartside@localworld.co.uk PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU TRAVEL While we make every effort to ensure these listings are accurate and up to date, event information can sometimes change after we’ve gone to press. Please check with the venue or organiser before you set off to an event to make sure it’s going ahead as planned . . . and tell them you saw it in Primary Times!

SEPTEMBER UNTIL SUN 6 SEP SUMMER SUNDAYS Sevington Victorian School, Sevington, Grittleton, Chippenham SN14 7LD. 01249 783070, www.sevingtonvictorianschool.co.uk. 2-5pm, admission free, donations welcome • Visit Sevington Victorian School on Sundays and enjoy a traditional lesson in the schoolroom before taking tea in the schoolhouse parlour.

UNTIL SUN 6 SEP ACROBATIC SHOWS AT LONGLEAT Longleat Safari & Adventure Park, Warminster BA12 7NW. 01985 844400, www.longleat.co.uk, 1pm/3pm/5pm (selected dates only, please check website), free with standard admission prices • Longleat plays host to a team of extraordinary Chinese performers inside a purpose-built undercover arena. ‘Za Ji’ features theatrical performance by the internationally renowned Sichuan Chunmiao Acrobatic Troupe.

UNTIL THU 1 OCT THE GREAT ESCAPE – A FAMILY TRAIL Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock, 10.30am-5.30pm, free with standard admission • Some of the birds and animals in the cloisters have escaped. Can you help find them all? Explore the Abbey grounds to find the lost creatures and discover fascinating facts about the folklore behind them.

UNTIL SUN 4 OCT A BRUSH WITH GENIUS: THE ART OF FOX TALBOT’S DAUGHTERS Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust.

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org.uk/lacock, 10.30am-5.30pm, free with standard admission • Discover more about William Henry Fox Talbot through the paintings of his daughters, which have a particular focus on botany and travel.

UNTIL SUN 4 OCT JANE AUSTEN’S BATH Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge St, Bath BA2 4AT. 01225 477233, www.victoriagal.org.uk, 10am-5pm (1.30-5pm Sun), £3.50/under-21s free • Explore the Bath of Austen’s era with the gallery’s collection of prints and watercolours and experience the sights, sounds and places vividly depicted in her novels.

UNTIL SAT 31 OCT VOICES FROM A WORKING CITY The Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Rd, Bath BA1 2RH, 01225 318348, www.bath-at-work.org. uk. 10.30am-5pm, free • Be transported back in time and learn what it was like to work in Bath in the early 20th century based on interviews with real-life workers.

UNTIL SUN 1 NOV DINOSAURS ALIVE: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE Longleat, Warminster BA12 7NW. 01985 844400, www.longleat. co.uk, opening times & prices vary, see website for details • Dinosaurs are coming to Longleat. Find 20 full-size prehistoric creatures around the park and watch them come to life.

UNTIL MON 2 NOV ESCAPE ARTIST Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock, 10.30am-5.30pm, free with standard admission • A colourful exhibition of Fran Forman’s dream-like paintings that tell stories of a world outside the one we know.

UNTIL SUN 8 NOV SMALL WORLDS: AN EXHIBITION OF DOLLS’ HOUSES FROM THE 18th AND 19th CENTURIES No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR, 01225 428126, www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk, 10.30am-5.30pm (12noon-5.30pm Mon), free with standard admission • A unique collection of the small but perfectly formed, from ‘The Fry House’, made for the children of local chocolate maker Francis Fry, to the Georgian ‘Bellamy’s House’ complete with original furniture.

UNTIL THU 31 DEC A RAILWAY AT WAR STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN2 2EY. 01793 466646,

The Scraptors, Stourhead, Tue 1-Wed 30 Sep

www.steam-museum.org.uk, 10am-5pm, £8/£6.50 (conc)/£6 (child) • A poignant exhibition looking at the role of the Great Western Railway during World War I and how its employees were affected.

UNTIL SAT 9 JAN MEET THE RAILWAY WORKERS STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN2 2EY. 01793 466646, www.steam-museum.org.uk, 10am-5pm • Take a real step back in time as you meet engine drivers, firemen and railway workers who worked on the locomotives and in Swindon works. They’ll show you how the locos work and bring stories of the steam age to life. Takes place fortnightly on Saturdays.

UNTIL 3 JAN DRESS OF THE YEAR Bath Fashion Museum, Assembly Rooms, Bennett St, Bath BA1 2QH. 01225 477789, www.fashionmuseum.co.uk, 10.30am-5pm (4pm from Nov), included with standard admission • See the latest Dress of the Year as well as past selections from the Dress of the Year Collection.

FROM 1 SEP PERFORM WEEKLY DRAMA CLASSES Various locations incl. Bradford on Avon, Chippenham & Salisbury. 020 7255 9120, www. perform.org.uk, see website for info on fees, dates and times • Perform’s weekly workshops and drama classes are back for the autumn term. Four to 7 year olds can enjoy being whisked away to the world of The Magician’s Chamber for an Arthurian adventure, while 7 to 12 year olds have the chance to put together a specially written show, promising original music, high-energy dance and lots of laughs. This term features a modern, streetwise adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo

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TUE 1 SEP ARTIST WORKSHOP: LOOKING THROUGH The Salisbury Museum, The King’s House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN. 01722 332151, www.sailsburymuseum.org.uk, 10.30am-3.30pm, £26 • Using the Turner’s Wessex exhibition as a starting point, artist Louise Luton leads this workshop. She’ll show you where to begin with sketching, how to add a wash of colour and how to work up to a final painting. Bring your own equipment. Booking required.

TUE 1-WED 30 SEP SCRAPTORS SCULPTURE TRAIL Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 9am-6pm, standard admission charges apply • The Scraptors are a group of West Country artists who specialise in making sculpture from recycled materials. Come and visit this exciting project on a journey around the Stourhead estate and discover three sculptures, each reflecting the effect of World War I on the local community.

SAT 5 SEP FAMILY FIESTA Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 12noon-5pm, free • A special family fiesta party to celebrate 40 years of making imaginations fly.

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avonvalleyrailway.org, 9am-5pm, adults from £7.50/children from £5.50 • When you go down to the station today you’re in for a big surprise ... Children who bring a teddy bear will receive free travel on both the steam and diesel-hauled trains.

There will also be plenty of activities throughout the day to keep little ones amused.

rides and fun for all the family with Swindon and Cricklade Railway’s large collection of both steamand diesel-hauled trains. Take advantage of this special kids-gofree weekend.

FRI 11 SEP FAMILY BAT WATCH Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock, 7-9pm, £8/child £4 • Ever seen a bat fly out of a gargoyle’s mouth? You might do at Lacock Abbey’s fabulous bat watch. Join bat expert Tony Brazier to watch for and listen to bats living in locations in and around Lacock Abbey.

FRI 11-SUN 13 SEP SALISBURY FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL Salisbury Festival, 87 Crane St, Salisbury SP1 2PU. 01722 332241, www.salisburyfestival.co.uk, times TBA, free • Get ready to loosen your belts and enjoy a whole weekend of food-themed fun, including foraging walks, local restaurant deals, street theatre performances and over 80 delectable food and drink stalls.

FRI 11-SUN 20 SEPT JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL Various venues, Bath, times & prices vary • City-wide celebration of the great author who lived in Bath for a short while, including costumed parades and other Regency-related activities.

SAT 12 SEP HERITAGE OPEN DAY: LACOCK ABBEY Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock, 10.30am-5pm, free • Think you know Lacock Abbey? Come and see some of the changes made over the past few years and enjoy free entry on this one-off Heritage Open Day. SAT 12 SEP BRISTOL DOORS OPEN DAY Various venues, Bristol. www.bristoldoorsopenday.org.uk, 10am4pm, free • A chance to visit many of Bristol’s most significant historic and contemporary buildings as they throw open their doors to the public (sometimes for the only time in the whole year). For some, you’ll need to book onto a special tour, but for many you can simply turn up and walk in.

SAT 12-SUN 13 SEP SWINDON RAILWAY FESTIVAL STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN12 2EY. 01793 466646, www.steam-museum.org.uk, 10am-5pm, adult £12/conc £9/ child £8/family £28 • Swindon’s Railway Festival is back for its 14th year with some fantastic model railway layouts, special guests and attractions and, of course, the museum’s permanent exhibits.

SUN 13 SEP BRISTOL HALF MARATHON Bristol. www.runbristol.com • One of the UK’s leading road races PRIMARY TIMES

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returns, with thousands of athletes leaving the Harbourside/city centre to pound their way along a route out and back along the Portway through Avon Gorge.

TUE 15-SUN 20 SEP ENCOUNTERS SHORT FILM & ANIMATION FESTIVAL Watershed & other venues, Bristol.

0117 929 9188, www.encountersfestival.org.uk, programme to be confirmed, prices vary • A week of celebrating new talent in filmmaking. There will be a number of masterclasses and screenings throughout the week. Tickets to each event must be booked in advance.

WED 16 SEP A DAY IN THE WOODS: HEDGEROW HARVEST Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 10am-4pm, adult £85/child £55 • Pull on your walking boots and join local bushcraft instructor Greg Power for a day exploring the ancient Stourhead woods. Thanks to Greg’s expertise, you’ll learn about trees and fungi, how to identify medicinal plants and helpful ways to use them.

WED 16 SEP WINGS OVER STONEHENGE Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE. 0870 333 1181, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stonehenge-landscape, 10.30am-1pm, adult £5/child free • Tread the paths of the early pioneer military aviators at Larkhill.

These walks will cover how aviation developed on Larkhill and how Britain became involved in World War I. THU 17-MON 28 SEP BATIK FLAGS AT LACOCK ABBEY Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock, 10.30am-5.30pm, standard admission prices apply • Come and experience the joy of standing amongst over 90 brightly coloured, 8ft batik flags.

Hear them rustle in the breeze and feel surrounded by light and colour.

FRI 18-SAT 19 SEP REGIONAL YOUTH BALLET Wyvern Theatre Main Auditorium, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 4BJ. 01793 524481, www.swindonthea-

tres.co.uk, 7.30pm/2.30pm (Sat only), £12/£10, matinee £10/£8 • Regional Youth Ballet presents a dazzling display of classical ballet performances featuring local dancers aged 8-18. Expect a range of pieces from ‘The Nutcracker’ to ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Don Quixote’.

SAT 19 SEP MR TIGER GOES WILD Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 11am-12noon, £7.50/£6.50/family of four £24 • Meet the tiger who came to party in this rock-and-roll adaptation of the bestselling picture book

by Peter Brown. Featuring original live music and hilarious characters, ‘Mr Tiger Goes Wild’ promises to have you roaring with laughter from start to finish.

SAT 19-SUN 20 SEP BRATTON AT WAR Trowbridge Museum, The Shires Shopping Centre, Trowbridge BA14 8AT. 01225 751339, www. trowbridgemuseum.co.uk, 10.30am4.30pm, adult £5/conc £4/child £3 • Come along for two days of World War I-themed activities including recruiting and nursing. Adults in period costume receive £1 off the entry fee.

SAT 19-SUN 27 SEP PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART EXHIBITION Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 10am-5pm, standard admission charges apply • Help support Stourhead’s fundraising appeal to restore the garden structures whilst enjoying a selection of paintings and drawings created by the Stourhead staff and volunteer team. All works will be available for sale throughout.

SUN 20 SEP LUNCH AND CREAM TEA ON THE MOONRAKER Swindon & Cricklade Railway, Blunsdon Station, Tadpole Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon SN25 2DA. 01793 771615, www.swindoncricklade-railway.org, 12.30pm, advance booking required • Enjoy a special lunch and cream tea on the Moonraker dining train.

SUN 20 SEP TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Avon Valley Railway, Bath Rd, Bristol BS30 6HD. 0117 932 5538, www.

MON 21 SEP-THU 1 OCT WE’LL MEET AGAIN STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Firefly Ave, Swindon SN2 2EY. 01793 466646, www.steam-museum.org.uk, please call or fill in booking form via website for prices and times • A World War II experience for years 5 and 6, now with extended dates due to popular demand.

Many informative and interactive sessions including air raid shelter reconstruction, wartime childhood, the role of women and evacuation. Minimum class size 25, max 33. Booking essential.

WED 23 SEP ARCHAEOLOGY WALK Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE. 0870 3331181, www.nationatrust. org.uk/stonehenge-landscape, 2-4.30pm, adult £5/child free • Explore the wider Stonehenge World Heritage landscape with a guided walk and discover hidden histories and ancient mysteries.

WED 23 SEP THE ROYAL BALLET: ROMEO AND JULIET (AS LIVE) Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ. 01225 860100, www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk, 7.15pm, adult £15/child £3 • Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of star-crossed lovers, performed to the music of Sergei Profokiev.

FRI 25 SEP WILD WALKS Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 11am-1pm, all tickets £3 • Don’t miss this guided tour of the woodland, it’s the last one of the year.

FRI 25 SEP-SUN 4 OCT BATH CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVAL Various locations and times, see website for full programme listings. 01225 463362, www.bathfestivals.org.uk/childrens-literature • The fun-packed Children’s Literature Festival is back, with a programme of over 100 events featuring some of the biggest authors and illustrators from the wonderful world of children’s books. Highlights include appearances from ‘Gruffalo’ author Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson and Chris Riddell alongside masterclasses, stars from CBeebies and CBBC, TV favourites such as ‘Doctor Who’ and much, much more.

FRI 25 SEP-SUN 4 OCT A SCRIBBLE OF ILLUSTRATORS Walcot Chapel, off Walcot St, Bath BA1 5UG. 12noon-5pm daily, BACK TO SCHOOL 2015

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TUE 27 OCT UTTERLY ENCHANTED STORIES No.1 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LR. 01225 428126, www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk, 2-4pm, included with standard admission, free to local residents with a valid Discovery card • Come along to the Small Worlds storytelling session and stick around to build your own collage scene inspired by the museum’s dolls’ house exhibition.

OCTOBER THU 1-FRI 23 OCT POETREE TRAIL Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock, 10.30am-5.30pm, standard admission prices apply • Discover the magic of Lacock’s ‘poetrees’ and be inspired to create your own leaf poem on this self-led trail.

THU 1 OCT-SUN 1 NOV AUTUMN COLOURS AT LACOCK ABBEY Lacock Abbey, Lacock SN15 2LG. 01249 730459, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/lacock, 10.30am-5.30pm, standard admission prices apply • Lacock’s wooded grounds, botanic garden and orchards are full of wonderful colours over the autumn months, so they’re perfect for a gentle stroll. See a whole range of plants, from apple trees to Japanese anemones.

FRI 2-SUN 11 OCT CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL Various locations and times, see website for full programme. 0844 8808094, www.cheltenhamfestivals.com • The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival returns, including the popular Book It! family programme featuring some of the most popular authors for children and teens. This year’s jam-packed programme includes a talk from current and former children’s laureates Chris Riddell and Michael Rosen, as well as talks from David Almond, Lauren Child and Julia Donaldson. Adults certainly won’t be missing out either, with appearances from six Booker Prize winners, including Peter Carey, as well as delicious food served up by a host of celebrity chefs.

SAT 3-SUN 4 OCT GREAT WESTERN BRICK SHOW STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Firefly Ave, Swindon SN2 2EY. 01793 466646, www.steam-museum.org.uk, times & prices TBA • See gigantic models, inventions and displays as you’ve never seen them before. A Lego extravaganza for all the family including unique models made exclusively for the show, interac-

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tive building, Lego play tables, competitions and refreshments.

SUN 4 OCT BIG BAND BRUNCH Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 12noon-2pm, £6/£5 conc • Enjoy music from the Girls Only Jazz Orchestra, performing swing classics and fresh new hits. Top it off with an equally big breakfast from the café’s special brunch menu.

SAT 10 OCT DISCOVER DURRINGTON WALLS Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE. 0870 3331181, www.nationatrust. org.uk/stonehenge-landscape, 1.30-4pm, adult £5/child free • Ever wondered where the builders of Stonehenge lived? Join landscape guides to explore the secrets of Durrington walls and discover 6,000 years of hidden history.

MON 12 OCT-SUN 15 NOV AUTUMN COLOUR GARDEN TOURS Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 11.30am12.30pm/1.30-2.30pm, standard admission charges apply • Experience Stourhead in all its golden glory on a free guided tour of the garden. Running every day except Wed 21 Oct. WED 14 OCT WALK WITH AN ARCHAEOLOGIST: STONEHENGE LANDSCAPE Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE. 0870 3331181, www.nationatrust. org.uk/stonehenge-landscape, 10am-1pm, adult £16/child £5 • Join Neolithic expert and National Trust archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall on a half-day exploration of Stonehenge’s landscape and find out how the latest discoveries are revealing the secrets of our ancestors. The walk is four miles in total.

WED 21 OCT WHAT’S THE MATTER? Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St,

Salisbury SP1 3UT. 01722 321744, www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk, 7.30pm, £10/£8 conc • A sci-fi adventure through the wonderful world of quantum physics featuring physical comedy, dancing particles and scientific slapstick.

Suitable for ages 8+.

WED 21 OCT TALL TREES TERRIFIC TALES Stourhead, Stourton BA12 6QF. 01747 841152, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/stourhead, 2-4pm, adult £10/child £5 • Join head gardener Alan for a very special tour of Stourhead’s magnificent tree collection at its most colourful.

Discover the fascinating origins of champions and rarities and learn the stories of the adventurous plant hunters who brought them here.

THU 22 OCT FAMILY FUN: CELEBRATION MEDALS American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Claverton, Bath BA2 7BD. 01225 460503, www.americanmmuseum.org, 1-4pm, included with gardensonly admission • Drop in and use recycled materials from Wiltshire Scrapstore to make a medal celebrating something you’ve achieved this year. Suitable for ages 3+.

THU 22 OCT-SUN 1 NOV PUMPKIN CARVING Roves Farm, Sevenhampton, Swindon SN6 7QG. 01793 763939, www.rovesfarm.co.uk, 10am-5pm, included in standard admission prices • Come and carve your very own pumpkin and leave the mess with the friendly staff. Also special Halloween activities and free tractor rides.

SAT 24-SAT 31 OCT HALLOWEEN AT PRIOR PARK Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH. 01225 833422, www.nationaltrust. org.uk/prior-park, 10am-5.30pm, standard admission prices apply • Who’s haunting the garden?

Discover spooks, spirits and ghouls on a terrifying Halloween trail.

ONGOING: EVERY WED WILTSHIRE FARMERS’ MARKET Poultry Cross, Salisbury SP1.

07541 762497, www.wiltshirefamersmarkets.co.uk, 9am-2pm, free • Located on an ancient trading site, this weekly market offers a smorgasbord of fresh vegetables, baked goods, meats and poultry.

ONGOING STINGRAY BAY Longleat Safari & Adventure Park, Longleat, Warminster BA12 7NW. 01985 844400, www.longleat. co.uk, normal admission charges apply • See the new aquatic attraction and get up close and personal with the stingrays gliding around the pool.

ONGOING TRACTOR TED’S LITTLE FARM AT BOWOOD HOUSE AND GARDENS The Bowood Estate, Calne SN11 9NF. 01294 812102, www.bowood. org, cost of admission • Calves, lambs, piglets and chicks live at Tractor Ted’s Little Farm at Bowood. Designed especially for young children to engage with farm animals in a friendly environment, this facility has guinea pigs to handle at regular times every day, plus plenty of helpers to encourage children to gain confidence around animals and to answer questions.

ONGOING STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN TRAIL STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Ave, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2TA. 01793 466637, www.steammuseum.org.uk, 10am-5pm daily, free with standard admission • Discover fun facts, intriguing objects and great stories as you travel through time to climb aboard famous locomotives, ‘drive’ a train simulator and be a signalman for the day.

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As children become more independent, parents face the dilemma of preparing them for the dangers they may face, without scaring them witless. Anne Marie Scanlon explores the confidence that comes with self defence classes.

Talking to your children about danger

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he people your child meets daily are mostly caring, responsible individuals. However, on rare occasions, children might encounter people with bad intentions.

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he hardest transition for many parents is letting their children out without adult supervision. They are bound to worry when their children are out of sight. So how do you prepare your child to deal with danger, or its threat, on their own? Self defence classes are one way to address staying safe. There are a huge variety of different martial arts disciplines and classes available for children.

Increasingly, martial arts classes and self-defence classes are being run for the whole family.

Going to classes as a family unit has many benefits other than learning valuable safety tips and techniques. Leaving aside the serious reasons, this is a fun activity that will bring the whole family closer as a unit. Children will see their parents in a learning situation, and quite possibly find themselves having to teach their parents – which can boost their confidence.

Anecdotal evidence from parents also suggests that children who learn martial arts have improved grades at school. This may be because martial arts are very goal-oriented and the practice helps children to increase their focus and determination.

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away at the right time, proper defence of the self begins in the mind, according to the experts.

For you or your children to defend yourselves you first need to be aware of the dangers. When we teach our children to cross roads the first thing we do is make them stand back and look around. This is a habit we need to cultivate all the time and not just when crossing the road. Of course it’s one that’s especially difficult for parents and children as we all spend too much time plugged into some sort of device.

Children and adults alike should always stay in places that are open, well lit and well frequented. Be aware of hiding places – stairwells, behind walls and bushes. Don’t take shortcuts through alleyways or parkland after dark, even if you “know” them. Remind older children to stay in a group when out later in the evenings. Both adults and children should always let someone know where they are and if there is any change of plan.

British Karate Federation www.thebka.co.uk The British Combat Association www.britishcombat.co.uk United Kingdom Martial Arts Self Defence Association www.ukmasda.co.uk

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS Stress to your child that they should listen to their ‘gut feeling’. If a situation feels strange or uncomfortable, they should get away as soon as they can.

FORGET MANNERS Many parents drum in the importance of being polite. As a result, children feel obliged to be ‘nice’ to adults in general including total strangers. For example, if a stranger stops your child to ask for directions, remind them to just keep moving and keep away from the car. It it is not the child’s ‘job’ or responsibility to provide directions, even when the driver is genuinely lost.

MAKE A BIG NOISE Again, parents are forever telling their children to pipe down and not make so much noise.

Just like politeness, this rule no longer applies if your child perceives a threat of some sort.

When you talk to them about ways of dealing with potential danger, remind them, often, that if someone tries to physically take them anywhere, they should make as much noise as possible. Along with shouting as loud as they can (which will often be enough to dissuade a potential assailant, as they don’t want to be caught) your child should kick, bite, scratch

and gouge. This advice probably goes against everything you’ve ever told them before about behaviour but remind them often, nonetheless.At the same time, remind them constantly that they should never willingly go off with a stranger, no matter who they say they are, or get into a vehicle with them.

KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR Unfortunately ‘baddies’ don’t come labelled. Remind your children that a potential assailant looks just like everybody else. We’ve all probably parroted to our children not to accept sweets from strangers, but remind them, too, if someone asks their help in looking for a lost puppy or kitten (what child wouldn’t want to help with that) the answer should always be “no” and to stay in sight with people they know.

WHEN TO RUN Your child’s greatest protection against any type of harm is to walk or run away from it. Remind your child that, if something feels instinctively wrong, they need to remove themselves from the situation quickly. Boys especially may try to prove something by attempting to fight, or be a hero. Remind them there is no shame in running away from a possibly desperate adult. Similarly, tell your child that if somebody theatens them with a weapon while trying to steal something like a bike or a phone, let them!

Possessions can be replaced, people can’t.

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Foodie festival fun From 11-13 September, this year’s Salisbury Food & Drink Festival promises to be a weekend full of fun, food and family activities that will have you chomping at the bit for more. The annual festival brings together the community to explore new tastes, try new recipes and share skills and knowledge, all in order to enrich our dinner tables.

Events across the weekend include a hedgerow herb walk at the River Bourne community farm, events in association with Neal’s Yard Remedies and cookery workshops for adults and children hosted by Waitrose. There’s also a film screening of foodie family comedy ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’.

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Parents’ & teachers’

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Extending a warm welcome

Pewsey Vale School is pleased to invite prospective parents and students to its open evening on Thursday 24 September at 6.30pm. As a small, coeducational secondary school in rural Wiltshire, Pewsey Vale takes pride in its ability to nurture all students in a supportive, yet highly academic environment. There is a range of new sports and other facilities, including a new food technology kitchen which will be ready for the September intake. The school focuses on maintaining the highest level of expertise within all its subject areas and, as a consequence, students go on to become experts in a range of academic and vocational fields. This year’s open evening will include a talk from headteacher Carol Grant and a treasure hunt, enabling prospective students to experience a range of activities in all the different subject areas around the school. Pewsey Vale looks forward to welcoming you on 24 September.

Ffi: Pewsey Vale School W: www.pewsey-vale.org

Building character Pinewood School in Wiltshire prides itself on providing all pupils, from nursery to year eight, with a unique learning experience and holistically developing the whole child.

Pinewood headmaster Philip Hoyland says that it is all about finding the right balance between IQ and EQ: “We need, above all to develop character.

Children who can work as a team, learn to develop self-reliance, resilience and initiative, and this is why the private sector places such an emphasis on the co-curricular elements of life at school.”

At Pinewood, sport is given great importance, as is music and the Outward Bound experience, be that DofE or CCF. “Children should be educated to be comfortable with the language of tolerance, compassion, empathy, service and duty,” Philip continues. “They should learn the value of respect and manners. They need, in short, to leave school sincere in feeling, confident in action, eloquent in thought and honest in endeavour.”

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Get kitted out!

Showcase is a family business run by enthusiastic people who have combined their love of dance, costume and theatre to create a dancewear and fancy dress department. As proprietors, John and Heather Pannett have over 40 years’ knowledge of theatre and dance and their professional advice and assistance is always at hand.

If you require dancewear for dance and gymnastics, a visit to Showcase may well be the answer. Once there you can seek advice from trained dance teachers who believe passionately that you must actually try footwear and garments to ensure the correct fit and quality.

Showcase also stocks thousands of quality fancy dress costumes for adults and children plus the accessories to make your show or individual costume complete.

Showcase has encouraged and advised many people over the years, some of whom are now performing in West End shows.

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A Parisian adventure A group of children from Melksham and Chippenham have recently had the opportunity to perform at Disneyland in Paris.

They are all students at the Stagecoach performing arts school based at Shaw School in Melksham and Abbeyfield School in Chippenham.

Principal Natalie Collins says she is extremely proud of what the children have achieved and would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to all the children and the parents who supported them.

Over two days the children were involved in workshops and parades at Disney, performing on stage at the Cinemagic theatre, taking part in the pre-parade and singing two ‘Frozen’ songs in front of the castle.

The children rehearsed for several months beforehand and used the opportunity to perform at local functions including The Scarecrow Festival at Kington Langley, school fetes and other events.

Stagecoach Melksham and Chippenham runs term-time classes for ages four to 18 on Thursdays after school and Sunday mornings.

Ffi: Stagecoach Melksham and Chippenham T: 07861 391598 W: www.stagecoach.co.uk/melksham

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Ready for the next steps • Staff and students at Devizes School were delighted to receive another very positive and supportive Ofsted report in June. This means that the school has been consistently graded as ‘good’ four times over the last 13 years and in the following aspects of its work: overall effectiveness, achievement of pupils, quality of teaching, leadership and management, behaviour and safety of students and sixth-form provision.

The report commented on the high quality of the teaching and the good progress that students make in lessons: “Teaching is good across the curriculum. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to help students to increase their understanding and to make good progress.” Recognition was also given to the keen attitudes that students have to their learning and to the positive and purposeful atmosphere in the school: “The promotion of students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is very strong.

Relationships between all members of the school’s community are strong. The school is a calm and supportive place in which to learn.”

The Ofsted report praised how well the school helps all students make the most of their talents: “The school’s curriculum provides opportunities for students to study subjects which are well suited to their needs, aspirations and talents. Students are well prepared for the next steps in their education, training and employment.”

You can find out more about the work taking place at Devizes School by joining a tour on Thursday 1 or Wednesday 7 October, when you can see the happy, calm and purposeful school on an ordinary working day.

Ffi: Devizes School W: www.devizesschool.co.uk

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Best Stonehenge results yet • The Stonehenge School, Amesbury, is pleased to report that its 2015 GCSE results are the best in the school’s 57 year history. The proportion of students achieving five good GCSE passes including both mathematics and English rose to 61%, beating the previous record set in 2013. Other performance indicators which measure student progress are very strong and likely to be considerably higher than both the national and county averages: three quarters of students made at least the expected (three levels) of progress in mathematics and English, while more than a third made even more progress, achieving four and even five levels of progress in English and mathematics.

Head Teacher Nigel Roper says, “We are delighted by the success our students have achieved this year. They have worked very hard and received excellent support from highly dedicated teachers. It shows that, whatever your background, if your expectations and aspirations are high enough, you will succeed at this school.”

The school is close to the centre of Amesbury and well served by public transport. Almost a quarter of its pupils are from army bases on Salisbury Plain and many more travel into Amesbury by bus from surrounding towns and villages. Ofsted has graded the school as ‘Good’ in all four of its last inspections which represents more than 10 years of consistently good teaching, learning and achievement. The number of pupils on the roll is rising and the school is likely to be full and over-subscribed by 2018.

Ffi: Stonehenge School W: www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk

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Off to a good start • St Margaret’s is an independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged three to 11 years, sharing a site with St Mary’s School, Calne. The children benefit from excellent facilities, which include a 25m indoor swimming pool, all-weather astroturf, gymnasium, purpose-built theatre, library, chapel and dining hall.

Children generally start life in the kindergarten, which offers a safe and stimulating nursery environment for three- and four-year-old children. The focus is on nurturing and building the children’s confidence to make the move to the reception classes the following year far less daunting. The purpose-built accommodation is bright and airy and is situated in the ‘early years’ area of the school.

The St Margaret’s curriculum comprises an extensive range of activities, designed to promote not only learning, but also personal growth and development. It is based around the subjects of the national curriculum, which are delivered, in the main, by class teachers, all of whom are experts in the relevant ages.

St Margaret’s prides itself on its high standard of pastoral care.

Every effort is made to ensure that children never feel lost or bewildered and that they quickly find their feet and are given a sense of belonging. St Margaret’s is a busy and vibrant school, where the children’s happiness is of paramount importance in order for them to learn, blossom, thrive and succeed.

The school is holding an open morning at 9.30am on Thursday 15 October.

Ffi: St Margaret’s Preparatory School T: 01249 857379 W: www.stmargaretsprep.org.uk

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Fostering with Action for Children • Action for Children is one of the UK’s largest children’s charities and has over 145 years’ experience in supporting vulnerable children and their families.

The charity’s fostering service supports children who have usually had traumatic childhoods; they are older children between 10 – 18 years of age and have complex needs.

There is a national shortage of foster carers and Action for Children needs people to come forward and give these children a safe, caring home where they can thrive and develop. The charity puts children at the heart of everything it does and promises, if you foster with them, they will give you all the support you need to help make children’s lives better.

Action for Children is looking for foster carers to join its friendly and supportive team. It makes the application process clear and simple, and makes sure you get the training you need to do a great job – before and after you become a foster carer. It matches the needs of children to your skills, experience and situation to find the right placement for you and the child. Here are some carers’ comments: “I would strongly recommend people who are thinking of a career change, to really consider becoming a foster carer,” Ian. “As soon as I picked up the phone I felt reassured and welcomed, and the application process began immediately,” Steve.

Ffi: Action for Children T: Rachel 07525 731746 E: MTFCBristol@actionforchildren.org.uk

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Hello Kids!

Thank you so much for the lovely pictures you send me. Please keep trying if you weren’t successful this time. With autumn coming up I’ve thought of this theme for the next competition: broomsticks and bonfires, exploring all the fun things we do in October and November. Winners will receive a fabulous children’s book from the editor’s overflowing book cupboard. So get your crayons out and send me your pictures to: Arty Barty, Primary Times, B-N&M, Temple Way, Bristol, BS2 0BY, or email high resolution jpegs to my editor at: mike.gartside@ localworld.co.uk

Arty Barty I was really impressed by the entries to our Summer in Space-themed competition and it was such a close call, but well done to the winners who win a free family ticket to At-Bristol hands on science centre.

Don’t forget to put your name, age, full home postal address and school on the back. Deadline: Monday 21 September.

Have fun!

Arty NB. Please see T&Cs at primarytimes.net/avon/ home-intro/tcs

Ella Starr, 9, Elm Park Primary, Bristol This is carefullydrawn and well thought out, representing a crescent moon or planet covered in palm trees and flowers: the ideal summer holiday destination!

9, Scott Granger, Preshute Primary ugh School, MarlboromicI really like the co s book feel to thi drawing. There ared many well-observe ate a details that illustrch as space summer, su ol in the swimming po ristspace and the toug for like aliens lookin ts. beaches on plane

WINNER!

Eleanor Goodey, 9, Lea & Garsdon CE Primary, Malmesbury What a cheerful image of Mars, with a relaxed alien enjoying the sun’s bright rays. I love the shading and the way (nearly!) all the planets of the solar system are represented.

WINNER!

Jessica Zhao, 11, Widden Primary School Gloucester What a very well-drawn and precisely coloured image, with almost a professionally drafted feel! The expressions of surprise on the aliens’ faces are a hoot.

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Broadcaster and medical doctor Professor Robert Winston puts his name to this packed volume about the extraordinary body we all possess. If his own extravagant moustache is not proof enough of the wonder of the human physique, this book offers hundreds of facts and observations about our anatomy, which bring the complex world of the human interior to life for children. Did you know, for example, if you could touch your brain, it would feel like toothpaste, or that we all produce three types of tears?

More in-depth diagrams and pull-out flaps explain the workings of the eye, the lungs, the heart and the muscles as well as offering a basic introduction to the idea of DNA, the double helix molecule that forms all life and which passes our physical traits from generation to generation. This is a high quality introduction to the world of human biology which could spark a life long interest in the workings of the body. (Mike Gartside)

Three friends, Stan, Minnie and Miles, go on the latest of their exiting and dangerous adventures at the special Superhero School. This time Mighty High is under official inspection and the friends struggle to keep hidden the school’s secret: that they all have superpowers. If the inspectors find out, they could close the school. Dr Sinister makes matters even worse with his evil plotting and scheming.

As the inspection gets underway, the villain sees the perfect opportunity to infiltrate and steal children for his evil experiments. Stan, Minnie and Miles must defeat him before he harms their friends.

It’s an exciting and funny story that will captivate readers aged 6 to 9. The book is organised in an engaging, dynamic way, with some sections resembling comic strips or diaries interspersed with more conventionally designed pages. Stan, Minnie and Miles are intelligent, lovable and funny heroes that come to life in Alan MacDonald’s writing and the excellent black and white illustrations by Nigel Baines. The story is a mix of laughter and adventure, which teaches children about fighting for what they believe in. (Caitlin Gartside)

Utterly Amazing Human Body Robert Winston, Dorling Kindersley, £14.99, www.dk.com

Superhero School, Curse of the Evil Custard Alan MacDonald, £4.99, Bloomsbury, www.bloomsbury.com

Primary Times reviews the new releases.

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Story time!

Jacqueline Wilson

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The Bath Festival of Children’s Literature is back with another packed programme of events for book-lovers of all ages. Esther Morrison picks out some of the highlights.

“T

o entertain children and to enthuse them about reading” – that’s the simple ethos behind the Bath Festival of Children’s Literature and it certainly seems to be working. The festival was founded in 2007 and since then has become the largest dedicated children’s book festival in the UK. This year literary agents Gill and John McLay are returning as artistic directors and have put together a line-up which they say is their strongest yet.

When you consider that previous guests have included muchloved favourites like Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Anthony Horowitz, Lauren Child and Malorie Blackman, that’s an ambitious claim, but there’s certainly no shortage of big names and promising prospects in this year’s programme.

The 10 day festival runs from Friday 25 September until Sunday 4 October, and while book readings are a key part of the event, there are also all sorts of workshops, craft activities, quizzes and games for children to take part in. Festival face painters will be moving from venue to venue throughout and, of course, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to meet bestselling children’s authors at book signings and storytelling sessions. The programme aims to appeal to a wide range of ages too, from pre-schoolers to teens, ensuring that this is very much a family-oriented event. Here are some of this year’s highlights: JULIA DONALDSON AND LYDIA MONKS Bestselling author of ‘The Gruffalo’ Julia Donaldson and PRIMARY TIMES

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illustrator Lydia Monks go back to the farm with their sequel ‘What the Ladybird Heard Next’ in this singalong storytelling session.

Donaldson’s as popular as a performer as she is as a writer, so this should definitely keep the little ones amused. Age 5+.

Sat 26 Sept, Forum, 10am, £7.50 SHAUN THE SHEEP MODEL MAKING While not technically a literary figure, there’s no doubting the popularity of the cheeky sheep.

A specialist model maker from Aardman Animations shows you how to make your very own clay model of Shaun in a few simple steps. Age 8+.

Sun 27 Sept, Holburne Museum, 11am, £10 HORRID HENRY – FRANCESCA SIMON Having first appeared in 1994, Horrid Henry has become a longrunning success, complete with his own TV show and film. Now the series is coming to an end with the publication of the final book, Horrid Henry’s Cannibal Curse, and author Francesca Simon celebrates by reminiscing about how it all started and the fun she’s had along the way. Age 5+.

Sun 27 Sept, Guildhall, 2pm, £6.50 THE HUNGER GAMES QUIZ How well do you know ‘The Hunger Games’? This official UK Hunger Games quiz hosted by eccentric quizmaster Caesar Flickerman is a chance to find out. Dress up in either Capital couture or District dress and do battle against other fans for the chance to win a prize.

One for older children.

Sun 27 Sept, Guildhall, 6.30pm, £7

THAT’S NOT MY MEERKAT! Very young children can engage physically with the story in this touch-and-feel picture book.

This session is also a chance for pre-schoolers to create their own meerkat, exploring different textures and making them fluffy, shiny, bumpy, spotty, glittery ... whatever they decide. Age 3+.

Mon 28 Sept, Guildhall, 10am, £5 HORRIBLE HISTORIES According to Martin Brown, everyone can draw and he aims to prove that’s true in this 45-minute session. The illustrator of the popular book series-turned-TV show promises plenty of jokes and interesting facts to keep both kids and adults entertained. Age 7+.

Tue 29 Sept, Guildhall, 10am, £7

ties. There’s a Wimpy Kid DrawAlong and the Wimp Wars Quiz, not to mention exclusive clips of author Jeff Kinney talking about his books and demonstrating how he draws his characters. Don’t wimp out of this one. Age 8+.

Sun 3 Oct, Guildhall, 10am, £6 Bath Festival of Children’s Literature various venues, Bath, Fri 25 Sept-Sun 4 Oct W: www.bathfestivals.org.uk/ childrens-literature

JAQUELINE WILSON As one of the most successful children’s authors of recent years, Jacqueline Wilson needs very little introduction. Here she talks about her next book in the Hetty Feather series, ‘Little Stars’, as well as how she came to write some of her best-loved books.

Get your questions at the ready.

Age 8+.

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