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Hello and welcome to the October Half Term issue of Primary Times. We hope the new term hasn’t been too much of a shock to the system! Our theatre and roundabout section is jam-packed with fun-filled activities to keep your little monster’s entertained this half term.

Wrap up and whack out the wellies, we have picked the best firework displays in the region so your bonfire night is guaranteed to go off with a bang! Struggling for inspiration this Halloween? Whether you are planning a spooky party or just want to make this Halloween extra special for the kids, we have the perfect selection of super tasty, child-friendly treats that would even give Mary Berry a fright!

Did you know that three-quarters of UK adults cannot speak a second language? It’s a scary truth, which is why you should introduce your child to a new language as early as possible. On page * ‘Fast-Track Your Child To Second Language Success’ will explore the benefits of bilingualism and give you lots of handy tips on how you as a parent can support your little on their language adventure.

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As usual, we have some amazing prizes up for grabs!

Check out our competitions page for your chance to see Riverdance in Nottingham and visit the Winter Wonderland at CONKERS.

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Ghoulishly Good Recipes Throw a fiendishly fun Halloween party with these creepy child-friendly recipes, sure to thrill your little monsters.

Slimy Gunge Graves • 4 135g packs lime or orange jelly • A variety of bug and body part sweets • 2 packs of Oreo biscuits 1 First, make up the jelly following pack instructions. Pour a third of the mixture into 12 plastic pots. Add bugs to each pot, then leave to set in the fridge.

2 For the soil topping, remove the creamy filling from the Oreos and place the chocolate wafers into a plastic bag and with a rolling pin, bash into crumbs and layer onto the top of the jelly.

3 Before serving, top with the creepy crawlies and body part sweets.

Spooky Brownies • Betty Crocker™ Original Supreme Premium brownie mix • Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on the brownie mix box • ¼ cups Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy white frosting (from 16-oz container) • 16 large marshmallows • Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel 1 Heat oven to 350°F and line a 8 or 9-inch square pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. Make brownies as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch square pan. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove brownies from pan by lifting foil; remove foil.

For 16 brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

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2 Heat frosting in microwavable bowl uncovered on High 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until frosting can be stirred smooth and fluid. If frosting becomes too firm while decorating, microwave 5 seconds; stir.

3 Top each brownie with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Let stand until frosting is set, about 30 minutes. Use black gel to make eyes and mouths.

Recipe courtesy of Betty Crooker

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Apple monsters Make these ghoulish treats using ripe granny smith apples. To start, help the kids remove a segment of the apple to form the mouth, then let your little monsters decorate the apple monsters to make them as spooky as they like!

Poison Apples • 6 Granny Smith apples • 6 wooden sticks/ dowels • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup • 2 teaspoons black gel paste food colouring • 3/4 cups water

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1 Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Place on a baking sheet and poke in the sticks/ dowels. Butter the baking sheet and set aside.

without stirring until it reaches the hard-crack mark at 310 degrees.

Remove pan from heat. Carefully remove thermometer, and add food colouring and stir in.

2 Place a candy thermometer in a medium saucepan and add sugar, 3/4 cups water, and corn syrup. Place over medium heat; whisk until all the sugar has dissolved. Let the temperature rise

3 Tip the pan and carefully twirl the apple through the candy, shake off excess, and place on buttered baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples.

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PINBOARD CBEEBIES LIVE! PRESENTS JUSTIN & FRIENDS: MR TUMBLE’S CIRCUS Roll up, roll up! BBC Worldwide is delighted to announce that CBeebies Live! will be bringing a brand new circusthemed spectacular to arenas across the UK. Justin & Friends: Mr Tumble’s Circus, promises the singing, dancing and fun-filled surprises, all topped with comedy and the thrills and excitement of the big top. Joining Justin Fletcher MBE for this fantastic new show will be pre-school favourite Mr Tumble, alongside more characters from the CBeebies programme ‘Gigglebiz’ and ‘Something Special’.

Justin Fletcher said: “I’m really excited about the circus theme for our next arena tour. As a child I used to love the circus and I’m really looking forward to bringing some of our CBeebies characters and friends into that world. The combination of CBeebies Live!’s great production values and the magic of the big top will mean we can create something truly unique.”

Tickets for the upcoming tour are priced from £13.50 for children, with family tickets from £54 (for four people and subject to booking fee).

For tickets and the most up to date tour information visit www.CBeebieslive.com.

Kip McGrath Education Centres HELP TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUR CHILD We all want our children to be happy and make good progress at school but if something isn’t quite right and you are thinking about whether they need additional support ask yourself if your child is : · · · · ·

Struggling in class and falling behind Receiving school reports reflecting missed potential Bored or not being stretched in class Lacking confidence or self esteem Preparing for specific tests/exams such as SATs or GCSEs?

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Free Kids Activities at Intu Centre Derby Kids can jump into a world of fun this half-term and enjoy a fun filled week of FREE kids’ activities in centre on selected days from Monday 27th October.

From Hansel & Gretel storytelling sessions and gingerbread men decorating to spooky arts & crafts, magic shows and face painting – there’s a world of fun to come along and take part in!

Plus, on Saturday 1st November, join us for a magical day of Ben & Holly Story Time. Kids’ can enjoy story telling sessions at intervals throughout the day. Collect your FREE wristband for the event from the Customer Service desk from 9:30am on the day of the event. For more details visit Customer Service in centre or go to intu.co.uk/derby

Experience The Christmas Magic at Wyevale Garden Centres!

From 1st December until 24th December 2014

Enjoy a delicious, freshly-prepared breakfast or tea and meet Father Christmas and his team of Elves at Wyevale Garden Centres this December. Each little guest, accompanied by a grown-up, will have an individual chat with Santa. But the fun doesn’t stop there – with Santa’s help, his special guests will choose their very own present and receive a Christmas tree cookie to decorate. Visit thegardencentregroup.co.uk/events for more information and to book online.

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Children’s colouring competition!

Our Blue Cross pet care clinic treats pets for local people who can’t afford private vet care.* We’re looking for some special pictures of your much loved pets to bring our new vet room to life.

You can either colour in one of our pictures or draw one yourself. The winning pictures will be framed and displayed on the wall of the Blue Cross pet care clinic. Plus, each winner will receive a cuddly toy and a Blue Cross goody bag.

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To enter, either pop in to the clinic at Pride Veterinary Centre, Riverside Road, Derby, DE24 8HX, or download an entry form and picture from our website: www.bluecross.org.uk/derby Closing date for entries: 5.00pm, Friday 31 October. Children must be aged 16 years or under by closing date. To check out the current offers at the clinic visit www.bluecross.org.uk/derby *Your pet needs to be registered before you can use the clinic, you must be in receipt of certain means tested benefits, and you’ll need to live in our catchment area, which covers the postcodes: • DE1 • DE21 • DE22 • DE23 • DE24 • DE72 • DE73 Call 0300 777 1870 to book an appointment or to speak to the Blue Cross Derby pet care clinic team

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

By Charles Dickens, adapted by Neil Duffield

FRI 5 DEC 2014 – SUN 4 JAN 2015

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HANSEL & GRETEL TUE 9 DEC – SUN 28 DEC FAMILY TICKET 0 FROM £3

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Theatre Around the Derbyshire Midlands and Black Country BUXTON OPERA HOUSE WWW.BUXTONOPERAHOUSE.ORG.UK WED 19 NOVEMBER

The Nutcracker

A stunning production from the Moscow State Ballet. All is quiet in the great house.

Clara creeps downstairs, the Christmas tree stands alone and in the darkness the moonlight beams onto the colourful presents. At midnight, the clock heralds in the spirit of Christmas yet something stirs in the darkness beyond and thus unfolds this magical festive tale of The Nutcracker.

Tickets: £16-£25

to help them on their way. With an award winning creative team Treasure Island - The Pantomime will be a spectacular feast of fun for all the family to enjoy. Tickets: £9.50.

Book your ticket at derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/ treasure-island-a-pantomime

TUESDAY 9- SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER

GUILDHALL THEATRE SUN 30 NOVEMBER

Hansel & Gretel

Letters Through Your Door

This Christmas, Red Earth presents a deliciously scary story of an adventurous brother and sister, a tango dancing witch and her irresistible gingerbread house. This retelling is atmospheric, funny and freespirited. Hansel & Gretel is the perfect for children with a love for magical storytelling and an ideal show for all the family. Tickets: £9-£10. Family Ticket: £30

Packed full of catchy numbers, Letters Through Your Door’ is the brand new family show from the 23 year-old BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominated musician and songwriter David Gibb. David takes look at everyday life through the medium of song, with themes ranging from the everyday to the surreal.

Every performance finishes with a song writing session in which, with the help of the audience, a brand new song is written and performed! Tickets: £8. To book tickets and for more information, visit derbylive. co.uk/whats-on/letters-through-your-door

POMEGRANATE THEATRE WWW.POMEGRANATETHEATRE.CO.UK FRI 31 OCTOBER - SUN 2 NOVEMBER

Her Benny

THU 4 - SUN 7 DECEMBER

Treasure Island The Pantomime

Join the pantomime adventure where goodies and baddies clash swords in a quest to be first to the treasure. Will our hero win the prize and find true love, or will Long John Silver be ‘hopping mad’ when his foolish henchmen fail to get it right? A sarcastic parrot and an overworked fairy are on hand

December night he is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley.

Marley calls upon three spirits to guide Scrooge on a journey through Christmases past, present and future, in the hope he’ll change his miserable ways. A heartwarming show for all the family.

Tickets: £11-£24

DERBY THEATRE WWW.DERBYTHEATRE.CO.UK FRI 5 DECEMBER - SUN 4 JANUARY

A Christmas Carol

This vibrant adaptation of Charles Dickens’ treasured novel retains all the sparkle and magic of the much-loved festive story. Miserable Ebeneezer Scrooge says barhumbug to Christmas until one

Anne Dalton’s award-winning musical presented by ABD Productions, “Her Benny” is a heart-warming, epic rags to riches musical. With its fast moving story line, powerful choruses, memorable melodies and dynamic characters, it has all the ingredients of an excellent family show.

Urchin Benny and his little sister Nell, rely on courage and love to survive in Victorian England. Benny fights crime and injustice to grow up to find self-respect, love and success. Tickets: £17.50, child £13.50 and family ticket: £58

NOTTINGHAM GRAND CONCERT HALL THU 18 - TUE 23 NOVEMBER

RIVERDANCE: 20th Anniversary Tour

It was in 1994 during an interval at the Eurovision Song Contest that the global dancing phenomenon first burst into the public’s heart.

Riverdance has now been experienced by over 2.9 million people in 18 cities and the show has lost none of its magic. Riverdance has received rave reviews from across the world. The Guardian says; “Dance does not often get so good.” Riverdance is a celebration of Irish dance and culture, presented with sophistication and vibrancy.” The Riverdance 20th Anniversary Tour will be coming to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall this November to celebrate 20 years of mesmerising performances. This tour is truly Irish dancing at its best. Book your tickets now at livenation.co.uk/artist/riverdance-tickets

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YOUR CHILD TO SECOND LANGUAGE SUCCESS Why you should introduce your child to a new language as early as possible.

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n an increasingly globalised economy where bilingualism not only increases job prospects but improves exam results, and as we get older, improves memory and delays the onset of Alzheimer’s, there’s never been a better time for your children to learn a new language. It is common knowledge that we Brits are notoriously bad at learning languages, but a new report shows that British teenagers are the worst in Europe and, according to the British Council, three-quarters of UK adults cannot speak a second language.

Whilst the new curriculum requires primary schools to teach ages seven to 11 a new language, starting earlier on in childhood, will mean your little one will have an advantage over other single language speakers. Children absorb new knowledge like a sponge, so picking up a new language comes easier to younger minds. Those who are introduced early in childhood are significantly more likely than later learners to use, understand and achieve native-like pronunciation.

Due to children’s natural curiosity about their surroundings, they quickly absorb whatever they hear. When they are in a stimulating environment, they listen and mimic sounds at a super-fast rate – meaning they can be learning a new language without even realising it.

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Research suggests that children achieve a higher success rate if they start learning during the ‘critical period’, aged zero to four years old. This is when the brain is most receptive to acquiring a new language. However, whatever the age of your child, the earlier they start before they hit the teenage years, the more successful they are likely to be.

It is true that parents who immerse their child in a casual bilingual environment give them child the best chance of success. However whilst most of us don’t speak a second language, there are still lots of things that you can do to help your child discover one.

encourage your child to sing along. This will soon become part of the time you spend together and it will be fun and stimulating, so much so, your child won’t even feel like they are learning!

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TO HELP YOUR LITTLE LINGUIST SINGING There are strong connections between music and memory. Learning through play is an ideal way to expose your child to a new language. The key thing is to keep it fun and informal so your child doesn’t lose interest. Select the language you would like them to learn and search online for nursery rhymes. Play the songs regularly learning the words yourself and

INTERACTIVE LEARNING There is no denying that many children are now brought up on screens and digital technology. The BBC’s ‘Muzzy’ is a multisensory DVD programme, designed especially for children. Based on the ‘see and say’ and ‘listen and learn’ method, Muzzy effectively engages with animated stories and music whilst using a model based on how we learn our first language.

The best way for a child to learn a new language is for them to regularly hear people speaking it. This may be difficult if nobody in your household speaks a second language but learn the very basics and integrate words into regular conversations. Whether that is simply saying ‘Bonjour’ instead of hello and ‘Comment allez-vous?’ instead of how are you? your child will soon become familiar with new words and phrases that you can introduce gradually, and best of all, you will both be learning together. www.primarytimes.net Love your Cereal

Have a spooky day out at the National Trust in Derbyshire: • Calke Abbey • Hardwick Hall • Kedleston Hall • Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood From pumpkin parties to ghost walks, spooky storytelling to crafts and carving, we’ve got activities for little ones, bigger ones and parents too.

See what’s in store for you this half term at nationaltrust.org.uk/midlands

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Spooktacular Halloween!

CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE SAT 25 OCTOBER - SUN 2 NOVEMBER

Starlight Special

The evenings may be dark but the folk at Crich Tramway Village will be illuminating the skies with special lighting effects and trams in the dark for the Starlight Special Week from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November. The vintage trams will be taking visitors on spooky rides and children dressed in Halloween costume will be admitted free of charge from 30 October- 1 November. There’ll be an eerie atmosphere as night falls with ghosts, witches and skeletons hiding in the trees and a special tram decked in Halloween illuminations. One of the highlights of this year’s event is the spooky walk down the Woodland Walk with opportunities for star gazing and where a wizard, spirits and witches will weave a magic tale. Ticket: £14.00. Child: £8.00. Family ticket (2 Adults & 3 Children) £40.00. Buy your ticket at tramway.co.uk/plan-a-visit/buy-a-ticket

make a scary hat in the craft marquee and dare to ride the Fright Flight trailer into Warlock Wood home of the spooky spell weaver and her friends (25 - 31 October).

Spiders and snakes will also be visiting the farmyard for a hands on experience. Event included with admission to the house, garden and/or farmyard. Book your visit online at chatsworth.org/book-tickets-andprices SUDBURY HALL AND THE MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD MON 27 OCTOBER

Telling Tales from the Halloween Treasure Chest

With the help of children’s author Rhian Tracey, Children will spend an exciting time building stories using favourite literary characters along with items from the Halloween Treasure Chest.

From 1- 3pm, Rhian Tracey will be exploring how to write, her books and her favourite characters from literature.

Using story maps the children will explore their favourite characters along with what makes a good story. They will then use their favourite literary characters, items from the Halloween Treasure Chest and the magic ‘What If’ to build stories for themselves. Rhian will be doing book signings from 3:15pm until 4pm and her books will be available in the shop. Child: £10

BOLSOVER CASTLE MON 27 – FRI 31 OCTOBER

Ghosts and Ghouls

Thrilling tricks and tasty treats await at Bolsover Castle. Let the kids show off their spooktacular costumes and frighten the fearless staff - a perfect day out for the family this October half term! An additional £1 will be charged on standard admission for every child.

Bonfire Night Celebrations!

MARKEATON PARK SUN 2 NOVEMBER

West Park Bonfire

Come along to Derby’s biggest bonfire and fireworks display, with a funfair, Capital FM roadshow stage entertainment and hot food stalls.

The entertainment begins at 4.45pm, the official lighting of the bonfire is at 5.45pm and watch in amazement as the firework display takes off at 6pm. What’s more, it’s free entry!

ELVASTON CASTLE SUN 26 OCTOBER

Elvaston’s Creepy Castle Capers

With ghosts and gargoyles, pumpkins and potions, there are plenty of spooky crafts, games and activities for all the family. Dress your child in their best Halloween attire for the fancy dress competition at 2pm.

From 11am - 3pm, child: £3. Adults free if accompanying a child.

CHATSWORTH HOUSE SAT 25 OCTOBER - SUN 2 NOVEMBER

Half Term Halloween Hoot

Take a walk along the Halloween trail through the house. Find hidden pumpkins in the garden, take the scary maze and dare to enter the abandoned tunnel. Listen to spooky stories for the whole family under the canopy every 30 minutes from 11.30am - 4.00pm, and afterwards learn how to make a witch’s broomstick. In the farmyard, 12

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Bonfire and Fireworks

A breath-taking firework display, a bonfire in the garden, and exciting live entertainmentfun for the whole family this bonfire night! This year the live entertainment includes, the popular steel drum band, stilt characters, fire performances, acrobalance acts and spectacular aerial theatre by the Urban Angels. Entertainment begins at 6.15pm and the firework display starts at 8.00pm. Tickets: £15. Child: £12 CONKERS, THE NATIONAL FOREST SAT 8 NOVEMBER

Fireworks Night

Come to the amazing annual firework night at CONKERS, one of the largest fireworks events in the East Midlands.

As well as the fireworks display there are rides and amusements for the children.

Tickets: £6.50. Child: £4.00. Or book your tickets online for a discounted price at visitconkers.com www.primarytimes.net Rich in Vitamins and Minerals

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DERBY GUILDHALL THEATRE SUN 16 NOVEMBER

SATURDAY FESTIVE FUN AT THE MARKET PLACE SAT 29 NOVEMBER

Comedy Club 4 Kids!

Joy Riding Reindeer

Fantastic entertainment for all over the age of six. Featuring some of the best UK comedians doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! Running time is approximately 1 hour. Child: £6.45. Book tickets online at derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/ comedy-club-4-kids2

11– 2pm Meet Basher and Crasher the groovy reindeer as they cruise about in their amazing self-propelled sleigh whilst playing their favourite seasonal tunes.

SAT 6 DECEMBER

Bruce Airhead Christmas Show

12 – 12.30pm and 1.15 – 1.45pm An original 30-minute Christmas comedy show; watch with disbelief as Bruce Airhead inflates a 6 foot balloon and then proceeds to climb inside!

DERBY ROUNDHOUSE SAT 15 - SUN 16 NOVEMBER

SAT 6 DECEMBER

Back in town for a fifth year, this must see event offers everything for a fantastic festive season. 100 handpicked food and gift exhibitors are invited to attend this special event ensuring you’ll be spoilt for choice with array of delicious festive fancies, inspiration gifts and home accessories.

11– 3pm Penguins will bring an Antarctic feel to the Market Place this Christmas. Always a favourite with children and adults alike, watch these lovable birds as they waddle around in their pen. The handlers will give informative talks periodically throughout the day.

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GHOSTS & GHOULS

Mon 27 – Fri 31 October 11am – 4pm Grab your cloaks and steady your nerves as your little horrors scare themselves silly this Halloween.

SAT 25TH OCTOBER TO SUN 2ND NOVEMBER The evenings may be dark but we are illuminating the site with special lighting effects and trams in the dark for our STARLIGHT SPECIAL WEEK

9 DAYS OF EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5DP Tel: 01773 854321 SITUATED NEAR MATLOCK AND ONLY 8 MILES FROM M1 JUNCTION 28

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SAT 13 DECEMBER

Ice Creations

11am – 4pm Watch in wonder as a fantastic ice sculpture appears from a block of ice, as if by magic.

DERBY MARKET PLACE FRI 28 NOVEMBER - MON 5 JANUARY

Derby Christmas Ice Rink

Take a spin on the Derby Christmas Ice Rink, it’s the perfect festive family treat!

Tickets: £6. Child: £4

visit you can take a trip on the Santa Special through the tunnel of Discovery, meet the balloon Modeller (1.00 – 5.00pm) and street entertainers. Tickets: £8.95. Child: £9.95.

Family (2 adults and 2 children) £32.80. Book tickets online at visitconkers.com/events/ winter-wonderland-at-conkers—150

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE THU 13 NOVEMBER MON 22 DECEMBER

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market & Craft Fair

Back for it’s 13th years, Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is now the largest outdoor Christmas Market in the country, with Birmingham quoted as the world’s fastest growing Christmas and New Year destination. Seasonal offering include handmade toys, Christmas decorations, jewellery and a carousel to keep the kids entertained. Try the German cuisine with mulled wine, sausages, pretzels, beer, crepes and an assortment of sweets.

CONKERS, THE NATIONAL FOREST SAT 29 NOVEMBER WED 24 DECEMBER

Winter Wonderland

Santa’s chief elf and his team of elves will lead you through the enchanted forest and the valley of Christmas lights to Santa’s woodland grotto. Meet the reindeer and sample some mulled wine and mince pies. During your

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The Silk Mill, Derby, DE1 3AF

Activities 11am-4pm Talks 5-7pm To book your FREE tickets:

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The Quirks in Circus Monkey Me Quirkus and

by Erin by David Gilman Soderberg

Templar Publishing, £6.997-9 | 9+ Bloomsbury, £5.99. Ages: The Quirks is a family pixar film in book Monkey and Me introduces of the form. The Quirks are a ratherone special most new magical characters in children’s familylovable with rather powers and, literature, nine-year-old Beanie, who is sometimes, when the Quirks are involved, coping with more than most kids his things don’t quite go to plan. Just as age, including leukaemia. the Quirks are treatment settling in for to Normal, the But Beanie’s bothered about that, he circus comesnot to town.

At school, Molly, just wantsand to be part hislearning big brother’s Penelope Finn areofall how to gang and then along his juggle, tightrope walkcomes and flyMalcolm, the trapeze. new enigmatic but rather hairy Meanwhile, at home they charming are putting friend. surprising with plentyfancy of similar A skills to goodtale use.

It takes heartwarming moments, demonstrating footwork to keep their nosy neighbour, how friendships blossom in the and Mrs DeVille, fromcan snooping around most extraordinary circumstances and uncovering the Quikoffamily secrets – not sometimes with family’s the people animals!) to mention their pet(or monster, you might least expect.

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friends. This book will fill your child’s mind with funny, weird and random facts, like this one …

Brave by Wendy Constance

If a vampire fed on one person every day and that person also became a vampire, Chicken House, £6.99 10+ in it would only take 32 days for | everyone 13-year-old Horse wants to prove the world toWild become a vampire! himself in a world of wolves, spears and sabretooth cats. When Blue Bird- a girl from another tribe- goes missing, he seizes his chance to bring her home.

But Blue Bird doesn’t want to be found.

Swift and smart, she has other ideas. So begins the most dangerous adventure of their lives…

Normal is a high-flying adventure!

Fizzlebert The Awesome Stump: The Boy Book Of Who Cried Fish Awesomeness by A F Harrold by Bloomsbury, £5.99 | 9+ Adam Frost When Fish the sea lion goes missing, Bloomsbury, £6.99.

Ages 7 - 11 Fizzlebert Stump tracks him down to If you unravelled a mummy, how longwith Admiral Spratt-Haddock’s Aquarium, would be bandage Awesome its invisible octopusbe? andThe colour-coded is the titleisto fiBook sh. But theperfect aquarium ininspire trouble.the Fish backthe to school buzz.

Children love (not sea lion, fishy, fish) arewill vanishing, testing parents andthe teachers and thetheir Admiral blames circus.with Can allFizzlebert the information they collectand as well solve the mystery find his as sharing new found facts with their friend?

Monkey Me Tuesdaysand at the by David Castle byGilman Jessica Templar Publishing, £6.99 | 9+ Day George Bloomsbury, £5.99. Ages: Monkey and Me introduces one of8-12 the most lovable new characters in children’s Tuesday is Princess Celie’s favourite day. literature, nine-year-old is Castle Glower magicallyBeanie, grows who a new coping more than most an kids his room, awith turret or sometimes entire age, treatment forhow, leukaemia. wing!including No one quite knows or why, But Beanie’s not bothered about that, he but luckily, Princess Celie has mapped just wants to be many part oftwists his big brother’s out the Castle’s and turns. gang comes Malcolm,and his Whenand the then king along and queen disappear new enigmatic rather charming hairy councillors frombut neighbouring kingdoms friend.

A advise surprising tale with tower plenty and of a arrive to Celie, a new heartwarming moments, demonstrating secret passageway appear just as Celie how friendships blossom the trying needs them. Thecan Castle is defiin nitely most of But circumstances to tell extraordinary her something. it’s down toand sometimes the people (oron animals!)

Celie to findwith her parents, hold to the you mightand least expect. kingdom protect her home before it’s too late.

House of Secrets by Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini Harper Collins, £12.99. Ages: 8-12

An adventure that brings out traits in the Walker children that they never realised they had. Up until ‘the incident’, Cordelia (14, a book worm), Brendan (12, a big gamer) and Eleanor (8, passionate about horses) had it all: loving parents, a big house in San Francisco and all the latest video games. But all that changed when their farther lost his job … Now the family is moving into Kristoff House, a mysterious place built nearly a century earlier by a troubled fantasy writer. Suddenly the siblings find themselves launched on an epic journey to retrieve a dark book of untold power and uncover the Walker family’s secret history.

Gelert: A Man’s Best Friend by Cerys Matthews Pont Books, £5.99.

Ages: 4-6

Gelert: A Man’s Best Friend is one of the best-loved traditional tales from Wales retold by singer and broadcaster, Cerys Matthews. According to legend, Gelert was medieval prince Llywelyn the Great’s faithful dog and while his master was hunting, the hound was responsible for guarding his baby son. One day a wolf appeared and tried to attack the child …

Chicken House, 10+ Llywelyn returns home£6.99 to find|his baby’s cradle overturned and blood 13-year-old Wild Horse wantsaround to prove Gelert’s in mouth.

Believing thatspears his faithful himself a world of wolves, and dog is responsible for savaging hisa child, sabretooth cats. When Blue Birdgirl in hisanother rage, Llywelyn kills missing, Gelert. He from tribe- goes helater hears his and fiher ndshome. him seizes hischild’s chancecries to bring unharmed anddoesn’t realiseswant thatto the had But Blue Bird bedog found. savedand his son from vicious wold.

TheSo Swift smart, shea has other ideas. mournful his faithful dog of begins theprince most buries dangerous adventure with honour. their lives…

Brave by Wendy Constance

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For more information visit kelloggs.co.uk * Rampersaud GC, Pereira MA, Girard BL, Adams J, Metzl JD. (2005) Breakfast habits, nutritional status, body weight, and academic performance. J Am Diet Assoc. 105:743-760 **Gibson, E. L. (2007), Carbohydrates and mental function: feeding or impeding the brain?. Nutrition Bulletin, 32: 71–83. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-3010.2007.00606.x

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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Out Now. Certificate 12A Darkness has settled over New York as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have the city under their thumb from the police force to the politicians. The future seems grim until four Ninjitsutrained turtles, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello rise from the sewers and discover their destiny. The Turtles must work with plucky reporter April save the city from super villain Shredder.

The Book Of Life 24th October 2014. Certificate U

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This animated comedy with artistic visuals is set in a magical and colourful world. The Book Of Life revolves around three childhood friends, Manolo (Diego Luna), Maria (Zoe Saldana), and Joaquin (Channing Tatum)—who find themselves caught in a love triangle as the gods wager on who will win Maria’s heart.

Manolo must face his greatest fears and travel on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds in order to rewrite his destiny. Filled with love, laughter and suspense- it’s a Halloween family must see!

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DVD/BLU-RAY Mr. Peabody and Sherman Certificate U The world’s smartest dog and his mischievous adopted son Sherman have the wildest adventures as they use their homemade time machine to zip back and forth in history.

However, when Sherman uses the time machine to impress his class mate Penny, he makes a catastrophic error and manages to rip a hole in the universe. Now, it is up to genius canine Mr. Peabody to repair the hole before time runs out and history is changed forever.

Postman Pat: The Movie Certificate U Everyone’s favourite post man is thrust into the limelight as he enters TV reality show ‘You’re The One’ hosted by Simon Cowbell, to win a trip for two to Europe. Against the odds, Pat’s charms Cowbell and within days is a nationwide celebrity.

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Puppet Pals HD, Free Let your child unlock their creativity and create unique shows with animation and audio. Choose the actors and backdrops, drag them on to the stage, and tap record. Movements and audio will be recorded in real time for playback later. It features a wide variety of creative characters to download, limitless possibilities of story creations and buy the director’s pass and receive current and all future content.

SquiggleFish, £1.99 Perfect for 3-7 year-olds, SquiggleFish helps to encourage creativity and spark imagination. Start by drawing a fish on a piece of paper, colour it in however you like and when you’re happy with the drawing, hold the iPad over it. Watch it suddenly come to life in a digital aquarium! For best results, use a thick black felt pen, draw your fish without any gaps or broken lines.

Great British Chefs – Kids Keen to get the kids into cooking? This app features 105 child-friendly recipes from 21 top British chefs, each providing recipes perfect for cooking with the kids. Each recipe contains step by step instructions as well as 25 easy to follow videos to guide you through cooking techniques like ‘How to Melt Chocolate’.

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Competitions WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO WINTER WONDERLAND AT CONKERS

WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO THE DERBY CHRISTMAS ICE RINK

The kids are sure to love CONKERS Winter Wonderland this festive season. You could win one of three family tickets for Saturday 29th November.

Arrive at Waterside where Santa’s chief elf and his team of elves will lead you through the enchanted forest and the valley of Christmas lights to Santa’s woodland grotto. Meet the reindeer on the site from 12:00pm to 6:00pm and sample some mulled wine and mince pies.

For your chance to win this fabulous prize, just answer the following question:

Polish up your skating skills with this fabulous festive treat. We are giving away a family ticket 50 minute skating session to be used between Friday 28 November and Monday 5 January. Don’t fret if your little one is new to the ice, this year there will be skate aids on hand keep you on your feet. The Skate aids include a metal frame skate aid and a penguin skate aid and the larger ‘banana skate aids’ which the whole family can use.

Please note children under the age of 3 are not permitted on the ice, children 3 years and over but under 7 years old must be accompanied on the ice by a parent or guardian in the interests of safety. Children 7 years and over but under 10 years old may skate without a parent or guardian on the ice but must be supervised from the public viewing area.

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Which British Ice skating duo won gold at the winter Olympics in 1984?

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WIN ALL THE BOOKS FROM THE BOOKZONE! We have a selection of the best children’s books on the market up for grabs! From weird and wonderful facts in The Awesome Book Of Awesomeness to enchanting fantasy lands in best-selling author Jessica Day George’s Tuesdays at the Castle; these titles are sure to help inspire a love of books. For your chance to win, just answer the following question: Which highly successful film series based on JK Rowling’s novels, has film maker Chris Columbus directed?

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Lord of the Rings

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Harry Potter

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WIN A PAIR OF FRONT ROW TICKETS TO RIVERDANCE IN NOTTINGHAM! We have two front row tickets for a once in a lifetime show at the Nottingham Concert Hall on the opening night, Tuesday 18th November at 8pm. You could be in with a chance of experiencing the spectacle that continues to draw in and excite audiences worldwide! With a phenomenal two decades of global success, the 20th Anniversary UK Tour gives old and new fans the opportunity to celebrate an incredible milestone for a show that the Irish Times has described as “The Original… The Best”.

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To be in with a chance of winning tickets to see a Christmas Carol at Derby theatre on Monday 8th December at 7.15pm, simply anwser the question below.

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