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TTopping the bill is a supersonic RAF Typhoon. History lovers will be sure to get a lift from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight with its Lancaster, Spit and Hurricane. And the Red Arrows will cruise in their famous Diamond Nine before breaking into death-defying manoeuvres, including Opposition Barrel, Detonator and the ever-popular Heart. It’s not only the RAF on show –propeller-powered Team Raven and AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers will wow the crowds with their aerial antics too.
Those of you living further south might like to head to the Eastbourne International Airshow. They’ll feature many of the same aircraft, plus the British Army’s Tigers Parachute Display Team. And there’ll be loads of fun on the ground with cool classic cars, stunt displays and fairground rides.
There are plenty of other air shows to choose from, so keep your eyes and ears open for an air display near you.
Blackpool Air Show takes place on Saturday 12 and Sunday
13 August – for more info go to on Blackpool Air Show
Eastbourne International Airshow runs from Thursday 17 August to Sunday 20 August – for more info visit visiteastbourne.com/airshow
You could also check out: clactonairshow.com (24–25 August); denbighshireleisure.co.uk/rhylairshow (26–27 August); bournemouthair.co.uk (31 August–3 September) and destinationsouthayrshire.co.uk/ayrshow (8–10 September)
fun soaring over the Devon countryside. But the coolest thing I’ve ever done is choosing to follow Jesus. My list of cool things is pretty cool, but not as cool as having a friend who sticks by you through the highs and lows of life and always points you in the right direction. I can honestly say my life would be nowhere near as good as it has been without Jesus being in it. Maybe it’s a cool choice you need to make too.
I wonder what your favourite drink is. Mine’s Diet Coke Caffeine Free. I drink loads of the stuff. I probably drink too much of it and I should drink more water.
That reminds me, when I was young and complained I was thirsty, my mum would always say, ‘There’s plenty of water in the tap!’ That would annoy me a bit because I think she knew that I was really saying, ‘I want some squash or zzy pop!’ To me, water was the most boring drink in the whole world ever.
That’s the thing with parents and carers – they’re really good at knowing the difference between things we want and things we need. My mum knew
I wanted squash or zzy pop, but more importantly she knew her thirsty son needed a drink of water.
In this week’s cartoon Bible story the Israelites were acting a bit like little Justin Reeves who thought he knew what was best for him. They seemed to have forgotten how bad life was in Egypt and how God had rescued them from a place and situation they hated. Thankfully, their parent in Heaven knew what was best for them and came up with a plan.
It’s easy to get annoyed with God when things aren’t going the way we want. But something I’ve learned is that God is pretty good at making sure we have what we need. I wonder what you need from God. Ask him for it and see what happens.
CHECK OUT YOUR BIBLE –EXODUS 15:1–6 and 25; EXODUS 16:3–8; 19–20 and 27–30; EXODUS 17:6
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Would you consider yourself to be a Bible buff? Do you know how many sh and loaves Jesus used to feed 5,000 people? Which teenager defeated a giant and who was swallowed by a huge sh? From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is full of incredible stories and interesting information. Test your Bible knowledge by having a go at the questions below.
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Finish the title of this parable: The Good _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
A Priest
B Samaritan
C Preacher
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Luke 10:25–37
What was David’s job before God chose him to become king?
A Fisherman
B Carpenter
C Shepherd
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1 Samuel 16:11
Jesus stayed away from people who others left out.
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What was the name of the rst city that the Israelites defeated in the Promised Land?
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B Jerusalem
C Hebron
What did Paul say is the most important for Christians to have and share with others?
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I have my binoculars ready for the air shows this summer! I can’t wait to see the red arrows. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
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Explorer 6 was launched by NASA on 8 August 1959. Six days after take-off, the rst photo of Earth from space was taken by the spacecraft. The image was of clouds over an area of the central Paci c Ocean. Compared to images taken now the quality was poor, but the process of taking this photograph was very important for the research into creating better camera equipment to take clearer photographs from space.
Explorer 6 had four solar panels that looked like wings coming out of it, but only three of the panels worked. This meant it only had 63 per cent of the power it was supposed to have when in space. Even though Explorer 6 was not as powerful as expected it stayed in contact with a space station in Hawaii for 55 days giving NASA useful data to help with the future Apollo Moon missions.
How do rabbits travel?
By hare-oplane!What happens when you wear a watch on a plane? Time ies!
Why did the aeroplane get sent to its room? Because of its bad altitude!
What do you call a flying police officer? A heli-copper!
What has a nose but can’t smell? An aeroplane!
Why did the child study in the aeroplane? Because they wanted a higher education!
Starting at row 1, use the letters from the row above to make a new word in each row until you arrive at the base of the pyramid with a six-letter word. Clue: Small computer.
Answers on Page 2
by Neil LockerHe he, he he!
S P O T T H E
D I F F E R E N C E
Spot the six differences between these two pictures of aeroplanes
Ho ho, ha ha, he he!
Why did the librarian get kicked off the plane? Because it was overbooked!
What do you call a wizard in a plane? The ying sorcerer!
What kind of bagel can fly? A plane bagel!
What do you call travelling on a flying carpet? A rugged experience!
What do you call an aeroplane that flies backwards? A receding airline!
Do you want to hear aeroplaneanotherjoke?
Never mind, this one will go right over your head!
by Neil Lockeracross:
1 A fruit that’s ready to pick and eat. 3 One of two born together. 7 Seashore. 8 A parent’s male child. 9 Noise heard with lightning.
13 Liquid used for frying food. 14 Artist’s picture stand. 16 Implement or utensil.
17 Rung of a ladder.
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1 Red gemstone. 2 Pod vegetable.
4 Rubbish. 5 Not any. 6 English _ _ _ _ _ _ _, sea between England and France.
10 Word of greeting. 11 Mail. 12 Lose your footing on ice, for example. 15 Use a chair.
Find the air show-related words in the grid
SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE CHINOOK
HAWKER HURRICANE CALIDUS AUTOGYRO FAIREY SWORDFISH
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This pilot is almost ready to make an appearance at an air show. However, their plane looks a bit … well … plane. Help them to get air display ready by adding a dash of colour to this design. Share your artwork with other readers by emailing your colourings to: kidsalive@salvationarmy.org.uk. Make sure you write ‘Ace Aeroplane Colouring’ in the subject box and give us your full name, age and address. Alternatively, you can post your colourings to: Your Space, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. One last reminder, if you’re sending by post remember to ll in the details below so we know who you are. We send a gift to everyone whose colouring we publish, so don’t miss out!
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If you’re a kid living in England or Wales, you probably think it’s way too early to start talking about going back to school. However, Scottish children will be lining up for class again next week, so it’s the perfect time to talk about being prepared for a new school year.
If you’ve still got a few weeks until you’re back at the school gates, pop this issue somewhere safe for when you need it.
Making friends is a big part of school life. Some friends are good for having a giggle with, while others are great for sharing hobbies or interests with. Friends can also be the people you trust the most with your thoughts and feelings. The number of friends you have isn’t important. What matters is having friends you feel close to, who can support you and who won’t try to
Making friends isn’t always easy, especially if you’re a bit shy or you’re a young carer and don’t have much time. But don’t worry, there are some top tips on page 13 to hopefully make things a little easier.
a healthy and an active lifestyle and caring for your physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Lots of friendships start because people have things in common, such as liking the same music, football team or books. Keep an eye (or ear!) out for people who have similar hobbies or interests to you. They might be good people to start friendships with. You could also try sharing some of your favourite songs, TV programmes or books with others too. They can be great ways to start conversations.
Questions are a good way to start a conversation with someone new. Ask someone questions about them to show you’re interested. You could also ask them questions about their favourite things.
It’s also important to listen. A good listener lets the other person have their turn to talk. Try not to get distracted by other things while they’re talking and try to add something to the conversation when they’ve nished to show you’ve listened.
As well as communicating with our words, we can also use our body language. Using positive body language can help when making friends. Smile while you talk to people, speak clearly and con dently, look people in the eye and try not to cover your mouth with your hands when you speak.
You can also show them you’re listening by nodding your head or saying things such as ‘OK’ or ‘Yeah, I like those things too’.
Being complimented can be a great feeling. It also feels good to compliment someone else. Telling someone else you like their hairstyle, clothes, skills or sense of humour can help build a stronger friendship.
Remember, if you’re feeling anxious or worried about going back to school or starting a new school, talk to your parents or carers so they can try to help
Leah, age 6, has awarded herself the World Cup in this terri c Trophy Colouring! There’s barely any white space, which is what we like to see. Great work, Leah!
Gideon, age 4, completed this Farm Colouring with his dad. We love how green the picture is and the colourful birds.
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We’ve had some beautiful The Little Mermaid Colourings sent to us, and this one from Eva, age 5, is fabulous too. Ariel’s tail looks especially cool!
Age? 10.
Favourite colour? Blue and violet.
Favourite food? Spaghetti Bolognese.
Favourite sport? Swimming.
Favourite bit of Kids Alive!? Stories.
Favourite Bible story and why? Creation, because otherwise we wouldn’t be on Earth.
Favourite TV programme? Sooty.
Seth, age 6, sent us this super-colourful Trophy Colouring. Great idea to add some colour to the background – it looks like confetti!
What do you want to be when you’re older? A volunteer at a hedgehog hospital, teach children bushcraft and a baker or illustrator. Pets? One cat, Fizz, and fish. Hobbies? Sewing.
Tell us a joke. Why did the band player ask the turkey to play the drums? Because it had the drumsticks!
What special skill or talent do you have? Great at drawing.
Tell us something interesting about yourself. I am homeschooled and I volunteer at a hedgehog hospital already.
Is there anything else you would like to tell us? We have a hedgehog in our garden.
…AND THE JOKE ABOUT ELEPHANTS TYING KNOTS IN THEIR TRUNKS TO HELP THEM REMEMBER THINGS?
HI, ERIC! HOW COME YOU HAVE A KNOT IN THE END OF YOUR TAIL?
TO HELP ME REMEMBER SOMETHING, PATCH.
I DO!
YOU KNOW THE EXPRESSION ‘AN ELEPHANT NEVER FORGETS’…
WELL, THAT’S WHY I’VE TIED A KNOT IN MY TAILSO THAT I DON’T FORGET SOMETHING. THERE’S JUST ONE PROBLEM…
…I CAN’T ACTUALLY REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS THAT I WAS TRYING NOT TO FORGET.
