The Scallymag Huddersfield - Issue 10

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Pre-School & Out-of-School Activities

Out & About Stockeld Park

News

Donate for Daisy Raises Over £20,000!

Shabang 2015 Calendar

Crafty Kids

Christmas Cards Make Your Own Olaf!

Focus On

Family Law Fairtrade Christmas

Literacy

Latest Winter Reads

Chosen Charity 2014

Winter 2014

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WELCOME!

very warm festive welcome to the Winter issue of The Scallymag - packed full of Christmas cheer!

This issue is always very special for The Scallymag team as it’s our opportunity to give back to the community that we serve. A percentage of all profits raised from advertising revenue will go towards supporting our Charity for 2014, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

We’ll be catching up with our friends at the hospice on page seven and helping them launch their ‘Wish Upon Yor Star’ campaign.

Shabang will be telling us about their 2015 calendar featuring chaildren with additional needs, sales of which will also help the hospice. There’s fantastic news from the Donate for Daisy campaign and I’d like to join Daisy’s parents in thanking all of our readers who helped to raise such an amazing sum for Birmingham Children’s Hospital - what a fabulous effort from you all!

With Christmas holidays fast approaching, we go out and about at Stockeld Park, get crafty with Christmas cards and making Olaf from ‘Frozen’, catch up with The Hey Diddles and fairandfunky show us how to have a Fairtrade Christmas.

We’ll be back in March. Until then, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

CONTENTS News Donate for Daisy - £20,000 Raised Page 4 Shabang’s 2015 Calendar Out & About Stockeld Park - Christmas Adventure Page 5 Crafty Kids Make Christmas Cards Page 6 Make Olaf from ‘Frozen’ Charity 2014 Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice Page 7 Diary Pages Pre-school Diary Page 8 Out of School Diary Page 10 Focus On Child Arrangement Orders Page 12 Fairtrade Your Christmas Page 13 Entertainment The Hey Diddles Page 14 School Choral Workshop Literacy The Children’s Bookshop Reviews Page 15

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Front cover Many thanks to Florence Turner, age four, for creating our beautiful Winter Christmas tree front cover. A great job Florence - well done!

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NEWS £20,000 RAISED!

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Huddersfield couple who lost their baby daughter to a rare heart condition have raised more than £20,000 for the hospital that cared for her.

Helen Gardner and her partner, Aaron Dawes, of Almondbury organised a whole host of fundraising events across the district this Summer to commemorate Daisy Leigh’s short life.

Events included fun days, charity walks, fashion shows, games nights and first aid courses which raised a grand total of £20,191.45.

Daisy died at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, just 22-days-old, having undergone major surgery.

Helen said: “We have been overwhelmed with the support and generosity from people in our community and we were so proud to be handing over a cheque for so much money (double the amount we were hoping to raise!) in memory of Daisy.”

SHABANG’S 2015 CALENDAR

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habang Inclusive Learning has released its 2015 calendar featuring children with additional needs.

Based at The Watershed, Slaithwaite, Shabang works with families through Lottery funded theatre and arts projects.

The calendar entitled ‘What a Wonderful World’, seeks to celebrate the diversity of the children it routinely works with and includes 12 beautiful pictures of youngsters in the great outdoors.

Each page also features Makaton signs and symbols to help children with communication needs and teach others about this unique signing system.

“We believe in celebrating our children and young people with additional needs” said Shabang. “Not only does the calendar help to raise awareness but it promotes inclusion, understanding and acceptance in a fun and accessible way “ In September, Shabang won a coveted National Diversity Award for Community Organisation Disability.

The profits from the calendar will be split between Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice and Martin House, both of which have helped Shabang families this year.

Calendars can be bought from Shabang’s online shop at www. shabang.org.uk and cost £9.99.

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS COME TO TOWN

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t this time of year The Scallymag gets inundated with details of Christmas fairs and markets and while we would love to include each and every one of them in our Winter issue, we can’t realistically fit them all in. So, here are a few of our favourites:

Cathedral House at St Thomas Road, Huddersfield will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair and Market on Saturday December 6.

The event, which is open from 10am to 4 pm will include Santa in his grotto, an opportunity to feed Rudolph, live music, festive foods, market stalls, carol singing, games, circus entertainment, a bouncy castle and face painting.

Also on December 6 from 10am to 12.30pm, Rastrick Library will be holding a Christmas Craft Fair.

Organised by the Friends of Rastrick Library, the event at Crowtrees Lane, Rastrick, Brighouse, will include a range of stalls selling bespoke, handmade craft items ideal for those hard to buy for friends and relatives.

There will also be Christmas craft activities for children, seasonal refreshments and a raffle.

Colne Valley Museum at Cliffe Ash, Golcar, Huddersfield will be hosting a traditional Victorian Christmas Fair on the weekends of December 6 and 7 and December 13 and 14.

The fair, open from 1pm to 4pm each day, promises lots of family fun, games, mince pies as well as Santa sitting in front of his fire. Admission to the fair is free.

OUT & ABOUT he Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park offers a world of Winter fun practically on your doorstep.

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If you’re feeling really energetic, why not have a go at the Nordic Ski Trail – an artificial cross country ski course through the Enchanted Forest. I must admit, we did give this a definite miss on our last visit!

Okay, so we can’t promise snowcapped mountains or a beautiful Narniaesque white wood. But if Lapland is just a bit too far, a bit too cold and a bit too pricey, then the Christmas Adventure offers a very good alternative.

There is a Christmas shop at Stockeld Park selling all kinds of festive decorations, gifts and lights. You’re even able to buy a freshly pruned Christmas tree grown on the estate itself…that is if you have room with a car full of kids…

Open until January 6, little ones will love the Enchanted Forest - a 1.2km trail through ancient woodland featuring special illuminated characters and animals to spot along the way.

The Woodland Café serves a varied menu of homemade dishes using locally sourced produce.

It combines traditional fairytale and classic stories with the magic of Christmas and in amongst the illuminated figures, children can enjoy the playground areas: Tangle Tree Climb, Tepee Encampment, Woodsands Cove and Dragon Swing.

The illuminated Yew Tree Maze, with 8ft high walls is also a great place for young explorers and adventurers.

For children over the age of four, there is an ice-skating rink but be sure to wrap up warm with gloves and thick socks for extra comfort. Children’s skates are adjustable and are available in sizes eight to 13.

Those not yet confident on the ice can use a skating penguin to steady themselves. These aids are available in 30 minute slots on a first come first served basis for £2.

No Christmas Adventure would be complete without a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Since we were last there, the park has introduced a new digital queue management system, so that you can avoid having to wait in line with little ones.

Instead you can keep an eye out for your turn on the screens situated around the site.

Santa will be hosting a Christmas party at Stockeld Park on Wednesday December 10 at 10.30am and 1pm. The event is pre-bookable and for £13 includes songs, games, lunch and a gift.

For full details of opening times, special events and prices, please visit the Stockeld Park website.

By Elaine Jinks

STOCKELD PARK

Wetherby Yorkshire LS22 4AN TEL. 01937 586333 www.thechristmasadventure.com

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Crafty Kids!

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hristmas is probably the best time of year to be crafty, as there are so many projects to make for kids and adults alike, most of which involve lots of glitter!

Here, Alison Lester of The Rose Garden demonstrates a really simple and quick way of making your own Christmas cards.

Glitter Christmas Cards You will need: Some white card (or card blanks) Glittery card or paper Glue Scissors Black fine liner pen Ruler Something round to draw around

Method: 1. You can make your own card background by cutting and folding some plain white card to size, or use card blanks which are widely available in craft shops.

want to use to decorate your card, and find something appropriately sized to draw around.

3. On the reverse of your glitter card draw a circle using your round template, and cut out carefully using the scissors.

4. Arrange your baubles on the card, and glue in place.

5. Using a fine liner pen and a ruler you can then draw the top of each bauble in place and the string holding them up.

6. With your best handwriting write a Christmas greeting on the bottom or inside of your card.

7. If you are feeling adventurous you can use a range of shapes such as holly, trees, stars or snowflakes.

Top Tip: Cut your baubles from last year’s Christmas Cards, as they usually have lots of nice sparkly glitter bits on them.

Try this: Make matching gift tags by scaling down the size of you card The Rose Garden is a small business based in Brighouse and specializes in homemade crafts, bunting, jewellery and gifts.

2. Decide on the size of the baubles you

SCRAPtastic Recycling with fairandfunky Make your own Olaf! fairandfunky love to recycle and like many others we also love Frozen! Add the two together and this is what you can create your very own Olaf.

You will need: Scissors Glue A toilet roll Some white paper A pen Scraps of black fabric or paper, And a little bit of orange for the nose!

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Simply cover the toilet roll with glue and wrap the paper (ideally scrap paper!) around it. Add 3 black buttons, tufts of hair, stick arms, and eyes cut from scrap fabric. Next cut a triangle of orange for his carroty nose – glue this tight – we all know Olaf’s nose likes to fall off!

Finally take a pen and draw Olaf’s toothy grin and eyebrows to make him come alive! You can either hang him on your tree or glue him to a piece of scrap card (use a cereal box) covered in snow (scrap paper or felt) so he can hold your pens and pencils.

Happy Christmas Crafting!

FORGET ME NOT CHILDREN’s HOSPICE

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‘WISH UPON YOUR STAR’ AND MAKE CHILDREN’S DREAMS COME TRUE

orget Me Not Children’s Hospice, our Charity for 2014, has launched its Christmas campaign – ‘Wish Upon Your Star’ and would like people across Kirklees to lend their support.

For children with life limiting illnesses and their families, it is most often the simple things that can make all the difference. Bethanie, just one of the children that the hospice helps to care for, wants nothing more than a magical Christmas with her family.

One of the ways you can help make that happen is by holding a Mince Pie Munch – a Christmas get-together with family or friends at home or at work. It’s a great opportunity to catch up, have a cuppa and a mince pie and raise some much needed funds for a wonderful cause.

Posters, flyers, invitations and even printable bunting to decorate your Mince Pie Munch venue are all available at the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

website.

There is a whole host of other ways in which you could support the campaign including buying the charity’s Christmas cards, doing your Christmas shopping at one of the hospice’s 10 stores or simply by donating online.

Businesses and community groups have organised a series of events

throughout December which will raise funds for the hospice – take a look at our list and pop along to your nearest one!

The Scallymag is helping to support the Wish Upon Your Star campaign by donating a percentage of all profits raised from advertising revenue in this Winter issue to the hospice.

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Little Acorns Parent, Baby & Toddler Group 9.00 – 11.30 Seasons House & Community Centre, 45 Willwood Avenue, Oakes, Huddersfield 01484 222209

Woodland Glade Playgroup 9.15 – 12.15, Lunch Club 1.15 The Pavillion 62 The Green, Woodland Glade Bradley, Huddersfield 07443 620198 2 - 5 yrs

Wake Up In Wonderland 9.00 – 12.30 Wonderland Play Gym, New Street, Slaithwaite 07790 427609

Woodland Glade Playgroup 9.15 – 12.15, Lunch Club 1.15 The Pavillion 62 The Green, Woodland Glade Bradley, Huddersfield 07443 620198 2 - 5 yrs

The High Park Parent & Toddler Group 10.00 – 12.00 The High Park, 269 Bradley Road, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 534226

Rhythm Time Class (Babies) 1.00 Lindley Methodist Church, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield 07792 849779

Gym Tots Lindley Methodist Church Greenhead Park Parent, Baby 9.30 – 10.15 Parent & Toddler Group & Toddler Group Huddersfield Sports Centre, Pine 9.30 – 11.15 9.30 – 11.30 Community Room, Coletta Street, Huddersfield Lindley Methodist Community 01484 223630 Centre, East Street, Huddersfield Pavilion, Greenhead Park, 01484 517750 Huddersfield 3 – 4 yrs 07960 797320

Terrier Tots 12:30-1:30 The Zone, St Andrews Road, Huddersfield 01484 484134 2 – 4 yrs

Baby Cafe 1.00 – 3.00 Chestnut Children’s Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Sheepridge, Huddersfield 01484 234231

Bongo Beats 9.30 – 10.30 Woodlands Play Gym, Knowle Lane, Meltham 01484 851122

Cathedral Mice Parent & Popkidz Toddler Group 9.30 – 10.30 Popkidz, 41a Westbourne Road, 9.30 – 11.30 Cathedral House, St Thomas Marsh, Huddersfield Road, Huddersfield 07581 191537 01484 514088

Babes & Tots Featuring Bongo Beats 9.30 – 11.00 The Zone, St Andrews Road, Huddersfield 01484 484134

Cathedral Mice Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.30 12.30 – 2.30 Cathedral House, St Thomas Road, Huddersfield 01484 514088

Sticky Angels Parent & Toddler Group 9.45 – 11.45 Lockwood Baptist Church, Lockwood Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 548423

Buzz About Parent & Toddler Group 10.00 – 12.00 Birkby & Fartown Community Centre Wasps Nest Road, Birkby, Huddersfield 01484 420386

The High Park Parent & Toddler Group 10.00 – 12.00 The High Park, 269 Bradley Road, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 534226

Pyjama Drama (Raindrops) 1.00 – 1.35 Greenhead Park Community Room, Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield 0844 310 4921 20 months – 2 and a half yrs

Jubilee Melody Makers Parent & Toddler Group 9.45 – 11.45 Huddersfield Community Church Jubilee Centre, Market Street, Paddock, Huddersfield 01484 551551

Little Ninjas 10.00 – 10.45 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 Under 4s

Rhyme Time 10.45 – 11.15 Lindley Library & Information Centre 01484 222172

Fixby Parent & Toddlers 1.00 – 2.45 St Francis’ Church, Fixby Road, Fixby, Huddersfield 01484 420970

Wake Up In Wonderland 9.00 – 12.30 Wonderland Play Gym, New Street, Slaithwaite 07790 427609

Woodland Glade Playgroup 9.15 – 12.15, Lunch Club 1.15 The Pavillion 62 The Green, Woodland Glade Bradley, Huddersfield 07443 620198 2 - 5 yrs

Cathedral Mice Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.30 Cathedral House, St Thomas Road, Huddersfield 01484 514088

Songbirds 9.45 Longwood Mechanics Hall, Longwood Gate, Huddersfield 07751 519699 Birth - walking

Babyballet (Mini Movers) 10.00 – 10.35 Fizzy Lizard, Folly Hall, Cathedral House, Huddersfield 01422 329471 3 – 4 yrs

Boogie Babes 10.00 Central Methodist Church, Commercial Street, Brighouse 07779 154126

Mount Pre-school Babies n Toddler Group 9.15 – 11.15 Mount Methodist Church, Moorlands Road, Mount, Huddersfield 07947 449619

Lindley Methodist Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.15 Lindley Methodist Community Centre, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield 01484 510137

St Cuthbert’s Under Fives Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.00 St Cuthbert’s Church, Linden Road, Birkby, Huddersfield 01484 534564

Bongo Beats 10.00 Thongsbridge Tennis Club, Miry Lane, Holmfirth 01484 687160

Moo Music 10.00 – 10.45 The Salvation Army, New Hey Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 4BZ

The High Park Parent & Toddler Group 10.00 – 12.00 The High Park, 269 Bradley Road, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 534226

Woodland Glade Playgroup 9.15 – 12.15, Lunch Club 1.15 The Pavillion 62 The Green, Woodland Glade Bradley, Huddersfield 07443 620198 2 - 5 yrs

St Matthew’s Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.15 St Matthew’s Parish Centre, Rastrick, Brighouse 07779 154126

St John the Divine Parent & Toddler Group 9.45 – 11.15 St John the Divine Church Hall, St John Street, Rastrick, Brighouse 01484 713386

Babyballet (Tiny Toes) 9.45 – 10.20 Fizzy Lizard, Folly Hall, Cathedral House, Huddersfield 01422 329471 18 months – 3 yrs

Bongo Beats 10.00 Safari Sam’s Play Gym, Honley 01484 667383

Moo Music 10.30 – 11.15 St Mary’s Community Centre, Church Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9HX

Songbirds 9.30 Wonderland Play Gym, New Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield 07751 519699

Birch Forest School Babes in the Wood 9.45 – 11.45 Upper Mill Wood, Slaithwaite 07980 898113

Jubilee Melody Makers Parent & Toddler Group 9.45 – 11.45 Huddersfield Community Church Jubilee Centre, Market Street, Paddock, Huddersfield 01484 551551

The High Park Parent & Toddler Group 10.00 – 12.00 The High Park, 269 Bradley Road, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 534226

Stay & Play 10.00 – 11.30 St Thomas’ Primary School, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 226557

Little Tiddlers 10.30 – 1.00 Shabang Theatre, The Watershed, Bridge Street, Slaithwaite 01484 848073

Woodland Glade Playgroup 9.15 – 12.15, Lunch Club 1.15 The Pavillion 62 The Green, Woodland Glade Bradley, Huddersfield 07443 620198 2 - 5 yrs

One Stop Shop 9.30 – 11.30 Paddock Village Hall West View, Huddersfield

Ark Tots Parent & Toddler Group 9.45 – 11.30 Royal British Legion Club, Hanson Lane, Lockwood, Huddersfield gemmagallant@yahoo.co.uk

Birch Forest School Babes in the Wood 12.45 – 2.45 Upper Mill Wood, Slaithwaite 07980 898113

Terrier Tots 1.00 – 2.00 The Zone, St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484134 2 – 4 yrs

Gym Tots 1.30 – 2.15 Huddersfield Sports Centre, Pine Street, Huddersfield 01484 223630 3 – 4 yrs

Babes ‘n’ Tots Featuring Bongo Beats 9.30 – 11.00 The Zone, St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484134 Under 5’s

Buzz About Parent & Toddler Group 9.30 – 11.30 Birkby Fartown Community Centre, Wasp Next Road, Fartown, Huddersfield 01484 352621

The High Park Parent & Toddler Group 10.00 – 12.00 The High Park, 269 Bradley Road, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 534226

Shake, Rattle & Roll Toddlers Ballet & Tap 1.00 – 2.30 1.15 – 2.00 Deighton Sports Arena, Deighton HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Road, Huddersfield Huddersfield 07883 636794 01484 221799 2 – 4 yrs

Bumps & Babies 1.30 – 3.00 Lindley Methodist Community Centre, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield 01484 430612 / 07557 339794

Tumble Tots 9.00 The Zone, St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484163 Walking – 2 yrs

Baby Ballroom 9.00 Tristan Dance Studios, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788444555 2 – 5 yrs

Woodland Glade Playgroup 9.15 – 12.15, Lunch Club 1.15 The Pavillion 62 The Green, Woodland Glade Bradley, Huddersfield 077602 48545 2 - 5 yrs

Tumble Tots 10.00 The Zone, St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484163 2 - 3 yrs

Nursery Rhyme & Fairy Tale 10.45 Dancers Barre Studios, Market Walk, Huddersfield 01422 374946 / 07920 204570 1 – 2 1/2 yrs 2 1/2 - 4yrs

Tumble Tots 11.00 The Zone, St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484163 3 – 5 yrs

Toddlers Ballet & Tap 9.00 – 10.00 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 2 – 4 yrs

Pre-School Ballet 9.15 Tristan Dance Studios, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555 3 - 4 yrs

Zumbini 11.00 – 12.00 HD1 Dance, St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794

Mini Moovers 11.00 – 11.45 Deighton Sports Arena, Deighton Road, Huddersfield 01484 221799 3 – 5 yrs

Tiny Tots Ballet Melody Dads 10.30 9.45 - 11.45 3rd Sat of the month KT Dance, Lindley Methodist Jubilee Centre, Market Street Church, Huddersfield Paddock 07733447807 Huddersfield 3+ yrs 01484 551551

M&M Swim School 4.00 – 7.30 Woodland Glade, 62 The Green, Bradley, Huddersfield 07748 155017 / 07870 954573 3+ yrs

Toddlers Ballet & Tap 1.15 – 2.00 HD1 Dance 5 St Johns Road Huddersfield 07883 636 794 2 – 4 yrs

Rhythm Time Class (Toddlers) 1.40 Lindley Methodist Church, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield 07792 849779

Story Time 2.00 – 2.45 Birkby & Fartown Library & Information Centre, Wasps Nest Road, Fartown, Huddersfield 01484 223098

One Stop Shop & Baby Clinic 1.30 – 3.30 Chestnut Children’s Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Sheepridge, Huddersfield 01484 234231

Bliss Therapies Baby Massage 2.00 – 2.45 Pennine Physiotherapy, 12 Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5AL 07598 319576

Little Ninjas 4.00 – 4.45 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 With younger siblings under 4

Toy Library 1.00 – 2.15 Chestnut Children’s Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Sheepridge Huddersfield 01484 234231

Mums n Chums 1.00 – 3.00 Huddersfield YMCA, Laund Hill, Salendine Nook

St Stephen’s Church Parents, Carers, Toddlers & Babes Group 1.00 – 3.00 St Stephen’s Church, Lidget Street, Lindley, info@ststephenslindley.org.uk

Pyjama Drama (Rainbows) 1.40 – 2.20 Greenhead Park Community Room, Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield 0844 310 4921 2 and a half – 5 yrs

Little G’s Toddler Rugby 2.00 – 4.00 The Zone St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484134 2 – 4 yrs

Stay & Play 1.00 – 3.00 Birkby Children’s Centre, Wasp Nest Road, Fartown Huddersfield 01484 223940

Stay & Play Session 1.00 – 3.00 Chestnut Children’s Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Sheepridge, Huddersfield 01484 234231

Bumps & Under 1s Group 1.30 – 3.00 Birkby Children’s Centre, Halifax Old Road, Birkby, Huddersfield 01484 223940

Zumbini 2.00 – 3.00 HD1 Dance, St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794

Action Kids 2.00 – 2.30 St Francis Church, Fixby Road, Fixby, Huddersfield 07595 864685

Little Tiddlers 10.30 – 1.00 Shabang Theatre, The Watershed, Bridge Street, Slaithwaite 01484 848073

Songbirds 1.00 Woodlands Play Gym, Knowle Lane, Meltham 07751 519699 Birth - walking

Baby Swim Class 1.30 Huddersfield Sports Centre, Southgate, Huddersfield 01484 223660

One Stop Shop 1.00 – 3.00 Birkby Children’s Centre, Wasp Nest Road, Fartown 01484 223940

Baby Swim Class 2.15 Huddersfield Sports Centre, Southgate, Huddersfield 01484 223660

M&M Swim School 4.00 – 7.30 Woodland Glade, 62 The Green, Bradley, Huddersfield 07748 155017 / 07870 954573 3+ yrs

Babyballet (Tiny Toes) 10.45 – 11.20 Fizzy Lizard, Folly Hall, Cathedral House, Huddersfield 01422 329471 18 months – 3 yrs

Babes & Tots feat. Bongo Beats 1.15 – 2.45 The Zone, St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484134

Young Parents Group 1.30 - 3.00 Chestnut Children’s Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Sheepridge, Huddersfield 01484 234231

Rhythm Time Class (Toddlers) 1.30 Fizzy Lizard, Folly Hall, Cathedral House, Huddersfield 07792 849779

Sign 4 Tots 2.00 – 3.30 Top 2 Toe Therapy, 27-29 New Hey Road, Rastrick, HD6 3LP 01484 309276 / 07815 064796

Baby Clinic 4.00 – 6.00 Chestnut Children’s Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Sheepridge, Huddersfield 01484 234231

Babyballet (Mini Movers) 10.30 – 11.05 Fizzy Lizard, Folly Hall, Cathedral House, Huddersfield 01422 329471 3 – 4 yrs

Babyballet (Mini Movers) 12.15 – 12.50 Fizzy Lizard, Folly Hall, Cathedral House, Huddersfield 01422 329471 3 – 4 yrs

The Catnap Club 1.15 – 3.15 Cowcliffe Methodist Church, South Cross Road, Cowcliffe, Huddersfield 01484 428081

Toddlers Ballet & Tap 1.15 – 2.00 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 2 – 4 yrs

Baby Swim Class 2.15 Huddersfield Sports Centre, Southgate, Huddersfield 01484 223660

Crafty Lot Stay & Play 12.00 – 14.00 1.00 – 3.00 Packhorse Gallery, Huddersfield Paddock Village Hall West View, Huddersfield

Gledholt Toddlers Parent & Little Ninjas Toddler Group 2.00 – 2.45 1.15 – 3.00 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Gledholt Methodist Church, Street, Off Chapel Hill, Edgerton Grove Road, Edgerton, Huddersfield Huddersfield 07738 208586 01484 641698 Under 4s

1st Steps 1.30 – 3.00 Lindley Methodist Community Centre, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield 01484 430612 / 07557 339794

Pyjama Drama (Rainbows) 11.15 – 12.00 Active Bodies, Chapel Street, Huddersfield 0844 310 4921 2 and a half – 5 yrs

Amphibi-Kids Swim Academy 12.30 – 3.00 The North Huddersfield Trust, Woodhouse Hall Road, Fartown, Huddersfield 07805 784058 3+ yrs

Babyballet (Tiny Toes) Tots Stage Class 12.15 – 12.50 12.45 – 1.30 National Children’s Centre, Brian The Audrey Spencer School Jackson House, 2 New North of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Parade, Huddersfield Mills, Queen Street South, 01422 329471 Huddersfield 18 months – 3 yrs 01484 303358 / 07983 419570 3 – 5 yrs

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Story Time 2.30 – 3.00 Lindley Library & Information Centre 01484 222172

Rugbytots 9.30 St Philip’s Community Centre, Briarlyn Road, Huddersfield 0845 313 3247 Rugbytots 10.00 Mirfield Community Centre, Wateroyd Lane, Mirfield, Huddersfield Huddersfield 0845 313 3247

Trinity Tots 2.00 – 3.30 Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Edgerton, Huddersfield 07738 364342

Suga Cubes 4.00 – 5.00 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 2 – 5 yrs

These diary pages are the heart of The Scallymag; the main reason the magazine exists and probably the most useful part for parents and carers.

We aim to list as many activities for 0-5 year olds in the area. We do our best to ensure the information is up-to-date (there will probably be some changes every issue).

However we are not infallible. If you know of any changes, or of any new groups or courses that should be included, please get in touch by using any of the contact details on page 3. Listing in this section is FREE.

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OUT OF SCHOOL DIARY

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Shokk Youth Gym 4.00 – 8.00 The Zone, St Andrews Road Huddersfield, HD1 6PT James Hardy 01484484185 8 – 16 yrs

M&M Swim School 4.00 – 7.30 Woodland Glade, 62 The Green, Bradley, Huddersfield 07748 155017 / 07870 954573

Hi 5 Netball Giants Cheer 4.30 – 5.30 5.00 – 6.00 Deighton Sports Arena, Deighton The Zone Road, Huddersfield St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 221799 01484 484134 8 – 11 yrs 3 – 9 yrs

Commercial Pop 5.30 Tristan Dance Studios, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555

Multi Skills 5.30 – 6.30 Deighton Sports Arena, Deighton Road, Huddersfield 01484 221799

Primary Ballet & Tap 4.00 – 5.00 HD1 Dance, St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794

Senior Street Dance 4.30 – 5.30 Limelight Theatre School, St Matthew’s Parish Centre, Rastrick, Brighouse 07779 154126 10+ yrs

Little Ninja Beginners 4.50 – 5.35 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 4 – 7 yrs

Little Warriors 5.00 – 5.45 Kane Academy, Unit 3a Perseverance Mill, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 544448 / 07732 801847 3 - 7 yrs

Intermediate Ballet 5.30 – 6.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Ninja Hattori Juniors 5.50 – 6.45 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 4 – 7 yrs

Prep Ballet & Tap 4.00 – 5.00 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 4 – 6 yrs

Tuesday clinics 4-7 Years old 4.00 – 5.00 The Zone, St Andrews Road Huddersfield HD1 6PT 01484484134 4 – 7 yrs

Kids Ballet & Tap 4.15 Tristan Dance Schools Meltham Road Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555 6 – 10 yrs

Drama For All 4.30 – 5.30 Limelight Theatre School, St Matthew’s Parish Centre, Rastrick, Brighouse 07779 154126 5 – 12 yrs

Rhythmix Street Dance 5.00 – 6.00 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 3 – 12 yrs

Greenhead Gymnastic Club 5.15 – 6.45 St Thomas’ Church, Station Road, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 420262 5+ yrs

Shokk Youth Gym 4.00 – 8.00 The Zone, St Andrews Road Huddersfield, HD1 6PT James Hardy 01484484185 8 – 16 yrs

Little Ninja Beginners 4.00 – 4.45 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 4 – 7 yrs

Diva Fever Dance Ninja Hattori Juniors 4.30 – 5.30 5.00 – 6.00 Deighton Sports Arena, Deighton Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Road, Huddersfield Street, Off Chapel Hill, 01484 221799 Huddersfield 5 – 11 yrs 07738 208586 4 – 7 yrs

Grade 4 Ballet 5.00 – 6.00 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Commercial Pop 6.00 Tristan Dance Studios, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555 £5

Senior Ninja Hattori 6.30 – 7.30 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 8+ yrs

Birchencliffe (St Philip) 31st Huddersfield Scouts (Cubs) 7.00 – 8.15 Birchencliffe St Philip’s Parish Community Centre, Briarlyn Road, Birchencliffe, Richard Eastwood – 01484 641389

Rhythmix Street Dance M&M Swim School 4.00 – 5.00 4.00 – 7.30 Woodland Glade, 62 The Green, HD1 Dance, St John’s Road, Huddersfield Bradley, Huddersfield 07748 155017 / 07870 954573 07883 636794 3 – 12 yrs

Kids Ballet & Tap 4.30 Tristan Dance Schools Meltham Road Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555 6 – 8 yrs

Grade 3 Ballet 5.30 – 6.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Town Cheer 4.00 – 5.00 The Zone St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484134 3 – 9 yrs

Shokk Youth Gym 4.00 – 8.00 The Zone, St Andrews Road Huddersfield, HD1 6PT James Hardy 01484484185 8 – 16 yrs

Little Warriors 5.00 – 5.45 Kane Academy, Unit 3a Perseverance Mill, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 544448 / 07732 801847 3 - 7 yrs

Birchencliffe (St Philip) 31st Lindley 16th Huddersfield Huddersfield Scouts (Beavers) North Scouts (Cubs) 6.15 – 7.15 6.30 – 8.00 St Philip’s Parish Centre, Briarlyn Lindley Methodist Church, East Road, Birchencliffe, Street, Lindley, Huddersfield Richard Eastwood – 01484 Sue O’Neill – 01484 536790 641389

Little Ninja Beginners 4.00 – 4.45 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 4 – 7 yrs

M&M Swim School 4.00 – 7.30 Woodland Glade, 62 The Green, Bradley, Huddersfield 07748 155017 / 07870 954573

Mini Ballet 4.30 – 5.30 The Zone St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484134 6 – 10 yrs

Kids Additional Needs Class 5.00 Tristan Dance Schools Meltham Road Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555

Greenhead Gymnastic Club 5.30 – 6.30 St Thomas’ Church, Station Road, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 420262 5+ yrs

Shokk Youth Gym 4.00 – 8.00 The Zone, St Andrews Road Huddersfield, HD1 6PT James Hardy 01484484185 8 – 16 yrs

Prep Ballet 4.30 – 5.30 HD1 Dance, St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794

Ninja Hattori Juniors 5.00 – 5.55 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 4 – 7 yrs

Grade 1 Ballet 5.30 – 6.30 Grade 2 Ballet 6.30 – 7.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Oakes 36th Huddersfield North Senior Ninja Hattori Scouts (Beavers) 6.00 – 7.00 5.30 – 6.30 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Salvation Army Hall, New Hey Street, Off Chapel Hill, Road, Oakes, Huddersfield Huddersfield 07738 208586 8+ yrs

Shokk Youth Gym 4.00 – 8.00 The Zone, St Andrews Road Huddersfield, HD1 6PT James Hardy 01484484185 8 – 16 yrs

Irish Dance 4.00 – 5.00 HD1 Dance, St John’s Road Huddersfield 07883 636794

Little Warriors 5.00 – 5.45 Kane Academy, Unit 3a Perseverance Mill, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 544448 / 07732 801847 3 - 7 yrs

Kids Drama Club 5.30 Tristan Dance Schools Meltham Road Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555 6+ yrs

Kids Street Dance 6.15 Tristan Dance Studios, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555 6+ yrs £5

Fidget Feet Street Dance 4.00 – 5.00 HD1 Dance, St, John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794

Junior Street Dance 4.30 – 5.30 Limelight Theatre School, St Matthew’s Parish Centre, Rastrick, Brighouse 07779 154126 4 – 6 yrs

Reach Performing Arts 5.00 – 7.00 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 5+ yrs

Intermediate Street Dance 5.30 – 6.30 Limelight Theatre School, St Matthew’s Parish Centre, Rastrick, Brighouse 07779 154126 7 – 9 yrs

Little Ninja Beginners & HattoriSenior Ninja Hattori Mixed 7.00 – 8.00 6.15 – 7.00 The Zone, Off St Andrew’s Road, The Zone, Off St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield Huddersfield 01484 484134 01484 484134 8+ yrs

Shokk Youth Gym 9.00 – 3.00 The Zone, St Andrews Road Huddersfield, HD1 6PT James Hardy 01484484185 8 – 16 yrs

Saturday Soccer School 9.00 – 10.15 The Zone St Andrews Road Huddersfield HD1 6PT 01484484134 5 – 7 yrs

Junior Stage Class 9.45 – 11.00 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Kids Dance Multi Style Club 10.00 – 12.00 Tristan Dance Studios, Meltham Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555 Open Age

Drama & Vocal Coaching 10.30 – 11.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570 4 – 6 yrs

Improvers Stage Class Grade 1 Modern Jazz & Tap 9.15 – 10.30 9.00 – 9.45 The Audrey Spencer Theatre The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Prep Ballet & Tap 10.00 – 11.00 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 4 – 6 yrs

Saturday Soccer School 10.15 – 11.30 The Zone St Andrews Road Huddersfield HD1 6PT 01484484134 8 – 11 yrs

Beginners Tap and Ballet 11.00 Intermediate Tap and Ballet 12.30 KT Dance, Lindley Methodist Church, Huddersfield 07733447807

Huddersfield Gymnastics Club (Beginners) 5.30 – 6.30 Paddock Youth Club, Beech Street, Huddersfield 01484 548651

Salendine Nook 25th Huddersfield North Scouts (Cubs) 6.15 – 7.30 Salendine Nook Baptist Church, Moorhill Road, Huddersfield John Nunn – 01484 650826

Primary Ballet & Tap 11.00 – 12.00 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 6 - 8 yrs Junior Street Dance 11.00 – 11.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Outlane 11th Huddersfield Irish Dancing (Beginners) 6.30 North Scouts (Cubs) 6.30 – 8.00 Tristan Dance Studios, Meltham Outlane Methodist Church, New Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield Hey Road, Outlane, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555 0844 414 2315 £3

Grade 5 Modern Jazz & Tap 8.00 – 9.00 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Hattori – Over 8’s Beginners 6.50 – 7.45 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 8+ yrs

Cowcliffe (St Hilda) 15th Huddersfield Scouts (Cubs) 7.00 – 8.30 Cowcliffe Scout Hall, Netheroyd Hill Road, Huddersfield Philip Pearson – 01484 314651

Limbering / Gymnastics 6.00 – 7.00 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Zumbatomic 6.00 – 6.45 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 7+ yrs

Birkby 26th Huddersfield North Cubs 6.45 – 8.00 St Cuthbert’s Church, Grimscar Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield

Advanced Hattori 6.00 – 7.00 Active Bodies Centre, Chapel Street, Off Chapel Hill, Huddersfield 07738 208586 Mixed Ages

Lindley 16th Huddersfield North Scouts (Beavers) 6.15 – 7.15 Lindley Methodist Church, East Street, Lindley, Huddersfield Sue O’Neill – 01484 536790

Greenhead Gymnastic Club 6.45 – 8.15 St Thomas’ Church, Station Road, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 420262 5+ yrs

NOTE:

Some of the activities have limited places, some only run in term time and some may be cancelled at short notice. We always advise where possible, phoning ahead before setting out to any activity and, for some of the courses or lessons booking is essential.

Outlane 11th Huddersfield Greenhead Gymnastic Club North Scouts (Beavers) 6.30 – 7.30 6.15 – 7.15 St Thomas’ Church, Station Outlane Methodist Church, New Road, Bradley, Huddersfield Hey Road, Outlane, Huddersfield 01484 420262 0844 414 2315 5+ yrs

Rainbows, Brownies and Guide Groups are available in the Huddersfield area.

For detailed information please contact Huddesfield Ramsden Division via email at julesbooth@ntlworld.com

Oakes 36th Huddersfield North Lindley 16th Huddersfield Scouts (Cubs) North Scouts 6.30 – 8.00 7.30 – 9.15 Salvation Army Hall, New Hey Lindley Methodist Church, East Road, Oakes, Huddersfield Street, Lindley, Huddersfield Sue O’Neill – 01484 536790

Cowcliffe (St Hilda) 15th Outlane 11th Huddersfield Bradley (St Thomas) 41st Huddersfield Scouts (Beavers) North Scouts Huddersfield Scouts 6.30 – 7.30 7.30 – 9.00 Bradley St Thomas Church, St Cowcliffe Scout Hall, Netheroyd Outlane Methodist Church, New Thomas Gardens, Bradley Road, Hill Road, Huddersfield Hey Road, Outlane, Huddersfield Bradley, Huddersfield Philip Pearson – 01484 314651 0844 414 2315 Jenny Farrell – 01924 840375

Junior Aikido Birchencliffe (St Philip) 31st Cowcliffe (St Hilda) 15th 7.00 – 8.30 Huddersfield Scouts Huddersfield Scouts Deighton Sports Arena, Deighton 7.30 – 9.30 8.00 – 9.30 Road, Huddersfield St Philip’s Parish Centre, Briarlyn Cowcliffe Scout Hall, Netheroyd 01484 221799 Road, Birchencliffe, Hill Road, Huddersfield 5 – 14 yrs Richard Eastwood – 01484 Philip Pearson – 01484 314651 641389 Oakes 36th Huddersfield North Salendine Nook 25th Scouts Huddersfield North Scouts 7.15 – 9.15 7.45 – 9.30 Salvation Army Hall, New Hey Salendine Nook Baptist Church, Road, Oakes, Huddersfield Moorhill Road, Huddersfield John Nunn – 01484 650826

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Salendine Nook 25th Huddersfield North Scouts (Beavers) 6.15 – 7.15 Salendine Nook Baptist Church, Moorhill Road, Huddersfield John Nunn – 01484 650826

Intermediate Ballet 7.30 – 8.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Linda’s Elocution Academy 10.00 – 13.00 17 Syringa Street Marsh Huddersfield HD1 4PD 01484 309817 All ages

Mini Ballet 11.00 – 12.00 The Zone St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield 01484 484134 6 – 10 yrs

Greenhead Gymnastic Club 10.30 – 11.30 St Thomas’ Church, Station Road, Bradley, Huddersfield 01484 420262 4 - 5 yrs

Dream Catchers Family Club 2.00 – 4.30 Shabang Theatre, The Watershed, Bridge Street, Slaithwaite 01484 848073

Beginners Stage Class 11.30 – 12.45 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Beginners Modern/Freestyle Hattori – Over 8’s Beginners 11.45 12.00 – 12.55 Intermediate Modern/Freestyle Active Bodies Centre, Chapel 1.15 Street, Off Chapel Hill, KT Dance, Lindley Methodist Huddersfield Church, Huddersfield 07738 208586 07733447807 8+ yrs

Grade 3 Modern Jazz & Tap 1.30 – 2.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Grade 1 Ballet & Tap 2.20 – 3.30 HD1 Dance, St John’s Road Huddersfield 07883 636794

Saturday Sailing Club 2.30 – 5.00 Scammonden Water Sailing Club, Old Vicarage, Scammonden, Huddersfield 07805 630062

Drama & Vocal Coaching 11.30 – 12.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570 7 – 10 yrs

Kids Drama Club 12.00 Tristan Dance Schools Meltham Road Lockwood, Huddersfield 01484 300136 / 07788 444555 All ages

Rhythmix Street Dance 2.00 – 3.00 HD1 Dance, 5 St John’s Road, Huddersfield 07883 636794 3 – 12 yrs

Intermediate Stage Class 2.30 – 4.00 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Intermediate Street Class 4.00 – 4.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570

Drama & Vocal Coaching 12.30 – 1.30 The Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance, Unit 3 Fairfield Mills, Queen Street South, Huddersfield 01484 303358 / 07983 419570 11+ yrs

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FOCUS ON family law CHANGES TO CONTACT AND RESIDENCE ORDERS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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lthough it is hoped that parents will never need to attend court regarding issues relating to their children, it is nevertheless important that all parents are aware of the recent changes to Contact and Residence Orders.

This year, these Orders were replaced by the newly entitled ‘Child Arrangements Orders’.

At the centre of a Child Arrangement Order, is when a child (or children) will spend time with each parent and the quality of that time. The main purpose is that the Order should be suited to each particular child’s needs.

The terms ‘Residence’ and ‘Contact’ are often viewed as inflammatory, particularly in the context of an already difficult situation when parents separate.

Removing these terms will mean less conflict and less of a focus on who has residence and who has contact and instead, a focus on the arrangements for that child.

The ethos behind the change is reducing acrimony and making the

whole process less confrontational. The amendment is in line with further changes to the court, such as reiterating the need for parents to attend mediation and encouraging them to reach an agreement between themselves before resorting to court action. The courts wish to see that parents view court proceedings as a last resort and wish to ensure that all other avenues are exhausted before taking such a step.

In some circumstances, for example when parents cannot agree, or where there are welfare issues and urgent action is required, taking the matter to court will still be necessary and parents will not have to attend mediation first.

The new Child Arrangements Orders still allow for the same protection as the old style Residence or Contact Orders, in that failure to comply can result in a fine, an order for unpaid work or, ultimately a term of imprisonment. Orders prohibiting certain actions and those relating to specific issues (such as where a child will attend school) remain unchanged.

If you have any questions about how this may relate to you or your children you should contact a solicitor.

We at Barnes Family Law offer free advice sessions, simply reference The

Scallymag and telephone our offices on 01274 861096 or email laura@ barnesfamilylaw.co.uk.

By Laura Milburn Barnes Family Law

HEALTHY EATING FOR ST THOMAS’ PUPILS

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he Huddersfield Town Foundation – the official registered charity of Huddersfield Town – has helped to kick-start a new healthy eating initiative at St Thomas’ Church of England Primary School.

Pupils at the school in Bradley can now stock up on nutritious fresh fruit and vegetables during break time at the Half-Time Hunger Hut. It was officially opened by Town’s club ambassador, Andy Booth and headteacher, David Rushby.

The Hut has been painted the famous blue and white colours of Huddersfield Town by club partner, PPG Industries.

The Town Foundation’s Mandy Taylor said: “It is brilliant to see the charity

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supporting a new initiative with an existing school partner of Huddersfield Town.

“When we initially met some time ago to discuss our successful Early Kick-Off Breakfast Club scheme, it soon became apparent that the school was already running a well-attended club.

“However, the passion and pride of the headteacher, David Rushby, shone through on the day and it was imperative that we explored any other avenues of support that we could offer.”

The Town Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of children and young people in the community, will fund the cost of the fresh fruit and vegetables that the Half-Time Hunger Hut will serve.

fairtrade SHOP LOCAL, THINK GLOBAL

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airtrade Fortnight 2015 will be encouraging people across Huddersfield to shop local, think global at a brand new Fairtrade Fair.

The fair, which will be held on Saturday February 28, at Huddersfield Mission, will bring together a host of local fairtrade businesses in an ethical marketplace alongside live music, refreshments and special guests.

The event is being organised in partnership with Kirklees Fairtrade, Huddersfield Methodist Circuit and environmental duo, fairandfunky.

There will be children’s craft activities, a fairtrade prayer labyrinth, school choir performances, drumming and much more.

For more information email Helen@ fairandfunky.com

FAIRTRADE CONFERENCE FOR SCHOOLS

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Fairtrade Your Christmas!

t fairandfunky we empower people to take their own little steps to change the world – through workshops, community events and more!

Each and every one of us has the power to make a positive difference on the world around us – locally and globally, and with Christmas just around the corner, shopping is a good place to start.

Fairtrade is one of the ways in which each and every one of us can change the world.

The Fairtrade Mark guarantees a fair price for the people behind the product.

When you buy a Fairtrade product you are having a direct positive impact on the lives of the producers and their families: from vanilla farmers in Madagascar, to cotton farmers in India; from wine growers in Chile to cocoa farmers in Ghana.

Fairtrade transforms communities in the poorest parts of the world.

From empowering women to creating democratic processes within the workplace; from training and education to producers becoming stakeholders within the supply chain. It’s incredible to think that our simple act of shopping, can have such a powerful impact to producers.

A product can only carry the Fairtrade label and be called Fairtrade if it has been certified by the Fairtrade Foundation.

But your change the world shopping doesn’t have to stop with Fairtrade, there are many fairly traded gifts and toys available in small independent retailers that haven’t yet been Fairtrade certified.

As you do your Christmas shopping this year try and take the time to ask where the products have come from and who made them – if the retailers can tell you then it’s probably fairly traded.

Buying fairly traded gifts means you are buying something handmade, not mass produced and that the person behind the product is paid a fair price.

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airandfunky, comprising Helen Robinson and Sophie Bebb, are set to host the very first Fairtrade Conference for Schools in Kirklees.

The event will take place during Fairtrade Fortnight on March 6 at the Creative and Media Studio, Huddersfield.

It will bring together primary schools from across the district to celebrate and learn about Fairtrade through creative arts and education workshops for pupils and teachers.

Four different workshops will be on offer which will focus on recycling, Fairtrade producers, music and mapping Fairtrade food and producers around the world.

The Scallymag is very proud to be sponsoring the very first Fairtrade Conference for Schools.

The Fairtrade Mark shows that we are all connected: the green represents the earth, the blue represents the sea and sky; and the black represents a person standing tall. We all have our part to play in making the world a fair place.

Twenty years ago you could buy 3 Fairtrade products. You could have a cup of Fairtrade tea, or coffee. And you could have a bar of chocolate.

Today you can choose from over 4,500 products: from soap to cotton bags, from coffee to olive oil and much more.

This Christmas you could change the world: shop local, think global. Buy Fairtrade. fairandfunky is a community interest company based in Holmfirth delivering creative workshops to schools and community groups on Fairtrade, recycling and the environment. fairandfunky also sell a range of Fairtrade and ethical products at www.fairandfunky.com and at a pop-up shop near you!

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Entertainment HAVE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS WITH THE HEY DIDDLES

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s Father Christmas starts loading his sleigh with presents, the Hey Diddles are also busy preparing for Christmas.

The talented trio are delighted to be performing four shows this festive season across Kirklees, in Moldgreen, Holmfirth and Brighouse.

For those of you who haven’t yet heard of them, the Hey Diddles are an interactive children’s entertainment group.

Performing a one hour show full of songs, stories and dances loved by pre-school children everywhere, the show is especially for children under the age of six. Think The Wiggles crossed with Justin’s House and you’ll be on the right track!

The Hey Diddles comprises of Lisa, Sally and Zoe, three mums from Holmfirth, who have spent years treading the boards and who recognised a gap in the market for very young children.

Lisa said: “I direct the local pantomime and I realised that people don’t bring their very little children to watch, for fear of them being disruptive, not understanding the plot, needing the loo etc.

“The Hey Diddles show is especially for the little ones, telling a simple story based around all their favourite action songs and nursery rhymes.”

Now into their third year, the Hey Diddles are going from strength to strength with clients including the Coal Mining Museum, Holmfirth Vineyard and Yorkshire Water.

Their Christmas Shows are at Moldgreen United Reform Church on Saturday December 13 at 2pm, Holmfirth Civic Hall on Sunday December 21 at 2pm and 4pm and at Brighouse Civic Hall on Tuesday December 23 at 2pm.

WARM UP YOUR VOCAL CHORDS

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ipperholme Grammar School is once again teaming up with primary school pupils from across the district for a choral workshop.

The event, in collaboration with the director of music at Bradford Cathedral, will be held on Saturday February 7 at the school at Bramley Lane, Hipperholme.

The workshop, which is free to attend, is aimed at children in years three, four and five who can demonstrate a love of singing.

Headteacher, Jack Williams, said: “The children will spend the afternoon at our school with warm-ups, singing in rounds and in different languages, practising some choral pieces and learning techniques and what it is like to sing in a cathedral choir.”

Participants will then have the opportunity to perform for their parents at the cathedral.

Tickets cost £5 for children, £4 for adults and those under 18-months-old are free. To book, telephone 01484 222444.

LIMELIGHT STUDENTS SET TO SPARKLE

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tudents of Limelight Theatre School are preparing to dazzle audiences with their annual festive show.

The drama and dance extravaganza will take place on Saturday December 20 at St Matthew’s Parish Centre, Church Street, Rastrick, Brighouse.

Performances will be held at 1pm and 3.30pm and tickets, priced £3, are on sale now.

For more information telephone 07779 154 126.

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LITERACY All information kindly supplied by:

The Children’s Bookshop 37-39 Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield 01484 658013

‘ Children’s FESTIVE Reads

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house…’ Yes, it’s that time of year again, settle down with a festive read on Christmas Eve or consider one of these as a lovely stocking filler. Our friends at The Children’s Bookshop, Lindley, have picked some of their favourite festive books to share with you.

And Then Comes Christmas

By Tom Brenner (£11.99) ‘And Then Comes Christmas’ is the perfect introduction for 2- 4 year olds. Starting in Autumn, through frosts to snow, it covers Christmas decorations, Santa in the shops, hiding presents, food, carols and finally Christmas morning. This could be a substitute for an Advent calendar.

A Year of Stories and Things To Do

By Shirley Hughes (£19.99) Another sizeable collection is ‘A Year of Stories and Things to Do’ which harks back to an earlier age when stories were seasonal. Compiled and illustrated by Shirley Hughes, this is a wonderful selection to be enjoyed throughout the year.

The Nights Before Christmas

By Tony Ross (£19.99) In ‘The Nights Before Christmas’, Tony Ross has collected 24 wonderful Christmas stories, from the sadness of ‘The Little Match Girl’, through to lesser known fables such as ‘Why the Evergreen Trees Never Lose Their Leaves’, to old favourites such as extracts from ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘Wind in the Willows’ and different versions of the Nativity. It is a book for all the family to share and feels really up to date with Tony Ross’s energetic illustrations.

The Magic Faraway Tree

By Enid Blyton (£14.99) Enid Blyton needs no introduction and at last the publishers have given ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ the quality production it deserves. This substantial hardback with copious colour illustrations will make the perfect gift for primary school age children and a trip down memory lane for their parents.

Paddington and the Christmas Surprise

By Michael Bond (£6.99) No apologies for mentioning Paddington. The film, released in late November, will spark enormous interest.

It can be tricky, as the original Paddington Bear stories are quite wordy and just have line drawings, whereas the mass appeal, we find, is to younger children delighted by Paddington’s antics. To cover this age group and interest, ‘Paddington and the Christmas Surprise’ describes his visit to Santa’s Grotto in a large store and the subsequent havoc he creates. Another good pre-Christmas read.

The Paddington Treasury for the Very Young

By Michael Bond (£14.99) For the definitive present on Christmas day, consider ‘The Paddington Treasury for the Very Young’ which is very good value as it includes six of the classic bedtime stories about this redoubtable bear.

Father Christmas

By Raymond Briggs (£7.99) ‘Father Christmas’ is showing at West Yorkshire Playhouse until January. To reinforce a visit to the theatre it is really helpful to have the book in advance to enhance the experience. ‘Father Christmas’ by Raymond Briggs is out now in a substantial paperback edition to commemorate 40 years since the original publication.

Santa is Coming to Huddersfield

By Steve Smallman (£4.99) Finally ‘Santa is Coming to Huddersfield’ has much local interest with mentions of Bradley, Birkby and Castle Hill. It has actually been written by a very good picture book writer and makes a fun present for locals and ex-Huddersfield families alike.

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Sunday lunch with Santa & his special friends Santa & his very special friends invite you to join them for a magical pre Christmas lunch.

12.00pm – 4.30pm Sunday 7th December The Singing Prince & Princesses Sunday 21st December Real Life Reindeers Sunday 28th December Frozen

dults £19.95 a der 12’s £9.95 un der 3’s £4.95 un

Help Santa’s friends get ready for Christmas with lots of sing along fun and games.

There’ll be a special appearance from Santa too who will be handing out small gifts to all children.

It’s true party season, so get in the spirit with Santa and his friends.

Bring your family or friends and make the day even more magical!

• Meet & Greet • 3 Course Lunch • Colouring Activities • Santa Visit • Children’s Entertainment • Mini Disco

Jack and The Beanstalk Pantomime Sunday Lunch Sunday 14th December 12.00pm – 4.30pm Join us for a delicious Sunday lunch followed by family fun with our spectacular pantomime featuring lots of fun, music, magic and mayhem Our Jack and The Beanstalk pantomime promises to be as much fun for the adults as it is for the children. With bucket loads of ‘Laugh Out Loud’ moments, audience participation, music, dancing and singing, this definitely is a pantomime NOT to be missed Go on, bring the family for a festive treat this Christmas - we guarantee lots of fun and laughter • 3 Course Lunch • Colouring Activities • Pantomime

£19.95 adults £9.95 under 12’s £4.95 under 3’s

Call 01422 375 431 for further information | www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk/christmas