The Scallymag Huddersfield - Issue 11 by Elaine Jinks-Turner

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Pre-School & Out-of-School Activities

Out & About

Oakwell Music Festival

News

New Dance Studio Choral Workshop Hits the High Notes

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Easter Sock Bunny Make A Bird Feeder

Focus On

Apprenticeships Mum Beats Depression and Turns Author

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Chosen Charity 2015

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WILL HIRING A NANNY SAVE YOU MONEY?

any working parents may feel that hiring a nanny is a luxury afforded only by the rich and famous but Huddersfield and Holmfirth Nannies is keen to put that myth to bed.

Rachel Bradley, who has more than 20 years’ worth of childcare experience, took over the agency in 2011 and as mum to two young children, understands the emotional strain parents feel when faced with having to leave their child to return to work. She said: “There are a variety of different childcare options. Childminders and day nurseries are the best known ones but I think that nannies are often overlooked because they are seen as an expensive option only affordable to the rich and famous. “This may have been the case in the past, however, nowadays with the introduction of Ofsted registered nannies, parents can put their childcare vouchers towards the cost of a nanny’s salary.” For families with two or more children requiring regular childcare, a nanny can often be the most cost effective option as she is payable on an hourly rate, rather than per child. A nanny can also help to resolve childcare issues for parents who work shift patterns. The average opening and closing times of nurseries, childminders and out-of-school clubs is 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday. However, nannies can be flexible for those that work nights and weekends. H&H Nannies, which has been

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running since 2009, serves Kirklees as well as Halifax and Bradford. Rachel said: “In this day and age children are woken up at the crack of dawn, breakfast is a rushed affair or even delayed until they arrive at nursery, their childminder or breakfast club at 7.30am. “They are out of the house all day, being stimulated to the max in a noisy room. As adults we all need some time to relax, be in our own surroundings and to have a little quiet time, so why should it be any different for children? “A nanny will take your children where you would like them to go, whether it is to the park to feed the ducks, the library or spending an afternoon at home drawing or baking.” While a nanny’s duties are primarily to care for the children, she can also lend a hand with tasks such as washing and ironing children’s clothes, cooking their

meals or for an older child, supervising homework, taking care of the school run and accompanying them to after school activities. All H&H Nannies have at least two years’ childcare experience and/or at least a level 2 qualification. They are interviewed face to face, must have completed a 12 hour paediatric first aid course and have a recent DBS check. “References are thoroughly checked,” said Rachel. “Only those nannies most suited to a family’s requirements will be put forward for a family to meet. H&H Nannies can place night nannies, mother’s help , before and after school nannies, babysitters, and we provide emergency cover to parents, day nurseries and out of school clubs.” Parents can feel daunted by employing a nanny but there are a number of payroll companies that can deal with the legalities on your behalf. There is no fee for families or nannies to register with Huddersfield and Holmfirth Nannies. For more information visit www. huddersfieldandholmfirthnannies.co.uk.

WELCOME

WELCOME!

pring is in the air and the latest issue of The Scallymag, Huddersfield’s favourite free parenting magazine, is finally here and it’s jam-packed!

Firstly, it gives me great pleasure to announce that we will be continuing to support Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice as our chosen charity for a third year running and we’ll be telling you more about everything that the hospice has planned for 2015 on page seven. We’ve teamed up with the organisers of Oakwell Music Festival in our Out and About feature to offer you the chance to win one of two fantastic family tickets, worth £70 each, to this year’s event. We take a look round the brand new Limelight Dance Studio and and catch up with LoveBread to find out what’s cooking in the recently opened community kitchen. Adrian Bird of The Apprentice Finder tells us why it’s never too early to talk careers with your child in our Focus On feature and you can read all about how one local mum, who suffered from depression after the birth of her son, turned her life around, became an author and landed an amazing book deal with a top publishing house. We’ve plenty to keep little ones entertained on our Crafty Kids page too. So, sit back, relax and enjoy!

CONTENTS News Join the Limelight at New Dance Studio Page 4 Primary Schools are Pitch Perfect Out & About Oakwell Music Festival - Win Tickets! Page 6 Charity 2015 Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice Page 7 Diary Pages Pre-school Diary Page 8 Out of School Diary Page 10 Crafty Kids Easter Sock Bunny Page 12 Make a Bird Feeder Community LoveBread’s New Community Kitchen Page 13 Drumming Up Support for Fairtrade Focus On University or an Apprenticeship? Page 14 Mum Lands A Book Deal Literacy The Children’s Bookshop Reviews Page 15

To discuss and book advertising space, ideas for future articles or just to let us know what you think of the magazine, please get in touch by any of the following means: 0 11 Church St, Rastrick, Brighouse, HD6 3NF 8 elaine@thescallymag.co.uk  07976 707415 / 01484 722 662 R www.thescallymag.co.uk/huddersfield/ The Scallymag (North Huddersfield) @ScallymagHudds

Front cover Many thanks to Florence Turner, aged four, for creating our beautifully colourful Easter egg front cover. A great job Florence well done!

Editor: Elaine Jinks-Turner Lay-out & Design: Gary Turner Publishing: The Scallymag Distribution: Many thanks to all schools, groups and other businesses that help with the distribution of The Scallymag® Special Thanks: To all advertisers whose contribution ensures the magazine can be distributed free-of-charge Editorial & Advertising: Elaine Jinks-Turner Photography: © Gary Turner Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken to ensure the information contained in this magazine is true, accurate and fair, the publisher cannot take any responsibility for errors, inaccuracies or omissions, or for events arising from the use of this information. Any statements or opinions given in the magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher and no products and services mentioned in articles or adverts are officially endorsed by them. © The Scallymag ® 2012 All content of this magazine is copyright. No part of it may be reproduced by any means or in any form without written permission from the publisher. The Scallymag® is a registered trademark of Catalyze Enterprises Ltd.

NEWS JOIN THE LIMELIGHT AT NEW DANCE STUDIO

or a while, the question on everyone in Rastrick’s lips has been the same. What’s behind the green door?

The answer: The Limelight Studio, a bespoke dance space and party venue opened by the popular Limelight Theatre School. The old workshop and ugly gates that stood for so many years are gone, the eyesores replaced by a brand new building with a mirrored studio, waiting area and fully equipped kitchen. The venue now hosts Limelight’s wide range of classes, from pre-school dancing with the Boogie Babes to Zumba and Fitsteps for those who want

to have fun and keep fit. There’s street dance, tap for all ages and for any young actors out there, drama and musical theatre too. All the classes are pay-as-yougo which means flexibility for parents and no expensive termly fees. Co-owner, Lisa McCann, said: “Moving into our own studio allows us to expand our timetable and add more classes. “For those with busy schedules, we’ll be adding our first weekend fitness sessions, every Saturday at 10am. “I love dancing in here and everything has been designed with our performers in mind. The custom lime green dance floor is cushioned and the mirrored wall helps everyone see what’s going on.” The studio also transforms into an amazing party venue with coloured lights, a mirror ball and ultra violet glowing

PRIMARY SCHOOLS ARE PITCH PERFECT

ipperholme Grammar School hosted a choral workshop for nearly 100 primary school children who went on to perform at Bradford Cathedral.

The workshop, for pupils in years three, four and five, was held at the school at Bramely Lane, Hipperholme and included singing in rounds, learning a mini anthem, singing a hymn and a chant in Latin and practising a whole group song. The pupils also perfected an interpretation of ‘Sing’ by Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd-Webber before travelling to Bradford Cathedral to perform before parents and friends. Alex Woodrow, Director of Music at Bradford Cathedral, said: “It was an excellent day with a really good take-up and loads of positivity. There was much to celebrate!” The event, in its second year, included solo performances by Hipperholme Grammar School pupils, Emilia Cooper and Lia Brehmenr, who are both cathedral choristers and choral scholars at the school. One parent commented: “Our daughters came to the workshop for the first time. They both had an amazing day filled with new experiences and to end the day singing in the cathedral was magnificent.

surprises. Limelight parties will include room hire, fantastic disco entertainment and use of the attached kitchen in a single all-inclusive package. Lisa’s husband, James, said: “Why book a dusty, cold church hall and separate entertainment? “Switching on our party lights offers a real “wow” moment for children and their parents. It’s my favourite bit!” James has entertained at children’s parties for years and promises party dances, unique games, cheerleading, parachute games, prizes and all your favourite songs at every Limelight party. For more information visit www. limelighttheatre.biz or call Lisa on 07779 154126 to discuss classes or James on 07988 890317 to ask about party availability.

“The singing was breath-taking – what they managed to achieve in such a short time was incredible.” Hipperholme Grammar School offers a Choral Scholarship to pupils joining the senior school in year seven. It is awarded to children who have completed a period as a probationary chorister at Bradford Cathedral and are promoted to full chorister.

News DANCE SCHOOL CHILDREN TAKE TO THE STAGE

he Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance has been established for over 60 years and caters for children aged two to 19.

Classes include ballet, tap, modern jazz, theatre craft, gymnastics, conditioning, street dance, musical theatre and tots classes. Students participate in examinations, shows, concerts and festivals and workshops are offered regularly by professionals in ballet, West End productions or Disney films and shows.

Classes, which take place at Queen Street South Studios in Huddersfield and at the University of Huddersfield, build confidence, discipline, good posture and have many health benefits. School principal, Joanne Perkins, said: “It also has a social aspect where children meet new people and learn to work with a variety of peers leading to new, positive and often life-long friendships. “If students want to pursue dance to a more professional level then they have the opportunity and support from us to do so. Many of our past pupils have gone on to have successful careers in the West End, on cruise ships, on television, in film and in teaching.” Shows are often held at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield, giving students the opportunity to display their talent. Joanne, who trained with and took over the running of the school from Audrey Spencer, is a member of the International Dance Teachers Association.

She has been dancing since the tender age of five and has worked in a number of dance schools throughout the UK, has worked in Germany and has a great love of dance teaching. A variety of new classes and workshops have been introduced including street dance, gymnastics, drama and vocal coaching which means alongside the traditional and classical dance training, pupils can keep up with the latest genres. For more information visit www. audreyspencerdanceschool.co.uk or telephone 07983 419570.

RUGby tots rule!

ugby has always been at the heart of Yorkshire sport and there is no better way to spark your child’s enthusiasm for the game by heading to a Rugbytots class, especially if they love meeting new children and have plenty of energy to run off.

We caught up with Jonathan Prescott of Huddersfield Rugbytots to find out more... Rugbytots is the UK’s first rugby specific play programme for young children between the ages of two and seven. It uses the multiple skills of rugby to create a fun and enjoyable environment while developing basic core motor skills. Jonathan said: “Each session aims to develop hand-eye coordination, balance and agility, as well as enhancing social and psychological attributes through a series of games and exercises.” Rugbytots has become quite the phenomenon and runs classes throughout the UK and locally in locations all over Huddersfield. “The classes have proved to be extremely popular with children and parents alike,” said Jonathan, “They encourage teamwork, sharing and allow friendships to develop and parent participation means fun, quality, sporting development time is had by both parent and child.” “In Huddersfield, Rugbytots is in its fourth year and continues to grow - we run classes both in and out of school.” Terms, dates and times of all classes can be found at www. Rugbytots.co.uk or contact Jonathan on 0845 313 3247 or 07778 588882.

Out and about OAKWELL MUSIC working FESTIVAL chimp productions

Oakwell Hall Country Park Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley West Yorkshire, WF17 9LG www.oakwellfestival.co.uk ome time ago I wrote a blog post for The Scallymag website, ‘Would You Take Your Child to a Rock Concert?’ As a lifelong music fan, I can tell you the answer was a resounding ‘Yes’.

However, despite my best efforts to guide my eldest towards liking Pearl Jam, I have come to realise that no matter what sounds spewed from my stereo as a youth (and still do, although now it’s an Ipod), it’s impossible to influence your children’s musical taste one way or the other. If they like it, they like it and if they don’t, they’ll tell you. It’s that simple. But I do think no matter what you like to listen to, music plays a huge part in shaping and sometimes defining us from a very young age. That’s why it’s never too early to introduce your little ones to live music, whatever the genre may be. The Oakwell Music Festival, which will take place at Oakwell Hall Country Park at Birstall, Batley, on July 12 this Summer promises to be a fabulous family friendly event and the perfect opportunity to introduce children to the music scene. It is the largest one-day event of its kind in West Yorkshire and will be headlined by Brit Award nominees, The Feeling. Over half of the remaining line up hails from Yorkshire which means that Oakwell Music Festival is a truly local event. The festival will boast a large family entertainment area which includes bouncy castles and slides and a fairground, so you and the kids can have a break from the music. There will also be a trading area with a selection of food and drink on offer – much of which will be local as the festival organisers are determined to use nearby resources where possible and encourage community involvement. Other acts include Dodgy, Stooshe, Rupert Stroud, Wolf Club, 4th St Traffic, Apollo Junction, Izzy Thomas, Grace Solero, The Hijacked, The Ainsley Band, Rory Hoy, Jade Helliwell and Broken Flowers. Tickets cost £25 for adults, £10 for children and tots under the age of three are free. For more information visit www. oakwellfestival.co.uk.

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FORGET ME NOT CHILDREN’s HOSPICE THE SCALLYMAG SUPPORTS FORGET ME NOT FOR A THIRD YEAR

he Scallymag is delighted to announce that it will be continuing to support Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice as its chosen charity for a third year.

The Huddersfield based hospice provides vital support to children with life limiting illnesses and their families. Elaine Jinks-Turner, Editor of The Scallymag, said: “We have built up a very strong relationship with the hospice and its staff and feel privileged to be able to offer our support by raising awareness of their work and fundraising campaigns for another year.” The Scallymag provides free advertising space to its charity of choice, access to a photographer for marketing purposes and to provide family portraits of those supported by the hospice. It also donates a percentage of profits from advertising revenue raised. Clare-Marie Taylor, head of marketing at the hospice, said: “We would like to say a big thank you to The Scallymag for choosing Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice as their charity of choice again for 2015. “The support we received from the magazine is fantastic and helps to spread our key messages and raise awareness of the support we can offer to families across West Yorkshire.”

CHARITY UPDATE

yan Grint, marketing and PR assistant at the hospice tells us about the charity’s plans for 2015:

We have more than doubled the number of children we care for since this time last year, currently supporting over 110 families across Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. Earlier this year, one of the families who we support took over our Facebook page for a full week, detailing the precious moments they have every day thanks to the support of Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. Throughout the week a number of the services which Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice offers were highlighted including hydrotherapy, sensory play and hospice at home care. Please ‘like’ our Facebook page to keep up to date with the latest day to day developments at the charity and for more insights into the support we give to local families. This year the charity is expecting to continue to increase the number of families they support across West Yorkshire. It must raise £3.2million each year to continue doing the work it does and with just 4% of this coming from government funding, the support of the local community is vital. Whether it is taking on a challenge, attending a fundraising event or even signing up to become a regular giver, your support will help the charity to reach out to more and more families in 2015.

HOSPICE SHOPS

orget Me Not Children’s Hospice currently has nine shops located across Calderdale and Kirklees plus an eBay shop.

If you are having a Spring clean, consider supporting the charity and donate your unwanted quality items. Whether it is an unwanted present you would like to go to a good home, or a piece of clothing you no longer wear, support the hospice shops and you will be helping towards the £3.2million annual fundraising target. For shop locations, opening times and phone numbers please visit www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk/retail. If you would like to donate any unwanted furniture or large items which will need picking up, please call the Heckmondwike shop on 01924 404393.

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PRE-SCHOOL DIARY

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

Baby Moo 11.00 – 11.45 Rowley Poleys Bradford Road Brighouse 07722 517091 07508 248831

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

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

Moo Music 10.00 – 10.45 Rowley Poleys Bradford Road Brighouse 07722 517091 07508 248831

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

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

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

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

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

SUnDAY

Gym Tots 1st Steps 1.30 – 2.15 1.30 – 3.00 Huddersfield Sports Centre, Pine Lindley Methodist Community Street, Huddersfield Centre, East Street, Lindley, 01484 223630 Huddersfield 3 – 4 yrs 01484 430612 / 07557 339794

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

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

SUNDAY

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

Crafty Kids!

pring is finally here – the first buds are beginning to show, farmers are busy lambing and there’s nothing quite like the sight of a bright yellow chick to make you think of Easter.

Here, Alison Lester of The Rose Garden shows us a great way to keep kids entertained this coming holiday with a super Spring craft.

Easter Sock Bunny Chocolate alone is not enough to keep the kids occupied during the two week Easter Holiday, so why don’t you get them making their very own Easter Sock Bunnies. Almost every home must have a supply of odd socks or socks that have the odd hole, what better way to make use of these than making this cute bunny!

You will need: An old sock Toy stuffing Strong Thread Scissors

Method: 1. Start by stuffing your old sock from toe to heel. 2. Tie off a small part of the toe to make your bunny tail, secure it by wrapping some strong thread around it and tying a knot. 3. Next tie off the body (about two thirds of the way between the toe and heel), secure with thread. 4. Lastly tie off the head in the same way (your head should be smaller than the body). 5. The floppy ears will be made from the part that is left, lay it flat and use the scissors to cut this part down the middle, to form two ears. Use the scissors to shape each part into an ear shape. 6. To finish your rabbit you can add a face using a pen, embroidery or googly eyes, add a bow round its neck or even a pompom for a tail! The Rose Garden is a small business based in Brighouse and specializes in homemade crafts, bunting, jewellery and gifts.

FEED THE BIRDS with Have you been taking part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this Spring? Join in the fun with this fabulous bird feeder craft from our friends at fairandfunky.

You will need:

An old juice carton, an old carrier bag, scissors, string and PVA glue.

Method

Your first job is to rinse out your juice carton! Next, you need to lie the carton down and cut a hole in the middle of one side. It can be tricky to pierce the carton so do please be careful. This hole is where you will put your tit-bits for the birds so it needs to be big…..but not too big. Then on either side of your

juice carton cut little triangular flaps for the wings. Remember to only cut 2 sides of your triangle otherwise you’ll cut the wings off! The next bit is the messy bit – cut up an old carrier bag into bits and then stick all over your juice carton, adding eyes and a beak and other feathery details as required. Finally, using scissors, pierce a hole across the top to thread through some string so you can hang the finished feeder in your garden. In making your bird feeder you are taking more than one step to change the world! You are recycling, saving food scraps and encouraging wildlife to your garden.

COMMUNITY BAKING BREAD IN A NEW COMMUNITY KITCHEN

arole Roberts founded the community interest company, LoveBread, three years ago. Here she tells us about the organisation’s latest venture – a community kitchen, which will see even more children learning baking skills.

DRUMMING UP SUPPORT FOR FAIRTRADE

n World Fairtrade Day 2015 the Festival of Folk and fairandfunky will be drumming up support for Fairtrade with family workshops, musicians, stalls and exhibitions. The event will take place at Holmfirth Market on May 9 and will include the launch of the ‘Cotton on to Fairtrade’ exhibition from Holme Valley Fairtrade. Visitors will have the chance to see a selection of celebrity signed Fairtrade cotton bags, including Huddersfield’s own Patrick Stewart and Annie Lennox, before they are raffled off. Stalls will fill the marketplace and a drop in fairandfunky SCRAPtastic workshop invites people of all ages to create marvellous musical instruments out of junk. Throughout the day artists from the festival will be popping in to perform – singers, dancers and drummers are all lined up to entertain.

In 2012, two friends and I started LoveBread, a community supported real bread bakery in Brighouse. Two years ago, our units at Number 7 Martin Street were an empty warehouse, but now they’re a great space – a bakery, outdoor baking area and a brand new community kitchen. LoveBread is a social enterprise. We run on a rota system of bakers, supported by a large team of amazing, dedicated volunteers. Working on a not-for-profit basis, we aim not only to bake great bread for our local community but also to pass on the skills, knowledge and techniques needed to make your own. Since opening, regular breadmaking workshops have run monthly. We run workshops for schools, scouting groups, children’s centres, birthday parties and private sessions. These have proved really popular, with lots of repeat and regular visitors. We even convinced some of them to become volunteers and now some of those volunteers are bakers! In fact, the increase in bread business and demand for workshops has led to the completion of our latest project. Funded by the Big Lottery and Unltd, the community kitchen will increase capacity for workshops and for production. It has eight separate workstations, a large demonstration space, seating area and uninterrupted views over Brighouse. The aim is to get people baking and cooking, engaging with food and ingredients. We are interested in the therapeutic and social benefits of baking too. The community kitchen will not just be for breadmaking. We will be inviting other local food producers to run events and workshops. The kitchen will also be available for small and start-up catering businesses to hire. The dates for our regular workshops are already booking fast, and we will be adding many more to this. This will include boys’ baking sessions, grandparent/grandchildren sessions, holiday activities, drop-in bakes, social enterprise events and lots more. The bakery is open Monday to Saturday (closed Wednesday) between 10am and 12pm. Bread is available every day from Ryecorn Wholefoods, Bethel Street, Brighouse and workshop details are available online at www.lovebread.org.uk. By Carole Roberts

WEAR ODD SOCKS AND SHOW SUPPORT World Down’s Syndrome Day is being celebrated in Huddersfield this year by wearing odd socks. March 21 will mark the 10th anniversary of World Down’s Syndrome Day by raising awareness with the theme ‘Lots of Socks’, which asks supporters to wear odd socks, brightly coloured socks or simply lots of them! The date was chosen because it represents the extra third chromosome or chromosome 21, common to all those who have Down’s syndrome. Leanne Davies, from Huddersfield Down’s Syndrome Support Group, said: “We provide a huge range of services including extra speech and language sessions, sports workshops, hydrotherapy and social outings as well as

a comprehensive website which signposts familieis, schools and other professionals seeking advice and information.” The group plans to host a family gala evening at Cedar Court Hotel, Huddersfield with musical acts, dancing and food. Leanne said: “It’s a marvellous opportunity to bring everybody together, of all ages under one roof and also wonderful for all our new families with younger children to see first-hand the achievements and abilities of our older members. “We’ll be dressed to impress for this special occasion but will still be wearing our odd socks!” For more information visit www.hdssg. org.uk.

Focus On UNIVERSITY OR APPRENTICESHIP WHICH WILL YOUR CHILD CHOOSE?

t’s never too early to think about your child’s career path as Adrian Bird of The Apprentice Finder explains.

Sometimes life throws up happy coincidences. Elaine asking me to write on the subject of apprenticeships is one example. Particularly when you consider that National Apprenticeship Week begins on March 9. Initially I’d enquired about contributing as I believed that part of The Scallymag readership was parents of teenagers facing career choices. It was explained to me that you, the reader are much more likely to be the parent of a younger child. However, here’s where the coincidence comes in. That night my fiveyear-old daughter started telling me about what she wants to be when she grows up. As children are influenced by what’s around them, she currently wants to be a mummy or a princess (thanks Disney!)... What has hit home though, is that it probably isn’t too soon to start explaining what different people do for a living. She knows that mummy cuts dog’s hair and that I help people get work, so it’s a start. I work in an area that is under constant

change but young people leaving schools and colleges will always need to find a way into work afterwards, so this article should help you understand how apprenticeships can play a vital part for your child. The UK has a very well developed university structure but that route is not right for everyone. There are the tuition fees of £9000 per year to think of and that’s before living costs are taken into account. This means that graduates often start their working career with a debt of more than £40,000 that needs to be repaid once they start earning more than

MUM TURNED AUTHOR

SINGLE mum who suffered from depression following the birth of her son has turned her life around and landed herself a book deal with a top publisher. Here, Rachel McIntyre shares her story… It sounds melodramatic to say that writing saved my sanity but it’s true. In my twenties and early thirties, I thought I had life sorted. I was living with my Spanish boyfriend in the pictureperfect village of Calvia, in the foothills of the Sierra de Tramuntana. As a qualified English teacher, I’d left the dreary classrooms of the UK behind to work in an international school in the Balearics. No more long hours, no more tedious commute, no more workday stress. Instead of taking a stack of marking home, I was heading for the beach then out for dinner every night.

Then, abruptly, things changed. My son was born prematurely with a number of health concerns. My boyfriend decided he wasn’t cut out to be a dad to a sick child and we broke up, leaving me with no money, nowhere to live, and no choice: I returned to the UK and my mum’s spare room. With a tiny baby and without a job, I found myself claiming benefits for the first time in my life. Desperately tired and depressed, I felt a complete failure. During this time, I’d been writing a diary to cope with depression. It helped me to put every day in to perspective if I could put it in to words. I found a job and until last year was a teacher at Huddersfield New College. During this time I began writing more and more and I had an idea for the book that would eventually become “Me and Mr J”. I hadn’t written with a view to publication, it was just a hobby; something to do in the evenings that didn’t cost me any money. But when I’d completed 60,000 words, I thought “Why not? What

£21000. As a result, apprenticeships are becoming a real choice of value again. A friend of mine was telling me about his son’s experience recently. He left school at 18 and went into an engineering apprenticeship. After completing the first year he progressed onto an advanced apprenticeship. As he was completing his qualification, he received a telephone call from a headhunter for the oil industry. He offered my friend’s son a post in Dundee. His starting salary was £24000 per year. He’s 21 and he has no student debt to worry about. Quite a good position to be in at that age, don’t you agree? You might think that apprenticeships are only useful to get into manual trades but this has also changed. It is now possible to enter professions such as law, teaching and accountancy through apprenticeships as well as highly sought after areas such as digital media, IT & software development. Quite often the employer will subsidise the higher education fees when they’re related to the work too. For more information call me on 01484 905135 or email adrian.bird@ theapprenticefinder.com. have I got to lose?” and sent it to a couple of agents. Things went very quickly from there. I was taken on by a brilliant agent, who secured me a publishing deal with Egmont and this year, “Me and Mr J”, which is set in Huddersfield and aimed at children aged 12 and over, is being published in four languages. From being a lonely, penniless single mum, I am now an author. More importantly, my son and I are both healthy and happy and without those difficult years, I would never have achieved what I have today.

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W Children’s SPRING Reads

e’ve teamed up with our friends at The Children’s Bookshop to bring you a selection of the best Spring books for children. From the traditional Easter story to modern day classics, there’s something to suit everyone.

No More Kisses for Bernard By Niki Daly (£11.99) Superhero boys abound at the moment and Bernard is no exception in his Batman themed life. However, his aunts belong to the tactile brigade, always showering kisses on him. No more Kisses for Bernard addresses the problem of smother love. The Nursery Alice By Lewis Carol and Sir John Tenniel (£12.99) No one will escape Alice in Wonderland this year as the 150th anniversary approaches. There are many books to choose from including this beautiful new format. Definitely a book to treasure. Recipe for a Story By Ella Burfoot (£6.99) For all budding authors who love their picture books. This is a story encapsulated in the title Recipe for a Story. It will really make young book lovers around the age of five give thought to the construction of their books. Guess How Much I Love You By Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram (12.99) Celebrating 20 years of this much loved story. A beautiful book to enjoy and treasure. The Easter Story By Juliet David, illustrated by Elina Ellis (£4.99) A young picture book retelling the traditional Easter story. Easter By Karen Williamson, illustrated by Chris Embleton-Hall (£3.99) Again, a great introduction to the Easter festival for younger children.

LITERATURE EVENTS PAGETURNERS READING FESTIVAL 2015 This year’s Pageturners Festival will begin on Friday March 6 and will play host to top children’s authors, Nick Sharratt, Annabel Pitcher and Kate Pankhurst. There will be theatrical performances, writing workshops, author visits to schools across Calderdale and Kirklees, ending with a grand finale at Huddersfield University on March 14. For ticket information visit www.pageturnersfestival.co.uk. HUDDERSFIELD LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2015 Older children won’t want to miss the Majikkon on March 7 at this year’s Huddersfield Literature Festival. It is a celebration of the literature, art and culture of Japanese Manga and will include an art contest, workshops, raffles and stalls, all at the University of Huddersfield. For ticket information visit www.litfest.org.uk.