The Scallymag Huddersfield - Issue 9

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North Huddersfield, Fixby, Birkby, Lindley, Marsh, Edgerton, Bradley, Sheepridge and Surrounding Areas

DIARIES

For Pre-School and Out-of-School Activities What’s On Guide

Out & About

Wentworth Castle Gardens

News

Uniform Exchange Lindley Apple Day

Crafty Kids

How to Make Spooky Halloween Lanterns

Focus On

Post-Natal Depression

Literacy

Latest Autumn Reads

Chosen Charity 2014

Autumn 2014

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For Local Parents, Carers & Kids

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WELCOME

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WELCOME!

utumn is knocking on the door and thoughts are turning to Halloween and Bonfire Night.

We have a great selection of up-coming events to keep you busy during the colder months, especially October half term.

Check out our daily Pre-School and Out of School Diary pages too to keep up with the latest.

Once again, Alison Lester of The Rose Garden has come up with a great idea for Crafty Kids - perfect to keep little ones busy on a wet and windy day.

We share the latest news from not-for-profit organisation, Uniform Exchange and hear from our charity for the year, Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.

We go Out and About at Wentworth Castle Gardens, find out what’s happening with our friends fairandfunky and also hear about one mum’s ‘Move to the Country’ and her adventures with her children.

I will be sharing a very personal story in this issue - my experience of post-natal depression. I hope you find it interesting if not helpful.

The Scallymag will be back at the beginning of December with a Christmas issue.

Until then, happy reading!

CONTENTS News Fees Cut at Grammar School Page 4 Uniform Exchange Update

Out & About Wentworth Castle Gardens Page 5 Crafty Kids Spooky Halloween Lanterns

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Charity 2014 Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

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Diary Pages Pre-school Diary Out of School Diary

Page 8 Page 10

Focus On Post-Natal Depression

News Lindley Apple Day Halloween at Eureka Fairandfunky Rice Challenge Family Roundabout Literacy The Children’s Bookshop Reviews

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Contact us

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Front cover

Many thanks to Molly English, age 10, for creating our beautiful Autumn cover, recycling at it’s finest!

For her hard work, Molly wins a fantastic knit kit courtesy of Baa Baa Brighouse.

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.

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NEWS Fees DISCOUNTED

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ipperholme Grammar School has introduced new measures that have cut senior school fees by an average of

10%.

Fees already include lunches, books, stationary and examination costs but the school has made the move to ensure as many families as possible can access the first-rate education it provides.

Jack Williams, head teacher, said: “In an improving economic climate we want to give more parents the confidence to invest in their children’s education and long term future.

“Our A-level results this summer show our pupils’ academic success, enabling them to leave our school as well qualified, rounded and confident young people.”

The school has recently awarded scholarships to four Year 7 students for their academic, musical and sporting abilities.

The recipients are George Gillgrass, Olivia Turner, Jonah Carroll and Ella Clark.

George received the 100% Fenton Scholarship for his outstanding performance in the school’s entrance examination last October.

The scholarship provides a 100% fee remission to the pupil which achieves the highest marks in the exam. It will be offered again to those sitting the exam on Saturday November 22 for entry to the school in September 2015.

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UNIFORM EXCHANGE OFFERING A HELPING HAND

ate France, founder of not-for-profit organisation, Uniform Exchange, tells us how it is benefitting hundreds of schoolchildren across Kirklees.

Helping reduce social isolation and allowing children to fit in at school is our main aim.

We encourage communities to recycle their out-grown school uniform. We then provide good school uniform free to families who find themselves in financial hardship.

We do this by encouraging families through primary and secondary schools to recycle and donate their child’s outgrown uniform to the project.

We have seen a 75% increase in donations this year, which means more children have benefited!

This summer we have given out over

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250 school uniform packs free of charge this equates to over 2,600 items of school uniform, coats and shoes.

The need has grown substantially over the last year and we have now expanded our borders to the whole of Kirklees so everyone can benefit.

We have seen requests from child support networks and other organisations working with families.

However we still feel we are not reaching our full quota and need to spread the word further and louder.

We have also seen all Kirklees libraries become collection and drop off points, Sainsbury’s Dewsbury have promoted us in store and the Sure Start Children’s Centres have continued to support us with their new collection bins.

We will be doing our Winter Coat Campaign again this year, so please start donating last year’s outgrown coats and boots to help this worthwhile cause!

OUT & ABOUT

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t was a cold and cloudy day last autumn when we ventured to Wentworth Castle Gardens.

We had never been before and didn’t know quite what to expect.

However, if your kids love the outdoors, exploring old ruins and seeking adventures, then I guarantee they won’t be disappointed.

The gardens and parkland are the only Grade I listed landscape in South Yorkshire.

Their origins date back to the 1700s and are home to many historical monuments and early gothic follies.

It’s unlikely that young children will appreciate the importance of these, but they’ll have fantastic fun investigating each and every one.

We spent a lovely afternoon exploring the many formal gardens, some of which resemble the layout of a maze and the little ones were excited by secret pathways and hiding places.

The wider parkland of Stainborough is home to fallow deer which are always a treat to see but do be careful if visiting in autumn as this is when the deer rut takes place.

Wentworth also boasts a fabulous adventure playground suitable for all ages – there is something for everyone and it was certainly an effort to persuade our three away.

However, the promise of a lovely warm lunch at the café managed to sway them. It serves a good selection of seasonal dishes using Yorkshire sourced ingredients. Baby food can be warmed up and breast feeding mums are made to feel welcome.

Wentworth hosts activities geared towards families and children throughout the year, so it is definitely worth checking the website prior to visiting.

Halloween themed events will be running throughout October half term and there will be traditional Bonfire Night celebrations on November 5.

We’ll definitely be paying another visit soon. A super day out.

By Elaine Jinks

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Halloween Half Term Fun and Spooky Ghost Walks

www.wentworthcastle.org OPEN EVERY DAY Near J. 37, M1 Barnsley Satnav S75 3EN

WENTWORTH CASTLE GARDENS Lowe Lane Stainborough Barnsley S75 3ET TEL. 01226 776040 www.wentworthcastle.org

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alloween and Bonfire Night are just around the corner and the evenings are drawing in.

Autumn Lanterns Our autumn lantern project, courtesy of Alison Lester of The Rose Garden, is so easy to make, and is great for lighting up those dark nights.

They can be used as decorations inside or out, just be careful with the candles, and never leave a lit one unattended!

You will need • Empty jam jar • Paintbrush • Orange tissue paper cut into 1 inch small squares • Black tissue paper • Glue mixture (50% PVA glue and 50% water)

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Method

1. Make the glue mixture up and start to paint the outside of your glass jar 2. Apply the orange squares of tissue paper one at a time, making sure you paint over the top with more glue to securely seal them in place.

3. Cut out a mouth, eyes and a nose from the black tissue paper, and apply with glue to the jar.

4. Once your jar is fully covered, apply one last coat of glue.

5. Leave to dry, and when ready you can add a tealight or candle to complete your lantern.

Top Tip Orange, red and yellow tissue paper makes a great autumn themed lantern, try adding the odd dried leaf as well.

Alternatively you can decorate your jar in whatever design or colour you wish.

The Rose Garden is a small business based in Brighouse and specializes in homemade crafts, bunting, jewellery and gifts.

FORGET ME NOT CHILDREN’s 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 077602 48545 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 077602 48545 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

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

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

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

Moo Music 10.00 – 10.45 Waring Green Community Centre, Garden Road, Brighouse, HD6 2AX

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

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 077602 48545 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 Cowcliffe Scout Hall, Netheroyd Hill Road, Huddersfield, HD2 2LX

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 077602 48545 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 077602 48545 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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 KNITTING MY WAY OUT OF POST NATAL DEPRESSION

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ost natal depression (PND) is something that happens to other people.

That’s what I used to think until one day it happened to me.

It’s such a stealthy condition that I didn’t even realise I was suffering from it and for months refused to accept that I was.

But with hindsight, I can see as little as two years ago, I was a very different person from the one I am now.

There were times when I couldn’t function, I’d be incapable of the smallest tasks – those were very dark days for me.

You see, prior to developing PND after the birth of my daughter, Florence, now four, I had always been a very confident, self-assured, career-minded individual.

I hadn’t suffered with PND after the

birth of my first son, Jonathan, in 2003, so there was no reason to suspect that anything was amiss this time around.

Florence was very much a wanted child and I only fell pregnant with her after seeking help from the Assisted Conception Unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

However, within three months of giving birth, I became pregnant with my second son, Benjamin, now two. As a result I suffered with severe pelvic girdle pain which restricted my movement.

As a partially sighted person, I already found it difficult to get out and about with Florence but the pain endured during Benjamin’s pregnancy made this problem all the more acute.

My husband, Gary, and I have no family living nearby so there were no grandparents to lend a hand when things got tough.

Post natal depression soon set in and when Benjamin was born it got so bad that I eventually had no option but to seek medical help.

The hardest part in all of this was admitting that there was something really

wrong. I blamed myself for it all.

It’s only now that I can look back and realise that none of it was my fault – PND can happen to anyone.

Apart from a supportive husband, who thankfully has an understanding employer, the other thing that has helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life, is picking up my knitting needles again.

Many recent studies have demonstrated that crafts such as knitting or crochet, can help to alleviate the symptoms of stress and depression and this has certainly been the case with me.

I’ve found that it has enabled me to focus my mind and concentrate on the many positives in life. It brought back a sense of confidence, a semblance of self-esteem, a feeling of self-worth – things that if you’ve ever suffered with PND, you genuinely believe are lost forever.

I’m not the same confident, selfassured, career-minded individual I once was. She is gone for good. But in her place is a better person altogether.

Seeking medical help and turning to fibre crafts as a way of therapy gave me the ability to believe in myself again.

As a result, I recently set up a new business, Baa Baa Brighouse, an online knitting and Yorkshire yarn store.

This has led to knitting groups, workshops, involvement in Brighouse Arts Festival, visits to trade shows and meeting so many new people.

It’s certainly not been an easy road to travel but Baa Baa Brighouse has allowed me to stand tall again and feel proud of what I’ve achieved – as a mother and as a business woman. I fought PND and I won.

You can too.

By Elaine Jinks

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News

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HUBBLE, BUBBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE!

oin the witches, wizards, ghosts and ghouls of Eureka – the Museum for Children for a week of Halloween fun.

Baa Baa Brighouse has teamed up with a number of Yorkshire based indie dyers to bring you the Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club.

From October 25 to November 2 the museum at Discovery Road, Halifax, is inviting visitors to step into the Enchanted Forest and join the witches as they brew up a potion and conjure up an interactive story.

Guests can transfigure themselves by creating a Halloween mask and dressing

As a member, each month you will receive an exclusive skein of quality Yorkshire yarn that has been sourced, spun and dyed locally by hand.

Our dyers will be taking their inspiration from photographs of the Yorkshire landscape by Gary Turner of Shutterspot Photography.

Each dyer will use a different photograph guaranteeing that every monthly batch of yarn is beautiful and completely unique from the next.

The dyer will decide on the yarn most suited to the project but will aim to uphold our ethos of using only British breeds and Yorkshire yarns.

November’s Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club dyer is Louise Lavender of The Cryptozoologist – Fantastical HandDyed Yarns.

If you would like to join the Yan Tan Tethera Yarn Club or would like further information about the club, the dyers or anything else, please visit our website: www.baabaabrighouse.co.uk.

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Huddersfield village is planning to celebrate the humble apple this autumn.

On Saturday October 18, Lindley will celebrate with a dedicated festival that will include demonstrations and apple themed events for the whole family.

A live apple-pressing is promised, there will be tree planting, grafting and pruning demonstrations, an apple-pie competition and apple bobbing.

Lindley businesses will also be offering apple flavoured twists on their usual products. A full programme of events is still to be finalised, however apple pressings will start every hour on the hour.

The Apple Day concept was started

by Common Ground in 1990 and the first Apple Day was in Covent Garden, London, on the 21st October that year.

Last year Lindley celebrated its first apple day with people coming from far and wide.

The organisers Marie-Claire Micuta

up in costumes.

Brave souls can step outside and explore the graveyard with resident grave robbers.

You can also time warp to the Town Square for some spooky dancing while little pumpkins can get crafty in the Creativity Space.

and David Kendall-Smith hope to build upon the success of the previous year’s event, promoting the apple and demonstrating the myriad possibilities of the fruit, as well as encouraging visitors to Lindley to see what it has to offer.

They said: “It was great to see so many businesses get behind last year’s apple day, and so many people enjoying what was going on. The fresh juice was very well received.”

Lindley Apple Day is free, however businesses may have their own paid-for apple themed events running.

For more information or to make suggestions follow @lindleyappleday on Twitter or visit the Facebook page - www. facebook.com/lindleyappleday.

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NEWS fairandfunky 90kg rice challenge!

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id you know that a rice farmer from Malawi needs to sell 90kg of rice to be able to afford to send their child to school for a year?

This Autumn fairandfunky launch the “Harvest 90kg Rice Challenge” when we aim to sell 90kg of rice three times over to change the world for farmers and their families. We are inviting everyone to help us in this challenge and you can join us in three ways:

Rice step 1 – Buy the rice!

Join us in the challenge to sell the rice! We welcome the opportunity to have a fairandfunky pop-up shop at your place of work, churches, networking events, schools, coffee mornings and food festivals. To book a fairandfunky pop-up shop contact Helen or Sophie via www.fairandfunky.com

Rice Step 2 – “From Farm to Fork” Through an interactive 15 minute presentation we will ignite interest and enthusiasm about “Where does rice come from?” and how, we, as individuals can use our buying power to change the world! Book fairandfunky to speak at your networking events, assemblies, guiding group and meetings, all we ask is that you buy some rice in return!

Rice Step 3 – “From Farm to Fork” Workshop

Credit: Just Trading Scotland

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JOIN THE FAMILY ROUNDABOUT…

ocal mum, Anna Gomersall tells us about her escape to the country.

Three years ago I moved from London with my family and came to live in a village near Huddersfield. After the bustle of the city, it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. What an adventure!

As mum to a 10 month old baby, I found it a challenge: how could I fill the days with my little boy when I didn’t know where to go or who to ask? I spent ages Googling ideas but was surprised at how little help there was online.

Three years on, I’ve made lots of new friends and noticed that we often swap notes on places we’ve been with the kids. You can’t beat another mum’s (or dad’s) recommendation because they’ve actually been there, eaten in the café with a screaming toddler, tackled the steps with an enormous buggy and know if the entry price is worth paying.

So last September, I started Family Roundabout. It’s a website full of stories

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Let your local school and community groups know about the new “Farm to Fork Workshop” focussing on Malawi, the farmers, the culture, and the journey of rice from the farms to our forks in the UK. Lasting 60 minutes participants will be engaged through interactive workshops, role-play, activities, video presentations and a quiz. The workshop costs £150 and includes a bag of rice!

The rice challenge runs throughout the Autumn term.

Fairandfunky hope many of you will help them complete the challenge three times over to change the world for farming communities in Malawi.

and reviews of the places that my boys, Aaron, three and Eli, two and I discover together.

Over the year, we’ve visited and reviewed 100 family-friendly attractions stretching from Bolton to Wakefield but mostly around Huddersfield. I particularly love the less well known places – hidden gems which are often fun, friendly and fantastic value for money. And you’ll be surprised how many of those there are, just waiting to be discovered.

It’s been a really busy year getting Family Roundabout up and running.

The main challenges have been finding enough venues to visit and then actually visiting them all. The best thing has been 100 brilliant days out with my boys!

My main aim was to help other families in the same boat as I was. So I’ve really enjoyed writing the reviews, seeing more and more people visit the site and then getting messages from parents who’ve had a great day out with their own families. It makes all the effort worthwhile.

I hope you’ll visit Family Roundabout at www.familyroundabout.co.uk. You can follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Google +. Just visit the website and click on the links.

I’m also looking for Guest Reviews; if you’d like to tell everyone about your family’s favourite day out, I’d love to hear from you.

For more information, visit the website and click ‘Write a Review’.

By Anna Gomersall www.familyroundabout.co.uk

LITERACY All information kindly supplied by:

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

A Children’s autumn Reads

s the nights are starting to draw in and the children are back at school it’s nice at bedtime to be able to dip into a book that has a collection of stories. Here is a selection that is ideal for a little quiet time at the end of a busy day.

Collections 365 Illustrated Stories and Rhymes Usborne (£14.99) A wonderful collection of new and traditional tales and rhymes.

A Classic Story for Everyday Hutchinson (£19.99) A great collection of some old favourites to return to time and again.

A Year of Stories and Things to Do

by Shirley Hughes (£19.99) This is a collection that will take you all the way through the year. It includes entertaining activities for both inside and out.

The Loch Mess Monster

by Helen Lester (£6.99) This is about one little monster who loves to stash things.

Despite his parents’ best efforts, his mountain of mess grows and grows until at the top of his mountain he spies monstrous land monsters. Suddenly Angus wants to clear up! A lovely read with great pictures.

Up to Six Years Have You Seen Who’s Just Moved in Next Door To Us?

by Colin McNaughton (£6.99) This is an old favourite, but still amusing. Read about this great mix of inhabitants, very clever and very entertaining.

Pre-School We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

by Michael Rosen, and Helen Oxenbury (£12.99) A new sound edition of this favourite rhythmic story. Little ones can press the buttons to join in the bear hunt.

Five Little Ghosts

by Patricia Hegarty and Julia Woolf (£5.99) A comical rhyming story of mischievous ghosts and night time capers - in a board book format.

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Family Events

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Character Tea Parties

Hal loween Part y

Little Monsters Halloween Party

Join us for our popular magical tea parties…

Friday 31st Oct, 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Our delightful entertainment team and their very special friends will charm and entertain your child as they lead sing-alongs, dances and games.

Children are invited come dressed as their favourite character and enjoy lots of fun, games & surprises, as well as a yummy afternoon tea for children & adults alike.

Sunday 19th Oct Peppa & George

Join us for a spooky evening of fang-tastic fun for all the family!

Children are invited come dressed in their Halloween finest and enjoy lots of fun with our children’s entertainer & a boneshaking disco in our grooveyard, as well as a tasty buffet for children & adults alike.

• Buffet • Children’s Entertainment • Mini Disco • A Small Gift for all Children

Saturday 15th Nov Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles • Character Meet & Greet • Afternoon Tea • Children’s Entertainment • Colouring Activities • A Small Gift for all Children • Professional photographer (photo’s available at an extra charge)

£13 adults £9 under 12’s £4 under 3’s

Peppa & George Think family time. Think Cedar Court Telephone 01422 375431 to make your booking www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk/huddersfield-halifax