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Edi EdittorsLetter orsLetter Welcome to the July magazine, Inside this issue we have some great reading relating to a range of topics, ‘Winter - Fun Things to Do’ is on page 6. Page 8, has some hints on how to ‘Avoid the Winter Exercise Blues’ and Part 4 of ‘Time to Create a Better Life’, can be found on page 24 & 25. ‘Little Inventors can become our Biggest Creators’, is on page 20 and is a must read for any parent who believes that imagination is the key to curiosity and discovery. (Plus I really like fairies and pirate - dress ups and stories!) Trying to keep the kids entertained over another schools holidays can be a struggle, don’t forget to check out What’s On, on page 22 for some handy ideas and the local libraries have some amazing free activities to keep the little ones busy. in Kids Corner there is a Finder Word for older children and a stained glass window craft for all ages and skills. The beautiful weather, we have been having makes it hard to believe it is winter, it feels more like spring time. Hannah has been out enjoying the beautiful blue skies and warmish afternoons at the newly built playground in Doreen. Hanging with Hannah can be found on page 10. As always I hope you enjoy reading the July edition, until next month,
Rachel
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h a n n a H h t i w Hanging Orchard Road Park
Between Orchard Road & Recoil Drive, Doreen This month, Hanging with Hannah is very exci ng! We are introducing a new park that has just been built, in Doreen. The park has lots of interes ng play equipment to offer all ages; including swings, slides, climbing frames, flying fox, a cargo net, spinners, li le trampolines (in the ground), a musical pipe xylophone and a small climbing wall. And if that’s not enough Hannah found some old logs to prac se her balancing on. The park has a shelter (not very waterproof), BBQ, tables and chairs. 5 park benches (to sit on while watching your li le ones play), a water fountain and bins. However, again this park does not offer toilets. Hannah said, this is her ‘new favourite park’ and did not want to leave. She is plan to visit again in the next couple of days.
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What’s On in Whittlesea Movie Making Magic for Kids Lalor Library Thursday 6 July 1.00pm–3.00pm Ages 7–12 Bookings essential. Learn how to script, storyboard, film and edit an awesome movie trailer using our iPads. Bring along your own props, costumes and imagination!
First Impressions Short Film Festival Whittlesea Library Wednesday 12 July 6.00pm–7.00pm The film festival is presented by the First Impressions Drama Group. Whittlesea Library has invited the young, creative film makers to share their skills and talents. 22
Acting Up! Thomastown Library Monday 3 July 1.00pm–2.30pm This fun-filled drama workshop is a chance for you to leap out onto the stage and to share your special talent! Join comedian and theatre director Liz Skitch.
Create a Television ‘Set’ Mill Park Library Monday 10 July 2.00pm–3.00pm Come along and make a little set for your own television series. Create your mini characters.
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RECIPES FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS Whittlesea Library Tuesday 18 July 11.00am – 12.00noon
5000 Poppies Yarra Plenty Regional Library branches are collection points for the WWI Remembrance Project – 5000 Poppies. See staff for poppy patterns and leave your hand-crafted poppies in branch. All Branches
they may grow up to Amie Harper is a nutritionist and author be healthy, happy and excited about food. of two cookbooks featuring healthy, easy-to- There will be time for make recipes for feeding yourquestions at the your infant, toddler and end of the session. the whole family. Amie will discuss her books and her journey to publication. She will also give you some ideas for plating up a creative variety of meals for your baby or toddler, so that
Doreen/Diamond Valley Toy Library Exciting News! From Term 3, the Diamond Valley Toy Library will be running a branch in Doreen.
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Hey Kids you can be a ‘Your Child STAR’ share your jokes, recipes, puzzles, fun facts or photos with other Kids in Whittlesea Contact us: Kids Corner PO Box 280 Doreen 3754 email: info@yourchildinwhittlesea.com.au ph: 0455 312 166
Stained Glass glass Windows You Will Need 2 pieces of contact a paper frame (cut out centre) small coloured tissue paper sqaures 1 - Place contact on table sticky size facing up. 2 - Stick frame to contact. 3 - Place coloured squares to contact in a deisgn. 4 - Then stick the second piece of contact on top. 5 - Use Bluetac/Sticky tape to attach to the window to see the ‘Winter Sunshine’ shining through.
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6 Winter - Fun things to do 8 Avoid the Winter Exericise Blues 12 Winter in the Garden 14 Parenting - why letting go 18 Winterise your family 20 Little Inventors ... our Biggest Creators 24 Time to Create a Better Life
Regulars 4 Editors Letter 10 Hanging with Hannah 22 What’s On 26 Kids Corner 28 Useful Information
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