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Out & About Alnwick Castle Fountains Abbey National Railway Museum Competition
Enter our short story competition!
Focus On Calderdale needs more adoptive parents Buggy 4 Fitness Eye-healthy recipes What to look for when choosing a nursery
Daily Diaries For pre-school and out of school activities
Plus Local news, views and lots more! Autumn 2013
Issue 31
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to Complete use of our facilities for parents and under twos. A great place can redeem friends for you and your little one! Just £1 entry per child which parents nn , our fully Marya with games and g against a drink. Come and join the fun, singing, dancin Coat! qualified nursery practitioner and ex Red
6th September Grandparents Day
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27th September Worlds biggest coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support.
10.00 – 12.00 Donation made from every coffee sold Cake stall and Raffle!
1st October
At baby and parent group child’s Information on how to choose your ns to ask. nursery, what to look for, the questio by two A tour of Waters Edge Nursery. Led an Early fully qualified nursery practitioners and Years Teacher.
31st October Halloween Party Day
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Why not have your child’s playgroup or mums group Christmas party at The Edge? Wednesday the 18th & Monday the 23rd December 10.30 – 12.00 £8.50 includes:
• Play • Party Tea • Visit from Santa and a gift • Singing with Santa • Party Host Also – Fireman Sam Parties now being held at The Edge! – Visit: www.watersedgechildrensnursery.co.uk to book your party now!
The Edge Play Gym & Café, Park Road, Elland, HX5 9HZ Tel: 01422 377222 Open Monday – Friday 9.00 – 6.00 Saturday – private parties Sunday – 10am-4pm with private parties 4-6pm
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page WELCOME header Contents Out & About Alnwick Castle National Railway Museum Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden Focus On A mother’s juggling act Calderdale needs more adoptive parents Competition Fantastic short story competition Pre-School Diary Out of School Diary
page 10 page 18 page 19 page 5 page 17 pages 8 & 9 pages 12 and 13 pages 14 and 15
Our lovely front page picture is called ‘Falling Autumn Leaves’ and is by Ella Hill-Harnell aged 6 from Brighouse
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welcome We love autumn in our house. Jewelled coloured leaves crunching underfoot on long family walks, hunting for conkers, getting dressed up for Halloween and crowding round the bonfire on November 5. This year we’ve also gone one further and made use of the abundance of blackberries in the garden to make jars of blackberry jam and relish. The jam has been a huge hit with family and friends and we’ve only got one jar left for ourselves! I’ve squirreled the relish away at the back of a cupboard to mature in time for Christmas when I plan to serve it alongside the cheese board. In your autumn edition of The Scallymag we have lots of ideas for family days out – the fantastic Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden and the National Railway Museum in York. We also welcome our guest columnist Rachel Cullen on page 6 who writes about the fine art of juggling motherhood and business. I can certainly relate to that Rachel! And we’re delighted to have teamed up with local crime writers RC Bridgestock and Prego Italian Restaurant in Brighouse for a fantastic children’s story writing competition. Read all about it on pages 8 and 9 and get your entries flooding in! There are some fantastic prizes. Hope you enjoy the read! From my family to yours,
Mel
For competition entries, 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 43 Half House Lane, Hove Edge, Brighouse, HD6 2PH 8 mel@thescallymag.co.uk Mel: 07527 847423 R www.thescallymag.co.uk The Scallymag (Halifax) @thescallymag
Editor: Melanie Hill Lay-out & Design: Paul Smailes Publishing: Bankside House Publishing, Todmorden Distribution: Many thanks to all schools, groups and other businesses which 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: 43 Half House Lane, Hove Edge, Brighouse, HD6 2PH e: mel@thescallymag.co.uk Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken to ensure that information contained in this magazine is true, accurate and fair, the Publisher/ Editors cannot take any responsibility for events arising from the use of this information. Any statements or opinions given in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Publisher or Editors. © The Scallymag® 2013 Nothing may be reproduced without permission
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Over to you
A mother’s juggling act… the fine art of balancing ‘motherhood’ with business… By Rachel Cullen
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s I sit here with Tree Fu Tom on the television, my daughter (aged 3) by my side and laptop tentatively perched on my knee (oops - just have to break off for daughter’s potty stop…) you can picture the scene in our house. My guess is it will be very much the same in homes up and down the land.
Having been working unhappily as a solicitor during my ‘carefree’ 20s, I changed paths completely in 2007. In my innocence, and with all the freedom of youth, I went on to set up my own fitness business, complete with training studio, (with not insignificant fixed overheads), luckily many clients to keep happy, and I was at last my own boss. Heaven!
with comfortable salary and maternity provision. I had my own business to run, without any safety net in place, and no idea how I would manage the transition into motherhood whilst keeping my business afloat. My desire to become a mum and for us to have a family was so strong. I believed that somehow, both my business and I would survive. I just didn’t know how.
I was able to work on my terms, with whom I chose, at times to suit, and it was the best decision I ever made. The freedom, together with a new sense of purpose and drive was like a new lease of life for me.
Fast-forward to September 2010 and the arrival of our beautiful little girl. After a whole 4 weeks maternity leave, and despite the most basic self-employed Maternity Allowance, I was back at work. It’s true to say that nothing would ever be the same again. My survival instinct kicked in, for both my business, and myself at the same time as adjusting to being a brand new mum. I found that the most important attributes in dealing with the arrival of motherhood were the ability to adapt and to plan ahead with military precision. To be adaptable was to be able to create opportunity from the change in circumstances. So, I adapted the business to turn my newfound
I ticked along nicely in my own little world until BANG! I met John in late 2009 and together we decided to try for a family. For me, the arrival of my Mr Right coincided with my internal body clock, and they made the possibility of motherhood become a reality to me for the first time. However, I had left the ‘security’ of my previous legal career complete
motherhood into a strength. I introduced ‘Mums & Babies’ fitness classes where I was able to meet other new mums, without incurring the cost of my own childcare, whilst adding to what my business could offer to others. It was only a small aspect of the business, but that small adaptation worked well for us. I have fond memories of that time, although it was hard work, and there remained many other challenges. I recall having business meetings whilst literally juggling Tilly up and down on my knee, apologetically dabbing milky vomit from my trousers and sweating profusely. The memories of those times are not so good, but they fill me with pride in knowing I did all I possibly could to keep the plates successfully spinning. Tilly is now a toddler, and I subsequently sold the business in 2012. The changing stages of motherhood present different challenges, and I’ve since moved on to new projects, but that’s another chapter…
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Year 7 Scholars: Megan Mouncey (Bradford), Dryw Jones (Oakworth), Nichola Backhouse (Hipperholme), Lia Brehmer (Lightcliffe), Charlie Kershaw (Hipperholme), Isabelle Williams (Halifax),
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he long summer holidays are over and a new academic year has begun with Hipperholme Grammar School welcoming its new Year 7 intake at the Senior School. Assembly on the first day back began with Headmaster Mr Jack Williams welcoming all the new pupils as, for the first time, they joined in singing the School Song ‘Carmen Hipperholmiense’ in Latin. In accordance with the annual ritual of the first day of the year, each Year 7 pupil was invited onto the stage to receive their tie (for the boys) and lapel badge (for the girls) which signifies their membership of one of the three Houses, Broadley, Lister and Sunderland, each being a founding benefactor of the School in 1648.
Mr Williams then went on to congratulate the new ‘Scholars’, a small group of pupils who have been awarded a Scholarship to study at the School for the next 5 years. Each pupil has earned their Scholarship through hard work, effort and achievement academically, for musical talent or sporting excellence and will be an outstanding role model as they progress through the School. This year, Scholarships were awarded to: Nichola Backhouse – Academic Scholarship Lia Brehmer – Choral Scholarship Dryw Jones – Academic Scholarship Charlie Kershaw – Sport Scholarship Megan Mouncey – Music Scholarship Isabelle Williams – Academic Scholarship
For the first time, the School has this year offered a new 100% award, the Fenton Scholarship, which was awarded to Isabelle Williams for her outstanding performance in the School’s Entrance Examination last October. “I am delighted to welcome Isabelle as our first Fenton Scholar,” said Mr Williams. “For entry into Year 7 in September 2014, the Fenton Scholarship is again offered for the pupil(s) achieving the highest marks in our Entrance Examination on Saturday, 16th November. I am sure that we will see some more excellent results this year. As a registered charity, the School is committed to recognising the achievements and talents of individual children from all backgrounds and to enabling them to benefit from the School’s excellent academic, extracurricular and pastoral provision.”
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Competition RC Bridgestock – Book Launch and Short Story Competition
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n Association with Caffeine Nights Publishing, Prego Italian Cafe Bar & Restaurant, The Scallymag Halifax, Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge & Districts.
International Yorkshire crime fighters turned crime writers Carol & Bob Bridgestock are coming home to celebrate the launch of their latest DI Dylan novel ‘Snow Kills’. The ticket price for an ‘Evening With’, at Prego Cafe Bar & Restaurant 3rd November 2013 includes: A signed copy of ‘Snow Kills’ and a free drink on arrival (house wine Red/White, Coffee, Tea or Mineral Water.)
Come and join Bob and Carol for a packed evening of fun & entertainment. There will be a reading from ‘Snow Kills’ by a professional actor, learn more about the couple in Bob’s highly entertaining talk about his days in the force, and there will also be a prize raffle with proceeds going to Help the Heroes and more... RC Bridgestock have just been announced as consultants to BAFTA winning RED PRODUCTIONS – ‘Happy Valley’ BBC 1 2014 & Scott & Bailey series #4 2014 In association with their book launch Bob & Carol have also announced a short story/drawing competition for children in Halifax/ Brighouse/Sowerby Bridge Districts.
The theme is ‘Snow Time!’ Five years ago crime fighters Carol & Bob, who retired to the Isle of Wight had not even thought about putting pen to paper, but with 47years police experience behind them in the West Yorkshire Police, people they met were fascinated by the couple’s stories, some funny, some sad and they had other ideas... Their talks and competitions have grown by word of mouth and subsequently raised thousands of pounds for charity – see www.iowwritingcircle.com Carol & Bob have already had some fantastic prizes donated including a Family Voucher for Huddersfield Town Football Club, a taster session voucher for a group of 6 – worth £100 for ROKT Climbing Gym, a Play and drinks at Big Blue Frog, £20 Prego Cafe Bar & Restaurant Vouchers, £20 Da Sandro Restaurant, Waterstones Vouchers etc, and there are lots more coming in from local businesses.
will be announced – the press will be in attendance. Entry is FREE but donations in the form of a cheque are most welcome for: The Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.
Deadline for entries is October 13th 2013. • Entry forms can be downloaded from The ScallyMag website www.thescallymag.co.uk/halifax/ • You can also use the entry coupon to be published in The Scallymag Magazine which should be available from your school. Ask your Head Teacher for details if it is not available to you or contact Editor Scallymag editor Melanie Hill on 07527 847323 or email mel@integritypr.co.uk
The winner of the Under 14’s short story competition will also see their story published in an issue of The Scallymag Halifax/Brighouse & Sowerby Bridge courtesy of Editor Melanie Hill. The entrants of this competition and their families are invited to a presentation event on the afternoon of the 3rd November when the winners
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Competition Entry forms are also available to collect in person from Prego Italian Cafe Bar & Restaurant.
Short Story Competition Entry Form In Association with The Scallymag Halifax, Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge & Districts & Prego Italian Cafe Bar & Restaurant Name: e mail address: Address:.
I enclose the following stories: I am entering in the following category (please tick one box) Under-6’s drawing competition. (Entrants must be under 6 on 13th October 2013) Under 10’s short story competition. (Entrants must be under 8 on 13th October 2013) Under 14’s short story competition (Entrants must be under 14 on 13th October 2013) School:
Date of birth:
Age at 13th Oct 2013: Signature of parent/guardian/teacher: Please place your donation in a sealed envelope attached to your entry or you can donate direct: www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk Cheques should be made payable to: The Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice Return entries by 13th October 2013 by post or in person to: RC Bridgestock ‘Snow Time’ Short Story Competition, Prego Italian Cafe Bar & Restaurant, Huddersfield Road, Brighouse, HD6 1JZ Rules: • All stories/drawings must be original, unpublished and sole work of the author. • Word count must be under 750 words but otherwise there is no stipulation on wordage. Your age category should be clearly marked. • All entries must have a title. • Your entries must be submitted with an entry form which must include your name, address, e mail address & telephone number. • Donation cheques should be made payable to The Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice or direct via their website: www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk • Entries will not be returned so please keep a copy of your work. • The judge’s decision is final. No communication will be entered into. Submitting an entry to the RC Bridgestock Short Story Competition implies acceptance of the above rules. Entries that do not comply with the rules will be disqualified. Any queries or for further information please email Carol Bridgestock @ carolbridgestock@hotmail.com or telephone 07884553698
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Out and about
Room on the broom
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here aren’t many places you could go to learn how to fly on a broomstick. In fact, I can think of only one…the magical Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.
A visit to the castle’s lavish state rooms was fascinating. Packed to the rafters with stunning art and furniture the rooms still held touches of the family home it is today with family photos dotted around.
It’s here that some of the iconic scenes from Harry Potter were filmed. It’s also where Princes William and Harry visited in June 2013 for the wedding of Lady Melissa Percy, whose ancestral home is Alnwick Castle.
The truth is, weather permitting, you could spend a full day in the gardens and a full day at the castle. We didn’t have time to fit everything in.
A group of us took a trip to Northumberland during the summer holidays – three mums and three kids. Every one of us had a fantastic time. This sprawling, medieval castle is spectacular, yet even though it is over 700 years old it is still a family home. That of the Percy’s, known locally as the Royalty of the North. Our first stop was to the Knight’s Quest – a courtyard area where tots to grandmas can dress up in medieval finery and have fun with traditional games and crafts. It really felt like we were stepping back in time. The children loved it, in particular Dragon’s Quest, a dragon’s lair of puzzles, challenges and a hall of mirrors.
The gardens are exquisite, an array of stunning flowers, plants and shrubs, gorgeous cafes and spectacular fountains.
But the highlight of the day was, of course, broomstick training. Hilarious wizarding professors led the sessions on the very spot where Harry had his first flying lesson in the film production of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. And look at our photo – we mastered the art! I have to say it’s not cheap to visit Alnwick Castle and its spectacular gardens - £26.25 for a ticket to the Castle and Gardens for an adult, £10.40 for 5-16 year olds (free for 0-4). It is slightly cheaper if you book online and you can choose to only go to the castle or the gardens, you don’t have to do both. But don’t let the price put you off. Our day out was worth every penny and has given us lots of happy memories. We will definitely be visiting again!
Fact File:
Website: www.alnwickcastle.co.uk T: 01665 511 100 E: info@alnwickcastle.com
Alnw ick Castle Alnw ick Northumberland NE66 1NQ
29 March - 30 October 2013 (State Roo ms close on 28 October)
Open daily, 10.00am-5.30pm (last admission 4.15pm)
State Roo ms are open 11.00am-5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm. Chapel closes at 3.00pm) Opening times 2014 28 March - 29 October 2014 Open daily, 10.00am-5.30pm (last admission 4.15pm) State Roo ms are open 11.00am-5.00pm (last admission 4.30pm, Chapel closes at 3.00pm)
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diarypages pages diary
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he Scallymag Diary Pages are a FREE listings service designed to help busy parents and kids plan their week’s activities.
Humpty Dumpty PreSchool New Hope Church, Warley Road, Halifax 07952 995710
Holy Trinity Primary School Playgroup Holy Trinity Primary School, Savile Park Road, Halifax 01422 367161
Hopscotch Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge Vera - 01422 316227
Warley St Johns Under 5’s Playgroup Warley St Johns Church, Windleroyd Lane, off Burnley Rd, Warley 01422 885623/320592
Monday
9:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 3:00 +lunch club
9:00 -11:30 12:30 – 3:00
9:00 - 1:00
Tuesday
9:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 3:00 +lunch club
9:00 -11:30 12:30 – 3:00
9:00 - 1:00
Wednesday
9:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 3:00 +lunch club
9:00 -11:30 12:30 – 3:00
Thursday
9:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 3:00 +lunch club
9:00 -11:30 12:30 – 3:00
9:00 - 1:00
Friday
9:30 - 12:00 12:30 - 3:00 +lunch club
9:00 -11:30 12:30 – 3:00
9:00 - 1:00
9.00 - 11.15
9:00 - 1:00
Big Blue Frog Stead Street, Halifax 01422 363878
Play Palace Jubilee Mill, 3a West Parade Halifax 01422 353700
The Play Gym The Workshops, Upper Bonegate, Brighouse 01484 711102
Active Bodies Playgym Unit 4, Chapel Street Huddersfield 07834 047135
The Edge Play Gym Water’s Edge Childrens Nursery Park Road, Elland 01422 377222
Soft Play Areas The Funhouse, Dispensary Walk, Halifax 01422 383131
Whether you’re looking for a dance class, karate, toddler group or play gym opening times you’ll find the local information you need right here. We aim to make this list as accurate and complete as possible. But if you spot anything that is missed out or any errors please let us know so we can update our records for our next edition. Thanks! It is free to add a listing to this section – just get in touch via the contact details on page 3 – if there are any children’s activities, opening times etc that you would like to add.
Playgroups
Monday
9:30 - 3:30
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:30 - 6:00
Tuesday
9:30 - 3:30
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:30 - 6:00
Wednesday
9:30 - 3:30
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:30 - 6:00
Thursday
9:30 - 3:30
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 4:00
Closed
9:30 - 6:00
Friday
9:30 - 3:30
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:00 - 4:00
9:30 - 6:00
Saturday
10:00 - 2:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
9:30 - 12:00
10:00 - 1:00
10:00 - 4:00
Sunday
Parties Only
9:00 - 7:00
9:00 - 7:00
Parties Only
10:00 - 1:00
10:00 - 4:00
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Breastfeeding Peer Support Group 10:00 - 11:30 (closed on bank
Toddler Talk (first M 2:00 - 4:00 New Road Childrens Sowerby New Rd Sc Sowerby New Rd, S Bridge 01422 317082
Humpty Dumpty Toddler Childminders Group Group 9:30- 11:30 9:15 - 11:15 Wellholme Children’s Centre, New Hope Church, Warley Road, Bradford Road, Brighouse Halifax 01484 714768 07952 995710
Warley St Johns Parent and Toddler group 10:00 - 11:30 Warley St Johns Church, Windleroyd Lane, off Burnley Rd, Warley 01422 885623/320592
Jo Jingles 9:45, 10:45 & 11:45 Victoria Hall, 212 Halifax Road Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge Kerry - 01422 820425
babyballet please phone for times babyballet Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063
Action Kids Academy Move-Play-Learn Throughout Calderdale Contact Heather 07717 576160
Parents & Toddler 9.00 - 11.30, 1.00 - 3.30 The Play Gym, The Workshop, Upper Bonegate, Brighouse 01484 711102
Trinity Tots 9:15 - 11:15 Holy Trinity J& I School, Swires Road, Halifax 01422 367161
Music and Action 9:15 - 10:45 St Paul’s Methodist Church Sowerby Bridge 01422 835614
Humpty Dumpty Toddler Ripponden Parent & Toddler Group Group 9:15 - 11:15 9:30 - 11:30 New Hope Church, Warley Road, The Community Centre, 5 Old Halifax Bank, Ripponden 07952 995710 01422 822777
All Saints Church P Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30am and 2.30pm All Saints Church Ha Road, Skircoat Gree Wilma - 01422 3200
babyballet please phone for times babyballet Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063
Action Kids Academy Move-Play-Learn Throughout Calderdale Contact Heather 07717 576160
St Paul’s Methodist Toddler Humpty Dumpty Toddler Group Group 9:30 - 11:30 9:15 - 11:15 New Hope Church, Warley Road, St Paul’s Methodist Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge Halifax 01422 831109 07952 995710
Barkisland Parent & Toddler 9:30 - 11:30 Barkisland Cricket Club, Woodfield, Barkisland Eileen - 07718 606867
Copley Parent & Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:15 Old Rishworthians Rugby Club, Copley Lane, Copley 01422 376815
Savile Park Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 Savile Park Primary School, Moorfield Street, Halifax Call in when school is open
Chatterbox Toddler 9:30 - 11:30 St Peter’s Communi St. Peter’s Avenue, S Sowerby Bridge 01422 822541/07884
Jo Jingles 9:45, 10:45 & 11:45 Big Blue Frog, Stead Street, Halifax Kerry - 01422 820425
Tatty Bumpkins 10.00 - 11.00 Play Palace, Jubilee Mill, 3a West Parade, Halifax Clare - 07790761702
babyballet please phone for times babyballet Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063
Action Kids Academy Move-Play-Learn Throughout Calderdale Contact Heather 07717 576160
St. Jude’s Tiddlers 9.00 – 11.00 St. Jude’s Church Hall, Free School Lane, Halifax Mary 01422 343476
Parents & Toddler 9.00 - 11.30, 1.00 - 3.30 The Play Gym, The Workshop, Upper Bonegate, Brighouse 01484 711102
Baby Cafe Breastfeeding Support 9:00 - 11:30 babyballet Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 01422 224417
Breastfeeding Peer Support Group 9:30 - 11:30 Elland Children’s Centre, Boxhall Road, Elland 01422 373133
Savile Park Toddlers 9:30 - 11:30 Savile Park Primary School, Moorfield Street, Halifax Call in when school is open
Stainland and Holy Parent and Toddler 9:30 - 11:30 Green United Reform Stainland Rd 07917 450699
Socatots 9:30 - 10:30 & 10.30 - 11.30 Play Palace, Jubilee Mill, 3a, West Parade, Halifax 07919151339
Jo Jingles babyballet Tatty Bumpkins 9:40, 10:40 & 11:40 please phone for times 10:30 - 11:30 Waring Green community centre, babyballet Academy, 25 Square Big Blue Frog, Stead St, Halifax Garden Road, Brighouse Road, Halifax Clare - 07790 761702 Kerry - 01422 820425 08701 430063
Just4kids play session 9:30 - 11:00 St Pauls Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, Lucy 01422 340440
CJ’s 9:30 - 12:30 The Elim centre, Ryburn street, Sowerby Bridge 01422 836441 Term Time Only
Stones Baby and Toddler group 9.30 - 11.00 Stones Methodist Church Rochdale Road, Ripponden Lindsey - 01422 834335
Baby Clinic 11:00 - 1:00 Station Road Surgery, Sowerby Bridge 08444 778916
Breastfeeding Peer Drop in 1:00 - 3:00pm Booth Town Children
Baby Massage 1:00 - 3:00 Wellholme Children’s Centre, Bradford Road, Brighouse 01484 714768
babyballet please phone for times babyballet Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063
Action Kids Academy Move-Play-Learn Throughout Calderdale Contact Heather 07717 576160
Breastfeeding Peer Support Group 12:30 - 2:00 Information Shop for Young People, Connexions, Alexander Street, Halifax
Fun Swim 1:00 - 2:00 Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool, Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge 01422 831929
babyballet please phone for times babyballet Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063
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Field Lane Children’s Centre, Burnsall Rd, Rastrick, HD6 3JT 01484 384154
Warley St Johns Parent and Toddler group 10:00 -11:30 Warley St Johns Church, Windleroyd Lane, off Burnley Rd, Warley 01422 885623 / 320592
Young Parents Group 1:00 - 3:00 Wellholme Children’s Centre, Bradford Road, Brighouse 01484 714768
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ler Talk (first Mon Only) - 4:00 Road Childrens Centre, rby New Rd School, rby New Rd, Sowerby e 2 317082
Most activities (those with the white background) are pay-per-session, possibly with a one-off joining fee. The shaded background indicates courses or activities where booking (and payment where applicable) is essential.
aints Church Parent and ler Group - 11:30am and 12.30m aints Church Hall, Godfrey , Skircoat Green a - 01422 320097
Cottonstones Mother & Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 St Mary’s Church. Cottonstones, Millbank, Sowerby Bridge 01422 823403
Greetland Parent & Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 Greetland Community Centre, Rochdale Road, Greetland 01422 311688
Stainland and Holywell Green Parent and Toddler Group 9:30 - 11:30 Green United Reform Church, Stainland Rd 07917 450699
Bumps and Babies 10.00 - 11.00 New Road Childrens Centre, Sowerby New Rd School, Sowerby New Rd, Sowerby Bridge 01422 835614
Baby Club 1:00 - 3:00 Wellholme Children’s Centre, Bradford Road, Brighouse 01484 714768
terbox Toddlers - 11:30 ter’s Community Centre, eter’s Avenue, Sowerby, rby Bridge 2 822541/07884374341
Warley St Johns Parent and Toddler group 10:00 -11:30 Warley St Johns Church, Windleroyd Lane, off Burnley Rd, Warley 01422 885623/320592
Breastfeeding Peer Support Group 10:00 - 11:30 Illingworth Children’s Centre, (Whitehill School), Off Occupation Lane 01422 243633
Little Ballerina Classes 10.30 - 11.30 The Play Gym, The Workshop, Upper Bonegate, Brighouse 01484 711102
Breastfeeding Peer Support Group 1:00 - 2:30 Wellholme Children’s Centre, Bradford Road, Brighouse 01484 714768
Family Stay & Play 1:30 - 3:30 St Peter’s Community Centre, St. Peter’s Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge 01422 835614
Well Baby Clinic 1:30 - 3:30 Singing and Storytime New Road Childrens Centre, 1:15 - 2:15 Sowerby New Rd School, Whinney Hill Community Centre, Sowerby New Rd, Sowerby 01484 714768 Bridge 01422 835614
land and Holywell Green nt and Toddler Group - 11:30 n United Reform Church, and Rd 7 450699
Tiny Tweeters 10:45 - 11:30 Wellholme Children’s Centre, Bradford Road, Brighouse 01484 714768
stfeeding Peer Support in - 3:00pm h Town Children’s Centre
Messy Play Group 1:30 - 3.00 New Road Childrens Centre, Sowerby New Rd School, Sowerby New Rd, Sowerby Bridge 01422 835614
Breastfeeding beyond Speech and Language Drop In babyhood 11:00 - 12:00 (2nd Thu Only) 1:00 - 3.00 (every other week) Wellholme Children’s Centre, Funhouse, Dispensary Walk, Bradford Road, Brighouse Halifax 01484 714768 Charlotte 01422 250259
Young Parents Group 1:00 - 3.00 New Road Childrens Centre, Sowerby New Rd School, Sowerby New Rd, Sowerby Bridge 01422 835614
Tiddle Toddle 1:30 - 3:00 Whinney Hill Community Centre, 01484 714768
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All activities listed on these PreSchool pages will require an adult to remain with the child at all times. Some activities have limited places, some only run in term time and some may be cancelled at short notice. We always advise phoning ahead before setting out to any activity and, for some of the courses, it is essential.
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out of school diary Out Creative Dance 4.15 onwards Dance 4 All, The Old School, Carlton Terrace, Halifax 01422.884634 age 5 - 10 yrs
Rainbows 6.00 - 7.00 St Mary’s Church, cottonstones Rev Martine Crabtree 01422 832830 5 - 7 yrs
1st Sowerby Bridge Brownies 6:15 - 7:15 Christ Church Junior School, Park Road, Sowerby Bridge 01422 882557 7 - 10 yrs
Rishworth Brownies 6:30 - 7:30 (term time only) St. John’s C of E Junior & Infant School, Rishworth, Sowerby Bridge 01422 824533 7 - 10 yrs
1st Sowerby Bridge Rainbows 5:00 - 6:00 Christ Church Junior School, Park Road, Sowerby Bridge 01422 831389 5 - 7 yrs
Gymnastics Club 6:00 - 8:00 Greetland Community Centre, Rochdale Road, Greetland Tim 01422 311989 5 yrs +
5th Elland (Greetland) Beavers 6:15 - 7:15 St Thomas’ Church Hall, Greetland Howard - 01422 376032 6 - 8 yrs
Halifax Sport Karate - Fighting Class 6.30 - 8.00 17a Mill House Works, Mill House Lane, Halifax Matt Handley 07858 115031 5 yrs +
Adventure Club 4.00 - 5.30 & 5.30 - 7.00 CI Adventures, The Boiler House, Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax 01422 410 727
3rd Sowerby Rainbows 5.30 - 6:30 St Peters Church, Sowerby Rev Martine Crabtree 01422 832830 5 - 7 yrs
Junboku Karate 6.00 - 7.30 Sowerby Village Primary School Sensei Nick Broadbent 07519 075 775 All ages
Street Dance 4.30 onwards Dance 4 All, The Old School, Carlton Terrace, Halifax 01422.884634 age 7+ yrs
Gymnastics Club 6:00 - 8:00 Greetland Community Centre, Rochdale Road, Greetland Tim 01422 311989 5 yrs +
Under 13s and under 15s Cricket 6:00 - 7:00 Stones Cricket Club, Ripponden 01422 824359
Halifax Sport Karate - Junior Class 6.30 - 7.30 17a Mill House Works, Mill House Lane, Halifax Matt Handley 07858 115031 5 yrs +
1st Ripponden, St Bartholomews Brownies 6:30 - 8:00 Ripponden Community Centre Ripponden Tracey - 01422 824359 7 - 10 yrs
Dance Arena Ballet & Stage School 3:45 - 9:00 (various classes) Stainland Community Centre, Stainland Road, Stainland 01422 357678 5 yrs +
Combination Class 5.30 onwards Dance 4 All, The Old School, Carlton Terrace, Halifax 01422.884634 age 7+ yrs
Halifax Sport Karate Beginners Class 6.30 - 7.30 17a Mill House Works, Mill House Lane, Halifax Matt Handley 07858 115031 3 yrs +
Sowerby Bridge Youth Club 7:00 - 9:30 Sowerby Bridge Youth & Community Centre, Foundry St, Sowerby Bridge 01422 839526
Freestyle Dancers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 7 - 9 yrs
Street Surfing Club 4.00 - 5.30 & 5.30 - 7.00 CI Adventures, The Boiler House, Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax 01422 410 727
Junboku Karate 6.30 - 8.00 St Andrews Moores Hall, Halifax Sensei Nick Broadbent 07519 075 775 All ages
Ripponden Guides 7:00 - 8:30 Ripponden Community Centre 01422 370542 10 - 15 yrs
Archery Club 4.00 - 5.30 & 5.30 - 7.00 CI Adventures, The Boiler House, Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax 01422 410 727
7th Sowerby Bridge Brownies Action Kids 6:00 - 7:30 5:30 - 6:15 St. Pauls Methodist Church, Kidzville, Church street, Greetland Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge Heather 07717 576160 Becky - 01422 832195 4 - 7 yrs 7 - 10 yrs
Cheerleading 5.30 onwards Dance 4 All, The Old School, Carlton Terrace, Halifax 01422.884634 age 7+ yrs
Barrel of Monkeys Drama School 5.30-6.30 Sophie Walker 01422 881497
5th Sowerby Bridge Rainbows 6:00 - 7:00 St. Pauls Methodist Church, Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge Carol - 01422 832195 5 - 7 yrs
Junboku Karate Boys Brigade 6.30 - 8.00 6:30 - 8:00 Beech Hill School, Pellon, Halifax Christ Church, Wharf St, Sowerby Sensei Nick Broadbent Bridge 07519 075 775 01422 833794 All ages
Ballet 5.00 onwards Dance 4 All, The Old School, Carlton Terrace, Halifax 01422.884634 age 5+ yrs
Sowerby Bridge Sport Karate 6.15 - 7.45 Sowerby Village Primary School, St Peter’s Avenue, Sowerby Matthew Handley - 07858 115031 Mixed levels
Halifax Sport Karate - Fighting Class 6.30 - 8.00 17a Mill House Works, Mill House Lane, Halifax Matt Handley 07858 115031 5 yrs +
Stones Cricket Club Under 8s & Under 11s 6:30 - 8:00 Stones Cricket Club, Swiftcross, Ripponden Old Land, Ripponden David - 01422 824359
Juniors Karate 7:00 - 8:00 Sowerby Bridge Youth and Community Centre Foundry Street, Sowerby Bridge 01422 839526 5 yrs +
Gymnastics Club 6:00 - 8:00 Greetland Community Centre, Rochdale Road, Greetland Tim 01422 311989 5 yrs +
The Imperial Crusaders Drum & Junboku Karate Trumpet Corps 6.30 - 8.00 6:15 - 8:30 St Annes in the Grove Church, St. Pauls Methodist Church, Southowram, Halifax Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge Sensei Nick Broadbent 01422 833060 07519 075 775 8 yrs + All ages
Ripponden Rainbows 6:30 - 7:30 Ripponden Community Centre Ripponden Linda - 01422 824168 5 - 7 yrs
Shotokan Karate Club 7:30 - 9:30 Sowerby Bridge Youth & Community Centre, Foundry St, Sowerby Bridge Peter - 07880 530514 7 yrs +
Creative Dance 9.15 onwards Dance 4 All, The Old School, Carlton Terrace, Halifax 01422.884634 age 5 - 10 yrs
Boiler House Club 10.00 - 12.00 CI Adventures, The Boiler House, Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax 01422 410 727
Kid’s Club 5:00 - 6:00 St Peter’s church, sowerby Rev Martine Crabtree 01422 832830
Tap Dance 9.15 onwards Dance 4 All, The Old School, Carlton Terrace, Halifax 01422.884634 age 5 - 10 yrs
Halifax Sport Karate - Junior Class 12.00 - 1.00 Studio 1, Halifax Swimming Pool, Skircoat Road, Halifax Matthew Handley - 07966 939066 5 yrs +
Freestyle Dancers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 7 - 9 yrs
Gymnastics Club 9:30 - 11:00, 11:00 - 12:30 Brooksbank School, Victoria Road, Elland Tim 01422 311989 5 yrs +
Dance Arena Ballet & Stage School 1:45 - 6:30 (various classes) Stainland Community Centre, Stainland Road, Stainland 01422 357678 5 yrs +
Mini Groovers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 4 - 6 yrs
Lightcliffe Beavers 6:15 - 7:15 Brian - 01484 520122 Age 6 - 8 yrs
Lightcliffe Scouts 7:15 - 9:00 Brian - 01484 520122 Age 10½ + Sowerby Bridge Sport Karate 6.30 - 7.30 Sowerby Village Primary School, St Peter’s Avenue, Sowerby Matthew Handley - 07858 115031 Juniors
Lightcliffe Cubs 6:45 - 8:15 Brian - 01484 520122 Age 7+ yrs 5th Elland (Greetland) Cubs 6:45 - 8:15 St Thomas’ Church Hall, Greetland Rose - 01422 371661 8 - 10 yrs Sowerby Bridge Sport Karate 6.30 - 7.30, 7.30 - 9.00 Sowerby Village Primary School, St Peter’s Avenue, Sowerby Matthew Handley - 07858 115031 Juniors, Seniors
Mini Groovers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 4 - 6 yrs Halifax Sport Karate - Junior Class 6.30 - 7.30 17a Mill House Works, Mill House Lane, Halifax Matt Handley 07858 115031 5 yrs +
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Sowerby Bridge Youth Club 7:00 - 9:30 Sowerby Bridge Youth & Community Centre, Foundry St, Sowerby Bridge 01422 839526
First Sowerby Bridge Guides 7:30 - 9:00 Christ Church Junior School, Park Road, Sowerby Bridge 10 - 15 yrs 04122 831389
Brownies 7.00 - 8.00 St Mary’s Church, cottonstones Rev Martine Crabtree 01422 832830 7 - 10 yrs
Mini Groovers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 4 - 6 yrs
3rd Sowerby Brownies 6.30 - 7:45 St Peters Church, Sowerby Rev Martine Crabtree 01422 832830 7 - 10 yrs
Shotokan Karate Club 7:30 - 9:30 Sowerby Bridge Youth & Community Centre, Foundry St, Sowerby Bridge Peter - 07880 530514 7 yrs +
Junboku Karate 3rd Sowerby Guides 6.45 - 8.15 7:45 - 9:00 Bolton Brow Working Mens Club, St Peters Church, Sowerby Sowerby Bridge Rev Martine Crabtree Sensei Alan Clarke 01422 832830 07519 075 775 10 yrs + All ages
Sowerby Bridge Sport Karate 7.30 - 9.00 Sowerby Village Primary School, St Peter’s Avenue, Sowerby Matthew Handley - 07858 115031 Seniors
Freestyle Dancers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 7 - 9 yrs
Freestyle Dancers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 7 - 9 yrs Mini Groovers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 4 - 6 yrs
Mini Groovers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 4 - 6 yrs
Freestyle Dancers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 7 - 9 yrs Junior Discos Phone for times (last Fri only) babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 6 - 10 yrs
Freestyle Dancers Phone for times babyballet Dance Academy, 25 Square Road, Halifax 08701 430063 7 - 9 yrs
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These pages are for the Out-Of-School clubs for children aged uinder 10. This is a huge subject and almost impossible to research thoroughly. That is why we need to rely on you. If your child attends any after school clubs that are open to all, even if they are currently full and have a waiting list to join, please let us know about them we so can fill our diary. All listings are FREE. Just contact us with the details by email (mel@thescallymag.co.uk) or by phone (07527 847423). We’d love to hear from you!
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ationally, there is an acute shortage of adopters and a local campaign has been launched in Calderdale to recruit more.
Calderdale Council has streamlined the way it recruits and assesses adoptive parents, reducing the expected average time it takes for someone from starting the assessment process to becoming an approved adopter to six months. During this time potential adopters will learn more about the rewards and challenges of adopting a child and will receive preparation and support from the Council’s adoption team.
which will minimise the disruption for the child and also help us to more easily support the new family. “We’re launching our new adoption campaign to attract more people who are thinking about committing to becoming adopters but who may in the past have been put off by lengthy timescales. We are working hard to make sure that when people do make an enquiry, the path to becoming an adoptive parent is more streamlined whilst also making sure they receive all the information and preparation they need to support them.
Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “We want people who are able to make a difference to children’s lives and who wish to build or extend their own family to think positively about adoption.
“We are very fortunate in Calderdale to have a large number of successful and committed adoptive parents, many of whom already support our recruitment process by talking to new potential adopters at our information evenings and at our ‘preparation training’.”
“In Calderdale, at any one time we have approximately 40 children in need of a permanent, loving adoptive home and in recent years we have recruited and approved approximately 12 adoptive families each year. This means that many children need to be placed with families who live outside the area. Our aim is to treble that number to place more of our children with families in the local region
Calderdale Councils Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Megan Swift, said there was an urgent need to recruit more adoptive parents: “We have a significant number of young children each year who are unable to return to live with their birth families. For those children the very best option is for them to be placed in a permanent adoptive family who will care for them into adulthood and be there for
them throughout their lives. We know that the outcomes for children who are adopted are very good and that for many families adoption is a way of building their ‘hoped for’ family or for experienced parents to extend their family further. “We work very hard to find the right adoptive family for all our children with an adoption plan, but due to a shortage of available families this often means placing children across the country. We hope to increase the number of families coming forward in Calderdale and our surrounding areas in order to place children more locally and for us to better support those families through our own adoption service. “We have a very experienced adoption team who offer preparation training for all our adoptive families and work with them very closely throughout the assessment process and in considering the ‘right’ child for their family. We also offer ongoing support with finances and care where and when it is required, ranging from support groups through to therapeutic support where needed.” Anyone who is interested in adoption should visit Adoption or contact the Council on 0845 245 6000
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OUT AND ABOUT National Railway Museum Leeman Road York YO26 4XJ TEL 08448 153139 www.nrm.org.uk
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he National Railway Museum (NRM), which was fortunately saved from closure earlier this year,
he Railway Museum are indoors. isNational undoubtedly a trainspotter’s paradise. (NRM), which was fortunately With more than 100 rail vehicles on earlier at the NRM. From the romance of one of Nowsaved for manyfrom of you,closure that will conjure site at any one time, there is lots to explore this year, is undoubtedly a trainthe nation’s most famous steam engines, up images of a bespectacled, anorak-clad at the NRM. From the romance of one of spotter’s The Flying Scotsman, which is currently geek standingparadise. on a footbridge, scribbling down numbers in a battered old notebook Now for many of you, that will conjure onimages a drizzlyof Sunday morning. anorak-clad up a bespectacled, geek on a footbridge, scribbling I’m standing afraid my 10-year-old son, dressed down numbers in a battered old notebook in his trendy Vans and Pearl Jam t-shirt, on a drizzly Sunday morning. doesn’t quite fit the bill, yet we’ve been visiting the NRM with him ever since he I’m afraid my 10-year-old son, dressed first excitedly babbled the words, ‘choo in his trendy Vans and Pearl Jam t-shirt, choo’ and illustrated his point by moving his doesn’t quite fit the bill, yet we’ve been arms round and round like the wheels of a visiting the NRM with him ever since he runaway train. first excitedly babbled the words, ‘choo choo’ and illustrated his his point by moving his Admittedly, at first it was passion for arms round and round like the wheels of a Thomas the Tank Engine that would prompt runaway train. our visits to the museum, which often plays host to the ever popular ‘Days Out With Admittedly, at first it was passion Thomas’ events, complete with his steam enginefor Thomas the Tank Engine that would prompt rides and of course, the Fat Controller. our visits to the museum, which often plays host to the ever popular ‘Days With However, as he’s got older, he’s Out naturally Thomas’ events, complete with steam become curious about the development ofengine rides and offrom course, thesteam Fat Controller. the railways the first locomotives and Stephenson’s Rocket to the futuristic However, he’s– an gotinterest older,that he’shas naturally Japanese Bulletas Train become curious about the development manifested itself in a collection of track and of the railways fromhoused the firstunder steam engines, currently hislocomotives bed. and Stephenson’s Rocket to the futuristic Japanese Bullet Trainto–this animportant interest that has For an introduction manifested itself inand a collection ofBritain, track and mode of transport its impact on engines, currently housed under his bed. you can’t go wrong with a trip to the NRM whatever the age of your children. Not only introduction to on thisa important that,For it’san a great place to visit wet and mode transport and impact on Britain, windyof Autumn day, as theitsbulk of its exhibits you can’t go wrong with a trip to the NRM are indoors. whatever the age of your children. Not only that, it’smore a great tovehicles visit onon a wet and With thanplace 100 rail windy Autumn day,there as the bulk its exhibits site at any one time, is lots to of explore
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sessions for those under six-years-old. These take place at 11.30am and 3.30pm on weekends during term-time. If it is dry, on weekends during term-time. If it is dry, younger children will also love the outdoor younger children will also love the outdoor play area and miniature railway. play area and miniature railway.
the nation’s most famous steam engines, being restored at the museum, The museum twoone cafés, one The Flying Scotsman, whichtoisthe currently The museum boastsboasts two cafés, Mallard, which this year celebrates of which is outdoors, a restaurant being restored at the museum,its to the of which is outdoors, a restaurant and and 75th anniversary setting new steam its from September, a chance to experience Mallard, which of this yearacelebrates from September, a chance to experience locomotive world speed recordaofnew 126mph – afternoon tea in a traditional dining carriage 75th anniversary of setting steam afternoon tea in a traditional dining carriage alocomotive record that still stands today. world speed record of 126mph – – that may be one best kept for mums and – that may be one best kept for mums and dads when the grandparents have kindly a record that still stands today. dads when the grandparents have kindly From October 26, there will be a volunteered to babysit! volunteered to babysit! second chance to see all six of the surviving From October 26, there will be a A4 locomotives around the turntable. Having all the three, the selection and second chance to see all six of the surviving Having visitedvisited all three, selection and The exhibition also includes the Mallard quality of food has always been best at the A4 locomotives around the turntable. quality of food has always been best at the experience – a simulator ride that recreates Dining Restaurant, which you will The exhibition also includes the Mallard Dining CarCar Restaurant, which you will find in find in the Mallard’s record breaking run. Station Hall. experience – a simulator ride that recreates Station Hall. Station Hall is home to the largest run. the Mallard’s record breaking collection of royal carriages in the world It is completely to visit the NRM, It is completely free tofree visit the NRM, including Queen ‘palace though donations are welcome, Station HallVictoria’s is homeopulent to the largest though donations are welcome, and it and is it is on wheels’ and the Royal Salooninbuilt open daily from 10am to 6pm collection of royal carriages thefor world open daily from 10am to 6pm apart apart from from King George VI during the Second World‘palace three days at Christmas. including Queen Victoria’s opulent three days at Christmas. War. on wheels’ and the Royal Saloon built for youngest appears to be following in King George VI during the Second World OurOur youngest appears to be following in For the real enthusiast, The Works is older brother’s footsteps it comes War. hishis older brother’s footsteps whenwhen it comes well worth a visit – the museum’s workshop love of trains, so I anticipate toto hishis love of trains, so I anticipate many many where engineers conserve and restore the more visits to the museum the coming For the real enthusiast, The Works is more visits to the museum in theincoming historic locomotives, carriages and wagons. years. well worth a visit – the museum’s workshop years. You can also track train movements on the where engineers conserve and restore the East Coastlocomotives, Main Line using the museum’s In fact, said: “I’d love“I’d to love to In my fact,husband my husband said: historic carriages and wagons. signalling display, but the highlight for spend a whole dayday therethere and have time spend a whole and the have the time You can also track train movements on the our watching the trains on toto read all the exhibition information.” Sadly, Sadly, read all the exhibition information.” Eastchildren Coast was Main Line using the museum’s the real railway from but the viewing balcony running after three veryvery activeactive children running after three children signalling display, the highlight for overlooking York Station. doesn’t always allow for such thingsthings – doesn’t always allow for such – our children was watching the trains on nevermind Gary, another 18 or years the real railway from the viewing balcony nevermind Gary, onlyonly another 18 years so or so The museum, which is completely Let’s hope the museum safe from overlooking York Station. toto go!go! Let’s hope the museum is safeisfrom pushchair friendly, hosts a variety of family cuts and closure threats until itthen, it would cuts and closure threats until then, would activities throughout the year including a sad indeed the nation losta such a The museum, which is completely bebe a sad dayday indeed if theifnation lost such valuable treasure. pushchair hostsand a variety of family valuable treasure. interactivefriendly, science shows storytelling activities year including sessions forthroughout those under the six-years-old. By Elaine Jinks interactive science showsand and3.30pm storytelling By Elaine Jinks These take place at 11.30am
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ome October, when the weather turns colder and the sun hangs lower in the sky, you may find the task of persuading the children to leave the comforting warmth of the indoors and the glare of the television more difficult than usual.
But Autumn, with its hues of red, orange, brown and gold, is an amazing time to explore the natural world and there’s no place better to experience the season in all its colourful glory than at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Set amid 800 acres of breathtakingly beautiful countryside, the park, which became a designated World Heritage Site in 1986, boasts a Cistercian abbey, a Georgian water garden and a medieval deer park. There is much to see and do at the National Trust park, which is situated 12 miles north of Harrogate, but sometimes it’s the simple things in life that amuse children the most – at least, that’s what we discovered when we visited in midAutumn with our three. The children, aged 10, three and two enjoyed the picturesque walk from the courtyard, which houses a café, shop and other amenities, along the pushchair friendly route and down the fairly steep bank to the abbey. They spent hours happily kicking their way through the piles of freshly fallen leaves. As I looked on, I couldn’t help thinking there was something quite enchanting about watching the look of wonderment on our two-year-old daughter’s face as she delighted in throwing armfuls of the crunchy things into the air. The site is a magical place to visit at any time of the year but for me, there’s something very special about wrapping up warm, pulling on your
wellies and heading outdoors with the whole family in Autumn. Fountains Abbey is a place of discovery for little ones with a new adventure around every corner, whether it’s climbing among the 12th Century abbey ruins, using the many follies for a game of hide and seek, or skimming stones in the water garden created by John Aislabie. My three were quite content to roll down hills for an hour but if the park doesn’t tire them out, you can always head to the play area where there is enough to entertain children of all ages. Red, Sika and Fallow deer are all kept at the park, which provides a great opportunity for children to view these usually shy and timid animals. An array of children’s activities take place at the park throughout the year including everything from arts and crafts to outdoor theatre. Events to look out for this season include a family nature walk on October 5, ‘Make Like a Tree’ – a half term event on October 26 involving trails, a leafy challenge, and creating Autumnal artwork at Swanley Grange from leaves collected in the grounds, a geocaching taster day on October 30 and an opportunity to build a hibernation box for creepy crawlies between October 29 and October 31. On October 31 at the Studley tearoom, youngsters can join in the Halloween fun with a variety of seasonal games including apple bobbing, guess the weight of the pumpkin, how much candy is in the jar and of course, the obligatory fancy dress competition. A barbecue and Halloween themed food will also be available. The site is an historian’s paradise, so apart from the countryside, there’s plenty
for parents and grandparents to enjoy too including Fountains Hall, constructed by Stephen Proctor in 1597, St Mary’s Church, designed by William Burges and exhibitions in Fountains Mill and the Porter’s Lodge. Unless we’re very lucky, Autumn isn’t usually picnic weather so you can always head to Fountains Restaurant or one of the two tearooms on the estate to warm up, all of which sell a range of childfriendly food. The sit is open daily from 10am until 6pm though some of the amenities close earlier. The deer park is open from 7am but check the website for full details. Admission is free to National Trust and English Heritage members, otherwise adult admission is £8.60, children are £4.50 or a family ticket can be purchased for £21.80. We’ve visited Fountains Abbey many times. Each season brings with it a different view but I have to say as a quality family day out, I can’t fault it. By Elaine Jinks
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water GardeN Fountains Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3DY TEL 01765 608888 www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
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feature What to Look For when Choosing a Nursery By Joanne Bradbury-Wood, owner of Water’s Edge Children’s Day Nursery, Elland
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hen choosing a nursery it’s really important that both you and your child are comfortable and happy with the choice you make.
Take note if the children in the nursery look happy and well occupied. Is there a variety of play equipment for them to use and are the staff involved in their play? Can children take their own toys, such as their favourite teddy bear as a comforter? Ask about children to staff children ratios and how the nursery ensures that children are cared for safely in the nursery and on outings.
I always recommend that parents visit a number of different nurseries before making a final decision, that way you will realise which provision suits your family the best. Remember your first impressions when you walk through the door. Were the staff friendly, relaxed, calm and confident? Was it clean, warm and welcoming? Was the equipment in a good state of repair? Ask as many questions as you can think of. What sort of meals are provided and at what time? Are they freshly prepared on the premises? Are the menus changed regularly?
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Does the nursery have Early Years Professional Status (EYPS)? This is a leading status which was introduced in 2007 for leading excellent practice within settings. The status holds a variety of roles and responsibilities within Early Years, promoting excellent personal practice and the ability to lead and inspire colleagues. Ask about First Aid procedures, guidelines state that one person in the building should be first aid trained, however I feel it’s beneficial to have as many staff as possible who are first aid trained and at least 50% of the practitioners here have completed first aid training. Does the nursery have an Open Door policy so you can visit whenever you like to see your child - and go into their unit where they play - as well as being able to have a show round without making an appointment. When having a show round you should be expected to show some form of identification for
security and child protection reasons. Is the phone answered quickly? It is comforting for you to know that if you need to contact the nursery when your child is there that someone will be able to answer you promptly. Ensure the nursery that you choose is registered with Ofsted. The Ofsted registration certificate should be displayed together with a current certificate of insurance. You should ask to see a copy of Ofsted’s most recent inspection report and this will also be available on the Ofsted website.
Parents should feel as happy to leave their child in nursery for a few hours or the day as they would with a trusted relative. So it’s important that the staff and management at your child’s nursery are always available to chat with you and discuss any comments. For a full list of nurseries in your area visit your local Children’s Information Service.
Happy Birthday to The Edge!
here’ll be spooky goings on as The Edge Play Gym and Café in Elland celebrates its second birthday in October. They’ll be hosting a special birthday Halloween Party Day on October 31 which promises to be fun for all the family. There’ll be frightening fancy dress, a Monster Mash disco and games, spooky story time, terrifying tea party and creepy crafts. The party is from 10am-2pm and tickets are £12. Booking is essential.
It is part of a range of activities being held at the acclaimed play gym and café throughout autumn and winter. This includes their In the Night Garden themed parent and toddler group which meets every Tuesday from 9-11am and monthly parent information sessions where local childcare and health experts visit the café to give information. Owner Joanne Bradbury-Wood said: “It’s been a very exciting two years for all of us at The Edge and we’re delighted with the fantastic feedback that we’ve had from our customers.” Meanwhile, with Christmas just around the corner The Edge is hosting a Christmas Crafts Day on December 5 and on from 10am-noon December 12 and 19 there will be Story time with Santa. Tickets only, £8 per child. For more information contact Joanne on 01422 377222.
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est Yorkshire based opticians the Valli Group has teamed up with a Huddersfield chef to create a range of ‘eye-healthy’ recipes.
Moin added: “Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us don’t know the best way to look after our eyes. This is why it is so important to get your eyes tested every two years even if you think your vision is fine as some eye conditions may not show symptoms.”
The Valli Group, which runs six opticians practices in Calderdale and Huddersfield, has been working with award winning chef Ashley Coley, who runs the Huddersfield VegMan business, to put together a range of delicious dishes. The first recipe is Pan seared Salmon Fillet, Sweet Potato Rosti, Roast Pepper and Lime Sauce.
The Valli Group is an award winning, independent company run by Moin and his wife Rachel. They have six opticians’ practices in Honley, Lockwood, Almondbury, Meltham, Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge, along with optical businesses Valli Corporate Eye Care and Valli Home Eye Care, which specialises in providing domiciliary eye care services. For further information about the Valli Group please visit www.valliopticians.co.uk
Moin Valli, Managing Director of the Valli Group, said: “Almost two million people in the UK are living with sight loss yet over half of these cases can be avoided so it is vital that you take care of your eyes. A lot of people don’t realise that specific ingredients can be extremely beneficial in maintaining good eye health. “Food containing vitamins A, C and E; antioxidants and Omega 3 are essential for good eye health and can help protect against eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration. Kale, spinach, blueberries, oily fish, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, broccoli and of course carrots, are all excellent eye healthy produce. “We’re delighted to have teamed up with Ashley for our range of eye healthy recipes. We’ll be handing out recipes cards to our patients and Ashley will be including them in the veg boxes that he delivers throughout the district.” The number of people in the UK with sight loss is set to increase dramatically. It is predicted that by 2050 the number of people with sight loss in the UK will double to nearly four million. (1).
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If you have a baby odds are you’re very busy indeed and keeping fit can be difficult to fit into your schedule, including the hassle of finding childcare while you work out! But with Buggy 4 Fitness you can train to get back into shape after your new arrival and bring your baby along too!
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