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WIN! TICKETS, BOOKS, A FAMILY PASS TO THE NATIONAL TRUST AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

HALLOWEEN GAMES, SPOOKY DRINKS AND TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

From spooky walks to pumpkin parties there are plenty of ways to scare yourself silly with the National Trust in the Midlands.Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/midlandspumpkin to find your spooky half-term adventure with the National Trust.

PLUS visit primarytimes.net/competitions.php for your chance to win a free National Trust family pass.

Spend time in Derbyshire at Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall, Hardwick Hall and Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood.

how will you keep the little ones busy this Halloween?

© The National Trust 2012. Registered Charity No. 205846. © The National Trust Images/John Millar

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WelcomeWelcomecontents

We hope that you’ve been settling into school

and enjoying it. Now that the fi rst part of term

is over it’s up to us here at Primary Times to

let you know what’s in store for the coming

months, so snuggle up and keep warm with

this fantastic new issue!

If you’re new to the Primary Times world well you’re

in for a treat and fi rst things fi rst, what do we all think

about when we think of October? Halloween and

all that comes with it! That’s right: super spooky

goings on, so turn to page 10 for our Roundabout

guide to what’s going bump in the night and rattling

the chains of Derbyshire! Plus we have information

about how to keep safe on Bonfi re night on page

6. Be careful: keep a distance from fi reworks and

bonfi res.

Plus on top of all that we have our buzzing Theatre

listings, a Movie special feature, Book reviews, loads

of great competitions for you to enter on page 18,

and some delicious themed recipes to try, so what

are you waiting for?

Good luck with the next half-term of school and

we’ll see you next time as we anticipate the run up

to Christmas.

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THIS CHRISTMAS Derby Theatre will cast a web of enchantment over the young and young at heart and present one of the most popular children’s stories of all time, E. B. White’s ‘Charlotte’s Web’. It will run from Fri 7 Dec until Sat 12 Jan, with tickets at great prices!

Derby Theatre will present ‘Charlotte’s Web’ in association with the highly acclaimed Birmingham Stage Company (creators of the phenomenally popular stage shows, Horrible Histories, George’s Marvellous Medicine and James and the Giant Peach). Join us for the story of a young girl called Fern who befriends Wilbur, a pig. Wilbur is no ordinary pig however and needs to be saved from becoming Christmas dinner! To the rescue comes a witty spider called Charlotte who conjures up a miraculous plan which they hope will keep him alive. Though small in stature, Charlotte‘s big heart leads Wilbur to understand and accept his place in the world.

‘Charlotte’s Web’ is a story of loyalty and friendship woven with beauty and enchantment and which is as full of strength and as delicately magical as Charlotte’s web itself. Will Charlotte and Fern be able to save Wilbur? Come and fi nd out!

Tickets are priced from £9, family tickets (for 4 people) from ONLY £36.00, school tickets ONLY £8.50 each (plus 1 ticket free with every 10 purchased). For more information and to book tickets call the Box Offi ce on 01332 59 39 39 or book online at www.derbytheatre.co.uk

St John Ambulance has launched an online game to help introduce people to life saving fi rst

aid. The aim of the game is to get the main character to the

cinema to meet his friends, whilst gaining points by using basic fi rst aid

along the way. This is an easy to use tool for children and

prior fi rst aid knowledge is not required. The game can be

found at www.sja.org.uk/rescuerun.

A MAGICAL STORY FOR THE WHOLE

FAMILY

CALLING ALL SCHOOLS!

LASCO MATHS CHALLENGE

RESCUE RUN

found at www.sja.org.uk/rescuerun.

Join in all the spooky fun at Denby Visitor Centre during Half Term in the Wicked Witch’s cave. The cave has lots of spooky stuff, watch the Halloween Puppet show, then enjoy making and painting scary stuff to take home, plus lots more. Come along in fancy dress and have your face painted to complete the look! Sessions are at 11am, 1.15pm, and 2.30pm between 22nd October and 4th November (excluding 27th and 28th Oct). Entry is £5.75 for children over 3 years, and £2.50 for accompanying adults. Entry price includes all raw clay items, and up to two decorated pieces. An extra charge applies for fi red to keep painted plates and face painting.Looking ahead to Christmas, Santa’s Grotto at Denby opens on 1st December. Santa will be in his cosy garden grotto and there is a gift for each child (booking essential, call 01773 740 799. £6 per child over 2 years). Denby Visitor centre is open daily, just off the A38 north of Derby with free entry and free parking. See www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk or call 01773 740 799 for bookings or enquiries.

Spooky Fun at Denby

Visitor Centre over

Half Term

The annual LASCO Maths challenge takes place on

1st February 2013 and is open to all primary and post

primary schools in the UK. Pupils can work as a class

team, communicating with pupils of a similar age and

ability in other schools. The 2012 challenge had 10,000

participants, raising over £10,000 for charity. Check out

the site, www.lascomaths.com and in particular look for

the feedback about the challenge given by students...

they love it!

Available for children aged 3-14

years with age appropriate areas

Working in partnership

with all local nurseries

FREE & EASY ON LINE REGISTRATION Our Clubs provide childcare from 7am-6pm. We accept all

childcare vouchers.Choose from Breakfast Clubs, After School Clubs and our

fantastic Holiday Club.Diverse range of activities & huge selection of toys & resources.

Schools we serve before and after school: Lawn, Portway, Walter Evans, Curzon, Ashgate, Markeaton, Whitecross Nursery, St Edmunds Nursery, Woodlands Secondary, ST Benedict’s, Kilburn Schools,

Denby Free, Horsley C of E, John Flamsteed, Old Vicarage and Horsley Woodhouse

We serve all schools across Derby and Derbyshire at our holiday club.

Breakfast and after school clubOFSTED 2010 RATED-

OUTSTANDING!‘The judgement of outstanding means your setting is exceptional and significant elements of your work are

exemplary.’ OFSTED 2010.

www.schoolsoutclub.com Contact us: Tel: 01332 737947/07984 908836Email: info@schoolsoutclub.com

free taster sessions for before and after school club!

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Bonfire Night

the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are the stars are bright – keep bright – keep bright – keep bright – keep bright – keep bright – keep bright – keep bright – keep bright – keep bright – keep bright – keep

your family safe on the nightDerbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is keen to keep people safe

during the run up to Bonfi re Night and on the night itself.

If a fi re gets out of control, dial 999 and call out the fi re and rescue service.For further bonfi re and fi rework safety tips visit our website www.derbys-fi re.gov.uk

If you must light a bonfi re, follow these safety tips:

• Site the bonfi re well away from houses, garages, sheds, fences, overhead cables, trees and shrubs and well away from your fi reworks

• Before lighting, make sure there are no animals hiding inside

• Be careful when building the bonfi re, so it does not collapse once lit

• Don’t burn foam fi lled furniture, aerosols or tins of paint or bottles

• Never use fl ammable liquids – paraffi n or petrol – to light the fi re

• Keep everyone, especially children, away from the fi re

• In case of emergency, keep buckets of water, a garden hose of a fi re extinguisher ready

• When the party is over, pour water on the embers before leaving

We all know that fi reworks can be great fun if handled responsibly, however we would encourage people to go to an organised event if possible rather than having fi reworks in their own garden. If you do intend to have fi reworks at home, do follow the safety code:

• Keep fi reworks in a closed metal box and take them out one at a time

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on each fi rework. Read the instructions by torch light and not a naked fl ame and always buy fi reworks from a reputable source

• Light fi reworks at arm’s length using a safety fi rework lighter or fuse wick

• Stand back after lighting

• NEVER go back to a fi rework once lit, it may go off in your face

• Keep a bucket of water handy

• Collect used fi reworks with care, douse with water and bury them or place in a metal container

• Keep children under control

• Keep pets indoors

• Take care with sparklers – young children should not handle these

• NEVER throw fi reworks

• NEVER keep them in your pocket

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Déda offers a massive range of opportunities for all children and young people to participate and progress in dance.

The classes contain the elements that make up a great dance experience: fun, fitness, self-expression and challenge.

All Déda classes are delivered by trained dance professionals in our professionally-equipped dance studios.

No exams, and no need for expensive costumes and shoes.

Next term starts Monday 3 September

Call 01332 370911 or visit www.deda.uk.com

Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU

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theatreNovember 3

The Selfish Crocodile The funny tale of a brave little mouse and a very snappy crocodile is heart-warming with a very happy ending. The storytellers use song, music and a host of beautiful puppets to bring this watery adventure to life. Tickets are £7.50 for adults, £6.50 for children and £26 for a family (2+2). Located in Buxton Opera House at 2pm.

November 1

Jason and the ArgonautsPresented by Visible Fictions Theatre CompanyJason’s uncle isn’t exactly lovable…he’s murdered his brother (the king) and stolen the crown and now no one dares stand up to him. Things are about to get a major shake up though because Jason is BACK! After being banished as a baby, our wannabe hero returns to claim his rightful throne and make some big changes. However, in ancient times nothing’s that straightforward. Jason and his crew must sail on The Argo to the other side of the world to fi nd the Golden Fleece and bring it back in order to unite the people again. As if that wasn’t diffi cult enough, the odd monster, sleeping dragon and clashing rock endeavour to ruin his trip and spice things up on this most fantastic of journeys!A quirky, funny, exciting tale – told as only Visible Fictions know how – for age 9 and beyond ! Tickets from £11

December 9

The Very Snowy ChristmasIt’s the night before Christmas and Big Mouse and Little Mouse are putting up decorations. Little Mouse scampers out to search for holly but fi nds big white fl akes falling from the sky. ‘Goodness me!’ he cries. ‘The sky is coming undone!’ As Little Mouse’s world is covered in snow, he discovers strange things all around him in this jolly, holly snowy adventure. Based on the best-selling book by author Diana Hendry and illustrator Jane Chapman, this charming winter’s tale comes to life with music, song, puppetry and a glittering snowy set. So, wrap up warm as Little Mouse invites you to join him (and Big Mouse) for their fabulous festive celebrations – guaranteed to warm the coldest of hearts. It’s going to be a jolly holly, snowy Christmas. Location: Pavilion Arts Centre Adults £7.50, Children £6.50. Family Tickets: £26 (4 people incl at least 2 children), £19.50 (3 people incl at least 1 child). Children 2 or under: £2.50 (on parent’s knee).

Pomegranate Theatre

Box Offi ce: 01246 345334Corporation Street, Chesterfi eldwww.pomegranatetheatre.co.uk

December 6 2012 - January 6 2013

Jack and The BeanstalkStarring Charlie Dimmock as the Organic Fairy, Rick Gaynor, Andy Steed, Rob Stevens, Natalie Law, and a full supporting company. Directed by Colin Blumenau.This year’s pantomime has all the ingredients of a mouth watering feast of fun, frivolity and festive cheer! Our traditional pantomime tale will be served up with spectacular costumes and scenery, creative choreography accompanied by live music and a huge side dish of slapstick delivered by a very talented cast who promise plenty of magic in this action-packed production!Ticket: Adults: £13.00, Adult Con.: £12:00, Children: £10.50

In Derbyshire

Buxton Opera House

Box Offi ce: 0845 127 2190Water Street, Buxton

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Derby Theatre

Box Offi ce: 01332 593939Theatre Walk, Derby

www.derbytheatre.co.uk

December 10–24

The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The DarkFrom the book by Jill Tomlinson. It’s the night before Christmas and Plop the baby barn owl journeys into the night-time world of campfi res, fi reworks and moonlit adventures. This gentle, reassuring tale is brought to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling - and a very special appearance from Father Christmas himself! A great Christmas gift for 3-7 year olds (and their grown-ups). Tickets £9

Wed 7.30pm, Thurs 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm & Sunday 1pm & 4pm

Wednesday 12th to Sunday 16th December 2012

Discounts: Special discounts available to all performances. Only one discount per ticket. Subject to availability. Not retrospective. Children under 16 – Half price. Concessions: £2 off , Groups of 10 +: £3 off, Schools of 10+: All seats £11 each

WINDING WHEEL 13 Holywell Street, Chesterfield S41 7SA

www.chesterfieldvenues.co.uk

Ticket Prices:£22.50, £25, £27.50

Derby Theatre Studio 10th - 24th December10.30am & 1.30pm showingsAdults £9 | Children £8Families £28 | Schools £7

Box Office: 01332 59 39 39www.derbytheatre.co.uk

Supported by In association with

November 4

Derby Bonfire & Fireworks at Markeaton ParkCome along to Derby’s biggest and best fi reworks display! With a brilliant fun fair, hot food stalls and the biggest bonfi re in the city to keep you warm on a cold winter’s night. Tickets: FreeNovember 17 & 18

Fabulous Places Christmas Market at The Roundhouse. The popular Christmas Market is back for the 3rd year. Everything for a fabulous Christmas!November 17

Derby Christmas Lights Switch On at Derby’s Market PlaceJoin a festive parade from Babbington Lane at 4.15pm and then enjoy a variety of entertainment, including pantomime stars and of course, Santa, on the Market Place stage, leading up to the big switch-on event at 6pm. With Capital FM roadshow. Tickets: FreeDecember 1 - January 6

Derby Christmas Ice Rink Whether out with a group of friends or spending time as a fmaily, the Derby Christmas Ice Rink will be one of the coolest destinations in Derby this Christmas. Real ice and an on-site cafe where you can warm up after your skate, or just sit and watch the world go by. A fabulous festive treat! Tickets from £6. For more information visit the website www.derbyicerink.co.ukDecember 20

Toddler Christmas Party A fun-packed Christmas Party especially for little ones, with Santa’s Crafty Workshop, face painting, party games, Festive Healthy Buffet and a visit and present from Santa. £10 for your fi rst child, and £8 for subsequent siblings. Chucklebutties members can book a free place at this party (if they haven’t already booked for Halloween) - please call to reserve your place! 10.30am - 1pm. For more information visit www.chucklebutties.co.uk.December 21

Christmas Ball A fun-packed Christmas Party, with Santa’s Crafty Workshop, face painting and glitter tattoos, party games, festive healthy buffet and a visit and present from Santa. £10 for your fi rst child, and £8 for subsequent siblings. Chucklebutties members can book a free place at this party (if they haven’t already booked for Halloween) - please call to reserve your place! 4.30 - 7pm. For more information visit www.chucklebutties.co.uk.

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June - November 4

Around the World with Toys and Games

Take a journey around the world at Sudbury

Hall’s Museum of Childhood, discovering stories

about play from different countries on the way.

Open from 11am to 5pm. Free event, usual

admission charges apply: adults £7.20, children

£3.78, family £18.18 – entry into Museum of

Childhood only; joint tickets available. Visit www.

nationaltrust.org.uk for more information and

joint ticket prices.

October 22 - November 4

Halloween Fun at Denby Enjoy wicked witch puppet shows, making and

painting scary stuff, fancy dress competitions

and much more at Denby Visitor Centre.

Sessions are at 11am, 1.15pm and 2.30pm

daily, excluding October 27-28. Children

£5.75, accompanying adults £2.50. Booking is

recommended. Visit www.denby.co.uk for more

information.

October 27

Discovery Day at Heage Windmill Heage Windmill is a place of great historical

importance in the fi eld of wheat and fl our in

Derbyshire. On Discovery Days at Heage,

you can fi nd out all about the history, go on a

guided tour and see how stoneground fl our is

traditionally milled. Open from 11am to 4pm.

Adults £3.50, children £1.50, family £8.50. Visit

www.heagewindmill.org.uk for information.

September 7 - October 30

Beyond Limits

at Chatsworth

October 28

Deer Park Walk at Calke Join one of the trained wardens and enter the Deer Pen at Calke Abbey which is normally closed to the public. Have a walk around the park, take pictures of the deer and, afterwards, enjoy a drink and a cookie. Walk from 2-4pm. Adults £7.50, children £3.50. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk for details. October 29 and 30

Face of Chucklebutties 2013 Competition, & Family Portraits by Garry RawlingsHave your child’s photo taken at Chucklebutties, and enter the Face of Chucklebutties 2013 Competition for your chance to win a year’s free membership of Chucklebutties! Garry will also be offering family portraits and school photographer prices so why not stock up for Christmas? No need to book, and only pay for the pictures you want. Open 10am to 2pm on 29th and 10am to 5pm on 30th. For more information visit www.chucklebutties.co.uk.October 29 - November 2

Surtal Arts Half Term Workshops for Season of Light As part of Surtal Arts’ annual Festival and Season of Light celebrations, they will be presenting an exciting series of half-term workshops at QUAD. Following the success of the workshops last year, Surtal will bring the colour, sounds and tastes of South Asia to celebrate the theme of ‘light’ in bringing communities together, as well as offering a chance for the public to discover their creativity in a range of arts activities giving an insight to community festivals such as Diwali and Eid.

October 27 - November 4

Half-Term Halloween Fun at Chatsworth HouseIf you’re feeling brave, then bring your little monsters along to Chatsworth for a whole week of terrible treats, evil entertainment and devilish delights. For more information contact the Chatsworth Bookings Offi ce on 01246 565430.November 2

Halloween at ChucklebuttiesA fun-packed evening of entertainment for your little monsters! Spooky treasure hunt, fancy dress competition, disco, creepy crafts, face painting, games and a fabulous ghoulish buffet... woo hoo hoo hoo hoo! Tickets are available in person, on 01773 880 123 or ONLINE at £10 for your fi rst child and £8 for siblings. For more information visit www.chucklebutties.co.uk. Please note there is a booking fee when paying online.

Sotheby’s auction house will once again bring contemporary sculpture to the relaxed setting of the historic gardens of Chatsworth. You will be amazed by these sculptures. Open from 10.30am to 5pm. Adults £10, seniors £8, children £6, family £28. Visit www.chatsworth.org for all the details.

October 28

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At Little Meez our aim is to supply preloved baby and toddler items in excellent condition at

affordable prices.Every item of clothing in the shop is washed, ironed

and put on hangers so they are clean fresh and ready to use.

Prams, pushchairs and buggies are all safety checked washed and cleaned ready for your little prince or

princess to ride in.Toys and teddies are all clean, complete and working.

07988445809email: LittleMeez@hotmail.co.ukfacebook.com/little.meeztwitter.com/Little_Meezwww.littlemees.webnode.com

Winter Times for Little Meez: Monday 9am till 4pm Tuesday, and Friday 9am till 4.30pm Wednesday Open 9 till 2

Thursday 9am till 4.30pmSaturday Open 10 till 4 all day Closed for lunch at 2.30pm-3.30pm(Tuesday, Thursday Friday)

A BABY SHOP FOR YOUR LITTLE PRICE OR PRINCESS

18 Station Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5LD

pride park, derby : 206706www.derbyyms.com

Give your child the gift of music - the gift that lasts a lifetime.

!

Cycle Derby are running the following cycling activities during the holidays

For more information or to book

please call Tracey Fletcher on

01332 641773 or

cyclederby@derby.gov.uk

Come along to the Cycle

Derby holiday club. You’ll make loads of new

friends and learn lots of

great bike skills on our

various cycling days out

around Derby.

Cycle Club activities

and timetable:Tuesday - Fun cycling

skills & gamesWednesday - BMX CoachingThursday - Cycling picnic Friday - Mountain bike ride

Location: Ravensdale

Junior SchoolDate: 30 Oct to 2 Nov 2012 Time: 10:00am – 3:30pmAge: 8 – 14 yearsPrice: £12 per day or

£45 for all 4 days

Requirements• Own Bike • Food & Drink • Appropriate clothing

• You need to book

this activity in advance

BMXVenue: Alvaston ParkTime: 10am - 2pmDate: 30 October 2012

Age: 10-16 yearsPrice: £12.00

MTBVenue: Robin Wood, Ingelby nr Swarkestone

Time: 10am - 3pmDate: 1st November 2012

Age: 10-16 yearsPrice: £12.00

Requirements: • Appropriate clothing• Food and drink• You need to book this

activity in advance

For children who are getting onto two wheels for the first time or those who have tried to ride and not quite got there! 30 - 45 minute lesson.

Dates: 30 & 31 October 2012Location: Markeaton Park Time: First lesson 10:00am - Last lesson 2:00pmAge: 4 years and upPrice: £7.50

Requirements• Own Bike • You need to book this activity in advance

on

cyclederby@derby.gov.uk

Come along to the Cycle Location: Ravensdale Cycle Club

Coaching Days

For children who are getting

Learn to ride

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December 22 and 23

Santa’s Grotto Enjoy a Christmassy trip to Chucklebutties with a visit to Santa

in his grotto! Book your slot on 01773 880123. £6.50 per child includes entry to play. Open from

2.00pm. For more information visit

www.chucklebutties.co.uk.

December 24

Breakfast with Santa Wow, a chance to enjoy a magical

breakfast with Santa on Christmas

Eve! Followed by a visit to Santa’s grotto to receive an early

Christmas gift, and the opportunity

to stay and play. Pre-booking essential, limited places available

at £8.50 per child. Open 9.00 to 11.00am. For more information visit www.chucklebutties.co.uk.

After School Activities

Baked Well Pottery

During term time, Monday to Friday, there is a discounted studio fee at Baked Well Pottery in

Bakewell. If you want something

to entertain your kids once they’re

out of the school gate, bring them down to the Baked Well studio where they can paint and create for just £1. Visit www.bakedwellpotterypainting.co.uk for

all the details.

1st February 2013

LASCO Maths Challenge This annual challenge is open to all

primary and post primary schools in the UK, Ireland and abroad. The event gives pupils the opportunity to work as a class team, using their skills in mathematics, problem

solving and communication in competition with pupils of similar age and ability in other schools. The event raises money for the Latin American Street Children Organisation - a registered charity providing education and healthcare

to South American Street children. The 2012 Challenge had 10,000 participants, raising more than £10,000 for the charity. The event is cross sector; cross curricular; cross community and gives primary and post primary pupils commonality and an opportunity to

collaborate.For more information visit www.lascomaths.com

A freakish festival of family fun!As the days get shorter and the nights grow longer, Derbyshire transforms into SPOOKYSHIRE!

Scores of spine-tingling pursuits ranging from Halloween fun to murder mystery evenings have been concocted to cast a bewitching spell on everyone from under-fives to grandparents this October half-term!

For a blood-thirsty taste of the gruesome, bone-chilling, frighteningly wicked events and activities taking place this Halloween in Spookyshire head to: www.goPEAKS.com/spookyshire, or scan the QR code if you dare..., or scan the QR code if you dare...

Follow the A6 to Belper then look for the Strutt’s North Mill signs

Saturday 1st December Christmas Craft Fair and Workshop.Host of seasonal stalls (inc food) and activities for children.Refreshments. 1 to 5pm.Sunday 9th December Traditional Victorian Christmas.Seasonal readings, stories and demonstrations for adults and children. Refreshments. 2 to 5pm.Adults £3.50 Children £2 (under 7 free)

Bridgefoot, Belper. DE56 1YD 01773-880474

forthcoming at the Mill...

Open Farm, Farm Shop & Tea RoomA truly unique Open Farm experience for all ages

Tractor & Trailer Rides on Saturday & School Holidays

See our website for Parent & Toddler Specials and our Opening Times & Prices.

Highfields… where Christmas is Christmas!• Nativity Scene: 1st Dec - 5th Jan

• Carol Service with Salvation Army Youth Band Sat 8th Dec 4.00pm (Very Special)

• Christmas Treasure Hunt: 17th Dec – 5th Jan. Free!Farm Shop Offers… ‘Unique & Special Gifts’ that will bless us & you!Sponsor a Hen or Wind Turbine Certificate, Family or Season Tickets,

Farm Related toys & books and more! Plus Christmas Poultry (to order), eggs, veg, potatoes, homemade cakes,

Christmas puddings, chutneys & jams!For Parties & School Trips see our website

Highfields Hapy Hens, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LS Tel: 01283 735 063 www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk

National Forest

Adventure Farm

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National Forest Adventure Farm

There’s lots to do at Adventure

Farm, both inside and outside,

so whatever the weather decides

to do, you can still have a great

day out. Inside there are three

levels of exciting adventure play

equipment for big kids, little kids

and parents! Outside you will fi nd pedal go-karts, a jumping

pillow, sand pit and mini assault

course. Visit www.adventurefarm.

co.uk for full details of events and

activities.

Red House Stables and Carriage Museum Housing one of the fi nest collections of original horse drawn

vehicles, at Red House Stables and Carriage Museum you can explore the tradition of working carriages, meet the horses and ponies who work at the museum and even go on a special carriage

ride. Located in the village of Darley Dale, Matlock. Open daily from 10am. Visit www.workingcarriages.com for details.

We are proud to launch EMSA Babies in the East Midlands.

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Kegworth Museum Housed in a restored 19th century

barn, this fantastic museum tells the story of Kegworth. Using displays, a Victorian parlour, the story of two hundred years of the local knitting industry, the history of the village and saddler’s workshop, a day out at Kegworth Museum will be great for all the family. Open Saturday from 10am to 1pm, Sunday from 1-4pm, Wednesday from 2-5pm. Visit www.kegworthmuseum.org.uk for

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Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre At Swadlincote you can ride the 500-metre toboggan run, experience the brand new Viper Slide and have a meal in the Alpine Lodge restaurant. It’s just like being on a skiing holiday, except without the cold weather and the eight hour fl ight to get there! For full time and price list, visit www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk.

Beehive Farm and Playground Have fun exploring the Beehive Farm and Playground in Rosliston where you can feed the farm animals including goats, donkey, Jess the pot-bellied pig, Percy the peacock and the free-range rabbits. Adults £2, children £1, feed buckets £1 each. Visit www.beehivefarm-woodlakes.co.uk for more information.

Poole’s Cavern Take a journey beneath the earth with the expert guides at Poole’s Cavern in Buxton. Explore the vast limestone caverns and see how crystal stalactites and stalagmites

have lined the chambers over millions of years. Open daily from 9.30am to 5pm. Adults £8.50, children £5, family (2+3) £24. Visit www.poolescavern.co.uk for details.

Peak District Mining Museum and Temple Mine At the Peak District Mining Museum you can experience the forgotten world of a Derbyshire lead miner. See the tools the miners used, the clothes they wore, the advances in technology that they witnessed and the importance of this metal in our daily lives. Crawl and climb through a maze of twisted tunnels and shafts for yourself, feeling the cramped conditions that the miners would have worked in. You can also take a trip down Temple Mine and see what the mines look like today. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Temple Mine is open daily with visits between 12-2pm. Prices for museum or mine: adults £3.50, concessions £3, children £2.50, family £10. Prices for museum and mine: adults £6, concessions £5, children £4, family £15. Visit www.peakmines.co.uk for more information.

Steeple Grange Light Railway Located near Wirksworth, the Steeple Grange Light Railway is built on the trackbed of the old Cromford and High Peak Railway. It now offers exciting 20-minute train rides for families through beautiful limestone scenery. Open weekends from 12-5pm. Check website for further opening times during holidays: www.steeplegrange.co.uk. Adults £3, seniors £2, children £1.50, family (2+3) £7.50.

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The Governing Body, staff and parents are truly excited by the announcement that sees the development of the Senior Department and Sixth Form as a co-educational school that will welcome both boys and girls from age 11-18. Our first intake of boys into Year 7 will be in September 2013. The school remains totally committed to maintaining our exceptional standards of academic achievement for all students throughout the transition period and welcomes interest from parents and pupils wishing to join us. We are building from a position of strength, as represented by the success of our move to true co-education in the

Grangemount, Nursery and Junior School to Ockbrook School, in 2011. Our decision to embrace co-education is a positive response to the growing number of boys who are now benefiting from the high quality education that we offer in Grangemount whose parents are keen for them to continue to be educated at Ockbrook School. Boys and girls now mix naturally in our junior school and we believe that the gradual move to co-education will enable us to maintain the strong family feeling that is inherent throughout the school as well as enabling our pupils to prepare better for life in the wider world, at university and in the work place. Long-term demographic and social trends identified in research undertaken by independent educational consultants and the Independent Schools Council indicates that more and more parents are seeking a balanced educational experience for their children. This is not the first time in Ockbrook’s long history that both boys and girls have both benefited from an exceptional academic offering within a setting that provides a broad experience of extra-curricular activities that are truly accessible to all. We see this as a perfect opportunity to broaden the learning experience for all our pupils. Over the coming months the school will be investing in appropriate facilities, infrastructure and staffing to deliver an enhanced curriculum for both girls and boys which will include extending the opportunities available in sport and other extracurricular activities, from which all our pupils will benefit.

Grangemount Entry commences from the age of

two until the age of 11. We are registered for the Early Years Government Funding Scheme which entitles all three and four year olds to 15 hours of free nursery education at an establishment of their choice. We also run a holiday club during the school holidays for children from the age of two until the age of 12. Progression into Ockbrook School is automatic for our Grangemount students and for external applicants our Entrance & Scholarship Examinations for Year 7 and Year 12 Entry into Ockbrook School will take place on Wednesday 23rd January 2013. Ockbrook School caters for pupils from the age of 11 through to the end of their A level studies in our very successful Sixth Form at the end of Year 13. Higher Education destinations are diverse and include Oxbridge, Russell Group and International Universities with students going on to study a wide range of subjects including Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Music, Art, History, Modern Languages to name but a few.

Financial Assistance is available by way of a means-tested Bursarial Award of up to 100% of the Tuition Fees and Scholarships are available for Year 7 and Year 12 Entry in the fields of Academia, Music, Art, Sport and Drama. If you are interested in receiving further information on Grangemount and/or Ockbrook School we would invite you to contact the Admission’s Secretary, Jo Fowkes, on 01332 673532 or jfowkes@ockbrooksch.co.uk who will be able to discuss your options with you in more detail and arrange for your son or daughter to have a tour of the school and a taster day in one of our current classes.

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That fi rst day at school... is there anything quite like it? When Lily starts at a new school she asks her loveable Blue Kangaroo to come too. Lily thinks that Blue Kangaroo is worried about going too but deep down he can’t wait to explore new things, and to get involved with all the things that children get to explore at school. And that’s just the beginning, we wouldn’t spoil the rest of it! This is the eighth title in this hugely popular series, so there’s lots to explore if you enjoy this book.

Ronald the Magnifi cent is the youngest wizard in the Ronald the Magnifi cent is the youngest wizard in the Ronald the Magnifi cent is the youngest wizard in the Ronald the Magnifi cent is the youngest wizard in the Ronald the Magnifi cent is the youngest wizard in the Ronald the Magnifi cent is the youngest wizard in the Ronald the Magnifi cent is the youngest wizard in the Wizards’ Club. The trouble is, he is not a very good Wizards’ Club. The trouble is, he is not a very good Wizards’ Club. The trouble is, he is not a very good wizard and all the others tease him terribly. They wizard and all the others tease him terribly. They wizard and all the others tease him terribly. They don’t even let him have his own chair. What Ronald don’t even let him have his own chair. What Ronald don’t even let him have his own chair. What Ronald needs is a pet so at least somebody is on his side. needs is a pet so at least somebody is on his side. needs is a pet so at least somebody is on his side. But pets are not allowed, so Ronald has to magic his But pets are not allowed, so Ronald has to magic his But pets are not allowed, so Ronald has to magic his pet up in secret. And when he does get his pet, it is pet up in secret. And when he does get his pet, it is pet up in secret. And when he does get his pet, it is not as easily controlled as Ronald would have liked. not as easily controlled as Ronald would have liked. not as easily controlled as Ronald would have liked. This is a very funny book featuring wizards, fi re-This is a very funny book featuring wizards, fi re-This is a very funny book featuring wizards, fi re-This is a very funny book featuring wizards, fi re-This is a very funny book featuring wizards, fi re-This is a very funny book featuring wizards, fi re-breathing, some misplaced magic and a lot of breathing, some misplaced magic and a lot of breathing, some misplaced magic and a lot of breathing, some misplaced magic and a lot of breathing, some misplaced magic and a lot of breathing, some misplaced magic and a lot of sausages! Perfect!sausages! Perfect!sausages! Perfect!sausages! Perfect!sausages! Perfect!sausages! Perfect!sausages! Perfect!

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Yes you read that right: this book features a zombie bird. Yes you read that right: this book features a zombie bird. Yes you read that right: this book features a zombie bird.

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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy (7+)

Agatha Parrot and the

Zombie Bird (7+)

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That fi rst day at school... is there anything quite like it? When Lily starts at a new school she asks her loveable Blue Kangaroo to come too. Lily thinks that Blue Kangaroo is worried about going too but deep down he can’t wait to explore new things, and to get involved with all the things that children get to explore at school. And that’s just the beginning, we wouldn’t spoil the rest of it! This is the eighth title in this hugely popular series, so there’s lots to explore if you enjoy this book.

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy (7+)

From the highest peaks, the highest-fl ying

The World’s Fastest, Spookiest,

Smelliest, Strongest Book (8+)Smelliest, Strongest Book (8+)

Jan Payne, Buster Books, £7.99

The Dreadful Dragon

Ronald the Magnifi cent is the youngest wizard in the Ronald the Magnifi cent is the youngest wizard in the

Kaye Umansky, Bloomsbury, £5.99

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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy (7+)

Steve Martin, Buster Books, £7.99

Yes you read that right: this book features a zombie bird.

Kjartan Poskitt, Egmont, £5.99

We want to hear about your favourite books! Write to us at Primary Times, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU or email us at Jennifer@publishingink.co.uk and tell us about your favourite books and why you love them. You might even see your name here in the next issue!

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33 students from Derby Theatretrain once again have performed a unique show, with over 1200 Theatretrain students from across the UK and nine primary/secondary schools. Featuring over 1200 Theatretrain students from all over the UK, the gala performance was a resounding success. The 22 piece orchestra played a medley of different hits from the title track ‘Licence to Thrill’ to Shirley Bassey’s ‘Goldfi nger’. The hits were infectious! The 600 strong choir sang and moved in time, soloists shone and the 600 performers told the story in unison. Students have been working on the project for the last 6 months which culminated in the arena of one the world’s most prestigious venues, the Royal Albert Hall. Next year you could have the chance to perform at the O2 in London for our 20th anniversary show spectacular!! Our open day is on Saturday 20th October. Classes run from 2p.m. til 5p.m. every Saturday.For more information contact:Laura Turner 01509 889480 or derby@theatretrain.co.ukwww.theatretrain.co.uk

QUAD WORKSHOPSDerby’s centre for art and fi lm QUAD will be holding some illuminating workshops for Families and Young People in October and November as part of the new season ‘LIGHT’.Some family activities entitled ‘Luminaria & Lanterns’ will offer a chance to design and create your own lanterns and luminaria from paper and card to light your way through the darker days of Winter. ‘Luminaria & Lanterns’ Family Activity takes place in QUAD on Saturday 3rd November, from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. The Family Activities are suitable for ages fi ve and above and all those under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult and the cost is £3 per child or £10 for a family of four. Places are limited, so please book places through QUAD Box Offi ce.In addition, QUAD will be hosting two giant ‘Camera Obscuras’. Camera Obscuras were the invention that started photography. These boxes capture light to project a reversed image of the view around you, allowing you to trace over the image, draw what you see or create portraits of family and friends. The Camera Obscuras will be in QUAD throughout October and are free for anyone to use, just climb inside and draw!There will also be a chance to make a Camera Obscura in November when participants can make one on their own or as a group with friends or family. The Camera Obscura Making Workshop takes place in QUAD on Saturday

10th November, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. Workshop places are limited, and there is a cost of £7.50 per Obscura.More information about the exhibitions and events can be found at: www.derbyquad.co.uk/exhibition/illuminated. ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLEThis half-term, QUAD is presenting activities and cinema aimed at young people. KidsQUAD are QUAD’s creative Arts activities for children aged seven to eleven; DigisQUAD are QUAD’s Digital Arts activities for young people aged 12 to16.The KidsQUAD October half-term activity, entitled SpookysQUAD, is a chance to make your own scary masks in a Halloween inspired workshop which takes place on Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th October, from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. The cost is £20 for both sessions. A Manga Monsters DigisQUAD half-term workshop take place on Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st October, running from 1:30pm to 4:00pm on each day. Learn how to create your own Manga monster or ghoul in drawing and digital workshops and learn how to tweak your character’s expression, appearance and style. The cost is £45 for all three sessions.CINE KIDS FILMSIn the Cinemas, QUAD’s Cine Kids Screening for families for October half term (Friday 26th October to Sunday 4th November) is Brave (PG). Cine Kids Screenings are family

focussed screenings every Saturday at 3:30pm and Sunday at 1:30pm, plus extra screenings for school holidays. All tickets are £3.50 for Cine Kids Club members, to join Cine Kids club for just £10, please ask at QUAD Box Offi ce for details. Continuing in November, a spooky theme prevails with Paranorman (PG), Hotel Transylvania (U), Frankenweenie (PG) and The Lorax (U) returns as a Cine Kids screening on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th November. Cine Babies screenings are special screenings for parents/ carers with babies under 12 months. To enable entrance, join QUAD’s Cine Babies club for FREE, please contact QUAD Box offi ce for details.Tickets for adults: £5.75, £4.75 concessions, tickets for babies are free. Films are: Ginger And Rosa (12A) – Thursday 15th November (ends approx. 2:30pm); The Sapphires (PG) – Thursday 22nd November (ends approx. 2:46pm). Supportive Environment Screenings are suitable for adults and children with Specifi c Needs and people from within the Autistic Spectrum. Tickets: £5.75, £4.75 concessions. Films are: Brave (PG) – Thursday 8th November at 11:00am; Paranorman (PG) – Saturday 10th November at 10:30amFor more information or to book, please call the Box Offi ce on 01332 290606 or see the website: www.derbyquad.co.ukMarket Place, Cathedral Quarter Derby DE1 3AS

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WIN A FAMILY DAY PASS TO A NATIONAL TRUST PLACE IN THE MIDLANDSThere’s so much for you to see, do and discover at a National Trust place near you in the Midlands, you simply won’t know where to start. There are all kinds of fantastic walks and trails for you to explore as well as plenty of fun family crafts and activities like spooky Halloween pumpkin trails, animal adventures such as a Deer Park Safari and much more. And there’s also loads for you to try from the National Trust’s list of ‘50 Things To Do Before You’re 11 ¾’. So, for your chance to win a family pass to your favourite National Trust place in the Midlands, simply answer this question:

On what date is Halloween?Closing date: Friday, 30 November 2012.Find half-term fun near you at nationaltrust.org.uk/midlandspumpkin

WIN A COPY OF EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEEZYDoes Maths leave you in a muddle? Struggle with Spelling? Do you fi nd History horrible? ‘Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy’ is the mind-expanding book for you. Full of fun illustrations and juicy bite-sized facts, this book will not only help you learn but help keep WHAT you learn locked safely away. After dipping in and out of the many facts and subjects at hand, your grasp of general knowledge - including subjects such as geography, art, music and language - will feel just that little bit more sharp. The fun doesn’t stop there either, as the creators of the book have provided you with bonuses such as the marvellous ‘Memory Gym’ which will arm you with new tips and tricks to make those all-important facts stick for when you need them! In short this is a book you will dip in and out of time and time again as you progress in school, and best of all we have some beautiful hardback copies to give away to some lucky readers!

Just answer the following question

What is the shape of the fruit on the cover?Closing date: Friday, 30 November 2012.

Lemon Squeezy’ is the mind-expanding book for you.

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of the many facts and subjects at hand, your grasp of general knowledge - including subjects such as

that little bit more sharp. The fun doesn’t stop there either, as the creators of the book have provided you with bonuses such as the marvellous ‘Memory Gym’ which will arm you with new tips and tricks to make

them! In short this is a book you will dip in and out

WIN FAMILY TICKETS TO YOUR LOCAL ODEON CINEMAKip McGrath would like to offer our readers family (4) tickets to the local Odeon Cinema to see a fi lm of their choice?

To win answer the following question

How many Gold Medals did Team GB win during the Summer 2012 Olympic Games? Closing date: 30 November 2012

To enter all our competitions, go to www.primarytimes.net/competitions or send your entry on a postcard with the name of the competition you wish to enter, your name, address

and telephone number to Primary Times, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EU by the closing date stated. You can go straight to our competitions page on our website by scanning this code with your smart phone. Good luck!

WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SEE CHARLOTTE’S WEB!This Christmas Derby Theatre promises a treat for young and the young at heart as they present one of the most enduring children’s stories of all time, E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. The story is woven with loyalty, friendship and great characters, and will stay with you forever. It runs from Friday 7 December until the 12th of January and in order for you to win, we need you to answer the following question:

What creature is Charlotte?Closing date: Friday, 30 November 2012.www.derbytheatre.co.uk

WIN A QUAD CINEMA KIDS CLUB MEMBERSHIP!QUAD would like to offer Primary Times Readers the chance to win one of 3 Cine Kids Club memberships (worth £10). QUAD’s Cine Kids Screenings are family focussed screenings which take place every Saturday at 3:30pm and Sunday at 1:30pm, plus extra screenings taking place daily during all school holidays. All tickets are just £3.50 for Cine Kids Club members, Cine Kids membership is just £10 and covers all family members and guests.

Please see www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on-listing/cine-kids or ask at QUAD Box Offi ce for more details.

To enter please answer the following question:

What is Tim Burton’s new film called and when is it screening at QUAD?Closing date: Friday, 30 November 2012.

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Learn to swim with our fun and safe courses led by qualified instructors. Our Learn to Swim scheme has achieved the Amateur Swimming Association’s (ASA) Premier Status Aquamark award. We have lessons for adults and children from four months old of all abilities, including disabled and older children.

Courses run at:• MoorwaysSwimmingPool, Allenton. Tel: 01332 341736• Queen’sLeisureCentre, city centre. Tel: 01332 641444

Course dates run through the term time, and are between 10 and 14 weeks long. We also offer intensive Learn to Swim courses during the school holidays, and one-to-one lessons.

Lessons cost £4.40 a week, booked as a course, with reductions available for people on certain benefits with a Recreation Passport to Leisure.

For more information, visit www.derby.gov.uk/swim or contact Queen’s or Moorways.

Have Olympic medal winners Beth Tweddle or Daniel Purvis inspired you to take up the sport of gymnastics? If yes, develop basic and more advanced gymnastics skills in a safe environment at Derby City Councils gymnastics sessions. The coaching courses follow the British Gymnastics Award Scheme and are for four to 16 year olds in full time education. Courses are available at:

• MoorwaysSportsCentre,Allenton. Tel: 01332 642180• SpringwoodLeisureCentre, Oakwood. Tel: 01332 664433

Course dates run through the term time, and are between 10 and 14 weeks long. We also offer sessions during the school holidays.

Lessons cost £4.20 a week, booked as a course, with reductions available with a Junior Passport to Leisure.

For more information, visit www.derby.gov.uk/sports or contact Moorways or Springwood.

Free family swim!Family of four swim for free with this voucher at any Splashout Fun session or Family Swim session at Queen’s Leisure Centre or Moorways Sports Complex.For session times visit www.derby.gov.uk/swim. Programme subject to change. One voucher entitles four people swimming, one must be an adult. Voucher to be presented at reception prior to swim. Voucher valid until 30 December 2012. Copies of Voucher not accepted, voucher value £0.00. Name __________________________________________________________Email ___________________________________________________________ If you would like us to keep in contact with you, please tick

All Information provided will be treated in confidence and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. It will be used to provide you with information about Leisure and Culture.

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The Celtic druids of ancient Ireland celebrated their New Year on November 1st with a festival called ‘Samhain’. On the eve of this festival they would build a huge bonfi re to drive out the evil spirits before the onset of winter.The Christian church decided that the 1st November should be All Saints Day (or All Hallows as it was known in medieval times) and 31st October, the eve of this feast day became known as Hallows Eve – now called Halloween.We also get our tradition of wearing masks and dressing up in costumes from the Celts. They wore costumes made from animal heads and furs to the Samhain bonfi res to confuse the evil spirits!

The tradition of carving lanterns from pumpkins

is said to have originated in Ireland when a

mischievous blacksmith named Jack struck a

deal with the devil and was denied entry into

Heaven.

The story goes that the devil gave Jack a small ember (glowing coal)

in a carved out turnip to light his way in the darkness. When the Irish

emigrated to America, they took the tradition with them but used

pumpkins instead of turnips!

You could carve a traditional face into your pumpkin or, for a change,

why not try a bat, spider or cat shape instead. Make sure you have

an adult to help and be careful not to cut yourself. There are so many

sizes and shapes of pumpkins, turnips and squash available now

– why not stack them on top of each other and stick together with

toothpicks to create your own Halloween monster!

Trick or treating can be great fun but you should remember that some people can fi nd trick or treaters knocking on their door frightening, so only go to people you know or who have a pumpkin lantern displayed. Get yourself a great costume – dressing up is part of the fun.Make sure you’ve put a lantern in the window and have some treats ready by the door for when your friends come knocking.

If you do go trick or treating, follow these safety tips• Never trick-or-treat alone, ideally have a grown up or

at least 2 friends with you.• Carry a torch, wear a watch and tell someone what

time you will be back.• On dark roads, make sure you are visible to cars.• Only accept treats in the doorway, NEVER go

inside a stranger’s house.• Don’t throw ANYTHING at ANYONE!

Trick or treating can be great fun but you should Trick or treating can be great fun but you should

Fill a large basin with water. Drop in several apples.Kneel or stand by the side of the basin with your hands behind your back. Take a deep breath and open your mouth wide. Now comes the bobbing. Try to grab the apple with your teeth.

Put a bowl of lemon juice on the table. Give each guest a toothpick or a paintbrush and a piece of paper. Each guest must dip their toothpick or paintbrush into the lemon juice and then write a message on the paper.When it is dry swap messages with each other. If you hold the paper in front of a light bulb, the letters will darken revealing the secret message.

1. Cut out a cat shape from black felt or black cardboard or even paper.2. Use fabric paint or glue to add the eyes, nose, and whiskers.3. Cut out several tails from black felt or cardboard or paper and sew or glue the tails to a hook or pin that can be attached to the cat.4. Stick the cat shape onto a wall or door.5. Each person takes a turn (with a blindfold on) to try to stick the tail onto the cat.

WITCH’S FINGERSCook some sausages and cut them lengthways. Fan 5 of them out on a plate as fi ngers and put a dollop of ketchup on the end of each of them for red fi ngernails.FROG SPAWNMake up some green or yellow jelly and pour into small moulds or dishes. Leave for a few minutes to partially set and then add in some black sweets like wiggly worms or black jelly tots. Leave to set fully and then tell your friends to eat the tadpoles!

Wrap a large (clean!) bowl or basin in black paper to make your cauldron & decorate. Fill the cauldron

full of “witch’s brew.” Begin with a mixture of your favourite fruit juices, add some fi zzy water (or lemonade), add chunks of fruit (cut in star & moon shapes) and a few drops of green food colouring for an evil looking brew.

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