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www.skoolzmagazine.co.uk Issue Four – March 2012

A FREE publication for all the family

RIBBLE VALLEY • PENDLE • HYNDBURN

SPRINGTIME EDITION

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE . . . Residential style

East Lancashire Scouts

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM

plus loads more . . .

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www.skoolzmagazine.co.uk

Issue Four – March 2012

A FREE publication for

all the family

RIBBLE VALLEY • PENDLE • HYNDBURN

SPRINGTIME EDITION

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

. . . Residential style

East Lancashire Scouts

UNDERSTANDING AUTISM

plus loads more . . .

WINA signed copy of Darkmoor:

The Darkness Discovered

Skoolz Magazine3 Riverlea Gardens

ClitheroeLancashireBB7 1QQ

T: 07875 411447E: [email protected]

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Editorial ContributorsAlex Mccue

Andrew BurcherEdward Burney-Cumming

A NOTE FROM THE SKOOLZ MAGAZINE TEAM...Happy New Year to you all from The Skoolz Magazine Team. After a lovely Christmas break, the Skoolz Magazine Team are back, on top form and raring for action!!

In this issue of Skoolz Magazine we speak to Waddington businessman, Richard Drinkall and explore the motivation that saw him transform local farmland into the thriving business and family day out, known today as Backridge Farm.

Local Primary School Teacher Andrew Burcher tells us how school residential trips can have a positive impact on a child’s life, encouraging team building, teaching new skills and boosting confidence and how this can help prepare a child for the new challenges that moving up to secondary school can present.

Browse our What’s On section and see whats going on in your area over the coming months and be sure to enter a competition or three for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

If you would like to suggest or send in a feature for consideration when we are planning our next issue email [email protected] or call Trudy 07875 411447 or write to us at Skoolz Magazine, 3 Riverlea Gardens, Clitheroe, BB7 1QQ.

Skoolz Magazine Team

Contents:Interview With Richard Drinkall 4

Education 8

Residential Trips 16

Fashion 18

Things To Do 20

Scouts 24

Competition Time 26

What’s On 28

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Skoolz Magazine catches up with Local Business and family man Richard Drinkall as he takes time out of his hectic life to take us through the tough times in farming and the economic crisis that led to the inspiration behind Backridge Farm.

Skoolz Magazine Hi Richard, great to see you. Thank you for taking some time out of your busy schedule to chat with me. Back in the day Backridge was a working farm, am I right?

Richard Yes, Backridge was a traditional dairy and cattle farm and a source of food and meat supply. Farming was highly regarded and respected and a massive part of our heritage and livelihood. In 2001 Foot and Mouth struck which lead to a crisis in British agriculture and tourism. Cattle couldn’t be moved around and many farmers lost stock and suffered massively as a result.

Skoolz Magazine It must have been a worrying period for you. Was it around this time that you came up with the idea to create Backridge Farm?

Richard The Foot and Mouth was on going and farming was suffering. I was determined to do whatever it took to keep Backridge going. I was approached by The Melt, a local candle making company who were interested in taking up some empty space as a workshop. The Melt was highly successful and people came to visit them on the yard. I think this is when I started to see an alternative use for Backridge and a way of surviving after the Foot and Mouth.

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Richard The Melt were popular and needed better premises so I put planning in for two modern units and thought I would turn some of my land into a small development where local businesses could work from. I submitted plans to the Council to develop Backridge on a larger scale. I saw it as a way of boosting local trade and creating jobs for local people.

Skoolz Magazine What types of businesses showed interest in your new development?

Richard People were approaching me from all types of businesses, light industrial to art and craft workshops. Word spread and people started to visit and I realised developing Backridge further was the way forward and encouraged the space to be used as retail outlets, shops and places that families could visit and enjoy.

Skoolz Magazine Who could we find there now?

Richard Gosh, such a variety! On site you can find The Melt, Paint Pot, Mydas Touch, Pink Whiskers, The Tearoom Boutique, Woodstoc, Dance Finesse, Severns Jones Photography, The Barmy Lama Farm and new comers, Rejuve, The Box and many more.

Skoolz Magazine What are your futures plans for Backridge?

Richard I want to focus on bringing back traditional farming elements such as supplying meat to the restaurant and it would be great for the rearing and butchering to happen on site. It is important there is something for everyone at Backridge and I like the idea of a children’s play centre and a petting farm for the kiddies to get involved with. From the 1st April The Plate will be will be opening under new management and they plan to open the restaurant in the evenings, where you can have something to eat and a few drinks whilst relaxing in the heart of the countryside.

Skoolz Magazine Congratulations on all you have achieved so far and good luck with all your future plans. A visit to Backridge is an absolute must, see you there!!

Check out the website: www.backridge.co.uk


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Alternatively you could just simply relax and unwind with a massage as this is recommended to rejuvenate your body.

On request I can offer with home visits and support by phone or email.

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Introductory offer 3 months:• Massage £20 for 3/4 hour • Exercise £10 for 3/4 hour• Combine both £25 for 1 hour Small additional cost for longer treatments and cost for home visits and group exercises sessions. 1 to 1 or small group classes available on request.

Rejuvenating Massage & Rebuilding Exercise

To assist recovery as part of of getting back to your daily routines and activities , I offer the appropriate exercises along with selective massage techniques to help strengthen, stretch and rebuild muscles also mobilising joint movement as continuing aftercare after physiotherapy is essential to help prevent injury or just in keeping with general fitness.

I will provide a personal structured, progressive exercise plan to your needs

Key essential elements include:

• Strengthen Core Stability

• Re-educating Postural Correct Alignment

• Regular Practice Of Exercises

• Gradual Progression

• Function Exercises

• Range Of Movement In Joints

• Alignment Stretchers

• Uplifting Positive Outlook

4 Upper Pendle View Barn, Backridge Farm, Twitter Lane,Waddington, Clitheroe BB7 3LG.

Mobile: 07968 246972Email: [email protected] www.backridge.co.uk

“The Box” Kids Acadamy is designed and geared specifically towards the developmental needs of that population. The emphasis is to make children fitter, faster, stronger, and more capable, whilst doing it in a fun way, so that they want to do it. This is general fitness wrapped up in FUN’.

We can use the same routines for four year olds as for more experienced teenage athletes by scaling load and intensity.

Overall, this programme will make kids faster, stronger and more capable & fitter than the kids around them, in a fun way.

Get Fit, Get Fast, Get Strong, Get Awesome

BACKRIDGE FARM, TWITTER LANE, WADDINGTON

Tel: 07891 508899Email: [email protected]


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Paint Pot is a ‘pottery painting paradise’ nestled amongst beautiful countryside just outside Waddington, Clitheroe.

Our ‘Paint Your Own’ Pottery Studio is based at Backridge Farm and is the ideal place to express your imagination and to produce a piece of pottery that is truly individual. We strive to encourage creativity and help to capture your personality in your piece.

Don’t be fooled into thinking that it is only children who can enjoy the fun that Paint Pot has to offer - adults can take advantage of the relaxing and therapeutic experience whilst enjoying the fantastic surroundings of

Backridge Farm. We cater for pot painting birthday parties and when they have worked up on appetite, Plate offer excellent children’s packages for party tea. We also host regular ladies nights as well as offering a mobile service to schools and groups. Paint Pot is fun for all ages and don’t worry if you’re not an ‘artist’ as we are always on hand to help.

Whether you are looking for a personalised gift, foot / handprints captured on pottery or a unique keepsake, you will find it all at Paint Pot. Open every day during school holidays, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Paint Pot, Twitter Lane, Backridge Farm, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3LQ. T: 01200 422344

W: www.ilovepaintpot.co.uk E: [email protected]

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Further information available at: www.oldhollyfarm.com

Cabus Nook Lane, Garstang, Preston PR3 1AATel/Fax: 01524 791200 Email: [email protected]

SOLE USEFancy having the Playbarn

to yourself?!Book your party from 5pm

any day of the week and enjoysole use of our Playbarn!!

TODDLER PARTYFor your little one who hasn’t

started school we offer a toddlerparty, so during term time,

between the hours of 9am and2.30pm you can enjoy one of our

parties for a reduced rate!

ADVENTURE PARTYEnjoy your party at any time

of the day and week!Plus our Party Room is a

great space for everyone toenjoy their party food!

ANIMAL PARTY (Ages 7+)For those older children we can

now provide an Animal party,from 9am–11am every day.

Come along and help us clean outand feed our animals, followed bybreakfast in our Courtyard Café!

Birthday Parties

Book your childs party before the end ofMarch 2012 and the Birthday child goes free!

Party can be anytime in 2012. Only 1 voucher per party, must be shown at time of booking, 0.000p cash value, cannot be exchanged for cash. Normal party T&C’s apply.

Celebrate that special Birthday at Old Holly Farm!

Our parties are the perfect way tocelebrate that Special Birthday! Let the

kids run wild, eat well and make memoriesof their happy day! And the best bit?

No cleaning up for you - just sitback and let us do all the work!!

Invites included, adults free!

9.00am Saturday 5th NovemberStonyhurst College

For 13+, 14+ and Sixth Form entry

Open Day

Stonyhurst Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9PZT 01254 827073 F 01254 827135 E [email protected]

www.stonyhurst.ac.uk

To find out more and to receive your invitationplease contact the Admissions Office

A Leading Co-educational Catholic Boarding and Day Schoolin the Jesuit Tradition for 3 –18 year olds

STONYHURST COLLEGE SPORTS CLUB

Get Fit And Stay Fit Join now and get two months free

Single memberships available from as little as £3.85 per week and no joining Fee

25 Metre / 6 lane heated swimming pool

Lane swimming available

2 Top class Squash Courts

Late evening swimming sessions

Single and family memberships now available

Fully qualified staff

Water aerobics • Swimming lessons

For more details contact the Sports Club on 01254 827015 or see our website at stonyhurst college then click sports club on the main page

OJ’s is a registered charity that provides activities for children with autism and their

families.

Holiday clubs for children with autism age 8 and over at Longridge Sports Centre....every holiday.

Mid week fun sessions every week during term time held on Tuesday and Wednesday at Chipping Village Hall, 3.30pm-6.00pm, for

children with autism age 8 and over.

A range of family activities for children of all ages and siblings during each holiday.

Unit 1, Chapel Hill Trading Estate, Chapel Hill, Longridge Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3BU.

T: 01772 668940 M: 07971 723607

www.OJsCare.comReg Charity 1119863

Please see the website for further details of all events

4Kids are delighted to announce the opening of their NEW play centre. Situated in Colne and only 2 minutes drive from Boundry Mill .Were open 7 days a week its the perfect place to bring the kids and even has enough space for children up to 12 years old including our exciting Laser Quest parties.

NEW@Colne

Check www.4kidscolne.co.uk or call 01282 860695 for information


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There are an estimated 88,000 school age children with autism in the UK: a lifelong disability affecting the way a person communicates and relates to people around them.

Children with autism may have difficulty relating to others in a meaningful way and some may have accompanying learning disabilities. All children with autism have impairments in social interaction, social communication and imagination, known as the ‘triad of impairments’.

Some children may be diagnosed as having Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism. Children with Asperger syndrome have fewer problems with language than those with autism, often speaking fluently, though their words can sometimes sound formal or stilted. People with Asperger syndrome do not usually have the accompanying learning disabilities associated with autism; in fact, children with Asperger syndrome are often of average or above average intelligence.

Making Adjustments

By law, ‘reasonable adjustments’ need to be made for children with autism. There are various approaches and strategies that professionals and support staff can use to help develop the behaviour, language and communication skills of children with autism.

Use visual aids

Many children with autism find it easier

to understand the world around them

through visual aids. Professionals

may want to use a visual timetable

showing times and simple drawings of

the activities, so that the pupil knows

exactly what they will be doing and

when.

Have a buddy system

Finding a buddy can help increase

their confidence. They will have

someone to turn to if they have

difficulties understanding what is going

on around them socially, or a problem

understanding jokes, or problems with

other children.

Create a distraction-free environment

Children with autism often experience

over - (or under) sensitivity to

environments. Noise, lighting,

classroom walls covered in bright

pictures, and even school dinner

smells can all be distracting, off-

putting or even distressing. Pupils

who find things like these difficult to

cope with may benefit from working

in a low-arousal, distraction-free

environment, such as a quiet corner of

the classroom or a specially-assigned

breakout room.

Many of the approaches which help

students with autism can often be

beneficial to others too. A school wide

approach to bullying, for example,

should mean that other students

are more ready to understand and

accept people’s differences. Clear

instructions, understandable rules and

a defined routine can help the whole

school to run smoothly.

With the right help, support and

understanding, children and young

people with autism can – and do –

succeed at school. All are unique, and

many have a great deal to offer, they

just need to be given the chance to

fulfil their potential.

The National Autistic Society

(NAS) is the UK’s leading charity

for people affected by autism.

For more information and advice,

or to find local support in your

area, visit the NAS website at

www.autism.org.uk

Sarah Lambert

Head of Policy, National Autistic

Society (NAS)

Understanding

Autism

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Education

BALDERSTONECHURCH of ENGLAND

PRIMARY SCHOOL

St. LEONARDSCommons Lane

BalderstoneBlackburnLancashireBB2 7LL

Tel: 01254 812542www.balderstone.lancs.sch.uk

St Leonard’s Church and School are raising funds for a much needed car park. The congestion on the narrow road is horrendous and tractors and heavy vehicles have great difficulty getting through. Children have to walk on the road and weave in and out of parked vehicles to get into school which is extremely dangerous and putting their young lives at risk.

Here are some of the quotes that the children have made:-

”The Car Park is a good idea because it will make the road safer outside our school”

”The car park will help people coming to church and school”

”It will stop all the minor accidents and cars getting scratched”

”It is very dangerous the way we park and walk to school”

The first big money raising event is an Auction of Promises being held at the BAE Canberra Club on Friday 20th April at 7.00pm. Admission is £2.00.

Some of the promises are a Legend Replica X-lite Motorbike Helmet with the gold Carl Fogarty signature, only 200 of these were made. Signed photo’s from Blackburn Rovers football players, a round of golf, toys, kitchen goods, restaurant vouchers, days out and these are just a few of the fantastic items up for grabs. So if you want to come along and spend a little or a lot or have never been to an auction before and just fancy a great night out and a drink from the licensed bar, we guarantee that there will be something to fit everyone’s pocket.

We are well on our way to having over 100 items up for auction, so if you want to help us reach our goal and would like to donate something we could auction , please ring Debs on 01254 813789.

Kumon’s maths and English study programmes work to build your child’s confidence and inspire a passion for learning.

kumon.co.uk

To unlock your child’s potential, contact your local Instructor for a Free Assessment:

Burnley Study Centre Helen Harvey 01706 872671

Boost your child’s

confidence

A small charge may apply for some activities. Due to their popularity please book directly with the museum concerned to avoid disappointment.

There’s so much to see and do at our family friendly museums this Easter.For details of our Easter Hunts, Easter Crafts and exhibitions please visitwww.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

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• ExcellentOFSTEDreports,withelementsof‘Outstanding’

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Continuous education provision from 3 months to sixteen years

OPENDAY

6thMarch2012 10am-7pmAll Welcome

We are proud to be an ‘Outstanding Church School’

With ‘Outstanding Behaviour’.

Come and see our caring school in action, offering challenging and

exciting learning experiences.

Bright, modern learning environment.

Spacious outdoor play areas, including a covered outdoor classroom.

Beautiful Eco-Zone setting

Interactive Whiteboards in all classrooms.

Wide ranging, up to date ICT facilities.

Dedicated music room.

Extensive choice of extra-curricula activities

Breakfast and After School Club.

Headteacher: Mr S. P. Adnitt, B.Ed.

Telephone: 01200 423599

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.st-james78.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Address: Greenacre Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1ED

Fully Qualified Staff

ICT SessionsDen BuildingDancingFitnessFootball

We are accessible from Junctions 12 & 13 of the M65

Term Time Only8.30am - 4.30pm2 - 5 years

Quality Award

French lessons

Tiny Trumpets

Quiet time in library

Visits to nursery’s

allotmentSoft Play Room

NEW NURSERYOPENING

JANUARY 2012!

Full Wrap Around Care7.30am - 6.00pmBirth - 5 years

Turner Road, Lomeshaye Village, Nelson, Lancashire. BB9 7DRTel: 01282 619229 | Web: www.lvdn.co.uk | Email: [email protected]

School Holiday Club7.30am - 6.00pm

4 - 11 years

Open Door policy please call down

We are proud to be an ‘Outstanding Church School’

With ‘Outstanding Behaviour’.

Come and see our caring school in action, offering challenging and

exciting learning experiences.

Bright, modern learning environment.

Spacious outdoor play areas, including a covered outdoor classroom.

Beautiful Eco-Zone setting

Interactive Whiteboards in all classrooms.

Wide ranging, up to date ICT facilities.

Dedicated music room.

Extensive choice of extra-curricula activities

Breakfast and After School Club.

Headteacher: Mr S. P. Adnitt, B.Ed.

Telephone: 01200 423599

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.st-james78.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Address: Greenacre Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1ED

HothersallLodgeHothersall Lodge is situated in a secluded and picturesque corner of the beautiful Ribble Valley. The accommodation block, dining room and classrooms are purpose built and provide a great base for using the centre’s seven acre grounds and canoe lake. Surrounded by woodlands and fields, it is difficult to believe that Preston and Blackburn are only a few miles away. Hothersall Lodge offers superb facilities for all to enjoy.

As well as Geography and Biology Fieldwork Courses, the centre also provides Adventurous Activities, Team Building and Management Training.

Contact: 01254 [email protected], Longridge, PR3 2XB Sleeps: Up to 70Groups: Min: 10 Max: 90

Whitehough Outdoor Education Centre nestles in a superb location beneath the eastern slopes of Pendle Hill, just 10 minutes from the M65. The centre has 20 acres of grounds including playing fields, rough pastures and woodland for your pupils to enjoy in safety. Whitehough can offer a comprehensive range of courses and activities. With picturesque hills and inland waterways of East Lancashire on its doorstep, Whitehough can offer

a comprehensive range of courses and activities from team building problems, through to high and low rope work, climbing and abseiling.

Contact: 01282 615688 [email protected] New Road, Nr Burnley, BB12 9LF Sleeps: Up to 71Groups: Min: 10 Max: 90

Borwick Hall is a unique and beautiful Elizabethan hall with buildings steeped in history. The centre is set in 18 acres of grounds amid open countryside offering a wide range of facilities which can be enjoyed by all whether as a day visitor or residential guest. The facilities at Borwick Hall include meeting, training and seminar rooms, outdoor education programmes for school groups,

adventurous activities for all ages, well-being and team development programmes and function rooms for celebrations.

Contact: 01524 [email protected] Borwick, Carnforth, LA6 1JU Sleeps: Up to 145 Groups: Min: 10 Max: 100

Tower Wood is set in 12 magnificent acres of lawns and woodland, extending from the beautiful Edwardian house down to the eastern shore of Windermere. The site looks across the Lake to the high fells of the Lake District and has an enviable and easily accessible position. The centre has over 40 years’ experience of delivering safe, high quality, outdoor adventure

experiences for all. With its wonderful facilities, Tower Wood can offer a wide range of land and water based activities.

Contact: 015395 [email protected] Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3PL Sleeps: Up to 57Groups: Min: 1:1 Max: 100

Whitehough

BorwickHall

TowerWood

Lancashire

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With a classroom that looks out on to the glories of Pendle Hill, I was shocked when, having asked my class, fewer than half the children had ventured up her slopes.

This inspired me to organise a residential trip for the children

to access the beauty of the environment that surrounds them.

The original focus of the expedition was of an environmental

nature but as we prepare to embark on our eighth adventure

it has evolved into so much more.

Yes, the initial remit has been met and the children have

the opportunity to learn and appreciate the beauties of the

Lake District, but I did not realise the extent of the complete

residential experience.

We take the Year 5 children away for three days, meaning

two nights away from home. Year 5 were chosen as they can

learn and use the experience in their final and important year

of primary school. We travel to the Lakes for our residential

as the distance is far enough to feel away from home, yet

without being an excessively long and some what tedious

coach journey.

The residential experience, whether activities based or

environmental like ours, provides a wealth of experiences

that aid the children’s development greatly. They have to

learn to adapt their pupil-teacher relationship to the informal

nature of the learning environment. Team work is essential

and not only in the activities, but in looking after their rooms,

sorting out the dining room and even making their beds! The

pupils develop their own support networks to help those

who are feeling homesick or anxious, and in the down time

they create their games and activities. They have to interact

with the instructors in unfamiliar surroundings and tasks. The

development of the pupil - teacher relationship can lead to a

greater understanding, on both sides, and overall progress

as they return to the classroom and the challenges of Year

6. Of course, being away from home means that the children

have to be responsible for their belongings, developing

independence. However many an hour has been lost to the

annual sock hunt on our departure!

There are definitely lessons that cannot be taken out of the

classroom environment, but, in my view, outside education

and the experiences that residential trips offer, are essential

in a child’s development and well worth the sleep deprivation

of the teachers.

Do the children enjoy it? Well I cannot answer for them, but I

can say each year we have had 100% participation and the

tales the children tell on their return certainly seem that the

experience is one that they will remember forever.

By Andrew Burcher St Michael and St John’s Primary School Clitheroe

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St. Joseph’sPARK HILL SCHOOL

Small and friendly - big on ambitionPadiham Road • Burnley • BB12 6TG

• Oneofthetop-performingindependentschoolsintheNorthWesttakingchildrenfrom3-11

• Smallclassesforfocusedlearninginawarm,friendlyenvironment

• EmphasisonEnglishandMathswithabroadcreativecurriculum

• Specialistteachinginlanguages,publicspeaking,musicandsports

• ThrivingMorningandAfterSchoolClubandSummerSchool

• Catholicethos,welcomingchildrenofallfaiths

Give your child the best start in life by contacting us on 01282455622 or visit our website at www.parkhillschool.co.uk

Come to our OPEN DAY and see for yourself

Thursday 29th March from 9.30 - 3.00


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We sell Sun Protection Flaphappy Hats, Taggies & Daisy Roots.

Games & Toys include The Gruffalo, Hello Kitty, Hungry Caterpillar, Elmer, Wooden and Eco Friendly Toys, Jigsaws, Puppets and Dollies & A Large Selection Of Books.

Also Scout & Brownie Wear, Swimwear, Baby & Christening & Accessories.

Gift Vouchers Available

31 Castle Street, Clitheroe, Lancs, BB7 2BT Tel 01200 423677Visit our online shop: www.totstoteensclitheroe.co.uk

Schoolwear available all year roundJoin our Schoolwear club to spread the costs of your childs school uniform

We do - Sweatshirts, Cardigans, Poloshirts, Boys & Girls Trousers, Skirts, Pinafores, Gym Kits, Plimsolls, Socks & Accessories

Lots Of Musical Instruments:

Guitars, Drums, Xylophones, Tambourines, Mouth Organs, Castanets, Maracas

COMING SOON Fraggle Rock Puppets

You can take a horse to water but only a DUCKwill swim!Infant swimming classes have never been as fun as with Puddle Ducks. Thousands of babies and children nationwide enjoy our small, structured swimming classes every week; developing from water babies into confident swimmers without even realising that they are learning to swim.

Join our classes at any age! Check our website for details. Classes in Burnley and Clitheroe.

Tel 01257 262622 Email [email protected]

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Things To Do


4 Kids Ltd, North St, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1PG - www.4kidsplay.co.uk

• Multi-level childrens play centre including ballpool and bouncy castle.

• Exclusive sole use of venue for private party’s(available 7 days a week).

• Open 7 days for drop-in play, see website formore details: www.4kidsplay.co.uk

• FREE parking available (in front of Juice Bar)

• Full café facilities including hot food and snacks

Camping de la BastideSte Foy La Grande

Situated on the banks of the river Dordogne, between Bergerac & St Emilion, Within easy walking distance of the bastide

town Ste Foy, with it’s weekly traditional Market

English owned campsite 38 pitches

10 Mobile homes to rent with balconies, Disabled facilities, 10amp electric, Wi Fi, pool, day room & play area.

Activities nearby - golf, kayak centre, fishing, cycling, boat trips.

Good touring centre, vineyards, châteaux & bastide towns.

Regular flights from Liverpool & Leeds to Bergerac

Allée du Camping

33220 Pineuilh

France

Tel/fax: 00 33 557 46 13 84

[email protected]

www.camping-bastide-gironde-dordogne.com

Punch and Judymagic show

face painting food and craft fair and lots lots more!

Open: Sunday - Thursday 11am - 4pm Friday occasional closing

Saturdays - closedAdults £3, Child £1 and Members free

discoverwhere thep a s tmeets thep r e s e n tA truly historic day out at Samlesbury Hall: a haven for history lovers, a place of peace and tranquillity, a home for Lancashire’s finest produce and a fantastic family day out.

Visit Lancashire’s Historic Home and be transported back in time, where ghosts walk the rooms and history comes alive. From awe-inspiring exhibitions to fantastic food, Samlesbury Hall is for everyone. Families can learn whilst having fun, adults can experience exhibitions and purchase antiques all inside an amazing and beautiful building.

It’s history and entertainment at its most engaging, with, unusual antiques, inspiring exhibitions, fantastic food and exciting events all run by a Charitable Trust (Charity No. 526052)

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ExcitingOutdoor Activity

Birthday Parties...• Parties for 10 - 30 participants, aged 8+

• 3 hour action packed party

• Lots of adventurous activities to choose from including,

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• Led by qualified CRB checked instructors

• Catering available

Outdoor Elements Activities Ltd, Pump House Dean Wood, Trapp Lane, Simonstone, Lancashire, BB12 7JD

Tel: 01282 416396 • www.outdoorelements.co.uk [email protected]

Tasting the Adventure with Scouts – Are you up to the Challenge?As winter fades do you dream of the chance of adventure? As you leave school on a Friday do you wish that your weekend was going to be filled with new challenges that are shared with good friends? Are you the one who secretly wishes they were going to be sleeping under the stars or kayaking across a lake or trekking across moorlands and mountains or climbing or learning how to cook on a fire you lit yourself or visiting new countries or zipping through the countryside at 20 miles an hour on a zip line. If you are then there are half million other young people who feel just the same and they let Scouts take them on all these adventures and many more.

Scouts are open to anyone from the age of 6 to 25 regardless of whether you are a girl or a boy. The aim for every Group is simply to have fun, make new friends and have adventures. It doesn’t matter if you are a young Bear Grylls or just someone wanting to try something new, Scouts can help you achieve your potential.

Many of you or your parents will think of Scouts as mainly about camping and knots. It is true we do spend a lot of our time out and about and do enjoy camping all over the UK. What is often not known is that at these camps Scouts are challenged to do their best and have a go at whatever is on offer whether putting up a tent or leading an expedition. As for knots it is always useful to know how to tie them especially if you are relying on them to keep your shelter up all night.

Whilst everyone enjoys getting out and having an adventure Scouts do so in a safe way making sure the right equipment is used and training is provided before any challenges begin.

Parents have an important role to play as well because only with adult volunteers can Scouts have the fun they do. Adults take on a variety of roles to support Scouts whether they can

spare an hour a month or an hour a week there are important jobs that need to be done.

The outdoors is a great place to have adventures and with Scouts you can do it in a safe way and get a chance to meet new friends and try new activities. So if you feel up to the challenge, why not come and have a go. East Lancashire Scouts are offering the chance of 250 free tickets to an activity weekend at Bowley Scout Camp on the 28 or 29 April. Just email [email protected] telling us who you are, where you live and which day (Saturday or Sunday) and whether you would like to come along in the morning or afternoon. We will post tickets out to you in time for the event. You will have to bring a parent or an adult, but don’t worry they will get to have some fun and try the activities as well. Look forward to seeing you there!

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COMPETITION TIMEX-Box 360 Winner: Joe Anderson, Age 10, St Oswalds School, Knuzden

Dick Whittington Tickets Winner: Iona Lochrie, Age 7, Baxenden C Of E School

Blue Planet Aquarium Winner: Megan Adshead, Age 10, St Nicholas C Of E School

Andrew Hale Photography Photo Shoot Winner: Luke Emery, Age 6, St Wulstans Primary

In Darkmoor my characters are transport from one world into another through a snow globe.

Can you design your own magical globe on A4 paper, in which your characters would be transported through?

Send your design to... Book Comp, Skoolz Magazine, 3 Riverlea Gardens, Clitheroe BB7 1QQ

Please write your name, age, school and your parents name and contact number on the reverse.

A winner will be chosen on Monday 23rd April 2012.

The winner will recieve a £10 gift voucher for WHSmiths and a signed copy of Darkmoor: The Darkness Discovered, as well as, the winning globe design appearing in the next issue of Skoolz Magazine and also appear on the Darkmoor’s official website.

For more information, please visit: www.darkmoorchildrensbook.co.uk

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Here’s a chance to win a fun filled day out for your family to Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester. Simply fill in the entry form provided and return to: Skoolz Competition, 3 Riverlea Gardens, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ. The winner will be picked at random and notified on Monday 23rd April 2012.

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What’s On

A STAR-STUDDED CAST…

A glittering musical production of Broadway is set to be staged at King

George’s Hall, Blackburn.With a multi-talented, high

calibre cast from the world of stage, film and television, Broadway features excerpts from top musicals including Phantom of the Opera, Wizard of Oz, Les Miserables, Chicago, Bombay Dreams plus many more.

Starring in the production is Ray Gabbard, who has starred in the US Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera playing the lead role.

Wayne Perrey who plays DC Parvez Lateef in TV’s Dalziel and Pascoe as well as taking on many leading stage roles, also joins the cast alongside Sarah Ryan who has performed all over the world and can be heard on various film soundtracks including Pirates of the Caribbean.

Thomas Schulze has appeared in many musicals and operettas and has played the title role in

Phantom over 1500 times. He has also taken part in many recordings for TV, radio and recorded a solo CD with songs by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Schumann. Thomas is joined on the Broadway stage in Blackburn by Anna Woodside who has performed

in Starlight Express and Fame and is currently appearing in the West End in Wizard of Oz.

Broadway’s musical director is Chris Newton who has a host of West End and European productions to his name including Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night

Fever, Cats and Starlight Express. Adding a touch of theatre to

the whole event will be former Cirque du Soleil principal artist Collette Morrow, specialising in aerial hoops and silks.

There will also be a special guest performance by Britain’s latest pop-opera girl band Access All Arias.

Broadway in Blackburn producer Paul Smith explains: “We are delighted to be able to bring a show of such calibre to this area, which often gets left behind when it comes to high quality, big-name productions.

“At the moment theatre lovers have to travel to Manchester or London to see a show like this. Amidst all the economic gloom, the star-studded musicals have been huge box office hits.

“We hope to generate a real buzz with this production.”

Broadway, which is set to be staged in Blackburn on 6 and 7 April, is then set to tour the UK.

An exciting, star-studded West End style musical is being brought to the region to the delight of theatre lovers throughout the Ribble Valley

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WHAT’S ON GUIDEYour family will never be at a loose end with Skoolz Magazine’s comprehensive guide to what’s on in and around Lancashire. Simply choose your event, pack some snacks and enjoy a day out to remember!

What: The Chuckle Brothers

Where: Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley, BB11 1BH

When: Saturday 10 March, 2pm & 5pm

Who: Fun and laughter for all the family

How much: £14, family of 4 £52

More info: A spectacular pirate adventure not to be missed! Packed with magic, mystery and mayhem.

What: Origami ‘Orrors

Where: Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, Darwen, BB3 0LA

When: Sunday 25 March, 1-4pm

Who: Everyone

How much: Free

More info: Have a go at paper folding with our origami expert.

Contact: 01254 701545

What: Sport Relief Mile 2010

Where: All over UK see website: www.sportrelief.com/the-mile

When: 23rd March – 25th March

Who: For the Whole Family

How Much: It’s just £6 for adults, £3 for children and £15 for a family of four

More Info: Sport Relief 2012 is winging its way to you from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th March. With over a million people expected to join in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile, there’s no better way to take part in the UK’s biggest year of sport and help to change lives too.

What: Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012

Where: The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL

When: Saturday 31 March, 11am and 2.30pm

Who: For the little ones

How much: £12.00 adults, under 18’s £10.00

More info: Cbeebies’ favourite double act is coming to town with songs, sketches and lots of joining in

Contact: Tickets can be purchased via the box office line 01200 421599

What: Easter Eggstravaganza

Where: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Blackburn, BB2 2TP

When: Friday 6 April, 11am-4pm

Who: All the family

How much: A free day out

More info: Follow the free prize Easter treasure trail.

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What’s On

Sat 17th March 10am - 12pm Archery

Sat 17th March 1pm - 4pm Zip Line, Leap of Faith

Mon 2nd April 9.30am - 12.30pm Survival Skills, Tyrolean Traverse

Mon 2nd April 1pm - 4pm Zip Line, Leap of Faith

Fri 13th April 9.30am - 12.30pm Archery, Climbing Trees

Fri 13th April 1pm - 4pm Survival Skills, Crate Stack

Sat 14th April 10am - 12pm Archery

Sat 28th April 10am - 12pm Archery

Sat 12th May 10am - 12pm Archery

Wed 6th June 9.30am - 12.30pm Archery, Climbing Trees

Wed 6th June 1pm - 4pm Zip Line, Leap of Faith

prices available on our website

Outdoor ElementsPump House Dean Wood, Trapp Lane,

Simonstone, Lancashire, BB12 7JD

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What: The Kidz Concert


When: Wednesday 11 April, 6.30pm

Who: Children and adults are all welcome

How much: Tickets cost £12

More info: An award winning team feature music from the likes of Justin Bieber, Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Beyonce and many more. Packed with amazing choreography, it is definitely not to be missed.

Website: www.kidzconcert.com

What: High Jinx Magic and Circus Roadshow


When: Thursday 12th April, 1.30pm

Who: Kids of all ages

How much: Tickets cost £7.50, Family of 4 £25

More info: Recently featured in Disneyland Paris, the circus show that will blow you away. There is Magic Circle Young Magician of the year & Tricky TV`s Michael Jordan who take you on an magic illusion with plenty of interactive panto-style comedy, combined with your favourite music.

What: The Smartest Giant in Town

Where: The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL

When: Saturday 5 May, 2.15pm

Who: All the family

How much: Adults £10, under 18’s £5

More info: Delightful musical score and combined narrative for this popular children’s story by children’s lareaute Julia Donaldson “The Smartest Giant in Town”.

What: The Pilgrims Progress


When: Tuesday 15 May, 7.30pm

Who: Suitable for everyone aged 12+

How much: Ticket £10, discounts £9

More info: Set in the Industrial Revolution, this new play is a modern adaptation of John Bunyan’s classic novel. Follow Christian and his companions as they set out on a dangerous adventure, a journey that will see him meet both friends and enemies along the way.

What: The Snail and the Whale


When: Saturday 30th June, 11am

Who: The show is suitable for ages 4

How much: Tickets cost £5

More info: A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, experiencing sharks and penguins, icebergs and volcanoes... The little snail starts feeling very small in the vastness of the world.

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