December, 2011
SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DEADLINE NEARS
December 29, 2011 | 4:45 pm | 0 Comment
Parents of children due to start school in September next year are urged not to let the business of Christmas mean they miss the closing date for applications. Children who were born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 can start at a primary or infant/first school from September 2012. The closing date for the submission of applications is midnight on Sunday
FACE OF MY FAIR BABY REVEALED!
December 29, 2011 | 4:06 pm | 0 Comment
[caption id="attachment_3799" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Macy Downes"][/caption] AFTER hundreds of votes, the winners of The Face of My Fair Baby photo competition have been revealed. Little Macy Downes has been announced as the winner of the competition held at My Fair Baby – North Somerset’ baby and toddler show. Macy is the overall winner
25% off your first card order with Phoenix Trading
December 21, 2011 | 4:14 pm | 0 Comment
Save a huge 25% on your first order with Alison at Phoenix Trading. Fantastic quality, unique designs Greetings cards and stationary at great value for money. Not available in the shops. New Years’ Resolution to get organised? Order your year's supply of birthday and occasion cards, get free local delivery for less than £1 each. Book a date to have a get
Bucatini with leftover chicken and cherry tomatoes.
December 21, 2011 | 4:07 pm | 0 Comment
We've recently discovered bucatini in our house, which is basically long tubes of pasta rather like spaghetti. It seems a lot more filling for less which is a bonus if you are feeling the bloat of Christmas. Of course you could use any pasta you fancy or have, I'm not going to be bossy here. I've stated this as a chicken dish, but mostly we use tinned sardines that come
HERONS’ MOOR OFSTED – headteacher proud
December 21, 2011 | 1:21 pm | 0 Comment
'This is a good school. The headteacher, ably supported by staff and the governing body, has successfully driven improvement in provision and outcomes for pupils. Achievement is good.' This is just one of the positive comments from the latest Ofsted report for Herons' Moor Community Primary School in Weston-super-Mare. The report highlighted numerous outstanding
Tackling weeks of painful mastitis
December 19, 2011 | 4:42 pm | 0 Comment
A self-confessed sceptic of alternative therapies, Lizzie Vowles turned to homeopathy after weeks of painful mastitis. The Weston mum explained: “Ten days after giving birth to my first child, Alice I had my first experience of mastitis. “I felt awful with flu-like symptoms and it made breastfeeding and looking after Alice a real challenge. “I went to my GP
Natural remedies for labour and childbirth
December 19, 2011 | 4:37 pm | 0 Comment
The fundamental connection between how we feel about an event and how our body reacts physically is being recognised on every level. Increasingly mums- to- be are looking to natural alternatives to help with them cope better when they go into labour. In some cases this may mean an individual remedy to suit but often parents are able to self-prescribe using a homeopathic
Pom Pom Snowman
December 19, 2011 | 2:45 pm | 0 Comment
By Connies of Weston Take a ball of white wool, making one pom pom on Mummy's hand and one pom pom on child’s hand. Put the end of the wool between the fourth and third finger, then wind wool around the four fingers, creating a ball, tie tightly in the middle, and then carefully cut the loops creating a pom pom. Tie the two pom poms together, making a
Decopatch
December 19, 2011 | 2:36 pm | 0 Comment
By Connies of Weston Try out this exciting product, rejuvenate an old item to create a bright new gift for a loved one. Mum’s can have fun with their tots as it is so easy to do, the paper can be torn into small pieces before it is glued on, so it works well as a joint activity. If you don’t want to craft in the shop take home a starter kit and have fun with
Door Hanger
December 19, 2011 | 2:25 pm | 0 Comment
By Connies of Weston To add a personal touch to a childs bedroom door, let them make their own door hanger. Let them paint it a bright colour, add their hand print, name or even stickers, feathers, glitter etc, all are available at
Painted Trinket Box
December 19, 2011 | 2:20 pm | 0 Comment
By Connie of Weston Paint your own trinket or Jewellery box. Come into Connie’s, choose one of our assorted wooden boxes, sit and use our paints to decorate it to your own design. Add felt to give it a plush interior, buttons, ribbon, glitter or choose from a large selection of add ons to give it a distinctive finish. Hey presto, a lovely gift for someone
Make your own bird feeder
December 19, 2011 | 2:17 pm | 0 Comment
By Connies of Weston Bird Feeder. Keep the birds in your garden happy this winter by making them a tasty treat. Take a pack of lard and ask an adult to melt it in a saucepan, then pour it into a bowl and add bird seed, sunflower seed, and any fruit cut up, mix it well with a wooden spoon. Pour into a plastic bowl, putting a piece of string in the centre so it can
Felt Tree Ornaments
December 19, 2011 | 2:05 pm | 0 Comment
By Connies of Weston Take coloured felts and cut any shape you want, stars, hearts and circles are popular. Glue corresponding shapes back to back, then decorate with sequins, beads or buttons. Add a ribbon loop as a hanger, you can add stuffing to give them shape if you
Aladdin- The MUST see pantomime of 2011
December 15, 2011 | 3:12 pm | 0 Comment
Aladdin- The MUST see pantomime of 2011 Starring John Challis, Boyce from Only Fools & Horses Review by Samantha Clark Take a journey to a whole new world where fun and laughter entertain the whole family. There is something for everyone this year at The Playhouse Theatre, where you can see your favourite fairytale and pantomime characters come to life. I
FREE Santa and Victorian Christmas Fayre
December 14, 2011 | 4:37 pm | 0 Comment
FREE Victorian Christmas Fayre at Weston-super-Mare Museum from 11am till 4pm. Second chance to enjoy the highly successful Victorian Christmas Fayre this Saturday 17th December. Last Saturday we were delighted to have been so busy at the museum on Burlington Street, where hundreds gathered to enjoy some seasonal offers... Free Santa’s Grotto Craft Market
