FREE Come ‘N’ Try Day for Kids at Woodville Lacrosse Club All young athletes are invited to dive into lacrosse excitement at the Woodville Lacrosse Club’s FREE Come ‘N’ Try event during the April school holidays. Lacrosse is a fast and fun team sport played with a netted stick and ball. It combines the best elements of hockey, basketball, and soccer. Players use the head of the lacrosse stick to carry, pass, catch, and shoot the ball into their opponents’ goal. The Woodville Lacrosse Club welcomes boys and girls aged 5 to 15 years to represent the Warriors, with teams…
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The saga commences in the pivotal year of 1066 with the Norman Conquest, an event that forever altered the course of English history. Duke William of Normandy’s audacious crossing and subsequent claim to the English throne introduced a new era of Norman influence, evident in England’s architectural marvels such as the iconic Tower of London and the majestic Durham Cathedral. Across the Channel, the Bayeux Tapestry, a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship, narrates this conquest with extraordinary detail, symbolizing the deep-rooted shared history and cultural exchange that began with this invasion. For those traveling from Scotland to explore this rich history,…
LAGOS, Nigeria — For the past decade, Nigeria’s best-known ambassadors have, arguably, been its musicians: Burna Boy, WizKid, Davido, Tiwa Savage Asake and Tems, who have popularized Afrobeats beyond West Africa. At a moment when music, literature, visual art and food from across the African continent continue to gain global popularity, fashion designers, particularly those from Nigeria, are ready for their industry to take center stage.“Designers have become better and more confident, said Reni Folawiyo, owner of Alara, a popular concept store in Lagos. “Some have come back from different parts of the world and are creating things that are…
Book Review of Coyote Lost and FoundThe Children’s Book Review Written by Dan Gemeinhart Ages: 9+ | 288 Pages Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (2024) | ISBN-13: 9781250292773 What to Expect: Resilience, healing, grief/loss, family relationships, and friendships. In his latest offering, Coyote Lost and Found, Dan Gemeinhart once again proves himself a masterful storyteller, weaving a poignant narrative that captures the essence of resilience, love, and human connection. As a standalone companion to his critically acclaimed The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, this novel picks up the threads of Coyote’s journey nearly a year later, delving deeper into her…
Actually Acting Youth Theatre presents “The One Act Play Disaster” and “There Is No Play” double bill. Go and support young actors from across Adelaide as they perform these hilarious and challenging plays at Goodwood Theatre Studios on 19 & 20 April 2024. The junior cast will perform “The One-Act Play Disaster” followed by the seniors with “There Is No Play”, plus a special performance by Actually Acting’s brand new Minis. The One-Act Play DisasterPulling off a heist is pretty tough. But that’s nothing compared to pulling off an unauthorised adaptation of a popular heist movie onstage. Everything that can…
1. Clear Communication SpacesEffective communication is essential for building strong family relationships. However, it can be a challenge when one or more family members struggle with hearing loss. For moms with hearing loss, creating spaces that facilitate clear communication becomes even more crucial. Start by identifying and eliminating sources of background noise, including turning off noisy appliances, using sound-absorbing materials like rugs or curtains, and choosing quieter alternatives where possible. Positioning furniture to allow for face-to-face conversations is another excellent way to enhance communication. This helps individuals with hearing loss better utilize visual cues, such as lip-reading or facial expressions, to…
Going for a run can get a bit more difficult when it lasts for a year and is complicated by robbery, illness and men with machetes.Russ Cook, a 27-year-old Englishman, completed his south-to-north run across the continent of Africa on Sunday in Cape Angela, Tunisia. He had set off from Cape Agulhas, South Africa, on April 22, 2023.Along the way, he faced hardships not often seen in an easy meander around a suburban park.In Angola, he was robbed at gunpoint. In Namibia, he got food poisoning. In the Republic of Congo, he was accosted by men with machetes. In Algeria,…
A podcast interview with Dan Gemeinhart on The Growing Readers Podcast, a production of The Children’s Book Review. In this insightful interview, acclaimed middle-grade author Dan Gemeinhart discusses his highly anticipated standalone companion novel Coyote Lost and Found, the follow-up to his beloved bestseller The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. The #1 New York Times-bestselling author also offers a glimpse into his creative process, drawing inspiration from his lifelong love of reading. Additionally, Gemeinhart discusses his upcoming picture book Once Upon a Friend and the distinct approaches required for crafting middle-grade novels versus picture books. With his signature blend of…
Adelaide Festival Centre presents The Princess Bride in Concert The Princess Bride in Concert is coming to Festival Theatre accompanied by a full symphony orchestra performing the entire musical score live-to-picture and featuring Slava Grigoryan on the guitar. This much loved classic film by Rob Reiner with an adapted score for orchestra written by guitar legend, Mark Knopfler, is set to delight audiences with a perfect blend of adventure, romance, action, and comedy, coupled with the power of a full orchestra. The Princess Bride film follows a farmhand named Westley who must rescue his true love, Princess Buttercup from the…
Flexible SpacesWhen it comes to multigenerational living, the design of flexible spaces takes on a whole new level of importance. These spaces are essentially the chameleons of your home, effortlessly transforming to meet the ever-changing needs of its inhabitants. The key here is to envision rooms not just in their current state, but for their potential to adapt to different phases of life.Imagine a spare room that could easily convert from a toddler’s playroom into a teenager’s study space, and eventually, a comfortable guest bedroom. The secret lies in choosing the right kind of furniture and layout. Modular furniture, for…