WGTD Newsletter June 2013

What’s Good To Do Newsletter

Welcome to the June edition of the

What’s Good To Do newsletter

Issue 13: June 2013

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We are now in June and Summer should be on the way (fingers crossed) and there should be

lots of music festivals now appearing all around the country for you to enjoy.

In this edition of our newsletter there is a great review of Viva Forever, the stage musical

based on the Spice Girls, a great article about epilepsy and what you can do if somebody is

having a seizure, Coffee Break Corner with Louisa is back this month (Louisa was not very well

last month and we are glad you are feeling better), our What’s On guide, our Children’s Fun Time page from our friends at

Twinkl.co.uk that kids can colour in and develop their fine motor skills and of course our much loved competitions.

We have some great competitions for this month including family tickets for 3 theme parks - Chessington, Twinlakes and

Wheelgate, signed CD’s from the 80s pop group The Blow Monkeys, DVD’s, £50 to spend at Fifty Plus and books, including my

favourite, a signed copy of the wonderful Caliente by Chris Hilton. So don’t forget to pop over to our website

www.whatsgoodtodo.com for your chance to enter! Who knows, maybe it will be YOUR lucky month!

Don’t forget to look out for out “Reviewed by” stickers now appearing in venues across the country.

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Featured Review




Viva Forever!

Piccadilly Theatre, London

www.piccadillytheatre.org

Reviewed by Shelly Harper

On Tuesday 14 May 2013, my best

friend and I were lucky enough to see

Viva Forever! A new musical based on

the songs of The Spice Girls at

London’s Piccadilly Theatre. I think to say we were excited to

see the show would be an understatement, particularly as when

we were teenagers we loved listening to The Spice Girls and

secretly still do now with their list of catchy hits.

Written by Jennifer Saunders (French & Saunders and

Absolutely Fabulous), produced by Judy Cramer (Producer of

the worldwide sensation that is Mamma Mia!) and starring Bill

Ward (Charlie Stubbs, Coronation Street) and Lucy Montgomery

(The Armstrong & Miller Show and Absolutely Fabulous), Viva

Forever tells the story of a young girl, Viva, and her trials and

tribulations of getting the fame and fortune she desires via the

TV talent show ‘Starmaker.’

Viva initially auditions in ‘Starmaker’ along with her friends

Luce, Diamond and Holly as girl group but as they reach the

finals there is a twist and Viva, who is chasing her dream, is left

alone to face the daunting reality of life in the spotlight. Viva

Forever! Not only follows Viva into the world of being an

overnight celebrity but also shows the impact on her mum and

her best friends whilst showing what really goes on behind

closed doors on the set of ‘Starmaker.’ Maybe being famous

isn’t all it’s cracked up to be…

For us, we found the script to be fast, funny, touching and witty

whilst cleverly depicting what it’s like for a normal girl to be

living her dream via a reality TV show. Judy Cramer previously

called the show “a contemporary story that truly reflects our

time.” She totally hits the nail on the head with this statement

as young people now believe the only way to become a

celebrity is to appear on one of the many TV reality shows that

we so love to watch on a Saturday night.

This so called “Jukebox Musical” had us singing along and

dancing in our seats throughout whilst the cast belted out some

of The Spice Girls world famous tracks such as:

Wannabe, Too Much, Stop, Say You’ll Be There, Mama/

Goodbye, Who Do You Think You Are?, Spice Up Your Life, Viva

Forever & 2 Become 1

My favourite song had to be Mama/Goodbye as it was so

beautifully mixed together to portray exactly how Viva and her

mother were feeling at that exact moment in time. It was a truly

heart-rending moment.

Both my best friend and I were also particularly impressed with

how some of the original Spice Girls songs had been adapted to

fit in around particular scenes and scenarios. It put a whole new

spin on some of The Spice Girls songs without ruining the

classics.

If I had to describe Viva Forever! I would say its X Factor, meets

the Spice Girls, meets Absolutely Fabulous. I loved every part of

the show from start to finish and certainly would have no

hesitation in seeing it again.

Highly recommended - 5*

Rating: 5/5

Tickets cost from £20 to £95. For more information visit www.vivaforeverthemusical.com

Showing until 29 June 2013. To book your tickets for Viva Forever at the Piccadilly Theatre click here.



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Featured Article What is epilepsy? Electrical activity is happening in our brain all the time. Epilepsy is a neurological condition and is the tendency to have recurrent seizures. There are around 40 different types of seizure and a person may have more than one type. Epilepsy can affect anyone, at any age and from any walk of life. In the UK, over 600,000 people have epilepsy; approximately one in every 103. Every day, 87 people are diagnosed with epilepsy. Only 52 per cent of people with epilepsy in the UK are seizure-free. It is estimated that 70 per cent could be seizure-free with the right treatment. Seizures explained A seizure happens when there is a sudden burst of intense electrical activity in the brain. This is often referred to as epileptic activity. This intense electrical activity causes a temporary disruption to the way the brain normally works, meaning that the brain’s messages become mixed up. The result is an epileptic seizure. What an individual experiences during a seizure will depend on where in the brain the epileptic activity begins and how widely and rapidly it spreads. For this reason, there are many types of seizure and each person will experience epilepsy in a way that is unique to them. In focal or partial seizures, the epileptic activity starts in just a part of the brain. A person may remain alert during this type of seizure or they may not be aware of what is happening. A person may have movements that they cannot control, or unusual sensations or feelings. Sometimes, onlookers may be unaware that a person is having a seizure. Focal seizures can be very brief or last for minutes. Sometimes, epileptic activity starts as a focal seizure, spreads to the rest of the brain and then becomes a generalised seizure. Generalised seizures involve epileptic activity in both hemispheres (halves) of the brain. A person will usually lose consciousness during this type of seizure, but sometimes it can be so brief that no-one notices. The muscles in the body may stiffen or jerk and the person may fall down.

One type of generalised seizure, tonic-clonic seizures, can follow this pattern. They may last a few minutes and the person may look a little blue around the mouth from irregular breathing. First aid for tonic-clonic seizures Remember ACTION for first aid for tonic-clonic seizures: A – Assess Assess the situation – are they in danger of injuring themselves? Remove any nearby objects that could cause injury C - Cushion Cushion their head (with a jumper, for example) to protect them from head injury T - Time Check the time – if the seizure lasts longer than five minutes you should call an ambulance I - Identity Look for a medical bracelet or ID card – it may give you information about the person’s seizures and what to do O - Over Once the seizure is over, put them on their side (in the recovery position). Stay with them and reassure them as they come round N - Never Never restrain the person, put something in their mouth or try to give them food or drink Call for an ambulance if: ~ You know it is the person’s first seizure, or ~ The seizure continues for more than five minutes, or ~ One tonic-clonic seizure follows another without the person regaining consciousness between seizures, or ~ The person is injured during the seizure, or ~ You believe the person needs urgent medical attention Epilepsy Action provides free wallet-sized first aid cards through its shop at: epilepsy.org.uk/actioncard Article kindly supplied by Epilepsy Action. Thank you. Visit Epilepsy Action at www.epilepsy.org.uk for more information and to see how you can help.




What is epilepsy and what can you do if

someone is having a seizure







with Louisa Coffee Break Corner

Hello readers, my apologies for no Coffee Break Corner with Louisa! last month but I was quite poorly with Gallstones.

This month is Father’s Day so I will be giving you a few ideas on how to enjoy this special day and say a huge thank you to dad for being so fab! I hope you enjoy this months page and don't forget to get in touch if you have any money saving tips or jokes [email protected]

Book of the Month This month I was asked to review All The Beggars Riding by Lucy Caldwell and it is fantastic! It is an emotional book and may leave you a little teary eyed in places but the main charac-ter Lara is so determined not to let her past spoil her future.

RRP: £12.99 Available from Faber.co.uk & all good book stockists.

5 Ways to Say Thanks Dad

1. HOMEMADE CARDS - Nothing says thank you Dad more than a beautiful homemade card, shop bought cards nowadays can all be a

bit dull and usually end up in the recycling bin here but my husband loves it when the girls make him cards and he keeps every one. 2. SPOIL HIM - Dads love nothing more than relaxing on the sofa with their feet up or running around playing football so ask Dad what he wants to do this Fathers Day and enjoy some 'Dad Time' 3. PHOTO GIFT - If Dad is a bit of a Gadget Buff then get him a digital photo frame and add lot's of pictures of you and Dad to it, he will love it! 4. FULL TUMMY = HAPPY DAD - plan a special meal for Dad and sit down together and enjoy it 5. 3 WORDS 8 LETTERS - We may not say it often but tell Dad just how much you love him.

FUNNY THOUGHT 10 THINGS DAD WILL NEVER SAY

1. Well, how 'bout that?... I'm lost! Looks like we'll have to stop and ask for directions. 2. You know Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll be ready for unchaperoned car dates. Won't that be fun?

3. I noticed that all your friends have a certain "up yours" attitude… I like that. 4. Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car -- GO CRAZY. 5. What do you mean you wanna play football? Figure skating not good enough for you, son? 6. Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend... you might want to consider throwing a party. 7. Well, I don't know what's wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey thingies -- you know -- that makes it run or something. Just have it towed to a mechanic and pay whatever he asks. 8. No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring -- now quit your belly-aching, and let's go to the mall. 9. What you wanna go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend. 10. Father's Day? aahh -- don't worry about that -- it's no big deal.

Craft Time This month the girls will be in the kitchen helping me cook a delicious dinner for their dad and making homemade cards but I'm afraid I can't give you any clues as Dad might be reading...



What’s Good To Do Newsletter What’s On in

June 2013




These may also interest you:

Big IF, London - 8 June

West End Festival 2013, Glasgow - 31 May-30 June

Chester Rocks, Chester Racecourse - 15-16 June

Mersey River Festival - 7-9 June

Jimmy Carr, Leeds Town Hall - 2 June

Lee Nelson, Southsea - 4 June

RAF Cosford Air Show, Wolverhampton - 9 June

Manchester Day Parade 2 June 2013

The biggest and most spectacular

community parade in the North will

return on Sunday 2 June to Manchester city centre.

www.themanchesterdayparade.co.uk

Grease Tribute Night

Wyboston Lakes 14 June 2013

Tickets cost £39.50 per person (includes 3

course dinner & half bottle of wine).

www.wybostonlakes.co.uk

The Stone Roses

Finsbury Park, London 7-8 June 2013

Manchester band The Stone Roses are

back on tour! See them in Finsbury Park,

London. Tickets £55

www.thestoneroses.org

Cuddles The Hat Factory, Luton 11 June 2013

A vampire tale by award-winning new playwright Joseph Wilde which confronts the effects of consumerism on

a young society . www.lutonculture.com/hat-factory

Letchworth Festival 7-23 June 2013

Over 100 events in Letchworth, Hertfordshire including lots of

FREE events for everybody to enjoy.

www.letchworthfestival.org

Festival of Transport

Knebworth House 16 June 2013

The long established classic car and

motorcycle show combine to feature two arenas. A great

treat for Father’s Day! Tickets £9 / Family £32

www.knebworthhouse.com

Trooping the Colour

London 15 June 2013

Marks the second of the Queen's two birthdays (official

birthday). The Queen's official birthday is celebrated with a

vibrant display of ceremony.

www.trooping-the-colour.co.uk







Competition Time We have some great competitions for June 2013!

For your chance to win some great prizes visit:

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Our competitions for June are:

Blow Monkeys Signed CD’s: 3 to be won!

Caliente by Chris Hilton (Signed Copy): 1 to be won!

Chessington World of Adventures Family Ticket: 1 to be won!

Fifty Plus £50: 1 to be won!

Jane Austen Handbook: 2 to be won!

Malcolm in the Middle Season 6 DVD: 3 to be won!

Parks and Recreation Season 1&2 DVD Boxset: 1 to be won!

Parks and Recreation Season 2: 3 to be won!

Teacher’s Pest by Charles Gilman: 3 to be won!

The Kid Stays in the Picture DVD: 3 to be won!

Twinlakes Theme Park Family Ticket: 1 to be won!

Wheelgate Theme Park Family Ticket: 1 to be won!

If you would like to run a competition on our website please email [email protected] with details

Terms and Conditions: Only one member of each household may enter each competition in any given month.

By entering any of our competitions you agree that your first name and town will be posted on our website in the event that you are a winner.

We reserve the right to amend the end date of any competition.

Your personal details are only used for the purposes of sending out any prize you may win.

The judges decision is final

Prizes are as specified and cannot be exchanged for cash or an alternative prize.

Some prizes may be sent direct from sponsors and we cannot be held liable for any prizes that are lost in the post.

Only fully completed entries via our Competition Entry Form will be accepted, all others will be deleted.

No bulk entries or entries from third parties and/or automated services will be accepted.

Good luck to everybody that enters!



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