It's goodbye from the Tilbury News Crew, who would like to thank everyone who entered their competitions and to wish good luck to the new News Crew from Marfleet Primary School who take over next month.
Valentine's Day – 14th February Don't forget to send a card to someone you love
Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day -
24th February
The word 'shrove' comes from an old English word 'shrive' which means to confess.
On this day, Christians would say sorry for the wrong things they had done and be forgiven before the time of Lent. Lent is a time of giving things up and Shrove Tuesday is a time for using up all the food that you cannot eat during Lent e.g. flour, butter and eggs which are used to make pancakes. Our favourite toppings are: golden syrup, strawberry or raspberry jam, strawberries, or chocolate spread. Lent is the 40 days before Easter ( not including Sundays). In some parts of the world it is called 'Mardi Gras' which means 'Fat Tuesday'.
National Doodle Day - 27th February
This event raises funds for Epilepsy Action and The Neurofibromatosis Association which are charities that help people who have these health problems. Prizes can be won in a competition – you can find out more by looking at their website at www.nationaldoodleday.org.uk
Fairtrade Fortnight – 28th February to 8th March
Fairtrade Fortnight lets people know about the importance of buying Fairtrade products like bananas, chocolate, tea, coffee, juices, fruit and vegetables, rice and sugar. There are about 3,000 different Fairtrade foods and things like sports balls and cotton. Fairtrade means that farmers in developing countries such as India, South and Central Americas and African countries are paid a fair price for their products.
Your school or group could help support Fairtrade Fortnight by downloading posters from the Fairtrade Foundation website at www.fairtrade.org.uk or by organising a fairtrade event.
Winner
We asked you to draw a picture of Children In Need's Pudsey Bear. The winner was Annabel Bradley, aged 8. She will receive her prize shortly.
Competition
Make up a story of no more than 200 words about anything you like and include a drawing. Send your entries marked 'Story Competition' to Hull Children's Fund, Municipal Buildings, Trippett Street, Hull HU2 8AA. Please put your name, address and age on the back. The closing date is Friday 27th February 2009. The winning entry/ies will receive a prize.
