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JOURNE
Long journeys can be boring; car, train, claims to be a God and King of America.
plane, the bus- they are all a pain. So Shadow is employed by Mr Wednesday
here are 5 books to keep you busy on as a driver, and they embark on a
your travels. journey meeting all kinds of people as
a preternatural storm is just about to
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon break.
(850 pages) The first in the
Outlander series (and season 1 of Noughts and Crosses by Malorie
the Starz tv show by the same Blackman (479 pages). The
name). Taken from 1946 on her first book in the Noughts and
second honeymoon, Claire Crosses series looks at racism
and prejudice in an alternate
Randall is thrown into the 1700s and society. Crosses are dark-skinned and
rescued by highlanders all heading for the ruling class (Sephy is a Cross), the
the tragedy awaiting them at Culloden. Noughts are pale and were slaves to
While attempting to escape, she finds the Crosses (Callum is a Nought). Sephy
someone who will tempt her away from and Callum have been friends since
the comforts of her own time and into childhood, but they can never be more.
the dangers of his. In a world where the Noughts are tired
and have started to fight back, can they
be together?
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett
and Neil Gaiman (430 pages) A
brilliantly funny book that takes Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
a new look at the apocalypse. (441 pages) The heroine of
The apocalypse is nigh. Everything Rebecca is a ladys maid for
seems to be going according to the an older woman on vacation
divine plan, except as the end draws to Monte Carlo where she meets
near, an angel and a demon are not handsome widower, Max de Winter.
looking forward to the rapture, and His sudden proposal of marriage takes
someone seems to have misplaced the her out of her dull life and throws her
Antichrist. into the intricate running of the manor
house, Manderley. The heroine cant
imagine herself running the house,
American Gods by Neil Gaiman or being loved by Max or in any way
(635 pages) (TV show of the meeting the standards set by his first
same name by Starz). Shadow wife, the hauntingly beautiful Rebecca.
Moon is released early from All of these books are over 400 pages
prison only to find its to attend and will definitely take up a few hours of
a funeral, his wifes funeral. On his way that long journey. Enjoy!
home, he meets Mr Wednesday who
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College is definitely different to how I expected A-levels are a massive jump from
it to be dont get me wrong it isnt that bad, GCSEs. I know teachers at high school
but its certainly been challenging. Im a student always say that college is better than
who is about to go into my second year, and school and that youll have an amazing
these are a few things I wish I were told before time, but they are just buttering it up-
joining last September. its difficult. A-levels are one of the
hardest parts of the UK education.
When they say its fun thats true and
false. Yes, you make friends and go out
and socialise more. But there is also so Give yourself time create yourself a
much work you actually have to put timetable and give yourself time to get
in. I recommend starting your revision to college. Also, if you have a long way
from September as I did. Dont leave it to walk to different buildings, set off
to the last minute. early. At Bury college, they have hard
starts and easy endings to classes, so
you start on time but leave the lesson
ten minutes early to get to other
buildings.
Dont skip class and stay in bed 8/10
tutors dont go over things twice until
the end of the year, and thats no Try to make an effort and meet new
use. For example, in sociology, we go people. Not everyone at college is nice
through booklets and dont go over Ill be honest but the odd few are, and
that section again unless its revision. some are so lovely. On the other hand,
dont forget about the people at high
school even though they do say they
will keep in touch, I honestly doubt it.
It is completely fine to not know what
chosen career you want to pursue and Assignment deadlines are so
its okay if you dont know what course important dont miss one. College
you want to do. So many people are isnt like high school where you miss
there to help you if you need it. handing in a piece of work and then
get a detention. Its your problem and
youll most likely be put on a warning.
You might even have to speak to the
Free periods at college arent for head of A-levels. Getting work done is
messing around and being sociable. down to your self-effort
Use them wisely I tend to go to the
library and study for the full hour or
more to catch up on work. Sometimes Get involved with as much as you can.
I like to revise or do homework set on a I mean things like extra-curricular
Friday for that weekend so I dont have activities that can be added to your
lots to do at home and I have more CV and personal statement. Also, try
spare time during the weekend. to attend revision classes, they are so
helpful if you dont understand certain
topics.
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Bolton with no extra film?! With plenty of just-as-
online booking fees, comfy seats outside the
or hidden charges screens, the Green Room is
for things like 3D where you can relax whilst
films or the The- waiting for your mates, or
atre simply chilling out before the
performances! film!
With films from as low as 5, youre sure to enjoy your visit to The Light Cinema!
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Bite Size Lessons In Young Leadership
BOLTON
how Bolton would fare in
League One. They had kept the
same core of players who had
WANDERERS
failed in the past, off-the-field
disputes were never-ending
and Bolton had no real goal
threat. But remarkably, Phil
ACHIEVED
Parkinson turned the team
(with additions) into one of the
best goal scoring sides, and
PROMOTION
one that keeps clean sheets.
Here is how Bolton achieved
promotion.
RESILIENCE
Last season, too many players were disinter-
ested and there was an absence of leader-
ship. But Parkinson has transformed them
into hard-working players who have a never-
say-die attitude. If things arent going Boltons
way in games, the players have the right tem-
perament and the guile to sway the match in
their favour. Credit: Chadwick Media 21
We have some of
the best young
players in the
world, it is our
responsibility to
turn them into
world stars.
Last summer was certainly a cause for Premier League football. Amongst
celebration after the England U20s those seven are players such as Wayne
lifted the World Cup; the U19s won the Routledge, Ashley Young and Mark
Euros, and the U21s were semi-finalists Noble. They are hardly world-beaters.
also in the European Championships. The 2009 squad, who were finalists,
For years, we have been told that tells a similar story. But, the German
English clubs have not produced team which England lost to had
enough home-grown players. But it Manuel Neuer, Mesut Ozil, Jerome
is evidently not true. We have just had Boateng. All of whom have won World
one of the most successful years for Cups and are currently playing the
English youth players, yet the prospect best teams in the world of football.
of an England senior team getting to
the final stages of a tournament still So, why have our players not gone on
seems a very long way away. to have stellar careers? It has to be
down to the vast amounts of money
We have, of course, been here before. in the top division and the fact that
Under Stuart Pearces management, the majority of Premier League clubs
the England U21s got to the semi- are foreign owned and managed. In
finals of the Euros in 2007 and in Germany, Spain and Italy, the vast
2009 were finalists. But what good majority of top division teams are
came from the hard-work put into owned and managed by people from
producing these young talents? The their own nations. So, in England,
answer? Not much. Of the 2007 squad, there is less of an appetite to develop
only seven are now playing regular the English national team because
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the clubs are run by people who have in 2007 and 2009 missed out on
little or no affinity with the national great careers because their parent
squad. Also, the Premier League has clubs never gave them the chance
instilled a culture and mentality of to prove themselves and develop
excessive spending and greed. Why further? Premier League owners and
would English clubs bother spending managers need to put more effort into
5-10 years developing young players properly developing young English
when they can buy a ready-made players, and playing them in their first
star for 30m and still have money to team. It cannot be the case that it is
spare? not their responsibility. The fact that
they are in charge of an English club
For many English clubs, the should be enough. Do these owners
development of young players is not have a duty to their fans? It is not
viewed as a commercial enterprise, just owners and managers; however,
rather than a benefit to a first team it is also Richard Scudamore, who
squad. For instance, Premier League has a duty as Executive Chairman of
clubs will poach the best young stars the Premier League to oversee more
from lower league teams for a couple English players being given game
of million pounds, loan them back time.
out again, and when they are fully
developed, will sell them on for a
profit.
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BOLTON VISION 2030 CONFERENCE
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GENERAL ELECTION
SHOWS YOUNG PEOPLES
VOICES MATTER
Out of touch, snowflakes these are just some of
the phrases thrown around to describe many of us
young people - after the EU referendum last June.
O
ne year later and things have Things are changing and young people
moved on unrecognisably, are at the centre of it. The shift began in
delivered by the sheer the Greater Manchester Mayoral Election
numbers in which young people in May 2017. Labours Andy Burnham
across our country turned out to vote and the Conservatives Sean Anstee put
on Thursday, 8 June. Under-25s voting forward a vision for the young people
in the General Election rose 12 points, of our region. From transport pledges
research by NME found and some tackling the cost burden on young
pollsters saying 72% of the young people, to opening up pathways through
electorate turned out. new infrastructure for apprenticeships
and a focus on full-time volunteering
Politics just isnt interesting, voting programmes.
doesnt matter and pointless shouting
this is how many young people The surge in the youth vote was
describe the politics of our country as unprecedented at the General Election,
their first impression. What about the but this renewed focus on young people
issues that matter to young people? is no doubt on course to end the status-
quo. Young people have been excluded
The unfortunate mix of wanting to
from the core-vote that politicians of all
better our life chances, which forces
political shades clamber after.
many young people to carry a mountain
of debt; the stigmatism of mental
We cant afford to go back to business
health, and getting a job, are just some
as usual; we must keep force behind
of the issues often ignored.
the momentum engaging more young
people in their democratic right.
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THE TRUTH
Article by Chloe Bennett
supported by Bolton Councils
Public Health Department
S M O K IN G
compared to non-smokers.
Other toxins inhaled during
smoking can damage the skin
causing the early onset of wrinkles,
Whether youre a social smoker,
which might make you look several
vaper or a regular smoker, smoking
years older and isnt particularly
can have some damaging effects
attractive.
on your health. Despite these
effects being well advertised, there SMOKING ONLY
are still a few misconceptions AFFECTS ME
surrounding smoking, so here are a Smoking can have a damaging
few myth-busting answers. effect not only on the smoker
IF I SMOKE, PEOPLE but on those around them. So,
WILL THINK IM COOL even if you dont smoke, frequent
A recent survey said that one of the exposure to second hand smoke
biggest reasons behind why young may also have damaging effects.
people smoked was in order to Research into smoking and its
look cool and was closely followed consequences found that young
by starting smoking because people aged between 16-24 years
your friends do! Some people old were amongst the highest
might think that smoking makes group to report exposure to
you look cool, however, smoking second hand smoke. With 64% of
over a prolonged period of time secondary school pupils reporting
can often affect your physical to have been exposed to second
appearance. Certain chemicals hand smoke. The damage caused
within cigarettes can cause hair by smoke inhalation can be the
cells to degenerate, which can same as actually smoking yourself,
lead to dull, lacklustre looking which can result in cancers and
hair. Other research has found other smoking related diseases.
that smoking can also cause the SMOKING ROLLIES IS
hair to thin which could lead to BETTER THAN NORMAL
balding. Its not only your hair that CIGARETTES
is affected- smoking can deprive Research has shown that rollies
the skin of its much-needed (hand-rolled cigarettes) have
oxygen and nutrients, which can become more popular amongst
cause pale and uneven skin colour. smokers in recent years especially
These issues arent normally with younger generations, due
to being cheaper than normal can be said to be less harmful.
cigarettes. Their appeal has also Tar exposure from light cigarettes
been linked to the want of being can be just as high as normal
able to roll the perfect cigarette, cigarettes if longer or deeper puffs
which might be seen as attractive are taken.
to other young people. Alongside
the increased popularity, is the VAPING IS BETTER THAN
misconception that they arent as SMOKING CIGARETTES
bad for you as straight cigarettes. Vaping is often used as an
Studies have shown that people alternative to smoking or is used
perceive rollies to be made of as a method to quit smoking
more natural ingredients with cigarettes all together. Some of the
fewer harmful toxins than normal common side effects from vaping
cigarettes. This perception has include, coughing, dehydration,
been warned to be dangerous by headaches and dizziness. However,
experts as they conclude that they theres still a lot of conflicting
are at least as damaging as normal research about whether vaping
cigarettes. It has also been claimed is better than smoking normal
that rollies can contain more cigarettes. Obviously, not vaping
additives which might increase at all would still be the best option
addiction. health wise!
SMOKING LIGHT THERES NO-WHERE
CIGARETTES ARE LESS TO GO FOR HELP
HARMFUL Theres lots of help available if you
Many people buy light cigarettes want to quit smoking! You can go
as it is thought that they contain to smokefree.gov. which offer loads
less tar which would therefore be of tips and tools to help you quit
less damaging to their health than once and for all. Alternatively, look
normal cigarettes. However, just out for local stop smoking service
like rollies, no type of cigarette for help and guidance.
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10 must see places for
Fans
1 Glenfinnan Viaduct,
Lochaber
Based in Scotland, this is the
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Victorian Railway which is seen
in the Chamber of Secrets when
Harry and Ron almost crash Alnwick Castle,
into the Hogwarts Express. Its
also seen in the Prisoner of Northumberland
Azkaban when the train stops Madam Hoochs first flying lesson
on the bridge during Harrys first takes place outside Alnwick
encounter with a Dementor. Castle at the Outer Bailey. As
well as serveral other scenes, its
where Harry and Ron land the
Ford Anglia in the Chamber of
Secrets.
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Station in North Yorkshire is the
Hogsmeade Train Station. This
Malham Cove, location can be seen when the
Limestone Pavement students of Hogwarts are on the
train back to Kings Cross Station
In The Deathly Hallows, Harry and at the end of the movie.
Hermione set up their camp in a
tent on the Limestone Pavement
at the top of Malham Cove.
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location is used as the magnificent
lake that surrounds Hogwarts. Freshwater West,
However, the lake where Harry
sees the Hippogriff Buckbeak and
Pembrokeshire
later confronts the Dementors is This beach located in South-west
Virginia Water in Surrey. Wales is where Dobby tragically
dies at the end of Deathly Hallows
Part One and also at the beginning
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of Part 2 as the exterior set of Bill
Kings Cross, & Fleurs Shell Cottage.
Platform 9
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At Kings Cross Station in London,
between the walls of Platform 4 The Elephant
and 5, lies Platform 9 and . You
can take pictures here with the House Caf
trolley stuck in the wall and there Based in Edinburgh, Elephant
is even a Harry Potter gift shop House Caf is where the magic
located here. of Harry Potter came to life by JK
Rowling. The author of the Harry
Potter series wrote parts of the
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