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WELCOME!

Written and edited by: Lauren Coombes, Esther Yeates, Ben Williams, Lara Nolan and Richard WellsBF2010 pics: Jennifer Entwistle and easthampshire.orgDesign: Richard Wells EHDC Comms Team

Hi guys! Summer was awesome and Butserfest blew the crowds away! In this great issue we have interviews, exclusive pictures and backstage access from Butserfest 2010 as well as the usual SOL regulars. There’s an article on anorexia and much more, so have a good nosey around and read some awesome stuff!!

HOT!HOT!

NOT!NOT!

Convertibles

Admitting you voted for Jedward on the X Factor last year

Retro chic (the 80’s have returned!!!)

Wearing your Nana’s knitting

Back to school

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The days of the ‘perfect 10’ are

officially behind us. A shocking

body image epidemic is sweeping

the UK’s young people with

the number of girls under 16

hospitalised for malnutrition due

to extreme dieting increasing

by 80% over the last decade.

Anorexia, bulimia and body

dysmorphia (being obsessed with

something you think is wrong with

your body) are becoming more

prominent among adolescents

in Britain today. The size six

ideology and concave stomachs

of modelling make young people

want to punish their bodies.

But why? What makes

young people want to

go to such extremes as

starvation and protein

shake supplements for

the perfect body?

Many are willing to pin the blame

on today’s media and the fact

that unrealistically skinny models

are splashed across page after

page of magazines. The runway

is ruled by this size six stereotype

and the bodies of these women

are seen as an object of envy,

but as a teenager I find it hard

to pin the blame merely on the

cut-throat world of fashion and

airbrushed photographs.

Ex-anorexics have claimed that

the extreme and restrictive diet

pattern offers a sense of control

and routine which, particularly as

an adolescent with a cacophony

of emotions to deal with, offers

a stable and constant ‘lifeline’.

Professor Janet Treasure, director

of the Eating Disorder Unit and

Professor of Psychiatry at Guy’s,

King’s & St Thomas’ Medical

School in London, describes the

fear an anorexic has of gaining

weight and relinquishing control:

“[people with anorexia] are so

afraid of gaining even a pound

in weight, they are terrified of

seeking treatment”. Turbulent

home life, broken relationships or

the influence of friends can cause

a teenager to slip into an eating

disorder from which only 30-40%

of sufferers make a full recovery.

Eating disorders during the

teenage years can have a

detrimental effect on the future

health of an individual. It is a

crucial time for the development

of the body as the young person

advances from child to adult. An

eating disorder such as Anorexia

Nervosa during these vital years

can lead to Osteoporosis (brittle

bones) and infertility.

But what can be done?

As a teenager myself I know

that body image has a pivotal

influence on my own life, I also

feel that growing up with a

healthy attitude to food provides

a healthy attitude to the body.

Highlighting the long and short

term effects of eating disorders

on the body and the mind of

the sufferer reaffirms the need

for such information to be

broadcast to young people like

myself. Because, with all the facts

in place, the hunger pangs and

the size six physique... well, it

doesn’t seem that worth it really.

Does it?

Kati Taylor

If the definition of slim gets any thinner

we’ll never be able to fit

ARIES 21 March - 19 April

A surprise is in store for you this

month as your luck begins to

turn around. You may have to

make sacrifices in order to reach

your goals and although you can

normally rely on your feelings

to guide you, perhaps you need

to step back in order to see the

bigger picture. The colour green

brings you good luck at home.

TAURUS 20 April - 20 May

This month is one of re-balancing

and rebuilding. You may feel as

if one part of your life is invading

the other. This may be telling you

that perhaps you need to manage

your time more effectively. Have

you been at a bit of a loose end

recently? Your creative side will

keep you busy especially where

travel is involved.

GEMINI 21 May - 21June

The sun gives you a well deserved

boost of energy this month but

don’t use it up too quickly! Let

your hair down and enjoy the

fruits of your labour. Your recent

efforts will not go unnoticed and

you will be all the more healthy if

you allow yourself a break once

in a while. The number 11 brings

a stranger close to your heart.

CANCER 22 June - 22 July

Good advice comes from an

unlikely source this month as

someone you know shows a

more compassionate side to their

character. As the winter winds

bring darker evenings you may

become more in touch with your

emotional side as well, giving you

valuable insight and helping with

your relationships.

LEO 23 July - 22 August

You feel like your head’s been

in the clouds recently but don’t

worry! This period of self reflection

will help you when it comes to

focusing your energy in the right

places. If you have been through

a time of economic hardship

recently, help could be on its way,

providing you keep up the positive

attitude. Good news will come

from a Capricorn.

VIRGO 23 August - 22 September

Change can be a shock to the

system but if you allow things to

run their course you could end

up in a comfortable position. If

you feel distracted by others,

give yourself room to breathe,

or you could miss out on an

exciting opportunity. Keep your

eyes open for romance in the last

place you would expect.

LIBRA 23 September - 22 October

The bonds you have with friends

and family members will get

stronger as long as you listen

carefully to what they have to say.

You may feel like the mediator in

a disagreement so be careful not

to take sides. Your star sign gives

you courage to resolve issues and

act fairly for all involved. A yellow

flower brings you luck.

SCORPIO

23 October - 21 November

You may feel as if the weight of

the world is on your shoulders at

the moment. Contrary to what you

think, you’re in a much stronger

position. You are just letting too

much negativity into your life. The

more you focus on the good the

more you can trust yourself and

drive out this negativity.

SAGITTARIUS 22 November -

21 DecemberYou’re calm and collected attitude

to life brings comfort to a friend

or relative this month as you

begin to help the people around

you with kind words and sound

advice. As you find more ways

to help others, be careful not to

neglect your own wishes. Luck

comes knocking on a Wednesday.

CAPRICORN 22 December -

19 JanuaryThis month your organisational

skills come in very useful either

at work or in your leisure time.

You’ll find that your experience

gives you a head-start in

competitive situations and allows

you to shine. If travel is planned,

you will have a great time along

with a few surprises! A Virgo

shows you patience.

AQUARIUS 20 January - 18 February

It may be that the relationships

in your life at this time are going

through a testing period, and you

feel like the people you used to

turn to for advice are nowhere

to be seen. Don’t lose hope yet.

As one door closes another one

opens. Trust yourself to make

the right decision and soon your

bridges could be on the mend.

PISCES 19 February - 20 March

The moon brings a calming force

this month as you feel yourself

becoming more confident in

expressing your opinions and

realising your potential. This new

found confidence allows you to

move forwards with the plans

you have been putting off all

year. Just be careful not to bite

off more than you can chew. Pace

yourself to avoid things piling up.

Your Stars

If you - or someone you know -

needs help and advice, go to:

www.getconnected.org.uk

www.anorexiabulimiacare.co.uk

www.b-eat.co.uk

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Members: James and Ben

How did you get your band name?We were a new band so finding a name was difficult. We ended up picking words out of music and that was how we got our name.

What do you get from gigs like this?It’s big so we get used to crowds then there is the confidence boost. There’s also a brill crowd this year.

What is your dream venue?London Astoria, O arena or Camden Underworld.

Biggest musical influences?Got to be New Found Glory but there are more.

Get a million, what do you buy first?Lamborghini!! Hovercraft!!

Which genre are you?Pop, punk, rock and heavy pop.

Where do you want to be in five years?Retired (laughs). The biggest name in music!

Marmite: LOVE IT? HATE IT? Which is it?LOVE IT. I used to hate it.

Does the band practise often?Depends on the gig, but usually twice a week.

Which band member takes the longest to get ready?All of us take ages!

Ducks or sheep?Ducks or sheep? No wait, which tastes better? (Laughs)

As We Climb by Lauren and Esther

Bf2010 Bandsearch

The Famous Class The Light Divided

As We ClimbShadows Chasing Ghosts

Fei Comodo

Bury Tomorrow Young Guns My Passion

We Are The Ocean The King Blues

We Start Partys Three Ways of Thinking

Mike TV Butserfest

S T H R E E W A Y S O F T H I N K I N G H JH A C N E E C O P U J X S N L K V M W O T GA F C T G L I H N W O R R O M O T Y R U B UD Y S X O S A P R I N R S C B F E U F L U RO G G V E R C R H S U E Z C X U K K X I T NW O H Y I T E N N I U X O S F O I U M K S SS P O N A I B M I L C E W S A R M E Y C E PC T U H N G O F B G D M D A J E S L P M R AH H E O I N S G R N R J J L G A L F A A F EA E U P T S N R A N A R U C S B E L S R E CS L A P R I U E P C Q E F S R I S M S K S WI I Q T K Y G R O B B A C U C R S Y I E T UN G U E K P G H E G Y L F O G H T I O R K NG H H O C P N H P B L L M M E B A A N N O RG T F S A H U A E H N O U A L H L W H O E EH D X T S B O E S I D S L F T A T Y E P G DO I R A U G Y S P O K O G E A K O E T U M US V O R H N O N R E F T R H E D N G R L E XT I O Y X C E B E V L M E T U A S I V A R ER D F S G N U G S S T K A R T D R Q U I E MB E L T G S S Y T R A P T R A T S E W Y T WT D A Y E G K U P E T H P L H G O O B G T C

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Members: Ben, Jo, Justin and Steve

How did you get the band name?We played around with words then we saw this TV show and the characters totally summed us up; it was called ‘the famous class’ so the name is really thanks to telly.

What do you get out of gigs like this?Exposure, but not in a bad way (laughs), travel, experience, and playing to great new crowds like here at Butserfest.

What is your dream venue?London Astoria, O , Camden Underworld and Wembley.

Biggest musical influences?Blink 182, music teachers, punks - like the Sex Pistols.

Get a million, what do you buy first?Guitars! Invest some, album project, also a flat so we can live together because we love each other (laughs).

What genre are you? Pop- punk

Where do you want to be in five years?As big as possible. On a world tour!

Marmite: LOVE IT, HATE IT, which is it?Lauren: The stuff on Twiglets?It’s not that bad (laughs).

How often does the band practise? We usually practise twice a week.

by Lauren and Esther

The Famous Class

King Blues were brilliant but the best band were We Start Partys. They brought something completely new to the festival. Great, great day :) Youth Councillor, Jake Topp

Around 2000 young people attended Butserfest this year. Once again I had the pleasure of attending. The atmosphere was superb and the young people had a thoroughly good time. Some young people told me it was the best day of their lives and the event keeps getting better and better each year. Cllr Hilary Ayer

AMAZING FESTIVAL GUYS! Really enjoyed myself and will be coming back next year for sure :) MySpace comment

What you thought of Butserfest

Top 5 bands of the day Taken from your Facebook commentsDaniel Robertson 5: Fei Comodo 4: Shadows Chasing Ghosts 3: We Start Partys 2: Young Guns 1: My Passion

Matt Park Young Guns, Bury Tomorrow, We Are The Ocean, Fei Comodo and Shadows Chasing Ghosts. :)

Tilly Atkinson We Are The Ocean, We Start Partys, The City Calls, The Kings Blues and The Theory of 6 Degrees. Meg Morris Young Guns! WATO, The City Calls, We Start Partys + Mike TV. xDEmma Carey The Theory Of 6 Degrees, The City Calls, Young Guns, Mike TV and As We Climb =D

@butserfest tweetsThe best bits from twitter.com/butserfestChiara Wish I was at @Butserfest today. Living in Italy sucks. Precilla Broke Had an awesome time at @Butserfest on Saturday, thanks to everyone who came and rocked out, hopefully see you again soon!

Jake Gardiner @Butserfest best day of the year.

SophieMYPASSION @butserfest AMAZING BEST DAY OF MY LIFE! I LOVE YOU @mypassionMadalena de Lellis So @butserfest was great, @wearetheocean put on an amazing show and thank you Dan Brown for meeting

him, and @Gustav_Wood, he’s so happy :)

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LATEST NEWS from

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Improving Young People’s Lives

A FAir FAreDid you know that

Stagecoach offer a FREE

card so you can prove your

age and get charged for

a child fare rather than an

adult one? If you are aged 14

or 15 or often have trouble

proving your age then this

scheme is for you.

All you need to do is fill out

the form on page 13, attach

a passport sized photo with

your name written on the

back and get your school to

stamp your form and photo.

You can even send the form

back freepost to get your

free card!

NAtioNAl tAkeover DAyDon’t miss your opportunity

to take over the role of a local

decision maker on Friday 12

November. You could work

alongside a member of council

staff in an area you’re interested

in or take over the role of a local

councillor!

For more information or ideas visit:

www.childrenscommissioner.

gov.uk/takeover_day

ChilDreN iN NeeDThe youth council have started

planning ways to raise money

for Children in Need on Friday

19 November. We have drafted

different ideas including:

fancy dress fund raising walk,

swimathon, bikathon, cake sale

and we are still going! If you are

interested in raising money for

this worthy cause then check

out the website for ideas:

www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey.

Other ideas include:

non-uniform or dress down day,

quiz night, karaoke night, dance

competition, head shaving,

indoor games event and a

murder mystery event!

If you are interested in working

with EHYC on any of our projects

then please contact us through

email: lara.nolan@easthants.gov.

uk or through the ‘contact us’

part of our website:

www.easthantsyouthcouncil.org

Check out our future meeting

dates in the ‘what’s on’ section

on page 15.

Look out for the English

Landscapes vehicles on their

travels because we designed the

banner on the side of them! We

had a number of different ideas

for the banners including:

Fly tipping – tip waiters not flies

Put it in the bin or you’ll find

yourself in a sticky situation

(with a man covered in gum)

One small step for you, one

giant leap for mankind

Every 10 minutes a bin dies...

please feed a bin today!

You might also see our ideas

on posters in local schools and

youth and community centres.

litter - Cut it out!

loCAl DemoCrACy WeekEHYC have recently created a banner that reflects what democracy

means to us. We offered schools this opportunity too so that banners

can be displayed in schools during and after Local Democracy Week

from 11-17 October. If you were offered the opportunity to add to the

banner in your school we hope you made you mark on it!

British youth CouNCil (ByC) CoNveNtioN

AND ANNuAl CouNCil meetiNg (ACm)

A group of 5 of our new Youth Councillors attended the Convention

and appeared to benefit from training, networking with other Youth

Councils, hearing issues facing young people at a national level and

having a say on new government schemes, for example: compulsory

community service for young people.

Four Youth Councillors also attended the ACM and had the

opportunity to vote in new officer and trustee roles, prioritise BYC

campaigns for 2010/11 and network with other Youth Councils from

across Britain.

StagecoachHow to get your discount ID card:

1 Complete the application form below.

2 Find a passport sized photograph of yourself and write your

name on the back.

3 Get your school to stamp the form and the back of your

photograph.

4 Post your application to: discount ID, Stagecoach South,

FREEPOST NATW256, CHICHESTER, PO19 8BR or take your

application to a Stagecoach travel shop/information kiosk. If

you are unable to get your form authenticated by your school,

your parent or guardian can get a discount ID for you by

popping into a Stagecoach travel shop/information kiosk with

proof of your age.

5 Your discount ID card will be sent to your home within 14 days

of receipt of your application form.

For travel shop/information kiosk addresses and opening

times, or any other information, please call 0845 121 0190

discount ID application form

Mr/Miss (first name)

Surname

Address

Date of birth

Name of school

Official school stamp:

Official use only: Application received

Birth Certificate seen

Discount ID number issued

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Stuff to do when you’re bored and thatWhat’s on?

RKdia Youth Project, HorndeanMonday and Thursday: Drop in 6.45 - 9pm (age 13 to 19yrs) Tuesday: Asperger’s / autism group, 4-6pm Wednesday: Duke of Edinburgh 6.15 - 9pm (age 14-19yrs) First Saturday of the month: Sexual health drop-in 10am-12pm (age 13-19yrs) For further info ring Sandie on: 023 9259 8420 sandie.gunn@hants.gov.uk Drum Housing (RKdia) RKdia also offer advice/support/guidance to any young person seeking housing-the office number is 0800 422 0570 HOME Project offers 1:1 support for young people that are living at Knighton Corner, awaiting to move in, are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (14-25 age range) For further info ring Chris Adams on 0800 422 0570

Bordon Karate ClubTuesday 7pm at Forest Community Centre. For further information ring the Community Centre on: 01420 488 978

Get Activ8dTry new sports during the holidays and find out about clubs near you. Go to: www.getactivenow.org.uk

Alton Youth Project Drop in Tuesday 6.30 - 8.45pm Thursday 6.30 - 8.45pm For more details email jan.scard@hants.gov.uk Tel: 01420 487056

Bordon Youth Centre Drop in youth sessions Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30pm (year 9)Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30pm (year 9,10 & 11) For more details email jan.scard@hants.gov.uk Tel: 01420 487056

East Hampshire Youth CouncilThe next few dates are:Thursday 21 October, 6.30-8.45pm, East Hampshire District Council, PetersfieldThursday 18 November, 6.30-8.45pm, Drum, Knighton Corner, HorndeanThursday 16 December, 5.15-7.15pm, East Hampshire District Council, Petersfield For more information go to easthantsyouthcouncil.org

Horndean Zen Judo ClubThursdays 6-8pm in the gym at Horndean Technology College. £4 per session. 1st session free! For more information go to www.zenjudo.co.uk or come and visit!

East Meon Youth ClubWednesdays 6-7pm Duke of Edinburgh 7-9pm Youth Club

Drop In Centre, LissJust over the railway crossing in Liss Monday 4.30 - 6.30pm (10-13 year olds) 7 - 9pm (14-17 year olds) Tuesday 4.30-6.30 Craft Session for years 6,7,8 7 - 9pm (14-17 year olds) Wednesday 6 - 9pm mixed drop in session 10-17 year olds Thursday 7-9pm Duke of Edinburgh (HCC) Friday 4.30 - 6.30pm (10-13 year olds) First Sat of month – Big Fat Breakfast Club – free fry up in return for your ideas First Saturday of month 4 - 6pm Young Women Only Night Third Friday of month 7 - 9pm Young Men Only Night 8 computers with internet access, PS2, Wii (fit and Guitar Hero games too) Ping Pong table, pool tables, snack bar and free entry.

Find other events in East Hampshire at

Here are some cool ideas to help jazz up your Hallowe’en celebrations!These delicious treats are easy to whip up and make a spooky Hallowe’en treat!

Cobweb cakesIngredients• 125g/4½oz plain flour• 25g/1oz cocoa powder• 1½ tsp baking powder• 150g/5oz caster sugar• 50g/2oz butter, softened at

room temperature• 1 free-range egg• 8 tbsp milkFor the cream cheese icing• 50g/2oz cream cheese• 25g/1oz butter, softened at

room temperature• 125g/4oz icing sugar, sifted• ½ tsp vanilla essenceFor the chocolate icing• 25g/1oz icing sugar• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Preparation method1. Preheat the oven to

180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a muffin tray with 9 paper cases.

2. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a bowl. Add the sugar and butter and beat the mixture together until well combined.

3. Whisk in the egg and milk until the mixture is thick and smooth.

4. Divide the mixture between the paper case and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until springy to the touch and skewer inserted into the middle of one of the cakes comes out clean. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.

5. For the cream cheese icing, beat the cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until well combined. Beat in the icing sugar and vanilla.

6. Spoon the icing onto the cupcakes, leaving a small border around the edge.

7. For the chocolate icing, sift the icing sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons of water to form a smooth, thick icing.

8. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a fine nozzle. (Alternatively, spoon the mixture into the corner of a sandwich bag and snip off the corner, to form a small hole.)

9. Carefully pipe 3 concentric circles onto each cupcake. Run a toothpick from the centre to the edge of the cake, through each circle of icing, at 2cm/1in intervals to create a cobweb effect.

10. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow the icing to harden

Creepy eyeballsThese are really simple to make but they look really freaky when they’re done! You’ll need: • 20 marshmallows • 20 raisins • Red icing writer Assemble the eyeballs by pushing one raisin into the centre of one marshmallow. Using the red icing writer, draw the bloodshot lines on the top and sides of the marshmallow. Allow the icing on the marshmallow eyeballs to dry before serving them at your Hallowe’en party. Repeat the process with the rest of your marshmallows. Makes 20 eyeballs.

Hallowe'en recipes

Cold weather

by Lauren

Cupcakes

The Vampire Diaries Season 2

4x4s

England football team

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The days of the ‘perfect 10’ are officially behind us. A shocking body image epidemic is sweeping the UK’s young people with the number of girls under 16 hospitalised for malnutrition due to extreme dieting increasing by 80% over the last decade. Anorexia, bulimia and body dysmorphia (being obsessed with something you think is wrong with your body) are becoming more prominent among adolescents in Britain today. The size six ideology and concave stomachs of modelling make young people want to punish their bodies.

But why? What makes young people want to go to such extremes as starvation and protein shake supplements for the perfect body?

Many are willing to pin the blame on today’s media and the fact that unrealistically skinny models are splashed across page after page of magazines. The runway is ruled by this size six stereotype and the bodies of these women are seen as an object of envy, but as a teenager I find it hard

to pin the blame merely on the cut-throat world of fashion and airbrushed photographs.

Ex-anorexics have claimed that the extreme and restrictive diet pattern offers a sense of control and routine which, particularly as an adolescent with a cacophony of emotions to deal with, offers a stable and constant ‘lifeline’. Professor Janet Treasure, director of the Eating Disorder Unit and Professor of Psychiatry at Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ Medical School in London, describes the fear an anorexic has of gaining weight and relinquishing control: “[people with anorexia] are so afraid of gaining even a pound in weight, they are terrified of seeking treatment”. Turbulent home life, broken relationships or the influence of friends can cause a teenager to slip into an eating disorder from which only 30-40% of sufferers make a full recovery.

Eating disorders during the teenage years can have a detrimental effect on the future health of an individual. It is a crucial time for the development of the body as the young person

advances from child to adult. An eating disorder such as Anorexia Nervosa during these vital years can lead to Osteoporosis (brittle bones) and infertility.

But what can be done?

As a teenager myself I know that body image has a pivotal influence on my own life, I also feel that growing up with a healthy attitude to food provides a healthy attitude to the body. Highlighting the long and short term effects of eating disorders on the body and the mind of the sufferer reaffirms the need for such information to be broadcast to young people like myself. Because, with all the facts in place, the hunger pangs and the size six physique... well, it doesn’t seem that worth it really.

Does it?

Kati Taylor

If the definition of slim gets any thinner we’ll never be able to fit

If you - or someone you know - needs help and advice, go to: www.getconnected.org.ukwww.anorexiabulimiacare.co.ukwww.b-eat.co.uk

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ARIES 21 March - 19 AprilA surprise is in store for you this month as your luck begins to turn around. You may have to make sacrifices in order to reach your goals and although you can normally rely on your feelings to guide you, perhaps you need to step back in order to see the bigger picture. The colour green brings you good luck at home.

TAURUS 20 April - 20 May This month is one of re-balancing and rebuilding. You may feel as if one part of your life is invading the other. This may be telling you that perhaps you need to manage your time more effectively. Have you been at a bit of a loose end recently? Your creative side will keep you busy especially where travel is involved.

GEMINI 21 May - 21JuneThe sun gives you a well deserved boost of energy this month but don’t use it up too quickly! Let your hair down and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Your recent efforts will not go unnoticed and you will be all the more healthy if you allow yourself a break once in a while. The number 11 brings a stranger close to your heart.

CANCER 22 June - 22 JulyGood advice comes from an unlikely source this month as someone you know shows a more compassionate side to their character. As the winter winds bring darker evenings you may become more in touch with your emotional side as well, giving you valuable insight and helping with your relationships.

LEO 23 July - 22 AugustYou feel like your head’s been in the clouds recently but don’t worry! This period of self reflection will help you when it comes to focusing your energy in the right places. If you have been through a time of economic hardship recently, help could be on its way, providing you keep up the positive attitude. Good news will come from a Capricorn.

VIRGO 23 August - 22 SeptemberChange can be a shock to the system but if you allow things to run their course you could end up in a comfortable position. If you feel distracted by others, give yourself room to breathe, or you could miss out on an exciting opportunity. Keep your eyes open for romance in the last place you would expect.

LIBRA 23 September - 22 OctoberThe bonds you have with friends and family members will get stronger as long as you listen carefully to what they have to say. You may feel like the mediator in a disagreement so be careful not to take sides. Your star sign gives you courage to resolve issues and act fairly for all involved. A yellow flower brings you luck.

SCORPIO 23 October - 21 NovemberYou may feel as if the weight of the world is on your shoulders at the moment. Contrary to what you think, you’re in a much stronger position. You are just letting too much negativity into your life. The more you focus on the good the more you can trust yourself and drive out this negativity.

SAGITTARIUS 22 November - 21 DecemberYou’re calm and collected attitude to life brings comfort to a friend or relative this month as you begin to help the people around you with kind words and sound advice. As you find more ways to help others, be careful not to neglect your own wishes. Luck comes knocking on a Wednesday.

CAPRICORN 22 December - 19 JanuaryThis month your organisational skills come in very useful either at work or in your leisure time. You’ll find that your experience gives you a head-start in competitive situations and allows you to shine. If travel is planned, you will have a great time along with a few surprises! A Virgo shows you patience.

AQUARIUS 20 January - 18 FebruaryIt may be that the relationships in your life at this time are going through a testing period, and you feel like the people you used to turn to for advice are nowhere to be seen. Don’t lose hope yet. As one door closes another one opens. Trust yourself to make the right decision and soon your bridges could be on the mend.

PISCES 19 February - 20 MarchThe moon brings a calming force this month as you feel yourself becoming more confident in expressing your opinions and realising your potential. This new found confidence allows you to move forwards with the plans you have been putting off all year. Just be careful not to bite off more than you can chew. Pace yourself to avoid things piling up.

Your Stars

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Bf2010 Bandsearch

The Famous Class The Light Divided

As We ClimbShadows Chasing Ghosts

Fei Comodo

Bury Tomorrow Young Guns My Passion

We Are The Ocean The King Blues

We Start Partys Three Ways of Thinking

Mike TV Butserfest

S T H R E E W A Y S O F T H I N K I N G H J

H A C N E E C O P U J X S N L K V M W O T G

A F C T G L I H N W O R R O M O T Y R U B U

D Y S X O S A P R I N R S C B F E U F L U R

O G G V E R C R H S U E Z C X U K K X I T N

W O H Y I T E N N I U X O S F O I U M K S S

S P O N A I B M I L C E W S A R M E Y C E P

C T U H N G O F B G D M D A J E S L P M R A

H H E O I N S G R N R J J L G A L F A A F E

A E U P T S N R A N A R U C S B E L S R E C

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I I Q T K Y G R O B B A C U C R S Y I E T U

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G H H O C P N H P B L L M M E B A A N N O R

G T F S A H U A E H N O U A L H L W H O E E

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Can you find the following Butserfest bands in this bandsearch? by Ben

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Members: James and Ben

How did you get your band name?We were a new band so finding a name was difficult. We ended up picking words out of music and that was how we got our name.

What do you get from gigs like this?It’s big so we get used to crowds then there is the confidence boost. There’s also a brill crowd this year.

What is your dream venue?London Astoria, O

2 arena or Camden Underworld.

Biggest musical influences?Got to be New Found Glory but there are more.

Get a million, what do you buy first?Lamborghini!! Hovercraft!!

Which genre are you?Pop, punk, rock and heavy pop.

Where do you want to be in five years?Retired (laughs). The biggest name in music!

Marmite: LOVE IT? HATE IT? Which is it?LOVE IT. I used to hate it.

Does the band practise often?Depends on the gig, but usually twice a week.

Which band member takes the longest to get ready?All of us take ages!

Ducks or sheep?Ducks or sheep? No wait, which tastes better? (Laughs)

As We Climb by Lauren and Esther

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Members: Ben, Jo, Justin and Steve

How did you get the band name?We played around with words then we saw this TV show and the characters totally summed us up; it was called ‘the famous class’ so the name is really thanks to telly.

What do you get out of gigs like this?Exposure, but not in a bad way (laughs), travel, experience, and playing to great new crowds like here at Butserfest.

What is your dream venue?London Astoria, O

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Biggest musical influences?Blink 182, music teachers, punks - like the Sex Pistols.

Get a million, what do you buy first?Guitars! Invest some, album project, also a flat so we can live together because we love each other (laughs).

What genre are you? Pop- punk

Where do you want to be in five years?As big as possible. On a world tour!

Marmite: LOVE IT, HATE IT, which is it?Lauren: The stuff on Twiglets?It’s not that bad (laughs).

How often does the band practise? We usually practise twice a week.

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King Blues were brilliant but the best band were We Start Partys. They brought something completely new to the festival. Great, great day :) Youth Councillor, Jake Topp

Around 2000 young people attended Butserfest this year. Once again I had the pleasure of attending. The atmosphere was superb and the young people had a thoroughly good time. Some young people told me it was the best day of their lives and the event keeps getting better and better each year. Cllr Hilary Ayer

AMAZING FESTIVAL GUYS! Really enjoyed myself and will be coming back next year for sure :) MySpace comment

What you thought of Butserfest

Top 5 bands of the day Taken from your Facebook comments

Daniel Robertson 5: Fei Comodo 4: Shadows Chasing Ghosts 3: We Start Partys 2: Young Guns 1: My Passion

Matt Park Young Guns, Bury Tomorrow, We Are The Ocean, Fei Comodo and Shadows Chasing Ghosts. :)

Tilly Atkinson We Are The Ocean, We Start Partys, The City Calls, The Kings Blues and The

Theory of 6 Degrees.

Meg Morris Young Guns! WATO, The City Calls, We Start Partys + Mike TV. xD

Emma Carey The Theory Of 6 Degrees, The City

Calls, Young Guns, Mike TV and As We Climb =D

@butserfest tweetsThe best bits from twitter.com/butserfest

Chiara Wish I was at Butserfest today. Living in Italy sucks.

Precilla Broke Had an awesome time at Butserfest on Saturday, thanks to everyone who came and rocked out, hopefully see you again soon!

Jake Gardiner @Butserfest best day of the year.

SophieMYPASSION @butserfest AMAZING BEST DAY OF MY LIFE! I LOVE YOU @mypassion

Madalena de Lellis So @butserfest was great, @wearetheocean put on an amazing show and thank you Dan Brown for meeting him, and @Gustav_Wood, he’s so happy :)

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A FAir FAreDid you know that Stagecoach offer a FREE card so you can prove your age and get charged for a child fare rather than an adult one? If you are aged 14 or 15 or often have trouble proving your age then this scheme is for you.

All you need to do is fill out the form on page 13, attach a passport sized photo with your name written on the back and get your school to stamp your form and photo. You can even send the form back freepost to get your free card!

Look out for the English Landscapes vehicles on their travels because we designed the banner on the side of them! We had a number of different ideas for the banners including:

Fly tipping – tip waiters not flies

Put it in the bin or you’ll find yourself in a sticky situation (with a man covered in gum)

One small step for you, one giant leap for mankind

Every 10 minutes a bin dies... please feed a bin today!

You might also see our ideas on posters in local schools and youth and community centres.

Litter - Cut it out!

LoCAL DemoCrACy WeekEHYC have recently created a banner that reflects what democracy means to us. We offered schools this opportunity too so that banners can be displayed in schools during and after Local Democracy Week from 11-17 October. If you were offered the opportunity to add to the banner in your school we hope you made you mark on it!

British youth CounCiL (ByC) Convention AnD AnnuAL CounCiL meeting (ACm)A group of 5 of our new Youth Councillors attended the Convention and appeared to benefit from training, networking with other Youth Councils, hearing issues facing young people at a national level and having a say on new government schemes, for example: compulsory community service for young people.

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13soL 23nAtionAL tAkeover DAyDon’t miss your opportunity to take over the role of a local decision maker on Friday 12 November. You could work alongside a member of council staff in an area you’re interested in or take over the role of a local councillor! For more information or ideas visit: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/takeover_day

ChiLDren in neeDThe youth council have started planning ways to raise money for Children in Need on Friday 19 November. We have drafted different ideas including: fancy dress fund raising walk, swimathon, bikathon, cake sale and we are still going! If you are interested in raising money for this worthy cause then check out the website for ideas: www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey. Other ideas include: non-uniform or dress down day, quiz night, karaoke night, dance competition, head shaving, indoor games event and a murder mystery event!

If you are interested in working with EHYC on any of our projects then please contact us through email: lara.nolan@easthants.gov.uk or through the ‘contact us’ part of our website: www.easthantsyouthcouncil.org

Check out our future meeting dates in the ‘what’s on’ section on page 15.

StagecoachHow to get your discount ID card:

1 Complete the application form below.

2 Find a passport sized photograph of yourself and write your name on the back.

3 Get your school to stamp the form and the back of your photograph.

4 Post your application to: discount ID, Stagecoach South, FREEPOST NATW256, CHICHESTER, PO19 8BR or take your application to a Stagecoach travel shop/information kiosk. If you are unable to get your form authenticated by your school, your parent or guardian can get a discount ID for you by popping into a Stagecoach travel shop/information kiosk with proof of your age.

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Here are some cool ideas to help jazz up your Hallowe’en celebrations!These delicious treats are easy to whip up and make a spooky Hallowe’en treat!

Cobweb cakesIngredients• 125g/4½oz plain flour

• 25g/1oz cocoa powder

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• 150g/5oz caster sugar

• 50g/2oz butter, softened at room temperature

• 1 free-range egg

• 8 tbsp milk

For the cream cheese icing• 50g/2oz cream cheese

• 25g/1oz butter, softened at room temperature

• 125g/4oz icing sugar, sifted

• ½ tsp vanilla essence

For the chocolate icing• 25g/1oz icing sugar

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Preparation method1. Preheat the oven to

180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a muffin tray with 9 paper cases.

2. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a bowl. Add the sugar and butter and beat the mixture together until well combined.

3. Whisk in the egg and milk until the mixture is thick and smooth.

4. Divide the mixture between the paper case and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until springy to touch and skewer inserted into the middle of one of the cakes comes out clean. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.

5. For the cream cheese icing, beat the cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until well combined. Beat in the icing sugar and vanilla.

6. Spoon the icing onto the cupcakes, leaving a small border around the edge.

7. For the chocolate icing, sift the icing sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons of water to form a smooth, thick icing.

8. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a fine nozzle. (Alternatively, spoon the mixture into the corner of a sandwich bag and snip off the corner, to form a small hole.)

9. Carefully pipe 3 concentric circles onto each cupcake. Run a toothpick from the centre to the edge of the cake, through each circle of icing, at 2cm/1in intervals to create a cobweb effect.

10. Set aside 20 minutes to allow the icing to harden

Creepy eyeballsThese are really simple to make but they look really freaky when they’re done!

You’ll need:

• 20 marshmallows

• 20 raisins

• Red icing writer

Assemble the eyeballs by pushing one raisin into the centre of one marshmallow. Using the red icing writer, draw the bloodshot lines on the top and sides of the marshmallow. Allow the icing on the marshmallow eyeballs to dry before serving them at your Hallowe’en party.

Repeat the process with the rest of your marshmallows. Makes 20 eyeballs.

Hallowe'en recipes

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Stuff to do when you’re bored and thatWhat’s on?

RKdia Youth Project, HorndeanMonday and Thursday: Drop in 6.45 - 9pm (age 13 to 19yrs) Tuesday: Asperger’s / autism group, 4-6pm Wednesday: Duke of Edinburgh 6.15 - 9pm (age 14-19yrs) First Saturday of the month: Sexual health drop-in 10am-12pm (age 13-19yrs) For further info ring Sandie on: 023 9259 8420 sandie.gunn@hants.gov.uk Drum Housing (RKdia) RKdia also offer advice/support/guidance to any young person seeking housing-the office number is 0800 422 0570 HOME Project offers 1:1 support for young people that are living at Knighton Corner, awaiting to move in, are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (14-25 age range) For further info ring Chris Adams on 0800 422 0570

Bordon Karate ClubTuesday 7pm at Forest Community Centre. For further information ring the Community Centre on: 01420 488 978

Get Activ8dTry new sports during the holidays and find out about clubs near you. Go to: www.getactivenow.org.uk

Alton Youth Project Drop in Tuesday 6.30 - 8.45pm Thursday 6.30 - 8.45pm For more details email jan.scard@hants.gov.uk Tel: 01420 487056

Bordon Youth Centre Drop in youth sessions Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30pm (year 9)Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30pm (year 9,10 & 11) For more details email jan.scard@hants.gov.uk Tel: 01420 487056

East Hampshire Youth CouncilThe next few dates are:Thursday 21 October, 6.30-8.45pm, East Hampshire District Council, PetersfieldThursday 18 November, 6.30-8.45pm, Drum, Knighton Corner, HorndeanThursday 16 December, 5.15-7.15pm, East Hampshire District Council, Petersfield For more information go to easthantsyouthcouncil.org

Horndean Zen Judo ClubThursdays 6-8pm in the gym at Horndean Technology College. £4 per session. 1st session free! For more information go to www.zenjudo.co.uk or come and visit!

East Meon Youth ClubWednesdays 6-7pm Duke of Edinburgh 7-9pm Youth Club

Drop In Centre, LissJust over the railway crossing in Liss Monday 4.30 - 6.30pm (10-13 year olds) 7 - 9pm (14-17 year olds) Tuesday 4.30-6.30 Craft Session for years 6,7,8 7 - 9pm (14-17 year olds) Wednesday 6 - 9pm mixed drop in session 10-17 year olds Thursday 7-9pm Duke of Edinburgh (HCC) Friday 4.30 - 6.30pm (10-13 year olds) First Sat of month – Big Fat Breakfast Club – free fry up in return for your ideas First Saturday of month 4 - 6pm Young Women Only Night Third Friday of month 7 - 9pm Young Men Only Night 8 computers with internet access, PS2, Wii (fit and Guitar Hero games too) Ping Pong table, pool tables, snack bar and free entry.

Find other events in East Hampshire at

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East Hampshire Youth Council (EHYC)

has decided to use £5,000 of their budget

to fund grants to groups of young people

living in East Hampshire aged 11-21.

Groups can apply for up to £250

for anything from new equipment to a

team building or educational day trip.

Strappedfor cash?

For more information and an application pack contact:Lara Nolan (Youth Council Support Coordinator)tel: 01730 234186 • text or tel: 07849 178787email: lara.nolan@easthants.gov.uk

try the East HampshireYouth Council Money Pot