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LETTER
An idea is like a seed. Its why we say plant an idea. Give that seed a suitable environment and the water and light it needs and it will slowly start to grow. It will transform from a seed into a plant. It will transform from an idea into an outcome. When we first started working on All That way back in November, it was just a seed. Thanks to all the wonderful support weve received, and just as important thanks to you, it has developed and grown from an idea into a magazine an actual product.

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This is your voice; these are your stories, your interests, your issues and your achievements.

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CONTENTS
4 - March On for Mahdlo 5 - Honey, I Shrunk the Cinema 7 - Hip to be Square 1 8 - Every Life Matters 11 - Dedicated to Youth 12 - Too Young for Money Worries 14 - Oldham Young Step Up 18 - Peer-mentoring Duo 19 - Mud, Sweat and Cheers! 20 - Dr. Kershaws since 1989 21 - Twilight 25 - Slam Dunk to Success 27 - Give It a Go . . . Make Revision Fun! 28 - You Get Out What You Put In 30 - Sam Hall: Spinning to Success

Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way and made this possible. And remember, if you want to be involved with All That its not too late we are ALWAYS open to new contributions, so be sure to get in touch if youd like to be involved. WE DID IT All That is finally here! Thank you and enjoy the issue . . .

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March on for
For those few people who still havent heard, there is a brand-new, state-ofthe-art youth zone being built in Oldham . . . and its almost time to open the doors!
Chair of Mahdlo Young Persons Development Group
From 19th March, 2012, the young people of Oldham will have one of the greatest places on earth and its just for them. All you have to do is pay a small membership fee of 5 (lasts a whole year) and then just a maximum of 50p per session to gain access to Mahdlo.

By Lee Thompson

Mahdlo will aim to offer up to 25 different sessions at any one time. Sessions include use of the indoor climbing wall, dance studio, outdoor 3G kick pitch, boxing ring plus a lot more action will be available on all three floors. So join us in the countdown to the 19th March and prepare yourself for the greatest day Oldham will have seen for many, many years! Ill now let the rest of the Mahdlo team tell you about all the great activities on offer:

by Ellie Sleigh Get Active is all about learning new skills and having fun by trying different sports. At Mahdlo we have a range of activities taking place every night in the building, such as rock climbing, boxing, football and more.

Get Active

by Caitlan Donaghy I feel that Get Outdoors will be good for the young people of Oldham. Activities include kayaking, canoeing, abseiling, gorge scrambling and rock climbing

Get Outdoors

Get Creative

by Salma and Shuheana Begum Has Mahdlo got the talent? In our media room you can practise for your X-Factor audition, snap away with our photography projects or be the next Spielberg and direct your own videos.

Get Sorted

by Thomas Ostasz There will be lots of fun projects for you to take part in that will cover a range of topics including exercise, bullying and alcohol misuse.
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by Alex Igoe At Mahdlo we want to help you get ahead in life. Get help with writing your CV, job, college and university applications or searching for work experience and placements.

Get Ahead

by Cameron Boland Be a part of the Mahdlo community where young people can have the opportunity to meet other young people from all ages and ethnic backgrounds.

Get Connected

The All That team had a chat with the Small Cinema founder, Sophie Barrott, to find out how one girl managed to bring cinema back to Oldham . . .

Honey, I Shrunk the Cinema!

With the extinction of UK Film Council, how do you feel about the state of British cinema? I think its one of the hardest times ever nowadays for the British film industry. British film is a part of our cultural identity at the end of the day, and support for it is so desperately needed . . . now more than ever. Do you think the Small Cinema can play a part in supporting and promoting British film? Definitely. Weve got a few events in our film festival lined up that will really get people interested in supporting British cinema!

Where did the idea for Small Cinema Oldham come from? The idea was something I think everyone had at the time; Oldham desperately needed a cinema since the Roxy closed. One day during conversation with my mum, I decided Id send out some emails to try and get the ball rolling . . . by whatever means possible! What type of films do you show? We try and show a wide range of films to suit all tastes and ages. Weve shown old classics like Its a Wonderful Life coupled with mulled wine; American Beauty with roses littered on the seats; and hilarious blockbusters such as Bridesmaids. At our second venue, Playhouse 2, we tend to show more international, independent and niche films such as Let the Right One In and The Vanishing. What type of challenges did you have to face when setting up the cinema? The sheer amount of work involved. We basically have to set up an entire 80-seat cinema for every event. The biggest challenge is setting up the screen which towers over all of us. Its tiring but so worth it, and its very obvious we arent so small anymore! What is your favourite film? If I had to choose itd probably be Donnie Darko. I love the mystery and how no one can ever really explain it. Its one of those films that lingers with you, years afterwards. Amazing soundtrack, too.

For more details you can visit the website at: www.thesmallcinema.com
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AllThat recently caught up with Damian Hodges who is on an Urban Tech course run by Positive Steps at Square 1 Multimedia Studios, Oldham. Positive Steps aims to help young people make a successful transition into adult life by providing a number of services and courses such as the Urban Tech course which will see Damian earn a Bronze-level Arts Award upon completion. We had a chat with Damian to find out more . . . Hi Damian, youre working on a new project here at Square 1 as part of your Urban Tech course. Can you tell us what that is? Yeah, were going to be put into a group then get together in a room and make a rap song together and sing it, then go off into different categories and write our own songs. You then get to sing a song by someone who is already famous; youll sing their song and then create your own two songs. What song is it youre creating? Can it be any song you want or does it have to be specific? I created some songs which I wrote on my own then I had to sing a Professor Green song, which I chose. OK, so when this is over, what happens then? Erm . . . I dont know . . . ha, ha! If youre interested in a course such as Urban Tech, visit

The Urban Tech course gives young adults experience in writing, performing and producing rap, hiphop and r n b More than that, it gives you the essential character- building qualities and skills that will help you in your career and everyday life Qualities and skills such as public performing and speaking, which will not only boost your confidence but also your CV!

Ha! Well, do you get a qualification? Ah yes! You get a qualification. So, how has Square 1 actually helped you? Its helped me a lot in my reading and writing and in building up my confidence because you have to sing in front of a mic . . . and Im not that much of a singer. The song youre working on now, whats it about? A song about your life, like where you see yourself in ten years time. So, where do you see yourself in ten years time? As a mechanic. A mechanic? Yeah, with a big house! For more information on Square 1 studios visit

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Tragedy leads to campaign Every Life Matters

A campaign created to emphasise the risks of careless driving was recently recognised with two accolades at the Pride in Oldham awards. Every Life Matters was formed after the death of 15-year-old Chris Dale in 2009 and has successfully campaigned for two speed cameras close to where Chris was killed. Group founders Becca Dale, Chantel Birtwistle and Charlotte Kilroy share their experiences . . .
Left: Its all smiles at the awards evening as the successful girls proudly pick up their framed memento Left to right: Becca Dale, Charlotte Kilroy and Chantel Birtwistle

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Right: Showing off their awards are (left to right): Charlotte Kilroy, Becca Dale and Chantel Birtwistle with Jodie Barber

WHEN the campaign began two and a half years ago we were all struggling to come to terms with the death of a young person. My younger brother, Chris Dale, was 15; in February it should be his 18th birthday. I still cant believe hes gone. To me, the Every Life Matters campaign began because of an overwhelming desire to change things; we wanted to do something so huge that nobody else would ever go through what my family and I were going through. After achieving so much more than we expected with the speed cameras on Lees Road, numerous fund-raisers and getting the campaign drama The Split Second to the Edinburgh Festival Im truly honoured to have been involved in something so powerful. Becca Dale. THE campaign took off instantly as something we felt we had to do to change the attitudes of young drivers. At this point there was no indication of how big the campaign would get, how much support we would receive

and how much we would achieve two years down the line. Realising that we could make a difference through educating young people on the topic of safe driving and making safe driving appealing to young people spurred us on even further to challenge the attitudes of new and experienced drivers alike who believe something like this could never happen to them. Chantel Birtwistle. THE campaign is one of the aspects of my life that I am proudest of. To be part of something that has made a name for itself is amazing, and when I look back on how much we have accomplished, I honestly cant believe it. We started off aiming to get speed cameras on Lees Road the site of the accident that led to the creation of the campaign. Realising that so much has developed from that original idea is incredible . . . from touring the schools with a drama piece The Split Second to running workshops with sixth-formers and continuously fundraising in order to help the campaign continue. Charlotte Kilroy.

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Under 26? Got a fiver?

If you are under 26 you can get tickets for the following Oldham Coliseum productions for just 5.00 Simple as that.
Productions in the offer include: Taking Steps, Move Over Moriarty, Alfie, Dumb Show, and Star Crossd. Dont miss Star Crossd this summer a brand new production which will be performed out in the open air in Alexandra Park. This modern re-telling of Romeo and Juliet will be jam packed with live music and Bollywood dancing taking place all over the park. To book your 5.00 ticket call 0161 624 2829 and mention this advert

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Dedicated to

Youth
EVER WONDERED WHAT A YOUTH MAYOR DOES? The All That team recently caught up with the Youth Mayor of Oldham, Chantel Birtwistle. What better time to find out more about her role and how she represents you, the young adults of Oldham . . . Whats the best thing about being Youth Mayor? Best thing about being Youth Mayor is . . . I get to go to so many different events! Every event that I go to is completely different and you just get to meet so many different people. Its full of opportunities and full of positive experiences everything Ive done is celebrating the values in Oldham and celebrating the people of Oldham, so its just been an all-round positive year really. Were all here producing a magazine in partnership with the Oldham Evening Chronicle called All That. Have you heard about All That? How do you see it working together with the Youth Council? I have heard about the All That magazine. Ive been approached about what my views are on it and Ive met with the Chronicle on a couple of occasions with the Youth Council to sort of discuss how that could work as a partnership. I think it could be a good partnership the Youth Council are definitely looking forward to it!
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Hi Chantel,youre the Youth Mayor of Oldham,how did that come about? I became the Youth Mayor of Oldham when I was elected by the Youth Council. It started about three years ago when I was elected as the vice chair of the Youth Council. The following year I became chair of the Youth Council and the year after that, in May, 2010, I became the Youth Mayor. Excellent! Can you run us through your day-to-day duties as Youth Mayor? What does each day involve for you? Being Youth Mayor is a voluntary role, so everything I do is pretty much up to me. A lot of my engagements are presentations, celebration events, awards evenings and opening events like business enterprise schemes.

Too young for money worries? Henry Mackin

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IM ONLY 12 years old, so surely I should not have money worries . . . but you cant be oblivious to all the talk of recession, redundancy and pay freezes dished out every day on the TV. My parents tell me not to worry, but you just cant help it can you? My money worries are more about how I can make the most of my pocket money. Im too young for a paper round or part-time job you have to be 14 apparently so what can I do about it? I need to find the best deals out there for the things I want to do. I enjoy going ten-pin bowling with friends, but it costs lots! If youre not bothered about when you go you can get your games for less. I go to Strike 10 at Sandbrook Park in Rochdale. If you go before noon at weekends you can get a game for 3. You can also have a drink and toast for an extra 50p. What a bargain! You can also bag a deal at cinemas in Rochdale and Ashton. The kids clubs show films for a fraction of what you might normally pay. If youve got an Orange phone you can get two-for-one on cinema tickets on Wednesdays, which is really useful if youre running out of cash and you and a friend need something to do before your next pocket money. Its good to check whats on at the libraries. Activities there are usually free. I enjoy going to the Warhammer club at Oldham Library . . . but dont tell anyone, its not cool!

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WITH record numbers out of work and lacking direction a new government funded initiative called Step Up has been at work transforming the lives and prospects of young Oldhamers The scheme is aimed at but not limited to young people from the ages of to who have recently found themselves out of work and education Whilst in contact with Job Centre visit to the Plus as a result uring a recent Up pictured d ning Chronicle Step of their situation A group from of the Oldham Eve the young offices people have been encouraged to The sessions keep you The ultimate goal is to sign up to and attend busy; if it wasnt for this send the young people the free sessions that are Id probably still be in away with a more put on by the bed right now! defined idea of what organisation twice a path they wish to follow So whats next for the week over a period of as well as equipping two months Step Uppers? them with the skills and Among other things determination they need With their newly found Step Up teaches general confidence as well as the to do so communication and help they are receiving As one young Oldhamer to find the job of their conversation skills said when asked about interview approaches dreams the young the scheme: Its great and motivational skills people are reaching for The people at Step Up all within a friendly the stars with goals group setting to instil are really nice and are ranging from working in confidence and helping us all to find a construction to independence in the decent job that well becoming a musician or attendees enjoy film maker!
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Fun stuff to do in March

Theres loads on in Oldham this spring, so make the most of the light nights and try out something new in your spare time. Heres a taster of whats on in the month ahead.
Thursdays, 4 6pm HKH Building, Union Street Sound School Create your own music using computers and studio equipment. Age: 1318. E: enquiries@square1cmo.com Mondays, 6 8pm Gallery Oldham Percussion Academy Beat it down to Gallery Oldham and take part in free drumming and dance sessions. Age: 718. E: victoria.brown@oldham.gov.uk Thursdays, 7 9pm The Museum, Greaves Street Acting and Devising Use a range of media and performance techniques to devise a new and engaging piece of theatre with Oldham Theatre Workshop. Age: 1316. E: otw@oldham.gov.uk Saturdays, 11am 12.30pm Laticzone, Boundary Park Heritage Project Develop a web-site, design posters and make mosaics in this fascinating project. Age: 913. E: wendy.noble@ oldhamathletictrust.co.uk Various days, venues across Oldham Teen Gym A supervised, structured session providing an introduction to fitness and exercise. Age: 1315. E: nitin.solanki@oldham.gov.uk Thursdays, 4.306pm Music Centre, Lyceum Building Music Theatre Group Sing songs and perform dance routines from your favourite musicals. Age: 718. E: musicservice@oldham.gov.uk Sunday 25 March, 10am2pm Alexandra Park Inspiring Cycling Sundays Get out and get about on your bike and explore the Oldham landscape. All ages. E: gaynor.keane@nhs.net Fridays, 6-7:30pm The Museum, Greaves Street Young Oldham Dance Company Play your part in one of Greater Manchesters foremost contemporary dance groups. Age: 1216. E: victoria.brown@oldham.gov.uk Various days, venues across Oldham Multi-Sports Take part in one of the popular multi-sports sessions and try out a range of activities. Age: 716. E: nitin.solanki@oldham.gov.uk Thursdays, 5 6pm Music Centre, Lyceum Building Oldham Youth Rockestra Perform the best rock classics ever written and rock it out orchestra style. Age: 1319. E: musicservice@oldham.gov.uk Until 10 March Grange Arts Centre Taking Steps Go and see Oldham Coliseums production of Alan Ayckbourns classic comedy. E: boxoffice@coliseum.org.uk For more fun stuff to do this spring, go to www.gooldham.com

Stand up and be counted...

Could you make a difference to Oldham? Do you want to help improve your own community by working closely with others? If so, you could be an ideal member for the Oldham Youth Council. Candidates are being sought to stand for election in the upcoming Youth Council elections. Anyone aged 11 to 21 who lives, works or studies in Oldham is eligible to stand as a councillor. To put yourself forward all you have to do is submit a manifesto, outlining why you would be a good youth councillor and why people should vote for you. The deadline to submit your manifesto is March 5. Voting will be open 18 30 March. So come on folks, do you have a dream for Oldham? Then tell us about it its time to stand up and be counted. For more information contact Jodie Barber on 0161 770 3117 or at Jodie.Barber@oldham.gov.uk

Activity central
Looking for something to do in your spare time? Then look no further, Oldhams Integrated Youth Service is sure to have something that sparks your interest. With tons on offer around sport, music and youth activities, the Integrated Youth Service delivers an exciting programme of activities all year round. Sport provision is immense! On a weekly basis, youll find netball club in Hathershaw, basketball club in Saddleworth, multi-sports activities in Chadderton, handball in Failsworth, the Youth only Zone in East Oldham and athletics in Royton. There is also a wide range of youth activities on offer where you can try out anything from creative activities and cooking to computer games and music tech. Each week, youll find sessions taking place across Oldham. So why not give something new a go and try out one of IYSs many activities. Find out whats on near you at gooldham.com

Oh yes, it opens in March. Dont miss the launch on Saturday 17 March 5 8pm, 50p a ticket, open to everyone. More details to follow soon at www.gooldham.com

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Pride in Oldham award recognises peer-mentoring duo

Hulme Grammar students Saskia Edwards and Jessica Entwistle received a Pride in Oldham award for their work as peer-mentors and contribution towards the North West Anti-bullying Alliance. This is how it all happened . . .

Saskia (left) and Jessica . . . by day the best of friends behind their desks

IT WAS a great shock to have been nominated by our teacher, Mrs. Wheldrick, and then to win the award was an even bigger surprise. It is a great achievement and we feel extremely honoured. We are very proud, not only of ourselves but of the whole Hulme peer-mentor team, and their continued support is greatly appreciated. As peer-mentors we offer guidance and support for students experiencing social issues within school. We rarely get any cases because Hulmes awareness of antibullying is high however, we do work endlessly promoting antibullying and getting peer-mentor schemes into schools across the North West. We have meetings weekly to discuss new ideas on raising awareness of anti-bullying, to prepare activities to do in form times, arrange assemblies, conferences and share news about upcoming events. In Year 7 you are given the opportunity to become part of

HABA the Hulme Anti-bullying Alliance. After being in HABA most people progress onto becoming peer-mentors. You must take part in training, after which you are a fully-fledged peer-mentor and are awarded your silver star. All peer-mentors wear silver stars on their blazers so they can be easily identified in school. At the Pride in Oldham awards ceremony we were approached by members of the Rotary Club who offered our scheme a cheque for 200. Using this money we plan to host a conference with many guest speakers and arrange a flash mob, which will increase awareness massively, although this is in its early stages. We hope weve made people see bullying is a very serious issue that needs to be tackled everyone needs to work together in order to combat it. We hope we have inspired other young people like us to take action and beat bullying.

. . . and by night theyre delighted to receive a framed memento of their success at the awards evening

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Mud, sweat & cheers!

OFFICIALLY, the Duke of Edinburghs Award (or D of E as its known) is A programme of activities for young people between the ages of 14 and 24.
However, to those who actually do D of E its a lot of mud, a lot of walking and, ultimately, a lot of fun. The award can be done on three different levels bronze, silver and gold . . . The bronze award is usually a one-night expedition; Silver a two-night expedition; Gold a three-night expedition. Each award increases in difficulty. Along with the final expedition, each participant within the award must have a skill, physical activity and amount of time, depending on whether it is the bronze, silver or gold award, and will need to be recorded and signed off by your assessor. volunteering/service all three of these sections are basically exactly what they say and will have to be done for a varying

by Rebecca Allen
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To be honest though, D of E is hard. It requires effort, determination and perseverance but really gives you a lot in return. It teaches you leadership and teamwork skills and also gives you a chance to develop some of the other skills that may be needed in later life. If the Duke of Edinburghs award is something that you think you would like to take part in, then its easy to get involved. Most people will have the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburghs Award through their school, however for people whose school does not offer the award it can also be done through outside school groups and the closest group to you can easily be found through contacting Oldham Council. Personally, I believe that its something well worth taking part in for all young people.
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Here before you were born, here after you leave

Tia Mae Miller and Annalise Collins, students at Radclyffe School, recently told the All That team they wanted to produce an article on Dr. Kershaws Hospice, so we sent them there to find out more!

Dr. Kershaws since 1989 . . .

INTERESTING FACTS: It costs over 1.7 million annually to run and maintain the hospital. It costs a staggering 26,000 to replace the specialist bath. The first Human In-vitro Fertilisation (test-tube baby) was performed at the cottage hospital. OPENED in 1989, Dr. Kershaws has been a significant part of Oldham. Following the redevelopment from a cottage hospital, the hospice was built in the legacy of Dr. John Kershaw who was a noteworthy, local General Practitioner and Medical Officer of health. Dr. Kershaws aims to provide TLC, mental, physical and psychological support for patients and their families diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, which have been referred by medical professionals. Since it was first opened, enormous improvements have been made to the initial hospice including: DAY HOSPICE Open for 15 patients a day offering activities from 10.00am to 3.30pm, including lunch. WARDS Allowing a maximum of 12 people to stay for 24-hour, around-the-clock care. CONSERVATORIES AND BEAUTIFUL GARDENS So people can peacefully enjoy the time they spend at the hospice. Over 300 voluntary staff help in the hospice giving up their free time.
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Jobs in Dr. Kershaws range from specialist nurses, ambulance crews, beautician, hairdressers and holistic therapists to appeals officers (fundraising), admin staff, cooks, etc. All these jobs put together make Dr. Kershaws work and able to provide the care that day patients, in-patients and their families need. For us, visiting Dr. Kershaws was a humbling experience with its calming and tranquil atmosphere there was a sense of peace. It was rewarding to see how it helps the people of Oldham. Having to raise 1.3 million per year is a difficult job! So where do you start? Dr. Kershaws have numerous fun runs, sponsored walks, partnerships, enterprises and other events to raise the massive amount of funding they need per year. You are a vital part of the community in its growth. We hope that you can continue through fundraising or volunteering to help Dr. Kershaws continue their fantastic work . . . as without us, it cannot continue. By Tia Mae Miller and Annalise Collins

Twilight:
Vampires should shock, not sparkle
by Selina Andrew, Hulme Grammar
WEVE all heard of Stephenie Meyers international number one bestseller the extraordinary love story ensnaring young teens worldwide, Twilight. This web of unrealistic romance and, frankly, pathetic vampires isnt everything its cracked up to be . . . The story kicks off to a good start until we meet our misery of a protagonist, Isabella Swan, aka Bella. Bella Swan is not your typical teen. She doesnt care about being popular or having a social life and has to force herself to hang out with her non-vampire friends. Preferring her own company or, ideally, that of her vampire boyfriend, Bella Swan is quite content to sit reading her favourite book, Wuthering Heights. This desolate girl cant be a real teenager . . . if she were shed be reading Twilight! Bella quickly falls unconditionally and irrevocably in love with Edward as do the million or so other Twilifers who have been swept along with this Twilight fad. The over-obsessive war between Team Jacob and Team Edward can become rather annoying. I feel that these two gorgeous guys are the only reason Twilight is getting so much media attention. In my opinion, Twilight presents us with the feeblest vampires Ive ever seen vampires that sparkle, vampires that are untouched by harmful UV rays, vampires that have impenetrable skin and cannot be staked. What kind of a vampire cannot be killed? I, personally, am a huge fan of vampire novels and the attraction is the danger and adrenaline involved in knowing a fantastic secret. With every strength comes a weakness . . .vampires are slaves to the sun the devils in the dark. The immortal factor presents loneliness and endless depression without a companion. Who wouldnt want a soul mate to share the joys of eternity? But how does one find a soul mate when one has no soul? All the most famous vampire tales are about these creatures battling with their humanity. Perhaps this couples lack of flaws will result in their inevitable downfall, because everyone knows that happy ever after is the beginning of a love story, not the end of one.

VAMPIRE FACTS
Bram Stokers Count Dracula is probably the most famous vampire and differs largely from the vampires in Twilight. Silver bullets, garlic, wooden stakes and holy water are all harmful to Dracula. Vampires hold control over the animal kingdom and can turn into many various animals such as rats, foxes, wolves and, of course, bats. A vampire can only enter a room if invited in. Once invited they can come and go whenever they want.

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We have arranged an interview with a terrific basketball player from Oldham Titans named Pelumi Olayanju
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Give it a gomake revision fun!

I LOVE film-making, photography, animation and writing. Although these subjects sound like bundles of fun, tough challenge-making decisions often occur and trying to figure out what comes first can be difficult especially when exams are coming up. But dont worry, Im here to help and together we can get those amazing grades weve always dreamed of. Its incredibly difficult to stay focused at times, but you have to keep reminding yourself that whatever you do not will affect what choices you can make in the future and if you want the best then you have to try your best. A great idea is to have a

Husna Maqbool, a second-year student at the University Campus, Oldham, studying Digital Journalism, gives her advice for students coming up to exams.
study buddy. Pick a really good friend to revise with and dont be afraid to get help from a teacher or an academic skills tutor. Work comes first, no matter what, and going on Facebook to find out what your friends are up to is not going to help. However, occasionally take a break and grab yourself a healthy snack.

Why not try out the BBC student lifestyle homepage for more tips at: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/studentlife/revisionandskills/

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Exam advice: helpful WHO hates controlled or not? assessments or

exams? I do! Do exams put too much pressure on us, causing us to panic? Are they totally pointless? The fact is the modern generation of students think teachers are useless and boring but trust me, when it comes to exams we want help! Who doesnt want their dream to come true, land a big job or own a fancy car? To fulfil your dreams you need to be hardworking and focused. Like Leonardo da Vinci once stated: Learning never exhausts the mind. by Mehzabin Yusuf I go to Radclyffe School which I believe is the best place for education in Oldham. The teachers work hard, staying after school and running lunchtime sessions to support the students. I say always listen to the teachers they will give you advice about future careers. Your education is in your hands, and to secure your future learn more and study hard. Advice is always helpful, so why not take it? After all, its free!

Prepare a schedule of your exams so you can spend an equal amount of time on each. Give yourself plenty of time to revise so you can understand your subject. Establish a way in which you learn the best and stick to that method. Attempting past papers is good practice and puts your knowledge to the test. DONT BE AFRAID TO APPROACH YOUR TUTORS IF YOU NEED HELP!

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You get out what you put in ...

IF YOU ARE OUT OF WORK AND AGED 16 TO 25 A PRINCES TRUST COURSE COULD BE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR FUTURE
Another graduate, Ryan Kirwan (pictured, below left), said: The project went well. I have learnt a lot more through Colin Schofield and Jo Shaw with my maths and English, and at the end I will hopefully be starting work at Guinness Northern Counties. The best part was meeting new people and helping others who need it a lot more than me. If you want to join the programme you can go to: The course is full-time for 12 weeks and is open to unemployed 16 to 25-year-olds. Each team receives food hygiene, health and safety, manual handling and emergency first-aid training and certificates.

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for further details on when the next Oldham team commences. They undertake a community project, individual work placement and team challenges as well as a team residential. Princes Trust O81 team leader, Jo Shaw, had this advice for anyone thinking of doing a Princes Trust programme: Do it, it is three months of your life and it is life-changing. You get out what you put in.
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If you come in and have an open mind and do what you are being asked to do, you ll be surprised at the benefits at the end. Graduate of team O81, Jack Thwaite said: The programme has given me skills such as confidence, communication and, hopefully, job skills.
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m Hall: Sa
by Sophie Barrott
The Oldham College

Spinning to success

Sam Hall a DJ from Oldham with heaps of potential and flair is a cool and down to earth person Hes currently spinning at Sankeys in Manchester and The Loft in Preston I interviewed him to find out everything awesome about his talent

What sort of genre do you class yourself as? I play everything from progressive house to tech and minimal, but I experiment with many different genres of electronic music. I think being restricted to a specific genre limits potential. Whats the biggest crowd youve played to and what was it like? About 500-600. It feels strange being in control of all those emotions and being able to lift or change the mood of a room in an instant. How did you manage to play at Sankeys? Social networking and uploading mixes. Its often as much about who you know as it is what you know. Your skills can become useless if you dont know who to approach. Is this your dream job and do you wish to pursue this as a career? Absolutely! Who wouldnt want a job touring the world and partying? DJing comes hand-in-hand with music production. What are your influences? When I got my first ever gear I used to play happy hardcore, but my love for house music came from early trance tunes by legendary producers like Tiesto and Paul van Dyk.
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Would you recommend this career choice to others and what advice would you give? These days, everyone who listens to house music wants to be a DJ, but basic understanding of rhythm and knowing when to drop the next tune in has to be there. The art of beat matching is fast diminishing as DJs are using new software and controllers that almost mix the music without intervention. I would tell anyone that wants to learn to master basic techniques like beat matching first. How do you reach an audience? Knowing the kind of audience you are going to be playing to is important. If youre playing at an electro event its no use playing tech house. Keeping the suspense and knowing when to drop the right music is essential.

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