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**NEW BLOG FOR 2012** - where will it end?

This year we are launching a blogspot for young people to help write a story of how a 30ft praying mantis got its name. Write 100 words to continue the story from the last posting and the finished story will be published on this website:

There once was a 30ft praying mantis....

Two big eyes. Peering out curiously from a tall hedge. The park was full of movement; skateboarders, children on swings, people and dogs walking and running. He had no idea where he was – he remembered being in a rumbling box, bumping and tilting, and the sound of wind rushing by. He had wanted to break out and run away – and when the box opened, that’s what he did. But he felt tall and out of place amongst these people – he wanted to hide. So here he was, behind a bush.

One long, green leg stretched out carefully onto the path....

Go to www.thehyf.blogspot.com to carry it on

Festival preparations well underway

With so many exciting events being planned for this year's Festival in March, the Henley Standard has been busy writing articles to support the events.  Follow the links to read the reports:

Read about the competitions here:    http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=37243
 
Festival launch here: http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=1040193
 
http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=992423