THIS ISSUEFood Glorious Food

Shout Out! meets… Bake Off winner

NADIYAWIN! WIN! WIN!A £10 Amazon voucher in

our crafty competition!

Our dietitians

answer your

food and drink

questions

PLUS… your stories, jokes, fun

facts and lots more

ShoutOut! Winter 2016 l Issue 14

Your views l Your news

GETCOOKINGTuck into your own homemade pizza

Welcome to the winter issue of Shout Out!, the

magazine that’s written with your help for 7 to

13-year-olds who have, or have had, cancer.

Having treatment for cancer can make your

eating habits change. You might have lost your

appetite – or maybe you feel hungrier than ever! Turn to

p6 to read our dietitians’ top tips for eating well.

We caught up with Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya on p5,

to find out her favourite recipes and more! For you budding chefs

why not try out our lip-smacking pizza recipe on p4? Yum!

As always, we’ve packed this issue with loads of fun stuff for you

to do. If you’re feeling crafty, turn to p11 where we’re challenging

you to make your own self-portrait – out of food! There’s a £10

Amazon voucher up for grabs for our favourite picture.

Enjoy the issue!

Alisha OUR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S ADVISORY GROUP (CYPAG)Hello my name is Rahul. I am 13 and I have been a member of CYPAG for one year and I really enjoy it. In our November meeting we thought of top tips for children who have recently been diagnosed with cancer. We also discussed what life is like

on treatment and things we have been through. We thought of jokes and facts to put in Shout Out! magazine and found out fun things about each other. After the meeting we went to the Sea Life centre. I had a great time (like every time).

Want to find out more about joining the group? Drop us a line: participation@clicsargent.org.uk

A big thanks to Emma for

sending in her fantastic

picture now on p10!

of Olaf from Frozen

‘Going for Gold’ – complete with Hickman line!

Lauren from Helston was so excited when she saw the Brilliant Buddy Award

in the autumn edition of Shout Out! that she

immediately coloured it in and asked a teacher to

present it to Amelia during school assembly. We LOVE it!

Lauren Amelia

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know?Did you

In Iceland, it’s the law to learn to swim

Pteronophobia

is the fear of

being tickled

by feathers

You sneeze at 150

miles per hour

Alligators can

live for 100 years

Grasshoppers can leap 20 times the

length of their own body

Australia is the only continent in the world that has no volcanoes

Cold water weighs more than hot water

A flock of crows is

called a murder

One day on Mercury lasts as long as 59 days on Earth

When it was first invented, Coca Cola used to be green

Mars looks red because its

surface is covered in rust

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Kangaroos can’t walk backwards

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Officially tasty!

CORNERCOOK’S HOMEMADE

PIZZA

Put the flour and salt in a large mixing

bowl and add the yeast.

Make a dip in the middle of

the flour mixture and pour in the olive oil and half the water.

Use a fork to mix the dough. Add more

water bit by bit until it makes a soft dough.

Tip the dough out onto a floured chopping

board and knead it for about five minutes until

it’s soft and stretchy.

Roll the dough out into a round

pizza shape.

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2.

We all love pizza, and it tastes even better if you’ve made it yourself, so grab your rolling pin and give our recipe a go.

Why not invite some friends over for a pizza party?

225g strong white flour

¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon yeast 150ml warm water 1 tablespoon olive oil

1 carton tomato passata

Grated cheese

YOU’LL NEED

3.

4.

6.Bake the pizza in the

oven at 220°C for about 15 minutes until the

cheese is golden and melted. Ask a grown-up to help you get it in and out of the oven. Yum!

8.

Put the dough back into the

bowl, cover it with

cling film and leave it to rise

for an hour.

5.

Top the pizza base with passata,

grated cheese and all your favourite toppings: you could

try pepperoni, mushrooms and peppers, or tuna and sweetcorn.

7.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO BAKING?

I got into baking when I was 12 and started food studies at school. But I really truly

got into it when I got married at the age of 20. I had my own ingredients and my own oven and that’s when I got the bug. It’s been non-stop ever since. Recently,

I’ve taken a few weeks out to move house and that has been pretty tough. I’m itching

to get my hands on some baking trays.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE CAKE TO EAT AND TO MAKE?

My favourite cake to make has to be my ooey gooey chocolate swamp cake. It

always gets lots of oohs and aaahs when it’s eaten. I don’t have a favourite cake to eat: I bake so many different recipes, it’s

tough to pinpoint one. But I have a fair go at trying out and tasting every bake!

WHAT WAS IT LIKE BEING ON THE GREAT

BRITISH BAKE OFF?The whole experience was surreal, from

getting the call to say I’d made the final 12 to getting the ‘Hollywood handshake’ and

then actually winning. The experience was one of the most

unlikely events to ever happen in my life, but it’s an experience I’m glad I had.

HOW DID IT FEEL WHEN YOU FOUND OUT YOU’D WON?

It was a bit of a blur! I can’t remember exactly what happened or who said what. I remember

looking down at my shoes and that’s about it. It all came back to me when I watched it

back. I have no choice but to believe it now!

WHO WAS YOUR FAVOURITE JUDGE?

Both of the judges were equally daunting, but also equally lovely, so I didn’t have a favourite. They bring two very different

techniques to their judging, but both are enough to make a grown man cry!

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE?

I don’t have any definite plans. I’m taking each day as it comes, and I just want to work hard and continue to do

what I love. It’s all very exciting!

Nadiya stormed to victory in the Great British Bake Off with amazing cakes and an awesome chocolate

peacock. Shout Out! asked her about how she got into baking –

and her favourite cake to tuck into.

Shout Out! meets…

NADIYA

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Ask theexpert

Q. Chemotherapy makes me feel sick and I don’t feel like eating. What should I do?

A: Lots of people feel sick on treatment. If you can’t face big meals, eating small amounts throughout the day might be easier for you. Plain food like toast, cereals and biscuits might settle your stomach. Avoid ‘smelly’ foods such as roast dinner, lasagne and bacon. Try cold foods instead and try sucking sweets, mints or an ice lolly. You could also talk to your doctor or nurse about medication that might stop you feeling so sick.

Q. I put on weight while I was having treatment. Now it’s finished, will I lose it again?

A: Some treatment can make you feel hungrier

than normal, so you want to eat all the time. This

can make you put on weight without meaning

to. If you’re feeling unhappy about your weight

talk to your doctor, nurse or dietitian. They can

listen to how you feel and give you some advice

on how to lose weight. The most important

thing is to eat lots of different foods and drinks,

and don’t have too many snacks and drinks that

are high in sugar and fat, like crisps, biscuits,

cakes and takeaways. Try to eat more fruit and

vegetables and have at least five portions a day.

Keeping active is also really important – talk to a

physiotherapist if you’re not sure how to do this.

Q. My favourite foods don’t taste good any more. Will it always

be this way?A: Treatment sometimes changes your sense of taste,

so even your favourite foods taste different. Some people find stronger flavours like spicy or salty foods taste better. It’s a good idea to experiment with different types of foods to find out what tastes best to you at the moment. Your taste buds should go back to normal eventually.

In this issue, dietitians Louise and Gayle

answer questions about food and nutrition.

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Ask theexpert Q. I’ve finished treatment but I still get tired easily. What can I eat to give me

more energy?A: The best way to get your energy back is to eat a range of different foods, including meat or fish, starchy food like potatoes, rice and pasta, dairy foods like yoghurt and cheese and fruit and vegetables. Try to have regular meals and remember to keep active. Have regular rests when you’ve been busy. You can also eat sweet foods like chocolate, cakes and sweets to boost your energy. There are special supplement drinks that might help give your diet more vitamins, too, so ask your doctor, nurse or dietitian if these would be worth trying.

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Q. My mouth is very

sore and it’s hard to

eat. What can I do?

A: This is a common side effect of

treatment, and your doctor or nurse

can give you medicine to make it feel

better. Eating soft food like shepherd’s

pie, fish pie, macaroni cheese, yoghurts

and ice cream could help, as well as

putting sauces like gravy on dry food like

meat. Spicy and acidic foods like curries,

tomatoes and fruit juices can be harder to

eat. Cool food might be easier to eat than

hot meals. Ask your dietitian for more

information about these.

Q. My treatment gives me diarrhoea. What can I eat to make it better?

A: Your treatment or the cancer itself might give you an upset tummy, so tell your doctor, nurse or dietitian who can help you work out what’s causing it. They can also tell you if there’s anything you shouldn’t be eating. Try to eat small portions and snacks instead of big meals, and make sure you keep drinking drinks like water, juice, squash, milk and milkshakes to help keep you well.

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I don’t remember a lot about when I was told I had leukaemia but it was scary. When I first had chemo treatment I wanted to eat chilli con carne all the time! I started to not like some foods too, like sausages. My mum and dad would buy food I liked but then after more treatment I’d not like it anymore!

It’s not so scary having leukaemia now as I’ve got used to it a lot more. When I go to hospital the nurses are always very kind when I have to have blood taken or transfusions. I also like my CLIC Sargent Social Worker Christine. She always helps us with things, like when I have to have chemotherapy, and when my twin brother Zakk worries about me she talks to him.

I like to go to school but I do have to miss it if I have a high temperature and have to stay in hospital. But my friends at school know about my leukaemia so when I

have to miss school to go to hospital they understand why.

I don’t think about having leukaemia too much. Sometimes I do but I’d rather get on with playing with my friends and brother! My favourite things to do are play computer games and football. I am a fan of Tottenham Hotspur and my favourite computer game is Star Wars Battlefront.

I would say to another child who was told they had cancer that it is very scary at first, and it can be difficult, but that it gets better. The doctors and nurses are very kind and when you get to know them it makes it all a lot easier.

Jamie, aged seven, from Ipswich, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) two years ago. He spoke to Shout Out! about what it’s like to be treated for leukaemia and how chemotherapy changed his taste buds.

Jamie’sstory

FUN STUFF! And the winner is...In the last issue of Shout Out! we asked you to tell us all about your best ever day at school in just 30 words. We loved reading your stories and it was a tough job picking our favourite, but we all agreed that 12-year-old Hannah was a worthy winner.

WELL DONE, HANNAH: you’ve won a SIGNED copy of Jacqueline Wilson’s new book, Katy.

Here’s Hannah’s story – we’re sure you’ll think it’s fab.

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MY BEST DAY AT SCHOOLBY HANNAH, 12, FROM DONCASTER

School, I love school. Today I had science. Those bubbling, green test tubes mesmerised me. I also had maths. Conferring with my friends, debating answers. An amazing day.

30-word challenge

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icy

chilly

skate

wintry

skid

ski

snowflake

snowball

winter

Can you find all these wintry words in the

snowman?

How many words can you make using the letters from

SNOWFLAKE Top marks if you can find 10 or more!

wordsearch

icicle

freezing

frosty

slide

slippery

shiver

sledge

snowballgs

nchillyhon

fgsssovhncfzase

ekklnwintertijt

gmiiofucrgokiks

dddpdlxnyfsachh

eoqplarsdityins

lrjeskatesyvcig

ssfreezingerldy

dkbypaukcrigeap

sledging!Go

We don’t mind if it’s cold outside when there’s so much

fun stuff to do indoors, like these brilliant wintry puzzles.

Winter wonders

Snowman

Winter wordshake

sledging!

Ever fancied yourself as an artist? Now’s your chance!We want you to use the space below to create your own self-portrait made up of your top yummy treats. You could have a banana smile, chocolate button eyes, spaghetti hair… Let your imagination run wild! You could even use real food on a plate to make your self-portrait – messy!

Get crafty

Just pop your portrait in the Freepost envelope included, not forgetting your name, date of birth and postcode.

Or take a photo and send it to shoutout@clicsargent.org.uk We’ll announce the winner in the next issue of Shout Out!

We’ve got a

£10 Amazon

voucher to give

away to the creator

of our favourite

portrait!

COMPETITION

TIMEHOW TO ENTER

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The meal of my dreams by ......................................

My full name:

My date of birth:

My postcode:12

If you could have a meal with anyone, who would it be? We want all you budding authors to tell us all about the feast of your

dreams. Where would you go and what would you eat?You can tell us all about your favourite real life meal, or use your imagination:

would you have tea with the Queen or gate-crash a Viking banquet? But you’ve only got 30 words to do it in – and it’s trickier than it sounds!

30-WORDCHALLENGE

Kaine, 10, from Dudley, is being treated for a brain

tumour. Shout Out! found out how he’s coping with

treatment and what he thinks of hospital food.

I found out I had cancer about six months ago. I kept

on being sick so my mum took me to the doctor. I had

to go to the hospital and have an MRI scan, and that’s

when they told me I had a brain tumour. It was a big shock,

especially when they said I had to be transferred to another

hospital for surgery.

I felt a bit scared about having to have a major operation

and it wasn’t very nice not being able to eat because of

the anaesthetic. I was in the operating theatre nearly all

day and when I woke up, I didn’t know where I was.

I had to stay in hospital for a long time after the operation. I got used to it, but it was a

bit boring. The hospital food wasn’t very nice so when people visited they brought me

chocolate and my grandad brought me some Haribos.

After my operation I had to have chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I didn’t like it but

it got easier after a while. It didn’t make me feel sick but it did put me off my food.

Because I couldn’t eat that much they put me on nasogastric (NG) feeds. It wasn’t too

bad because I had them overnight. I haven’t finished treatment yet but I’m feeling

okay at the moment. I haven’t got much appetite so soft food like mashed potato and

cauliflower cheese is easiest to eat.

Because I’m on treatment, I can’t go to school, so I have a home tutor. I miss going to

school and seeing my friends, but they come to see me and we FaceTime each other.

I can’t play football at the moment so I play car games on my iPad and Xbox. When I

get my balance back I’ll be able to start kicking a ball around again.

I’m really looking forward to finishing treatment. I hope

it will finish just before my birthday – it will be like an

early birthday present. If it’s finished, I want to go

out for a nice meal. I’d go with my family and have

sausage and mash to eat. I can’t wait!

KAINE’S STORY

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In the last issue of Shout Out! we set you a challenge

to draw our Superchef. Big thanks to everyone who

sent their pictures in – you’re a talented bunch! Check

out some of our favourite Superchef drawings and

more from this issue’s postbag. Send in your drawings

and they might just feature in our gallery!

Your gallery

SUPERCHEFby Ola, 10, Crewkerne

SUPERCHEFPaulo, 10

FLOWER RAINBOW by Ann, 8, Bristol

Original Superchef

CAT ORIGAMI

by Emma, 10, Cheadle

GO GOLD by Emma, 10, Cheadle

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SUPERCHEF by Ella, 7, Gloucester

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We love seeing your pictures, so keep them coming!

Just pop your work into the Freepost envelope

provided or email it to shoutout@clicsargent.org.uk.

Don’t forget to include your full name, date

of birth and postcode. You could see your

masterpiece in the next issue of Shout Out!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

WINTER’S ADVENTURE by Abby, 9, Cumbria

WITH YOUNG VOICES, SPONSORED BY ASPEN

THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

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This year’s CLIC Sargent Christmas Celebration took place at the

Royal Albert Hall in London on Wednesday 9 December. The festive

spectacular featured a choir made up of 1,600 schoolchildren who

performed alongside a host of professional singers and variety acts.

This year, the choir was joined on stage by energetic

dance acts Urban Strides and West End Kids. There were

also performances from Little Giants, Tom Billington and

special guest stars Lucy Rose and Hudson Taylor.

As you can see from our photos, it was an unforgettable night!

cThe Royal Albert Hall was opened it 1871. Queen Victoria named it after her husband, Prince Albert.

cIn World War II, the glass of the domed roof was painted black to stop pilots spotting it from the air – but it was still hit by three bombs.

cOver a million people watch performances at the Royal Albert Hall every year.cThe Hall has 5,272 seats.cIt’s not just music that happens in the Hall… It’s also hosted wrestling, ice skating and even tennis matches!

cIn 2014, 1,675 samba-drumming children performed together at the Royal Albert Hall and broke the Guinness World Record for the biggest ever samba band.

Did you know…?

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CHARLIE’S FUN AND GAMES!

KATE, OUR NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE AT CLIC SARGENT ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS!

What will you be doing for CLIC Sargent?I think my job is best described as Chief Cheerleader, or maybe that is just the way I do it! My role is to make sure that everyone at CLIC Sargent is aiming for the same goal – a world where all children and young people with cancer live life to the full. Oh… and to make sure everyone has lots of fun whilst doing it!

My name is Charlie. I am 11 years old and in 2014 I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. I am in remission now and I am a member of CYPAG (Children and Young People’s’ Advisory Group) so I decided to do some fundraising for CLIC Sargent.

My family and I hosted a Macmillan Coffee and Cake day on 26 September and I thought it was a shame that CLIC Sargent didn’t get any money so I set up my own stall in the back garden. Two of my friends seemed eager to help and they were great! One of my friends, Tyler, is also in remission.

On my stall there was a pirate game, a make your own cake area, two Lego games, colouring sheets and a second-hand sale. I also sold some souvenirs from CLIC Sargent like pens and key rings.

My family received £170 from CLIC Sargent when I was diagnosed so that was my goal. I raised £340 so I helped two families!

I am definitely going to do the same thing next year!

MEET KATE! What languages do you speak?

Ummm. A very little bit of Spanish – but no tests please!

Will you come to the CYPAG meetings?Of course! I can’t wait.

Do you have any pets?Yes I have a dog called Smudge. She is a miniature schnauzer and just the absolutely best dog in the world. She used to come to work with me lots in my last job.

Favourite baked good?Cheese scones or cheese straws

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CAPTAIN TOAD: TREASURE TRACKER (Nintendo Wii, U)The intrepid Captain Toad is off on an adventure in this new release for

WiiU. Equipped with only his neck scarf, backpack and headlamp, Toad has to solve puzzles, collect hidden gems and avoid hidden dangers if he’s to survive his mission in one piece.

BARRY LOSER HATES HALF TERM BY JIM SMITHIt’s only a few days into the holidays and Barry’s dad is packing him off to camp, and Barry is not impressed. But horrible things are happening at Pirate Camp, and only Barry can come to the rescue.

DESPICABLE ME: MINION RUSH (iOS, Android and Windows)We’re all mad about Minions, and in this app Gru and his loyal yellow sidekicks have to collect exotic fruits and turn

them into yummy jelly. It’s full of fast-paced missions that will have your Minions rolling, dodging, scrambling and making you LOL!

DOWNLOAD

THIS

PLAY THIS

WAKE UP BY THE VAMPSYou won’t be able to resist

singing along to The Vamps’ latest album. It’s packed with

brilliant power pop tracks, including their latest single, also

called Wake Up. Perfect for getting you out of bed in the morning!

HEAR THIS

Why did the

tomato blush?

BECAUSE IT

SAW THE SALAD

DRESSING

WHAT’S NEW?

WATCH THIS

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: ROAD CHIP (PG)Alvin and his band of furry friends are horrified when they find out that their manager and best buddy Dave is going to propose to his girlfriend and move to Miami, leaving the chipmunks behind. They have just three days to stop him – will they do it?

READ THIS

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We nearly fell off our seats laughing at the jokes you sent in this issue. Here are some of the best – share them

with your friends and give them a giggle too!

What’s it called when

a cat wins a dog show?

A CAT-HAS-TROPHY

Why was 6

scared of 7?

BECAUSE

7 ‘ATE’ 9

What dries as it gets wet?

A TOWEL

What comes down your nose at 100 miles per hour?

A LAMBORGREENY!

The cheese factory exploded...

ALL THAT WAS LEFT

WAS DE BRIE!

What did the

triangle say to

the circle?

YOU’RE

POINTLESS

What do you call a

bear with no teeth?

A GUMMY BEAR

I was reading the history of glue...

AND I COULDN’T PUT IT DOWN!

What do you call a

deer with no eyes?

NO EYED DEERWhat do you call

a deer with no

eyes or legs?

STILL NO EYED DEER

What do you call a deer with no eyes, legs and who’s on fire?STILL FLAMIN’ NO EYED DEER!FROM RAHUL, 10

Were you long in hospital?

NO, I’VE ALWAYS BEEN THIS LENGTH

FROM ABBIE

What did the old rabbit say to the baby rabbit?HOP OUT, BECAUSE WE’VE GOT A PARTY TONIGHTFROM ANN, 8

Why did the

tomato blush?

BECAUSE IT

SAW THE SALAD

DRESSING

What goes around

the world but stays in one corner?

A STAMP

How do you wake up

Lady Gaga?POKE HER

FACE!

What’s the difference

between a guitar

and a fish?

YOU CAN’T

TUNA FISH!

What did the criminal who fell into the ocean do? HE STARTED A CRIME WAVE

Did you hear the joke about the broken pencil?

IT WAS POINTLESS

What happened to the

plant in maths class?

IT HAD SQUARE

ROOTS!

Yourjokes...

SEND US YOUR JOKES AND WE’LL SHARE

THEM ROUND!

How CLIC Sargent can help

Shout Out! is CLIC Sargent’s magazine for 7 to 13-year-olds.If you have any questions about the magazine check with your parent or carer if they are happy for you to contact us. You can then call us on 0300 330 0803 and ask to speak to the Information Manager.

Shout Out! is funded by Readathon’s sponsored read in schools.

www.clicsargent.org.ukRegistered charity number 1107328 and registered in Scotland (SC039857)

Please note that everyone’s experience will be different and may not follow the order outlined in this publication, and that services will differ across the UK. CLIC Sargent cannot accept any responsibility for information and services provided by third parties, including those referred to or signposted to in this publication.

While we take every care to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date at time of printing, CLIC Sargent cannot accept liability for any loss or damage resulting from any inaccuracy or omission in this publication. Information should not be relied on in place of appropriate professional or other advice specific to your circumstances.

REF: SO01_15SM260, Issue 14, Winter 2015. Next issue: Spring 2016

We know that having cancer can be scary and difficult. Here are some of the ways we can help you and your family.

Talk to usOur social workers are on hand to help you and your family with any questions or worries about cancer and how it affects your life.

Read all about itWant to know more about your illness? We have lots of information about childhood cancer for you and your family, including these fab storybooks.

Being together as a familyIf you need to go into hospital, there may be a CLIC Sargent Home from Home close by so your parents and siblings can stay near you during your treatment.

School – sorted!We can talk to your school to help you keep on top of your schoolwork and stay in touch with your school friends.

Happy holidaysNeed a break? You and your family can stay in our holiday home in Scotland.

Expert nursesCLIC Sargent’s nurses are here to look after you, at home or in hospital.

Coping with your treatmentOur play specialists have tonnes of activity ideas to keep you busy and help you through your treatment.