My grandson loved it . Had previously bought all the Tom Gates books for my 7 year old grandson and from being a reluctant reader he absolutely loved them., so when “Random Acts of Fun” came out it was a no-brainer. He absolutely loves this one as well.” PerryE Ground floor - powered doors into small lift lobby. Lobby doors open with a push button at 90cm high. Lobby doors have clear width of 95cm. She started out with other people’s, but then had a go at writing her own picture books. Square-Eyed Pat, about a telly addict dog, was published in 2003, followed by My Big Brother Boris, in which Little Croc and his brother live in a swamp. “It doesn’t seem quite so jolly now,” Pichon says of the title, but it won her the Smarties prize, and got her properly thinking about the kind of book she would have loved to read herself as a child.

A laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, family and foes! Tom and Derek are in a band called Dog Zombies, consisting of Tom on guitar, Derek on keyboard, and classmate Norman Watson on drums. Aged around 10 years old, Tom is the younger of the two children of Frank and Rita Gates, and the younger brother of Delia. [4] He attends Oakfield Primary School where he is in Mr Fullerman's Class 5F, under headmaster Mr Keen. Children in his class include Marcus Meldrew (who sits next to and consistently annoys Tom in class), and Amy Porter (who also sits next to Tom, but whom Tom hopes to impress). Also in his year at Oakfield is his best friend Derek Fingle, who also lives next door to him. Tom has a second neighbour, June Jones, that annoys Tom and dislikes his band. In this sequel, the author takes us on yet another journey into Tom’s life. His school band takes centre stage in this book, and you will love seeing how the kids perform using makeshift instruments. Tom will be doing a lot of drawing in between his performances while overindulging in caramel wafers, which possibly explains his sore tooth. He will also be going swimming, but when he forgets his swim trunks, he has no choice but to wear a teddy bear, one that makes him look like a 5-year-old. Tom’s family’s dynamics come clear in this story, and you cannot help but envy this boy who is surrounded by so much love.

Doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time, along with visits from family (with treats), friends and even Rooster managing to sneak in. Blue Badge spaces available by prior arrangement at Visitor Centre - about 280 m from step free entrance. Induction loops in Porters' Lodge, Lecture Theatre, Library, Dining Hall, Visitor Centre, Cathedral, Chapter House and Picture Gallery. Level access around both reading rooms. Some narrow areas between shelves. Floor to ceiling shelves with portable steps. Library staff will provide books for people not able to access shelves.

Tom remembers other fun times he’s had, like metal detecting with Uncle Kevin and the cousins or inventing a new secret language with Derek. which is a pity, as he’s desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him… Tom Gates Book 2: Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff) Ten years after the first was published, the 19th Tom Gates book, Random Acts of Fun – “Hanging out with a kid who likes to eat sugar from a bowl. (NOT fun.) Watching squirrels steal stuff from the garden. (Who knew that would be SO much FUN?)” – is just out, and Pichon has no plans on calling a halt any time soon.Large glass entrance doors. Clear width of 93cm through one door leaf. Very heavy. Minimal contrasting markings. Very reflective in some lighting conditions.

Secondary entrance to the college for staff and students. Main entrance for visitors to the Christ Church Picture Gallery(stepped access only to the Gallery). accessible bedrooms in Blue Boar Quad (staircase 2). 1 bedroom described below; the other was in use at the time of the survey (but is similar and also has an en suite bathroom). Access to bedrooms In 2019, the Birmingham Stage Company presented a stage play called Tom Gates Live on Stage! that featured the characters in live action. [5] It toured the UK and starred Matthew Chase as Tom Gates and Amy Hargreaves as Delia. [6] Television [ edit ] I have a soft spot for this series, so love it when a new book comes out. This one was hilarious. Kids eating bowls full of sugar, caramel doughnuts, cool grandparents and a whole heap of illustrations to boot!” Rania T. Narrow lobby into Lecture Theatre. Doors either side have clear with of 80cm. Inner doors can be held open to enable wheelchair access.Toilet is behind a secure door on Tom Quad. Visitors can use this toilet on request - ask a member of staff for access.