The Network

Inside this Issue:

 CS Live

 Focus on CS Local

 CSNW Academy 2015

 And much more…

e-mail The Network with any thoughts or suggestions! Page 1 Welcome to issue five of The Network Editor’s Note What’s Inside Welcome back to The Network. You Said, We Did For issue five we focus on the work across the region by CS Local, with input from North West Co-ordinator Kathie Bates. The last six weeks have seen a number of Thanks for your feedback! events take place and The Network has it covered. We hear about CS Live, 2015’s Academy and even a cross-site sports day with an added twist. Meet a Senior Leader

Our regular ‘Classified’ feature returns with details on some of the initiatives and Shona Dunn projects that are currently ongoing in the North West. CS Live As an extra treat, DfE’s Director General Shona Dunn tells us about her life in the civil service. Jen tells us about her day We welcome Katherine Mansfield to the team who successfully applied for the Focus On opportunity to join us for this issue.

Have an interesting story? Want to sell best practise? Fancy five minutes of fame!? CS Local Get in touch via email as we may be able to help you! CS Local Leader Meet The Network: Katherine Kathie Bates

I can’t believe that it’s six years since I moved from London to Salford to join the CSNW Academy HMRC Gambling Taxes Team. Organiser, delegate, and coach! I’m actually a true northerner; I was born Rochdale and War of the Roses brought up in Lincolnshire. However, after spending twenty years down south I was well on the way to turning DfE’s cross-site Sports Day into a Cockney. Those years were mainly spent in what was then called the Department of the Environment. Classified There, I did such things as regulating waste and giving What's going on in the region planning permission to Heathrow Terminal 5. For a while, I was a speechwriter and I met my husband when I was writing a speech about Docklands and he was working in the Docklands Team. In the 2000s I came over to Inland Revenue which then became HMRC. Editorial Team - Contact us The Gambling Tax Team has been a great experience although a bit surreal at times. Glenn Atkins (DH) One day I can be discussing principals of constitutional law and the next trying to get to grips with the rules of bingo. The best thing has definitely been the people I’ve [email protected] worked with. I’d like to take this opportunity to mention my departing boss, Andy Jane Cunningham (HMRC) Grimsley. It’s been a privilege to work for someone who is a true leader in the best [email protected] sense. It is thanks to him that the Team has achieved some amazing things including Jen Frankish (DWP) creating an entirely new tax on fruit machines. [email protected] Who is your favourite food? Cheese Kerry McKinley (HMRC) What is the last film you watched and provide a two word review? Mistress [email protected] America—Manhattan kookiness Robbie Roberts (DfE) Who would be your 5 ideal dinner party guests? Not celebrities or famous people, old friends who are sadly no longer with us [email protected]

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1. You Said - I really enjoy reading The Network, I like the fact it focuses on a different Government Department each issue. I also like the input from a different senior leader each issue. We Did - Glad you’re enjoying The Network, as a special treat for you, this issues SCS article comes from a Director General!

2. You Said - The whole document is eye catching, especially the classified page and invites the reader to continue reading… although reading about the Everton and Man United fans was annoying… only joking! The hyper links makes the page interactive and user friendly… great to see from a web designer perspective. We Did - Thanks for the positive comments, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this...

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4. You Said - Just had a look and first impression is that it’s quite big, loud and busy. It does have some good info but I personally found the graphics a little distracting. Overall it contains quite a good mixture of information, not all relevant but interesting to get an overview. We Did - nothing, just yet! But we are, moving forward, exploring revamping The Network so all suggestions and ideas would be really appreciated

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Meet a Director General! DfE’s Shona Dunn For the last two years I have been the Director General for Education Standards in the . I came to education from DCLG where I’d spent most of my career working in areas like planning and housing. I was attracted to DfE for all the same reasons most of my colleagues were: the opportunity to play a role in ensuring that every child gets the best start in life, and the very best education, whatever their background and wherever they live. My role spans many different aspects of the school system, from ensuring the supply of high quality teachers and leaders, to setting the curriculum, reforming qualifications and ensuring appropriate accountability for performance. The National College of Teaching and Leadership and the Standards and Testing Agency form part of my team and I lead for the Government on its relationship with the key Getting to know… regulators, Ofsted and Ofqual. I’m also responsible for 16-19 education Shona including the Apprenticeship Programme (working with BIS). 1. What is your favourite food? Being at the heart of the reform of the education system over the last Any really strong cheese, two years has been a brilliant experience. I’ve led lots of system reform although to be truthful I think I during my twenty years in the Civil Service, but rarely have I seen such could also happily live on comprehensive change delivered with such immediate impact. I think Frazzles. most people with children at different points in their school life will 2. What is the last film you have begun to notice the difference, as the new curriculum and watched and a two word review? qualifications bed down and Ministers raise expectations on schools. Milk - powerful; thought- But it has been the rise of the ‘system leader’ that has been so provoking noticeable in this period…teachers, head-teachers and whole schools 3. What books would be found on prepared to step up and support each other to improve; a great sign of your bookshelf? I've a particular a mature profession taking responsibility for its own development. fondness for historical novels and Joining the Civil Service has been a great experience for other reasons dystopian futures. I've never yet too. Over the last twenty years I’ve had the opportunity to do some of read one of the political biographies people seem to be so the most interesting, challenging and varied roles imaginable. I was fond of giving me! private secretary to John Prescott for a couple of years, I’ve worked in Europe, I’ve run major programmes and I’ve held operational and 4. Who would play you in a movie corporate as well as policy roles. At the same time I’ve had three of your life? Gwyneth Paltrow for children and worked every conceivable working pattern. For me the the early part (got to set your sights high!) and Meryl Streep for Civil Service has been a brilliant employer and I want to make sure that I the later bit…what a woman. am giving other people the same opportunities that I have benefitted from. 5. Who would be your 5 ideal dinner party guests? Billy DfE is really committed to ensuring that we help every member of staff Connelly, Kevin Spacey, Billy Joel, make the most of every ounce of potential…whether that’s through our Will Self, and Christine Lagarde direct action on equality and diversity, targeted talent programmes, (to help me bring some sense to coaching and mentoring or our approach to encouraging different forms the proceedings…although I bet of flexible working. We’re by no means perfect but we’ve got real she could still do some mean ambition to be the best, and it’s great to be part of that! karaoke!)

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My Day at CS Live: Manchester

Civil Service Live is an annual conference for the civil service and is classed as a learning event, The Network’s Jen Frankish went along and tells us about her day

The key themes at this year’s event were; people and leadership, a skilled civil service , innovation and the new UK Government. I have never attended CS Live before and wasn’t sure what to expect. Although I was attending primarily to help on the CS Local Academy stand, promoting the Academy, I was keen to also make the most of the day and attend some seminars and workshops. The first workshop I attended was run by MindGym and was all about dealing with and leading people through change. We explored things such as self sabotage and techniques to ensure we deal with change effectively looking at our ‘Change Agility’ and how to become a change entrepreneur. As a psychology graduate it was right up my street and I found it very engaging. “Did you know DWP processes 7.4m benefit claims using 90,000 desk tops…”

I next attended a seminar on ‘Delivering Digital Technology’ which seemed very appropriate with our ‘Digital by Default’ philosophy. I learned some interesting facts - did you know DWP processes 7.4m benefit claims using 90,000 desk tops and pay £167.6bn in benefits supported by over 1,000 IT applications.

The next order of the day was hearing from Noel Shanahan, Director General of Operations talking about making a reality of welfare reform. Noel said a number of times how proud he was to work for DWP as we “lift people out of poverty, help people get jobs, and secure children’s futures” and do you know what? I am proud to be part of an organisation that touches so many peoples lives, and make a difference to millions of peoples lives every day. Our ambition is to be recognised as the best and most efficient service delivery organisation in the public service - what a great ambition to have!

As well as the seminars there were lots of stands to look around and pick up information from including CSL Learning, Operational Delivery Profession, Exchange to Change and many more. CS Local had a number of fantastic, informative stands including discovery sessions, the GAP project, the apprenticeship, engaging schools and, of course, the Academy stand to name just a few. I had to tear myself away in order to attend my seminars! “CS Live is a great event and a wonderful example of the work that the Civil Service does…”

My last session was on transformation leadership, I learned about ‘getting on the balcony’, success factors of leadership, the power of story telling and how we can lead change.

I spent some time speaking to people about the wonderful experience that is the Academy and rounded off the day with the closing reflections from senior leaders including Richard Heaton, at MOJ.

CS Live is a great event and a wonderful example of the work that the Civil Service does, it’s a great opportunity to broaden your horizons and learn how you can be part of the civil service of the future.

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‘Focus On…’ returns, this edition we are highlighting the work of What is Civil Service Local? Civil Service Local CS Local work with the and col- laboratively with departments and agencies to Focus On… translate the aims of Civil Service reform into what works for us and our citizens here in the Working throughout the North West, Civil Service North West. We focus on building local links Local offers unique cross departmental opportuni- and piloting new ideas working collaboratively ties for Civil Servants. in a more efficient and effective way. No matter which department you work in or what grade you are there’s something for everyone – all you need is enthusiasm, the passion to make a difference and a level of commitment that suits you. You can either join the team, participate or volunteer.

We have a strong and established brand and an operating model that embraces the ethos of reform and delivers a unique perspective that departments cannot do alone. Our role is to improve the culture, identity and The proposed approach for 2015/16 is to con- brand of the Civil Service we do this by identifying tinue in the same way encompassing 3 main developing and delivering initiatives that result in: themes: • Building the capability of our people  Building on the success of our pilots • Connecting the Civil Service  Growing and embedding our core offering • Unique ways of delivering services to citizens  Trying something new

Citizen Outreach Collaboration Connecting the Civil Ser- Developing Capability vice Inspiring Young People Networks People Academy Primary / Secondary Continuous Improvement People Connections CSNW Academy Expanding Schools/Further Education Senior Leaders Exchange to Change across sector Attendance Middle managers Academy Accessing Information Engagement Events Hospices & cross sector HR Civil Service Live Discovery Sessions working Redeployment Tournament/Family Event Reform Libraries / Digital Flexible Dog Resource Charity Change Food Banks Learning & development Commercial Leadership Partnerships Diversity Offenders Network Activities Whitehall Industry Group Going Forward Continuous Improvement NW Employers Apprenticeships Traineeships Across departments Police, Fire & Health ser- Leadership & Management Skills competition Attendance management vices Commercial support tool Universities County Councils Contact Jayne for more Discovery Events information about this or Communities of common Contact Andrew for more Contact Janice for more Collaboration interest information information e-mail The Network with any thoughts or suggestions! Page 6

Meet Kathie Bates North West Co-ordinator of CS Local

I joined the Department of Social Security (now DWP) in 1988 after a short- lived career as a high school teacher! After a few years linking post at the Invalid Care Allowance Unit (which administered benefit for carers of disabled people), gaining a grounding in ‘working in the Civil Service’ and understanding our relationships with citizens, I moved on to various projects including procurement, development of a new debt and accounting system, market testing and cultural change before returning to the operational world of Family Credit in 1997.

“Always do the best you can.” I led a range of work areas including operations, debt recovery, compliance business improvement and then the corporate service arm of the Tax Credit Transition Team - developing our organisational blueprint for the new business as well as ensuring we had all the staff, resources, contracts and infrastructure needed for the launch of Tax Credits and to take us into the world of HMRC. Next came implementation of Tax Credit renewals processing and co-ordinating set-up of 12 national temporary processing offices….only to close them down again 12 months later!! I’ve held a number of posts since then too numerous to mention but at the heart of everything has always been a desire to do the best you can - not for yourself but for the people who’ve worked hard for you and for our citizens who depend on you in their vulnerable times. “Civil Service Local… without a shadow of a doubt the best most Getting to rewarding job I’ve ever had.” know… Kathie In July 2011 I had a bit of a midlife crisis and was ready to leave the Civil 1. Who would play you in a Service for pastures new, until a colleague asked if I would be interested in movie of your life? Me - of Civil Service Local… something, at the time, no-one had really heard of. So… course! deep breath… I bravely leapt from my comfortable processing and change 2. What books would be found world into the unknown - a world yet to be defined; one without people, on your bookshelf? Murder money or even a desk. I am now part of Civil Service Resourcing and North mysteries - Harlen Coben and West Co-Ordinator of Civil Service Local. Tess Gerritsen at the moment 3. What is the last film you The rest, they say, is history and I’m ever so glad I took that leap. This is, watched & provide a two word without a shadow of a doubt, the best and most rewarding job I’ve ever had review? Ant Man - good fun and wouldn’t change it for the world. 4. Who would be your 5 ideal I live in Leyland, Lancs, I am wife to Laurence (also a civil servant!), mum to dinner party guests? Patrick Ashleigh (22) who has just qualified as a primary school teacher and Jordan Swayze, Jeff Hordley, Thomas Gibson, Tony Hadley, Caroline (20) who is a straight A student but who’s passion in life is to be a famous Quentin drummer. The family is completed by our black labradors - Bailey (girl) and 5. What is your favourite food? Tyler (boy) plus three cats - Fudge, Flapjack and Maisie. All things Pasta My philosophy in life? If not you… then who… give it a go!

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Kathie tells us about her experience of the North West Academy and the build up to this years event at Chester University.

September is a big month for us at Civil Service Local North West because it means one thing - it’s Academy time! 2015 saw the fourth North West Academy and we were excited to be doing it all again but as ever there was some new features just for the 2015 delegates.

“We didn’t know what we had let ourselves in for…” Academy week is one of the highlights of the working year and 2015 was no exception - I still can’t quite believe how far we've come from waking up one dark cold January morning in 2012, deciding we should run a cross-government leadership event to an eager group of volunteers coming together to plan something ground-breaking – an Academy for civil servants. We didn’t know what we had let ourselves in for and only had our enthusiasm, tenacity (no budget or resource) and our desire to come up with a concept that would support the skills demands of a future Civil Service. “… we have built a strong cohort of people…”

Fast forward four years and it's still going strong! People all over the country now have the opportunity to attend an Academy and here in the North West we have built a strong cohort of people who not only 'get reform' but are absolutely determined to help drive forward changes in their business areas and are making a real difference to the way we deliver our services to the public.

This year's event was at Chester University with a new team of facilitators from NOMS, MOD, HMRC, HMCTS, DWP and Lancashire Police. They planned and organised in order to make sure the new delegates had a truly fabulous experience. Enabling them to take away new skills with a fresh insight into how we can shape our future together with many fond memories! “It’s been a great honour for me...“ The Academy is not for the faint hearted. The delegates and facilitators work extremely hard, are constantly challenged and made to think outside the box.. It’s been a great honour for me to watch people grow and develop into the capable, confident leaders of the future. I’ve seen people who couldn’t stand up to speak in public go on to deliver cross-government initiatives and build strong working relationships with senior civil servants. It’s our delegates that make the Academy a success every year and I’m really looking forward to seeing how the class of 2015 go on to develop.

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CS Local North West Academy 2015 Beccy Purcell: Crown Commercial Service What would you think if I mentioned marshmallows, aeroplanes and a pack of wolves? Well, for me it meant attending the CS Local North West Academy and seeing around 60 civil servants gather together to develop themselves professionally and personally. We were allocated a "family" and I joined the Wolf family who quickly bonded through a series of challenges. It was a super start to the Academy with lots of promise for the next three days. Our second day started on an interesting note. We watched a short video clip of real life interviews where members of the public talked about their perceptions of the Civil Service. It was a bit of a shock to realise that not everyone is always fully aware of who we are and what we do. I admit that at first, I personally felt disheartened by this because I really do care about my job and truly believe that we work in everyone's best interests. However, this realisation has motivated me and my fellow delegates to reflect on how we can make changes for the better. It was also a privilege to hear the thoughts of several inspirational senior civil servants who demonstrated a real passion for Getting to know… driving positive change across the public sector. I think it's fair to say that we also expressed some very passionate views in return, but it was all Beccy met positively. 1. What is your favourite “… empowering us to be the best ambassadors we can for the food? Homemade spaghetti and meatballs work that we do.” 2. What is your favourite We then saw a message from John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil sports team? Wigan Athletic Service where he gave his view of the future. We used this to develop a (I was at Wembley when three point plan and then held an election-themed challenge to vote they won the FA Cup!!!) between our 8 families. There were the usual features of an election - parties, leaders and even rosettes. There were also important key themes 3. What books would be across all our "manifestos" including leadership, cross-government found on your bookshelf? A collaboration and people development. It was real eye opener for me and lot of books that films are my family; inspiring us to reflect on our civil service and empowering us to based on – The Green Mile, be the best ambassadors we can for the work that we do. Gone Girl, Gesundheit (Patch Adams)… The next step was to come up with a project and we had a ‘special surprise’ to prepare for. After much consideration, we settled on our 4. What was the last film you project idea: a customer-focused initiative called Promoting Engagement watched and provide a 2 with People to Uplift Perceptions (PEP UP) to help influence our profile as word review? San Andreas – civil servants during a time of change and reform. LOOK OUT FOR MORE Earthquake Survivors IN THE NEAR FUTURE! 5. Who would be your 5 ideal The future is looking bright for me and my team right now. The Academy dinner party guests? The experience was a whirlwind experience that I would recommend it to Queen, Sandra Bullock, my anyone. husband Adam, my lifelong friend Janine and my Mum.

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CS Local North West Academy 2015 Coach Ellie Agrebi

I was fortunate – or brave – enough to apply for the first Civil Service North West (CSNW) Academy, back in 2012. When I was offered a place, I had no idea what to expect and no clue as to the impact it could have on my career. Three years on and still being involved with CSNW, I volunteered to be a project coach for this year’s Academy intake. “It’s fair to say that we were all impressed…”

The Academy ran at Chester University at the end of September, and as one of eight project coaches I attended on the Thursday to observe each team pitching their idea to a panel of senior leaders. It’s fair to say that we were all impressed with how clearly and convincingly each team presented their ideas, and how well they handled the questions from the panel. It was an enlightening insight into how my own Academy experience may have looked! Getting to know… “… we can best support and add values to our Ellie teams.” 1. What is your favourite food? Listening to the senior leaders’ feedback gave the project coaches Breakfast cereal. Not necessarily at some ideas about how we can best support and add value to our breakfast time. teams. We’re all keen to get started and see how these initial 2. What CD's are currently in your plans and ideas develop over the year. Whilst we’ve all got some car ? Blondie; The Strokes; Jimi experience of project management, we’re definitely not taking a Hendrix; and a collection of very old too formal approach. We’re planning to advise, ask questions, house music. and coach the groups to develop and deliver in whatever ways work for themselves. 3. Who is your favourite sports team? Mercedes F1 and New “It’s a chance to support…” England Patriots. Personally, I’m looking forward to sharing this experience with 4. Who would be your 5 ideal my team. Hopefully my own Academy and Civil Service dinner party guests? Danny experiences will be of some value too. It’s a chance to support Kahneman; Gene Kelly; Ada not just an exciting new opportunity for staff in the North West, Lovelace; Eleanor Roosevelt; James but also a team of individuals who will face their own business May. and personal challenges over the year. The challenge for me will 5. Who would play you in a movie be not making suggestions and not voicing my own ideas! of your life ? I’d like to say Anne Hathaway but I’m not that sophisticated! Sandra Bullock seems a bit more ‘down to earth’…

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War of the Roses DfE holds its first trans-Pennine event A far cry from Bosworth but Friday 18th September 2015 was the day Lancashire and Yorkshire would revive a rivalry – all for a bit of fun!

Colleagues in Department for Education arranged for a War of the Roses sports day to take place in the picturesque village of Edale. With only three weeks to arrange the event as well as gather interest, the team behind the War of the Roses sports day can be very proud of their achievements! From that team, Natasha Robb gives her view of the day, whilst Paul Kirkham has provided visuals! The day started with sunshine and excitement, and neither side was deterred by the travel issues (Sheffield needing to get a rail replacement coach and Manchester stuck in a tunnel!) Once both sites made it to Edale they were greeted with the beautiful setting and the sun still high in the sky. The sides quickly got stuck in to the games with Rounder’s starting; this was won easily by Sheffield, and quickly became apparent the Manchester team was rusty on the rules. Manchester was able to level the scores in a gruelling Ultimate Frisbee game. All the time there were wellies being wanged. Then it was time for the adult race, catapulting you right back to your childhood it was a relay of three legged, egg and spoon, and the sack race. It was best of three and Sheffield upped their game after being beat on the first leg securing the win of the second and third race taking the points. Everyone gathered round to cheer for their side as the football went to penalties, it was nail biting but was won easily by Manchester. Then for the ultimate test of strength – Tug-o-war, after two very amusing snapped ropes, the final rope held up and Sheffield hauled to victory. The ramblers arrived back from there enjoyable walk up Mam Tor in time to join their side for tea and cakes and the pub quiz. This was the deciding challenge as the scores were so close. The quiz scores were 3rd Manchester 2nd Sheffield and 1st Sheffield allowing Sheffield to take home their trophy (a bottle of Vimto!). Both sides had a brilliant day and enjoyed all aspects of the competitive and non-competitive sports. Your site needs you next year! Dust off your trainers and be ready.

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Classified Share your skills and knowledge

Calling All DWP Colleagues! Help Changing Perception of

People get Online Dementia Dementia Friends is a campaign Are you interested in by the Alzheimer’s Society which aims to raise helping other to get awareness, and the change perception of this disease. online? Here are two Volunteers learn more about the disease, volunteer ways of doing this… within the community and get involved in Get Online Week campaigning for change to make a real difference to DWP is supporting the Tinder Foundation’s those affected. Fancy getting involved to make website. a 2015 Get Online Week Dementia Friends , running from 12 to change? Then go to the 18 October. Digital inclusion events will be held across the country to encourage more people to make the most of the internet. You can hold an event in your area through register online you will receive a pack of materials to promote your event, and resources to help you get started. CSL offers a range of flexible, high quality learning and Be a Digital Friend You can be a Digital Friend by helping at development for all civil servants including classroom least one person who has never used the training, e -learning, free learning materials, coaching & internet through giving advice and support mentoring and professional training and qualifications. to get them started. Find tips and advice on Learning is a continuous process and should be applied in the following: the workplace. CSL’s guide to learning in the workplace digitalskills.com/volunteers has lots of practical ideas on this. For more info see digitalunite.com www.civilservice.gov.uk/learning bbc.co.uk/webwise

Can your skills offer a helping hand? The Knowledge Connective skills is an opportunity to gain If following a recent job application experience, access to information from a direct source, in a you felt more information would have provided a more holistic view of the position advertised. communication format to suit the user. Would having additional facilities information We would like your help to join up with us by completing have changed your mind about applying? a profile of the skills you have to offer in order that We would really appreciate it if you could take a others can benefit from your expertise and knowledge. he few minutes to get in touch with T Mike For a copy of the application form contact Jets to share details of your experience.

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The Network Cross-Department Quiz

As it’s Halloween season, this month’s quiz tests your knowledge of this popular Scare day! Try your luck against these 15 questions and see how you compare with your colleagues… and sorry there’s not treats for guessing all the correct answers. 1. Often played at Halloween, which song was a hit for Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers in 1973? 2. Which 2002 horror film tells the story of a mysterious videotape which appears to cause the death of anyone who watches it within a week? 3. Which was the first film to be based on a Stephen King novel? 4. Which country celebrates the day of the dead ‘El Día de los muertos’ instead of Halloween, which includes the tradition of passing a live person in a coffin through streets? 5. Michael Keaton was originally offered Johnny Depp’s leading role in which 1990 film? 6. What is the main ingredient in the cocktail ‘Zombie’? 7. What type of confectionery, popular around the U.S. and Canada at Halloween, is made from marshmallows, sugar, corn syrup and orange, yellow and white food colouring? 8. Who painted ‘The Scream’? 9. “You try to scream, but terror takes the sound before you make it” Are the lyrics from which popular Halloween themed song and who sang it? 10. Who played the witch Samantha in the original TV series of ‘Bewitched’? 11. Name all the characters in the Addams Family household? 12. What is the name given to a group of witches? 13. In which two continents might you find vampire bats? 14. What would you traditionally "bob" for at a Halloween party? 15. Which actor in 'Ghostbusters' was also a co-writer of the film?

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and Can you find all the words: academy, , kathiebates, every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1-9 dementia, marshmallows, learningacademy, reserves, the knowledge, rewarding, wolves, cslive

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1. C3-PO 11. Charles Bronson, James Coburn and John Leyton 2. Jaws 12. The Departed 3. Frodo, Samwise, Merry, Pippin, Aragon, Boromir, Gandalf, Gimli, 13. Predator Legolas 14. George Clooney 4. To Kill a Mokingbird 15. Uma Thurman 5. Justice League 16. Katniss Everdeen The Network Back Catalogue 6. Tom Selleck 17. 12 Years a Slave Click on a front cover to see a previous 7. Johnny Castle edition 18. Stardust 8. Whistle Down the Wind 19. The Lion King 9. 1995 20. Paddington 10. Gone in the Wind

Answers for the Cross-Department Quiz and Sudoku will feature in Issue 6 of The Network

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