Hereford Times | Lifestyle

Helping children deal with loss

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:34:41 +0000

Anne Glover looks at the work of the Noah's Ark Trust, a charity which helps young people cope with the death of a parent or sibling.

The welcome is always warm at the Working Together cafe

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:44:30 +0100

CUSTOMERS at the Working Together cafe in Fish Street, Ludlow, know they are going to be greeted with not only a warm welcome, but all the sincerity in the world, when they walk in the door.

Abandoned dogs

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:18:24 +0100

IRRESPONSIBLE dog ownership has become a major problem across the country and all animal charities are reporting increasing numbers of unwanted, abandoned and neglected dogs, particularly the tough-looking breeds.

Working to help sustainable communities

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:30:00 +0100

More and more people are adding sustainability into their lifestyles these days. Individually we all do our bit and as a group we have the chance to become a voice for our communities. The Golden Valley Environmental Group (GVEG) is one of those groups.

Lessons have the right ingredients for fun

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:38:06 +0100

PREPARATIONS for a lesson has never been met with so much enthusiasm at King’s Caple primary school where children were making their own tuck shop snacks.

All about you!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:56:08 +0100

The Lifestyle secton looks at just about everything to do with living,choices we make and challenges we face. It's about the successful and not so successful experiences.Most of all, it's about sharing information, offer advice and linking people to people...

Essential contacts

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:09:00 +0100

If you are concerned about your child’s health speak to your GP or school nurse. Alternatively, these websites may help: www.eatwell.gov.uk www.teenweightwise.com www.weightconcern.com www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/ Yourchildshealthandsafety/YourChildsHealth/DG_066077 www.slimmingworld.com

Fighting the battle of obesity in Britain

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:07:25 +0100

SLIMMING off the pounds for most people has long been one of those irritatingly frustrating ‘pingpong’ lose it, gain it games – a preoccupation that never seems altogether achievable but one we have learned to live with. Not anymore, the Government has put the issue right up there on their agenda and with the dramatic increase in childhood obesity in recent years introduced a £372m strategy to help everyone lead healthier lives.