Tag: obesity

Wade’s Charity’s open spaces helping to reduce Childhood Obesity

The Government have expressed concerns about the growing problem of Childhood obesity in Britain – with now over 30% of children between the ages 2 and 15 classed as overweight or obese. Research shows that more children are becoming obese at earlier ages and staying obese for longer creating huge

MP’s Notebook: living history, childhood obesity and the station roof

The latest recipient of a Leeds Civic trust blue plaque is The Holbeck. Known by most people as the Holbeck Working Men’s Club, it is the oldest such club in the country. It began life in 1871 as a community organisation with less than a hundred members. Into the 20th