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30 The Link Magazine • November 2004
Top marks for Greendown's toilets
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Schools should not just be judged by exam results and Ofsted reports; the quality of its toilets are just
Southern Spain - where the sun goes as important for children and parents says Swindon South MP Julia Drown.
in the Winter. Over 300 days of blue skies,
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,% here onl 8 to10 inches of rain falls a year She is spearheading the 'Bog t comfortable about using the
Standard Campaign' in the toilet in school because it af-
Almeria apartments from 60K
Detached villas from 95K town and gave Greendown's fects their health and concen-
loos the seal of approval in Oc- tration in class. The governors
OFFER tober. ,i re to be commended for com-
OF THE The campaign is an all party mitting resources to maintain-
MONTH! initiative to promote better fa- ing the toilets which are clean,
cilities for children. Recent and have paper and soap
Casa She ca 1 studies have found that many available."
from 130K e children and young people are Headteacher Steve O'Sulli-
unwilling or unable to use their van said the school council's
Call our Swindon office tel/fax
school toilets because of their concerns were behind the im-
01793 704 089
poor physical state, their lack provements.
[email protected]
www.villas-in-s pain.biz of facilities and privacy, and Students are allowed unre-
the risk of bullying. stricted access during breaks
Julia said she was impressed but have to seek permission to
by Greendown's approach use the toilets during class
which has seen all its toilets times. A cleaner is on-site
refurbished in the last two Julia Drown inspects Greendown's sparkling throughout the day to sort out
years. "Children should feel bogs with Steve O'Sullivan any problems.
`You are what you eat, but you don't have to feel bad about it'
Christmas and New Year festivities are looming fast, tables are already reserved at favourite restaurants
and time, energy and money will be dedicated to what outfit to wear, writes Maggie Arshad, from
Westlea, who runs MotivEat.
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tNUTNEII, PICK IAU(Ei AND MORE. marked by much stress. "What am time to lose weight?"
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- oh my God, I look fat! Why didn't However, the festive period
can negatively heighten the
way people feel about them-
selves.
Christmas, with its strong
social aspect and tendency to-
wards over-indulgence, has a
powerful influence on what,
why, when, how much and
how often we eat. There is an
underlying sense of treating
oneself and others. But, when
the 'treating period' is over, a Maggie Arshad
more sinister thing takes over
— a drive to reverse the result of the Yet dieting is known to be one of
treating i.e. the big DIET. the most powerful triggers for the
So many people have a great development of an eating disorder
deal of phobia, fear and guilt in both sexes.
around eating and constantly Are you caught in this dieting
measure themselves by what they trap? You don't have to be. Guilt
think and feel about their bodies. around eating drives people to eat
People struggle to help them- more on the basis that they can
selves through, trying various di- 'always diet later.' But, each time
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The constant search for new diets, The best gift you can receive this
the emotional highs of losing Christmas is being kind to your-
on, ^ovr^^oovs ^ weight and the guilt and shame of self.
6)VJar,« ^oo^9voWn ' gaining it back seems to be consist- You can explore your personal
ent and rampant in our culture. eating with a specialist practitioner
Call us for details about joining We are being urged to eat more at MotivEat. Call 872163 or mail:
our Organic Box Scheme than we need by incessant media [email protected]
messages whilst being asked to In early 2005 there is an Eating
Vegetables • Fruit • Meat • Eggs deny ourselves at the same time. Disorders Support Group starting
A recipe for chocolate cake in any in Swindon for both sufferers and
Deliveries & drop off points in Swindon, Cirencester. magazine is likely to be side by carers. Details will be advertised
Wootton Bassett. Broad Hinton, Marlborough, Wroughton side with an article on how to lose nearer the time in The Link.
body fat. www.motiveat.co.uk