Hello, it's Peter here. Welcome to Thursdays Levy Letter. I hope your day's
going well and you'll be able to join me tonight on BBC One at half past six.
We'll have all the day's news including a report on the public consultation
beginning today into plans to grow genetically modified potatoes in East
Yorkshire. Well be speaking to the company responsible, and also those
fighting the proposals.
With two petitions on the Downing Street website about the future of the Humber
Bridge, well have a special report on the campaign to see debts written off
and tolls reduced.
Today is the first public event in Hull to mark the 200th anniversary of the
abolition of the slave trade. Well be there to take a look at how the
Wilberforce celebrations are kicking off.
It sounds like a dream job, but well be speaking to the couple who have taken
on looking after Gunby Hall, and asking them if its that simple.
Do you remember the bread strike of the 1970s? Well the events are being
remembered in a play at the Hull Truck Theatre. Well take a look at it later
on the programme.
And of course the detailed forecast from Paul. Thats all on Look North tonight
at half past six.
Emails
Thanks for the emails on a variety of subjects. Its never been as busy as it
is at the moment, so thanks for all of those. If you want to comment on
something that youve seen on the programme or youve read on the letter then
do drop me a line. I mentioned Gillian McKeith yesterday, and I had this email
in from Christine
I watch Gillian with great interest, I think shes absolutely
fabulous. I only wish I could lose weight. Ive tried for a long time but no
good. The only problem is that a lot of the food that she advises one to eat, I
could not stomach. I do like veg and fruit, but garlic makes me ill, just the
smell of it makes me sick. I only like normal veg, have you managed to eat any
of her recipes?
The answer there is no. Nor have I managed to look for or find quinwa, or
whatever its called. So thanks for the emails, keep them coming in to the
usual address [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Comic Relief
Dont forget the BBC Stars in our Eyes evening on Saturday 3rd March, 7.30pm,
its at the Hull New Theatre. Tickets are available from the Box Office on
226655 costing £10 & £9 with all profits going to Red Nose Day this year. Its
for a good cause, and if you fancy seeing lots of people, including BBC
presenters making fools of themselves no, not me then get on the phone and
buy a ticket. It promises to be a lot of fun, and youll get to see people
transforming themselves into famous pop stars for your entertainment.
Wine Buffs
Well it seems that Britain is a nation of wine bluffers rather than buffs, and
men are the worst offenders. Nearly a quarter have faked knowledge about a wine
list, but for women its just one in ten. Researchers found that nearly half of
those aged between 18-30 admit to knowing very little about wine, yet this age
group are the biggest blaggers with 27% trying to impress pals or dates when
theyre out, saying they know what wine is what. I think weve all tried to do
that, or maybe not lie but pretended that its ok when we dont really know,
but it seems that were a nation of wine bluffers when it comes to drink.
Bra Sizes
Well for those who are too big for a B but cant quite fill a C, ladies, this
is good news. From September, one of the major bra makers in this country will
offer bras in half cup sizes such as 32A ½ and 38C ½ and its being marketed at
women aged 35 and over who might be seeking more tailored support as time takes
its toll. Im not saying that, Im reading that from their blurb, but the news
will undoubtedly be welcomed by the thousands of British women who complain
that mainstream lingerie shops fail to recognise the full range of the female
form. Dont blame me on that one, Im just reading some of the research that
has been done, but youll be able to get half cup sizes from September. Good
news Im sure for many.
Mums
Well we were talking about a very sad story last night on the programme, and
thats the number of cases where a baby has died when they sleep in the same
bed or sleep next to mother or father, or maybe not on a bed but on a sofa. It
was a very sad story, and we were trying to get advice and help on that. Of
course there is advice and help, talk to your health visitors if its something
that concerns you or maybe your grandchildren.
Women looking to start a family should tuck into more ice cream according to a
surprising new study. Researchers have revealed that eating one serving of high
fat dairy food a week can slash the risk of ovulation failure. The more
helpings a woman had of such things as ice cream and full fat milk, the lower
the chances of ovulation related infertility. A woman who ate ice cream two or
more times a week had a 38% lower risk than one who treated herself less than
once a week. Over all, eating at least one serving of high fat dairy food a
week reduced the risk of not ovulating by 27%, so if you want to get pregnant,
the thing to eat is ice cream. Ice cream offers the most hope to women who want
to be mums, not just ice cream, but anything which is high in fat.
Taxi
Were planning to do a story on the increasing numbers of cases where people
end up getting into a car, thinking its a taxi when it isnt. Its hard to
believe, but some are now posing as taxi drivers in a bid to get business.
Im looking for any examples of this. Does it worry you that youre getting
into a car which isnt a proper taxi? Do you ever ask for ID of a taxi driver?
And finally, has this actually happened to you? If so, get in touch with me as
soon as possible at [EMAIL PROTECTED], or by telephone on 01482 326806.
Events
If youve got an event coming up thats for charity and youd like a little
plug in the Levy Letter then drop me a line, give me the details, and let me
know. Also, if youve got a problem or a story which you think we should be
doing on the programme, if its a problem for Leave it to Levy, then give me
the details and tell me what it is. Make sure to give me a contact telephone
number as well. Send it to the usual email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well thats it from me today. Join me tonight on BBC One at six thirty, and
look out for your Levy Letter again tomorrow round about the same time.
Take care, bye for now.
Peter
And for the latest news and more where you live, go to:
http://bbc.co.uk/humber and http://bbc.co.uk/lincolnshire
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