Hello, its Tim Iredale again here, standing in for Peter on the Levy Letter this week. I hope youre having a good day, and thank you for the very lively response we had on the programme last night, particularly on the subject of school dinners. Lauren from Hornsea got in touch, shes 16 years old. She emailed in to say,
I think that this scheme is making young people eat healthily with the wrong sort of motivation. They should eat healthily because they want to be healthy not because they want a reward. And thank you to Andy from Scunthorpe who also emailed in with his comments. He says, As much as a healthy diet is essential, exercise amongst young children seems to me to be the main problem. Thank you for all your messages. That was a subject many people obviously feel very strongly about. We have a look at all the messages we receive, and keep them coming in for the rest of the week. School Dinners After we looked at the issue of school dinners in the programme yesterday, theres a story in the news today that teachers are being encouraged to sent notes to parents who fail to provide healthy packed lunches. They could also send out little congratulatory notes for parents who do pack up healthy lunches. The School Food Trust, a government funded body, wants schools to monitor childrens eating habits, and provide leaflets informing parents of their eating guidelines. I have a feeling thats going to arouse strong feelings if it becomes widespread. What do you think? If you have any comments or opinions on this then get in touch and let me know what you want to say at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Plinth A brief mention of whats soon to be the newest work of art displayed in Londons Trafalgar Square, and it could be you! The well known vacant forth plinth has seen a number of commissions chosen to spend time on display in the famous square. The latest idea to be given the green light is having members of the public take turns to stand on the plinth as a work of art. The living statues will be chosen by a lottery, and theyll each be allocated a slot of time to fill the empty platform. The project will run for 100 days, 24 hours a day. The artist who devised the idea is hoping that some of the people chosen will strip naked for their time on the plinth. The only problem is that if anybody feels brave enough to expose themselves to the elements, and to public scrutiny, they run the risk of being arrested for indecent exposure. Well have to see if anybody feels like doing the full monty in Trafalgar Square, which is of course a popular tourist photo opportunity. If youre interested, then youll be able to join a lottery. I think I might give that a miss... Just a reminder that Wednesdays Look North is going to be a special programme looking back at last summers floods. Well be at the top of Hulls tidal barrier, and well also be live in Louth, one of the worst hit communities. Plus well look ahead to the future to see what we can all do to protect our homes and businesses. Thats a special Look North tomorrow evening, looking back at last years floods. I hope youll join me for tonights Look North. Its at half past six on BBC One as usual. Have a good day, and if you have anything interesting you want me to know, or anything to send me for tomorrows letter, get in touch at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tim And for the latest news and more where you live, go to: http://bbc.co.uk/humber and http://bbc.co.uk/lincolnshire ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the BBC Look North newsletter, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/looknorthhull/newsletter/newsletter_index.shtml, enter your email address in the unsubscribe box. 1.94.4
