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Northumbria University has been praised by young people and local councils for its work to successfully provide a Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Plus programme for almost 100 North East teenagers during the school summer holidays. Read more: orlo.uk/8rUo9

These Scottish seaguls aren't scared by a short, old English woman. It has been tapping on my hotel window welcoming me to Scotland 🪟 😒 🙂

I just love Cinnamon. Following her updates on a daily basis. I know she needs to be caught etc But in the meantime, FREEDOM. standard.co.uk/news/uk/telfor…

Northumbria University recently hosted a schedule of free activities to support local councils in the delivery of their HAF Plus programmes. Hear from this summer's participants below! Find out more here: northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-…

Tax Big Tech & Junk Food to Fund Children's Health & Well-being! - Sign the Petition! chng.it/SZndq4rM84 via Change.org UK

I am all into personal choice but I find this advert rather tasteless (excuse the pun) @BurgerKIng thedrum.com/news/2024/09/2…

Delighted to partner on this national survey about Affordable Food Clubs. Northumbria Uni Paul Stretesky 👇

(1/2) Publication news!🥳Our work on nutrition in schools in Cambridge Proceedings of the Nutrition Society is available now Jayne Professor Greta Defeyter Dr Charlotte E.L. Evans @mariemurphyPH Dilara Olgacher Maria Bryant (moving to Bluesky...) Nutrition Society Publications GENIUS School Food Network and colleagues doi.org/10.1017/S00296…

I am leaving this place and going to try somewhere else. Papers and posts now going here 👇 bsky.app/profile/living…

Such an important event. The energy in the room was fantastic. I have shared the reports Heather Corlett. Be great to catch up with you all soon, lots of interesting developments.

Watching the end of Picture Slam hosted by Alan Carr on the BBC One . One question was, "Whose logo is this? The answer is e- Harmony (an online dating website). Just shows sometimes ignorance really is bliss.

Fantastic day at HAF Awards hearing about the fantastic practice and impact of HAF #HAF2024. Meeting old friends and making new. The young steel band musicians and the young leaders from Northumberland were particularly awesome. Paul Stretesky Jacqueline Shinwell Northumbria Uni

Thanks to all who sent best wishes. Now let's all roll up our sleeves and eradicate child poverty in the UK.

We have had so many independent commissions. We know what the problems are... We need coherent solutions and actions across government departments #NoTimeToWait. We keep hearing the words "lessons learnt." How much more do MPs need to 'learn' before they take action?

I am in my mid 60's & body conscious as I am overweight. BUT I am loving my boxing training to get fit and give me confidence. Posting for all of us 'older' ladies who enjoy sport, even if overweight. Thanking tonytonespt for expert coaching and general support.

I am absolutely delighted that the HAF programme has received funding for another year. I have supported the research underpinning this programme since 2009, through the Parliamentary Inquiry in 2014 and the Parliamentary Bill in 2018. Fab news!

How humbling.

Just got on CrossCountry Trains train from Birmingham to Newcastle. This is the footwell of my seat. Paid over £100 for this👇

Our coproduced school breakfast club poster to Kier Starmer and Stephen Morgan MP . Listen to the children about what they want in their school breakfast club.

I hope it is not just me. Another bottle where 1/2 drink has spilled into my bag due to the lid not being on properly. Surely this could be better designed.