'Free meals for poor kids in summer schools' call - Govt say 'can't justify...

JonjoJoygiver2 · 09-08-08, 01:30

...the £40m cost? 'Fat cats' on diet? E-mail this to a friend Printable version

Free meals call for summer school

Children are being urged to eat health food all year round

Free meals should be given to children from the poorest families attending summer holiday clubs, say researchers.
More than 800,000 children who usually get free school meals face six weeks without support, says the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Children from low-income families should benefit from nutritious food throughout the year, says the IPPR.

Head teachers welcome the idea but think the government would struggle to justify the £40m bill.

In the holidays, many poor children are eating cheaper and energy dense food but are being nutritionally deprived

There are about 850,000 children in England who receive free school meals - and when these children attend summer school clubs they should continue to be offered free meals, says the IPPR think tank, to ensure they eat healthy - BBC 'Have your say'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/2804227.stm
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1st 2 replies interesting, yes?

Judge,

I feel my Wogan voice comin' on again..

Is M'Lud encouraging what Bible Proverbs astigate so graphically as sloth sluggard laziness, eh? wot?

How are M'Lud's vital signs, Clerk of the Court?

The Vital Sign of Prayer

One of the truest indicators of whether an individual?s spiritual life is progressing or declining is prayer. And if your prayer life is declining, it is a sure sign your spiritual life is in need of reviving.

Psalm 80:18 puts it this way,

Then we will not turn back from You; revive us, and we will call upon Your name.

Prayer is to the spiritual life what breathing is to the physical life. If your breathing is shallow and intermittent, something is wrong. It is a sign that there is a lack of health. If your breathing is deep and regular, it is a sign of health.

I once read a story about a World War II soldier who was called in before his commanding officer and accused of spying. BACK, with part 2
The officer said, ?You have been seen slipping off into a wooded area where we know enemy patrols have been seen, and we think you?re passing information to them.?

The commanding officer demanded, ?Why did you go there?? and the soldier said, ?I just slipped away for a quiet hour of prayer.? The officer then commanded him to get on his knees and show him how he prayed.

So the soldier hit his knees, thinking he was likely to get executed for treason, and began to cry out to God. Immediately it was evident that he had an intimacy with God. The commanding officer stopped him and said, ?That?s enough. You can go.? He turned to another officer and said, ?No one could pray like that without a long apprenticeship.?

Where are you when it comes to prayer? Is it deep and regular? Or is it shallow, sporadic, and intermittent? If it is shallow, it is a sign that your heart needs to be revived.

Visit 'Answers with Bayless Conley' website for more ways to Connect with God, OK?
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Bible Proverbs warn against sloth sluggard laziness

http://www.Bible.org: The Sluggard

The teaching of Proverbs on the sluggard has, as it were, "mental hooks" which ...
Because of his laziness the sluggard will choose that course of action which ...

http://www.bible.org/page.php?page_id=621 - 64k

PROVERBS PROVERBS PROVERBS PROVERBS (PDF)

On the other hand, laziness. and sloth hinder and impoverish a man (10:4-5,16; 13:11; 18:9) ...

the Bible, the most ridiculous person described is the sluggard. ...

http://www.bibleclasslessons.com/downloads/Proverbs.pdf - 212k

Crosswalk - Devotionals, Christian Music, Family, Christian News ...

... given to you by imitating us in work, and do not follow their sloth and laziness: ...

And again: "Every sluggard is always in want."(33) And of these the Apostle ...

http://www.bible.crosswalk.com/History/AD/EarlyChurchFathers/Post-Nicene/... - 64k
Nurse..

the screens!

This sure is a case for ..

Wait 4 it!! Wait 4 it!! Wait 4 it!!

BBC - Radio 2 Show - Terry Wogan

Includes details of what's on the radio show, as well as a gallery, biographies, and playlists.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wogan

BBC - Radio 2 - What is a Tog

What is a Tog page for Terry Wogan's Show on Radio 2 ...

Visit the official Togs website. Terry Wogan. Contact the Show. Music Played. Pause For Thought ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wogan/togs.shtml

Terry Wogan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

... listeners, Wogan jokingly refers to his fans as "TOGs", standing for Terry's Old ... BBC webpage on Terry Wogan. TOG webpage. TOGs' website. BBC Children in Need ...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Wogan - 88k
Herr Togmeister,

I has-s-s come to zer attent-t-tion of zer glorious-s-s High Command ...
THC

What comment of mine, in the last few minutes, have you just proved?

'Night all!

Email da studio @

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Enjoy, y'all!

'Night 4 now!

Jonjo

Dion · 09-08-08, 01:30

If they can't be offered free, they could be subsidised to a similar cost as the junk food the parents buy their kids.

The Hooded Claw© · 09-08-08, 01:31

I agree. Now whats's your question?

shortbreadtin · 09-08-08, 01:48

The money would be better spent promoting healthy eating and banning certain fats/additives etc in 'fast food'.

It annoys me that just because someone's on a low income everyone thinks they're incapable of feeding their children properly. Why not give parents vouchers for fresh food in the summer instead?

Judge John Knacker · 09-08-08, 02:06

Tell you what why donr we just give them all the food they need. And clothes and free entertainment and heating and electricity so the parents dont have to pay for anything they need and so dont have to work.

09-08-08, 01:30	#1
JonjoJoygiver2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2	'Free meals for poor kids in summer schools' call - Govt say 'can't justify... ...the £40m cost? 'Fat cats' on diet? E-mail this to a friend Printable version Free meals call for summer school Children are being urged to eat health food all year round Free meals should be given to children from the poorest families attending summer holiday clubs, say researchers. More than 800,000 children who usually get free school meals face six weeks without support, says the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Children from low-income families should benefit from nutritious food throughout the year, says the IPPR. Head teachers welcome the idea but think the government would struggle to justify the £40m bill. In the holidays, many poor children are eating cheaper and energy dense food but are being nutritionally deprived There are about 850,000 children in England who receive free school meals - and when these children attend summer school clubs they should continue to be offered free meals, says the IPPR think tank, to ensure they eat healthy - BBC 'Have your say' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/2804227.stm E-mail this to a friend Printable version What do you want to talk about? Are there topics you want to get the world to talk about? What do you want to comment on or find out what others think about? Have Your Say wants to find out what interests you. Send us your ideas for new topics and you can set the agenda for a global conversation. 1st 2 replies interesting, yes? Judge, I feel my Wogan voice comin' on again.. Is M'Lud encouraging what Bible Proverbs astigate so graphically as sloth sluggard laziness, eh? wot? How are M'Lud's vital signs, Clerk of the Court? The Vital Sign of Prayer One of the truest indicators of whether an individual?s spiritual life is progressing or declining is prayer. And if your prayer life is declining, it is a sure sign your spiritual life is in need of reviving. Psalm 80:18 puts it this way, Then we will not turn back from You; revive us, and we will call upon Your name. Prayer is to the spiritual life what breathing is to the physical life. If your breathing is shallow and intermittent, something is wrong. It is a sign that there is a lack of health. If your breathing is deep and regular, it is a sign of health. I once read a story about a World War II soldier who was called in before his commanding officer and accused of spying. BACK, with part 2 The officer said, ?You have been seen slipping off into a wooded area where we know enemy patrols have been seen, and we think you?re passing information to them.? The commanding officer demanded, ?Why did you go there?? and the soldier said, ?I just slipped away for a quiet hour of prayer.? The officer then commanded him to get on his knees and show him how he prayed. So the soldier hit his knees, thinking he was likely to get executed for treason, and began to cry out to God. Immediately it was evident that he had an intimacy with God. The commanding officer stopped him and said, ?That?s enough. You can go.? He turned to another officer and said, ?No one could pray like that without a long apprenticeship.? Where are you when it comes to prayer? Is it deep and regular? Or is it shallow, sporadic, and intermittent? If it is shallow, it is a sign that your heart needs to be revived. Visit 'Answers with Bayless Conley' website for more ways to Connect with God, OK? 1 - 10 of about 283 Bible Proverbs warn against sloth sluggard laziness http://www.Bible.org: The Sluggard The teaching of Proverbs on the sluggard has, as it were, "mental hooks" which ... Because of his laziness the sluggard will choose that course of action which ... http://www.bible.org/page.php?page_id=621 - 64k PROVERBS PROVERBS PROVERBS PROVERBS (PDF) On the other hand, laziness. and sloth hinder and impoverish a man (10:4-5,16; 13:11; 18:9) ... the Bible, the most ridiculous person described is the sluggard. ... http://www.bibleclasslessons.com/downloads/Proverbs.pdf - 212k Crosswalk - Devotionals, Christian Music, Family, Christian News ... ... given to you by imitating us in work, and do not follow their sloth and laziness: ... And again: "Every sluggard is always in want."(33) And of these the Apostle ... http://www.bible.crosswalk.com/History/AD/EarlyChurchFathers/Post-Nicene/... - 64k Nurse.. the screens! This sure is a case for .. Wait 4 it!! Wait 4 it!! Wait 4 it!! BBC - Radio 2 Show - Terry Wogan Includes details of what's on the radio show, as well as a gallery, biographies, and playlists. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wogan BBC - Radio 2 - What is a Tog What is a Tog page for Terry Wogan's Show on Radio 2 ... Visit the official Togs website. Terry Wogan. Contact the Show. Music Played. Pause For Thought ... http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/wogan/togs.shtml Terry Wogan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ... listeners, Wogan jokingly refers to his fans as "TOGs", standing for Terry's Old ... BBC webpage on Terry Wogan. TOG webpage. TOGs' website. BBC Children in Need ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Wogan - 88k Herr Togmeister, I has-s-s come to zer attent-t-tion of zer glorious-s-s High Command ... THC What comment of mine, in the last few minutes, have you just proved? 'Night all! Email da studio @ http://www.7waves.co.uk C U USA/Oz/NZ folk there in 2 hrs 16 mins (& UK insomniacs WON'T be soothed to sleep by Ken's heavy rock, OK?) Enjoy, y'all! 'Night 4 now! Jonjo

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09-08-08, 01:30	#2
Dion Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	If they can't be offered free, they could be subsidised to a similar cost as the junk food the parents buy their kids.

09-08-08, 01:31	#3
The Hooded Claw© Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4	I agree. Now whats's your question?

09-08-08, 01:48	#4
shortbreadtin Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4	The money would be better spent promoting healthy eating and banning certain fats/additives etc in 'fast food'. It annoys me that just because someone's on a low income everyone thinks they're incapable of feeding their children properly. Why not give parents vouchers for fresh food in the summer instead?

09-08-08, 02:06	#5
Judge John Knacker Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6	Tell you what why donr we just give them all the food they need. And clothes and free entertainment and heating and electricity so the parents dont have to pay for anything they need and so dont have to work.