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Southport's over
60s increasingly conscious of diet and nutrition
AS people across Southport
give up on their New Year diets, new research reveals that
grandparents in the area may be the best people to go to for healthy
eating advice.
The research conducted by home meal delivery service, Wiltshire Farm
Foods, has revealed that 83% of over 60s in the North West say it's
very important to know the nutritional value of their food. In fact,
only 1 in 5 people in this age group eat whatever they like without
thinking about the content and more than half regularly check their
food labels. 40% of over 60s in the North West believe that a good
diet is important to health and wellbeing.
The research disputes the preconception that older generations are
not as conscious or clued-up about nutrition and diet as their
younger counterparts. However, 1 in 5 over 60s also say that
conflicting advice about what constitutes healthy eating does make
it difficult to know what is good or bad.
James Rivers, managing director of the Wiltshire Farm Foods
franchise which delivers to residents in Southport, comments:- "This
research demonstrates that people of all ages are becoming more
knowledgeable about diet and nutrition. Of course, eating well is
increasingly important in later life, particularly if your GP has
suggested you go on a low salt, low fat or gluten free diet. Yet
generally speaking, we don't think older residents should have to
worry too much; it needn't be complicated or time-consuming; life
is for living!At Wiltshire Farm Foods, we understand what older generations want
from their food and that some people have dietary requirements.
That's why all our meals are nutritionally balanced and nutritional
information is easy to signpost on our menu. It makes it easier for
people to eat their favourite foods, while knowing the nutritional
content, leaving them time to do other things. "
Wiltshire Farm Foods offers more than 250 hot meals, snacks and
desserts to residents in Southport. All meals on the menu have been
designed by the company's resident dietician to be nutritionally
balanced and easy to prepare. Customers can choose from mini meals
through to full size portions, as well as hearty plates with low
fat, low salt, vegetarian and gluten free options available too.
Report on derby match issues to be
produced
A full report about crowd
issues outside Anfield at the recent derby match will be produced
for the City Council's Licensing Committee. A meeting of the Ground
Safety Advisory Group was told on 5 February 2014 that the report
would include the views of all the agencies involved in safety
issues at the stadium but it will also include comments received
from fans' groups and reflect the individual experiences of some
supporters. The group, which consists of representatives from the
city council, all the emergency services, Liverpool and Everton
football clubs and official supporters groups from both clubs, heard
representations from the Blue Union and the Spirit of Shankly fans
groups. The Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, said:- "I asked
for the group to meet after I was contacted by a number of fans who
raised concerns about access to the Anfield Road stand before the
recent derby match. It is very important that we take these concerns
very seriously; the safety of fans is paramount. I am satisfied that
the agencies involved are taking this issue seriously and will
report fully about what happened and I am confident that lessons can
be learned so we do not have a repeat of the situation happening in
the future. While I do not wish to pre-empt what will be in the
report I think it is clear that all agencies accept that there has
to be a commitment to improve communication and dialogue with fans'
groups as well as through the media before important games such as
this." The report is expected to be completed in 4 weeks.
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Cut deaths to
cyclists
HEAVY goods vehicles that
crush cyclists to death must be redesigned says a local MEP.
Chris Davies wants new EU technical standards to force vehicle
manufacturers to improve driver visibility and make use of the
latest warning devices. The Liberal Democrat MEP says that the
current design of many trucks creates blind spots that make it
impossible for drivers to see cyclists in positions that place them
at great risk.
Building materials supplier CEMEX UK has taken a lead in
demonstrating the cyclist safety features and improvements that
could be incorporated into every new lorry that rolls off the
production line. They include cameras on all sides, movement
detection devices, additional indicator lights and audible warnings
that sound when the vehicle is being turned.
With lorry manufacturers unlikely to make major design changes
without encouragement, Davies believes the fittings should become
standard and that a new technical specification is needed to make
them compulsory. He said:- "The equipment is not hugely
costly, compared to the cost of the truck and undoubtedly it will
help to avoid accidents. Within a few years we will be wondering how
we ever did without it.
An EU-wide regulation, rather than a UK one would ensure that all of
the HGVs on UK roads would be safer; not just those that are used by
UK companies."
Lorries are a major cause of death to cyclists in urban situations.
If on the inside of a truck at a junction they are at risk of being
crushed if the vehicle turns left.
Carl Milton, CEMEX's North West regional logistics manager,
commented:- "CEMEX UK operates more than 700 vehicles which
transport cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete and since 2001
CEMEX has invested in additional safety features for the evolution
of its vehicles and continuous training for its team of drivers to
help reduce the number of incidents involving cyclists.
We continue to review the latest research and equipment to
understand how best to protect vulnerable road users and also help
promote safe cycling to cyclists through events such as the 'Exchanging Places events' where cyclists are encouraged to get into
the cab and see the road from the drivers' perspective.
We are also working collaboratively with TFL, Dft, Industry
partners, pressure groups and Loughborough university to continue
learning about the latest developments and best practice and to
encourages changes to make roads safer for all."
Appeal on behalf of the Police in
Scotland
 POLICE
in Scotland have renewed their appeal for information from the
public into a series of attempted thefts from ATM machines in the
North East Scotland. Detectives from the Police in Soctland have
issued a previous appeal for information on the whereabouts of Kevin
Charles Schruyers, aged 40. He was known to have been living in the
Aberdeenshire area, but information suggested that he may have
returned to Liverpool and could be in the Huyton or Kirkby areas of
the City. Detective Inspector Graeme Mackie, said:- "We are
renewing our appeal for information on the whereabouts of Kevin
Schruyers and have appealed for anybody who recognises his
description to come forward. So far, this investigation has involved
a great deal of work by our team of officers and we wish to thank
members of the public for coming forward with any information.
Although a good bit of work has already been done, we would still
like to appeal to the public to come forward if they have any more
information which they believe may be of assistance to us, in
particular in tracing Kevin Schruyers." Anyone with
information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Police
Scotland on:- 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111
quoting Operation Thrip. Please note that Robin Vaughan, aged 40,
who Police previously appealed for information on in relation to the
ATM incidents, has now been traced. |
