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Bright Ideas Speaker Series: The Problem with Junk Food and Young People

Posted on March 16, 2016 by TT Guildford | Leave a comment

Did you know that one in four children between the ages of 5 and 17 are now overweight or obese in Australia?

There are many factors that contribute to obesity in Australia, but one factor that cannot be ignored is the prevalence of fast food outlets and advertising.

For example, in Midland (Western Australia) there are about 40 fast food outlets in a 5 kilometre radius.

Now, some people will argue ‘What’s the problem? Just have a little self control!’ but it’s more complex than that.

Research shows that people’s eating habits are strongly influenced by advertising, availability and their environment.

We believe it’s time to reclaim control of our food landscape and start exploring innovative solutions to create a healthy and well nourished community.

This is why we are hosting a free public talk by two world public health experts: Healthway Visiting Research Fellow Professor Martin Caraher (City University, London) and Curtin University’s Dr Christina Pollard.

Martin and Christina will discuss the problem with junk food and young people and what we can do to combat childhood obesity in Western Australia.

Martin will share what is happening in the UK and internationally to tackle a culture of fast food. He will discuss the important role of parent and pupil power in bringing about change. Christina will share the situation in WA and what we can all do to make a difference.

When: Tuesday 22nd March

Time: 6:30-8 pm

Where: Mechanics Institute, 20 Meadow St, Guildford

RSVP via Eventbrite: https://junk-food-and-young-people.eventbrite.com.au

Following on from this talk we have organised a workshop to give people a bit of inspiration in the kitchen: Salads in a jar and healthy snacks.

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When: Saturday 2 April

Time: 3pm – 4.30pm

Where: Mechanics Institute, 20 Meadow St, Guildford

RSVP via Eventbrite: https://salad-in-a-jar.eventbrite.com.au

Places are limited so register soon to avoid missing out!

Guildford Outdoors Group: Breakfast Paddle

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Pam | Leave a comment

Sixteen people turned out for the first Guildford Outdoors activity. We canoed from Fishmarket Reserve to Ascot Kayak Club, where we all enjoyed a delicious breakfast from the Garvey Park Kiosk. Then we paddled home, with some wind against us, just to make sure we had a good workout!

It was great to see some new faces as well as the old, and it’s always good to enjoy the river early in the morning. It was too bad we were once again reminded of the impact of fishing line when we came across a duck with line and hook caught around its beak. Sadly, we were unable to catch the duck to help it.

Over breakfast we were rewarded with a sighting of one of the many river dolphins, making its way further upstream

The next Guildford Outdoors activity is actually an indoor event – Yoga with Adrian! This is on the 30th of March from 6.30pm – 8pm in the Mechanics Hall. Places are limited, so please register online via eventbrite.

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After this class, our next event will be a leisurely bike ride around the river on the 10th of April. This is a lycra free bike ride. All fitness levels and ages welcome. Again, we’ll be stopping at Garvey park kiosk for some breakfast. We will meet at the Guildford Primary school at 8am. Look out for more details on our events in the Transition Town Guildford e-newsletter.