Thing is the library 21 Dec...

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Things about our Randomised Coffee Trial...

Thank you to everyone (104 people) who took part - these are the results of the feedback. If you didn't take part in November 2018 watch out for our next one when it is announced.
96% said it was a positive experience and they would probably take part again
88%  said they learnt something new
78% said it widened their professional network

"It was a great idea, a really great way to meet new people"
"It's always good to talk!"
"I learnt a lot about SCH that I didn't know as we work in such different areas."
"We had a lovely chat for around 40 minutes and I loved every minute!"
"It was only half an hour and tricky to co-ordinate but it felt that it was a real luxury to step outside the workplace"
"we pass people on corridors but have no idea who they are / what they do"

We had a good range of staff taking part too.

Thank you all - I have had such positive feedback that I would certainly like to make this a regular event - something that becomes part of the SCH culture. 

Things about headaches...

Headache disorders are common in children and adolescents. Most of the studies on non-pharmacological treatments have however been carried out on adults. In this review they provide information on recent studies examining non-pharmacological approaches for managing headache in children and adolescents.

Things about milk cereal drinks...

This Swedish study looked at the association between daily consumption of  milk cereal drinks at 12 months of age and BMI at the age of five. The main finding of this study was that the daily consumption of milk cereal drinks at 12 months of age was independently associated with almost double the risk of a child being overweight at five years of age. A family history of obesity, low paternal educational level and paternal smoking were also independently associated. 

Things to make...

We love eating up 'left-overs' in our house and nothing on the turkey gets wasted - it is eaten cold in sandwiches, in fricassee and curry and then eventually stock and soup with the carcass - which you can freeze. If you want inspiration for using up other gluts of food then there is a nice selection of ideas here. 

Things to return (hopefully not!) ...

If you haven't come across Resolver for helping sort out complaints I can recommend it. They have also produced a helpful list showing the extended holiday returns policies of UK retailers....so if Father Christmas delivers something in the wrong size or colour this might help!

We close today at 5 pm and re-open on Wed 2nd January, whether you are working or on holiday we hope you all have a great time.