Things in the library 7th Dec...

Things to read next year...
We had our reading Group Christmas party this week and spent most of the time choosing our reading for next year. If you have ever fancied joining us on (usually) the first Wed of every month at 17:15 in the library then please give us a try next year. We just chat about the book we have been reading and there are always drinks and nibbles available. Over Christmas we will be reading either (or both) of these: The night before Christmas by Nikolai Gogol or A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg and discussing them at our meeting on January 9th (not the first Wednesday).

The books for the rest of the year are:
6th  Feb:  The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Edith Eger
6th Mar:  Murder of my aunt by Richard Hull
3rd Apr:  This is going to hurt: Secret diaries of a junior doctor by Adam Kay 
1st May:  Hold My Hand by M.J.Ford
5th Jun:  Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry 
3rd  Jul:  Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult 
7th Aug: The Librarian by Salley Vickers
4th Sep: tbc
2nd Oct:  Penguin Book of the Contemporary British Short Story   Philip Hensher (Ed.) (2018):
6th Nov:  The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

Things about health in England...

The Health Survey for England (HSE) monitors trends in the nation’s health and care. It provides information about adults aged 16 and over, and children aged 0 to 15, living in private households in England. The survey is used to monitor overweight and obesity and to estimate the proportion of people in England who have certain health conditions and the prevalence of risk factors and health related behaviours, such as smoking and drinking alcohol.
The survey consists of an interview, followed by a visit from a nurse who takes some measurements and blood and saliva samples. Adults and children aged 13 to 15 were interviewed in person, and parents of children aged 0 to 12 answered on behalf of their children for many topics. Children aged 8 to 15 filled in a self-completion booklet about their drinking and smoking behaviour.
There are various summaries available online - one of the key facts is that only 18% of children had the recommended 5+ portions of fruit and veg daily

Some things West African...

At The Workstation, on 13 Dec The University of Sheffield and Zongo Music present The Calabash: A celebration of West African film, live music, art and culture. Free entry but you can register in advance
7pm: African Bazaar - traditional African wares on sale. Bar opens.
8pm: Join Dr Afua Twum-Danso Imoh (School of Sociological Studies) in the premiere of her documentary film, 'Growing up colonial on the Gold Coast (Ghana)'shot in Ghana, West Africa to explore her British Academy-funded research into a 'proper' childhood for colonised subjects in the Gold Coast. Includes Q&A.
8.30pm onwards: Live acoustic music and DJ set and Spoken Word and Poetry

Things about future health...

From the Health Foundation a report A Place to Grow: Exploring the future health of young people in five sites across the UK. the key points are below.

•  In five UK towns and cities, the Young People’s Future Health Inquiry team listened to the perspectives of young people and youth organisations about access to the assets needed for a healthy transition into adulthood.
• Our visits uncovered common themes and a strong sense of place, shaping the young people’s identity and how they described themselves. 
• But young people’s access to the opportunities and relationships that can ensure a healthy future varies across the UK.
• Young people are profoundly affected by the nature of their local economy, housing and labour markets, and by the strength of the social fabric around them

Things about loneliness...

From the Office of National Statistics a report on Children’s and young people’s experiences of loneliness: 2018. This analysis of children's and young people’s views, experiences and suggestions to overcome loneliness, using in-depth interviews, the Community Life Survey 2016 to 2017 and Good Childhood Index Survey, 2018.

Things to eat...

I can't comment on its authenticity but this Spicy African stew should definitely warm you up this weekend.