Teenagers spending time with fathers

A study by Brigham Young University shows that teenagers form closer bonds with the family when their fathers spend more time with them. This includes doing things together such as playing catch, watching a movie or eating with them.

http://news.byu.edu/releases/archive12/Jun/fatherplaying/father.jpg

Having surveyed fathers and teens from 647 U.S. households, Professor Ramon Zabriskie concluded “When fathers invest time in low-cost, home-based, spontaneous activities close to or in the home, youth notice the difference. It doesn’t have to be something big. In fact, our research shows the little activities are the most important.”

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The study examined two types of family leisure –

• Core activities that require little planning and little money, such as  playing board games and
• Balance activities that take more time, planning and money, such as family trips.

While balance activities had a positive effect, the core activities played a greater role in the teen’s perception of family life.

“We spend so much effort on the big-ticket items thinking that it’s the most important thing for our families, when really, more time with our kids on day-to-day activities will suffice,” Professor Neil Lundberg said.

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“Too often when people think about family leisure, they think of the time they spend on vacations and neglect the leisure time spent at home,” said Lydia Buswell, the lead author on the study. “Family vacations and other balance activities can only help build a family if there is a foundation to build upon first.”

 

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Invitation to contemplate: Weekend events in July

Invitation to contemplate: Weekend events in July:   Saturday 7th July to Sunday 15th July 2012 Looking at the rain tumbling down it certainly doesn't seem like summer in London. But that d...

Weekend events in July

 Saturday 7th July to Sunday 15th July 2012

Looking at the rain tumbling down it certainly doesn't seem like summer in London. But that doesn't stop the outdoor fun planned for the next couple of weekends.

Charity Summer Fayre Afternoon and Quiz Night

Saturday 7th July 2012, starting at 1pm, there is a Charity Summer Fayre afternoon at the Thornwood Village Hall, Thornwood, Epping, Essex CM16 6NB. The fayre ends at 4pm and, following a short break, is followed by a quiz night from 7pm to 10.30pm. Entrance to the afternoon event is only 50p, and the quiz night tickets are £5 per head in advance - remember to BYO food and drink. For more details visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/201917426601481/

 

 

 

 

 

Sandpit at Holland Park

The next Sandpit takes place on Sunday 15 July 2012 at Holland Park. Another afternoon of Free Games, this time themed around movement and spectacle.
Organised by Hide&Seek this afternoon contains new games designed by artists, musicians, writers and more. What will you do? Well, you could hide from your rivals, plot with your friends, run down pathways with brightly-coloured balloons or take part in a competitive picnic. A wide range of games suitable for everyone, adults and families alike.
Expect processions, performance, frantic bolting-about for the energetic, thinking games for the cerebral, and walking games for the more sedate.

When: Sunday 15 July; 2pm – 5.30pmWhere: The Orangery Lawn in Holland Park Tickets: Free, no booking required, Family Friendly

http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/subsites/intransit/sandpitathollandpark.aspx



http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/bridges_walk_2012.htm

The 6th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk

Also on Sunday 15th July 2012 is the CRY Heart of London Bridges walk, which starts at Victoria Embankment Gardens and ends at Hays Galleria, near London Bridge.



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Invitation to contemplate: Charlie Chaplin Missing!

Invitation to contemplate: Charlie Chaplin Missing!: Charlie Chaplin Statue In 1981 Sir Ralph Richardson unveiled a statue in Leicester Square to Charlie Chaplin. The plinth it stood on sta...

Charlie Chaplin Missing!

Charlie Chaplin Statue

In 1981 Sir Ralph Richardson unveiled a statue in Leicester Square to Charlie Chaplin. The plinth it stood on stated "The Comic Genius who gave pleasure to so many". Indeed, it is hard to forget the man with the bowler hat, toothbrush moustache, bamboo cane, and funny walk.

Charlie Chaplin

Most recognized as an icon of the silent film era, Charlie Chaplin is often associated with his popular "Little Tramp" character. This stems from one of his major film roles in "The Tramp" made in 1915.

photo by http://www.kidinthefrontrow.com/2010/05/charlie-chaplin-statue-in-leicester.html

Charlie Chaplin

Charles Spencer Chaplin was born in Walworth, London on April 16th 1889. His family worked in the music hall and Charlie made his professional debut as a tapdancer in the childrens dance group called "The Eight Lancashire Lads".

While touring America in 1913 he joined Mack Sennett and the Keystone Film Company.

http://www.charliechaplin.com/en/biography/articles/21-Overview-of-His-Life

In 1919 Chaplin joined with Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith to found the United Artists Corporation.

He was honored with an Academy Award in 1972,for his "incalculable effect in making motion pictures the art form of the century" and in 1975 he was Knighted for his services to entertainment.

Missing

On December 25, 1977 Chaplin died of natural causes at his home in Switzerland. The following year his corpse was stolen from its grave and was not recovered for three months. He was later re-buried in a vault surrounded by cement.

Now Charlie Chaplin has again gone missing........Not the real one, but the statue!

In the regeneration of Leicester square, the tramps (both real and bronze) have been removed from the park.

So the question is......Where has Charlie Chaplin gone?

   

Leicester square as it was.

Leicester square as it is now.

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Invitation to contemplate: Sudden adult death syndrome

Invitation to contemplate: Sudden adult death syndrome: Fabrice Muamba In March 2012, whilst playing in an FA Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur, Bolton Wanderers midfielder   Fabrice Muam...

Sudden adult death syndrome

Fabrice Muamba

In March 2012, whilst playing in an FA Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur, Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba collapsed. Although his heart stopped for 78 minutes, the 24-year-old regained consciousness and recovered enough to be discharged from hospital a month later.

Shauna Magunda and Fabrice Muamba : photo from the Daily Mail 

Lily Webster

Two months earlier 15-year-old Lily Webster collapsed during a school PE lesson. She did not regain consciousness and died in January 2012 of sudden adult death syndrome . At the inquest it was stated that about 500 people in England die each year from sudden adult death syndrome, an unpredictable attack in people whose heart is structurally normal.

Speaking to the BBC, a spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said "Lily was in a critical condition when medical staff arrived. Ambulance crews, the doctor and the critical care team from the air ambulance worked extensively to treat and stabilise the girl but following everyone's best efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene."

East of England Ambulance Service

Lily's family and friends have already raised hundreds of pounds for the air ambulance service and British Heart Foundation, and now they are taking part in "Lily's London Stroll" as part of the ' Heart of London Bridges Walk 2012 ' raising money and awareness for the Charity Cardiac Risk in the Young ( CRY ) .

You can donate to Lily's page here.

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk

Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions. CRY promotes heart screening, ECG Testing and medical research into Young Sudden Cardiac Death. The 6th annual CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk will take place on Sunday 15th July 2012. This year's walk will be led by Kathryn Harries, International Soprano and CRY Patron. In 2011, around 800 people took part in the Walk, raising over £54,000.

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk

Details of the walk are taken from the http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/bridges_walk_2012.htm
It will start at Victoria Embankment Gardens and end at Hays Galleria, near London Bridge. The route crosses 7 Thames bridges and includes great views of at least 12 of London's famous landmarks, representing the 12 young sudden cardiac deaths that occur each week in the UK.

These landmarks include County Hall, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Somerset House, St Paul's Cathedral, Royal Festival Hall, the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Southwark Cathedral, the Tower of London, City Hall and HMS Belfast. The walk is 8km (just under 5 miles) and as a guide, the route should take about 2 hours at an average walking pace.

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk

If you want to take part, registration starts at 9.15am at Victoria Embankment Gardens, followed by the walk, which will start at 10.30am. Fees to enter, which cover the costs of staging the event safely, are £10 in advance or £15 on the day for Adults (16 year olds and Under are free but must be accompanied by an adult). Drinks will be available at the start, along the way and at the end. Bridges Walk T-shirts will be provided to walkers in advance.

To make a donation towards the event please make cheques payable to CRY and send to CRY, Unit 7 Epson Down Metro Centre, Waterfield, Tadworth Surrey KT20 5LR or donate online at  CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk

CRY Heart of London Bridges Walk

 photos from c-r-y.org.uk/

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