Double Heartbeat Award in Stratford District

Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Heartbeat Award Scheme goes up a gear this year with the presentation of a double award to Warwickshire College later this month.  

Warwickshire College received 2 Heartbeat Awards for two of its campuses for providing healthy eating options to staff, students and visitors. To help make healthy decisions a "Traffic Light" system has been introduced.  

The Heartbeat Awards, a national scheme that has been running in the District for 13 years, have been given each year to catering establishments that provide healthy eating options for their customers and good hygiene standards. Warwickshire College's double award makes this the 24 award to be presented to date in the District.

"The presentation of a Heartbeat Award to an educational setting in the Stratford-on-Avon District is a real feat in helping the students become aware of the importance of being healthy. Stratford-on-Avon District Council's participation in these Awards is just one way that the Council can encourage more establishments to help create and maintain healthier communities" says Cllr Chris Williams, Community Portfolio Holder. 

"Having experienced two strokes myself, I know the impact of tackling this and the Award demonstrates the District Council's commitment to dealing with both coronary heart disease and strokes. 

Obesity is also of concern, especially as it is now a national problem. Latest figures from the West Midlands Public Health Observatory indicate that 1 in 5 in the Stratford District is obese."  

For more information about the Heartbeat Award scheme, please visit the Heartbeat Award pages or, if you are interested in applying for an award, contact the District Council's Health Improvement Co-ordinator on 01789 260803 or email her; nancy.singleton@stratford-dc.gov.uk