We are all aware that we now need to do what we can to reduce the use of single use plastic.

This is why we are currently working on alternatives to supply to our schools from the plastic straw. 

We are working to offer all areas the recyclable 189ml poly bottles with bio-degradable straws as schools are then able to use the straws in compost and the bottles can be washed out and recycled, hence them not being single use. This can be a good way for children to learn about recycling and the importance of this for our environment. 

Next week is National Schools Meals Week and this year is celebrating it's Silver Jubilee. 

Click on the link below to find out more.......

http://thegreatschoollunch.co.uk/get-involved/

Throw back to 1980 with the brilliant classic advert made by The Milk Marketing Board. 

https://youtu.be/r64HrTEmi90

Remember to order your child's milk for the spring term 2019 by December 14th. 

Don't forget to register/order online from 1st July for your child's milk supply for the nexty academic year! 

This week is Healthy Eating Week, see more about this on the Food A Fact of Life Website http://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/section.aspx?sectionId=114

We will be attending the Childcare Expo 2016 on Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

Attendees who may be interested in starting the milk scheme for children in their care are encouraged to come and have a chat with us at the event. There seems to be a demand for milk in schools and we would be glad to be of service.

There will be a free raffle on the stand, people can enter by leaving a business card or their contact details. The prize will be a £100 Argos voucher.

We can be found on stand B2.

Dairylink (associate company to Milk4Life) are members of LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) and would like to assist in promoting Open Farm Sunday, which will be held on Sunday 5th June 2016. This is the farming industry's annual open day. Hundreds of farmers across the country will welcome visitors to their farms to get an insight into the world of farming. If you would like further information or to find a farm in your local area that is participating in the event, please visit www.farmsunday.org.

School milk - Milk4Life Ltd are pleased to be attending the Education Show 17th - 19th March 2016. Did you know that the School Food Plan issued in January 2015, legislated that all children in primary and secondary schools are to be offered milk at least once per day every day whilst in school. Information on how to start a mid-morning milk scheme at your school, will be available at the event. Our staff are there to help you with further information on offering this extremely beneficial, nutritious drink to your children.

It's great to see milk back on the Agenda in full swing for primary school children. Many schools are now starting mid-morning milk schemes and numbers per school are looking good. Milk is so important for young children to help the development of their bones and teeth. Dentists recommend only milk or water between meals, restricting fruit juice to meal times.