Bike plan to tackle childhood obesity

MOUNTAIN bikes will be loaned to schools in north Essex in a bid to get pupils interested in sport.

NHS North East Essex has invested more than £44,000 to tackle obesity and physical inactivity and get youngsters out on their bikes.

The scheme, which includes trained instructors for after-school sessions, was piloted in five schools and will be rolled out across the area.

Dan Blyth, 14, and Charlie Adams, 13, both of Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre in Tiptree, were so impressed with the course they now cycle to school every day. Click here for full article.