Anti-smoking message

Lung tar in a jar - no thanks!

Lung tar in a jar, poisonous chemicals from cigarettes and diseased organs were all part of a hard-hitting lesson given to pupils across the New Forest.

The shock tactics helped drive home the message; "Don't start smoking" to the Year Six youngsters at 28 schools across the district.

The interactive lesson was taken by workers from The Handy Trust, a community based charity from the Waterside, in a bid to discourage young people from lighting up.

By sharing scientific fact and real-life stories from smokers, it is hoped the pupils will be better informed about the health issues associated with smoking.

The project is supported by New Forest District Council's Health and Wellbeing Partnership, The Handy Trust, NHS Hampshire, and Smoke Free Hampshire & Isle of Wight (SFHIOW).

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