A friendly, confidential and free service for young people from the NHS

"Choices" is a confidential service for people under 25 in the City of Leicester. We are a small team of nurses providing advice and and information on sexual health and contraception.

Our clinics are in local youth and community centres and at GPs' surgeries.

We can arrange for you to see a doctor if necessary.

For further information see our website, use the link from the title above.

How to contact us:
Tel: 0116 2898969 24-hour confidential answer phone
or use the e-mail link below:

Action Deafness offers a range of services to promote independence, equality and opportunity among these communities.

The charity Leicester and County Mission for Deaf People was established in 1897. More commonly known in recent years as the Centre for Deaf People, our working title was changed to Action Deafness in June 2006.

The aim of Action Deafness is not to do things for the deaf community, but to empower them to access services, employment and information themselves. We work towards an inclusive society by offering, among other things, learning, communication and interpreting services as well as advocacy and mentoring.

Telephone: 0116 257 4800

Textphone: 0116 257 4859

Fax: 0116 257 4856

Have you ever wanted to learn about astronomy or brush up on your painting skills? Maybe learn a language or improve your English and maths?

Click on the heading to use our Course Search to find what’s running at your local centre, or find that particular course that you’ve been looking for.

You can either type in the subject you are looking for, or leave that section blank and select your local college to find out what's running there. For more general information on areas of learning and levels check out our webpages at www.leics.gov.uk/golearn

Contact the Adult Learning Service on 0116 3056387, or email adultlearning@leics.gov.uk for more information.

I am the community project officer for BTCV leicestershire and Rutland, and I currently run a practical conservation project at New Croft Hill Nature Area. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Please contact me for further details if you would like to volunteer at the site.

I can also help any local community groups to set up or run their projects, giving advice on anything from tree planting to pond creation, or leadership training and health and safety.

Leicestershire Museums Archaeological Fieldwork Group has, since 1976, undertaken through its local Groups, an award-winning programme of active archaeological fieldwork throughout Leicestershire. The Group, in conjunction with Leicestershire County Council Museums Service archaeologists, holds regular lecture meetings, has its own Newsletter, "The Fieldworker" and provides training courses for beginners.
The Group also supports the work of archaeologists in both the City and County Museums Services, including the events programme at Jewry Wall Museum and Donington le Heath Manor House.
If you would like to join please send the annual subscription, with an application form, - £3(unwaged), £5 (waged), £5 (unwaged family) or £8 (family membership)to LMAFG at County Hall

For a good time, easy going Caller ideal for Weddings, Family Parties/Do's and company functions, be prepared for a great time, wear sensible shoes and a sense of humour. No matter what age you are you will enjoy a barn dance with "Maca the Caller" the most re-booked caller in Leicestershire!
No experience needed just come along and enjoy yourselves. I work with a variety of bands (which I can sort out for you) and I can do a smaller function with recorded music.
To add a bit of atmosphere to certain halls I can also supply coloured lights! Give me a call on 01455 284 285,
077 86 16 80 52.

The group's aim is to support actively the work of the RSPB in the local community and to involve RSPB members and the wider public in the Society's conservation, public affairs, education, fundraising and other activities.
We have regular monthly indoor meetings locally throughout the year and have occasional day-trips to local nature reserves. So, if you would like to have fun and meet like minded people contact us and help make a difference for birds and wildlife.

Meeting information
Admission £2.00 for all.
Meeting place
Leicester Adult Education College, The Small Hall, 2 Wellington Street, LEICESTER, LE1 6HL

What is 'A New Deal for Braunstone'?

'A New Deal for Braunstone' is the £49.5 million Government scheme to regenerate the Braunstone area.

It is managed by Braunstone Community Association (BCA) a local, resident-led Neighbourhood Renewal Company.

Working with residents and agencies like the City Council, the Police, local schools, Job Centre Plus, and many more, 'A New Deal for Braunstone' aims to improve the quality of life for local residents, and to make the Braunstone Vision a reality.

To do this, we are working on:
Reducing crime and helping residents to feel safer in their community.
Providing more opportunities for people to access work and self employment.
Improving housing and the local environment.
Helping people of all ages to reach their potential in education.
Enabling residents to live longer and healthier lives.
Supporting residents to develop skills and get involved in what happens in their community.

The Centre offers:

Mon-Thurs, Youth Club open sessions
Monday – Choices, teenage health
Mon/Tues/Weds – Connexions, Advice for young people
Tuesday afternoon – Surestart, Jumping Beans

Contact: Elaine Selton-O’Neill

Tel: 0116 2292555
Fax: 0116 2292555

The NEW Braunstone Library forms part of the The BRITE Centre (Braunstone Reading, Information Technology and Entertainment) which also includes an IT suite, community rooms and spaces, children's play and care facilities, a function hall, Customer Services, adult learning facilities and a café.

The Braunstone Life is the community newspaper for Braunstone Town including Thorpe Astley.

We are a non-profit making organization entirely staffed and run by volunteers.

The “Life” is produced and delivered free of charge, by a very loyal and hard working group of volunteers, to over 7100 homes within an area covering Braunstone Town and Thorpe Astley, from the River Soar to Leicester Forest East.

Ten issues are produced each year, the volunteers taking a well earned rest in January and July.

Funding is raised from local patrons and advertising (please see our website for our advertising rates).

The Life is a very cost effective means of advertising for small businesses who want to market their services for local people.

Main contact tel. no.: 0116 2992192
Advertising Manager: braunstonelifeadvertising@googlemail.com

Would you like to help a young person achieve their full potential?

The Mentoring Team at Leicestershire Education Business Company are looking to recruit volunteers to be mentors in either Fullhurst Community College, Riverside Business and Enterprise College, New College or Winstanley Community College to help motivate and raise the self esteem of underachieving students along with providing them with the opportunity to reach their full potential. The time commitment is one hour per fortnight during term time. We offer a CRB check, full training and ongoing support.

More detailed information is available on all aspects of this mentoring opportunity by contacting a member of the mentoring team on:
Tel: (0116) 240 7000; Fax: (0116) 240 7001

At the moment Leicester City Council has four Area Committees – in areas 2, 4 6 and 7. Area 7 covers Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Western Park and Westcotes.

Area Committee meetings are for everyone living in the areas covered, and are open to anyone to attend.

Each Area Committee consists of local city councillors and has a budget of £25,000 to spend for the benefit of the area.

To find out what the Area Committee has spent its budget on contact the Committee Administrator for the Area Committee.

Each area committee has a Committee Administrator

For Area 7 contact: Heather Kent
Tel: 0116 252 6023

Braunstone Swimming Club was formed in 1969 and is one of the leading competitive swimming clubs in Leicestershire and is affiliated to the Amateur Swimming Association of Great Britain.

The club takes part in trophy galas and league galas all 12 months of the year throughout the Midlands area. Internal Competitions are also held during the year to cater for all levels of ability.

Whatever the swimmers ability or ambition you need look no further: we can cater for every ability from non-swimmer right up to national level. Training sessions are held at both Braunstone Leisure Centre (City of Leicester) and Winstanley Community Pool (Winstanley Community College, Braunstone Town).

Braunstone West Council of Social Service, registered charity No. 521397.

The charity serves the Braunstone West area and the neighbouring parts of Leicester Forest East. It is responsible for the Braunstone West Social Centre in St Marys Avenue. It is run by locally elected Public Trustees and Representatives of user organisations.
FOR BOOKINGS contact the Lettings Secretary: Tel. No. (0116) 289 0401
Chairman: Mr M. Langman
Tel. no. (0116) 239 3491

Christian Ministers, Church Leaders & Marriage Counsellors with over 25 years experience. Willing to help with friendship, advice and prayer those who feel they need God's help through faith in Jesus Christ.

Centre Stage is the Rural and Community Touring Scheme for Leicestershire and Rutland bringing opportunities for professional live touring to village and community venues throughout the two counties.
Touring companies and performers with regional, national and international profiles who specialise in work for small spaces tour to venues across Leicestershire and Rutland offering a fantastic night out on your doorstep.
These tours include a wide range of theatre, music, opera, dance, storytelling and poetry, children's theatre, puppetry and comedy theatre, with members of the local community hosting the event. When possible, and appropriate, allied participatory workshops are offered and these are placed in the local community.
All the shows listed are professional performances subsidised by your local District or Borough Council, and the two County Councils of Leicestershire and Rutland.
Most of the shows are suitable for general family audiences; however, to make it easier for you to plan a great night out, look for the family friendly symbol and particulary the age recommendation. For more information on the Scheme call Sue Roberts: 01544 327877
Tickets are sold locally for each event by the village or community promoters. Check with each venue for ticket prices.
The scheme is co-ordinated by Artservice on behalf of The Leicestershire and Rutland Arts Development Officers' Forum.

I am the Village Website Content Co-ordinator for Leicestershire Villages. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the website or if you need any help putting your own information onto the site. We can also arrange training sessions if required. If you are a community group (e.g. local history group, scouts etc.) get in touch and we can see how we can help you put content on the site. We would like everyone in the community to be actively involved in this website so get in touch if you need any help getting started.

Braunstone Civic Centre is the Town Council's administrative base and is situated in the heart of Braunstone Town in a heavily populated residential area. It is a modern building completed in 1984 and extensively refurbished in 1997.

The premises offer attractive accommodation for both recreational and commercial purposes. This multi-purpose centre, which is on ground floor level, has disabled access.

The Civic Centre consists a range of function rooms and can accommodate: Exhibitions - Receptions - Lectures - Dinner - Dances - Meetings - Concerts - Seminars - Celebrations - Conferences - Indoor Bowls

It has a large multi-purpose hall with stage and state of the art lighting systems

If you have any queries, please
telephone: 0116 2890045; or go to our webpage

Leicestershire Together have worked on a joint project with the County Council's Valuing People Team to develop a search facility for venue hire across Leicestershire. An audit of facilities began in 2004, which we are pleased to say is now available in a fully accessible format online. Community Facilities Home Page - "Halls4Hire"

The database currently has information on over 400 venues, which we hope to build on as the site becomes more established. The database can be searched in a number of ways, including by district, facility, postcode and town.

There is a facility to add a new venue to the website, to leave feedback and also to ask a question.

The site will be updated on an annual basis by the Policy Team at Leicestershire County Council.

Tel: 0116 265 6977/8117
Fax: 0116 265 7271
Minicom: 0116 265 6048

This Community Centre offers:

Community Bingo Groups
Meeting Space
Lunch Club

Contact: Yvonne Smith
Tel: 0116 233 3165

We are a dog training and agility club in Leicester. We hold agility, obedience and puppy training classes and courses in Leicester.

DON’T SUFFER IN SILENCE

Do you know someone who is experiencing Domestic Violence?
Do you know someone who wants to stop their violent behaviour?
Do you yourself need to speak to someone in confidence?

If so ring the Domestic Violence Helpline on :
0116 255 0004

Our opening hours are: Monday – Friday 10.00am-3.00pm
Monday – Thursday 7pm -9.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 2.30pm
Sunday 1200.pm – 3.00pm

The East Midlands Regional Assembly is one of eight established in England (outside London). It is responsible for scrutinisng the development and delivery, by the region's economic development agency (emda) of a successful economic strategy for the East Midlands.

As the regional planning body, the Assembly advises the Government on strategic land use planning and transport issues and has responsibility for the preparation and review of regional planning guidance, taking into account the views of local authorities, organisations and residents.
The East Midlands Regional Assembly is made up of 111 members: 70 nominated from the 46 local authorities in the East Midlands, 35 from the wider social and business community and the region’s six MEPs. It makes a determined effort to ensure the full and active participation of representatives of all the region's citizens, especially those often under-represented in public life, including women, ethnic minorities, young people and disabled people.
It plays a leading role in ensuring that the East Midlands is positively engaged with the European Union, building mutually beneficial relations with the bodies and regions of the EU and ensuring maximum benefit for the economy, environment and social fabric of the East Midlands.
Meetings are held four times a year at PERA in Melton Mowbray and are open to the public.

St John the Baptist Church
Leicester Road
Enderby
Leicestershire
LE19 4AR

Enderby Parish Church lies on the main road running through Enderby village (B582) at the crossroads with Leicester Lane.
A small car park is available bordering Leicester Lane.

Contact: Revd Steve Davies
Tel. no. (01455) 888488