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Everyone has a role to play in the Big Switch Off Campaign
Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06
Take part in competitions to win some exciting prizes!
The Big Switch Off is a partnership of local authorities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland promoting energy efficiency campaign running for a week from 12th – 18th October 2009. The innovative week-long campaign encourages everyone in three authority areas to switch off unnecessary electrical equipment and lighting to save energy, money and cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. To find out more on the campaign, please visit www.leics.gov.uk/bigswitchoff More »
Over £1.8 billion worth of energy is wasted by leaving appliances on standby at work and home in the UK. The Big Switch Off campaign aims to address this and encourage local organisations and households to reduce their energy use and costs. The residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland could potentially save over £13million by switching off appliances on standby!
To do their bit residents, schools, colleges and universities, community and faith groups are invited to get involved in various competitions. There are competitions to save energy, design a short-film, design a certificates with some tempting prizes for everyone – for further information please visit www.leics.gov.uk/bsocompetitions
To make a difference at your home, school or work, the Big Switch Off partnership will provide free resources from the website. During the Big Switch Off week, we will release daily energy saving tips on different themes. We are also planning to organise some outreach events to spread the message of the campaign, please keep your eyes on the website for further details. If you want to become a local volunteer for the campaign, please register at www.leics.gov.uk/bsovolunteers and we will provide you free resources.
You can show your support to the campaign to save money, energy and the environment by committing to the on-line pledge – www.leics.gov.uk/bsopledge « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Grants for Voluntary Groups in Blaby District
Posted: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:46
If you are a ‘not for profit’ community group in Blaby District wishing to expand or develop your services, you may be eligible to apply for a Blaby District Council (BDC) community grant. Voluntary Action Blaby District (VABD) administers the grants programme on behalf of the council and three different schemes are available, with funding available for up to £200, £500 and £5,000. Over £67,000 will be awarded to community groups during the 2009/10 funding cycle to fund projects and facilities that benefit the wider community in Blaby District. More »
The grant programme aims to support a wide range of community groups and can help with expenses such as venue hire, equipment purchase, marketing and promotion, project start-up, capital expenditures and more. Priority is given to schemes that develop new activities within your community.
Applications for BDC grants are accepted quarterly and the next deadline is 28 August. For more information, or to request an application packet, please contact the Community Support Organiser at VABD on 0116 2727669 or email community@vabd.org.uk « Less
Posted: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:33
If you love to read but find it difficult to get to your library because you are elderly or disabled, or because you are caring for someone at home, the Home Library Service is for you.
The service, provided by the Leicestershire Library Service, is absolutely free and provides access to a huge range of books, including books in large print and talking books. Music CDs are also available and a DVD subscription service for a small charge.
Signing up for the service couldn’t be easier. We will visit you to discuss your choice of books or music, and a volunteer will then visit regularly to deliver the items to your home. Alternatively, arrangements can be made so that a friend or relative can collect books and other items on your behalf. More »
If you would like to receive the Home Library Service or want to find out more, please contact your local library or call (0116) 305 6988. You can also email: libraries@leics.gov.uk or visit our website at www.leics.gov.uk/homelibraryservice « Less
Police Authority invite Neighbourhood Watch to join their Consultation Panel
Posted: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:20
The Police Authority have asked the Leicestershire and Rutland Neighbourhood Watch Associations to extend an invitation to all Neighbourhood Watch members.
NHW contacts are being asked if they would like to join, to receive the e-newsletter and be invited to future Police Authority/Constabulary events.
Use this link to download the invitation letter.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:19
A pdf version of our latest Annual Report is now available http://www.oakleaves.org.uk/uploads/354a40ec9e2ee72918787954.pdf
If you would like hard copies of the report please e-mail:jclarkson@leics.gov.uk
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Posted: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:18
Blaby District Council are promoting energy efficiency grants, loans,advice and information as part of its Affordable Warmth Scheme.
For Advice and to find out more please call the Affordable Warmth Freephone line: 0800 043 6320 or www.blaby.gov.uk/affordablewarmth
Posted: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:02
Recent research shows that in the UK Neighbourhood Watch schemes were effective in reducing crime in 79% of cases when compared with similar areas where no schemes existed.
With encouraging results on the effectiveness of NHW in reducing crime, this paper now proposes that future research should focus on other aspects of NHW that the public value.
Use this link to download the latest research.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:13
PHOTOGRAPHERS INVITED TO FOCUS ON LEICESTERSHIRE
With only one month remaining for amateur photographers to enter the Spring round of the Leicestershire Through a Lens competition, organisers are encouraging keen snappers to take up their cameras.
With the winners of the first and second round of the ‘Leicestershire Through a Lens’ competition revealed, there are just six remaining spaces in the special 2010 calendar to be filled by the area’s photographers.
The competition, launched by Bardon Aggregates, invites photographers of all ages to get creative and capture the very essence of life in Leicestershire on camera. Over four hundred entries were received from across the region for the Autumn and Winter rounds and now people are invited to get snapping and enter the Spring round of the competition. More »
Simon Taylor, Bardon Aggregates’ regional director said: “We received some really outstanding entries in the first two rounds, and I’m sure that the standard is only going to get higher as the competition progresses.
“The Spring season provides us with some of the most extraordinary scenes with weather extremes providing a varied backdrop.”
Budding photographers are welcome to enter as many of their images as they wish for a chance to win £200 worth of Jessops vouchers and to see their work included in the special 2010 calendar which will be distributed to schools to aid their fundraising. The deadline for entries is 30th June.
The judging panel, which is made up of Deputy Councillor Mr Roger Blackmore, Baroness Jennifer Gretton, the Mercury’s very own picture editor Jason Senior, and Bardon Aggregates’ Simon Taylor, will shortlist a number of entries from across the age categories, and the winners will be revealed at a presentation evening early in July.
The three age categories for entrants are; 11 years and under, 12-18 years and 19 years and over.
Details on the competition and how to submit your entry can be found at www.leicestershirethroughalens.co.uk « Less
Swine Flu
Posted: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:11
Leicestershire Constabulary is working together with local agencies to monitor the situation regarding swine flu. We are working closely with partner organisations within the Local Resilience Forum (LRF), particularly the NHS and Health Protection Agency, to ensure we are ready to respond to any further developments.
We have thorough and well-practiced plans in place so we will be able to respond if and when circumstances change. In the meantime, however it is business as usual.
The most up to date information for the public is available on NHS Choices and Health Protection Agency website or call the national flu information line on 0800 1 513513
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:02
Would you rather pay the price of a taxi home or pay the price for drink or drug driving?
That’s the question Leicestershire Constabulary is asking motorists as it prepares to launch its annual Summer Drink and Drug Driving Campaign on Monday June 1, 2009.
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Policing Pledge Information to all South Area LPU contacts.
Posted: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:33
This is a message to all community contacts on Leicestershire Constabulary’s VC Relay messaging system in your area.
I am one of the operational command inspectors for the South Basic Command Unit which covers the area where you live.
I would like to bring to your attention the attached leaflet concerning the Policing Pledge. This details how we will deliver a second to none citizen focused service, tackling the local concerns that matter to you most. If you wish to contact your neighbourhood team, you can do so by visiting our web site where you will find out all about your local officers. If you would like to meet your officers, you will also find details of the next public police meeting. More »
I would like to thank you for continuing to be a community contact.
Best wishes.
Inspector Mark Chell. « Less
Source: Leicestershire NHW
Posted: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:28
Village SOS is an exciting new initiative from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) and the BBC. It is searching for six UK villages with a great business idea and six enterprising individuals to act as Village Champions and help them achieve their ambitions.
Together they will create a brand new venture that will bring new life and energy to the village with funding of between £100,000 and £400,000 from BIG.
The journey of the six successful villages and their Village Champions will be filmed for a major prime time BBC One series in winter 2010. More »
For further information, please visit: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/prog_village_sos alternatively ring 0844 88 88 677 « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:16
Be inspired by the natural world and capture a landscape or wildlife image for a prize winning photography competition.
Leicestershire County Council’s Historic and Natural Environment Team is inviting entries on the themes of wildlife and landscapes in Leicestershire and Rutland. Photos could be a regular visitor to your garden or local park or, a picture of your favourite scene at dawn or dusk.
There are 4 age categories with prizes for the 1st and 2nd winners of each category. Under 11s, 11-14 years and 15-19s can win £50 and £25 HMV vouchers while those aged 20 and over can win £50 and £25 of Jessop’s vouchers. Entries can be sent by email, post or dropped off at local libraries. More »
The competition is one of the events in the Discover like Darwin programme – activities to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the Find your Talent cultural and creative programme for young people.
Photographs will be displayed on the County Council web site and in local publications and displays.
The closing date for entries is 31st October 2009.
For details of how to enter and a copy of the entry form, email wildscapes@leics.gov.uk, visit www.leics.gov.uk/wildscapes or telephone 0116 267 0003. « Less
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:36
Do you have speeding concerns with the use of the roads in your village?
Traffic Management and the Road Safety Unit in conjunction with Leicestershire Roads Policing Unit are tackling this problem.
If you have a speed concern with vehicles using your village roads, please let us know by e-mailing us at:
speed.concerns@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk More »
It would be very helpful if you could include the following information:
1. Location
2. Dates and Times of concerns
3. Types of vehicles
4. Speed Limit on the road
Please supply your contact details and a telephone number, in order that we can keep you updated about the action that we are taking. « Less
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:31
Do you have a problem with heavy lorries using the roads in your village?
The majority of unclassified roads in Leicestershire have a maximum 7.5 Tonne weight restriction and lorries above this weight are prohibited from using these roads – unless they are delivering to a site within the weight restricted area.
Leicestershire Police Roads Policing Unit is tackling this problem.
If you have a problem with lorries above 7.5 Tonne using your village roads as a short cut, please let us know by e-mailing us at: More »
weight.restricted@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
It would be very helpful if you could include the following information:
1. Location where breach occurred
2. Date and Time
3. VRM of offending vehicle
4. Any identifying features i.e. Company name, Livery, logo, etc
Please supply your contact details and a telephone number, in order that we can keep you updated about the action that we are taking. « Less
Posted: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:20
The County Council and European elections are due to be held on 4th June 2009.
Plant Fest!
Posted: Thu, 28 May 2009 15:10
At Whetstone Pastures Farm’s Rustic Courtyard on Whetstone Gorse Lane on Saturday 30th May & Sunday 31st May from 10am to 5pm.
Come and buy direct from the growers and get advice straight from the experts, inc Bob Taylor, Rosie Bose, Derek Ford, Kay Karin, Aubrey Wood, Avondale Nursery, Jim Ellis and Tony Huxley with Eco friendly plants from our farm. Plus Design tips from Award winning landscape architect Jasmein Ayub
Dahlias, pelargoniums, water plants, Australian plants, astrantias, Spring plants, herbaceous perennials, auriculas, and more! More »
Ploughman’s Lunches and Sandra’s Cream Teas served in the Strawberry Tea Room, with children’s play area and “green” crafts. Proceeds to Send a Cow
Whetstone Pastures is 2 miles South of Blaby on A426
For more information contact Sandra Herbert on tel: 07971 403 823 « Less
Source: Leicestershire Rural Partnership
Posted: Thu, 28 May 2009 14:55
Go on a fantastical adventure and become a Quest Seeker at your local library this summer.
Quest Seekers is a fun and exciting reading challenge for children aged 4 – 12 years and will be taking place in all libraries in Leicestershire, including mobile libraries.
Children can start on the adventure by picking up a free Quest Seekers membership card and fold-out poster in their local library from 4th July. Young Quest Seekers will be challenged to find a golden book and there are three stages to their quest. To complete the challenge children will read books and collect stickers throughout the summer and be rewarded with a certificate. More »
Children under four can join in their own version of Quest Seekers by visiting their local library and collecting stickers for a special Bookcrawl Quest Seekers certificate.
For more information about Quest Seekers call in at your local library or check out our website www.leics.gov.uk/questseekers
It’s free to join the library as well as to join Quest Seekers and there’s something for all the family to enjoy. « Less
Posted: Wed, 27 May 2009 14:29
We are a local charity based in Enderby, rescuing and rehoming hundreds of unwanted dogs and puppies every year.
Why not visit our website at www.eastmidlandsdogrescue.org
to find out more about us or even pop down and meet our dogs looking for loving new homes.
We are always in need of bedding (quilts & towels etc), clothes, washing powder, bleach, refuse bags and dog food (especially Chappie) or why not organise a fundraising event? More »
Hope to see you soon. « Less
Posted: Tue, 26 May 2009 14:04
In response to the current economic downturn a cross section of agencies are setting up a service to provide support to those who have lost jobs in recent times. Voluntary Action Blaby District (VABD) in partnership with their local authority, Blaby District Council, and Adult Learning are starting a weekly ‘Jobs Club’ with a difference.
The project named ‘Job Done’ will start on 4th June at The Pavilion, Sportsfield Lane., Huncote, a community resource and leisure centre and will provide access to sports activities, information from support agencies such as CAB, volunteering opportunities (to gain new experience or update existing skills) and general information on job seeking. There will also be a rolling programme of free workshops to develop new or complement existing skills; for example CV writing, Internet Job Searching, Effective Job Applications and Interview Skills. It will also provide opportunities for sharing experiences with others in the same position and offer a little mutual support and understanding. More »
The aim is to maintain well-being and confidence and hopefully reduce the impact of stress and anxiety which can often result in long term ill health and reduced opportunities for employment. ‘Job Done’ will commence on Thursday 4th June and will run from 10.00am to 4.00pm each Thursday and we invite people to drop in during those times or stay the whole day, our coffee bar will be open for light refreshments. For further information or to book a place please contact Mo or Bev at VABD on 0116 272 7669 or email community@vabd.org.uk. « Less
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