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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:06
Everyone has a role to play in the Big Switch Off Campaign
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
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:25
"GO LEARN" in Hinckley & Bosworth District
Leicestershire Adult Learning Service will be promoting the autumn range of adult courses across the county over the summer months.
Details of local and county classes are available in the "GO LEARN" brochures which will be delivered to most homes wherever possible.
The service is aware that a mailing service may not always be possible in every area but additional copies are made available in libraries, schools and community buildings.
In addition, the programme can be viewed at www.leics.gov.uk/golearn or call the central enrolment team to request your own copy of the brochure, course details or to enrol.
Free-phone 0800 988 0308 More »
In the Hinckley and Bosworth district additional help and advice is available from Adult Learning Staff at Groby Community College (0116 2874725) or John Cleveland College in Hinckley. (01455 638021) « Less
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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
