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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:14
Improvements to The Hall Field
Work has almost been completed with the improvement work to Hall Field in Earl Shilton.
This has consisted of providing new foot-ways and improvements to existing foot-ways.
New flower / shrub beds have been provided along with improvements to the main entrances to the field.
New gates have been provided at the Maughan Street entrance and a new gate is on order to be fitted to the entrance by the Church.
New play / adventure equipment has also been provided and the whole play area is in the process of being enclosed by railings to make the whole area more secure. More »
These improvements and the installation of some 'toddler' play equipment will be completed by the end of the summer. « Less
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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
