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Welcome to Leicester Forest East
Leicester Forest East is about 5km (3m) west of the City of Leicester.
At the turn of the 20th century, it consisted of only 18 houses (mainly fronting on to Hinckley Road) and three farms.
As late as 1925 it is recorded that Francis Hobill delivered milk to all the 19 houses that existed on the Hinckley Road between Western Park and Desford Cross Roads!
One of the oldest houses is probably Boyer's Lodge, which dates from the Elizabethan period, and in modernised form is now surrounded by the houses of the Wilson Estate.
The area began to grow about the First World War, with houses being built in Holmfield Avenue and also along Hinckley Road. Larger scale development took place in the 1950s, culminating in the Wilson Estate which was established in the 1980s, almost doubling the size of Leicester Forest East.
Until April 1986 Leicester Forest East was part of Kirby Muxloe Parish, after which it became a parish in its own right - the newest parish in Blaby District. Since then it has had an enthusiastic and dedicated Parish Council, which works tirelessly in trying to foster an integrated community, and to improve the facilities and environment for all residents to enjoy.
L.F.E. has two schools in the Parish – Stafford Leys and Holmfield – both primary schools, and both have 4+ units. They are feeder schools for South Charnwood High School and Winstanley Community College respectively, though some pupils opt to go to Brookvale Community College.
Stafford Leys School saw the completion in 2004 of a large extension, as part of upgrading of school accommodation in the County.
Attached to Stafford Leys school is the Community Centre, the creation of which was made possible by local residents through continuous fund-raising efforts. It is here that many community activities take place.
With a busy Post Office, grocery outlets, hardware, butcher and paper shops, hairdressers, drinks outlet and garages, most practical needs are catered for. Two doctor’s surgeries, a chemist, a dentist and an optician provide National Health care facilities for the community.
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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 14:46
Grants for Voluntary Groups in Blaby District
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
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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
