Local Great Days Out to be found at the Checkouts
Pop down to Sainsbury’s Belgrave Road this summer to pick up vouchers for great discounts on family days out at both local and national attractions.
Sainsbury’s Belgrave Road is giving all of its customers who spend £40 or more in store between the 16th July and 12th August the opportunity to pick up Great Days Out vouchers. Perfect for mums and dads to plan in some fun holiday activity days, whilst stocking up for the summer ahead.
Customers are given a booklet packed full of offers, which includes discounts on days out to Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventures. There are also thousands of local activities and attractions to choose from. Simply go to www.sainsburys.co.uk/daysout to see the range of participating attractions and activities, and then type in the unique reference number on your voucher to claim a great day out in your local area.
Tony Howe, Store Manager said ‘ This is a great deal, it’s a perfect opportunity for a family day out, and give the kids a fantastic treat without having to spend loads.’.. More » « Less

Leicestershire Trading Standards website is getting a brand new look and you are invited to make suggestions for what you want to see on it. To take part in the consultation, please complete the online form by following the link from this page.
The consultation will run until Friday 25th July and the new website will be launched in the autumn.

Police are issuing a warning to the public after a suspicious incident.

The number of people in Leicestershire who feel that their police do an excellent or good job is good compared to the national average.
The results of the British Crime Survey (BCS), which were issued today (Thursday 17 July, 2008), revealed that Leicestershire has the highest number of people rating their local policing performance as excellent or good compared with other forces in the East Midlands region.
The BCS is considered to be the most accurate barometer of crime and public perceptions of crime... More » « Less

This short quiz tests your knowledge of security in your home and community.
You can take the quiz as often as you like - you may want to make sure you get all the questions right!
This interactive program is very easy to use. .

Mountsorrel has been awarded a grant of £2000 from the Charnwood Borough Council Community grant scheme, for a programme of summer activities at the Leisure Centre for over 11 year olds, and a Youth Activity Day on August 16th, following a successful Youth Activity Day last year.
The Group comprises of representatives from the Parish Council, the LCC Youth Service, Scouts, Beavers, the Football Club, the Methodist Church Revive Project, the Parish Plan Group, the Police, the Rural Community Council , Charnwood Arts and Charnwood Borough Council Neighbourhood Management Project.
Activities at the Leisure Centre include Girls Football, Circuit classes, sports hall drop in, and X-treme fitness.
August 16th promises to be a real “gala” event for the young people of Mountsorrel in the school holidays. There is something for everybody! The activities include: a Penalty Shoot Out, a Tug of War, a Bouncy Castle, a Gladiator, a Bungee Run. A Climbing Wall, Arts Activities, a Dance Demo by Jessica Michelle Dance School, Nail Art and other Games. Refreshments include a BBQ and hot and cold drinks. Also available will be stalls with lots of other ideas and information... More » « Less

BBC 3’s ‘Freaky Eaters’ are looking for people to take part in a new series of programmes
Do you have an unusual eating problem which controls your life?
Do you find many foods difficult to eat?
Do your friends and family think your eating habits are weird?
Are you at the end of your tether and desperate to sort out your diet?
Freaky Eaters is a series about people who live with unusual eating habits. Each week our resident nutritionist and psychologist offer advice and support to help individuals tackle their eating problems.
If you or someone you know would like to take part, please call: 020 7907 0899 or email: freaky.eaters@betty.co.uk.. More » « Less

The Grapevine is a brand new online message forum aimed at older and disabled adults, their family, friends and carers, but it can be used by anyone - from anywhere in the world!
Users can log-on to discuss topics including news, sport, the arts or share jokes, poetry and recipes.
Visitors to the site can also talk about what it's like to be getting older, to live with a disability and to care for others.
You can also send a message to David Sprason, our Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care You could give feedback about your care or make suggestions to help us continue to improve our service. Don't miss your chance to have your say!
Jackie Harman, who is disabled and deafened, is a regular user of The Grapevine. She said: "I found it hugely difficult to communicate and interact with people. The Grapevine has opened up a whole new world for me as I can now communicate with others safely through the internet."
The Grapevine is run by Leicestershire CareOnLine, which uses the internet to help reduce isolation and improve the quality of life for older and disabled people and carers.
CareOnLine recently won the Innovative Information and Communications Technology Award at East Midlands Health and Social Care Awards 2008.
For questions or help using the site, please e-mail: grapevine@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 305 7538... More » « Less

Substations
Substations are secure and protected structures where high voltage electricity is distributed from the National Grid, or local supply networks, and transformed down into more manageable voltage levels for homes and businesses. The equipment contained inside the substation is regularly inspected and maintained. They can be found in both local and rural areas displaying yellow warning signs, and are locked and protected for everyone's safety. Only authorised employees and supervised emergency workers are allowed to enter substations. Please stay out of these substations.
Substations are 'Danger Zones' and every year, despite warnings, people are still killed, or seriously injured, after illegally accessing them.
If you see this or anything like it you need to call us on: 0800 587 3243.. More » « Less

Leicestershire Constabulary are urging people to be on their guard after a spate of copper wire thefts in June from ten electricity substations across the county.
Officers are checking the identification of any person that they reasonably consider it necessary to challenge in the vicinity of electricity cables, substations and metal dealers in the county.

Welcome to the Neighbourhood Watch Toolkit
This package has been produced by the Home Office and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) in consultation with Neighbourhood Watch volunteers.
This toolkit can be used by individuals to find out about all aspects of Neighbourhood Watch.

Gym meets Monday evenings at 5.45 until 7pm at Shepshed High School Sports Hall
Fun group for children to increase confidence spatial awareness and strength.
New members required
phone in confidence Rosie 07843379222

Sainsbury’s Belgrave Road brings some floral sunshine to your day!
You are about to see a change in the way Sainsbury’s Belgrave Road sells cut flowers. Instead of discounting these beautiful floral arrangements, Sainsbury’s Belgrave Road will be kindly donating their bouquets to local charities. Sainsbury’s Belgrave Road is supporting their community by donating these flowers to their local Vista which is a registered charity for the blind.
Sainsbury’s has recently introduced this policy, to help the local community and also reduce the amount of wastage produced by the company as a whole.
Sainsbury’s Belgrave road is very involved with their local community and Tony Howe, Store Manager says “This is a great scheme. Not only does it bring some sunshine in to peoples live by providing them with flowers to go into their sensory rooms but it also reduces wastage. I am really glad we are able to support Vista and hope that we can continue to work with them in the future.”
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For more info, please contact:
Sarah Walker 0116 2536121.. More » « Less

Up-to-date news for consumers

WE HAVE LIFT-OFF!
This week marks the dawn of a new age of Neighbourhood Watch communication.
The Neighbourhood and Home Watch network is launched across the nation with a brief to keep an eye on crime and crime fighting on our home front.
With the backing of the police and Home Office we will keep you up to speed on developments both locally and nationally via a constantly-updated website and regular newletters. Use this link to download your copy and to register to receive future editions .. More » « Less

Chair of NHWN Marion Lewis was at Downing Street yesterday, 17th June and met the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary to discuss the views of Neighbourhood Watch members from across the country who were invited to ‘have their say’ and to give their opinions on the criminal justice system and contribute towards a Cabinet Office review written by the government's crime and communities adviser Louise Casey.

Business Advice
Confidential, free advice on all trading standards matters including help for you to solve your consumer complaints.
We can also help you to access available Rural Business Grants
Contact Us: Telephone: (0116) 305 8000
Email: trading-standards@leics.gov.uk

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a Leicester man who was last seen on Thursday June 12, 2008.
Kevin Wilson, 54, who was last seen at his home address on Humberstone Road, Thurmaston, was reported missing on Sunday, June 15, 2008.

Leicestershire County Council and its funding partners are working to improve the way local voluntary and community organisations receive support services from voluntary and community sector (VCS) infrastructure organisations (presently provided in Charnwood by Voluntary Action Charnwood) and represent the sector in a wide range of partnerships.
In order to achieve the desired improvement, Leicestershire County Council is currently consulting on broad outcomes that will be required from a Leicestershire wide voluntary and community sector Infrastructure Organisation.
The consultation is open until 29 July 2008
We encourage all voluntary and community groups in Charnwood to take part in this important opportunity
Please click on the link to complete the consultation online.
Following feedback from a number of people regarding the language on the broad outcomes document, a more easy to read version has been produced and the online form amended as well. The revised version is available on the website http://www.leics.gov.uk/lvcs_have_your_say
If the link does not work, please go to www.leics.gov.uk then click on your council and then have your say.
If you prefer to fill out a paper questionnaire, please contact Anjana Bhatt on abhatt@leics.gov.uk or call 0116 305 6946... More » « Less

Please find below a link for the latest details about Neighbourhood & Homewatch Week 2008 and the launch of the official NHWN website – www.mynhw.co.uk
Both commence on Monday 16th June 2008.
http://www.mynhw.co.uk/launch.html
Please circulate this to your colleagues, local Neighbourhood Watch groups and grassroots members.
Regards
Marion Lewis
Chair
Neighbourhood & Homewatch Network (England & Wales)