Join us at the following events to discuss ‘How To’ become a Citizens’ Eye Community Reporter.

Wednesday 6th June

10am-12pm – Olympics & Paralympics ‘community media centre’ – a complete run through of the planned activities being organised to take place during the Olympics & Paralympics including Ustream ‘live’ stream, Ipadio radio broadcasting, Olympic & Paralympic art & history – Phoenix Square reception

2pm-4pm – ‘Hands Up’ Question Time f..

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A call has gone out for cash and volunteers to help a local charity change places and change lives in Leicester.
The Ecohouse is one of 30 projects around the country to feature in a major campaign by environmental charity Groundwork, which is celebrating its 30

Operation Groundwork is showcasing the charity‟s work in communities across the UK. A key element of the campaign will see the public and businesses invited to donate money or time as volunteers to 30 projects that are ..

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Know your ‘Blogs’ from your ‘Tweets’? Wondered how Facebook could help you promote your good work?

Unsure where to start?

 Leicestershire and Rutland ProHelp is delighted to offer

An Introduction to Social Media Training  Tuesday 19th June 201210am-12pm

This FREE training is available to community and voluntary groups across Leicestershire & Rutland that would like to learn how to make the most of social media marketing. The training will introduce delegate..

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Going the extra mile has helped a number of foster carers to scoop special awards.

Around 70 foster carers took part in a ceremony yesterday at Leicestershire County Council to recognise those who have exceeded expectations.

Awards were presented to 20 people for supporting children, long service, helping children achieve positive outcomes and promoting foster care training.

Another seven received accolades after being nominated by their foster children.

Held during Foster Care ..

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At long last the sun is shining and I hope many of you will be able to get out and make the most of the warmer weather this week.

Unfortunately, as temperatures rise, burglaries can too as criminals take advantage of insecure windows and doors. Please can I therefore take this opportunity to remind everyone to close and secure all windows and doors every time you leave your home, even if you are spending time in the garden. Over the coming weeks, officers will be increasing patrols in those areas..

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RECOVERY is holding a trio of film training workshops to teach you the basics of film production. The course will be delivered by qualified professionals with use of state of the art filming equipment.

Each session will cover a different subject. Session one looks at Research and community Consultation (May 24), exploring how to carry out research and surveys as well as finding your audience and doing one to one consultations.

Session two will look at how to promote your film using PR and M..

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Leicester’s city centre bike park is relaunching under new management following a major refurbishment.

The revamped bike park – located in Leicester’s Town Hall – will offer 110 secure bike parking spaces, a well stocked bike shop and workshop, and improved showers, lockers and changing areas.

Leicester City Council has awarded the bike park lease to local cycling organisation Future Cycles, which has taken over the day-to-day running of the facility.

Fully qualified mechanics..

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The eNewsletter contains information about new equality and human rights developments, policy and publications, as well as details of forthcoming events.

See

http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?cat=3

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The Forum is an opportunity for children and young people VCS organisations from Leicester and Leicestershire to come together to receive timely local information on current and future priorities; and to strategically influence the improvement of outcomes for children and young people in Leicester and Leicestershire.

The best way to improve outcomes for children and young people is to focus on what needs to be done to make a difference. The Children and Young People’s Forum plans to identify th..

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Creative Enterprise Hub – Incubation Programme

What is it?

Creative Enterprise Hub is designed to help people about to start a creative business in Leicester.  The support consists of 9 months of FREE support and includes a range of elements to help you start in business. Support includes:·  Two full-day start-up workshops where you’ll learn to turn your passions into a business. During the two days you’ll learn about planning, finance and marketing your business. (more inf..

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New Adventures in association with the National Theatre are delighted to announce full casting for MATTHEW BOURNE’S PLAY WITHOUT WORDS. The company will be Madelaine Brennan, Daniel Collins, Saranne Curtin, Daisy May Kemp, Anabel Kutay, Katy Lowenhoff, Adam Maskell, Anjali Mehra, Liam Mower, Jonathan Ollivier, Alastair Postlethwaite, Danny Reubens, Christopher Trenfield, Hannah Vassallo, Neil Westmoreland and Richard Winsor.

Opening at Curve 29 June – 7 July, prior to a London Season at Sadle..

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NHS funding changes will cost NHS Leicester City over £65 million

Tory-led Government plans to change the NHS funding formula will see areas with the highest levels of deprivation lose billions from their healthcare budgets, with wealthier areas benefitting from the change.

News figures calculated by health expert Professor Bambra shows that Leicester City PCT area stands to lose over £65 million a year – £197per person in Leicester. Whilst the same rule-change would see Surrey’s NHS..

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The Big Society has boosted existing support for volunteering in Leicestershire but more can be done, a county council scrutiny panel says.

County councillors have investigated the impact of the Big Society – a Government initiative, to help communities feel “empowered to solve problems in their neighbourhood, having the freedom to influence and discuss topics that matter to them”.

Leicestershire County Council is backing it through Big Society grants and grants awarded by its communi..

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See the  April/May ebulletin from the Centre for Mental Health

Last Thursday we released Unsung Heroes: Developing a better understanding of the emotional support needs of service families, and the Centre’s Matt Fossey talked to Jenni Murray on Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour about the impact of alcohol misuse and mental health problems on the partners and children of Service personnel and veterans. You can listen online here http://bbc.in/K1wi6h

In April the Centre and the NHS Confede..

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A survey deadline has been extended to allow more time for members of the public, patients and local stakeholders to express their views.

East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group (ELRCCG) is asking for people’s thoughts on elective care services (treatment and surgery which is pre-booked and not urgent such as out-patient appointments and minor surgery) in the area. The survey asks people for their views on the current location of local services and how often patients use th..

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People across Leicester still have time to take part in a survey exploring the idea of a cycle hire scheme in the city.

Leicester City Council wants to encourage more people to swap car use for more sustainable forms of transport, including walking and cycling, and is considering setting up a cycle hire scheme which would enable people to collect and drop off bikes from locations across the city.

The survey asks questions about how a cycle hire scheme might work in the city, and whether com..

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Leicester is gearing up for a summer of celebration as it marks the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the arrival of the Olympic torch, and the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The city will be hosting a range of special activities throughout June, July and August, as well as its usual festivals and events programme.

City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “Leicester always puts on a great programme of events for the summer, but this year we have more than ever.

“We were delighted to welcome the Queen ..

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This Saturday 26th May Leicester plays host to a major festival like day organised by the Church of England in Leicester and Leicestershire.

The Samworth Enterprise Academy on Trenant Road is the venue, from 9.30 to 4pm. As the torch relay starts to make its way towards Leicester, over a thousand people are expected to draw on the themes, colours and vibrancy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games at ‘Colours of Life’.

With plenty to enjoy, play with, listen to and engage with Colours of L..

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By Neil Puffett published in Children and Young People Now:

The government’s flagship National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme is returning up to £2 for every £1 invested, an evaluation report of last year’s pilots has claimed.

http://www.cypnow.co.uk/cyp/news/1073296/government-hails-success-national-citizen-service-scheme?utm_content=&utm_campaign=210512_YouthWorkNews&utm_source=Children%20%26%20Young%20People%20Now&utm_medium=adestra_email&utm_term=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyp..

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