Action Homeless at Sky Ride

James Black
Many of the cyclists who took part in Leicester’s Sky Ride event on August 29th were either competing in the event to raise money for charity or awareness of a particular charitable organisation.
Jonathon Cryer, Senior Fundraiser for Action Homeless talked to me about the important work carried out by the organisation and his participation in Sky [...]

Centre Project Charity Ball

The Centre Project in Leicester is holding a Charity Ball on Friday October 22 from 7 pm as a fundraising event for the project. The Charity Ball will be held at Braunstone Working Men’s Club, Braunstone Close, LE2 2GE.
Citizens’ Eye spoke to outreach worker Hannah Lewies who has arranged the event. Hannah said about the Centre Project [...]

Islamic Society Of Britain – Come Dine With Us

The Islamic Society of Britain (Leicester Branch) has organised Leicester’s first ever Flashmob Iftar on Thursday August 19 at 7.30 pm on Victoria Park, London Road, Leicester - near the play area and coffee shop.
The idea is to that as many people as possible from across Leicestershire come along with a meal for themselves and another for [...]

Community News Cafe Tuesday August 3 At Kona Blue Coffee

There are two Community News Cafe sessions being held on Tuesday August 3 at Kona Blue Coffee in the Highcross, Leicester. The first session is between 9.30 – 10.30 am and the second between 6 – 7.30 pm. Come along to see how you can promote your community project or if you are interested in how to [...]

Amplified Leicester – Community Driven Social Impact

On Wednesday July 28 2010 from 10 am – 12 noon the Amplified Leicester session organised by Rav Kaur presents the following workshop at Phoenix Square Digital Media Centre, Etc Suite 2/3, 4 Midland Street Leicester LE1 1TG
To register to this event please sign in or sign up if you are a new Amplified Leicester member. This event [...]

New Designer Boutique To Support Leicester Homeless Opens

Citizens’ Eye visited the opening of the colourful StYle Dress Agency on Granby Street on Thursday 17 June.
Watch an interview with the shop manager Rosemarie and Paul Brown, Chief Executive of the Y in Leicester.
You Tube – CommMediaHub
The new exclusive outlet in Leicester where you can buy and sell previously owned quality designer clothes and [...]

Leicester Voluntary Sector Forum Destitution Report

Today, Friday June 18, sees the launch of the Leicester Voluntary Sector Forum (LVSF) Destitution Report about those in Leicester left destitute through the asylum process. The event is being held at the British Red Cross, 244 London Road, Leicester, LE2 1RN between 10.30 and 12 noon.
For a copy of the report please contact: Amanda Soraghan at [...]

StYle with a capital Y

Classy Designer boutique set to open on Granby Street – Grand Opening on Thursday, June 17.
“Fashion fades, only style remains the same’’ – Coco Chanel
Leicester is about to have a top class dress agency stocking designer clothes and accessories. Shoppers will be delighted to know their money goes to help the city’s young homeless.
The stYle [...]

First Step – Help For Adult Male Survivors Of Sexual Abuse

First Step is a project to give and develop more help for adult male survivors of sexual abuse and their supporters.
All First Step services are FREE.
Contact First Step by calling the  helpline number, which is: 0116 254 8535.
or write to First Step, c/o Jasmine House, PO Box 7402, Leicester LE1 6WD

Tony Magee
Currently Chair and [...]

Leicester City Council Cabinet

The Leicester City Council Cabinet is the main decision-making body for the council in Leicester. It is currently made up of ten Labour councillors who have responsibilities covering a particular aspect of the council’s work. The Cabinet is chaired by the council leader and meets every three weeks for most of the year. Members of [...]

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