Admission Free

 Drop in for a fun family event with a healthy twist!

 Enjoy free health checks and taster sessions in:

• Chinese medical massage,
• Head massage
• Laughter yoga
• Aaerobics
• Boxercise
• Bhangracise
• CVD screening
• B.P. check
• Silver Diabetes Bus

 You can also enjoy: wall climbing; clown and balloon magic; bouncy castle; face painting; mehendi; competitions and more…

 Refreshments will be available.

 Need more information?

Call us on (0116) 299 5450 or visit libraries@leicester.gov.uk

To see detail of the cuts proposed by Leicestershire County Council in the Leicester Mercury see the following link to the This is Leicestershire website: http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Charities-face-funding-cuts/article-2450789-detail/article.html

The evening started with an information fair in which residents of the ward were able to find out about initiatives and projects happening in Castle Ward. People were able speak to representatives and see displays about Citizens’ Eye, Litter and Graffiti problems, Police issues, and the City Wardens.There was  information available about the ‘One Pass’ scheme for those over 60 and Smoking  Reduction Services.

The Community Meeting itself was attended by Castle Ward Councillors Patrick Kitterick and Lynn Senior. Apologies were sent by Neil Clayton the newly elected Councillor for the ward. The meeting was arranged some time before the by-election and he was on a pre-arranged holiday.

Councillor Kitterick introduced the meeting and it began with a minute’s silence in memory of the late Councillor Phil Gordon.

The first part of the meeting was primarily a Youth Services session. A number of individuals spoke about their roles in  youth provision including Danielle Williams, Children’s Rights and Participation Officer for Leicester City Council, who spoke about her role and Fiona Bedford, Area Youth Work Manager for Access, Inclusion and Participation for Leicester City Council spoke about Youth Services across the city and in Castle Ward in particular.

Councillors were interested in what services were available across the ward during the summer holidays and Councillor Senior was particularly interested in the ways organisations were engaging youth in activities.

The next person to speak was Trish Reynolds of Voluntary Action Leicester who was attending the meeting with young people volunteering on the V involved project. The young people were attending a ward meeting for the first time and are working with Trish on a report to make recommendations about how to make council meetings more attractive for young people to attend. Both Councillors were interested in this work and looked forward to any recommendations.

John Coster, Editor of Citizens’ Eye, spoke about young people getting involved in citizen reporting. He spoke about ‘ Leicester Wave’ ,the first and only newspaper to be sourced, written and edited by young people. John mentioned the fact that he lived in Castle Ward and several of the locations for delivering Citizens’ Eye’s news were in Castle Ward including, The Leicester Mercury, BBC Radio Leicester, Community News Cafe at Kona Blue Coffees in Highcross and the Learning and Information Library.

To round up the Youth Services aspect of the first half of the meeting several of the workers at The Watershed Youth Centre spoke about their specific roles and some service users spoke about their use of the centre and how much they enjoyed activities there.

The first half of the meeting was concluded with Councillors then answering questions from a resident about the building of the new student hall of residence on land bounded by The Newarke,Oxford Street and Jarrom Street. Questions were about issues of about the construction and light being affected to local houses.

During the interval Citizens’ Eye had an interesting discussion with Barbara Whitcombe,Team Manager of the City Wardens about the One Clean Leicester initiative which is putting extra resources into cleaning the city and taking measures against making it dirty. Particularly interesting was a scheme, to be launched by Leicester City Council in the near future, that uses mobile phone applications to report directly to the City Wardens.

The second half of the meeting was made up of a lively discussion about the proposed new Freemens Common Health Centre on Victoria Park Road and deciding which applications to the Ward Community Fund should be supported.

The discussion about the health centre was chaired by Councillor Kitterick alone as Councillor Senior left the room having declared an interest in this project earlier.

The discussion included residents of Castle Ward, representatives of Assura - the firm commissioned for the build, Doctors from the Freemens Common Health Centre, a representative from the Primary Care Trust and members of Leicester City Council Planning Department.

Assura spoke about the plans and then questions were taken about the build from local residents.

Questions were about the need for the build, the build being located on a green site, the size of the build, the inclusion of a pharmacy, car parking, other potential uses of the build and the potential felling of some trees on Victoria Park Road.

For people interested in the details of the questions and answers about these issues the minutes will be available when completed at: http://www.cabinet.leicester.gov.uk/ieListMeetings.aspx?CId=457&Year=2010

For related stories about the proposed Freemens Common Health Centre see the following articles that appeared in the Leicester Mercury on the This is Leicestershire website at:

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Health-centre-plan-near-Victoria-Park-set-face-opposition/article-1839209-detail/article.html

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/Health-centre-hope-air-raid-shelter-site/article-2358294-detail/article.html

The last part of the meeting consisted of deciding which applications to the Community Fund were to be supported.

Some funding was agreed for the preparation of a Highfields Action Plan and an Autumn Fair to be held on Queens Road on October 10.

Applications for projects to promote African literature to young people and an Interfaith gardening project were deferred for more work on the applications.

Projects rejected included a Wimbledon Fever tennis project and a dance, music and yoga health project that covered several other wards that had already declined funding.

Councillor Kitterick and Councillor Senior thanked everyone for their attendance and input and concluded the meeting.

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The first part of the meeting will be an Information Fair between 6 -6.30 pm. People will have the opportunity to talk informally with Councillors about topics such as Litter/Graffiti problems, Citizens’ Eye, Policing, Organ Donation and City Wardens.

Information will also be available about the following: The ‘One Pass’ scheme for those over the age of 60 and Smoking Reduction Services.

The second part of the meeting will contain the Youth Services Session from 6.30 – 7.30 pm and from 7.35 – 8.30 the General Session.

The Youth Services Session is an opportunity for young people in the Ward to give their views on local services for young people.

The general session will give more attention to the following: Proposed New Health Centre on Victoria Park Road, City Wardens and the Community Meeting Budget.

For more information about the Castle Community Meeting please contact Francis Connolly on 0116 229 8822 or email: francis.connolly@leicester.gov.uk

 The site says of it -

The Macmillan community is an online gathering place for people affected by cancer to share information and support and for people raising money for Macmillan or involved with our campaigns to connect and share their thoughts and experiences.

If you’re looking for a friendly support group of people affected by cancer, you’ve come to the right place. If you want to help Macmillan improve the lives of people living with cancer, you’ve come to the right place.

We’re proud to have a warm and supportive community of members who’d love to welcome you to your new online home. But before you get stuck in, take a few minutes to get your head around the site basics and the best ways to introduce yourself and make new friends.

To see more information about Macmillan community and how to get involved go to the Macmillan Cancer Support Website at: http://community.macmillan.org.uk/whatsnew/default.aspx

or call Macmillan Cancer Support on:  0808 808 0000

The new issue of their magazine (issue 12)  is now available – and includes articles about the right way to use your NHS, Preganancy, Information about the DHAL programme, Childhood immunisation, autism, HIV, improving your personal health and work success for disabled people amongst others.

The magazine is sponsored by NHS Leicester City.

For more information see The Colour of Health Website: http://www.thecolourofhealth.com/

Zinthiya provide a free, completely confidential service that helps women change their lives and get them back into work or education. They offer advice on a wide range of issues, including skills development and career guidance.

They say – “We’re never judgemental, we’re just a friendly face who will listen and help you find the best way forward”

Zinthiya offer a relaxed drop- in service where women can pop in for a confidential chat. They also hold one-to-one mentoring sessions. Any advice or guidance can be tailored to specific needs.

Zinthiya also work closely with local employers. This can give women opportunities to gain useful on-the-job experience and training.

The trust offers women the chance to develop skills and run training sessions such as: preparing for a return to work, researching and writing an effective CV, interview skills, presentation techniques and volunteering skills.

Weekly drop-in sessions are held at the following locations in Leicester.

Monday- 10 am – 12 pm at St Matthews Centre, Malabar Road, Leicester LE1 2PD

Tuesday- 12 noon – 14:00 pm at Tudor Centre, Bewcastle Grove, Mowmacre, Leicester LE4 2JP

Wednesday – 10 am – 12 noon at Tudor Centre, Bewcastle Grove, Mowmacre, Leicester LE4 2JP

Thursday – 9.30 am – 12.30 pm at Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester LE4 6LF

Thursday – 14:00 pm -16:00 pm at African Caribbean Centre, Maidstone Road, Leicester, LE2 0UA

Friday – 10:00 am – 12 noon at Anjani Women and Girls Centre, 3 Mill Hill Lane, Leicester LE2 1AH

Contact Zinthiya at 16 Broadnook Close, Leicester, LE3 9SF or email: zinthiyaganeshpanchan@yahoo.co.uk

or telephone: 07590 408944

Find out more from the website at: http://www.zinthiyaganeshpanchan-trust.org/

To find out what is going on in the Highfields area of Leicester check out the Highfields Community Association website for the Highfields Centre, Leicester. 

The site contains information about the Highfields Centre Programme, upcoming events, advice sessions, arts projects, sports and health, youth activities and community services.

 See the site at: http://www.highfieldscentre.ac.uk/leicester/home.html