Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.
Weddings are expensive, but they don't have to cost the Earth
Environment Action Volunteer (EAV), Hayley Baynon, talks through her recent wedding day that took place this summer, as she discusses how she prevented waste and made it as eco-friendly as possible to help others follow suit ✍️ EAV, Hayley Baynon
3 minutes
I did an apprenticeship at 51 – and you could too
✍️ Sam Cooper, Senior Project Manager, Environment & Transport
2 minutes
Roots run deep with longest serving country parks volunteer
Our longest serving country parks volunteer reflects on 25 years looking after our sites
✍️ Paul Tunnicliffe, country parks volunteer
✍️ Paul Tunnicliffe, country parks volunteer
4 minutes
‘There’s so much untapped potential for e-bikes’
Jacqui came on Choose How You Move's free e-bike session, and found that having an electric bike has boosted her confidence and wellbeing.
✍️ Jacqui Beard, e-bike user
✍️ Jacqui Beard, e-bike user
2 minutes
Recycle Week 2024 is here!
Environment and Waste Management Technician, Beth, outlines the work that has gone towards the promotion of Recycle Week this year along with discussing the key themes and messages ✍️Beth, Environment and Waste Technician
3 minutes
Wriggles & rhymes give your children the best of times
Volunteer ‘Wriggly Reader’ leader Rosie explains how baby & toddler rhyme and story sessions are not only fun, but important for your child's development too
✍️ Rosie Robinson
✍️ Rosie Robinson
5 minutes
How to recognise the signs of burnout
It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace
✍️ Beth Wheeler, Public Health Communications Officer
✍️ Beth Wheeler, Public Health Communications Officer
3 minutes
Being an Independent Visitor - proof you can 'teach an old dog new tricks'
Hear about how one of our Independent Visitors is getting on one year into the scheme. ✍ Neil, Independent Visitor
2 minutes
3 minutes
Being myself at work – and helping others do the same
Roles out on the Leicestershire transport network are varied and fast moving – and they’re open to everyone ✍️ Kathryn Essex, Depot & Facilities Engineer
3 minutes
Super seamstress brings comfort with crafty creations
How one resident's colourful quilts offer a hug to children and families across Leicestershire
✍️ Lynda Handford
✍️ Lynda Handford