Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.
Fab free family activities this summer holiday in Leicestershire
David’s story: how volunteering has helped me in later life
Meet our Net Zero Heroes: Fix it Group 23
✍️ Jo Liversidge, Fix it Group 23
Helping families get school offer ready!
Foxton Creates Museum Project
Stay, play and develop your child’s social skills with these top tips!
Looking after a child who is not your own? Top tips for ‘private foster carers’
Have the conversation: how to plan for the future with your finances
✍️ Lynda Wilson, Team Manager, Adult Social Care
‘I saw an opportunity to do good – and I took it’
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Helping families get school offer ready!
✍️ Gurjit Singh Bahra, Service Manager - School Admissions and Pupil Services shares his top tips to get families with children due to attend school for the first time this autumn prepared ahead of National Offer Day.
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The fostering application journey: 'it’s well-structured to guide you through'
Karen, a recently-approved carer, shares her experiences of going through the fostering application process with Leicestershire County Council.
✍️ Karen, Supported Lodgings Host -
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
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More than just hoovering and cooking
Personal Assistants: the role giving Leicestershire residents independence and companionship in their care.
✍️ Karen, Nisha and Tasha, a Leicestershire resident and her Personal Assistants -
A quirky piece of Britain's heritage
Read about the history of The Century Theatre, and the people who have performed in it.
✍️ Evan Rees, Theatre Officer and Lead Technician