Blog

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
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two colleagues look at a computer together alongside text reading make a difference work for your local council
3 minutes

I did an apprenticeship at 51 – and you could too

✍️ Sam Cooper, Senior Project Manager, Environment & Transport

Country parks volunteer Paul Tunnicliffe, a dog and senior ranger David Luther in a car
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

An electric bike parked in front of a pedestrianised bridge with teal railings.
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

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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

A two-photo collage. Left, a lady reading a book in a library & right, a group of parents and carers smiling in a library
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

a graphic about world mental health day, showing a group of people standing around a computer
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

A man sat in front of green trees and foliage. He is wearing a blue hat and is smiling at the camera.
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

Two brothers laugh together
2 minutes

What is it really like to be a young carer?

✍️ Ryan, 14

Kathryn smiles in an orange high vis jacket
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

collage of three photos. left is an older lady with a bob haircut and white top sitting down. Right are images of patchwork quilts and blankets she has made
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Super seamstress brings comfort with crafty creations

How one resident's colourful quilts offer a hug to children and families across Leicestershire

✍️ Lynda Handford