Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.
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
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
4 minutes
Who looks after the people who look after us?
An insight into Inspired to Care, the team supporting care workers in their careers.
✍️ Jenny Heap, Social Care Recruitment & Retention Officer
✍️ Jenny Heap, Social Care Recruitment & Retention Officer
6 minutes
“It’s not easy, but it’s a journey I will always be grateful for”
Elisabeth has been selected for the Invictus Games 2025 – her second time representing Team UK. She reflected on her journey from the RAF to the Invictus Games, and the lasting impact on her life.
✍️ Elisabeth Lee, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor
✍️ Elisabeth Lee, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor
2 minutes
Numbers are all around us
✍️ Emma Chouhan, Multiply Project Manager, provides a snapshot of her role in delivering numeracy courses to adults.
Bus-y Summer?
Get your summer plans sorted with our handy summer by bus guide.
✍️ Jenna-Mai Smith, Communications Officer.
✍️ Jenna-Mai Smith, Communications Officer.
4 minutes
289 types of wildlife: how do you measure 50 years of Leicestershire Country Parks?
Our longest-serving ranger (35 years) recalls his favourite country park memories as we celebrate 50 years of Leicestershire Country Parks.
✍️ Dale, Senior Ranger
✍️ Dale, Senior Ranger
2 minutes
We love being part of the council’s ‘outstanding’ fostering community
Long-serving fostering couple share their experience of fostering with Leicestershire✍️ Paul and Marie, Leicestershire foster carers
4 minutes
Butterfly Beacons – a place to be yourself
When youth and community worker Emma Hall saved a charity’s bus from being used as a burger van three years ago, she had big dreams to create a mobile safe space for women in her South Wigston community.
✍️Mary Flynn, Local Area Coordinator
✍️Mary Flynn, Local Area Coordinator
6 minutes
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
✍️ Karen, Nisha and Tasha, a Leicestershire resident and her Personal Assistants
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Bus-y Summer?
Get your summer plans sorted with our handy summer by bus guide.
✍️ Jenna-Mai Smith, Communications Officer. -
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