Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.
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
4 minutes
Read young carer Charlie’s heart-wrenching letter
Hear from Charlie, young carer to his mother, on how the experience has impacted his life.
✍️Charlie, young carer
✍️Charlie, young carer
2 minutes
Why is it so crucial to engage with babies, even during pregnancy to help with their development?
Leading child health experts agree that the care given during the first 1001 days has more influence on a child’s future than at any other time in their life.
✍ Katie Herbert, Service Manager
✍ Katie Herbert, Service Manager
2 minutes
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
✍️ Evan Rees, Theatre Officer and Lead Technician
4 minutes
Fancy swapping some skills? Timebanking is here!
Time4Leicestershire is our free skills exchange initiative, where members can sign up to share their skills and knowledge and can request skills they would like to learn in return.
✍Emma Ward, Time4Leicestershire Outreach Worker
✍Emma Ward, Time4Leicestershire Outreach Worker
3 minutes
A day in the life at a family hub
Family hubs are one-stop shops of family support and advice. With a mix of activities and groups to attend, no day in a family hub is the same.
✍️Leona, Centre Support Assistant
✍️Leona, Centre Support Assistant
5 minutes
Creating an inclusive council
Putting a spotlight on the Staff Networks that help make the council a welcoming place for all.
✍ Kit Prime, Communications Officer
✍ Kit Prime, Communications Officer
2 minutes
To work or not to work, that is the question
Hear stories from Geoff on how he became a tutor, and the different people he has taught.
✍Geoff Hardcastle, GoLearn English Tutor
✍Geoff Hardcastle, GoLearn English Tutor
2 minutes
Find a keep safe place near you
Hear from Richard of Black Dragon Games on why the keep safe places scheme is so important for residents.
✍ Richard, Black Dragon Games
✍ Richard, Black Dragon Games
2 minutes
A young person’s perspective: living with a Supported Lodgings Host
How our Supported Lodgings scheme has impacted Christopher's life.
✍ ‘Christopher’, looked-after young person
✍ ‘Christopher’, looked-after young person
4 minutes
10 Ways to help nature at home
Check out how to make your garden and neighbourhood wildlife friendly!
✍ Lucie Hoelmer, Environment Officer
✍ Lucie Hoelmer, Environment Officer
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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