Current Issues

Rainbow Hospice Swishing Event on 7.3.09. 27.2.09

Rainbows Children’s Hospice has organised some clothes swapping events, known as ‘swishing’ to help raise much-needed funds for the hospice. Entry costs just £5 which includes your first 5 swaps. You are encouraged to bring five or more unwanted items in good condition. All proceeds for these events will benefit Rainbows Children’s Hospice, the only children’s hospice in the East Midlands, which cares for over 250 life limited children each year. The event will be held at the City Rooms in Leicester (Hotel Street, LE1 5AW) on Saturday 7th March, 11am – 3pm. For more information on Rainbows’ Clothes Swap events, please contact Nicola Adcock on 01509 638 026.

Damage to cars in Glenfield. 26.2.09

Police are appealing for witnesses after four cars were vandalised
overnight in Glenfield.

The incidents took place sometime between 5pm on Friday February 20 and 9.30am on Saturday February 21, 2009 on Glenfield Frith Drive.

All the cars, a blue Renault Scenic, a red Vauxhall Corsa, blue a Honda CRV, a red Renault Megane and a blue Ford Focus, had windscreen wipers damaged or wing mirrors broken off.

PC Matt Turner, who is investigating the incidents, said: "The total cost of the damage is estimated at hundreds of pounds and the incidents have caused upset and inconvenience to the owners of the cars.

"If you were in Glenfield between Friday night and Saturday morning and remember seeing any activity which could be linked to these crimes I would like to hear from you. Even small details could be important so do get in touch if you think you can help."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1851 Matt Turner on 0116 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1851. Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers, which is free*
and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile 'phone service providers may charge for this call.

In case of Emergency 16.2.09

We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its
memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence this 'ICE' (In Case of Emergency) Campaign.

The concept of 'ICE' is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name 'ICE' ( In Case Of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents there were always mobile phones with patients but they didn't know which number to call.

He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a
nationally recognised name for this purpose.

In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital
Staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply
dialling the number you have stored as 'ICE'.

Please forward this. It won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at rest.

For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc.

PLEASE PASS THIS AROUND AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE AS THIS CAN HELP IN AN EMERGENCY

Need legal advice? Help may be available. 16.1.09

New legal service for Leicestershire - Historically citizens in Leicestershire have not been well served by the public funding of legal advice services, when compared to the City of Leicester. Now that imbalance is being corrected by the Legal Services Commission which has given a contract to the Community Law Service to offer such a service to the people of Leicestershire. For further details click here http://www.ccp.org.uk/uploads/new-legal-service-for-leicesters.doc

Out of work and wanting help with new skills? 16.1.09

Free courses are being offered to anyone over 19 who wants to improve their chances by Skills 4 Jobs (sponsored by the Leicestershire Adult Learning Service) provides. Courses include Basic Computer Skills, CV writing, Interview skills, Starting a small business, Healthy lifestyle, Build Your Confidence, Paediatric First Aid, Simple Bookkeeping and others. For more information contact Martin on 0116 2867944 or 07949786241.

Learn how you can save on electricity bills with the loan of a free monitor 16.1.09

Visit your local library today to take advantage of a free one week loan of a wireless energy monitor. By using a device, energy bills can be considerably reduced by taking simple steps to improve energy efficiency in the home up to £340 per year. The Environmental Action Team from Leicestershire County Council has joined forces with all Libraries to set up this new scheme to help conserve energy. These monitors can be borrowed for one week at a time, absolutely free.

Leicestershire First are looking for nominations for awards 13.1.09

Caravan Stolen- request for help. 13.1.09

Caravan stolen from Countesthorpe

Police officers are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a caravan from Countesthorpe.

The incident happened sometime between 6am and 10am on Wednesday January 7, 2009 when thieves stole a caravan from a caravan storage facility off Willoughby Road.

The caravan is described as an Avondale Dart 630/06. It is ivory and 25ft in length. The rear registration number plate is E8 SEW.

PCSO Sophie Slatford, who is investigating the incident, said: "We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the caravan being removed from the property or saw the caravan being towed around the area to contact us.

"We also urge anyone who saw any suspicious activity on Willoughby Road last Wednesday to contact us."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PCSO 6144 Sophie
Slatford at Blaby local policing unit on 0116 222 2222, follow the
instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officers identification number 6144. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.

Keeping Warm this Winter 12.12.08

Keep Warm, Keep Well guides for families, older people and those suffering long term health conditions are now available from Voluntary Action Blaby District. The guides contain advice on obtaining financial help; saving energy and money and staying well and healthy. The guides are also available in Braille and large print. To obtain your copy please email community@vabd.org.uk