We debrief on the pre-launch event in Gallowtree Gate three weeks ago and watch the video of that day that's been posted on the Leicester Speaks website. To give us better access, capacity and control, the Leicester Speaks website will shortly be migrating to a dedicated service based at the Adult Education College. The website is already very impressive - and it gives good promotional exposure to Leicester Council of Faiths.
We discuss the connection of Leicester Speaks to other events happening in the city before our week, most significantly, Our Leicester Day in Leicester Market on Sunday 11 September. We also talk about the content and structure of the week and tentatively agree that while we'll encourage diversity and variety of activities across the city during the mornings and afternoons, we'll try and we should aim for just one badged event each evening to obtain maximum support and exposure. The first major theme for potential discussion at one or more of our events emerged this morning: volunteering.
The big launch on Wednesday 12 October will be an all-day event focused on Humberstone Gate, where there will be a variety of exhibitors, entertainment and participation of the City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby. Our "Just a Minute" feature, that was so successful at last year's launch will be done three times during the day.
Libraries, community centres, Leicester Adult Education College and a number of other venues under City Council control will be available free of charge (subject to availability) to community groups who want to put on any activity during the week of Leicester Speaks.
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