Leicestershire Cares is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and as part of the celebrations they've been holding a number of special events throughout the year. Their Homelessness Project is arranging one of these at Braunstone Leisure Centre on Thursday 2 September: "Leicestershire Cares Sport and Support Day". Clients can come along and try some of the sports and gym facilities as well as getting advice from more than 30 different city and county agencies. The event targets people who are homeless, who are in the process of becoming homeless, or are in genuine danger or fear of becoming homeless. There will also be a creche, play area, face painting etc for children, live music and entertainment throughout the day, a packed lunch provided for everyone and a prize draw. First Bus is providing free transport to and from the event.
Following initial contact with Chris Toon a number of weeks ago, this meeting today brings together a number of those supporting the Braunstone Leisure Centre event. Chris Toon thanked Councillor Paul Westley for supporting the project (although he couldn't attend this meeting today). After asking for asking everyone around the table to introduce themselves, Chris asks me to say a little about the Council of Faiths' involvement. Erica Danson, Trainee Reporter, BBC Radio Leicester with roving digital microphone, records 30 seconds or so with just about everyone here, extracts of which will be broadcast on the Breakfast Show tomorrow, to be included in an interview with Monica Kinche, Director of Leicestershire Cares. This really has grown into something that promises to be a special example of collaboration and compassion. It's going to be rather demanding to do this on the day but it sounds like it will be well worth it.
Find out more about Leicestershire Cares:
http://www.leicestershirecares.co.uk/
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Thursday, 5 August 2010
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Citizens' Eye Community News Cafe (3)
For the second Tuesday evening in a row, I'm at Kona Blue Coffee, Highcross, for one of Citizens' Eye Community News Cafes (every Tuesday here, 0930-1030 and 1830-1930). I'm told that this morning's was very busy - this evening is quiet. Topics arising tonight: future events including Philosophy in the Pub, Local Democracy Week, Leicester City of Sanctuary AGM, Leicestershire Cares Day for the Homeless, National Inter Faith Week 2010 ... but the one vexing Simon Parker most is Leicester's celebration of National Play Day, which takes place tomorrow in Town Hall Square. He's been left in charge of the young reports from The Wave who are covering this event. Must make sure I get a good swatch at that out of my office window!
I know that this would be a much nicer blog entry if it was accompanied by a photo. I did ask folk to gather round so I could take one, but they demurred.
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I know that this would be a much nicer blog entry if it was accompanied by a photo. I did ask folk to gather round so I could take one, but they demurred.
Find out more about Citizens' Eye Community News Agency:
http://www.citizenseye.org/
Friday, 2 July 2010
Leicestershire Cares (1)
A meeting this lunchtime with Chris Toon, Homelessness Project Coordinator at Leicesterhire Cares - a membership organisation of key employers in Leicester and Leicestershire, dedicated to corporate responsibility, by bringing businesses and the community together for the benefit of both. Until recently, Leicestershire Cares was part of a national movement of Cares partnerships, but it has recently established its independent identity.
Leicestershire Cares is organising an engagement event at Braunstone Leisure Centre in September, originally intended for homeless or vulnerably housed people, but which has now expanded to encompass asylum seekers and refugees. Sport will be the big draw, with free sessions a the leisure centre for those attending on the day. Chris is hoping to have representation of a number of groups addressing issues that affect those client groups: housing options, benefits, sexual health, Chamber of Commerce, police, health and well-being. I show him photos of the Council of Faiths exhibition on the blog and he asks if we can put the whole thing up at this event. He also asks if we can provide a speaker who will get up on stage for two or three minutes and if there's any chance we can organise a musical contribution.
Find out more about Leicestershire Cares:
http://www.leicestershirecares.co.uk/
Leicestershire Cares is organising an engagement event at Braunstone Leisure Centre in September, originally intended for homeless or vulnerably housed people, but which has now expanded to encompass asylum seekers and refugees. Sport will be the big draw, with free sessions a the leisure centre for those attending on the day. Chris is hoping to have representation of a number of groups addressing issues that affect those client groups: housing options, benefits, sexual health, Chamber of Commerce, police, health and well-being. I show him photos of the Council of Faiths exhibition on the blog and he asks if we can put the whole thing up at this event. He also asks if we can provide a speaker who will get up on stage for two or three minutes and if there's any chance we can organise a musical contribution.
Find out more about Leicestershire Cares:
http://www.leicestershirecares.co.uk/
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