Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.
Leading an ‘outstanding’ team – my career journey
✍️ Jane Moore, Director of Children and Family Services
4 minutes
Bringing museum magic to schools
Learn how our creative learning services bring the magic of artefacts to schools. ✍️ Milena, workshop leader
5 minutes
"It's the people that make the council": co-chairing the Disabled Workers' Group
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Millie Frith talked about her role as co-chair of the Disabled Workers' Group. Millie has autism and ADHD and uses her knowledge to support other disabled people in the county.
✍️ Millie Frith, Content Designer
✍️ Millie Frith, Content Designer
3 minutes
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'A meaningful, friendly relationship'
Sally, the longest-serving Independent Visitor at 11 years, recently shared her experiences of spending time with young people, and why she would recommend it to others. ✍️ Sally, Independent Visitor
3 minutes
'A flexible and fulfilling role': my experience as the youngest Independent Visitor
As one of the youngest Independent Visitors involved in the scheme, Phoebe shares her experiences of helping young people in care in Leicestershire.
✍️Phoebe, Independent Visitor
✍️Phoebe, Independent Visitor
3 minutes
I did an apprenticeship at 51 – and you could too
✍️ Sam Cooper, Senior Project Manager, Environment & Transport
2 minutes
Weddings are expensive, but they don't have to cost the Earth
Environment Action Volunteer (EAV), Hayley, talks through her recent wedding day that took place this summer, as she discusses how she prevented waste and made it as eco-friendly as possible to help others follow suit ✍️ EAV, Hayley
2 minutes
Roots run deep with longest serving country parks volunteer
Our longest serving country parks volunteer reflects on 25 years looking after our sites
✍️ Paul Tunnicliffe, country parks volunteer
✍️ Paul Tunnicliffe, country parks volunteer
4 minutes
‘There’s so much untapped potential for e-bikes’
Jacqui came on Choose How You Move's free e-bike session, and found that having an electric bike has boosted her confidence and wellbeing.
✍️ Jacqui Beard, e-bike user
✍️ Jacqui Beard, e-bike user
2 minutes
Recycle Week 2024 is here!
Environment and Waste Management Technician, Beth, outlines the work that has gone towards the promotion of Recycle Week this year along with discussing the key themes and messages ✍️Beth, Environment and Waste Technician
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Being an Independent Visitor - proof you can 'teach an old dog new tricks'
Hear about how one of our Independent Visitors is getting on one year into the scheme. ✍ Neil, Independent Visitor
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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