Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.
289 types of wildlife: how do you measure 50 years of Leicestershire Country Parks?
✍️ Dale, Senior Ranger
A young person’s perspective: living with a Supported Lodgings Host
✍ ‘Christopher’, looked-after young person
10 Ways to help nature at home
✍ Lucie Hoelmer, Environment Officer
Stop the spread!
✍ Roseanna Burton, Environmental Officer
And I would grit 1,300 miles...
✍ Lydia Till, Comms Officer
Kick Up the Arts
✍️ Ellie Lovett, local artist
What being an Independent Visitor means to me
✍ Kate Hornsby, Independent Visitor
Winter mental wellbeing tips
✍️Emily Rodbourne, Health Improvement 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 -
Helen and the Hallaton Treasure
Go on a journey with Helen as she talks about archaeology and treasure...
✍ Helen Sharp, Curator of Archaeology -
Being an Environment Action Volunteer
To mark Volunteers' Week 2024, Lynsey James has written about what motivates her to volunteer.
✍ Lynsey James, Environment Action Volunteer -
Our friendship will continue into the future
The experiences of one of our male Independent Visitors who has been visiting a young person in care for over six years. ✍ 'DH', Independent Visitor
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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