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Braunstone Park Lakes

Clean Up The Bishop of Leicester visit St Peter’s

Business box Macmillan Tea party - £432.00 raised

Afternoon Tea at the Oak

Dorian’s Beautiful Braunstone

Resnet coach trip to Matlock

Top TRI4James fund raisersSian & Alicia Grant

Braunstone’s Britain in B

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The lastest meeting of the NeighbourhoodManagement Board (NMB) discussed thefollowing items:

The NMB

Matters ArisingThere will be a clean up Day on Webster Road Play areaon 24�� October between 9.30am and 4pm. Allresidents are welcome to come along!The Oxygen levels in the park lakes has risen and therehave been no new avian deaths.Anita Robinson told the board that over 100 peopleattended and enjoyed the Japanese drummers at thepark.Residents Network NewsJoy Vincent told the board that the trips to Twinlakesand Matlock were successful and that the fund raisingwould be continuing with the annual toy sale on 10��December at the Wellinger Way garage.NHS – Community Wellness ServiceKaren Pickering told the board that a new teammember was needed. Some ideas for funding were achildren’s dance group, hair and beauty. Grants of upto £250 are available.Community First UpdateThe scheme is in its fourth year and is approaching theend with deadlines for submission being the end ofSeptember. Eight applications have been made in thelast two months and it looks like all of the money willhave been dispensed to community projects/groups.Transforming CommunitiesRecommendations have been put forward to thescrutiny commission and presented to the City Mayor.At the moment, nothing has changed since the lastboard meeting. Tendering for the community centreswill initially be offered to community groups with thehope that they will take over the buildings.Surestart Children’s CentresAngie Wright gave a brief overview of the changes tothe centres and changes to their services.Upcoming EventsPlanning permission has been submitted by NareshParmer to implement changes to Braunstone Hall,including developments and a new access road.Dementia friendly walks are still taking place with thefinal one being on October 7��.British Gas sent some of their workers to help clean uparound the lake areas. On 8�� October there will be aBraunstone Park Lakes clean up event, all are welcome,the Lord Mayor to attend to help.On the National Heritage Day 75 people turned up tohear talks about local history, given by the BraunstoneHistory Group.

Stop Press… This year’s Annual Garage Christmassale will be held on Wednesday 10th of Decemberfrom 12 - 3.45pm. Please see the poster on page7 for more details.The last Garage Sale for 2014, at 45 WellingerWay, will be on the 17th of December and theGarage will reopen on the 8th of January 2015.

Garage News

Braunstone Residents’Network AGM Meeting

25th November 2014 @ 1.30pm to 3pm at Summer Cafe,

Cort Crescent Community Centre,Cort CrescentBraunstone

For more information call Eileen Gollings on07881 284498

The Resnet has met a couple of times and aremaking plans for the future. We have been ontraining and are just about ready to start

hosting our own website. The website will haveinformation about anything and everything(hopefully) that is going on in the area.We have also planned their AGM which will be held onTuesday  25th  November  at  Summers  Cafe  from1.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along, newmembers are welcome too.The Resnet will be helping to bring a Christmasdisco/party for 8 to 11 year olds on 5th December atthe Oak Centre.The Braunstone Awards will be taking place at WestEnd Working Men’s Club on Thursday 26th March,please get your nominations in quickly. Nominationforms can be found in this edition of the Alert.The Facebook group now has 232 members and it isused to spread the news of what is happening in thearea, if you would like to join the group then searchfor Braunstone Residents Network group on Facebook.The garage sales have been performing really well anddonations are always welcome, this year, these saleshelped to pay for trips to Matlock & Twinlakes, theAwards night and many other small events. Please giveus your suggestions for future trips out or otheractivities that you may think is a good idea. Finally the Christmas sale is on the 10th Decemberand looks like it will be as successful one. Come alongand get your Christmas gifts.

Another successful History group exhibition

It was a full house for the Braunstone HistoryGroup, as their last exhibition which took placeon Tuesday 30�� September, saw over 40

people come through the doors, with 20 peopleattending the talk given by Helen Catterwell, chairof the history group; about ‘The Old Village’. Helenwho prides herself on getting the audienceinvolved in the talks, showed photographs of whatthe Old Village used to look like- which lead to lotsof discussion! Many of the visitors stating that theywill be returning for the next talk, it was a hugesuccess.The next History Group exhibition and talk is onTuesday 25�� November 10:00 am-12:30 pm at thestable block. Book your place in the talk early asseats fill up fast. The talk will be about BraunstonePark as a military camp during WWII.So why not ‘Come and see all about yourBraunstone!’ – Helen Catterwell

As the winter nightsdraw in so its dark at5.00pm a ray of light

has opened at the “BriteCentre” on BraunstoneAvenue, for children aged5 – 11 years.A Free supervised afterschool club called “The Hub”provides a large safe placefor kids to play and develop their social skills amongstothers, with light physical games like football andbadminton, they can be creative with painting anddrawing. Every Thursday, from 5 – 6.30pm, you arewelcomed by Bob Gale and his team of volunteers fromTrinity Life Church who provide supervision, so you canleave your kids (after registration) or stay and help out.For more information call Rob on 0116 2558672 or sendan email to rob.gale@trinitylifechurch.org.uk.

It is all happening at the Hub Braunstone History Group

Since the last edition of the Alert, The TRI4James crew have been extremely busyfund-raising. For Vicky Williams, the sky was the limit as she bravely completed a sky divejump and in the process she raised an amazing £1080.

The children’s Braunstone Park one mile sponsored walk raised £1680, with top fund raisers onthe day being sisters Sian and Alicia Grant who raised a whopping £167 (see picture on the GalleryPage), pipped to the post was Grace Andrews who raised a fab £165.00 for the TRI4James fund.Well done girls.The team TRI4James has been running crazy and in September, they successfully completed theWarwickshire triathlon. The team are now training harder than ever for the Leicester half marathonon October 26th. The 12 strong team of four women and eight men have been announced asDarren Liquorish, Brian Williams, Nicholas Elton, Daniel Reading, Luke Roberts, Gary Moore, David Tebbutt, Tony Cawley, NatalieWilliams, Stacey Roberts, Natalie Stacey and Dawn Tobin.Also, Darren joins Leicester based company Ross Handling and their staff, who have decided to join forces to raise funds forTRI4James. They will be, on the 1st November, completing the ‘Wolf Run’, which is a ten mile race through assault terrain, asDarren told us ‘The words ‘Muddy Hell’ comes to mind’.Friday December 19th sees Mazzie’s Cafe 4th Christmas dinner! Traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings! Christmaspudding/brandy sauce/custard or mince pies for afters! Bingo! And a prezzie from Santa included! All for just £10:00! In additionthere will be a raffle of hampers this year! With all proceeds going to TRI4James funds!!  Tickets are available from Mazzies cafe@Brite Centre (see back page).If you would like to support the TRI4James fund, check out the TRI4James website, or pop into Mazzie’s café at the BRITE.The Alert, wishes the team all the best in their adventures and we will bring more updates in the next edition.

Farewell to our Alan Chapman

Stars & Angels will be running theirSanta's grotto on the 1st to 23rdDecember, Monday to Friday, from

3-30pm to 5-00pm. Organisers Barry andMaria Sawbridge will be charging £1 to see Santa andthere will be a free gift, and a chance to have your phototaken with Santa, also at £1.

This year Barry and Maria are doing something different,they will be touring the streets of Braunstone withSanta's sleigh, (similar to the fire service), with collectiontins and Santa's little helpers. This will be runningthroughout December every Monday to Friday from5-30pm to 7-30pm.

But that's not all folks, Barry and Maria will be hostingtheir annual event at the Co-op on Hallam Crescent onSaturday December 13th.

As always all funds raised will go to Heart Research UK. They told told the Alert team “with the generous help of

the Braunstone community we would love to beat lastyear's total of £1,309”. We at the Alert wish them allthe best in their fund-raising. Barry & Maria

We are all sad to hear of thedeath of Alan Chapman inOctober, all at b-inspired,

b-connected and the BraunstoneResidents Network offer their sincerecondolences to Alan’s family at thissad time.“Alan was an inspiration to so many,kind hearted, giving and loving witha wealth of knowledge andexperience, he lit up the room anddespite losing people he loved hecontinued to smile, one of the lastthings he said to me was that he

couldn’t wait for the next 90 years, as he had so muchto do! Alan, wherever you are, don’t stop telling thoseterrible jokes and enjoy kissing all the girls x”. Ali Gamble“We were very sad to hear of the death of Alan. He wasa kind, intelligent and community spirited man. Alanwas very interested in history and was a very valuedmember of the Braunstone History Group. He loved totell us about his time in the RAF and about his dad’stime in army in WWI. He would always offer to researchsomething for the group. He will be missed greatly byour group and will always be remembered with loveand Respect”. Helen Catterwell Chair of BraunstoneHistory Group.“Alan Chapman, Well! What can I say, I have knownAlan for 8 years and what a wonderful, kind and honestgentleman he was, he was a wonderful friend andnothing was too much trouble, love you always Alan”.Eilleen Gollings“It will be hard not to see your smiling face, you alwayshad a story for us, we will miss you so much” Lizzie“Big hugs for you Alan, the most happy and lovelygentleman I knew. I loved being in your company atmeetings and at the garage sale. I will miss you so much,especially on holidays at Skeggy. Love you forever”.Joy Vincent

Congratulations

The fishing day event was a great success, this was a chance for Braunstone fishing club membersto meet and chat. The weather conditions were fair, but the fish weren't feeding very well.Club members used maggots and boilies, the anglers used various methods for example; floatfishing, ledgering etc. Their wasn't much of a catch two members pulled out a couple of nicecommon carp in good condition. All in all, it was a great day and everyone enjoyed it and it waswell organised by the clubs head bailiff Stephen Halford.Next season we will be holding junior coaching sessions, if you are 12-16 come and join ourJunior Club in January 2015. Watch this space for up and coming events and news.Elaine Halford.

To Anna and Darren White for thebirth of their son Joe Aiden Lee White

Weighing 9 lbs 8ozDelivered at 5.54 am on the 27th

August 2014at the Royal Infirmary

News From Braunstone Fishing Club

Paul Runesha is a local man with a vision to improve children’s learning tobroaden their Maths and English skills along with enhancing their self-confidence in his Think Ahead Plus project. Paul, runs a club for children aged

8 – 16 to help with their SATS and their GCSE exams. Think Ahead Plus uses a uniquecombination of extra maths tuition and outdoor activity in the summer to enhancechildren lives. Paul explained the philosophy behind the project is ‘we all have eyesto look at a problem, but we need to use our eyes to look for the solution’.Paul, who has help from two parent volunteers, believes that clear communication with parents is key to a child’slearning. Sessions take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Oak Centre 4:30 – 6:00pm. ThinkAhead Plus asks for a contribution of £5.00 a session to put towards running costs.If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about Think Ahead Plus please contact Paul on email:paulrunesha@yahoo.co.uk or by phone: 07508809578 or check out the website at www.thinkaheadplus.orgBy Charlotte and Maureen.

Think Numbers = Think Ahead +

Tim Stevens, the Bishop of Leicester, came to visit St Peter’son Sunday October 5th to confirm 5 people from localchurches – part of his visit to the “West Leicester MissionPartnership”.

Whatever your views are on war and peace, this is a chanceto remember those who lost their lives in all the conflicts ofthe 20th Century, and pray for peace in the 21st Century.After the Communion, there will be a short act of Remem-brance at approx 11am.

A chance to come and remember your loved ones who’ve diedrecently (or not so recently) – light a candle, say some, quietprayers... and have a cuppa and a chat afterwards.Chris Burch

The Alert would like to say a hugewell done to all the students and staffat Fullhurst. Their record GCSE examresults for 2014 has seen the schoolraised to second place in the city for ‘Value Added’.Keep up with the good work folks.

Congratulations

Friar Lane & Braunstone Baptist Church,Hallam Crescent East /Braunstone Avenue

Tuesday 2nd December 7.00 pm Run by all the Braunstone churches, with school choirs.

Refreshments after the service.

Gooding Avenue/Hamelin RoadSunday 21st 10.30am Carol ServiceChristmas Eve 8.00pm Reflective Carols & Communion Service0116 284 9623

Hallam Crescent East/Narborough RoadSunday 14th December 10.45am A Christmas ProductionChristmas Eve 11.30pm Christmas Eve CommunionChristmas Day 10.00 am Christmas Day Worship0116 289 2182

Woodshawe Rise/Cort CrescentSaturday 20th December 3.00pm Christmas Crafts and Crib Service -mainly for childrenChristmas Eve 11.30pm Christmas Midnight EucharistChristmas Day 10.00am Family Christmas Communion0116 289 3377

Hallam Crescent East/Braunstone AvenueSunday 21st December 10.45am Nativity ServiceSunday 21st December 6.30pm Candlelight ServiceChristmas Eve 4.00pm Christingle ServiceChristmas Eve 11.30pm Late Night Carol ServiceChristmas Day 10.30am Christmas Day Service0116 289 6797

Gooding AvenueChristmas Eve 6.00 pm Family MassChiristmas Eve 12.00am Midnight MassChristmas Day 10.00am Christmas Mass0116 289 8795

SPACE

1. BELLS 2. CAROLS 3. CHRISTMAS 4. FESTIVE 5. PRESENTS 6. REINDEER 7. SANTA 8. SNOW 9. SNOWMAN 10. TREE

Pet’s Corner

Charlietails

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I have been waiting forChristmas since thestart of the year and itsfinally coming.Here I am preparing forChristmas and Santa.

I like to spend time atthe lake looking atducks and swans andenjoy the view. Here Iam talking to a friendlyswan, she’s amazing.

Charlie’s Tails from Braunstone

I have made lots and lots of friends on the Park, lookout for my travels in the next Alert.

Hi its Charlie here again.Here I am talking to aboy - friend that visitedme, I like to spend sometime just relaxing andlaying down.

Bye bye form Charlie the Beagle xxx

A Big Thank You for your donationsBraunstone Foodshare would like to say a massive THANK YOU to every one who has kindly donated foodthroughout August to October . Here is a list of some who have helped!Asda Fosse Park, Sainsburys, Aldi, Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church, the children, families & staff fromAllexton Day Nursery, Enderby Parish Church, Real Flavours Deli (Kirby Muxloe), children & staff fromSamworth Enterprise Academy, volunteers & staff from Cultivating Communities and Environmental StudiesLimited.Thank YouBraunstone Foodshare

Congratulations

The Alert would liketo say a big welldone to the Friends

of Highway Spinney. Thegroup was awarded a levelfour for their entry intothe RHS Britain in Bloom‘its your Neighbourhood’ Campaign.

Hello Braunstone!We just wanted to introduce ourselves as Braunstone’s

newest Occupational Therapy finalyear students.

Occupational therapy helps peopleto recover from injury or illness andovercome barriers that stop them

doing activities that matter to them.We support people to have

independence and satisfaction in all aspects of life. Maureen and Charlotte based at b-connected are working

with the team to support community activity.Angie and Louise based at b-working are helping to improve

confidence, motivation and life skills in addition to theemployability services.

If you see us around please come and say hello!Come along and celebrate OT week with us

4th November at the BRITE centre 9-30 till 12-30

We are really looking forward to meeting and workingwith you all!

Maureen, Charlotte, Angie and Louise.

Occupational Therapy Week- Return of thestudents!!!

Homemade cream of tomato soup servedwith a crusty roll

Prawn Cocktail

Chicken Liver Pate

Roast Turkey or Roast Beef

Mushroom, butternut squash & goats cheesetartlet

All above served with traditional trimmings, aselection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Xmas pud served with Brandy Custard

Homemade Sherry Trifle

Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake

To make your reservationplease call Tracey on

0116 289 3317

The Shakespeare0116 289 3317

Braunstone Lane, Leicester,Leicestershire, LE3 3AS

Braunstone FoodshareDates

St Peter’s -Monday 5pm - 6.30pmTuesday 11am - 12 pmURC -Monday 4.30pm - 6pmBRITE Centre -Tuesday 11am - 12pm

BRITE Centre

URC

St Peters

St Peter’s: November: 24th

25th

December: 8th 9th 22nd 23rd

January 2015: 5th 6th

URC: December: 1st 15th

29th

January 2015: 12th

BRITE: December: 2nd 16th

30th

January 2015: 13th

Are you a patient of Hockley Farm Medical Practice? Do you orsomeone you know meet the criteria below?If so you are ELIGIBLE FOR A FLU VACCINATION. Do notdelay, telephone us on 0116 222 6100 and book yourappointment now.Criteria● Anyone aged 65 or over● Anyone with COPD, diabetes, chronic heart disease, reduced immunity, asthma which requires regular steroid use, liver disease, kidney disease● ALL children with birth dates between 2nd September 2009

and 1st September 2012Did you know that the Practice regularly deals with over 140requests for urgent medical care each day? You can help usmanage this workload by:● Seeing the chemist for minor illnesses such as sore throats,

colds, insect bites.● Taking care of yourself over winter, so keep warm, have your

flu jab if you are eligible and keep a stock of paracetamol tohelp when you have a cold or aches and pains.

● Only requesting an urgent appointment if you feel you needto be seen urgently that day.

● Ensuring you request your repeat medication in time so youdon’t run out. You can request it up to two weeks before it isdue and we need 48 hours to process it.

We hope all our patients have a happy Christmas and a healthyNew Year.

With the nights drawing in, I would like toremind residents of some simple crimeprevention ideas to adopt.

● Use light timers to make your home appearoccupied;

● use exterior security lighting.● lock all doors and windows when you go to bed,.● make sure expensive items can not be seen

through the windows.● Report, immediately, people acting suspiciously

near your home● If you believe there are local homes which are

vulnerable, then please contact us.● Remember not to leave empty boxes in the street,

this highlights what is in your property makingit tempting for burglars.

● If you have presents wrapped keep them out ofsight in a secure location and away fromwindows.

Tackling issues of nuisance motorbikes on BendbowRise remains a priority for us. I would encourageanyone to come forward in confidence if you haveany information. You can report incidents in variousways either by reporting it to a local officer atBraunstone police station, calling 101 or by callingCrimestoppers on 0800 555 111.It is a good idea to register your belongings on thefree national database, immobilise.com. This allowsthe police to trace the rightful owners if an item isrecovered after being lost or stolen. If you do nothave access to the internet or would like some helpin registering your items please do not hesitate tocontact the local policing team.Following the above crime prevention advice willhelp to make you have a safe and happy Christmas.If you need any advice or help over the festive period,the please contact us.You can visit us at Braunstone police station, followus on our twitter page (@LPRowleyfields) or via ourforce website (www.leics.police.uk). From all theteam we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and aHappy New year. Police Sergeant Siobhan Gorman.

Police News

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Braunstone Awards 2015Do you know someone who deserves a Braunstone Award? A friend, family member, neighbouror worker who you feel deserves to be recognised for the things they do in Braunstone?If so, then just fill in the form below and return it to: b-connected base at 45 Wellinger Way,Braunstone, LE3 1RG. Alternatively, you can email anne.short@b-inspired.org.uk, or ring2232256

What is your name?

Tell us your contact details, so wecan invite you to the Awards.Address:

Postcode:

The CategoriesServices to the Community - Groups : Do you knowof any local groups who provide a fantastic service forBraunstone? Nominations can be for direct involvement withresidents, encouraging and sharing knowledge & skills inhobbies or interests or for improving the local environment.

Services to the Community - Individuals : It canbe for individuals who work/volunteer tirelessly forBraunstone. Nominations can be for direct involvement withresidents, encouraging and sharing knowledge & skills inhobbies or interests or in improving the local environment.Good Neighbours and Carers: Looking afterdisabled, elderly or needy neighbours, babysitting orchildcare for neighbours, doing errands, helping othersthrough troubles.Work with Young People: School volunteers, runningsports teams, organising music/dance groups,volunteering in youth or play activities, holidays & trips.Workers in the Community: doctors, police,teachers, bus drivers, youth or community workers,housing staff - any paid staff who are doing a good job forBraunstone.Individual Achievement Award: New category forrecognising personal achievements. Opportunity forfriends and families to share their pride and to inspireWhy do you think this person deserves a Braunstone Award?You can tell us things like how long they have lived or workedin Braunstone; what they do that is good for others, wherethey work or volunteer, what kind of people they help andwhat makes them special.

Thanks for your nomination

Who are you nominating?

Tell us their contact details so wecan invite them to the Awards.Address:

Postcode:

Telephone:

Tickone

Mondays10.00 am - 11.30 am 50+ Aqua Fit, Leisure Centre10.30 am - 11.30 pm Talk Time, Summer’s Cafe11.00 am - 12.30 pm Let’s Walk Braunstone, Stable Block, Braunstone Park2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Golden Years Group (Bingo!) Blessed Sacrament Church4.30 pm - 6.00 pm Think Ahead Plus, Oak Centre

5.00 pm - 7.00 pm Cheerleading, Oak Centre6.00 pm - 9.00 pm Theatre Craft Class 13 yrs up, Winstanley Centre

Tuesdays11.00 am - 1.00 pm Mums & Babies, Summer’s Cafe12.30 pm - 2.30 pm Stitch & B*tch, Summer’s Cafe10.00 am -12.00 pm Braunstone History Group, BRITE 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm Think Ahead Plus, Oak Centre

Wednesdays10.15 am - 11.15 am Coffee & Chat, St Peter’s11.00 am - 2. 00 pm ALVV Art Classes, from 7�� January Summer’s Cafe, Cort Crescent12.00pm - 1.30pm BLT Summer’s Cafe, Lunch Club Last Wednesday of every month Price: £3.001.30 pm - 3.30 pm Garage Sale , 45 Wellinger Way3.30 pm - 5.00pm Art Group For Children , Oak Centre4.30 pm - 6.00 pm Think Ahead Plus, Oak Centre5.00 pm - 7.00 pm K&T Performing Arts Street Dance, Winstanley Centre Thursdays11.45 am - 1.30 pm Lunch Club ,Trinity Church Every 1�� & 3�� Thursday of each month, price £4.50.12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Nappucino, Summer’s Cafe12.00 pm - 2.30 pm Nappy Library, Summer’s Cafe12.00 pm - 3.00 pm Women of Wisdom Co-operative

Cort Crescent Community Centre 13.00 pm - 13.30 pm Armchair Aerobics (& chat!),

Winstanley Centre1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Knit & Natter, BRITE Centre1.00 pm - 3:30 pm Art Group, Summer’s Cafe2.30 pm - 3.30 pm Friendship Club, Trinity Church5.00 pm - 6.00 pm The Hub, BRITE Centre5.00 pm - 7.30 pm Theatre Craft Class 3-9 yrs, Winstanley Centre5.45 pm - 8.00 pm Bingo @ The Oak Centre

Fridays 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Friday Pop-in, Blessed Sacrament Church 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Sew `n’ So’s Craft Group, Oak Centre 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Golden Gloves Boxing Club Oak Centre

In the Spotlight

Mazz liquorishis a localresident who

has been runningthe community caféat the BRITE Centresince it opened.Mazz is a well knowfriendly face, who offers awelcoming smile and friendly banter to allof her customers and the community.

What’s your idea of a good night out?Theatre / CinemaA good night in?Night in with family with a takeawayWhat animal would you be?A parrot a parrotWhat is your pet hate?Lack of mannersWhat was the last book you read?Gorilla , reading it to JamesWhat is your favourite film?The Champ/ Calamity JaneDescribe Braunstone in 3 words?Up and comingWhat words would people use to describeyou?Hard workingWhat’s the furthest you have ever beenfrom home?Disneyland AmericaWhat is your ideal holiday?Fun packedWhat one thing would you change?To find the cure for Duchennes MuscularDystrophyWhat is your most attractive quality?My chirpy personality…and your least?My inability to say noHave you a claim to fame?I shook Princess Anne's handHow do you want to be remembered?With fondness and respectIn a movie of your life who would playyou?Sandra Bullock

Christ Church URC,Dumbleton Avenue, 6.00 - 7.00 pm

Braunstone Housing Office,Gutheridge Crescent 12 noon -1.00 pm

Cort Crescent Community Centre 6.00 - 7.00 pm

BRITE Centre Braunstone Avenue 6.00 - 7.00 pm

0116 291 4993

Dear Alert,I felt I needed to complement b-connected after the teaparty. The tenants at Sandyhurst really enjoyed theafternoon, some caught up with old friends that theyhad not seen in a while some others whom don’t usuallyventure out of there flats had a marvellous time.I also managed to make some more connections withanother services provider which Sandyhurst tenants canget involved in, so a great day was had by all.Keep up the good work, it just proves what a valuableservice you all provide within the community ofBraunstone.Kind RegardsSharon (Sandyhurst Manager )

I would just like to write a few words in memory of mydear friend ‘Bobby Dudman’.What a wonderful, brave and determined lady she was,she wanted to do and go everywhere with me, when wefirst lived near each other. She loved all the bus trips andto go to the b-connected Tea Parties.The last couple of years, Bobby was very poorly, but youcould not stop her from going to town, or Iceland. Sheloved to take her lovely dog, Rosie, for walks, she pushedherself to do it. When she could not go so far, we used tohave tea and lemon splits. I miss her for making my ricepuddings and crumbles. Bobby was a brilliant cook, andevery afternoon we would have tea and sit for a couple ofhours putting the world to rights. We had so many laughs.I still can not believe she is not with us. I miss her so verymuch. Sleep peacefully Bobbie xAlso I would like to remember Alan Chapman, who wasa gentleman and a very good friend to me. If it was notfor Alan, I would not be able to go about as I do. Manythanks and much love to you. R.I.P Alan xAnn Regan

Dear Alert

Dear Reader,This Christmas and New Year if your waste andrecycling is collected on a Thursday or Friday, yourcollections will be affected as follows:

Thursday 25�� December – your waste andrecycling will not be collected on the day, but willbe collected on Monday 29�� December instead.

Friday 26�� December – your waste and recyclingwill not be collected on the day, but will becollected as normal on Friday 2ⁿ� January 2015.

Thursday 1�� January 2015 – your waste andrecycling will not be collected on the day, but willbe collected as normal on Thursday 8�� January2015.

Remember there are a wide range of items you canrecycle in the orange bags, everything from yourChristmas wrapping paper and Christmas cards toyour wine bottles and cardboard packaging!Don’t forget to recycle your glass bottles and jars, andif you’re worried about them breaking  why not popthem into a cardboard box and then in to your orangebag, also any large pieces of cardboard can be flatpacked and put out for collection next to your orangebags.  For more information about the Christmaschanges or what you can recycle in your orange bagsplease visit; www.leicester.gov.uk/orangebagsor call 0116 454 1002.

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BIDFORD PLANTSQuality bedding plants/shrubs/perennials,roses, hanging baskets, plantedcontainers, house plants, cut flowers,compost/gro-bags/top soil.Come and have a look at our Christmas

stock.All at amazing prices & Free DeliveryComing soon: ferns, exotic trees, DIY &

pet food/suppliesBraunstone Lane (Behind the Shakespeare

Public House)For more information call

Trevor McLaren on 0794 3552 967

Mazzies AnnualChristmas DinnerFriday 19th December

12pm - 3pmMain Course

Traditional Turkey dinner with allthe trimmings

DesertChristmas pudding/brandy

sauce/custard or mince pies forafters!

Tickets £10.00Includes a present from the main

man himself (SANTA)Raffle in support of TRI4JAMES

Funds!!Available from Mazzies Cafe @

BRITE CentreOr

Call Mazz on 07941997238

The BRITE CentreBraunstone Avenue,

Leicester, LE3 1LEFriday 19th December

3.00pm - 4.30pm See Santa and receive a

gift for £2.00.All profits to TRI4james

Santa @ The BRITE

‘Apple a day’ café’

Annual Christmas three-course

lunch 2014

£12.50 per person

On 23rd December at 1pm

Address: Braunstone Health and

Social Care Centre

39 Hockley Farm Road

LeicesterLE3 1HN

Telephone JO or Mariea on

0116 2956380

B-connected and Resnet are hosting a

Christmas Party!FREE For 8 - 11 Yr olds.

Come and join in the fun(All children must be accompanied by an adult)

Refreshments and entertainment will beprovided on the night with

Festive Games, Discoand Prizes

At the OAK CentreBendbow Rise Leicester

LE3 1QA

Friday 5th December4pm - 6pm

Please ring the team orpop in at 45 Wellinger Way to book a

place by 24th November,Call us on

0116 2232256