t r e l A y r e l l a G Braunstone Blues Last day in Braunstone
St Peter’s Church Flower Festival Talk Time Display
Neighbourhood Management Board Meeting
Power to Change Community Business Roadshow
Macmillan Coffee Mornings in the Community Front cover provided by Sam Grubb. Send your photographs to:communications@b-inspired.org.uk. We will print our favourites and who knows, yours might end up on the front cover.
Did you know... Every time you miss an appointment at your GP’s you cost the NHS £126 RESNET NEWS Braunstone Residents are welcome to join the ‘Braunstone Residents’ Network’ Facebook group to keep informed about local news. The fundraising efforts through The Garage Sale are going well, we are looking for donations of clean bedding, kitchen stuff and bric-abrac. The Annual Christmas Toy Sale will be branching out this year. We will have lots of lovely preloved and new toys, gifts and clothes all at bargain prices to help with your Christmas Shopping. We are at The Brite Centre 12pm to 4pm on Saturday 1st December. The following week join us 4pm-7pm on Friday 7th December at our very own Gallards Grotto for an early evening of fun, craft stalls and food. In the New Year, the team are looking at expanding The Garage Sale and getting a community shop running regularly. If you would like to get involved in volunteering locally and have a few hours to spare, either pop into the Neighbourhood Support Base or give us a call on: 0116 2232256. Wishing everyone in Braunstone a Happy Christmas and New Year!
Did you know… Snowflakes have 6 sides and each one has its own unique pattern
NMB Update The latest Neighbourhood Management Board (NMB) meeting discussed the following items: The Residents’ Network – The summer trips were very successful with lots of local people asking to do them again. Over the summer the sales of school uniforms brought lots of new customers to The Garage Sale. The team are going to do another school uniform sale in the October half term and just after Christmas to support parents needs for growing children. Community Events – The B-inspired ‘Family Fun Day’ funded through ‘Power to change’ had around 450 people attend to do a range of fun activities. Keith Magee updated the group about the St Peter’s Flower Festival on the 14th to 16th of September going to be held at the Church. Power to Change – B-inspired have recently put in a tender to acquire The Grove through the Leicester City Councils Transforming Neighbourhoods Team. B-inspired were successful with their bid and are going to be leasing the building for the next 25 years through an asset transfer. They have already asked the community about The Grove and are looking forward to building on this exciting new project. Neighbourhood Action Plan (NAP) – Service providers in Braunstone have been getting out and about asking local residents to complete NAP questionnaires. The report will hopefully be completed by October. Foodshare – The Braunstone Foodshare committee have disbanded and The Foodshare Scheme will be run by B-inspired going forward. The committee will create a new steering group for the scheme. From the beginning of April (our current financial year) Foodshare has given out 660 food bags supporting 40 households on average per week (not including emergency food bags or home deliveries). Clockwise – A gentle reminder was given that Christmas is soon approaching and Clockwise can support residents with managing their finances over a typically expensive period. Any Other Business Elaine Halford informed the group about The Spark Arts and the Curves Partnership. They are actively looking to engage with 8-13 year olds through their programmes. From September 8th they will having a range of performances and activities from: Weird Words, Messy Mondays, Digital Workshops, Friday night sleep overs, ER Carnival, Halloween and so on…
Police News As the festive period is in sight I thought I would take the opportunity to raise awareness of a couple of things that have historically been an issue across the ward. The ‘Darker Nights’ campaign is back up and running, this is to bring awareness around the potential possibility of an increase in burglaries. So we urge everyone to ‘Lock up’ and ‘Light up’. With Halloween and Bonfire Night approaching we want everyone to enjoy this time safely, so please “Give a Little Respect” to those who don’t wish to be involved. The anti- social behaviour and misuse of fireworks will not be tolerated. Those found doing so will be dealt with appropriately, so have fun, be safe and think of others. Sadly the Braunstone Blues project has come to an end but on a positive note we welcome back PSCO Geoff HARROD and PC Anna WILLIAMS to the Braunstone and Rowley Fields beat team. They will bring the skills and knowledge that they have learnt from the project which will hopefully form part of the Braunstone Blues legacy. If you want to make contact with the police please call 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-urgent requests and to speak to officers. You can also call Crime stoppers on 0800 555111. For more news check out our facebook and twitter pages @LPBraunstoneRowley. Wayne - PS 1272 Chapman
Friends of Highway Spinney (FOHS) News Since writing for the last edition of the Braunstone Alert, we have had our ‘Britain in Bloom - It’s your Neighbourhood’ Assessment. Judge, Jeff Bates assessed the spinney through a walk in the area and photographs taken throughout the year; he was suitably impressed with the work we have done in the community. We are awaiting results still, fingers crossed we will achieve a level 5 again.
Janice Lock, Events Secretary, FOHS
Braunstone History Group What a busy year we have had in 2018. We have held 9 Exhibitions attended by enthusiastic visitors. In the summer we were visited by a group of local children who interviewed our group and produced a play which was shown at the Curve which was a great success. Our Chairperson Helen Catterwell has given several talks and tours of Winstanley House, telling the story of the Winstanley Family who built and formally owned Braunstone Hall. In 2019 we have an action packed calendar. Our future events leaflets will be available from the Brite Centre Library (where we meet) in January. Keep an eye out in the next Alert for more details...
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As we move into October, the ranch focus is the RBL’s annual ‘Poppy Appeal’. Locally, the culmination of thousands of hours work by very many people, will be displayed from 1st November at the Braunstone Civic Centre. The ‘Poppy Cascade’ will provide an evocative backdrop for the new War Memorial Stones. A Service of Dedication on 7th November, will be a one-off moment of history within Braunstone Town. Well done to all involved, facilitated by ‘Community Life’ with support from the Town Council. On the 10th November our Standard will attend Welford Road Cemetery for the annual Act of Remembrance. November 11th will see Branch members join the parade and Act of Remembrance at the Civic Centre. In the planning stage is a possible trip to Stamford for their Christmas Fair. More info next month. Next meeting - 7.30pm Nov 6th, Braunstone Civic Centre Roy Sherwin, Branch Sec.
Have you seen the Ring Necked Parakeets on Braunstone park?
In the Spotlight In this addition is Daniel Pallet. Daniel is a Braunstone resident and one of B-inspired newest volunteers. Daniel has vast knowledge of training & business skills. He is using his talents to help us on our Power to Change journey and revamping our foodshare database. He has a great sense of humour, is easy going and I think we can all agree his hair is fabulous. Here’s what Daniel had to tell us in his spotlight A good night out? A meal with the family A good night in? Play station or xBox with my wife What animal would you be? A Tiger, Grrrr What is your pet hate? Reality TV What was the last book you read? Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy What is your favourite film? 8 mile Describe Braunstone in 3 words All for one What words would people use to describe you? Loyal, smart, funny What would you do if you won the lottery? Sun, pool & adventure What one thing could you not live without? My family Have you a claim to fame? I did close protection for Baby D in the 90s Who would play you in the movie of your life? Craig Charles Who would you like to invite for tea? Eminem
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Power to Change & Community Business B-inspired has been granted £150,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The organisation is celebrating their 60th Anniversary and set up the ‘Weston Anniversary Fund’ to support social innovation in communities. B-inspired is fortunate to recieve this funding to renovate ‘The Braunstone Grove’ and turn it in to a real community hub, buzzing with social activites for the whole community. We are excited to be given the opportunity to develop community business’s and would like to thank Garfield Weston for their support and believing in our vision.
Power to Change & Community Business
Thursday 8th November 2018 9am to 12pm The Oak Centre
Gallards Grotto Friday 7th December 4pm to 7pm We are looking for creative people to hold a range of stalls selling crafts and stocking fillers, just in time for Christmas. If you’re interested in showcasing your work and making a little extra cash before Christmas. Please call: 0116 223 2256 before the 15th November to book your stall.
Community Road Shows We’re going out and about in Braunstone, talking to the local community to find out what they are passionate about and ways in which community business’s can make a postive change. If you are interested in finding out more or have some ideas, come speak to us:
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The Oak Centre
Friday 16th November
10am to 12pm
Blessed Sacrament Church
Friday 14th December
9.30am to 11am
Braunstone Foodshare Updates After a busy Harvest festival, where we were fortunate to receive some great donations from schools, churches and many other individuals and organisations. We are now looking forward to Christmas. Every year we aim to give our FoodShare members a little something extra to bring some seasonal cheer. Donations of festive items would be gratefully received at our base at; 45 Wellinger Way, Braunstone, LE3 1RG. We have recently been visited by members of the Feeding Britain Coalition, who advise the government about the issues being faced throughout the country by people accessing either foodbanks or free food outlets. We are happy to have an input into this. If you would like to find out more about how this works please search for them at: https://www.feedingbritain.org/how-we-work We mentioned in the last Alert, Braunstone Foodshare is now incorporated in to B-Inspired so that member’s data can be protected. This has now happened and a new steering group has met for the first time. At the meeting it was suggested that Foodshare would benefit from fund raising activities to cover its expenses, which currently amounts to around £2500 per year. We are now organising a curry night fundraiser for the end of February. Look out in the New Year Alert for more details! Any help with organising welcome, please call: 0116 223 2256 for information.
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Please drop-in from 11am to 4pm on your appointment day only. Coming outside of these times, could mean that we are not able to offer you this service.
Christmas Opening Days
B-inspired is shut from 21st December to 2nd January. We will be doubling up collections over this time period to ensure everyone has sufficent amounts of food over the festive period. We will post information on facebook and display dates and times, in our window closer to the time.
Rice Krispies Chocolate Puddings Fun to make with kids or as a cute festive period treat for the whole family...
Ingredients - Makes 10 to 12 cakes • • • • • • •
50g rice pops (we used Rice Krispies) 50g butter 100g milk chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter 30g mini marshmallow 80g white chocolate ready-made icing holly leaves
Method:
1. Add the butter, milk chocolate, peanut butter and marshmallows into a bowl. Please over a saucepan of simmering water on a medium to low heat and stir until the chocolate and butter have melted but the marshmallows are just beginning to melt. 2. Pour the rice pops in the bowl and stir until well coated. Line an egg cup with cling film. Press about a tablespoon of the mixture into the egg cup. Press firmly and then remove, peel off the cling film and place the pudding into a cake case, flat-side down. Repeat with the remaining mixture then chill until firm. 3. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave or in bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water. Spoon a little chocolate over the top of each pudding. Top with icing holly leaves.
Have yourself a Crafty Little Christmas....
BRAUNSTONE COMMUNITY CAROL SERVICE Tuesday 11th December 2018, 7pm Trinity Methodist Church - Narborough Road, LE3 2RD Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church Gooding Avenue, LE3 1JS - 0116 285 8795 Carols & Reconciliation Service - 23 December, 6 pm Christmas Eve Family Mass - 24 December, 6 pm Midnight Mass - 24 December, 12am (midnight) Christmas Day Mass - 25 December, 10 am Trinity Methodist Church Narborough Road, LE3 2RD – 0116 289 2182 Community Carols & Nativity Service - 16 December, 10.45 am Christmas Eve Holy Community - 24 December, 11.15 pm Christmas Day Service - 25 December, 10 am Braunstone United Reformed Church Gooding Avenue/Hamelin Road, LE3 1JW Family Carol Service – 16 December, 6.30 pm Christmas Eve Service - 24 December, 8 pm Friar Lane & Braunstone Baptist Church Hallam Crescent/Braunstone Avenue, LE3 1FH Messy Church Christmas – 15 December, 10.30 am Nativity Service – 23 December, 10.45 am Carols by Candlelight – 23 December, 6.30 pm Christmas Eve Christingle - 24 December, 4 pm Christmas Eve Christingle Service – 24 December, 4 pm Christmas Day Service – 25 December, 10 am St. Peters Anglican Church Woodshawe Rise/Cort Crescent, LE3 1RH - 0116 289 3377 All-Age Eucharist with Christingles - 16 December, 10 am Christmas Eve Crib Service - 24 December, 4 pm Christmas Eve Midnight Eucharist - 24 December, 11.30 pm Christmas Day All-age Eucharist - 25 December, 10 am
What’s on... Monday 10am to 11.30am 11am to 12.30pm 1.30pm to 3pm 4pm to 6pm 5pm to 7pm 6pm to 7pm
50+ Aqua Fit at The Leisure Centre Let’s Walk Braunstone at The Stable Block, Braunstone Park BINGO - Golden Years Group at Blessed Sacrament Church, Gooding Avenue Taragh Twirlers at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise 13+ Street Dance (Beginners) at The Brite Centre - Call 07850 4747 999 Golden Gloves Boxing Club at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise
Tuesday 9.15am to 10am 10am to 12pm 10am to 12pm 12pm to 1.30pm 12pm to 2.45pm 1.30pm to 3.30pm 1.30pm to 3.30pm 7.15pm to 8pm 6pm to 7pm 7pm to 8pm
Walk / Run Westcotes Park Braunstone History Group at The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue TalkTime at Sandyhurst, Hockley Farm Road - Call B-inspired on: 0116 223 2256 Manor House Lunch Club – Call: 0116 222 5476 Knit Wits @ The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue 4th Tuesday of the month Memory Café at The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue The Garage Sale - 45 Wellinger Way, Braunstone Cardio Combat at West End WMC, 16+ only - Call 07850 747 999 Golden Gloves Boxing Club at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise Women Only: Golden Gloves Boxing Club at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise
Wednesday 10.15am to 11.15am 11am to 2pm 1.30pm to 3.30pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 4.30pm to 6.30pm 6pm to 7pm
Coffee and a Chat at St Peter’s Church St Peters Art Group at St Peter’s Church The Garage Sale at 45 Wellinger Way, Braunstone Family Multi-Sport at Braunstone Leisure Centre - Call: 07850 4747 999 Taragh Twirlers at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise Golden Gloves Boxing Club at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise
Thursday 11am to 1pm 12pm to 1.30pm 12pm to 3pm 1pm to 3pm 5pm to 6.30pm 6pm to 7pm 6.30pm to 7.30pm
TalkTime at St Peter’s Church - Call B-inspired on: 0116 223 2256 Lunch Club at Trinity Church - Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month Women of Wisdom Co-operative at Cort Cresent Community Centre Knit and Natter at The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue The Hub at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise Golden Gloves Boxing Club at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise Satori Freestyle Martial Arts at The Brite Centre
Friday 10am to 11.30am 10am to 1pm 6pm to 7pm
Friday Pop-in at Blessed Sacrament Church, Gooding Avenue Sew ‘n’ So’s Needlecraft at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise Golden Gloves Boxing Club at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise
Saturday 9am - onwards 11am to 1pm 11am to 2pm
Braunstone Park Run - Braunstone Park The Garage Sale - 45 Wellinger Way - 1st Saturday of each month Street Dance (Advanced) at West End WMC - Call 07850 747 999
Sunday 10am to 12pm
Mixed Group: Golden Gloves Boxing Club at The Oak Centre, Bendbow Rise
Useful Contacts LCC Neighbourhood Housing Team
0116 454 1007
STAR
0116 454 6420
LCC Bulky Item Collection
0116 454 1002
Brite Centre
0116 299 5476
Hockley Farm Chemist
0116 285 6008
NHS
111
Police
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B-inspired Neighbourhood Support Team
0116 223 2256
St Peter’s Church Christmas Tree Festival
Saturday 8th December 10am to 4pm
Sunday 9th December 1pm to 4pm
C h r i s t m a Name the Christmas films from the pictures
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Community Letters Are you a patient at the Hockley Farm Medical Centre? If so, the Patient Participation Group would like to hear from you. We meet six times a year to discuss how to try and improve the way the surgery is run. If you are interested, please complete a form from the reception desk and we will get back in touch with you should you wish to join. We are very friendly and would love to see some new faces. We look forward to meeting you soon. The Patient Particiation Group
We have had the incredible opportunity to work with B-inspired for 1 year as trainee clinical psychologists. We would like to thank the team and community members for being so welcoming. You have helped us to learn more about some of the things that have impacted the community and the way that you come together to overcome challenges. You are a vibrant and inspiring community who we have learned a lot from and we will take these lessons forwards with us in our careers as psychologists. Thank you. Danni and Alison
If you would like to have your letters, photographs or pets featured in the Alert. Please email: communications@b-inspired.org.uk
Pets Corner
Leo Rocking his Shades
Georgie showcasing the fluffiest ears in Braunstone
Christmas Puzzle Answers 1. Miracle on 34th Street 2. The Polar Express 3. National Lampoons Christmas Vacation 4. Jingle all the Way 5. Arthur Christmas 6. Frosty the Snowman 7. Frozen 8. Jack Frost 9. Love Actually
Edgar strutting his stuff
Derek wishing you a Merry Christmas
Doris having a LAZY DAY
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Busy Braunstone Notable dates 1st November All Saints’ Day 5th November Guy Fawkes Night 11th November Remembrance Sunday Service 17th November Sandyhurst Christmas Fayre 30th November St Andrew’s Day 1st December Toy Sale at The Brite Centre 15th December Christmas Jumper Day 24th December Christmas Eve 25th December Christmas Day 26th December Boxing Day 31st December New Year’s Eve
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