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NMB Update The latest Neighbourhood Management Board (NMB) meeting discussed the following items: The Residents’ Network - Feedback was discussed from the very successful trip to the Black Country Museum. Along, with providing updates on future events such as the Family Trip to Plantasia and Treasure Trail held at Braunstone Adventure Playground. The Garage Sale is doing well, with takings more than doubling since a new system for sorting and displaying items has been introduced. Future plans are to keep building on the current system. Pop uP will continue to be used to spread the word about the garage sales. Community Events – Updates were given on the Treasure Trail going to be held at the Braunstone Adventure playground on July 20th. Along, with an upcoming Family Funday on August 17th. Neighbourhood Action Plan (NAP) – The NAP questionnaire is ready and is going to be going live shortly. B-inspired will be using social media, their website and will be completing face to face consultations. They are expecting to get responses from a minimum of 200 members of the community by the end of August. Power to Change – Updates were given on ‘Bark in the Park’ the last Power to Change event for year 1. This event gained feedback from the community about developing a community business related to pet services. At present their are five potentail community ventures; A Community Shop, Football Academy, Millinery Service, Dog Grooming Service and Community Restaurant. B-inspired are still awaiting the outcome of the Grove tender, hopefully they will be successful in their application. Community Road shows are still taking place and B-inspired are working on developing a number of training courses based around community business development. Foodshare – The committee have decided to disband and become a steering group. This service will now be over seen by B-Inspired who will take responsibility for data protection regulations. Clockwise – Clockwise are now working in partnership with B-inspired, to encourage local residents to save money. Clockwise have funding to help community groups and welcome applications. Adult Learning – Provided an update on recent DWP funding to offer training across the city. Sessions will be held to help people with the new universal credit system. The DWP will also be identifying people with low literacy levels and will sign post them to ESOL programmes. Universal Credit has to be applied for online and any changes or job searches must also be done online. People on PIP or ESA are currently protected from changing to UC. A regular programme of adult learning is available and the Belvoir Street branch is open on Thursday mornings for enrolment.
Did you know… In an average lifetime a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator. RESNET NEWS The team would like to report that the £500 donated to the Braunstone Adventure Playground in honour of the late Janet Statham. The money is going to fund a day trip to Skegness for the children which was one of Janets favourite places. It was decided the fund was to remember all the work Janet had done on the estate campaigning for children’s services. The Residents’ network has been busy organising a number of activities such as the Treasure Trail to be held at the Braunstone Adventure Playground in the first week of the summer holidays. Along with a subsided family day trip to ‘Plantasia’, which saw 44 local resident’s have a day out in the countryside; exploring mazes and meeting farmyard animals. The Garage Sale is still continuing to increase its sales in creative ways, to raise more funds to help support the community. School uniforms, have especially gone down a treat over the summer months. The team have been over whelmed with the amount of donations of clothes, shoes, toys and bric-a-brac and would like to thank the generous public for supporting our causes. As always, were are looking for volunteers to help us develop our community business further. If you are interested please call: 0116 223 2256 to speak to the Neighbourhood Support Team.
Old Newtonians RFC is a
community focused Rugby Club based on Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East. We had a successful 2017/18 season winning matches and fundraising for local causes. We have a number of senior mens and ladies teams, plus minis. We are always looking for new players so if you are interested, please contact us via our website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/oldnewtonians/ Old Newtonians runs with motto of ‘Not for us but those who follow!’ so you know we will always put the community first, above our own fame!
Treasure Trail Thanks to The Residents’ Network Team, The Treasure Trail was a successful event carried out at the Braunstone Adventure Playground. Young people aged 6 to 15 years enjoyed a range of activities such as summer themed treasure hunt with fun prizes, a bug hunt and ‘Isla stones’ painting. Which was inspired by Isla Tansey who started a campaign to decorate stones and hide them with the hope of putting a smile on the face of the person, that finds it. A Pinata stuff with goodies created excitement as to who would break it open along, with a feast with healthy foods. The event gave an opportunity to young people to meet their friends in a fun and safe environment during their summer holidays.
Police News The team have recently started carrying out street consultations across the Braunstone & Rowley Fields area. With a view to speaking to local residents PS 1272 and getting to know Wayne Chapman what issues they think we should be tackling in the area. We are currently tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the area of Gaddesby Avenue after reports of racial abuse, threats, damage, street drinking and drug abuse. A police investigation is under way and a number of arrests have been made in the area. We continue to work with our partners to resolve the issue. We continue to have reports of motorcycles being ridden around the area by youths, some of which are not wearing helmets. We continue to request that members of the public report incidents to the Police by calling 101. We are currently running an Operation to target this issue, officers in plain clothes and uniform will be patrolling and targeting known offenders. So far, we have had a brilliantly hot summer and it looks to continue, we are all busy and we would like to take the time to remind residents to secure doors and windows if you are leaving your home unattended, no matter how short the time may be. Check out our facebook and twitter pages to see more of what the team are actively doing in Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields. @LPBraunstoneRowley OR Braunstone and Rowley Fields Police on Facebook.
Friends of Highway Spinney (FOHS) News Since the last edition of the Braunstone Alert we have been busy preparing for our Britain in Bloom, ‘it’s your neighbourhood assessment’. Our main project this year is to improve the Wyatt Close entrance. Members have cleared away the undergrowth which, has enabled them to repaint the entrance. Two ‘Information Posts’ have also been freshened up. We have been very fortunate to engage with the Leicester City Council Neighbourhood Improvement Team. These have been invaluable in clearing away the undergrowth by the railings on the pavement, either side of the Wyatt Close entrance. Following this, they have prepared and repainted the railings along this stretch, with FOHS providing the paint and brushes. It is now looking very smart! We also met one afternoon with Nick Packham from Urban Buzz who brought along plug plants of St John’s Wort, Red Campion and Wood Anemone Rhizomes. These we planted in the Spinney, in the area adjacent to the Wyatt Close entrance. Members also attended the AGM of ‘Knighton Wild’ with Sally Cunningham doing a talk entitled Ecological Gardening. Ecological gardening is about how to grow a healthy garden whilst being aware of your actions as a gardener on the wider environment. In her words ‘your garden should not just buzz, but shrill, squirm and wiggle!’ We have been to an IYN Gathering at Evington House where Mick Eaton showed us how to look after our secateurs, followed by a very informative tour of the park. After this we returned to the house to receive information and tips about our forthcoming assessments. We have also been on a wonderful tour of The Belgrave Hall Gardens and House. We are finally on Facebook! Please have a look – you will find us under our name of ‘Friends of Highway Spinney.’ It is regularly updated with information and photos. Lastly, I would like to inform you of our Annual Fungi Walk which will be on Friday 28th September 2018 meeting at Wyatt’s Close at 2 pm. This will be led once again by Fungi expert Richard Iliffe. Please contact me if you would like to book a place as spaces are very limited, email: janicekeithlock@hotmail.com or phone: 0116 291 7121. Janice Lock, Events Secretary
Commomoration to 82nd Airborne Division On Thursday 16th August, Braunstone History Group commemorated The 82nd Airborne Division with their annual service. The day has been celebrated since the late 1990’s to remember the ‘All American’ soldiers. The service was held in the Walled Garden on Braunstone Park, where the Division set up camp back in World War 2.
Helen Catterwell (History Group Chair) said ‘the service was thought provoking, it involved all areas of the community and celebrated everybody connected to the Division.’
Autumn Chutneys By Caroline Cutting
Pumpkin Chutney
Green Tomato Chutney
Ingredients:
Ingredients: • 2 ½kg green (unripe) tomatoes – you can throw in some red ones too. • 500g finely chopped onion • 1 rounded tablespoon of salt • 500g sultanas • 500g cooking apples • 500g light brown sugar • 1.14 litres Cider Vinegar. Method 1. Slice the tomatoes finely and layer with onions in a large bowl, sprinkling salt on top of each layer. Cover & leave overnight. 2. Next day, chop the sultanas using a large sharp knife, then peel, core and chop the apples. Put the sugar and vinegar into a large pan and bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the sultanas and apples and simmer for 10 minutes. 3. Strain the tomatoes and onions in a colander but don’t rinse them. Tip them into the pan with the apples and sultanas and bring back to the boil. 4. Simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thick and pulpy. Transfer to warmed jars and cover with lids. Will keep unopened in the cupboard for 6 months plus, store in the fridge once opened.
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Method 1. Crack the cardamom pods open to remove the seeds, throw away the shells. Grind the seeds, together with the chilli flakes and peppercorns – you can use the bottom end of a rolling pin for this. Toast the crushed seeds in large pan until they are warm but not crispy or burnt. 2. Add the rest of the ingredients - except the sugar – to the pan along with 250ml of water and simmer over a medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. 3. Add the sugar to the pan and stir until completely dissolved. Leave to simmer for a further hour, stirring every now and then. If the chutney looks too dry add a little more water. If too watery, then simmer for a little longer. 4. The pumpkin should be tender at this stage, so now you can decide the finished texture of your chutney. Left as it is it’s quite chunky but if you would prefer it smooth then puree it in a blender or mash with a potato masher to break the chunks down a little. 5. Pot up into clean, warm jars, leave to cool completely before putting on the lids. Store for two weeks or so before eating to allow the flavours to develop. Store in the fridge once opened.
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Braunstone Foodshare Updates Braunstone Foodshare has now been incorporated in to the core B-inspired offering in response to the new data protection act. We are still going to be led by multiple partners and will be holding the first ‘Braunstone Foodshare Steering Group’ on: Monday 17th December at 10.30am. Braunstone Foodshare would like to thank the community for their generous donations of tins of dog food and for £137.15 cash donations at the ‘Bark on the Park’ event. It is great to see such community spirit supporting worthy local causes such as the RSPCA and ourselves. Foodshare is getting ready for the annual ‘Harvest Festival’ where the community donates a range of non-perishable food items to support local causes in Braunstone. If you are interested in getting involved you can drop food off at local schools, churches, community centres or to the Neighbourhood Support Base on 45 Wellinger Way, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1RG.
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Power to Change & Community Business B-inspired has secured another community asset... One of Braunstone’s most loved Youth Centres will now be managed by B-inspired. Leicester City Council has offered ‘The Grove’ to B-inspired as a ‘Community Asset Transfer’ as part of the city council’s Transforming Neighbourhood Services Programme. Things you have told us you want so far... B-inspired will work with the local community to develop a lively hub of activity. We will work with Street Vibe (who currently operate out of the building) to offer more services and activities for young people. Along, with working with local football teams, dance clubs and fitness classes to host a range of multi-sporting activities on the site. This is to encourage more young people to get active and to support them in making better lifestyle choices for the future. The Grove will also play host to facilities and services, to be used by the whole community. The building will provide space for community groups to hire at a reasonable price, provide access to IT facilities, offer training to support residents with a range of different endeavours and be host to a new community café / restaurant. It’s still quite early for us to give you more details at present. However, be assured that we will keep you informed of our developments and will be listening to local resident’s needs, wants and desires as we develop this amazing asset in to a Community Hub. Angie Wright, B-inspired Chief Officer told us: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been approved to take over The Grove as a Community Asset Transfer. The City Council have put faith in us to work with the community to make things happen in this building, which has sadly been underused for a few years. Working with local Football Teams and Community Groups we will be able to develop lots of activities that local people have asked for. We hope to bring in funding to improve and develop the facilities and will be asking for you to share all those brilliant skills and talents we know are in Braunstone, to help make things happen. Look out for more news!”.
Power to Change & Community Business Pet Service Consultations From ‘Bark in the Park’ Braunstone residents told us these would be the pet related services you would want to see come from a new community business. If you want to leave your feedback, why not complete our survey. You can find a link on the new section of the b-inspired website: http://www.b-inspired.org.uk/2018/08/07/bark-on-the-park/ If you are interested in starting a community business, we may be able to help. Contact us on: 0116 223 2256 or email: ali.gamble@b-inspired.org.uk. We will also be delivering specialised support and training for individuals interested in becoming part of a community business. The course is aimed at building confidence and developing ideas in to ventures.
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Sandyhurst
Tuesday 11th September
10am to 12pm
Sandyhurst
Tuesday 9th October
10am to 12pm
Road Shows We’re getting out and about in the community to talk about Community Business. If you are interested in gaining new skills, supporting the local community or just fancy doing something new, come and speak to us…
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The Brite Centre
Tuesday 18th September
11am to 1pm
Hockley Farm Medical Practice
Tuesday 23rd October
10pm to 12pm
Farewell Braunstone Blues In May 2015, The Braunstone Blues were established. A dedicated team consisting of a mixture of Leicestershire Police, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue and East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS). 999 demand data from all three services was analysed and it was found that the small geographical area of Braunstone produced close to 4,600 999 calls every year. This was roughly 56% EMAS, 40% Police, and 4% Fire. With the population of the area being 15,700 people living in 6,000 homes, it was shown to be the highest area of demand in all of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Blues have worked with partners and residents of Braunstone to deliver a healthier, safer and more secure community initative. Raising awareness and directing residents to appropriate services via a home visits and delivering appropriate campaigns, to reduce the number of emergency calls in the area. The Blues have four main areas of work; Home Visits, Community Events, working with high demand users and running Life Skills sessions in the community. After 3½ years, the project is sadly ending in September. The Blues have definitely made their mark in Braunstone and will be sadly missed by all whose lives they changed for the better. We wish you all the best for the future and want to say a huge thank you on behalf of the whole community.
Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre Back in 2004, B-inspired (formally Braunstone Community Association) funded the building of the Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre on Hockley Farm Road, Leicester; for the local community. This was through the Labour Governments’ ‘New Deal for Communities’ funding which aimed to improve the lives of people in Braunstone over a sustained period of time. The funding was managed by ASRA housing (now PA Housing) who went on to own and manage the building up until last month, in trust for the community. On the 3rd July 2018, PA Housing kindly released and transferred the asset to The Braunstone Foundation (the charity name of b-inspired). This will allow B-inspired to have autonomy over its legacy, management of the building and have opportunities to develop more community-based services for Braunstone residents. Angie Wright, Chief Officer of B-inspired said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for B-inspired to link the Health Centres Services, with the other support services B-inspired currently offer to improve the lives of Braunstone residents.” Nothing is changing for registered patients. The services and high-quality health care will remain the same. The only thing that has changed is the ownership and the management of the building, which is now a part of B-inspired. The building will still have the Apple a Day Café, the GP Practice, Health Service / Support Teams and a Chemist. As an organisation we are incredibly proud to take over such an amazing asset in the community and welcome three new staff members to the B-inspired team. The team as a whole, are looking forward to working with various B-inspired teams more effectively. They are excited by the new opportunities it holds for the Health Centre and the positive impact it can make in Braunstone.
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50+ Aqua Fit at The Leisure Centre Lets 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 Peters Church St Peters Art Group at St Peters 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
TalkTime at St Peters 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
Fridays 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
Wednesday 12th September - 12pm to 2pm
Breast Cancer Care - Afternoon Tea Sandyhurst - Hockley Farm Road £5 per person - Includes: a selection of sandwiches, sausage rolls and 3 cakes slices served with tea/coffee or juice.
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Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields Councillors Surgeries • 3rd September 2018 - 3.30pm to 4.30pm The Oak Centre, Benbow Rise, LE3 1QA • 5th September 2018 - 5.30pm to 6.30pm Christ Church, 18 Barbara Road, LE3 2EB • 21st September 2018 - 2pm to 3pm The Brite Centre, LE3 1LE • 1st October 2018 - 3.30pm to 4.30pm The Oak Centre, Benbow Rise, LE3 1QA • 3rd October 2018 - 5.30pm to 6.30pm Christ Church, 18 Barbara Road, LE3 2EB • 19th October 2018 - 2pm to 3pm The Brite Centre, LE3 1LE Leicester City Councillor Clinics: • Cllr Stephen Corrall 07966 629 285 • Cllr Elaine Halford 07736 194 813 • Cllr Kulwinder Singh Johal 07736 194 824
Community Letters Knit your own poppy to celebrate 100 years!
Petals - Using red, cast on 5 stitches. Row 1: (RS) K Row 2: Knit 1, m1, K to last 2 stitches, K1, m1, K1(7stitches) Row 3: As second row (9 stitches) Row 4: As second row (11 stitches) Row 5 -8: Knit Row 9: Sl1, K2tog. psso, K to last 4 stitches, K2 tog x2 (7 st) Row 10- 12: Knit Row 13: As 9th row (3 stitches) Row 14: Cast off Centre - Using black, cast on 16 stitches. Cast off Leaf (knits 1) - Using green, cast on 4 stitches. Row 1: K Row 2: KFB, K to last st, KFB (6 stitches) Row 3: K Row 4: As second row (8 stitches) Row 5-8: K Row 9: K2 tog, K to last 2 stitches, K2tog (6 stitches) Row 10: K Row 11: As 9th row (4 stitches) Row 12: K Row 13: As 9th row (2 stitches) Row 14: Cast off. Weave in the ends of the petals, assemble the petals into a circle and use the ends to sew them together. Coil the black into circle and sew in the centre of the petal. Weave in the ends of the leaf and sew onto the back of the petals. Sew on a pin. If you want to make more, remember you can donate them to them to the Braunstone Community Poppy Cascade. Call 0116 299 2192 for more details.
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For those who are interested in gardening or growing their own fruit or vegetables, I would love to hear from you. My name is Maxine and I am The Braunstone Growing Project Coordinator. The scheme is coming up to harvest and I need help with picking fruit and vegetables. If you are interested in volunteering just one hour a week, I would love to hear from you Maxine 0116 223 2256 Dear Braunstone Blues Just a quick note to say, thank you so much for all the help that you have given to me and my family. You have been absolute stars, from fixing doors, filling out paperwork to planning destinations and finding solutions. You have gave us back our faith in others and helped us to move forward as a family. You will be greatly missed and we thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts. Claire Green & The Green Family If you would like to have your letters published in the Braunstone Alert. Please email: communications@b-inspired.org.uk
Farewell from our Maltese Occupational Therapy students! After six weeks of experiencing the B-inspired Community Support Services. We will be returning to Malta with a new perspective towards preserving health and well-being in a community setting, whilst building new friendships and making memories through it all! “We would like to thank all the staff and volunteers at B-inspired as well as the Braunstone Blues, for their warm welcome and their full support in fulfilling our student roles. We were delighted to be part of the team, and to engage in numerous social events and community services. It was definately a unique experience which taught us the true value of community spirit! � Claudianne and Ivana.
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