Storewatch WEA autumn courses scheme A SCHEME to ban shoplifters and abusive customers from village shops has been launched. Store managers in Mountsorrel, Sileby and Barrow have got together with the support of local police to start a Storewatch scheme. Similar to the system operated by pubs, the scheme’s members will share photographs and information about known offenders and problem customers, who will be barred from every store taking part. Representatives from Tesco in Sileby, Budgens and the Co-op in Mountsorrel and Somerfield in Barrow attended the first Storewatch meeting. The bans will range from three months to permanent, according to the severity of the behaviour. Those breeching their ban will face an ASBO (antisocial behaviour order).
Volunteer help Do you have an hour or two to spare on a regular basis? Could you help local visually impaired people? Vista, the local charity supporting almost 6,000 blind and partially sighted people is looking for volunteer befrienders to work on a one-to-one basis with people living in this area who would like a visit from a befriender available in the daytime on a weekly basis. Assistance is required with tasks as varied as reading correspondence, assisting with shopping, providing companionship and possibly accompanying to local venues such as the doctor’s surgery and the bank etc Vista undertake an informal interview, take up two references and carry out a criminal records check. Full training is provided and expenses are paid. If you feel that you would be interested, for further details contact: Kathy Christie-Smith, Befriending Officer, Vista Society for the Blind Tel: 0116 249 8871, www.vistablind.org.uk or email: kathy.christie-smith@vistablind.org.uk
Council rents AN INCREASE IN Council house rents applied in April has been cut from 6.2% to 3.1%. Tenants who have been paying the higher rate will have a refund backdated to April 6, 2009. The reduction follows the government’s announcement in March that it won’t be cutting the housing funding by as much as previously anticipated. The decision follows extensive lobbying from Councils across the county about the major rent increases which were going to result from their funding cuts.
THE BIRSTALL and Rothley Branch of the Workers’ Educational Association offers three choices for the autumn. Pompeii And Herculaneum This is our very popular Tuesday morning history class and enrolments must be made by post to secure a place. Please do not turn up at the first class as you could be disappointed! Enjoy history with this popular tutor. Tutor: Colin Groves Venue: The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. Date and Time: Tuesday 15th September 2009 for 10 weeks 10.00-11.30am Fees: £43.50 Concession A £39.15 (not available for those retired) B Free Afternoon Tai Chi This is a lovely way to keep your body supple or gently move those flagging knee and hip joints. The soft-flowing movements to quiet music promote stress reduction and well-being and this class is suitable for all ages and abilities. The tutor will be pleased to discuss the movements if you have doubts about your ability to participate in this enjoyable form of exercise. Beginners and those with experience will be very welcome. Tutor: Laraine Tucker Venue: Birstall Methodist Church, Wanlip Lane, Birstall
Date and Time: Tuesday 15th September 2009 for 12 weeks 1.30-3.30pm Fees: £69.60 Concession A £62.65 (not available to those retired) B Free Catching The Light Come and explore the dynamic concept of light in art and how artists represent it as a form of energy, patterns and other ways. Artists will range from Monet, Seurat, Delaunay and Boccioni. If you enjoy looking at paintings and want to increase the pleasure gained from the gallery visit then this is the course for you. Just come with a lively, openminded interest in art! Tutor: Janis Baker Venue: The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley. Date and Time: Wednesday 16th September for 10 weeks 7.15-9.15pm Fees: £58 Concession A £52.50 (not available to those retired) B Free For further information please contact Marion Vincent 0116 2303405 vincent.mbe@ntlworld.com or Franca Freeman 0116 2362566 francafreeman@hotmail.com Postal enrolments to the WEA Treasurer John Laurance, 35 Seagrave Road, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicester LE12 7TN 01509 813005
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