Community Board

Mindful Mondays

Every Monday from 10am to 12noon you can join these free sessions at the Marlene Reid Centre in Coalville. They offer group support and therapeutic yoga techniques to balance the mind, brain and body. They aim to alleviate emotional overwhelm, chronic stress and social isolation. Refreshments available. If you’d like more information on what to expect you can call Lucianne on 07305 779 238 or book online at https://www.theinnermovement. co.uk/book-online

Long Covid 1-1 Support Service

Are you or someone you know struggling with Long Covid symptoms? Hospice Hope are offering free Long Covid support on a 1 to 1 basis to over 18’s in North-West Leicestershire. Support will be fl exible and holistic, aimed at improving mood, movement and wellbeing. It will consist of 10 weeks of 1 hour sessions with dates and times jointly agreed. For more details email clare@hospicehope.org.uk or call 07591 952 027.

New Dance Fitness Classes

In partnership with local charity Enrych, Fitsteps with Sam will be running a new dance class from 11am to 12noon alternate Wednesdays at Hermitage Leisure Centre. The fi rst four sessions will be free then cost £3 per session. Get fi t, have fun and learn how to dance. No partner required. For more information call 01530 832 926 or email hello@enrych.org.uk

Ibstock Community Choir

Ibstock Community Choir is a small non-auditioning ladies choir who meet every Thursday between 7pm and 9pm at Heather Village Hall, Swepstone Road, Heather. All ladies are welcome. If you enjoy singing and would like to make new friends why not pop along? See @IbstockCommunityChoir on Facebook for more information.

Knit & Natter Group

This new group runs from 10am to 12noon on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at Newmarket, Marlborough Square, Coalville. Get together with like-minded people, have a good chat, a coffee/tea and a slice of cake courtesy of The Handmade Brownie Company and do some knitting, crocheting or sewing at the same time. Bring along your projects to share ideas with others and there will be a small selection of knitting materials for you to use if this is your fi rst time. £2.50 pay on the day. Email markets@ nwleicestershire.gov.uk to book your place.

Ibstock Vixens

Ibstock Vixens are looking to recruit new female players to join their fun, friendly and welcoming team at Ibstock Cricket Club. Whether you’re new to the game, looking to return or simply just wanting to get fi t and have fun why not get involved? They play both soft ball and hard ball and are open to all ages (year 7+) and all abilities. Call Tracy on 07882 670 810 or Kathryn on 07734 283 653 to fi nd out more.

Coalville Memory Cafe

Leicester Shire & Rutland Age UK run this relaxing, social and non-judgmental group for anybody affected by dementia. Taking place between 11am and 12.30pm on the 2nd Friday of each month at the Marlene Reid centre in Coalville.

Calling all Netball players!

Sence Valley Netball Club are looking for new players. If you are aged 14+ & have any netball experience, they would love to hear from you! The club trains at Ibstock Leisure Complex on a Wednesday evening from 7pm to 8pm. Go to https://sencevalleynetball.webstarts.com/ or email SenceValleyNetball@yahoo.co.uk if you are interested. You can also fi nd them on Facebook.

Deadline for inclusion on March’s Community Board is 10th February

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