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August / September 2026

Recently,residentshavecometouswithhousing-relatedconcernsandneedingfoodassistanc alongsideagrowingdemandforhelpwithdrugrecovery.Risinglivingcostscontinuetoplace pressureonfamilies,withtheschoolholidaysbringingadditionalfinancialchallengesformany

Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowcouldbenefitfromhelp,remembersupportisonlyonecallaway areheretoconnectBraunstoneresidentswithwhattheyneed.

Thinkyouorsomeoneknowcouldbenefitfromthissupport?Getintouchwitho friendlyNeighbourhoodSupportTeam...

Braunstoneisacommunityfullofstrengths,withresidentsregularlyshowingresilience,kindness andawillingnesstohelponeanother.However,somepeoplestillfacechallengessuchasfinancial difficulties,poormentalhealth,lowself-esteem,grief,trauma,addiction,orconcernsaboutbeing neurodivergentwhilewaitingforassessmentorspecialistsupport.

Manypeoplestruggleinsilencebecausetheyareunsurewheretoturn,worryaboutbeingjudged, orfeeltheirproblemsarenotseriousenough.Ourmessageissimple:supportisavailableand concernistoosmall.

OurpopularBrew&BantergroupisnowthemedaroundtheNHS5WaystoWellbeing:Connect, Active,KeepLearning,GiveandTakeNotice.Eachmonthfocusesonadifferentthemethrough activities,discussionsandopportunitiestomeetothers.AugustwillexploreBeActive,while SeptemberwillfocusonKeepLearninganddevelopingnewskills.

Wearealsokeenforlocalresidentstohelpshapefuturewellbeingactivities.Recentcommunit consultationshavegatheredvaluablefeedback,andwewouldstilllovetohearyourideasand experiences.

IfyouliveinBraunstone(LE31)andhavebeenfeelinglonely,anxious,overwhelmed,orsimply needsomeonetotalkto,pleasegetintouch.Sometimesafriendlyconversation,acupoftea, tryingsomethingnewcanbethefirststeptowardsbetterwellbeing.

“I felt truly listened to and supported. Having a safe, non-judgemental space to talk helped me feel less alone and more positive about moving forward.” 0116 279 5020 support@b-inspired.org.uk @BInspiredLeicester @binspiredleics

you or someone know could benefit from this support?

Weprovidedemotionalsupport,practicalguidanceandhelpedhimexplorewaystoimprovehiswe

Wesignpostedhimtomakeacomplaintabouttheserviceshewasconcernedabout,referredhimt healthadvocacyserviceforspecialistsupport,andhelpedhimaccesstheLAMPserviceatourbase

Overtime,hebecamelessisolated,moreconfidentandbetterabletocopewitheverydaychalleng saidthathavingsomeonetolistenandsupporthimwithoutjudgementmadearealdifferencetohi wellbeingandqualityoflife.

“Having someone to listen and support me without judgement made a real difference to my wellbeing and quality of life”

Safe, compassionate and non-judgemental support

Available to Braunstone (LE3 1) residents

Walking Football is taking a break over Summer and will return on Thurs 20 Aug

Food Hub Supporting Local Households

Many people tell us they felt nervous before their first visit, but asking for help can be the hardest step. Whether you need support for a few weeks or longer, the Food Hub is here to help you through challenging times and ensure you don’t have to face them alone.

“Being able to choose my own food makes such a difference. It feels much more like a normal shopping experience and helps me get the things I know my family will eat”

Our Current Donation Needs...

We are always great for any Foodshare donations we recieve If you would like to donate to us, items can be brought to: Neighbourhood Support Base, Gallards Hill, LE3 1QR

Please call us in advance to arrange a time to drop off your donations. Items we are currently in need of are...

Coffee & Sugar Sauces

Pasta sauce jars

Peanut butter / Jam

All hygiene products, including toiletries

Household cleaning products

“I was really nervous the first time I came, but everyone was so welcoming and kind. The support has helped me through a difficult ti e feel less alone”

Update from The Grove Community Hub

The Grove Community Cafe recently gathered customer feedback on food highlights, here are some of your favourites...

Your favourite sandwich was...

“Delicious and value for money. Especially love the bacon when in the BLT"

flavour. Coffee beans are sourced locally from St Martins in Great Glen”

“My

nd l buttercream.

The

piece de resistance is the jam: fresh, juicy, and sweet”

“Plenty on the plate - A good start to the day"

Upcoming Cafe Activities

Events will run on Monday and Wednesday every other week

Get in touch with The Grove!

0116 279 5145 /07850 747 999

The Grove Community Hub, Cort Crescent, LE3 1QZ

The Grove Community Hub reception.grove@b-inspired.org.uk

@thegrovecommunityhu thegrovehub

Queensmead Primary Academy, Winstanley Drive

Imperial Avenue Infant School

Imperial Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester

Braunstone Community Primary School, Cort Crescent

A year 5 pupil said ‘We had to run laps around the field and the teachers were throwing paint at us - it was hilarious!’

Our Year 6 residential trip to Beaumanor Hall was another standout event. Pupils showed great teamwork, resilience and independence as they took part in a variety of outdoor activities

A year 6 pupil said ‘We did rock climbing that was really fun and if you made it to the top of the wall you got to see an amazing view!’

A KS2 pupil said ‘Sports day was fun, we got to race and the teams were tough but all in all it was great fun. Even some of the teachers did a race!’ It has been wonderful to see our pupils shine both in and out of the classroom, and we are incredibly proud of their positive attitudes and achievements. Thank you to all our families in Braunstone for your continued support in making these events so special.

Imperial Avenue Infant School

Do you, or anyone you know, have a child who has turned three by the 31 August 2026?

Would you like your child to attend our nursery?

Toddlers Learning Together Thurs 10am-12pm

Running at the Best Start Family Hub through the summer holidays

Baby Cafe Thurs 12.30-2pm Drop-in session for infant feeding support and socialising

Get Up and Go / Stay & Play Fri 10am-12pm

Babies Learning Together Fri 1-2 30pm

Advice Point Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm (4.30pm Fri)

GUAG sessions will be at Braunstone Grove through the summer holidays. Stay & Play sessions at Best Start Family Hub from 4th Sept

Running at the Best Start Family Hub throughout the summer holidays

Braunstone & Rowley Fields Police

In recent weeks, the local police have:

Braunstone parkrun: Join the Fun Every Saturday

Celebrating Vaisakhi in Braunstone

45 Wellinger Way, LE3 1RG

Open Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm Tel: 07908 169918

Dance & Health is taking a break over Summer and will return on Tues 8 Sept

Femina is a dedicated non-profit organisation created by women, for women. Our mission is to support Polish-speaking residents in Leicester by providing a space where they can build confidence, care for their wellbeing, and foster meaningful local connections.

If you know a Polish-speaking woman in Braunstone who’d like some company, a class, or just a friendly coffee, point her towards femina.org.uk. She’ll find a warm welcome.

Reminder: Please keep your contact details up to date so we can send appointment reminders, vaccination invitations, and important updates.

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