Last week, during Leicester’s HIV Testing Week I got tested at Trade Sexual Health in Leicester’s city centre. The test was quick and simple, and Christian and the team were so friendly! I really encourage people to get tested as Leicester has one of highest rates of late diagnosis outside […]
Last week I met with pupils at Braunstone Frith Primary School who’ve been gathering evidence to support their campaign to tackle traffic problems on Tatlow Road. We also met with the local Councillors, and an officer from Leicester City Council to explore what options are available, and what would work. […]
Last week I visited Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery in Braunstone to celebrate Children in Need day with them! The work they do to give children the best start in life, whether they are seedlings (0 – 2 year olds), sprouts (2 – 3 years) or flowers (3 – 5 years) is […]
Toys were flying off the shelves at the Preloved@45 community shop Christmas sale on Friday! Don’t worry if you’ve missed out – there’s another sale on the 8th, 9th and 10th December from 10am-3pm. You can find more information here.
I had a much needed coffee at the fabulous Parkside Community Café, in the Braunstone Grove last week. They are open from 10am – 2pm Weds to Friday and serve paninis, jacket potatoes, cakes, bacon sarnies and more!
It was great to attend the Working Carers – Together We Care Group last night, and it was very useful to hear from people’s real, lived experiences. This is one of a number of support groups, organised by the Carer’s Centre, for those who support and care for someone. If […]
The latest data shows that less than a quarter of all care home residents in Leicester have received their Covid-19 booster jab. The Government set a deadline of November 1 for all care home residents and staff to be offered a booster dose of the vaccine. With over 43,000 care […]
On Saturday I visited Woodgate Community Food and had a lovely chat with Glory, Wisdom and Blessing who are volunteering here. It is fantastic to hear young women with a lot to say, including about how our country needs to change!
Last week, at the end of UK Parliament week, I was honoured to present a bust of Leicester suffragette, Alice Hawkins, to students at New College Leicester after they won an essay writing competition. I did this alongside Alice’s great grandson, Peter Barratt, and you can read coverage of the […]
I loved meeting Craig and the gang at Leicester Monarchs Cycle Speedway Club last week. It was especially great to hear how their women’s team, in particular, is doing so well at the moment. This is such an exciting sport and for more info see here.
On Friday I had a brilliant morning at Queensmead Primary Academy where I met students, was shown their amazing Edible Playground & answered questions from school council. I especially loved helping to plant some new honeysuckle, which is one of my mum’s favorites, as part of a new sensory garden.
It was an honor to mark the 25th Anniversary of the fantastic Shree Jalaram Temple which has always delivered brilliant services through their Community Centre on Narborough Road. They showcase the very best of the diversity and community spirit that makes Leicester so special. The Temple officially opened the newly-renamed […]