I was delighted to officially open the new Post Office at the Beaumont Shopping Centre recently, cutting the ribbon alongside postmaster Ricky Ghuman to celebrate the new branch. As well as selling stationery and stamps, the branch also offers photo printing and everyday banking services, alongside a range of […]
Tag: Beaumont Leys
Liz says goodbye to retiring headteacher
Last week I visited Barley Croft Primary School, in Beaumont Leys, where they held their Christmas Assembly. Pupils and staff at the school also said goodbye to their headteacher, Kevin Lacey, after 14 years at the school. During his time as Head, Kevin has led the school to great success […]
Liz on tackling climate change- planting trees and Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution
Tackling climate change is one of my top priorities. Watch my video on Labour’s plans here.
Liz joins students at Beaumont Lodge Primary School for World Autism Awareness Week
I was absolutely thrilled to join students at Beaumont Lodge Primary School on Friday for their World Autism Awareness Week assembly. They were looking at the importance of understanding and celebrating difference and the how important it is to be kind to each other. They also asked me lots of […]
Liz takes a trip down ‘Memory Lane’
I had an amazing time on Friday visiting Holmfield Day Care Centre’s Reminiscence Village. The village is mocked up as a 1940s/50s high street and offers people living with dementia a passage back through time. There are over 2,500 people living with Dementia in Leicester, projects like this can make […]
Liz hears more views on social media
I was delighted to join year 10/11 citizenship students from Babington Academy on Friday to hear their views on Social Media. The students told me all about how they use social media and also what worries them about social media. It was a fantastic discussion and all of the students […]
Liz visits Barley Croft Primary School
Peppers, broccoli and blueberries were on the menu last week as I joined students at Barley Croft Primary School for a lesson in health eating! The scheme is being run in partnership with NHS school fruit & veg scheme and aims to encourage young people to try more fruit and […]
Liz visits Stokes Wood Primary School
I had a really lovely time at Stokes Wood Primary School last week. It was great to see the headteacher Jane Gadsby and all the other teachers and staff there. They all share such determination and commitment to giving children the best start in life.
Liz visits Beaumont Leys Children’s Centre
On Friday I visited Beaumont Ley’s Children’s Centre to meet with mums who are receiving help and support from Leicester Mammas. Leicester Mammas support local mums who are pregnant, new mums and parents from across the city and who want to breastfeed their babies. The mums told me how vital […]
Liz congratulates Leicester West School honoured in national celebration of teaching
I had the huge honour this week in congratulating Fullhurst Community College after they were awarded a Silver Pearson Teaching Award for the School of the Year – Making a difference category. I am thrilled that Fullhurst has been awarded this prestigious prize. It’s a real testament to the […]
Liz visits Beaumont Lodge
I recently visited the team at Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood centre. During my visit I heard about their community garden, the plans for their summer fair and their community cafe. I also met with Beth and a group of young people taking part in E2 Strike Out Programme which offers […]