Youngsters and adults alike turn out to wave to Santa as he cycled around Enderby this evening (Saturday 12th December). Facebook group “Santa and friends ride around” invited folk in Enderby and other areas in the district to turn out and wave to Santa as he cycled by. Other areas scheduled for a visit were…
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MP urges dog walkers to exercise caution following ‘poisoning’ reports
Alberto Costa, MP for South Leicestershire, has urged local dog walkers to exercise caution following reports of dogs being ‘poisoned’ in a number of areas across Leicestershire. Mr Costa has said that several of his constituents had contacted his office to report instances of potential dog poisoning in the Devitt Way area of Broughton Astley,…
Blaby District Council telephone friendship
If you or someone you know is feeling lonely, bored or missing friends and family, Blaby District Council can help. The free telephone friendship befriending service is an opportunity for people to enjoy talking to someone over the phone. The befrienders are available to make regular, scheduled calls for a friendly conversation. Befrienders will be…
A little peek at yesteryear as corner shop is refurbished
Refurbishment of building in Enderby village centre reveals evidence of its past use. Work on the building which sits on the junction of King Street with Mill Lane has revealed marks above the doorway that show a ‘Co-operative’ sign was once placed there. The premises were latterly occupied by a branch of Harrison Murray estate…
First applications for Kickstart scheme
The first 39 applications to help young people into work have been submitted to the Government’s Kickstart Scheme. Blaby District Council has volunteered to be a gateway for small businesses to take advantage of the scheme, which helps those aged 16-24 years old and on Universal Credit into six-month job placements. The Kickstart Scheme requires…