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UPDATED NOTICE FOR TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER FOR KIRKBY ROAD & ELWELL AVENUE
Please note change of date
Posted: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:12 by Deputy Clerk
HEALTH BOOKLET AUGUST 2020 AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
This 24 page booklet is designed to help people to adopt a healthier lifestyle through taking some simple steps. It includes why changes should be made and the support available to help
achieve it.
Posted: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:07 by Deputy Clerk
Barwell Parish Council cancel popular Christmas lights switch-on event because of on-going fears over the coronavirus
The village will still have a Christmas tree and Christmas lights, but there won't be an actual lights switch on event this year.
This decision was taken at a virtual Events Meeting on Monday 10th August as it was decided that they just "can't take the chance" this year with Government warnings that a second wave of the pandemic is a possibility. Many other councils in the region have also cancelled... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:44 by Deputy Clerk
BRASS ON THE GRASS EVENT CANCELLED
Due to Social Distancing and guidelines from Brass Band England our popular Brass on the Grass Event due to take place on the 6th September will not now take place.
We apologise to everyone who would normally support this event but it is vital we follow the Government's social distancing guidelines and our main priority is the health of our communities, the band musicians and our staff.
Posted: Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:56 by Deputy Clerk
ADVANCE NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE IN BARWELL
Shilton Road, Barwell advance notice of road closure on 19th October 2020 for up to three days
Posted: Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:35 by Deputy Clerk
Youth Engagement Opportunity Scheme
Barwell Parish Council is supporting the National Citizen Service (NCS) which is open to all 16 and 17-year-olds in England. The NCS who run the Youth Engagement Opportunity scheme helps teenagers build skills for work and life, take on new challenges, meet new friends and this week some of them will be busy painting the railings around Barwell Park Play Area
NCS brings together young people from different... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:54 by Deputy Clerk
Loneliness Awareness Training
Just as anyone can feel lonely, anyone can take steps in their everyday life to reach out and help others in their local community suffering from loneliness.
Rural Community Council are offering FREE Zoom based training sessions designed to help you take action by explaining the common causes and effects of loneliness, talking through ways to reach out, connect and help others that may be experiencing... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:36 by Deputy Clerk
DOMESTIC ABUSE TRAINING
There are still some training spaces left on the FREE BAME Domestic Abuse Sessions taking place via Zoom for 30.7.2020 and for August & September 2020. Please see poster for more detailsThis Training is for those working in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland and funded by the PCC.
Posted: Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:39 by Deputy Clerk
DEMENTIA SUPPORT
The Alzheimer's Society provide a Dementia Support Service for Leicester City, County and Hospitals supporting people living with dementia, their carers and family. Their dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help people understand dementia, cope with everyday challenges and prepare for the future.
If you would like to speak to one of the team their contact number is 0116... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:19 by Deputy Clerk
BEST SMALL SHOP COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN
IS YOUR SHOP THE BEST SMALL SHOP IN HINCKLEY & BOSWORTH?
Entries for the 2020's Best Small Shop Competition are now open. Submit your entry at www.bestsmallshops.co.uk
Posted: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:35 by Deputy Clerk
