Aims to improve health by teaching people to prevent harmful habits in the way they react to the stimuli of daily life, including the way they stand, sit and move. Recent research published in the British Medical Journal indicates that the Alexander Technique is particularly beneficial to people suffering from back pain. It is also very helpful in neck pain and scoliosis. It is now mentioned in the NICE guidelines for chronic back pain and for Parkinson's Disease.

Meet at: 132, Victoria Park Road, LEICESTER, LE2 1XD
When: Clinic times 2.30pm-6pm Mon-Fri. Contact Monday to Friday 9.30am - 6.30pm. Weekends-11am to 6pm
Contact: Dr Miriam Wohl, 132, Victoria Park Road, LEICESTER, LE2 1XD
Tel: 0116 210 0100 / 0116 240 4243
Email: miriamwohl@hotmail.com

To promote interest and encourage contact between peoples interested in the language and culture in German speaking countries. No membership restriction or language ability.

Meet at: St John the Baptist Parish Centre, Clarendon Park Road, LEICESTER, LE2 3AD
When: 2nd Tuesday Sept to April
Contact: Mrs Sally Jollands, Honorary Secretary,
Tel: 0778 070 2115
Email: sallyjollands@yahoo.co.uk

Sells a wide range of equipment designed to make living easier for elderly or disabled people. Walking aids, wheelchairs, electric scooters, rise and recline chairs, kitchen gadgets, bathing aids, toilet and incontinence products and more. Disabled access. Mail order tel: 0844 209 0029.

Meet at: 113, Clarendon Park Road, LEICESTER, LE2 3AH
When: Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 4.30pm.
Contact: Fran Hollingworth, Manager, 113, Clarendon Park Road, LEICESTER, LE2 3AH
Tel: 0116 244 9049 - Fax: 0116 270 8765
Email: fhollingworth@redcross.org.uk

Circle dances from all over the world shared in an atmosphere of unity, peace and quality. All welcome. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Price per session: £3.50 waged, £3.00 unwaged.

Meet at: Friends Meeting House, 16, Queens Road, LEICESTER, LE2 1WP
When: 1st and 3rd Thurs of month, 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Except July and August.
Contact: Julie Bell, Leader, 16, Main Street, Pickwell, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 2QT
Tel: 01664 454664

Male voice choir, concerts for charity

Meet at: Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, 83, Knighton Fields Road East, LEICESTER, LE2 6DZ
When: Wednesday 7.30 pm
Contact: Karen Ball, Member Relations Officer, Midlands Co-Operative Society Ltd, 83, Knighton Fields Road East, LEICESTER, LE2 6DZ
Tel: 0116 274 5183 - Fax: 0116 270 5191
Email: leicester.members@midlandsco-op.co.uk