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The Grapevine Newsletter – May 2011
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CareOnLine Internet Quiz – Adult Learners Week
As part of National Adult Learning Week Careonline is organising an Internet quiz. The quiz is limited to learners registered with CareOnLine.
The quiz will run from Friday 13th May to Wednesday 1st June 2011.
There will be mystery prizes for 10 lucky winners and certificates for all who enter.
Good luck to everyone.
This link will take you to the CareOnLine Internet Quiz.
Day of Sport with People with Disabilities
An opportunity for anyone of any age, with a disability, to have a go at a number of sporting activities and games. Free Entry.
Date: Sunday 12th June 2011
Venue: Shepshed Campus, Leicestershire LE12 9DB.
This link will take you to the Shepshed Dolphin Swimming Group website.
Next Force4Change Meeting
To give enough notice to those who need dates in advance Force4Change have changed meetings to the first Saturday of each month.
The next Force4Change meeting will be held:
On: Saturday 04th June 2011
Time: 11am - 3pm
At: Mosaic: shaping disability services, 2 Oak Spinney Park, Ratby Lane, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3AW.
For more information contact:
Dorcas Mukarati on 07525 233 863. Email: force4change2008@yahoo.co.uk
Interesting Topics on the Grapevine
Become a Grapevine Moderator!
If you’ve enjoyedusing TheGrapevine thus far, why not think about becoming a moderator? It’s easy, fun and a great way to get involved. You don’t need any special qualifications, though it would help if you have agood grasp of the English languageand a sense ofhumour! Almost anyone can join our team of already great moderators – all you need to do iscontact us.
Being a moderator is about helping to keep the Grapevine in tiptop shape. It involves coming up with topicsof conversation that will help keep thechat moving along at a constant pace, ideally you should be visiting The Grapevine at least once a week (but preferably much more often!).At the moment, we are only looking for regular Grapevine users to become moderators.
Being a moderator is much more than being a "hall monitor." Moderators are active members of The Grapevine community who are devoted to maintaining a safe, fair and fun space for everyone. You would also welcome new members and help them feel at ease.Wewant your help to be able to continue providing the excellent service that you currently find inThe Grapevine.
Main tasks as a Grapevine Moderator:
Besides putting you in charge and giving you a larger say inThe Grapevine, being a moderatorgives you the opportunity to make new friends and share your knowledge abouta variety of subjectswith the rest of the world.
If this sounds appealing to you, simplycontact us and we will send you more information about becoming amoderator or visit this page for more information and to apply online:
www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine/grapevine_become_moderator.htm.
It’s that simple!
If you decide later on that being a moderator is not for you, we will changeyou back into an ordinary user again.
Contact The Grapevine
Phone: 0116 305 7538. Email: grapevine@leics.gov.uk
Website: www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine
The aims of CareOnLineand the Grapevine are to reduce isolation and improve the quality of life among Older People, Disabled People and their Carers. The service provides help with access to computers and the Internet, training, technical support and a purpose-built website.