Since The Grapevine was launched, we now have over 100 registered users. Of this number, some users visit and post messages regularly, which is of course fantastic!

However, we also have some registered users who do not use The Grapevine. So, we are now encouraging all our registered users to visit The Grapevine again and see how it has improved, become much more interesting and more easy to use.

We have a huge variety of topics and conversations to join in with, but if you don't see one you are interested in, then make your own! We also have a wide variety of people registered with many different interests, opinions, issues, advice and helpful tips.

We have added another new feature to The Grapevine! We now have a "New" image displayed next to new topics and messages:

Previously, it was quite difficult to work out when new messages had been posted, but now you can see instantly! This image will remain for 3 days after the new message was posted.

As some of you will have noticed, we have another new feature in The Grapevine - Profile Pages.

The Profile Pages are only viewable when you log in and cannot be seen by anyone except you.

To see your Profile, log into The Grapevine and then click on the link on the homepage that says "My Grapevine Profile".

Your individual Profile Page will display all your information, including your real name, display name, email address, password, location and reasons for joining The Grapevine. If any of your information is wrong or out-of-date, you can contact us to get it updated.

Your Profile Page also displays a link to each message you have posted in The Grapevine. This is useful when you want to see something you previously posted, but cannot recall which conversation it was written in.

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4.   Holidays (General Chat)
  
5.   CareOnLine win another award!! (News and Sports)
  
6.   The travesty that is Eurovision Song Contest (Arts, Entertainment and Leisure)
  
7.   Buying an electric scooter (Living with a disability)
  
8.   Attendance Allowance (Direct Payments, Money and Benefits Advice)
  
9.   Win a hamper of local food (Housing and the Environment)
  
10. Who is your local police officer? (Community Information and Safety)

Phone: 0116 305 7538 Fax: 0116 305 8179
Email: grapevine@leics.gov.uk
Website: www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine
Address: CareOnLine, Room 317, County Hall, Leicester, LE3 8RL.

The aims of CareOnLine and 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.