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The Grapevine is missing you!
Since The Grapevine was launched, we now have over 120 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. So come along and have a chat!
The Care and Support Consultation
The Government is changing the way it provides care and support to people.
Leicestershire Adult Social Care Service would like to hear your views on what changes are needed and what is important to you at an open forum on: -
Monday 17th November from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the:
The Sparkenhoe Committee Room
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
Please confirm attendance by phoning 0116 305 7404 or let Leicestershire Adult Social Care Service know what you think by filling in the online form (opens new window).
To see the government report before attending, or for further information, see: The Care and Support Consultation website (opens new window).
Become a Grapevine Moderator!
If you’ve enjoyed using The Grapevine 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 a good grasp of the English language and a sense of humour! Almost anyone can join our team of already great moderators – all you need to do is contact us.
Being a moderator is about helping to keep the Grapevine in tiptop shape. It involves coming up with topics of conversation that will help keep the chat 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. We want your help to be able to continue providing the excellent service that you currently find in The Grapevine.
Main tasks as a Grapevine Moderator:
Besides putting you in charge and giving you a larger say in The Grapevine, being a moderator gives you the opportunity to make new friends and share your knowledge about a variety of subjects with the rest of the world.
If this sounds appealing to you, simply contact us and we will send you more information about becoming a moderator 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 change you back into an ordinary user again.
Interesting topics
Contact The Grapevine
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.