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The Grapevine Newsletter - December 2009
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Farewell Rekha
I would like to say Goodbye to all involved in the Grapevine Community. I shall be off on my Maternity Leave as of Thursday 17th December. It has been lovely chatting to you all and keeping you posted with the monthly newsletter. A big thank you goes out to LuLu and ET for their continued support on the Grapevine.
Have a lovely Christmas and New Year and catch up with you all in 2011.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from CareOnLine
Leicestershire CareOnLine would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
CareOnLine's Christmas and New Year message
(opens an animated Christmas card).
The Leicestershire CareOnLine team will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year period:
Thursday 24th December 2009 – Closed
Friday 25th December 2009 - Closed.
Monday 28th December 2009 - Closed.
Friday 1st January 2010 - Closed.
Next Force4Change Meeting
The next Christmas Force4Change meeting will be held on:
Saturday 19th December 2009, 11am - 3pm,
Braunstone Frith Recreation Centre, Sharman Crescent, Braunstone Frith, Leicester LE3 6NW.
For further information please contact:
Liz Harrison on 07525 233 863. Email: force4change2008@yahoo.co.uk
Add Your Comments to the Force4Change Conversation
Force4Change Newsletter – Issue 13, December 2009.
BBC - My Story Competition
The BBC My Story is a competition open to everyone who has a story to tell.
Submit your story by midnight (23:59) Wednesday 16th December 2009 to win a fantastic prize and see your story retold on BBC One.
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Interesting topics
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 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 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 change you back into an ordinary user again.
Contact The Grapevine
Phone: 0116 305 7538. Email: grapevine@leics.gov.uk
Website: www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine
Address: Leicestershire CareOnLine, Eastern Annexe, County Hall, Leicester, LE3 8RL.
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.