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The Grapevine Newsletter - September 2011
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Older Persons Month - September 2011
Older Persons' Month will take place throughout September 2011.
There are lots of activities and events aimed at older people taking place across the county.
For further information contact:
Liz McGregor (Engagement Officer for Older People)
Phone: 0116 233 4243. Email: liz@communitiesinpartnership.org.uk
Website: Older Persons Month Activities and Events
Website: Communities in Partnership
Vista Rehabilitation Courses and Information Days
Whether you are adapting to cooking with a sight loss or a beginner in the kitchen there’s plenty of culinary skills to learn in the recently refurbished teaching kitchen.
Other dates to put in your diary...
If you would like any further information about any of the above courses please contact:
Vista helpline on 0116 249 8839. Jen Lovegrove on 0116 249 8866.
Email: info@vistablind.org.uk. Vista Website: www.vistablind.org.uk.
CareOnLine’s Mobility Aids Section
Visit CareOnLines Mobility Aid section where you can find a selection of organisations offering online shopping and catalogues on Mobility Aids, Clothing, Accessible Phones and much more. The varieties of products on offer are designed to help older people and individuals with a disability improve independent living.
www.leicscareonline.org.uk/mobility_aids
Bladder and Bowel Foundation – Toilet Card
The Toilet Card is issued to individuals who have a medical condition and need to use a toilet urgently. The card holder may be able to use staff toilets or nearest toilet when there are no public toilets available
Bladder and Bowel Foundation Website
Force4Change Meeting – October 2011
The next Force4Change meeting will be held:
On: Saturday 1st October 2011
Time: 11am - 3pm
At: Mosaic: shaping disability services, 2 Oak Spinney Park, Ratby Lane, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3AW.
For more information contact Barbara Howard on:
Mob: 07812804809. Email: force4change2008@yahoo.co.uk.
If you need help with transport contact Shamz on 0116 231 8720.
Come back to The Grapevine!
Since The Grapevine was launched in 2007, we now have over 200, 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.
If you have forgotten your Log In details please click on the ‘Forgotten Password’ link.
www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine/grapevine_forgotten.htm
Alternatively contact the team on:
Telephone: 0116 305 7538. Email: grapevine@leics.gov.uk
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 tipt op 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.
Contact The Grapevine
Phone: 0116 305 7538. Email: grapevine@leics.gov.uk
Website: www.leicscareonline.org.uk/grapevine
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.