Provides supported sheltered accommodation for elderly people in shared households with resident housekeepers. Contact the administrator at most times.

Contact: Mrs K M Gilbert, Administrator, Barnes House, 33, Church Hill, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 4DN
Tel: 0116 267 3246

Supports several groups in the area, represents older people. Age concern info published in monthly community newspaper - The Birstall Post. For Frail elderly groups Monday to Thursday. Light Refreshments Friday mornings. Cooked lunches for up to 40 elderly people.

Meet at: St James Day Care Centre, Birstall Village Hall, School Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 4EA
Contact: Jex Woods, Chairperson, 105, Greengate Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3JH
Tel: 0116 267 4819 - Fax: 0116 267 4819

A painting group with demonstrations etc. 100 members in group. Group also meets on Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm at Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley and a members only meeting 9.30 am to 12.30pm at Co-op Sports Ground, Birstall Lane, Birstall.

Meet at: Longslade Community College, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 4GH
When: 2nd Tuesday in month.
Contact: Mr Norman Sims, President, 22, Colindale Avenue, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 4LD
Tel: 0116 220 9842
Email: norman.sims@ntlworld.com

The WI exists to educate women to enable them to provide an effective role in the community, to expand their horizons and to develop and pass on important skills.

Meet at: Highcliffe CP School, Greengate Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 3DL
When: 1st Monday of month, 7.15pm, 2nd when Bank Holiday.
Contact: 135, Loughborough Road, LEICESTER, LE4 5LQ
Tel: 0116 266 1342

The pursuit of playing flat green Lawn Bowls

Meet at: Bowling Green, School Lane, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 4EA
When: Open night Tuesdays 6.15pm
Contact: Grahame White, Treasurer, 15B, Firfield Avenue, Birstall, LEICESTER, LE4 4DS
Tel: 0116 267 3000
Email: grahame@white621.fsnet.co.uk