Service available for older people, relatives and friends as well as professionals and carers. Written information available on issues such as money, community care, income and benefits, housing, health etc. Open daily 8am-7pm , open 365 days a year.

Contact: Age Concern, Freepost (SWB 30375), Ashburton, DEVON, TQ13 7ZZ
Tel: 0800 009966 (Freephone)

Offers people with arthritis information and support. Includes Challenging Arthritis self-management courses, information service, helplines, publications and campaigning. Provides information on local groups and activities throughout Leics and Rutland.

Contact: Information Services Manager, Unit 7, Carlton Business and Technology Centre, Station Road, Carlton, NOTTINGHAM, NG4 3AT
Tel: 0115 952 5522 - Fax: 0115 952 0336
Email: centralengland@arthritiscare.org.uk

Takes groups of adults and children with disabilities for trips on the canal or river. Up to 12 people for a day trip. The boat is specially designed and built with hydraulic lift, adapted toilet and shower. Crew is provided by the trust. Half day, full day or 7 day trips. There is also now a new narrow boat that is adapted to take wheelchairs without involving any transfers, as well as a special wider toilet facility to cope with wheelchairs.

Contact: Glenda Townsend, Secretary, 4, Garland, Rothley, LEICESTER, LE7 7RF
Tel: 0116 230 1731 - Mobile: 07855 925 014
Email: john.townsend3@tesco.net

The Society has been set up to promote Amateur Radio as a hobby and to help educate people about the different modes of wireless communications with safety being a main priority. The Society also aims to educate people about the invaluable work that was carried out at Beaumanor Park during WW2. We also give talks and lectures on many interesting subjects. If you are interested in contributing in any way please feel free to call or email us.

Meet at: A permanent meeting place for the Society is currently being sought.
When: Meetings are held at a private address in Leicester Forest East at regular intervals
Contact: Founder,
Tel: 0116 229 1332

Fundraises to support research by the British Heart Foundation. Contact Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. For information about support groups contact the regional office: Unit 4, The Willows, Ransomwood Business Park, Southwell Road West, Mansfield, Nottingham NG21 0HJ Tel 01623 624558.

Meet at: No fixed meeting place
Contact: Julie Watson, Fundraising Volunteer Manager,
Tel: 01773 765331
Email: wastonj@bhf.org.uk