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Force4Change Meeting – September 2011

The next Force4Change meeting will be held:

On: Saturday 3^rd September 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.

Older Persons Month - September 2011

Older Persons' Month will take place in September 2011.

There are lots of activities and events aimed at older people taking place across the county.

Launch Events will take place on:

• Wednesday 31^st August
  Bassett Street Centre, Wigston
• Thursday 1^st September
  Age Concern Clarence House, Leicester
• Thursday 8^th September
  Loughborough Town Hall

For further information about the launch, to be involved or to obtain additional copies of the booklet 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

CareOnLines’ Travel section

If you are looking to get away in the UK or Overseas, CareOnLines Travel section may have something for you.  We have a selection of organisations providing travel arrangements, care support, mobility, information on Coach, Bus and Trains and much more.

Website: Leicestershire CareOnLine Travel section

Choose My Support Launched

Choose My Support was officially launched in July 2011

Choose My Support is provided by Leicestershire County Council jointly with Leicester City Council.  It is an on-line market place for care and support services and care products which the citizens of Leicester and Leicestershire can use to find and buy what they need.

Website: Choose My Support

Choose My Support contact details:

Leicestershire Residents:
Tel: 0116 2323232. Email: contactus@choosemysupport.org.uk.

Leicester City Residents:
Tel: 0116 252 7004.  Email: asct@leicester.gov.uk.

Interesting Topics on the Grapevine

• Poetry, Hobbies and Events
• Food, Glorious Food
• Computer and Internet Problems
• News abd Sports
• Holidays and Travel

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 tip top 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.Wewant your help to be able to continue providing the excellent service that you currently find inThe Grapevine.

Main tasks as a Grapevine Moderator:

• Checking The Grapevine as often as possible, responding to messages and adding new messages and topics
• Welcoming new users in the Introductions topic
• Generating conversations between users and keeping conversations flowing
• Ensuring posted messages do not breach the Terms and Conditions (e.g. by using offensive language) and taking appropriate action if such messages are posted
• Suggesting improvements and providing feedback to improve The Grapevine

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 abouta 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

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.