£50,000 is up for grabs to increase the availability of positive activities for young people aged between 10 – 19 (or up to 25 for those with a learning difficulty) in Charnwood in 2012/13.  This year, over 15 local projects benefited from the funding. Charnwood TwentyTwenty received money towards Love4Life, activities and support for girls designed to build confidence and improve relationships, health and wellbeing. “I learned to express my feelings and find the inner me and who I am and that there are nice people in the world” said Katie, 14 after getting involved in sessions including healthy eating, physical activities and team challenges. Shepshed’s Police Officers received a lower than normal number of complains on Saturday’s due to PAYP supported activities.  A programme of sporting events in Glenmore  Park and a chance to revamp the youth centre through a graffiti workshop was provided during the summer by Shepshed’s Passion Youth Club. “If you guys weren’t here I would have been drinking this evening and would probably be drunk by now” commented one youngster who developed a new-found enjoyment in competitive sport during the fun tournaments run by Passion and their many local volunteers. Birstall Youth Café are attracting around 35 teenagers every Friday night which, in partnership with the local Police, has significantly decreased concerns regarding anti-social behaviour in the area over the past two years.  The regular youth workers have built links with parents to tackle behaviour, ensuring that poor conduct is challenged both at home and in the community. Charnwood has led the way in developing innovative ways of allocating Positive Activities for Young People funding, a pot devolved from Leicestershire County Council.  Charnwood Youth Councillors and senior managers from local services have an equal say in the assessment of bids, whilst trained Young Inspectors provide snapshot feedback by ‘mystery shopping’ the sessions. The Positive Activities for Young People grant application process for 2012/13 will open on 16th January and applications must be in by 1pm on 6th February.  Application forms and guidance notes can be downloaded from http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/positive_activities_for_young_people Contact Liz Ryley on 01509 632591 or liz.ryley@charnwood.gov.uk ...

The season of cheer has flown by in a blur of mince pies and chocolates and has left you feeling run down, fed up and overweight. But that’s ok, because 2012 is going to be the year that you finally start eating healthily and working out to get the body you know you should have. Or is it? We’re all guilty of it. Making New Year’s resolutions on the 1st January but then using every excuse possible to delay it one more week. Then before you know it, it’s December again and you’re no closer to your goal. If anything, you’re further away from it. But imagine how you would feel if you did actually make this year different. Imagine buying a smaller clothes size or being on the beach without covering up. Imagine having the confidence – and the energy – to do all of those things that you’ve always wanted to. At Results Weight Loss, we’ve helped hundreds of men and women to achieve their weight loss goals so that they no longer have to just imagine these things. Using a combination of education, support and motivation, our members are able to drop at least one clothes size in just 30 days, and they couldn’t be happier. Katie Hollingsworth said, “Being a member of Results Weight Loss hasn’t just changed my dress size. It has changed my appearance, health, confidence and in fact, my outlook on life. I am also stronger emotionally than before.” David Nicholls said, “I lost weight immediately with Results Weight Loss, and really noticed a difference in my size. The guys really know what they’re talking about and I trust them so much. They push you hard, but never too far. I’ve never once walked out of the gym and felt unchallenged, and I love that.” Helen Robins said, “Results Weight Loss for me is not just a normal gym where you go and do exercise because you need to. I actually enjoy it! And all of the coaches are really encouraging and motivate you to keep going, even when you have that negative day.” To help kick start your New Year’s resolution in 2012 we are offering a 30 day trial for just £75 (usual price £399). To find out more, and to read more member case studies, visit www.weightloss2012.co.uk.   ...

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Rotary International, along with Bill Gates and a lot of other people, are committed to eradicating Polio from planet Earth – and we are ‘that close’. What was once a common dreaded disease is now almost a thing of the past but the work has to go on and it needs funding. So what does this have to do with you? Well, here’s the story. Wilkin and Sons make Tomato Ketchup and they have donated two days’ production to the Rotary’s cause, with the challenge that we use the Ketchup to raise as much money as possible. We at the Wreake Valley Rotary Club have a number of bottles but not much imagination so we are organising a competition along with Syston Town News to find the most imaginative way of using the bottle to raise the most amount of money. The prize for ages 18 and over, will be a meal for two at The Britannia Inn, Queniborough and there will be a separate prize for the winning entry from youngsters up to 17 years, and of course a bottle of ketchup. We need to move fast on this, so entries should be in by 13th January 2012. Please send them either by email to: rotary-ketchup@btconnect.com or by post to: Rotary Ketchup Competition, 49 Main Street, Queniborough, Leicester. LE7 3DB Please make sure you include; The idea, Your name and contact telephone number or address, aged 18+ or under 18 years. Let’s eradicate Polio forever! ...