Information on Loughborough

Chairman visits Wriggly Readers

Posted on 15/11/07
P. Klein

15th November 2007

Mike and Marj Jones at Loughborough Libray

On Tuesday (13th November 2007), Chairman of Leicestershire County Council and County Councillor for Loughborough East, Mike Jones visited the library on Granby Street with his wife Marj to join in with the Wriggly Readers Group.

The Wriggly Reader sessions at Loughborough library consist of rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers. They are currently held twice a week although this will soon be extended to session on a Sunday. The sessions are aimed at babies aged 0-4 and their parents/carers. They are run by library staff and typically last about half an hour. They are warm, fun sessions where children can join in with songs and stories in a comfortable environment.

The aim is to encourage youngsters to develop a love of books from an early age. Book sharing is an enjoyable and key part of a childs growth and is also fantastic for bonding. Wriggly Reader sessions are deliberately friendly and informal to give families the chance to meet and make new friends. Parents can make use of books from the wide choice of resources libraries have for young children.

Latest Loughborough News

Libraries become more dyslexia-friendly

Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 05:30:01 PM

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services19 March 2010Libraries become more dyslexia-friendlyLibraries across Leicestershire have signed up to a new set of guidelines designed to make them more dyslexia-friendly. Over the next few months, staff are being trained to ensure they understand the basic issues facing people with dyslexia....

Read More: Libraries become more dyslexia-friendly

Serving police officer dies following a collision in Leicestershire

Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 04:20:02 PM

police,constabulary,leicestershire police

Serving police officer dies following a collision in LeicestershirePC Phil TomaszewskiA serving police officer has died following a collision in the parish of Eaton, near Ab Kettleby, Leicestershire. The collision occurred at about 1....

Read More: Serving police officer dies following a collision in Leicestershire

Celebrated poet and writer visits the University of Leicester

Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 03:03:35 PM

Latest News

Bernardine Evaristo, acclaimed author of Blonde Roots and The Emperor s Babe, to speak at a free public event on Friday 26 March....

Read More: Celebrated poet and writer visits the University of Leicester

Donated furniture boosts good causes

Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 03:03:34 PM

Latest News

Good causes have received a boost thanks to donations of office furniture from Charnwood Borough Council. Items such as desks, filing cabinets and chairs are being distributed to good causes through Giving World Online, a scheme run by Leicester based charity Konnect9. ...

Read More: Donated furniture boosts good causes

Action packed week boosts community

Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 03:03:33 PM

Latest News

Around 10 tonnes of rubbish were collected, a buggy fit walk was held and health checks took place as part of a community action week in Mountsorrel. Organisations including Charnwood Borough Council, Leicestershire Police and Voluntary Action Charnwood worked with local residents to organise the busy week which aimed to improve the environment and boost residents fitness and wellbeing. ...

Read More: Action packed week boosts community

Related Loughborough News

Loughborough Librarys annual childrens Christmas party

Created: Sunday 4th of January 2009 04:11:37 AM

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services 19 December 2008 Loughborough Librarys annual childrens Christmas party Photo Opportunity: Loughborough Library is to hold its annual Christmas party for children aged 0-5 years at 10 am on Tuesday 23rd December 2008. There will also be a wriggly readers session for the youngsters to take part in....

Read More: Loughborough Librarys annual childrens Christmas party

Happy New Year to all our Wrigglers!

Created: Thursday 17th of December 2009 08:14:03 AM

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services16 December 2009Happy New Year to all our Wrigglers!Wriggly Readers - at your libraryNow that the fun and festivities are over why not come along to your local library for a bit of shared book time with your child!Wriggly readers gives you the chance to share books, stories and rhymes with your child, to meet other parents and carers, to make new friends together whilst having fun. Local Wriggly Readers sessions are at:Newbold Verdon Library – 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 11- 11....

Read More: Happy New Year to all our Wrigglers!

Wriggle along to Earl Shilton Library every Wednesday

Created: Friday 7th of August 2009 12:14:03 PM

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services7 August 2009Wriggle along to Earl Shilton Library every WednesdayThe huge popularity of Earl Shilton Librarys weekly story and rhyme time group, Wriggly Readers, has meant sessions have been split into two. The sessions are held every Wednesday....

Read More: Wriggle along to Earl Shilton Library every Wednesday

County Council Leader Visits Limehurst High School

Created: Monday 5th of November 2007 02:16:33 PM

limehurst high school

County Council leader and local County Councillor today visited Limehurst High School in Loughborough to view first hand the good work undertaken by the school which has recently received high praise from Ofsted....

Read More: County Council Leader Visits Limehurst High School

Wriggly Rhymes

Created: Wednesday 7th of October 2009 06:14:08 PM

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Community Services7 October 2009Wriggly RhymesShepshed and Kegworth libraries are celebrating National Bookstart  Day 2009 at their next Wriggly Readers sessions, both events will take place on Thursday 8th October, Shepshed 10:00 to10:30 and  Kegworth; 10. 30:11....

Read More: Wriggly Rhymes

Most Read Loughborough News (today)

Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

Created: Friday 18th of July 2008 11:00:00 AM

graffiti

A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough....

Read More: Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood

DONT LET COLD CALLERS LEAVE YOU HOT UNDER THE COLLAR

Created: Wednesday 16th of April 2008 12:07:43 PM

phone

The tactics used by some telephone cold callers can sometimes leave you bewildered or pressured into buying things you neither want or need, but there are ways to get the upper hand, advises Consumer Direct East Midlands....

Read More: DONT LET COLD CALLERS LEAVE YOU HOT UNDER THE COLLAR

Boost for domestic violence work in Charnwood and North West

Created: Monday 8th of September 2008 11:14:00 AM

domestic violence

A new role has been created in Charnwood and North West Leicestershire to ensure that victims of domestic violence are safe and receiving support. ...

Read More: Boost for domestic violence work in Charnwood and North West

Double win for Loughborough

Created: Thursday 1st of May 2008 01:13:00 PM

rugby

Loughborough University did the double over sporting rivals Bath as the mens and womens rugby teams both claimed victory at the annual Real Varsity clash (Wednesday 30 April)....

Read More: Double win for Loughborough

Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire

Created: Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 04:45:00 PM

social care

Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to personalise its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July)....

Read More: Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire

Most Read Loughborough News (this month)

Loughborough Astra Zeneca Closure

Created: Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 04:03:15 PM

News

Charnwood Borough Council has today learned that the Astra Zeneca has decided to close its facility in Loughborough by the end of 2011. The announcement is a huge blow and a major loss of employment in the Borough and in Loughborough in particular. ...

Read More: Loughborough Astra Zeneca Closure

Action group to meet regarding Astra Zeneca announcement

Created: Wednesday 3rd of March 2010 11:03:57 AM

News

An action group consisting of local organisations is to meet on Friday to discuss yesterday s (Tue) announcement by Astra Zeneca. Charnwood Borough Council has organised the urgent meeting after the pharmaceutical firm announced it will close its operation in the town by the end of next year. This will mean a loss of nearly 1,200 jobs. ...

Read More: Action group to meet regarding Astra Zeneca announcement

Appeal following incident at Loughborough University

Created: Friday 26th of February 2010 08:10:01 PM

police,constabulary,leicestershire police

Appeal following incident at Loughborough UniversityPolice are appealing for witnesses following the report of a serious sexual assault in Loughborough. The incident is alleged to have happened sometime between 1....

Read More: Appeal following incident at Loughborough University

Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdown

Created: Wednesday 24th of February 2010 10:20:01 PM

cannabis, weed, drugs

Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdownThirteen people have been arrested in the first phase of a Force-wide operation to crackdown on criminals living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of crime. The ‘Too Much Bling? Give us a Ring’ campaign was launched on February 10, 2010, encouraging members of the public to call Crimestoppers anonymously to let police know of any people who may be living beyond their means from drug money or ill gotten gains....

Read More: Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdown

EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

Created: Wednesday 24th of February 2010 04:02:23 PM

News

Charnwood Borough Council s Easter Activity Programme for 0 16 year olds kicks into action on Monday 29th March until 5th April. ...

Read More: EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES