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Action packed week planned for Mountsorrel residents

Posted on 24/02/2010
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A week packed with community activities and events will take place in Mountsorrel in a bid to improve the environment and boost residents’ fitness and wellbeing.

As well as being able to take part in a host of activities during the week, which begins on Monday, March 1, villagers will also benefit from direct access to many service providers including Charnwood Borough Council, Housing, Police, Fire and Rescue and the Health Service during the initiative.

A community litter pick will kick off the initiative, which has been organised by Charnwood Borough Council’s Communities and Partnerships Team. Residents are welcome to take part and meet at 8am on Monday at the Lindens Public House in Halstead Road.

Events throughout the week include a Wriggly Reader session which will take place from 2.15pm – 2.45pm on Tuesday at the Library, which is based in The Green.

Free health check sessions will take place from 2pm to 6pm, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks, on Wednesday at the Methodist Church and will include advice from dieticians and a chance to try out some new physical activities including Pilates.

Between 2pm and 8pm on Thursday a free community event will be held at the Lindens Public House. The activities will include fun for children with the activity Play Rangers and a chance to get involved in plans for a mural design with Charnwood Arts and refreshments.

Organisations including the Police Service, Youth Service, the Borough Council’s Recycling and Anti-Social Behaviour teams, Credit Union, Bridge Housing, the Fire and Rescue Service and Sure Start will all be there to help residents with any issues they may have.

The Fire and Rescue and Police Services will be bringing their community trucks and will offer advice on home and personal safety. A local bike service called ‘Free Wheels’ will also be on hand to give free bike checks and help with repairs.

All residents who attend the events during the week will have their names entered into a free prize draw.

Mountsorrel resident Alex Wallace said: “I think this is a good thing for the people of Mountsorrel. It gives us a chance to work together to improve things in the village.

“I have enjoyed working with Helen Clarke, from the council’s Communities and Partnerships Team, in planning and organising the event – now I am just praying for good weather and some sunshine during the week!”

Cllr Mike Preston, Leader of Charnwood Borough Council, said: “I believe that events of this type which involve the community in improving their own neighbourhoods - and having some fun while doing so - are great and have a real impact across the community.

“Good luck to everyone from Mountsorrel - I am sure it will be a hugely successful week.”

Cllr David Snartt, Chair of the Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, said: “I am delighted that the Partnership is supporting this event and that so many of our partners are actively participating.

“It is by working with local communities that we can reduce crime and disorder across our communities. Mountsorrel is a strong community with lots of things happening locally this can only help to galvanise this work”

For more information contact the Communities and Partnerships Team on 01509 632516.