The SAFF issue 10

Issue 10 - Summ

er 2012

Get the lowdown on The SAFFKeep it Local Advertise HERE!

Any profits go back into The SAFFReg. Charity no. 1090197

Loads of info on.......Summer activities for all ages, Community News and Local Events. Saffron Summer Fete

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‘What Makes britain Great’

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Editor

Ben & Dave–Idle of Worship

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Sally PrestonOlympic Torch bearer

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Pink Lizard Fete Auditions

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Young People Making a Difference

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PC Dan Saunders Explains the Drug System

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Your local Councillors update

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Saffron Summer Fete What Makes Britain Great

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Saffron Summer Fete Aspire 2012

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Conditions of acceptance: Although every effort has been made to meet advertisers’ wishes, Saffron Arts Forum, does not accept responsibility for inaccuracies in advertisements or consequences arising. No responsibility is accepted for the loss or damage to copy, or error in printing. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to confi rm and comply with the Trade Descriptions Act 1968, Sex Discrimination 1975 and Business Advertisement Disclosure Act 1977. All advertisements are accepted in good faith. Placing an order and advertising with Saffron Arts Forum, will signify confi rmation and acceptance of the above mentioned responsibilities and conditions. The opinions expressed by the advertisers and in any articles, are not necessarily those of Saffron Arts Forum. The inclusion of any advertisement, group or organisation in this publication does not necessarily imply recommendation of its aims, products, services or policies. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this magazine, but no liability can be accepted for loss or inconvenience caused as a result of error or omission. Saffron Arts Forum reserves the right to amend, shorten or refuse to publish articles and advertisements submitted for publication. None of the articles contained in this magazine are to be reproduced in anyway without fi rst obtaining written consent from Saffron Arts Forum.

The SAFF is a quarterly community magazine with a print run of 3000 which are delivered to all houses, shops, businesses and community centres across the Saffron area. We need your help! Support us by advertising in the magazine and telling us your stories. All profi ts will go back into the charity and continue to bringing The SAFF to your door.

Design by

Beckie Sanderson

Engage Multimedia

Welcome to the Summer 2012 edition of The SAFF. What an eventful year we have had, some wonderful events throughout the estate to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee. It was great to see local people enjoying getting together for party’s on their roads and within local community centres keeping the local community spirit at a high. We went along to the Linwood Centre celebrations see pg 16. We also went to see local residents proudly parading the Olympic torch throughout the town of Leicester and are very proud to see young people from the local area representing us there. Check out pg 4 to read about Sally.If you went to see any of these events we would love to have your feedback and photographs just send them to the contact on this page. It has not all been celebration unfortunately, as this year has bought a shortfall in funding for many local organisations and businesses. We at Saffron Arts in particular have found it very diffi cult to raise much needed funds this year, therefore we have had to make cuts. The SAFF Mag will now be a quarterly distribution rather than a Bi-Monthly one. We still need your support with stories, photographs and any support you can give your local charity. We run many projects on the Saffron Estate, which could be at risk if we can’t get the support and funding we need, including the much-loved Saffron Summer Fete, which is featured on pg 10. Any fundraising ideas or voluntary support you can give your charity would be very much appreciated. I would like to say thank you to Nicola Driver a local resident who set up a local shop business in the area but has sadly had to close recently. She has donated £50 from raffl es in her shop to our Charity. It is sad to see local businesses like this closing so please give your support to our local businesses and buy products in the area, we need to keep Saffron great.

The SAFF is now fi nding new ways to keep in touch with you so join us on: Facebook look for “saffron mag”, Call Kellie on mob: 07784233997 Offi ce: 0116 224 9790 email: [email protected]: unit 9, linwood Workshops, linwood lane,leicester, le2 6QJ

What’s OnIn your local area

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Community News & MP Jon Ashworth

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Get GardeningSaffron Acres

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Linwood Centre Jubilee Celebration

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Saffron Arts News

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Clare Walker Domestic Violence

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You AreNot Alone

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Ladies Day & Friendly Friday

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The SAFF meets Sally PrestonOlympic Tourchbearer Sally Preston aged 16 from Aylestone Road who has just

finished her GCSEs at Sir Jonathon North CC and has been selected as a torchbearer in the run up to the Olympics 2012.

how did you get selected to become a Olympic torchbearer?My mum nominated me through the Coca Cola program. We were both asked to write a passage about myself and what I do, then I had to get other people I know to nominate me, I used facebook to do this.

The nominations then went to the judging panal and I was picked by Ricky Wilson the lead singer of music band Kaiser Chiefs which was nice.

What is involved in being a torchbearer?I will be passed the torch on Gallowtree Gate on Monday 2nd July. It is like a relay and I will run or jog 450 yards to the Clock Tower where I will pass it on to the next torchbearer. We will be given a white and gold tracksuit to wear which we will be able to keep along with the torch we carry.

I am a little nervous, I don’t want to drop it ha! But I am looking forward to it and it will be nice to see my family and friends supporting from the crowd.

What other interests do you have?I throw the Discus and occasionally shot and javeline. I have been ranked in the top 10 in the country for Discus and I‘ve been training for 18 month and hoping to represent the UK in the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro next time round.

I have 2 friends Edan and Laura who took part in the Olympic trials in June in Birmingham. Edan my training partner won Shot Put and Discus in the UK championships and Laura won the Triplejump so they’re both in line for a place in this years Olympics. I also enjoy playing the guitar and I play football for Oadby and Wigston.

I want to go to college and become an Oceanographer. I do a lot of Scuba Diving and will be going to Beacham College to do Geology, Biology, Chemistry and also P.E. I’ll then go onto another college or university to study Oceanography.

The saFF asks sally’s Dad what he thinks of her achievementsWe are very proud of Sally she competes a lot, it’s great to see your children with ambition. She started playing football at 5 and used to play for Leicester then she started athletics 2 years ago so she’s never been one to stay at home.

I think sport makes you more competitive and gives you that drive you need in life it also helps you socially, your getting to meet new people all the time and not sat at home on the computer it’s good to see young people doing something constructive as life is competitive.

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Saffron fete auditionS

Get your talent on stage!if you have a talent you want to showcase at the saffron summer fete on August 11th

Join the Pink Lizard Company for auditions and support at the Samworth Academy from 3pm till 5pm on

July: Tuesday 24th, Friday 27th, Tuesday 31stAugust Friday 3rd, Tuesday 7thFor more information or to get involved contact

Ady Hinds on [email protected]

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Illegal drugs are placed into 3 categories - Class A, B or C - based on their harmfulness to the user or to society. The class affects the maximum penalty for an offence involving the drug – e.g. Class A drugs have the most severe penalty. Drugs controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act are illegal to have, produce, give away or sell.

• Class A: heroin (diamorphine), cocaine (including crack), methadone, ecstasy (MDMA), LSD, and magic mushrooms. • Class B: amphetamines, barbiturates, codeine, cannabis, cathinones (including mephedrone) and synthetic cannabinoids. • Class C: benzodiazepines (tranquilisers), GHB, ketamine, anabolic steroids, GBL and benzylpiperazines (BZP).

Not all drugs are illegal, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t harmful. Tobacco and alcohol can seriously damage your health. Recently new ‘legal highs’ have been developed to mimic effects of illegal drugs like cocaine and ecstasy but are different enough to avoid being classified as illegal. They still have dangerous side effects.WhaT Will The POliCe DO iF i’M CaughT WiTh CannaBis anD Will i geT a CriMinal reCOrD?If you’re caught with even a small amount of cannabis, it will be confiscate and you can be arrested. It will depend on the circumstances. Usually, you’ll get a warning if you’re 18 and over. If you’re under 18, you’ll get a reprimand and your parent or guardian will be contacted. The police are more likely to arrest if you are smoking in public or have been caught with cannabis before. If you’re under 18, the 2nd time you get caught you’ll get a final warning and be referred to a Youth Offending Team. If you’re 18 and over, the 2nd time you get caught you’ll get a Penalty Notice of Disorder, which is an on-the-spot fine of £80. Regardless of how old you are, if you’re caught with cannabis for a 3rd time you can be arrested. The maximum penalty for possession of cannabis is five years in prison plus an unlimited fine. Dealing is a serious offence. This includes giving drugs to friends. People who grow cannabis in their homes or carry larger amounts on them also risk being charged with intent to supply. The maximum penalty for supply is 14 years in prison plus an unlimited fine.

WhaT are legal highs? Substances, that produce similar effects, to drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy, but not controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act. They are illegal to sell, supply or advertise for “human consumption”. To get round this, sellers will refer to them as research chemicals, plant food, bath crystals or pond cleaner. There are a large number of legal highs, Just because a drug is legal to possess, it doesn’t mean it’s safe.

• ‘Legal highs’ are harmful and can have similar health risks to drugs like cocaine, ecstasy and speed.• Risks of ‘legal highs’ include reduced inhibitions, drowsiness, excited or paranoid states, coma, seizures, and death.• These risks are increased if used with alcohol or other drugs.• Drugs sold as ‘legal high’ may contain substances that are illegal which will hold a penalty.

If you have any drug related issues and do not wish to speak to Police then you can call the number below or visit the talk to frank website.

0800 77 66 00 TALKTOFRANK.COM

FRIENDLY CONFIDENTIAL DRUGS ADVICE

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YOUR LOCAL COunCillOr

uPDaTeFootball on aylestone recreational groundElly continues to meet with the management board of the artifi cial turf pitch to ensure there is good access for local residents. The latest news is that there is a representative from the FA who is kick starting projects and we have secured free access for local schools.Burrows ChimneyAfter a 2 year campaign we have fi nally seen improvements made to the Burrows Chimney on Saffron Lane where there were a number of complaints about the smell of the emissions. Very recently repair work has taken place, with an extension to the Chimney and a fan fi tted to push the emissions further into the atmosphere. Fingers crossed that these improvements work!ClockwiseElly is now volunteering for the Credit Union, Clockwise which runs from the Saffron Resource Centre. You can apply for loans from Clockwise every Wednesday morning 9.30am – 11.30am. Please see details below about another great opportunity for a fi nical health check.neston Clean upFollowing the successful clean up in Neston Gardens and Neston Road last year, both Elly and Bill attended this year’s event which was organised by Local Housing offi cer Stacey Hewitt. It was a great success and our thanks go to both Stacey and local volunteers.surgeriesElly is now holding regular surgeries at Saffron Lane Sure Start Centre and Bill continues with his at Aylestone Leisure centre. Please call members services on 0116 2298855 to fi nd out more information.Financial health CheckThe government has already made changes to your benefi ts and will be making more changes in the future.The Saffron Resource Centre has a drop in on Wednesday Mornings, 9.30am – 11.30am where you can go along without an appointment for a Financial Health Checkat this Financial health Check

• Your benefi ts are checked to make sure that you are receiving the benefi ts you are entitled to• If you are not currently receiving benefi ts then you may fi nd out you are entitled to something• If you are in debt you may be referred to a specialist debt worker to help you• Clockwise is also available which provides affordable loans often at a better rate of interest than banks, door step lenders and websites

Please make use of this fantastic serviceIf you wish to talk to us about anything that is concerning you please do not hesitate to contact either of us.Bill: 0116 2201350, [email protected]: 07891 232662, [email protected]

COunCillOr s u r g e r i e sCllr Bill Shelton

Aylestone Leisure Centre, 3rd Saturday of each month 10.00-11.00am

Cllr Elly CutkelvinSt Christophers Sure Start, 1st Tuesday of each month 10.30-11.30am.

F r e e M e nC O M M u n i T Y M e e T i n g sTime and Venue to be confi rmed closer to the date

Thursday 27th September All residents are welcome and we will be discussing issues of importance to the area. The meeting also has a small budget which community groups or organisations can apply to.

For more information on the ward meetings contact democratic support on:

Tel 0116 2298808

Councillor Elly Cutkelvin

Councillor Bill Shelton

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Do you have a couple of hours to spare and want to learn new skills and gain valuable experience?

We can help you!

Clockwise is looking for volunteers for their Saffron Lane community point every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am.

Volunteering for Clockwise can be a stepping stone into work and many of our volunteers leave us because they have found a job through the skills and experience they learnt while with us!

The opportunity is at The Saffron Lane Resource Centre community point. The role is to help people from your local community find out more about the products and services Clockwise offers and to fill in application forms. Full training will be given.

Clockwise is a friendly financial co-operative offering savings, loans and current accounts.

If you are interested and can spare two hours a week to help your local community, please contact Jackie White or Niki Bozoni on 0116 242 3900 or email [email protected]

1 St. Nicholas Place, Leicester LE1 5LB Tel: 0116 2423900

32 Leicester Street, Melton Mowbray LE13 0PP Tel: 01664 www.clockwise.coop

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The residents of Saffron Lane are eagerly awaiting this years summer fete, which is on Saturday 11th August at the Aylestone Recreation Ground on Saffron Lane.

There will be a colourful procession with the theme, ‘Aspire 2012 - What Makes Britain Great’.The procession will leave the Goldhill Adventure Playground at 11.00am and will wind its way through the estate picking up people along the way to the park, where it will be offi cially opened at 12.00pm and will fi nish at 4pm.

There are a host of exciting attractions and activities on offer, including the stage, featuring another fantastic Saffron’s Got Talent show, there will be a football tournament and tag rugby and opportunities to get involved. Kellie Bugby Editor of The SAFF and one of the organisers of the Saffron Fete said,

The idea of the fete is to have fun this summer with all the family and to get people to come along and fi nd out about what is going on in their area. We are hopeful of a sunny day!

Costume design workshops &saffron’s Got talent auditions

So join us in the summer holidays and get involved! There will be fun for all the family to enjoy at the

Linwood Centre & the Samworth Academy

Free Costume design workshops at the Linwood centre every

Monday & Wednesday 10.30 - 3pm

saffon summer Fete

“ “procession saffron’s got talent

Saffron’s Got Talent show with opportunities for young singers, dancers and performers to appear on stage.

The procession themed, ‘Aspire 2012 - What makes Britain Great’.will leave Goldhill Adventure Playground at 11.00am

party in the park

Music, Singing and Dancing. fun for all the family. Come and join the party in the park!

volunteers needed procession stewards & event stewards

For more information on volunteering opportunities or tobook a stall, get involved in the procession, take part in

the workshops or Saffron’s Got Talent auditions call Kellie on:

07784233997 or email: [email protected]

Some of the local organisations involved will be Saffron Arts Forum • Saffron Young Peoples Project

Pink Lizard • Gold Hill Adventure Playground • Sure StartThe Linwood Centre • Catch-22 • LPU

•Leicester City Council •

Fun & games workshops & activities

A range of creative activities and workshops, for all to enjoy! provided by local groups

Bouncy castles, and small fair rides. A football tournament and tag team rugby trials

stalls & information

Local organisations will be holding stalls to sell home-made cakes, jewellery and bric-a-brac

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This year the theme for the fete is

‘aspire 2012’‘What Makes Britain Great’

WednesdayStreet Sessions, 5.00-7.00pm Areas covered: Neston Gardens, Tic Toc Park

Football Sessions, 5.15-6.15pm, 13-15 years (Samworth Academy)

ThursdayStreet Sessions, 4.00-6.30pm Areas covered: Aylestone Park, Saffron Lane, Aylestone Leisure Centre

Football Sessions, 4.15-5.15pm for 11-15 years, 5.15-6.15pm for 16 years + (Samworth Academy)

Healthy Living 4.00-6.00pm (Aylestone Leisure Centre)

Friday Open Doors Drop-in, 3.00-5.00pm (Saffron Resource Centre)

Monday Open Doors Drop-in, 3.00-5.00pm (saffron resource Centre)

Street Sessions, 4.00-7.00pm Areas covered: Saffron Lane, Aylestone Library, Goldhill, Neston Gardens, Tic Toc Park, The Fairway

TuesdayStreet Sessions, 5.00-7.00pm Areas covered: Duncan Road, Saffron Lane, Pork Pie Library, Neston Gardens, Helmsley Road

Healthy Living, 4.00-6.00pm (Aylestone Leisure Centre)

NSPCC Child protection helpline if you are worried about abuse.

0808 800 5000 (24 hours) / www.nspcc.org.uk

Open Door Counselling Leicester counselling service for young people.

0116 223 2397 (9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri)

Sexwise For advice and information on growing up and all sexual health matters.

0800 282 930 (7.00am–Midnight 7 days a week)

www.maketherightdecision.co.uk

Law Stuff Information on your legal rights

0808 8020 008 (9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri)

www.lawstuff.org.uk

Beat Help to beat eating disorders

0845 634 7650 (4.30-8.30pm Mon-Fri, 1.00-4.30pm Sat)

www.b-eat.co.uk

National Debtline Help to manage your debts

0808 808 4000 (9.00am-9.00pm Mon-Fri, 9.30am-1.00pm Sat)

www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

Childline Offers comfort, advice and protection for any child or young person with a problem.

0800 1111 (24 hours) / www.childline.org.uk

Get Connected Will find young people the best place that can help whatever the problem.

0808 808 4994 (1.00–11.00pm 7 days a week)

www.getconnected.org.uk

Kidscape Gives practical advice on bullying and keeping safe.

www.kidscape.org.uk

Talk to Frank Provides confidential advice and help to anyone affected by drugs.

0800 77 66 00 (24 hours) / www.talktofrank.com

Teenage Health Freak Information about health, relationships, illnesses, and other matters too.

www.teenagehealthfreak.org

At SYPP we run a variety of activities. Come and get involved!Football Sessions & TournamentsGirls and boys football sessions every week. If you’re aged 16 or over, we can help you gain a Level 1 and 2 coaching qualification. We’ll even pay for the training!

ACTIvITIeS OuR WeeKLY ACTIvITIeS veRY uSeFuL CONTACTSHave your say, what do you want to do? Write your activity ideas below... and share them with us!

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Heathly LivingWhoever you are, whatever your age, we can help you design a diet and fitness programme to improve your physical and mental health, and boost your energy.

exerciseYou can enjoy the physical and social benefits of getting involved in one or more of our activities. Getting fit improves your health, appearance and mood.

Your WeightFind out if you are a healthy weight by measuring your body mass index (BMI). Help on diet and lifestyle changes to keep your weight under control.

NutritionA Good diet is central to good health. Discover the foods to include, and those to avoid. Your parents and carers are welcome to get involved.

“Come on... You can do it!”

“Keep your eyes peeled for our Football Tournaments!”

“Giving You a Voice.” “Get Involved...”

Do you live on the Saffron Lane Estate?Are you aged between 11-19 years?

What’sn

28th September

9.30 amtill 12.30pm

at the Linwood Centre

Come along and help raise funds for

Macmillan Cancer Support

Organised by local resident

and volunteer Chris Festorazzi

Please come along and show your support

and donate whatever you can as this brave

lady Chris will be allowing our editor to shave her hair off at

this coffee morning to raise money.For more

information call the

Linwood Centre on

summer Fete Costume workshops theme “What makes Britain great”Mondays & Wednesdays throughout the holiday at the Linwood Centre 10.30 - 3.30. For more information Contact Kellie at Saffron Arts on 07784233997 [email protected]

ladies Day (Friendly Friday)10th Aug 9.30-2 at Linwood Community Centre, Linwood LaneNetworking, Workshops, Business, Stalls, Advice, Learning & Development. Contact Beckie on 07900002530 or see www.engage-multimedia.co.uk

enterprise Club Unit 9 Linwood Workshops 10.00am - 12.00pm First Friday of each month, Aug 3rd & Sept 7th.Advice on Business start up and self employment. Contact Beckie at Engage Multimedia on 07900002530 or see www.engage-multimedia.co.uk

Friendly Friday Community & Business networkingUnit 9 Linwood Workshops 10.00 - 12.00 Second Friday of each month, Aug 10th & Sept 14th.Networking, workshops and advice. Contact Beckie at Engage Multimedia on 07900002530 or see www.engage-multimedia.co.uk

goldhill summer Playscheme From the 16th July at 11.30 am - 4pm daily until Aug the 16th we have four day trips to Waterworld, Twin lakes Bradgate Park and Skegness all prices available from the playground on the 16th July the scheme is free and open for 5 16ys and 5-19yrs inclusive.

southfields library summer ClubsTuesday 17th July 11.00 – 12.30 Visit to library by authors Steve Barlow & Steve Skidmore - Stories & CraftsTuesday 24th July 2.00 – 3.30 Story Lab - Stories and CraftsFriday 27th 10.00 – 10.45 Visit by Lisa Lollipop – Magician and Children’s entertainer, Craft ActivityThursday 2nd Aug 3.00 – 4.30: Story Lab imagination workshop by Speakeasy.Tuesday 7th Aug 2.00 – 3.30 Story Lab - Stories and CraftsFor further information, contact Southfields Library on 0116 299 5480saffron summer Fete10th Aug 11pm - 4pm Aylestone Recreation Ground. See page 10-11 for more informationsamworth academy WorkshopsMany activities on daily throughout the summer please contact Marie Orvis for more details 0116 2780232 sYPP summer ClubsMonday- Friday 3pm-7pmVarious activities across the estateOpen Doors Drop-in, Street Sessions,Healthy Living and Football Sessions. See timetable opposite for more information or call 0116 2837212Pink lizard auditions3pm - 5pm on July: 24th, 27th & 31st August 3rd & 7th. At Samworth Academy Join the auditions for Saffron’s Got Talent at the Saffron Summer Fete

COMMuniTY evenTs & aCTiviTies

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The spring clean was completed on Monday 11th June 2012. The project was a MASSIVE success and it was a brilliant day, despite the continuous down pour of rain. Agencies across the City Council participated in the clean-up event and pulled together to remove almost 25 tonnes of waste from our homes and streets.Agencies that were involved in the event ranged from Biffa Waste Management, Grounds Maintenance, Parks Services, Graffiti Team (they removed sprayed on house numbers), which was replaced by our carpenters with new house number plate signs, Community Payback Team, Leicester into Work, Cleansing Services, all housing staff from Saffron Lane (myself, Paul Lewis, Daksha Tailor and Hiten Diyar), City Wardens, Environmental Health, Ward Councillors, Works Planner (Sophie Warren) and most of all, our wonderful community volunteers who came out with us to work on the day.

To follow on, all flats in the Neston Gardens & Neston Road area have had a thorough spring clean with a painting project on Heathcott Road to follow. All flats in Heathcott Road will have a refreshed re-vamp in their area with blocks cleaned and communal gardens improved. We have some great ideas for continuous improvements in Neston and I’ll make sure that you are updated with future projects. Stacey Hewitt, Estate Management Officer, Leicester City Council Housing Division, 499 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UQ, 0116 2995237














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SPRING CLEAN

Now offering volunteering opportunities

Monday to Saturday for all, as well as specialist groups on our project site at Copinger Road near Aylestone Leisure Centre.• Learn to grow your own food• Help build a sensory garden that stimulates all fi ve senses• Take part in courses, learning exciting skills like building a generator from an old bike• Make new friends and build your skills and self-confi dence

New groups starting soon:• Parent-toddler gardening group• Informal activities for people with low self esteem

Come and get involved!Contact us on: 0116 283 7212Email: [email protected]

Or contact Your friendly team: Sarah, Laura, Kay at Saffron Resource Centre

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Saffron Arts Forum News

Fund Raising

Saffron Arts Forum is your local charity. We are extremely passionate about the estate and strive to bring free access to education, training and local events. Working for the charity has made us more aware of the issues that occur here and the barriers people face day to day. We want to continue working with the community and make sure that local residents of all ages have the opportunity to learn new skills and get involved in what happens locally.

Community ArtsSaffron Arts have been running many free courses for the community in Art, Design, Craft, Textiles and Photography, Creative Writing as well as computer skills and family learning activities. Local students have produced some quality work which we will be displaying and selling at the Saffron Summer Fete this year on 11th August.

Saffron FeteWe are a part of the fete committee and are responsible for helping to organise the event and procession, which is open for everyone to enjoy. It’s about getting as many people involved as possible to enjoy a community event. The fete is attended by thousands of people and we hope to have your support to keep it going especially in times as these where funding is tight and moral maybe low.

The Saff MagWe also write and produce The Saff Mag as a way of bringing positive local news to your door, to do this for free we rely on advertising to cover the cost of production so if you have a small business to advertise locally then The SAFF Mag is your prime opportunity to do so at affordable prices. The magazine reaches people who may not otherwise get involved in local activities and events.

We are your local charity and rely on funding to keep the estates projects running, however we have hit diffi cult times due to funding cuts and we are looking to our community for support to keep our projects local. If you have any ideas or see our charity boxes in the local shops please donate what you can to keep your local charity in the Saffron Estate.

Voluntary opportunitiesCan you help us with Fundraising, Volunteering at events, being a charity board member or support the production of The SAFF Mag, by becoming a local reporter, photographer and selling advertising to local businesses. If you can help then we would love to have you on board. Contact Kellie at: Saffron Arts, Unit 9, Linwood Workshops, Linwood Lane, Leicester LE2 6QJ, 07784233997-0116 224 9790 [email protected]

Chris worked together with staff and other volunteers at the Linwood Centre to put on a lovely jubilee themed lunch for 50 people.Was the event free for people to attend?Yes I applied to the local community association to help fund the event so that local people could attend for free. I made my own invites from skills I’d learnt on course I’d attended at the centre a few years ago.How do you think the event went?I was thrilled and over the moon with how it went. Everyone had a really good time and the feedback was great. We have some wonderful pictures and I made attendees a memory booklet to take home with them. We had a sing a long and people were even getting up for a little jig it was great to see all the happy faces.how long have you been a volunteer and what do you get out of it?I have been volunteering for about 5 years now. It can be stressful when you try to do too much, I have mobility issues so it can be a little diffi cult at times but I do my best and I enjoy it. It’s defi nitely built my confi dence and I’m learning a lot of new skills. I could never have stood up a year ago and spoke in front people but it’s getting easier with each event.I feel a sense of achievement when I volunteer. I’m thrilled I can actually do something worthwhile. There will come a time when I wont be able to do as much, so I’m enjoying doing it, it’s keeping me busy.

What made you want to become a volunteer?I Just wanted something to do. I used to help out the luncheon club and coffee bar making tea and coffee and it took off from there.It means a lot to me it gets me out everyday, I meet my daughter there for coffee in the mornings too. It’s my social life, I’d be sat at home on the computer being bored if I didn’t go to the Linwood Centre.I enjoy meeting people and I now help organise coffee mornings once a month as a way of getting new people into the building.I used to do courses at the Linwood Centre and that gave me the confi dence to volunteer. It opens up doors you’ve just got to take that fi rst step through and progress from there.so what’s next?I’m organising an arts and crafts coffee morning in July then I will be helping to organise the Christmas Lunch with Ros Walker who runs the local Linwood Luncheon club as a volunteer.Chris would like to thank Ros Walker, Nel Kirby Marie Cook and Sandy who all volunteered on the day to put on this fabulous event. Also thank you to Karen Pickering and Pritan Pancholi staff at the centre that helped with the organising.

The SAFF Interview Chris Festorazzi A local resident who volunteers at the Linwood Centre wanted to put on an event to bring people together in celebrating the Big Lunch and the Queens Diamond Jubilee.

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Contraceptive and Sexual Health Drop-In Clinic At: St Christopher’s

Thursday’s 2.30-4.30PM The Crossway, Leicester, LE2 6QW

Feel free to drop in or call Tel: 0116 2221810/2898969

1 in 10 people have chlamydia

You don’t have to have symptoms

Free Chlamydia testing

at any time

Confidential

Pregnancy Tests

Contraception

Advice on any sexual health

issues Implant Fits /Removals

Under 25’s only

Jon has now been your MP for one year being elected on May 5 2011. During the year Jon has attended many events in the Saffron area.

If you want Jon to visit Saffron, or if you have any issues you want him to take up, please contact him or come along to Jon’s advice surgeries at the Saffron Resource Centre on Saffron Lane.

These are held on the 4th Saturday of every month from 11am to 12.30pmIf you want an appointment at the Saffron Resource Centre, or an appointment at the City Centre office, please contact Jon:

60 Charles Street, LE1 1FB

Tel: 0116 251 1927Email: [email protected]: @jonashworth

Jon Ashworth Member of Parliament for Leicester South

For appointments and to contact Jon about any local or national issue please get in touch…..

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Clare Walker has a wealth of experience in the domestic abuse fi eld and is an experienced Licensed Freedom Programme trainer. Clare set up the fi rst Freedom Programme victims support group in Leicester in 2004. And has delivered professionals training and workshops across the UK since 2006, also teaching the Freedom Programme model and the impact of domestic abuse on the whole family unit, to students in various Universities. Clare is a great believer in the Freedom Programme and jumped at the opportunity to work in partnership with the Police to deliver their domestic abuse Tool Box training in the Saffron area. “The reason why I believe in the Freedom Programme is that I have seen it many times change and ultimately save lives.Domestic abuse crosses all classes, ages, ethnicities, religions, cultures, races or lifestyles. The Freedom Programme demystifi es domestic abuse in all its entirety. It enables victims/survivors to understand that everything is beyond their control and that their abusive partner’s behaviours and tactics are all premeditated; with their main aim to gain power and control over another. This is most common in heterosexual intimate relationships, male perpetrator and female victim, but by no means solely. The Freedom Programme model is based on human behaviours, therefore we can all identify with a lot of the tactics. The difference in an abusive relationship is that the abuser has an agenda, which is to gain power & control of another. A lot of us aren’t even aware when our relationships are abusive. Domestic abuse isn’t just physical, its social, emotional, fi nancial and sexual. The psychological impacts stay with us long after the breaks and bruises have cleared. The fi rst step toward recovery is being able to identify that we’re in an abusive relationship - the Freedom Programme educates us so we can see those relationships for what there are.”

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See website for information

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Domestic Abuse is a significant issue on the Saffron Estate and may affect many people in their lives. People have great difficulty in understanding, talking about and reporting domestic abuse and are often reluctant to approach the police.

So we have set up a project in the area called the DV Tool Box to assist people who maybe a victim or who may know a victim of domestic violence and would like some friendly local advice.

Where you see the DV tool box logo in a building you know there will be somebody there who can give you advice and support on Domestic Violence

If you need further advice or need to discuss any issues regarding domestic violence there are key workers in the following buildings.

Samworth AcademySaffron Housing OfficeSure Start St Christopher’s CentreLinwood Community CentreSaffron Arts Unit 9 Linwood WorkshopsKingfisher Youth CentreEyres Monsell Community CentreSaffron Resource Centre

Remember:You are not aloneChildren are affected by any domestic violenceNo one deserves to be abusedFreedom and safety is possible

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The SAFF issue 10

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Transcript of The SAFF issue 10