Services, Leisure & Culture for Older People
Your guide to Leicester City Council services, including libraries, museums, parks, sports centres and more venues...
- events & activities: ongoing/weekly
| Leicester Libraries: benefits for older people | |
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Find out more about where your nearest library is, opening times, what’s going on and loads more… No fines for 60+ year old members. Help and advice if needed... Why not re-discover reading today? |
| Home Library Service: “Bringing you to the library, or the library to you.” | |
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A FREE service for any adult who lives in Leicester but can't easily access their local library. So if you have nobody to help you - perhaps we can. Ring to find out: (0116) 299 5465 |
| Sports Clubs and Centres, Hot Topics, Sport for 50+ Fitness | |
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Activities include: swimming, badminton and even rock climbing. Plus specific 50+ activities including: bowls, walking clubs and social events. Many activities are FREE for 60+ city residents. Ask for a ‘50+ Active’ brochure at your sports centre, or tel: (0116) 252 7339 |
| Talking Books from your local library | |
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No time to read - why not listen to a talking book on CD or cassette? Over 6000 titles in stock. The latest bestsellers to the classics. Click on the picture to search A-Z by Author. |
| Large print books in Leicester Libraries | |
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There is a good selection of new, best selling novels and non-fiction for you to choose from. Many titles now in paperback meaning less weight for you to carry. Search here A-Z by author. Request and reservation service also available… |
| Museums: Leicester has six museums - all FREE to visit! | |
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Collections include natural history, art, world culture, Victorian technology, vintage vehicles, social and military history, archaeology and medieval architecture. For a free event and exhibition guide tel: (0116) 225 4900, or email museums@leicester.gov.uk |
| Leicester’s new Performing Arts Centre: 'Curve' | |
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Curve opens its doors in 2008 and will be one of the most exciting venues in the UK providing a magnificent new home for theatre and the performing arts in a stunning new building at the heart of the city’s Cultural Quarter... |
| Concessionary Travel for Senior Citizens | |
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Senior Citizens' Travel Forms: details about concessionary travel for senior citizens - new applicants, renewals and replacement of lost or stolen concessionary travel pass... |
| Sheltered Housing: a collection of self-contained properties | |
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There are 14 sheltered housing schemes across the city, each house has its own kitchen and bathroom. Housing officers are on hand, if needed, to enable tenants to live as independently as possible, in a safe & friendly setting. Tel: (0116) 252 6283 |
| Health & Social Care Services: supporting older people in their own home | |
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A wide range of services can be arranged to help those who live alone or are having problems coping, have learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or have health problems. Tel: (0116) 253 1191 |