Warm Welcome

Enjoy the benefits of a daily warm up. Come and join us for free activities, a hot drink or just a chat between 29 October to 5 December 2024.

For six weeks, there will be an activity at the same time and day at your local library/Warm Welcome location. All sessions are free of charge. However you will be asked to complete an enrolment form on the day to be able to take part in the activity.

Courses

Art inspired by Nature

Overview

Have you wanted to have a go at art but not sure where to start? Get creative - try a variety of different processes and techniques. No previous experience is needed. All resources will be provided.

Venue: St Barnabas Library, 2 French Road, LE5 4AH, 0116 454 3250

Time: 1-3pm

Monday 4 November - Pebble Art
Monday 11 November - Draw Autumn Leaves
Monday 18 November - Watercolours
Monday 2 December - Collage

Sustainable Crafts

Overview

Create a variety of colourful and seasonal item(s) each week using recycled materials. No previous craft experience is needed. All resources are provided.

Venue: Beaumont Leys Library, Beaumont Way, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 1DS, Tel: 0116 454 3270

Time: 10am - 12noon

Tuesday 29 October - Cards and Gift Tags
Tuesday 5 November - Recycled Sari tinsel/Garlands
Tuesday 12 November - CD Wind Chimes
Tuesday 19 November - Gonks
Tuesday 26 November - Winter Decorations
Tuesday 3 December - Seasonal Wreaths

Pork Pie Library, Southfields Drive (Pork Pie Island) LE2 6QS, Tel: 0116 454 0410

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Tuesday 29 October - Cards and Gift Tags
Tuesday 5 November - Recycled Sari tinsel/Garlands
Tuesday 12 November - CD Wind Chimes
Tuesday 19 November - Gonks
Tuesday 26 November - Winter Decorations
Tuesday 3 December - Seasonal Wreaths

Highfields Library, 98 Melbourne Road, LE2 ODS, Tel: 0116 454 0350

Time: 10am - 12noon

Thursday 31 October - Cards and Gift Tags
Thursday 7 November - Recycled Sari tinsel/Garlands
Thursday 14 November - CD Wind Chimes

Everyday Cooking

Overview

Make and take home a dish or snack each week, join our practical cooking course. This course is ideal for people lacking in confidence or inspiration when cooking at home. All resources provided.

Venue: BRITE Centre, 130 Braunstone Avenue, LE3 1LE, Tel: 0116 454 0280

Time: 10am - 12noon

Tuesday 29 October - Eating Well on a Budget
Tuesday 5 November - Seasonal Eating
Tuesday 12 November - Avoiding Food Waste
Tuesday 19 November - Batch Cooking
Tuesday 26 November Fakeways

Exploring Local History

Overview

Learn interesting things that you may not know about Leicester. Each interactive session will feature a light touch discussion of a key period of history of the city.

Venue: BRITE Centre, 130 Braunstone Avenue, LE3 1LE, Tel: 0116 454 0280

Time: 1-3pm

Tuesday 29 October - Roman Leicester
Tuesday 5 November - Medieval Leicester
Tuesday 12 November - Tudor Leicester
Tuesday 19 November - Victorian Leicester
Tuesday 3 December - Leicester in 20th and 21st Century
Tuesday 10 December - Leicester during the wars

Sew to Save

Overview

Develop your sewing skills, learn how to transform recycled materials into something new using a range of different techniques. You will learn how to use a sewing machine safely.

Venue: New Parks Library, 321 Aikman Avenue, LE3 9PW Tel: 0116 454 0370

Time: 10am - 12noon

Wednesday 30 October - Use a Sewing Machine Safely
Wednesday 6 November - Make a small drawstring bag
Wednesday 13 November - Design and make your own Draft Excluder
Wednesday 20 November - Machine Embroidery
Wednesday 27 November - Ideas and Tips to make Small Alterations
Wednesday 4 December - Exploring Japanese Boro style

Mindfulness

Overview

Learn ways to improve wellbeing through using mindfulness techniques and gentle chair based exercises, stretching and meditation.

Venue: Central Library, Bishop Street, LE1 6AA, Tel: 0116 454 0290

Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Thursday 31 October - Introduction
Thursday 7 November - Mindful Breathing
Thursday 14 November - Mindful Movement
Thursday 21 November - In Daily Life
Thursday 28 November - In Nature
Thursday 5 December - Mindful Eating

To find our more pop into your local library.