Coleman Ward Directory of Community Groups and Organisations

Councillor Councillor Deborah Sangster Mian Mayat

January 2014

This Directory has been prepared by in conjunction with The Race Equality Centre and supported by The Community First Programme

Please contact [email protected] Coleman Ward Leicester Directory of Community Groups and Organisations

Purpose This Directory of Community Groups and Organisations in Coleman Ward has been undertaken through the Coleman Ward Community Meeting. Its purpose is to foster community spirit in the Ward through providing information on the range of community groups and activities taking place in the local area. This will help people who live in the Ward to find things to do and local groups to join, as well as to participate in community activities. For the Coleman Ward councillors, Cllrs Deborah Sangster and Mian Mayat, the Directory gives them a flavour of all the things taking place in the Ward, as well as highlighting any gaps. It also provides them with a basis for the allocation of small funds from the Ward Community Budget, and a list of those who may wish to be involved in the future preparation of the Ward’s Community Plan. The First Draft of the Directory was considered at the Coleman Community Ward Meeting on 3 December 2013 at the Sikh Temple, 106 East Park Road, Leicester. It was agreed to distribute the Directory to all households in the Ward.

Collating the Directory The collation of the Directory is subject to several qualifications: • residents of the area may belong to many groups and organisations and those that are listed are only those that take place in Coleman Ward • it is recognised that most of the activities listed relate to women, children and the elderly – most of those who live their daily lives in the area. This is part of the nature of Coleman Ward and may be influenced by the availability of transport • most community activities take place in public places: halls, community, faith and cultural centres, schools, the library and swimming baths. Much of the information included has been taken from these sources • the first draft was sent to all groups/organisations listed in the directory and they were asked to check information and confirm agreement to be included. Following responses, amendments were made and the information is correct as at January 2014, but inevitably community groups and activities change and people move on. It is anticipated that this Directory will encourage everyone living in the Ward to actively support their local activities and so build the community spirit of the area. Health & Wellbeing

Adults-only swimming sessions Use of the pool for people aged 18 and over Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 AK Fitness Unit 1A, Temple Road, Leicester, LE5 4JE Tel. Anisha Karolia: 07903824467 / 0116 3677156 Aqua In-water aerobics class Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Boxercise Using boxing-style exercises to promote weight loss and body toning Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Boxing Club Above Railway Workers Club, Leicester BoxSASise Using boxing-style exercises to promote weight loss and body toning, with an emphasis on reaching ‘military level’ fitness Thursdays: 19.00 Methodist Church Hall, 178 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 0QE £5 per class Contact: Kirit 0772 768 773 Community Football Academy Community Football Academy (CFA) Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive, , Leicester, LE5 6HP Tel: Ahmed 07795177862 / 07948392451 Coaching sessions Tuesdays: Adult and Senior Team 19:45 - 21:30 Friday: U11 – U14 20:15 - 21:30 Sundays: 10.30 - 12.30 (casual coaching and fitness 4-15 year olds) 11:30 - 12:30 (girls coaching) Dance class Dance classes for ladies and young girls Fridays: 15:00-19.30 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES Cost: variable Contact Liz Pigott: 0116 236 7308 Suitable for both beginners and experienced dancers Family swimming sessions Pool facilities are opened up for parents and children exclusively Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Gymnastics for 5-6 year olds Class that focuses on balance and co-ordination, whilst also improving fitness Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Gymnastics for 7+ year olds Class that focuses on balance and co-ordination, whilst also improving fitness Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Karate for everyone Karate lessons for self-defence and fitness Fridays: 19.00 – 20.00 Methodist Church Hall, 178 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 0QE Cost: variable Contact Kevin: 0779 104 7911 Keep fit Ladies-only fitness class. Must be 18 or older Wednesdays: 17.30 – 19.30 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES £2 per session Contact Tracy Smith: 0781 118 921 All cultural groups welcome Ladies Aerobics Fitness and wellbeing. Ladies only Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Ladies Aqua In-water aerobics class. Ladies only Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Ladies Circuits High intensity fitness class for ladies only Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Ladies Gym & Sauna Fitness and wellbeing. Ladies only Mondays: 10.00-13.00, Tuesdays: 15.00-20.00, Wednesdays: 10.00-13.30, Thursdays: 15.00-20.30, Fridays: 10.00-13.00 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB £125 per year/ £75 per 6 months/ £45 per 3 months/ £20 per month Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297 Ladies LBT classes Exercise class that focuses on the toning of the legs, bottom and stomach Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Ladies swimming sessions Use of swimming facilities. Ladies and young girls only Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Leicester Caribbean Cricket Club 76 Orson Street, Leicester, LE5 5EN Contact M.A Chaudary: 07711778076 Leicester Caribbean Cricket Club Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 5NA Contact George Martin: 07703222778 Leicester Railwaymen’s Amateur Boxing Club Amateur boxing club Leicester Railwaymen’s Club and Institute Leicester Street, Leicester, LE5 4FS Tel. 0116 221 8225 Men’s Gym & Sauna Gym facilities and sauna available. Men only Monday: 15.00 – 20.30, Tuesday: 10.00 – 13.30, Wednesday: 15.00 –20.30, Thursday: 10.00 – 13.30, Friday: 15.00 – 20.30, Saturday: 18.00 –20.30 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB £125 per year/ £75 per 6 months/ £45 per 3 months/ £20 per month Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297 Men’s only swimming session Use of swimming facilities. Men only Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Nice and easy (50+) Gentle Aerobics for individuals over 50 Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 GP referrals only Parent and Toddler Sessions Exclusive sessions where parents can bring their toddlers to use the swimming facilities Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Public Swimming for +50’s Swimming baths open to the public Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Trampoline classes Exercise classes that use a trampoline, to promote weight loss and body toning Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times Tel. 0116 299 5584 Weight watchers Support and encouragement for those aiming to lose weight Tuesday: 18.00 – 19.00 Methodist Church Hall, 178 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 0QE Contact: Jacqui Banks 0845 607 0685 E-mail: [email protected] Yoga Yoga classes Tuesdays: 19.00 – 20.30 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 929 16 & Under Free Swim Use of swimming facilities for youth aged 16 and under Spence Street Sports Centre, Spence Street, Leicester, LE5 3NW Please check with the centre for fees and session times 0116 299 5584

Families and Young People

Baby Massage () Massage for children under 2. Promotes good circulation and general good health Wednesdays: 13.30 – 14.30 Rowlatts Hill Children’s Centre, 9a Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE4 4ES Free Tel. 0116 292 4500 Baby Stay & Play Activities for parents and children, aged 0-1 years of age Mondays: 13.30 – 15.00 Rowlatts Hill Children’s Centre, 9a Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE4 4ES Free Tel. 0116 292 4500 CANT BLAME DA YOUTH Coral Roberts/Joanna Alexander 38 Avonside Drive, Leicester Contact Coral Roberts: 07847312078 North Evington Children’s Centre, 315 Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 5FS Tel. Deborah Harris: 0116 2924557 Playgroup Under 5’s Learning through play for children under five Monday – Friday: 08.00 – 17.00 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Free Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297 Rainbows Friendship with other young mothers who have experienced child bereavement Thursdays (monthly): 11.00 – 15.30 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES Free Contact Ranjon Saujani: 01509 63800 Rowlatts Hills School After school clubs for pupils Rowlatts Hill Primary School, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES Tel. 0116 276 8812 Stay & Play (Rowlatts Hill) Games and friendship for parents and young children Wednesdays: 09.30 – 11.30, Thursdays: 13.00 – 15.00 Rowlatts Hill Children’s Centre, 9a Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES Free Tel. 0116 292 450 Toddler Times Meet other parents and carers of under 5’s and engage in craft activities, stories and sing-songs Thursdays: 10.00 – 12.00 St Barnabas Library, French Road, Leicester, LE5 4AH Free Tel. 0116 299 5450 Uppingham Road Stay and Play Bring your baby or toddler and meet other new mums Thursdays: 09.15 – 11.15 Methodist Church Hall, 178 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 0QE Free Contact: The Manager at : 0116 292 4590 Educational Groups

Education Group St Barnabas Primary School, Leicester After school club ESOL class Educational course for those who would like to learn English as a second language Monday – Thursday: 18.00 – 20.00 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Free Tel. Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297 Friends of St Barnabas school Support for activities related to the school Once every half term Variable location St Barnabas School, St Barnabas Road, Leicester, LE5 4BD Free Contact Tanya Pilkington: 0116 276 7612 Gurbani Music Music classes held with the aim to create cultural identity and awareness Tuesdays: 16.30 – 18.30 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Free Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297 Science Club Educational help related to physics, biology and chemistry Mondays: 12.30 – 14.30 The Coleman Lodge, The Wayne Way, Leicester, LE5 4PP Free Contact Fazila Dawson: 0777 854 2243 Study Support and Homework Club: Homework Help Help with homework and revision Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 15.45 – 18.45, Saturdays: 11.00 – 14.00 (reading support for the last hour of each session) St Barnabas Library, French Road, Leicester, LE5 4AH Free Tel. 0116 299 5450 Study Support and Homework Club: Reading Plus Help with homework and revision Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 17.15 – 18.45 St Barnabas Library, French Road, Leicester, LE5 4AH Free Tel. 0116 299 5450 Table Music Tabla music classes for all ages and abilities Thursdays: 18.30 – 20.00 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Free Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297

Support and Information

Advice Session Free advice for those in need Monday – Friday: 11.00 – 13.00 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Free Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297 Drop-In Service Informal advice for those who are elderly and lack self-confidence in social situations Monday – Friday: 10.00 – 20.30, Saturday: 15.00 – 20.30 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Free Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 011 62769 297 Free Work Club Free advice on all matters related to employment Fridays: 10.00 – 12.00 St Barnabas Library, French Road, Leicester, LE5 4AH Free Tel. 0116 299 5450 Immigration Advice Immigration advice for those who have recently entered the UK Mondays: 18.30 – 20.30 Sikh Community Centre 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Free Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297 Neighbourhood East Volunteering Programme A 5 week training program that will enable volunteers to develop skills that improve employability whilst helping the community Time: variable Rowlatts Hill Children’s Centre, 9a Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE4 4ES Free Contact Malti Sokhi: 0116 292 4556 Pregnancy Testing Drop in Service (Rowlatts Hill) Pregnancy testing for girls aged 16 and over Fridays: 13.00 – 14.00 Rowlatts Hill Children’s Centre, 9a Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE4 4ES Free Tel. 0116 292 4500 Shree Hindu Temple and Community Centre 37 St Barnabas Road Contact Mr Mayur Sisodia: 0116 2464590

Social Groups and Lunch Clubs

Coffee Morning Social gathering for Muslim ladies Mondays: 10.00 – 12.00 The Coleman Lodge, The Wayne Way, Leicester, LE5 4PP Free Tel. 0116 221 1421 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre Groups such as Age Concern who meet for lunch, youth clubs, Friday Lunch Club Elderly persons’ lunch prepared by centre staff Fridays: 12.00 – 14.00 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES £3.50 per person. Tel. 0116 221 1421 Regular Members Only Goodwood Allotments Gather with fellow gardeners and care for your own plot Wednesday or Thursday. Bi-monthly: 19.00 – 20.30 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES Cost: variable Contact Winsum Wright: 078 9900 622 Members only Ladies Get Together Share your skills, such as reading, knitting, embroidery etc. Wednesdays: 15.00 – 17.00 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Free Contact Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297 Leicester Railwaymen’s Club and Institute Social club for members Leicester Street, Leicester, LE5 4FS Tel. 0116 221 8225 Luncheon Club Luncheon and social club for those of the Sikh faith Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 15:00 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Cost: variable Tel. Surinder Kaur-Barth: 0116 276 9297 Neighbourhood East Parent Parent/Carer Forum c/o Rowlatts Hill Children’s Centre 9a Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES Contact Benita Prestley: 0116 2924500 St Chads Church Lunch Club for elderly

Faith Groups

Christ Life Church Group for those who wish to pray collectively Sundays: 14.00-17.00 Coleman Lodge, The Wayne Way, Leicester, LE5 4PP Free Contact Tutsirai Phiri: 0116 221 1421 Living Waters Church Join fellow Christians in prayer. Sundays: 10.00- 13.00 The Coleman Lodge, The Wayne Way, Leicester, LE5 4PP Free Contact Aubrey Kalefa: 0785 934 0896 Coffee Stop Fellowship amongst parishioners of St Chad’s Parish Church Wednesdays: 09.30-11.00 St Chad’s Parish Church, 145 Coleman Road, Leicester, LE5 4LH Free Tel. 0116 276 6062 Madrasah After-school education for younger Muslims (aged 4-16) Monday – Friday: 17.00-18.30 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES Costs variable: contact group leader Contact Fayyaz Ahmed: 07708809708

Senior Citizen Groups

Age UK Social gathering for the elderly with mobility issues, mental health issues and other disabilities Mondays & Tuesdays: 09.00- 16.30 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES Cost: variable Contact Devina: 0116 222 0555 Evergreens Social gathering for individuals over the age of 50 Fridays: 10.00 – 12.00 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES £1 per session plus extras Contact Christine Marlow: 0116 221 1421 For regular members. Not a drop in service. Over 60’s Rowlatts Hill over 60’s Group 13 Waterfield Close, Leicester, LE5 4EN Contact Sylia Bedford: 07957082654 Over 60’s Rowlatts Hill over 60’s Club 46 Skampton Road, Leicester, LE5 6TP Contact Pat Hextall Over 60’s Social gathering for the over 50’s Mondays: 14.00 – 16.00 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES £1 per session. £2 for activities Contact Slyvia Beford: 0116 221 1421

Youth Groups

Youth Club Various activities aimed at improving confidence Wednesdays: 17.30 – 20.00, Saturdays: 15.00 – 20.00 Sikh Community Centre, 106 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 4QB Free Contact Surinder Kaur Barth: 0116 276 9297 Youth Club Meeting for multi-cultural children in the community. For children aged 13 and over Mondays and Tuesdays: 18.30 – 20.30 Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Balderstone Close, Leicester, LE5 4ES Free Tel. 0116 221 1421 Other

Build Community Development 1st Floor, 122 Bridge Road, Leicester, LE5 3QN Contact Kirk Master 0116 2740284 / 07415426636 Coleman Allotment Society Coleman Road, Leicester French Road Residents 21 French Road, Leicester, LE5 4AH Contact: Mr Mohammed Rafiq: 07808060458 Horn of Africa Services and Development Organisation 69 Oakland Avenue Leicester, LE4 7SG Contact Mr Awid Faisal: 07944499766 / 07572109873 Lestas Got Raw Talent 9 Park Vale Road, Leicester, LE5 5BP Contact Miss Shephelah Pringles-Bridge: 07786180847 Nevis Development Association 48 Havencrest Drive, Leicester, LE5 2AG Contact Miss Laurane Webbe: 07958397205 Sahara Centre Unit 1A, Temple Road, Leicester, LE5 4JE Contact Sabeha Patel: 07903824467 St Barnabas School Community room available Variable St Barnabas School, St Barnabas Road, Leicester, LE5 4BD Available for hire Contact Jo Coombe: 0116 276 7612 The Exotics (Carer’s Group) 18 Gough Road, Leicester, LE5 4AL Contact Mrs Gloria Daley: 0116 2127103 Twilight Group 12 Colchester Road, Leicester, LE5 2DF Contact Miss Pamela Charles: 07733091740 Map of Coleman Ward