Our new Services Brochure detailing all the services provided at John Storer House and Volunteer Centre Shepshed for 2009 - 2010 is now available. Copies can be collected from Reception at John Storer House or at Volunteer Centre Shepshed. Alternatively the brochure can be viewed electronically in the 'Reports and Documents' section of the website.

Each of our services has its own webpage under the 'Services' section of the website. These pages also contain regularly updated and comprehensive information on the services they provide.

We would welcome any feedback on our new brochure and look forward to hearing from you.

The staff at JSH worked hard over the summer to contribute towards Loughborough In Bloom.

The staff were assisted by the Garden Project Well-being Group, children from New-Start Pre-School which is based in the building and the Sathi Group provided herbs for the raised planter. Work was concentrated on three beds one to the rear of the building and two at the front. The judging panel arrived in July and commented on the improvements which had been made in a short space of time.

Work is continuing and over the Bank Holiday weekend trees were removed to allow a clearer view of the House. Plans are currently underway to introduce new signs both externally and internally.

We are pleased to announce the Launch of the new Well-being Service on Monday, 8 June 2009 which will take place at John Storer House from 10 am - 3.30 pm. The Launch marks the start of a 'New Era' at Voluntary Action Charnwood in which the new Well-being Service will significantly enhance those services already provided by the organisation.

The aim of the Well-being Service is to encourage the 'feel-good factor' among local people. Also to try to help people feel better about themselves by assisting them to get involved in the community, socialise and take care of both their physical and mental health.

On Monday there will be activities suitable for all age groups and tours of the building will take place throughout the day for anyone who is interested to see the variety of activities on offer.

All the many organisations and groups who use the House for their activities have also been invited to attend the Launch to promote their own services. These groups include the Playgroup, CAB, Smoking Cessation and social groups such as the Scrabble Club, Line-dancing Group and Music For You.

Staff will be out and about in Loughborough Market Place on Thursday, 4 June. They aim to promote our new Well-being service whilst raising awareness of the Launch event and offering free tea and coffee vouchers which will be valid for Monday, 8 June only.

If you would like to find out more about the day or the services available at John Storer House please call us on 01509 631750 and ask to speak to Karen Chamberlain, Well-being Service Manager or
e-mail karen.chamberlain@voluntaryactioncharnwood.org.uk.

We do hope you will be able to join us on Monday for this exciting event.