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The University of Leicester celebrated the achievements of fourteen people who have distinguished themselves locally, nationally and internationally, at its degree congregations between 8th-11th July.
Eleven people received honorary degrees, two of which are LSEP Board members, Philip Hammersley, CBE, CEng, MIMechE (Doctor of Laws) and Freda Hussain, MBE (Doctor of Laws). The awards were presented at the De Montfort Hall, Leicester, before students and their families from around the world. All Honorary Graduates are renowned in their fields, spanning the worlds of art, politics, the Church, astronomy, academia, public service, literature, health, education and business.
The 8th Special Olympics GB National Summer Games 2009 will take place in Leicester between 25th and 31st July 2009. Involving 2700 athletes, 1200 coaches, 1500 volunteers, 6,000 families, 21 sports and 7 days of achievements, there are lots of ways you can get involved.
For more details visit: www.sol2009.com
This will help immensely in raising the profile of the games with supporters and will help drive traffic to the SOL 2009 website and involvement with the Games through volunteering, fundraising and to educate people about the abilities of people with learning disabilities.
For your information, a new publication, "Springboard for Success - How to ensure your business has the skills and talent you need to benefit from the 2012 Games" was launched at the CBI business summit for 2008.
The document illustrates the variety of opportunities for employers around London 2012 and explains how companies across all sectors can reap the benefits by participating in Government-backed skills training.
To view the document visit:
http://www.dius.gov.uk/publications/SpringboardForSuccess_web.pdf
New World Florist is owned and run by Gill Bolton and is based in Birstall just outside of Leicester off the A6
We specialise in flowers for weddings and funerals as well as providing all of the bunches and bouquets you'd expect from a local florist.
Our friendly staff are all trained and experienced florists and have developed a reputation for imaginative and beautiful floral designs to suit any event.
Directors Duties - in light of the new legislation
Eversheds - Jon Cox-Brown
Local Air Ambulance
Tony Stimpson
Innovation Centre, Loughborough University
4 - 6 pm with light refreshments
Please email to register for this event by Monday 1st September, 3pm
Enjoy a game of Petanque with fellow LATI Members in a relaxed environment (Plan B. In the event of wet weather we will play Skittles and eat inside)
The Beacon,Loughborough, from 18.00
Please book by 27th August as we will require numbers for catering purposes.
Cost £7 to Members, £10 Non-Members
