Oadby Matters

09/04/2026

Did you know our Leicestershire Communities page share stories, updates and opportunities from across the county to support residents, volunteers, parishes, VCSE groups and local partners.

If you or your organisation would like to stay connected, you can:

• Follow the Leicestershire Communities page for regular updates
• Join the Communities Network to receive newsletters, event invites and useful resources
• Share your community stories, achievements or opportunities with us

Follow here:
👉 https://orlo.uk/Uz6GV

Join the network:
👉 https://orlo.uk/Dk9aq

Together we can support strong, connected communities across Leicestershire.

08/04/2026

Want to play badminton? No problem—we’ve got a club you can join! 🏸

08/04/2026

29/12/2025

Leicestershire Music is delighted to collaborate with Colab2 and EAVA FM to launch our new Creative DJ Workshops for young people aged 14–25. This exciting programme provides a fantastic opportunity to support secondary-aged learners while expanding our creative offer.

Working alongside Vijay Umrao, Abeo Music, and DJ Neil P and building on their extensive experience with local communities and partnerships with local organisations, we aim to create inclusive spaces where music becomes a source of connection, confidence, and positive engagement.

These workshops will inspire creativity, develop practical skills, and open pathways into the vibrant world of music and DJ culture.

Email [email protected] for more info and to take part.

29/12/2025

New Workshop for Parents & Carers: Building Resilience in SEND Families

Menphys is pleased to offer a free workshop supporting the emotional resilience of families navigating the SEND system.

This session will cover:
• The psychological impact of the assessment and diagnosis journey
• PACE parenting approaches
• Tools for managing stress, burnout and advocacy fatigue
• Strategies to support emotional regulation in children
• Understanding rights in education, EHCP processes and meetings

Parents and carers will leave with practical skills, confidence and a personalised resilience toolkit.

📅 Date: 13th January 2025
📍 Venue: The Menphys Hub
🔗 Booking link:https://www.seetickets.com/event/building-resilience-in-send-families/the-menphys-hub/3569836

29/10/2024

Neurodiversity and wellbeing support -
Information Day - 11am-3pm
At Stoughton Grange Farm Park
Gartree Road, LE2 2FB

More information available from [email protected]

28/10/2024

Come along to our information day, have a cuppa, meet our friendly team and find out more about our free neurodiversity, mental health and creativity support programme.

25/10/2024

Are you aged 65+ and feeling unsteady on your feet?

We can help you! We are starting a NEW Steady Steps programme in Glenfield in November and Blaby in the New Year, for adults who feel unsteady on their feet and may have a fear of falling.

Each programme includes weekly group classes and home-based exercise prescription, all delivered by friendly specialist instructors. These exercises are proven to reduce the risk of falls by improving mobility, fitness, balance and strength.

If you or someone you know would benefit from this, please register here https://zurl.co/a5Qz or contact us on [email protected] or call 0116 2727703

25/10/2024

Culture Leicestershire is the County Council’s Museum, Heritage, Libraries, Collections, Learning and Participation services. Culture is our past, our present and our future. It’s what we have inherited, what we are...