The Community Magazine for the New Parks Ward

Issue 7 Summer edition

Christine Cronogue
Godmother of New Parks
1947 - 2014
Inside:
Girl Guides
Parks Pantry
Money Matters
Extravaganza
and more
Why not join an Adult Learning class in September 2014?
CONGRATULATIONS
COUNCILLOR CORRALL!
New Parks Councillor is the Citys High Bailif for the forthcom-
ing year.
As a Civic Post in its own right, the High Bailif joins with the
Lord Mayor, in welcoming the Crown Court Judges to the City. In
addition, the High Bailif is asked, to deputise for the Lord Mayor
at various civic events dependent upon the number of engage-
ments which are required to be fulflled.

Leicester is the only city, outside of London, within Great Britain
where the ceremonial duties of a High Bailif are maintained.
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this maga-
zine, but no liability can be accepted for loss or inconvenience caused
as a result of error or omission. New Parks Community Panel reserves
the right to amend, shorten or refuse to publish articles and advertise-
ments submitted for publication. None of the articles contained in this
magazine are to be reproduced in anyway without frst obtaining written
consent from New Parks Community Panel.

Nev Turner was invited to attend Her
Majestys Garden Party this year on the 10th
June at Buckingham Palace. Tis was in
recognition of almost 46 years (this October)
of voluntary service in the local community.
Nev was delighted to accept and attend with
his daughter, as a representative of New Parks.
Te invitation was sent by the Lord Lieutenant
of Leicestershire, Lady Gretton. Describing the
event, Nev said Te whole day was fantastic,
unbelievable and a real honour
Her Majestys Garden Party
Why not join an Adult Learning class in September 2014?
For more information on times, costs, assessment
dates and to enrol on any courses, please call in at the
Community Centre on St Oswald Road or give Karen or
Illa a ring on 222 1072.

Help towards costs to cover childcare may be available.
Some comments from our learners
I really like coming to my English course at the Community Centre. Ive met new
people and got help to improve my reading and spelling.
Te courses will include:
Maths and English. FREE. Fast Track courses. Gain a qualifcation in 11 weeks.*
GCSE Maths FREE
Computer skills for Job Search FREE
Interview Skills FREE
Level 2 and Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools*
Cake Pops, Cake Decoration
Digital Photography
Sewing Bee Make Do and Mend
Leicester to Work Club Wednesday 10 am 12.30 at New Parks Library. Drop-in
FREE
*these courses require an Initial Assessment interview before joining the course.
New money
advice centre
opens in New Parks
Leicester based charity Te Zinthiya Trust has opened a centre, backed by Te
British Gas Energy Trust in Bateman Road, New Parks. It will provide free
support to those struggling to make ends meet by ofering free and impartial
assistance, including:
applying for grants and applications for furniture, household items and white
goods;
help with form flling;
support for people who fnd themselves with gas, electricity or water debt;
budgeting;
advice on how to be more energy efcient and minimise costs
Zinthiya Ganeshpanachan the founding trustee of Te Zinthiya Trust remarked
Tere is a signifcant need for this service as 1 in 5 households in the local area
are afected by fuel poverty.
Te project is based in the building
that used to be occupied by Hand in
Hand Tenants' Association set up and
managed by Chris Cronogue. Chris
who was afectionately known as "Te
Godmother" of New Parks, for her
work in the community over several
decades, sadly passed away in March
2014.
Zinthiya was impressed by the work undertaken by Chris and is committed
to continue her work to improve the outcomes for families on the estate by
providing not only the free money advice but by also setting up a fund in Chriss
name, to assist families with the purchase of school uniforms. Look out for
various fund raising activities that will be taking place over the next few months
to raise money for the fund
If you would like to get support from Community Money Solutions
please telephone to book an appointment on 0116 287 2141, email
communitymoneysolutions@outlook.com or pop in to 65 Batemen Road and
speak to Josh or Sharon.
About Zinthiya Trust:
Te Zinthiya Trust is a registered charity founded in 2009 by Zinthiya
Ganespanchan. It ofers support to woman from disadvantaged backgrounds
such as those who may have found their way into crime, sex work, long term
unemployment or those that are homeless or victims of domestic violence.
Te Trust provides a free, completely confdential service that can help you change
your life and get you back into work or education. It ofers advice and practical
support on a wide range of issues, including skills development through training
and work placements and career guidance.
To learn more about this launch, please contact Sharon McAsey:
Te Zinthiya Trust, 65 Bateman Avenue, New Parks, Leicester, LE3 9HF
Ofce: 0116 287 2141 E-mail: communitymoneysolutions@outlook.com
Website: www.zinthiyatrust.org
New Parks Library
0116 2298200
Opening Times:
Mon 10 - 2 Turs 10 - 5
Tues 10 - 5 Fri 10 - 5
Weds 10 - 7 Sat 10 - 4
Whats On
Monday
Values Cooking group 10.30 - 1.00 Training Kitchen
Tuesday
Child minder group 9.30 - 11.00 Community Room
Kick Start (confdence building) 10.30 - 12.00 Community Room
Wednesday
Hill of Happiness 10.30 - 12.30 Library
Work Club - 10.00 - 12.00 IT Suit
CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) 10.00 - 12.00 Sound room (appointment to be
made by phone via CAB in town)
Cofee Morning 10.00 - 12.00 Community room and training kitchen
Parks Pantry (Lunch Club) 12.00 - 1.00 Hot Meal 75p
Tursday
Stop Smoking 10.00 - 12.00 Library (NHS Advisor)
Toddler Time (Surestart) 9.30 - 11.00 Community Room and Library
Beginners Get Online Course 11.00 - 14.00 IT Suit
Fire Cadets Western Fire Station (Aikman Avenue)
5 days over the summer holidays - Monday 4th August - Friday 8th August.
Get in touch to fnd out more and reserve your place.
If you would like to take part or just for more information; text or call Elise on
07966 111 257 or email; elise.molloy@LFRS.org
www.facebook.com/leicestershirefrecadets
Allexton Youth and Community Centre
Flip Flops Pre School Mon-Fri 9am 12 Noon. Age two years.
Contact Steph or Vicky on 01162249046 or 07519918028 during the above
hours or on fipfops2014@outlook.com they are also on Facebook.
Allexton Judo Club Tuesday 7pm 8.30pm Age 5+.
Contact Dave Allison on 07894883010
e-mail - allextonjudoclub@tiscali.co.uk
Or pop in on a Tuesday evening.
Allexton Youth Club Wednesday 7pm 9pm. Contact Joe on 01162249046
between 7pm 9pm on a Wednesday evening.
Councillors surgeries First Saturday of every month 10.30am 11.30am.
New Parks Leisure Centre St Oswald Rd
0116 2333080
Opening Times:
Mon - Turs 7am - 11pm
Fri 7am - 10pm (9am - 11am swimming pool closed to the public)
Sat 8am - 6am
Sun 8am - 5.30pm
Te New Parks Leisure Centre is a pool and gym. It hosts many diferent ac-
tivities such as Early Morning swim, 50+ sessions, Family disabled swim and
Parent and Toddler sessions in the pool. Tey also do classes such as Yoga,
Boot Camp, Karate and Pilates around the centre. Why not drop by or call to
see the full program of activities and see if anything sparks your interest.
It is a great way to get active and ft but also to be able to spend time having
fun with your family and friends
She won the Leicester Mercury Mum in a Million award in 2001
and a Make a Stand award, a police prize for helping to tackle anti-
social behaviour in New Parks. Christine was a devoted Mum to Ann-
Marie and Andy, Petra and Andi, Paul and Donna and an outstanding
Mamma of Christopher, Chloe, Nathan, Cory, Neave and Regan.
She was sociable and loved a laugh and joke. Jeanette Streather and
Darren Girling used her scooter as a buggy board on a few occasions,
going to meetings and having a few drinks together. Christine would
always have stories to tell, she was a fascinating and caring lady.
Christine thought she was Super Gran and no-one could keep up with
her when she was on her scooter. But she was not just a super Gran,
she was a super Mum, Mamma and Friend in a million. Everyone who
meet her was proud to call her a friend.
Christine Cronogue was afectionately known as Te Godmother of
New Parks for her work in the community over several decades.
Christine passed away on Sunday March 9th 2014 from liver cancer.
It was heart-breaking her passing away and New Parks wont be the
same again. Christine has lef a big legacy behind and she will never be
forgotten and everyone who met her has
a part of her in their hearts.


Christine lived on Plymlock Close,
of Aikman Avenue and was a former
Chairman of the Leicester Federation of
Tenants Association. Christine was best known for helping to set up the
estate Hand in Hand Tenants Association, and was recognised for her
remarkable eforts with an MBE in the Queens Birthday Honours list in
2009.

Christine Cronogue
Christine Cronogue made New Parks a better place to live. She
was involved in many projects over the years. She started up the
Extravaganza, the Reassurance project (working in
conjunction with the police), Te Graf tti project, Te American
Diner, Te Football Tournament, Parks Pantry, Chatterboxes,
Creative Young New Parks, Arty Farty Craf Group, and many
more. She worked tirelessly for the community and always put
other people before herself, she never gave up without a fght if
she thought she was right. She always made people believe in and
stand up for themselves.
She was motivated by her strong Christian Faith and belief in
the goodness within people. She faced many battles and health
issues in her life, but nothing ever stopped her from making a
diference for others and for the community of New Parks. She
always put Hand in Hand frst even before her own health and
she never wanted anything in return.

Christine would speak to her family up to three times a day. New
Parks has lost a very inspirational lady who will be missed by
all who knew her. When we think of Christine we can see her
on her scooter going down the road with Bat Out Of Hell by
Meatloaf playing and a glass of whiskey in one hand. Christine
you are missed very much and if only you knew how many
peoples hearts you have touched.
New Parks would like to say:-
Tank you for everything you have done, very proud
to have known you.
Article by Sally Girling
Godmother of New Parks
I really enjoy Parks Pantry; its nice to
come and have a friendly chat and help
other people out that are struggling
through hard times.
Have a lovely dinner every week, Ive been
coming since it started.
Why not pop in for a cup of tea and a friendly chat?
Parks Pantry is a weekly lunch club
run at New Parks Library. Here
customers are provided with a healthy fresh meal at a low price. It is also a
great place to meet people and make new friends. All residents of New Parks
are welcome as it is accessible for young and old alike. Te club is run by a
friendly group of paid and voluntary workers. Please feel free to pop in any
Wednesday between 12 and 1pm.
Parks Pantry is supported by New Parks Community Panel, Leicester City
Council, New Parks Library and Fareshare. It is also part of a city -wide food
provision scheme, aiming to provide families on low/no incomes with access to
healthy food and recipe ideas they can use at home.
Lunch club is 75p per person.
We also ask for a small donation for take home food.
For more information, contact Mitun on 07811973135
Lunch
1st New Parks Girl Guides
A new Girl Guide Unit has opened up in New Parks. 1st
New Parks Guides has been running for less than a year
and has already done things like Christmas Caroling, a trip
to McDonalds and various other activities at Topstones
Campsite and Activity Centre with Rainbows, Brownies
and Guides from diferent units.
1st New Parks Guides have got coming up: Pack Holiday at
Topstones, Bowling, meal in a restaurant and lots more fun
stuf.
We are doing a challenge badge for Te Big Brownie Birthday
which is celebrating its 100th Birthday. One of our challenges is to
write a letter to you, the reader.
Dear Reader
We are the Penguins and Dolphin
Patrols and this is what we think of
the Guides.
We make new friends, learn new
skills and go on exciting adventures.
Tey give us Me time and help us
learn other skills that school doesnt
do.
We go to the Guides to have fun and
play games. We also do diferent
activities and spend time with
friends from diferent schools. One
of our Patrol has just come up from
Brownies, so she has talked about
her experiences because some
of our patrol have never been in
Brownies.
We are going on Pack Holiday to
Topstones in July with our friends.
We are also working towards GFI
challenge badges, Intrest badges and
the BP Challenge Badge.
Each week there is something
diferent to do.We have learned new
skills and it is something to do in
our spare time.
Yours faithfully
Tara, Porcia, Candice, Abbie, Chloe,
Demi, Jeanna, Jess and Kacie-Lilly
Penguin and Dolphin Patrol
Salvation Army
Aikman Avenue
Telephone 0116 2879614
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New Parks Community Panel is not for proft
organisation. Te New Parks
Community Panel is a group of people who
live locally and volunteer to help improve
things in New Parks Ward.
All profts will be reinvested into the
development of New Vision.
Contact us:
Call Mitun: 07811973135
Email: newparkspanel@gmail.com
Address: New Parks Community
Centre, St Oswald Road, New Parks.
New Parks New Vision