Independent Groups
These groups, supported by Age Concern Leicester Shire & Rutland, have been developed to meet the needs of Minority Ethnic Elders.
Pasandgi Ladies Group
Meets every Tuesday 10.30am to 12pm at Marriot House, Wigston Road, Oadby.
A friendly supportive group, where you can take part in a wide range of health related sessions.
Please come and join us. Make new friends, build confidence, and improve your mobility.
For more information please contact Renu Mehra on 0116 2208908
Raang Tali Support Group
Support group for people aged 45+.
Meets the first 2 Mondays of the month 11.30 - 1.30pm
At Age Concern's new Resouce Centre, 113 Princess Road East, Leicester
(Please note that the nearest available parking is at Victoria Park)
Come along and join us.
Build your confidence. Take part in educational sessions, outings and health presentations.
For more information please contact Ranjanben Jasrani on 0116 2677992
Parivar Drop-In Group
Meets every Wednesday 1pm-3pm
Wigston Magna Reformed Church, Long Street, Wigston, Leicester
You are invited to join a friendly supportive group for ethnic eldersYou will be able to take part in a wide range of activities like:
Yoga, gentle exercise, arts & crafts, computer sessions and dance classes.
For more information please contact Mr Balubhai Maisuria on 0116 2886262
Sevak Samaj Lunch Club
Meets every Thursday
Vegetarian lunch is provided. This lunch club is supported by Leicestershire County Council. Transport is available.
For more information call Jitendra Ramaiya: 0116 221 9551
Thurmaston Jagruti Group
A drop-in centre for Asian older people in Thurmaston. People gather to socialise, have refreshments and also enjoy some mild exercise provided by a qualified instructor.
Meets Tuesdays, 10.00-12.00 noon at Thurmaston Community Centre, Silverdale Drive.
For more information call Mr Shantilal Valand: 0116 260 9125
Birstall Shradha Group
Meets every Wednesday between 11.00am - 1.00pm
Lunch Club every fortnight.
St James Day Centre, Village Hall, School Lane, Birstall
For more details please call Mr Chandrakant Brambhatt on
0116 210 2026
Syston Pragati Group
Meets every Wednesday between 11.00am and 1.00pm
St Peters Court, Syston, Leicestershire
You can enjoy a variety of activities eg: flower arranging, yoga, IT, gentle exercise.
For more details please call Mr Gulabdas Karia on 0116 260 0768
Sathi Drop-In Group
Meets every Thursday 12.30am - 2.30pm
John Storer House, Wards End, Loughborough
You are invited to join this friendly supportive group for ethnic elders.
You will be able to take part in a wide range activities :
For more information please contact Mr Gopaldas Popat on 01509 646056
Anand Drop-in-Group
St Barnabas Community Rooms, Oadby (next to St. Paul's Church)
Meets every Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm
You are invited to join this friendly supportive group for ethnic elders.
For more information please contact Mr Trivedi on 0116 2718075
Sangam Ladies Group
Meets Monday 11.00am - 1.00 pm
St Barnabas Library, St Paul's Church, Hamble Road, Oadby, Leicester
You are invited to join a friendly supportive group for ethnic . You will be able to take part in a wide range of activities
For more information please contact Rekha Patel on 0116 2710912 or Shamim Jamil on 0116 2712595
Swagat Drop-in-Group
Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester
Meets every Thursday 10.00am - 12.00pm
For more information please contact Mrs Jyotiben Pandya on 0116 2248485
Leicester Forest East Milap Group
Meets every Friday 2.00 - 4.00pm
Stafford Ley School, Community Room, Stafford Ley Road, LFE
A drop-in centre for Asian people in the area. People gather to socialise and take part in a variety of activities.
For more information please contact Vina Tanna on 0116 2394671
Dosti Lunch Club
A friendly supportive group for people aged 50+
Meets weekly for lunch and other social activities which include bingo, arts and crafts, flower arranging.
Every Friday from 11.00 - 3 pm. (term time only)
Winstanley Community College, Kingsway Rd North, Braunstone
For more information please contact Farida Bata on 01162892806 or 07753565199.
Satrang Group
A new friendly and supportive group for 50+ that meet to socialise and take part in a variety of activities.
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Wigston Library, Bull Head Street.
For more information contact Mr Kailash Gulati on 0116 2811704 or Mrs Sneh Kapoor on 07851590795
Melton Polish Club
A friendly and supportive luncheon group that gather for some lunch and a variety of activities.
Every alternate Wednesday of the month at Melton Mowbray Polish Community Centre and Church, Sandy Lane, Melton Mowbray.
For more information contact Mrs B. Burdej on 01664 568406
Exercise Groups
Friendly supportive exercise groups for the over 45s meet at the following venues -
'Be-Active' Group
Marriot House, Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicester
Every Tuesday 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm.
For more information contact Neelam Sahdev on 0116 2718506
Namaste Exercise Group - for ladies 45+
Meets every Monday 10am-12pm
Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone, Leicester
A friendly supportive group, where you can take part in a wide range of gentle exercise sessions and health presentations.
Shakti Exercise Group
Meets every Tuesday 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Moira Centre, Moira Street, Loughborough
Please come and join us.
Make new friends, build confidence, and improve your mobility.
For more information contact Yasmin Shaikh on 0116 2992239
If you have ideas for projects we could develop in your area, or would like more information on our existing services, please contact Yasmin