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This is
the official website for Leicestershire County Council and features a
multitude of local and countywide information such as forthcoming County
Council events that benefit your part of the community. |
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This is
the official website for The Borough of Oadby and Wigston Council and
features pages ranging from help and advice to Council Policies and
Community Development. |
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The
official website for Blaby District Council. Blaby is a firm friend,
allie and good neighbour to the Borough of Oadby & Wigston and The
Sunflower welcomes news and views from residents and business community alike. |
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Voluntary
Action for Oadby & Wigston is a combined Volunteer Bureau and
Council for Voluntary Services. Their role is to help develop and
promote local voluntary and community groups that improve the quality of
life in the community. |
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The Country Land &
Business Association is a non-profit making organisation which provides
a support mechanism and network to owners and workers that operate in
rural areas. |
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This is
the official website for Leicestershire Constabulary which has a
comprehensive section which relates to local issues in and around Oadby
and Wigston and the Neighbouring Districts. |
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This
formidable institution works closely with the many different communities
in our area which give us a rich and diverse mix of cultures. The
Sunflower is pleased to have created a strong relationship with
Beauchamp College for the future. |
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The Sunflower is
predominantly aimed at an adult audience of 16 to 60+ years. Our
music output reflects a variety of well-known chart hits from the
'50’s to today' whilst our speech output will always be format
information based.
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Do you
recall the fond memories of Leicestershire's original Independent
Commercial Radio Station? A group of local radio professionals and
enthusiasts from across the County are working towards a 25th year radio
revival revolution.
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The official website of our
friends at Hospital Radio Fox. Radio Fox is based at The Leicester
Royal Infirmary and broadcasts to patents and visitors of The L.R.I. and
Glenfield General Hospital. Radio Fox celebrates its 20th Anniversary this
year. |
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Radio
Club is Leicestershire's first student radio station and radio
multi-media platform for Primary school children and was developed
between the Managing Director of The Sunflower and Head Teacher of
Kibworth Primary C of E School. |
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Vista is
an organisation which supports the blind and visually impaired. The
Sunflower works closely with Vista's talking newspaper team who create
1400 cassettes with local news and information each week.
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Whatever
your background, Leicester South Salvation Army in South Wigston
welcomes you to discover their contribution to our community. This
website has an amazing amount of information from Gardening Club to
Toddler Groups. |
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The Jitty
is a dedicated site developed for young people living in Leicestershire.
The site serves as a valuable gateway and provides information
collaborated from official sources such as government agencies about
relevant issues. |
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Oadby
Nishar is a non-profit organisation that has been created in an effort
to bring together the different communities in the area and to provide a
venue for discovering more about a variety of arts and cultural
activities. |
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This is a
site created and maintained by Oadby Community Stakeholders and features
an enormous amount of information about life in and around the Oadby
part of the District and has something to offer all ages. |
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Just two
miles from Oadby and Wigston, Fleckney is a village which very much
plays a part in life in and around Oadby, Wigston and the Neighbouring
Districts. This website is packed with information about rural life
outside the towns. |
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Another
large neighbour to Wigston and South Wigston is Countesthorpe, a
thriving village, mainly residential, but with a number of small
businesses. This website gives a comprehensive guide to what's happening
in the area. |
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EAS is a
locally based family run business that supports community initiatives.
The Sunflower Community Radio Association is pleased to have developed a
first rate relationship with a trusted locally based company. |
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United
Carpets on Aylestone Road created a firm friendship with Community Radio
Station The Sunflower by supplying special sound proofing materials for
the studio and becoming an Official Sunflower Fm Goodiebag supporter. |
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Walkers
Crisps like Sunflowers, Not only do they bake their crisps using the
Sunseed, but they have also become an Official Sunflower Fm Goodie bag
supporter. Thank you Walkers Crisps and your staff at Thurmaston. |
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ETC Tyres
is a locally run family business on Ravensbridge Drive in Leicester. ETC
have been very supportive to The Sunflower and we are pleased to have
developed an excellent relationship with a trusted locally based
company. |
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6a
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Dr.
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Fleckney
Medical Centre, High Street
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240
3139
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Kibworth |
Dr
Wilson & Partners |
Old
School Surgery, 2a, Station St |
279
2422 |
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Kibworth |
Dr.
Williams & Partners |
Kibworth
Heath Centre, Smeeton Road
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279
3308 |
| Dentists |
Fleckney |
Dr.
M Patel |
7
School Street |
240
3750
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| Dentists |
Kibworth |
Oasis
Dental Care |
19
Station St |
240
3750 |
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City |
Leicester
Royal Infirmary |
Infirmary
Road |
254
1414 |
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City |
Leicester
General |
Gwendolen
Road |
249
0490 |
| Hospitals |
City |
Glenfield
General |
Groby
Road |
287
1471 |
| Chemists |
Oadby |
Boots
Chemists |
35
The Parade |
271
7514 |
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Wigston |
Boots
Chemists |
Bell
Street |
288
6359 |
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S
Wigston |
Gordon
Davies Chemists |
Blaby
Road |
278
5160 |
| Chemists |
Blaby |
Lloyds
Pharmacy |
1
Villers Court |
277
1408 |
| Chemists |
Fleckney |
Parade
Pharmacy |
8
High Street |
240
1900 |
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Kibworth |
Lloyds
Pharmacy |
8
Station Street |
279
2263 |
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Great
Glen |
County
Pharmacy |
Stretton
Rd |
259
2221 |
| Education |
Oadby |
Beauchamp
College |
Ridgeway |
272
9100 |
| Education |
Wigston |
South
Leicester College |
Station
Road |
288
5051 |
| Education |
Fleckney |
C
of E Primary School |
16,
Bachelor Road |
240
2288 |
| Education |
Kibworth |
C
of E Primary School |
Hillcrest
Avenue |
279
2485 |
| Education |
Kilby |
St
Mary's C of E Primary |
Main
St, Kilby |
240
2434 |
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Kibworth |
High
School |
Smeeton
Road (list
info (c) the sunflower |
279
2238 |
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Robert
Smyth School |
Burnmill
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Painter
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224
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Margaret's Campus |
St
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224
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Island Campus |
Narborough
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224
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College |
Freemen's
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224
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University
of Leicester |
University
Road |
252
2522 |
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City |
De
Montfort University |
The
Gateway |
255
1551 |
| Employment |
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Jobcentre
Plus |
2a,
New Walk, Leicester |
206
8200 |
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City |
Jobcentre |
2,
Charles Street, Leicester |
206
8000 |
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Community
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Smeeton
Road
(list info (c) the sunflower) |
279
3689 |
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Fleckney |
Sports
& Leisure Centre |
Recreation
Ground Leicester Road |
240
3755 |
| Church |
Fleckney |
Baptist
Church |
High
Street |
240
2339 |
| Church |
Fleckney |
New
Life Christian Fellowship |
Fleckney
Village Hall |
240
4060 |
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Fleckney |
The
Parish of St Nicholas |
Main
Street |
240
2215 |
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Countesthorpe |
Library |
Station
Road |
277
6010 |
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Great
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Library |
Rupert’s
Way |
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Road |
279
3143 |
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Cricket
Club |
Bassett
Avenue |
278
1950 |
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Wyggestonian
Rugby Football |
Oval
Park, Wigston Road |
278
1950 |
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Wigston |
South
Leicester Rugby Ft'ball |
Welford
Road Ground |
288
2066 |
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Oadby |
Glen
Gorse Golf Club |
Glen
Road |
271
4159 |
| Sports |
Enderby |
Golf
Club |
Enderby
Leisure Centre, Mill Lane |
284
9388 |
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Blaby |
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Range |
Lutterworth
Road, Blaby |
286
4804 |
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Golf
Club |
Weir
Road, Kibworth |
279
2301 |
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Fleckney |
Bowls
Club |
Recreation
Ground off Leicester Road |
240
4077 |
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Express
Taxis |
125
Rosemead Drive |
271
0088 |
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Stage
Taxis |
17
Blaby Road |
278
8444 |
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Wigston |
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Taxis |
26
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277
7111 |
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