December is a very unusual month because it is the only time in the year when the LMSTC closes for more than 3 days! Although even then the building was open to help the car parking team. Once again, the oxygen chamber, physiotherapy and complementary therapy rooms have been fully utilised and the Centre has been lively and buzzing throughout the month.
Physiotherapy News
2024 has been very busy. The purchase of the Litegait and Invictus machines have increased the options available to centre users. Wednesday’s lower limb group class has helped many people to strengthen their core and leg muscles. Sadly, although really successful and beneficial our access to the hydrotherapy pool has been lost. Hopefully we will find a new option in 2025.
The physio team have welcomed over 30 work experience students.
Every student benefitted from real time, hands on experience, helping them gain valuable skills to take into their future careers. The students bring great energy to the centre and provide lots of extra support and encouragement for all of us.
Overall, a great year for the physio team.
Oxygen Chamber news
The oxygen chamber has been really busy with extra sessions added on many days. It is great to be able to help so many more people. Massive thanks are due to Jo, Howard and Roger for taking on the extra sessions, ably supported throughout 2024 by Dot, Rich, Peter and, much missed, Nick. We will be reviewing our operating times again during 2025 to ensure that the chamber is accessible to as many people as possible.
Archer’s Tractor Run
Undoubtedly the highlight of December for many people, Archer’s Tractor Run 2024 took place over the weekend of 21/22 December.
The weather was cold and windy which wasn’t encouraging for spectators or bucket collectors, but, over 400 wonderfully decorated vehicles provided a spectacular seasonal start to the Christmas celebrations.
Massive thanks to Ryan and his team for all their hard work and dedication to fundraising, and to the willing volunteers who carried the collection buckets.
Donations are still coming in via GIVE Wheel. To donate please click here.
Christmas raffle and Christmas meal
The annual Christmas raffle and Christmas meal provided lots of entertainment for all and were a fitting way to celebrate the end of 2024.
Condolences
Sadly, the Centre lost several members in 2024 and they are remembered with great fondness.
In Memoria:
Chris Batestone
Stuart Hinsley
Nick Deakin
Geeta Pankharnia
Kathryn Sampson
John Heath
Peter Wallace
Our condolences go to all the family and friends of these lovely people. The Centre keeps a book of condolences, and family members and friends are welcomed to contribute.
2025 – a Special Anniversary
January will mark the start of a special year for the LMSTC. The Centre will mark its’ 40th birthday in July. Thanks to all the hard work of centre staff, volunteers and fund raisers in 2024 we start out in a healthy position, but we will need to redouble our efforts to raise funds as the year progresses.
Planning for suitable ways to celebrate our special anniversary is underway with more details to follow in the coming months.
Upcoming Events
Annual Membership 2025
2025 membership will be invoiced when due for renewal. Annual membership for 2025 is £30-00.
You can pay by direct bank transfer or in person at the LMSTC.
Please make sure to complete your personal details update, so that our records are up to date, and your Gift Aid declaration too. If you are a UK tax payer your Gift Aid declaration will allow us to claim an extra 20% bonus from HMRC.
Group Physiotherapy
Weekly sessions recommenced in January
Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00, Upper body – weights and resistance bands.
Wednesday, 13:00, Lower limb – physio equipment circus
1:1 physiotherapy sessions can be booked during the rest of the week
Football and Rugby Parking
If you can volunteer and help our parking team on any or all of these dates, you will be most welcomed. Call Jo at the centre on 0116 255 7104 for any further information about volunteering.
2025 Dates are:
Sat 11 Jan Leicester City v QPR (FA Cup) 11-00 – 14-00
Sat 11 Jan Leicester Tigers v Ulster 17-00 – 20-00
Wed 15 Jan Leicester City v Crystal Palace 16-30 – 19-30
Sat 18 Jan Leicester City v Fulham 12-00 – 15-00
Sat 01 Feb Leicester Tigers v Northampton 12-00 – 15-00
Sat 08 Feb Leicester Tigers v Nottingham 12-00 – 15-00
Sat 15 Feb Leicester City v Arsenal 09-30 – 12-30
Fri 21 Feb Leicester City v Brentford 17-00 – 20-00
Sat 15 Mar Leicester City v Manchester Utd 12-00 – 15-00
Sat 29 Mar Leicester Tigers v Saracens t.b.a
Sat 05 Apr Leicester City v Newcastle 12-00 – 15-00
Sat 19 Apr Leicester City v Liverpool 12-00 – 15-00
Sat 26 Apr Leicester Tigers v Harlequins t.b.a
Sat 03 May Leicester City v Southampton 12-00 – 15-00
Sat 10 May Leicester Tigers v Sale Sharks t.b.a
Sun 18 May Leicester City v Ipswich 12-00 – 15-00
Sat 31 May Leicester Tigers v Newcastle t.b.a
Complementary Therapies
These are available to all members including carers and family.
Bookings can be made with:
Mel – Monday and Thursday
Julia – Wednesday – Reflexology
Kate – Wednesday – Counselling
We wish all of our members and friends a very happy, prosperous, and most importantly, healthy New Year in 2025.