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VOLUNTARY organisations from across the region are taking part in an awareness-raising campaign based in Leicester city centre.

Organisations will be highlighting their work and showing people how they can get involved in helping, at a three-day event being held in Leicesterâs Market Square.

The events will take place from Tuesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 12, in front of the Corn Exchange.

Those taking part include the National Blood Service, disability service Mosaic, Victim Support and Womenâs Aid, Dyslexia Action, Age Concern, Mencap, the Red Cross and Welfare Rights.

Also present will be representatives of Leicester City Councilâs Children and Young Peopleâs Services, the Safer Leicester Partnership, Pensionersâ Rights, and Mobility and Lifestyle, which specialises in mobility aids.

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