Monthly Archives: June 2020

‘Monday Mind Workout’ Answers for Monday 22nd June 2020

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Chocolate Trivia questions and answers
1.This Chocolate is pure milk chocolate with a bubbly texture. What is it? Wispa 
2.Which Masterfoods Chocolate bar is also a planet? Mars 
3.When was Milktray introduced? 1915
4. What should you do with a penguin? p p pickup a penguin
5.Which Chocolate bar with a honeycomb centre was introduced in 1929? Crunchie
6.Name the Chocolate: Dark chocolate with gooey minty filling. After eight mint
7. Where was Cadbury’s established? Birmingham
8. Which Cadbury’s Chocolate bar promises to be ‘full of Eastern promise? Turkish Delight
9.Are cocoa beans a fruit or vegetable?  Fruit
10.Name the Chocolate: Crispy wafer-biscuit coated with milk chocolate. Kit Kat
11.What was the first created Chocolate product? Hot Chocolate
12.Which animal could die if it ingests chocolate? Dogs
13.What did a Mars a day help you do? Work rest and play
14. Snickers were originally called what? Marathon
15. If you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit, what should you do? Join our club
 
Cryptic Confectionery e.g. wise guys – answer: smarties
16. Teddy Bears Like them – Picnic
17.Big Cats Drink Here – Lion Bar 
18.Sporting Break – Timeout
19. A Good Stretch of Road – Quality Street
20. Not Loud – Whisper
21. Sly Giggles – Snickers
22. Garden Flowers – Roses
23. Big Bus – Double Decker
24. One who wanders – Drifter
25. It’s a Party – Celebrations
Hope you enjoyed this tasty workout 

Have your say on West Yorkshire Devolution

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It may seem a long time now since the chancellor announced The West Yorkhire Devolution deal in the budget and focus has naturally shifted to Covid-19 related issues but progress towards implementing this deal has continued in the background. ,

The deal, the biggest ever of its kind, brings more than £1.8 billion of investment for West Yorkshire into local control. This includes £38 million per year for 30 years with significant freedoms to spend on local priorities.It will see more decisions about the region taken here instead of London and more investment for the things that matter to local people.

In key areas for our future like transport, skills, the economy and climate change, responsibility will be transferred to people who know and understand our region, enabling us to move away from one-size-fits-all national approaches to deliver locally-focused decisions which will bring greater benefits for our communities and improve people’s quality of life.

In the current context, the deal will also provide more essential funding and powers to help our region recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

A public consultation has now launched and will run until 19 July 2020 on the deal and proposals for a directly elected mayor.

Please take part and share your views as part of this. There are a number of ways to engage:

  • Through the online survey on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority website.
  • By emailing wyconsultation@ipsos-mori.com
  • By calling the freephone telephone number 0800 141 3657
  • By post using the freepost address: Freepost WY Devolution Consultation (no stamp needed).

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – 22nd June 2020

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Dear all,
This week’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ is themed around chocolate. Enjoy!
Chocolate Trivia
1.This Chocolate is pure milk chocolate with a bubbly texture. What is it?
2.Which Masterfoods Chocolate bar is also a planet?
3.When was Milktray introduced?
4. What should you do with a penguin? 
5.Which Chocolate bar with a honeycomb centre was introduced in 1929?
6.Name the Chocolate: Dark chocolate with gooey minty filling.
7. Where was Cadbury’s established?
8. Which Cadbury’s Chocolate bar promises to be ‘full of Eastern promise?
9.Are cocoa beans a fruit or vegetable?
10.Name the Chocolate: Crispy wafer-biscuit coated with milk chocolate.
11.What was the first created Chocolate product?
12.Which animal could die if it ingests chocolate?
13.What did a Mars a day help you do?
14. Snickers were originally called what?
15. If you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit, what should you do?
 
Cryptic Confectionery e.g. wise guys – answer: smarties
16. Teddy Bears Like them
17.Big Cats Drink Here  
18.Sporting Break 
19. A Good Stretch of Road
20. Not Loud
21. Sly Giggles
22. Garden Flowers
23. Big Bus
24. One who wanders
25. It’s a Party
Good luck everyone, let me know how you get on.

Shared Moments: Day 74 written by Maureen Kershaw

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Dear all,

Day 74 – Well if we ‘Over 70s’ are now allowed out more with the easing of more restrictions – what happens next? Do we go back to how things were? Shall I catch a bus to Ilkley or further afield, go to the coast? No! This is by no means over, despite the way some are carrying on down on the South Coast. They are like a load of sheep following everyone else. Well what I know of the sheep at ‘Meanwood Valley Urban Farm’, they are not like that, being far more sensible – well they are Yorkshire born. Biased of course. The Farm is one place I am eagerly awaiting to hear when it may re-open to the public, not just because my son works there – and he is itching to get back – but because the Farm is such a beautiful place and serves a much wider area than our own community.

It’s educational schemes and so much more are all on hold and like so many other businesses it faces many financial challenges regarding its future. Of course the Farm is still very much open for business but just not for the public or all its staff. The animals still have to be fed and watered, cared for, vaccinated and so it goes on.

The Gardener will be busy come rain or shine, cultivating the beautiful flowers and fresh veg, although no doubt desperate for more rainfall. ‘The Epicentre’ with its shop remains closed which again is a shame as they accept unwanted cycles which are restored to their former glory and sold with proceeds donated to the Farm’s running costs. Hopefully there will still be people around who haven’t snapped up bikes elsewhere during this time and can take advantage of bargains before too long. After all we are told it is never too late to take up cycling although I wish to be excluded from this. An enjoyable exercise bike ride as part of physio was sufficient for me following my two knee replacements. I knew if I fell off I was already in hospital but I wouldn’t trust myself on the open road – or even one of the multi-million pound cycle lanes around our City.

No, I will be a good girl, I will continue with my daily exercise but certainly won’t be going against the rules and whizzing off by train to Filey yet. The Town makes it clear that it is still ‘closed’ and we have to respect this and await their warm invitation to visit. Looking at the South Coast, Bournemouth, Brighton etc – did those Councils say “stay away” or “welcome”? I thought the photo was showing a beach of ants until closer inspection revealed they were people bunched up together! How on earth could the Police fine all of those who flocked to the beaches and beauty spots?

Ilkley was another example where hundreds congregated by the river in the glorious weather. I would just like to visit our Urban Farm, to be welcomed by the attentive Alpacas, the non-attentive pigs, the nosey goats, the two cows (if not in hiding as is their wont) and all the lovely cuddly lambs and their Mums. I have missed seeing at first hand the new borns but thanks to the Farm they have kept posting photos and live videos to track their progress as well as day to tasks such as showering the alpacas!  Hopefully it may not be too long before everyone can enjoy this lovely visitor attraction again and I will be first in the queue. If I’m second then I will be a respectful 2 metres behind.

Written by Maureen Kershaw

Lovely Maureen, thank you, I can’t wait for it to reopen again as well, until next time……

 

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm - Wikipedia

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm (Leeds) - 2020 All You Need to Know ...

pictures sourced online Meanwood Urban Valley Farm (A city farm for the community) mvuf.org.uk

What would it take for your city to delight you?

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As we emerge from lockdown, what do we want from our city? Do we want to return to ‘business as usual’ or is this an opportunity to think differently and create  the kind of place where we really want to live and where everyone  flourish?

This question will be explored in a partnership between two cities, Liverpool and Leeds. Each city will host one conversation, with a panel of speakers to explore the topic. There will be opportunities for participants to ask questions and raise issues with the panelists.

The Leeds event will take place on Saturday 27th June and includes the four speakers below

If you want to take part in either of the  the events you can book your free place below to join the conversation.

Liverpool Saturday 20th June – 7pm

Leeds Saturday 27th June – 7pm

Engage Liverpool are also going to live-stream it on Facebook and then post it to their YouTube channel.

Whether or not you would like to join the live events, they would still like to hear what you think. Please do get in touch using the survey linked below.

Share your thoughts here…

The organisers had this to say in their press release:

“For an hour on Saturday evening from 7pm on the 20th and 27th June, we’ll hear stories and ideas from each city in turn, looking at exciting and delightful grassroots projects that add significant value to their communities and the city at large.

Over the series we’ll talk about how we scale these ideas and the role of active citizens within them. But we’ll also have space to talk about things that don’t exist yet, but we wish did, and ask what are the areas of the city that we wish would delight us and how we might get there. We’ll hear a broad range of ideas from each city and various communities within them that will spark discussion and ideas.

Each session will be chaired by representatives of both cities and we will draw threads for the things we have in common, and the things that make our cities uniquely delightful.

We will, of course, talk about the Pandemic we’re all facing and what we’re learning during it and what effect it is having on our cities. Are there any new things that are happening right now that we want to carry forward with us into our post pandemic cities? Do we want to go back to business as usual? Are our city leaders aware of these things?

We are building a community of enquiry around this question. We want the challenge of our city leaders and our citizens to go beyond a merely functional city, although we want that too, to how can cities inspire and delight the people that live in them and what role will we all play in this?”

 

Happy Summer Solstice! (And a very special eclipse)

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Today is the day of Summer Solstice 2020.  And the sun seems to have returned to Leeds for this day with the longest daylight hours of the year.

The actual moment of the solstice this year is 10.43pm (this is the moment when the northern hemisphere is most tilted towards the sun).  Normally thousands of people gather at Stonehenge to celebrate and watch the sunset and the sunrise closest to the solstice.  As this is not possible this year, English Heritage have decided to set up a live stream meaning that for the first time people from all over the world will be able to be part of this.

The live stream will start on Saturday, June 20 at 9.26pm and continue until sunrise on Sunday, June 21, which is 4.52am – https://www.facebook.com/events/581183132524229/

If you don’t fancy staying up all night or getting up extremely early it will be available to watch back later.

This weekend also sees an annular eclipse – known as a ring of fire eclipse because a little bit of the sun will still be visible around the moon creating the visual effect of a shining ring in the sky.

You may be able to spot a 'ring of fire' eclipse this weekend ...

It won’t be visible in the UK but there is a live stream you can watch – starting from 6am on Sunday morning (so perfect if you are up early to watch the sunrise)

https://www.timeanddate.com/live/eclipse-solar-2020-june-21

Monday 22nd June marks the anniversary of ‘Windrush Day’

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Dear all,

“Windrush Day was introduced on 22 June 2018, on the 70th anniversary of the date when hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean, who answered the British Government’s call to help rebuild post war Britain, arrived to the UK aboard the MV Empire Windrush. 

Windrush Day is intended to recognise and honour the significant contributions of the Windrush Generation to British social, cultural and political life“
sourced: equality.leeds.ac.uk/events/windrush-day

Below is a small selection of events and blogs about how the day is being celebrated, remembered and understood in Leeds and beyond.

https://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/collection/windrush-day-2020-leeds

Can You Poet presents “Windrush: Homecoming, Betrayal and the Hostile Environment”
Date: Saturday 20 June 2020
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
About: Spoken word all around race, immigration and diasporic identities, vital in discussions about the Windrush, featuring a talk by a guest (TBA).

Register your attendance on Eventbrite.

Celebrating the Windrush Generation
Date: Monday 22 June 2020
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
About: The Leeds BME Hub, in partnership with Leeds City Council, are holding an online Windrush Celebration Event via Zoom. The programme of the event:
Welcome – Open with a Song
Sharing History Through Stories and Readings
Bring an Item Special to You and Tell Us the Story Behind It
Celebrate Culture

See further details online.

Windrush Foundation Celebrate Windrush Day
Date: Monday 22 June 2020
Time: 17:00 – 19:00 & 20:00 – 22:00
About: Windrush Commemorative event featuring presentations, poetry, readings, music, Q&A, presented by the Windrush Foundation.

Further details will follow on Eventbrite.

Geraldine Connor Foundation presents “Generations Dreaming”
Date: Monday 22 June 2020
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
About: Celebrate National Windrush Day with a special online event. Through interviews, poetry readings and musical performances, Khadijah Ibrahiim and Emily Zobel Marshall will take you on a journey to celebrate the impact that the Windrush Generation has had and continues to have on Britain.

Visit the event web page for further information.

Windrush: Movement of the People

The Shows Must Go On goes to Neverland

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This weekend The Shows Must Go On flies to Neverland and premieres Peter Pan from 7pm tonight (Fri 19th) until 7pm on Sunday 21st June.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUun-2hatcY

Alison Williams stars as Peter Pan and Christopher Walken stars as Captain Hook in the 2014 production of the classic Broadway musical that will entertain anyone who refuses to ever grow up. Telling the beloved story of Peter Pan, the mischievous little boy who ran away to Neverland. Get ready for show-stopping stars, stunning costumes, extravagant sets and delightful music that will have everyone singing along.

Note: This is a three hour event, but it does promise to take you on a magical and musical journey to the second star to the right.

Peter Pan was originally due to to be shown on Friday June 5th but the organisers decided to cancel that week’s event in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

COVID19 Scam Alert issue 12 19.06.2020

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Good Morning

Please find attached the West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert. This weekly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. There have been further reports of scams, doorstep Crime and business complaints all relating to the COVID-19 pandemic here in West Yorkshire. This news alert will give you an indication of the current situation here in West Yorkshire.

Take care

WYTS Weekly news alert Issue 12 19.06.2020 (1) – Copy

Snapshot in Time: Kindness, Generosity and Creativity in Little London, Woodhouse and Centre of Leeds continues

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Dear all,
Although the lockdown has eased for some folk in Little London, Woodhouse and parts of the City Centre you are still ‘Caring Together’ as you always did. And this is not just from the wonderful written and spoken words but to something a little different. See below just some of the donations we have had.
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We had a speedy response to our plea for face coverings. See attached some fancy ‘face coverings’ made by Jill – thank you so much. Jill is already making some more as these have nearly all been taken. Felina is also giving this a go. Please do get in touch if you would like one, or have a go at making some. The ones we have are all washable.

See attached Brian who is modelling one we took to him last week.
Following a social call I took receipt of more homemade cards. See attached, they are gorgeous. Thank you Sue. I also need to say thanks to Sue for helping with the crocheting too as she was part of the talented team that helped to make the two crocheted blankets before the lockdown. She is now taking a break from card making and now knitting for premature babies at Leeds Hospitals.
I also got some stamps in the post, see attached. These too are most welcome. We will definitely make use of them. Thank you Denis.
Myrna was able to show me her baking this morning following our first online Zoom trial run. I quickly took a picture before they’re distributed to her neighbours.. lucky them 🙂 They were eccles cakes and scones. There was a fruit loaf too.
  
And finally, thank you for the monetary and food donations as well, we are truly appreciative. Everything we get, monetary. practically or in goods, it all goes directly back into the community. Your support for each other is humbling as you continue ‘Caring Together’.
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