I’m sure you are all aware of the government annoucement yesterday which will make it illegal for more than 6 people to meet – indoors or outdoors
There is more detailed information about this on the government website here Gov.uk – Coronavirus, what you can and can’t do
And a good summary with a helpful graphic here bbc news – social distancing rules
England’s largest festival of history and culture!
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.
This year will be a mix of online and in person events and you can find out more about all of them here. https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/. You can search for local or digital events.
This year’s theme is Hidden Nature, highlghting the secret natural histories and stories of not just our landscapes, but also gardens, urban green spaces, farms, waterways, buildings and culture.
In-person activities will be subject to covid safety guidelines and limited numbers so you will probably need to book in advance if you plan to attend
There are also three Digital Stages each with it’s own line-up of online events for you to enjoy from home. See the links below for what’s on each stage:
‘Praise Poem for Yorkshire Puddings’
The M&S Company Archive, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Discover some of the gems in the M&S Company Archive’s film collection, including 1960s cinema adverts and 1970s tv ads. Free online talk. Pre-recorded talk (45 mins) with Ask the Archivist.
Explore the history of advertising at M&S and have the best seats in the house to view vintage fashions, changes on the high street and more. This is a pre-recorded talk featuring original archive film footage introduced by the Archivist, who will be available online to respond to questions during and following the talk. Running time – 45 minutes. Please book in advance to receive full details on how to access this free online talk.
Opening Times
Friday 11 September: 12:30 – 1:15pm
Booking Details
Pre-booking: Required
Please book via Marks in Time website to receive full details on how to access this online talk.
Go to: https://marksintime.marksandspencer.com/wha…/upcoming-events
Booking closes: 11 September 2020 11:00
This is part of 2020 Heritage Open Days
Good morning, please find below the answers for the Monday Mind Workout from yesterday, how did you do?
1. What did ‘Tiswas’ stand for?
Today is Saturday, watch and smile
2.Which British band put A Message In A Bottle in 1979?
The Police
3. Who was Prime Minister of the UK for the longest during the 1970s?
Edward Heath
4.The film Rocketman charts the rise of which 70s superstar?
Elton John
5. What was the name of the jester in ‘Rentaghost’?
Timothy Claypole
6.What is the real name of K.C. from K.C. and the Sunshine Band?
Harry Wayne Casey
7. In which year of the 70s was ‘Jaws’ released?
1975
8.Which song from Grease sold the most singles in the UK?
Your the one that I want
9. What were the first names of Starsky and Hutch?
David Starsky and Ken(neth) Hutchinson
10. Errol Brown was the lead singer of which band?
Hot Chocolate
11. Which ‘Carry On’ actor starred in the 70s sitcom ‘Bless This House’?
Sid James
12. Eurovision sensation ABBA came from which country?
Sweden
13. In which year were the Summer Olympic Games in Munich, sadly to be remembered for the terrorist attacks which overshadowed the event?
1972
14. Which legendary British band released their final album in May 1970?
15. Which U.S. President resigned in 1974?
Richard Nixon
16. With which British city would you associate The Bay City Rollers?
Edinburgh
17. In which year was the Sony Walkman first available for purchase?
1979
18. What was the best-selling single of the Seventies in the UK?
Mull of Kintyre/Girls’ School – Wings
19. Singer David Soul also starred in which iconic action TV series?
Starsky & Hutch
20. Name the song: “Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I’m a woman’s man, no time to talk”
Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees
1. What did ‘Tiswas’ stand for?
2.Which British band put A Message In A Bottle in 1979?
3. Who was Prime Minister of the UK for the longest during the 1970s?
4.The film Rocketman charts the rise of which 70s superstar?
5. What was the name of the jester in ‘Rentaghost’?
6.What is the real name of K.C. from K.C. and the Sunshine Band?
7. In which year of the 70s was ‘Jaws’ released?
1974, 1975 or 1976
8.Which song from Grease sold the most singles in the UK?
9. What were the first names of Starsky and Hutch?
10. Errol Brown was the lead singer of which band?
11. Which ‘Carry On’ actor starred in the 70s sitcom ‘Bless This House’?
12. Eurovision sensation ABBA came from which country?
13. In which year were the Summer Olympic Games in Munich, sadly to be remembered for the terrorist attacks which overshadowed the event?
1972, 1973, or 1974
14. Which legendary British band released their final album in May 1970?
15. Which U.S. President resigned in 1974?
16. With which British city would you associate The Bay City Rollers?
17. In which year was the Sony Walkman first available for purchase?
1977, 1978 or 1979
18. What was the best-selling single of the Seventies in the UK?
19. Singer David Soul also starred in which iconic action TV series?
20. Name the song: “Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I’m a woman’s man, no time to talk”
‘It’s like having a ghost in the house.’ Sakiko is nervous. She’s introducing her fiancée Dan to her parents for the first time at her family home in Kani, Japan. And, whilst brother Hiroki, the ‘perfect child’, got married close to home, Sakiko’s got to break the news that their wedding will be in London, where they’ve built their lives. But under the surface, something isn’t right. Her mother is acting strangely, her father is gone for hours and a strange figure waits in the garden.
A Leeds Playhouse and Kani Public Arts Center co-production
This recording is being shared after the UK run was cancelled on press night. This version wasn’t made for broadcast so some aspects of the production might look or sound different to a live theatre experience.
Stream available until Mon 21 Sept.
A sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the city means that Leeds has been put on the Public Health England’s weekly watch list of areas of concern. This will not immediately mean any further restrictions, but will mean additional monitoring and could see local lockdown measures if the numbers do not fall.
Leeds City Council and partners have recently undertaken a string of preventative steps to stay on top of community transmission, including targeted community work, mobile testing units and public awareness campaigns. But with case numbers continuing to show an upward trend, people of Leeds are asked to play their part in controlling the spread and keeping Leeds open.
People in Leeds can play their part by following the following key advice:
More information from the council can be found here: https://news.leeds.gov.uk/news/rise-in-covid-19-concern-prompts-call-for-city-wide-effort-in-leeds
The latest government guidance on meeting people outside your household is here: meeting people outside your household
This is an audio recording of musings by Maureen Kershaw on ‘Employment’ hope you enjoy!
Dear all, Kinder Leeds has now opened registration for Leeds Festival of Kindness, Compassion and Well-being from The Kindness Revolution at #KinderLeeds
If you wish, you can join one of their FREE virtual sessions, including webinars, listening circles and even dancing!
https://kinderleeds.org/events/kindness-festival-week/…
