Monthly Archives: January 2021

Monday Mind Workout’ answer for Monday 25th January 2021 from Lesley Pearson

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Answers for yesterday’s Monday Mind Workout, how did you do?

1.      APES

clue: the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement.

  Shrewdness
2.     BEES

clue: dense group

  Swarm
3.     CAMELS

clue: you tow them

  Caravan
4.     CATS

clue: rhymes with chowder

  clowder
5.     WILD CATS

clue: being destroyed

  destruction
6.     CROWS

clue: there’s been a….

  murder
7.     ELEPHANTS

clue: a procession of people

  parade
8.     DONKEYS

clue: “I……all night”

  drove
9.     GIRAFFES

clue: Eiffel is one

  tower
10. HYENAS

clue: a group laughing loudly

  cackle
11. MOLES

clue: women near there due date go into this

  labour
12. PARROTS

clue: all hell broke loose

  pandemonium
13. RATS

clue: territory

  colony
14. OWLS

clue: the UK has two houses that work on behalf of UK citizens

  parliament
15. LEMURS

clue: it’s a theory

  conspiracy

Step into Singing

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Part of the Footsteps Festival 2021, Step Into Singing is a series of online singing workshops designed especially for people living with persistent pain.

Starting Tuesday 26th January 12noon – book here https://www.operanorth.co.uk/step-into-singing-booking/  or email  lifelonglearning@operanorth.co.uk for more information.

All sessions will take place online via Zoom and the link to join will be sent to all participants in advance. Sessions are held fortnightly on Tuesdays at 12pm, lasting approximately 1 hour and include a break and plenty of opportunities for pacing as required.

You can join Step Into Singing at any point in the block and it doesn’t matter if you can’t attend all the sessions.

Developed in consultation with people with lived experience of persistent pain and specialist clinicians, Step Into Singing sessions intend to help you live well despite pain and discover the fun and freedom that singing can bring.  You’ll learn breathing techniques, mindfulness, vocal exercises and songs from a wide range of genres – all carefully crafted to support wellbeing and give you a healthy dose of joy!

Led by opera singer, Marie Claire Breen, Step Into Singing will be a warm and welcoming place for everyone, whether you already love to sing or never utter a note. Taking place in the comfort and privacy of your own home, all you need to join is an online device (smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer) and the willingness to give it a go. You might be surprised by what you can achieve under Marie Claire’s expert, friendly guidance.

 

Big Burns Supper – Online Party tonight

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If you fancy joining in an online celebration of Burn’s night, the Big Burns Supper will be streamed live tonight from Dumfries at 7pm.

Watch on  Facebook  or on  You Tube

Scotland’s largest contemporary Burns celebration joins forces with Scotland’s much loved comic hero of 2020, Janey Godley as Big Burns Supper goes digital for 2021. Marking the festival’s 10th anniversary, Janey Godley’s Big Burns Supper dishes up a very special broadcast connecting Scotland to the world with contributions from local, national and international artists to help celebrate Burns Night in a way that helps give everyone a much-needed lift and a laugh.

Broadcast free of charge across Big Burns Supper’s Facebook and YouTube channels, the special 75-minute digital broadcast on January 25th 2021 sees Janey (in her own very special style obviously) welcome back a cracking selection of artists including – KT Tunstall, Dougie Maclean, Donovan, Tide Lines and Skerryvore who have performed at the festival over the last ten years. As staying in is the new eh, going out, Janey will host from her own living room as she prepares a Burns Supper while introducing guests and festival friends throughout the evening.

‘Monday Mind Workout’ Monday 25th January 2021 from Lesley Pearson

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COLLECTIONS OF THINGS

LOTS OF ANIMALS HAVE A STRANGE NAME FOR THEIR COLLECTIONS

MOST OF US KNOW A GROUP OF PUPPIES IS CALLED A LITTER

HOW ABOUT THESE?

1.      APES

clue: the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement.
2.     BEES

clue: dense group
3.     CAMELS

clue: you tow them
4.     CATS

clue: rhymes with chowder
5.     WILD CATS

clue: being destroyed
6.     CROWS

clue: there’s been a….
7.     ELEPHANTS

clue: a procession of people
8.     DONKEYS

clue: “we ….. all night”
9.     GIRAFFES

clue: Eiffel is one
10. HYENAS

clue: a group laughing loudly
11. MOLES

clue: women near there due date go into this
12. PARROTS

clue: all hell broke loose
13. RATS

clue: territory
14. OWLS

clue: the UK has two houses that work on behalf of UK citizens
15. LEMURS

clue: it’s a theory

Lesley has got another 15 for you in late February, thank you Lesley.

Remembering the Holocaust: Anne Frank’s step-sister Eva Schloss – live streamed event

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Monday 25th January at 7.30pm

http://living-knowledge-network.co.uk/library/remembering-the-holocaust-anne-franks-step-sister-eva-schloss

The Living Knowledge Network starts it’s 2021 live events with an illuminating conversation with Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister to Anne Frank in the lead up to Holocaust Memorial Day which is on 27th January 2021.

The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 is ‘Be the light in the darkness’. One of the brightest lights of resistance against prejudice is Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and life-long anti-prejudice activist.

A triptych. Far left is the bookcover of 'After Auschwitz' by Eva Schloss, 'A story of heartbreak and survivial by the stepsister of Anne Frank.' On the cover is a black and white photograph of a young girl holding a blue-coloured bird on her hand. The centre image is an older woman in mid-speech, Eva Schloss. On the right is a black and white photo of a young girl with dark hair, Anne Frank.

You will be able to watch this on the above link at 7.30pm on 25th Jan.

The Living Knowledge Network is a UK-wide partnership of national and public libraries created by the British Library to exchange knowledge and develop memorable experiences for public library users. We celebrate libraries as spaces of vital cultural significance. We livestream cultural events into libraries across the UK, so you can get a front-row seat for free no matter where you live.

You can also watch some of the previous events here  https://living-knowledge-network.co.uk/library

Your Place Comedy – Free live streamed show (Adults only)

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24th January 2021 at 8pm

To watch the show, and for more information, please visit www.yourplacecomedy.co.uk

Headshot pictures of Ahir Shah and Josie Long

Three time Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee and radio and TV regular, Josie Long, joins star of Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You and The Mash Report, Ahir Shah, for the first in a new series of FREE Your Place Comedy live streamed shows.

Hosted by Tim FitzHigham (writer and star of Radio 4’s The Gambler, presenter of CBBC’s Super Human Challenge and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee), Your Place Comedy presents warm, intimate and unique live streamed shows mixing chat and stand-up. The project has been put together by a group of 12 small, independent theatres and arts centres from across Yorkshire and the Humber, supporting performers and continuing to bring live entertainment to their audiences during some challenging times.

The event is FREE to watch but there will be an option to donate if you have enjoyed the broadcast, with all money raised being distributed equally among the participating venues as they continue to face significant difficulties presenting live events.

May contain adult themes and language.
Age 18+

Lockdown fitness for the over 60s

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The Leeds United Foundation has launched two new health and wellbeing initiatives for the over 60s.

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Fit Generations held via Zoom every Monday has been created for over 60s with dementia or any other mental or physical disabilities. It helps participants socialise whilst encouraging them to stay active and learn new skills. It includes a variety of activities along with 30 minutes’ physical activity.

Sporting Memories (via Zoom every Wednesday, 1pm to 2.30pm) features one hour of discussion for participants to share past sporting experiences and share sporting memories, followed by 30 minutes of physical activity.

For further information about the initiatives, please contact Beth.Kerrigan@leedsunited.com

You can also read the current national guidance on exercise during lockdown.

Dedication Friday: “Try a Little Tenderness” from Cherril Cliff

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Dear all,

My favourite song, is “Try a Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding. My friend, Dot and I, loved Otis, back in the 1960s – we were mods and into soul big time. We used to go to the Old Mecca, in the County Arcade and dance around our handbags on Saturday afternoons! The DJ was Tamla Pete.

Otis was killed in a plane crash, when he was just 26 years old and when Dot and I heard this tragic news, we were inconsolable. Gone too soon has never been truer.

I still love Otis and my favourite album, is “Otis Blue.”

Thanks for evoking happy memories and I dedicate this song to my friend Dot, who I reached out and found, at the beginning of the pandemic, having lost touch and we now write regular letters to each other. One of the few good things to come out of these worrisome times. From Cherril Cliff

Thanks for sharing this with us Cherril, and lovely to hear you have been able to reconnect with your friend

Click on the link below
ps. If it asks you to sign into Youtube, just click on ‘no thanks’ and then click on ‘I agree’, you may also have to watch the start of an advert first, you can skip ad once it shows bottom right – enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnPMoAb4y8U

Otis Redding – “Try A Little Tenderness” | Don't Forget The Songs 365

image sourced from dontforgetthesong

 

Shared Moments: ‘Bingo with Caring Together’

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Dear all,

We enjoyed an online bingo session yesterday. Not everyone was a winner but we are going to do it again, so there is always next time. Prizes for a line and house will be with you soon!
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Save the date for your diary for the next one: Wednesday 17th February 2021 @3pm
Get in touch if interested: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk, or call 07436 530073
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