Monthly Archives: February 2021

Poetry Corner: ‘Be My Valentine’ by Paul Curtis

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On Valentines Day
The chocolate syrup said to the ice cream
“I’m sweet on you!”
While the pencil said to the paper
“I dot my i’s on you!”
And the light bulb asked his girlfriend
Do I mean a whole watt to you?”

sourced: peculiar-poetry com

Over 70? Not been called for Covid Vaccine? Contact the NHS

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The government has changed it’s advice about contacting the NHS to request your Covid Vaccine.

If you are over 70 and have not yet been asked to go for you first dose of the vaccine please contact the NHS to make sure you get it.

There are several ways you can do this:

You can access the national booking system online 

Call 119 free of change between 7am and 11pm

Call your GP

 

Community Conversation on Covid Vaccines from Black Health Initiative

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People from the black community are 74% less likely to take the vaccine.

Black Health Initiative Leeds are hosting a community conversation event tomorrow evening:

Tuesday 9th February 6pm – 7.30pm.

Email operationalmanager@bhileeds.org.uk to get the joining details (it will be on Zoom)

Covid Vaccination – Listen to the facts /Ask Your Questions

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Hosted by Heather Nelson – CEO of BHI and with Dr Hector Goma – Clinical Lead Chapeltown Primary Care Network, Alison Lowe – CEO Touchstone, Bishop Tedroy Powell – Presiding Bishop COGOP UK, Belgium,Holland and Dr Jawad K Ahmad – MBChb, MRCGP PgDPD

Virtual Heydays – with Leeds Playhouse

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Diverse Voices – Age Proud Leeds podcast

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Diverse Voices is the new Age Proud Leeds podcast in which people from diverse communities talk about ageism and discrimination. Topics include:

  • the past to the present
  • the impact of discrimination and hate crime
  • the challenges faced by the Windrush generation
  • the need for accessible and welcoming services
  • Pride: celebrating cultural diversity and older people from diverse communities

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A project by Leeds Older People’s Forum and Time to Shine the podcast is in 2 parts and you can listen here:

Part One

Part Two

Or read more about the project here https://timetoshineleeds.org/age-proud-leeds/diverse-voices

 

Outing The Past – Saturday 6th February

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February is LGBT+ History Month and there are lots of events taking place.  This year everything has had to be moved online and you can see a calendar of all the events here: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/calendar/

Leeds Museums and Galleries will be hosting a free virtual ‘Outing the Past’ Festival on Saturday 6th February. Between 9.50am and 15.40pm

You can join the event via Zoom to celebrate and learn more about LGBT+ history. You can watch and listen to a brilliant range of fascinating presentations and stories all focused on LGBT+ history.

See the line-up and register for free at bit.ly/otpfestival

Councillor Hannah Bithell, Leeds City Council’s LGBT+ Champion, said: “We are extremely proud to have the opportunity to host another OUTing the Past event, albeit in a totally new format. The event, held during LGBT+ History Month, provides us with an important opportunity to acknowledge some of the many struggles, sacrifices and triumphs of LGBT+ community in Leeds and beyond. We have some fantastic speakers and presentations lined up and it is set to be a great day of celebration for all.”

Dedication Friday: ‘What’s Love Got to do with it’ for Felina Hughes

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Dedication Friday: ‘What’s Love Got to do with it’ or Felina Hughes
Today’s tune is dedicated to Felina who recently received a new fit bit and has been working on increasing her steps and moves with dancing to her favourite tunes. Lovin the song choice Felina 🙂
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!
Tina Turner - What's Love Got to Do with It [HD REMASTERED] - YouTube
image sourced youtube com