How did you do?
See the answers below:
1 Pink
2 Spain
3 A beard tax – is it still a tax?
4 Interrobang
5 Laughs
6 Constipation
7 Charlie Chaplin
8 France
9 Frog
10 The Day Watch
11 False
12 England
13 Scoobert Doo
14 San Francisco
15 Zeedonk
Take care from all at Caring Together
Dear all,
Our ‘Monday Monday Mind Workouts’ have been going for one year now. Below is the first one I posted mid April 2020. I never thought for one minute I would still be posting them a year later. I welcome the day we can resume them face to face.
Please find below some questions to ponder whilst having a cuppa. I will post the answers tomorrow.
I will be hosting a weekly ONLINE ‘Monday Mind Workout’ from Monday 20th April@11am. If you wish to be added to the list then please email me: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk and I can go through this with you.
‘Monday Mind Workout’
1 What is the most common colour of toilet paper in France?
2 If you dug a hole through the centre of the earth starting from Wellington in New Zealand, which European country would you end up in?
3 Henry VIII introduced which tax in England in 1535?
4 What is the correct term for a question mark immediately followed by an exclamation mark?
5 The average person does what thirteen times a day?
6 Coprastastaphobia is the fear of what?
7 Who entered a contest to find his own look-alike and came 3rd?
8 In which country are there six villages called Silly, 12 called Billy, and two called Pratt?
9 Native to the Caribbean, what sort of animal is the mountain chicken?
10 What nickname was given to Rembrandt’s The Night Watch after being over-restored in the 1940s?
11 True or false: You can sneeze in your sleep
12 Which country has the most tornadoes by area?
13 What is Scooby Doo’s full name?
14 Where was the fortune cookie invented?
15 What is the cross between a donkey and a zebra known as?
Thanks to Edinburgh Evening News
Free audio streamed lunchtime organ concerts from Leeds Town Hall
Graham Barber – organist Monday 19th April at 1.05pm
https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/graham-barber-live-audio-stream/7501
Dr David Hill – Rutland Organist Monday 26th April at 1.05pm
https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/dr-david-hill-live-audio-stream/7502
Clicking on these links will give you all the information and a link to hear the livestream at the designated time
Although the second step on the roadmap of easing restrictions took place on Monday, the actions of every Leeds resident still make a crucial difference to COVID-19 infection rates in our city.
There is a lot to begin to enjoy again and look forward to, but we need to continue to be cautious and keep infection rates low.
The COVID-19 infection rate for Leeds is now below the Yorkshire average down to 56.9 per 100,000, with the rate for over 60’s at 22.4 per 100,000. Positivity rate this week has also dropped to 2.9%.
But what we are seeing is a growing number of younger people testing positive for COVID-19, so it is still really important that everyone, even if they have had a vaccine, follow the hands, face, space guidance and only meet people outside within the rule of six or two households.
If you work at or own a business there is information and support available on the council website.
Support is still available for the 71,000 people in Leeds who have been shielding during the lockdown. Key advice for those clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 can be found translated into different languages here, with British Sign Language and Easy Read versions available. It covers working from home, going to school, shopping, socialising, travelling, accessing care and getting vaccinated. Additionally, those that have been shielding can find out more information about available support on Leeds City Council’s website.
Nearly 40 million vaccine doses have been given across the UK, with those aged 45 to 49 now able to book appointments. Don’t forget, there are four ways you might be contacted by the NHS when it’s your turn to be vaccinated.
As of April 15 2021, more than 361,000 people in Leeds have received their first vaccination. Of these, more than 107,000 people have also now received their second dose.
Even if you missed Census Day on 21 March, there is still time to complete it. Every household is required by law to complete the census and you need to respond as soon as possible to avoid a fine. Fill in the Census here.
This is the very first time the Government is asking everyone to respond to the Census online, if they can. If you know someone who doesn’t have the skills or confidence to do it online, you can access telephone and face to face support. Visit https://census.gov.uk/
The Census questionnaire is available on paper and in 42 different languages, in easy-read and large print formats and Braille, and in a video format in British Sign Language, audio and subtitles.
You only have till Monday 19 April to register to vote while the deadline for postal voting is 5pm the next day on Tuesday 20 April. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so at gov.uk/registertovote
Over 200,000 residents have chosen to vote by post. Those using polling stations are being asked to wear a mask and comply with other safety and social distancing measures. It is anticipated that only limited numbers will be permitted inside polling stations at any one time, which may mean queues are likely.
If you want to find out where your polling station is visit https://wheredoivote.co.uk/
You vote matters. Don’t lose it.
A major new testing programme has been launched for residents in Leeds in a bid to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Around one in three people with COVID-19 have no symptoms and will spread it without realising.
Now, to stop this risk by finding new cases, Leeds City Council is offering a number of options across the city for residents to take part in community testing.
The new community testing centres, where you can pick up tests are:
City Centre Community Hub, Woodhouse Lane, LS2 8LX
Armley Community Hub & Library, 2 Stocks Hill, Armley, LS12 1UQ
Deacon House Centre, Seacroft Avenue, Leeds, LS14 6JD
Dewsbury Road Community Hub & Library, 190 Dewsbury Road, LS11 6PF
Halton Library, 273 Selby Road, LS15 7JR; The Compton Centre Community Hub & Library, Harehills Lane, Harehills, LS9 7BG
The Reginald Centre, Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 3EX.
Opening hours 10am to 4pm Mon to Fri and 10am to 1pm Saturday except City Centre Community Hub which doesn’t open Saturdays.
These are in addition to the existing community testing options we have previously told you about and which are as follows:
A home ordering service – https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests.
Collection at a local test site during specific test collection time windows – https://www.gov.uk/find-covid-19-lateral-flow-test-site.
Pharmacies offering home test collection – https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/.
Testing on-site at Leeds Beckett University – City Campus LS1 3HE (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 2pm) Headingley Campus LS6 3QS (Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm).
Residents should have two tests during a week-long period. Please note this community testing is only for people with NO SYMPTOMS. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should self-isolate and book a test.
Public health leaders in the city hope as many residents as possible will take part in the new initiative to protect both themselves and others.
Leeds residents are being reminded not to lose their chance to vote as registration and postal deadlines approach.
The deadline for registering to vote is midnight Monday 19 April while the deadline for postal voting is 5pm the next day on Tuesday 20 April.
Over 200,000 residents have chosen to vote by post. Those using polling stations are being asked to wear a mask and comply with other safety and social distancing measures. It is anticipated that only limited numbers will be permitted inside polling stations at any one time, which may mean queues are likely.
To find out more and to register online www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. If you’re already registered you don’t need to apply again.
All the information needed is available online at www.leeds.gov.uk/elections, anyone needing further help can call the Leeds City Council elections helpline on 0113 222 4411 (open 9am to 5pm Mon-Fri only) or email electors@leeds.gov.uk.
Lotherton
Wildlife World is reopening from Monday, but please make sure you book a ticket before visiting.
(please also only go if you intend to send us pictures of the warty pigs afterwards)
The playground, toilets, shop and café will also be open.
For FAQ, follow the Lotherton Facebook page or visit our webpage.
Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey is fully open for all of your Cistercian monastic ruin needs, including the shop, which does sell ice cream.
Conveniently, research shows that the ruins are best enjoyed with a wry smile and ice cream around your chops.
We’re open Tues – Sun, 10am – 4pm.
Abbey House Museum
Over the road, the shop at Abbey House Museum will be open. Hooray!
Temple Newsam
Home Farm at Temple Newsam will be open from Monday, but please book online before you visit.
The playground and toilets will also be open along with Temple Newsam Tearooms for takeaways and outdoor seating. The shop will be open from Tuesday.
For updates, follow the Temple Newsam Facebook page or visit our webpage.
Leeds Industrial Museum
The shop at Leeds Industrial Museum will be open from Tuesday, so drop in and show the site a little support.
The grounds at Leeds Industrial Museum are open and beautiful, thanks to our hard working team of volunteers (who wrote a blog about it). Have a stroll through and admire their lovely green-fingers.
Leeds Art Gallery
The Leeds Art Gallery Shop will be open from Tuesday and stocked t’brim with local gifts and art inspired homewares if you’re planning a trip into the city.
The rest of our venues – and the indoor parts of these ones! – are gearing up to see you all in May.
Latest update from Leeds City Council and including Leeds’ infection rates, the new restriction rules and rapid testing for everyone.
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that Leeds joins the country in mourning following the announcement from Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has passed away.
The Royal Family are encouraging safe tributes with an online book of condolence and are suggesting charitable donations instead of flowers.
Read our statement regarding the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh here: https://news.leeds.gov.uk/
Every Leeds resident makes a difference to Covid infection rates in our city. When you continue to follow the government guidance, meet fewer people outdoors and stay local, you help to keep everyone safe.
There is a lot to look forward to, as we move ahead on the government roadmap towards fewer restrictions, but we need to be cautious and keep infection rates low.
We’re making real progress in Leeds, our Covid rate is now 78.3 per 100,000 (down 34% in the last week), but this is still above the England average of 31.9. The new UK variant spreads very easily.
The recent figures also show that we have falling infections among over-60s (26.1 per 100, 22% lower this week).
As restrictions relax, it’s even more important to remember that people are still vulnerable. Please act as though you have the virus, follow the hands/face/space/fresh air, test/trace/isolate rules, and keep working #TogetherLeeds
Information to support businesses and individuals can be found on the council website.
Leeds will move into a new phase of relaxing lockdown restrictions next week as council services, along with more shops and businesses, start to reopen and welcome back the public.
The changes to restrictions will mean businesses, including non-essential shops and gyms, can reopen along with outdoor hospitality and some outdoor attractions.
Indoor venues can only be visited alone or with household groups, with outdoor settings limited to either six people or two households. Even though being outdoors is safer, there is still a risk of catching the virus.
Social distancing, hand hygiene and other safety measures will remain in place, including COVID marshals and hand sanitiser stations in the city centre. Members of the public are urged to follow the latest guidance to keep COVID-19 rates under control and ensure Leeds keeps heading in the right direction.
For more info on the easing of restrictions go to: https://news.leeds.gov.uk/
The latest updates on individual council services can be found at: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/
Work along the Headrow has been ongoing for some time with completion due in May. Changes include more appealing alternatives to the car, with quicker and more reliable bus services, ensuring that journeys on foot and by bike are more convenient, attractive and safer by widening pavements, cycle lines and making safer road crossings.
More info about the changes and what to expect can be found here- https://news.leeds.gov.uk/
Vaccinations are in progress, with over 350,000 people in Leeds having received the jab as of 30 March (about 48% of the population) and more than 59,000 people have had their second jab but new infections are still happening.
Analysis carried out by Public Health England suggests that the COVID-19 vaccination programme prevented 6,100 deaths in England up to the end of February 2021. It is crucial that we all get the vaccine when we are ready and able to do so to help stop the spread of the virus but whether or not you’ve had your vaccine, we all need to keep following the restrictions and continuing to follow the hands/face/space safety measures.
More information around vaccinations can be found at the Leeds CCG website.
Through April we are focusing on going back over JCVI cohorts 1 – 9 to ensure everyone who is eligible is offered a vaccine and has access to the necessary information to make an informed decision.
As per national guidance we can’t book anyone in for their first vaccine who falls outside of the JCVI 1 -9 cohorts
We are encouraging all of those eligible in cohorts 1-9 who have yet to receive a vaccination or without an existing appointment book their vaccine online, by calling 119 or contacting their GP.
Those who are eligible no longer need to wait to be invited.
Ramadan Kareem.
With Covid19 restrictions still ongoing, 2021 Ramadan (12/13 April to 12/13 May) will be a very different experience for British Muslims.
Whilst the restrictions will be more relaxed compared to 2020, many of the usual practices normally observed, particularly visiting friends and family indoors, will sadly still not be possible this year.
We ask Leeds residents to make sure every Iftar is a safe one by following COVID-19 guidelines. For the latest information on how to stay safe, please visit gov.uk.
A new set of translated films about spotting Covid-19 symptoms, how to get a test, and the support available if you have to self-isolate are now ready to view on the Coronavirus Information in Different Languages playlist on YouTube. The films are called COVID-19 Spot The Signs and have been translated into the top 12 most spoken languages in Leeds.
Around 1 in 3 people who have Covid-19 don’t have any symptoms. This is why regular rapid testing is so important to prevent the spread of the virus and help us return to normality.
From today (9 April), everyone in England, including those without symptoms, will be able to take a free rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test twice a week.
You will be able to access regular testing through:
More info here: https://www.gov.uk/government/
