Category Archives: Events & Activities

Digital connections and good company

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We not only brought together 3 exercise sessions on Tuesday last week we also resumed our in person digital inclusion get togethers. Thanks once again to Lovell Park Hub we met together over lunch.

The session runs each Tuesday just after lunch. Sadly you can’t just call down you do have to call first, or email

And once restrictions ease we can then open up the session to more people. We still offer one to one support as we always have done so please do get in touch if either of these options work for you.

Email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk, or call Lisa: 07436 530073

Caring Together Newsletter

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All our members and supporters should have received our latest newsletter recently.

Many thanks to our great team of volunteers who have helped to get it out.

For anyone who hasn’t seen it here it is:

Issue 92 Spring-Summer 21

And insert pages 1-8

May 2021

This and previous newsletters can be seen here  http://caringtogether.org.uk/newsletters/

50 years of Leeds Playhouse

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Leeds Playhouse, and marking its re-opening, an exciting new exhibition will be displayed in the foyer areas of the theatre this summer.

Curated by Courtney Spencer and drawing on the Playhouse’s archive, the exhibition will celebrate the story of this remarkable theatre. From its beginnings, when it was set up by the people of Leeds, to the present day as one of the country’s leading producing theatres, displays will highlight the people, the places, the shows, celebrating memorable events and our links with the community.

As well as a wide collection of photographic material, artist Cait McEniff, whose recent work includes a celebration of Kirkgate Market, has been commissioned to create a series of illustrations inspired by Playhouse memories from our Creative Engagement participants and the wider public.

Come and celebrate why the Playhouse has been at the heart of Leeds for half a century.

The 50th Anniversary Exhibition will be on view at Leeds Playhouse until 29th May, Monday to Saturday between 10am and 3pm. Entry is free; however, to manage numbers and keep everyone safe, please book a timed entry ticket in advance. https://leedsplayhouse.org.uk/…/50-years-of-leeds-playhouse/

Shared Moments: ‘Bluebells in Middleton Woods’ by Pauline Garner

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Dear all,
 
I was interested to read Oliver’s comments about the ‘medal’ to NHS staff who have worked so dedicatedly throughout the pandemic last week.  My daughter has been working tirelessly on her ward at a busy general hospital and, apart from the time when she had to stay home suffering from Covid herself, she is still there and never complains despite feeling exhausted.  She told me about the medal.
 
I received wonderful care during my time in hospital with Covid and certainly think that they deserve so much more but in this world of severe financial restraints I suppose anything should feel ‘better than nothing’.  We can only hope that the future is brighter for everyone.
On a more cheery note it was my 76th birthday (oh my goodness where does time go?) last week and after opening lots of cards and presents from my wonderful family and friends Bill and I set off to visit Middleton Woods in Ilkley to walk through the bluebells.  They were breathtaking and as Bill rightly said ‘who needs medicine when we have this?’ Food for the soul indeed.  We then went to Skipton and called at a little cafe, sat under parasols in a courtyard and ate the biggest ever fruit scone with jam and cream and shared a pot of Yorkshire tea.  A perfect day and a very happy birthday which was rounded off by our first fish and chips for over a year! So naughty but so nice!!
 
I’ve attached a photo but I’m glad to say I’ve had my hair cut since then! 
Hope you are all well and happy.  Keep safe.

Online talks and activities tomorrow

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Three events happening tomorrow from Leeds Central Library, M&S Archive and The Leeds Library
Sadly they are all at around the same time 🙁

Friday 21st May

12.30pm – 1.15 pm -Looking Good: M&S Window Display
From displays using tree branches in the 1940s to striking 1980s mannequins, explore the history of visual merchandising at M&S by joining a free online talk. This is a pre-recorded talk featuring original archive images introduced by the Archivist, who will be available to respond to questions during and following the talk.
The talk will be available here: https://youtu.be/TzPRZYNtbps

Online Event - Looking Good: M&S Window Display

1pm -2pm Mapping the Past: Local History Maps at the Central Library
Local history Librarians will introduce our fantastic collection of Leeds maps, past and present, before taking you through some of their personal highlights, from the 16th to the 20th-centuries. For confirmed and curious cartophiles alike!
Free but booking required – attendees will receive an email with more details and a link for accessing the talk online no later than the morning of the event. Please leave your email address when registering, in order to receive the instructions.
Book here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/leedslibraryevents
Remember to check your junk folder for the talk link

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1pm – 2pm Nowt But Verse with Joe Williams:
Joe Williams is a renowned Leeds based poet and performer who hails from Hexham where he hosts the fledgling Words on the Wall open mic. His publications include Killing the Piano (2017), the intriguingly subtitled and experiential An Otley Run (2018) and the disturbingly prescient and spooky ‘erasure’ sequence This is Virus. This event will start at 1pm with around 40 minutes of conversation between the poets followed by 10 mins of questions from the audience Book via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nowt-but-verse-with-joe-williams-tickets-152872314207 Booking closes at 11am and you will be emailed a link to the event by 11.30am.

Joe Williams Writer

Street Art, Stroll and a Cuppa….. Thursday 27th May 2021 @ 1.30pm

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Dear all,

Karen H and I wondered if anyone would like to join us to have a browse around the Hyde Park area to view the Street Art. Some of the pieces were added in 2019 through the Colour Hyde Park Project (CHP), sponsored by the University of Leeds. There is some debate if one of them is by Banksy?

If you wish to come along then let me know. We will stop at a cafe for a cuppa too. We will meet at 1.30pm, at a meeting point to be confirmed. I have ordered some warmer weather too (well fingers crossed), so who knows you might need to put some sunscreen on as well!

Email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk, or call 07436 530073 if you wish to come along.

May be an image of brick wall and outdoors

image sourced from headingleyleeds

Exercising Mind and Body this week: In person and Online

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Exercising mind and body this week: In person and Online

Some of our ‘Indoor Exercise Sessions’ re-commenced yesterday.

As yet we are not able to get back into Little London Community Centre but thanks to the support of Lovell Park Hub in Little London we were able to host three exercise sessions throughout the day yesterday in Little London. As we are only allowed 6 persons inside for each session for now, some members also joined us online.

Email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk, or call 07436 530073 if you wish to have a go either online or indoors and I can send you the zoom invite and timings.

These sessions will run each Tuesday for a further 5 weeks. You have three times to choose from. One in the morning, one just before lunch and one in the afternoon. Thanks to RJC Dance, Dom (Dominique) covers the first two and Julie, who we welcomed back after over a year, covers the last one.

As restrictions are now easing we will let you know of other dates and times of further exercise sessions in both Woodhouse and Little London once known. In the meantime we are still continuing to offer walks and other events/activities as well and will let you know about these nearer the time.

Caring Moments: Donations, Alterations and Potting….

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Our new space has had a splash of colour added. Myrna altered the batak, made by members, so we can eventually get it up on the wall. She also brought in some brightly coloured plant pots. It is lovely to see it slowly but surely coming to life.
 
 
We have also been donated some second hand books, CD’s, DVD’s and Hello magazines too. if you would like some call 07436 530073 or email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk