Dear all,
Below are the answers for yesterday’s Monday Mind Workout, how did you do?
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
1. MSOSBOL 1. BLOSSOM
2. RWAM 2. WARM
3. RBISD 3. BIRDS
4. OFDIADLF 4. DAFFODIL
5. WGOR 5. GROW
6. OWSEFRL 6. FLOWERS
7. LTEM 7. MELT
8. NPTLA 8. PLANT
9. HCAHT 9. HATCH
10. IPNCIC 10. PICNIC
Caring Together are supporting the National Day of Reflection today, the 23 March 2021, which is the first anniversary of the UK lockdown, to commemorate this tragic loss of life and to stand in silence together for 1 min at 12noon
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March 20th is the UN International Day of Happiness. With our world facing unprecedented challenges, wellbeing matters more than ever.
In these difficult times, let’s take action to be happier and kinder, together.
But also remember that it’s ok not to be ok. There is information about support available at https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/ or a 24 hour mental health support line for Leeds residents 0800 183 0558.
Dear resident,
We hope you’re keeping safe and well.
This week we are bringing you an update on infection rates, vaccination progress, and information about three new testing sites in the city for anyone who can’t work from home.
The latest figures for infection rates in Leeds are currently at 107.4 per 100,000, which is a slight increase on last week. The positivity rate remains stable at 4.9%.
Whilst this increase is partly due to outbreaks in two prison settings, it’s important that we all continue to stay at home unless essential, keep our distance from those not in our household, and wear a face covering when required.
The best way to keep yourself and others safe is by acting as though you have the virus.
The vaccination work continues to progress well across Leeds, with approximately 285,000 vaccinations delivered in the city.
The NHS is currently offering the Covid-19 vaccine to people most at risk from the virus. If you fall into any one of the following groups, you may be eligible to book your vaccine through the NHS national booking system (or by calling 119). This is very straight forward and gives you lots of options for venues and times. You don’t need to wait for a letter or to be contacted by your GP.
You may be eligible if you meet one of the following criteria:
Once you enter your NHS number it will let you know whether you are eligible or ask you to self-certify as a carer or frontline health and social care worker. If you are unsure of your NHS number, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-
If you are not eligible yet, please wait to be contacted. The NHS will let you know when it’s your turn to have the vaccine – it’s important not to contact the NHS for a vaccination before then.
More information about the Covid-19 vaccine can be found on the NHS Leeds website.
Good quality sleep helps your brain and body function well. It’s important to get the right amount of sleep for both your physical & mental health. But most of don’t get enough sleep and this has been made worse for many people during the covid pandemic.
For lots of useful advice on getting better sleep visit https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/sleep/
Your Space Leeds are running free online workshops to help improve your sleep. There are two separate workshops – part 1 and part 2, both running on several dates. If you want to take part, the details and dates are here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improve-sleep-part-1-tickets-117993974153?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improve-sleep-part-2-tickets-119213794669?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Dear all,
Today’s dedication is in memory of Rosa whose funeral it is today. She loved Jim Reeves and this song is part of her order of service. The words are beautiful. Rest in peace, forever in our thoughts.
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Dear all,
It was obvious from Peggy’s programme collection how much she loved the Musicals and those performances must have been wonderful to watch. The first one dates back to 1934 with ‘Mr Whittington’ at the London Hippodrome. In the title role was Jack Buchanan who also staged the entire production which had a cast of 66 on stage! His leading lady was Elsie Randolph and Fred Emney no doubt gave one of his excellent character performances. From the programme photos, one can only imagine the glamour and sophistication reaching out to the audience. I don’t recognise any of the musical numbers – by name – but will certainly be looking them up via Google and YouTube. To watch the Show from the Royal Box would have cost £6.6.4d with the cheapest seat at 2/6d. Full page adverts for Rolls Royce, Bentley and Daimler cars, are next to restaurants with late night dancing, expensive Furriers and the jewels of Cartier.
‘The Blackbirds of 1934’ presented at the Coliseum was described as ‘the fastest and most modern Revue ever presented in London’ and featured the Blackbird Beauty Chorus & Choir, the World’s greatest female tap dancer and Peg Leg Bates!
Another Revue, this time at the Palladium in 1936 was ‘O-Kay For Sound’ starring Flanagan & Allen, Naughton & Gold, and Nervo & Knox. Another huge cast by today’s standards and from the souvenir brochure I lost count at 53! Sixteen of the 24 Sherman Fisher’s Palladium Girls lined up in their immaculate costumes and white tap shoes, tied with large bows. A note on the front page caught my eye: ‘This Theatre is scientifically cooled by the ‘Ozonair’ system of ventilation, as well as by the sliding roof’’ Today’s programmes do not have such interesting notes!
The following year the Palladium hosted ‘London Rhapsody’ described as a Symphony of a great City, basically a Revue of London but from the scenes and musical numbers, it must have been a joy to watch. The brochure shows Scene 6, Lyric Theatre 1899 listing its own costume and decor credits for “Tell Me Pretty Maiden”. This song I do recall, having heard many times over the years by members of the Players Theatre in “The Good Old Days” at our beautiful City Varieties. How I would love to have seen Harry Dennis’s Dancing Dudes, I can only imagine how slick their routines were. A brochure page advertises ‘French Fern’ by Morny, alongside of which is a note “The London Palladium is perfumed each performance with this delightful perfume – reminiscent of the moors in Autumn” Certainly a change from Jeyes fluid! The cover of the brochure is taken from a painting by Dame Laura Knight and shows an elegant lady attired in evening dress watching the action onstage from the Royal Box. A truly delightful picture.
I could continue but space will not allow – for now……..
Wonderful Maureen, thank you so much once again, until next time….
When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.
sourced: scottishpoetrylibrary org uk
