Category Archives: Caring Together

Online events with Leeds Libraries this week

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Wed 26 May 2021, 6:30PM
Read Regional Author Event: Yvonne Battle-Felton
Remembered is the story of a mother’s quest to keep her son safe. For most of Edward’s life, Spring has been living a lie. As an emancipated slave, if history and people have taught her anything, it’s that they weren’t interested in her story, her life. They only wanted her to confirm what they thought they already knew. Over time, she learned to quiet her own stories. In comforting others, she lost some of herself.

Yvonne is an American writer living in the UK, she has a PhD in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and is Lecturer in Creative Writing and Creative Industries at Sheffield Hallam University. Remembered was longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. For more info and to book:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/…/…/2021-05-26/18:30/t-rvogre

Thursday 27th May 5.30pm – 7.00pm:
The Art Lovers Book Club is a special partnership between Leeds Art Gallery and Leeds Libraries – now hosted on the last Thursday of the month via Zoom.

We’ll bring you thought provoking books chosen for you by artists. These books are all texts that have been particularly formative or influential on the artist’s thinking or practice. For May’s book club we’re delighted to be able to welcome the artist Zadie Xa, whose artwork will be exhibited at Leeds Art Gallery during 2021. Zadie will introduce the Book Club to her practice and highlight some themes arising from her chosen book. We’ll continue with an open conversation, where everyone will be welcome to discuss the book, themes and related issues. For more information and to book https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/…/art-lovers-book-c…/e-aqeded

Friday 4th June 1pm – 2pm
Leeds Modernist in the Archive
Join Leeds Modernist as they explore the city’s architectural history through our archives and discuss its continuing impact. Leeds Modernist is a body which celebrates local Twentieth-century architecture through research, public engagement and collaboration and is led by Kate Holt and Flo Armitage-Hookes. More info and to book: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/…/leeds-modernist-i…/e-bxoaaq

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

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May 2021

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

New Leeds Lord Mayor officially announced

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Councillor Asghar Khan has become the city’s 127th Lord Mayor of Leeds, it was announced today.  He will take over from Councillor Eileen Taylor who served as Lord Mayor for 2 years.

Caring Together would like to say thank you to Cllr Taylor for her support over the last 2 years and welcome to Cllr Khan – we look forward to working with you.

From Leeds City Council news:

New Leeds Lord Mayor officially announced: The Lord Mayor, Councillor Asghar Khan and the Lady Mayoress, Robina Kosar

Councillor Asghar Khan has become the city’s 127th Lord Mayor of Leeds after unanimous support from members of all parties at the council’s annual meeting yesterday (20 May).

Taking over the role from the previous incumbent Councillor Eileen Taylor, who served an unprecedented two years in the role, Councillor Asghar Khan will be accompanied during his time in office through 2021/22 by his wife and Lady Mayoress, Robina Kosar.

Born in Kashmir, Councillor Asghar Khan moved to England in the 1980s as an eleven-year-old boy. He attended Cross Flatts Park Primary School followed by Cockburn High School and then went on to further his studies at Leeds City College.

Since 2011, Councillor Asghar Khan has represented the Burmantofts and Richmond Hill ward as a Labour councillor, serving on the city plans panel, inner east community committee, joint plans panel, scrutiny board (environment, housing and communities) and recently as a deputy executive member.

During his time as Lord Mayor, Councillor Asghar Khan has chosen to support Leeds Hospitals Charity, with a particular focus on raising awareness and funds for renal and diabetes services.

Leeds Hospitals Charity is the dedicated charity for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Each year, they provide an additional £5 million in funding to support and make life easier for over 20,000 staff working across our local NHS hospitals.

With over 35,000 people living with diabetes in Leeds, donations could help fund specialist equipment and life-saving research, health and wellbeing initiatives, education opportunities for NHS staff, improvements to the hospital environment and specialist staff.

The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Asghar Khan, said:

“I am unbelievably proud to have received the honour of service as the Lord Mayor of Leeds for 2021-2022. I believe that my appointment demonstrates the huge diversity of our great city.

“I came to England as an 11-year-old boy, arriving at Heathrow Airport and not knowing a single word of English. I could never have imagined back then that I would later become the Lord Mayor of Leeds. I feel extremely proud of that journey. It has taken me from a working class background, through working as a postman to becoming Lord Mayor. It is an accolade I am delighted and blessed to have achieved. Acting as an ambassador for our city during my mayoral year will give me enormous pride.

“I would like to pay special tribute to the preceding Lord Mayor, Councillor Eileen Taylor, for all her efforts over the last two years during these unprecedented times.”

Esther Wakeman, CEO of Leeds Hospitals Charity, said:

“I’m honoured that our new Lord Mayor, Councillor Asghar Khan, has chosen Leeds Hospitals Charity as the Lord Mayor’s Office charity of the year for 2021-2022.

“This partnership is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of Leeds Hospitals Charity and how donations and gifts in wills support Leeds NHS hospitals, including over 20,000 hardworking NHS staff across out city, caring for patients and families. It’s thanks to the generosity of the people of Leeds that we’re able to keep funding things over and above what the NHS pays for, including new medical equipment, life-saving research and improvements to the hospital environment.

“We’re excited about this partnership with the Lord Mayor’s Office and the impact it will have on raising more money to support our NHS hospitals.”

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.

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.

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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

Today’s lockdown changes

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As everyone will be aware today marks some further easing of lockdown restrictions:

Lockdown rules graphic - What's changing in England from 17 May?

Meeting up

Social distancing guidance is also changing. Contact with close family and friends is described as a matter of personal judgement, but people are asked to remain cautious around close contact, like hugging.

Leisure and entertainment

  • Pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers indoors
  • Indoor entertainment such as museums, cinemas and children’s play areas can open
  • Theatres, concert halls, conference centres and sports stadiums can all reopen
  • Organised adult sports and exercise classes can restart indoors
  • Steam rooms and saunas may reopen
  • Hotels, hostels and B&Bs can reopen

Education

  • Face coverings no longer recommended for pupils in secondary schools
  • All remaining university students eligible to return to in-person teaching

Travel

Full details are on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirus-restrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

(Summary and image from BBC News)