Category Archives: Community News

Christmas Lunch at Rainbow Junktion

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Rainbow Junk-tion

Rainbow Junktion – All Hallows Church, 24 Regent Terrace, Leeds, LS6 1NP. Christmas Lunch on a pay-as-you-feel basis:

“We are excited to (hopefully) be able to go ahead with our pay-as-you-feel Christmas lunch inside this year but it will be slightly different from previous years in order to keep everyone as safe as we can. We are asking people to book in advance using this short google form. We are asking people to choose a time slot and to stick to it so we don’t have too many people in the church at the same time. We are also asking that all attendees take a lateral flow test in the 24 hours before the event and to not come inside if they have any reason to believe they have covid.”

Here is the form: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc4XCpzdCbz7I…/viewform

If you are unable to complete the form for any reason you can go to Rainbow Junktion during the opening times which are: Monday, Thursday and Friday 11.30am – 3.00pm and book there.

NHS Covid Pass: what it is and how to get it?

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From the 15th December 2021 you will need to use a NHS COVID Pass when travelling abroad to some countries and as a condition of entry at large venues and events.You can get the pass digitally through the NHS App or online via NHS.UK or as a letter sent to you in the post. Find out more about the NHS Covid Pass https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-covid-pass…

NHS covid pass

Carols at St Mark’s – THIS Sunday 19th December

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Annual Carol concert hosted by Gateway Church Leeds including… traditional carols, a live band, short talk and a moment to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.

There will be the option of two concerts to come along to: 4-5pm & 6.30-7.30pm with FREE Christmas baps served between both

St Mark’s Church, St Mark’s Road, Leeds LS2 9AF

Carols at St Mark's, 19 December | Event in Leeds | AllEvents.in

Festive Wreaths with Caring Together

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Our festive wreaths were finished off this week, they looked beautiful. Joyce donated hers to Caring Together which is on our door. Our skills share craft get together’s have now finished for this year. However, all being well and if safe to do so we are back in the New Year on Wednesday 12th January 2022 at 11am.

If you wish to come along then please do, and if you need any more information about what we will be up to in January please call Lisa 07436 530073 or email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk

Check your bin collection day over the festive period

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The dates your bin will be collected will most likely change next week as the council puts on extra Sunday collections to help wth covering the holiday period. Next week all collections will be one day earlier.

If your normal bin day would have been…Your amended collection day will be…
Monday, 20 December 2021One Day Earlier on Sunday 19 December 2021
Tuesday, 21 December 2021One Day Earlier on Monday 20 December 2021
Wednesday, 22 December 2021One Day Earlier on Tuesday 21 December 2021
Thursday, 23 December 2021One Day Earlier on Wednesday 22 December 2021
Friday, 24 December 2021One Day Earlier on Thursday 23 December 2021
Saturday, 25 December 2021One Day Earlier on Friday 24 December 2021
Monday 27 December – Friday 31 December 2021No change to collection
Saturday 1 January 2022One Day Late on Sunday 2 January 2022

People can also check their Christmas bin collection dates at www.leeds.gov.uk/xmasbins or get bin day reminders straight to their phone by downloading the Leeds Bins app.

Leeds’ household recycling centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day but will otherwise be open and operating as normal. Glass jars and bottles can be recycled at 700 recycling banks across the city, which can be found via this map.

Hybrid Bingo….

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We enjoyed another round of bingo this week. For some this was in person at Lovell Park Court in Little London, for others it was from the comfort of their own homes; online and for another it was via the phone. It was very lively and fun.

If you wish to join us next time then get in touch we would love to see you.

Call Lisa 07436 530073 or email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk

Christmas Day Meal – Saturday 25th December / 2.30pm / St Mark’s

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If you’re home alone this Christmas or know of anyone who would appreciate company on Christmas day, all are welcome to come and share a traditional Christmas dinner at St Mark’s with festive fun hosted by John and Lesley Davy.

Sign up below👇 (the deadline for sign up is… this Friday 17th December) or contact them directly.

https://gatewayleeds.churchsuite.co.uk/events/rjjftnog

🎁 Christmas Day Meal (25-Dec-2021)

Caring Together Festive get together in partnership with Leeds University Music Impact in the Community Choir

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What a joyous afternoon. And even though it was a bit chilly, thankfully the rain held off for us. To keep us warm we had blankets, hot chocolate, soup and some hot drinks. We were also treated to some homemade mince pies, vegan cake & mince pies and some chocolates. The beautiful sounds from the choir warmed us further. Thank you to LUUMIC Choir, our members, volunteers, the team at Caring Together, our funders, the Community, Cllr Al Garthwaite and the Lord Mayor who braved the elements to be with us. And to those who could not make it I have put some pictures up for you with a video to follow.

Headingley, Hyde Park & Woodhouse News – @HeadingleyCouncillors – LUU Music Impact in the Community – LUUMIC @luumusicimpactinthecommunity @LordMayorLeeds

Festive Skills Share at Caring Together…….

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Last week we were back and began our festive sessions, which will run for 3 weeks on Wednesday’s at 11am. We shared our finished cushions and blankets from the last skills share. Thank you to everyone who shared their skills, they look amazing. We will be distributing them out to members in the coming months. Last week we were putting up our handcrafted decorations on our tree (the tree was kindly donated by Lindsey) for our 1st Christmas in our new premises. Together we have also been making some window decorations. We will put them up this week so keep an eye out for them.


This Wednesday, 8th December at 11am we are bringing together our own mini festive wreaths and sharing some lunch together afterwards.

Please get in touch if you wish to join us. Email lisa@caringtogether.org.uk or call 07436 530073

Caring Together Festive get together with Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community Choir

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You are warmly invited to a festive get together at our premises this Wednesday 8th December @ 1.30pm. We are delighted to have the Leeds University Union LUU Music Impact in the Community – LUUMIC Choir coming along to bring some festive cheer. There will be hot drinks and home made mince pies and vegan cake. And some hot chocolate too.


It will be in the square just outside our offices so if you are able to join us then a coat and maybe a hat will be recommended. 

Date: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Venue: Caring Together, 127 Woodhouse Street, Woodhouse. LS6 2PY
Time: 1.30pm


All welcome!