Last chance to have your say on future of transport in Leeds

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The citywide consultation about the future of transport in Leeds will end on 11 April, so there’s no better time than now to have your say.

The draft Connecting Leeds transport strategy is for everyone to enjoy healthy, affordable and low carbon travel choices. The strategy aims to tackle the climate emergency, deliver inclusive growth, and improve the health and well-being of Leeds residents. It’s about the universal access to accessible, affordable and sustainable travel choice.

Don’t miss your last chance to have your say, as the consultation comes to a close on Sunday 11 April.

There have been an number of online webinars as part of this, if you missed them you can catch up with them here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLggQFjpTLgpIsUUkFuM7xSKYBmJXrJpcF

And you can read more about the plans and share your views here https://leedstransportstrategy.commonplace.is/overview?utm_campaign=LIP

Six Big Moves

A reminder that the six ‘big moves’ outlined in the strategy act as an action plan to create a people-first, affordable and integrated transport network across the city that isn’t reliant upon the private car. They are:

• Thinking about transport differently
• Transforming the city centre
• Opportunities for mass transport
• Enhancing public transport
• De-carbonising transport
• Creating healthier streets, spaces and communities.

Monday Mind Workout: answers for Monday 5th April 2021

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Dear all,

Answers for yesterday’s Easter Monday Mind Workout
  1. Where is the venue of the most famous Easter egg roll in the world? Answer: The Whitehouse
  2. Easter Island belongs to which country? Answer: Chile
  3. What is the Sunday before Easter called? Answer: Palm Sunday
  4. In 1873 which company introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in Britain?    B) Fry’s (J.S. Fry & Sons)
  5. Which light fruit cake, with two layers of almond paste or marzipan, is traditionally eaten during the Easter period? Answer: Simnel cake
  6. On what Christian holy day are hot cross buns traditionally eaten? Answer: Good Friday
  7. At Easter, the British monarch distributes small silver coins known as what?  Answer:  Maundy money (distributed on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday)
  8. . Which flower is associated with Easter? Answer: White Lily
  9. Where in the world is the largest collection of Easter Eggs? Answer Poland – The Easter Egg Museum has more than 1500 eggs from all over the world
Chocolate Slogans – identify which type of chocolate it is

10. The lighter way to enjoy chocolate.

Maltesers

11. Feel the bubbles.

Aero

12. The taste of paradise.

Bounty

13 Get Some Nuts!

Snickers

14. Why have cotton when you can have silk?

Galaxy

15. Soft on the outside, crunchy on the inside

Dime Bar

16. Take it easy.

Cadbury’s Caramel

17. It’s not Terry’s, It’s mine.

Chocolate Orange

18. And all because the lady loves…

Milk Tray

Leeds Libraries – Leodis photo archive relaunched

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Leeds Libraries is really excited to unveil the new look Leodis!

“Discover the unique history of Leeds through the relaunched Leodis archive and  browse over 62,000 images dating from 1866.

You can delve into thousands of pictures from the past, from WW1 female factory workers at the Barnbow No 1 National Filling Factory, to rare snapshots of the gypsy and traveller community, and residents captured in photographs of ‘slum’ clearances taken by the City Engineers from the 1890s to 1960s.

Leodis isn’t just for finding photos, you can also leave your comments and memories in the comments section. Discover your family history, delve into the unique history of Leeds or see how where you live has changed over the years on our brand new site.

Visit leodis.net to find out more about the website and browse the image collection.

Accessing Leodis is easy (we’ve been told it works best on newer browsers such as Chrome). Once you’re on the site you can search by keyword or date to browse the archive. Feeling lucky? Click ‘pot luck’ for a random selection of photographs and see where you end up!”

Woodhouse: Butch and Mates

This picture captures  “Butch and Mates”,  as they play near terraced houses located in Servia Hill in 1970

 

 

Photo flashback reveals day Leeds folk used their loaf to welcome upper crust visitor: Leeds Bread Arch, 5th October 1894. Copyright Leeds Libraries, Leodis.net

 

And this one from 1894 captures the day Leeds residents constructed an enormous arch from a staggering 1,500 loaves of bread along Commercial Street. Residents built the arch to welcome George V, then Duke of York, to the city and a day later the stale loaves were distributed to the poor.

Pictures and stories of the unique history of Leeds will be shared over the next few weeks on Leeds Libaries facebook and twitter pages

Monday Mind Workout: Monday 5th April 2021

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Dear all,

Today’s Monday Mindwork out is based on Easter Monday (today!)
  1. Where is the venue of the most famous Easter egg roll in the world?
  2. Easter Island belongs to which country?
  3. What is the Sunday before Easter called?
  4. In 1873 which company introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in Britain?    A) Cadbury’s    or    B) Fry’s (J.S. Fry & Sons)
  5. Which light fruit cake, with two layers of almond paste or marzipan, is traditionally eaten during the Easter period? A) Simnel Cake or B) Rainbow Cake
  6. On what Christian holy day are hot cross buns traditionally eaten?
  7. At Easter, the British monarch distributes small silver coins known as what?
  8. Which Flower is associated with Easter?
 9.  Where in the world is the largest collection of Easter Eggs?  
Chocolate Slogans – identify which type of chocolate it is

10. The lighter way to enjoy chocolate. (9 letters)

M………..

11. Feel the bubbles. (4 letters)

A……

12. The taste of paradise. (6 letters)

B…..

13. Get Some Nuts! (8 letters)

S…….

14. Why have cotton when you can have silk? (6 letters)

G…..

15. Soft on the outside, crunchy on the inside (4 letters and 3 letters)

D…  B..

16. Take it easy. (8 letters and 7 letters)

C……’.     C……

17. It’s not Terry’s, It’s mine. (9 letters and 6 letters)

C……..   O…..

18. And all because the lady loves…  (4 letters and 4 letters)

M…  T…

Eggstatic….

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We were delighted to take receipt of a car full of Easter Eggs on Tuesday. It was one of the hottest days of the year so far, so a quick turn around was required. It was a lovely surprise. Thank you Notre Dame Sixth Form College @notredamecoll for thinking of us.

We hope to be able to see you all in person soon, when safe to do so.

Easter Greetings to you all!

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Leeds City Council Coronavirus update – Support for people and communities – April 1, 2021

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Message from Leeds City Council (from yesterday)
Dear resident,
We hope you’re safe and keeping well.
This week we have an update for you on the new restriction rules, advice for people who are shielding and information on business grants.
An update on Leeds’ infection rates
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, but our Covid rate is now 117.8 per 100,000 (up from 102.1 last week), and above the England average of 54.9. The new UK variant spreads very easily, and outbreaks are occurring in workplaces and high schools.
The recent figures show that fewer people are in hospital, and fewer outbreaks are happening in care homes, with falling infections among over-60s (31.7 per 100,000 12% lower this week).
Vaccinations are in progress, with over 349,000 people in Leeds having received the jab as of 30 March (about 48% of the population) but new infections are still happening.
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, test/trace/isolate rules, and keep working.
More information around vaccinations and testing can be found on the Leeds CCG website. Information to support businesses and individuals can be found on the council’s website.
Reminder of new restriction rules
This week, the government has taken a step to gradually ease lockdown restrictions. Although the “Stay At Home” rule has ended, you are still expected to minimise travel and work from home wherever possible. If you cannot work from home, minimise your number of journeys and avoid commuting during busy times.
Travelling abroad will remain prohibited unless for a small number of permitted reasons which does not include holidays.
You are now able to:
Attend outdoor gatherings (including in private gardens) of either six people (the rule of six) or two households.
Visit outdoor sports facilities such as tennis and basketball courts, open-air swimming pools and attend formally organised outdoor sports. Temple Newsam and Roundhay golf courses are reopening too.
With the bank holiday weekend upon us, it’s a great time to catch up with loved ones, but please follow the guidance on staying local, only travelling when absolutely necessary and meeting outdoors only.
It is really important to consider that the UK variant of Covid passes from one person to another much more easily than other strains of the virus. Around 1 in 3 people have coronavirus without displaying the symptoms which means that if one person in a group or household has the virus, it’s much more likely they will pass it on to others.
The government has issued guidance on meeting outdoors and research suggests that the risk of infection is significantly lower in fresh air than indoors.
So as restrictions relax we must keep following the guidelines, act as if we have the virus, and remember – hands, face, space and fresh air.
For more information, visit: http://orlo.uk/Rl8Q8
Celebrating Easter safely
If you are celebrating Easter this weekend, please continue to follow the current national restrictions. If you plan to meet with friends and family outdoors, remember to follow the ‘rule of six’, to wash your hands and to remain 2 metres apart from those you don’t live with.
If you’re planning to visit one of the parks in Leeds, please remember to take your rubbish home with you and leave the area how you found it.
Wishing all that are celebrating a Happy Easter.

Lunchtime Fish and Chips to your door

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Dear all,

A fish and chip lunch has been coming directly to the door for some members. See below.  If you would like to have some brought to you then please get in touch.  Lisa – Mobile: 07436 530073 or email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk
The next time I will be going is Friday 9th April 2021 at 12.30pm
Lunch time special of Medium Haddock, Chips, Peas or Curry is £5.05. I can only take cash.

Caring Together’s Elevenses was online and in person today!

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Dear all,

We are a year on and our Elevenses group continues to meet online once a week. And today we had four more members join us for Elevenses; in person  I took the technology and the online group to them. It was their first time on zoom and mine hosting the online, and in person (s) session together. It was a surprise for those who regularly meet. We all loved it and enjoyed getting together, safely and without breaching lock down rules! It even incorporated an IT session beforehand too. It was a bit cold but well worth it and something we are definitely doing again.

Elevenses every Thursday with Caring Together 11am to 12noon

If you wish to join us, get in touch; lisa@caringtogether.org.uk or call 07436 530073