Live comedy online – Sunday 28th

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Mock The Week mainstay and co-host of hit podcast Off Menu, Ed Gamble, joins star of Live At The Apollo, QI, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and fellow Taskmaster champion, Lou Sanders, for the final FREE Your Place Comedy live streamed show in the current series.

Hosted by Tim FitzHigham (writer and star of Radio 4’s The Gambler, presenter of CBBC’s Super Human Challenge and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee), Your Place Comedy presents warm, intimate and unique live streamed shows mixing chat and stand-up. The project has been put together by a group of 12 small, independent theatres and arts centres from across Yorkshire and the Humber, supporting performers and continuing to bring live entertainment to their audiences during some challenging times.

The event is FREE to watch but there will be an option to donate if you have enjoyed the broadcast, with all money raised being distributed equally among the participating venues (including Leeds Carriageworks) to help support them while their doors remain closed.

To watch the show, just visit the Your Place web site at 8pm on Sunday 28th March. https://www.yourplacecomedy.co.uk/

Comedians Lou Sanders and Ed Gamble

Advice if you have a loved one in a care home

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Do you have a friend or relative in a Leeds care home?

New dedicated webpages are now available from the Care Quality Team with info about care home residents rights, visiting during the pandemic, how to raise a concern and links to places that offer help and support.

https://www.leeds.gov.uk/care-quality-team/family-and-friends-of-care-home-residents

Protect yourself from online scams with a personalised action plan

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There’s been a rise in online scams over the last year and research by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – suggests 81% of Britons fear themselves, friends or family falling victim to cyber crime.

In response to this, the UK’s cyber security agency has launched a free tool providing people with bespoke advice on how to better protect themselves from online threats.

The service allows users to complete a short survey about their IT habits which will generate a personalised list of recommendations, as part of the government’s Cyber Aware campaign.

Create your action plan here https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/actionplan

Or more general advice and tips https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware

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Poetry Corner: ‘‘Hope’ is the Thing with Feathers’ by Emily Dickinson

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‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers –

That perches in the soul –
And sings the tune without the words –
And never stops – at all –

And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard –
And sore must be the storm –
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm –

I’ve heard it in the chillest land –
And on the strangest Sea –
Yet, never, in Extremity,
It asked a crumb – of Me.

Monday Mind Workout: answers for Monday 22nd March 2021

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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

National Day of Reflection – 23rd March

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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

https://www.youtube.com/watch…

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Census day today

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Today is census day.  If you haven’t already filled out your census form you should do it as soon as possible.

The Census is a unique survey that happens every 10 years in England and Wales. It is a vital research that helps inform decisions about healthcare, education, public transport and others.

Caring Together can help if any of our members need assistance with this.

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International Day of Happiness

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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.Image

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.

 

 

Coronavirus Update from Leeds City Council

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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.

An update on Leeds’ infection rates

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.

Vaccination update

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:

  • You are aged 50 or over
  • Or you are at high risk from coronavirus (clinically extremely vulnerable)
  • Or you are an eligible frontline health or social care worker
  • Or you have a condition that puts you at higher risk (clinically vulnerable)
  • Or you have a learning disability
  • Or you are a main carer for someone at high risk from coronavirus

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-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/.

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.