National Clap in memory of Captain Tom tonight

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The Prime Minister is encouraging the public to clap in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore at 6pm tonight.  He said the clap would also be  ‘for all those health workers for whom he raised money’

We’d like to extend that and say that while remembering Capt Tom we should also honour the many thousands of people up and down the country who have stepped up during this pandemic in so many ways.  Raising money to help those who have needed support, volunteering to support vulnerable people and those who have been looking out for friends and neighbours who might have needed a little extra help.

It has been a huge (and still ongoing) effort by so many people.  You are all heroes!!

‘Time to Talk ‘ – Elevenses tomorrow @11am

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Dear all,

Thursday 4th February 2021 is ‘Time to Talk Day’, we are meeting at 11am online via zoom for our regular Elevenses, so if you wish to join us then please do, we would love to see you.
Just email me or call if you do and I will add you to the list.
email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk
mobile: 07436 530073
Every conversation we have has the power to broaden our understanding.

Poetry Corner: ‘A Red, Red Rose’ by Robert Burns

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A Red, Red Rose
O my luve’s like a red, red rose,
That’s newly sprung in June:
O my luve’s like the melodie
That’s sweetly play’d in tune.

As fair art thou, my bonny lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry.

Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi’ the sun
O I will luve thee still, my dear,
While the sands o’ life shall run:

And fare thee weel, my only luve!
And fare thee weel a while!
And I will come again, my luve,
Though it were ten thousand mile.

sourced: https:/ www panmacmillan om/blogs/literary

Snowy scene before dawn broke this morning in Leeds……but where?

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Dear all

Snowy scene in Leeds this morning…….but where?

I have been sent 2 pictures of someone’s view from their window just before dawn broke this morning. Can anyone guess where this might be? I can say that it is local 🙂

Keep safe

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Online Dance Classes from Yorkshire Dance (Dance On)

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The Dance On project aims to get over 55s moving more and having fun with dance.  Caring Together members attended sessions with this project pre lockdown and even took part in a flashmob performance at White Rose Shopping Centre.

Classes are now available on-line (via Zoom) and there are 3 to choose from:

Tuesdays at 2pm

Wednesdays at 2.30pm

Fridays at 10.30am

All the classes are suitable for all abilities, do as much or as little as you want.  And all can be done seated or standing.

Find out more about the classes here https://yorkshiredance.com/project/dance-on/ and please email jessrooney@yorkshiredance.com if you want to take part

Older ladies enjoying dance class

Leeds will light up this weekend to remember COVID-19 victims

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This weekend will mark a year since the first #COVID19 cases were detected in the UK. To remember all those who’ve tragically lost their lives to the virus, buildings across #Leeds city centre will light up blue and yellow on Saturday and Sunday

As a mark of respect, buildings including Leeds Civic Hall, Leeds Town Hall, Leeds City Museum, Leeds Arena and Leeds University’s Parkinson Building will be illuminated blue, in tribute to selfless NHS staff working in hospitals and care settings, and yellow, the colour which symbolises grief awareness.

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More on this and statements from Leader of Leeds City Council and the Lord Mayor of Leeds: https://news.leeds.gov.uk/…/city-lights-up-to-remember-covi…