Month: March 2020

Stay Wise and Be Kind 💕 Please find below the new Coping Calendar from Action for Happiness. It has 30 suggested actions to look after ourselves and each other as we face this global crisis together.

“Before the lock down I had a short walk to the Ridge. I saw a kingfisher, a rat, two horses and a squirrel. I felt like David Attenborough. I also took a few pictures to share with you” Caring Together Member/Volunteer                         

The Rainbow Junction is trialling a food delivery service for those in financial need who are self isolating in the local area. This is on top of our existing takeaway service from the cafe itself. They will be delivering takeaway boxes of today’s lunch in LS6 only between 12pm and 3pm. They have very limited… Continue reading Food Delivery Service for those Self Isolating in LS6

If you are under 70 with no underlying conditions you can still be active outside as long as you stay at least two metres (three paces) away from other people. So walking the dog (or even your neighbour’s dog), going for a run or going for a bike ride are all fine – provided you keep your… Continue reading Coronavirus: How to exercise while staying at home

The Yoga Space Classes are moving online, here’s how you can join them. https://mailchi.mp/68b4888cbe5c/online-classes The Yoga Space, 378 Meanwood Rd, Chapel House, Leeds Yorkshire LS7 2JF

Free guided meditation with Nichi Green of The Yoga Space Click on the below and scroll down to the Calendar – the free online meditation sessions will commence Friday 20th March 2020 https://theyogaspace.co.uk/classes The Yoga Space, 378 Meanwood Rd, Chapel House, Leeds Yorkshire LS7 2JF

Not sure if this would be of use to anyone, yet if anyone is seeking work, or for anyone who has had their income impacted by the virus and need a temporary role. The vacancies will be advertised through a campaign on radio and social media and the Morrisons jobs website morrisons.jobs https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/morrisons-create-3500-jobs-deal-coronavirus-demand-2481577

Friday (20/03), Inkwell Arts will be offering FREE small packs of art materials to those in need. If you know of anyone who would benefit from art supplies during isolation, or if you would like to start creating some art work at home, then they will be open between 10-4pm  to supply you with some… Continue reading FREE Small Packs of Art Materials

In response to the new government directives, regarding reducing social contact to avoid the spread of Coronavirus, Caring Together has been forced to make changes to the way that we usually do things. From yesterday (Tuesday) we made the decision to stop all group and social activities until we are advised that it is safe… Continue reading Caring Together and the Coronavirus

The advice for anyone in any setting is to follow these main guidelines. If you have been in contact with someone with coronavirus or have returned from an affected area identified by the Chief Medical Officer as high risk and you are feeling unwell with a cough, difficulty breathing or fever, stay at home and use the NHS… Continue reading Coronavirus-Advice from Public Health England