Month: April 2020

‘My time in lock down’

My time in lock down as re-told by Lisa of Caring Together. The past five weeks have passed slowly, yet I have kept busy, as I am sure you have all done too. I have been doing the usual cleaning, washing my hands, baking, washing my hands, talking to family on the phone, washing my… Continue reading ‘My time in lock down’

‘Update from Sam Pemberton Police Community Support Officer’

Dear all, see below update from Sam . “Reports have been made in the area regarding individuals knocking on doors, asking for money or saying they are from some government body offering tests or advice. If you are not expecting anyone, please do not open your door to anyone that you don’t know. It’s also… Continue reading ‘Update from Sam Pemberton Police Community Support Officer’

‘Shared thoughts COVID19’ by Lesley Pearson

“The UK began lockdown on 23rd March 2020.  At the time of writing we have been under lockdown conditions for five weeks.  Some of us hate the isolation of not seeing loved ones or going for a walk to the shops or just the damn boredom of it all coupled with a fear of catching this… Continue reading ‘Shared thoughts COVID19’ by Lesley Pearson

National Theatre At Home

This weeks performance from the National Theatre is Frankenstein Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), this production of Frankenstein sees Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, Hamlet, Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation. This week you are able to choose between 2 versions… Continue reading National Theatre At Home

‘Hamlet in lock down’ by Oliver Cross

BEING a snob, I’ve spent much of the lock down trying to think of intellectual activities which might offset all the mindless television I’m being forced to watch, not to mention all the afternoon naps I’m being forced to take. Of course, it would be better if I turned my talents towards sewing morale-boosting  facemasks or… Continue reading ‘Hamlet in lock down’ by Oliver Cross

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers – how did you do? Which singer starred in’ “The Bodyguard”? Whitney Houston 2   Which actress Keaton starred in “Father of the Bride II”? Diane Keaton 3  Which silent movie star was played by Robert Downey Jr in 1992? Charlie Chaplin 4  Which Welsh actor starred with Jodie Foster in “The… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers

‘Monday Mind Workout’

Please find below some more questions to ponder whilst having a cuppa. This week it is film themed. ‘Monday Mind Workout’ 1. Which singer starred in’ “The Bodyguard”? 2   Which actress Keaton starred in “Father of the Bride II”? 3  Which silent movie star was played by Robert Downey Jr in 1992? 4  Which Welsh… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’

Tales from the plots 2

From one of our allotmenteers As you ordered I got some seed potatoes planted yesterday…pink fir apple’s no less.. I was also up on the old tin shed scratting away at some rust then applying some red oxide paint i’d found down my cellar…the picture is a Paleolithic depiction of a charging bison that I… Continue reading Tales from the plots 2

‘West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert’

Please find attached the West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert. This weekly alert will outline trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. Unfortunately there has been an increase in reports of scams, doorstep Crime and business complaints all relating to the COVID-19 pandemic here in… Continue reading ‘West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert’