Month: July 2020

A Harry Potter based musical this week – free online

A Very Potter Musical. StarKid Productions. FREE online Get ready for a musical adventure as Harry and his pals go back to school for another year of learning shenanigans! Only this year their wizarding world gets turned on its head when the Dark Lord comes back from the dead to take his revenge on The… Continue reading A Harry Potter based musical this week – free online

More sport returns this weekend – Super League and County Cricket

County Cricket returns tomorrow, Sat 1st Aug, but it will be without fans after the government decided it was too risky to go ahead with a pilot plan to allow a small number of fans to attend.  It is hoped that the pilot might be able to go ahead after August 15th. Yorkshire’s first fixture… Continue reading More sport returns this weekend – Super League and County Cricket

Scam Alert Information

Dear all   The Local Government Association has reported that some councils have witnessed a 40% growth in reported scams since the start of COVID-19. Meanwhile, banks are warning that scammers are preying on people’s financial concerns and have named 10 COVID-19 scams you should be wary of. Please stay alert and report anything you… Continue reading Scam Alert Information

New local lockdown rules for parts of West Yorkshire (not Leeds)

Last night the government annouced new rules for parts of the country with high infection rates, effective from today.  This is NOT directly applicable to Leeds, but does include Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale, so anyone who has friends or family in that area needs to be aware of them. From today, the rules for the… Continue reading New local lockdown rules for parts of West Yorkshire (not Leeds)

Spectacular Cirque du Soleil

You’re invited to a 60-minute special, featuring some of the best live show moments of ‘La Nou’a, ‘Varekai and Quidam! Rediscover these fan-favorite shows and enjoy mind-blowing acrobatics from the comfort of your home! For the whole family to enjoy! Available to watch until further notice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYvs4Avhgp0

‘Well there’s nothing like a thunderstorm’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Day 101 – Well there’s nothing like a thunderstorm with torrential rain to test whether your gutters need clearing! I’ve always been wary of thunder and lightning, particularly the latter. My dear Mum brought me up to fear it with “don’t put your umbrella up – not with that spike on it” and “don’t go… Continue reading ‘Well there’s nothing like a thunderstorm’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Free Shop in Little London Tomorrow

Lots of things available to collect and all free – clothes, book, household items etc   Thursday 30th July 3pm – 5pm Little London Community Centre   Very limited numbers allowed in at any time and all the usual social distancing rules apply

Are your Electoral details up to date?

Leeds City Council is warning local residents not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. Households across the city will be receiving their annual canvas letter and are being urged to check the details are correct. The annual canvass ensures that the… Continue reading Are your Electoral details up to date?

Poetry Corner: ‘Autobiography in 5 small chapters’ written by Portia Nels

Dear all, Autobiography in 5 small chapters by Portia Nelson . Chapter I I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost … I am helpless. It isn’t my fault. It takes me forever to find a way out. Chapter II I walk down the… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Autobiography in 5 small chapters’ written by Portia Nels

‘Cross words expanded’ written by Oliver Cross

Dear all, My partner Lynne and I have spent much of our semi-lockdown time doing crosswords, which daily end up in the bin. If we did tapestry or origami, we would at least have something to show to people, even if people didn’t want to be shown it. Ah, people say, but at least you’re… Continue reading ‘Cross words expanded’ written by Oliver Cross