Month: July 2020

Shared Moments: Day 93 – Milk Bars to Coffee Bars

Dear all, Milk Bars were popular in the 1950s. I remember my sister buying me a milkshake from one on Boar Lane. By the time of my teenage years these had disappeared in favour of Coffee Bars.  Coffee was served in Pyrex glass cups  but friends and I usually preferred a glass of ice cold… Continue reading Shared Moments: Day 93 – Milk Bars to Coffee Bars

UK’s first Silver Pride this weekend – online

Brought to you by Friends of Dorothy a Leeds charity that champions social inclusion for older LGBT+ people by hosting regular activities and events. A welcoming inclusive group that supports members to keep well, have fun and stay connected. Over 2 days this weekend – 25th and 26th July Join Friends of Dorothy, LGBT+ celebrities and friends… Continue reading UK’s first Silver Pride this weekend – online

Free ‘Life After Lockdown’ Webinar

A free webinar from PMAC on Friday 24th July at 2pm. The event is free but you need to register in advance and the event will take place using Zoom.  Register on Eventbrite Exploring how Coronavirus and lockdown has impacted our mental health, wellbeing and day to day lives. During Lockdown The vast spectrum of experiences… Continue reading Free ‘Life After Lockdown’ Webinar

Poetry Corner: ‘Holy Relics’ by Pat Tempest

Dear all, This week’s poem is by Pat Tempest, thanks for sharing this with us Pat. ‘Holy Relics’ Rooting in the dressing table, bored, on a wet afternoon, the kids rediscover my little hoard, nestling amongst the hankies – and they plead, ‘Go on, tell us again’. Complicit, witchlike, I begin the litany: There’s my fragmented… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Holy Relics’ by Pat Tempest

Face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July

The government  plans to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July. Use of a face covering is not a replacement for social distancing and keeping up regular hand washing. A face covering is something that covers your mouth and nose. Under the new rules, people who do not wear a face covering… Continue reading Face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July

Free Online Taster Sessions from Jamie’s Ministry of Food

Jamie’s Ministry of Food and Zest Leeds are running a series of free online taster sessions  in July and August. Thursday 23rd July 2pm Brownies Thursday 30th July 2pm Barbecued Chicken Thursday 6th August 2pm Chicken Rendang Thursday 13th August 2pm Proper Blokes Sausage Fusilli Thursday 20th August 2pm Minestrone Soup Booking is essential so… Continue reading Free Online Taster Sessions from Jamie’s Ministry of Food

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers from Monday 20th July 2020

Leeds gained its city status in which year?  1893       1897     1903    1907    answer  1893 Cluedo was made here in Leeds, at the old Waddington’s works, can you name all six of the suspects? Point for each. Miss Scarlett is red. Rev. Green  is green. Colonel Mustard is yellow. Professor Plum is purple. Mrs. Peacock is blue.… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers from Monday 20th July 2020

Poetry Reading from The Leeds Library and Clare Wigzell

Clare Wigzell (friend of Caring Together) will read her poems about Barbara Hepworth, her sculptures and the landscape from her chapbook, I am the Landscape. Clare will take you on a poetry journey around Yorkshire and Cornish scenery through Hepworth’s sculptures and touch on themes from Hepworth’s life. Slides of the sculptures and printed versions… Continue reading Poetry Reading from The Leeds Library and Clare Wigzell

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 20th July 2020

Dear all, this week’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ is from Leeds Civic Trust, and is all about Leeds 🙂 Leeds gained its city status in which year? 1893       1897     1903    1907 Cluedo was made here in Leeds, at the old Waddington’s works, can you name all six of the suspects? Point for each. What caused Riots… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 20th July 2020

‘Celebrating Mandela in Art with RJC Dance’

Three Days, Three Homes, Three Zooms and Three Minds’ inspired by Mandela   . Every Year on the 18th July people across the world come together to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s birthday and his contributions. Last week three of us from Caring Together got a chance to celebrate this together too along with RJC Dance, of the… Continue reading ‘Celebrating Mandela in Art with RJC Dance’