Month: July 2020

The Good Book – from Slung Low@The Holbeck

The Good Book, the first production from Slung Low’s new project Leeds People’s Theatre, is a dystopian drama set on the streets of Beeston and Holbeck. It features three professional actors, more than 100 members of the local community. “In a future Leeds, society is divided between loyalists of the powerful Queen Bear and radical… Continue reading The Good Book – from Slung Low@The Holbeck

Day 83 – Lewis’s: – Which was your favourite – ‘Lewis’s’ or ‘Schofield’s’? written by Maureen Kershaw

Day 83 – Lewis’s: – Which was your favourite – ‘Lewis’s’ or ‘Schofield’s’? I think the question is a little reminiscent of “Were you a ‘Beatles’ or ‘Stones’ fan?” They were around at the same time and we could make our choice .Each new release from ‘The Beatles’ we would buy as they were our… Continue reading Day 83 – Lewis’s: – Which was your favourite – ‘Lewis’s’ or ‘Schofield’s’? written by Maureen Kershaw

New localised measures re Covid 19

The Government has announced that from today (Saturday 18 July) councils will be given specific powers to tackle localised outbreaks. This means the council will be able to intervene to shut down events, premises and outdoor spaces at short notice. A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “We are pleased that the infection rate in Leeds… Continue reading New localised measures re Covid 19

WYTS Covid19 news alert issue 16 17.07.2020

Good Afternoon Please find attached the West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert. This weekly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. There have been further reports of scams, doorstep Crime and business complaints all relating to the COVID-19 pandemic here in West Yorkshire.… Continue reading WYTS Covid19 news alert issue 16 17.07.2020

If you are missing The Shows Must Go On….

Last week’s showing of Joseph was the last from The Shows Must Go On for a while as they take a break over Summer.  Hopefully they will be back in August. In the meantime here are a couple of alternative musical theatre shows you can watch online for free. Rogers and Hammerstein Carousel – Lincoln… Continue reading If you are missing The Shows Must Go On….

Amadeus – National Theatre at Home

Music. Power. Jealousy. Welcome to Vienna.  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy it. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music and, ultimately, with God. Amadeus is the… Continue reading Amadeus – National Theatre at Home

Day 82 – Dept.Stores 2: ‘Marks & Spencer’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Day 82 – Dept.Stores 2: ‘Marks & Spencer’ was very different between the 50s and 70s. A Cafe in the basement was more like a work’s canteen in comparison to today’s decor and layout and nearby was a Toy dept. which sold lovely dolls. In the 60s and early 70s there were large counters, with… Continue reading Day 82 – Dept.Stores 2: ‘Marks & Spencer’ written by Maureen Kershaw

The Little Book of Big Scams

Alongside the weekly scams news alert, the latest edition of the The Little Book of BIG Scams is now available to download  from West Yorkshire Trading Standards website What are the most prevalent scams? How to spot them and stay safe! Originally written by the Metropolitan Police Service’s Cyber Crime Unit, and reproduced with their… Continue reading The Little Book of Big Scams

Poetry Corner: ‘Oh, How I Love Summer’ written by Susan M. Gilbert

Dear all, Though May did bring her deepest grey And June did bring her gloom, I woke this morn in a glorious way To Sunshine in my room. Quick, get up, It’s time to rise. Greet the day. I started to cry. For today, It has begun. It’s finally here, The summer sun! Feel her… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Oh, How I Love Summer’ written by Susan M. Gilbert

Changes to free TV Licences

I’m sure you will have heard the news that free TV licences for all those aged 75 or over will come to an end on 1st August.  This was initially going to happen on 1st June this year but was extended due to lockdown. This means that you won’t automatically be entitled to free TV… Continue reading Changes to free TV Licences