Month: July 2020

‘Parks and Ducks’ written by Oliver Cross

Dear all, Almost every day since the lockdown began, me and Lynne have taken a walk in a park and every day plenty of others – more than in pre-lockdown days, I’d say – have done the same. If the use of municipal parks could be monetised, Leeds City Council would be able to repair… Continue reading ‘Parks and Ducks’ written by Oliver Cross

Monday Mind Workout Answers for Monday 13th July 2020

Dear all, please find below the answers for yesterday’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’. How well did you know the 60s? 1.Who famously sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to President John F Kennedy in 1962? Mairlyn Monroe 2. Who is the lead singer of The Who? Roger Daltrey 3. In 1964, world heavyweight champion Cassius Clay changed his name… Continue reading Monday Mind Workout Answers for Monday 13th July 2020

Opera North – From Couch to Chorus

Ever wanted to learn how to sing in an opera chorus? Now’s your chance!  Opera North are hosting a four-week series of Zoom workshops this July and August where you’ll be learning all the best singing tips and tricks from professional music leaders and singers from the Chorus of Opera North. You don’t need to have prior singing experience or be able… Continue reading Opera North – From Couch to Chorus

‘Monday Mind Workout – Monday 13th July 2020

Good morning Today’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ is themed around the ‘1960s’, good luck! 1.Who famously sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to President John F Kennedy in 1962? Who is the lead singer of The Who? In 1964, world heavyweight champion Cassius Clay changed his name to what? Which Daydream Believer band initially began as a fictional band… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout – Monday 13th July 2020

Smashed Peacock

Gandini’s Juggling appeared at Leeds Carriageworks back in 2018 with their show ‘Sigma’, Now they have shared a special version of their 2010 Pina Bausch-inspired cult piece ‘Smashed’ available to watch for free online. Featuring some of the world’s greatest jugglers, hundreds of apples and crockery galore, its nostalgic scenes hint at tense relationships, lost… Continue reading Smashed Peacock

Day 82 – C & A etc… written by Maureen Kershaw

Dear all, Day 82 – Department Stores: Not exactly a department store , being clothing only, although being on three floors ‘C & A Modes’ was probably a bit of a forerunner to ‘Primark’? There was a bargain basement for separates where at the age of 13 I was bought  a straight skirt with matching… Continue reading Day 82 – C & A etc… written by Maureen Kershaw

Gazing

Adverse Camber Productions will be illuminating our summer nights over the next few months with ‘Gazing‘, a brand new online series starting at the end of July featuring a captivating mix of stories from some of the UK’s favourite storytellers and stargazing tips from astronomers. Designed with an adult audience in mind, ‘Gazing’ will boast a programme of short… Continue reading Gazing

***NEW*** Grief and Loss Support Service

A new West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership Grief and Loss Support Service has been launched this month. The new service is for anyone suffering any form of grief and loss, or those worried about losing someone, whether this relates to a family member, friend or member of their community. Practical and emotional support and… Continue reading ***NEW*** Grief and Loss Support Service

Joseph – The last Shows Must Go On Musical for a while

The Shows must go on is ending for a while over the summer and so this Friday’s show is the last in the series.  They are finishing with the same show that started it, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. They promise to return in mid August with an all-new season of exciting shows to… Continue reading Joseph – The last Shows Must Go On Musical for a while

COVID-19 Scam Alert issue 15 10.07.2020

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 COVID-19 Scam Alert issue 15 10.07.2020