Shared Moments: Day 99 written by Maureen Kershaw

Dear all, Day 99 – The weather for eating a ’99’ ice cream here too. Who named it the ’99’? I suppose I should have investigated a long time ago as they seem to have been around for most of my life. Were there 99 flakes to a box at one time? There certainly aren’t… Continue reading Shared Moments: Day 99 written by Maureen Kershaw

Face Covering Travel Assistance Cards

From June 15, Government guidelines have required people to wear a face covering on public transport, with some exemptions for children, disabled people or people with breathing difficulties.  A full list of exemptions from wearing a face covering can be found here. If you are exempt from wearing a face covering you can download an assistance card… Continue reading Face Covering Travel Assistance Cards

Swarthmore Book Club

Is anyone interested in the following collaboration between Swarthmore College and Leeds City Council? “We are excited to announce Swarthmore Book Club! A funded project with Leeds City Council to help those people in isolation. We will be reading 3 books over the next 3 months, every month you will receive a copy of the… Continue reading Swarthmore Book Club

Online cooking classes from Ministry of Food

If you fancy brushing up your cooking skills while staying at home, Jamie’s Ministry of Food are offering a free, 8 week, online cooking course starting on Tuesday 7th July.  It will be delivered using Zoom and will be a 1 hour session each Tuesday.  There’s an option of 10am or 12noon. You will need… Continue reading Online cooking classes from Ministry of Food

Poetry Corner: ‘Kind Hearts’ by Anonymous – 1st July 2020

Kind Hearts by Anonymous Kind hearts are the gardens, Kind thoughts are the roots, Kind words are the blossoms, Kind deeds are the fruits; Love is the sweet sunshine That warms into life, For only in darkness Grow hatred and strife.   sourced: discoverpoetry.com