Month: March 2021

Shared Moments: Making the most of the beautiful weather

We have had a glorious few days and we definitely made the most of it. We were up on Woodhouse Moor on Tuesday (minus the barbecues and alcohol), with a trip to our allotment (thanks Ben), the Woodhouse Moor bowling greens and then in Little London today. More walks/strolls to follow. Get in touch if… Continue reading Shared Moments: Making the most of the beautiful weather

Send in your Playhouse memories/sounds of Leeds

Two invitations from Leeds Playhouse for you to contribute to a 50 years of the Playhouse exhibition and a sounds of Leeds project.  They both have deadlines for contributions this week:  Details from Leeds Playhouse below: Share your memories with us! We’re excited to be working with illustrator Cait McEniff on our exhibition to celebrate 50 years… Continue reading Send in your Playhouse memories/sounds of Leeds

Leeds City Council Coronavirus update

A little later than we usually post but here is the latest update from Leeds City Council Dear resident, This week we reached one year since the first national Covid-19 lockdown. The past year has had an enormous impact on all our lives and this week we’ve taken the time to reflect and remember those… Continue reading Leeds City Council Coronavirus update

Monday Mind Workout: Monday 29th March 2021

Dear all, Today’s Monday Mind Workout is themed around chocolate and sweets. Eg. I can’t believe it’s not whisky     Answer: Butterscotch 1. A US Coin 2. Vehicle + a coat 3. Evil 4. Fierce Caged Animal 5. Tramp 6. Dating Agencies 7. Subject 8.Wobbly Infants 9. Teddy Bears had one 10. Nine 11. Roman God… Continue reading Monday Mind Workout: Monday 29th March 2021

Roadmap out of Lockdown – changes from today

As we progress along the government roadmap out of Lockdown, there will be a slight easing of restrictions from today:  Here is what is allowed today that wasn’t before: You can meet up outdoors in a group of up to 6 people – or more if it is only 2 households.  No household mixing indoors.… Continue reading Roadmap out of Lockdown – changes from today

Have your say at a Focus Group on Transport in Leeds

Leeds Involving People and Leeds City Council would like to invite you to a focus group to hear your opinion on the upcoming Transport Strategy for Leeds, where you will learn about the draft strategy and be able to put your opinions forward or ask any questions: The draft Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy sets out how… Continue reading Have your say at a Focus Group on Transport in Leeds

Live comedy online – Sunday 28th

Mock The Week mainstay and co-host of hit podcast Off Menu, Ed Gamble, joins star of Live At The Apollo, QI, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and fellow Taskmaster champion, Lou Sanders, for the final FREE Your Place Comedy live streamed show in the current series. Hosted by Tim FitzHigham (writer and star of Radio 4’s The Gambler, presenter of CBBC’s Super Human Challenge and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee), Your Place Comedy… Continue reading Live comedy online – Sunday 28th

Advice if you have a loved one in a care home

Do you have a friend or relative in a Leeds care home? New dedicated webpages are now available from the Care Quality Team with info about care home residents rights, visiting during the pandemic, how to raise a concern and links to places that offer help and support. https://www.leeds.gov.uk/care-quality-team/family-and-friends-of-care-home-residents