Month: March 2021

Shared Moments: The allotment

The spring clean has begun and a new socially distant helps joined Ben on the allotment, he asks if you can guess who it is? If anyone else would like to come along then please do get in touch and we will let you know when it is safe to do so. The allotment is… Continue reading Shared Moments: The allotment

One to One Opera performance for you at Home

When Opera North first announced this at the beginning of the month all the slots sold out before we even had chance to post it here.  They’ve now added more dates but you will need to book quickly if you want to get one of the slots. “Are you missing live music? Or do you… Continue reading One to One Opera performance for you at Home

Anyone for Bingo again? It is back on Wednesday 17th March 2021 @3pm

Dear all, Anyone up for a spot of bingo? Good company and a chance to win some amazing prizes (well amazing to us). It will be online via zoom. Next one is on Wednesday 17th March 2021 at 3pm Call Lisa 07436 530073 or email me: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk, if you wish to join in by 1pm… Continue reading Anyone for Bingo again? It is back on Wednesday 17th March 2021 @3pm

Shared Moments: ‘PEGGY’S PROGRAMMES’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Dear all, One of our lovely members of Caring Together kindly gave me a collection of London theatre programmes, previously and proudly owned by a relative. The folder given to me, labelled simply ‘Peggy’s Programmes’ – is a joy! What I have never been able to understand is why so many theatrical and event programmes… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘PEGGY’S PROGRAMMES’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Local Democracy – watch Inner North West Community Committee meeting tonight

The Next Inner North West Community Committee Meeting deals with issues in and around Headingley & Hyde Park, Little London & Woodhouse, & Weetwood and their next meeting will be held tonight – Thursday 11th March at 6pm . You can view the meeting online.  https://democracy.leeds.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1006&MId=11329 Click on ‘view the webcast’ at 6pm. All the details… Continue reading Local Democracy – watch Inner North West Community Committee meeting tonight

Today is national NoSmokingDay. – Quit4Covid and for your mental health.

There’s never been a better time to quit – and if you’re worried about how you’ll cope, quitting can actually improve your mental wellbeing, as well as your physical health.   Many smokers believe that smoking helps to relieve stress, anxiety and low mood, when in fact the opposite is true. Today, for the first time, the… Continue reading Today is national NoSmokingDay. – Quit4Covid and for your mental health.

Poetry Corner: ‘Kid Stuff’ by Brian Bendall

Many, many years ago When I was just a kid, And I had just began to grow, There’s stuff I had and did. I’m thinking back on all those things That life saw fit to give me. If I can’t remember everything, I hope you will forgive me. Chocolate candy cigarettes And big bubble gum… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Kid Stuff’ by Brian Bendall

Monday Mind Work answers for Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day

Monday Mind Work’ answers from yesterday’s workout themed in celebration of International Women’s Day 1.Which suffragette stepped in front of King George V’s horse Anmer at the Epsom Derby on 4 June 1913 and suffered fatal injuries? a) Emily Davison 2.1975: Junko Tabei, first woman to achieve? b) Climb Mount Everest 3. Marie Curie discovery… Continue reading Monday Mind Work answers for Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day

Covid vaccine for those aged 56-59

As the vaccine programme continues to move down the priority groups, people aged 56-59 are now being offered their first dose. People in this age group will be receiving letters inviting them to book an appointment either through the online booking service http://www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by calling 119.  Those who receive a letter can choose from more than… Continue reading Covid vaccine for those aged 56-59

‘Monday Mind Work’: Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day

Monday Mind Work’ today is in celebration of International Women’s Day Welcome to ‘some’ Famous Women Quiz Questions and Trivia 1.Which suffragette stepped in front of King George V’s horse Anmer at the Epsom Derby on 4 June 1913 and suffered fatal injuries? a) Emily Davison or c) Emily BraveIn 2.1975: Junko Tabei, first woman… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Work’: Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day