Author: Caring Together

“Tell Tracy” – consultation on The Police and Crime Plan

Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire is urging everyone in West Yorkshire to get involved and #TellTracy about your policing and community safety priorities. The consultation will feed directly into the new Plan which sets the strategic direction for West Yorkshire Police, community safety partners and commissioned services over the next three years. Under… Continue reading “Tell Tracy” – consultation on The Police and Crime Plan

Shared Moments: OUT AND ABOUT WITH CARING TOGETHER written by Maureen Kershaw

Hello all, Whilst still being officially in Summer, although one or two days have felt distinctly Autumnal, Caring Together have ensured its members  are able to get out and about now that we can enjoy more freedom! A walk round the Woodhouse Moor Allotment was a joy to see just how the vegetables and plants were… Continue reading Shared Moments: OUT AND ABOUT WITH CARING TOGETHER written by Maureen Kershaw

Covid vaccine boosters and Flu jabs as part of ‘Winter Plan’

The Government announced its plans for boosters of covid vaccines for all over 50s as part of the Winter plan to manage the covid risks.  It will be offered at least 6 months after the second dose of a covid vaccine. People eligible for the boosters will include: All adults aged 50 years or over… Continue reading Covid vaccine boosters and Flu jabs as part of ‘Winter Plan’

Could you be paying less for your fuel bills?

Ofgem recently announced an increase in the energy price cap from 1st October 2021. The price cap puts a limit on how much companies can charge per kilowatt hour of gas and electricity.  The increase in October is 12% and it means the ‘average’ household cost for both fuels would rise to  £1,277 a year or £1,309… Continue reading Could you be paying less for your fuel bills?

Headingley Farmers Market and Heart Centre both celebrating birthdays tomorrow

Headingley Farmers Market is on tomorrow and is celebrating it’s 15th birthday. 9am – 12.30pm – Rose Garden North Lane Headingley LS6 3JJ For a full list of all the stalls for this month as well as details of entertainment here   And on the same day the Heart Centre in Bennet Road is celebrating turning… Continue reading Headingley Farmers Market and Heart Centre both celebrating birthdays tomorrow

Heritage Open Days 2021 starts today

Heritage Open Days 10-19th September 2021 – In person and online events Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance… Continue reading Heritage Open Days 2021 starts today

Age Proud Festival 6-17 September

The very first Leeds Age Proud Festival starts today. The Festival will run between 6th and 17th September at a range of venues across the city as well as lots of virtual events from the comfort of your own living room. An opportunity to try something new, embark on some self-improvement or just watch something… Continue reading Age Proud Festival 6-17 September

Shared Moments: ‘On turning a light green’ written by Lynne Fordyce

Dear all, I have taken up litter picking. It would be wrong to call it a hobby and was not on my bucket list of things to do in my retirement years but litter picking is now one of my pleasures. As a young person I was somewhat oblivious of the effects of litter on… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘On turning a light green’ written by Lynne Fordyce

Coronavirus Update from Leeds City Council

Coronavirus – Support for people & communities – September 3, 2021 Dear resident, We hope you’re safe and keeping well. This week we have an update for you about the latest infection rates in Leeds, back to school information and Vaccine information for 16 and 17 year olds. An update on infection rates in Leeds… Continue reading Coronavirus Update from Leeds City Council