Author: Caring Together

World Alzheimer’s Month – Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and includes World Alzheimers Day on September 21st.  The theme for World Alzheimer’s Month in 2021 is ‘Know dementia, know Alzheimer’s’. Alzheimer’s Society UK say “This year we are talking about the power of knowledge. By learning more about dementia and understanding changes in memory and behaviour, you and your loved… Continue reading World Alzheimer’s Month – Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s

‘New Bereavement Support Group’

Thanks to support from Leeds Bereavement Forum and Carers Leeds, Caring Together will be hosting a ‘New Monthly Bereavement Support Group’ at our new Caring Together premises. Come and meet other bereaved people for group support and understanding. A warm welcome, cuppa and biscuits will also be on offer too. Our first get together will… Continue reading ‘New Bereavement Support Group’

From the virtual to the reality….

From the virtual to the reality….   Following the lock down some of us embarked on a journey of learning together. This led to frustration as well as elation as we got to grips with the world of zooming. We have met online ever since and from April 2020 and have clocked up 65 zoom sessions… Continue reading From the virtual to the reality….

Leeds West Indian Virtual Carnival 2021 – Bank Holiday Monday

CELEBRATING EMANCIPATION THROUGH CULTURE, MUSIC & DANCE The 54th Leeds West Indian Carnival is returning with its second year as a Virtual Carnival event, and this year is celebrating the incredible legacy! Lockdown has eased up, but as the pandemic continues, this year’s Carnival will return as a virtual celebration. This summer, the celebrations are… Continue reading Leeds West Indian Virtual Carnival 2021 – Bank Holiday Monday

Caribbean and African Food Festival – Saturday 28th August

Leeds Kirkgate Market Foodhall 10am – 5.30pm Saturday 28th August The event is free but you need to register at  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caribbean-and-african-food-fest-tickets-163291799167 Hosted by The Cultural Arts Heritage Circle (Nubian Noire), the free event promises an array of national dishes, live entertainment and wellbeing workshops. There will be goody bags for children, live chef demonstrations and a… Continue reading Caribbean and African Food Festival – Saturday 28th August

Leeds Opera Story Exhibition – at the Corn Exchange or online

The 300 year history of opera in Leeds is brought to life through the Leeds Opera Story – the exhibiton is now open at the Corn Exchange until 30th August.  You can also see it online at http://leedsoperastory.co.uk/ Focusing on eight key events – from 1729 to 1978 – the exhibition tells the story of opera… Continue reading Leeds Opera Story Exhibition – at the Corn Exchange or online

Take Care of You as we move out of lockdown

Leeds Public Health have asked that we share this information about keeping safe as we gradually move out of lockdown and start to resume more normal activities. The following is from  http://www.takecareleeds.co.uk/  Covid-19 infection rates are rising once again in people over 60 in Leeds. People aged over 60 are at a greater risk from… Continue reading Take Care of You as we move out of lockdown

100% Digital to your door and beyond……

100% Digital to your door and beyond…… As a community we are learning so much together. We have a weekly digital technology group each Tuesday afternoon at Lovell Park Hub, Little London (booking in advance only) but where one can not get to us, we come to you and we do our best together. And… Continue reading 100% Digital to your door and beyond……

Special Delivery

Some Caring Together members have been exchanging letters with members of Armley Helping  Hands as part of the Penpal project and using penpal packs provided by Seagulls ReUse. The latest of these were distributed this week. It has been a nice way of keeping connected during lockdown and findning new friends.  Other members have used the… Continue reading Special Delivery

Community kindness…..

We wanted to give a shout out to our volunteers Myrna and Mary. Some of our chairs got a lovely deep clean a few weeks ago. They have come up like new and are already in use. I know all our bottoms will appreciate it. Our humble thanks to you both for a fantastic job.… Continue reading Community kindness…..