Author: Caring Together

Free Will Service with Turn2Us

Turn2Us (a national charity that helps people to gain access to information and support around benefits, charitable grants and support services) has a scheme that enables you  to make your Will for free, using qualified solicitors within reasonable travelling distance of where you live. This offers you the opportunity to make or amend a simple single or… Continue reading Free Will Service with Turn2Us

This week we took a trip up to Golden Acre…..beautiful!

Dear all, Thanks to another suggestion from one of our members some of us took the bus this week up to Golden Acre, the flowers in The Demonstration Garden were beautiful as were the cakes at the cafe. . And if you wish to join us for other outings please do get in touch, call… Continue reading This week we took a trip up to Golden Acre…..beautiful!

Grab a gardening bag

We’ve been giving out some gardening grab bags to members in recent weeks. These were given to us by Seagulls Re-use and contain compost, plant pot,  seeds, gardening tools, string and gloves. We still have a few so if you would like one let Valerie know 07483333115

Do you need to pay for a TV Licence?

Last year, the automatic entitlement for free TV licences for all aged over 75 was scrapped and anyone not in receipt of pension credit now has to pay for their TV licence. There has been a transition period which has meant anyone who hadn’t initially bought a licence would not be given a penalty charge. … Continue reading Do you need to pay for a TV Licence?

‘Shout out (not too loudly) for wool and crochet needles….’

Dear all, Do you have any ‘double knitted wool’ you no longer need and would like to see it being used? If yes, would you like to donate some to us, or know of someone else that might have some? And if you have any ‘number 4 crochet needles’? . If yes please call 07436 530073… Continue reading ‘Shout out (not too loudly) for wool and crochet needles….’

‘Stroll on Woodhouse Moor and Allotment visit’

Dear all We have once again enjoyed our stroll on Woodhouse Moor with a pit stop at the Caring Together Allotment. There were onions, courgettes, broad beans (scarlet emperor), potatoes, herbs and so much more including the beautiful flowers to keep the bees (of all varieties) well catered for. . Thank you once again Ben… Continue reading ‘Stroll on Woodhouse Moor and Allotment visit’

Women Reflecting on Women

Before the pandemic a group of us from Caring Together were among 13 different community groups in Leeds, who in partnership with artists from Skippko Leeds, gathered stories of lesser known women who were involved in the fight for the vote at the turn of the 20th century. We also looked at how life has… Continue reading Women Reflecting on Women

Advice & Support for Clinically Vulnerable in Leeds as we move out of lockdown.

Around 55,000 people Leeds have been classified as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable and were advised to shield for much of the last year.  Many others who are not on the Govt list but still feel they are vulnerable re the virus may have been following similar advice. Now that most restrictions are over and things are… Continue reading Advice & Support for Clinically Vulnerable in Leeds as we move out of lockdown.

Take a virtual visit to Edinburgh festival

The Edinburgh Festival is back this year after being cancelled in 2020 and runs till 30th August.  But those of us who are not likley to be travelling north of the border can still take part this year as a number of the events are online – and quite a few are free!   https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#fq=presentation_type%3A(%22Online%20On-demand%22%20OR%20%22Online%20Scheduled%22)&fq=is_free%3Atrue&q=*%3A*… Continue reading Take a virtual visit to Edinburgh festival

Ship-Shape and lovin it……

A few weeks ago we were delighted that Mary and Myrna had some time to tackle the store room. It certainly needed it. Last week Susan joined them both on day 2 to sort out some craft boxes. When we moved we didn’t get a chance to sort through everything so we are thrilled they… Continue reading Ship-Shape and lovin it……