Author: Caring Together

Election Day – make your vote count

Today is the day!  In Leeds, local elections for Leeds City Council are taking place and also the first election for a Mayor of West Yorkshire. Polling stations are open NOW until 10pm. Many polling stations this year have changed due to Covid. If you’re not sure where yours is go to https://wheredoivote.co.uk/ . You… Continue reading Election Day – make your vote count

After The Interval and Before The Interval – a double bill from The Shows Must Go On

After the Interval’ (2012) and its sequel ‘Before the Interval’ (2014), conceived and directed by Luca Silvestrini for award-winning HeadSpaceDance will be presented together for the first time giving you the chance to see them in their continuity. ‘After the Interval’ pins Silvestrini’s observational genius to satirising dancing life. A show about dance and dancers… Continue reading After The Interval and Before The Interval – a double bill from The Shows Must Go On

Legal challenge to inequality for ‘legacy benefits’

This may apply to you if you are getting ESA or JSA or have been during the pandemic – since March 2020. We will be keeping an eye on the outcomes and sharing information as we get it. DWP court battle means millions could get £1,000 benefits back pay.: People on older ‘legacy benefits’ could… Continue reading Legal challenge to inequality for ‘legacy benefits’

Check your polling station

If you are planning to vote in person for the local and West Yorkshire Mayoral elections on Thursday, make sure you check where your polling station is – as it may not be the usual place. Over 70 polling stations have moved from their usual locations during the coronavirus pandemic – check your poll card… Continue reading Check your polling station

Vaccine bus comes to Little London

If you are eligible for the Covid vaccine but haven’t yet received it, the Covid Vaccine bus is coming to Little London this week. It will be at the Oatland Green Car Park (Little London Community Centre from 4th-7th May between 10am – 4pm.  

Helping yourself to feel safe when out and about

As lockdown eases and we start thinking about getting out more, it’s natural that some people may be feeling anxious or unsure about going out.  British Red Cross have some really helpful advice about making a personal risk judgement and building your confidence here: https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/coronavirus/judging-risk-when-going-out Consider your own needs, and those closest to you Acknowledge the… Continue reading Helping yourself to feel safe when out and about

Border Tales – The Shows Must Go On

Border Tales, Luca Silvestrini’s Protein’s smash-hit commentary on multicultural Britain seen through the eyes of an international cast, is told through dance, live music and dialogue compiled from the performers’ personal experiences. With this broadcast we contribute to breaking down the walls of silence that uphold and sustain ‘borders’ around the world.   Available to… Continue reading Border Tales – The Shows Must Go On

Woodhouse Ridge Cleanup

Volunteers from Leeds City Council Sustainable Energy and Air Quality Team spent the day volunteering on Woodhouse Ridge cleaning Meanwood Valley Trail and Dales Way Link finger post signs, benches and interpretation panels, removing graffiti and muck. Volunteers additionally carried out litter picking, and Public Rights of Way Work removing branches blocking footpath access. Great… Continue reading Woodhouse Ridge Cleanup

Getting the crop in.

Chilly up at the allotment yesterday. Ben sent through a couple of pictures of Brian preparing the soil for the planting of the carrots and then giving them a good water.  The pathetic few splashes of rain we had yesterday won’t do the job. Gardeners and allotmenteers (and farmers of course), are desperate for some… Continue reading Getting the crop in.