Author: Caring Together

Captured Moments: ‘Cherry Blossom’

Having weekly covid tests is not so pleasant (although vital), however last week my walk to it was, as the path was lined with cherry blossom.  So pretty 🙂  

Shared Moments: ‘Blooming’ Marvellous Bingo prizes….

Socially distant delivery of bingo prizes were handed out last week. Daffs and Eggs were gratefully received by the lucky winners for this month and plants, hand sanitiser and fruit for the month before. Our next bingo session is on Wednesday 21st April 2021 @ 3pm. Call if you would like to join us, Lisa… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Blooming’ Marvellous Bingo prizes….

Leeds in Conversation – series 2 – looking at the future of our city

Series 2 has now started  and episode one is available to listen, discussing what the future of our city and districts could look like.  The podcast gives people the rare chance to listen in to debates and conversations about some of Leeds’s biggest issues, from culture and communities to the environment and economy. You can also… Continue reading Leeds in Conversation – series 2 – looking at the future of our city

Last chance to have your say on future of transport in Leeds

The citywide consultation about the future of transport in Leeds will end on 11 April, so there’s no better time than now to have your say. The draft Connecting Leeds transport strategy is for everyone to enjoy healthy, affordable and low carbon travel choices. The strategy aims to tackle the climate emergency, deliver inclusive growth,… Continue reading Last chance to have your say on future of transport in Leeds

Monday Mind Workout: answers for Monday 5th April 2021

Dear all, Answers for yesterday’s Easter Monday Mind Workout Where is the venue of the most famous Easter egg roll in the world? Answer: The Whitehouse Easter Island belongs to which country? Answer: Chile What is the Sunday before Easter called? Answer: Palm Sunday In 1873 which company introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in… Continue reading Monday Mind Workout: answers for Monday 5th April 2021

Leeds Libraries – Leodis photo archive relaunched

Leeds Libraries is really excited to unveil the new look Leodis! “Discover the unique history of Leeds through the relaunched Leodis archive and  browse over 62,000 images dating from 1866. You can delve into thousands of pictures from the past, from WW1 female factory workers at the Barnbow No 1 National Filling Factory, to rare… Continue reading Leeds Libraries – Leodis photo archive relaunched

Monday Mind Workout: Monday 5th April 2021

Dear all, Today’s Monday Mindwork out is based on Easter Monday (today!) Where is the venue of the most famous Easter egg roll in the world? Easter Island belongs to which country? What is the Sunday before Easter called? In 1873 which company introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in Britain?    A) Cadbury’s   … Continue reading Monday Mind Workout: Monday 5th April 2021

Eggstatic….

We were delighted to take receipt of a car full of Easter Eggs on Tuesday. It was one of the hottest days of the year so far, so a quick turn around was required. It was a lovely surprise. Thank you Notre Dame Sixth Form College @notredamecoll for thinking of us. We hope to be… Continue reading Eggstatic….

Thoughts on shielding in Leeds

With shielding being paused from 31 March, shielders from across Leeds describe their experience of the last year and what they hope for in the coming months. To find out more about support that is still available:  http://www.leeds.gov.uk/shielding