There’s never been a better time to quit – and if you’re worried about how you’ll cope, quitting can actually improve your mental wellbeing, as well as your physical health. Many smokers believe that smoking helps to relieve stress, anxiety and low mood, when in fact the opposite is true. Today, for the first time, the… Continue reading Today is national NoSmokingDay. – Quit4Covid and for your mental health.
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Poetry Corner: ‘Kid Stuff’ by Brian Bendall
Many, many years ago When I was just a kid, And I had just began to grow, There’s stuff I had and did. I’m thinking back on all those things That life saw fit to give me. If I can’t remember everything, I hope you will forgive me. Chocolate candy cigarettes And big bubble gum… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Kid Stuff’ by Brian Bendall
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Monday Mind Work answers for Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day
Monday Mind Work’ answers from yesterday’s workout themed in celebration of International Women’s Day 1.Which suffragette stepped in front of King George V’s horse Anmer at the Epsom Derby on 4 June 1913 and suffered fatal injuries? a) Emily Davison 2.1975: Junko Tabei, first woman to achieve? b) Climb Mount Everest 3. Marie Curie discovery… Continue reading Monday Mind Work answers for Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day
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Covid vaccine for those aged 56-59
As the vaccine programme continues to move down the priority groups, people aged 56-59 are now being offered their first dose. People in this age group will be receiving letters inviting them to book an appointment either through the online booking service http://www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by calling 119. Those who receive a letter can choose from more than… Continue reading Covid vaccine for those aged 56-59
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‘Monday Mind Work’: Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day
Monday Mind Work’ today is in celebration of International Women’s Day Welcome to ‘some’ Famous Women Quiz Questions and Trivia 1.Which suffragette stepped in front of King George V’s horse Anmer at the Epsom Derby on 4 June 1913 and suffered fatal injuries? a) Emily Davison or c) Emily BraveIn 2.1975: Junko Tabei, first woman… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Work’: Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day
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First stage of Coronavirus ‘Roadmap out of Lockdown’ tomorrow
The first stage of the lockdown easing begins tomorrow and so a few restrictions are being lifted but the Stay at Home message is still very much in force. Below is a guide to the rules from 8th March – for more detailed information go to https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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Leeds City Council Coronavirus update – Support for people and communities
This week’s newsletter brings you updates on the vaccine progress in Leeds, the new care home visiting policies from Monday 8 March and the reopening of face-to-face education. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/…/bulletins/2c55202
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Online event – M&S’s Welfare Warrior: Flora Solomon
An online talk to celebrate International Women’s Day, discover the lasting legacy of Flora Solomon, who established M&S’s pioneering Employee Welfare Department in the 1930s. Online Event This is a pre-recorded talk featuring original archive images introduced by our Archivist, who will be available to respond to questions during and following the talk. Event starts… Continue reading Online event – M&S’s Welfare Warrior: Flora Solomon
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Leeds in Conversation – all episodes
The Leeds in Conversation podcast was launched last year and you can listen to series one in full by searching Leeds in Conversation on all major audio platforms including Spotify, Google Podcasts and iTunes. Or find more details here: https://leedsinconversation.podbean.com/ The podcast brings together a diverse range of voices (including Kevin Sinfield!) from across Leeds to… Continue reading Leeds in Conversation – all episodes
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Dedication Friday: ‘Wake Me Up’
Today’s dedication is by Aloe Bacc and is called ‘Wake Me Up’ Such a lovely tune. Click on the link below ps. If it asks you to sign into Youtube, just click on ‘no thanks’ and then click on ‘I agree’, you may also have to watch the start of an advert first, you can… Continue reading Dedication Friday: ‘Wake Me Up’
