Author: Caring Together

Dedication Friday: ‘MMMBOP’ from Lesley Pearson

Dear all, This week’s dedication is from Lesley “Here is a nomination for the Friday song. It is a great song to bop around to whilst doing the dusting but be careful if you are doing the ironing – I burnt myself waving the iron about. No lasting damage – it was around the time… Continue reading Dedication Friday: ‘MMMBOP’ from Lesley Pearson

Happy Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year today from us all at Caring Together. Year Of The Ox. Discover Chinese New Year traditions – Saturday 27 February 2021 https://confucius.leeds.ac.uk/…/discover-chinese-new…/ @BCIUL @universityofleeds

Keeping Warm – And Saving Money

The temperatures have plummmeted this week so we hope you are all keeping warm.  We would like to share with you this home energy checklist from NEA – Action for Warm Homes. This guide has lots of helpful information and tips about keeping your warm and managing your energy bills. Lots of other useful information… Continue reading Keeping Warm – And Saving Money

Snapshot in time :)

Dear all, Brenda and I took a slight detour this afternoon to get a glimpse of the new sign which has gone up on our new premises at Charing Cross, Woodhouse. Not long now!

Shared Memories: ‘Big School’ by Maureen Kershaw

Do you remember your first day at ‘Big School’?  The immaculate uniform, the slightly tight new shoes and the beret worn correctly – probably for the last time before being reduced in size and clamped to the back of the head with hairgrips. Either that or it would be – with any luck – left… Continue reading Shared Memories: ‘Big School’ by Maureen Kershaw

Anyone for Bingo? It is back again Wednesday 17th February 2021 @3pm

Dear all, Anyone up for a spot of bingo again? It will be online via zoom. You can join us via zoom or by using your phone. If by phone we can’t see you and you can’t see us. You will still be able to play as we can hear you and you us. . Next… Continue reading Anyone for Bingo? It is back again Wednesday 17th February 2021 @3pm

Poetry Corner: ‘Be My Valentine’ by Paul Curtis

On Valentines Day The chocolate syrup said to the ice cream “I’m sweet on you!” While the pencil said to the paper “I dot my i’s on you!” And the light bulb asked his girlfriend Do I mean a whole watt to you?” sourced: peculiar-poetry com

Over 70? Not been called for Covid Vaccine? Contact the NHS

The government has changed it’s advice about contacting the NHS to request your Covid Vaccine. If you are over 70 and have not yet been asked to go for you first dose of the vaccine please contact the NHS to make sure you get it. There are several ways you can do this: You can access… Continue reading Over 70? Not been called for Covid Vaccine? Contact the NHS

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 8th February 2021

Dear all, Please find below the answers to yesterday’s Monday mind workout. How did you do? 1. Cozy 2. Season 3. Jacket 4. Igloo 5. Frigid 6.Sleet 7.Shovel 8.Gloves 9.Soup

Community Conversation on Covid Vaccines from Black Health Initiative

People from the black community are 74% less likely to take the vaccine. Black Health Initiative Leeds are hosting a community conversation event tomorrow evening: Tuesday 9th February 6pm – 7.30pm. Email operationalmanager@bhileeds.org.uk to get the joining details (it will be on Zoom) Covid Vaccination – Listen to the facts /Ask Your Questions Hosted by Heather… Continue reading Community Conversation on Covid Vaccines from Black Health Initiative