Author: Caring Together

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 8th February2021

Good morning, Today’s ‘Monday Mind Workout is a Winter Word Scramble. There are 9 words to find. Good luck. The answers will follow tomorrow.

Virtual Heydays – with Leeds Playhouse

Virtual Heydays Heydays is a creative arts project run by Leeds Playhouse that welcomes everyone over the age of 55! Below is a programme of weekly activities for the Spring term. If you’d like to join the fun, please email engagement@leedsplayhouse.org.uk. Arts & Crafts, Drama, or Creative Writing Wednesdays 10:30 – 12:00 (10th February, 24th February,… Continue reading Virtual Heydays – with Leeds Playhouse

Diverse Voices – Age Proud Leeds podcast

Diverse Voices is the new Age Proud Leeds podcast in which people from diverse communities talk about ageism and discrimination. Topics include: the past to the present the impact of discrimination and hate crime the challenges faced by the Windrush generation the need for accessible and welcoming services Pride: celebrating cultural diversity and older people… Continue reading Diverse Voices – Age Proud Leeds podcast

Outing The Past – Saturday 6th February

February is LGBT+ History Month and there are lots of events taking place.  This year everything has had to be moved online and you can see a calendar of all the events here: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/calendar/ Leeds Museums and Galleries will be hosting a free virtual ‘Outing the Past’ Festival on Saturday 6th February. Between 9.50am and 15.40pm… Continue reading Outing The Past – Saturday 6th February

Dedication Friday: ‘What’s Love Got to do with it’ for Felina Hughes

Dedication Friday: ‘What’s Love Got to do with it’ or Felina Hughes Today’s tune is dedicated to Felina who recently received a new fit bit and has been working on increasing her steps and moves with dancing to her favourite tunes. Lovin the song choice Felina 🙂 Click on the link below ps. If it… Continue reading Dedication Friday: ‘What’s Love Got to do with it’ for Felina Hughes

Time To Talk

Thoughts as we reach the end of Time to Talk Day – every day is a good time to talk.  So please keep checking in with friends, family neighbours.  We all need someone to talk to sometimes and those small conversations can make a huge difference – to them and to you. (picture from Emily… Continue reading Time To Talk

UK Coronavirus Scams

The Covid-19 vaccine is free of charge. When it is your turn for the vaccine, you will be contacted by the NHS. You will never be asked to share bank details to confirm your identity, or pay for a vaccine.

Shared Memories: ‘School Days’ by Maureen Kershaw

With most Schools being closed now and home schooling underway, my thoughts turn to education. School photos would come with the slogan ‘Schooldays are happy days’ – but were yours? I mostly hated it from starting at age 4 to leaving at 15. My Infants School was Brudenell and although I can’t recall my first… Continue reading Shared Memories: ‘School Days’ by Maureen Kershaw

National Clap in memory of Captain Tom tonight

The Prime Minister is encouraging the public to clap in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore at 6pm tonight.  He said the clap would also be  ‘for all those health workers for whom he raised money’ We’d like to extend that and say that while remembering Capt Tom we should also honour the many thousands… Continue reading National Clap in memory of Captain Tom tonight

‘Time to Talk ‘ – Elevenses tomorrow @11am

Dear all, Thursday 4th February 2021 is ‘Time to Talk Day’, we are meeting at 11am online via zoom for our regular Elevenses, so if you wish to join us then please do, we would love to see you. Just email me or call if you do and I will add you to the list.… Continue reading ‘Time to Talk ‘ – Elevenses tomorrow @11am