Author: Caring Together

Remembering the Holocaust: Anne Frank’s step-sister Eva Schloss – live streamed event

Monday 25th January at 7.30pm http://living-knowledge-network.co.uk/library/remembering-the-holocaust-anne-franks-step-sister-eva-schloss The Living Knowledge Network starts it’s 2021 live events with an illuminating conversation with Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister to Anne Frank in the lead up to Holocaust Memorial Day which is on 27th January 2021. The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 is ‘Be the light in… Continue reading Remembering the Holocaust: Anne Frank’s step-sister Eva Schloss – live streamed event

Your Place Comedy – Free live streamed show (Adults only)

24th January 2021 at 8pm To watch the show, and for more information, please visit www.yourplacecomedy.co.uk Three time Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee and radio and TV regular, Josie Long, joins star of Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You and The Mash Report, Ahir Shah, for the first in a new series of FREE Your Place Comedy live streamed shows. Hosted… Continue reading Your Place Comedy – Free live streamed show (Adults only)

Lockdown fitness for the over 60s

The Leeds United Foundation has launched two new health and wellbeing initiatives for the over 60s. Fit Generations held via Zoom every Monday has been created for over 60s with dementia or any other mental or physical disabilities. It helps participants socialise whilst encouraging them to stay active and learn new skills. It includes a variety of… Continue reading Lockdown fitness for the over 60s

Dedication Friday: “Try a Little Tenderness” from Cherril Cliff

Dear all, My favourite song, is “Try a Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding. My friend, Dot and I, loved Otis, back in the 1960s – we were mods and into soul big time. We used to go to the Old Mecca, in the County Arcade and dance around our handbags on Saturday afternoons! The DJ… Continue reading Dedication Friday: “Try a Little Tenderness” from Cherril Cliff

Online Recipe Round

A new virtual group from Linking Leeds.  Are you a whiz in the kitchen or perhaps a cooking novice who would like some ideas? You could join an online recipe/cooking tips sharing group on Friday lunchtime If you are interested contact Kirsty.Jamieson@leeds.gov.uk 07566759576

Shared Moments: ‘Bingo with Caring Together’

Dear all, We enjoyed an online bingo session yesterday. Not everyone was a winner but we are going to do it again, so there is always next time. Prizes for a line and house will be with you soon! . Save the date for your diary for the next one: Wednesday 17th February 2021 @3pm Get in… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Bingo with Caring Together’

News from Rainbow Junktion

Due to a volunteer testing positive we will be open this Thursday and Friday as a food parcel collection service only (no takeaway cooked food, no tea and coffee in the car park, no choice in the shop). The reduced team of volunteers on these days will be people who had no contact with the… Continue reading News from Rainbow Junktion

Poetry Corner: ‘Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind’ by William Shakespeare

Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man’s ingratitude; Thy tooth is not so keen, Because thou art not seen, Although thy breath be rude. Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly: Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly: Then, heigh-ho, the holly! This life is most jolly. Freeze, freeze,… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind’ by William Shakespeare

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 18th January 2021

Good morning everyone, Yesterday’s Monday Mind Workout was over to you. I invited you to send me your findings to me on phrases that start with the letter K. See below your collective answers, many thanks everyone: Kangaroo Court Keep away Keel Over Keep at arms length Keep at Bay Keen as mustard Keep a… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 18th January 2021