Author: Caring Together

New nationwide ‘Better Health – Every Mind Matters’ Campaign launched today

Half of adults say they are more worried during this current lockdown than the one in March 2020.  However, at the same time 3 in 5 (60%) of those asked say they feel hopeful about the future.  To support people during this time, PHE has launched a nationwide Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign to support people… Continue reading New nationwide ‘Better Health – Every Mind Matters’ Campaign launched today

Ministry of Food Leeds cookery course over zoom

Ministry of Food Leeds are running a 6 week online cookery course over zoom from tomorrow. It will be hosted by cookery trainers Yvonne, Anthony and Neil. You are welcome to cook-along or just simply watch and ask questions! This is a FREE course – full of healthy recipes and batch-cooking solutions – plus you… Continue reading Ministry of Food Leeds cookery course over zoom

Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 18th January 2021

This morning’s Monday Mind Workout is over to you. I invite you to send me your findings to me on phrases that start with the letter K.  I have started you off with a few below: Kangaroo Court Keel Over Good luck!

Improving access to care for people with a Long term condition

Survey from Healthwatch Leeds. Healthwatch are working with Leeds City Council and the local NHS to improve the care, support and experience of people who live with a long-term condition. Do you have a long term-condition or care for someone who has a long-term condition? Please can you help improve local services by completing  this… Continue reading Improving access to care for people with a Long term condition

Online Exhibitions from Aire Place Studios

Aire Place Studios is a not-for-profit, Leeds-based Creative Studio, providing exhibition opportunities, low cost workspaces as well as a Community Hub which focuses on giving a platform to artists and creatives who wouldn’t traditionally have had such opportunities. The two current exhibitons are being presented online and can be seen here: https://www.aireplacestudios.com/events-exhibitions/ Postcards Exhibition:  “Our project… Continue reading Online Exhibitions from Aire Place Studios

Leeds City Council urging caution as case of new Covid variant are on the rise

Leeds City Council issued a statement as more cases of the new Covid variant have been found in the city. Residents are urged to stay home as much as possible and  take extra care to keep themselves safe and to help stop the spread. From Leeds City Council website: The new UK COVID-19 variant is… Continue reading Leeds City Council urging caution as case of new Covid variant are on the rise

It’s Friday, it’s your tune!

Dear all, Dedication Friday is an invitation for you to send in your music dedications. The song you love and wish to share with others, a time to reminisce, to dedicate in memory of those we have lost, and a dedication to family and friends maybe. A wedding or divorce tune… Or just a little something… Continue reading It’s Friday, it’s your tune!

Bingo anyone? Wednesday 20th January 2021@3pm

Is anyone up for some online bingo Wednesday 20th January @3pm? If yes please get in touch before 1pm Tuesday 19th January and I will get some cards out to you on Wednesday morning. We can have a few games and there will be prizes – nothing too lavish of course but they will still… Continue reading Bingo anyone? Wednesday 20th January 2021@3pm

Snowy scene in Leeds this morning…….but where?

Dear all, I have been sent someone’s view from their window this morning. Slightly obscured by the dense snow filled air with just the building in the forefront visible. Can anyone guess where this might be? And I am sure the snow is thicker on the ground by now. Keep safe everyone.

Shared Moments: ‘Communication now’ by Oliver Cross

I wish I wasn’t frightened of my own voice because then I could spend all day on social media talking to people I don’t know. Which, at a time when old-fashioned personal contact is mostly outlawed, would mean I could make a contribution to combating the loneliness and anxiety which is supposed to be the… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Communication now’ by Oliver Cross