Author: Caring Together

PPE for unpaid carers

Do you look after a friend or relative who  otherwise couldn’t manage without your help? This may be because of illness, frailty, disability, a mental health need or an addiction.  And it may be someone who you live with or someone who lives in a different household. Leeds City Council are taking part in a 2… Continue reading PPE for unpaid carers

Shared Moments: ‘Quizzes’ written by Oliver Cross

I like quizzes, especially during lockdowns, which is a word I didn’t expect to see pluralised because I was given to understand that The Lockdown would be a one-off way a way to banish Covid-19, just The War was a one-off way to banish Nazis. Still, if we have to live through recurrent periods of… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Quizzes’ written by Oliver Cross

Lunchtime Talk: Online event – Magic & Sparkle: M&S at Christmas

Join the M&S Archive for some festive nostalgia as they trace the story of M&S Christmas food and merchandise through the archive collection, from the first mince pies to all-time favourite stocking fillers. Online Event This is a pre-recorded talk featuring original archive images introduced by our Archivist, who will be available to respond to… Continue reading Lunchtime Talk: Online event – Magic & Sparkle: M&S at Christmas

Covid Scam Alert – Christmas Edition

The latest Monthly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. There have been further reports of scams, doorstep Crime and business complaints all relating to the COVID-19 pandemic here in West Yorkshire. This news alert will give you an indication of the current situation… Continue reading Covid Scam Alert – Christmas Edition

Poetry Corner: ‘A Yorkshire poem’ by Lynda Goodwin

A Yorkshire poem by Lynda Goodwin Alf’s Big Surprise!  It wer a baking bank ‘oliday weekend, an Alf ad nowt to do, id sent their lass up tahn tot shops, it being er birthday too. So nah is on is tod all day – e thought it through and through, e drummed is fingers on… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘A Yorkshire poem’ by Lynda Goodwin

Covid Vaccine comes to Leeds

Leeds is one of  50 places in the country that can offer the Pfizer vaccine this week.  The first phase of vaccinations will be taking place within hospitals but GPs are expected to be able to start administering these vaccines from next week.  You will be contacted once you are eligible to make arrangements to… Continue reading Covid Vaccine comes to Leeds

Foodbank Donation Drive – Thank you to all who helped

 From Cllrs Pryor, Walshaw & Garthwaite: Thank you so much to everyone who’s helped with our Christmas foodbank donation drive today, it’s easily been the biggest one yet! We’re so grateful to everyone who donated and everyone who hosted a donation station for us. Together we can make a huge difference to our community

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 7th December 2020

Yesterday’s Monday Mind Workout was based on 60s music – see the answers below: 1.True or false: Penny Lane is named after a real street in London – False, it’s street is in Liverpool 2. Who is the lead singer of The Who? Roger Doltrey 3.It’s Now or Never was the first 60s number one… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 7th December 2020

Christmas Music by Candlelight (The Shows Must Go On)

The Shows Must Go On brings us Ex Cathedra’s Christmas By Candlelight from 7pm tonight and then available all through December. In the deep, still darkness, only candles pierce the winter gloom. And then, upon the silence, comes the luminous sound of a choir in harmony. With a sequence of Christmas music old and new,… Continue reading Christmas Music by Candlelight (The Shows Must Go On)