Author: Caring Together

Work starting on Charing Cross Square

The renovation work on Charing Cross Square – outside Caring Together is starting today and is expected to last about 12 weeks. The plans involve resurfacing the square, adding trees and a new sign, putting steps at the front of the square to the pavement (near the bus stop) and changing the steps at the… Continue reading Work starting on Charing Cross Square

‘Pre Light Night Get Together’

It was a great few weeks having a bit of fun getting ready for our mini ‘Light Night event’. We got to channel some of inner creativity. At the event itself we also got to enjoy some homemade chilli and jacket spuds and desert. The room looked wonderful with all the lighting and new glow… Continue reading ‘Pre Light Night Get Together’

Caring Together AGM

We had the pleasure of welcoming a good number of our members, students from the Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community, the Lord Mayor of Leeds and friends, Hilary Benn and some funders to our AGM Friday. It is the first one in our premises! It was lovely, it was ended with some… Continue reading Caring Together AGM

Pedestrian Study – University of Leeds

The University have asked us to share this to see if anyone is interested in taking part. They are conducting some research to investigate pedestrians’ crossing behaviour while interacting with Automated Vehicles and they are particularly looking for people aged 65 or over to take part. The study will take approximately 1.5 hours in total,… Continue reading Pedestrian Study – University of Leeds

Cinema@ Charing Cross

It was lovely to welcome members to our first film afternoon in our Charing Cross premises. Hot drinks and cake were on the menu, as well as popcorn and sweets. The film was ‘Respect’ – The story of Aretha Franklin and seemed to be enjoyed by all, although it was a bit emotional at times.… Continue reading Cinema@ Charing Cross

World Mental Health Day 2023

The theme for World Mental Health Day this year is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’ The day aims to raise awareness of Mental Health and encourage people to reach out to talk about their mental health and to access support when they need it. You can find out about mental health support in… Continue reading World Mental Health Day 2023

Autumn 2023 Cost of Living Payments

For people on Pension Credit and other low income benefits The second of three cost of living payments for 2023 will be paid between 31st October and 19th November 2023. This payment is £300 and you do not need to apply -you’ll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or… Continue reading Autumn 2023 Cost of Living Payments

In with the new…

We like our new space in the Caring Together premises. Removing an internal wall has got rid of an underused room and opened up the main space to give us much more room for events and activities. Come and see for yourself – maybe at our falls awareness session on Thursday 21st at 11am.