Author: Caring Together

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 26th October 2020

Dear all, Today’s ‘Monday Mind workout’ is ‘loosely’ themed around Halloween, good luck. 1.In which country did Halloween originate? a) America   b) Ireland   d) England 2.What sweet treat is often made for Halloween using butter, molasses and sugar? a) Cinder toffee  b) Chewy Toffee   c) Bonfire toffee 3.From which words did ‘bonfire’ originate? Bone Fire… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 26th October 2020

Bright idea calls on residents to help light up Leeds this Christmas

Dear all,   This year’s Leeds Xmas Lights Switch-on will be held virtually on our YouTube channel on Sunday 15 Nov @4pm and will be free to watch and YOU can be a part of it! Submit videos & images of your tree, home or street lighting displays to be included in a special montage… Continue reading Bright idea calls on residents to help light up Leeds this Christmas

Money Buddies: free debt advice

The Financial Conduct Authority is encouraging households in financial difficulty to access free debt advice on how to manage problem debts and urged banks and lenders to treat customers fairly. . Money Buddies can be contacted for free on 0113 2350276 and advisers can support you remotely to look at options and deal with creditors… Continue reading Money Buddies: free debt advice

34th Leeds International Film Festival – In Venues and Online

The  Leeds International Film Festival is a much anticipated annual event for many and the good news is that it is still going ahead this year but in a slightly changed format.  There will be less films and the venues will be at reduced capacity in order to be covid safe, but, for the first… Continue reading 34th Leeds International Film Festival – In Venues and Online

The Shows Must Go On – The War of the Worlds

Jeff Wayne’s ‘The War of The Worlds’ and ‘The Shows Must Go On’ proudly presents the 2012 live performance, filmed at London’s O2 Arena with 23 cameras for spectacular visual coverage. With an array of new technology and effects plus an all-star cast featuring: Liam Neeson seen in advanced 3D holography, recording, stage and screen… Continue reading The Shows Must Go On – The War of the Worlds

Caring Together AGM 2019-2020

We have just had our AGM, which covers April 2019 to March 2020. We normally would have met together to celebrate our year and look ahead to the next. And we would have also had lunch afterwards however this did not deter us. Some of us still got together and we even delivered some sandwich… Continue reading Caring Together AGM 2019-2020

Covid19 Scam Alert Issue 20

Good afternoon, Please find attached the West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert. This 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.… Continue reading Covid19 Scam Alert Issue 20

Supported Living and Accommodation for Deaf Adults with Additional Need

Homelife is a Deaf-led organisation based in Leeds that provides supported living support and accommodation for Deaf adults with additional needs. The organisation offers: 24 hour wellbeing support Tailor-made packages of care and support Aids and adaptations in all its properties Signing environment CQC registered Development of skills to enable independence Contact Homelife: Faye Dawson… Continue reading Supported Living and Accommodation for Deaf Adults with Additional Need

Share your views or experiences of health and care

Healthwatch Leeds has teamed up with Leeds Older Peoples Forum to ask older people what are your experiences of health and care. They would love to hear about the health and care experiences of people aged 60+ who live in Leeds. If you want to  take the survey please use this link here Healthwatch Leeds was established in… Continue reading Share your views or experiences of health and care