Author: Caring Together

‘Online Cancer Awareness Session’ Monday 2nd Nov @ 11am

Caring Together will be hosting a Cancer Awareness session in partnership with the Leeds Cancer Awareness Project on Monday 12nd Nov 2020 @ 11am. This will be online and offers you a chance to chat about signs and symptoms of cancer. They will also discuss self-checking and ways to reduce cancer risk.  All very informative… Continue reading ‘Online Cancer Awareness Session’ Monday 2nd Nov @ 11am

Shared Moments: ‘Trains’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Day 158 – My escapades with air travel didn’t take long so here we are at Trains. Trains were always a fascination of mine from a very early age. Having a family car there was never the need to travel by train, but I was always nattering Mum and Dad to take me for a… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Trains’ written by Maureen Kershaw

“Thank You Leeds”

We thought we’d share with you a letter we received from the leaders of key health and care organisations in Leeds. There are a huge number of organisations across the city working to support the people of Leeds, and especially over this year when support has been needed more than ever and at Caring Together… Continue reading “Thank You Leeds”

Poetry Corner: ‘Time’ written by Erin Friedrichs

‘Time’ The question that is asked the most; we hear it everyday, “What time Is it?” they want to know, and then they go away. It’s time for bed, it’s time for work, or time to feed the fishes, It’s time to take your medicine, or wash and dry the dishes. Time in seconds, time… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Time’ written by Erin Friedrichs

Laser Light City – lighting up the sky in Leeds Oct 22 – 24

In 2020 Light Night Leeds is taking to the skies! Laser Light City, designed by BAFTA award-winning artist Seb Lee-Delisle, is a one-of-a-kind interactive laser show coming to the Leeds skyline on the nights of 22nd, 23rd and 24th October.  The lights can be enjoyed either in person, at home, or via the online live stream,… Continue reading Laser Light City – lighting up the sky in Leeds Oct 22 – 24

Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 19th October 2020

Good morning, Below are the answers for this week’s Monday Mind Workout which was themed around Leeds, how did you do? 1.When did Tetley’s Brewery close? d) 2011 2. What is the name of the airport in Leeds? b) Leeds Bradford International Airport 3. During the American War of Independence (1775-1783), textile orders to the… Continue reading Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 19th October 2020

‘Monday Mind Workout’ Monday 19th October 2020

Good morning, This week’s Monday Mind Workout is themed around Leeds, best of luck. 1.When did Tetley’s Brewery close? a) 2008 b) 2009 c) 2010 d) 2011 2. What is the name of the airport in Leeds? a) Leeds Airport b) Leeds Bradford International Airport c) Leeds Yorkshire Airport 3. During the American War of… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ Monday 19th October 2020

Caring Together Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General Meeting is this Friday – 23rd October – at 11am and this year it will be a virtual one using the Zoom platform. We’ll be presenting our Annual Report and Accounts, telling you about what has been going on at Caring Together and our plans for the future. We hope to see… Continue reading Caring Together Annual General Meeting

TODAY – York Literature Festival – free events online

Very short notice but it’s only just come to my attention.  York Literature festival has a day of free online events from11am and throughout the day  From the festival website – “There is no denying that 2020 has been a tough year for everyone. So it is with great pleasure that we are bringing you… Continue reading TODAY – York Literature Festival – free events online

Charing Cross

The work on Caring Togethers planned move to our new base in Charing Cross has started. There are still a few weeks of work before completion, but we thought that we would give you a flavour of where we are at, just so that we can have a ‘before and after’ snapshot as the work… Continue reading Charing Cross