Author: Caring Together

Leeds International Concert Season – free concert at Leeds Town Hall – Wednesday 14th October @1.05pm

Dear all, Cellist Indira Grier and pianist Alison Rhind perform a free concert at Leeds Town Hall, 1.05pm Wednesday 14 October. Book free tickets > https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/indira-grier-and-alison-rhind/6365

Food/meals distribution at Gateway Church – St Mark’s

Every Tuesday (starting 13 October until 15 December), from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Gateway at St Mark’s church will be providing a free food distribution point. In association with the Bahar Women’s Association, freshly cooked and packed healthy meals, alongside a range of tinned goods are available to pick up for free,  from Gateway staff outside… Continue reading Food/meals distribution at Gateway Church – St Mark’s

Monday Mind Workout – Monday 12th October 2020

Dear all, See below a selection of questions for this week’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ Good luck 1. In which film does the famous Marilyn Monroe skirt blowing scene take place? 2. If you were in France and saw choufleur on the menu what ingredient would it be? 3. What county is the geographical centre of… Continue reading Monday Mind Workout – Monday 12th October 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020

Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme for 2020 is Mental Health for All One in four people experience a mental health problem every year, and this year in particular has demonstrated the importance of looking after our own mental health.  The Covid-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the wellbeing of people… Continue reading World Mental Health Day 2020

The Shows Must Go On – Phantom of The Opera 25th birthday

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before. Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour… Continue reading The Shows Must Go On – Phantom of The Opera 25th birthday

City Varieties Music Hall are to reopen.

“From Friday 9 October 2020, City Varieties Music Hall will reopen her doors, welcoming back audiences with an exciting new film programme presented in collaboration with sister venue Hyde Park Picture House. We have done everything we can to make our venue COVID-secure, and your visit a safe and enjoyable experience.” https://leedsheritagetheatres.com/

“Shared Moments: Trains & Boats & Planes” written by Maureen Kershaw

Dear all, “Trains & Boats & Planes” so goes the song by Dionne Warwick.  I can’t say there’s much to report on Planes as commercial aviation’s never been to my liking despite being interviewed for a job at BOAC in the late 60s. Before you think it involved globe-trotting and wings on a navy uniform,… Continue reading “Shared Moments: Trains & Boats & Planes” written by Maureen Kershaw

Dr Blood

On Saturday we posted about free tickets to the dress rehearsal for Dr Blood offered to us by Leeds Playhouse https://www.facebook.com/caringtogetherleeds/posts/1657352974453108 Two Caring Together members attended this production and sent us some pictures. They commented that it was very well organised with great care taken by all the staff to help people stay safe. We will… Continue reading Dr Blood

Poetry Corner: Laughter is a Gift by Catherine Pulsifer

‘Laughter Is A Gift’ Laughter is a gift It doesn’t mean your fit But it will soften any tension It could be consider stress prevention. Find a reason to laugh Just look at funny giraffes Watch a funny show A transformation you will go. Read a silly book And laugh so others will look Or watch some children… Continue reading Poetry Corner: Laughter is a Gift by Catherine Pulsifer

The Recipe Station – Rainbow Junktion@All Hallows Church

If you can get to All Hallows Church on Thursday afternoon you could pick up a free recipe bag from Rainbow Junktion. The recipe station starts on Thursday 8th October and free recipe bags will be handed out between 3pm and 4pm. Each bag contains fresh ingredients and a recipe card with cooking instructions 🙂… Continue reading The Recipe Station – Rainbow Junktion@All Hallows Church