Author: Caring Together

‘Pre lockdown2 story’ written by Oliver Cross

Dear all Last week, thinking it time to return to action, we took a ground-breaking trip to the Humber estuary. Almost immediately, the Prime Minister told us that the policy on breaking ground had been revised and we had better get back behind the barricades, or at least the facemasks. We had been on a… Continue reading ‘Pre lockdown2 story’ written by Oliver Cross

Black History Month 2020

Today is the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth. This runs throughout October each year. A chance to learn about, reflect on and celebrate the achievements and contributions of black communities both here in Leeds and beyond. There are a number of events happening in Leeds, some online and some in person, you can find events happening… Continue reading Black History Month 2020

Green Homes Grant Scheme is now open

The Green Homes Grant gives homeowners in England vouchers to help cover the cost of energy efficient improvements to their home – such as low carbon heating systems, insulation or double glazing to replace single glazing. For most, the vouchers will be worth about two-thirds of the cost of the energy efficient improvements, up to a… Continue reading Green Homes Grant Scheme is now open

Creative Voices free workshops

A course of 12 free workshops for anyone who has experienced mental health/wellbeing challenges during the Covid-19 outbreak. To book: https://www.huddlitfest.org.uk/event/creative-voices-workshops/ Update: there are very limited places left so you will need to be quick if you want to book The course comprises: 10 x weekly one-hour online creative writing workshops (Oct-Dec) delivered by a number of workshop… Continue reading Creative Voices free workshops

Poetry Corner: ‘Zip’ by Michelle Frye

Zip Now is the time Of the retrieving of the jackets From whence they’ve spent Their summer repose Or The back of the closet So sorry that I’d Forgotten about you Until your warmth Sent me searching Welcome back, old friend Especially if You’ve got money In your pocket

Dancing Through the Ages – an invitation

AVSED – the Neighbourhood Network Scheme for the Aireborough area are inviting you to join them on Thursday 1st October at 2pm for a celebration of International Day of Older People. “Every year Leeds finds new ways to celebrate older people and their contribution to society. This year’s theme is Age Proud: time to feel… Continue reading Dancing Through the Ages – an invitation

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 28th September 2020

Answers from yesterday’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ WERE YOU ON SONG? 1 This hymn is often labelled as a credible national anthem rival: Jerusalem Lyrics: “Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire!” 2 From a 1950s classic musical, it certainly won’t put a ­dampener on your mood: Singin’ in the… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 28th September 2020

‘Monday Mind Workout’ Monday 28th September 2020

Good morning,   Today’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ is: Name that Tune:   1 This hymn is often labelled as a credible national anthem rival. Lyrics: “Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire!” 2 From a 1950s classic musical, it certainly won’t put a ­dampener on your mood. Lyrics: “I… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ Monday 28th September 2020

NHS doctors look to tackle misinformation about coronavirus

The local NHS has bought together NHS doctors and public health to talk about misinformation about coronavirus on Tuesday 29 September, from 6 to 7.30pm on NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) Facebook page www.facebook.com/nhsleeds The speakers for the evening are Dr Mo Sattar, Dr Andrew Lee, Dr Mizanul Hoque, and Dr Najeeb Rahman. This first… Continue reading NHS doctors look to tackle misinformation about coronavirus

New restrictions to be introduced to keep Leeds safe from COVID-19 from midnight tonight (Friday 25th September 2020)

Dear all, Further restrictions on different households mixing have been introduced in Leeds from midnight tonight to help curb a rise in cases of COVID-19 and keep people in the city safe. The latest seven day COVID-19 rate in Leeds is 98.5 per 100,000 people, with 8.4 per cent of those tested being positive and cases… Continue reading New restrictions to be introduced to keep Leeds safe from COVID-19 from midnight tonight (Friday 25th September 2020)