Author: Caring Together

I’ve not been able to find much in the way of theatre offerings so here’s something completely different for this weekend.  Virtual Highland Games.   As all the highland games have been cancelled this year the 2020 Braemar Gathering decided to offer you a Virtual Highland Games instead. ‘Throughout the day on Saturday the 12th… Continue reading Bagpipes anyone?

Amid concerns that people are not accessing healthcare services when they need to, the local NHS wants to remind people  that services are still here when you need them.  Although how to access them may have changed slightly. It is hugely important that people seek medical care when they need it,  particularly those that are… Continue reading Reminder that NHS is here for you

I’m sure you are all aware of the government annoucement yesterday which will make it illegal for more than 6 people to meet – indoors or outdoors There is more detailed information about this on the government website here Gov.uk – Coronavirus, what you can and can’t do And a good summary with a helpful graphic… Continue reading Government annouces major changes to try and halt the rise in coronavirus

‘Praise Poem for Yorkshire Puddings’ Light brown moon in a gravy sky Round O of delight on a big white plate Floppy as a vest if you get ’em out early Hard as a wall if you get ’em out late   Alchemy of eggs and milk and flour Aesthetically gorgeous in a kitchen full… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Praise Poem for Yorkshire Puddings’ written by Ian McMillan

Good morning, please find below the answers for the Monday Mind Workout from yesterday, how did you do? 1. What did ‘Tiswas’ stand for? Today is Saturday, watch and smile 2.Which British band put A Message In A Bottle in 1979? The Police 3. Who was Prime Minister of the UK for the longest during… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 7th September 2020

Good morning, Today’s ‘Monday Mind Workout is 70s themed – good luck! 1. What did ‘Tiswas’ stand for? 2.Which British band put A Message In A Bottle in 1979? 3. Who was Prime Minister of the UK for the longest during the 1970s? 4.The film Rocketman charts the rise of which 70s superstar? 5. What… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 7th September 2020

A sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the city means that Leeds has been put  on the Public Health England’s weekly watch list of areas of concern.  This will not immediately mean any further restrictions, but will mean additional monitoring and could see local lockdown measures if the numbers do not fall. Leeds City Council and… Continue reading Council calls for city-wide effort to stop the rise in Covid cases