Category: Caring Together

These two short films offer a historical look at Quarry Hill Flats in Leeds: ‘The Lost Community’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKX-aH3jH0Y ~~~ The below link is where Martin McGuire talks about his time living there. There are some lovely pictures. The film is by Leeds Museums https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkbjedp7Dsk ~~~~ Please note both have sound so you might have to unmute… Continue reading Historical look at Quarry Hill Flats in Leeds: ‘The Lost Community’

People across the country are being asked to join a #clapforcarers event tonight to thank the NHS workers who are working tirelessly throughout the ongoing COVID-19(coronavirus) pandemic in the UK. The Clap For Our Carers campaign will see people across the UK applaud NHS workers from the doorsteps, balconies or windows of their homes at… Continue reading Clap for Carers – to thank NHS workers Tonight at 8pm

BBC Step-by-step guide: How to video call family and friends If you are self-isolating at home, video-chatting can help you stay in touch with your friends and family. This guide will show you how to make a video call using a smartphone, or receive one using your desktop computer – or help you explain how to… Continue reading Step-by-step guide: How to video call family and friends

Met Police warn against scammers sending text messages as noted below: BE AWARE | We are aware of scammers sending text messages such as the below to take advantage of unsuspecting members of the public at this time. Never click on links that are included in a text or email unless you are 100% sure… Continue reading Met Police warn against scammers sending text messages

Anyone fancy having a go at some online Jigsaws? If so just click on the link below and select the one you like by double clicking.  Rather than using your hands you can select a piece and move it with your mouse, or if you have touch screen your finger. And no need to sign… Continue reading “Jigsaw Anyone?”

Stay Wise and Be Kind 💕 Please find below the new Coping Calendar from Action for Happiness. It has 30 suggested actions to look after ourselves and each other as we face this global crisis together.

“Before the lock down I had a short walk to the Ridge. I saw a kingfisher, a rat, two horses and a squirrel. I felt like David Attenborough. I also took a few pictures to share with you” Caring Together Member/Volunteer                         

The Rainbow Junction is trialling a food delivery service for those in financial need who are self isolating in the local area. This is on top of our existing takeaway service from the cafe itself. They will be delivering takeaway boxes of today’s lunch in LS6 only between 12pm and 3pm. They have very limited… Continue reading Food Delivery Service for those Self Isolating in LS6

If you are under 70 with no underlying conditions you can still be active outside as long as you stay at least two metres (three paces) away from other people. So walking the dog (or even your neighbour’s dog), going for a run or going for a bike ride are all fine – provided you keep your… Continue reading Coronavirus: How to exercise while staying at home