Category: Caring Together

Checking in with some of our members is year long, although we know from chatting to them that certain times of the year can be tougher than others, especially with the darker nights and colder weather, because it can mean for some they don’t venture out as much as they would normally. Also for some… Continue reading Winter Well-Being Visits

We recognise this date means many things to each of us, however for those who do like to be in the company of others sharing some festive cheer there are options. Following a note in our last newsletter some of our members are going to the Three Churches Christmas Day Dinner: St Aidens St Augustine’s… Continue reading Wednesday 25 December 2019

Every bit does help for sure. For the last 20 or so years Caring Together members, volunteers and supporters have been donating loose change to Caring Together in gift boxes.  We have a small team of volunteers behind the scenes ensuring we have a steady supply of decorated boxes, and who also count the money… Continue reading ‘Every Bit Helps’

Thursday 19th December 2019 @7pm – open to all Blackman Lane, Little London, Leeds 7 **

Well I think we nearly are…. Caring Together members had a final review session last week on what they had been working on for their part in the Skippko ‘Are We There Yet, Women Reflecting on Women’ project with artists Van and Rozi. There was lots discussed and we have our fingers crossed it will… Continue reading ‘Are We There Yet?’

Caring Together were delighted to be part of the Community Christmas Tree Festival at All Soul’s Church. We got to decorate two of their Christmas Trees. We did consider the minimalist look, yet we could not leave any of the lovely hand made items off. We hope you like them, we just hope the trees… Continue reading Community Christmas Tree Festival

Our positive impact on the planet holds no bounds. At Caring Together; staff, members and volunteer continuously reuse as much as we can in creative and fun ways by converting what we have been donated, or have in the cupboard into other wonderful things such as our ‘Crafty Cuppa’ session in December. In this way… Continue reading ‘Repurpose, Reuse and Up cycling of Old Unused Things’  

Our creative and imaginative team and members have come together to share with others in making some wonderful decorations by hosting three ‘Festive Skills Sharing Sessions’ in December. watching on, guiding, supporting, making, or writing a little something, it was a pleasure to be amongst friends.                            … Continue reading ‘Festive Skills Sharing Session’

What a enlightening afternoon, early evening event we had at the launch of ‘Making the Invisible Visible’ at Lower Derwent Valley.  We got to learn more about the nature reserve itself and the nocturnal birds that migrate there, live by, or make it their home. We also got to see our own lanterns alongside the… Continue reading Shining a Light on the Nocturnal

Once again we were treated to a wonderful evening of entertainment and tasty food at the Leeds Lions annual Tea Party held at St Chad’s in Headingley. Thank you to everyone at Leeds Lions who made us feel so welcome, we look forward to seeing you again next year