Category: Caring Together

Caring Together were involved again this year in the organising of Little London Community Day which took place last Saturday. Once again this was a truly community event, well attended with good humour and a really fantastic spirit throughout. Many thanks to all of our volunteers who helped out in preparing for our Tombola, soft… Continue reading Little London Community Day

Groundwork’s GREEN DOCTOR service will be visiting the Wednesday Group on the 31st July Energy bills are the number one financial concern for households – but 63% of us think there’s nothing we can do about them. At the same time fuel bills are rising. UK homes are among the least energy efficient in Europe and… Continue reading Saving Energy/Saving Pounds

  Caring Together were out in Golden Acre Park on Monday for one of our series of small local trips. The weather was kind to us and we were able to sit outside the cafe enjoying the sunshine and having leisurely strolls around the park. If you, or anyone that you know, are interested in… Continue reading Lunch and a stroll in the Golden Acre

Caring Together visited the Central Library for the 1st session of the collaborative project with Skippko: Are we there yet? Women reflecting on women. This looks like being an excellent and informative initiative. The session looked at the history of local women, in this case, Mary Gawthorpe, an English  suffragette, socialist, trade unionist, editor, and of… Continue reading Woman of substance

  A full coach, the sun came out and fish and chips. What more could one want. It was Caring Together’s annual trip out last Wednesday. Scarborough was the destination this year. Everybody seemed to have a great time. Here are some of the pictures.  

  Caring Together and the British Red Cross warmly invite you to their training in: ‘Every Day First Aid’ Would you like to know what to do in a First Aid Emergency? British Red Cross can help to refresh your skills, as well as help you to learn some simple new ones that could save a life.… Continue reading ‘Every Day First Aid’ training with the British Red Cross

  The ‘Live Well in Later Life’ course hosted  by IAPT as below: Course: ‘Live Well in Later Life’ Hosted by IAPT: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Dates: Wednesday 17th July 2019 for 6 weeks Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm Venue: In between Woodhouse and Little London (confirmation on booking) Cost: free For: anyone in Leeds 50 years and above The course is being run by… Continue reading ‘Live Well in Later Life’

Caring Together’s monthly informal lunch gathering was at the Eldon on Woodhouse Lane last week. These local afternoons out are proving popular. If you would like to attend any of these in the future just give us a call on 0113 2430298 and we  will let you know details of future plans.

  Caring Together recently attended the First Anniversary of Green Gym creating lovely garden spaces at Lovell Park Hub. We have a great relationship with Lovell Park Hub and use their IT suite regularly for our IT Drop in. The garden is a great space to relax and have a break-out from groups on those warm… Continue reading Green Gym at Lovell Park Hub

Caring Together members have lots of opportunities for exercise. We are constantly updating our repertoire of activities in this area. These are a sample of what we have organised at present. Tuesday 2pm – 3pm – Gentle Chair-based/Standing Exercise – Main Hall, Woodhouse Community Centre, LS6 Wednesday –  Local Walks – call to find out… Continue reading Exercise-Can Caring Together help?