1st – 7th June is volunteers week. A time to recognise and celebrate the massive contribution volunteers make to organisations like Caring Together.

By coincidence it’s also the week we are sending out our newsletter so our office is a hive of industry this afternoon with volunteers busy putting the newsletter and lots of inserts together. Then more of our army of helpers will be out delivering many of these to our members letting them know about all the exciting things we have going on this Summer

You can read the Spring Newsletter here: Issue 85

Caring Together popped long to the Connect and Create session at the Tetley yesterday. Usually there is a theme with artists facilitating the sessions. This week it was an open session with some people opting to create while others discussed all and everything artistic. There was a good turnout and the room was full. Really enjoyable.

Caring Together were out once again for food today (we must stop doing this!) and once again our destination was Yeadon. This time the sun made a welcome appearance. This isn’t totally necessary for a good time but as they say, it helps.

Caring Together are delighted to be working with the Heritage project, and with Skippko Arts Team on a new venture(Open to men and women 55 and above)

During 2019 Skippko artists will be working in communities to research and gather the stories of lesser known women who were involved in the fight for suffrage at the turn of the 20^th century.  One of the groups will run at Caring Together. Participants will learn about Leeds women, before exploring their own heritage stories with the support of two artists and librarians from the Local and Family History library. 

 The project will involve learning heritage techniques and sharing the stories unearthed through various mediums; that will be fun and informative using visual arts, writing and audio recordings.  There will be outings too. All the work created will form an exhibition that will be on show at Leeds City Museum in May 2020. 

Introductory Event: Thursday 27^th June 2019

Dates at Yorkshire House thereafter: Thurs 11^th July’19 to Thurs 15^th Aug’19

2 weeks break then back on: Thurs 5^th Sept’19 to Thurs 10^th Oct’19

The Venue:  Yorkshire House, Floor 3, Greek Street, Leeds LS1 5SH (3^rd Floor)

Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Library/Outing Dates:

Tuesday 9 July’19@ 10.30am – 12.30pm

Friday 26^th July’19@ 10.30am – 12.30pm

Tuesday 6^th August’19@ 10.30am – 12.30pm

Friday 6^th September’19@ 1pm – 3pm

Tuesday 1^st October’19@ 10.30am – 12.30pm

Friday 25^th October’19@1pm – 3pm

Tuesday 19^th November’19@10.30am – 12.30pm

Friday 13^th December’19@1pm – 3pm

Venue: Local and Family History Library, Floor 2, Leeds Central Library, Calverley Street, LS1 3AB

To register your interest, or for more information please contact Lisa Argyle at Caring Together Tel: 0113 2430298, or email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk

30 letters arrived at Caring Together last week from from 8 to 9 year old pupils in one class (Year 4) at Little London Community Primary School, as part of our letter writing scheme. These are always welcome and a pleasure to receive, and staff and members will be kept busy preparing responses over the coming week.

Caring Together were once again at the Clothworkers Hall at Leeds University last week for the final Friday Lunchtime concert of the academic year. Cellists Rohan de, cellist of great fame, shared the afternoons program with Claudio Pasceri,one of the most appreciated Italian cellists of his generation.

Members of the British Lung Foundation and a Rehabilitation Lead Physiotherapist were available to chat with Caring Together members who attended our ‘Breathe Easy’ session last Thursday. This was all done in a convivial and relaxed session where members chatted and played board games while the professionals moved from table to table. Many thanks to all involved in facilitating this session.

The Wednesday Group went to Hawthorne Farm for a bite to eat two days ago. As usual, the atmosphere was good and a great afternoon was had. The weather wasn’t good enough for us to sit outside and watch the planes over a post meal cup of coffee but this did not dampen anyone’s spirits.

Caring Together had a trip to Morley Town Hall on Tuesday to attend a Tea Dance. It was a really enjoyable afternoon. Would anyone like for something similar to be organised in Woodhouse, Little London or the City Centre? If so, let us know, and watch this space!