Category: Caring Together

Standing and Seated Pilates at Caring Together

We have two more weeks to go so if you wish to come along and give it a try then please just call 07436 530073, or email: lisa@caringetogether.org.uk . We are getting to learn some useful tips in relation to posture, muscle and core strength.

Invitation to our Annual General Meeting

You are invited to attend our 2021 Annual General Meeting This will be held virtually using Zoom Friday 5th November 11am If you would like to attend please email valerie@caringtogether.org.uk A link to join the Zoom meeting will then be sent to you closer to the time.

Shared Moments: OUT AND ABOUT WITH CARING TOGETHER written by Maureen Kershaw

Hello all, Whilst still being officially in Summer, although one or two days have felt distinctly Autumnal, Caring Together have ensured its members  are able to get out and about now that we can enjoy more freedom! A walk round the Woodhouse Moor Allotment was a joy to see just how the vegetables and plants were… Continue reading Shared Moments: OUT AND ABOUT WITH CARING TOGETHER written by Maureen Kershaw

Covid vaccine boosters and Flu jabs as part of ‘Winter Plan’

The Government announced its plans for boosters of covid vaccines for all over 50s as part of the Winter plan to manage the covid risks.  It will be offered at least 6 months after the second dose of a covid vaccine. People eligible for the boosters will include: All adults aged 50 years or over… Continue reading Covid vaccine boosters and Flu jabs as part of ‘Winter Plan’

Could you be paying less for your fuel bills?

Ofgem recently announced an increase in the energy price cap from 1st October 2021. The price cap puts a limit on how much companies can charge per kilowatt hour of gas and electricity.  The increase in October is 12% and it means the ‘average’ household cost for both fuels would rise to  £1,277 a year or £1,309… Continue reading Could you be paying less for your fuel bills?

Age Proud Festival 6-17 September

The very first Leeds Age Proud Festival starts today. The Festival will run between 6th and 17th September at a range of venues across the city as well as lots of virtual events from the comfort of your own living room. An opportunity to try something new, embark on some self-improvement or just watch something… Continue reading Age Proud Festival 6-17 September

Shared Moments: ‘On turning a light green’ written by Lynne Fordyce

Dear all, I have taken up litter picking. It would be wrong to call it a hobby and was not on my bucket list of things to do in my retirement years but litter picking is now one of my pleasures. As a young person I was somewhat oblivious of the effects of litter on… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘On turning a light green’ written by Lynne Fordyce

‘New Bereavement Support Group’

Thanks to support from Leeds Bereavement Forum and Carers Leeds, Caring Together will be hosting a ‘New Monthly Bereavement Support Group’ at our new Caring Together premises. Come and meet other bereaved people for group support and understanding. A warm welcome, cuppa and biscuits will also be on offer too. Our first get together will… Continue reading ‘New Bereavement Support Group’

From the virtual to the reality….

From the virtual to the reality….   Following the lock down some of us embarked on a journey of learning together. This led to frustration as well as elation as we got to grips with the world of zooming. We have met online ever since and from April 2020 and have clocked up 65 zoom sessions… Continue reading From the virtual to the reality….