Category: Caring Together

Caring Together Newsletter

All our members and supporters should have received our latest newsletter recently. Many thanks to our great team of volunteers who have helped to get it out. For anyone who hasn’t seen it here it is: And insert pages 1-8 This and previous newsletters can be seen here  https://caringtogether.org.uk/newsletters/

New Leeds Lord Mayor officially announced

Councillor Asghar Khan has become the city’s 127th Lord Mayor of Leeds, it was announced today.  He will take over from Councillor Eileen Taylor who served as Lord Mayor for 2 years. Caring Together would like to say thank you to Cllr Taylor for her support over the last 2 years and welcome to Cllr… Continue reading New Leeds Lord Mayor officially announced

Shared Moments: ‘Bluebells in Middleton Woods’ by Pauline Garner

Dear all,   I was interested to read Oliver’s comments about the ‘medal’ to NHS staff who have worked so dedicatedly throughout the pandemic last week.  My daughter has been working tirelessly on her ward at a busy general hospital and, apart from the time when she had to stay home suffering from Covid herself,… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Bluebells in Middleton Woods’ by Pauline Garner

Street Art, Stroll and a Cuppa….. Thursday 27th May 2021 @ 1.30pm

Dear all, Karen H and I wondered if anyone would like to join us to have a browse around the Hyde Park area to view the Street Art. Some of the pieces were added in 2019 through the Colour Hyde Park Project (CHP), sponsored by the University of Leeds. There is some debate if one… Continue reading Street Art, Stroll and a Cuppa….. Thursday 27th May 2021 @ 1.30pm

Exercising Mind and Body this week: In person and Online

Exercising mind and body this week: In person and Online Some of our ‘Indoor Exercise Sessions’ re-commenced yesterday. As yet we are not able to get back into Little London Community Centre but thanks to the support of Lovell Park Hub in Little London we were able to host three exercise sessions throughout the day… Continue reading Exercising Mind and Body this week: In person and Online

Hybrid Bingo: Online and in person…..

Dear all, The next Caring Together online and in person bingo session will be on Wednesday 26th May @ 3pm. If you wish to join then please get in touch, either by email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk or call 07436 530073

Shared Moments: A gentle stroll, cuppa and some nature….

The weather was on our side yet again for another lovely walk to Meanwood Valley Farm last week. If you wish to join us for the next one get in touch. Call Lisa: 07436 530073 or email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk

Caring Moments: Donations, Alterations and Potting….

Our new space has had a splash of colour added. Myrna altered the batak, made by members, so we can eventually get it up on the wall. She also brought in some brightly coloured plant pots. It is lovely to see it slowly but surely coming to life.     We have also been donated… Continue reading Caring Moments: Donations, Alterations and Potting….

Today’s lockdown changes

As everyone will be aware today marks some further easing of lockdown restrictions: Meeting up People can meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors Six people or two households can meet indoors and overnight stays can take place Up to 30 people can attend weddings, receptions and other life events Number of people who can attend a… Continue reading Today’s lockdown changes

Shared Moments: ‘Post Pandemic’ written by Oliver Cross

A friend who works for the NHS has been awarded, to add to her one per cent pay bonanza, a memento honouring her invaluable work during the pandemic. It’s an enamel badge, possibly imported from China, which she likes to call a medal because it sounds more dignified and because otherwise she would have nothing… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Post Pandemic’ written by Oliver Cross