Category Archives: Caring Together

Next stage of “lockdown roadmap” – what are the rules from today?

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Today marks the next step in lockdown easing, however government and the health service are all stressing the importance of continuing to be careful and protect ourselves and others. Many restrictions remain in place and, very importantly you must not socialise indoors with anyone you do not live with, unless you have formed a support bubble with them, or another exemption applies, and continue to social distance when meeting people outdoors.

Here’s what changes from today:

  • non-essential retail can reopen
  • personal care services such as hairdressers and nail salons can reopen, including those provided from a mobile setting
  • public buildings such as libraries and community centres can reopen
  • outdoor hospitality venues can reopen, with table service only
  • most outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks, and drive-in performances (such as cinemas and concerts) can reopen
  • some smaller outdoor events such as fetes, literary fairs, and fairgrounds can take place
  • indoor leisure and sports facilities can reopen for individual exercise, or exercise with your household or support bubble
  • all childcare and supervised activities are allowed indoors (as well as outdoors) for all children. Parent and child groups can take place indoors (as well as outdoors) for up to 15 people (children under 5 will not be counted in this number)
  • weddings, civil partnership ceremonies, wakes and other commemorative events can take place for up to 15 people (anyone working is not included in this limit), including in indoor venues that are permitted to open or where an exemption applies. Wedding receptions can also take place for up to 15 people, but must take place outdoors, not including private gardens
  • self-contained accommodation can stay open for overnight stays in England with your household or support bubble
  • care home residents will be able to nominate two named individuals for regular indoor visits (following a rapid lateral flow test)
  • you should continue to work from home if you can and minimise the amount that you travel where possible

 

Keeping yourself and others safe:

Social distancing is still very important. You should stay 2 metres apart from anyone who is not in your household or support bubble where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings) if you cannot stay 2 metres apart.

You should follow the guidance on how to stop the spread of coronavirus at all times, including if you have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

 

Free regular rapid covid testing available for everyone without symptoms.

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Anyone in England who does not have symptoms can now get regular rapid lateral flow tests to check for coronavirus.

Information:  If you have coronavirus symptoms, you need a different test called a PCR test. Get a PCR test if you have coronavirus symptoms on GOV.UK

How to get regular rapid tests

Go to a test site

You can go to a rapid lateral flow test site to get a rapid test.

If you go to a test site:

  • you may need an appointment, so check before you go
  • a trained helper might be able to help you do the test
  • you’ll get a text or email with the result when it’s ready

Find your nearest rapid lateral flow test site

Get a test to do at home

You can get rapid tests to do at home.

You can collect up to 2 packs of 7 tests from a local pharmacy or test site:

You can get a pack of 7 tests sent to your home. Order rapid lateral flow home test kits on GOV.UK

If you do tests at home, you’ll need to report your results online or on the phone.

This video from NHS explains more about what to expect from a rapid flow test

Livestream Concert from The Deep tonight

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Join electronic artist R•MCL for a spectacular livestream concert. Performed live from the top of The Deep, one of the most iconic buildings in the UK.

The livestream will combine the artist’s never-before-seen set with cinematic camera and drone shots of the dramatic UK landmark, with soaring views of the Humber estuary behind.

You can watch at 7pm on The Deep website: https://www.thedeep.co.uk/livestream-concert or on the facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/TheDeepHull

From the Deep website “We can’t wait to host our first ever livestream concert!

Join us for a sunset performance from electronic artist R·MCL livestreamed from The Deep’s nose cone on Friday 9 April 2021 at 7pm. Enjoy live music with cinematic camera and drone shots of the Humber and surrounding landscapes.

This is a live stream performance with no audience (as we are still closed), and is free of charge to view.

The performance will be held outdoors in the nose cone of The Deep and is subject to changing weather conditions. Details will be available should the performance be rescheduled.”

 

Shared Moments: ‘Blooming’ Marvellous Bingo prizes….

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Socially distant delivery of bingo prizes were handed out last week. Daffs and Eggs were gratefully received by the lucky winners for this month and plants, hand sanitiser and fruit for the month before.

Our next bingo session is on Wednesday 21st April 2021 @ 3pm.

Call if you would like to join us, Lisa 07436 530073, or email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk

Leeds in Conversation – series 2 – looking at the future of our city

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Leeds in Conversation Podcast

Series 2 has now started  and episode one is available to listen, discussing what the future of our city and districts could look like.  The podcast gives people the rare chance to listen in to debates and conversations about some of Leeds’s biggest issues, from culture and communities to the environment and economy.

You can also ask questions for future episodes.  There’ll be a new episode each month for the rest of 2021. Find out more and listen here https://leedsinconversation.podbean.com/.  You will also be able to catch up on all the episodes from last series here too.

Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council said:

“There is so much amazing work going on in all sectors across Leeds that people don’t always get to hear about. Leeds in Conversation ensures all residents and people who are interested in Leeds can not only hear these conversations, but be a part of them too. I can’t wait for the launch of series 2 and I urge people to give it a listen.”

Monday Mind Workout: answers for Monday 5th April 2021

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Dear all,

Answers for yesterday’s Easter Monday Mind Workout
  1. Where is the venue of the most famous Easter egg roll in the world? Answer: The Whitehouse
  2. Easter Island belongs to which country? Answer: Chile
  3. What is the Sunday before Easter called? Answer: Palm Sunday
  4. In 1873 which company introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in Britain?    B) Fry’s (J.S. Fry & Sons)
  5. Which light fruit cake, with two layers of almond paste or marzipan, is traditionally eaten during the Easter period? Answer: Simnel cake
  6. On what Christian holy day are hot cross buns traditionally eaten? Answer: Good Friday
  7. At Easter, the British monarch distributes small silver coins known as what?  Answer:  Maundy money (distributed on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday)
  8. . Which flower is associated with Easter? Answer: White Lily
  9. Where in the world is the largest collection of Easter Eggs? Answer Poland – The Easter Egg Museum has more than 1500 eggs from all over the world
Chocolate Slogans – identify which type of chocolate it is

10. The lighter way to enjoy chocolate.

Maltesers

11. Feel the bubbles.

Aero

12. The taste of paradise.

Bounty

13 Get Some Nuts!

Snickers

14. Why have cotton when you can have silk?

Galaxy

15. Soft on the outside, crunchy on the inside

Dime Bar

16. Take it easy.

Cadbury’s Caramel

17. It’s not Terry’s, It’s mine.

Chocolate Orange

18. And all because the lady loves…

Milk Tray

Monday Mind Workout: Monday 5th April 2021

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Dear all,

Today’s Monday Mindwork out is based on Easter Monday (today!)
  1. Where is the venue of the most famous Easter egg roll in the world?
  2. Easter Island belongs to which country?
  3. What is the Sunday before Easter called?
  4. In 1873 which company introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in Britain?    A) Cadbury’s    or    B) Fry’s (J.S. Fry & Sons)
  5. Which light fruit cake, with two layers of almond paste or marzipan, is traditionally eaten during the Easter period? A) Simnel Cake or B) Rainbow Cake
  6. On what Christian holy day are hot cross buns traditionally eaten?
  7. At Easter, the British monarch distributes small silver coins known as what?
  8. Which Flower is associated with Easter?
 9.  Where in the world is the largest collection of Easter Eggs?  
Chocolate Slogans – identify which type of chocolate it is

10. The lighter way to enjoy chocolate. (9 letters)

M………..

11. Feel the bubbles. (4 letters)

A……

12. The taste of paradise. (6 letters)

B…..

13. Get Some Nuts! (8 letters)

S…….

14. Why have cotton when you can have silk? (6 letters)

G…..

15. Soft on the outside, crunchy on the inside (4 letters and 3 letters)

D…  B..

16. Take it easy. (8 letters and 7 letters)

C……’.     C……

17. It’s not Terry’s, It’s mine. (9 letters and 6 letters)

C……..   O…..

18. And all because the lady loves…  (4 letters and 4 letters)

M…  T…

Eggstatic….

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We were delighted to take receipt of a car full of Easter Eggs on Tuesday. It was one of the hottest days of the year so far, so a quick turn around was required. It was a lovely surprise. Thank you Notre Dame Sixth Form College @notredamecoll for thinking of us.

We hope to be able to see you all in person soon, when safe to do so.

Easter Greetings to you all!

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