Category: Caring Together

Leeds City Council Coronavirus update – Support for people and communities

This week’s newsletter brings you updates on the vaccine progress in Leeds, the new care home visiting policies from Monday 8 March and the reopening of face-to-face education. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/…/bulletins/2c55202

Dedication Friday: ‘Wake Me Up’

Today’s dedication is by Aloe Bacc and is called ‘Wake Me Up’ Such a lovely tune. Click on the link below ps. If it asks you to sign into Youtube, just click on ‘no thanks’ and then click on ‘I agree’, you may also have to watch the start of an advert first, you can… Continue reading Dedication Friday: ‘Wake Me Up’

Census 2021

Dear all, The Census letters have been sent out. If you are needing any support or guidance you can call the free phone Contact Centre:- 0800 1412021. You will hear an automated call at first with the following options:- Option 1 – Would you like a paper questionnaire? Instruction – please enter your 10 digit… Continue reading Census 2021

Shared Moments: ‘Worried?’ by Oliver Cross

We have a way of arranging our words which dictates that when we want to express the importance of any event, we do it through the word ‘since’, so, by some accounts, we’re going through the worst health crisis since the flu pandemic of 1918, the worst economic downturn since the great depression of the… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Worried?’ by Oliver Cross

Poetry Corner: ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ by William Wordsworth

I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ by William Wordsworth

Vaccines for those aged 60 and over

As the vaccination programme continues to move down through the priority groups, anyone aged 60 and over who has not been vaccinated is now being urged to respond to their recent invite to get their vaccine. You can book your appointment through the national booking system website.  Anyone unable to book online can call 119 free of… Continue reading Vaccines for those aged 60 and over

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 1st March 2021

Yesterday’s Monday Mind Workout was around British Phrases. How did you do? 1. A little bird told me 2. A turn up for the books 3. A fly in the ointment 4. A legend in one’s own lifetime 5. A nod is as good as a wink 6. How do you do? 7. A sight for… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 1st March 2021

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 1st March 2021

Today’s Monday Mind Workout is around British Phrases. Good luck! 1. A …….. bird told me 2. A………up for the books 3. A ………in the ointment 4. A……….in one’s own lifetime 5. A……….is as good as a wink 6. How…..you do? 7. A……….for sore eyes 8. For…….intents and purposes 9…………. a penny 10. As……as mustard… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 1st March 2021

Leeds Lit Fest – Tuesday 2nd – Sunday 7th March (Online)

This will be the 3rd festival delivered by a partnership of 10 Leeds-based creative arts and literature-based organisations committed to celebrating and championing literature and writing in Leeds.  Celebrating the vibrant and thriving literature scene that exists in Leeds with local writers and performers showcasing their talents along with an exciting programme of author talks,… Continue reading Leeds Lit Fest – Tuesday 2nd – Sunday 7th March (Online)

Dedication Friday

Dedication Friday: ‘Shang a Lang’ by the Bay City Rollers Today’s dedication is a belated birthday shout out to Karen and is by Bay City Rollers …..doo wop be dooby do ay Click on the link below ps. If it asks you to sign into Youtube, just click on ‘no thanks’ and then click on… Continue reading Dedication Friday