Category: Caring Together

Work starting on The Hyde Park Picture House

Lovely to see that work is starting on the 104 year old cinema to both preserve this piece of Leeds history and also to make it into a community space and accessible to all. The Picture House say: “After a difficult year of disruption and uncertainty, we’re delighted to announce that work on The Picture… Continue reading Work starting on The Hyde Park Picture House

Shared Moments: ‘Homewares’ by Maureen Kershaw

A bit of excitement recently involved the sourcing of a new ironing board cover! Due to only essential shops being open and this clearly being an essential item, they have been somewhat conspicuous by their absence. The sizing often poses a problem as ironing boards these days seem to be much bigger – but not… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Homewares’ by Maureen Kershaw

Poetry Corner: THE HILL WE CLIMB BY Amanda Gorman

The below poem was sent by Pat Tempest. The poem is written by Amanda and was recited by herself at Joe Biden’s inauguration on 20th January 2021. ‘When day comes, we ask ourselves where can we find light in this never ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade. We’ve braved the belly… Continue reading Poetry Corner: THE HILL WE CLIMB BY Amanda Gorman

Watch Leeds City Council Budget debate live on YouTube

You can watch the full council debate on the 2021/22 budget on YouTube on Wednesday 24th February at 1pm, if you want to hear about the spending plans for the next year and how they are being decided. https://www.youtube.com/user/Leedscouncil There have been some tough financial decisions to be made as the council faced a huge deficit… Continue reading Watch Leeds City Council Budget debate live on YouTube

‘Monday Mind Workout’: answers for Monday 22nd February 2021

Pancake Day is also called Shrove Tuesday, but what does ‘shrove’ mean? The correct answer is Absolution of sins ‘Shrove’ is the past form of the verb ‘shrive’ which means receiving absolution for one’s sins after confession and penance Absolution of sins 2. Why were pancakes traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday? To use up eggs and… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’: answers for Monday 22nd February 2021

‘Roadmap’ out of lockdown

The Government has announced detailed plans for the unlocking of England amid the coronavirus vaccination programme. Here is the proposed timetable, in four stages, and other initiatives announced by Downing Street. After the first step each following step could be subject to delay as they will continually review the data and the scientific advice There… Continue reading ‘Roadmap’ out of lockdown

Monday Mind Workout: Monday 22nd February 2021

Pancake Day is also called Shrove Tuesday, but what does ‘shrove’ mean? ‘Fat’ in Old English Careful or prudent ‘Batter’ in Old English Absolution of sins 2. Why were pancakes traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday? Because Jesus ate pancakes before his fast To use up eggs and fat before Lent begins To ward off the… Continue reading Monday Mind Workout: Monday 22nd February 2021

Watch a live stream of service dog puppies 🐶🐾

We found this on Money Saving Expert and thought we’d share it for this Sunday morning.  The bad dog jokes belong to MSE too 😊 “If you’ve been feeling a bit ruff, why not pup over to this paw-some live video stream of East Coast Assistance Dogs, where you can watch puppies playing, sleeping, eating and cuddling. It’s part of the Explore network, which is… Continue reading Watch a live stream of service dog puppies 🐶🐾

Leeds City Council Coronavirus update

The latest Coronavirus update from Leeds CIty Council. Including infection rates, shielding and information about a new testing programme taking place in the city to track potential new variants. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKLEEDS/bulletins/2c2731d