Category: Caring Together

Keeping Warm – And Saving Money

The temperatures have plummmeted this week so we hope you are all keeping warm.  We would like to share with you this home energy checklist from NEA – Action for Warm Homes. This guide has lots of helpful information and tips about keeping your warm and managing your energy bills. Lots of other useful information… Continue reading Keeping Warm – And Saving Money

Snapshot in time :)

Dear all, Brenda and I took a slight detour this afternoon to get a glimpse of the new sign which has gone up on our new premises at Charing Cross, Woodhouse. Not long now!

Shared Memories: ‘Big School’ by Maureen Kershaw

Do you remember your first day at ‘Big School’?  The immaculate uniform, the slightly tight new shoes and the beret worn correctly – probably for the last time before being reduced in size and clamped to the back of the head with hairgrips. Either that or it would be – with any luck – left… Continue reading Shared Memories: ‘Big School’ by Maureen Kershaw

Anyone for Bingo? It is back again Wednesday 17th February 2021 @3pm

Dear all, Anyone up for a spot of bingo again? It will be online via zoom. You can join us via zoom or by using your phone. If by phone we can’t see you and you can’t see us. You will still be able to play as we can hear you and you us. . Next… Continue reading Anyone for Bingo? It is back again Wednesday 17th February 2021 @3pm

Poetry Corner: ‘Be My Valentine’ by Paul Curtis

On Valentines Day The chocolate syrup said to the ice cream “I’m sweet on you!” While the pencil said to the paper “I dot my i’s on you!” And the light bulb asked his girlfriend Do I mean a whole watt to you?” sourced: peculiar-poetry com

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 8th February 2021

Dear all, Please find below the answers to yesterday’s Monday mind workout. How did you do? 1. Cozy 2. Season 3. Jacket 4. Igloo 5. Frigid 6.Sleet 7.Shovel 8.Gloves 9.Soup

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 8th February2021

Good morning, Today’s ‘Monday Mind Workout is a Winter Word Scramble. There are 9 words to find. Good luck. The answers will follow tomorrow.

Virtual Heydays – with Leeds Playhouse

Virtual Heydays Heydays is a creative arts project run by Leeds Playhouse that welcomes everyone over the age of 55! Below is a programme of weekly activities for the Spring term. If you’d like to join the fun, please email engagement@leedsplayhouse.org.uk. Arts & Crafts, Drama, or Creative Writing Wednesdays 10:30 – 12:00 (10th February, 24th February,… Continue reading Virtual Heydays – with Leeds Playhouse

Diverse Voices – Age Proud Leeds podcast

Diverse Voices is the new Age Proud Leeds podcast in which people from diverse communities talk about ageism and discrimination. Topics include: the past to the present the impact of discrimination and hate crime the challenges faced by the Windrush generation the need for accessible and welcoming services Pride: celebrating cultural diversity and older people… Continue reading Diverse Voices – Age Proud Leeds podcast

Dedication Friday: ‘What’s Love Got to do with it’ for Felina Hughes

Dedication Friday: ‘What’s Love Got to do with it’ or Felina Hughes Today’s tune is dedicated to Felina who recently received a new fit bit and has been working on increasing her steps and moves with dancing to her favourite tunes. Lovin the song choice Felina 🙂 Click on the link below ps. If it… Continue reading Dedication Friday: ‘What’s Love Got to do with it’ for Felina Hughes