Dear all,
A Red, Red Rose
O my luve’s like a red, red rose,
That’s newly sprung in June:
O my luve’s like the melodie
That’s sweetly play’d in tune.
As fair art thou, my bonny lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry.
Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear,
And the rocks melt wi’ the sun
O I will luve thee still, my dear,
While the sands o’ life shall run:
And fare thee weel, my only luve!
And fare thee weel a while!
And I will come again, my luve,
Though it were ten thousand mile.
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Dear all,
Below are some pictures taken by Lesley of the birds in her garden in the snow. Stay well, best wishes, Lesley
Thank you for sharing these with us Lesley, take care.
Dear all
Snowy scene in Leeds this morning…….but where?
I have been sent 2 pictures of someone’s view from their window just before dawn broke this morning. Can anyone guess where this might be? I can say that it is local 🙂
Keep safe
Good morning,
See below answers for yesterday’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ where there were 7 people in the picture.
Members of the Covid-19 vaccination team answer some of your main concerns in this video, including: is it safe? Can it be trusted? What about allergic reactions and side effects? Does it contain animal products? Is it worth it?
This weekend is the one year anniversary of the first Covid19 case being identified in the UK. In recognition of this and to remember all those that have sadly lost their lives during the pandemic, buildings across Leeds will be lit up in yellow and blue. Our thoughts are with all those who have suffered and are still suffering from this awful pandemic.
It is estimated that the new variant accounts for over three quarters of all cases in Leeds and significant pressure remains on the NHS. The Leeds infection rate is 277.6 cases per 100,000 with a positivity rate of 11.3%.
Rates are still high and they are not declining very quickly. More than ever we need everyone to play their part and work together to reduce transmission. This includes staying at home as much as possible, handwashing, maintaining distance and wearing a mask – even after you have had the vaccination. We know that this is really tough for everyone, but we need infection rates to fall to see a way out of restrictions and to allow businesses and schools to reopen. We continue to appreciate the sacrifices that everyone is making and we remain concerned about the impact on individuals and organisations. We are encouraging everyone to seek support where needed and to be kind to each other.
A vaccination update from Leeds City Council
Leeds and West Yorkshire continue to perform well in the vaccination programme and are on track to achieve the mid-February deadline for the first set of priority groups. The local figure is estimated to be about 80,000 so far.
Please remember that the COVID-19 vaccination is free of charge. You will never be asked the share bank details to confirm your identity, or pay for a vaccine. Do beware of scams and false emails.
When it is your turn for the vaccination, you will be contacted by the NHS. More information can be found at http://bit.ly/CovidVaccineNorth
We are aware that the invitation letters from the national booking system have unfortunately caused some confusion for people. These are being sent to people aged 75 and over who live within a 45 minute drive of any of the open centres. This means that people are receiving invitations to book at locations that are in different areas to where they normally receive their healthcare and some people are concerned about having to travel outside of their local area.
You do not have to book an appointment at one of these centres if it is not convenient for you to get there you can choose to wait for an invitation from your GP practice or wait until the West Yorkshire centres open and are added to the national booking system over the next few weeks.
If you have had the vaccine, you must continue to keep following the rules of hand, face and space as you can still carry or contract the virus.
Dear all,
I would like to put forward the following song with the accompanying story in memory of my Dad.
‘The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Any More” Sung by The Walker Brothers.
In 1966 my Dad suddenly became ill on Good Friday. After Easter the Doctor sent him straight to the LGI where he was operated on the following day. He had bowel and liver cancer, for which there was no treatment then, and was given between 6 weeks and 6 months to live. I was distraught.
I’d just bought the Walker Bros. record and I played it over and over again that day. Dad just wanted to see England win the World Cup which he did on July 30th. On August 30th he passed away. I played my record again – ‘The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Any More’ but the sun did shine again – as it always does.
Lovely tune Maureen and words, and may the sun continue to shine for you.
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From NHS in Leeds:
Breathing exercises, learning to challenge anxious thoughts and keeping track of mood changes are just a few simple ways to manage your anxiety. For more mental health tips visit https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/anxiety
