Category: Caring Together

Leeds to remain in Tier 3

As announced this afternoon much of the country is to move into Tier 4, but Leeds is remaining in Tier 3 Below are the posters for information about the restrictions in Tier 3: Very High Alert and Tier 4: Stay At Home in England. Tier 3 rules: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-3-very-high-alert Tier 4 rules: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home Take care    

A Reflective look back over 2020

Dear all, A reflective look back over 2020 We know this year has been difficult for a lot of people, but we hope you managed to find some joy over the holiday season. Although it has been unusual we are proud to be part of the collective effort of the community as a whole in… Continue reading A Reflective look back over 2020

From 7pm tonight Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Goes Online and on Screens for 2020

29 – 31 December  7pm each night Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is renowned internationally as one of the leading new year celebrations in the world and this year’s Hogmanay will continue to cement this reputation. With no live events planned this year, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay will, for the first time in its history, move to an entirely online… Continue reading From 7pm tonight Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Goes Online and on Screens for 2020

Gentle Lishi Tai Chi for the Over 65s – STARTING 5TH JANUARY WITH CLARE AT LISHI TAI CHI

Dear all, Please find below some information on some free Tai Chi classes starting on the 5th January 2021. “Their regular classes are on hold due to the virus but with support from the National Lottery Community Fund, it is now possible for experienced Lishi instructors to join you, in your home, via the power… Continue reading Gentle Lishi Tai Chi for the Over 65s – STARTING 5TH JANUARY WITH CLARE AT LISHI TAI CHI

Hetty Feather from The Shows Must Go On

This afternoon at 2pm, The Shows Must Go On presents the stage adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson’s Hetty Feather! Available for 48 hours. Jacqueline Wilson’s best-selling novel comes to life on stage as Hetty, a feisty young orphan with an intrepid imagination, embarks on an adventure to find her true home. Infused with live music and… Continue reading Hetty Feather from The Shows Must Go On

Shared Moments: ‘A slow read’ by Oliver Cross’

Because I’m a very slow reader, I decided soon after I started reading proper books as a teenager, that I should never read the same book twice, on the grounds that life wouldn’t be long enough for re-reading, particularly since we were all due to be destroyed by a nuclear bomb. Which was a reasonable… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘A slow read’ by Oliver Cross’

Swarthmore Centre Leeds – is offering FREE online courses starting in January 2021

Dear all, Swarthmore Centre Leeds – is offering FREE online courses starting in January including  Jewellery Making, languages, life drawing, painting, poetry and a range of health and wellbeing courses including Yoga and the Alexander Technique.   For more information visit their page at   https://www.swarthmore.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/spring-programme-2021-final-1.pdf

Festive Prizes

A few Caring Together members got an extra surprise just before Christmas when we arrived at the doorstep with a special hamper from our ‘Festive Draw’. All our members were entered into this free draw and 3 were drawn at random to win a hamper and another 3 received prizes of tins of chocolate or… Continue reading Festive Prizes

Christmas Day Wishes from all at Caring Together

Caring Together is sending you all some festive wishes. Please click on the link below for some festive cheer – you may need to click on the video for the sound as well. All the best to you all. Keep safe. https://www.facebook.com/caringtogetherleeds/videos/900632134111363  

Free Christmas Day activities with WEA

Dear all, Free online Christmas Day activities with WEA In these uncertain times, WEA staff will be providing FREE online activities on Christmas Day for everyone. Our short activities will run throughout the day and will provide fun and a chance to chat. So whether you are feeling lonely, or are just needing a moment away from… Continue reading Free Christmas Day activities with WEA