Category: Caring Together

Christmas Food Bank Donation Drive

**Headingley, Hyde Park & Woodhouse** Christmas Food Bank Donation drive Rainbow Junktion continue to do a phenomenal job for our community in keeping people fed during the Covid-19 crisis. They rely on donations, and we have been overwhelmed by the response to the last food bank donation drives, but sadly the longer the crisis goes… Continue reading Christmas Food Bank Donation Drive

42nd Street – The Shows Must Go On tonight

This weekend The Shows Must Go On brings us the multi-award winning production of 42nd Street starring stage legend Bonnie Langford! Young Peggy Sawyer is fresh off the bus from small-town America and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might just have… Continue reading 42nd Street – The Shows Must Go On tonight

Caring Together’s ‘Online Festive Get Together’ – Thursday 10th December @11am

Although we are not able to meet as a big group we are delighted to be able to host an alternative festive get together. It will be online via zoom and is in partnership with the University of Leeds Music Society. Come and join us for some musically entertaining fun and cheer in the company… Continue reading Caring Together’s ‘Online Festive Get Together’ – Thursday 10th December @11am

Updated Guidance for Extremely Vulnerable People in Leeds

Leeds City Council has updated advice as we move into Tier 3 People  who are deemed to be clinically extremely vulnerable and could be at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus are advised to: – In general, stay at home as much as possible but, if you can, take exercise or walks outdoors every… Continue reading Updated Guidance for Extremely Vulnerable People in Leeds

Shared Memories Audio: ‘National Are Go’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Dear all, Please find below a link to a video of some memories of National Holiday trips written and spoken by Maureen Kershaw. Just click on the link. You might have to click on the volume button. https://www.facebook.com/caringtogetherleeds/videos/285716856091778/ Thank you for sharing this with us Maureen, until next time…. picture sourced from alamycom

Leeds City Council says ‘Welcome Back but shop safely’

As Leeds moves from the national lockdown measures to Tier 3 and shops re-open in the city Leeds City Council is urging residents to shop safely and plan journeys in advance “As we welcome you back to #Leeds – please remember that YOUR safety is OUR main priority As shops re-open across the city please… Continue reading Leeds City Council says ‘Welcome Back but shop safely’

Poetry Corner: ‘Back in the days ‘ by A B Wyze

Back in the days of tanners and bobs, When Mothers had patience and Fathers had jobs. When football team families wore hand me down shoes, And T.V had only two channels to choose. Back in the days of three penny bits, when schools employed nurses to search for your nits. When snowballs were harmless; ice… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Back in the days ‘ by A B Wyze

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm

We will be re-opening to the public tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd December) following the end of the national lockdown. Our opening hours will be 10am-3pm, seven days a week (except Christmas Day/Boxing Day/New Year’s Day when we are closed). Our shop/reception in the Epicentre will be open although our indoor small animal area and our playground… Continue reading Meanwood Valley Urban Farm

Leeds Libraries At Home – Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Author Event – Wed 2 December, 7pm Leeds Libraries are hosting this online talk and Q&A with Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020 shortlisted author Natalie Haynes, who will be discussing her new book ‘Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths.’ Natalie is a writer and broadcaster. She is the author of five books… Continue reading Leeds Libraries At Home – Natalie Haynes

Virtual Christmas Lights Switch On Tomorrow

A reminder that the Virtual Lights Switch On is tomorrow. Leeds Christmas Lights Switch-on will be held virtually for the first time in its history on Wednesday 2 December at 6.30pm, bringing some much needed festive cheer to the residents of Leeds. Streamed on the Millennium Square Facebook and YouTube channels, the 2020 online seasonal showpiece will feature performances from John Newman, Class Dynamix,… Continue reading Virtual Christmas Lights Switch On Tomorrow