Category: Caring Together

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 30th November 2020

Dear all, Answers for yesterday’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ which was multiple choice, how did you do? 1.Which of these means a speech in a play where a character talks to themselves rather than to other characters? c) Soliloquy 2 In the Vicar of Dibley, what was the name of the vicar’s clueless friend? a) Alice… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 30th November 2020

‘LEEDS FOR ALL’ Celebrating International Day of Disabled People

‘Leeds For All’, is a programme of free and inclusive activities to celebrate International Day of Disabled People this week. The important day takes place annually on 3 December and is an opportunity for people across the world to celebrate the achievements and contributions of disabled people, as well as increase awareness, understanding and acceptance… Continue reading ‘LEEDS FOR ALL’ Celebrating International Day of Disabled People

‘RED’ stage play from The Shows Must Go On -Tonight

From 7pm Monday 30th November and available to watch for 48 hours John Logan’s award winning West End and Broadway play RED. Starring Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch. RED: Alfred Molina reprises his acclaimed performance as American painter Mark Rothko in John Logan’s Tony-winning 2010 play, Red. Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant,… Continue reading ‘RED’ stage play from The Shows Must Go On -Tonight

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 30th November 2020

Dear all, Today’s Monday Mind Workout is multiple choice, all the best 1.Which of these means a speech in a play where a character talks to themselves rather than to other characters? a) Interlude b) Revue c) Soliloquy 2 In the Vicar of Dibley, what was the name of the vicar’s clueless friend? a) Alice… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 30th November 2020

Shelter aims for UK’s largest Virtual Carol Concert

You are invited to ‘Hope, Home, Song’  which Shelter hope will be the UK’s largest carol concert. Tune in from the comfort of your own home at 7pm on Thursday 3 December If you would like to join in you can register here: https://england.shelter.org.uk/support_us/carol_service#carol_service_form The ‘Home Hope Song’ concert will be hosted in the candle-lit church of… Continue reading Shelter aims for UK’s largest Virtual Carol Concert

What are your views on Covid vaccines? Healthwatch would like to know

Plans are underway to roll out a vaccination that will protect people from coronavirus. Healthwatch Leeds  want to hear the views of people in Leeds to help with local planning. If you would like to take part in the survey you can do so  here And you can read the Healthwatch Leeds November newsletter  here

An American in Paris – tonight with The Shows Must Go On

This week is the start of the Tony Award Winners season with The Shows Must Go On with the classic Tony Award Winning production of An American in Paris! This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award®-Winning Broadway Musical, inspired by the Oscar® winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’.… Continue reading An American in Paris – tonight with The Shows Must Go On

Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Today is fuel poverty awareness day and this winter with people spending more time at home, being able to afford to keep homes adequately heated could become an even bigger issue, at the very time when being able to keep warm and well is more important than ever. Being cold can make you more vulnerable… Continue reading Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

British Red Cross First Aid Skills

Dear all Please find below some free online resources from the British Red Cross including some information on 2 First Aid Apps for you to learn key first aid skills. And also what to do in a pandemic? The First Aid skills do need to be adapted to keep yourself and everybody around you safe.… Continue reading British Red Cross First Aid Skills

LCC Parks and Countryside consultations

The council is currently consulting on two proposals: Reduce, by 50%, the number of public outdoor bowling greens managed and maintained by the council. Closing the West Leeds Country Park Visitor Centre in Pudsey Park and potentially replacing it with a cafe. More information and details of how to share your thoughts on the council website:… Continue reading LCC Parks and Countryside consultations