Category: Caring Together

Good Grief, a Virtual Festival of Love and Loss

Good Grief was originally due to take place as a week-long festival in May, helping people to talk, think and learn about grief. But then…Covid-19 hit and it became clear that a live event wouldn’t be possible for some time. Good Grief Festival will now be a free online event, taking place from 30 October to… Continue reading Good Grief, a Virtual Festival of Love and Loss

The Shows Must Go On Wednesday Matinee

The Shows Must Go On present their first Wednesday matinee  – Wind in The Willows available to to watch free from 2pm Wednesday 28th October and for 48 hours afterwards Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Toad’s insatiable need for speed! Featuring eye-poppingly beautiful design,… Continue reading The Shows Must Go On Wednesday Matinee

Local History Talk: Dangerous Beauty and Wellbeing in Leeds Libraries’ Collections

Join Sally Hughes as she explores health, wellbeing, beauty and vanity in Leeds Libraries collections dating back to the 1600s. Friday 30thOct 2020, 1:00PM – 2:00PM This is an online event via Zoom, it is free but you do need to book a place and then you will receive an email the day before the talk… Continue reading Local History Talk: Dangerous Beauty and Wellbeing in Leeds Libraries’ Collections

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 26th October 2020

Dear all, See below the answers for yesterday’s Monday Mind workout that was ‘loosely’ themed around Halloween, how did you do? 1.In which country did Halloween originate? b) Ireland 2.What sweet treat is often made for Halloween using butter, molasses and sugar? c) Bonfire toffee 3.From which words did ‘bonfire’ originate? Bone Fire 4.Out of… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 26th October 2020

A week of online events from British Library

Another set of online special events/talks from the British Library.  Click on the link for each event for more details and how to book, these are live online at the times shown and people who book will also be able to submit questions during the live event and to watch it again up to 48… Continue reading A week of online events from British Library

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 26th October 2020

Dear all, Today’s ‘Monday Mind workout’ is ‘loosely’ themed around Halloween, good luck. 1.In which country did Halloween originate? a) America   b) Ireland   d) England 2.What sweet treat is often made for Halloween using butter, molasses and sugar? a) Cinder toffee  b) Chewy Toffee   c) Bonfire toffee 3.From which words did ‘bonfire’ originate? Bone Fire… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 26th October 2020

Bright idea calls on residents to help light up Leeds this Christmas

Dear all,   This year’s Leeds Xmas Lights Switch-on will be held virtually on our YouTube channel on Sunday 15 Nov @4pm and will be free to watch and YOU can be a part of it! Submit videos & images of your tree, home or street lighting displays to be included in a special montage… Continue reading Bright idea calls on residents to help light up Leeds this Christmas

Money Buddies: free debt advice

The Financial Conduct Authority is encouraging households in financial difficulty to access free debt advice on how to manage problem debts and urged banks and lenders to treat customers fairly. . Money Buddies can be contacted for free on 0113 2350276 and advisers can support you remotely to look at options and deal with creditors… Continue reading Money Buddies: free debt advice

34th Leeds International Film Festival – In Venues and Online

The  Leeds International Film Festival is a much anticipated annual event for many and the good news is that it is still going ahead this year but in a slightly changed format.  There will be less films and the venues will be at reduced capacity in order to be covid safe, but, for the first… Continue reading 34th Leeds International Film Festival – In Venues and Online

The Shows Must Go On – The War of the Worlds

Jeff Wayne’s ‘The War of The Worlds’ and ‘The Shows Must Go On’ proudly presents the 2012 live performance, filmed at London’s O2 Arena with 23 cameras for spectacular visual coverage. With an array of new technology and effects plus an all-star cast featuring: Liam Neeson seen in advanced 3D holography, recording, stage and screen… Continue reading The Shows Must Go On – The War of the Worlds