Arts & Minds Network 2020 exhibition – “Change is Gonna Come”

The Arts & Minds Network brings together people in Leeds who believe the arts can promote mental well-being. The theme of the 2020 exhibition is Change is Gonna Come and can be seen online this year https://artsandmindsnetwork.org.uk/exhibition/  (Click on each image to enlarge it and find out more) “Be it social, biological or simply the passing of time,… Continue reading Arts & Minds Network 2020 exhibition – “Change is Gonna Come”

Poetry Corner: ‘Autumn’ by – Carol L. Riser

Dear all “When the trees their summer splendour Change to raiment red and gold, When the summer moon turns mellow, And the nights are getting cold; When the squirrels hide their acorns, And the woodchucks disappear; Then we know that it is autumn, Loveliest season of the year.”

Online ‘Scams and Frauds Awareness Session’ video from Monday 12th October 2020

Dear all, The video was from Monday’s ‘Scams and Fraud Awareness session’. If you do have anything to share and pass on, or even report then please do get in touch with us, on our mobile’s or by calling the office and leaving us a message, we will get back to you: 0113 243 0298… Continue reading Online ‘Scams and Frauds Awareness Session’ video from Monday 12th October 2020

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 12th October 2020

Dear all, See below the answers for yesterday’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – how did you do? 1. In which film does the famous Marilyn Monroe skirt blowing scene take place? The Seven Year Itch 2. If you were in France and saw choufleur on the menu what ingredient would it be? Cauliflower 3. What county… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 12th October 2020

Leeds put in ‘Tier 2’ of new covid risk system

Following yesterday’s government annoucement, Leeds City Council have issued the following information confirming the new rules in place from Wednesday in Leeds, along with the rest of West Yorkshire: Updated government restrictions on households mixing indoors will be put in place in Leeds this week as part of a new national risk alert system aimed… Continue reading Leeds put in ‘Tier 2’ of new covid risk system

Leeds International Concert Season – free concert at Leeds Town Hall – Wednesday 14th October @1.05pm

Dear all, Cellist Indira Grier and pianist Alison Rhind perform a free concert at Leeds Town Hall, 1.05pm Wednesday 14 October. Book free tickets > https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/indira-grier-and-alison-rhind/6365

Food/meals distribution at Gateway Church – St Mark’s

Every Tuesday (starting 13 October until 15 December), from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Gateway at St Mark’s church will be providing a free food distribution point. In association with the Bahar Women’s Association, freshly cooked and packed healthy meals, alongside a range of tinned goods are available to pick up for free,  from Gateway staff outside… Continue reading Food/meals distribution at Gateway Church – St Mark’s

Monday Mind Workout – Monday 12th October 2020

Dear all, See below a selection of questions for this week’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ Good luck 1. In which film does the famous Marilyn Monroe skirt blowing scene take place? 2. If you were in France and saw choufleur on the menu what ingredient would it be? 3. What county is the geographical centre of… Continue reading Monday Mind Workout – Monday 12th October 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020

Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme for 2020 is Mental Health for All One in four people experience a mental health problem every year, and this year in particular has demonstrated the importance of looking after our own mental health.  The Covid-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the wellbeing of people… Continue reading World Mental Health Day 2020

The Shows Must Go On – Phantom of The Opera 25th birthday

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before. Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour… Continue reading The Shows Must Go On – Phantom of The Opera 25th birthday