Category: Caring Together

‘Missing People’ – online from Leeds Playhouse

‘It’s like having a ghost in the house.’ Sakiko is nervous. She’s introducing her fiancée Dan to her parents for the first time at her family home in Kani, Japan. ​And, whilst brother Hiroki, the ‘perfect child’, got married close to home, Sakiko’s got to ​break the news that their wedding will be in London, where they’ve built their… Continue reading ‘Missing People’ – online from Leeds Playhouse

Council calls for city-wide effort to stop the rise in Covid cases

A sharp rise in coronavirus cases in the city means that Leeds has been put  on the Public Health England’s weekly watch list of areas of concern.  This will not immediately mean any further restrictions, but will mean additional monitoring and could see local lockdown measures if the numbers do not fall. Leeds City Council and… Continue reading Council calls for city-wide effort to stop the rise in Covid cases

Kindness Festival Week 6th – 12th September 2020

Dear all, Kinder Leeds has now opened registration for Leeds Festival of Kindness, Compassion and Well-being from The Kindness Revolution at #KinderLeeds If you wish, you can join one of their FREE virtual sessions, including webinars, listening circles and even dancing! https://kinderleeds.org/events/kindness-festival-week/…

Poetry Corner: ‘Missing’ by Anne Scott

‘Missing’ I’ve hunted near, I’ve hunted far I even looked inside my car. I’ve lost my glasses, I’m in need, To have them now so I can read. I loudly swear and I curse Did I leave them in my purse? Are they behind the sofa, under the bed? Oh there they are – on… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Missing’ by Anne Scott

Virtual Museum Choir

Join in this singalong from your home. Leeds City Museum monthly choir has gone virtual Warm up exercises and songs to promote wellbeing and a chance to reconnect with people. Please email city.museum@leeds.gov.uk (or private message us on Facebook) to register your interest in joining and we’ll send you details of how to connect on a phone,… Continue reading Virtual Museum Choir

‘Your Place Comedy’ live online show with Leeds Carriageworks Sunday 30th August

Leeds Carriageworks is one of 10 venues presenting a series of #YourPlaceComedy live streamed shows with The Chase star Paul Sinha and Radio4 & Mock The Week regular Angela Barnes – live from their living rooms. Starting on Sunday 30th August at 8pm The event is FREE to watch, there will be an option to donate to the… Continue reading ‘Your Place Comedy’ live online show with Leeds Carriageworks Sunday 30th August

LCC “Best Council Plan”

The Best Council Plan 2020-2025 strategies include making Leeds the Best City where people age well, where people are valued, feel respected and appreciated, and are seen as the assets they are. You can read more about it here: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/your-council/plans-and-strategies/council-plans  And you will find the full plan here; https://www.leeds.gov.uk/docs/BCP%202020-2025.PDF The Best Council Plan is the strategic… Continue reading LCC “Best Council Plan”

Shared Moments: ‘Volunteering’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Day 116 – I heard on the Radio today that ‘Age UK’ will not be re-opening their Charity Shops which has made me wonder about the future of many other such shops. As I passed the ‘Cancer Research’ shop in town on Friday a large notice in the window appealed for Volunteers for every day… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Volunteering’ written by Maureen Kershaw