Virtual or telephone Advice Surgeries with Hilary Benn MP

Although face to face surgeries have been cancelled, if you need to speak to the MP for Leeds Central, Hilary Benn, you can do so on Friday afternoons by telephone or online From Hilary Benn’s website: “Although my face-to-face advice surgeries have been suspended I will be conducting online and telephone surgeries for those constituents… Continue reading Virtual or telephone Advice Surgeries with Hilary Benn MP

Poetry Corner: ‘Now we Are Six’ Written by A.A.Milne

‘NOW WE ARE SIX’ Written by A.A.Milne When I was One, I had just begun. When I was Two, I was nearly new. When I was Three I was hardly me. When I was Four, I was not much more. When I was Five, I was just alive. But now I am Six, I’m as… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Now we Are Six’ Written by A.A.Milne

Your NHS is here for you if you need support with your mental health

The coronavirus pandemic and related health concerns, physical and social isolation, job losses and a general atmosphere of change and uncertainty are contributing to many people feeling quite anxious. That’s why the NHS in Leeds is urging people to look after their emotional wellbeing and to seek help if they have concerns about their mental… Continue reading Your NHS is here for you if you need support with your mental health

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 24th August 2020

Dear all, See below the answers to yesterday’s ‘Monday Mind Workout, themed around the Elements: Earth, Fire, Water and Air. Earth 1. Which is hotter, the centre of the earth or the sun? Centre of the earth 2. Someone who studies earthquakes is called a…. Seismologist  3. In the 1980’s who sang Planet Earth? Duran… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – answers for Monday 24th August 2020

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 24th August 2020

Dear all, Today’s  ‘Monday Mind Workout’ is themed around the Elements: Earth, Fire, Water and Air. Best of luck. Earth 1. Which is hotter, the centre of the earth or the sun? 2. Someone who studies earth quakes is called a…. 3. In the 1980’s who sang Planet Earth? 4. Do Stalactites ride from the… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 24th August 2020

Change to Leeds City Council Covid 19 Helpline

Changes to Leeds City Council covid 19 helpline From today (Monday 24 August), callers to Leeds City Council’s COVID-19 helpline will be re-directed to Leeds Welfare Support Service (LWSS). This arrangement will remain in place until 30 November, after which residents will need to contact LWSS directly on 0113 376 0330.

Hiding in Plain Sight – Lost Cinemas of Leeds

Presented by Hyde Park Picture House.  Of the many cinemas that used to be in Leeds,  Hyde Park Picture House is one of the lucky survivors.   With at least 80 cinemas once existing in Leeds and now only a handful remaining you may be asking: where have all our cinemas gone? The answer is, they’re all… Continue reading Hiding in Plain Sight – Lost Cinemas of Leeds

Philharmonia Sessions: Family Concert – Premiering today at 11am

Free online concert from the Philharmonia Orchestra Premieres at 11am Saturday 22nd August and available for 30 days after (click on the picture to access it) Programme JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst GWYNETH WALKER Raise the Roof LUCY DREVER We’ll Stand Tall (New song for audience participation) RAVEL, ARR. IAIN FARRINGTON Mother Goose, IV. Conversations of Beauty… Continue reading Philharmonia Sessions: Family Concert – Premiering today at 11am

WYTS Monthly Covid-19 News Alert- issue 18 21.08.2020

Good Afternoon Please find attached the West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert. This Monthly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. There have been further reports of scams, doorstep Crime and business complaints all relating to the COVID-19 pandemic here in West Yorkshire.… Continue reading WYTS Monthly Covid-19 News Alert- issue 18 21.08.2020

Changes on Woodhouse Moor

From the Headingley and Hyde Park Councillors Headingley & Hyde Park News You might have seen fencing going up and work beginning on the bowling greens on Woodhouse Moor. These are being renovated as a new home for Leeds Hyde Park FC! Hyde Park FC currently has five youth teams, both boys and girls, from Reception… Continue reading Changes on Woodhouse Moor