Category: Caring Together

Lockdown Leeds

A few pictures from my solitary early morning walks.             I think the bird at Leeds Dock might be a heron? But ornithology is not my strong point so I’d welcome correction. Slightly worried about the swan as it’s mate was nowhere to be seen and it seemed to be… Continue reading Lockdown Leeds

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Birthday Celebration Concert

Andrew Lloyd Webber is streaming a production of one of his musicals on YouTube every week, during coronavirus theatre closures. The latest in the series is Lloyd Webber’s 50th birthday concert from 1998 starring Michael Ball, Glenn Close, Sarah Brightman, Elaine Page and Antonio Banderas, who came together at the Royal Albert Hall to pay… Continue reading Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Birthday Celebration Concert

Covid19 Scam Alert – 01.05.2020

Please find attached the West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert. This weekly alert will outline trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. This news alert will give you an indication of the current situation here in West Yorkshire. Please forward this information on to any appropriate… Continue reading Covid19 Scam Alert – 01.05.2020

‘My time in lock down’

My time in lock down as re-told by Lisa of Caring Together. The past five weeks have passed slowly, yet I have kept busy, as I am sure you have all done too. I have been doing the usual cleaning, washing my hands, baking, washing my hands, talking to family on the phone, washing my… Continue reading ‘My time in lock down’

‘Update from Sam Pemberton Police Community Support Officer’

Dear all, see below update from Sam . “Reports have been made in the area regarding individuals knocking on doors, asking for money or saying they are from some government body offering tests or advice. If you are not expecting anyone, please do not open your door to anyone that you don’t know. It’s also… Continue reading ‘Update from Sam Pemberton Police Community Support Officer’

‘Shared thoughts COVID19’ by Lesley Pearson

“The UK began lockdown on 23rd March 2020.  At the time of writing we have been under lockdown conditions for five weeks.  Some of us hate the isolation of not seeing loved ones or going for a walk to the shops or just the damn boredom of it all coupled with a fear of catching this… Continue reading ‘Shared thoughts COVID19’ by Lesley Pearson

National Theatre At Home

This weeks performance from the National Theatre is Frankenstein Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), this production of Frankenstein sees Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, Hamlet, Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation. This week you are able to choose between 2 versions… Continue reading National Theatre At Home

‘Hamlet in lock down’ by Oliver Cross

BEING a snob, I’ve spent much of the lock down trying to think of intellectual activities which might offset all the mindless television I’m being forced to watch, not to mention all the afternoon naps I’m being forced to take. Of course, it would be better if I turned my talents towards sewing morale-boosting  facemasks or… Continue reading ‘Hamlet in lock down’ by Oliver Cross

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers – how did you do? Which singer starred in’ “The Bodyguard”? Whitney Houston 2   Which actress Keaton starred in “Father of the Bride II”? Diane Keaton 3  Which silent movie star was played by Robert Downey Jr in 1992? Charlie Chaplin 4  Which Welsh actor starred with Jodie Foster in “The… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers

‘Monday Mind Workout’

Please find below some more questions to ponder whilst having a cuppa. This week it is film themed. ‘Monday Mind Workout’ 1. Which singer starred in’ “The Bodyguard”? 2   Which actress Keaton starred in “Father of the Bride II”? 3  Which silent movie star was played by Robert Downey Jr in 1992? 4  Which Welsh… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’