Category: Community News

New Year’s Day wishes from all at Caring Together

Dear all, it has been a tough year yet amongst this, as a city and local community you have cared together, with your kindness and generosity. And although 2021 is full of uncertainty the vaccine that is being rolled out brings hope of a brighter year ahead. Wishing you and your families all the very… Continue reading New Year’s Day wishes from all at Caring Together

Virtual London New Year’s Day Parade

Start off the new year with the virtual London New Year’s Day Parade 2021, with socially-distanced performances serving as a substitute for the annual parade through central London. From 12noon on 1st January 2021 you can catch the Welcome Back message to the World featuring big name artists and cultural performance groups, streamed across the globe in celebration… Continue reading Virtual London New Year’s Day Parade

Poetry Corner: ‘New Resolve’ by Paul Curtis

New Resolve My New Year resolution Was to find a solution To my misshapen figure And lack of vim and vigour Though feeling rather grim I signed up for the gym First came the orientation And equipment demonstration I was told of suitable clothes Something loose that flows I said “the reason or the point… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘New Resolve’ by Paul Curtis

Leeds to remain in Tier 3

As announced this afternoon much of the country is to move into Tier 4, but Leeds is remaining in Tier 3 Below are the posters for information about the restrictions in Tier 3: Very High Alert and Tier 4: Stay At Home in England. Tier 3 rules: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-3-very-high-alert Tier 4 rules: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home Take care    

A Reflective look back over 2020

Dear all, A reflective look back over 2020 We know this year has been difficult for a lot of people, but we hope you managed to find some joy over the holiday season. Although it has been unusual we are proud to be part of the collective effort of the community as a whole in… Continue reading A Reflective look back over 2020

From 7pm tonight Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Goes Online and on Screens for 2020

29 – 31 December  7pm each night Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is renowned internationally as one of the leading new year celebrations in the world and this year’s Hogmanay will continue to cement this reputation. With no live events planned this year, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay will, for the first time in its history, move to an entirely online… Continue reading From 7pm tonight Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Goes Online and on Screens for 2020

Gentle Lishi Tai Chi for the Over 65s – STARTING 5TH JANUARY WITH CLARE AT LISHI TAI CHI

Dear all, Please find below some information on some free Tai Chi classes starting on the 5th January 2021. “Their regular classes are on hold due to the virus but with support from the National Lottery Community Fund, it is now possible for experienced Lishi instructors to join you, in your home, via the power… Continue reading Gentle Lishi Tai Chi for the Over 65s – STARTING 5TH JANUARY WITH CLARE AT LISHI TAI CHI

Hetty Feather from The Shows Must Go On

This afternoon at 2pm, The Shows Must Go On presents the stage adaptation of Jacqueline Wilson’s Hetty Feather! Available for 48 hours. Jacqueline Wilson’s best-selling novel comes to life on stage as Hetty, a feisty young orphan with an intrepid imagination, embarks on an adventure to find her true home. Infused with live music and… Continue reading Hetty Feather from The Shows Must Go On

Shared Moments: ‘A slow read’ by Oliver Cross’

Because I’m a very slow reader, I decided soon after I started reading proper books as a teenager, that I should never read the same book twice, on the grounds that life wouldn’t be long enough for re-reading, particularly since we were all due to be destroyed by a nuclear bomb. Which was a reasonable… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘A slow read’ by Oliver Cross’

Swarthmore Centre Leeds – is offering FREE online courses starting in January 2021

Dear all, Swarthmore Centre Leeds – is offering FREE online courses starting in January including  Jewellery Making, languages, life drawing, painting, poetry and a range of health and wellbeing courses including Yoga and the Alexander Technique.   For more information visit their page at   https://www.swarthmore.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/spring-programme-2021-final-1.pdf