Category: Community News

Poetry Corner: ‘Back in the days ‘ by A B Wyze

Back in the days of tanners and bobs, When Mothers had patience and Fathers had jobs. When football team families wore hand me down shoes, And T.V had only two channels to choose. Back in the days of three penny bits, when schools employed nurses to search for your nits. When snowballs were harmless; ice… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Back in the days ‘ by A B Wyze

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm

We will be re-opening to the public tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd December) following the end of the national lockdown. Our opening hours will be 10am-3pm, seven days a week (except Christmas Day/Boxing Day/New Year’s Day when we are closed). Our shop/reception in the Epicentre will be open although our indoor small animal area and our playground… Continue reading Meanwood Valley Urban Farm

Leeds Libraries At Home – Natalie Haynes

Natalie Haynes Author Event – Wed 2 December, 7pm Leeds Libraries are hosting this online talk and Q&A with Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020 shortlisted author Natalie Haynes, who will be discussing her new book ‘Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths.’ Natalie is a writer and broadcaster. She is the author of five books… Continue reading Leeds Libraries At Home – Natalie Haynes

Virtual Christmas Lights Switch On Tomorrow

A reminder that the Virtual Lights Switch On is tomorrow. Leeds Christmas Lights Switch-on will be held virtually for the first time in its history on Wednesday 2 December at 6.30pm, bringing some much needed festive cheer to the residents of Leeds. Streamed on the Millennium Square Facebook and YouTube channels, the 2020 online seasonal showpiece will feature performances from John Newman, Class Dynamix,… Continue reading Virtual Christmas Lights Switch On Tomorrow

‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 30th November 2020

Dear all, Answers for yesterday’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ which was multiple choice, how did you do? 1.Which of these means a speech in a play where a character talks to themselves rather than to other characters? c) Soliloquy 2 In the Vicar of Dibley, what was the name of the vicar’s clueless friend? a) Alice… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 30th November 2020

‘LEEDS FOR ALL’ Celebrating International Day of Disabled People

‘Leeds For All’, is a programme of free and inclusive activities to celebrate International Day of Disabled People this week. The important day takes place annually on 3 December and is an opportunity for people across the world to celebrate the achievements and contributions of disabled people, as well as increase awareness, understanding and acceptance… Continue reading ‘LEEDS FOR ALL’ Celebrating International Day of Disabled People

‘RED’ stage play from The Shows Must Go On -Tonight

From 7pm Monday 30th November and available to watch for 48 hours John Logan’s award winning West End and Broadway play RED. Starring Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch. RED: Alfred Molina reprises his acclaimed performance as American painter Mark Rothko in John Logan’s Tony-winning 2010 play, Red. Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant,… Continue reading ‘RED’ stage play from The Shows Must Go On -Tonight

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 30th November 2020

Dear all, Today’s Monday Mind Workout is multiple choice, all the best 1.Which of these means a speech in a play where a character talks to themselves rather than to other characters? a) Interlude b) Revue c) Soliloquy 2 In the Vicar of Dibley, what was the name of the vicar’s clueless friend? a) Alice… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 30th November 2020

Shelter aims for UK’s largest Virtual Carol Concert

You are invited to ‘Hope, Home, Song’  which Shelter hope will be the UK’s largest carol concert. Tune in from the comfort of your own home at 7pm on Thursday 3 December If you would like to join in you can register here: https://england.shelter.org.uk/support_us/carol_service#carol_service_form The ‘Home Hope Song’ concert will be hosted in the candle-lit church of… Continue reading Shelter aims for UK’s largest Virtual Carol Concert

What are your views on Covid vaccines? Healthwatch would like to know

Plans are underway to roll out a vaccination that will protect people from coronavirus. Healthwatch Leeds  want to hear the views of people in Leeds to help with local planning. If you would like to take part in the survey you can do so  here And you can read the Healthwatch Leeds November newsletter  here