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A week of online events from British Library

Another set of online special events/talks from the British Library.  Click on the link for each event for more details and how to book, these are live online at the times shown and people who book will also be able to submit questions during the live event and to watch it again up to 48… Continue reading A week of online events from British Library

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 26th October 2020

Dear all, Today’s ‘Monday Mind workout’ is ‘loosely’ themed around Halloween, good luck. 1.In which country did Halloween originate? a) America   b) Ireland   d) England 2.What sweet treat is often made for Halloween using butter, molasses and sugar? a) Cinder toffee  b) Chewy Toffee   c) Bonfire toffee 3.From which words did ‘bonfire’ originate? Bone Fire… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 26th October 2020

The Shows Must Go On – The War of the Worlds

Jeff Wayne’s ‘The War of The Worlds’ and ‘The Shows Must Go On’ proudly presents the 2012 live performance, filmed at London’s O2 Arena with 23 cameras for spectacular visual coverage. With an array of new technology and effects plus an all-star cast featuring: Liam Neeson seen in advanced 3D holography, recording, stage and screen… Continue reading The Shows Must Go On – The War of the Worlds

Caring Together AGM 2019-2020

We have just had our AGM, which covers April 2019 to March 2020. We normally would have met together to celebrate our year and look ahead to the next. And we would have also had lunch afterwards however this did not deter us. Some of us still got together and we even delivered some sandwich… Continue reading Caring Together AGM 2019-2020

Supported Living and Accommodation for Deaf Adults with Additional Need

Homelife is a Deaf-led organisation based in Leeds that provides supported living support and accommodation for Deaf adults with additional needs. The organisation offers: 24 hour wellbeing support Tailor-made packages of care and support Aids and adaptations in all its properties Signing environment CQC registered Development of skills to enable independence Contact Homelife: Faye Dawson… Continue reading Supported Living and Accommodation for Deaf Adults with Additional Need

Share your views or experiences of health and care

Healthwatch Leeds has teamed up with Leeds Older Peoples Forum to ask older people what are your experiences of health and care. They would love to hear about the health and care experiences of people aged 60+ who live in Leeds. If you want to  take the survey please use this link here Healthwatch Leeds was established in… Continue reading Share your views or experiences of health and care

Shared Moments: ‘Trains’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Day 158 – My escapades with air travel didn’t take long so here we are at Trains. Trains were always a fascination of mine from a very early age. Having a family car there was never the need to travel by train, but I was always nattering Mum and Dad to take me for a… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Trains’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Poetry Corner: ‘Time’ written by Erin Friedrichs

‘Time’ The question that is asked the most; we hear it everyday, “What time Is it?” they want to know, and then they go away. It’s time for bed, it’s time for work, or time to feed the fishes, It’s time to take your medicine, or wash and dry the dishes. Time in seconds, time… Continue reading Poetry Corner: ‘Time’ written by Erin Friedrichs

Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 19th October 2020

Good morning, Below are the answers for this week’s Monday Mind Workout which was themed around Leeds, how did you do? 1.When did Tetley’s Brewery close? d) 2011 2. What is the name of the airport in Leeds? b) Leeds Bradford International Airport 3. During the American War of Independence (1775-1783), textile orders to the… Continue reading Monday Mind Workout’ answers for Monday 19th October 2020

‘Monday Mind Workout’ Monday 19th October 2020

Good morning, This week’s Monday Mind Workout is themed around Leeds, best of luck. 1.When did Tetley’s Brewery close? a) 2008 b) 2009 c) 2010 d) 2011 2. What is the name of the airport in Leeds? a) Leeds Airport b) Leeds Bradford International Airport c) Leeds Yorkshire Airport 3. During the American War of… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ Monday 19th October 2020