Category: Community News

TODAY – York Literature Festival – free events online

Very short notice but it’s only just come to my attention.  York Literature festival has a day of free online events from11am and throughout the day  From the festival website – “There is no denying that 2020 has been a tough year for everyone. So it is with great pleasure that we are bringing you… Continue reading TODAY – York Literature Festival – free events online

People of Leeds encouraged to collect tree seeds that will form future woodlands across the city.

Dear all, Leeds City Council is encouraging people within their household groups or support bubbles to collect tree seeds in their local parks and green spaces to help support the growing of future woodlands across Leeds. Running until November, residents can collect acorns, beech nuts, chestnuts and conkers, and leave them in seed collection boxes… Continue reading People of Leeds encouraged to collect tree seeds that will form future woodlands across the city.

Shared Moments: ‘Zooming with Oliver’ written by Oliver Cross

The Corona-19 virus is an ill wind that blows nobody any good, unless you happen to be the very same Eric Yuan who introduced the Zoom corporation to the public in 2013, without realising that soon afterwards the public would find uses for Zoom that probably hadn’t occurred to Eric Yuan. He must have thought… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Zooming with Oliver’ written by Oliver Cross

Online ‘Scams and Frauds Awareness Session’ video from Monday 12th October 2020

Dear all, The video was from Monday’s ‘Scams and Fraud Awareness session’. If you do have anything to share and pass on, or even report then please do get in touch with us, on our mobile’s or by calling the office and leaving us a message, we will get back to you: 0113 243 0298… Continue reading Online ‘Scams and Frauds Awareness Session’ video from Monday 12th October 2020

World Mental Health Day 2020

Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme for 2020 is Mental Health for All One in four people experience a mental health problem every year, and this year in particular has demonstrated the importance of looking after our own mental health.  The Covid-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the wellbeing of people… Continue reading World Mental Health Day 2020

“Shared Moments: Trains & Boats & Planes” written by Maureen Kershaw

Dear all, “Trains & Boats & Planes” so goes the song by Dionne Warwick.  I can’t say there’s much to report on Planes as commercial aviation’s never been to my liking despite being interviewed for a job at BOAC in the late 60s. Before you think it involved globe-trotting and wings on a navy uniform,… Continue reading “Shared Moments: Trains & Boats & Planes” written by Maureen Kershaw

Dr Blood

On Saturday we posted about free tickets to the dress rehearsal for Dr Blood offered to us by Leeds Playhouse https://www.facebook.com/caringtogetherleeds/posts/1657352974453108 Two Caring Together members attended this production and sent us some pictures. They commented that it was very well organised with great care taken by all the staff to help people stay safe. We will… Continue reading Dr Blood

West Yorkshire Trading Standards Scams and Fraud Online Workshop’ Monday 12th October 2020 @11am

Keep yourself up to date and safe with the latest from West Yorkshire Trading Standards. This session is open to everyone, members, neighbours, partners, friends, and volunteers. It will be an informative discussion about the latest scams and frauds with space for you to share your own experiences if you wish and to ask questions… Continue reading West Yorkshire Trading Standards Scams and Fraud Online Workshop’ Monday 12th October 2020 @11am

An invitation from Leeds Playhouse

Leeds Playhouse have offered some free tickets to see the dress rehearsal of Dr. Blood’s Old Travelling Show this Tuesday 6th Oct at 8.30pm! More information about the show is here: https://leedsplayhouse.org.uk/events/dr-bloods-old-travelling-show/ There are a limited number of tickets available so this will be on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE: The rehearsals will be taking place outside and audience… Continue reading An invitation from Leeds Playhouse

Changes to bus services from 4th October 2020

Changes to bus services from 4th October 2020  First and Arriva are changing bus services in Leeds from Sunday 4th October due to the reopening of The Headrow in the city centre. Specific changes that will affect Leeds 16 are that the number 1 bus will terminate at Lawnswood and a new service the number 8 will… Continue reading Changes to bus services from 4th October 2020