Category: Community News

Face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July

The government  plans to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July. Use of a face covering is not a replacement for social distancing and keeping up regular hand washing. A face covering is something that covers your mouth and nose. Under the new rules, people who do not wear a face covering… Continue reading Face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July

Poetry Reading from The Leeds Library and Clare Wigzell

Clare Wigzell (friend of Caring Together) will read her poems about Barbara Hepworth, her sculptures and the landscape from her chapbook, I am the Landscape. Clare will take you on a poetry journey around Yorkshire and Cornish scenery through Hepworth’s sculptures and touch on themes from Hepworth’s life. Slides of the sculptures and printed versions… Continue reading Poetry Reading from The Leeds Library and Clare Wigzell

The Good Book – from Slung Low@The Holbeck

The Good Book, the first production from Slung Low’s new project Leeds People’s Theatre, is a dystopian drama set on the streets of Beeston and Holbeck. It features three professional actors, more than 100 members of the local community. “In a future Leeds, society is divided between loyalists of the powerful Queen Bear and radical… Continue reading The Good Book – from Slung Low@The Holbeck

New localised measures re Covid 19

The Government has announced that from today (Saturday 18 July) councils will be given specific powers to tackle localised outbreaks. This means the council will be able to intervene to shut down events, premises and outdoor spaces at short notice. A Leeds City Council spokesperson said: “We are pleased that the infection rate in Leeds… Continue reading New localised measures re Covid 19

If you are missing The Shows Must Go On….

Last week’s showing of Joseph was the last from The Shows Must Go On for a while as they take a break over Summer.  Hopefully they will be back in August. In the meantime here are a couple of alternative musical theatre shows you can watch online for free. Rogers and Hammerstein Carousel – Lincoln… Continue reading If you are missing The Shows Must Go On….

Amadeus – National Theatre at Home

Music. Power. Jealousy. Welcome to Vienna.  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, court composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy it. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music and, ultimately, with God. Amadeus is the… Continue reading Amadeus – National Theatre at Home

The Little Book of Big Scams

Alongside the weekly scams news alert, the latest edition of the The Little Book of BIG Scams is now available to download  from West Yorkshire Trading Standards website What are the most prevalent scams? How to spot them and stay safe! Originally written by the Metropolitan Police Service’s Cyber Crime Unit, and reproduced with their… Continue reading The Little Book of Big Scams

Changes to free TV Licences

I’m sure you will have heard the news that free TV licences for all those aged 75 or over will come to an end on 1st August.  This was initially going to happen on 1st June this year but was extended due to lockdown. This means that you won’t automatically be entitled to free TV… Continue reading Changes to free TV Licences

Opera North – From Couch to Chorus

Ever wanted to learn how to sing in an opera chorus? Now’s your chance!  Opera North are hosting a four-week series of Zoom workshops this July and August where you’ll be learning all the best singing tips and tricks from professional music leaders and singers from the Chorus of Opera North. You don’t need to have prior singing experience or be able… Continue reading Opera North – From Couch to Chorus

Gazing

Adverse Camber Productions will be illuminating our summer nights over the next few months with ‘Gazing‘, a brand new online series starting at the end of July featuring a captivating mix of stories from some of the UK’s favourite storytellers and stargazing tips from astronomers. Designed with an adult audience in mind, ‘Gazing’ will boast a programme of short… Continue reading Gazing