Category: Community News

‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 29th June 2020

Good morning, Today’s ‘Monday Mind Workout’ is themed around cryptic clues for bands or singers past and present. E.g Enticements = Temptations Dark Sunday or Saturday? Unemployment card Champagne and orange First book in the bible Lads that run an establishment selling animals They gather no moss Refined Association The direction where it is lovely… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Workout’ – Monday 29th June 2020

Shared Moments: Day 77 ‘Thomas the Tank’ Written by Maureen Kershaw

Day 77 – Rain at last! After a few glorious days and being able to get ‘all dolled up’ in Summer clothing – to visit the supermarket – today is a day for staying at home. To watch the long awaited rain, catch up on household tasks (what are they?) maybe with a catch up… Continue reading Shared Moments: Day 77 ‘Thomas the Tank’ Written by Maureen Kershaw

A message from Leeds City Council on Armed Forces Day

Celebrate Armed Forces Day at home this Saturday Leeds Armed Forces Day, Saturday 27th June. How you can get involved. People of all ages across Leeds are encouraged to celebrate the courage, dedication and commitment of the British Armed Forces, as part of Leeds Armed Forces Day on 27 June. Armed Forces Day is usually marked… Continue reading A message from Leeds City Council on Armed Forces Day

Lots of things to give us entertainment and food for thought from Leeds Playhouse

Here’s a little round up of theatre performances and short videos that our friends at Leeds Playhouse have been sharing for you to see at home. We are looking forward to the day when we can come back and visit the theatre. Reasons To Be Cheerful Celebrating the infectious music of Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Graeae’s Reasons… Continue reading Lots of things to give us entertainment and food for thought from Leeds Playhouse

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Face Coverings on public transport From June 15, Government guidelines require people to wear a face covering on public transport, with some exemptions for children, disabled people or people with breathing difficulties.   A full list of exemptions from wearing a face covering can be found here. If you are exempt from wearing a face covering you… Continue reading News and information on:

National Theatre at Home – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

This week National Theatre at Home is giving you the chance to watch Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy. A feuding fairy King and Queen cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives in the forest, to… Continue reading National Theatre at Home – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Lockdown easing from 4th July

The government has annouced further easing of the lockdown rules and a change to social distancing guidelines from 4th July. From now up to 4th July the rules remain the same and you can read these here From 4th July the social distancing rules change from 2 metres to what the government is calling ‘1… Continue reading Lockdown easing from 4th July

Changes in Government guidance for those who are shielding

Yesterday the government outlined some upcoming changes for people who are shielding.  This is for those people who have been contacted by the NHS or Government to say they are at high risk (extremely clinically vulnerable) from coronavirus, and advised to stay home and shield. The advice will change (in England) from July 6th and… Continue reading Changes in Government guidance for those who are shielding

Have your say on West Yorkshire Devolution

It may seem a long time now since the chancellor announced The West Yorkhire Devolution deal in the budget and focus has naturally shifted to Covid-19 related issues but progress towards implementing this deal has continued in the background. , The deal, the biggest ever of its kind, brings more than £1.8 billion of investment… Continue reading Have your say on West Yorkshire Devolution

What would it take for your city to delight you?

As we emerge from lockdown, what do we want from our city? Do we want to return to ‘business as usual’ or is this an opportunity to think differently and create  the kind of place where we really want to live and where everyone  flourish? This question will be explored in a partnership between two cities,… Continue reading What would it take for your city to delight you?