Category: Community News

The Shows Must Go On goes to Neverland

This weekend The Shows Must Go On flies to Neverland and premieres Peter Pan from 7pm tonight (Fri 19th) until 7pm on Sunday 21st June. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUun-2hatcY Alison Williams stars as Peter Pan and Christopher Walken stars as Captain Hook in the 2014 production of the classic Broadway musical that will entertain anyone who refuses to… Continue reading The Shows Must Go On goes to Neverland

National Theatre at Home – Small Island

This week with National Theatre at Home you can see Small Island,  the sell-out production of Andrea Levy’s novel. Streaming  from 7pm  tonight – Thursday 18 June, until 7pm  Thursday 25 June. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pac-Furijsw Embark on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, from the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at… Continue reading National Theatre at Home – Small Island

Poetry Corner take 2: ‘Imagine’ by Lemn Sissay

Dear all Caring Together is also proud to be supporting Refugee Week this week too. I was chatting to Karen this morning who let me know Refugee Week 2020 this year is inspired by the theme ‘Imagine’. The week is about inviting you to do one or more of their eight Simple Acts that can all be done at home. It can… Continue reading Poetry Corner take 2: ‘Imagine’ by Lemn Sissay

Poetry Corner: My Lockdown poem – written by Luke Hazelgrave

We are proud to be supporting Learning Disability Week this week. It is a great way to raise awareness of learning disability across Leeds and the UK Luke Hazelgrave who lives at Parkwood View in Specialised Supported Living Service has written a lockdown poem. Luke originally recorded himself reading the poem which he then shared to try… Continue reading Poetry Corner: My Lockdown poem – written by Luke Hazelgrave

The return of football and where you can watch some games for free

I suspect there will be a sharp divide between those who think that the return of football is good news and those who think exactly the opposite. But, for those who are excited about this – Premier League games start tomorrow and the Championship resumes on Saturday 20th. (Leeds United kick off away at Cardiff… Continue reading The return of football and where you can watch some games for free

Changes from today – shops re-opening and face covering rules

From today if you do travel on public transport you will have to wear a face covering and if you have not covered your face then you may be refused travel and could be fined up to £100. If you need to visit a hospital for any reason you must also wear a face covering. … Continue reading Changes from today – shops re-opening and face covering rules

Healthwatch Leeds Survey on Shielding

Since the start of the pandemic, many people in Leeds have been advised to “shield” to keep themselves as safe as possible. Healthwatch Leeds would like people to let them know how this has been for them and what can be done to help them over the coming weeks. Healthwatch would be grateful if people… Continue reading Healthwatch Leeds Survey on Shielding

‘Support Bubbles’ – Government Guidance from today

New Government guidance means that from today (Saturday 13th June) people who live alone can form a “support bubble” with one other household. Those in the support bubble can spend time with each other inside the home and do not have to remain 2m apart. Your support bubble should only be with one other household… Continue reading ‘Support Bubbles’ – Government Guidance from today

‘The Wiz’ – Streaming this weekend – The Shows Must Go On

 Streaming from 7pm tonight and available for 48 hours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46S9yppXxKE “The Wiz Live!” brings the wonderful world of Oz to life like never before, featuring a star-studded cast of performers and the awe-inspiring Cirque du Soleil Theatrical. Whisked away from home by a tornado, young Dorothy finds herself transported to the magical Land of Oz,… Continue reading ‘The Wiz’ – Streaming this weekend – The Shows Must Go On

Staying Safe as lockdown restrictions ease slightly

From Leeds City Council: “We are working hard to make sure the city centre is ready to reopen on 15 June, and the safety of those returning to the city remains our biggest priority. In the meantime there are lots of things you can do to stay safe when travelling in and around Leeds Before… Continue reading Staying Safe as lockdown restrictions ease slightly