Category: Community News

The People’s Powered Press

Caring Together members recently visited Leeds-based design studio Split to have a go at producing their own public poster featuring their own words using the Peoples Powered Press. Built by JKN OilTools in Batley, the People Powered Press was originally created for These Northern Types and is thought to be the largest letterpress printing press of it’s… Continue reading The People’s Powered Press

Bussing in the bus drivers!

There were 27 people exercising at the Tuesday Group this week. Our regular group were joined by Bus Drivers and other staff, from many areas of England and the Channel Islands, employed by HCT (Hackney Community Transport – which shows their origins). HCT are a Social Enterprise in the transport industry, delivering services in West and… Continue reading Bussing in the bus drivers!

‘Lively and Colourful’

Thanks to a wonderful partnership with Dance On and Yorkshire Dance, members of Caring Together will be performing in the Ageless Festival this weekend at Yorkshire Playhouse. We do wish them well. They have definitely worked hard in rehearsals. And if the flash-mob at the White Rose is anything to go by, it will be lively… Continue reading ‘Lively and Colourful’

Get Set Leeds – Have your say!

  Get Set Leeds! Are you ready to make Leeds more active? Caring Together joined in the City Wide discussion last week with our members, volunteers and staff members having their say with ‘Get Set Leeds’. Some of the team visited three of our regular Let’s Get Active Approved Exercise groups where our members fed back… Continue reading Get Set Leeds – Have your say!

University of Leeds Volunteering Fair

Caring Together, as we do every year, had a presence at the Leeds University Volunteering Fair on Tuesday. As always, it was hectic and vibrant. Lisa attended on behalf of Caring Together. This is a great opportunity to make local students and the university aware of what we do and of the myriad opportunities available.… Continue reading University of Leeds Volunteering Fair

Volunteers Week -Two

There are many volunteering opportunities in Leeds – Caring Together being one 🙂 Along with other local organisations, some of our volunteers and staff will be at ‘Leeds Volunteer Recruitment Fair’ Volunteer recruitment fair organised by Leeds Volunteer Managers Network.   Tuesday 25th June 2019 12noon to 5pm The Event Space, Leeds Kirkgate Market   … Continue reading Volunteers Week -Two

Dance On – Starts next week!!

Our Dance On sessions start next week  With tutor Ella from Yorkshire Dance. Movement to Music. A fun way to get moving, socialise and have a laugh. 55 upwards, all abilities – we will ensure the moves match your mobility and ability. Dance On Classes are 10.30am to 11.30am. Yorkshire House, Greek Street, LS1 5SH from… Continue reading Dance On – Starts next week!!

Checking in with the Friday Group

  Odette, the local PCSO for the Hyde Park and Woodhouse area visited the Friday Group last week to see if the group had any concerns or issues that they wished to air. That and to introduce herself. We look forward to working together closely in the year ahead.