Category: Keeping Safe

Take Care Leeds – take care of YOU this winter

If you are aged over 60 you are at a greater risk of health complications if you catch COVID-19 so it’s never been more important to  stay active and connected safely whilst also reducing physical contact with other people to lower the risk of coming into contact with the virus. Take care of you this winter by… Continue reading Take Care Leeds – take care of YOU this winter

As You Are: A Sound Walk for Leeds

Listen to some incredible new music written specially for a half hour walk around Leeds City Centre. Composed by South African musician Abel Selaocoe and featuring musicians from Zimbabwe, Morocco and Ivory Coast, this is Opera North as you’ve never heard them before.  Opened 12 December until 22nd December. Supported by Victoria Leeds 12 walks per day: 10:30am,… Continue reading As You Are: A Sound Walk for Leeds

Money Buddy services

Money Buddy services staff can help with Benefit see below the last sessions this year which are on Monday 14 and 21 Dec from 9 to 12 at HEART – Headingley Enterprise and Arts Centre, LS6 3HN Tuesday 15 and 22 Dec from 9 to 12 at Meanwood Community Centre, LS7 2QU Thursday 17 Dec… Continue reading Money Buddy services

Leeds City Council’s Woodland Creation Initiative

Follow The Arium website to keep updated with news about Leeds City Council’s Woodland Creation Initiative at www.theariumleeds.co.uk/woodland-creation They have some Treemendous 💚🌳resources information packs and tree identification cards you can download from the Arium website. If your interested in attending tree planting events, please contact the Woodland Creation Team at woodlandcreation@leeds.gov.uk to register has a volunteer and book… Continue reading Leeds City Council’s Woodland Creation Initiative

Christmas bin collections!

There will be some changes to bin collection dates between 20 December – 3 January. The service will only be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day to ensure your bins are emptied. Check your bin day here: http://orlo.uk/1md1i

Woodhouse Window Christmassy trail with Gateway Church

For one night only it is the Woodhouse Window Christmassy trail with Gateway Church tomorrow: Saturday 12th December at 4.30pm – see map below. 🎅 If you head to St Mark’s church a socially distance Santa will greet you from his outdoor grotto!

PPE for unpaid carers

Do you look after a friend or relative who  otherwise couldn’t manage without your help? This may be because of illness, frailty, disability, a mental health need or an addiction.  And it may be someone who you live with or someone who lives in a different household. Leeds City Council are taking part in a 2… Continue reading PPE for unpaid carers

Covid Scam Alert – Christmas Edition

The latest Monthly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. There have been further reports of scams, doorstep Crime and business complaints all relating to the COVID-19 pandemic here in West Yorkshire. This news alert will give you an indication of the current situation… Continue reading Covid Scam Alert – Christmas Edition

Covid Vaccine comes to Leeds

Leeds is one of  50 places in the country that can offer the Pfizer vaccine this week.  The first phase of vaccinations will be taking place within hospitals but GPs are expected to be able to start administering these vaccines from next week.  You will be contacted once you are eligible to make arrangements to… Continue reading Covid Vaccine comes to Leeds

Mindwell Winter Wellbeing Campaign

December is here and Mindwell have launched the  #WinterWellbeing campaign . It’s been a challenging year & now the nights are getting darker & temperatures dropping, it’s even more important to take care of your mental wellbeing. For lots of information, including the top ten tips listed below, Mindwell Christmas Toolkit and where to find additional… Continue reading Mindwell Winter Wellbeing Campaign