Category: Keeping Safe

“Tell Tracy” – consultation on The Police and Crime Plan

Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire is urging everyone in West Yorkshire to get involved and #TellTracy about your policing and community safety priorities. The consultation will feed directly into the new Plan which sets the strategic direction for West Yorkshire Police, community safety partners and commissioned services over the next three years. Under… Continue reading “Tell Tracy” – consultation on The Police and Crime Plan

Covid vaccine boosters and Flu jabs as part of ‘Winter Plan’

The Government announced its plans for boosters of covid vaccines for all over 50s as part of the Winter plan to manage the covid risks.  It will be offered at least 6 months after the second dose of a covid vaccine. People eligible for the boosters will include: All adults aged 50 years or over… Continue reading Covid vaccine boosters and Flu jabs as part of ‘Winter Plan’

Shared Moments: ‘On turning a light green’ written by Lynne Fordyce

Dear all, I have taken up litter picking. It would be wrong to call it a hobby and was not on my bucket list of things to do in my retirement years but litter picking is now one of my pleasures. As a young person I was somewhat oblivious of the effects of litter on… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘On turning a light green’ written by Lynne Fordyce

Coronavirus Update from Leeds City Council

Coronavirus – Support for people & communities – September 3, 2021 Dear resident, We hope you’re safe and keeping well. This week we have an update for you about the latest infection rates in Leeds, back to school information and Vaccine information for 16 and 17 year olds. An update on infection rates in Leeds… Continue reading Coronavirus Update from Leeds City Council

Leeds West Indian Virtual Carnival 2021 – Bank Holiday Monday

CELEBRATING EMANCIPATION THROUGH CULTURE, MUSIC & DANCE The 54th Leeds West Indian Carnival is returning with its second year as a Virtual Carnival event, and this year is celebrating the incredible legacy! Lockdown has eased up, but as the pandemic continues, this year’s Carnival will return as a virtual celebration. This summer, the celebrations are… Continue reading Leeds West Indian Virtual Carnival 2021 – Bank Holiday Monday

Take Care of You as we move out of lockdown

Leeds Public Health have asked that we share this information about keeping safe as we gradually move out of lockdown and start to resume more normal activities. The following is from  http://www.takecareleeds.co.uk/  Covid-19 infection rates are rising once again in people over 60 in Leeds. People aged over 60 are at a greater risk from… Continue reading Take Care of You as we move out of lockdown

This week we took a trip up to Golden Acre…..beautiful!

Dear all, Thanks to another suggestion from one of our members some of us took the bus this week up to Golden Acre, the flowers in The Demonstration Garden were beautiful as were the cakes at the cafe. . And if you wish to join us for other outings please do get in touch, call… Continue reading This week we took a trip up to Golden Acre…..beautiful!

‘Stroll on Woodhouse Moor and Allotment visit’

Dear all We have once again enjoyed our stroll on Woodhouse Moor with a pit stop at the Caring Together Allotment. There were onions, courgettes, broad beans (scarlet emperor), potatoes, herbs and so much more including the beautiful flowers to keep the bees (of all varieties) well catered for. . Thank you once again Ben… Continue reading ‘Stroll on Woodhouse Moor and Allotment visit’

Advice & Support for Clinically Vulnerable in Leeds as we move out of lockdown.

Around 55,000 people Leeds have been classified as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable and were advised to shield for much of the last year.  Many others who are not on the Govt list but still feel they are vulnerable re the virus may have been following similar advice. Now that most restrictions are over and things are… Continue reading Advice & Support for Clinically Vulnerable in Leeds as we move out of lockdown.

‘Grab a Jab’ in Little London tomorrow

Anyone over 18 who still hasn’t had both doses of a covid vaccine can go along to the pharmacy at Oatland Drive, Little London between 9am and 5pm tomorrow. No appointment needed you can just turn up but for a second dose it must be at least 8 weeks since the first. They will be… Continue reading ‘Grab a Jab’ in Little London tomorrow