Category: Keeping Safe

Online Lunchtime Concert @ HEART -Monday 26th April @ 1pm ~ free to book

Online Lunchtime Concert @ HEART in Headingley tomorrow: Monday 26th April @ 1pm ~ free to book Click on the link below if you are interested: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/…/…/2021-04-26/12:00/t-vgqmyn

‘Hybrid Bingo this week’: online and in person’

With an upturned bin, two camping chairs, and some sticky back plastic…. more of us could join together this month for our regular monthly Bingo. Thanks to this make shift space it meant another 5 were able to join us (6 including myself), which made a heartwarming baker’s dozen. I will be hosting some more… Continue reading ‘Hybrid Bingo this week’: online and in person’

Shared Moments: ‘Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Stroll’

We were able to make the most of yet more beautiful sunny days this week with two walks to Meanwood Valley Urban Farm (https://www.mvuf.org.uk/). They opened last week. The cakes and breakfast sandwiches are definitely worth a try, if you have not tried already. I will be going again in the coming weeks so if… Continue reading Shared Moments: ‘Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Stroll’

Stress – Know the signs and tips to cope

April is stress awareness month. Stress is something everyone feels at times, and there are all kinds of stressful situations that can be a part of daily life. Low-level stress can even be helpful or motivational. But too much stress can affect our mood, our body and our relationships – especially when it feels out… Continue reading Stress – Know the signs and tips to cope

New test centres added in Leeds for residents to get rapid covid tests

A major new testing programme has been launched for residents in Leeds in a bid to stem the spread of COVID-19. Around one in three people with COVID-19 have no symptoms and will spread it without realising. Now, to stop this risk by finding new cases, Leeds City Council is offering a number of options… Continue reading New test centres added in Leeds for residents to get rapid covid tests

Next stage of “lockdown roadmap” – what are the rules from today?

Today marks the next step in lockdown easing, however government and the health service are all stressing the importance of continuing to be careful and protect ourselves and others. Many restrictions remain in place and, very importantly you must not socialise indoors with anyone you do not live with, unless you have formed a support bubble… Continue reading Next stage of “lockdown roadmap” – what are the rules from today?

Last chance to have your say on future of transport in Leeds

The citywide consultation about the future of transport in Leeds will end on 11 April, so there’s no better time than now to have your say. The draft Connecting Leeds transport strategy is for everyone to enjoy healthy, affordable and low carbon travel choices. The strategy aims to tackle the climate emergency, deliver inclusive growth,… Continue reading Last chance to have your say on future of transport in Leeds

Thoughts on shielding in Leeds

With shielding being paused from 31 March, shielders from across Leeds describe their experience of the last year and what they hope for in the coming months. To find out more about support that is still available:  http://www.leeds.gov.uk/shielding

Leeds City Council Coronavirus update – Support for people and communities – April 1, 2021

Message from Leeds City Council (from yesterday) Dear resident, We hope you’re safe and keeping well. This week we have an update for you on the new restriction rules, advice for people who are shielding and information on business grants. An update on Leeds’ infection rates Every Leeds resident makes a difference to Covid infection… Continue reading Leeds City Council Coronavirus update – Support for people and communities – April 1, 2021

Caring Together’s Elevenses was online and in person today!

Dear all, We are a year on and our Elevenses group continues to meet online once a week. And today we had four more members join us for Elevenses; in person  I took the technology and the online group to them. It was their first time on zoom and mine hosting the online, and in person… Continue reading Caring Together’s Elevenses was online and in person today!