Category Archives: Health & Wellbeing

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

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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 with them, or another exemption applies, and continue to social distance when meeting people outdoors.

Here’s what changes from today:

  • non-essential retail can reopen
  • personal care services such as hairdressers and nail salons can reopen, including those provided from a mobile setting
  • public buildings such as libraries and community centres can reopen
  • outdoor hospitality venues can reopen, with table service only
  • most outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks, and drive-in performances (such as cinemas and concerts) can reopen
  • some smaller outdoor events such as fetes, literary fairs, and fairgrounds can take place
  • indoor leisure and sports facilities can reopen for individual exercise, or exercise with your household or support bubble
  • all childcare and supervised activities are allowed indoors (as well as outdoors) for all children. Parent and child groups can take place indoors (as well as outdoors) for up to 15 people (children under 5 will not be counted in this number)
  • weddings, civil partnership ceremonies, wakes and other commemorative events can take place for up to 15 people (anyone working is not included in this limit), including in indoor venues that are permitted to open or where an exemption applies. Wedding receptions can also take place for up to 15 people, but must take place outdoors, not including private gardens
  • self-contained accommodation can stay open for overnight stays in England with your household or support bubble
  • care home residents will be able to nominate two named individuals for regular indoor visits (following a rapid lateral flow test)
  • you should continue to work from home if you can and minimise the amount that you travel where possible

 

Keeping yourself and others safe:

Social distancing is still very important. You should stay 2 metres apart from anyone who is not in your household or support bubble where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings) if you cannot stay 2 metres apart.

You should follow the guidance on how to stop the spread of coronavirus at all times, including if you have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

 

Headingley Farmers Market is back Saturday 10th April

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Rose Garden North Lane Headingley LS6 3JJ

9.00am – 12.30pm Saturday 10th April

headingley Farmers' Market

The market re-launches this weekend and on 2nd Saturday of every month

Outdoors and socially distanced.  The entrance is on North Lane, there will be a one-way system and you will be asked to wear masks unless medically exempt. A maximum of only 5 customers (or households) will be allowed to queue at each stall. This is to ensure social distancing on the small site so you are encouraged to ‘shop don’t stop’.

Musicians, Kilburn, Coles and Rendell, will help to make it go with a swing.

April’s stallholders are:

STICKEYS HONEY range of honey.

HOLY SMOKERY range of smoked produce from Kilnsey

WHOLE IN THE GROUND coffees including swiss water method decaffeinated coffee as well as half in half.

REALLY INDIAN samosas, onion bhajis, pakoras and cook-in curry sauces including recipes from 6 different regions of India.

YORKSHIRE PIE BAKERY different flavoured pork pies made from locally sourced pork, plus vegetarian and vegan pies.

JOHNSON fish from Whitby. Also brings fish across to Headingley from Whitby in his van.

LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER raw milk and butter from their farm as well as cheese.

CRYER AND STOTT cheeses.

SQUEAKY CHEESE “halloumi-style” cheeses.

SWILLINGTON ORGANIC chicken, pork, beef and lamb and Headbangers sausages and bacon made from Swillington pork.

HEADINGLEY COUNTRY MARKETS cakes, biscuits, and preserves from Headingley kitchens.

ORGANIC PANTRY organic vegetables.

OLIANAS pizzas, enormous doughnuts and home-made Yorkshire Pecorino Cheese.

KARDAMARKIS olive oil and olives from the family farm in Crete and other Greek delicacies.

YORKSHIRE ORCHARDS apple juice and juices mixed with many local fruits – raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, blackcurrants, blackberries.

CHURCH FARM EGGS hen, quail, and duck eggs.

Shared Moments: ‘Blooming’ Marvellous Bingo prizes….

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Socially distant delivery of bingo prizes were handed out last week. Daffs and Eggs were gratefully received by the lucky winners for this month and plants, hand sanitiser and fruit for the month before.

Our next bingo session is on Wednesday 21st April 2021 @ 3pm.

Call if you would like to join us, Lisa 07436 530073, or email: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk

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

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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, and improve the health and well-being of Leeds residents. It’s about the universal access to accessible, affordable and sustainable travel choice.

Don’t miss your last chance to have your say, as the consultation comes to a close on Sunday 11 April.

There have been an number of online webinars as part of this, if you missed them you can catch up with them here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLggQFjpTLgpIsUUkFuM7xSKYBmJXrJpcF

And you can read more about the plans and share your views here https://leedstransportstrategy.commonplace.is/overview?utm_campaign=LIP

Six Big Moves

A reminder that the six ‘big moves’ outlined in the strategy act as an action plan to create a people-first, affordable and integrated transport network across the city that isn’t reliant upon the private car. They are:

• Thinking about transport differently
• Transforming the city centre
• Opportunities for mass transport
• Enhancing public transport
• De-carbonising transport
• Creating healthier streets, spaces and communities.

Monday Mind Workout: answers for Monday 5th April 2021

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Dear all,

Answers for yesterday’s Easter Monday Mind Workout
  1. Where is the venue of the most famous Easter egg roll in the world? Answer: The Whitehouse
  2. Easter Island belongs to which country? Answer: Chile
  3. What is the Sunday before Easter called? Answer: Palm Sunday
  4. In 1873 which company introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in Britain?    B) Fry’s (J.S. Fry & Sons)
  5. Which light fruit cake, with two layers of almond paste or marzipan, is traditionally eaten during the Easter period? Answer: Simnel cake
  6. On what Christian holy day are hot cross buns traditionally eaten? Answer: Good Friday
  7. At Easter, the British monarch distributes small silver coins known as what?  Answer:  Maundy money (distributed on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday)
  8. . Which flower is associated with Easter? Answer: White Lily
  9. Where in the world is the largest collection of Easter Eggs? Answer Poland – The Easter Egg Museum has more than 1500 eggs from all over the world
Chocolate Slogans – identify which type of chocolate it is

10. The lighter way to enjoy chocolate.

Maltesers

11. Feel the bubbles.

Aero

12. The taste of paradise.

Bounty

13 Get Some Nuts!

Snickers

14. Why have cotton when you can have silk?

Galaxy

15. Soft on the outside, crunchy on the inside

Dime Bar

16. Take it easy.

Cadbury’s Caramel

17. It’s not Terry’s, It’s mine.

Chocolate Orange

18. And all because the lady loves…

Milk Tray

Monday Mind Workout: Monday 5th April 2021

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Dear all,

Today’s Monday Mindwork out is based on Easter Monday (today!)
  1. Where is the venue of the most famous Easter egg roll in the world?
  2. Easter Island belongs to which country?
  3. What is the Sunday before Easter called?
  4. In 1873 which company introduced the first chocolate Easter egg in Britain?    A) Cadbury’s    or    B) Fry’s (J.S. Fry & Sons)
  5. Which light fruit cake, with two layers of almond paste or marzipan, is traditionally eaten during the Easter period? A) Simnel Cake or B) Rainbow Cake
  6. On what Christian holy day are hot cross buns traditionally eaten?
  7. At Easter, the British monarch distributes small silver coins known as what?
  8. Which Flower is associated with Easter?
 9.  Where in the world is the largest collection of Easter Eggs?  
Chocolate Slogans – identify which type of chocolate it is

10. The lighter way to enjoy chocolate. (9 letters)

M………..

11. Feel the bubbles. (4 letters)

A……

12. The taste of paradise. (6 letters)

B…..

13. Get Some Nuts! (8 letters)

S…….

14. Why have cotton when you can have silk? (6 letters)

G…..

15. Soft on the outside, crunchy on the inside (4 letters and 3 letters)

D…  B..

16. Take it easy. (8 letters and 7 letters)

C……’.     C……

17. It’s not Terry’s, It’s mine. (9 letters and 6 letters)

C……..   O…..

18. And all because the lady loves…  (4 letters and 4 letters)

M…  T…

Eggstatic….

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We were delighted to take receipt of a car full of Easter Eggs on Tuesday. It was one of the hottest days of the year so far, so a quick turn around was required. It was a lovely surprise. Thank you Notre Dame Sixth Form College @notredamecoll for thinking of us.

We hope to be able to see you all in person soon, when safe to do so.

Easter Greetings to you all!

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