Category Archives: Health & Wellbeing

Leeds transport conversation – have you had your say?

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The draft plans for the for the future of transport in Leeds are now available for you to read and a new consultation is being lauched for residents to ask questions and give their views.  The more people who get involved,  the better the needs of the whole Leeds community will be reflected.

Transport Strategy

The council’s transport plans aim to tackle the climate emergency, deliver inclusive growth, and improve the health and well-being of Leeds residents.

The six ‘big moves’ outlined 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.                                                        

The integration of more walking and cycling into our daily travel habits alongside the enhancement of public transport will help to reduce congestion, continue to improve air quality and lessen the impact on the environment when accessing education, employment, leisure and local services.

Our plans are for everyone to enjoy healthy, affordable and access low carbon travel choices. It sets out a vision for Leeds and the big moves we need to take to get us there.

Find out more and complete the consultation

To enable everyone to participate and to help shape the transport strategy, city-wide consultations are running from now until 26 March 2021. Follow the discussion on Twitter and Facebook using #Leedstransport.

There will also be a series of webinars planned where you can hear more about it, the first one is on Monday February 1st at 3pm and you can see more details and book a place here: Eventbrite/connecting Leeds

Holocaust Memorial Day Poem & Remembrance event – Wednesday 27th January 2021

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Dear all,

Today, Wednesday 27th January 2021, is Holocaust Memorial Day. It is the international day of remembrance of six million Jewish men, women and children murdered in the Holocaust, and millions more people killed under German Nazi persecution, and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfu.

The theme for the 2021 event is ‘be the light in the darkness’. Click on the link below to register for the Holocaust Memorial event that will be streamed live at 7pm tonight.

https://www.hmd.org.uk/uk-holocaust-memorial-day-2021-cere…/

At 8pm, households across the UK will be lighting candles and safely putting them in their windows to remember those who were murdered for who they were and to stand against prejudice and hatred today (if you are able to do so safely).

WE REMEMBER THEM – BY SYLVAN KAMENS AND RABBI JACK RIEMER.

At the rising of the sun and at its going down
We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter
We remember them.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring
We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer
We remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn
We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends
We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us
as we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength
We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart
We remember them.
When we have joy we crave to share
We remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make
We remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs
We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us
as we remember them.

© Jewish Prayer Book

You can also watch another event hosted virtually at Leeds Town Hall on the link below which is available until midnight tonight.
https://www.leedstownhall.co.uk/…/holocaust-memorial-d…/7449

ps. If it asks you to sign into Youtube, just click on ‘no thanks’ and then click on ‘I agree’, you may also have to watch the start of an advert first, you can skip ad once it shows bottom right.

7-8pm: HMD 2021 Ceremony

Monday Mind Workout’ answer for Monday 25th January 2021 from Lesley Pearson

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Answers for yesterday’s Monday Mind Workout, how did you do?

1.      APES

clue: the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement.

  Shrewdness
2.     BEES

clue: dense group

  Swarm
3.     CAMELS

clue: you tow them

  Caravan
4.     CATS

clue: rhymes with chowder

  clowder
5.     WILD CATS

clue: being destroyed

  destruction
6.     CROWS

clue: there’s been a….

  murder
7.     ELEPHANTS

clue: a procession of people

  parade
8.     DONKEYS

clue: “I……all night”

  drove
9.     GIRAFFES

clue: Eiffel is one

  tower
10. HYENAS

clue: a group laughing loudly

  cackle
11. MOLES

clue: women near there due date go into this

  labour
12. PARROTS

clue: all hell broke loose

  pandemonium
13. RATS

clue: territory

  colony
14. OWLS

clue: the UK has two houses that work on behalf of UK citizens

  parliament
15. LEMURS

clue: it’s a theory

  conspiracy

Step into Singing

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Part of the Footsteps Festival 2021, Step Into Singing is a series of online singing workshops designed especially for people living with persistent pain.

Starting Tuesday 26th January 12noon – book here https://www.operanorth.co.uk/step-into-singing-booking/  or email  lifelonglearning@operanorth.co.uk for more information.

All sessions will take place online via Zoom and the link to join will be sent to all participants in advance. Sessions are held fortnightly on Tuesdays at 12pm, lasting approximately 1 hour and include a break and plenty of opportunities for pacing as required.

You can join Step Into Singing at any point in the block and it doesn’t matter if you can’t attend all the sessions.

Developed in consultation with people with lived experience of persistent pain and specialist clinicians, Step Into Singing sessions intend to help you live well despite pain and discover the fun and freedom that singing can bring.  You’ll learn breathing techniques, mindfulness, vocal exercises and songs from a wide range of genres – all carefully crafted to support wellbeing and give you a healthy dose of joy!

Led by opera singer, Marie Claire Breen, Step Into Singing will be a warm and welcoming place for everyone, whether you already love to sing or never utter a note. Taking place in the comfort and privacy of your own home, all you need to join is an online device (smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer) and the willingness to give it a go. You might be surprised by what you can achieve under Marie Claire’s expert, friendly guidance.

 

‘Monday Mind Workout’ Monday 25th January 2021 from Lesley Pearson

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COLLECTIONS OF THINGS

LOTS OF ANIMALS HAVE A STRANGE NAME FOR THEIR COLLECTIONS

MOST OF US KNOW A GROUP OF PUPPIES IS CALLED A LITTER

HOW ABOUT THESE?

1.      APES

clue: the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement.
2.     BEES

clue: dense group
3.     CAMELS

clue: you tow them
4.     CATS

clue: rhymes with chowder
5.     WILD CATS

clue: being destroyed
6.     CROWS

clue: there’s been a….
7.     ELEPHANTS

clue: a procession of people
8.     DONKEYS

clue: “we ….. all night”
9.     GIRAFFES

clue: Eiffel is one
10. HYENAS

clue: a group laughing loudly
11. MOLES

clue: women near there due date go into this
12. PARROTS

clue: all hell broke loose
13. RATS

clue: territory
14. OWLS

clue: the UK has two houses that work on behalf of UK citizens
15. LEMURS

clue: it’s a theory

Lesley has got another 15 for you in late February, thank you Lesley.

Lockdown fitness for the over 60s

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The Leeds United Foundation has launched two new health and wellbeing initiatives for the over 60s.

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Fit Generations held via Zoom every Monday has been created for over 60s with dementia or any other mental or physical disabilities. It helps participants socialise whilst encouraging them to stay active and learn new skills. It includes a variety of activities along with 30 minutes’ physical activity.

Sporting Memories (via Zoom every Wednesday, 1pm to 2.30pm) features one hour of discussion for participants to share past sporting experiences and share sporting memories, followed by 30 minutes of physical activity.

For further information about the initiatives, please contact Beth.Kerrigan@leedsunited.com

You can also read the current national guidance on exercise during lockdown.

Dedication Friday: “Try a Little Tenderness” from Cherril Cliff

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Dear all,

My favourite song, is “Try a Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding. My friend, Dot and I, loved Otis, back in the 1960s – we were mods and into soul big time. We used to go to the Old Mecca, in the County Arcade and dance around our handbags on Saturday afternoons! The DJ was Tamla Pete.

Otis was killed in a plane crash, when he was just 26 years old and when Dot and I heard this tragic news, we were inconsolable. Gone too soon has never been truer.

I still love Otis and my favourite album, is “Otis Blue.”

Thanks for evoking happy memories and I dedicate this song to my friend Dot, who I reached out and found, at the beginning of the pandemic, having lost touch and we now write regular letters to each other. One of the few good things to come out of these worrisome times. From Cherril Cliff

Thanks for sharing this with us Cherril, and lovely to hear you have been able to reconnect with your friend

Click on the link below
ps. If it asks you to sign into Youtube, just click on ‘no thanks’ and then click on ‘I agree’, you may also have to watch the start of an advert first, you can skip ad once it shows bottom right – enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnPMoAb4y8U

Otis Redding – “Try A Little Tenderness” | Don't Forget The Songs 365

image sourced from dontforgetthesong

 

Shared Moments: ‘Bingo with Caring Together’

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Dear all,

We enjoyed an online bingo session yesterday. Not everyone was a winner but we are going to do it again, so there is always next time. Prizes for a line and house will be with you soon!
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Save the date for your diary for the next one: Wednesday 17th February 2021 @3pm
Get in touch if interested: lisa@caringtogether.org.uk, or call 07436 530073
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News from Rainbow Junktion

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Due to a volunteer testing positive we will be open this Thursday and Friday as a food parcel collection service only (no takeaway cooked food, no tea and coffee in the car park, no choice in the shop).
The reduced team of volunteers on these days will be people who had no contact with the person who tested positive.
The parcels they prepare will contain a selection of dry and fresh food and will be as always no referral and no judgement but sadly also no choice.
We are taking these precautions to be extra careful for the safety of our customers and volunteers but hope to resume normal service as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and stay safe everyone, big rainbow love from us all x
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