Last Saturday saw the Little London Community come out in force again for their Community Day. Once again it had a large family focus and Caring Together had two Tombola stalls which reflected this. A big thanks to all involved in making this a success, from the little London Community School, the Tenant & Community… Continue reading Another Successful Little London Community Day
Build up to the Little London Community Day 2017
The Little London Community Day is soon to be with us again. The date has been set for Saturday 15th July. It was successful last year with input from an array of community organisations. Caring Together will be taking part again this year, hosting a Tombola to raise funds for the organisation. Pictures and a… Continue reading Build up to the Little London Community Day 2017
Another brick in the wall
Caring Together held a Volunteers Outing last year to the Middleton Railway. The Middleton Railway is the world’s oldest continuously working public railway. It was founded in 1758 and is now a heritage railway, run by volunteers from The Middleton Railway Trust Ltd. since 1960. Middleton Railway Trust, based in Moor Road, Hunslet, launched a… Continue reading Another brick in the wall
Sounds and Colour of the Carnival
Well we didn’t have the sun, but Caring Together had its own Carnival experience yesterday. Little London Community Centre was a riot of colour and SOCA beats as we organised an early celebration of the Leeds West Indian Carnival 50th anniversary. Mr carnival himself, Arthur France, attended and judged our own carnival headgear creations, crowning… Continue reading Sounds and Colour of the Carnival
Pre-Carnival preparations in pictures
Caring Together has been gearing-up for some time for our pre-carnival celebration event. The pictures show the hard work that has gone into preparations for the day. This started some time ago with discussions between our own Lisa Argyle and Arthur France ( MBE Hon LLD Founding member and Chairperson Leeds West Indian Carnival). Arthur is… Continue reading Pre-Carnival preparations in pictures
Carnival is coming
Leeds West Indian Carnival is ‘50’ this year! Caring Together warmly invites members to share your stories/memories & be part of the ‘Carnival’ atmosphere ahead of the main event Thursday 29th June 2017 at Little London Community Centre 2pm – 4pm Music, Cake & Refreshments Most of the Groups at Caring Together have been… Continue reading Carnival is coming
Game for a laugh
The Mid-weekers Group on Wednesday held a games afternoon at Little London Community Centre. An enjoyable time was had by all. Caring Together runs a number of social groups on a weekly basis covering a wide range of activities. We also, in conjunction with other community partners, plan and facilitate an ongoing series of time… Continue reading Game for a laugh
Basic Computer Refresher Sessions
Caring Together continually strive to develop programmes around I.T. support for older people in Woodhouse, Little London and the City Centre. Where possible we do this in partnership with other organisations. On this occasion we have linked with Age UK Leeds and Lovell Park Hub. The first session took place this week but there is still… Continue reading Basic Computer Refresher Sessions
Writing Back Project Celebration
Writing Back is a volunteer pen pal scheme where older Yorkshire residents exchange letters with students at the University of Leeds, many of whom are away from home for the first time. This pioneering and award-winning scheme encouraged the formation of long-lasting friendships, whilst tackling loneliness in both demographics. Caring Together have been involved with… Continue reading Writing Back Project Celebration
Don’t forget to vote
Your local polling Stations are listed below and are open until 10pm tonight Main Hall Woodhouse Community Centre 197 Woodhouse Street Leeds LS6 2NY Training Room Quarry Mount Childrens Centre Quarry Street Leeds LS6 2JP Portable building at Grafton School Craven Road Woodhouse Leeds LS6 2SN HWK 209 Portable building at the junction of Lovell… Continue reading Don’t forget to vote
