Back to school (lunch)!

Little London Community Primary School have extended a hand to Caring Together staff and members and invited us to participate in their school lunches. This will take place on a monthly basis and a roast lunch with vegetarian option will be available. Six people from Caring Together attended the first meal yesterday with each of… Continue reading Back to school (lunch)!

What shall we do this weekend?

There’s lots happening in our city this weekend. Here’s just a small selection of what’s on: Leeds First Bird Fair – Rodley Nature Reserve 9.30am – 4pm: Celebrate the wildlife and green spaces of Leeds and beyond, bird races, walks, activities, photography, things to buy, food.  There’s something for all wildlife lovers. Leeds Armed Forces Day:… Continue reading What shall we do this weekend?

A walk on the wild (ish) side

Lisa, Valerie and some of Caring Together’s members went on a Tree ID walk this week organised by Oblong and Leeds Coppice Workers.   It was a really enjoyable end to the afternoon to stroll in the sunshine and to actually take a look at the trees and nature that are on our doorstep and… Continue reading A walk on the wild (ish) side

Midweekers

Caring Together’s Midweekers Group held its first session at Little London Community Centre yesterday. All present felt that it was a good venue for social groups with enough space to also hold exercise classes. The move to the new venue was part of Caring Together’s focus on achieving more of an even balance between the… Continue reading Midweekers

Today’s the day – EU Referendum Day

After all the weeks of discussion and argument the referendum day is finally here. This is an enormously important day when we get to decide the UK’s future, not just who governs for the next 4 years, but our future for generations to come. So, don’t forget to use your vote today – polling stations… Continue reading Today’s the day – EU Referendum Day

Wednesday Walkers

It looks like the sun is going to shine on our walking group again today as they take a stroll along the waterfront to Leeds Minster. They are pictured taking a break during the last walk (a fortnight ago) from West Park to Headingley via Becketts Park. Anyone over 60 and living in Woodhouse, Little… Continue reading Wednesday Walkers

Tree ID Walk on Woodhouse Ridge Today

Join Oblong and Leeds Coppice Workers for an informal tree id walk on Woodhouse Ridge today. Meet at Woodhouse Community Centre at 4pm. This follows on from the very enjoyable Early morning bird chorus walk last month, but you don’t have to get up quite so early!

Further Strike Action on Leeds First Buses today

First bus services in Leeds are affected by a further day of industrial action on Monday 20th June. Up to 3/4 of bus services in Leeds could be affected by the strike.  Bus routes operated by other companies will not be affected and trains will also be running as normal. If you need to travel today,… Continue reading Further Strike Action on Leeds First Buses today

Launch of Men’s Health Report: The State of Men’s Health in Leeds

  Caring Together were present at the launch of the report: The State of Men’s Health in Leeds yesterday. A very good attendance heard various speakers discuss the reports findings followed by a Q & A session. The report will prove useful for planners and commissioners in directing resources into projects that target Men in… Continue reading Launch of Men’s Health Report: The State of Men’s Health in Leeds

Shed Building

Students from Leeds Beckett University kindly helped to erect a shed on the Caring Together allotment on Wednesday as part of volunteers week. The allotment, in Hyde Park, has been run by a group of Caring Together members for the past number of years and has raised beds for ease of access. Many thanks to the… Continue reading Shed Building