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BorrowBox
Why not try BorrowBox? It’s a free service from Leeds Libraries.
Everyone can listen to these audio books as they are Unlimited Use titles for May.
There’s nothing like relaxing with a good book!
They have some great crime capers for you this month!
Download them free from https://leeds.borrowbox.com/
stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk
Age UK Leeds: Ways to Wellbeing have a lot of great activities available free of charge for people over the age of 50.
Young At Heart Podcast 🎧
Your Back Yard wants to draw our attention towards their podcast ‘Young At Heart’, specifically their most recent episode titled ‘Ageism’.
The episode features Elizabeth Griffin from Leeds Older People’s Forum, and they discuss all things related to the topic, even offering the question ‘Can a young person be wise?’
They would love if we could check the episode out (See the link below), and share it with anyone who you think may be interested.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/01lWOwD7kYuUvoEXfe7wX3?si=a8138dddbe724ecd
Shape Up For Surgery Leeds
Alexander Booth - a clinical leadership fellow at Leeds Teaching Hospitals - is working on a project called Shape Up For Surgery Leeds. This is a programme that helps anyone waiting for an operation to be signposted to resources that can help them get healthier. Currently, he is trying to promote this around different groups of people.
He saw our website and thought this might potentially be good for members. At the moment, he is looking at trialling this in the Seacroft/Crossgates area.
If this is of interest to you, please see his details below:
Alexander Booth
Clinical Leadership Fellow 2023/24
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust
Ext - 67157
Need a Venue?
All Hallows/Rainbow Junktion in Headingley
We have a couple of spaces that we would love to use more. Our large hall holds about 100 people and the smaller chapel is suitable for approximately 18 people.
The hall has wonderful acoustics due to its wooden ceiling and also has a sound desk and microphones. We have plenty of tables and chairs and a kitchen with lots of equipment.
We are all on one level, with double doors and a disabled toilet.
There is parking on site for around 10 cars and no restrictions on the road outside. A note of caution with regard to Friday bookings: There is a very large mosque very close and parking on the street is not easy.
We have a price list, but we can also offer a bursary to help get your group up and running and will try and fit around any budget restrictions.
Here is a link to our calendar if you wish to find out what days might be available What's On — All Hallows Leeds
Email Dee Waite:
Royal Voluntary Service
Fancy a chat or in need of support?
If you need help with anything or just fancy a natter, you can speak to one of their staff or volunteers.
They are available by phone, or you can drop in to see them in the community at the following times:
Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm
Potternewton Lane Office
45 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3LW
Please note there is one flight of stairs.
Wednesdays 10am - 12pm
Meanwood Community Centre
Steinbeck Avenue, LS7 2QU
Fridays 11am - 1pm
Friends Meeting House
136 Street Lane, Roundhay, LS8 2BW
The teams can help with a variety of tasks, including signposting to other services and trusted traders, looking things up for you on the internet, booking their trips, increasing confidence with your smartphone, finding a food bank and much more!
FOLLOW THEM ON:
WEBSITE: royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
or
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/RoyalVoluntaryServiceLeeds
Age UK Digital Wellbeing Service is keen to work with U3A Leeds to assist with developing a digital course, and to offer support to any U3A Leeds members who may benefit from it.
They are often asked by older people if there is a course they can attend to get to know more about the digital world.
They offer free drop in sessions for anyone over the age of 50 who would like help with any laptop, tablet or smart phone related issues. This includes using the internet and emailing.
They offer drop-ins at their Digital Hub three days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The Service also offers Digital Champion training and support to any U3A members who might be interested. This could assist U3A Leeds to create our own courses around digital skills.
They also have some capacity for visiting people at home, if they have limited mobility.
There is also an online questionnaire where U3A members can register what digital areas they are interested in: https://forms.office.com/r/Npt2J4Xy5L
Their webpage is: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/leeds/our-services/digital-wellbeing/
Martin Lewis, Digital Inclusion Community Development Worker, can be contacted at
Martin.lewis@ageukleeds.org or by phone on 0113 3893007.
