A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to and attended our very special ABCD in Leeds 10 year celebration event. The stories we heard were both amazing and inspiring. We can't wait to see what the next chapter of ABCD in Leeds will bring! #ABCDinleeds@VolActionLeeds
Electricity bill for one month is £1300+
Gas boiler was serviced today and condemned. No heating until we can get new boilers.
Today was not the best of days
A week today is our community feast! A delicious homecooked meal and a craft activity all for FREE! Pop along after the school run and join us! Please call or email to book your place.
Our members had a lovely time dancing away when Pete Goldup - The Silent Disco DJ came to OPAL the other week! One of our members, David, taught our social work student, Tash, how to dance! A great time had by all and we can't wait for the next silent disco at Christmas!
Fraser Cameron is our local PCSO. He is jumping out of a plane to raise funds for us. He says ‘I have witnessed OPAL provide valuable assistance for the elderly and vulnerable in the locality as well as providing a community hub.’ Please sponsor Fraser.
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Thursday with OPAL at Welcome In:
9am-3pm Café Open
10am-11am Police Contact Point
10am-1pm Drop In Office for info
10am-12noon Money Buddies
10:15am Walking Group Meet Time
10:30-12noon Games Morning
11am-12.15pm Yoga class
2-3:15pm Chair Exercise
2:30-4pm Table Tennis
Tuesday at Welcome In
10am-1pm Drop In for info & support
1pm – 3.30pm Strength & Balance with Active Leeds. Need to book. Tel: 0113 3760398
1:30-3.30pm Carers and Cared for Group
Podiatry. Need to book. Call Nick Simpson, 07751 078787
3 lovely quotes from 3 lovely OPAL members today...
"OPAL is magic! they are efficient, caring and kind. It's wonderful"
"OPAL is my safe space"
"OPAL is my lifeline"
When life gives you rhubarb ....make rhubarb and custard cake 👌😋
Just one of our delicious offerings this week.
Welcome In Community Cafe, 55 Bedford Dr, LS16 6DJ
“Astounding!”
This was the response from an older lady we showed how to get money out of a cash machine using her bank card.
Next job is to show her how she can make card payments.
An incredible event raising so much money for so many charities. I am in awe of Rob Burrow and his team and I’m so proud to have been part of such a special day.
I’m also proud to have raised over £1300 for OPAL. Thank you everyone ❤️
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Dementia Action Week 2023 focuses on improving experience of diagnosis, including getting a timely diagnosis. Getting a diagnosis can be daunting, but 91% of people affected by #dementia think it’s better to know.
#DAW2023@leedsdaa@MyForumCentral
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Tomorrow is our craft group! Join us at the Welcome In 10-12. Bring your own project or join in with the group! Why not stay for lunch in the café afterwards? If you are an OPAL member you can get the OPAL Special for just £4.50. There are plenty of sweet treats for everyone!
We had an excellent week celebrating the King's Coronation at OPAL. We had so many members come to our Friday Coronation Lunch Club that we had to set up a large overflow table in our other room! We had over 50 members attend our celebrations on Friday, it was a great day!