By community reporter
Music and wellbeing were at the heart of an event held at Rossefield Manor rented housing with extra care facility in Bramley.
Ukulele group, The Bandstanders, entertained attendees at the event, which was also attended by Bramley and Stanningley councillors.
Sarah Waldron, care delivery community engagement worker for Adults and Health for Leeds City Council, said: “The event is for unpaid carers, but because people don’t see themselves as unpaid carers they are open to everyone.Â
“The reason I call it a ‘wellbeing’ event is because when you care for someone your wellbeing can sometimes not be your priority. A day centre can be a life line for people and keep someone in there own home for longer.”
At the event there was information on day services at Calverlands in Horsforth, Holt Park and Community Wellbeing Hub, as well as Carer Leeds information and Memory Care, who have products to support people with dementia.
The fire team were on hand to offer fall prevention leaflets, free pens and books, a funeral director came with information, a solicitor provided a free tombola, residents could have their blood pressure checked and the library bus attended. Also attending was lifeline organisation Presto, which offers a wide range of services to support people to live independently.
Everyone really enjoyed themselves and people got advice they needed.
Councillor Tom Hinchcliffe (Lab, Bramley & Stanningley) said: “It was fantastic. The residents looked like they were having a great time and I was really impressed with the feel-good attitude of the band!”
Cllr Adele Rae said: “Always lovely to see the Bandstanders! It’s nice to see the residents having a good time.” And Cllr Kevin Ritchie added: “A great event, and thank you to The Bandstanders for supporting it.”
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