Community-led Bramley Baths has announced it is temporarily closing due to the impact of Coronavirus – just a day after Leeds City Council shut its leisure centres.
Bosses at the historic Grade II listed building said the health of customers was the priority and said the Broad Lane baths would close at 9pm today/
A statement on its website said:
“Health and wellbeing is at the very heart of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that we reduce the risk of Coronavirus for all our customers to an absolute minimum.
“We are determined to make sure the Baths is sustainable for the future and keep it at the heart of Bramley life. We’ve survived two world wars and the threat of closure in 2010, but we’re still here as a hub at the centre of our community.
“But as an independent community-led business we face a massive challenge and are going to need your help and support in the months ahead.”
Baths CEO Jayne Young is asking customers to re-new or take up a membership to help keep the Baths afloat while it’s closed.
People can take out a membership online here via direct debit.
Armley and Bramley parkruns cancelled
All parkrun events in the UK have been suspended with immediate effect due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation – inbcluding the ones in Armley Park and Bramley Park.
All events will be cancelled until at least the end of March
Pudsey help group launched
A support group called Pudsey Community Project has been launched on Facebook. The group introduces itself as:
“This project is to help co-ordinate Pudsey’s community response to support those most vulnerable during the Covid-19 Coronavirus health crisis.
“We aim to collect nonperishable food and basic medicines and take referrals to distribute to isolated local people especially those who are most vulnerable.
“We also hope to build a bank of offers of community support to provide wider services if the need develops.”
Farsley Farmers Market cancelled
The next farmers market in Farsley at the end of the month has been cancelled:
Cancellation Notice.
— FarsleyFarmersMarket (@FarsleyMarket) March 17, 2020
Sadly, due to the current climate, we have decided not to go ahead this month. Don't be dissapointed though – watch our facebook for opportunuties to #buyonline direct from your favourite sellers.https://t.co/sTeXGutuGW pic.twitter.com/GcTzfwDUsa
Bramley Elderly Action suspends services
Bramley Elderly Action, which supports older people in Bramley, Swinnow and part of Stanningley is temporarily suspending its activities so it can provide a free shopping delivery service for older people, telephone befriending, and connect older people into local services and support.
BEA is temporarily suspending activities so we can provide a free shopping delivery service for older people, telephone befriending, and connect older people into local services and support. We’re on 0113 236 1644. Get in touch if you or an older person you know needs our support
— BEA (@BramleyElderly) March 18, 2020
Get in touch with BEA if you can help.
On Friday WLD reported how Armley Helping Hands and Farsley and Pudsey Live at Home Schemes suspended activities with older people.