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Thorp Arch News
The Alzheimer’s Society promote 5 messages about the disease:
Dementia is not a natural part of ageing Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain Dementia is not just about losing your memory It is possible to live well with dementia There is more to a person than the dementia
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Report a problem
Residents can report a range of problems online to Leeds City Council concerning potholes, street lighting, dog fouling, blocked drains, footpaths, bridleways, fallen trees and street signs. Report problems directly www.leeds.gov. uk/parking-roads-and-travel/report-an-issuewith-a-road-or-pavement
Website
A reminder that minutes and more details about the work of the Parish Council can be found on the website. Please visit www.thorp-arch.org.uk
Date of Next Parish Council Meetings
The next meetings will be held on Monday 9th March 2020 – 7pm at LEH School.
The Thorp Arch & Walton (YCA) ladies group is affiliated to the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association (YCA) and has a vibrant calendar of events and activities. The YCA was formed in the 1980s and has a similar ethos to the WI but only operates in Yorkshire. Our group welcomes members from the lower Wharfedale community and a warm welcome awaits all.
The group is a great low cost way to meet local women of all ages, take time out from modern life, learn something new in a relaxed atmosphere and genuinely feel part of your community. Younger women in the area are encouraged to consider joining the group to enjoy the friendship and unwavering support a group like this offers whilst you ride the changing seas of daily life.
We meet monthly, usually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Boston Spa Methodist Church. The session starts at 7.30pm. Our group is committed to our local community as well as playing our part in wider society and our diary reflects this and we regularly host speakers to talk about local issues and causes, and we get involved in all sorts of things within our community as well as trying and learning new topics and skills.
To join in the fun costs £20 for a year and covers the monthly meetings; trips and other social events are extra but you are welcome to come and try us out for free, just bring your sense of humour and a big smile. For more information please contact the group either by email tawyca@outlook.com or Facebook @tawyca.
Mums meet up!
Are you a Mum (or Dad) with young children who’d like to meet other mum/ dads in the local area?
We are looking to start a regular meet up amongst Walton and Thorp Arch parents, if there are enough of us we’ll rent out Walton Village Hall for a couple of hours - please get in touch with Helen on 07793 536153 or helenthomas55@ hotmail.com
