Happy 10th Birthday Aspire... This Yorkshire Day 2025!
Thank you Rakesh for joining in the conversation and adding your voice to the Aspire timeline!
@aspirecbs.bsky.social
Supporting adults with a learning disability to have a better life through high-quality, person-centred, care and support services. https://www.aspirecbs.org.uk/
Happy 10th Birthday Aspire... This Yorkshire Day 2025!
Thank you Rakesh for joining in the conversation and adding your voice to the Aspire timeline!
A huge congratulations to our Aspire's Got Talent joint 1st place winners:
β¨οΈClaire who sang, and signed 'I Have A Dream' by Abba.
β¨οΈChris with a theatrical rendition of 'Any Dream Will Do'.
#abilitiesnotdisabilities #aspiregottalent #aspire #inclusionmatters
A huge thank you to very special guest judges of Aspire's Got Talent.
Your enthusiasm and support has helped bring to life the magic of our performers!
Jessica of @purplepatcharts.bsky.social
Jules one of our fantastic area managers.
Alex of @skyfallersband.bsky.social
β¨οΈπβ¨οΈ
#AspiresGotTalent
πAspire Athleticsπ
Did the Tag Rugby awaken your sporting spirit?
Join us at the #AspireAthletics! A day packed with games, community and friendly competition.
β°WHEN- Wednesday 13th August. 10am - 2pm
π WHERE- John Charles Centre for Sport
#inclusionmatters #inclusivesport
π’NEW CHRIS CHATS OUT NOW!π’
Chris celebrates Leaps & Bounds from @yorkshiredance.bsky.social who shone at @northernballet.bsky.social Expressions Festival.
This special episode celebrates an incredible legacy of inclusive dance, empowerment and expression!
youtu.be/e7k2LBRrC6M?...
#ChrisChats
Trying to recapture that πSummerπ feeling with a throwback to Moresdale Lane's BBQ!
This gang know to to bring the smiles and style as the sun shines!
#AspireCBS #summerfeeling
π 10Fest is coming! π
Weβre marking 10 amazing years of Aspire with a FREE celebration for friends of Aspire:
πΆ Live music
π¨ Activities
π€ Friendship
π Street food
π
Thurs 31 Jul 11-3
π Project House. LS12 2DR.
π¦οΈ Rain or shine!
@skyfallersband.bsky.social
#Aspire10Fest
We had a blast with #NiteLitesLeeds at the @peopleinaction.bsky.social Yorkshire Talent Show, on the esteemed stages of Leeds Playhouse!
As always we were blown away by the array of skill and talent on display.
What a night!
Rehearsals are underway for #ExpressionsFestival today featuring @yorkshiredance.bsky.social and @northernballet.bsky.social
This will really be a show to remember!
#inclusionmatters #abilitiesnotdisabilities
π’Deadline in 2 Weeksπ’
Don't miss your chance to register for your chance to compete in our Aspire Tag Rugby Tournament, for a day of sporting fun!
β° Fri 22nd July
π Headingley Stadium LS6 3BR
Proudly sponsored by Chadwick Lawrence and hosted by our friends at Leeds Rhinos Foundation
#SportsForAll
We can't wait to see #TheSongbirds perform at the Community Showcase on Saturday, as part of Leeds Playhouse Open Season Festival!
β°- Saturday 28th June. 7pm- 10pm
π- Quarry. Leeds Playhouse.
Pay As You Can tickets available through box-office or at :
www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/event/commun...
Thank you to everyone who came along to say hello & have some fun at our Leeds Learning Disability Week 2025 events. This time last week you were able to 'Be Yourself' with soft feathers, sound tubes, bells & whistles with an unexpected cameraman for the day to capture it all! #LeedsLDWeek
23.06.2025 08:52 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Weβve wrapped up The Customer Awards Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame as part of #LeedsLDWeek! A huge thank you to
Bright Sparks Theatre for an invigorating and inspiring performance! Well Done to all winners and nominees! π€β¨π€
#DoYouSeeMe #InclusiveEvents
π©π«We took a tumble into the rabbit hole today with the weird and whimsical Mad Hatter's Tea Party!
Our Kirkstall team wowed us with Wonderland: with performances from @SkyFallers, Lois Tunnicliff, and tattoos by Peekaboo Face Painting!
#LeedsLDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
Lucky enough to enjoy Swinsty Reservoir yesterday with sunshine and a cool breeze! This happy bunch earned certificates and a well-earned picnic with friends as part of Leeds Learning Disability Week 2025. #LeedsLDWeek
π·Reminder: As the temperatures rise, check our social media before travelling.
βοΈCar Wash PartyβοΈ
Due to the extreme heat forecast for tomorrow, we must sadly cancel our Car Wash Party. Keep an eye out for a rescheduled date of this event.
Those who had pre-booked their car wash will be contacted by the event organisers with further details.
Stay safe!
βοΈPicnic in the ParkβοΈ
Unfortunately, due to the extreme temperatures predicted for Friday 20th June, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel Picnic in the Park.
We look forward to getting together again soon.
Thank you for understanding.
#LeedsLDWeek
βοΈBig Sunflower "Middleton" WalkβοΈ
Due to the extreme weather forecast today we've made the difficult decision to cancel our Middleton Walk.
We look forward to welcoming you all to one of our other events soon!
#LeedsLDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #LearningDisabilityPride
What a day! The Learning Disability Pride March by @connectinthenorth.bsky.social lit up Leeds for #LeedsLDWeek!
Under the theme βDo You See Me?β, we marched with pride, power & purpose.
Yes, the city saw us! And weβre not done yet as we continue to celebrate π
#DoYouSeeMe #DisabilityPride
π’ Raising our voices today- ensuring people with learning disabilities are seen and heard!
Another fantastic Council Chambers Takeover with @advonetuk.bsky.social
& taking a moment to celebrate the outstanding contributions of Cllr Kevin Ritchie to the disabled communities of Leeds
#LeedsLDWeek
β½οΈKicked off β¨ οΈ#LeedsLDWeek β¨οΈ in style with an epic inclusive football tournament!
Big congrats to our winners Bradford FC & Swarthmore Education Centre ! π
Plenty more inclusive events to come- letβs keep the energy going!
#InclusionMatters #LearningDisabilityWeek2025
We continue to monitor the weather for this year's Picnic in the Park.
In order to ensure the event is safe to run for our staff, colleagues and attendees we are hoping the weather will drop.
Please keep your eyes on our socials for further announcements.
Looking forward to this fantastic event and seeing the insightful and challenging questions raised.
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #RaisingOurVoices #LearningDisabilityAwareness
The #LearningDisability People's Parliament Council Chambers Takeover agenda is out now! There will be updates from @connectinthenorth.bsky.social, @aspirecbs.bsky.social and @forumcentral.bsky.social.
It also gives adults with learning disabilities a chance to say how services can work for them.
A poster with Leeds Community Healthcare Trust and Healthwatch Leeds logos. It says How is the healthcare in your area? and is decorated with illustrations of people receiving care from different professionals.
Healthcare doesnβt just happen in hospitals, itβs everywhere β GP surgeries, clinics, even your own home!
Weβre working with Leeds Community Healthcare to find out what the future of healthcare could look like. Tell us what you think! www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCHneighbo...
π Just 1 Week to Go! π
Leeds Learning Disability Week is nearly here and we canβt wait to celebrate with YOU!
Weβve got a whole week packed full of fun, inclusive events and activities happening across the city.
#LeedsLDWeek #InclusiveEvents #LearningDisabilityAwareness
β¨LD Week- Football Tournament!β¨
βοΈDEADLINE- TODAYβοΈ
β° Monday 16th June. 10am-2pm
π Weetwood Sports Park. LS16 5AU
π°Β£10 per team registration fee.
Register by MONDAY 9TH JUNE by contacting Ian Graham (ian.graham@aspirecbs.org.uk 07891 270281)
#InclusiveSports #LeedsLDWeek
If you would like to join us, please sign up by either scanning the QR code or visiting tinyurl.com/empowermentsa @forumcentral.bsky.social @peopleinaction.bsky.social @pyramid-arts.bsky.social @aspirecbs.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social @connectinthenorth.bsky.social
29.05.2025 07:58 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0πAspire Tag Rugby Tournamentπ
Team registrations for our ever-popular Tag Rugby Tournament are OPEN to Aspire and beyond!
β°WHEN: Tues 22th July. 10am-12pm
πWHERE: Headingley Stadium
πRegistration Deadline: Friday 11th July
Proudly sponsored by Chadwick Lawrence and hosted by Leeds Rhinos Foundation
β¨LD Week- Football Tournament!β¨
βοΈDEADLINE- 1 WEEKβοΈ
β° Monday 16th June. 10am-2pm
π Weetwood Sports Park. LS16 5AU
π°Β£10 per team registration fee.
Register by MONDAY 9TH JUNE by contacting Ian Graham (ian.graham@aspirecbs.org.uk 07891 270281)
#InclusiveSports #LeedsLDWeek