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⚡✅ We're back in action!
Our Safety Champion Roadshows are on the move again- and we're coming for the South!
⏰Monday 2nd March 10am-12pm
📍 Rothwell Fulfilling Lives
Thanks to @elecsafetyfirst.bsky.social for funding this important step in inclusive training and education.
⚡✅ Safety Champions Roadshows are on the move!
Potternewton was our first stop of this journey of inclusive education, funded by @elecsafetyfirst.bsky.social
An incredible opportunity for hands-on. truly accessible training.
#ElectricalSafety #InclusiveTraining #HealthAndSafetyTraining
Our next Pub Night for adults with a #LearningDisability is happening next Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at The Griffin in Leeds!
Entry costs £10 and we will have games, prizes and a relaxed atmosphere. For any questions, please email our team at askingyou@advonet.org.uk
This is absolutely fabulous! Bold bright and creative- just what we love about Pyramid!
05.02.2026 15:42 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0A fantastic new skill to learn and lovely picture of Shabana and Elizabeth getting creative! Fabulous!
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Do you ignore the beep from your smoke alarm when the battery is low?🚨
We’re supporting Electrical Fire Safety Week with @elecsafetyfirst.bsky.social
Test your smoke alarm at least once a month and change the batteries when needed.
These quick jobs can save lives!
#EFSW26
🐾Bedford's Petting Zoo was a huge hit!🦎
Sponsored by @morgansindallin and hosted by @wisciborg the team enjoyed meeting creatures of all kinds up close and personal.
The joy and curiosity was truly infectious and brought everyone (including Gyumi the snail) out of their shell!
A green background with some leaflets on and two purple letter 'i' to represent information.
Mark and Debbie visited @aspirecbs.bsky.social for an information session on transition from child to adult services. They talked about the Learning Disability register, annual health checks, reasonable adjustments, Restore2 and our website
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🔌✅ Safety Champion Roadshows are coming to our Fulfilling Lives hubs!
Paul is teaching and testing equipment across Aspire in a fantastic opportunity for inclusive education in Health and Safety for the incredible we support, in partnership with @elecsafetyfirst.bsky.social !
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A look back at our Festive Celebrations across the city!
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🎤✨ASPIRE'S GOT TALENT!
Registrations for Aspire's Got Talent auditions are NOW OPEN!
We can't wait to see the what talent and creativity steps into the spotlight this year.
#AspiresGotTalent #LeedsLDWeek
✨🎤Garforth's karaoke sessions continue to be a huge success!
They provide a fun, supportive space for the people we support to build confidence, express themselves and enjoy music together.
And look at those sparkling smiles!
A fantastic opportunity for accessible excercise and strength classes from MoveAble!
Scan their QR code for details!
#InclusionMatters #AccessibleSport
A fantastic resource that breaks down some of the complex, often unspoken, emotions that siblings can feel! A great resource for parents/carers and siblings alike.
15.01.2026 15:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Fabulous resources!
15.01.2026 13:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Fabulous news for some incredible organisations!
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🎳We've been spending out January on the lanes!🎳
Building motor skills, a sense of competition, but most importantly having fun!
We're always smiling when we're bowling.
🎄We'd like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄
We're proud to share our Christmas Card design created by Elaine, winner of our annual competition. A reminder of the creativity and talents within our community.
Here's to a bright and hopeful 2026✨💛✨
Stunning work as always!
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A triumph for #BrightSparks with Emporium Curioso 2!
Tonights show is a sellout- but if you're quick you can still catch tickets to todays matinee on the Leeds Playhouse website!
Hilarious, moving, surreal and oh so festive! Don't miss it!
What a privilege to attend the #YAMSEN Christmas Concert last week!
So many talented singers from across Leeds and spanning all ages.
A wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit!
🎄Well done to Elaine- the winner of our 2025 Christmas Card Competition 🎄
Thanks to all the artists who entered and to @leedsrhinos.bsky.social for clearing time in Ronnie's busy schedule!
Elaine's cosy and detailed fireplace scene really captures the spirit of Christmas!
An inspiring and moving day as we talk faith!
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@skyfallersband.bsky.social will no longer be taking bookings for performances. Aspire will be taking the band in a new direction from 2026.
Thanks to everyone who have been part of or supported the band over the past 10 years. SkyFallers have been fabulous and we look forward to the next phase.
📰The latest edition of our newsletter is OUT NOW📰
From our amazing AGM to new beginnings for our Strawberry Lane base! There's plenty to see in this edition.
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Celebrating 30 years of @connectinthenorth.bsky.social
!
A blast of an AGM featuring a performance from Dramarama and lots of laughs.
Here's to many more years of inclusion, training and speaking out with CITN!
🎬Hear My Voice!
It was an inspirational and moving session today with #LippyPeople 's screening event.
6 incredible storytellers told their experiences of love and loss. We laughed, we cried and we even had a sing along with Jenny.
#4LsProject #LifeLossLearningLegacy
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🌟It’s #TrusteesWeek!🌟
We’re celebrating our newest board members shaping futures through expertise, dedication and insights.
Our trustees ensure the voices of our stakeholders guide all decisions inline with The Aspire Strategy.
- Round of applause for Steven!
