@connectinthenorth.bsky.social
A Centre for Inclusive Living led by people with learning difficulties We want people with learning difficulties to have control of their lives and equal power
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๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ - ๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ด Explore art through touch, sound, scent not just sight. Curator Gill Crawshaw is also offering guided visits for small groups.
Email gill.crawshaw@gmail.com
2 โ 14 December, 11amโ4pm,
Leeds Art Gallery, Central Court (first floor)
Thank you Hillside @aspirecbs.bsky.social for inviting us to present Let's Talk About Faith and being so welcoming.
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International Menโs Day Event at Kirkgate Market.
Drop-in Tomorrow 10am to 2pm at the Food Court, Kirkgate Market.
Everyone is welcome to come along, connect, and find out about support available for men across Leeds.
Menโs Health Unlocked and partners are hosting a free event with.
Thank you for everyone making Connect in the North's AGM and 30th Birthday such as success
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It's #ChildrenInNeed day ....... Remember:
-> Disability activists have previously slammed the charity for "exploiting" disabled children's trauma on national TV to solicit donations, portraying them as pitiable objects rather than empowered individuals!
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Connect in the North are 30 this year. We are celebrating our birthday at our AGM. We are inviting people to make a short video to say happy birthday.
You can send videos to us at ttm@citn.org.uk
Or WhatsApp them to the mobile we use for Through The Maze on 07935 581 907
The Rooots Team had a great time sharing their film at Better Action for Families AGM
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๐Aspire Athletics is back- TOMORROW!๐
A day of inclusive sport, fun and community spirit.
Competing or cheering from the stalls, your energy is what makes our day unforgettable.
โฐWed 27th Aug 10am-2pm
๐ John Charles Centre for Sport
#InclusiveSport #AbilitiesNotDisabilities
Today was the first showing of Let's Talk About Faith. It was a chance for people to see the film they have made about 5 different religions and celebrate what they have achieved. We will now be showing the film across Leeds. Get in touch if you want us to come to your group or centre
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Leeds Sober Pride Playground www.leedsinspired.co.uk/events/leeds...
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Leeds Pride Village Fete 2025 www.leedsinspired.co.uk/events/leeds...
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We are saddened to hear the amazing John O'Brian has died. John was one of the founders of Person Centred Planning and one of the creators of PATH and MAP. He was also a wonderful human being.
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The Connect in the North board had the amazing opportunity of training by the legendary DB
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Thank you to everyone who made Learning Disability Week a brilliant success.
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Thank you to Namdhari Sikh Sangat, Inder Goldfinger and Jan Wells for an amazing day filming with Vicky and the Rooots Team.
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Just some of the photos from Leeds Learning Disability Pride Today. Thank you to everyone who was part of this great event.
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Ruth Liu is an artist describing her world. She created 30 pieces for the 'What Makes Me Smile ' exhibition and 7 were shortlisted and quickly sold out.
Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards Sports, arts and entertainment finalist.
๐ Congratulations!
#AchieveTogether
#LDALeadersAwards #Art
Join our FREE football session on Saturday morning!
www.leedsinspired.co.uk/events/leeds...
A graphic announcing a virtual event titled 'Carers Catch-up!' featuring a computer screen displaying several coffee mugs. Below, text provides the date 'Wednesday 18th June 2025' and indicates it is for family carers of children The background is light blue.
๐ Peer Support Carer's Catchup! ๐
We host twice-monthly, informal online peer support groups called Carer's Catchups โ a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, find support, and feel heard.
#Carers #CarersWeek #Support
The Pass it on People and @advonetuk.bsky.social met to write questions for the Council Chamber Take Over Event which is happening in Learning Disability Week. Join us all on Tuesday 17th June at 10pm at the Civic Hall. This happens before the Learning Disability Pride March.
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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.
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