Easy read information about accessible events and activities in Leeds for adults with learning disabilities
Autumn Edition 2020
A service of Connect in the North registered charity number 1078829 registered in England and Wales. A non-profit company limited by guarantee, number 3127540
Contents
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Welcome to Through the Maze
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Connect in the North New logo
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Cathy Wintersgill is retiring
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What’s on
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Throught the Maze Ask Us Drop In
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People Matters Adult Learning Courses
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People in Action
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Swarthmore Autumn Course
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My Life My Way
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Purple Patch Arts Disco
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At home activities
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Word Search
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Colouring in
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Spot the difference
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Online video meeting card instructions
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A list of places that are open
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Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Video or Telephone Medical Appointment
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Spaghetti bolognese recipe
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Contact Us
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Welcome to Through the Maze Hello and welcome to the Through the Maze Newsletter.
Hello and welcome to the Through the Maze Autumn newsletter.
We are still putting new information about coronavirus on the Through the Maze website. We are also still putting new information about things you can do at home on the Through the Maze website.  http://through-the-maze.org.uk
We are going to start running the Through the Maze drop in on Zoom starting Monday 7th September. See Page 5 for more information about the Through the Maze drop in on Zoom.
The Connect in the North AGM is on Zoom Friday 20th November at 11:00AM for our members. Please ring the office for more information  0113 270 3233 2
Connect in the North new logo
Connect in the North are going to be using a brand new logo.
Lots of people liked the old logo, but some people found the old logo hard to read. Connect in the North wanted a new logo that was easier for people to recognise. They also wanted the new logo to use an accessible font.
The new logo was chosen by the board of directors. Everyone on the board and staff members of Connect in the North think the new logo is better than the old one.
You will be able to see the new Connect in the North logo on the website, on social media, on banners and lots of other places too.
Additional images used under public domain licenese - OpenClipart-Vectors (pixabay.com) https://www.needpix.com/photo/download/99747/check-cross-red-green-attention-warning-error-okay-tick
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Cathy Wintersgill retiring from Connect in the North after 25 years After 25 years at Connect in the North Cathy is retiring. She will be very sad to go but is looking forward to retiring. Below is who you should now contact. Employability Hub madeleine@citn.org.uk Finance madeleine@citn.org.uk Good Lives Leaders madeleine@citn.org.uk Making it Happen sarah@citn.org.uk Rooots sarah@citn.org.uk Through the Maze madeleine@citn.org.uk or luke@citn.org.uk Training sarah@citn.org.uk Websites and social media luke@citn.org.uk
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Through the Maze Ask Us Drop In on Zoom
The Through the Maze Ask Us Drop in will be running on Zoom. The drop in will run every Monday. Starting on Monday 7th September. 12:30PM ➞ 3:00PM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83379473641?pw d=SHAzL1kwTmcyYm1PdkdzNVNLNUZ6dz09 833 7947 3641 For the password to the meeting please contact 0113 270 3233 or email ttm@citn.org.uk If you would like a private appointment please contact us on 0113 270 3233
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People Matters Adult Learning Courses Autumn 2020 A Digital Picture Tells a Thousand Words Learn how to take a great photo with a digital camera and how to edit it using a computer Starts Monday 14th September. 10:30AM 1:00PM for12 weeks. Digital Skills: It’s all in an App Explore and learn more about apps and what they can do for you. Starts Monday 14th September. 1:30PM 4:00PM for 12 weeks. Meditation and Mindfulness Explore and learn different techniques and activities to help keep you relaxed. Starts Wednesday 16th September. 10:30AM 1:00PM for 12 weeks. Sewing Learn and build on a range of sewing techniques including a no sew bag. Starts Wednesday 16th September. 1:30PM 4:00PM for 12 weeks. To see all People Matters courses visit the website link below. https://tinyurl.com/people-matters-learning-2020 Courses are free. You may have to pay towards the materials. You need to enrol for all courses before they start. To enrol and find out where the courses are contact 0113 234 6896 info@peoplemattersleeds.co.uk 6
People in Action People in Action have some new sessions starting soon. The new sessions are called Connections in Action. Connection in Action will take place online using Zoom. Starting on Monday 17th August and runs for six weeks. A full time table can be seen at đ&#x;–ł http://peopleinaction.org.uk/other-projects Art with Tim Using drawing games you will learn to pattern fill and make marks. You will draw from your imagination and will learn to draw a bike and your favourite tea. Mondays at 11:00AM Wednesdays at 4:00PM Music with James Using objects found around your house, your voices, your hands or any instruments you have. We will be playing and recording music over Zoom. Tuesday at 11:00AM Thursday at 4:00PM For more information and to find out where the courses are contact  0113 244 3729  connections@peopleinaction.org.uk 7
Swarthmore Autumn Course
Swarthmore’s new term will start on Monday 28th September.
The Autumn term will be offering some of the courses online.
How to enrol will be announced soon on the Swarthmore website. https://www.swarthmore.org.uk/ For more information and to find out where the courses are contact 0113 243 2210 info@swarthmore.org.uk
Additional images used under domain licenese CC0 Public Domain CC0 Public Domain – mohamed_hassan - https://pixabay.com/fr/vectors/video-conference-e-learning-2766604
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Purple Purple Patch Arts Disco on Zoom
Purple Patch Arts are having a disco on zoom.
Thursday 3rd September. 7:00PM 8.30PM
Take a look on Purple Patches website to find out what other events they are running. https://purplepatcharts.org
To join the fun please get in touch for the zoom codes. bronia@purplepatcharts.org
0772 504 1801
melanie@purplepatcharts.org 077301 44934
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Word Search
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Spot the Difference – Leeds Civic Hall
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Spot the difference answers
1. Cloud removed in top right. 2. Added sun in top right. 3. Arch in tower missing right hand side. 4. Blue monster on top of tower instead of golden owl. 5. Through the Maze flag added on the light post.
Additional images used under licenese CC0 Public Domain and CC BY-SA 4.0 CC0 Public Domain - Piotr Siedlecki - https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=155188&picture=blue-monster CC0 Public Domain - OpenClipart - https://freesvg.org/1433924438 CC- BY-SA 4.0 - Chemical Engineer - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leeds_Civic_Hall_11_Sep_2016.jpg
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Online video meeting card instructions In the envelope with this magazine you will find some cards.
These cards are to help you when you are in a online video meeting.
We want you to cut the cards out and use them at your next online video meeting. If you are in an online video meeting and are finding it difficult to talk you can hold one of the cards up to the camera. By holding up a card to the camera people will know you have somthing that you want to tell them.
Connect in the North will be holding some Zoom meetings so that people can practice using the cards. Check the Connect in the North website to find out when the sessions are running. Additional images used under domain licenese CC0 Public Domain CC0 Public Domain - mohamed_hassan - https://pixabay.com/illustrations/webinar-conferencing-video-call-5310229 CC0 Public Domain – mohamed_hassan - https://pixabay.com/fr/vectors/video-conference-e-learning-2766604
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A list of places that are open Over the last few months lots of businesses and activities have started to re-open.
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Beauticians. Bowling alleys. Casinos. Indoor performances. Indoor play areas, including soft play areas. Museums. Skating rinks.
This list below are things that are still closed.  Wedding receptions and celebrations for up to 30 people, in the form of a sit down meal. Leisure Centres are beginning to re-open. Visit this website link to find out when your local leisure centre is open đ&#x;–ł https://active.leeds.gov.uk/home/alert Museums in Leeds are now open for information visit this website link đ&#x;–ł https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk Additional images used under CC0 Public Domain - paulbr75 (pixabay.com) https://www.needpix.com/photo/download/717785/open-sign-sign-signage-neon-light-bright-open-business-store
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Top Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Video or Telephone Medical Appointment Ask for a time slot for your appointment.
Tell them if you would like a video call or a phone call.
Tell them if you need to see them in person.
Choose a phone call if you find it hard to do video calls.
Find somewhere quiet and private to have your appointment.
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Have someone with you to support you if you need it.
Practice having a video or telephone appointment with your support.
Plan what you want to say and the questions you want to ask.
Ask them what you need to do next.
Write down what they tell you.
Adapted from The Doctor Will Zoom You Now by Healthwatch. Connect in the North 0113 270 3233 info@citn.org.uk
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Contact Us 0113 270 3233
By phone
Office 42 Sugar Mill Oakhurst Road Leeds LS11 7HL
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ttm@citn.org.uk
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