Easy read information about accessible events and activities in Leeds for adults with learning disabilities
Winter Edition 2019
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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My Life My Way Training Course
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What’s on
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People Matters 2020 courses
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Leep the Bridge Club Nights
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Holidays
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Advice on planning your holiday
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I need a holiday too Luxury Supported Holiday
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Jolly Days
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Useful information
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Leeds Stars Indoor Bowls Club
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Leeds Stars Boccia Club
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Leeds Cancer Awareness
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Pass it on People visit Your Health Matters
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Contact Us
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Welcome to Through the Maze Hello and welcome to the Through the Maze Newsletter.
The Through The Maze office will be closed for Christmas from 12:00 PM on Friday 20th December Friday 3rd January 2019.
The Ask Us – Drop In is at the Through the Maze office every Monday. Please ring to make an appointment. 12:30PM 3:00PM Office 42, Sugar Mill Business Park, Oakhurst Road, Leeds LS11 7HL. There will be no drop in on Monday 23rd December and Monday 30th December.
Please contact Through The Maze if you are planning an event during Learning Disability Week 2020 so that we can share the details.
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People Matters 2020 courses Our Community: Having a digital voice Use digital cameras, laptops and tablets to record and share stories, news and what’s happening across Leeds. Starts on Mondays 6th January 2020. 10:30AM 3:00PM for 12 weeks. Sew a tote bag Learn or improve your sewing skills whilst making a unique tote bag. Starts on Tuesday 7th January 2020. 10:30AM 1:30PM for 6 weeks. Cost £5.00 Spring plant out Learn how to plant out vegetables and flowers. Starts on Tuesday 25th February 2020. 10:30AM 1:30PM for 6 weeks. To see all the other courses being run by People Matters please look at the full list online. 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.
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LEEP the Bridge Club Nights 2019 at Pryzm 16 -18 Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 8LX
Thursday 23rd January 2020. Thursday 13th February 2020. Thursday 19th March 2020. Thursday 21st May 2020. Please note dates might change.
7:00PM 10:00PM
Ticket price £7.00 Free entrance for carers.
For more information contact Mandy at LEEP1 0113 243 9477 manager@leep1.co.uk
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Advice on Planning your holidays
People often like to plan their holidays early. We thought you might like to start planning a summer holiday soon.
We have some ideas on the next few pages about accessible holidays. We haven’t been to any of these places so we can’t recommend them. You must check that your holiday is going to be right for you. Some top tips when planning your holiday. Make sure to take out holiday insurance. If you use a travel agent check that they are members of ABTA. For flight organisers check that they are ATOL protected. For any other holiday organisers check that they meet AITO standards. It’s a good idea to pay for your holiday by credit card.
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Hft have written a very useful guide to accessible holidays. http://www.hft.org.uk/holidayinformationguide For information about free accessible days out in Britain try http://ablemagazine.co.uk/fun-and-freeaccessible-days-out-across-the-uk If you want to stay close to home have a look at Nathan Popple’s website. This has information about how accessible things are in Leeds for people who use wheelchairs. http://www.accessibleleeds.com The My Holiday Choice is an EasyRead booklet to help you choose what type of holiday you would like. Visit this link to see the booklet https://tinyurl.com/my-holiday-choice-easyread
If you can’t get onto the internet why not come along to the Through the Maze – Ask Us Drop In.
We can find what you want and print it off for you.
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I need a holiday too Luxury supported holidays
I Need A Holiday Too started offering supported holidays in 2005.
They have welcomed 100s of disabled people on holidays around the world, either as individuals or in small groups.
There is a lot of choice, which include Caribbean cruises or U.K. mini breaks. They are all accessible.
You can view I need a holiday too brochure online by visiting https://ineedaholidaytoo.com/brochure.html
For more information contact  0800 949 6801
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Jolly Days Jolly Days ensure that everyone receives a high quality service from the start to the end of the holiday. v
Holidays can be taken in the United Kingdom or abroad.
Some of the supported holidays are fully accessible.
Jolly Days are members of ABTA.
For more information or to order a brochure contact  01277 355 565  enquiries@jollydaysholidays.co.uk www.jollydaysholidays.co.uk 10
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Leeds Cancer Awareness The Leeds Cancer Awareness Project team are wanting to talk to groups in Leeds. They want to spread the message about how to get free cancer screening appointments.
The earlier cancer is diagnosed the easier it is to treat. The team can show you what to look out for. This can be done as a group talk with quizzes or bingo. Leeds also has an open-access chest x-ray service for anyone over the age of 50 who has had a cough for a couple of weeks.
If you would like the Leeds Cancer Awareness Team to come and talk to your group please contact them.
For more information contact Darren or Megan.  0113 880 0153  Leeds@uni.uk.net The Cross Flats Room Hillside Enterprise Centre Beeston Rd Leeds LS11 8ND
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Pass it on People visit Your Health Matters The Pass it on People met Your Health Matters. They made us feel very welcome. They told us about all the great things they do. There are many activities. Some of these are gardening, healthy eating, walking, arts and crafts and going to local events. Richard told us about the work he is doing with Easy on the i. He is helping with the image design for the pain tool kit. Easy on the i are part of Your Health Matters. Everyone makes sure the symbols are easy to understand. Have a look Your Health Matters website to find accessible information about being healthy and well. www.yourhealthmatters-leeds.nhs.uk Your Health Matters are going to run sessions that will be open to everyone. They want to run some drumming sessions. We will let you know when they are happening. Your Health Matters 5 Woodland Square St Mary’s Hospital LS12 3QE yourhealthmatters.lypft@nhs.net 0113 85 50532 14
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