Easy read information about accessible events and activities in Leeds for adults with learning disabilities
Summer Edition 2022 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
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Welcome to Through the Maze
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How to update information on Through the Maze Through the Maze WhatsApp Information service
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People in Action
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Pyramid
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Chapeltown Citizens Advice
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Word Search
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Colouring in
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Spot the difference
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Spot the difference answers
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Connect in the North - web safe and scam free 12 Money Talks exhibition – featuring Alfie fox and Stephen Harvey
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Connect in the North - Good relationshsips
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Ready for Take-Off exhibition by Andrew Towse
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Swarthmore Education Centre
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Thackray Museum of Medicine
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Pass it on People visit Cranmore and Raylands Centre Leeds Learning Disability Week Activities timetable Contact Us
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Welcome to Through the Maze
Hello and welcome to the Through the Maze Summer newsletter.
There is a lot of information about Leeds Learning Disability week in this magazine. Take a look at page 23 ➔ 26 to find out what activities are happening this year during Leeds Learning Disability week.
You can also see all the activities happening at Leeds Learning Disability week on the Through the Maze website. https://www.through-the-maze.org.uk/whatson/learning-disability-week
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Through the Maze WhatApp information service Through the Maze send out a weekly WhatsApp message telling people about accessible events and activities that are coming up in Leeds. If you are having problems getting signed up let us know so we can help you.
How to get the WhatsApp Updates To get updates from Through the Maze add our number 0776 052 8588 to your phonebook. Save the number as Through the Maze. Send a WhatsApp message saying Get Weekly Update to the number you just saved. Privacy We use a WhatsApp broadcast list. In the broadcast lists you can’t see who else is a member of the list or anyone’s phone number. We will not share your contact details with anyone else. Important Information We will not reply to any messages sent to our mobile number. If you would like to ask a question you must either phone us on 0113 270 3233 or email ttm@citn.org.uk. Great summer chat 4
People in Action JubiLeeds Variety Show at Leeds Conservatoire 3 Quarry Hill Leeds LS2 7PD It is going to be a celebration of the talented people in the autistic and learning disabled communities. See performances from singers, dancers, comedians and more, as well as an art gallery with some impressive artworks, all from people within our community. Buy your ticket today for the show of the year.
24/06/2022 The bar will be open from 5pm so people can come to look at the art exhibition and have a drink. The show starts at 6pm. The show will finish around 8.30pm and the bar will remain open until 9pm. Tickets are £5.25 from www.peopleinaction.org.uk/jubileeds Support workers go free. Please be sure to buy a ticket with support worker if you will bring yours. For more information contact Bob McDougall bob.mcdougall@peopleinaction.org.uk 0113 244 3729 5
Pyramid
Pyramid offers group and 1:1 art and music sessions. Discover Groups are for people to try out different art forms and learn new skills.
Development Teams are for people to work 1:1 with a professional artist or musician. They work on their own projects.
Sessions are blended. Blended means you can come to our art studio, or join us online using Zoom.
For more information contact Alice Clayden info@pyramid.org.uk
0113 234 6040
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Chapeltown Citizens Advice
Learning Difficulties Project in Leeds.
Do you need help checking that you are getting the right benefits or help to apply for benefits?
Do you need help managing your money?
For more information, contact John Rozenstein. Chapeltown Citizens Advice Willow House Cross Francis Street Leeds LS7 4BZ
0113 262 2281
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Word Search
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Colouring In Page
This colouring page is designed by Purple Patch Arts artist -, Lorna Johnstone
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Spot the difference
Additional image used under license CC BY-SA 3.0 – Andrew Roberts uk https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leeds-city-museum.jpg
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Spot the difference answers
Gold sign above door missing. Glass panel above door missing. Circle window on left hand side missing. Top left of roof missing. Person on right hand side of foreground changed from black to red clothes.
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Money Talks exhibition – featuring Alfie Fox and Stephen Harvey This exhibition looks at money, and the relationship we have had with money over the years. The exhibition features artwork by Stephen Harvey and Alfie Fox. Stephen and Alfie are both artists who work at Pyramid. Leeds City Museum Millennium Square Leeds, LS2 8BH The exhibition is on until 26th June 2022.
Monday, closed. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday: 11am – 5pm There is no cost to visit the exhibition.
For more information contact
0113 378 5001
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Good relatiopnships
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Ready for Take-Off exhibition by Andrew Towse BEYOND supports artists with learning disabilities in Leeds. Andrew is part of the BEYOND. Andrew’s photography display is about planes and aircrafts.
Leeds Industrial Museum Armley Mills Canal Road Leeds LS12 2QF The exhibition is on now, and will be there until the end of June 2022.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday: 12pm – 5pm Entry to the museum is £5. It is free for carers. It is free for Max card holders. Visit https://mymaxcard.co.uk/ for more information about the Max Card
0113 378 3173
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Swarthmore Education Centre Have fun, learn new things and make friends. Swarthmore has courses for everyone.
Do you need to improve your reading writing or maths skills? Swarthmore can help you in our small friendly classes.
If you like art and crafts or nature and being outside there are lots of classes to join.
You can try taster sessions or join for short or long courses. Look out for the Open Days advertised on the Swarthmore website. A taster session is where you can try the session to see if you like it. For more information contact Swarthmore Education Centre info@swarthmore.org.uk
0113 243 2210
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Thackray Museum of Medicine
Thackray Museum of Medicine has a new display, about being well. The new display is called Tranquillity. Tranquility is running until 17th July at Thackray Museum of Medicine.
One of the displays you can see is called Regarding Forests. Regarding Forests is a space to rest and relax. You will learn about photographer Chrystel Lebas.
A ticket for disabled people is £10.75 and valid for one year from date you buy it. A carer or support worker ticket is free and valid for one year from date you buy it. You can only get a carer or support worker ticket when you by a disabled persons ticket. For more information contact Thackray Museum of Medicine info@thackraymuseum.org 0113 244 4343 17
Pass it on People visit Cranmore and Raylands Centre Which buses come to the Cranmore and Raylands Centre? The number 74 comes nearest to the centre. You can also get the 12, 13 and 13a but when you get off there is a 15 minute walk What kind of activities do you run at the centre? Sports and exercise, Family cooking classes I.T support Camera classes Woodworking And lots, lots more Do people need to book to come on the activities? Yes you need to book for them. It is always good to ring up to check there is space.
How do you book? Phone – 0113 271 7028 In person Or via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cranmorebelleisle
For more information contact Cranmore and Raylands centre
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Leeds Learning Disability Week - Activities timetable Lots of activities are happening this year for Leeds Learning Disability week.
Monday 13th June 2022 Hamaras Farm workshop with Josie Bins 10:30AM — 2:00PM Josie is working with HALO providing gardening and creative sessions Email admin@hamara.co.uk or ring 0113 277 3330
Monday 13th June Great Summer Chat 1:00PM – 2:30PM Come to the Great Summer Chat to catch up with Connect in the North's other members. Play bingo, do the quiz and find out what is happening in Learning Disability Week. Meeting ID: 833 7947 3641 Email sarah@citn.org.uk to book on and get the password. Not a member yet? No problem. It’s free to become a member. Email sarah@citn.org.uk to get a membership form or sign up online https://forms.gle/ECodWb1WHsXf2VXv8
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Tuesday 14th June 2022 Leeds Learning Disability Peoples 10:30AM — 12:30PM Parliament Leeds Learning Disability Peoples Parliament back in Council Chambers for Learning Disability Week, get the date in your diary if you haven't already. For more information email: Claire.Nixson@advonet.org.uk
Tuesday 14th June Being Social Leeds Information event 11:00AM — 2:00PM Free event for people with learning difficulties. This event is in Leeds Kirkgate Market near the Food area. There will be stalls from over 15 different companies. Telling you about things you can do. The Through the Maze team will be there to tell you about lots of other activities. Email sarah@citn.org.uk or ring 0113 270 3233
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Tuesday 14th June 2022 Aspire Big Sunflower Walk 11:00AM — 2:30PM Come and join Aspire for the Big Sunflower Walk? Don’t forget to wear something yellow, or a beautiful sunflower. Bring along your picnic to enjoy after you have walked around Swinsty Reservoir. Meet in Swinsty Reservoir car park ready for setting off at 11am. If you can’t make it to Swinsty Reservoir, join the Big Walk by doing something in your local community, day service or garden. For more information email, Catherine.Marchant@aspirecbs.org.uk
Teresa.Jardine@aspirecbs.org.uk Wednesday 15th June 2022 AccessAbility Exhibition 2022 10:30AM — 3:00PM Get options and advice about assistive technology, equipment and driving for disabled children, young people, adults and older people. You can book a free ticket on Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/accessabilityexhibition-2022
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Thursday 16th June 2022 Aspire Customer Awards 1:00PM — 2:30PM Aspire are delighted to host our annual Customer Awards once again. The winner will be announced at a live Customer Awards event at Middleton Park. For more information email Emily.Garland@aspirecbs.org.uk
Julie.Lill@aspirecbs.org.uk
Friday 17th June 2022 This year Picnic in the Park will 11:00AM — 2:00PM take place on Friday, 17th June from 11am to 2pm. Weather and Covid allowing, this event is a chance to meet up with friends and colleagues in a relaxed environment after a busy week. Picnic in the Park will be in the usual spot in the Wedding Garden beside Temple Newsam House.
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