Easy read information about accessible events and activities in Leeds for adults with learning disabilities
Summer Edition 2021
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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Through the Maze WhatsApp Information service Being Employed Leeds accessible website launch
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News from purple patch arts
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Pyramid
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Swarthmore Summer 2021
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Colouring in page
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31 Day wellbeing calendar
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Leeds Learning Disability Week – Spot the difference
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Word Search
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Haqooq Aspire for More
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Leeds Learning Disability Week - Spot the Difference answers Leeds Learning Disability week Activities timetable
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Pass it on People visit Leeds City Museum
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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 17 - 26 to find out what activities are happening this year during Leeds Learning Disability week.
You can see 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 Please pass on this magazine to a friend or recycle after reading. For more information see http://www.recyclenow.com/local-recycling
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Through the Maze WhatApp information service Each week Through the Maze send out a 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 weekly 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 are using 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, email ttm@citn.org.uk or send us a message using the online form on the Through the Maze website.
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Being Employed Leeds Accessible website launch
14th June 2021 1.30 PM 2.15 PM You are invited to the Through the Maze Ask Us Drop In to learn more about the new Being Employed Leeds accessible website.
At this online event Luke will show you, How to navigate the Being Employed Leeds website. Different parts of the website that make it easier to read. How to listen to the website if you find reading difficult. At the end of the website tour you will, Have a chance to give your feedback on any changes or improvements that will make the website easier for people to use. Ask any questions you have about finding a job or getting support to find employment. To book on to this free event please email info@citn.org.uk for the Zoom password. Meeting ID: 873 8724 4339 Page 4
News from Purple Patch Arts
Purple Patch Arts have an online disco every month that you can attend on Zoom.
Their DJ will play songs that you can dance along to from home.
The disco is on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00PM – 8:30PM The next ones are: Thursday 3rd June, Thursday 1st July, Thursday 5th August. To join the fun please get in touch for the Zoom code: bronia@purplepatcharts.org info@purplepatcharts.org
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On the Purple Patch website there’s a new colouring-in page to download and print out each week: https://purplepatcharts.org/colouring-pages/ In this issue of Through the Maze magazine you’ll find a summer holiday postcard colouring page to have a go at. The colouring page is designed by their artist, Lorna Johnstone. Join Purple Patch for their Summer Celebration - put on your loudest Hawaiian shirt, your biggest pair of sunglasses and join us on Zoom for some summer party fun.
The Purple Patch Summer Celebration will be on Friday 20th August, at 1:00PM - 2:30PM on Zoom. The event is open to everyone and is pay as you feel. Please check their social media or email info@purplepatcharts.org closer to the date for all the information on how to join us.
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Pyramid Pyramid offers 1:1 art sessions.
Their Discover Groups are for people to try out different art forms and learn new skills.
Their Development Teams are for people to work 1:1 with a professional artist, to work on their own projects and personal creative interests.
The sessions are blended. This means you can come to our art studio, or join us online using Zoom.
For more information contact Alice Clayden 0113 234 6040 or text 07531 215 999 info@pyramid.org.uk
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Swarthmore Online Swarthmore Education Centre is a friendly learning Education Centre offering a range of courses to suit your learning needs. This term there are over 100 free online courses.
Some of the courses running this time are, Easy Art from Around the World. French for Holiday. It’s Sew Easy. There are lots more courses, please check on the Swarthmore website to see a full list of courses. www.swarthmore.org.uk/swarthmore-online
If you’d like to join a course all you need to do is visit their website and fill out an enrolment form.
For more information contact 0113 243 2210 info@swarthmore.org.uk www.swarthmore.org.uk
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This colouring page is designed by Purple Patch Arts artist -, Lorna Johnstone
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Imaged used with permission from Run Together https://runtogether.co.uk
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Leeds Learning Disability Week – Spot the Difference
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Word Search
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Haqooq Aspire for More Haqooq Aspire for More is a charity. They support people with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties. You can develop skills, have work training, gain qualifications, socialise, get support with independence. The pandemic has had a big impact with many people finding themselves not able to connect with others. Many having difficulties trying to stay healthy. Haqooq have used this time to help its members with digital inclusion. They have been providing weekly Zoom classes in different forms of dance. The most popular being, Reminiscing Rajasthani Dance (Garba and other varieties), Bollywood, Bhangra, Belly dancing and other dance forms. They also have keep fit and traditional arts and crafts. Their experienced choreographer and expert dance instructor Chiragi will help lift your mood, keep you fit and make sure you have a fun time.
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Zoom classes will continue. Face to face classes will start again after 17th May 2021. Monday 11:00AM Crossgates (Over 60s). 2:00PM Rajasthani Dance – Zoom. Tuesday 4.30PM Indian Dance @Hunslet. Wednesday 11:00AM Wellbeing sessions @Oulton. 6:30PM Dance Fit (Adults) @Alwoodley. 7:30PM Dance Fit (Adults) @Alwoodley. Thursday 10:30AM Indian/Dance Fit (Adults) @Alwoodley. Friday 7:00PM Indian/Dance (Teens) @Alwoodley. Saturday 11:00AM Indian/Dance @Leeds Temple. Sunday 10:30AM Indian/Dance Fit (Adults) @Leeds Temple. For more information contact Ramzan or Chiragi 0791 476 3887 Info@haqooq.org
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Learning Disability Week – Spot the difference answers
Two people sat on chairs in bottom right are missing Orange bag in top right has changed colour Group of people top right are missing Orange bag bottom left has changed colour Person at bottom left of the picture is missing
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Leeds Learning Disability Week - Activities timetable Lots of activities are happening this year on Zoom for Leeds Learning Disability week.
Thursday 10th June Great Summer Chat 1:30PM – 3:00PM Come to the Great Summer Chat to catch up with Connect in the North's other members. Meeting ID: 838 275 2616 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
Monday 14th June Aspire Does X-Factor Entries being accepted now. Videos (maximum of 2 minutes long) to be sent to Shaun Pilkington via WhatsApp on 0785 693 4599 by 30th May. All entries will be posted on the Aspire CBS Leeds Learning Disability Week Facebook group on Monday 7th June and people can comment on each entry indicate and press Like up to 1:00PM on Wednesday, 16th June. Aspire will announce the winner during Picnic In Your Garden on Friday, 18th June.
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Monday 14th June Great Bake Off Post a photo or video of something you have baked or cooked between 8th June to 15th June to the Aspire CBS Leeds Learning Disability Week Facebook group. Tell Aspire which of the categories you are entering, Savoury, Sweet or Healthy. All entries posted by 9:00AM on Wednesday, 16th June will be entered for judging and the winners will be announced during Picnic in Your Garden on Friday 18th June. Throughout the Monday there will also be 3 live cooking and baking demonstrations at 10:00AM, 11:30AM and 2:00PM you’ll be able to join in the online chat and ask questions. For more information email, caroline.terry@aspirecbs.org.uk (North/East) ailsa.ryder@aspirecbs.org.uk (North/West) rebecca.barker@aspirecbs.org.uk (South) Monday 14th June Photography competition 9:00AM Theme nature and landscapes. Please send in your entries (maximum 3 per person) with your full name and contact phone number by email to info@peoplemattersleeds.co.uk. Entries to be in by Wednesday 16th June 5pm winners announced Friday 18th June on our website and social media. For full competition details please see our website www.peoplemattersleeds.co.uk
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Monday 14th June Sports Round-Up 10:30AM The regular weekly Zoom chat will be devoted to looking back at all the football and boccia tournaments which have taken place over the previous years of Leeds Learning Disability Week. Monday 14th June Pyramid Art Circle 10:30AM Join Pyramid online for an informal art sharing event. Meet Pyramid artists and see what creative projects they’re working on. You can share your own artwork, too. Please call or email to book your free place
0113 234 6040
info@pyramid.org.uk
Monday 14th June Being Employed Leeds – accessible website 1:30 PM – 2:15PM launch If you live in Leeds, have a learning difficulty and are looking for work or courses and training to support you in to work, you are invited to come to the Through the Maze Ask Us Drop In to learn more about the new Being Employed Leeds accessible website. To book on to this free event please email info@citn.org.uk for the Zoom password. Meeting ID: 873 8724 4339 Page 18
Monday 14th June Proud of the NHS collaboration in Leeds 3:00PM NHS organisations in the city are working together to improve health for people with a learning disability. Sharing resources, creating resources and integrated pathways all support an improved service. For more information contact Health Facilitation team – LYPFT 0113 855 5049 Leeds Learning Disability and Autism service – LTHT 0756 2166 573 Lisa Smith – LCH 0113 2066 836
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Tuesday 15th June The Big Yellow Sunflower Movement Day Walking, cycling, skipping, seated exercises … anything goes! Do an activity or activities anytime from 1st of June through to 15th June. Post a photo or video of yourself doing it to the Aspire CBS Leeds Learning Disability Week Facebook group on Tuesday, 15th June. Wear something yellow, cover yourself in sunflowers or carry a picture of a sunflower. Please let Aspire know how far you walked or how many steps you have achieved by emailing your area representative cath.marchant@aspirecbs.org.uk (south), teresa.jardine@aspirecbs.org.uk (North/West) and tracey.sowerby@aspirecbs.org.uk (North/East). Aspire will total them all together and let you know how far we all went on Friday 18th June during Picnic in Your Garden. There will be a special Zoom meeting of the ‘All in This Together’ chat group on 8th June on how to make sunflower badges and headpieces. If you want to join in the Zoom meeting, contact julie.lill@aspirecbs.org.uk for the joining details. There will be prizes for Best Costume, Personal Achievement and Best Mileage.
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Tuesday 15th June Leeds Learning Disability People’s Parliament 10:30AM – 12:00PM This year Leeds Learning Disability People’s Parliament will be held on Zoom. This year is about pride, people are going to tell us what they are proud of. Meeting ID: 935 8560 7337 Email: Claire.Nixon@advonet.org.uk for the password. Tuesday 15th June Pyramid Studio Tour 10:30AM Join James and Alice for a tour of the Pyramid Studio and meet some of the artists working with them. Take a look behind the scenes and delve into their archive of artworks from the last 30 years. Zoom meeting ID: 963 9831 4590 Please email info@pyramid.org.uk to book and to get the Zoom password. 16th June Down Memory Lane 10:30AM Check the Aspire CBS Leeds Learning Disability Week Facebook group for the schedule for this event. There’ll be photos from the last 11 years of Leeds Learning Disability Week, a performance from Dramarama and a live Wartime sing-a-long. For more information contact caroline.terry@aspirecbs.org.uk (North/East) ailsa.ryder@aspirecbs.org.uk (North/West) rebecca.barker@aspirecbs.org.uk (South) Page 21
Wednesday 16th Zoom movies and musicals quiz night June 6:30PM Open to all. Register for a place by contacting People Matters on 0113 234 6896 or info@peoplemattersleeds.co.uk or @PeopleMatterLds Meeting ID: 959 5138 9410 Thursday 17th June Morning of Dance 10:00AM Come and boogie on down with our party classic dances, fancy dress competition and dance quiz. Zoom ID: 375 076 1551 For the password and more information contact jacqueline.spencer@aspirecbs.org.uk
Thursday 17th June Customer Awards 1:30PM Aspire will be re-visiting who won awards in previous years and announcing the Winner of Winners from 10 categories. For more information contact julie.lill@aspirecbs.org.uk
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Friday 18th June LGBTQ+ Health Inclusion – Taster Session 10:00AM A 1 hour taster session of the healthcare professional training, around LGBT+ health inclusion. The session will include, a quiz, questions and answers, promotion of the new project and how to be involved. Zoom meeting ID: 958 3139 5851 Please phone Dominique or email DominiqueB@changepeople.org for the Zoom password. Friday 18th June YAMSEN choir members usually meet together on 10:30AM Friday mornings in West Park, Leeds, to sing and make music together. Since lockdown we have met up on Zoom every other Friday to sing together.
Zoom meeting ID: 476 248 2010 Please contact Jo on the phone number below for the Zoom meeting password Joanna Winster 0775 7803 439
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Friday 18th June Picnic in your garden 11:30 Relax in your garden and (hopefully) enjoy the summer sunshine. We’d like you to post photos or videos of your Summer Festival themed picnics to the Aspire CBS Leeds Learning Disability Week Facebook group. Aspire are looking forward to seeing you in your sunglasses, straw hats and skirts, Hawaiian shirts, drinking colourful mocktails. We’ll announce the winners of the Aspire Does X Factor and Great Aspire Bake Off Competitions and reveal the grand total of steps/miles for the Big Yellow Sunflower Movement Day. Then, between 1:30PM and 2:30PM guest DJ, Nigel ‘Cally’ Callaghan, will host a Summer Dance Party live on the Facebook group to round off the week. For more information contact carol.benson@aspirecbs.org.uk
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Friday 18th June The Living Room Fest 1:30PM Join Connect in the North for • The Glastonbury Headliners Quiz • Festival Picture Bingo • Find it Dress up in Festival Chic and enjoy the party.
Meeting ID: 838 275 2616 Email sarah@citn.org.uk to book on and get the password. Or ring 0113 270 32 33 to find out more
Leeds Talent 2021 People In Action and LEEP1 have teamed up to put on a talent show and entries are now open. The final will be at 7:00PM on Friday 18th June, when we’ll be going LIVE! on YouTube.
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Pass it on People Visit Leeds City Museum Leeds Museums have opened again. The Pass it on People visited Leeds City Museum at Millennium Square. It was free and we didn’t need to book. Up to 6 people or 2 households can look around the museum together. When we went in the museum we had to give our name and phone number or use Track and Trace.
The staff were really helpful and there were lots of signs showing where to go. It felt very safe.
It took us over an hour to look around. We saw items from Ancient Egypt to modern day Leeds. Monday: closed Tuesday – Friday: 11:00AM – 5:00PM Saturday & Sunday: 12:00PM – 5:00PM
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