Connect in the North
@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
We want people with learning difficulties to have control of their lives and equal power
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Forum Central are hosting a Leeds For All Celebration Event at Scope Community Hub Leeds.
This year’s theme is "Hear Our Voices!
Places are limited, so please register as soon as possible.
Register here: buff.ly/WNVn1vq
For more information email: [email protected]
This year’s theme is "Hear Our Voices!
Places are limited, so please register as soon as possible.
Register here: buff.ly/WNVn1vq
For more information email: [email protected]
October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Forum Central are hosting a Leeds For All Celebration Event at Scope Community Hub Leeds.
This year’s theme is "Hear Our Voices!
Places are limited, so please register as soon as possible.
Register here: buff.ly/WNVn1vq
For more information email: [email protected]
This year’s theme is "Hear Our Voices!
Places are limited, so please register as soon as possible.
Register here: buff.ly/WNVn1vq
For more information email: [email protected]
A session for people with learning disabilities to set up their own groups. Come to us to find out more.
October 1, 2026 at 10:07 AM
A session for people with learning disabilities to set up their own groups. Come to us to find out more.
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How Support Workers defend a person's human rights each day is so important.
Join Learning Disability England, partners & coproducers as we launch 'A Guide to being a Gr8 Support Worker', co-produced by self-advocates, family members, Support Workers, managers & researchers.
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Join Learning Disability England, partners & coproducers as we launch 'A Guide to being a Gr8 Support Worker', co-produced by self-advocates, family members, Support Workers, managers & researchers.
tinyurl.com/488kejmb
September 22, 2026 at 8:26 AM
How Support Workers defend a person's human rights each day is so important.
Join Learning Disability England, partners & coproducers as we launch 'A Guide to being a Gr8 Support Worker', co-produced by self-advocates, family members, Support Workers, managers & researchers.
tinyurl.com/488kejmb
Join Learning Disability England, partners & coproducers as we launch 'A Guide to being a Gr8 Support Worker', co-produced by self-advocates, family members, Support Workers, managers & researchers.
tinyurl.com/488kejmb
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There are still a few places left on this training. It is free for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds.
There are still a few places left on this training. It is free for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds.
Person centred approaches to difficult behaviour
Free in person training for people supporting adults with learning disabilities in Leeds
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August 27, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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There are still a few places left on this training. It is free for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds.
There are still a few places left on this training. It is free for anyone supporting people with learning disabilities in Leeds.
Only a few in person places left.
August 24, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Only a few in person places left.
Thank you Bright Sparks for hosting Connect in the North
August 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Thank you Bright Sparks for hosting Connect in the North
The Pass it on People had a great morning finding out about Hamara Healthy Living Centre and sharing what they do. Thank you for the delicious food.
August 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM
The Pass it on People had a great morning finding out about Hamara Healthy Living Centre and sharing what they do. Thank you for the delicious food.
Thank you to Trust Leeds for their amazing facilitator training at Connect in the North. They trained people with learning disabilities how to set up Self-Reliant Groups.
July 31, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Thank you to Trust Leeds for their amazing facilitator training at Connect in the North. They trained people with learning disabilities how to set up Self-Reliant Groups.
Thank you to everyone who made Leeds Learning Disability Week such a great success. Here are some photos of the week youtu.be/jRM3u_nO5Q0
Leeds Learning Disability Week 2026
YouTube video by Connect in the North
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June 26, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Thank you to everyone who made Leeds Learning Disability Week such a great success. Here are some photos of the week youtu.be/jRM3u_nO5Q0
Come down to the event space in Leeds market today. There are stalls and entertainment. Find out what's out there for people with learning disabilities in Leeds.
June 18, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Come down to the event space in Leeds market today. There are stalls and entertainment. Find out what's out there for people with learning disabilities in Leeds.
A week to go
June 9, 2026 at 7:38 AM
A week to go
This is free for anyone who supports people with learning disabilities in Leeds who has experienced a bereavement
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www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986064123...
Talking about Loss - Supporting people when someone has died
This training is for anyone supporting people in Leeds . It's about how you can support people with learning disabilities when someone dies.
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May 27, 2026 at 7:52 AM
This is free for anyone who supports people with learning disabilities in Leeds who has experienced a bereavement
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986064123...
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Rooots had a fantastic session delivering to Hillside this morning. We love going because you always get a great welcome there.
May 26, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Rooots had a fantastic session delivering to Hillside this morning. We love going because you always get a great welcome there.
Rooots delivered Stamp it Out for the first time today. It will now be on tour. Get in touch if you are in Leeds and want them to run a session for you.
May 13, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Rooots delivered Stamp it Out for the first time today. It will now be on tour. Get in touch if you are in Leeds and want them to run a session for you.
Only a few places left
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1 Page Profile and Person Centred Review Training
Participants will be given the skills to create quality 1 Page Profiles and be able to facilitate reviews
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May 13, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Only a few places left
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Coming up at Connect in the North
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Person Centred Active Support Training
This training is for anyone supporting people with high support needs in Leeds. Discover ways of engaging people in every day activities.
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May 13, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Coming up at Connect in the North
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986059841...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986059841...
Thank you to #AskingYou and to all the people who came and wrote the questions for Take Over the Council Chambers Event on Tuesday 16th June.
May 7, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Thank you to #AskingYou and to all the people who came and wrote the questions for Take Over the Council Chambers Event on Tuesday 16th June.
Rooots have been practicing their new training session called Stamp it Out. Get in touch if you would like them to run the training for you.
April 15, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Rooots have been practicing their new training session called Stamp it Out. Get in touch if you would like them to run the training for you.
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Our first Cultural Kitchen in partnership with Being You Leeds is this evening - with an open invitation to Leeds queer ethnically diverse communities to join us.
But you’ll have to move quick, bookings close at 2pm to enable us to prepare the right amount of food ❤️
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But you’ll have to move quick, bookings close at 2pm to enable us to prepare the right amount of food ❤️
www.meetup.com/leedslgbtqan...
April 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Our first Cultural Kitchen in partnership with Being You Leeds is this evening - with an open invitation to Leeds queer ethnically diverse communities to join us.
But you’ll have to move quick, bookings close at 2pm to enable us to prepare the right amount of food ❤️
www.meetup.com/leedslgbtqan...
But you’ll have to move quick, bookings close at 2pm to enable us to prepare the right amount of food ❤️
www.meetup.com/leedslgbtqan...
Thank you Bright Sparks, Aspire and Lippy People for the amazing performance about Hate Crime today
March 31, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Thank you Bright Sparks, Aspire and Lippy People for the amazing performance about Hate Crime today
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Free dementia support event in Wetherby
Information, advice and local support all in one place.
11 June 10am–2pm
Wetherby Town Hall
No booking needed, just come along
Information, advice and local support all in one place.
11 June 10am–2pm
Wetherby Town Hall
No booking needed, just come along
March 31, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Free dementia support event in Wetherby
Information, advice and local support all in one place.
11 June 10am–2pm
Wetherby Town Hall
No booking needed, just come along
Information, advice and local support all in one place.
11 June 10am–2pm
Wetherby Town Hall
No booking needed, just come along
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Coming up on Community Integrated Care What To Do this April💙
DANCE LIKE A POP STAR! ✨
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS! 🎵
ONLINE VIRTUAL DISCO! 🪩
MOVE YOUR WAY – FUN, ACCESSIBLE EXERCISE! ✨🧑🦽
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#Forpeoplenotforprofit #WhattoDo
DANCE LIKE A POP STAR! ✨
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS! 🎵
ONLINE VIRTUAL DISCO! 🪩
MOVE YOUR WAY – FUN, ACCESSIBLE EXERCISE! ✨🧑🦽
🔗 https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/members-news/coming-up-on-what-to-do-3/
#Forpeoplenotforprofit #WhattoDo
March 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Coming up on Community Integrated Care What To Do this April💙
DANCE LIKE A POP STAR! ✨
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS! 🎵
ONLINE VIRTUAL DISCO! 🪩
MOVE YOUR WAY – FUN, ACCESSIBLE EXERCISE! ✨🧑🦽
🔗 https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/members-news/coming-up-on-what-to-do-3/
#Forpeoplenotforprofit #WhattoDo
DANCE LIKE A POP STAR! ✨
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS! 🎵
ONLINE VIRTUAL DISCO! 🪩
MOVE YOUR WAY – FUN, ACCESSIBLE EXERCISE! ✨🧑🦽
🔗 https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/members-news/coming-up-on-what-to-do-3/
#Forpeoplenotforprofit #WhattoDo
