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Check out these wonderful collages made by participants on our creative:engagement programme last month! ✂️

Working in partnership with international law firm Ashurst LLP, we developed creative:engagement to tackle loneliness among older people. 🌟

#AccessibleArts #ArtsCharity #CorporatePartnership
January 20, 2026 at 11:03 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Hurry... last chance to visit Is This Me? our fun & fantastical YOUniverse! Book your slot now... open until 8 Jan!
levelcentre.com/is-this-me/

#LEVEL #LevelCentre #PeakDistrictKids #PeakDistrictThingsToDo #Fun #Gaming #Retro #Rowsley #PeakDistrict #ArtsDerbyshire #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
January 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Our amazing adult learning disabled group have been recording percussion sounds ready to create their own super mix! Streaming to #Spotify next?!

#LEVEL #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Performance #Music #Fun #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Our giant TreeScape mural is really filling up with all the wonderful artwork our visitors are creating! Doesn't it look amazing?!

#LEVEL #TreeScape #HenryDriver #Interactive #Exhibition #DigitalArt #Environment #TreePlanting #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A giant tree mural on a white wall. The tree is in silhouette. Stuck all over the tree, on it's branches, trunk and on the floor are colourful drawings of leaves, plants, flowers, animals, fungi, birds and butterflies. They look like they've been drawn by lots of different people of different ages. A close up of part of a giant tree mural on a white wall. The tree is in silhouette. Stuck all over the tree branches are colourful drawings of leaves, plants, flowers, animals, fungi, birds and butterflies. They look like they've been drawn by lots of different people of different ages. A close up of a colourful drawing of hedgehog. A close up of a colourful drawing of two butterflies.
February 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge kicks off 3-10 Dec! Double the difference your donations make - all funds go towards GLISTEN Fest, our sensory PMLD festival! Save the date!
#LEVEL #ChristmasChallenge #BigGive #GivingTuesday #MatchedFunding #PMLD #Disability #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A red background. There is an overlay of a snowflake effect at the top of the screen. Bold white and grey text stacked on top of each other reads Double the Difference. A person who looks really happy and excited holds their arm out with their thumb up, the background has been removed from this photo and the image interlinks with the text. At the bottom of the screen is a wavy white banner with the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo to the left and black text to the right that reads Double the difference your donations make 3 - 10 Dec!
November 29, 2024 at 11:43 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Who are the winners of our Public Open Exhibition 2025?! Check back to find out at 12 noon today!!!

#LEVEL #PublicExhibition #ArtExhibition #VisualArt #ContemporaryArt #Vote #DisabledArtist #NeurodivergentArtist #LearningDisabledArtist #ArtsDerbyshire #ArtsCharity #ACESupported #LetsCreate
A background of colourful blocks in yellow, lilac, green, orange, blue and pink. to the right, black text on a white square reads Level Public Open Exhibition 2025 17 July to 5 September. To the left, bold black text reads Who are our winners?
July 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
LEVEL Makes had a great time in TreeScape this week creating some beautiful woodland scenes! Find out more about TreeScape here: bit.ly/VisitTreescape

#LEVEL #TreeScape #HenryDriver #Interactive #DigitalArt #Environment #TreePlanting #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A person sits at a desk. They smile at the camera. The room is quite dark. behind them are some black curtains. They wear a striped jumper. They are using a mouse on the desk which sits on a luminous green sheet of perspex. There are more controller buttons on the desk and some lit up buttons. The camera is looking over the should of someone sitting at a desk. On the desk are buttons. They are creating a woodland scene on a large projection on the wall in front of them. Some other people sit in front and watch. The room is dark so the people are in silhouette against the brightly lit projection.
January 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
phoenixgray.bsky.social
It was great fun leading a lunchtime art session back at the Portman Early Childhood Centre in London yesterday.

With a child-led approach, the children drew mythical creatures that featured on front covers as "exclusive news stories" for sightings of their beasts!

#FamilySupport #ArtsCharity
A photo of a banner advertising an "outstanding" Ofsted rating (June 2024) at Portman Early Childhood Centre in London. An art session participant drawing a dragon A collection of drawings created during an art session at Portman Early Childhood Centre in London A participant drawing frogs in a pond with a girl nearby using sharpie marker pens.
August 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
It's all coming together ready for our new exhibitions!
Our upgraded projectors look amazing - big thanks to capital funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social!

#LEVEL #Exhibition #Digital #ComingSoon #HenryDriver #ChristineThomas #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A room with white walls and a grey floor. Inside the room, install work is going on. There is a scissor lift, a ladder and some drills. On the wall is a colourful projection of a tree with orange sky behind it. There is a cupboard in the corner of the room with tech equipment inside including a computer lit with blue light. Blue text on a slant through the middle of the image reads Install progress!
January 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Help us to make GLISTEN Fest 2025 twice as sparkly! Our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign is live - donate now to see your donation doubled! bit.ly/donate_to_LE...

#LEVEL #ChristmasChallenge #BigGive #MatchedFunding #PMLD #Disability #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported #LetsCreate
A red background. There is an overlay of a snowflake effect at the top of the screen. Bold white and green text stacked on top of each other reads Double the Difference. % people in a group smile at the camera, they all wear sparkly clothes and fabric, the background has been removed from this photo and the image interlinks with the text. At the bottom of the screen is a wavy white banner with the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo to the left and black text to the right that reads Help us make GLISTEN Fest 2025 twice as sparkly! Donate now! A progress circle chart reads 13%.
December 4, 2024 at 2:07 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge is live! Please donate now! Every donation made from 3 - 10 December will be doubled... Double the difference! Donate here: bit.ly/donate_to_LE...

#LEVEL #ChristmasChallenge #BigGive #GivingTuesday #MatchedFunding #PMLD #Disability #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A background image of three people laughing and smiling, singing into a microphone and using a guitar. They are in a brightly lit dome. There is an overlay of a snowflake effect at the top of the screen. Two Christmas tree shaped decoration in red and white hang from the corner of the image with text that reads Have your Christmas donation doubled! At the bottom of the screen is a wavy white banner with the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo to the left and black text to the right that reads Our campaign is live! Donate now!
December 3, 2024 at 12:15 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Check out our amazing new sprung dance floor & mirrors, it's wonderful new facility to our participants & artists!

Huge thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for their support through Capital Investment funding.

#LEVEL #Dance #Performance #ArtsCentre #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A room with white walls and a grey dance floor. There are black curtains drawn around some of the walls. Pushed against the back wall are three large mirrors on castors. There are some large blue beanbags on the floor. A room with white walls and a grey dance floor. There are some large blue beanbags on the floor. At the back of the room is a long table and some chairs. On one of the walls is a white projection with black text that reads Welcome to Level. This is our new dancefloor for drama and expressive movement classes.
January 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
What a great night we had at the PV for Neon Caverns! Artist @alexbillingham.bsky.social has created such an amazing sensory experience! www.levelcentre.com/neon-caverns

#LEVEL #LevelCentreRowsley #NeonCaverns #AlexBillingham #Sensory #Digital #Installation #Derbyshire#ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A darkened room. Inside the room is a pink and yellow neon fluffy sofa. On the floor is a circular mirror surrounded by pink crystals and colourful projections. A pink neon sign that says Neon Caverns hangs on the wall. Two people stand together in a gallery corridor. They have their arms round each other smile happily. One looks at the camera while the other looks at them. The person on the left is dressed in a pink and blue tie die dress and has orange glasses on. The person on the right wears a bright red top and brown velvet jacket. A brightly coloured kaleidoscope style projection on a wall. the camera is low down on the floor where there is a mirrored reflection of the projection and some pink crystals.
June 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Just 1 week to go until the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024! All donations made between 3-10 Dec will be doubled! Save the date... donation links go live at midday on 3 Dec!
#LEVEL #ChristmasChallenge #BigGive #PMLD #Disability #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported #LetsCreate
A background image of a person laughing and smiling with joy at something off camera. They use a wheelchair. The lighting has a pinky orange glow. There is an overlay of a snowflake effect at the top of the screen. Two Christmas tree shaped decoration in red and white hang from the corner of the image with text that reads Have your Christmas donation doubled! At the bottom of the screen is a wavy white banner with the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo to the left and black text to the right that reads One week to go... 3-10 Dec!
November 26, 2024 at 1:32 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
We're celebrating Volunteers' Week! We want to say a huge thank you to our team of wonderful volunteers... where would we be without you? www.levelcentre.com/volunteer

#LEVEL #LevelCentre #Volunteer #VolunteersWeek #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A person smiles for the camera. They have their hair in a pony tail and wear a striped top, a grey cardigan and blue jeans. The background is white. Black text reads Thank You Volunteers. There are colourful stars and dashes on the image. The image celebrates Volunteers' Week. A group of people sit around a table doing a creative activity. They are having fun. The background is white. Black text reads Thank You Volunteers. There are colourful stars and dashes on the image. The image celebrates Volunteers' Week. A person smiles for the camera. They have long blonde and brown hair and wear a khaki t shirt with a long silver necklace. The background is white. Black text reads Thank You Volunteers. There are colourful stars and dashes on the image. The image celebrates Volunteers' Week. A white background. Black text in the middle of screen reads Get Involved. There are colourful stars on the image. The image celebrates Volunteers' Week.
June 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
What an amazing day we had at our Open Day! Thanks to everyone who joined us - it's wonderful to see the centre so busy with all your smiley faces! Big thanks to our brilliant facilitators & volunteers!

#LEVEL #LevelCentre #OpenDay #Creativity #Fun#Derbyshire #PeakDistrict#ArtsCharity #ACESupported
An adult and child smile for the camera at a creative open day event. They have been making clay creations which sit on the table in front of them. A group of people sit at a table in a white walled room, taking part in a creative activity. There are adults and children and they are all having fun. A child sits at a table, taking part in a creative open day. They smile widely at the camera and hold up a star made from an orange pipe cleaner. A pink post it note in the shape of a speech bubble. Pink handwriting on it reads: Amazing we have loved it so much fun. Staff so open and welcoming. Nice to go somewhere so aware of different needs. A heart is drawn next to it.
May 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
We’ve launched a Crowdfunder, aiming to raise £5K for transformative upgrades to our building & facilities. Donations over £20 will receive a special reward! bit.ly/levelcrowdfunder

#LEVEL #Crowdfunder #Fundraising #Support #Community #Rowsley #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A background image of two people smiling at the camera. One of the does a thumbs up. They're sitting outside on a sunny day. One wears shades. Blue text on a white banner at the bottom of the page reads We’re raising money through Crowdfunder! The Crowdfunder logo in grey sits at the bottom of the page.
May 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Welcome to our newest member of staff Ginny!

Ginny joins LEVEL as our part time Volunteer Coordinator. We're so excited to welcome them to the Team!

#LEVEL #LevelCentreRowsley #Welcome #NewTeamMember #VolunteerCoordinator #Rowsley #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported #LetsCreate
A person stands against a white wall and smiles for the camera. On the wall is some textile artwork. The person has straight shoulder length dark hair and wears a pink patterned shirt.
April 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Wow! We had so much fun at our Spring Open Day this week! Thank you to to our wonderful facilitators Abbie, Ben, Anne and Kath and of course to all of you who came along and made it such a great day!

#LEVEL #OpenDay #FamilyFun #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported #LetsCreate
A group of people of various ages gathered in a room. They are looking at the screen of an ipad with smiles on their faces. A child sits on the floor and shakes a maraca. They are excited and having lots of fun, with a big groin on their face. A person in a dark room reaches their hands above their head towards a colourful, brightly lit, swirling sculpture. They have a big smile on their face. A red and green monster sits on a table. It has been made out of colourful clay. It has big eyes and fangs.
April 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Throwback to a few weeks ago when we visited Our Vision Our Future for a movement outreach session! Movement is so good for everyone, promoting happiness and wellbeing!

#LEVEL #LevelCentreRowsley #Outreach #Movement #Dance #Wellbeing #Happiness #Derbyshire #ArtsCharity #ACESupported #LetsCreate
Two people inside a a room with a wooden roof and floor, and yellow walls. They are doing some dance movements with their hands raised up in the air. Some people in a room. They form a circle. They are doing some dance movements. A person who uses a wheelchair raises their arms in the air and smiles and laughs. A person wearing a grey top sits in a chair and raises their arms in the air, smiling. They are in a room with yellow walls. Some people taking part in a movement class. The person in front waves their arms out to the side smiling. The person behind cheekily tickles their ribs, laughing.
March 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
LEVEL Makes had a great time in their warm up session this morning! Our new sprung dancefloor means everyone has even more bounce!
#LEVEL #LevelMakes #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Movement #Fun #Happiness #Wellbeing #Rowsley #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsDerbyshire #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
February 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Don't miss out - deadline 27 Jan 9am!

We’re looking for a part-time Volunteer Coordinator. Come and join our friendly team! levelcentre.com/opportunities/

#LEVEL #JobOpportunity #PartTime #VolunteerCoordinator #ArtsJobs #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsDerbyshire #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A green background with a white speech bubble in the centre. Black text inside the speech bubble reads Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator Opportunity. The Level Centre logo in black sits in the top left corner of the image. Black text reads Don’t miss out! Deadline 27 Jan 9am!
January 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
levelcentre.bsky.social
LEVEL Makes are back in full swing for 2025 & everyone is excited about it! Look out for all the updates on what our talented & creative learning disabled participants get up to this term!

#LEVEL #LevelMakes #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A person inside a room. They are sitting on the floor on a bean bag and laying back smiling for the camera. They wear a red coat, beige T shirt and blue jeans. They have short black hair. Their hands are raised in the air holding a clipboard with some white paper on it. On the paper are some drawings in black ink. The floor in the room is light grey and the walls are white. There is a door in the background.
January 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
We did it! Thank you to everyone who donated to our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge! Our grand total is an amazing £4,667.58! We can't thank our pledgers, donors & champion funders enough, you're all superstars!

#ChristmasChallenge #BigGive #MatchedFunding #PMLD #Disability #ArtsCharity
December 12, 2024 at 11:40 AM
levelcentre.bsky.social
Just under 24 hours to go in our Big Give Christmas Challenge! We're at 80% of our target... can you help us with a last push to reach £2k?! Please keep donating! bit.ly/donate_to_LE...

#LEVEL #ChristmasChallenge #BigGive #MatchedFunding #PMLD #Disability #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
A red background with snowfall overlaid. White and green bold text in the middle of the screen reads We loved how interactive the session was, adapting the instruments to have the best sensory experience. Staff at LEVEL Centre were passionate and so welcoming to us all. Amazing, will be back! GLISTEN Fest 2024 visitor feedback. At the bottom of the screen is a wavy white banner with the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo to the left and black text to the right that reads 24 hours to go!! Please keep donating and help us to reach our target! A progress circle chart reads 80%. A photo of four people smiling and laughing, lit with sparkly lights inside a dome, with snowfall overlaid. At the bottom of the screen is a wavy white banner with the Big Give Christmas Challenge logo to the left and black text to the right that reads Double the difference your donation makes by midday on Dec 10! Support GLISTEN Fest! A progress circle chart reads 80%.
December 9, 2024 at 1:43 PM