⚡✅ Safety Champions Roadshows are on the move! Potternewton was our first stop of this journey of inclusive education, funded by @elecsafetyfirst.bsky.social An incredible opportunity for hands-on. truly accessible training. #ElectricalSafety #InclusiveTraining #HealthAndSafetyTraining

Our next Pub Night for adults with a #LearningDisability is happening next Tuesday from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at The Griffin in Leeds! Entry costs £10 and we will have games, prizes and a relaxed atmosphere. For any questions, please email our team at [email protected]

Do you ignore the beep from your smoke alarm when the battery is low?🚨 We’re supporting Electrical Fire Safety Week with @elecsafetyfirst.bsky.social Test your smoke alarm at least once a month and change the batteries when needed. These quick jobs can save lives! #EFSW26

🐾Bedford's Petting Zoo was a huge hit!🦎 Sponsored by @morgansindallin and hosted by @wisciborg the team enjoyed meeting creatures of all kinds up close and personal. The joy and curiosity was truly infectious and brought everyone (including Gyumi the snail) out of their shell!

Mark and Debbie visited @aspirecbs.bsky.social for an information session on transition from child to adult services. They talked about the Learning Disability register, annual health checks, reasonable adjustments, Restore2 and our website www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...

🔌✅ Safety Champion Roadshows are coming to our Fulfilling Lives hubs! Paul is teaching and testing equipment across Aspire in a fantastic opportunity for inclusive education in Health and Safety for the incredible we support, in partnership with @elecsafetyfirst.bsky.social !

📰The latest edition of our newsletter is OUT NOW📰 A look back at our Festive Celebrations across the city! Find our newsletters, in print for our readers, and in E-News for our viewers on the here: www.aspirecbs.org.uk/newsletter/n...

🎤✨ASPIRE'S GOT TALENT! Registrations for Aspire's Got Talent auditions are NOW OPEN! We can't wait to see the what talent and creativity steps into the spotlight this year. #AspiresGotTalent #LeedsLDWeek

✨🎤Garforth's karaoke sessions continue to be a huge success! They provide a fun, supportive space for the people we support to build confidence, express themselves and enjoy music together. And look at those sparkling smiles!

A fantastic opportunity for accessible excercise and strength classes from MoveAble! Scan their QR code for details! #InclusionMatters #AccessibleSport

🎳We've been spending out January on the lanes!🎳 Building motor skills, a sense of competition, but most importantly having fun! We're always smiling when we're bowling.

🎄We'd like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄 We're proud to share our Christmas Card design created by Elaine, winner of our annual competition. A reminder of the creativity and talents within our community. Here's to a bright and hopeful 2026✨💛✨

A triumph for #BrightSparks with Emporium Curioso 2! Tonights show is a sellout- but if you're quick you can still catch tickets to todays matinee on the Leeds Playhouse website! Hilarious, moving, surreal and oh so festive! Don't miss it!

What a privilege to attend the #YAMSEN Christmas Concert last week! So many talented singers from across Leeds and spanning all ages. A wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit!

🎄Well done to Elaine- the winner of our 2025 Christmas Card Competition 🎄 Thanks to all the artists who entered and to @leedsrhinos.bsky.social for clearing time in Ronnie's busy schedule! Elaine's cosy and detailed fireplace scene really captures the spirit of Christmas!

An inspiring and moving day as we talk faith!

@skyfallersband.bsky.social will no longer be taking bookings for performances. Aspire will be taking the band in a new direction from 2026. Thanks to everyone who have been part of or supported the band over the past 10 years. SkyFallers have been fabulous and we look forward to the next phase.

📰The latest edition of our newsletter is OUT NOW📰 From our amazing AGM to new beginnings for our Strawberry Lane base! There's plenty to see in this edition. Find our newsletters, in print for our readers, and in E-News for our viewers on the here: www.aspirecbs.org.uk/newsletter/s...

Celebrating 30 years of @connectinthenorth.bsky.social ! A blast of an AGM featuring a performance from Dramarama and lots of laughs. Here's to many more years of inclusion, training and speaking out with CITN!

🎬Hear My Voice! It was an inspirational and moving session today with #LippyPeople 's screening event. 6 incredible storytellers told their experiences of love and loss. We laughed, we cried and we even had a sing along with Jenny. #4LsProject #LifeLossLearningLegacy

🌟It’s #TrusteesWeek!🌟 We’re celebrating our newest board members shaping futures through expertise, dedication and insights. Our trustees ensure the voices of our stakeholders guide all decisions inline with The Aspire Strategy. - Round of applause for Steven!

🎬Lippy People are back with another screening of the Life. Loss. Learning. Legacy Project. ⏰WHEN: Thurs 13th Nov. 11.15-1.45 📍WHERE: Rothwell Working Mens Club Email [email protected] to book your place.

🌟 It’s #TrusteesWeek! 🌟 We’re celebrating our newest board members; shaping bright futures through expertise, dedication and insights. Our trustees ensure the voices of our stakeholders guide all decisions in line with The Aspire Strategy. -A warm welcome to Vicki! #CommunityImpact

🌟 It’s #TrusteesWeek!🌟 We’re celebrating our newest board members; shaping bright futures through expertise, dedication and insights. Our trustees ensure the voices of our stakeholders guide all decisions in line with The Aspire Strategy. - Today, we’re introducing Kate!

Today we had the honour of judging the Christmas Card Competition! With even more entries than last year shortlisting was tough. A huge thanks to our judging panel- the CICs team, Potternewton team and John, one of our NonExecutive Directors! We can't wait to reveal our winners!

🌟 It’s #TrusteesWeek! 🌟 We’re celebrating our newest board members; shaping bright futures through expertise, dedication and insights. Our trustees ensure the voices of our stakeholders guide all decisions in line with The Aspire Strategy. -First up, we’re welcoming John!

🌟 It’s #TrusteesWeek! 🌟 We’re celebrating our newest board members- recruited in line with the Aspire Strategy to help shape bright futures through expertise, dedication and insights. #CommunityImpact

🌟A round of applause for Ben!🌟 We were thrilled to be able to award Ben with his "Partner of the Year" Award Ben is an @NHSuk learning disabilities liaison who's support and dedication to people in Aspire has been so very valued! #STARAwards #NHS #LearningDisabilityAwareness

🎃SPOOKY CHRIS' CHATS OUT NOW🎃 Getting us into the spirit of Halloween, Chris meets with Julie to talk about the history of the holiday! Join us for this spooky rendition of Chris Chats here: youtu.be/uL3UA1pavBg?... #ChrisChats #learningdisabilityawareness #leeds

🍂Yvonne is getting in the Autumn spirit!🍂 As we look to nature and caring for our animals, Yvonne has been hard at work making beautiful bird houses

⭐️Aspire's AGM & STAR Awards⭐️ From informative speeches, invigorating performances and inspiring staff teams! Our 2025 AGM was incredible, and proved to us how much Aspire truly has to celebrate.

🦏Leeds Rhinos Foundation- Ageing Well Cafe's have been a a huge success. 🧼💛This week, we've been exploring memories through scent, and engaging in sensory activities through soap-making! It's been a peaceful and present morning for all 💛 #AgeingWell #AbilitiesNotDisabilities

A fabulous opportunity for #ActuallyAutistic Artists! #InclusionMatters #Autisticon2025

This year's #AutistiCon event is less than three weeks away! It will have guest speakers, info stalls and a quiet space. It is free to attend. AutistiCon is on Friday 10th October from 9:30am-4:30pm at Nexus Leeds, University of Leeds. More info is available at autisticon.wordpress.com

Chris, like so many others, love working at the Groundwork allotments! Building skills, confidence and teamwork with purpose! #InclusionMatters

📰Your Bumper Edition June- Aug Newsletters are OUT NOW From #LeedsLearningDisabilityWeek to #10Fest , we've got so much to show you! June- www.aspirecbs.org.uk/newsletter/j... July- Aug- www.aspirecbs.org.uk/newsletter/j... #LearningDisabilityAwareness #AbilitiesNotDisabilities #InclusionMatters

🙌A huge round of applause to DEBBIE!🙌 Last night Debbie was awarded Learning Disability Super League Player of the Year at the @leedsrhinos.bsky.social Player of the Year Awards. Debbie's commitment, passion and hard work are an inspiration to us all. Well done Debbie!

Transport is often a topic of discussion for people with learning disabilities. Have your say now to make Leeds more accessible for all!

#LippyPeople are getting ready to release the next round of the 4 L's Project. A crucial step is reviewing the videos, to ensure everyone is happy with the way their story is told. Check out www.youtube.com/@Lippypeople1 for updates on this moving project. #DyingMatters #Inclusion

💛Pudsey had a wonderful visit from @healthwatchleeds.bsky.social ! They enjoyed sharing their experiences & feedback about the services we provide. 💛💬 It was inspiring to hear such positive thoughts from the group. Thanks to everyone for their openness and Health Watch for joining us.

Holt Park aren't letting the cooling weather keep them inside! Walks with animals and in nature- like their recent trip to Yeadon Tarn, are the perfect way to watch the seasons change and keep fit. And Ros' smile says it all...

🏆We were all winners at the #AspireAthletics! A day of competition, cheer and community spirit. We were thrilled to be joined by Everybody's Cycling, whose adapted cycles made it a truly inclusive day for all. We can't wait for next year! #InclusiveSport #AbilitiesNotDisabilities

The Middleton crew enjoyed a sunny boatride today with Safe Anchor Trust. These inclusive and accessible canal trips never fail to bring smiles to the full team and revive our sailing spirit! #abilitiesnotdisabilities #inclusionmatters

🏆Aspire Athletics is back- TOMORROW!🏆 A day of inclusive sport, fun and community spirit. Competing or cheering from the stalls, your energy is what makes our day unforgettable. ⏰Wed 27th Aug 10am-2pm 📍 John Charles Centre for Sport #InclusiveSport #AbilitiesNotDisabilities

🚩EVENT POSTPONED: Our Athletics Championship has been cancelled for today due to the forecast heat and rescheduled for Wednesday 27th August. The safety and wellbeing of the people we support is our upmost priority. We hope to see you soon in just a couple of weeks time!

Happy 10th Birthday Aspire... This Yorkshire Day 2025! Thank you Rakesh for joining in the conversation and adding your voice to the Aspire timeline!

A huge congratulations to our Aspire's Got Talent joint 1st place winners: ✨️Claire who sang, and signed 'I Have A Dream' by Abba. ✨️Chris with a theatrical rendition of 'Any Dream Will Do'. #abilitiesnotdisabilities #aspiregottalent #aspire #inclusionmatters

A huge thank you to very special guest judges of Aspire's Got Talent. Your enthusiasm and support has helped bring to life the magic of our performers! Jessica of @purplepatcharts.bsky.social Jules one of our fantastic area managers. Alex of @skyfallersband.bsky.social ✨️🎉✨️ #AspiresGotTalent

🏆Aspire Athletics🏆 Did the Tag Rugby awaken your sporting spirit? Join us at the #AspireAthletics! A day packed with games, community and friendly competition. ⏰WHEN- Wednesday 13th August. 10am - 2pm 📍 WHERE- John Charles Centre for Sport #inclusionmatters #inclusivesport

📢NEW CHRIS CHATS OUT NOW!📢 Chris celebrates Leaps & Bounds from @yorkshiredance.bsky.social who shone at @northernballet.bsky.social Expressions Festival. This special episode celebrates an incredible legacy of inclusive dance, empowerment and expression! youtu.be/e7k2LBRrC6M?... #ChrisChats