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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · 22h

⭐️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.

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · 6d

🦏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

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · 20d

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

Leeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 23d

**PLEASE SHARE**
If you are an #ActuallyAutistic person with a flair for #art, we would love to exhibit your work at our #AutistiCon2025 event this October. Click the link for full details>> bit.ly/4nHVWCO
🎨👩🏽‍🎨🖼️

A flyer for AustistiCon 2025, 10-10-2025 which has a picture of a painting and says "exhibit your artwork"

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Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 23d

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

AutistiCon
A Leeds Autism Event 2025

10 10 2025

Nexus, Discovery Way, University of Leeeds, LS2 3AA

Save The Date

Thank you to our event sponsors:

MID Digital Solutions
Leeds Bradford Airport
Lloyds Banking Group

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · 20d

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

#InclusionMatters

Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 22d

Lady Pit Allotments

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Lady Pit Lane Allotments

YouTube video by Groundwork In The North

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · 20d

👋 Can't wait to see more from LYPFT!

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · 26d

📰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

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · 29d

🙌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!

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · Sep 12

Do you have a learning disability? Would you like to help make public transport in #Leeds better?

Come join @involvingyou.bsky.social and our Asking You! team to have your say on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport Consultation.

Please call us on 0113 244 0606 to book your place.

Leeds Involving People
The Advonet Group
Asking You!

Have Your Say on Transport in Leeds!

Wednesday 24th September - 11am-1pm

Advonet, 26 Roundhay Road, LS7 1AB

Please call 0113 244 0606 to book your space

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Sep 12

We always LOVE the diversity of the art that come from Pyramid artists. So much personality and never the same work twice.
Stunning exhibit!

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Sep 12

This looks like an incredible trip! Have fun Jack!

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Sep 12

#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

Dave (Lippy People) is in front of a laptop with a group of people of mixed abilities and from a variety of backgrounds.
They are reviewing a legacy video on a laptop. Some people are smiling in memory, some people look sad and some people look serious.

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Sep 10

💛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.

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Sep 9

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...

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Sep 1

🏆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

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Aug 26

🏆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

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚩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!

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Aug 1

Happy 10th Birthday Aspire... This Yorkshire Day 2025!

Thank you Rakesh for joining in the conversation and adding your voice to the Aspire timeline!

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Jul 24

🏆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

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Jul 21

📢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!

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#ChrisChats

Chris Chats Ep. 14. Expressions Festival- Inclusive performance with Yorkshire Dance

YouTube video by Aspire CBS

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Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Jul 18

Trying to recapture that 🌞Summer🌞 feeling with a throwback to Moresdale Lane's BBQ!
This gang know to to bring the smiles and style as the sun shines!
#AspireCBS #summerfeeling

Aspire CBS @aspirecbs.bsky.social · Jul 16

🎉 10Fest is coming! 🎉
We’re marking 10 amazing years of Aspire with a FREE celebration for friends of Aspire:
🎶 Live music
🎨 Activities
🤝 Friendship
🍔 Street food
📅 Thurs 31 Jul 11-3
📍 Project House. LS12 2DR.
🌦️ Rain or shine!
@skyfallersband.bsky.social
#Aspire10Fest

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