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Happy Smiles Training 😁👍
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Here’s to our amazing team: Rebecca, Kerry, Lindsay and Amanda 💛

Their dedication makes every workshop professional, engaging, and grounded in lived experience 🌍💻💪

More info: www.happysmilestraining.co.uk

#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople #DisabledLed #FeelGoodFriday
Rebecca, Kerry, Lindsay and Amanda sit together at a desk with laptops in the Happy Smiles Training office, wearing Inclusion Champion polo shirts and smiling at the camera.
October 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM Everybody can reply
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Anna, Izzy and Rebecca led a Disability Justice Workshop at the National Youth Summit, inspiring inclusion and challenging stigma. 🌍💡

Proud to see disabled women leading nationally.

👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk

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Image 1: Anna, Izzy and Rebecca sit at the front of a large room, leading a Disability Justice Workshop as part of the National Youth Summit. Delegates are seated at round tables listening and taking part in discussions. Image 2: Izzy, Rebecca and Anna are seen from behind as they deliver the workshop, with attendees sitting at tables in front of them. Image 3: Rebecca stands at the front next to the National Youth Summit banner and a presentation screen, speaking to participants during the workshop while Izzy and Rebecca sit to the side.
October 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM Everybody can reply
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Great session with Wigan Council staff!

Alex, Kevin & Kurt shared powerful lived experiences, challenging stigma & inspiring inclusion.

👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk

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Image 1: A group of people sit around tables in a training room, with Alex standing at the front delivering a session Image 2: Kurt sits at a table smiling, with a Happy Smiles Training banner behind him that says, “We deliver inclusive training led by people with lived experience.” Image 3: Kevin sits at the front of the room, looking towards a screen that displays a slide titled “Understanding Autism.” Delegates are seated and listening. Image 4: Alex stands holding papers, leading an activity with three delegates standing in front of him by a window.
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM Everybody can reply
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That’s a wrap on the Wigan 10K for this year! Huge thanks to everyone who supported our team and our work 💜

We can’t wait to be back next year.

www.happysmilestraining.co.uk

#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople #DisabledLed #Wigan10K
Image 1 Haydn taking part in the Wigan 10k, smiling in his powerchair with a Happy Smiles collection bucket attached. Image 2 Alfie at the Wigan 10k, sitting in his wheelchair holding his medal, with a Happy Smiles banner behind him. Image 3 Victoria and Bob smiling together at the Wigan 10k, both wearing Happy Smiles hats with a banner in the background. Image 4 Alex, Amy and her family members at the Wigan 10k start line, with Amy in her wheelchair surrounded by supporters.
October 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM Everybody can reply
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Happy Smiles Training 😁👍
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We’ve had a sneak preview of Race Across Europe footage – and it’s going to blow people away 💛

Oli, Kate, Katharina & our champion Haydn showing off their Freedom One Life Series 5 chairs in action.

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Image 1 Alex and Haydn sit side by side on the highest swing in Europe at the A’DAM Lookout in Amsterdam. The red swing is suspended high above the city skyline, with views of rooftops and the river far below. Both wear sunglasses and look out across the view as the swing soars. Image 2 Haydn, in his yellow Freedom One Life powerchair, and Alex stand smiling in front of the towering Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Both wear Happy Smiles Training polo shirts. Image 3 On a train to Turin, Haydn laughs with his mouth open as Kate applies makeup to his eyes, holding a compact mirror in one hand. Haydn sits comfortably in his powerchair wearing his Happy Smiles polo shirt, while Kate wears a yellow “Team Kate” Race Across Europe t-shirt Image 4 Alex and Haydn are being filmed at sunset in Verona, Italy. They stand against a stone railing overlooking the city, with the orange glow of the sunset behind them.
October 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM Everybody can reply
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Expanding Horizons IE
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Tell me what lands for you and what’s missing. Share with disabled people and allies. Follow @expandinghorizons.bsky.social for plain-English breakdowns. #Budget2026 #DisabledLed #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #Accessibility #Autism #CAMHS #PersonalAssistance #HomeSupport #Mayo #Ireland
October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM Everybody can reply
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Faces behind Happy Smiles 💛

Alex, Haydn & Kevin delivered lived-experience training on learning disability & autism to Wigan Council staff.

“Taught us so much about communication & approaches.” – Delegate

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#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed
Image 1 Alex stands presenting in front of a large screen showing photos of Happy Smiles Training sessions. Image 2 Haydn sits smiling widely in his powered wheelchair, wearing a Happy Smiles Training shirt. Image 3 Kevin sits wearing a lanyard and Happy Smiles Training shirt, looking engaged during the session.
October 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM Everybody can reply
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Our team delivered Oliver McGowan Tier 2 training at Wigan & Leigh Hospice for health & social care staff across Greater Manchester 💛

Proud to be part of this vital programme led by lived experience

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#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople #DisabledLed #OliversCampaign
Image 1 Lindsay stands at the front of the training room delivering a presentation on stress and anxiety, while Rebecca sits nearby with health and social care staff listening around tables. Image 2 Lindsay, Rebecca, Amy and Jenny stand together smiling in front of a Happy Smiles Training banner, with Rebecca seated in her powered wheelchair. Image 3 Kevin leads part of the training session while seated at the front of the room, with Lindsay sitting nearby listening, as staff take part in the session. Image 4 Lindsay and Anna deliver training together at the front of the room, with Anna seated in her wheelchair speaking to participants next to a Happy Smiles Training banner.
October 7, 2025 at 7:05 AM Everybody can reply
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We had an amazing time at the Wigan Believe in Business Festival, sharing our books and talking about disability inclusion.

Every conversation helps us break stigma and build inclusive communities 💪

Find out more 👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk 📚

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Image 1: Attendees gather around the Happy Smiles Training stall, browsing Alex Winstanley’s award-winning children’s books and chatting with our friendly team. Image 2: Alex and Amelia smile together, proudly holding What Are Lewy Bodies? inside a frame that reads “I support Happy Smiles Training CIC.” Image 3: Alex and Judith join Victoria in showing their support for Happy Smiles Training, smiling inside our signature photo frame. Image 4: Bob and Victoria with Claire Hannah at our vibrant stall, showcasing the colourful My Has book series.
October 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM Everybody can reply
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Our Happy Smiles community lit up this year’s
Wigan 10k 💛

Thank you to everyone who’s supported us so far - you still can if able to at justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople #DisabledLed #Wigan10K
1. Alfie, wearing a cap and glasses, beams while taking part in the Wigan 10k on his adapted wheelchair bike, with a Happy Smiles flag flying behind him. 2. Haydn, smiling in his powerchair, and Victoria, wearing a Happy Smiles cap, take a selfie at the Wigan 10k start line, surrounded by other runners in white Happy Smiles t-shirts. 3. Thomas sits in his wheelchair proudly holding his Wigan 10k medal close to his face, smiling despite the rain in his hooded coat. 4. Haydn drives his bright yellow freedom one life series 5 powerchair with a Happy Smiles flag attached, alongside Ellie in her wheelchair with a turquoise tote bag, both moving down the road during the race.
October 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM Everybody can reply
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Alex & James delivered a workshop with Wigan Borough SENCo’s on one of our core values: being person-centred 💡

Activities like this show the power of putting individuality & lived experience at the heart of practice 🙌

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Alex stands at the front of a workshop room beside James, who is smiling in his powerchair. Both are leading an interactive session with Wigan Borough SENCo’s. A presentation slide behind them shows the words “Person Centred Approach” with an image of coloured paper.
October 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM Everybody can reply
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Lightyear Foundation
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We’re thrilled for Chloe (founder member of our Youth Group and our first-ever Apprentice Board Member) who has just become a published author at only 18!

Her debut: Chloe and Charlie: The Curious Club.

Get it here: www.healearth.co/books

#YouthVoice #DisabledLed #Neurodiversity
[Image Description] The image is divided into two vertical halves. Left side (purple background): At the top, there are small golden star illustrations. Black text reads; "Science is for everyone. Courage can be quiet. Being different is a strength." Decorative golden stars are placed between the phrases. At the bottom, there is a small illustration of a mole-like animal holding a golden balloon decorated with a blue atom symbol. Right side is the cover of the book (cream background): At the top, black text says: "Heal Earth." Below is a hand-drawn illustration of the same mole-like animal holding a golden balloon with a blue atom symbol. The large, playful title text reads: "Chloe and Charlie the curious club." Below the title: "Chloe Askew. Illustrated by Sur Vaidya" Surrounding the illustration are hand-drawn stars, plants, and a blue laboratory setup with test tubes and beakers.
September 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM Everybody can reply
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Happy Smiles Training 😁👍
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Thanks to GreenMount Projects for a brilliant day at Haydock Races, supporting Wigan & Leigh Hospice 🎉

Great to spend time with friends at Embrace Wigan & Leigh, Wigan Council and more. Community wealth building in action 🙌

#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #Community
Alex, Victoria, Kieron, Wendy and Chris are pictured smiling together at Haydock Races.
September 30, 2025 at 8:49 AM Everybody can reply
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What does learning disability mean to you? 🙂
We deliver Oliver McGowan training across the North West, led by disabled experts 💡

👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk

#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledLed #OliversCampaign
Image 1: Anna from Happy Smiles Training sits at the front of a training room, smiling, with a large presentation slide behind her that reads “What learning disability means to me” and shows a group of people, including wheelchair users, with their arms raised. Several participants sit at tables listening. Image 2: Jenny stands at the front of the room presenting to participants, pointing towards a slide on the screen that says “Exercise: what is intelligence?” while Anna sits beside her smiling. Participants in rows of chairs look on attentively. Image 3: Rebecca, Lindsay and Anna from Happy Smiles Training stand and sit together smiling in front of a presentation slide introducing the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
September 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM Everybody can reply
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Rain couldn’t stop our smiles 🌧️🙂

Nearly 30 of our community took part in the Wigan 10k, proving that disabled people belong at events like this too.

Thank you to everyone who supported us 💪

👉 www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople #DisabledLed
Image 1: A group of six Happy Smiles community members and supporters wearing white event T-shirts with medals around their necks after the Wigan 10k, all smiling together despite the rainy weather Image 2: A group of seven Happy Smiles participants gathered on the grass before the race. Two people in wheelchairs are at the front, one giving a big thumbs up. Others are chatting, smiling and getting ready in their event T-shirts. Image 3: Three Happy Smiles members in powerchairs/scooters lined up for the start of the Wigan 10k, with a branded Happy Smiles flag raised behind them. They’re smiling and ready to go, surrounded by other runners. Image 4: A supporter pushes a Happy Smiles community member in a manual wheelchair, both smiling and giving a thumbs up. They are under a marquee at the Wigan 10k, ready to join in the race.
September 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM Everybody can reply
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Happy Smiles Training 😁👍
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6 years of smiles, impact & inclusion 🎉

From Haydn’s smile to 22,000+ people trained & 50+ disabled people supported into work & volunteering, our journey has just begun💡

Thanks to everyone who’s been part of it 🙂

👉 www.happysmilestraining.co.uk

#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople #DisabledLed
Image 1: A framed “I love…” Happy Smiles Training display with a smiling black-and-white photo of Haydn, decorated with small colourful stickers. Image 2: Ella sits holding a Happy Smiles Training tote bag, smiling proudly and giving a thumbs up, with other team members seated in the background. Image 3: A large group photo of Happy Smiles Training team members and supporters gathered indoors, with balloons, banners, and collages behind them, everyone smiling to celebrate the 6th birthday.
September 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM Everybody can reply
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In front of an audience. On a screen. Or behind the scenes 🙂

Every workshop we deliver is powered by our team’s lived experience and commitment to inclusion 💡

We’re one team, working together to create change 💪

www.happysmilestraining.co.uk

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Image 1: A Happy Smiles trainer stands at the front of a classroom next to a screen displaying a slide titled “The autism spectrum.” She smiles while holding notes, as another trainer sits at the side of the room. A group of attendees listen attentively. Image 2: Two trainers, one seated and one standing, deliver a session on “Sensory differences.” A screen shows bullet points while participants, seated at desks, follow along. A Happy Smiles Training banner is visible in the background. Image 3: Five Happy Smiles team members, including one in a powered wheelchair, smile together beside a large Happy Smiles Training banner. The banner displays the message “We deliver inclusive training led by people with lived experience.” Image 4: Two trainers sit at a desk with a laptop open in front of them, preparing or delivering an online training session. Both are smiling, wearing Happy Smiles branded clothing, with posters on the wall behind them.
September 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM Everybody can reply
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Highlights from this year’s Wigan 10k 🌟

Anna pushed all the way, Haydn smashed his PB, Zoe gave two thumbs up with Barry behind, & Amy laughed through the rain supported by Alex and Luke.

Support our work: justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

#DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople #DisabledLed #Wigan10K
Image 1: Anna in her green wheelchair, pushing herself along the road with determination during the Wigan 10k. Image 2: Haydn smiling proudly in his yellow Freedom One Life Series 5 powerchair, wearing a Wigan 10k race number with a Happy Smiles Training flag behind him. Image 3: Zoe in her wheelchair giving two thumbs up as Barry pushes her along the route, both smiling with energy. Image 4: Amy in her powered wheelchair laughing as Alex holds an umbrella over her to keep her dry, with Luke walking alongside for support.
September 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM Everybody can reply
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Expanding Horizons IE
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Throwback Thursday. Disabled people leading the conversation. Real stories. Clear asks. Watch the reel and follow the journey. Share with disabled people and allies. #ExpandingHorizons #DisabledLed #Accessibility #Inclusion #TBT youtube.com/shorts/0K-jW... @avrilgreham.bsky.social
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September 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM Everybody can reply
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Izzy, Haydn & Alex led a brilliant disability inclusion session for @CultureShift 🎉
Feedback said: “One of the best training exercises... light-hearted & informative.”

Lived experience drives change 💪
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Image 1: Izzy, a Happy Smiles trainer, sits next to a banner that reads “We deliver inclusive training led by people with lived experience.” She gestures expressively while speaking. Image 2: A busy room of Culture Shift staff sit in rows, writing notes. Izzy sits at the front, reaching out to a dog who is looking up at her, while participants smile and engage. Image 3: A wide view of the workshop, showing Alex and Haydn at the front with a Happy Smiles banner and presentation screen. Staff sit attentively, taking notes on small whiteboards.
September 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM Everybody can reply
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Expanding Horizons IE
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Stay tuned as we build towards July 24th, 2026.

#ExpandingHorizons #ExpandingHorizonsIE #AvrilGreham #RebeccaConnorWood #DisabledLed #DisabledVoices #DisabledRights #Accessibility #SocialModel #Inclusion #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Mayo
September 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM Everybody can reply
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Happy Smiles turned 6 last week! 🎉
We celebrated with team-chosen activities – creative fun, laughter-filled games, and chair yoga led by Ali Charnock 🙌
Huge thanks to our amazing team, supporters, and Spring View CSC for hosting! 💜
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Image Description 1 - A collage of photos of Happy Smiles team members smiling and posing together between a frame showing the happy smiles logo and the words ‘Happy Smiles all round!’ Image 2 Description - A collage of photos of Alex handing out celebratory certificates to Happy Smiles team members Image 3 Description - Happy Smiles team members taking part in Chair Yoga together in a community room space Image 4 Description - Haydn laughing as he wears a party hat and cuts a large birthday cake as Rebecca looks on
September 16, 2025 at 8:16 AM Everybody can reply
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Thanks to Wigan Museum for supporting our Access Matters project with Embrace Wigan & Leigh 👏
They commissioned an access audit by lived-experience experts, helping inclusion and offering paid roles for local disabled people 💜
Learn more: www.happysmilestraining.co.uk

#AccessMatters #DisabledLed
September 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM Everybody can reply
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We’re 6! 🎉
Six years since Alex & Haydn set out to fight stigma & spark change 💜
22k+ people trained, 50+ disabled people supported into jobs, national awards - even met the King 👑
Here’s to the next 6! 🙌
www.happysmilestraining.co.uk

#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledPeople #HappyBirthday
A bright, celebratory graphic with a pastel rainbow background, balloons, bunting and the words Happy Birthday 6. Around the large golden number six are smiling photos of Happy Smiles Training team members, including disabled trainers and volunteers. At the top right is the Happy Smiles Training logo.
September 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM Everybody can reply
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Big thanks to Wigan Council for inviting us to their Level Up Your Engagement facilitation workshop 🙌

Victoria & Suzie represented us, building new skills in leading interactive discussions & supporting conversations around the Progress with Unity plan 💜

#DisabledLed #DisabilityInclusion
Victoria and Suzie from Happy Smiles Training, both wearing grey branded polo shirts, smiling together at a Wigan Council workshop. Behind them is a colourful "Team Wigan" banner and a wall display filled with handwritten notes.
September 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM Everybody can reply