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A World Beneath Us is a new sensory show for families arriving in the post this summer holidays! A World Beneath Us is a sensory theatrical experience sent in the post, including a sensory film and sensory boxes to keep. The show celebrates each family as its own ecosystem. You can find out more about the show here: https://oilycart.org.uk/shows/a-world-beneath-us It has been created for and with disabled young people who experience the most barriers to accessing live theatre and their families to enjoy together It is sent out from the end of July / early August Booking is Pay What […]

NWYASBAH Family Day – small soft play – crafts – sensory room – refreshments Leeds Mencap, from 1:30-3pm! Flyer is below, please book on with Katy on katyravenasbah@gmail.com

We have another trip planned to the lovely Skelton Grange environment centre on 8th August (10:00-14:30). The day will all be based around enjoying & being outdoors; we will be based in a woodland area with hammocks, dens, rope swings & mud kitchen. The team from Skelton will then take those who want to on mini expeditions – pond dipping, to the sensory herb garden and on a nature scavenger hunt. Please bring a picnic & drinks for your family and weather appropriate clothing, footwear & sun cream if applicable! If the weather is very wet we can use an indoor classroom space […]

The next event for our Sunshine Youth Club will be a climbing trip with Leeds Paraclimbing at The Big Depot Climbing Centre. This event is for young people of high school age 11-18yrs. There are two 1 hour sessions at 7pm and 8pm, each with 4 places available. For this event young people must be supervised and supported by a parent or carer at all times. Sunshine & Smiles are funding the outing, and bookings can be made here through the normal booking system where voluntary donations can also be made.

On Saturday 17th August we are hoping as many of our families as possible can join us for a summer get together and picnic. Grab some food and a blanket and come and find us on the grass at Temple Newsam from 11:30-13:30. There is also lots of lovely grounds to explore, a playground and a farm to visit (free with Max card). We will be meeting on the grass near the playground – see the map below (look for the Sunshine logo!) or click here for a dropped pin on google maps. If you are planning to come we’d really appreciate it if you could book […]

Our Youth Club have a trip booked to Gravity Trampolining on 23rd August at 10am (please arrive by 9:50am). This event is for young people of high school age 11-18yrs. We have initially booked 10 places but more can be added. For this event young people must be supervised and supported by a parent or carer at all times. Parents/Carers must be happy for their young person to take part at their own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injury sustained during the activity and parents & carers who sign up must understand the risks associated with the activity […]

Carers Leeds, in partnership with Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds City Council and West Leeds PCN is hosting a Carers Roadshow at White Rose Shopping Centre on Friday 23rd August 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We will be located near the Central Atrium. The event will provide unpaid carers with access to information, advice, and support from a variety of organisations. See the details: https://www.carersleeds.org.uk/event/summer-carers-roadshow-2024/

Male Carers Monthly Meet Up Are you looking after someone who couldn’t manage without your help and living in LS8, LS9 or LS14? Come along and spend time with other men who may be in a similar situation, whilst enjoying an activity in the local area. Please call or e-mail our Advice Line on 0113 380 4300 / advice@carersleeds.org.uk Find out more: https://www.carersleeds.org.uk/events/category/male-carer/    

Wellbeing massages are designed to give health benefits guaranteed to melt away your stress and tension. Delivered by Jo, our amazing Wellbeing Therapist who has been supporting Carers Leeds for many years, helping carers unwind and take some time to recharge those batteries! Treatments are just £5 per session lasting 50 minutes. Choose from Indian Head Massage, Foot, Hand, Face, Back and Neck Massage. Please note these sessions are limited spaces per month. For that reason, appointments will be given on a first come first served basis and only two appointments per carer is available per year. We will be […]

Finding out what benefits you may be entitled to can be a challenge. Time and energy are often limited, and it can be confusing to say the least. That’s why we’ve called on someone who can help! We’re pleased to welcome Philip Runciman, Benefits Expert from JMW Solicitors LLP to our Let’s Chat…session upcoming in September. https://www.peeps-hie.org/whats-on/lets-chat-benefits/ For Peeps HIE Families only