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July 2019 e-bulletin
This month we are focusing on
the arts, and getting colourful
and creative during summer.
Just look at what students from Ryburn School made for Calderdale’s Handmade Parade.
The parade took place in Hebden Bridge on Sunday June 30th and featured a fabulous
assortment of colourful costumes and banners.
Every year giant puppets head outdoors, alongside street
bands and performers. Lead the Way went along to take part
in the parade and enjoy the festivities.
Spotlight on…
Lead the Way Art
Group
Since 2014, Lead the Way have successfully been running an art group especially
for people with learning disabilities. The group meets every week to participate in
arts and crafts. As the group is on a drop-in basis, no booking is necessary.
Here are some plant pots we decorated, and sowed seeds
in.
Research has found that actively
engaging in art can help keep you
well, improve the quality of life,
support you to live longer...
...and it’s fun! Here’s what some of our art group regulars
have to say:
I like the art group, it’s good. I really like sewing. I like the other
people and talking a lot.
I like making pinnies...sewing and tacking. I like gluing and sticking.
More about our art group
Where: Lower Edge Day Centre, 3 Shannon Road, Brighouse, HD6 3LD
When: Every Tuesday 10-12
The cost is £2.50 and there are refreshments provided.
I like the fact there is a range of activities, something for everyone,
and it’s a friendly group—it’s good for everyone to get out of the
house and meet each other. - support worker.
Mind the Gap Academy Showcase 2019
From the company that brought you CONTAINED (2017), Mia (2017) and most recently, the giant outdoor spectacle ZARA at The Piece Hall (April 2019), Mind the Gap’s Academy students present an exciting showcase of work created with professional artists over the past year.
This contemporary triple bill of work features Dance, Music and Theatre plus a
special curtain raiser performance. Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax: Thurs 18 July
2pm and 7pm Tickets are priced at £7.50 (Full) or £5 (Concessions)
squarechapel.co.uk / 01422 349422
Direct link to the page - https://www.squarechapel.co.uk/whats-on/mind-the-gap-showcase/
Do you fancy sparing
two hours to volunteer?
For more information,
call 0300 012 0416.
Art Group Volunteer—to offer support at the weekly art group to adults
attending the session.
Special Olympics—For more information on how you can be involved in
Calderdale, give us a ring.
If you would like to make a referral to our service, or would like more
information about what we do, please give Lead the Way a ring on
0300 012 0416
If you would like to share your story, your service, or any information
with us, please email [email protected]
Dates for your diary:
18 July—Mind the Gap Academy Showcase
19 Sept—Learning Disabilities Partnership Board meeting
Easy-read information—Click on the links below
Mental Capacity Act
https://www.local.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/easy-read-guide-pdf-16-pa-2cc.pdf
Annual Health Check
https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2016-06/Annual_health_checks_Easy_Read_1.pdf
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Website address—leadthewaycalderdale.org