Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week 2026 – 15 June to 21 June
Learning Disability Week happens every year, in June. It is a week of celebrating people with a learning disability and the amazing things they are part of in Leeds.
People Matters Photography Competition. ‘ This is me’
Show everyone who you are.
Your photo can be something you enjoy doing, a place you like, a person who is important to your or your everyday life.
There is no right or wrong photo. Just be yourself.
Closing date for entries is 8th June 2026.
Win a £20 gift card for 1st place.
Send your entries to info@peoplemattersleeds.co.uk
Food Glorious Food! Pyramid Exhibition at HEART
Annual Football Tournament
Monday 15th June 2026
Kick Off – 10.30am Trophy presentation – 2pm
Weetwood Sports Park, Leeds 16
£10 entry per team. Individual players can register.
Spectators welcome.
For more information phone Ian Graham 07891 270 281
Email : ian.graham@aspirecbs.org.uk
Swinsty Sunflower Walk – Tuesday 16th June.
11am – 2pm. Please bring a packed lunch
Meet in the car park.
More details to follow.
Email : jodie.linley@aspirecbs.org.uk for further information
Leeds Learning Disability People’s Parliament – Council Chambers takeover
Tuesday 16th March 10.30am – 12.30pm
Leeds Civic Hall
Millennium Square
For More information and to book your space contact Rachael Nassur 0113 244 0606
Or Email Alex Toothill – alex.toothill@advonet.org.uk
Learning Disability Pride March
Show Leeds that we are proud of having a Learning Disability.
The march will finish at The Corn Exchange.
Pub Night at The Griffin Leeds
Tuesday 16th June 2026. 6.30pm – 9.30pm
You must be over 18 and may need your ID to buy alcohol
£10 per person. Support and Carers go free.
For more information you can ring Advonets office and ask for Alex, Hazel or Laura
0113 244 0606 Email – askingyou@advonet.org.uk
There will be a safe walk from Leeds Bus Station and back again.
Middleton Sunflower Walk
Wednesday 17th June 2026
11am – 2pm
More details to follow
Email : jodie.linley@aspirecbs.org.uk
Shine Awards
Wednesday 17th June 2026
More details to follow.
Being Social marketplace
Email : Sarah.wheatley@citn.org.uk
Adapted Box Fit
Boxing fitness for everybody!
Free Sessions on 18th June 2026
11am – 12 noon & 1pm – 2pm
At Hamara, Tempest Road, Leeds, LS11 6RD
Telephone – 0113 2773330
Email – Admin@hamara.co.uk
Advonet Club Night – Popworld
Thursday 18th June 2026. Time – 6.30pm – 9.30pm
The theme this month is Summer Beach Party.
Tickets are £10 – pay on the night. Support and carers go free – you may be asked for ID.
Contact Advonet for more information. 0113 244 0606 or Email ldservice@advonet.org.uk
Mini-Mandala Drawing Workshop
Friday 19th June 10.30am – 12 noon
Get together to explore identity, culture, and your own unique experiences through creative practice. All abilities welcome.
Feel Good Factor, 53 Louis Street, Leeds, LS7 4BP
Picnic in the Park
Picnic in the grounds of Temple Newsam House.
Date:Friday 19th June 2026