Enhancing the lives of children and teenagers with additional needs in Leeds
Leeds
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We have moved - Weekenders Club/Teen Scene is now run from The Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace
East End Park, Leeds, LS9 9LU. we look forward to welcoming you :)
#lwca #weekendersclub #teenscene #thevinerycentre
Today marks the start of Carers Week, an annual week to raise awareness of carers and the challenges they face. If you are a carer, you can find links to different resources and support through our website: lwca.co.uk/forparentsandcare… #CarersWeek
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Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, a day to learn about how to care for nature and build a greener future. To help your kids learn about nature, why not go outdoors and go on a nature scavenger hunt? You could try to spot rocks, plants or birds - whatever you like!
ALT Two teens from Out and About Project on a trip to the park.
Today is Global Running Day! If running became your lockdown hobby, why not put the training to good use and set yourself a challenge for Leeds Weekend Care Association? Find everything you need to get started here: bit.ly/LwcaFrPack #GlobalRunningDay #WorkoutWednesday
ALT Caroline, Linda and Sam running the virtual Great North Run in 2020.
Happy Volunteer Week! Here at LWCA, we have fantastic volunteers that help us support disabled children and teenagers, raise vital funds and raise awareness about the work we do. Thank you so much to our wonderful volunteers! #VolunteerWeek2021 #CharityTuesday
ALT A photo collage of some of our volunteers supporting children that attend Weekenders Club.
Today is the start of Bike Week! Cycling is a great way to have fun and keep fit - will you be out and about on your bike this week? #BikeWeek2021 #CycleSunday
Image description: A child at Weekenders Club riding a red adapted trike.
ALT A child at Weekenders Club riding a red adapted trike.
Weekenders Club will be taking a little break for the #BankHoliday, but we'll be back next week! How will you be spending the long weekend? #FridayFeeling
Image description: A sleeping ginger cat.
ALT orange tabby cat sleeping on white textile
Leeds Weekend Care Association retweeted
We are so excited for #Leeds #Halfterm 😻
🥚🦖 Launch of the #LeedsJurassicTrail Dinosaur Egg Hunt with a Free reality app!
🎨 📦 The Playbox on Briggate with @lovetoplay2021
🧗♀️ 😬 FREE outdoor climbing wall on Briggate - @Leeds_City_Ctr
Much more:
northleeds.mumbler.co.uk/wha…
Your nomination could win us a £1,000 @Ecclesiastical Movement for Good award. Visit movementforgood.com and enter our details (charity no. 1077162). Please share this with your friends. Thanks for your support! #MovementForGood #CharityTuesday
Leeds Weekend Care Association retweeted
If I was the Leeds Children's Mayor, I would.... 👀
Do you know a year 5 student who would love to be the children's mayor this year? Well we want to hear from the primary school!
Tag the school & enter a year 5 candidate before 29th June!
surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/Enter…
If you are a parent or carer of a disabled child or teenager and are looking for support, information and resources, check out our online resource library: lwca.co.uk/forparentsandcare…
If you have any useful information you'd like to add, please get in touch! #DisabilityResources
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Today is #WorldTurtleDay! #DidYouknow the record swimming distance for a turtle is 13,000 miles in 647 days?
Celebrate today by making your own paper plate turtle - don't forget to share your photos with us!: lght.ly/7j3p43
ID: A photo of a turtle swimming.
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Today is World Meditation Day! Some of the benefits of meditation include reduced stress, better sleep and improved focus. Why not take 5 minutes for yourself today and try this 5 minute meditation: lght.ly/7ga68b1 #WorldMeditationDay #FeelGoodFriday
.@EndorphinsGroup are running lots of great sessions for people with disabilities and/or learning difficulties over half term. Check out this poster for further info:
Have an old bottle, tub or jar? Don't throw it out - #recycle it into a collection tin instead! Download our label, decorate your container however you want and start collecting your loose change for LWCA: bit.ly/LWCABottleSleeve #ThursdayThoughts #ReduceReuseRecycle
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Raise funds for LWCA while you shop using @giveasyoulive:
1. Visit giveasyoulive.com/charity/lw…
2. Sign up to Give As You Live
3. Browse and shop 1000s of stores via the Give As You Live website or app to generate free funds for LWCA!
#ShopForGood #GiveAsYouLive #CharityTuesday
Did you know it's British Sandwich Week? Celebrate by getting creative in the kitchen with these fun sandwich ideas! lght.ly/cfj54i5 #BritishSandwichWeek #CookingForKids #Lunchtime
It's the final day of @MindWellLeeds #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek planner and today is all about changes you can make to take care of nature. Whether that's litter picking, recycling or creating a space for wildlife, it can all make a difference and boost your wellbeing.
It's day 6 of Mental Health Awareness Week and @MindWellLeeds are encouraging people to get inspired by nature and get creative! If you decide to do some nature-themed crafts today, don't forget to share a photo with us! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ConnectWithNature
