Connect in the North
@connectinthenorth.bsky.social
A Centre for Inclusive Living led by people with learning difficulties
We want people with learning difficulties to have control of their lives and equal power
We want people with learning difficulties to have control of their lives and equal power
Connect in the North are 30 this year. We are celebrating our birthday at our AGM. We are inviting people to make a short video to say happy birthday.
You can send videos to us at ttm@citn.org.uk
Or WhatsApp them to the mobile we use for Through The Maze on 07935 581 907
You can send videos to us at ttm@citn.org.uk
Or WhatsApp them to the mobile we use for Through The Maze on 07935 581 907
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Connect in the North are 30 this year. We are celebrating our birthday at our AGM. We are inviting people to make a short video to say happy birthday.
You can send videos to us at ttm@citn.org.uk
Or WhatsApp them to the mobile we use for Through The Maze on 07935 581 907
You can send videos to us at ttm@citn.org.uk
Or WhatsApp them to the mobile we use for Through The Maze on 07935 581 907
The Rooots Team had a great time sharing their film at Better Action for Families AGM
October 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Rooots Team had a great time sharing their film at Better Action for Families AGM
Today was the first showing of Let's Talk About Faith. It was a chance for people to see the film they have made about 5 different religions and celebrate what they have achieved. We will now be showing the film across Leeds. Get in touch if you want us to come to your group or centre
August 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today was the first showing of Let's Talk About Faith. It was a chance for people to see the film they have made about 5 different religions and celebrate what they have achieved. We will now be showing the film across Leeds. Get in touch if you want us to come to your group or centre
We are saddened to hear the amazing John O'Brian has died. John was one of the founders of Person Centred Planning and one of the creators of PATH and MAP. He was also a wonderful human being.
July 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
We are saddened to hear the amazing John O'Brian has died. John was one of the founders of Person Centred Planning and one of the creators of PATH and MAP. He was also a wonderful human being.
The Connect in the North board had the amazing opportunity of training by the legendary DB
June 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Connect in the North board had the amazing opportunity of training by the legendary DB
Thank you to everyone who made Learning Disability Week a brilliant success.
June 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Thank you to everyone who made Learning Disability Week a brilliant success.
Thank you to Namdhari Sikh Sangat, Inder Goldfinger and Jan Wells for an amazing day filming with Vicky and the Rooots Team.
June 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Thank you to Namdhari Sikh Sangat, Inder Goldfinger and Jan Wells for an amazing day filming with Vicky and the Rooots Team.
Just some of the photos from Leeds Learning Disability Pride Today. Thank you to everyone who was part of this great event.
June 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Just some of the photos from Leeds Learning Disability Pride Today. Thank you to everyone who was part of this great event.
The Pass it on People and @advonetuk.bsky.social met to write questions for the Council Chamber Take Over Event which is happening in Learning Disability Week. Join us all on Tuesday 17th June at 10pm at the Civic Hall. This happens before the Learning Disability Pride March.
June 13, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The Pass it on People and @advonetuk.bsky.social met to write questions for the Council Chamber Take Over Event which is happening in Learning Disability Week. Join us all on Tuesday 17th June at 10pm at the Civic Hall. This happens before the Learning Disability Pride March.
Free training tomorrow for people with learning disabilities in Leeds. This time we are looking at Fake News and AI as well as being safe. Get in touch if you want a place.
May 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Free training tomorrow for people with learning disabilities in Leeds. This time we are looking at Fake News and AI as well as being safe. Get in touch if you want a place.
A big thank you to Jamia Masjid Abu Huraira for your amazing welcome today.
April 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A big thank you to Jamia Masjid Abu Huraira for your amazing welcome today.
Calling organisations in Leeds who provide social activities and events which adults with learning disabilities can go to. We've still got a few stalls left. It's free and an opportunity to share what you have to offer. We would love to hear from local community groups.
April 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Calling organisations in Leeds who provide social activities and events which adults with learning disabilities can go to. We've still got a few stalls left. It's free and an opportunity to share what you have to offer. We would love to hear from local community groups.
Thank you to everyone who came to the Big Spring Chat
April 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to the Big Spring Chat
Get in touch if you want to come to our Big Spring Chat on Monday.
April 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Get in touch if you want to come to our Big Spring Chat on Monday.
For anyone who wants some joy this Monday. Here are the Rooots Team, photographed by Jan Wells.
April 7, 2025 at 11:26 AM
For anyone who wants some joy this Monday. Here are the Rooots Team, photographed by Jan Wells.
The Rooots Team have been part of a photoshoot for the film they are making about Faith.
April 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Rooots Team have been part of a photoshoot for the film they are making about Faith.
The Rooots team have interviewed Jessica and Sandi about their different faiths today.
March 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Rooots team have interviewed Jessica and Sandi about their different faiths today.
Thank you to our board today for such a great meeting. Here are the members who met in person. Sorry I haven't captured the members on Zoom.
March 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thank you to our board today for such a great meeting. Here are the members who met in person. Sorry I haven't captured the members on Zoom.