Upcoming Events

Henry Moore Lecture Theatre, Leeds Art GalleryLeeds, West Yorkshire

Saturday 5 December  •  1 PM – 4 PM

Overview

A presentation and discussion with Benedict Phillips (artist) and Briony Martin (Lotus Links Founder).

NO CRY FOR HELP IS LOUD ENOUGH

1.00-2.00pm

Benedict Phillips (artist) and Briony Martin (Lotus links founder)

An introduction to the processes that brought this project into being. The experiences and inspiration that built the Lotus links community, and shaped this process. Followed by a Q & A.

2:00-4:00pm

Community exhibition & launch

Join the artist and community to explore the exhibition. Light refreshments and a separate quiet safe space will be available throughout the day in Henry Moore lecture theatre.

Exhibition description:

NO CRY FOR HELP IS LOUD ENOUGH

An installation of Photography and text made through a collaboration between Artist & Curator Benedict Phillips and the Lotus Links Peer Support community. Exploring and expressing deeply personal and emotive shared experiences of Neurodivergence in conflict with institutional processes and thinking.

This work involves considerable personal investment, discussing, exploring and finding different ways to express what is often left unsaid in public spaces and finding a way to communicate this through Art.

This work comes from a desire to tell stories in response to what has happened in the past and what is happening right now in people’s lives. It explores emotive lived experience through ideas of activism, performance, poetry and photography with a clear intention to be a provocation, and to open up a debate around the hierarchy and relationships between institutions and their policies and the individual. Highlighting the impact on parents and their children who find themselves living in conflict with the normative and ableism of our world all around them.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/no-cry-for-help-is-loud-enough-community-exhibition-and-launch-event-tickets-2002237051921

Twirly21s is a lovely continuation from our early development groups, designed specifically for children with Down syndrome aged 5 to 12.

These sessions are more than just a dance class; they provide a consistent space for parents and children to keep in touch, share experiences, and grow together. Our dancers focus on coordination, rhythm, and confidence in a fun, friendly environment.

Classes are delivered by Claire King, who has a wealth of experience working with young children with Down syndrome.

• When: Every Saturday

• Time: 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm

• Where: Footsteps Theatre School, Idle, BD10 8PY

• Cost: £2 donation on entry (Dancers are encouraged to pay at the door to help practice their independent money skills).

https://www.downsyndromebradford.com/

Children can also enjoy archery using safe inflatable equipment. This session runs on Saturdays from 9:30am to 10:15am at the Brierley site.

For more information or to book a place, email Jo at jo@snapsyorkshire.org.

SNAPS offers friendly, inclusive football sessions for children with additional needs and their siblings, aged 4–16. All abilities are welcome, with a focus on fun! Sessions run every Saturday between 9:30am and 1:30pm at the Broomfield site, with four one-hour classes tailored to different age groups and abilities.

Smilers for ages 8-18 years on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks. This week Made with Music will be leading fun and interactive singing and music session.

You can book onto the session here.

Made with Music is a charity in Leeds who provide accessible and educational live music experiences for families and young people. They use signing and singing to encourage learning and fun.

This session is for children aged 8-18 and Made with Music encourage everyone to join in to allow each individual to enjoy the personal and social benefits singing brings to a group.

Siblings are welcome. Bookings will close at 4pm on Friday. Enjoy!

Siblings Welcome!

📍 Location:
Sensory World
Old Westgate
Dewsbury, WF13 1NB

🗓 When:
Every Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Starting 1st November

✅ For children and young people with SEND or suspected SEND.

Why You’ll Love It

• ✔ Fully accessible facilities
• ✔ Fantastic, friendly staff
• ✔ Inclusive and diverse environment
• ✔ Wide range of engaging activities
• ✔ Safe and secure setting
• ✔ Outdoor garden space

Cost: FREE
Contact for details: Sensory World 07801 065589

Location: Sensory World, Old Westgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1NB
Time: Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Start Date: November 1

Join us for FREE inclusive clubs designed for children and young people with SEND or suspected SEND:

• Explorers Club (Ages 0–12)
• Teens Club (Ages 13–25)

Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Fully accessible facilities
✔ Friendly, experienced staff
✔ Embracing diversity
✔ Wide range of fun activities
✔ Safe and secure environment
✔ Outdoor garden space

Booking & Details:
Call 07801 065589 for more information

Description

LS12 Creative is the home of Interplay Theatre’s participation work. Our monthly Sensory Open Days are themed differently each time to introduce new ideas, celebrate messy spaces, and promote play—whatever that means for you!

Designed for young people with learning disabilities, PMLD, and/or Autism, these sessions are led by the participants and our artists with very few rules or expectations. It is a relaxed, supportive environment where everyone can explore, create, and express themselves.

2026 Schedule (Saturdays)

• 11th April

• 9th May

• 6th June

• 4th July

• 1st August

• 12th September

• 3rd October

• 7th November

• 5th December

Session Times

• Morning: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

• Afternoon: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Essential Info

• Cost: FREE

• Location: Interplay Theatre, Armley Ridge Road, Leeds, LS12 3LE.

• Transport: Accessible via the 15, 16, 72, and 508 bus routes.

How to Book

Booking is required to help us plan activities and manage capacity.

• Email: takepart@interplaytheatre.org.uk

• Call: 0113 263 8556

• Text: 07444 229628

Saturday Stars groups run every Saturday morning during term-time. All groups are suitable for children from their reception year at school up to age 17.

Children are supported to progress towards their own personal goals within our core values: relationships, community, independence, confidence and wellbeing.

At the end of each term children receive a star certificate to celebrate their achievements.

All sessions are for children aged 5-17 years and are £4 per session, with spaces booked for the term and paid monthly. A free taster session is offered for all activities.

If interested, please email: childrensprojects@sheffieldmencap.org.uk or call 0114 2767757

Organisation: The Sensory Place
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Venue: Holmside Park, Edmondsley, Chester le Street, DH7 6EY
Cost: £15 per person
Age: 14+

Details:
A dedicated activity session designed for parent carers and young carers aged 14 and over to try out axe throwing in a supportive, relaxed environment.

Booking link: https://thesensoryplace.net/book-online

Looking for a supportive space to make music together? OPEN is an inclusive ensemble in Leeds designed for anyone who might need extra support to make music alongside family and friends.

Bring your own instruments or use the ones provided on the day!

✨ Details:

• When: Saturdays, 26th September to 28th November 2026 (8 sessions total) | 2:15pm – 4:15pm (includes breaks)

• Where: Leeds Conservatoire, 3 Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD

• Who it’s for: Advised age 8+ (family and friends welcome!)

• Cost/Places: Places are limited, so booking is essential.

🔗 For more information & to book: www.madewithmusic.co.uk/open

📩 Email: hello@madewithmusic.co.uk

Organisation: The Sensory Place
Dates: Saturday 7th November 2026 and Saturday 21st November 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Venue: Deerness Gymnastics Academy, Valley View, Ushaw Moor, DH7 7LS
Cost: £5 per child

Details:
Dedicated inclusive gymnastics sessions for children with additional needs, offering structured and free movement in a fully equipped gymnastics facility.

Booking link: https://www.thesensoryplace.net/book-online

Our family swim sessions are a popular and fun all age activity. We run two sessions on a Saturday afternoon- 3:15pm-4:15pm and 4:15pm-5:15pm. These are available from 10am on the Saturday a week before the session and can fill up fast! You can book in up to 4pm on the Friday before the session. 

Click here to book Please enter details of everyone attending. There is the option to donate on booking, but absolutely no pressure to do so.
Swimming lessons

We are able to offer 8 swimming lessons per session with the qualified Bramley Baths swimming teachers. Priority is given to children and young people with Down Syndrome but if there are spaces on the day siblings and other family members can be given a lesson. You can request a lesson in the space on the online booking form.

Please note:-

• Non-swimmers will not be able to swim in the deep end (past the no armbands sign!) in accordance with Bramley’s Health & Safety policy.
• Please do not leave your belongings in cubicles. Please use the lockers provided to allow others to use the cubicles. The communal changing area is also open.

Henry Moore Lecture Theatre, Leeds Art GalleryLeeds, West Yorkshire

Saturday 5 December  •  1 PM – 4 PM

Overview

A presentation and discussion with Benedict Phillips (artist) and Briony Martin (Lotus Links Founder).

NO CRY FOR HELP IS LOUD ENOUGH

1.00-2.00pm

Benedict Phillips (artist) and Briony Martin (Lotus links founder)

An introduction to the processes that brought this project into being. The experiences and inspiration that built the Lotus links community, and shaped this process. Followed by a Q & A.

2:00-4:00pm

Community exhibition & launch

Join the artist and community to explore the exhibition. Light refreshments and a separate quiet safe space will be available throughout the day in Henry Moore lecture theatre.

Exhibition description:

NO CRY FOR HELP IS LOUD ENOUGH

An installation of Photography and text made through a collaboration between Artist & Curator Benedict Phillips and the Lotus Links Peer Support community. Exploring and expressing deeply personal and emotive shared experiences of Neurodivergence in conflict with institutional processes and thinking.

This work involves considerable personal investment, discussing, exploring and finding different ways to express what is often left unsaid in public spaces and finding a way to communicate this through Art.

This work comes from a desire to tell stories in response to what has happened in the past and what is happening right now in people’s lives. It explores emotive lived experience through ideas of activism, performance, poetry and photography with a clear intention to be a provocation, and to open up a debate around the hierarchy and relationships between institutions and their policies and the individual. Highlighting the impact on parents and their children who find themselves living in conflict with the normative and ableism of our world all around them.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/no-cry-for-help-is-loud-enough-community-exhibition-and-launch-event-tickets-2002237051921

Our fortnightly football sessions are for children & young people aged 4-16. At the session we split the group and have a younger team and an older team.

Children and young people will need a parent or carer to be present throughout the session.

We have two fabulous coaches – Julie Earl and Iain.

Please click here to book.

Our fortnightly football sessions are for children & young people aged 4-16. At the session we split the group and have a younger team and an older team.

Children and young people will need a parent or carer to be present throughout the session.

We have two fabulous coaches – Julie Earl and Iain.

Please click here to book.