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Leeds has a new landmark 😍 and its meaning is a powerful one! Look closely at the impressive new ‘Ribbons’ sculpture by @LeedsPlayhouse and you’ll see the names of no less than 383 women. Each of them has done something inspiring, and are now etched into #Leeds’ history👏

🎉 We’re excited to welcome our new co-leadership team: Charli Ward as Creative Director and Maria Thelwell as Executive Producer. They’re ready to lead with passion and inclusivity for people with learning disabilities and/or autism! 💪 bit.ly/4dbXsrh

Are you an artist or organisation? Join Ann Wishart from the Leeds City Council Culture Programmes team to learn about funding opportunities for you from the Leeds Cultural Investment Programme. 📅 21 Aug, 5.30pm bit.ly/3YNmGsa (it's free!)

We're recruiting! ARC is looking for a dynamic and organised Senior Producer & Programmer to work closely with our new Chief Executive & Creative Director, Alexander Ferris. Could this be you? Find out more: arconline.co.uk/about-us/worki… Closes 10am, Fri 12 Jul 2024. (📷 Simon Shaw)

It's the time of the year again!! Being able to distribute excess food from Leeds' glorious allotments made a massive difference last year. If you own an allotment or grow your own veg please consider donating any excess to PAFRAS.

@LeedsPlayhouse - an inspirational space for play for all ages - hosted the Community of Play this week! Amazing ideas shared about play that can happen all over the city in October for #LeedsPlayFest2024 Excited about the power of collective action! @LeedsPlay @PlayfulAnytime

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our third annual Open Iftar last night. It was a truly joyous occasion as we shared food and conversation to break the Ramadan fast together. Your generosity was incredible - our tables and our hearts were full. 🧡

Workshops on the Power of Peer support , Domestic violence, well being, making a difference and creativity writing - Powerful stuff @AsylumMatters @SolaceLeeds @NCTcharity @CityofSanctuary @LeedsCityofSanc @WRA_UK @LeedsPlayhouse #maternalhd2024

Every Tuesday here at the @dazldance studio we have the #MiddletonYouthTheatre supported by @LeedsPlayhouse if your 8yrs+ with a passion for theatre get in touch! 07519018675

The festival is a key part of our year-round programme for people with learning disabilities, which offers lots of opportunities for fun, friendship and creativity. Find out more >> bit.ly/4bvdnRG 📸 @photosbydavid

We had SO much fun at our Beautiful Octopus Club Festival! 🐙 A Club Night, live DJ sets, a live band, drumming, art sessions, dance workshops, a fabulous sensory show & an inspiring symposium run by @interplayleeds – there was something for everyone to enjoy. 📸 @RoblingPix

🎭@interplayleeds has announced its first Sensory Theatre Symposium, which will take place at @LeedsPlayhouse and explore the latest in sensory theatre. disabilityarts.online/magazine/news/…

FREE #Beatboxing Workshops 🤩🔊 Join world-record holding beatboxer, acclaimed writer & theatre-maker Testament (@testamentonline) to learn fresh new skills - and have fun. 🎶27 Jan, 11am (Ages 4-16) 🎟️bit.ly/3S6XTvC 🎶27 Jan, 3pm (Ages 16+) 🎟️bit.ly/3H8XBOz

Another wonderful dementia friendly show @LeedsPlayhouse on 16th January, with a meet and greet of the actors afterwards. They really have paved the way for people living with a dementia to enjoy the arts. @Artsincarehomes @CareQualityLCC

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Benjamin Zephaniah. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

🚨Job opportunity🚨 We’re looking for a Lincoln Greeners Support Worker to support our team in the delivery & project admin of the gardening group. 🗓️Application deadline: 5pm, 2.1.2024 Full job description & application details in the job pack mafwatheatre.co.uk/opportunities

➡️Our response to tonight's coverage by GB news 1. We are incredibly proud of the 400+ inspiring schools that have earned the Schools of Sanctuary award for demonstrating their commitment to being a place of welcome, safety and belonging for all.

🐝 Our fantastic group of young people with learning disabilities have been buzzing with creativity! Their end-of-term parade was a wonderful celebration of all the amazing skills they've learned and shared. Find out more about Buzz > bit.ly/3Yqs4zt 🖤💛 📸@abbyswain13

We were honoured to have our Theatre of Sanctuary status reconfirmed in a ceremony with partners from across the city. We are just as proud as when we became the world’s first Theatre of Sanctuary almost ten years ago in 2014.