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ABA Leeds

@abaleeds

ABA is a city wide, culturally diverse project providing support services to people with visual impairments from diverse communities in Leeds since 1989.

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Just 6 days to go! πŸŽ‰ Join us on March 17th for our Community Cohesion Project – a day filled with arts, sports, and culture! πŸŒπŸ’ƒπŸΈ πŸ“… Save the date, scan the barcode & secure your spot now! 🎟️✨ Let’s celebrate diversity together! #CommunityCohesion #CelebrateTogether

Just 6 days to go! πŸŽ‰ Join us on March 17th for our Community Cohesion Project – a day filled with arts, sports, and culture! πŸŒπŸ’ƒπŸΈ

πŸ“… Save the date, scan the barcode & secure your spot now! 🎟️✨ Let’s celebrate diversity together!

#CommunityCohesion #CelebrateTogether
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National No Smoking Day 2025 Quit smoking today for a healthier tomorrow! Smoking increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, and visual impairment. Every cigarette harms your bodyβ€”take the first step towards a smoke-free life! πŸ’™ #NoSmokingDay #ProtectYourVision #HealthyLiving

National No Smoking Day 2025
Quit smoking today for a healthier tomorrow! Smoking increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, and visual impairment. Every cigarette harms your bodyβ€”take the first step towards a smoke-free life! πŸ’™ #NoSmokingDay #ProtectYourVision #HealthyLiving
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CommUnity Iftar, a time of peace, reflection, warm hugs and good vibes. As a CommUnity we opened not just our fast together but our hearts πŸ’• and doors to all in the Ward of Gipton and Harehills and beyond tonight. Thanks πŸ™ a Trillion JSH {Junior Sports ⚽️ 🏏 πŸ‰ Hub} team.

CommUnity Iftar, a time of peace, reflection, warm hugs and good vibes. 

As a CommUnity we opened not just our fast together but our hearts πŸ’• and doors to all in the Ward of Gipton and Harehills and beyond tonight. 

Thanks πŸ™ a Trillion JSH {Junior Sports ⚽️ 🏏 πŸ‰ Hub} team.
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A huge THANK YOU to our community members & facilitators for making our Community Cohesion Project a success! πŸ’™πŸŽ¨πŸ’ƒ From arts & crafts to games & dance, we loved bringing people together. Let’s keep building strong, united communities!

A huge THANK YOU to our community members & facilitators for making our Community Cohesion Project a success! πŸ’™πŸŽ¨πŸ’ƒ From arts & crafts to games & dance, we loved bringing people together. Let’s keep building strong, united communities!
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Hey everyone! Join us for our free 8-week course on improving low mood using Islam, kicking off on Tuesday, May 20, at the The Reginald Centre . Check out our website in the link below for more information or give us a call at 0113 843 4388 for more info! leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk/group-classes/…

Hey everyone! Join us for our free 8-week course on improving low mood using Islam, kicking   off on Tuesday, May 20, at the <a href="/ReginaldCentre/">The Reginald Centre</a> . Check out our website in the link below for more information or give us a call at 0113 843 4388 for more info!
leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk/group-classes/…
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🎨 An amazing 3D Printing Workshop with Leeds City Museum for our Community Cohesion Project! πŸ’‘βœ¨Huge thanks to everyone who joined usβ€”your creativity and enthusiasm made it a fantastic session! πŸ™ŒπŸ’™Stay tuned for more exciting workshops! 🎟️ #CommunityCohesion #LeedsCityMuseum

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We’re so excited to welcome back Anne, our amazing arts & knitting facilitator, after a year! πŸŽ‰ Our Sahara group is busy knitting adorable stuffed teddies with the most vibrant wool. 🧢✨ Can’t wait to see the final creations! πŸ§ΈπŸ’™ #SaharaGroup #KnittingJoy #CommunityCreativity

We’re so excited to welcome back Anne, our amazing arts &amp; knitting facilitator, after a year! πŸŽ‰ Our Sahara group is busy knitting adorable stuffed teddies with the most vibrant wool. 🧢✨ Can’t wait to see the final creations! πŸ§ΈπŸ’™ #SaharaGroup #KnittingJoy #CommunityCreativity
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✨ Eid Celebrations with Our Roshini Project! ✨ Our service users came together for a joyous Eid party filled with delicious food, lively drumming, and beautiful outfits! 🎢🍽️✨ It was a heartwarming day of celebration, community, and togetherness. πŸ’›πŸŽ‰ #EidCelebratio

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πŸŽ‰We’re thrilled to share that we've secured funding from the Smallwood Trust and The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a vital new project supporting women through the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Huge thanks to our funders! πŸ’™ #SmallwoodTrust #TNLCommunityFund #WomenSupport

πŸŽ‰We’re thrilled to share that we've secured funding from the <a href="/SmallwoodTrust/">Smallwood Trust</a> and <a href="/TNLComFund/">The National Lottery Community Fund</a>  to deliver a vital new project supporting women through the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Huge thanks to our funders! πŸ’™
#SmallwoodTrust #TNLCommunityFund #WomenSupport
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πŸš€ We're Hiring: Women’s Wellbeing Worker (Leeds, Office-Based) πŸ“ Location: Leeds (Office-Based) ⏰ Hours: 15 hrs/week | Salary: Β£24,496 (pro rata Β£9,930) πŸ“… Deadline: 30 April 2025 | Interview Date: 8 May 2025 πŸ”Ή Start: ASAP Apply now! (abaleeds.org.uk/vacancies-2/)

πŸš€ We're Hiring: Women’s Wellbeing Worker (Leeds, Office-Based)
πŸ“ Location: Leeds (Office-Based)
⏰ Hours: 15 hrs/week | Salary: £24,496 (pro rata £9,930)
πŸ“… Deadline: 30 April 2025 | Interview Date: 8 May 2025
πŸ”Ή Start: ASAP Apply now! (abaleeds.org.uk/vacancies-2/)
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We’re hiring an Arts & Crafts Facilitator to lead fun, creative sessions with our service users. Paid hourly, friendly environment, and meaningful work. Interested? Contact Ekam : 07782745672 🎨🧑 #ArtsFacilitator #CommunityWork #Hiring

We’re hiring an Arts &amp; Crafts Facilitator to lead fun, creative sessions with our service users. Paid hourly, friendly environment, and meaningful work. Interested? 
Contact Ekam : 07782745672 🎨🧑 #ArtsFacilitator #CommunityWork #Hiring
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Laughter, strategy, and a little friendly competition πŸ§ β™ŸοΈ Our service users had a fantastic time this week bonding over chess, Ludo, and classic board games. It’s more than just playβ€”it’s connection, confidence, and community in action. πŸ’¬πŸ§© #CommunityMatters #GamesThatConnect

Laughter, strategy, and a little friendly competition πŸ§ β™ŸοΈ
Our service users had a fantastic time this week bonding over chess, Ludo, and classic board games. It’s more than just playβ€”it’s connection, confidence, and community in action. πŸ’¬πŸ§© #CommunityMatters #GamesThatConnect
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πŸ“’We're looking for volunteers Want to make a real difference in your community? Join ABA Leeds as a Group Volunteer or Admin Support Volunteer and help us continue the amazing work we do. Whether you love people or you're great behind the scenes, we’d love to have you on board.

πŸ“’We're looking for volunteers
Want to make a real difference in your community? Join ABA Leeds as a Group Volunteer or Admin Support Volunteer and help us continue the amazing work we do. Whether you love people or you're great behind the scenes, we’d love to have you on board.
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The Braillists Foundation is a volunteer-led charity supporting braille learners and users and all activities are free! They offer: Braille for Beginners courses Find out more and sign up for updates here: braillists.org/newsletter #Braille #Accessibility #InclusiveLearning

The Braillists Foundation is a volunteer-led charity supporting braille learners and users and all activities are free! They offer: Braille for Beginners courses
Find out more and sign up for updates here: braillists.org/newsletter
#Braille #Accessibility #InclusiveLearning
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🐣 We’re closed for the Easter weekend and our social groups will be taking a short break too. Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Easter! 🌸✨ #HappyEaster #EasterWeekend

🐣 We’re closed for the Easter weekend and our social groups will be taking a short break too.
Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Easter! 🌸✨
#HappyEaster #EasterWeekend
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Carers Wellbeing Group 🌿 ABA Leeds AASRA, in partnership with the Community Wellbeing Hub, is launching a 12-week wellbeing group just for carers. Every Thursday | 10:30am–1:00pm πŸ“Starting 1st May – 24th July Join us to relax, recharge, and connect with others who understand.

Carers Wellbeing Group 🌿
ABA Leeds AASRA, in partnership with the Community Wellbeing Hub, is launching a 12-week wellbeing group just for carers. 
Every Thursday | 10:30am–1:00pm
πŸ“Starting 1st May – 24th July
Join us to relax, recharge, and connect with others who understand.
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Yesterday, we had a great strategy meeting with Steve to map out future plans and objectives for ABA Leeds. Exciting things ahead as we strengthen our vision and impact in the community. #ABALeeds #CommunitySupport #StrategicPlanning #FutureFocused

Yesterday, we had a great strategy meeting with Steve to map out future plans and objectives for ABA Leeds.
Exciting things ahead as we strengthen our vision and impact in the community. #ABALeeds #CommunitySupport #StrategicPlanning #FutureFocused
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Last week Thursday at The Community Wellbeing Hub, carers came together to share ideas for future sessions, build friendships β€” and even enjoy some homemade jam brought by one of our lovely group members. πŸ“ #ABALeeds #CarersSupport #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityCare

Last week Thursday at The Community Wellbeing Hub, carers came together to share ideas for future sessions, build friendships β€” and even enjoy some homemade jam brought by one of our lovely group members. πŸ“

#ABALeeds #CarersSupport #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityCare
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 This year’s theme: Community πŸ’š At ABA Leeds, we believe connection is powerful β€” and no one should face mental health challenges alone. Together, we care. Together, we grow. #MHAW2025 #CommunityMatters #ABALeeds #MentalHealthSupport

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
This year’s theme: Community πŸ’š
At ABA Leeds, we believe connection is powerful β€” and no one should face mental health challenges alone.
Together, we care. Together, we grow.
#MHAW2025 #CommunityMatters #ABALeeds #MentalHealthSupport