BARNSLEY LEARNING DISABILITIES - LEARNING DISABILITIES WEEK 2025

Monday 16 June - Lots of fun activities to try

• The Full Crumb Kitchen cooking demonstration at The Library@ the Lightbox from 12.30pm 
• Toby Tyke Penalty Shootout, Multi-sports, Goal Ball, Karate and Accessible Bikes at Glassworks Square
• Yorkshire Ambulance Service - CPR Drop-in sessions at The Library@ the Lightbox.

Tuesday 17 June - Your voice matters

At The Library@ the Lightbox, Glassworks - 10am - 4pm 

• Voter registration and polling station experience.
• More Money in Your Pocket
• Make your voice heard in Safeguarding Adults Workshop morning
• Healthier You - Diabetes Awareness
• The University of Sheffield - Make sure your voice is heard with University of Sheffield research programme
• Meet the Mayor of Barnsley - Cllr David Leech

Wednesday 18 June - Let's be creative 10am -4pm 

• See and touch items from Barnsley Museums at The Library@ the Lightbox
• Beyond Words Book Club at The Library@ the Lightbox 11am - 12pm 
• Free fun creative workshops at the The Library@ the Lightbox 
• Cross the Sky Theatre Company at The Civic 1pm 
• Supported Employment taster sessions - contact us to book on by 6 June

Thursday 19 June - How to be healthy and get checked out 

At The Library@ the Lightbox  10am - 4pm 

• Fill out your Health Passports and your Annual Health Check information
• Community Dental Service
• Spectrum Sexual Health Advice
• Barnsley Cancer Champions
• How's Thi Ticker?
• Healthy Eating Advice

Friday 20 June - Come down and rock out!

• Ultimate Thunder Accessible day-time Concert - Band and day disco 1pm at The Civic. £8 plus two carer tickets per person
• How's Thi Ticker 12pm - 4pm at The Civic
• Local Mencap - Give us your views 10.30am - 12.30pm at Compass House
• Spectrum Sexual Health Advice 12pm - 4pm at The Civic
• Supported Employment taster sessions - contact us to book on by 6 June

You can find out all the details and follow our week on the Healthy Barnsley Facebook page. Facebook