We are a self advocacy group run by and for people with learning disabilities.

Central Hall, Keighley
Joined July 2018
Last week, members in our Friday group went off for our 2nd Small Social trip to @TropWorldLeeds! These trips have been planned BY our members, FOR our members! We have been so proud of how these have helped our members with their confidence and independence.
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We all saw a lot of amazing tropical animals (including the beautiful butterflies) & made some great memories as a group. Thank you to all the staff at Tropical World for being supportive and inclusive to us during our trips. We will definitely hope to return in the future!!
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People First Keighley & Craven retweeted
🎙️🎙️NEW @PfkcR PODCAST🎙🎙️ We are supporting our local cinemas in today's show with our guest from #SkiptonPlazaCinema! To tell us more about their new accessibility plans to make the building open to all is manager Sam. We hope you enjoy! LISTEN ON podfollow.com/the-people-fir…
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We are running a TOMBOLA 🤩 for our IT Appeal! All prizes have been donated by our awesome members, staff & friends in our community to range from luxury toiletries, books & stationary, plush toys and more! 🎟️ Tickets are 5 for £1: every ticket ending in 0 or 5 is a WINNER!
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It's Time ⏰ for the NEW @PfkcR Podcast! This week we are talking accessible and friendly fitness with Becky, founder & instructor at @Missfitsworkout! We worked together on our Wellbeing Festival last year so having her on was very excited! LISTEN NOW: podfollow.com/the-people-fir…
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Our member Rebecca is back hosting another episode of her Rock & Comedy Show! 🤘 And she has a very special guest - staff member Debra (AKA her mum!) Join Rebecca and Debra as they about some '70s comedy classics, German heavy metal, and much more! ➡️ youtu.be/jVXzDXiMJ3E ⬅️
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Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected & welcome. 🩵 This #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek, we want to remind that PFKC is a hate crime reporting centre. We’re here to listen, support & help anyone report hate crime, hate incidents and mate crime. You don’t have to face it alone!
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It's an exciting episode of the @PfkcR Podcast...🎙️ Announcing our place as a FINALIST in the @lovieawards! 🎉 So let's talk about the awards, what our category "Best Indie Podcast" means & how you can vote! ⬇️⬇️ vote.lovieawards.com/PublicV… LISTEN NOW: podfollow.com/the-people-fir…
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The @PfkcPodcast is in the finals for the "Best Indie Podcast @lovieawards!🎉 Vote now to help highlight the amazing work of adults with learning disabilities in this a European wide recognition of excellence!! ⬇️⬇️ vote.lovieawards.com/PublicV…
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THIS WEEK on the @PfkcR Podcast... @emmerdale actor & disability advocate @jamesmooreactor! 🎭 Our team were so excited to chat with him & we got inspired hearing about how his disability affected working in acting – but never held him back. LISTEN NOW: podfollow.com/the-people-fir…
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People First Keighley & Craven retweeted
🎉 Amazing news! The @PfkcR Podcast has been named a FINALIST for "Best Indie Podcast" at the 2026 @lovieawards! 🎙️ Out of 1,000+ podcasts, we've made the top 6! Well done Podcast Team! 🥳 Want to help us get to the finals? You can vote for us HERE! -> vote.lovieawards.com/PublicV…
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Last week we had a had a very exciting interview with disabled actor @jamesmooreactor, who plays Ryan Stocks on @emmerdale 📺 We spoke to him about his role on the show, about his disability and what challenges he has faced. We can't wait to share it later this week! 🤩
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We have a VERY exciting, inspiring guest this week on the @PfkcR Podcast - the the founder of Access the Dales, @DebbieNorth29! This charity works to support disabled people to get out on walks & hikes to build confidence/advocacy skills! LISTEN NOW: podfollow.com/the-people
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We are very excited to announce that we are part of The Love Project! Researching about, Love, Learning Disabilities & Social Care and has been funded by @NIHRSSCR! Over the next few years we will explore the different kinds of love & how they fit into adult social care!
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Our members will be working with a team of fantastic researchers from @ManMetUni, @BristolUni and University of Sheffield!
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The NEW episode of the @PfkcR Podcast is coming to you from @bcbradio! Podcast Assistant Matthew went on earlier this month to talk about our open letter video to Prime Minister @andyburnham, more about our group & the ways we support people. LISTEN NOW: podfollow.com/the-people-fir…
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This week, our members have been working on their personal advocacy skills by talking about our new Small Socials with Social Coordinator Susan!🥳 We got to talk about past socials we've planned, learn about our planning method & steps to make sure events go as well as possible!
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A Wild @PfkcR Podcast Appears! Today we are chatting to one our fantastic volunteers: it's @MakatonCharity tutor Shelagh!🥳 We are very proud of the work she has done with us, helping to make our office a more accessible and welcoming place. LISTEN NOW: podfollow.com/the-people-fir…
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Our guests this wees on the @PfkcR are the charity Remap and the @UniversityLeeds! We always love when we can feature amazing projects that positively improve the lives of other disabled people in our community. podfollow.com/the-people-fir…
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