Paul Downes

Strategic Partnership Advisor (Yorkshire & Humber) for Activity Alliance

Love the family, Love music, Love sport & Love life. All thoughts & views are my own.

[Activity Alliance @AllForActivity]

We're celebrating 25 years as a national charity today.
Remarkable change over a quarter of a century, but our role as the leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity remains more necessary than ever before. Read our reflective article here https://t.co/7yhY6eJC8t

[Paul Downes @downes_paul]

Very emotional morning celebrating year 6 leavers assembly, well done Ruby and both daughters won this award 💪 @acombprimary #ProudDad #TheseGirlsCan

[Activity Alliance @AllForActivity]

Want to know more about today's #ActivityAllianceSurvey findings?
Join our free online research briefing event on Monday 19 June, 2-3pm, delivered on Zoom.
Reserve your spot on Eventbrite: https://t.co/Wcehq4NAeY

[Activity Alliance @AllForActivity]

Our @cimspa accredited Inclusive Activity Programme will equip you with the skills to engage disabled people and people with long-term health conditions more effectively in physical activity.
Find out more about this #InclusiveActivity training here: https://t.co/TeuiTAJoKd

[Activity Alliance @AllForActivity]

Our #GetOutGetActive programme launches new research today, 'Developing inclusive leaders in Haringey'. Exploring how to create an inclusive environment for disabled participants and deliverers. Ready the full story here: https://t.co/GHQUBBQUSP

[Nigel Harrison @nigelh4]

Let's get the applications in .... great initiative from @MayorOfWY

[Ascendance -Creative Health & Well-being @AscendanceDance]

How brilliant does our fantastic volunteer Jenny look demonstrating the #CatInTheHat movement that @bloodmemory1 has been exploring with @sensecharity 😻😻

#dance #creativity #letscreate #northengland #leeds #bradford #drseuss #cats #hats

[Sense @sensecharity]

New #SenseActive report calls for activity providers to adopt a person-centred, flexible approach to delivery for children and young people with complex disabilities.

Read the insight here: https://t.co/gVV9iNRq7s

Produced in partnership with @_ukactive and @Sport_England

[Forum Central @MyForumCentral]

📢VENUE CHANGE 📢
Due to Covid safety concerns we have made the difficult decision to move the #LeedsForAll event online. Join us via Zoom to view the performances and hear about some of the amazing support and services available for people with disabilities in Leeds.

[Activity Alliance @AllForActivity]

Tomorrow is International Day for Disabled People #IDDP #IDPWD. To mark the day, we're asking leaders from leisure, employment, education, and beyond "What fairness for disabled people in sport and activity means to you?"
Stay tuned to find out what they say!

[Paul Downes @downes_paul]

Thank you so much @AscendanceDance for letting me observe and meet up in person today in your covid safe dance session today @sensecharity are very much Looking forward to working with you across Yorkshire #YorkshireHaka #RoomersAndZoomers

[Alissa @alissaayling]

Our very own @downes_paul leading a fun ⚽️ themed ‘drumming to music’ session ahead of the big game this evening, and as part of our #SenseActive digital offer! #EURO2020 #ENG #multitalentedteam

[Paul Downes @downes_paul]

Well said @Val_CarersLeeds @sensecharity we really value this meeting too #PartnershipWorking

[Val Hewison @Val_Hewison]

Great to be attending the @MyForumCentral Physical and Sensory Impairment (PSI) strategy meeting. Looking forward to members updates. Importance of a joined up approach across the city SO much going on to be applauded!A strong #thirdsector voice #teamleeds

[Paul Downes @downes_paul]

@MyForumCentral @sensecharity @_UKCoaching @LeedsDisSport @ActiveLeeds @HunsletClub @PeopleInAction @LeedsOPF @SportLeeds @SpExUoL Massive thank you to @MyForumCentral for sharing and promoting the @sensecharity online learning classroom workshop 'Connecting Differently Through Sport' 🧡🧡💜💜👍

[Paul Downes @downes_paul]

@DevilsFiremen @TomGladwin2 @simonjharwood @shedseven @jimmyg75_uk Love the Cat burgular remix @andyfirth 😎🐈😻

[Paul Downes @downes_paul]

@TomGladwin2 @simonjharwood @shedseven @jimmyg75_uk Yes, we do need to get it out there @TomGladwin2 ✌

[Paul Downes @downes_paul]

@simonjharwood @TomGladwin2 @shedseven Many thanks @simonjharwood it's been very quiet in airports of late 😏 no plans for any reunions as such plus @TomGladwin2 is a bit busy with another project and his 4 legged friend ,,that said you never know eh! #P:IA

[Sense @sensecharity]

This week #SenseActive have been busy sending Sensory Exercise posters!

Would you or someone you know benefit from simple, seated exercises, stuck on your wall to complete at a time to suit you?

Posters are available in A4, A3 & A1- order yours for free: https://t.co/KXxXI9eGZ8

[Paul Downes @downes_paul]

@PhilHay_ @TheAthleticUK Speedy recovery @PhilHay_ thoughts and best wishes to you and your family #Mot

[Paul Downes @downes_paul]

Thank you @MyForumCentral for sharing this brilliant new venture #SensoryWalks #SenseActive #Walkshire

[Forum Central @MyForumCentral]

Discover a Sensory Walk near you!🌿 @sensecharity have partnered with @OrdnanceSurvey to put Sensory Walks on the map - literally - with a new free phone app
#SensoryWalks enable people with complex disabilities to explore the outdoors and engage with nature

Check out their link