Summer picnic and music workshop held to mark Learning Disability Week in Brighton

Yahoo

24-06-2025

A summer picnic and music workshop has brought people together for a day of connection and creativity in Brighton.
Organised by Brighton and Hove Speak Out, the event took place in Brighthelm Gardens on June 17 and marked Learning Disability Week 2025.
The gathering welcomed 34 charity members, staff, and volunteers for a day of community and celebration in support of people with learning disabilities.
Will Davies, CEO of Brighton and Hove Speak Out, said: "Events like these are crucial for our members.
"They provide a safe, welcoming environment where people with learning disabilities can express themselves, build connections, and try new experiences."
The day began with a picnic in the gardens and continued with a music workshop led by the New Note Orchestra, the world's first orchestra created to support people affected by addiction.
Brighton and Hove Speak Out hosted a summer picnic and music workshop (Image: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures)
The workshop invited attendees to explore different instruments and make music together in a supportive setting.
A Speak Out participant said: "I loved the drums, it was so loud when we played altogether.
"I hope they can come back again."
Learning Disability Week is a national event running from June 16 to 22, with the 2025 theme "Do you see me?"
The theme calls for greater recognition of people with learning disabilities as individuals with unique skills, goals, and perspectives.
The week also aims to raise awareness of the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities and to highlight their achievements.
Events like the Brighton picnic are taking place around the country to mark the week, each reinforcing the value and voices of those with learning disabilities.
Brighton and Hove Speak Out is an independent advocacy charity that supports people with learning disabilities through a wide range of activities and programs.