A KEIGHLEY-based organisation which supports adults with learning disabilities is staging a series of 'Positivity Pop Ups'.

People First Keighley & Craven is visiting different locations across the district, manning a stall and offering a range of free items to help visitors with their mental health.

The initiative, being staged in conjunction with Bradford People First, has so far supported over 200 people in the community.

Places visited have included Asda in Keighley, the town centre, The Hive at Silsden and Central Hall, and there has been attendance at Modality Partnership events.

On Friday (April 19), a pop-up is being held at Keighley Healthy Living, in Scott Street, at 1pm. Everyone is welcome.

Catrina Farnell, People First Keighley & Craven manager, says: "The project focuses on mental wellbeing and what to do to promote regulation of emotions. This is particularly helpful for people who are neuro-diverse or have learning disabilities, whom we support, and we wanted to do something to help those outside the organisation too.

"We pop-up at a location with a stall and offer a range of items for free. People can choose up to three things to help their mental health. Bradford People First has created a leaflet about self-soothing boxes, and we have a pamphlet about proactive ways of looking after our mental health and what to do if we reach crisis point.

"Also, we've provided free sessions such as Zumba and craft work to help people.

"Our members have worked so hard on this, led by Bex Brooksbank – who assisted right from the beginning when writing the funding bid. She led efforts to curate the items we provide, and members have worked on the leaflets and even scouted locations. We are so proud of how far members have taken this project, which has been funded by a Bradford Council wellbeing grant.

"The most popular items have been fidget rings, which look like ordinary rings but are aids to help you de-stress. Affirmation cards designed by members are also a big hit!

"The selection of items has also been helpful for those in the care profession. It's really heartening to see the work of disabled people helping those who care for them, highlighting their ability and potential."

People First Keighley & Craven operates from Central Hall, Alice Street, supporting adults with learning disabilities and those who are neuro-diverse.

For further information about the organisation, visit peoplefirstkc.com