1Voice Lakes & Bay

1 Voice Lakes & Bay celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026 and is the longest standing branch. It loosely covers North Lancashire and Cumbria, but welcomes anyone from anywhere.

“We welcome people using any form of AAC or none. People are also welcome to come if they are thinking about starting to use AAC or are at a very early stage in their journey.

We tend to meet about three times a year generally in school holidays. As we are based near the Lakes some of our activities are outdoor, weather permitting, but we also meet up in cafes and other places.

There is always time for a chat, to catch up with old friends and to get to know new ones. As you may have guessed we are very welcoming!”

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Group of people, including children in wheelchairs, gathered outdoors in front of a large house with cars parked nearby. It appears to be a community or support group event.
A round cake decorated with light blue, brown, and green icing, featuring the words 'Lakes and Bay 30!' and a black graduation cap topped with a yellow oval that says 'voice' and a red number 1. The cake is adorned with colorful icing flowers including red, yellow, and blue, and is placed on a silver cake board.
People celebrating a birthday with a chocolate cake, including three women with disabilities, one in a wheelchair, in an indoor setting with a large screen and equipment in the background.
People sitting at a long table with food, some using AAC devices, in a room with a kitchen in the background, and a woman standing on the left side wearing a purple shirt.
A person in wheelchair dressed as Santa Claus, giving a gift to a boy in a wheelchair during a holiday event.
Illustration of a lakeside scene with a cliff, water, and clouds, featuring the text "Lakes and Bay" and a black flag with a yellow and red logo.