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Help Us Launch The October Experience Exchange – #DiscoverTogether

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Ups and Downs Southwest is a Down Syndrome support charity serving children and young people, their parents/carers and all linked professionals dealing with the health and education of children and young people who have Down Syndrome.

Somerset Office

Our head office is based in Somerset and from here we cover, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, North Somerset and Wiltshire.

Bristol Office

For families and professionals in the Bristol area, we have a dedicated team based at The Park Centre, Knowle.

Autumn Activity Pack

Autumn Activity Pack

Looking for something to do in the October half term? We are delighted to be able to offer 100 families, residing in the Somerset area, an art and craft autumn pack activity pack

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Summer Holiday Activity Pack

Summer Holiday Activity Pack

With the summer holidays nearly upon us and things being a ‘little different’ we are delighted to be able to offer 40 of our families a summer activity packs.

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Charity Film Awards Thank you

Charity Film Awards Thank you

Charity Film Awards Thank You – Our “This Is Me” video has made it through to the finals. we are so proud of our young people here at Ups and Downs Southwest

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Fancy a Challenge

Fancy a Challenge

Fancy a Challenge – The 2.6 Challenge has been set up to help charities across the country survive the next few months as we adjust to the way the Covid-19 pandemic has affected us.

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Charity Film Awards Finalists!

Charity Film Awards Finalists!

Charity Film Awards Finalists – This Is Me video has made it through to the finals. we are so proud of our young people. Please Vote it really would help us.

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Little Lotto Supporters

Little Lotto Supporters

Little Lotto Supporters we are so grateful for your support and we hope you feel able to keep contributing in this way, supporting Ups and Downs Southwest

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We’re Coming to Bristol!

We’re Coming to Bristol!

We’re Coming to Bristol – The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded Ups and Downs Southwest five years funding to provide our services in Bristol.

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Events What’s On

Jan 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Exciting Augmented Reality Adventure at Weston-Super-Mare Youth Club! When: Tuesday, 21st January, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: YMCA, 2 Bristol Road Lower, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 2PN We’re thrilled to welcome Tomasin from the Soap Soup[...]
Jan 22 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Lets Dance Bristol Youth Club Get ready for an exciting dance experience at the Bristol Youth Club! Join us for a fun and dynamic dance session where you can learn fresh, new moves and showcase[...]
The Park Centre Dance Studio
Jan 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Creative Fun at Sherborne Youth Club​ Sherborne Youth Club When: Thursday, 23rd January, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Sherborne Area Youth and Community Centre, Tinneys Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3DY Prepare for an evening filled with[...]
Tinneys Youth Club
Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1:00 pm
The Play Barn at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park This is a fantastic opportunity for all of the family to play together in a fun and secure environment, with exclusive use for our families.60[...]
Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
Jan 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Coffee, Cake and Chat! The Silver Otter, Devon   New to Devon: Coffee, Cake, and Chat! We are absolutely delighted to invite you to our new **bi-monthly Coffee, Cake, and Chat sessions in the heart[...]
The Silver Otter