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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.
Christmas Visits 2020
Christmas visits 2020, Ho Ho Ho Christmas was spectacular with lots of visits from Santa and his Elves. Ups and Downs Southwest
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Bristol Project – Update
Bristol Project Update – Like so many other things, our very exciting news about setting up a second office in Bristol fell a little flat when the pandemic hit.
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Christmas 2020
Christmas 2020, Christmas is coming book a visit from Santa and his Elves.
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Ups and Downs Survey 2020
We could use your help in a big way. Can you complete this quick survey to help shape our service?
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Our Fundraisers are Amazing – Thank You
Our Fundraisers are Amazing and it is thanks to you our fundraisers that with your help and support Ups and Downs Southwest can continue with its valuable work – Thank You
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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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COVID-19 We are Doing our Bit in Somerset!
Covid-19 We are Doing our Bit in Somerset! to continue our support, thanks to the Somerset Community Foundation, COVID-19 Response Fund
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Bees with Catherine and Byron WSM Youth Club
Bees with Catherine and Byron for the young people of Weston-super-Mare Youth Club. With bee hives in their garden. Ups and Downs Southwest.
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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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They Came They Quizzed They Conquered
Barclays Bridgwater staff ran a virtual quiz to raise funds for Ups and Downs Southwest – It was great fun and they Quizzed into the night – Thank You.
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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 – 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 – 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 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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“Do your thing” on World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Do Your Thing, Ups and Downs Southwest Using the uplifting song “Do your thing”, from the Basement Jaxx, showcasing the amazing talents of our young people
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Events What’s On
Calendar Of Events
We have an extensive program of events, which you can view on our What’s On Calendar.