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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.

Little Lotto Winners

Little Lotto Winners

Little Lotto Winners – the latest winners in the Ups and Downs Southwest Little Lotto 50/50 Club helping us continue helping those with Downs Syndrome.

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Our Fundraisers are Amazing

Our Fundraisers are Amazing

Our Fundraisers are Amazing. A massive thank you to everyone that has given their time and support to raise much needed funds for Ups and Downs Southwest.

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First Aid Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Training from Appogee Training and Consultancy for Ups and Downs Southwest HSE approved for parents and professionals.

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Toilet Training Guidance

Toilet Training Guidance

Toilet Training Guidance – Ups and Downs Southwest with Bladder and Bowel UK are a running a sessions on Toilet Training for parents and professionals.

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This is Me

This is Me

This is Me – Ups and Downs Southwest are proud to present ‘This is Me’ our musical video with some of our fantastic children, loving life with Down Syndrome

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Significant Funding News

Significant Funding News

Significant Funding News – Hinkley Point Community Fund awarded us funding for family and schools support in Sedgemoor, Taunton Deane and Minehead

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Easter Party Fun

Easter Party Fun

Easter Party Fun – An Ups and Downs Southwest Family Event. We will be joined by the Bridgwater Harley Davidson and their bikes, along with the Easter bunny.

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Fly High Theatre Workshop

Fly High Theatre Workshop

Fly High Theatre Workshop – for Ups and Downs Southwest – come and learn theatre skill a fun active experience from the people at Fly High Theatre.

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World Syndrome Awareness Day

World Syndrome Awareness Day

World Syndrome Awareness Day – Ups and Downs Southwest have fun wear Lots of Socks brightly coloured ones and raise funds for Ups and Downs Southwest.

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Art Attack

Art Attack

Art Attack – Ups and Downs Southwest. There will be colouring, sticking, pebble painting, junk modelling and more. Creative Messy Fun.

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it’s Christmas Party Time.

it’s Christmas Party Time.

Christmas Party Time 2018 – Fun for all the family join us at the Ups and Downs Christmas Party, children with Down Syndrome will receive a gift from Santa

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Events What’s On

Oct 22 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
10:30 am
Bristol Coffee Morning at the Farm Grimsbury Farm is a wonderful community space on the eastern edge of Bristol, proudly owned by South Gloucestershire Council.We’re incredibly grateful for the support of a dedicated charitable foundation,[...]
Grimsbury Community Farm
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Get Ready for Halloween Bristol Youth Club Are you ready for a spine-chilling evening full of thrills and creativity? Get ready to unleash your inner artist and craft the most hauntingly awesome Halloween lantern ever![...]
The Park Centre
Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Pumpkin Carving Sherborne Youth Club Get Ready for a Spooktacular Week! This week, we’re diving into the Halloween spirit with an exciting Pumpkin Carving Contest! Christine will guide us through the creative process, helping you[...]
Tinneys Youth Club
Nov 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Kerrina’s Yoga Class Weston Super Mare Youth Club Get ready for a rejuvenating experience this week as we welcome back the amazing Kerrina from Sacred Space Yoga! Her deeply calming and enriching yoga sessions are[...]
YMCA
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Weston super Mare Coffee Morning The Firs, Parent Carer Resource Hub   We are thrilled to announce that our coffee mornings will be hosted at various venues this year. Our third venue is The Firs[...]
The Firs, Parent Carer Resource Hub