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Help Us Launch The October Experience Exchange – #DiscoverTogether

Little Lotto is a fantastic way to help us and you might WIN as well.

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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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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