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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

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

Bristol Office

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

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.

Art Attack

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

Congratulations – Communication for All Event

Congratulations – Communication for All Event – Signing for parents and professionals, Ups and Downs Southwest in Support of Children and Families with Down Syndrome.

A Big Thank you to our Fundraisers

Thank you to our fundraisers, thank you for your support in enabling Ups and Downs Southwest to continue with its valuable work

Sexuality & Relationships Education

Sexuality Relationships Education – Friendship makes the world go around and many young people with a learning disability start from an advantageous point.

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

Communication for All Event

Communication for All Event – Signing for parents and professionals, Ups and Downs Southwest in Support of Children and Families with Down Syndrome.

HIGOS Supporting Ups and Downs Southwest

HIGOS Supporting Ups and Downs Southwest – Higos Insurance Services is delighted to support Ups and Downs Southwest as much as it can.

Thank you to our fundraisers

Thank you to our fundraisers, thank you for your support in enabling Ups and Downs Southwest to continue with its valuable work

Post 16 plus information Event

Post 16 plus Information Event – with Speakers Melinda Nettledon, Carol Robinson as well as a variety of exhibition stalls – Ups and Downs Southwest

Test your Skills at Kilve Court

Test your Skills at Kilve Court, Low Ropes, Archery, Shelter Building, Funded by Tesco Bags for Life donation to Ups and Downs Southwest

Winning with Waitrose

A big thank you to everyone that voted for us in the Sherborne Waitrose Community Matters vote for Sherborne Youth Club.

21st Birthday Celebrations and Annual General Meeting 2018

21st Birthday Celebrations and annual general meeting 2018 Ups and Downs Southwest

9th Hole Enmore Golf Day

For the 9th year running, Enmore Golf Club hosted some of our children and young people at Enmore Golf club.

Congratulations Gary Green

We are very pleased to announce that the winner of our Little Lotto 21 competition was Gary Green.

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Events What’s On

June

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Cheese and Grain

Market Yd, Justice Ln, Frome BA11 1BE

Cheese and Grain, Frome We are thrilled to announce that our coffee mornings will be hosted at various venues this year. Our second venue is the Cheese and Grain in Frome. The Cheese and Grain is a not-for-profit, member-owned social enterprise and also a registered charity. Its main aim is to promote and boost Frome’s […] ...

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June

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Sherborne Area Youth and Community Centre

Tinneys Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3DY

Crafts Games and Fun

Sherborne Youth Club – Crafts, Games & Fun Night! Date: Thursday 12th June 2025 Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm Location: Sherborne Area Youth and Community Centre Tinneys Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3DY Join us for a relaxed and creative evening at Sherborne Youth Club! We’ll be getting crafty by decorating snap bracelets with marker pens […] ...

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June

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Greenbank swimming Pool

Wilfrid Road, Street, BA16 0EU

Youth Club Family Event

Youth Club Family Event – Join Us for an Evening of Fun! Date: Friday 25th July 2025 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM Cost: £10 per family Location: Greenbank Swimming Pool, Wilfrid Road, Street, BA16 0EU Who: Youth club members & their families We’re excited to announce our first-ever Youth Club Family Event – and we hope it’s the beginning of […] ...

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June

10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Clevedon Road, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PG

Summer Event At Noahs Ark Zoo Farm

Summer Event at Noah’s Ark Farm Join Us for a Summer Family Event at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm! Where: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, North Somerset When: Saturday 28th June Time: Please arrive between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., when the Family Support Team will meet you. The team will be on hand in the zoo until 2 p.m., […] ...

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July

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Firs, Parent Care Resource Hub

89a Drove Rd, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3NX

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 in Weston-Super-Mare. The Firs is the location for the North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together organisation (NSPCWT). The NSPCWT represent parents and carers in North Somerset […] ...

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July

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Ups and Downs Southwest

The Old School, School Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0LN

Coffee Morning in Bridgwater

Westonzoyland Join Us for Coffee, Cake, and Chat in Bridgwater! When: 15th July, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where: The Old School, School Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0LN Come for a relaxed and friendly morning to enjoy delicious coffee and cake, meet other families, and get valuable support and advice. Our Family Support Worker, Jackie Andrews will […] ...

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July

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

The Silver Otter Cafe

15 Silver Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DB

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 of Devon**! Whether you’re new to the area or simply looking for a friendly space to connect, these informal gatherings are the perfect way to […] ...

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July

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary

Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU

Devon Summer Holiday Event

A Fantastic Free Day Out at The Donkey Sanctuary – Sidmouth Location: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU Date & Time: Wednesday 30th July | 10am – 2pm Looking for a wonderful, family-friendly way to spend a summer’s day? Join us at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth for a heartwarming and unforgettable visit – and […] ...

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August

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kingsmour Playground

Middle Lane, Kingston Seymour, Clevedon, BS21 6XW

North Somerset Summer Holiday Event

Family Meet-Up at Kingsmour Playground Kingsmour Playground, Middle Lane, Kingston Seymour, Clevedon, BS21 6XW Wednesday 13th August 2025 | 10 am – 2 pm Cost: Free Come and enjoy a relaxed, inclusive, and joy-filled day out with other families at the much-loved Kingsmour Playground – a fully accessible play space designed with children with additional […] ...

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August

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Yeovil Country Park

Ninesprings Cafe, Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1QZ

Somerset Summer Holiday Event

Where: Yeovil Country Park, Ninesprings Cafe, Brunswick Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1QZ When: Wednesday 20th August 2025, 10-2 pm Cost: Free Website link: Yeovil Country Park The last of our Summer events this year will be held at Ninesprings, the most popular and accessible area of Yeovil Country Park. It has a network of footpaths […] ...

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Calendar Of Events

We have an extensive program of events, which you can view on our What’s On Calendar.

What's On