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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.
Fun in the Sun – Family Summer Picnic
Fun in the Sun Family Summer Picnic, welcomed over 60 parents and children to the Family Summer Picnic showing the incredible strength of our community.
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Sainsburys, Billet Street, Taunton announces new charity partnership for 2018
Sainsbury’s Billet Street Taunton said: “We’re really excited to be working with Ups and Downs Southwest, supporting such a fantastic cause. Everyone at Billet Street, Taunton is looking forward to working together for a successful partnership.”
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Enmore Golf Day 2018
Enmore Golf Day 2018 A fun day of golf and riding the buggy with Ups and Downs Southwest at Enmore Golf Club Somerset. Lots of Fun.
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Successful Inclusion in Secondary School 2018
Successful Inclusion in Secondary School 2018 A practical look at the specific learning profile of students with Down syndrome moving onto a Secondary school.
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Summer Family Picnic 2018
Summer Family Picnic 2018 with Ups and Downs Southwest
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Thank you fundraisers
Thank you, fundraisers, for raising funds for Ups and Downs Southwest, helping continue our great work
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Fantastic we have our 21 entries for 21st Birthday Prize Draw
Fantastic we have our 21 entries for 21st Birthday Prize Draw – Ups and Downs Southwest is Celebrating we started 21 years ago.
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2017 Our Year at a Glance
‘2017 Saw some major changes and positive growth as a charity. We are proud to show you some of the headline facts and figures. Our vision is to continue to go from strength to strength offering a quality service to children, parents and professionals. If you would like to be part of our continued success during 2018/19, there are many ways you can show you support
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Melinda Nettleton Sen Legal Event
Melinda Nettleton Sen Legal event – will be speaking at this event to clearly explain the key issues in this complex system including what an EHCP is, how assessments are carried out and how annual reviews, amendments, rights of appeal and tribunals work in practice.
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Sky Dive for Ups and Downs Southwest
Skydive for Ups and Downs Southwest 2018 Want to do something amazing? Always had a dream of jumping out of a plane?
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They Did It – Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge
They Did It – The Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge is a trekking expedition on Northern Dartmoor designed specifically for young people with special needs, both physical and educational.
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Theatre Workshop
Ups and Downs Southwest is delighted to be able to offer a FREE theatre workshop kindly funded by Bridgwater Town Council Youth Grants and delivered by Appleshed Inclusion Theatre..
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Good Luck -Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge
Good Luck – The Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge is a trekking expedition on Northern Dartmoor designed specifically for young people with special needs, both physical and educational.
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Mixed-race model with Downs Syndrome makes strides on catwalk
The fashion industry might have been a distant dream for a Finnish-Nigerian model with Down’s syndrome – but Maija Mattila made it a reality.
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Awarded £21,000 – BBC Children in Need
Ups and Downs Southwest are delighted to announce that BBC Children in Need has awarded them a grant of £21,000 over 3 years. This grant will fund 2 youth clubs and help make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people right here in the southwest.
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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.