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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.

2017 Our Year at a Glance

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

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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Theatre Workshop

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 -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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Awarded £21,000 – BBC Children in Need

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

Apr 23 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Lets make a healthy dessert Bristol Youth Club Lets learn to make a healthy dessert – Fruit salad / Fruit kebabs "*" indicates required fields My child would like to join you at Bristol Youth[...]
The Park Centre Common Room
Apr 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
String Painting and Fun Sherborne Youth Club When: Thursday, 24th April, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Sherborne Area Youth and Community Centre, Tinneys Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3DY Join us for a creative and action-packed evening at[...]
Tinneys Youth Club
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Coffee Morning Yeovil The Hub Yeovil Join Us for Coffee, Cake, and Chat in Yeovil When: 7th May, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMWhere: The Hub, 13 Buckland Road, Pen Mill Trading Estate, Yeovil, BA21[...]
The Hub Yeovil
May 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Fun Football Session Bristol Youth Club Get Ready for an Unforgettable Football Adventure at Bristol Youth Club! Hey there, future football stars! Are you ready to kick off an amazing day filled with laughter, teamwork,[...]
The Park Centre
May 21 @ 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