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Help Us Launch The October Experience Exchange – #DiscoverTogether

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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.

Choose Us Coop

Choose Us Coop

Choose Us Coop The money raised from this fund will fund our new project ‘Time to Talk’.

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Inspired by Coraline

Inspired by Coraline

Inspired by Coraline – four-year-old Coraline was diagnosed at birth with Down’s syndrome and two holes in her heart.

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Become a Youth Club Volunteer

Become a Youth Club Volunteer

Become a Youth Club Volunteer | Could you spare a couple of hours one evening a week? Spend some time doing something rewarding become a youth club volunteer.

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Vote For Us

Vote For Us

Vote For Us – Tesco Community Grant help us raise much needed funds by visiting Tesco

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Summer Activity Pack

Summer Activity Pack

ALL GONE – Summer Activity Pack with Zoom session with an inflatable beach ball a colour your own bunting and a sock puppet making kit.

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Volunteers Week 2021

Volunteers Week 2021

Volunteer Week – This is our opportunity to thank our amazing volunteers, from our Volunteer Befrienders to the volunteers at our Family Events.

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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