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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.

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

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

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

05
June
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cheese and Grain
Market Yd, Justice Ln, Frome BA11 1BE

Frome Coffee Morning

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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25
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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28
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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02
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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15
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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16
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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13
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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20
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.

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