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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

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 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
May 28 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Bingo and Baking Bristol Youth Club Get ready for an epic day filled with laughter, creativity, and memories! How about gathering your buddies for an absolutely thrilling baking session? Imagine the sweet aroma wafting through[...]
The Park Centre