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12 Mar, 2024
We're so proud of DSC member, Ben Wilson and are delighted to share his journey of achievement as he continues to work hard to realise his goal of becoming a professional dancer. Ben started dancing with our Winsford-based DS dance group, facilitated by Cheshire Dance, about six years ago and hasn't looked back! Click the button below to read Cheshire Dance's full article where they talk to Ben about his love of dance and about his dreams and aspirations for the future.
04 Mar, 2024
Wednesday 28th February was a historic day for Down Syndrome Cheshire. The Department for Health and Social Care came to our HQ to consult with our members about the Guidance for the Down Syndrome Act. We were proud that we were in a position to support all our members, those who needed communication aids, and those who required one-to-one support. We were also able to create an opportunity for our #iChooseBoard to hone their skills and to facilitate break-out sessions whilst the civil servants gained more knowledge and experience about DS so they are better informed about the condition. Working in partnership with Petty Pool College and Looking forward activities enabled this session to be such a success. It was a truly inspirational day. We would like to thank the National Down Syndrome Policy Group for asking us to host this session and People Health Trust for their funding.
Down Syndrome Cheshire supporter carrying out DIY
04 Mar, 2024
We are so incredibly grateful to long-time family community member, Mike Avraam, for stepping up to the challenge of developing and improving the storage options and audio-visual setup in our Hub's activity room. After consulting with a well-known Scandinavian lifestyle furniture emporium, Mike set himself the challenge of building some bespoke seat/storage bins at one end and then constructing a super smart 'wall' of white glossy loveliness at the other - leaving a perfect space to relocate our modestly-sized TV, ready for film nights and presentations. Mike achieved all this in just a few short weeks, completing the work in time for us to host our monumental DS Act guidance symposium with the DoHSC on 28th February. You really can't put a value on support of this kind - it's immense and will make such a difference to our day-to-day operations. So, thank you, Mike - we all think you are a superstar!
By Rebecca Goodier 01 Feb, 2024
First day on the job! One of our members Josh had his first day at work this week and we couldn’t be prouder of him!  After a brilliant employment week back in August, Josh was offered a job in Howden, a global insurance broker as an administrator. Some of the tasks that he gets up too at work include photocopying, filing, data inputting and greeting customers. Josh was extremely eager to tell his new work colleagues what he is going to spend his first pay check on, he would love to buy a ticket to see Craig Revel Horwood in The Wizard of Oz musical. How fabulous darling! We are so proud of you Josh and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will achieve in this job!
By Rebecca Goodier 01 Feb, 2024
Most of you will be aware that Joe created and sold 100 copies of his calendar last year where he took all of the ph otos himself. Joe is also the winner of the of the DSA My Perspective photography competition in December 2023.
By Rebecca Goodier 01 Feb, 2024
Good luck to Jodie on her first day at Stand Out, she's looking forward to meeting the team. And here she is with Ross and colleague Mark.
By Rebecca Goodier 01 Feb, 2024
Mark is very excited to start his job at Stand Out packaging socks to post out to clients. We wish Mark all the best on his 1st day. Mark says "Can't wait to work" Here's Mark with Ross and colleague Jodie.
Socks being crocheted at Down Syndrome Cheshire
22 Jan, 2024
Calling all crafters! Throughout March, as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, we’re asking all you knitters and crochet crafters to take on a challenge and produce a pair of socks that we can include on our giant sock bunting! You can use any pattern you'd like, or feel free to download one of ours below. We will also be sending socks to families in Ukraine and neonatal units across the region. So, whether you are a crochet queen or a knitting master, join our Facebook challenge and be part of something WOOLLY special this #wdsd2024 Oh, and be sure to get those socks back to us before Thursday, March 21st, so they can be included in our celebration bunting!!
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