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BRAIN GYM at Parent/Toddler Group

Posted by Thomas Regan on March 2, 2008 2:16 PM

After recommendation from one of the mum’s in the group we have booked 2 taster sessions of ‘Brain Gym’.

We’re unsure whether to role out the sessions during the monthly support group or as 2 separate sessions – depending on how many people are interested.

If you’d like to take part please contact Cathy at Dingle Lane Children’s Centre on: 0151 233 4934.

The two sessions would be split into two parts - one theory part for parents and one experiential session including the children (45 mins each with a break in between). For the theory part we would provide a creche in the room next door. Unfortunately we can only provide a crèche for 6 children so places would be limited.

Below is some information taken from the ‘Brain Gym’ website to give you some idea what it’s about.

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PARENT/CHILD SUPPORT GROUP UNDERWATER STREET PARTY

Posted by Thomas Regan on March 1, 2008 10:41 AM

Down Syndrome Liverpool have hired Underwater Street for an exclusive party on Friday 18th April. The party starts at 4.30pm and finishes at 6.30pm and includes a meal, ice cream and a party bag.

The event is FREE but places are limited, so please book ASAP. To book your child's place please call Cathy at Dingle Lane Children's Centre on 0151 233 4934.

WE ARE BEING VISITED BY ACORN FARM FOR THE DAY

Posted by Thomas Regan on February 26, 2008 10:47 AM

Our Parent/Child support group is going from strength to strength.

On Monday 3rd March we will be having a visit at Dingle Lane Children's Centre from Maisy & Muriel the sheep, pygmy goats, rabbits, baby chicks, hens and ducks.

Members of Down Syndrome Liverpool are welcome to come along and join in the fun. It all starts at 1.30pm with refreshments provided.

Don't forget our new venue is Dingle Lane Children's Centre, Matthew Arnold School, Dingle, L8 9UB.

Parent & Toddler Group at Dingle Childrens Centre

Posted by Thomas Regan on January 16, 2008 2:49 PM

The Down Syndrome Liverpool Parent and Toddler Group has moved to Dingle Childrens Centre and starts on Monday 21st January.

The session runs from 12.30 and finishes at 3pm. For the time being the sessions will run once a month.

There will be food for the parents and kids and Wavy Davy will be coming to do a session with the kids. Anyone wishing to attend please turn up on the day.

Fancy Dress (Halloween) Party

Posted by Thomas Regan on October 30, 2007 9:57 AM

The AGM/Fancy Dress Party was held last Sunday (28th). Yet again we had a good turn-out of members with all the kids enjoying themselves.

It's always great to see the kids dancing and playing games, although Charlotte wasn't too keen to join in on the dance floor as I think the music may have been too loud for her. Shame really as she's always dancing at home.

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Paint along with Lottie...

Posted by Thomas Regan on October 24, 2007 10:04 AM

My sister had the bright idea of inviting Charlotte round to her house on Sunday to do some painting.

We arrived to find the living room floor covered with pages from the Echo (good for something then eh!) and a large roll of white paper for Lottie and her 10 month old cousin, Ellie to run up and down on with paint-covered feet.

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Off school and off work

Posted by Thomas Regan on October 8, 2007 8:58 AM

Last week Charlotte was ill for the whole week.

I had to take some time off work as her viral infection took a hold. It's the first time she has been absent from school and it's something we may have to get used to as her immune system is not very good at fighting illnesses.

The good news today is she has recovered and gone back to school, hopefully she will be fine now.

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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH DOWNS SYNDROME

Posted by Thomas Regan on September 27, 2007 8:17 AM

The Downs Syndrome Association are holding two training days in Liverpool on Speech and Language Development in Children with Downs Syndrome.

The topics will cover:
Day 1. Thursday 22nd November - Early Years Children.
Day 2. Friday 23rd November - School Aged Children

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AGM and Fancy Dress Party

Posted by Thomas Regan on September 25, 2007 10:12 AM

Time once again for the Down Syndrome Liverpool AGM - that came round pretty quickly.

This years event is to be held on Sunday 28th October starting at 2.15pm. Whilst the AGM is underway entertainment will be provided for the children.

The AGM will be followed by a Fancy Dress Party with a discoand games for the kids as well as face painting. A buffet will also be provided.

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DSA Launches TV ad campaign

Posted by Thomas Regan on September 10, 2007 2:06 PM

There I was sitting at home watching continuous episodes of Peppa Pig on Nickelodean with Charlotte when an advert came on for the Down Syndrome Association.

The ad features a cartoon boy called Josh who has Down's (pictured below). In it he says he loves doing activities that 'normal' kids do.

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