This is a story of pure coincidence and luck… Bryony and Jamie discovered that they share a family member, but only because a relative spotted them on the same page of our Down2Earth magazine! The pair both featured on pages 6 and 7 of the magazine, which is produced twice a year by the Down’s Syndrome […]
We are pleased to announce that we have joined the Co-op Local Community Fund. The Co-op Local Community Fund helps to support local projects that Co-op members care about. Since its launch in 2017, Co-op members have raised £39 million pounds for over 12,000 local causes. We’re delighted that the Down’s Syndrome Association will now be […]
Last Sunday, after introducing ourselves and catching up on our news, we had a very special visitor to Down to Earth… Lee Ryan, from the band Blue, who has recently appeared in Eastenders and the current series of Strictly Come Dancing, joined us for an exciting day! After saying hello via Skype to our Having […]
by Kate Powell, Down2Earth Magazine editor Places that I have been plus one thing I like about that place: Macedonia – I liked educating children with learning disabilities and Down’s syndrome. North Carolina, United States of America – I liked seeing family and traveling around Lourdes, France – I went on a Pilgrim Trust trip […]
by Kate Powell, Down2Earth Magazine editor You can arrange to meet someone at the end of your journey when you travel by bus or train. Make sure you have your bus pass and rail pass on you. Make sure when you are travelling you keep your bags and things with you. You can travel with […]
by Kate Powell, Down2Earth Magazine editor I have travelled to… Macedonia I liked educating children with learning disabilities and Down’s syndrome. Click here to read more about my trip to Macedonia. America, North Carolina I liked seeing family and traveling around. France, Lourdes I went on a pilgrimage with a trust. Switzerland, Geneva I went […]
by Kate Powell, Down2Earth Magazine editor Being positive makes you feel good inside. It will help you to relax. It helps you with stress and anxiety. Here are some tips about positive thinking: It’s good to talk to people if you are not feeling positive Focus on the positives You can ask your friends for […]
Kate would love to hear what books you like to read
Kate and her brother spend a fun day out in London
by Kate Powell, Down2Earth Magazine editor I have had a really good time at the Salvation Army week; it was great to be back to see the people that I have known together as a big family, there was 3 day trips Longleat, Pittsville Park and a train ride in Cheltenham. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway […]
