This week my sister who is a nurse, came to visit for two days so I loved the story of 5 year old Amelia who posed for photos to celebrate international nurses day. This photo was entered in the Hold Still competition which was sponsored by the Duchess of Cambridge and the national portrait gallery. […]
Meet Amelia, star of Kate Middleton’s photo exhibition
Five-year-old Amelia has hit international stardom as a photograph of her (below right) was picked as part of the Duchess of Cambridge’s ‘Hold Still’ digital photo project. Kate Middleton picked 100 photos out of 31,000 to be part of a special exhibition to represent life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amelia’s photograph was featured in magazines, […]
New Covid Rules | Kate’s blog
The latest lockdown news has made me feel very sad it means I will not be able to visit my sister and brothers and their families for some time. I was really looking forward to seeing them. I just hope that things will improve by Christmas. It seems ages since things were normal. There is […]
The last of the tomatoes | Kate’s blog
I went to my usual activities this week. I traveled by minibus wearing a mask and gloves. The trip is taking longer than before due to the traffic which seems to be getting back to normal. I picked the last of the tomatoes in our garden this week. We have lovely tomatoes! Most of the […]
Meet Daniel… the Everton kit star!
Daniel recently hit global fame as one of six people chosen to unveil Everton Football Club’s new 2020/21 third kit to the world. Daniel plays for Everton Disability Programme’s football team for people who have Down’s syndrome, which is a partner club to DSActive. We found out a bit more about Daniel and his life… […]
Hot weather | Kate’s blog
During this very hot weather it is very important to drink plenty of water when I go to my various activities I always carry a bottle of water with me. One of my daily jobs is to fill the bird bath with clean water. The birds love it and its wonderful to see them splashing […]
Our first proper day out since lockdown! | Kate’s blog
Over the last few weeks I have spoken about going back to my various groups with the correct social protection. This week for the first time since shutdown, I went out with my parents. We went to Cannizaro Park which is in the borough of Murton. It is very beautiful there and has some of […]
Back to dance and drama group | Kate’s blog
This has been a very important and exciting week. I have started going back to my drama and dancing group after this long lockdown. I had the option of waiting till September or starting now. I was a bit worried about the decision but I decided to go on a mini bus which took me […]
Celebrating my birthday
By Hannah It was my 30th birthday at the end of June. I asked for Donations instead of birthday presents to help people like me with Downs’ Syndrome to help them with Jobs and to find work. Workfit has helped me and I am so happy in my admin support job. I like to raise […]
Meet Mercy and her Big Sister, Hannah
Hannah is a 22 year old Fashion Media and Promotion student who has just finished university. Her final project was inspired by her little sister, Mercy… “My main inspiration for this project came from my youngest sister, Mercy, who is a nine year old fashion-lover who has Down’s Syndrome. I planned to create a ‘Young […]
