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… […]
Public transport and the Japanese garden | Kate’s blog
We are gradually getting used to traveling by public transport again. On Monday we used both bus and underground using our masks. We felt quite safe as there was good social distancing. We visited Holland park which is in the borough of Kensington. It a very nice park with lots of walks around beautiful flower […]
Mum launches new language cards
New mum Becca approached us as she has designed a range of digital social media cards. She wants to help share with people the terminology she would like to see used when talking about her son Arthur. The cards are available on our website for people to download and use to help spread the word. […]
Strolling through parks | Kate’s Blog
For our main exercise this week, we went on two long walks. First we spent three hours exploring Battersea park and walking around a large lake that had lots of wildlife. It was a very hot day so we treated ourselves to large ice creams. On Sunday we went to Pembroke Lodge which is a […]
Old photos and sorting through my wardrobe | Kate’s Blog
Last Saturday was the 75th anniversary of VJ Day this marked the end of World War 2. My mum showed me a photo of her and her sister taken that day. They had just arrived back from Wales where they had been evacuated. Here you can see them celebrating with family, friends and neighbours where […]
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 […]
50 for 50 for 50: a very special fundraising walk
To celebrate her 50th birthday, and to mark the Down’s Syndrome Association’s (DSA) own 50th anniversary, earlier this year Antonia decided that a 50 mile fundraising walk would be the perfect summer challenge….hence the 50 for 50 for 50 walk! The charity is very close to the Headteacher’s heart as her niece, Hannah, happens to have Down’s syndrome. Antonia said: ‘Throughout Hannah’s life the charity has been […]
