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Gold Duke of Edinburgh success

Gold Duke of Edinburgh success

27 March 2018 We’re marking World Down Syndrome Day with a guest blog. It’s been written by Louisa. Her brother Jeremy, who is 25 and has Down’s syndrome and Type 1 Diabetes, has just completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and is a member of the...
Gold Duke of Edinburgh success

Celebrating my grandchildren – Simone’s story

Please introduce yourself and your family and tell us a little bit about your grandchild who has Down’s syndrome? I am Simone MacMillan happily married to my hubby. We have 7 kids the pleasure of being a merged family. Dylan my eldest has an amazing partner Sharon who...
Gold Duke of Edinburgh success

Celebrating my grandchildren – Diane’s story

Please introduce yourself and your family and tell us a little bit about your grandchild who has Down’s syndrome? Hi, my name is Diane Thompson and my elder son David and his partner Charlotte had Amelia on May 15th 2016. Amelia was induced 5 weeks early as they said...
Gold Duke of Edinburgh success

Oliver’s journey to the Smoky Mountains

Last year wildlife and landscape photographer Oliver Hellowell (and My Perspective winner) went on his first overseas assignment to The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, USA, supported by the Tennessee Department Of Tourist Development. Film maker Simon Weitzman...