Wakefield & District Down’s Syndrome Support Group
August 2008 Newsletter
NEW WEBSITE SPECIAL FRIENDS WORTH A VISIT ANfr A BROWSE
Is a new website launched in June for people with
learning disabilities, their parents, carers and
volunteers.
The website includes portfolios of people who have
achieved outstanding things, "Meet Our Heros" eg a
young man with Down syndrome who sings in a band.
There is a video of this and it is brilliant.
There are also many links to other websites on Down
syndrome, opportunities to chat with friends, share
stories and send in your own pictures.
Who we are
Stars in the Sky Yorkshire is a project being run in Leeds,
Wakefield and surrounding areas. We are committed to
people with learning disabilities, having the opportunity to:
develop and sustain friendships and relationships
attend social events/ take part in leisure activities
To join you have to:
Have a learning disability/difficulty
Be over the age of 18
What we do
As a member you will be invited to all events. Some events
will be free and some will cost money.
We can help you to meet new people on a
one to one basis or in a group.
Stars in the Sky Yorkshire will support you on your
first one to one meeting.
Social events include:
Theatre & music nights Picnics & restaurant meals
Club outings Sport activities
Stars in the Sky Yorkshire is all about
having fun in a safe environment.
Safe doesn't mean you can't do things.
You just have to think how you do things.
Stars in the Sky Yorkshire do not provide transport.
We will try and support people to get to events
where possible.
To contact Stars in the Sky Yorkshire
please call 01924 229120 or 01924 242700
PARENT CARER GROUP
Are you caring for a child under 18yrs who has any special needs? Come and meet with other parents at our newly formed support group.
Drop-in or stay - anytime from
10.00am to 12.00 noon
to our office at 25 King Street
Tuesday 16 September
Wednesday 22 October
Tuesday 18 November
Wednesday 10 December
Please telephone Di on (01924) 305544
If you need further information
new website
Built right into INCHworm shoes is the iFit technology. The iFit technology allows you to GROW the size of the shoe with a simple push of the button. So eliminate unnecessary trips to the shoe store and provide your children with better fitting shoes that last up to three sizes longer. Inchworm shoes grow in half size increments. Just push the button on the side, and pull the toe of the shoe to adjust into the next size.
There are already a number of items that you can download free from the Makaton website. E.g. stories, vocabulary lists and other translated reference materials. You can now download, free of charge, the story Dick Whittington and the song Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat. These two resources have been translated and are available in both Makaton symbols and signs.
Saturday Club
Our next Saturday club will be on 6th September. Jean Quinn Speech & Language therapist will be coming to talk to parents of young children about the possibility of setting up early development groups. We will have playdough as well as some new outdoor games. These include cricket, golf and basketball.
CELEBRATION CORNER
Nina Allen has just got her 10m swimming certificate and badge.
She was also involved in a youth games gymnastic competition at Carnegie Hall Headingley Campus along with Harry Amy and Tia. They represented their school and came 4th – they were competing against high school children so they did very well.
Nina, Harry and Amy were again involved with the youth games and did a multi sport demonstration as part of the opening ceremony, for the youth games at Galpharm stadium in Huddersfield.They represented their gym club with other children from across Kirklees.
WELL DONE TO YOU ALL!!!
SUMMER SPORTS DAY
Martin our fully qualified sports coach is putting on a summer sports day for all of our children. It will take place on Thursday 28th August, 11am-1pm, at MinsthorpeCommunity College. Come and join the fun and bring a packed lunch. If the weather is bad, don’t worry it will be held indoors. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
The sports club will start again in September, for more information or to book a place, contact Alicia on 0780 5792021
Contact me on 07956 869952 or e-mail