As one of the Mayors Charities of the Year we got invited to her reception event last night. What a wonderful evening spreading the word and aims of the charity to all those who attended. We are always keen to have people get involved whether it is fundraising, volunteering or through personal/corporate sponsorship. Get in touch if you feel you would like more information with regards to any of these. Never underestimate the impact that you may have on someone else’s life……

Another excellent session lined up with Dr Ese Stacey of the Hannah Trust.

Sign up early as there are limited seats.

£8.00 per person

Venue

Brighton Sussex

email us at: hello@downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk

with Down Syndrome” Thursday 1st May

Most pupils with Down syndrome will develop useful writing and/or typing skills given the right support over time. In the meantime, there are other strategies and technologies that can be used to explore what pupils know and think, and record their learning. The Down Syndrome Development Trust and Symbol UK are providing this training day for professionals and parents supporting children and young adults to discuss why writing for recording can be unhelpful for pupils with Down syndrome, and look at a range of alternatives, including communication charts, Talking Mats and IT. Please bring along examples or information about strategies that have worked for your pupil, as well as challenges that you would like to explore in this training day.

For further details and a booking form please download:

Beyond writing-DS training day 2014

If you would like further information on hosting this training topic in your area or school please contact us at:  hello@downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk

Or Tel: DSDT  07897 373839

We are very happy to announce that yesterday the first session of the pilot drum circle took place in Brighton. The event was led by the drum teacher Adey Peterkin of Drum Community.

We had eight children accompanied by their parents who all took very active part and enjoyed their lesson. It was a great opportunity to show parents how important music is for  children’s development and enrichment.

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who made it a successful event!

This pilot program consists of 6 lessons. The next session in Brighton is planned for Wednesday, June 12th, 2013.

For further enquiries please contact: hello@downsyndromedevelopmenttrust.org.uk

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DSDT is also aiming to provide similar programs in other areas around East and West Sussex. We are currently working on fundraising for this activity. If you wish to make any donation we would be very grateful!

5th July 2013
Leighton House, Holland Park, London. W14

After several concerts in France, Germany and the US, the “Lyrical Twins” are finally coming to London!

We are very pleased to invite you to an evening of Opera Duets, on Friday 5th July at 7pm at Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Rd, London W14 8LZ.

This concert is performed for the benefit of the Down Syndrome Development Trust, supporting people living with Down syndrome.

The concert

In this recital, two twin sisters blend their voices with humour, complicity and poetry. They are showcasing a repertoire of Lieder and Opera duets: Mozart, Delibes, Rossini, Saint-Saens, Fauré, Bellini, Brahms and Mendelssohn to name a few.

They are accompanied by pianist Hubert Virlet, who in 2004 won the piano first prize at Versailles’ prestigious music school, the Versailles Conservatoire de Musique.

Entrance £30, including your private tour of the museum from 7pm, followed at 8pm by the concert and champagne interval.

We are looking forward to seeing you! Feel free to forward the invitation!

Note: Leighton House is an exceptional venue, but unfortunately only offers 100 seats. First come, first served!

About Lyrical Twins

Anne-Laure and Gersende Piganeau are sopranos. After their music studies at the Versailles Conservatoire de Musique, Paris Ecole Normale de Musique and Boston New England Conservatory, they created the Lyrical Twins ensemble in 2007 and they have performed at many concerts. Highlights include participating in the Mois Molière Festival in Versailles in 2007, 2009 and 2013. They also won the jury’s first prize at the 2008 Frankfurt Opera Award. They released a duet album in 2009 and are currently recording a songbook of German Lieder.

We’d love to hear from you to:

Please email: hello@downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk.

With guest speaker: Tessa Duffy Managing Director of Symbol UK

Venue: Seaford East Sussex

Date: 20th of September 2013

Down Syndrome Development Trust will be hosting a one day workshop ,’I’m not stubborn, I’m tenacious!’ for parents and professionals supporting children and adults with Down Syndrome who present with challenges in their behaviour. The day will assist participants in gaining a greater understanding of the reasons behind behaviours and offer a range of approaches and interventions that can help to promote positive behaviour.

Discounts available for multiple delegates

for further information call:

 Tel:  01323 890016,

MOB: 07897 373839

Email: hello@downsyndromedevelopement.org.uk

To register on the workshop download a form here: ‘I’m not stubborn, I’m tenacious!’

November Workshop titled:

‘Communication for life’

Training day taking place on November 22nd will also be delivered by Symbol UK, and covers speech and communication skills for teens and adults with Down Syndrome.

More info coming soon.

We hope you can attend these valuable training sessions, please confirm as early as possible as there are limited number of seats.