07 June 2013
Essex Police 4×4 Fun day
After ayear break for the Olympics and following the success of the 2011 event the Essex Police 4 x 4 fun day is back. This year’s event is planned for Thursday 29th August. We are a small group of Essex […]
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19 May 2013
Reduced price tickets to Paradise Wildlife Park
Paradise Wildlife Park have kindly offered all our members special rates of £8 per person. Entry prices have been heavily reduced for us and are not limited to just one visit so you can enjoy the full variety of this […]
15 May 2013
Ever fancied singing in a choir?
Big Sing group on the back of their success have now formed a group for anybody with Learning difficulties called Big Sing Unite. Big Sing was first birthed in Witham and shortly thereafter in Maldon by Howard and Gemma Frances […]
09 May 2013
Another successful fund raising drive
Once again our annual fundraising event took part on the 4th May at Buckmore Park where a full 35 teams gathered to race the latest 75mph RX8 karts around the 1250 m outdoor circuit. We never fail to be surprised […]
09 May 2013
London Zoo Special Childrens Day
Once again London Zoo is holding it’s Special Childrens day over the weekend of the 18th and 19th May. ZSL Special Children’s Day welcomes children with special needs and their families and friends to ZSL London Zoo on Saturday & […]
Event07 May 2013
Sisters take part in Moonlight colourthon
We have received a lovely message form Carla Tadman who along with her Sister Mandy Gooding are taking part in this years 13 mile Moonlight Colourthon. This year they have chosen to raise money and awareness for our charity. Their […]
23 April 2013
Down Syndrome Visual Awareness Event
Stuart Humphrey of Williams Optometrists recently organised to run a series of events to highlight Down Syndrome Visual Awareness week with a special party deliberately timed to fall both on Global Down Syndrome Awareness Day AND be in the middle […]
13 April 2013
Volunteers needed by Contact a Family
Contact a Family supports families caring for disabled children with any disability or condition. Their volunteers are an integral part of the organisation and support other families through signposting, being a listening ear and finding ways to inform parents and […]
24 March 2013
Help for those with Hypotonia
We have received the following information from a Lady whose own son battled with Hypotonia and so she took it upon herself to come up with a solution, the Happy Strap. ‘When Jens was a baby he battled with hypotonia […]