Down's Syndrome Scotland

Events diary

Ayrshire Branch Caravan

March to October

Once again the Ayrshire branch are offering holidays at Haggerston Castle in their fully accessible caravan from March to October. There has been a slight increase in price and holidays now cost £280.00 per week throughout the season. For more information and to make a booking please contact Simon Jenkinson on 01563 571577 or mobile 07710 483 411

'Teaching reading to teach talking' workshops for parents

Saturday 26 April and Saturday 17 May 2008

These workshops are most suitable for parents of children aged between three and seven years. The day will cover an introduction to the approach, practical help to create resources and planning how to get started with your child. There are 10 places available at each event. Unfortunately we are unable to provide creche facilities at these events.

Edinburgh: Saturday 26 April, 10am to 3pm, National Office, Balgreen Road.

Renfrew: Saturday 17 May, 10am to 3pm, The Glynhill Hotel, Paisley Road.

For more information and to book a place please contact Lou Marsden on 0131 313 8618 or lou@dsscotland.org.uk.

'Let's Talk' Roadshow: Aberdeen

Saturday 3 May 2008

Express by Holiday Inn, Chapel Street, Aberdeen, 10am until 3pm.

This is the first of three training and consultation events for our young people and adult members with Down's syndrome. This fun-packed event will use a variety of games and activities to help people to have their say.

The morning session looks at the work of the Training Team and helps people to tell their story and speak out. The afternoon is spent finding out what people want from the organisation, what work needs to happen in the future and how people with Down's syndrome can be involved.

To book a place contact Lou Marsden on 0131 313 8618 email lou@dsscotland.org.uk

National Executive Committee Meeting

Saturday 24 May 2008

Hilton Hotel, Dundee

Central Branch Open Day

Saturday 7 June 2008

Grange Community Centre, Brightons, Falkirk, 2-4pm. All branch members are welcome to come along.

Tayside and NE Fife Branch Under 12's event

Saturday 21 June 2008

'Junglee Fun' Soft Play Cafe, City Quay, Dundee, 11am-12.30pm; includes lunch. Please contact Sharon Muirhead on 01382 489746 to book a place.

5 Nations Conference for young adults with Down's syndrome

11-13 July 2008

Cardiff

'Let's Talk' Roadshow: Edinburgh

Friday 18 July 2008

Standard Life, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, 10am until 3pm.

See Aberdeen event, above, for info.

Tayside and NE Fife Branch Family Day Out

Saturday 2 August 2008

Craigtoun Park, Craigtoun near St Andrews. 11am meet in car park.

Admission will be apid for all the family but please bring a picnic lunch and blanket!

Please contact Fiona Drummond on 01821 642694 if you wish to attend.

National Executive Committee Meeting

Saturday 23 August 2008

Hilton Hotel, Dundee

'Let's Talk' Roadshow: Glasgow

Saturday 6 September 2008

Glasgow (venue to be confirmed), 10am until 3pm.

See Aberdeen event, above, for info.

AGM and Conference

Saturday 4 October 2008

Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline (formerly BLCC)

National Executive Committee Meeting

Saturday 22 November 2008

Hilton Hotel, Dundee