The Choir 21 team is very excited to let you know about our upcoming CD single launch and performance in celebration of World Down’s Syndrome Day 2026! Last month some members of the choir were lucky enough to go into a recording studio in Glasgow to record their version of Young at Heart, with Ken McCluskey from the Bluebells. The song may have topped the charts before many of the choir members were even born, but over the last couple of years we have given the song a new lease of life and Choir 21 has performed with members of The Bluebells at various events including, the Scottish Parliament, the Chelsea Flower Show in London and the Paisley Book Festival. Having the opportunity to record their version of this uplifting song that has become their unofficial anthem, and to star in the accompanying video being released on World Down’s Syndrome Day, has been the icing on the cake!
We would love as many friends, members and supporters of DSS as possible to come along and celebrate with us on World Down’s Syndrome Day, Saturday 21st March in Glasgow. Tickets are available to purchase on our website Below. Please see further event details below.
EVENT DETAILS
WHERE? – The Glad Café,1006 Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands, Glasgow, G41 2HG
WHEN? – Saturday 21st March 7.30-10pm
COST? – £10 per ticket suggestion. One support person free with each person with ASN.
WHO FOR? – Anyone who loves music and dancing and wants to support DSS and World Down’s Syndrome Day! Please note, there is a strictly 14+ age restriction, please let us know the age of anyone under 18 attending.
WHAT? – Choir 21 will perform with Ken and Douglas from the Bluebells at 8-8.30pm. We will then have a celebratory disco, with our newly released Choir 21 CD single available to buy from our merch stall!
Please come and support DSS and the amazing Choir 21!!
We are delighted that we can introduce some more in-person ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessions for children aged 6-12 years (up to 12th birthday or older depending on communication stage)
Come along to our ABC Songs, Stories and Signs face-to-face event on Sunday 24th May at 11.00am in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 12noon).
Sessions take place at Cill Mhanach Wellness Studio, Redhouse Road, Seafield, West Lothian, EH47 7AL and will be hosted by June Flynn, ABC Tutor, from our Achieving Better Communication (ABC) team.
To attend this event please complete the form below. We will then email a reminder of the details of the event (usually a few days before from abc@dsscotland.org.uk).
Event information:
There is no additional cost for those who subscribe to our ABC programme as it includes monthly face-to-face sessions throughout the year. A £5.00 charge (per session) applies to families who aren’t signed up to the ABC Programme.
The sessions will take place once per month (usually last Sunday of the month) and will feature lots of familiar aspects of our ABC online sessions – songs, Makaton signs, stories and communication activities. Face-face sessions also provide a great opportunity for meeting other parents.
Face-to-face ABC Songs, Stories and Signs sessions will be in addition to weekly online ABC or ABC Anytime sessions, which will continue weekly throughout term time.
Each event can accommodate a maximum of 8 children plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family.
Each event needs to be booked on an individual basis, but more than one session can be booked by each family.
Come along to our ABC Songs, Stories and Signs face-to-face event on Sunday 26th April at 11.00am in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 12noon).
Please come along to our in-person ABC Next Steps session for adults aged 18 years and over on Sunday 24th May at 12.30pm in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 13.45pm).
ABC Next Steps provides a literacy and communication session for adults. You can expect lots of the same activities included in our online sessions – introductions, getting to know you, topic-based conversations and follow up literacy activities and games.
Face-face sessions also provide a great opportunity for adults to meet and continue their communication journey.
Face-to-face ABC Next Steps sessions will be in addition to weekly online ABC or ABC Anytime sessions, which will continue weekly throughout term time.
Each event can accommodate a maximum of 12 adults plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family.
Please come along to our in-person ABC Next Steps session for adults aged 18 years and over on Sunday 26th April at 12.30pm in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 13.45pm).
The ABC Team is excited to announce the return of Choir 21 face-face! We ran 4 Choir 21 sessions which were enthusiastically received last year by those who attended, so we are coming back with much more sessions!
Who are these for?
Choir 21 face-face is for any Down’s Syndrome Scotland members aged 13+
Where will they be held?
The Glad Café, 1006 Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands, Glasgow, G41 2HG
When are sessions?
Every Monday on the dates below 4.30pm – 6 pmFebruary – 2nd, 9th, 16th 23rdMarch – 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23th, 30thApril – 20thMay – 4th, 11th, 18th, 25thJune – 1st, 8th, 29th
What should I do next?
Click the book now button below reserve your place! We have a maximum of 12 people who can attend these sessions so sign up today to avoid disappointment! If you’re not sure and would like to chat about it first, please email Katy Lironi, our Makaton tutor who will be leading the sessions, at katy@dsscotland.org.uk
What happens at Choir 21 face-face sessions?
No singing or signing experience is needed. If you prefer just to sing and Makaton isn’t for you, that’s fine. If you prefer just to use Makaton and not sing, that’s ok too. We are happy for everyone to enjoy Choir 21 in the way that works best for them. If you want to attend with a support worker, sibling, friend or parent, just let us know.
We look forward to singing and signing with you in person very soon!
Come along to our ABC Songs, Stories and Signs face-to-face event on Sunday 7th December at 11.00am in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 12noon).
Each event can accommodate a maximum of 6 children plus a parent/carer and will be on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family.
Come along to our ABC Songs, Stories and Signs face-to-face event on Sunday 2nd November at 11.00am in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 12noon).
Come along to our ABC Songs, Stories and Signs face-to-face event on Sunday 5th October at 11.00am in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 12noon).
Come along to our ABC Songs, Stories and Signs face-to-face event on Sunday 14th September at 11.00am in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 12noon).
Please come along to our in-person ABC Next Steps session for adults aged 18 years and over on Sunday 7th December at 12.30pm in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 13.45pm).
Please come along to our in-person ABC Next Steps session for adults aged 18 years and over on Sunday 2nd November at 12.30pm in Seafield, West Lothian (session ends at 13.45pm).