Grab a cuppa and join the family support team online to talk about supporting your child through puberty. Learn practical ways to help and meet other parents to share experiences with.
Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Time: 7-8pm
Attendance Mode: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Hi everyone,
Join Us for a Fantastic Afternoon at the Summer Party!
We are excited to invite you and your family to our Summer event for Down’s Syndrome Scotland West of Scotland Branch – our Summer Party is on Sunday, 7 June 2026, from 13:30 to 16:00 at Parish of Christ the King Hall Glasgow!
Get ready for an afternoon filled with joy, laughter and most important some fun!
This family-friendly celebration will feature live children’s entertainment from Wave n Rave. Beyblades, Pokempn, DnD and learn to play TCG (Age 5-12). There will be a small buffet available. And of course some sweet treats for all. so come and join us!
Event Details:
Please register below by Monday 1 June to allow us to organise catering etc.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎁
Best wishes,
West of Scotland Branch
We are delighted to introduce our in-person ABC First Steps summer sessions for children aged 0-5 years (up to 5th birthday).
Come along to our face-to-face event on Saturday 25th July 2026 at 11.00am (session ends at 12.00pm).
This session will be at Watch us Grow, Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld, G67 3HU and will be hosted by Katy Lironi, ABC Development Lead and Makaton 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 ABC First Steps Summer Sessions for those who subscribe to our ABC programme as it includes 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.
Our First Steps Summer Sessions will hopefully take place outside at Watch us Grow, however, if the weather isn’t great we will be indoors! We will be singing, signing and taking part in lots of fun summer and outdoors themed communication activities. Siblings are welcome and we ask you to let us know how many people will be attending on the day. There is lots of space to run around and explore at Watch us Grow before or after the event.
This event can accommodate a maximum of 15 children plus families and is bookable on a first come first served basis. Please book only one ticket per family. (Usually both parents and a sibling can attend, but please be mindful that the sessions are structured to meet the communication needs of children with Ds.)
Each event needs to be booked on an individual basis, but more than one session can be booked by each family.
We are delighted to introduce some more in-person ABC First Steps summer sessions for children aged 0-5 years (up to 5th birthday)
Come along to our face-to-face event on Saturday 27th June 2026 at 11.00am (session ends at 12.00pm).
This workshop has been tailored specifically for parents and carers of children under 5 and will focus on learning and development from birth through the early years up to school age. We will discuss health and development, specific learning profile and professional early years support available, and also explore successful strategies that you can use to support your child’s everyday development and learning.
Date: Wednesday 26th August 2026
Time: 7.00-9.00pm
Attendance mode: Online via Zoom
This workshop will teach you the approach of “Teaching Reading to Teach Talking”, the effectiveness of using the “Whole Word Approach” and how you can use this to help your child to learn to read.
Date: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Come and join Debbie Campbell from our Family Support Team for an Annual Health Checks Workshop. Debbie will go over the resources that Down’s Syndrome Scotland have developed to support people who have Down’s syndrome, their parents/carers and also the Health Professionals who will be delivering the Annual Health Checks.
The Annual Health Checks are a very important step to improving health outcomes for people with Down’s syndrome and it is important that families feel confident about content, delivery and aftercare.
Date: Tuesday 13th October 2026
Come and join Debbie Campbell from our Family Support Team and Lesley McGregor, Learning Disability Nurse for a Q&A session on Adult Health. Lesley runs the Down’s Syndrome clinic in Perth and has a wealth of experience supporting adults who have Down’s syndrome with their health.
Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
This workshop will support you to teach your child basic numeracy principles, understand the relationship between language and numeracy, and learn how to create real everyday situations to help your child to realise the real purpose of numbers and, how these can be linked to developing their life skills which will help them gain greater independence and confidence in daily life situations.
Date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
This workshop has been tailored to support people with Down’s Syndrome and their families to navigate toilet training. Join us to chat through practical methods and ideas and share your experiences with other parent/carers.
Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Grab a cuppa and Join Donna Tomlin from Contact Scotland to explore the Talking about tomorrow resource which has been put together with parents, for parents, in Scotland, to answer questions about transition to adulthood. Transition simply means change. For young people with Down’s Syndrome, the transition into adulthood, growing up, is one of the biggest changes they face. It isn’t just about leaving school, it’s about building an adult life, and that takes time. This resource is packed with useful, practical information to help support your family and navigate the transition.
Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our Summer Prom! Open to young people and adults aged 13+, this is a chance to dress up, have fun, and celebrate together in a safe and welcoming environment.
The event will be held at the King Robert Hotel in Stirling, a venue that has warmly welcomed us many times before for our annual disco. For any room inquiries, please contact the hotel directly.
On the night, you can enjoy a dance at the disco, a delicious buffet, and a fun photo booth to capture special moments with friends. Tickets are available following the button below, with full details of costs available there. We recommend booking early to secure your place.
Please note that all members must be accompanied by a support person. Each member ticket includes a free additional ticket for their support person. If more than one support person is required, please get in touch with us in advance so we can discuss options and ensure we can best support your attendance.
For any questions or to discuss your needs, please contact us at: FriendZ@dsscotland.org.uk
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!