Celebrating a brilliant local achievement
A short story about one of our young members who has been making waves at her local swim club.
One of our younger members had a moment to remember last week, taking on her first proper swim gala at the local pool. She’d been working towards it for months with her family and her swim coach, and the day itself was every bit as exciting as she’d hoped.
Stories like this remind us why community matters — the cheering on the sidelines, the shared pride, and the way one person’s milestone lifts everyone around them.
We love hearing what’s going on in your families. If you’ve got a story to share — big, small or somewhere in between — drop us a line and we’ll celebrate it together.
More events and updates
Explore more events, updates and positive stories from across the Get On Downs community.
Summer picnic returns this August
Join us for a relaxed day with activities, conversation and time together for people with Down syndrome, families, carers and siblings from across the local community. Learn circus skills, eat cake and ice cream and take your chance to win a fabulous hamper!
Weekly Support Group: A regular space to meet, talk and feel supported
Our weekly support group brings together people with Down syndrome, parents, carers and families from across Sutton and the surrounding area. Come along, meet others and find a little bit of breathing space.