Stepping Stones DS

Local Down syndrome support group for parents and carers of children with DS

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🎉 Thank You to @Fleet_Carnival Committee for their incredible support throughout the year. 🎉🥰

Last night, @TheLismoyne Hotel we were presented with a generous £2,000 cheque, from bucket collections during the Carnival procession on 5th July.

#CommunitySupport #Downsyndrome

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📷 Training – Autumn Term 2025
“Supporting Success: Teaching Children with Down Syndrome in Primary School” A full-day session for school staff & parents of primary-aged children with Down syndrome delivered by LETS Go UK.

📷 Booking essential: https://t.co/JY0oUZHijG

#Educate

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🕊 Remembering Irene – One Year On 🕊

Today, on the first anniversary of the sudden passing of our beloved Chair of Trustees, Irene, we pause with heavy hearts but warm memories to honour her life, her legacy, and her extraordinary commitment to Stepping Stones DS. 🩶

#Irene

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🎉 Can you believe it's already been a MONTH since Fleet Carnival? What a day to remember! ☀️🎪

📖 If you’re a local, you might’ve spotted us in the summer edition of the Fleet @CommunityAd Magazine. We're so excited to be featured in their double-page spread.

#Downsyndrome

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Twilight Runway Challenge - 🗓 Saturday 20th September | 📍Blackbushe Airport

A family-friendly challenge you won’t want to miss.

1)Book your place:
👉 https://t.co/iMeY79DafD

2) Join the Stepping Stones DS JustGiving Team page: 👉 https://t.co/umh99H3RyN

#Downsyndrome

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🤸 Huge thanks to @PrimeAcrobatics for this brilliant video showcasing our weekly gymnastics classes for children with Down syndrome ❤️

Thank you Global's Make Some Noise for helping to make it happen 😍

#Downsyndrome #GetMoving

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🎤 “This Is Me” – Brogan’s Voice, Her Way 💬✨

We’re incredibly proud to share this powerful video of Brogan, a young adult we support, singing & signing for us & LETS Go UK.
@MakatonCharity her strength, confidence and authenticity shine through every moment. 🌟

#Downsyndrome

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📷 join our Autumn Term 2025 training -
“Supporting Success: Teaching Children with Down Syndrome in Primary School” For school staff & parents of primary children with Down syndrome delivered by LETS Go UK

25th Sept - Booking essential: https://t.co/JY0oUZHijG

#Inclusion

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💛 Celebrating Our 2024/25 Early Development Group Success 💛
Delivered with expertise by Tracy from LETS Go UK, our early development group has been a space where preschool children with Down syndrome could build skills, develop confidence, and form connections.

#Downsyndrome

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📚 Training Opportunity – Sept 2025

“Supporting Success: Teaching Children with Down Syndrome in Primary School”

🗓 Thursday 25th September | 🕤 09:30–15:30
📍 Church on the Heath, Fleet GU51 1HA

🔗 Booking essential: https://t.co/JY0oUZHijG

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Thank you @CampMohawkRG10 & Basil And Crew Mobile Farm for an amazing Summer picnic for 32 of our families yesterday!

Everyone had an amazing time - from swimming and archery to animals and ice cream

#Downsyndrome #summersocial #families #dayout #together #farm #campmohawk

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🌟 We’re Charity of the Year at @Fleet_Carnival – and you can help make it unforgettable! 🎪💛

We have an Amazon Wishlist; by buying a prize, you’re not just donating — you’re helping support children & young people with Down syndrome!

🛍️ https://t.co/m0hIPYlcMw

#donate #prize

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🎶🥳 What a Disco Bingo night we had on Friday last week! An evening filled with lots of fun & singing.

A HUGE thank you to Bistro19 for holding the charity night, donations from the night raised an incredible £1,136. 🎉

#Chartiynight #Downsyndrome #Bingo #Donations

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Thank you so much to everyone who has sponsored Rob Barton's 50 miles at 50 birthday challenge, Rob's raised over £1,000 so far.

Support Rob to help children & young people with Down syndrome fulfil their potential, please donate now! https://t.co/2ShdXklfOq

#50miles #donate

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✨ Shining Brightly This Christmas: Theo’s Story ✨

Theo’s joy lights up his family’s holidays, from his infectious smile to his love for Christmas songs.

Your donation to our Giving Tree helps create opportunities for children like Theo to thrive.

https://t.co/1trpKf293R

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✨ Shining Brightly: Lighting Up Futures This Christmas!

Help us light up our Giving Tree and bring joy to children & young people with Down syndrome. Each star you light changes lives!

🌟 Donate today: https://t.co/1trpKf293R

#GivingTuesday #ShiningBrightly #DownSyndrome

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#ThankYouThursday to The Sir James Roll Charitable Trust for their donation of £1,250 towards our school outreach programmes. 🌟

Your support plays a vital role in enhancing our pupils' educational experiences.
#ThankYou #TheSirJamesCharitableTrust #Downsyndrome #SchoolOutreach

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📣🛒 Calling all Basingstoke @Tesco shoppers!

You can help us win up to £1,500 for our school outreach programs supporting pupils with Down syndrome.

🔵 Vote for Stepping Stones DS in Tesco Basingstoke, Lychpit, Kempshott & Popley from now until end of Jan!

@groundworkuk

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🎉🏇 A HUGE THANK YOU T&P Equestrian! 🏇🎉

We are incredibly grateful for the generous £1,220 donation from the raffle held at your 2-day Russell Pearson Memorial Show 2024 this summer. 🙌

A special thanks to Tony, Patrick & all the team💚
#ThankYou #Equestrian #Raffle #Support

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🎉 Challenge completed! 💪🏃

The official Great South Run event was cancelled due to bad weather, but that didn’t stop Hannah running her 10 miles for those who had sponsored her.

Hannah you & your friend are absolutely amazing!
https://t.co/davx25q9C5

#greatsouthrun #Support