It is our PROUD trip out to the Safari Park this Saturday (5th July )

For the parents of PROUD wanting to go on the trip please email me so I can send you the relevant details about the trip

Email jo@proudwalsall.org

Many thanks to those who came to the Big Step Forward Funday

We had over 500 people attend the event and we raised £1900, and everyone had a really good time







our next event now is Sujeets concert Please have a look at Sujeets website www.sujeet.com

We are now running Dance classes

These will be taking place for children with Down's syndrome and their siblings. Age Reception upwards

Starting Monday 14th April 4.30 - 5.30 at Tynings Lane Church, Tynings Lane, Aldridge

The classes are free of charge for children with Down's syndrome and their siblings

Please email jo@proudwalsall.org or ring or text 07951019506 to book your place

Just a reminder it is our quiz tonight at Caulderfields Golf Club, Aldridge ( off the Mellish Road by the Dilke Pub )

Starting prompt at 7.30pm

it is a fun quiz with raffle and auction as we have lots of prizes such as Manu Utd tickets, TV/DVD,. Villa tickets, Bathroom suite, dishwasher to name some of the prizes

It is £5 and includes a buffet

We have a few places left if anyone does want to come and pay on the door

I am delighted to tell you that we have got Jane Sedgewick a qualified speech and language therapist coming to the next session at PROUD which is on Saturday 5th April 2pm - 4pm

She is going to run an introductory session to Makaton signing for babies with Down's syndrome

This is going to be ideal for all those new parents who have not done any Makaton signing before ( and perhaps those of you that want to brush up on any signs that you may have forgotten )


Please do spread the word to any new parents that you know of who have babies with Down's syndrome

The session is FREE OF CHARGE to all those who come.

Just a reminder to email jo@proudwalsall.org if you want a place on the Statementing conference being held on Thurs 6th March at Leighswood Childrens Centre in Aldridge 9.45 - 3pm

If you want to view the full programme of events and meetings for PROUD go to the about page and scroll down

Also here are the photo montages people have been asking to view


Life is a celebration


Down's syndrome Awareness Montage