P.R.O.U.D. - Parents, Relatives & Other Understanding Down's

P.R.O.U.D. is a parent led support group (based in Walsall) which started on Saturday 7th August 2004 and meets on the first Saturday of every month 2pm-4pm.( except for a few variations - see programme below )

Since setting up we have now moved to Leighswood Childrens Centre as we outgrew our first venue of The Hothouse in Aldridge

Leighswood Childrens Centre is based in Broadmeadow, Aldridge WS9 8FY ( It is next to Leighswood School - infants ) and has its own carpark and has various toys including a playstation, table top football and an interactive white board.

We organise trips out and various fundraising events throughout the year. ( Please see our programme )

Our aims are to provide for the needs of individuals with Down’s syndrome...

* To offer support, acceptance, advice and encouragement for parents, carers, family and friends of persons with Down’s syndrome.
* To increase awareness and knowledge of issues relating to Down’s syndrome.
* To educate the community about the presence, the potential and the needs of people with Down’s syndrome.

This group is open to anyone who is a parent, relatives, carers, and friends of people with Down’s syndrome and we invite you to come along and join us for any of the meetings and events that we hold throughout the year.

Programme of PROUD meetings...

PROUD PROGRAMME FOR 2010

There will be no meeting on Sat 1st May ( as its bank holiday weekend ) but we are having a BBQ on Sat 8th May ( please email info@proudwalsall.org to tell us if you're coming and number of adults and children and if you are vegetarian so we know for catering purposes or text us on 0795 101 9506 thanks )

The BBQ is at 4 Tynings Lane, Aldridge ( next to the little church on the corner ) 2pm - 4pm There is no charge for this event but please do tell us your coming 


Saturday 5th June - Summer Trip to Twycross Zoo - Please email us if you want a booking form for this trip or text us you address details so we can post a form out to you


Saturday 3rd July 2pm - 4pm at Leighswood Childrens Centre
Logan communications are coming to talk and demonstrate some communication systems that they have to help children with down's syndrome to communicate and help with speech.

Parent Partnership Services will also be on hand to answer any questions regarding your educational needs.


We will be having a break over August ( although we will be doing a craft session at Walsall Art Gallery but watch this space nearer to the time ) 

Re start again on Sat 4th September at Leighswood Childrens Centre 2pm - 4pm

If you can help out at any of the events and meetings please contact PROUD as we appreciate any support we are offered
in helping to run our support group.

Please browse the site to find out more and if you'd like further information on anything, feel free to contact Jo Yarnall by email or telephone on 07951 019 506