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HDSSG Dad runs for the DSA

Posted on April 22, 2013 by HDSSG

HDSSG were very proud when we heard that Huddersfield dad, Charlie Smith, was taking part in the Virgin London Marathon raising funds for the only national charity dedicated to helping people with Down Syndrome – the Down’s Syndrome Association. Charlie, dad … Continue reading →

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West Yorkshire firefighters hope to defend title of sailing challenge winners

Posted on March 24, 2013 by HDSSG

  Firefighters from across West Yorkshire are once again preparing for one of the biggest events in the emergency services calendar – the annual MJ Quinn UK Firefighters Sailing Challenge. Huddersfield Watch Commander Darren Bagley has led West Yorkshire’s sailing … Continue reading →

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World Down Syndrome Day 2013!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by HDSSG

21st March 2013 marks the 8th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day. A global awareness day which has been recognised by the United Nations since 2012. Shabang Inclusive Learning, based at The Watershed in Slaithwaite and Huddersfield Down Syndrome Support … Continue reading →

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Budding Boden models

Posted on March 20, 2013 by HDSSG

  Boden was one of the very first retailers to use a child model who had Down Syndrome, Thea Shiers and her sister were part of a winter campaign for the clothing company. Now we have seen more models rocking their … Continue reading →

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Marathon runner Charles does it for the DSA!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by HDSSG

  Charles Smith, his wife Ruth and their 2 children came to HDSSG shortly after the birth of their second daughter Ella (pictured left)They are a wonderful family full of positivity and we are thrilled they found us. Charles is … Continue reading →

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HDSSG’s Ruben R stars in Cbbc show!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by HDSSG

This February Huddersfield’s very own superstar Ruben R starred in a new series of Cbbc’s ‘My Life’ in an episode titled ‘Breaking Free’ The fabulous and multi award winning MARKTHREE MEDIA  were behind the production of this great documentary which follows three young people … Continue reading →

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HDSSG’s young adults have sweet success!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by HDSSG

Our young adults and their parents served up coffee and cakes at the United Reformed Church in Moldgreen this weekend. Parents from our group supplied the cakes whilst our members including Joanne & Zoe (pictured left) brewed the coffee, sold the cakes … Continue reading →

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HDSSG Member event – Just Us Three And The Sea

Posted on January 27, 2013 by HDSSG
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Coffee morning to boost HDSSG social enterprise initiative!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by HDSSG
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Duke Of Edinburgh Awards for HDSSG members!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by HDSSG

Some of our members were presented with their Duke of Edinburgh awards  at Huddersfield Town Hall this week!  We would like to congratulate Jack (pictured left), Zoe and Hugh who received their bronze awards.     Also a huge well done … Continue reading →

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