Down Syndrome Cheshire

04/09/2026

NEXT IN THE SPOTLIGHT… COOKERY CLUB!
It’s time to get back to our regular activities, and next up is one for all our budding chefs!
Come and join Chef DSC and learn some fantastic kitchen skills while having fun, making friends and, of course, enjoying some delicious food!

Our Cookery Club gives members the chance to:
🍴 Learn basic cooking skills
🥕 Cook meals from scratch
🌟 Try new foods and flavours
👩‍🍳 Build confidence and independence in the kitchen
🍽️ Enjoy a tasty dinner together
📍 DSC Cookery Club
🗓️ Tuesday evenings during school term
⏰ 4:30pm – 7:00pm
🎓 Open to all members of high school age and upwards
💷 £15 per session – dinner included!
Who knows… you could be the next Master Chef DSC! 👨‍🍳🏆
📧 Want to find out more? Email [email protected]

03/09/2026

WE’RE HIRING! | HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Are you an experienced, organised and inspiring leader ready to make a real difference?
Down Syndrome Cheshire is looking for a Head of Operations to join our senior leadership team and help us deliver and develop our services for people with Down syndrome and their families.

This is a key leadership role, supporting our teams, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards and helping shape the future of DSC.
📍 Location: DSC Hub, Cheshire + travel as required
⏰ Full time: 35 hours per week, including evenings & weekends
💷 Salary: £33,000 – £38,000

If you’re passionate about people, leadership and making a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Find out more & apply: https://www.dscheshire.org.uk/join-our-team?utm_source=chatgpt.com

02/09/2026

NEXT IN THE SPOTLIGHT… DRAMA!
Our DS Drama Group is going from strength to strength, and we’re so excited to get back to our weekly sessions!

Drama is so much more than acting. These fantastic sessions give participants the opportunity to explore challenging life scenarios, build confidence, develop communication skills and find their voice, all within a safe, fun and supportive drama environment.

📍 Petty Pool Vocational College & Outdoor Centre
🗓️ Every Thursday
⏰ 4:00pm – 5:30pm
👥 Minimum age: 13 years

If your young person loves drama, enjoys performing, or would simply like to try something new in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more: [email protected]

31/08/2026

It’s time to start thinking about our regular activities and getting back to all the fun of seeing our friends!

First in the spotlight… DANCE!
Our dance sessions are a brilliant way to have fun, get moving, build confidence and enjoy time with friends in a safe and supportive environment, guided by experienced leaders.
📍 Warrington – The Old School
🗓️ Wednesdays
⏰ 5:30pm – 6:30pm
✨ Open to DSC members aged 6+

Whether your member loves to dance, is ready to give it a go, or simply wants to spend time with friends, we’d love to see you there!
📧 Find out more: [email protected]

Let’s get ready for another brilliant year of fun, friendship and dancing!

30/08/2026

DSC LEARN | Small tips. Big impact.
Preparing to Go Back to School

Going back to school is a big change for children. Keeping things familiar and practising the school routine before the first day can help your child feel more confident and reduce anxiety.

💡 Try these top tips:
👫 Arrange a play date with school friends, reconnecting before school starts can help make the return feel more familiar.
⏰ Start waking up at school time , gradually getting back into the school-day routine can make those early mornings easier.
🌙 Move bedtime back to the usual school routine, give your child time to adjust to their school-night bedtime.
🎒 Practise the school morning routine, getting dressed, having breakfast, brushing teeth and getting their bag ready.
🚶 Practise the journey to school, whether you walk, drive, use the bus or travel another way, practising can help your child know what to expect.
🏫 Set up a 'school corner', use role play to practise things like putting on their uniform, packing their bag, sitting at a desk or following a timetable.
📍 Visit school if you can, if possible, visit the school or classroom on the INSET day, when it is likely to be quieter, so your child can become familiar with the environment before everyone returns.

A little preparation can make a big difference. Keep things familiar, practise little and often, and give your child plenty of encouragement.

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28/08/2026

THRIVE CLUB – SEPTEMBER SPACES NOW OPEN!

We’re now taking details from families interested in joining Thrive Club from September, but don’t wait too long, some days are already almost full.

But what exactly is Thrive?
It’s so much more than a day service.
✨ Confidence building – helping members believe in themselves
🤝 Real friendships – building meaningful connections and a sense of belonging
🗣️ Finding your voice – developing communication, choice and self-advocacy
🌱 Gaining independence – building practical skills for everyday life
💚 Support that makes a real difference – helping each person achieve their goals and thrive

Thrive is about being seen, being heard, having fun and becoming more independent — with the right support around you.

If you or someone you know could benefit from Thrive, get in touch now to find out more and register your interest for September.
📧 [email protected]
Or find out more about Thrive here:
https://www.dscheshire.org.uk/copy-of-thrive

26/08/2026

24/08/2026

Come and join us!
Do you have a family member with Down syndrome who would love to join one of our regular activities?

We have lots of activities restarting in September, with sessions after school and at weekends – so there really is something for everyone!

Whether you have a child or adult with Down syndrome aged 6+, we’d love to tell you more about what’s on offer at Down Syndrome Cheshire.

📧 Email [email protected] to find out more and discover the activities available.

Come along, make friends, have fun and be part of the DSC community!

23/08/2026

DSC LEARN | Small tips. Big impact.
Preparing to Go Back to School

The summer holidays are a great time to relax, have fun and enjoy time together as a family.
But as the new school year gets closer, a little preparation can help make the return to school feel more familiar and manageable.
💡 Try these simple tips:
🍎 Give snacks at school snack time – helping your child get used to the routine before school starts.
🥪 In the final week, offer only the snacks and drinks allowed at school – so there are no surprises when they return.
📸 Make a simple holiday book using photos from your summer. Your child can take it into school and use it to share their holiday experiences with teachers and classmates.
📖 Read your child's transition book together each day to help them become familiar with what to expect when they return.

📚 Helpful resource
Making a Holiday Book
A simple resource to help your child create a holiday book that they can share when they return to school.
Making a Holiday Book – Down Syndrome UK

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