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World Down Syndrome Day Interview 21st March 2025

World Down Syndrome Day Interview 21st March 2025

by Erika Petrie | Apr 1, 2025 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Steve Saville interviews Erika Petrie and Linda Tee about their new music therapy sessions in the local community and how music and dance therapy benefits young people with SEN. They also talk about World Down Syndrome Day and how much Micaela enjoys music and dance....
First music therapy session in the community – 1st February 2025

First music therapy session in the community – 1st February 2025

by Erika Petrie | Feb 5, 2025 | Articles, Current Affairs, Events, Feel Good

On 1st February we held our first Comotion Dance music therapy session in the community led by the lovely Linda. We chose a small space in St Leonards and about seven children and young people attended with their families. The smaller space meant the children were...
Interview with Hospital Radio Bedside – End April 2024

Interview with Hospital Radio Bedside – End April 2024

by Erika Petrie | Jun 25, 2024 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Chris Ross interviews Erika Petrie about their Down Syndrome Campaign, fundraising, Micaela and more. Two tracks from the CD are played. To listen to this podcast please click the play button below:
British Teen Becomes Youngest Person with Down Syndrome To Complete a Marathon

British Teen Becomes Youngest Person with Down Syndrome To Complete a Marathon

by Erika Petrie | Apr 27, 2024 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

Many records were broken at the 43rd running of the London Marathon, but one of the most remarkable was set by 19-year-old Lloyd Martin from Cardiff. He was born with a hole in his heart and was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. When he crossed the finish line...
WDSD Forest FM Radio interview 21st March 2024

WDSD Forest FM Radio interview 21st March 2024

by Erika Petrie | Apr 6, 2024 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Erika with Richard Oliff Richard Oliff interviews Erika Petrie about World Down Syndrome Day, raising awareness, Micaela and latest achievements for Shades of Different. Both songs ‘Different’ (original) and ‘Include Me’ are played. To listen...
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