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Interview with Chris Ross at Hospital Radio Bedside – 1st March 2020

Interview with Chris Ross at Hospital Radio Bedside – 1st March 2020

by Erika Petrie | Jul 6, 2020 | Events, Feel Good, Podcasts

Erika and Julia had their first ever radio interview regarding ‘Shades of Different’ at Hospital Radio Bedside, hosted by Christopher Ross on his relaxing ‘tea and biscuits’ show…it was great fun! Erika with Chris Ross Erika and Julia...
Wimborne radio Interview – Jason Dean Show 10th March 2020

Wimborne radio Interview – Jason Dean Show 10th March 2020

by Erika Petrie | Jul 6, 2020 | Events, Feel Good, Podcasts

Erika and Kay went with Julia and Natalie to the Radio Wimborne studios to be interviewed by Jason Dean…they also invited Clare Rochford from Diverse Abilities and Sandra Samways from Friends of Beaucroft to join them to talk about some of the charities they are...
Heidi Crowter & James Carter (both with Down Syndrome) get married

Heidi Crowter & James Carter (both with Down Syndrome) get married

by Erika Petrie | Jul 6, 2020 | Articles, Feel Good

I think we were all deeply moved on Saturday watching Heidi Crowter and James Carter get married, not only because this was one of the first weddings to take place since lockdown, but also because to quote Heidi herself ‘I have been dreaming of this day my whole...
Interview on Inspire Radio with Jo Thackray – 14th May 2020 (broadcast on 3rd June)

Interview on Inspire Radio with Jo Thackray – 14th May 2020 (broadcast on 3rd June)

by Erika Petrie | Jul 3, 2020 | Events, Feel Good, Podcasts

Erika and Julia are interviewed on zoom by Jo Thackray and are joined by Julian Saxl from Norway, who wrote the music, script and instrumentals for the track ‘Different’ – Erika talks about the plans for Shades of Different moving forward and Julia...
Shouldn’t children and adults with Down Syndrome have the same rights as us?

Shouldn’t children and adults with Down Syndrome have the same rights as us?

by Erika Petrie | Jul 1, 2020 | Articles, Current Affairs

This Morning on the BBC, there was a very moving interview with James and Heidi Crowter, both young individuals in their 20s with Down Syndrome, who in a few days time after the restrictions of lockdown have been lifted somewhat, will be tying the knot. Taking a look...
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