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Nikolai’s story (Down Syndrome Awareness Month)

Nikolai’s story (Down Syndrome Awareness Month)

by Guest Writer | Oct 13, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

“Nikolai is the youngest of 4. He has 2 older brothers and 1 sister. He was born January 15th 2019. He was almost 2 months premature. He has a great personality and is loving and sweet. He looks like one of his brothers and myself. He loves to listen to music...
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 2022

Down Syndrome Awareness Month – October 2022

by Erika Petrie | Oct 8, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

Micaela, you are a special child you light up the room just with your smile, with your laugh and zest for life, you fill every place with love and light You live in the moment your persistence goes a long way I love you so much more than I can say You never give up...
Verwood Rustic Fair – Podcast with Forest FM 29th August 2022

Verwood Rustic Fair – Podcast with Forest FM 29th August 2022

by Erika Petrie | Sep 6, 2022 | Articles, Feel Good, Podcasts

Erika Petrie and Sonia Venoux attend this year’s Rotary Rustic Fair at Potterne Park in Verwood, where Erika is interviewed by Philip Webster from Forest FM about their fundraising, Shades of Different plans and their latest charity CD album.
Montecitorio Presentation – 5th July 2022

Montecitorio Presentation – 5th July 2022

by Erika Petrie | Aug 27, 2022 | Articles, Feel Good, Podcasts

Erika Petrie, Manuela Curtis and Joanna Criscenti are interviewed by Simone Billi, a European Commission representative responsible for initiatives put forward by Italian residents abroad. The interview is conducted entirely in Italian online direct from Montecitorio...
Hot Breakfast Radio CD Launch Interview – 6th July 2022

Hot Breakfast Radio CD Launch Interview – 6th July 2022

by Erika Petrie | Aug 17, 2022 | Articles, Feel Good, Podcasts

Karl Davies talks to Erika Petrie about Shades of Different and their Charity CD album launch briefly and gives a taste of the ‘Include Me’ track. The CD is now available for digital download on the attached link:...
Forest FM CD Launch Interview – 12th July 2022

Forest FM CD Launch Interview – 12th July 2022

by Erika Petrie | Aug 17, 2022 | Articles, Feel Good, Podcasts

Chrissy Pollard talks to Erika Petrie about the developments that have taken place for Shades of Different in the last two years and what they hope to achieve now they are a registered charity. ‘Include Me’ – our inclusion anthem is played in full...
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