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...
by Erika Petrie | Mar 31, 2023 | Current Affairs, Events, Podcasts
Rashi Kumar, journalist and broadcaster from Face to Face with Rashi interviews Erika Petrie to celebrate WDSD and the achievements of individuals with Down Syndrome all over the world. Her daughter Micaela who has Down Syndrome is also mentioned and features in the...
by Erika Petrie | Mar 31, 2023 | Current Affairs, Events, Feel Good, Podcasts
Steve Twynham interviews Erika Petrie about World Down Syndrome Day and the awareness raising that takes place on 21st March, the latest developments with Shades of Different since it became a registered charity a year ago, Micaela, the inclusion anthem ‘Include...
by Erika Petrie | Jul 16, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Events
On the evening of Thursday 14th July 2022, we had our first official fundraiser as a registered charity to celebrate the release of our much awaited charity CD album on diversity and inclusion. We held the event at St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall (annexe) on...
by Erika Petrie | Jun 23, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Events
It has been an interesting year so far for Shades of Different, with lots happening in terms of moving forward: the end of March saw Shades of Different become a registered charity, officially approved by the charity commission and ready to launch ahead with plans for...
by Erika Petrie | Apr 3, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Events, Feel Good
Fionn Crombie Angus As of the 1st of April, the Down Syndrome Bill has got through to the 3rd and final reading in Westminster and will become a law /act following the Queen’s signature. The Down Syndrome Bill has passed all its Parliamentary stages and will...
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