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World Down Syndrome Day podcast – 21st March 2026

World Down Syndrome Day podcast – 21st March 2026

by Erika Petrie | Apr 3, 2026 | Current Affairs, Events, Podcasts

Music Therapy sessions in the community

Music Therapy sessions in the community

by Erika Petrie | Apr 3, 2026 | Articles, Current Affairs, Events, Feel Good

Since last year we have been running music therapy sessions in our local community of St Leonard’s once a month on a Saturday for SEN young people and their carers. During our most recent session on 7th March, we were lucky enough to welcome Sir Chris Chope,...
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...
Face to face with Rashi – WDSD 21st March 2023

Face to face with Rashi – WDSD 21st March 2023

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...
World Down Syndrome Day – Yowah Radio Podcast March 2023

World Down Syndrome Day – Yowah Radio Podcast March 2023

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...
Shades of Different 1st official fundraiser – 14th July 2022

Shades of Different 1st official fundraiser – 14th July 2022

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...
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