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Shades of Different Charity CD Launch and Fundraising Event (14th July 2022)

Shades of Different Charity CD Launch and Fundraising Event (14th July 2022)

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...
The passing of the Down Syndrome Bill / National Down Syndrome Policy Group

The passing of the Down Syndrome Bill / National Down Syndrome Policy Group

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...
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...
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...
Our interview on Forest FM for World Down Syndrome Day – 20th March 2020

Our interview on Forest FM for World Down Syndrome Day – 20th March 2020

by Erika Petrie | Jun 29, 2020 | Events, Podcasts

We were interviewed by Forest FM a second time for World Down Syndrome Day. Laura Jerome speaks directly from the studio at the start of lockdown to Erika and asks her about how the song came about, about Micaela, the charities being supported by Shades of Different...
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