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Harry’s Story (Feature Article: Down Syndrome Awareness Month) by Josie Smith

Harry’s Story (Feature Article: Down Syndrome Awareness Month) by Josie Smith

by Guest Writer | Oct 17, 2022 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good

My son Harry is, simply put, the most spectacular, hilarious, kind-hearted and beloved boy. Though he categorically insists on being called a man. My daughter and I often get in trouble for that slip of the tongue. I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that when he was...
Rebecca’s Story (Down Syndrome Awareness Month)

Rebecca’s Story (Down Syndrome Awareness Month)

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

Rebecca recently started work experience at a local cafe, where she is learning new skills. Her mum, Kathryn, told us more.  ‘We have been going to the Beach Café for quite a few years. We go quite regularly with friends and Rebecca often says that she wants to...
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...
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