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Next dsOK NEWS - April 2005-  Send your news & views

Your contributions (articles, pictures to liven it up) should be sent to the editor (Mrs Shirley Quemby)  or email  by 19th March 2005.

Please browse the previous newsletter below to jog your memory for the initiatives underway.

dsOK News no. 6 , January 2005

Covering these & other topics:   Picnic  ][  social activities, diary  ][  grateful thanks to our supporters  ][  Organising Local contacts  ][  Numicon & Behaviour training  ][  T-Shirts /Fundraising  ][  Make a Difference-Become a Trustee  ][  School Transition, skill-builiding  ][  Health  ][  Dolls with DS features
and much more . .

dsOK News no. 5 , October 2004

Covering these & other topics:   Picnic, social activities, diary ][ Sharing Local info ][ MEMBERSHIP, Tick 'contact' box ][ Informal coffee mornings ][ NOTABLE DONATIONS, Fundraising ][ Speech Therapy, aid ][ sexuality awareness ][ Health, Targetted Nutrition
and much more . .

dsOK News no. 4 , April 2004

Covering these & other topics:   Events, diary ][ HIGHLAND ADVENTURE SAFARIS ][ Contact Lists, Local groups ][ Informal local meetings ][ joining Scout or Guide ][ special footwear ][ Housing options for adults with LD ][ Teenage & puberty issues ][ Health, research ][ DS Awareness week, dsOK in Cheam Fair . . . and much more

dsOK News no. 3 , January 2004

Covering these & other topics:   Aging, Alzheimer's, depression, thyroid ][ Reading & Numeracy ][ Opposition to housing of LD adults ][ Teenage issues ][ Drama & dance ][ Leukaemia ][ Diabetes ][ Sibling with DS ][ Speech therapy ][ Easy2Name
and much more . .

dsOK News no. 2 , September 2003

Covering these & other topics:   Membership of dsOK and DSA | Nature v/s Nurture | Next Video |People First | Confidence & Skills | Easy2Name | Makaton | Down's Heart group
and much more . .

dsOK News no. 1 , July 2003

First Newsletter of the newly formed downsyndrome OK took over from the South West Thames branch of DSA which was closed down.

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INDEX to the archived Newsletters
of the erstwhile South West Thames Branch of Down's Syndrome Association.

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South West Thames Branch of

Down's Syndrome Association

Newsletter no. 46 , March 2003

Covering these & other topics:   [ Thank you! Fundraisers, Donors ][ Ride in Costa Rica ][ Education workshop ][ Ride in a Ferrari! ][ Health Action Plans. Weight Worry ][ Older Family Carers ][ LONELINESS ] [ VITAMINS, teeth care ][ LEISURE, Drama ][ Hearing, Speech & Language ][ local groups in our area ][ Diary

Newsletter no. 45 , October 2002

Covering these & other topics:     [ Girls want to help ] [ Education, Homework ] [ Transition 14+, Supported Living ] [ Fundraisers, Thank you ] [ Advocacy ] [ Health, Glue ear ][ Training & Workshops ]

Newsletter no. 44 , Summer 2002

Covering these & other topics:   [ Clubs, fun, computers, Internet Pen Friend ] [ Stewart's sponsored ride ] [ Resources for blind & hearing impaired, Pronunciation aid, Alzheimers, Spine weakness, ] [ Prepare for employment, Transition guides, recources ] [ Education: DownsEd, Ed.Psych., Statementing, Talking Mats, Makaton ] [ Muslim Parents ] [ Holiday Trust, Christian support ] [ Clothes to fit ] [ contacts -parents, carers ]

Newsletter no. 43 , March 2002

Covering these & other topics:  

[ Branch Status -2002 AGM, Info Day ][ Fundraisers ][Info sources][ Housing ][ inclusive education, curriculum support][ Clubs, ballet & fun ][ weight, MMR, acne, bereavement ][ contacts -parents, carers ][ toys, puzzles, pencil, cycle ][ Diary

Newsletter no. 42 , October 2001

Covering these & other topics:  

  Health matters, Research | Local contacts | Achievemnts by child members | New Video | fun things, cycling | work opportunity | Education, Inclusion | SELF-TALK, behaviour; eyes, ears | Fundraising | KINESIOLOGY, hair loss

Newsletter no. 41 , March 2001

Covering these & other topics:  Local contacts | Young volunteers | fun things, wheels | Internet, Recycled Computers | Fundraising | Physiotherapy | AFTER 16 | Diary | Branch Committee | Information Day Programme & form | Useful Organisations

Newsletter no. 40 , October 2000

Covering these & other topics: Useful Organisations | Local contacts | fun things, Cycling | Behavioural | People First | Sign Along | Worthing Group | Diary | Branch Committee organisation

Newsletter no. 39 , July 2000

Covering these & other topics: Open Day & AGM 30th anniv. celebration |  Branch Video, Adulthood, Groups & contacts, Branch Library & Banners, Website, Catarrh Grommits Deafness, DSRF Research, Nutritional Supplements, Cycling, Leisure & fun things, Diary

Newsletter no. 38 , March 2000

Covering these & other topics: Open Day & AGM agenda| Videos, Making Wills, Adulthood, Groups & contacts, Branch Library, Website, dancing, ballet, Finger control, Computers, Research, TNI, Education, integration, Sailing & fun things, Diary

Newsletter no.37, October 1999

This covers following topics & much more:Fundraising, ideas , Family tree , Branch secretary , treasurer , Groups & org.s , VIA - empower , Speech, communicating,SIGNing , Benefit, Teens, Befriending , Health & support , Mosaic Down's syndrome , Newsletters , Conferences,Workshops , Cycle, sail  , Teeth, Eyes care , Pencil grip

Newsletter no.36, July 1999

It covers the branch Information day, Education resources, support group campaign, SIGNalong, book reviews, autism, , and more.

Newsletter no.35, March 1999

Synopsis of activities in the branch and other groups in UK. Housing, Penfriends, Shoes, Sight care & much more.

Newsletter no.34, Autumn 1998

Health information, medical research, Alzheimer's,.. and many more things.

Newsletter no.33, Summer 1998

Some of the topics covered : Welfare benefits, Chairman, Mark Funds, Raffle, Support groups, Karaoke Machine, MusicTherapy, Local Parent CONTACTS, Education, DSRF Nutrition, Portage, Sleep, Makaton SIGNAlong, Down's History, DS & India

Newsletter no.32, Spring 1998

From Headlice to Cognitive development ! ... sports, waterskiing, toys, various help organisations, Aromatherapy, Nutritional intervention, holidays.. GCSE triumph... & .. & ...a lot.

Newsletter no.31, Autumn 1997

Ballet class, gymnastics, Asthma, respite, depression, DSRF research and other features.

Newsletter no.30, Summer 1997

Some topics in the newsletter: Vitamins Research DSRF , Scissors , Groups & org.s , Down'sHeart , DSA Fundraising , Grants & help available , Explain DS to child , Education, Reading , Research:Schooling, Autism, Adults, Heart , Book review   , Toys, Computer, Music  , Mental Health , Living Fully, Adulthood

Newsletter no.29, Spring 1997

Some topics in the newsletter: Film actor with DS , Bicycle Adjustabilizers , Flumes at Leisure Centres , Autism & Aspergers

Newsletter no.28, February 1997

Some topics in the newsletter: Transition to Adulthood , Education, books, info , Kumon Maths , Reading before talking , Problem behaviour , Holiday , L'Arche community , Dementia

Previous Newsletters produced in 1996 and before are kept on file (printed format) by our Branch Newsletter Editor and available for reference if required.