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UpsnDowns is a Northamptonshire-based parent led support group with In addition, they fund training for teachers and support staff in
registered charity status, dedicated to helping families and individuals Northamptonshire to ensure schools are fully inclusive and the
affected by Down’s syndrome. The charity works to increase awareness specific learning profiles of our children are fully understood. This
of Down’s syndrome and to promote positive attitudes and approaches enables both mainstream and special school staff to provide exactly
within the local and wider community. the right environment to encourage development and maximise
Formed in 2006 by a group of local families in Northamptonshire, learning potential.
UpsnDowns now supports more than 40 young people with Down’s It is these experiences that form the basis of UpsnDowns where
syndrome and their families. UpsnDowns are there for you whether a children can flourish with consistent support, advice and guidance.
diagnosis has just been given, or for families that already have a child UpsnDowns is far more than a group just for the children; it is a
with Down’s syndrome. network which provides support and friendship for mums, dads,
Run on a completely voluntary basis by a board of willing trustees, brothers, sisters and extended families. There is always someone
the charity’s income is wholly dependent on fundraising. Individuals, there to talk to at UpsnDowns.
companies and their own special events have all contributed to continued With the guidance of our dedicated trustees and the continued
growth, enabling UpsnDowns to offer a wide range of services and fundraising support they receive from so many, UpsnDowns is ready
activities such as; Speech and Language Therapy, Sing and Sign, to meet the challenges ahead…and enjoy the ride along the way.
Swimming Lessons and Occupational Therapy. As already mentioned, all of the charity’s income is dependent on
fundraising, with one of the biggest fundraisers in the UpsnDowns
calendar being just around the corner!
RIDING
FOR UPSNDOWNS
will take place Sunday 14th July 2019, starting from
Earls Barton Cricket Club. The previous 4 cycling events have raised over All types of bikes welcome,
£30,000 which is just amazing support for such a fantastic local charity. whether you are a roadie, MTB’er or EBike rider -
There are two ride options this year: you are welcome to join UpsnDowns.
Option One - circa 100 to 105kms starting at 8.30am Whatever your wheels you are welcome, just bear in mind the routes
Option Two - circa 50 - 55kms starting at 10am are 100% road.
Register before the 9th of June 2019 for our early bird price of If you don’t fancy the cycling then please bring yourselves along to
£34 + card processing fee. Earls Barton Cricket Club to join in the fun anyway.
The early bird option guarantees you a ride jersey in the size of your choice. The link to register is www.ultrabritain.com/events/ups-and-
Register on or after the 10th of Jun 2019 and the registration fee downs/ups-n-downs
increases to £39 + processing fee. To find out more about
The cost of entry also includes the following: UpsnDowns visit
l Entry to the route of your choice which are both fully signposted www.upsndowns.co.uk
l Planned ‘pitstops’ including drinks and nutrition
l Race pack including nutrition and other goodies
l A warm welcome back to Earls Barton Cricket Club
with a licensed bar, BBQ, Raffle and
Prize Ceremony!

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