Our Upcoming Events 

Family Christmas Party   

Sun 5th Dec, 12:00PM-3:00PM 
Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel, Willerby 
Entertainer, Crafts, Karaoke, Pamper Station, Buffet for the children and of course a visit from Santa! 
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Christmas Crafts For children and young people of all ages 

Sat 22th November 2025, 10:00AM - 11:30AM 
Christmas crafts followed by festive sweet treats and hot and cold drinks for all. 
 
 
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Downright Special Youth Club Christmas Night Out (11-25 years) 

Sun 14th Dec 2025, 5:00PM - 7:00PM 
Humber St Gallery, Hull 
Mocktails, Karaoke, Food and lots of festive fun! 
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Core Curriculum: Teaching Maths and Literacy to learners with Down syndrome 

Wed 12th November 2025, 9:30AM - 12.30PM & 1.30PM - 3.30PM 
Bodmin Road Church, Bransholme, HU7 4HE 
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Downright Special Fridays 

Downright Special Fridays are our specialist play and learning groups. These weekly early intervention sessions are tailored to the specific learning needs of children with Down syndrome and are also great fun! Parents get the chance to meet and chat over coffee whilst learning some Makaton sign language along the way! We’d love to see you there! 

Morning Sessions 

For babies and children with Down Syndrome aged 0-5 years (approximately). Pre-school brothers and sisters are welcome to join us too. 
 
Every Friday in Term Time. Dates for next term (morning groups): 
 
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Sept | 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Oct |  
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Nov | 5th, 12th Dec 
 
9.30am-11.45am | Cost: Free | Email office@downrightspecial.co.uk or call us on 01482 420160 if you would like to come along. 

Afternoon Sessions 

Sessions run monthly or fortnightly on Fridays and are for school-aged children up to around age 8. Children attend with their Teaching Assistants from school. 
 
1.00pm-2.00pm | Bodmin Road Church, Padstow Close, Hull HU7 4HE | Cost: Free | Email office@downightspecial.co.uk or call us on 01482 420160 to discuss availability and dates. 

Downright Dance 

Do you like dancing and performing arts? Are you aged 11-25? Then our Downright Dance sessions are just for you! 
 
Check out our short video below, showing the dance class in action! 
 
Mondays (term-time only) 6.30pm-7.30pm | The Sports Hub, Wolfreton School, Willerby HU10 6HB | Dance Leader: Joanna Harker | Cost: First two sessions free, then £5 per session payable half-termly. | To book or find out more email office@downrightspecial.co.uk or call us on 01482 420160 or complete our registration form. 
Registration Form

Social Events 

We organise a range of inclusive events for children, young people and their families throughout the year. We hope to see you at one soon! See below for details of what’s coming up. Got any questions or an idea for an event? Email social@downrightspecial.co.uk. 
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Training 

We offer a range of training for families, school staff and health professionals, tailored to the specific learning profile for people with Down syndrome including those who may also have a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and another need such as autism. 
 
In addition to our training calendar, we also offer bespoke training packages to suit your specific needs. Get in touch by emailing training@downrightspecial.co.uk. 
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