Catherine Crook π
@C_CrookPDsa
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π Couldnβt be prouder of our 120+ runners taking on the Mini, Junior & 5k @great_run today incl. lots of our young people. πͺYear after year they rise to the challenge - representing #PortsmouthDSA & smashing perceptions. πMedals well deserved! π
Go #GreenArmy! ππββοΈπ
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Such a fantastic day @PortsmouthDSA Training y'day! Huge thanks to Allison & Kate for a thought provoking session. My to-do list is bursting with ideas & it was great to learn collaboratively alongside other parents & educators! πππ #SecondarySchoolHereWeCome #PortsmouthDSA
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π¨ Hero Alert! π¨ In the words of #BonnieTyler β βWe need a heroβ! πΆOr 11 to be precise! We have 11 places just become reavailable for the 10-mile @GreatSouthRun! πββοΈπBe our hero and run to support our children & young people with #DownSyndrome. Join our #PDSAGreenArmy or share
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Join us in welcoming Amy & Hanna, our new Speech & Language Therapists! They'll team up with Tracy to run our Social Communication Groups for teens & young adults, helping build confidence, communication & friendships. #TeamPDSA #GreenArmy
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Great turnout at our AGM tonight! πWe reflected on the past year & looked ahead to exciting opportunities ahead. Huge thanks to our members, volunteers & supporters β together we achieve great things! π #TeamPDSA #GreenArmy
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Thank you @Pompey captain #MarlonPack & #PortsmouthDSA ambassador Sam @AndyFord33107 for helping raise awareness on #WDSD2025 #Pompey @PompeyITC. We can always rely on the lads from #Frattonpark! #PomepyChimes β½οΈβ½οΈβ½οΈ
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Follow our twitter page, like this post and retweet for the chance to WIN this delicious @HotelChocolat Easter Sleekster worth Β£29.95 donated by @Warner_Goodman. For each new like & share WG will donate Β£1 to #PortsmouthDSA to help us raise awareness & funds over Down Syndrome
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I loved seeing this displayed at parents eve y'day! Huge thanks, Crofton Hammond Infants, for your continuous support of @PortsmouthDSA! Always humbled and blown away by the support in our community. Can't wait to Rock Our Socks with you tomorrow! πππ #PortsmouthDSA #WDSD25
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β½οΈ Play Up Pompey! We can always rely on the lads from Fratton Park to support our #DownSyndrome awareness campaign. With big thanks to @Pompey's biggest fan Sam & @yengikusini, #JoshAtkinso & the players for helping us raise awareness on #WDSD2025 β½οΈβ½οΈ#Pompey @PompeyITC
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A very special @portsmouthdsa Christmas themed makaton Learn and Play session today! Huge thanks to our wonderful families, volunteers & supporters for making these sessions possible. So many new skills with our little ones, dancing, singing, & signing! An early Xmas treat πππ
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πDelighted to receive an invitation from Solent School to attend their Christmas carol concert as their VIP guests! The playground was beautifully decorated, the singing was performed with great enthusiasm, and it was the perfect start to our Xmas celebrations. Thank you! π
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An immense honour to welcome HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to officially open our centre today. With thanks to all our distinguished guests who helped make it a day to remember! @KESSouthampton @DofE @Chris_AttwellLD @BrooksStaceyL @Warner_Goodman @tommyjessop @themediabunker
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βοΈHuge cheers from our coffee morning today! Riding high on the energy from the weekend's @Great_Run we couldnβt wait to show off our fabulous new signage - a long time in coming, but worth the wait. Now spotting our centre is easy! #SpotTheSign
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Incredible turnout for today's @great_run by the #PortsmouthDSA #GreenArmy, ages 3-80+! Huge thanks to everyone who ran, supported & volunteered. You are all #PDSAheroes! #GreenArmyStrong
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Wishing the best of luck to our #GreenArmy's 315+ runners at the @Great_Run! πββοΈπββοΈ Our massive support teams are ready to cheer & @RRT_UK will be ready with refreshments for all! π₯ͺ Spot us? Give us a big cheer π’ & come and visit our marquee on Castle Field! #PortsmouthDSA
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π The #GreatSouthRun is almost here! This weekend, our amazing team will run to raise funds for our charity partner, the @PortsmouthDSA! πββοΈπββοΈπ Thank you to everyone who has already donated! There's still time to support us - please donate here: π https://t.co/G8K9nMc6hP
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@MMPPorts Singing, signing, movement and percussion sessions are specially crafted for people with LD age 11+. Why not come along for a taster session? All welcome! WEDNESDAYS (TERM-TIME) AT 5PM - 6PM Redwood Park Academy, Wembley Grove, PO6 2RY @portsmouthdsa @MusicManProject
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Such a busy day @PortsmouthDSA prepping for GSR, but the highlight was my trip to @SolentNHSTrust TED Health visiting team, to talk about #PortsmouthDSA New Parent Support & services. Thanks to Sarah for inviting us in and we look forward to collaborating more!π #HealthVisiting
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π Vote to support Portsmouth DSA in stores across region! π Participating in @Tesco @GroundworksUK Blue Token Scheme to win Β£1,500 for our Specialist Education Advisory Service. Help us promote inclusion in 100+ schools, nurseries & colleges! #VoteForInclusion #PortsmouthDSA
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πPDSA member Isaac has achieved a significant milestone by becoming England's 1st Beaver Leader with #DownSyndrome. His leadership has inspired young Beavers & highlights incredible opportunities when inclusion is embraced. Well done Isaac & the 1st Denmead Scouts! #Trailblazers
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