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We are a support group for children with Down's syndrome & their families. We hold regular catch-ups for play & chat in a welcoming & positive environment.

we have a private page too .

09/07/2026

Lovely article in the Oban Times today about Hope Sharp and the local Men's Shed.

Orchy & Awe’s Mens’ Shed are setting a prime example of how to be good samaritans by building a safe garden space for six year old Hope Sharpe to grow independent.

An amazing story of community spirit on this week's front page😄

Read more: https://www.westcoasttoday.co.uk/news/awe-some-men-at-work

16/04/2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/DXLvHQ8Dr_X/?igsh=NnFmb3ZuMXZseHFo

07/04/2026

Our local Down's Syndrome Support Group members are meeting at the Nevis Centre for a catch up in the holidays. If you know of anyone local, either a parent/carer or individual with Down's Syndrome, who would like to come along please mention our group Thursday 10-1130.

22/03/2026

One of our local families, the Maclean's, feature in this week's Oban Times with their twin boys and older son. A wee bit about our new Chairperson too. ☺️

Our front page this week: meet Oban's Maclean family, whose identical twin brothers Fraser and Innes are officially ’two in a million.’ The boys were both born with Down's Syndrome, and in honour of World Down's Syndrome awareness day this weekend, their parents will be running a 5k!

Read more about this amazing family below 👇

16/03/2026

Hi all, I am Debbie Campbell your local family support officer with Down’s Syndrome Scotland and I will be in Oban on Saturday to support the 5k and to meet up with families. If anyone wants to catch up please let me kniw. Looking forward to celebrating world Down’s Syndrome awareness day with you ❤️

17/02/2026

We have our local Down's Syndrome Scotland support group this Saturday.

Are you a parent carer or friend of someone with Down's Syndrome?

Are you an adult with Down's Syndrome and would like to come along and make friends?

Join us at Atlantis Leisure for exclusive use of both soft play for 0-16yrs from 11-12 and adults can enjoy a blether and maybe food at the Café.

(Free event)

05/02/2026

Get our schools involved on the 20th of March, easy fun and a great way to raise awareness and funds ❤️PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR SCHOOL 🙏 We are trying to get 21 schools involved. 🙏

12/01/2026

This is our first cuppa session of the year and it’s a good one! Come along to hear all about the brilliant reading scheme, Every Cherry which works very well for learners with Down’s Syndrome.

When: Tuesday 27th January Time: 7-8pm Online via Zoom Grab a cuppa and Zoom in with us and Emma Steel head...

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