York Down Syndrome Support Group

18/03/2026

We’re absolutely delighted that Helen and Leo from the Wonky Compass will be joining us to celebrate WDSD on Saturday! Give them a follow to find out more if their adventures in their motorhome Benny!

The Wonky Compass Crew are looking forward to our visit to York this week and are especially excited to celebrate an occasion extremely close to our hearts - World Down Syndrome Day! If you're in the neighbourhood too join us for a WDSD coffee morning

17/03/2026

This morning as part of Down Syndrome awareness week a couple of volunteers manned the YDSSG stand at Nestlé York where one of our young people works on their canteen employed by Sodexo UK & Ireland . A big thank you to all who wore crazy socks, said hello and/or made a donation. (We also loved seeing the “bring your dog to work policy” in action!)

27/02/2026

We will be kicking off our World Down Syndrome Day celebrations on Sat March 21st, with a coffee morning in Wigginton Recreation Hall. Please come and say hello!

23/02/2026

On Saturday afternoon members of our Saturday Explore club (pictured creating cards) drew the February lottery. The results are as follows:

There were 49 numbers in the draw.
The results are:
1st prize £19.60 won by number 86
2nd prize £9.80 won by number 317
3rd prize £4.90 won by number 43
Congratulations to the winners and thank you for your support.

27/01/2026

The January lottery results are as follows.
There were 49 numbers in the draw.
The results are:
1st prize £19.60 won by number 121
2nd prize £9.80 won by number 78
3rd prize £4.90 won by number 44
Congratulations to the winners and thank you for your support.

30/12/2025

The YDSSG Dec lottery results are as follows.
There were 49 numbers in the draw.
The results are:
1st prize £19.60 won by number 5
2nd prize £9.80 won by number 41
3rd prize £4.90 won by number 86
Congratulations to the winners and thank you for your support.
Wishing you all a very happy 2026.

17/12/2025

Delighted that one of our families was able to join in this adventure with Phab earlier this year!

10/12/2025

Our Christmas Newsletter is out! Read the whole letter on our website and subscribe if you'd like to read more about what we get up to! https://www.ydssg.org/news

05/12/2025

This afternoon at our “Dig It!” Archaeology and history club, members added to the model of Medieval Wigginton that they’ve been constructing.

27/11/2025

York Minster Christmas Tree Festival. Tree done ✔️
Please visit the Lady Chapel in York Minster and vote for our tree if you like it! Decorations all made by our children and young people at workshops earlier this year. Photo baubles include some of their wishes for Christmas on the reverse.

The Christmas Tree festival will open to the public on Saturday 29th November, with a special family-friendly service at 10am, and will run until Monday 5th January 2026. Entrance to the Minster is free to York residents with proof of address and will also be free to participating organisations – just make yourself known to the staff on the door.

24/11/2025

Our November lottery results:
There were 49 numbers in the draw.
The results are:
1st prize £19.60 won by number 42
2nd prize £9.80 won by number 18
3rd prize £4.90 won by number 33
Congratulations to the winners and thank you so much for your support.

16/11/2025

Members of our Explore Club ventured to Handley Tap for their trip to the Pub yesterday evening, where they discovered a good range of board games on offer to try with their drinks.