Welcome to CambsDSCN
Registered
Charity No.1211542
Welcome!
We are a registered charity led by a group of parents who have a child or young person who has Down's syndrome.
We organise a variety of social opportunities, signposting, support and therapies for all our members.
We welcome children, teens and young adults who have Down's syndrome along with their families and carers.
Our monthly group meet-up Buzz Club offers a regular safe space for families to meet, share information , seek support and build friendships with others who live similar experiences.
Our pre-teen to 19 group SClub21 offers a variety of meet-up activities to increase social opportunities, work on social skills and build long lasting peer friendships.

Our monthly meet-up for all the whole family.
We welcome families who have someone with Down's syndrome to join us.
- Indoor play
- Enclosed outdoor play space
- Crafts
- Tea, Coffee & Squash
- Bake sale
- Optional Small Group Speech & language sessions with Specialist Katherine Storey
DATES: Check our events calendar for session dates
TIME: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
LOCATION: Brown's Field Youth and Community Centre
31A Green End Road, Cambridge, CB4 1RU
We are thrilled to offer our members an increased number of activities to enjoy over the school summer holidays.
Book by 26th June 2026 to avoid disappointment.
SClub21 is our pre-teens to nineteen club.
We arrange a wide variety of age appropriate activities to increase social opportunities.
The aim is to have fun whilst practicing social skills, engage in the wider community and build meaningful friendships.
There are activities to suit everyone, from active sports and leisure activities through to cinema visits, a relaxed picnic in the park or meeting up for an ice-cream.
We organise large and small group activities so all our members have suitable social opportunities.
We are thrilled to offer our members an increased number of activities to enjoy over the school summer holidays.
Book by 26th June 2026 to avoid disappointment.
We are a group of parents who have a child or young person who has Down's syndrome, working to provide social opportunities, signposting, support and therapies for all of our members.
Our Trustees:
Andrew Turton (Treasurer)
Bea Brigham (Safeguarding Lead)
Lara Inglis (Chair)
Meriel Charlton (Secretary)
Michelle Clark
We're building an information hub for the Down's syndrome community in Cambridgeshire.
This will take some time and we appreciate your patience.
Events and activities with our members and their families in mind.
Next Events:
See event on calendar for full details
* Advanced booking required - email info@cambsdscn.org
28th June - 14:45 pm
* Ten-Pin Bowling
Lakeside Lodge Golf & Country Park, Pidley
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5th July - 10:30 am
* Wimpole Estate
Wimpole Hall Farm, Wimpole Estate, Orwell
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11th July - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
* Free Tennis
Ely Tennis Club
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Join us for our Summer School Holiday Activities!
View by date in the calendar or scroll down for details
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1pm Free Tennis
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10:45am Ten-Pin Bowling
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12pm Swimming
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10:45am Cooking at Cafe Eddie's
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1pm Free Tennis
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Art
£5.00 per artist
10:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday 13th August
St Andrew's Church Hall
Chesterton, Cambridge
For artists with Down's syndrome aged 4+
Siblings welcome
This Art session is led by Rowan.
'Art is empowering, healing and inclusive. Art is about what you CAN do, not what you can’t do. We believe in art as a force for personal growth and self-expression.'
IMPORTANT:
Parents/carers are required to stay, support and remain responsible for their own child(ren)/young person(s).
This activity has limited spaces available, allocated by booking order.
In the event that bookings do not meet the minimum requirement they may be cancelled.
Booking and Payment:
Pre-booking is essential - spaces are limited
You can book your space(s) by email: info@cambsdscn.org
Subject: Art [member with DS name]
Payments to be made to our charity account as follows:
Account Name:
Cambridgeshire Downs Syndrome Community Network
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00037695
Please reference payment "Art [member with DS name]"
Ten-Pin Bowling
£6.00 per player
Sunday 28th July - 10:45 am
Sunday 30th August - 2:45 pm
Lakeside Lodge Bowl
Fen Road, Pidley, Huntingdon, PE28 3DF
Join in our popular monthly bowling event set within the leisure complex in the heart of Cambridgeshire's countryside, Lakeside Lodge Bowl has four full-size bowling lanes, lively music and plenty of space to relax and enjoy refreshments. There is ample parking available on site, you can bowl in your own flat sensible shoes or shoe hire is available free of charge.
We offer table activities to help ease the in-between turn times
Drinks and food available from the restaurant
IMPORTANT:
Parents/carers are required to stay, support and remain responsible for their own child(ren)/young person(s).
This activity has limited spaces available, allocated by booking order.
In the event that bookings do not meet the minimum requirement they may be cancelled.
Booking and Payment:
Pre-booking is essential
You can book your space(s) by email: info@cambsdscn.org
Subject: Bowl [member with DS name]
Payments to be made to our charity account as follows:
Account Name:
Cambridgeshire Downs Syndrome Community Network
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00037695
Please reference payment "Bowl [member with DS name]"
Cooking at Cafe Eddie's
£10.00 per participant
Gluten Free option
Pizza Making
Friday 31st July - 10:45 am
Cupcake decorating
Monday 24th August - 10:45 am
Cafe Eddie's
Cambridge Innovation Park, Waterbeach, CB25 9QE
We're working with Cafe Eddie's to build on your food preparation skills, learn a little about food hygiene, talk about your favourite foods and play some fun food games!
Cafe Eddie's are connected to the Edmund Trust, supporting people with learning disabilities.
A drink (squash) will be provided for the participants
and a coffee pot will be on for parent/carers.
Pizza Making
Roll your own flat-bread, spread in-house freshly made vegetable and tomato sauce, choose your fresh toppings and the Cafe staff and trainees will cook it for you.
Cupcake Decorating
Lots of sweet creativity in this session so warm up your imagination and get ready to show it on cupcakes!
IMPORTANT:
Parents/carers are required to stay, support and remain responsible for their own child(ren)/young person(s).
This activity has limited spaces available, allocated by booking order
In the event that bookings do not meet the minimum requirement they may be cancelled.
Booking and Payment:
Pre-booking is essential
Let us know if you require Gluten Free ingredients when booking.
You can book your space(s) by email: info@cambsdscn.org
Subject: "Cook [member with DS name]" and let us know which dates you'd like to attend.
Payments to be made to our charity account as follows:
Account Name:
Cambridgeshire Downs Syndrome Community Network
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00037695
Please reference payment "Cook [member with DS name]"
FULL - NO FURTHER BOOKINGS
Family Forest School
£15.00 per participant
(parent/carer required to stay and support)
Thursday 20th August - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rowan's Private Woodland
Histon, Cambridge
Forest School instructors from Rowan will lead activities in a beautiful private woodland in Histon.
Activities will include crafts, den building and woodwork.
A snack and drink will be provided around the camp fire(with a cooler option if it is a hot day).
IMPORTANT:
It is a large, unboundaried woodland and parents/carers are responsible for their own child(ren)/young person(s) attending at all times.
This activity has limited spaces available, allocated by booking order.
In the event that bookings do not meet the minimum requirement they may be cancelled.
Booking and Payment:
Pre-booking is essential
You can book your space(s) by email: info@cambsdscn.org
Subject: "Forest School [member with DS name]"
Payments to be made to our charity account as follows:
Account Name:
Cambridgeshire Downs Syndrome Community Network
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00037695
Please reference payment "Forest School [member with DS name]"
Post booking you will receive more detailed information explaining what you will need to bring and requesting some medical and dietary information which will need to be returned prior to the event.
Golf Coaching
£10.00 per player
Thursday 6th August - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday 23rd August - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lakeside Lodge Golf & Country Club
Fen Road, Pidley, Huntingdon, PE28 3DF
We've got two great golf coaching experiences lined up!
Joining a small group of your CambsDSCN friends your coach will advise on safety, explain the game, show you the golf swing setup and the basics so you know what to do! We'll have visuals available to assist if needed.
There will be a driving range practice session, equipment demonstrations and putting on the practice green.
Golf balls and clubs are included on the day.
IMPORTANT:
Parents/carers are required to stay, support and remain responsible for their own child(ren)/young person(s).
This activity has limited spaces available, allocated by booking order.
In the event that bookings do not meet the minimum requirement they may be cancelled.
Booking and Payment:
Pre-booking is essential
You can book your space(s) by email: info@cambsdscn.org
Subject: Golf [member with DS name]
and let us know which date(s) you'd like to attend. and if your player(s) are left or right handed.
Payments to be made to our charity account as follows:
Account Name:
Cambridgeshire Downs Syndrome Community Network
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00037695
Please reference payment "Golf [member with DS name]"
Ice-Cream Parlour
Drop-in
No need to book, just come along
Tuesday 4th August - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Twenty Pence Garden Centre
Twenty Pence Road, Wilburton, CB6 3RN
A relaxed meet up opportunity for all members including those who find structured activities challenging.
We meet at The Orchard Ice-Cream parlour (to the left as you enter) where you can buy an array of delicious treats from their menu including Gluten Free options.
Sit on your own, with friends, or wander off and experience what this award winning garden centre has to offer.
There's lots on offer including mini-golf (small cost), mini-cart track and a playground for children too!
IMPORTANT:
Parents/carers are required to stay, support and remain responsible for their own child(ren)/young person(s).
This activity has limited spaces available, allocated by booking order.
Swimming
£4.50 per swimmer
Wednesday 29th July - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday 17th August - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Kings Ely Pool
Kings Ely, Barton Road, CB7 4DB
In collaboration with Seahorse Swim School we have exclusive use of the Kings Ely outdoor pool.
The whole family is welcome however it's important that you read all the details provided to ensure suitability. In addition to following the pool guidelines, swimmers with Down's syndrome must be accompanied by a parent/carer in the pool at all times.
Please read the pool guidelines
Kings Ely Pool is a 25m outdoor pool heated to 30 degrees. It has a minimum depth of 0.9m with a gradient to 1.8m depth at the 15m point and then drops to 3.5m deep for the remaining 10m.
Lifeguard(s) will be on duty.
IMPORTANT:
This activity requires a Parent/carers to be in the pool with their child/young person with Down's syndrome at all times.. Parents/carers remain responsible for their own child(ren)/young person(s) at all times.
In the event that bookings do not meet the minimum requirement they may be cancelled.
Booking and Payment:
Pre-booking is essential
You can book your space(s) by email: info@cambsdscn.org
Subject: Swim [member with DS name]
and let us know which date(s) you'd like to attend.
Payments to be made to our charity account as follows:
Account Name:
Cambridgeshire Downs Syndrome Community Network
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00037695
Please reference payment "Swim [member with DS name]"
Free Tennis
Saturday 11th July - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday 1st August - 1:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ely Tennis Club
For children and young people 4+ with Down's syndrome.
Siblings welcome if space allows. No equipment or prior experience necessary.
Expect a fun hour of games, some racket based, others not, to keep fit, develop co-ordination, balance and team work.
Generously funded by Cambs LTA in collaboration with Love Tennis Academy and Ely Tennis Club.
IMPORTANT:
Parents/carers are required to stay, support and remain responsible for their own child(ren)/young person(s).
This activity has limited spaces available, allocated by booking order.
Booking - Please email info@cambsdscn.org with name and age of player(s) to secure your space(s). and advise which date(s) you are wanting to attend.
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Privacy Notice
Cambridgeshire Down’s Syndrome Community Network
Updated: 31st March 2025
Contact details
Email: info@cambsdscn.org
What information we collect, use, and why
We collect or use the following information to provide services and goods, including delivery and third party referrals:
- Names and contact details
- Gender
- Addresses
- Emergency contact details
- Next of kin details
- Photographs or video recordings
- Information about care needs (including disabilities, home conditions, dietary requirements and general care provisions)
- Website user information (including user journeys and cookie tracking)
We collect or use the following information to receive donations or funding and organise fundraising activities:
- Names and contact details
- Addresses
- Donation history
- Tax payer information (for Gift Aid purposes)
We collect or use the following personal information for service updates or marketing purposes:
- Names and contact details
- Addresses
- Marketing preferences
- Recorded images, such as photos or videos
- IP addresses
- Website and app user journey information
- Records of consent, where appropriate
- Lawful bases and data protection rights
Under UK data protection law, we must have a “lawful basis” for collecting and using your personal information. There is a list of possible lawful bases in the UK GDPR. You can find out more about lawful bases on the ICO’s website.
Which lawful basis we rely on may affect your data protection rights which are in brief set out below. You can find out more about your data protection rights and the exemptions which may apply on the ICO’s website:
- Your right of access -You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. You can request other information such as details about where we get personal information from and who we share personal information with. There are some exemptions which means you may not receive all the information you ask for. You can read more about this right here.
- Your right to rectification -You have the right to ask us to correct or delete personal information you think is inaccurate or incomplete. You can read more about this right here.
- Your right to erasure -You have the right to ask us to delete your personal information. You can read more about this right here.
- Your right to restriction of processing -You have the right to ask us to limit how we can use your personal information. You can read more about this right here.
- Your right to object to processing -You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. You can read more about this right here.
- Your right to data portability -You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you. You can read more about this right here.
- Your right to withdraw consent –When we use consent as our lawful basis you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can read more about this right here.
If you make a request, we must respond to you without undue delay and in any event within one month.
To make a data protection rights request, please contact us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.
Our lawful bases for the collection and use of your data
Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information to provide services and goods, including delivery and third party referrals are:
- Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests – we’re collecting or using your information because it benefits you, our organisation or someone else, without causing an undue risk of harm to anyone. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to portability. Our legitimate interests are:
o By engaging with Cambridgeshire Down\'s Syndrome Community Network through a range of communication means including email, WhatsApp, or social media, users of CambsDSCN will be providing basic personal information to enable them to be part of the network and benefit from the network\'s activities. This enables them to receive information about the network and activities though the different communication channels, and engage with other users in the network.
Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information to receive donations or funding and organise fundraising activities are:
- Consent - we have permission from you after we gave you all the relevant information. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to object. To be clear, you do have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information for service updates or marketing purposes are:
- Legitimate interests – we’re collecting or using your information because it benefits you, our organisation or someone else, without causing an undue risk of harm to anyone. All of your data protection rights may apply, except the right to portability. Our legitimate interests are:
o By engaging with Cambridgeshire Down\'s Syndrome Community Network through a range of communication means including email, WhatsApp, or social media, users of Cambs DSCN will be providing basic personal information to enable them to be part of the network and benefit from the network\'s activities. This enables them to receive information about the network and activities though the different communication channels, and engage with other users in the network.
Where we get personal information from
- Directly from you
- Family members or carers
How long we keep information
- All personal information is retained for the period of the user participating in Cambridgeshire Down’s Syndrome Community Network until a request is made to leave the network.
- All photographs and videos will be retained on file for use by CambsDSCN for a period of 6 months after creation in line with the Cambs DSCN Safeguarding policy and procedures. Images already in use (for example in marketing material or the CambsDSCN Website) may remain in use after the 6 month period.
Who we share information with
Others we share personal information with:
- Organisations we need to share information with for safeguarding reasons
- Suppliers and service providers
How to complain
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice. If you remain unhappy with how we’ve used your data after raising a complaint with us, you can also complain to the ICO.
The ICO’s address:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Helpline number: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint