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• Artists' Open House Festival

  2nd May 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  A sneaky preview of some of the work featured in this year's festival! Don't forget the Montefiore Collective Private View on Friday 3rd May between 7-9pm at Grace Eyre, 36 Montefiore Road, Hove BN3 6EP. Come along, have a browse and enjoy a glass of wine from our Angel Cake Cafe/Bar at the same time.

• A Day in the Life of a Project Worker by Sarah Howse

  12th April 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  Grace Eyre's Sarah Howse talks about being a Project Worker. Read on!

  How long have you worked here?
  4 years now

  How did you get your job?
  I started as a volunteer, then became relief staff and was finally employed full time on the Travel Buddy Scheme

  What kind of work did you do before?
  I was a bar manager running pubs and clubs in Brighton. Before that I ran my own promotion company and I have also been a nanny.

  Tell me about your sessions...

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• Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime

  10th April 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  In January 2013, Stop Hate UK launched a new 24 hour helpline service, Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime, in England and Wales.

  People in England and Wales who have experienced, witnessed or know someone who is experiencing Learning Disability Hate Crime can contact the Stop Learning Disability Hate Crime helpline on 0808 802 1155 for support and information.

   

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• Review of Side by Side - an exhibition by the Rocket Artists

  28th March 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  The Rocket Artists, in partnership with the University of Brighton, present Side by Side - an international exhibition showcasing learning disability, art and collaboration. Nicole Fordham Hodges reviews the exhibition, on show in the Spirit Level, Southbank Centre, London until 5 April. Please click on the following link: http://www.disabilityartsonline.org.uk/side-by-side-southbank-centre

• Big shout for Jerome Ribot...

  28th March 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  ...who is running two marathons in a week in April – the Brighton Marathon and the Paris Marathon. All the money he raises will go to Grace Eyre. Wow! Good luck Jerome and thank you.

• Just Good Friends

  21st March 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  West End actress Kate Dyson appeared alongside Mark Inscoe in Just Good Friends - a cabaret at our Purple Playhouse earlier this month. It was an evening of Mark Bunyan's songs, both cabaret and from muscials. What an incredibly talented trio.

• Grace Eyre Friendship Meeting Dates

  15th March 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  11^th April Bognor Friendship at the Regis Pub 5.30 – 7pm

  16^th April Chichester Friendship 5.30 – 7pm (Venue TBC)

  17^th April Worthing Friendship 5.30 – 7pm Bowling

  23^rd April Brighton Friendship 4.30 – 6pm Walk along the Seafront

  25^th April Active Lives Friendship 10 – 12 Boardroom, Grace Eyre, 36 Montefiore Road

  29^th April Crawley Horsham Friendship 5.30 – 7pm (venue TBC)

• Downs Syndrome Awareness Week: 18th-24th March 2013

  8th March 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  Downs Syndrome Awareness Week- Out of 1000 babies born one will have Down's Syndrome.  That's around 750 babies in the UK every year. It has been assumed that people with this condition cannot do many things that others can - but the truth is that given the opportunity they can live great lives.

  DSi (Down Syndrome International) has coordinated World Down Syndrome Day since 2006.   However, on 10 November 2011 the United Nations adopted a resolution to designate 21 March as “World Down Syndrome Day”.  The aim of the day is to raise awareness and understanding of the condition which affects approximately 1 in 800 births worldwide.  The day is also about promoting the rights of those with Down's Syndrome to enable them to enjoy a full and active life in their communities.

  Click here for more info: http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/campaigns/awareness-week.html

• Brighton Fringe: 'Return to Venice' on at the Purple Playhouse

  8th March 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  A homage to Thomas Mann and Visconti. A new play by Bern Bowers. A Feast for the Senses! See poster for further details. Book now for earlybird 2-4-1 deals.

• LDDF Project: Point of View

  1st March 2013 Author: Maxine Burgess

  Be part of this exciting project - please see poster for details.