The Ark Trust

04/02/2026

For people who have Down’s syndrome:

The Government wants to hear from people who have Down’s syndrome and other learning disabilities/genetic conditions.

They want to know what you think about the draft Down Syndrome Act guidance.

This guidance is about your rights and the support you must and should get.

•Your ideas are important.

•You can say what works well for you and what more help you need.

You can read the Easy Read guidance and questions here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/down-syndrome-act-2022-draft-statutory-guidance-easy-read

You can ask someone you trust to help you answer the questions.

You can also use our Easy Read guide to help you take part:https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Policy-Consultations-_A-Guide_Easy-Read_FINAL-VERSION_09.12.25.pdf

03/02/2026

Please find below the information for the next Night Owls event.

31/01/2026

There is still time to book on the next Out and About.

The deadline for booking is Monday as I need to confirm seats at The Silver Birch.

You can also email me to confirm attendance and I will send a payment link to you.
If you do wish to email instead of call, this must also be done by Monday 2nd February.
My email address is below-
kate@theark.org.uk

If you email me over the weekend, I will respond on monday with the payment links and to take further details.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Kate 😊

27/01/2026

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27/01/2026

Please find below the information for the next Out and About.

25/01/2026

We would like to thank everyone who came to our zoom quiz and games last night!
We had such a lovely evening and got so many ideas for days/nights out.
We will be organising the February Night Owls and Out and About this week.

We send all information on activities via email.
If you have not joined our mailing list and wish to do so, you can sign up on our website

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23/01/2026

Hi all!
Just a reminder that the New Year Zoom quiz and games is tomorrow Saturday 24th from 8pm.

PLEASE NOTE- If you wish for me to send you the Zoom link, you must message/ email me by today, Friday 23rd, no later than 5pm.
I will not have access to emails or my work phone tomorrow until the event begins at 8pm.

Have a lovely afternoon!

Kate

20/01/2026

Our new topper is out Thank you again to our Knit & Natter group, a shout out to our postman 😁thank you as well to the Lady that sent us a lovely card and donation in appreciation of our toppers we are so glad you enjoy seeing them

20/01/2026

There is still time to contact Kate for the Zoom link for Saturday.
We will be having a New Year quiz, music quiz and a 'virtual' escape room!
We are looking forward to seeing you then!

17/01/2026

We are open until 3pm today we still have some lovely 50% off items why not come in and take a look

15/01/2026

Luke Smith sent us this fabulous poster he has created with all the things he enjoys doing with us at The Ark.

We are sharing this with Lukes permission for you all to enjoy!