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The Hidden Cost of Good Intentions Let’s be honest about the journey of a Christmas card. The Financial Tally: For a typical list of 50 people, the cost of cards (say, £1.50 each) and stamps quickly adds up to £75–£150 . The Time & Stress: It takes hours of shopping, writing, sealing, addressing, and trekking to the post office. The Environmental Niggle: Every card represents paper, ink, and transport, destined for a few weeks of display before being recycled. We spend our

Occupational Therapy session combines festive preparation with essential life skills development On Saturday 8th November, Down Right Brilliant 's senior group enjoyed a productive morning out, joining Occupational Therapy NI for a community shopping trip that combined Christmas preparation with valuable skills development. Learning Through Real-World Experience The shopping expedition was carefully designed to build practical independence skills in a supportive, real-world

Festive family event brings community together at Canal Court Hotel Down Right Brilliant will host its annual Christmas party on Sunday, 14th December from 2pm to 6pm at the Canal Court Hotel, bringing together families from across Newry & Mourne for an afternoon of festive celebration. An Afternoon of Festive Fun This fantastic community event is one of the many activities Down Right Brilliant organizes throughout the year to create memorable experiences and strengthen bonds

✨🎄✨ Saturday 20th December | 10am - 4pm | John Mitchel Place, Newry ✨🎄✨ We're delighted to announce that Down Right Brilliant will have a stall at the Newry Christmas Markets this December! Handmade Gifts & Festive Treats Looking for unique Christmas presents with heart? Come visit our stall at John Mitchel Place where we'll be selling beautiful handmade gifts and delicious treats —perfect for family, friends, or treating yourself! Every purchase you make directly supports

Our bucket collection in Newry on Saturday was truly special! We're overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and the dedication of our volunteers who made the day such a success. Read about how your support is helping us celebrate and empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families—and find out how you can still get involved if you missed the collection.