Bard gets operatic
Macbeth takes to the stage again soon, but this time the tragic story will be sung.
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Banging out beats at school
Gongs sounded, legs jiggled and hands clapped during a booming performance by a Korean drumming group.
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Moshing for charity
Heavy-metallers headbanged and shattered eardrums to raise money for the victims of a common disease.
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Swarm abuzz as Admirals sail in
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Finals dream now reality
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Setting sail for success
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Free dining to spoil special fathers
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SUV Ford's territory
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Pick of the bunch so wild
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Footsteps of early settlers
More than 100 years ago Sam Leitch took up a bush block on SH3 in the King Country near the upper reaches of the Awakin...
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Jump-start love with washing
A long-married couple looking to put some sparkle into their relationship are at the centre of a community theatre&rsqu...
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Salt
Salt is the action packed tale of CIA agent Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie), who is forced into hiding when a defector acc...
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Sharing dreamsWednesday, 19 August 2009
About 20 children with Down syndrome are likely to start speech therapy as the result of the generosity of participants in a gala dinner and charity auction.
Mums help trust growWednesday, 29 July 2009
A chat among five mums at a coffee group in 2002 and putting on a raffle kicked off the UpsideDowns Education Trust to support families of young children with Down syndrome.
Youngster with a missionWednesday, 29 July 2009
When nine-year-old Jacob Adamson shares the love with his dad Craig, the little guy boofs him on the head with a pillow.
Networks can help
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
As well as the UpsideDowns Education Trust, there are other organisations for people and children with Down syndrome.
Talking is the key to educationWednesday, 22 July 2009
Working with children who have Down syndrome can produce some remarkable outcomes many people may never expect.
Act now rather than laterWednesday, 22 July 2009
Speaking clearly and being understood is one of the biggest challenges for children with Down syndrome.
Share dreams with the starsWednesday, 22 July 2009
The time to get out the dancing shoes is drawing near, as the UpsideDowns Education Trust prepares for its annual fundraising event.
Share dreams with kidsThursday, 16 July 2009
An opportunity to glam up and rub shoulders with the stars is coming up with the added bonus of supporting a fundraiser for children with Down syndrome.
Star takes trust to heartThursday, 16 July 2009
People getting together over a cuppa and devising a constructive solution to help their children with Down syndrome has captured the heart of Norm Hewitt.
Show your support for Down kidsThursday, 09 July 2009
The Times is proud to launch a campaign to promote awareness and educate us all about Down syndrome.
Trust helps Down familiesThursday, 09 July 2009
The UpsideDowns Education Trust was established in 2002 to support families of young children with Down syndrome.
It's all about talkingThursday, 09 July 2009
When Laura Blow walked into her new entrant class, her mum was happy knowing her daughter could have a chat with her new classmates.
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Learning is hit by condition
Thursday, 09 July 2009
Down syndrome is a lifelong condition that causes delays in learning and development. It cannot be cured but its challenges can be eased if people with Down syndrome have the right help – and if other people have a positive and accepting attitude.