AN EVENING OF CAROLS WITH THE DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION

29/10/2004

On Thursday 9 December 2004 the Down’s Syndrome Association will be joined by the young up and coming singer Zoë Mace to celebrate Christmas in its new home, the Langdon Down Centre in Teddington.

AN EVENING OF CAROLS WITH THE DOWN’S SYNDROME ASSOCIATION

On Thursday 9 December 2004 the Down’s Syndrome Association will be joined by the young up and coming singer Zoë Mace to celebrate Christmas in its new home, the Langdon Down Centre in Teddington.

Nine year old Zoë Mace has been hailed as "the next Charlotte Church". Her album Little Ray of Light is due for release on 8 November and will raise money for Zoë’s local hospital where her sister Jodie, who has Down’s syndrome, is due to have open heart surgery next year.

Zoë’s success has been so great that there are already plans to release a second album next year. Proceeds of the second album will be donated to the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA).

Zoë said: "I am really happy to be able to raise money for the DSA as ever since Jodie was born they have supported our family. They are a great charity and I’m really happy to be able to help."

Tanya Smith, Community Events Fundraiser for the Down’s Syndrome Association, said: "We are so honoured that Zoë has agreed to sing at the concert and furthermore is planning to donate proceeds from her next album to the DSA."

"We hope that members of the local community will come and join us in our festive celebrations, have a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie, sing along to their favourite carols and of course enjoy the wonderful array of acts that will be performing" Tanya added.

Other acts appearing at the concert include the Many Rivers Gospel Choir, the local drama group, Dragon Drama, The ROC Samba Band and a quartet from Kingston University.

The carol concert will take place in the Grade II* listed theatre of the Langdon Down Centre, part of the former Normansfield Hospital which was home to Dr Langdon Down. Dr Down dedicated his life to caring for, and educating, people with learning disabilities at a time when most of them would have been condemned to a life in an asylum.

The event starts at 7pm and tickets are priced at £10 each (all proceeds going to the DSA). To avoid disappointment book your ticket now by calling Tanya on or emailing .

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EDITOR’S NOTE:

Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) is a national charity which exists to provide information and support for people with Down’s syndrome, their families, carers and those with a professional interest. It also seeks to improve knowledge and understanding and champion the rights of people with Down’s syndrome in the UK.