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Dear Parents/CarersFor any new parent/carers, Friends of Downs View is the charity that raises much needed funds for the school and Link College and puts on social events for families. It is run by volunteers made up of parent/carers and … Click to read more

It’s time for another Christmas raffle! Where did that year go?!  The raffle is always popular and  so we have brought it back this year in the hope you will want to buy tickets and support the Friends in their … Click to read more

Hi Friends – for any new parent/carers, Friends of Downs View is the charity that raises much needed funds for the school and Link College and puts on social events for families. It is run by volunteers made up of … Click to read more

Hello! You might want to grab a cuppa as there’s quite a lot to tell you!  At our recent committee meeting,  we discussed how we plan to spend some of your generously donated money and so, as promised, here is … Click to read more

Friends of Downs View Summer Fun Day is this coming Saturday 25th June!  Yes, not long now and so a couple of things to remind you of: Please send in a raffle prize to reception this week if you have … Click to read more

Dig out your sun hats and sun cream, because the DV Summer Fun Day is coming and you’re invited! Date: Saturday 25th JuneTime: 1 – 4pmVenue: DV Woodingean site Expect a fun packed afternoon with lots of attractions including, bouncy … Click to read more

Dear Parents / Carers, The next Friends of Downs View meeting on Thursday 12th May at 7pm. We are always looking for new members to get involved with the school and college. This could mean helping to fundraise, help build … Click to read more

IT’S NEARLY HERE! Brighton Marathon Weekend 10k Run this Sunday 10th April! Our fabulous runners, Arnie Strong, Peter Mapledoram, Gary Bailey, Beth Barnes and Phil Edwards are all set and running to raise funds for our charity. What stars they … Click to read more

It was fantastic to see so many families, both ‘old’ and new at our playground play date last Sunday. The weather was kind to us and the atmosphere was relaxed and happy. It felt great to be back and able … Click to read more

So excited that we can bring back this event which is always a highlight of the year! More details will follow, but you can expect some of the old favourites, such as the cake stall, raffle, tombola, plus some new … Click to read more

HOORAY FOR PLAY DATES!! They are back – starting this Sunday 3rd April 1-4pm. Always popular, come along and use the outdoor playground area and adapted bikes for an afternoon. Have some fun in a safe space and the chance … Click to read more

So the sun is out and the Friends team are busy planning events to raise funds and organise events to bring our fabulous community together and have some fun! More details to follow but for now get these dates in … Click to read more

GREAT NEWS! All our 10K places have been taken up and so huge thanks to all those training hard to run in support of Friends you are all amazing! Check back to see more news in the run up to … Click to read more