Biography
I am a 26 year old with Down's Syndrome. I am a sociable, friendly and enthusiastic person and an animal lover. My family has two dogs, a cat and a pony and I enjoy quiet walks on my pony and, occasionally, a trot in the school. I currently volunteer in a local Community Cafe. My hobbies include swimming, pilates, dancing, singing, musical theatre and drama. I love performing, having been in dance shows since I was four years old and most recently I was in the Culter Panto ("Peter Pan") and GAMTA's production of "Joseph" at the SEC in Glasgow. I am a member of Shazam Musical Theatre group and will be taking part in their production of "Annie Get Your Gun" this summer at the Tivoli Theatre in Aberdeen. I also sing with Rock Choir and a highlight with them was singing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year. I have been involved in Girlguiding since I was five, from Rainbows through to Rangers and am now an Assistant Leader with a local Rainbow Group. I also love camping with Guides and have twice been to the Haarlem Jamborette in Holland. I was a Queen's Baton Bearer for the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Skills
City and Guilds Hairdressing Level 1, Qualification for Work: Hair and Beauty (SCQF Level 4).
Can competently swim all four strokes and have won many medals at Scottish Disability Championships.
RAD Grade 8 Ballet, Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance Silver Medal and Choreography Awards in Highland Dancing(Commended).
London College of Music Grades 1 to 5 Musical Theatre and Grades 1 & 2 Pop Music (all Merit/Distinction).
Baden Powell Award (Girlguiding) 2017.
Host at World Down's Syndrome Congress 2018 in Glasgow where I introduced speakers and gave a vote of thanks.
Dr Collie Cup for Doric at Inverurie Academy in 2011.