Meet Alison and Zoe: Down Syndrome Awareness Month

To celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we’ve taken the opportunity to catch up with Alison, whose daughter Zoe attends Rowan. Can you tell us about Zoe’s diagnosis? I didn’t know about Zoe’s diagnosis until she was born, but I knew a lot about Down syndrome already, as I grew up with a cousin who also […]

Rowan arts centre awarded National Lottery funding

We are thrilled to announce that Rowan has been awarded £10,000 from the National Lottery to continue supporting adults with learning disabilities to live creative and independent lives. The vital funds will go towards essential costs to keep the charity running for the next year, such as equipment for Rowan’s art studios. “We’re delighted that […]

Dale: “Why I’m running the Cambridge Half Marathon”

Introducing our incredible team of Cambridge Half Marathon runners! One of the people supporting Rowan at this event is Dale, one of our new supporters. “I stumbled across this great little charity last year. I visited one of Rowan’s pop-up shops in the summer of 2020 with my mum and we walked away with lots […]

Dom: “Why I’m running the Cambridge Half Marathon”

Introducing our incredible team of Cambridge Half Marathon runners! One of the people supporting Rowan at this event is Dom, whose brother Francis is a student artist at Rowan. “Rowan is a charity which is close to my heart. Those who know me will be aware that my brother, Francis, has been a student at […]

Claire: “Why I’m running the Cambridge Half Marathon”

Introducing our incredible team of Cambridge Half Marathon runners! One of the people supporting Rowan at this event is Claire, whose uncle Andrew is a student artist at Rowan. “My unique and quite brilliant uncle Andrew has attended Rowan for many years. I have never run for causes in the past but this one is […]

Abi: “Why I’m running the Cambridge Half Marathon”

Introducing our incredible team of Cambridge Half Marathon runners! One of the people supporting Rowan at this event is Abi, Rowan’s Deputy Director of Operations. “I have worked at Rowan for 19 years. I am not a runner, I don’t like running – I would much rather sit on a beach and eat cheese scones. […]

Volunteers’ Week: Mark’s story

Mark became a Rowan volunteer two years ago, and has helped out in various areas including transport, drama and ceramics. With his own interest in arts as a painter, and a diploma in teaching adults with learning disabilities, Rowan was a perfect fit. ‘It’s a very happy place,’ says Mark. ‘I love it. The staff […]

Volunteers’ Week: John’s story

As Volunteers’ Week continues, today we’re sharing John’s story and saying ‘Thank you!’ John was one of the three people who founded Rowan in 1984. He then spent about 30 years as a committee member, before deciding to take a step back. Since John wanted to keep in touch, he decided to volunteer for Rowan. […]

Cambridge Half Marathon places available for Rowan supporters

Rowan is delighted to have 5 Charity places available for the Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday 17th October 2021! The Cambridge Half Marathon route will take you on a beautiful route through the city of Cambridge, passing many historic landmarks including two iconic colleges of the University of Cambridge. Whether this is your first half […]

Volunteers’ Week: Rosie’s story

In celebration of Volunteers’ Week, we want to share Rosie’s story with a heartfelt thank you for all her support. Rosie joined Rowan as a volunteer six years ago, and has since helped out with the drama, music and textile groups. She says ‘I just love the whole atmosphere, it’s incredibly friendly and supportive. The […]