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Sunshine & Smiles

Support, Friendship & Fun

Improving the lives and opportunities of people with Down syndrome and their families in Leeds.

 

Latest news

Relaxed performances - Sleeping Beauty

Relaxed performances - Sleeping Beauty

10th Nov 2025

Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds have some Relaxed performances of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

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Notice of 2025 AGM

Notice of 2025 AGM

10th Nov 2025

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at 21 Co. in Headingley and online on Monday 24th November, at 8pm.

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Register your interest for Endure 24

Register your interest for Endure 24

10th Nov 2025

We’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are once again the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 3rd-5th July 2026!

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Down Syndrome Act Consultation

Down Syndrome Act Consultation

10th Nov 2025

On 5th November, the Government published the Draft Statutory Guidance for the Down Syndrome Act for public consultation

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Party bookings close today!

Party bookings close today!

10th Nov 2025

Today (Monday 10th Nov) is the last day to book your tickets for the Sunshine and Smiles party! 

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Yoga for children with additional needs

Yoga for children with additional needs

3rd Nov 2025

As well as running yoga sessions for our Sunflowers and Smilers groups, Debs also offers inclusive 1:1 yoga sessions, for people with a variety of additional needs

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Upcoming events

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date:
Fri, 14th Nov 2025, 15:30-17:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date:
Sat, 15th Nov 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth

Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth

Sat, 15th Nov 2025, 10:30-11:30

Our Smilers group this week will be very special as we’re going to Forest School!

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 17th Nov 2025 - Fri, 21st Nov 2025

9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too

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