Improving the lives and opportunities of people with Down syndrome and their families in Leeds.
Latest news
Request for details for our database
11th May 2026
Sarah and Ania from the Sunshine & Smiles Education Team are creating a list of contact details for the settings attended by our children and young people.
Read moreThank you to our Leeds marathon runners & supporters
11th May 2026
We want to say a huge congratulations and thank you, to those who ran the Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, raising money for Sunshine and Smiles.
Read moreLast week to respond to the SEND reforms consultation
11th May 2026
There is only one week to go until the Government’s SEND Reforms consultation closes, on 18th May.
Read more6th May 2026
We’re hosting the launch of local author S. J. Gathercole’s latest novel, Patterns of Us, at 21 Co. in Headingley on Thursday 28th May, from 7pm
Read moreAre you desperate to change eating habits? This could be for you!
3rd May 2026
A new series of Channel 4’s “What not to eat” is looking for participants, and we have been asked to share it with our families.
Read moreVolunteers needed at Café 21 for the Hollybush plant sale
3rd May 2026
On Sunday 31st May, the very popular plant sale is back at TCV Hollybush Conservation Centre, and we would love to have Cafe 21 open but we need a team of volunteers to help us!
Read moreUpcoming events
Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 13th May 2026
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)
Next date:
Sat, 16th May 2026, 10:30-11:30
Our Smilers group this week will be very special as we’re going to Forest School!
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 18th May 2026 - Fri, 22nd May 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups
Next date:
Mon, 18th May 2026
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 18th May 2026
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
