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Sunshine & Smiles

Support, Friendship & Fun

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

 

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Come and Play Football With Us!

Come and Play Football With Us!

5th Oct 2026

Come along to our fortnightly Sunday morning sessions and try something new! Our sessions are friendly, fun and open to players of different ages and abilities. No previous experience needed.

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Mentorship Opportunity With Local Artists

Mentorship Opportunity With Local Artists

5th Oct 2026

An exciting opportunity to become a mentee with arts and culture grassroots organisation, Common.

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Join a Dance Masterclass

Join a Dance Masterclass

5th Oct 2026

Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) are inviting people aged 16+ to an exciting and inclusive dance masterclass with professional dance company Stopgap Dance Company.

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Art Making Afternoon - Folklore & Fairytales

Art Making Afternoon - Folklore & Fairytales

5th Oct 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an art making afternoon with local artist Ivy St. Clair.

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

28th Sep 2026

Down Syndrome Awareness month has begun.

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Katie’s Brave Shave

Katie’s Brave Shave

28th Sep 2026

A huge thank you to our lovely Katie, who has done an amazing thing for 2 charities close to her heart - the RSPCA and Sunshine and Smiles!

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Upcoming events

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 5th Oct 2026 - Fri, 9th Oct 2026

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, 5th Oct 2026

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

Caitlin's Yellow Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Yellow Speech and Language Groups

Next date:
Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 09:30-17:00

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date:
Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date:
Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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