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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

SEND Parent carer info drop-in

SEND Parent carer info drop-in

23rd Mar 2026

Next month’s SEND parent carer information drop-in service will take place on Wednesday 1st April 2026, 10:30am – 12:30pm at Carr Manor Community Centre, Carr Manor Community School, Stainbeck, LS7 2PS

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Introducing 3TwentyOne

Introducing 3TwentyOne

23rd Mar 2026

Parents Josh and Danielle, of Isla in Sunbeams, launched 3TwentyOne on World Down Syndrome Day, a subtle, sustainable clothing brand designed for the whole family.

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Leeds Local Offer Live

Leeds Local Offer Live

23rd Mar 2026

The Leeds Local Offer Live is back at Pudsey Civic Hall this week.

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Akhirah Foundation - 21 day challenge for Sunshine and Smiles

Akhirah Foundation - 21 day challenge for Sunshine and Smiles

23rd Mar 2026

On World Down Syndrome Day, the Akhirah Foundation called in to 21 Co. to announce their 21-day challenge in memory of Maisha

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Our most ambitious project yet!

Our most ambitious project yet!

23rd Mar 2026

We announced on WDSD, our vision for Sunshine and Smiles to find a permanent, accessible, welcoming and sustainable home for our community.

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WDSD 2026

WDSD 2026

23rd Mar 2026

What a great World Down Syndrome Day! We hope all of our families had a fun day celebrating.

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Upcoming events

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 23rd Mar 2026 - Fri, 27th Mar 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, 23rd Mar 2026

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

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Every other Tuesday, 10:00-11:30
Next date: Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Next date:
Wed, 25th Mar 2026, 18:30-19:30

This term indoor sessions are back on at Weetwood Primary School

Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Next date:
Thu, 26th Mar 2026, 16:00-17:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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