Improving the lives and opportunities of people with Down syndrome and their families in Leeds.
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Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
14th Mar 2025
We’d like to wish everyone in our Sunshine & Smiles family a very happy World Down Syndrome Day!
Read moreMorrisons discount for the disabled community
14th Mar 2025
Morrisons has announced a partnership with the discount platform, Purpl, to provide exclusive online discounts to the disabled community in the UK.
Read moreUltramarathon - good luck, Paul!
14th Mar 2025
Paul McHugh is running the Hardmoors 55-mile Ultramarathon on the 22nd March to raise money for Sunshine & Smiles.
Read more7th Mar 2025
For World Down Syndrome Day, we’re going to be decorating flower templates and then displaying them at 21 Co. in Headingley and Café 21 @TCV Hollybush
Read moreWorld Down Syndrome Day 2025 - Resources
3rd Mar 2025
World Down Syndrome Day 2025 is coming up on Friday 21st March!
Read moreMy World, My Story, My Song Project with Made With Music
28th Feb 2025
A video update from Made with Music on their project 'My World, My Story, My Song'
Read moreUpcoming events
Early Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date:
Tue, 18th Mar 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Wed, 19th Mar 2025, 18:30-20:00
The Sunshine & Smiles Siblings Group is a fun and safe space for siblings of those with Down syndrome
Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Thursday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Fri, 21st Mar 2025, 19:30-21:00
Meet with other parents and carers for a wellbeing event on World Down Syndrome Day
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 24th Mar 2025 - Fri, 28th Mar 2025
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available