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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.

 

Latest news

Research Project For Bilingual Households

Research Project For Bilingual Households

9th Nov 2026

We have been asked by a PhD student in Language, Discourse and Communication at King's College London to share a couple of surveys with our families.

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It’s Nearly Party Time! Have You Booked Your Tickets Yet?

It’s Nearly Party Time! Have You Booked Your Tickets Yet?

9th Nov 2026

Please book your family’s tickets for the Sunshine and Smiles annual party by Sunday 22nd November.

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Exciting New Dance and Movement Sessions at Acclaim House

Exciting New Dance and Movement Sessions at Acclaim House

9th Nov 2026

We are delighted to be offering dance and movement sessions with dance artist Neath Champion-Shorr.

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Our Players Shine at the Ability Counts Football Tournament

Our Players Shine at the Ability Counts Football Tournament

9th Nov 2026

Some of our amazing over 16's footballers attended a 5-a-side tournament at West Riding Ability Counts this weekend.

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Welcome to Holly Jackson

Welcome to Holly Jackson

2nd Nov 2026

We’re happy to introduce our latest team member, Holly Jackson.

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Made With Music Family Sing

Made With Music Family Sing

2nd Nov 2026

Join Made With Music this Saturday for their Family Sing, in partnership with the Leeds Pianist Weekender.

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Upcoming events

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

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

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date:
Tue, 10th Nov 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 11th Nov 2026

Join us online for singing fun.

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 16th Nov 2026 - Fri, 20th Nov 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, 16th Nov 2026

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

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