Sunshine & Smiles

Hello and welcome to our newsletter for the Easter Holidays.

We are really excited about our 'Bee Inspired' Spring Garden Session TOMORROW (Wednesday 9th April), with crafts and activities in the garden at Stainbeck Community hall.

Most of our regular groups will take a break over the Easter holidays, but we still have Online Yoga for 16+, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Siblings Group, Sunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip and Sunshine Youth Club - Trampolining.

As always we are available by telephone and email for advice, support and signposting – please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time.

Weekday: 07442 332678

Weekend: 07472 320168

Email: adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

Latest news

Made with Music OPEN inclusive ensemble

OPEN is an inclusive ensemble in Leeds for anyone who might need extra support to make music with family and friends

Down Syndrome Regression

We wanted to share a webinar from the NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society) on Down Syndrome Regression to help inform families

Leeds City Council Transport are consulting on their draft post-16 transport policy statement 2025 to 2026

Maths Education Research

Researchers at the University of Oxford, University of Surrey and UCL are looking for volunteers (4-9 years old) with Down syndrome to join a study that aims to better understand numeracy education.

Inclusive Parks Research

Sunshine and Smiles have been invited to be part of research to ensure local parks are welcoming and inclusive for everyone

Morrisons has announced a partnership with the discount platform, Purpl, to provide exclusive online discounts to the disabled community in the UK.

Leeds Endure24

We’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 27th-29th June 2025!

Yorkshire Ability Triathlon

This year’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Leeds Beckett University.