Hello and welcome to our newsletter for this week.
This week we have Early Development- Caterpillars, Online Yoga for 16+, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Siblings Group, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8) and Family swim at Bramley Baths.
And then over half term our regular groups are taking a break but we have a Sunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip and Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18).
Don't forget that tonight (Tuesday 11th) we have 21 Co. Live, our first live music event at 21 Co.!
And we are so excited to be opening our new Cafe 21 venue at Hollybush TCV on 16th February - see all the info here.
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
Café 21 @ TCV Hollybush Grand Opening Event!
We’re very excited to be opening our second Cafe 21 location on Sunday 16th February.
Read more...We currently have vacancy both volunteers and paid Support Workers in the 21Co. Café & Shop in Headingley.
Read more...We have had a very generous offer from Leeds Rhinos for match tickets for their first game of the season on Saturday 15th February
Read more...This year’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Leeds Beckett University.
Read more...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!
Read more...Look out for the opportunity to vote with a token in store, and let your friends and family know so that they can too!
Read more...Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice
Blacks Solicitors are hosting an informational evening on wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney at 21 Co. on Thursday 27th February at 7.30pm.
Read more...Leeds Local Offer Live is an event for families of children with SEND, this year on Wednesday 26th March
Read more...Café 21 @ Hollybush - we’re recruiting!
**Paid work opportunities for people with Down Syndrome***
Read more...What's coming up
Early Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 11th Feb 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 12th Feb 2025
The Sunshine & Smiles Siblings Group is a fun and safe space for siblings of those with Down syndrome.
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 11+
Next date: Wed, 12th Feb 2025, 18:30-19:30
Our cricket sessions are for young people aged 11 or older, this term at Weetwood Primary School.
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Thursday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreYoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 15th Feb 2025, 10:30-11:30
Sunflowers for ages 2-8 on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks- this week will be a Yoga session with Debs
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 15th Feb 2025
Our next family swim session
Find out moreIndividual Support over the holidays
Next date: Mon, 17th Feb 2025 - Fri, 21st Feb 2025
We are still here for you over the holidays
Find out moreSunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip
Next date: Thu, 20th Feb 2025, 11:00-12:00
The next event for our Sunshine Youth Club will be a bowling trip to Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall at 11am on 20th February
Find out moreYoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 22nd Feb 2025, 10:30-11:30
Smilers and Youth for ages 8-18 meets every other Saturday morning at 10:30-11:30
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 24th Feb 2025 - Fri, 28th Feb 2025
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 25th Feb 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 25th Feb 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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