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Weekly News - 10th November 2025

Welcome to our weekly newsletter. 

This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups, Early Develoment- Ducklings and Busy BeesCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups (Friday), Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups and a Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth.

Today is the last chance to book onto our annual party on 30th November

We are also looking to grow our board of trustees, if you think this is something you might be interested in. 

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

Party bookings close today!

Today (Monday 10th Nov) is the last day to book your tickets for the Sunshine and Smiles party! 

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Join our board of trustees!

We're looking to grow our board of trustees!

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Down Syndrome Act Consultation

On 5th November, the Government published the Draft Statutory Guidance for the Down Syndrome Act for public consultation

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Register your interest for Endure 24

We’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are once again the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 3rd-5th July 2026!

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Notice of 2025 AGM

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at 21 Co. in Headingley and online on Monday 24th November, at 8pm.

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Relaxed performances - Sleeping Beauty

Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds have some Relaxed performances of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

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BBC features Ailith & Thalia on school transport issue

Ailith and daughter Thalia featured in a BBC article on the issue of council-funded school transport for children and young people with SEND

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“Every Pair Tells a Story”

Monday 3rd November saw a national movement take place in response to the SEND crisis.

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Yoga for children with additional needs

As well as running yoga sessions for our Sunflowers and Smilers groups, Debs also offers inclusive 1:1 yoga sessions, for people with a variety of additional needs

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Inclusive strength training

MoveAble Fitness is an accessible exercise programme involving basic movements, kettlebells and bodyweight exercises. It is a training programme designed specifically for adults with learning disabilities.

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What's on this week

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 11th Nov 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Fri, 14th Nov 2025, 15:30-17:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sat, 15th Nov 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth

Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth

Sat, 15th Nov 2025, 10:30-11:30

Our Smilers group this week will be very special as we’re going to Forest School!

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Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sun, 16th Nov 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 17th Nov 2025 - Fri, 21st Nov 2025

9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available

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Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 17th Nov 2025

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

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Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Mon, 17th Nov 2025, 15:30-17:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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