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 Bees, Caitlin'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
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
Today (Monday 10th Nov) is the last day to book your tickets for the Sunshine and Smiles party!
Read more...Down Syndrome Act Consultation
On 5th November, the Government published the Draft Statutory Guidance for the Down Syndrome Act for public consultation
Read more...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!
Read more...Our Annual General Meeting will be held at 21 Co. in Headingley and online on Monday 24th November, at 8pm.
Read more...Relaxed performances - Sleeping Beauty
Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds have some Relaxed performances of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 11th Nov 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Fri, 14th Nov 2025, 15:30-17:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreCaitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sat, 15th Nov 2025, 10:00-14:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreTiny 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!
Find out moreCaitlin'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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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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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
Find out moreCaitlin'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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