Welcome to our newsletter.
This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development- Busy Bees and Ducklings, Cricket for young people aged 12-25 years, Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18), Family swim at Bramley Baths and Football for ages 4-16.
We also have Speech and Language Opt-in Sessions coming up on 24th March, and a Sunshine Youth Club - Climbing Trip on 28th March which are open for bookings.
Would you and your child or adult with Down Syndrome like to attend a Leeds Tykes RUFC rugby game as guests of honour? Click here to find out about this opportunity.
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
To celebrate World Down syndrome Day, Leeds Tykes RUFC have invited Sunshine & Smiles to a game!
Read more...Scope Universal Activities Networking Day
Scope Activity for All team are offering a drop in for parents, carers, and professionals on 14th March
Read more...The John Charles Centre for Sports are running an SEN-inclusive tennis session for all disabled and/or neurodivergent children on Sunday afternoons.
Read more...DSA Education Campaign Event Recordings
You can find recordings of the events from the Down Syndrome Association's Education campaign on their website
Read more...SENCo Support in Schools & Nurseries
We can offer free workshops, advice and support for nurseries and schools
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 12th Mar 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 12th Mar 2024, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 12-25 years
Next date: Wed, 13th Mar 2024, 18:30-19:30
Cricket will be back at Meanwood Cricket Club this week, weather depending.
Find out moreMade with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 16th Mar 2024, 11:15-12:15
Join us for musical fun followed by coffee and a chat
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 16th Mar 2024
Our next family swim session
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 18th Mar 2024 - Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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, 18th Mar 2024
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 19th Mar 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 20th Mar 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Thursday, 19:00-20:00
Next date: Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreMade with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 23rd Mar 2024, 11:15-12:15
A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8, followed by time for refreshments and a chat
Find out moreSpeech and Language Opt-in Sessions
Next date: Sun, 24th Mar 2024
Book into an online Speech and Language Session
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 25th Mar 2024 - Fri, 29th Mar 2024
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreDates for your diary
Speech and Language Opt-in Sessions
Next date: Sun, 24th Mar 2024
Book into an online Speech and Language Session
Find out moreSunshine Youth Club - Climbing Trip
Thu, 28th Mar 2024, 19:00-21:00
The next event for our Sunshine Youth Club will be a climbing trip to The Big Depot Climbing Centre.
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