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Weekly News - 11th May 2026

Welcome to our weekly newsletter. 

This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)Early Development Group - DucklingsOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18).

We'd like to thank all of the Leeds marathon runners and supporters.

Also, this is the last week to respond to the Government's SEND Reforms consultation, which closes on 18th May.  

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: 0113 3234626

Weekend: 07472 320168 

Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

Latest news

Last week to respond to the SEND reforms consultation

There is only one week to go until the Government’s SEND Reforms consultation closes, on 18th May.

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Thank you to our Leeds marathon runners & supporters

We want to say a huge congratulations and thank you, to those who ran the Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, raising money for Sunshine and Smiles.

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Request for details for our database

Sarah and Ania from the Sunshine & Smiles Education Team are creating a list of contact details for the settings attended by our children and young people.

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Book Launch at 21 Co.

We’re hosting the launch of local author S. J. Gathercole’s latest novel, Patterns of Us, at 21 Co. in Headingley on Thursday 28th May, from 7pm

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Volunteers needed at Café 21 for the Hollybush plant sale

On Sunday 31st May, the very popular plant sale is back at TCV Hollybush Conservation Centre, and we would love to have Cafe 21 open but we need a team of volunteers to help us! 

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SEND Parent/Carer information drop-in

Get information, advice and signposting.

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Join our café team!

We’re currently recruiting volunteers and paid support workers to join our friendly teams at 21 Co. (Headingley) and Cafe 21 at TCV Hollybush (Kirkstall). 

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Are you desperate to change eating habits? This could be for you!

A new series of Channel 4’s “What not to eat” is looking for participants, and we have been asked to share it with our families.

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What's on this week

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 12th May 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 13th May 2026

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry

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Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 16th May 2026, 10:30-11:30

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

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Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 18th May 2026 - Fri, 22nd May 2026

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

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Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 18th May 2026

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

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Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 18th May 2026

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

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Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Tue, 19th May 2026, 16:00-17:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Dates for your diary

Sunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip

Sunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip

Next date: Thu, 28th May 2026, 10:50-13:00

The next event for our Sunshine Youth Club will be a bowling trip to Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall

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