Welcome to our weekly newsletter.
This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development Group - Ducklings, Online 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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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
Read more...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!
Read more...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).
Read more...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.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 2nd Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 2nd Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 20th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 10th Nov 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 10th Nov 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreDates for your diary
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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