Sunshine & Smiles

Welcome to our weekly newsletter.

This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups, Early Development- Busy Bees, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18), Family swim at Bramley Baths and Football for ages 4-16.

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

Health workshop for parents and carers

Leeds Local Offer and the Parent Carer Forum have an upcoming workshop to provide an overview of health carer services in Leeds.

You are invited to take part in a short open question online survey exploring how parenting a child with Down Syndrome may shape your day-to-day life, sense of self and connections with others.

Tree planting event

If you would love to spend some time outdoors, join us for an exciting tree planting event with the Conservation Volunteers from TCV Hollybush

The University of Leeds are looking for volunteers for their Chronic Illness & Disability Project, which offers students an opportunity to learn by experience about what is like to have, or to care for someone who has, a chronic illness or disability.

The next SEND parent carer information drop-in is on Wednesday 14th January at 10.30 - 12.30 at the Swarcliffe Community Hub.

Stopgap Dance Company Intensive

We’re excited to share details of the Stopgap Dance Company Inclusive Intensive taking place in February at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance.

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!