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Weekly News - 12th May 2025

Welcome to our newsletter for this week.

This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)Makaton Signing for Babies and Families, Early Development- CaterpillarsCaitlin's Green Speech and Language GroupsCaitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups and  Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

We also have a Musical fundraiser and Tiny Outdoor Explorer Sessions at Hollybush Conservation Centre coming up on Saturday 31st 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: 07442 332678

Weekend: 07472 320168 

Email: adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

Latest news

Well done Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon runners!

A huge well done to Rich, Jen and Richard Who ran the Leeds Marathon and Sarah who ran the Half Marathon for us yesterday, in very hot conditions! 

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Manchester Marathon - Well done, Becky!

We’d like to give Becky Lackie (pictured, left) a huge thank you and well done for running the Manchester Marathon for us on the 26th April and raising £296 for Sunshine & Smiles!

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Bring it all Together – An Inclusive Music Festival

Spectrum Festival is an inclusive music festival in Leeds on Friday 6th June

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New CBeebies show looking for participants

Flashing Lights Media is looking for deaf and hard of hearing children aged 5-6 for a brand new preschool show.

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Specialised Personal Fitness

Jemima Browning is the founder of JB Pal, a fitness company in Wetherby set up to make sure that all people with additional needs are afforded the same opportunities to unlock their potential.

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Book Launch at 21 Co.

We’re hosting the launch of local author S. J. Gathercole’s latest novel, The People We Trust, at 21 Co. in Headingley on Thursday 22nd May, from 7pm

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Musical fundraiser at Café 21 @ TCV Hollybush

Join us for an afternoon of music at Hollybush Conservation Centre to raise money for Sunshine & Smiles on Saturday 31st May

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Rhubarb Fayre at TCV Hollybush

TCV Hollybush in Kirkstall will be holding a Rhubarb Fayre and plant sale on Sunday 25th May, from 10.30am to 3.30pm

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Made with Music OPEN inclusive ensemble

OPEN is an inclusive ensemble in Leeds for anyone who might need extra support to make music with family and friends

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Leeds Endure24

We have two places due to injury - can anyone fill them? You don't have to run for 24 hours - you can just do one lap if you like!

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Yorkshire Ability Triathlon

This year’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Leeds Beckett University.

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What's on this week

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 12th May 2025 - Fri, 16th May 2025

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

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Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 12th May 2025

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

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Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Next date: Mon, 12th May 2025, 12:30-13:30

A six week course to learn some Makaton signing

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 13th May 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Thu, 15th May 2025, 15:30-16:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sat, 17th May 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 17th May 2025, 10:30-12:30

A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8

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Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sun, 18th May 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 19th May 2025

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

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Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 19th May 2025 - Fri, 23rd May 2025

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

Find out more
Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 19th May 2025

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

Find out more
Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Next date: Mon, 19th May 2025, 12:30-13:30

A six week course to learn some Makaton signing

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Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 20th May 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 20th May 2025, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Online Yoga for 16+

Online Yoga for 16+

Every other Tuesday, 19:30-20:15
Next date: Tue, 20th May 2025

Online Yoga Sessions

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Dates for your diary

Tiny Outdoor Explorer Sessions

Tiny Outdoor Explorer Sessions

Sat, 31st May 2025, 10:00-12:30

Our Sunflowers and Smilers groups on Saturday 31st May are going to be very special as we’re going to Forest School!

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