Welcome to our newsletter for this week.
This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Makaton Signing for Babies and Families, Early Development- Caterpillars, Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups, Caitlin'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!
Read more...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!
Read more...Bring it all Together – An Inclusive Music Festival
Spectrum Festival is an inclusive music festival in Leeds on Friday 6th June
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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
Read more...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!
Read more...This year’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Leeds Beckett University.
Read more...What's on this week
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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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
Find out moreMakaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 12th May 2025, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 13th May 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Thu, 15th May 2025, 15:30-16:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreCaitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sat, 17th May 2025, 10:00-14:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreMade 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
Find out moreCaitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sun, 18th May 2025, 10:00-14:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 19th May 2025
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 19th May 2025 - Fri, 23rd May 2025
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, 19th May 2025
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreMakaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 19th May 2025, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 20th May 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 20th May 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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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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