Sunshine & Smiles

Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 12th October 2026.

This week we have: Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups, Individual Support Sessions, Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development Group - Ducklings, Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18),

Our signing choir made its debut at a fantastic fundraising event to celebrate the North Leeds Community Choir's 10th anniversary! We'd also like some photos for our 2027 calendar. We'd like to hear from some new footballers to join our Sunday sessions. And don't forget any photos you'd like to share for Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

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

Our Signing Choir Makes Its Debut!

Thank you so much to everyone who took part in our signing choir at the weekend.

We’re planning a Sunshine and Smiles 2027 calendar and we’d love a favourite photo of your child/young person to be included.

Leeds SEND Services Update

Find out what's happening next for SEND services in Leeds at this event on 15th October

Join a Dance Masterclass

Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) are inviting people aged 16+ to an exciting and inclusive dance masterclass with professional dance company Stopgap Dance Company.

Help Us Get Acclaim House Ready

Can you help us get Acclaim House ready? Whether you can volunteer with the practical stuff, donate, fundraise or help source what we need, we'd love you to be involved.

Come and Play Football With Us!

Come along to our fortnightly Sunday morning sessions and try something new! Our sessions are friendly, fun and open to players of different ages and abilities. No previous experience needed.

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down Syndrome Awareness month has begun.