Welcome to the Sunshine and Smiles weekly newsletter! This is where you will find all our upcoming events and news.
Due to ongoing COVID restrictions we are continuing to run the majority of our sessions online and 21 Co. remains closed. Please see the events calendar on our website to see what's on.
We know this is a very difficult time for many, and want to support you as best we can. We are still available by telephone and email for advice, support and signposting – please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time:
Telephone: 07725041601
Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
Lockdown #3: How new national restrictions affect Sunshine and Smiles sessions
New restrictions have come into force nationally on Tuesday 5th January and we have had to make some changes to our plans for our groups & sessions.
Read more...Mencap have produced a useful document with information about the coronavirus vaccines.
Read more...Tailfeather TV - a resource for pre-schoolers
A new YouTube channel with content for pre-schoolers
Read more...What's on this week
Next date: Mon, 18th Jan 2021, 13:00-14:00
Our makaton signing sessions for babies aged 6-12 months
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 25th Jan 2021, 13:00-14:00
Our makaton signing sessions for babies aged 6-12 months
Find out moreOnline Teaching Assistant Forum
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021, 13:30-14:30
A regular forum for teaching assistants who support children with Down syndrome.
Find out moreZoom call to thank Engage Interactive
Thu, 25th Feb 2021, 19:00-19:30
Join us on zoom to record a quick thank you to Engage Interactive for their fundraising for us.
Find out moreWorld Down Syndrome Day Zoom Gathering
Sun, 21st Mar 2021, 11:00-12:00
Join us on Zoom to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day together.
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language Groups- Online
Next date: Sun, 9th May 2021
These are online groups via Zoom
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language Groups- Online
Next date: Sat, 15th May 2021
These are online groups via Zoom
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 17th May 2021
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreEarly Years Education Questions & Answer Session
Thu, 20th May 2021, 20:00-21:00
The first of our informal zoom sessions on Early Years Education
Find out more'I Want To Ride My Bike' Session
Next date: Sat, 22nd May 2021, 10:00-16:15
This session is now fully booked!
Find out moreAnnual General Meeting (on Zoom)
Wed, 26th May 2021, 20:00-21:00
This year our AGM will be online via Zoom
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Next date: Thu, 27th May 2021, 19:00-20:00
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreDates for your diary
Online Teaching Assistant Forum
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021, 13:30-14:30
A regular forum for teaching assistants who support children with Down syndrome.
Find out more