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, Caitlin's Yellow Speech and Language Groups and Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8).

A big Thank you to our wonderful volunteers and those who attended our nearly new sale on Saturday.

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

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers

We want to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who helped out with our Nearly New Sale at Cafe 21 @TCV Hollybush at the weekend.

Good luck to Shay Prior who, along with two of his colleagues from GMI Construction Group, is getting ready to run the Lisbon Marathon on 25th October.

We’d like to wish Christopher Power and Sarah Campbell the best of luck as they take to the streets of York on Sunday.

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm in Leeds are looking at developing an inclusive playground at the Farm for people in Leeds and would like your views

Interplay Theatre is taking bookings for their Sensory Youth Theatre - Project Comrade, for young people with learning disabilities aged 11-25

Join Leeds Local Offer for a parent and carer workshop on Wednesday 15th October.

Maggie Rose at the University of Birmingham is interviewing 11–25-year-olds with Down Syndrome about how important belonging is for the mental and physical health of adolescents

Babble Play Project

The University of York is running a study for babies with Down Syndrome aged 7-15 months based in the UK.

Leeds family hubs provide a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0 to 19 years, or up to 25 years for young people with special educational needs and disabilities) can access support, advice, and services in one convenient location.