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Weekly News - 15th June 2023

Welcome to our weekly newsletter! 

Coming up we have Online Karaoke (ages 10+), Smilers with Made with Music and Leeds Conservatoire (ages 8-18), Laurens online Speech & Language sessions, Ruth's Yellow Speech and Language Sesssions, Sunbeams (ages 0-4), Makaton for Babies and Families, and Early Development (Caterpillars and Tadpoles). 

Please note the earlier time for the Smilers session which is part of the project run by Made with Music and Leeds Conservatoire. 

We'd also like to encourage everyone to come along to the Leeds Conservatoire concert where the Smilers will be performing. 

We are recruiting, both for volunteers at our shop and cafe 21 Co., and for trustees of Sunshine & Smiles, specifically those with experience or interest in finance. 

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

Leeds Conservatoire Concert

Everyone is invited to come and see what our young people have been up to at Made with Music

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NHS Speech and Language Focus Group

The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy (NHS) Service are working to improve the speech and language support that’s offered to children aged 0-5 in Leeds, and would like to talk to parents about their experiences

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Thank You Stainbeck Gardeners!

A huge thank you to our gardeners who worked tirelessly in the heat this week

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Volunteering Opportunities

We’re looking for some new volunteers for our 21 Co. café & shop in Headingley.

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SEND Next Choices

The annual SEND Next Choices – Getting Ready for Adult Life event will be held at the Leeds first direct arena on Thursday 29th June 2023 between 10am-6pm.

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Trustee Recruitment

We are specifically looking for a Trustee with a background or interest in finance.

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Occupational Therapy Project

Student Beth Reeder is looking at the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the health and wellbeing of those with a learning disability

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What's on this week

Speech and Language Opt-in Sessions

Speech and Language Opt-in Sessions

Next date: Sat, 17th Jun 2023

Book into an online Speech and Language Session

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Smilers with 'Made with Music' and Leeds Conservatoire

Smilers with 'Made with Music' and Leeds Conservatoire

Next date: Sat, 17th Jun 2023, 10:00-12:00

Please note the earlier time

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Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 19th Jun 2023

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

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Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Next date: Mon, 19th Jun 2023, 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, 20th Jun 2023, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Next date: Wed, 21st Jun 2023, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 24th Jun 2023, 10:30-12:30

This week Debs from Yoga with Debs will be running a yoga session for us! 

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Family swim at Bramley Baths

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 24th Jun 2023

Our next family swim session

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Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 27th Jun 2023, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Sunshine Siblings Group

Sunshine Siblings Group

Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 28th Jun 2023

Our fun group for siblings of those with Down syndrome

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Cricket for young people aged 12-25 years

Cricket for young people aged 12-25 years

Next date: Wed, 28th Jun 2023, 18:30-19:30

Cricket will be at Meanwood Cricket Club this week, weather depending.

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Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 1st Jul 2023, 10:30-11:30

Smilers and Youth for ages 8-18 meets every other Saturday morning at 10:30-12:30.

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Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 3rd Jul 2023

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 4th Jul 2023, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Parent & Carer Get Together with Refresh Carers

Parent & Carer Get Together with Refresh Carers

Next date: Tue, 4th Jul 2023, 10:30-12:00

This month Refresh Carers will be joining us to share what they do and how they can offer support to people who care for someone.

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