Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 14th September 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)
All activities will continue at Stainbeck Hall this week.
Well done to our Great North Runners and thank you to the Trefoil Guild for fundraising for us. Could you also do something to raise funds for our move to Acclaim House?
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
Well done to our Great North Runners
A huge congratulations to all of our runners who completed the Great North Run yesterday!
Read more...Free Woodland Events for SEND Families
Families are invited to join immersive woodland events in Middleton Park, Leeds.
Read more...Thank you to the Athill Trefoil Guild
A huge thank you to Jaci Bowman and her colleagues from the Athill Trefoil Guild, who chose Sunshine & Smiles as their charity to support this year.
Read more...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.
Read more...An important update about the future of Café 21 @ Hollybush
We want to share an important update about the future of Café 21 @ Hollybush
Read more...Parent Carer Information Sessions in September
Leeds Local Offer have two more SEND parent/carer information drop-in sessions coming up in September.
Read more...Update on our move to Acclaim House
We wanted to give you a quick update on our move to our new home, Acclaim House.
Read more...Sunshine and Smiles signing choir
We’re hoping to put together a Sunshine & Smiles signing choir to perform three songs at an upcoming event.
Read more...We’re delighted to have secured an important stepping stone towards our long-term vision of finding and creating a permanent home for our charity.
Read more...What's on this week
Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 16th Sep 2026
Join us online for singing fun.
Find out more
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 21st Sep 2026 - Fri, 25th Sep 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreMade with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 26th Sep 2026, 10:30-11:30
A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 28th Sep 2026 - Fri, 2nd Oct 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 30th Sep 2026
Join us online for singing fun.
Find out more
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 5th Oct 2026 - Fri, 9th Oct 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out more
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 12th Oct 2026 - Fri, 16th Oct 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 14th Oct 2026
Join us online for singing fun.
Find out more
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 19th Oct 2026 - Fri, 23rd Oct 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 20th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out more
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 2nd Nov 2026 - Fri, 6th Nov 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out more