Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 15th June.
This week we have: Early Development Group - Busy Bees, Early Development Group - Caterpillars, Caitlin's Yellow Speech and Language Groups, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Online Yoga for 16+, Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups, Tiny Outdoor Explorer Session for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8), Tiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18), Family swim at Bramley Baths, Football for ages 4+
We'd love some volunteers at the Leeds Endure24 endurance race - please get in touch if you can spare some of your time to help!
This weekend we also have more fabulous activities for all age groups, with Tiny Outdoor Explorers at TCV Hollybush.
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
Live weekly online training for schools
Dr Wendy Uttley from the Down Syndrome Training and Support Service, is running live weekly online training sessions for schools.
Read more...Parent support sessions with Leeds SENDIASS
A great opportunity to get information, ask questions and connect with other families.
Read more...Support our teams at Endure 24
We need volunteers and supporters to be on the course on the afternoon of Saturday 4th July to cheer on our runners and help on our stall.
Read more...Join the LEEDS Parent Carer Forum and the Voice, Influence and Change Team for a supportive and informative morning.
Read more...Run for Sunshine and Smiles at Endure24 2027
If you are thinking of taking on Endure24 in 2027, and are looking for a charity to run for, we’d love you to consider supporting Sunshine & Smiles – Leeds Down Syndrome Network.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out more
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 7th Sep 2026 - Fri, 11th Sep 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 14th Sep 2026 - Fri, 18th Sep 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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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
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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 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 moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 20th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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