Welcome to our weekly newsletter!
Coming up we have Smilers with a clay workshop (ages 8-18), Family Swimming, Football (ages 4-16), Sunbeams (ages 0-4), Early Development (Busy Bees and Ducklings), Online Yoga (ages 16+) and Online Karaoke (ages 10+).
It's less than a week to World Down Syndrome Day (21st March)- check out the resources we've put together to help you and your nursery or school to celebrate.
We have a new Makaton Signing for Babies and Families course starting 17th April, see 'Dates for your Diary' below for more information and to book.
Closing date for applications for our Support Worker job at 21 Co. is this Friday.
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.
Telephone: 07442 332678
Email: adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
World Down Syndrome Day 2023 Resources
World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on 21st March!
Read more...An event to provide families with the opportunity to find out about services available to them in Leeds
Read more...21 Co. Vacancy - Support Worker
The closing date for applications is this Friday 17th March
Read more...Sunshine & Smiles - now a Food Bank referring agency
If you are struggling with money for food we can now help and refer you to a Food Bank
Read more...Leeds Parent Carer Forum - Launch Event
The new Leeds Parent Carer Forum will be having a launch event on 24th March at The Royal Armouries at 10am.
Read more...Thank You to The Sydney Black Charitable Trust
Thank you to The Sydney Black Charitable Trust for their recent donation
Read more...What's on this week
Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 18th Mar 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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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 18th Mar 2023
Our next family swim session
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 21st Mar 2023, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreSpeech and Language Opt-in Sessions
Next date: Sat, 25th Mar 2023
Book into an online Speech and Language Session
Find out moreMade with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 25th Mar 2023, 10:30-12:30
A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 28th Mar 2023, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 29th Mar 2023, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 1st Apr 2023
Our next family swim session
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 15th Apr 2023
Our next family swim session
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 17th Apr 2023
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 18th Apr 2023, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 19th Apr 2023, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 12-25 years
Next date: Wed, 19th Apr 2023, 18:30-19:30
Cricket will be at Meanwood Cricket Club this week, weather depending.
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Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Our fun group for siblings of those with Down syndrome
Find out moreMade with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 22nd Apr 2023, 10:30-11:30
Join us for musical fun followed by coffee and a chat
Find out moreDates for your diary
Speech and Language Opt-in Sessions
Next date: Sat, 25th Mar 2023
Book into an online Speech and Language Session
Find out moreMakaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 22nd Apr 2024, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
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