Hello and welcome to our newsletter for this week, and a happy World Down Syndrome Day for Friday!
We look forward to seeing your photos of odd socks and hearing how you celebrated the day; we'd love to see you get involved with our Parent & Carer Meet-up at 21 Co and Flower decorating at 21 Co. and Cafe 21.
This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development- Caterpillars, Siblings Group, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+ and WDSD Parent & Carer Meet-Up.
We also are excited to share our Easter holiday events- a youth group trampolining and bowling sessions, and a family Spring Garden Session.
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
Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
We’d like to wish everyone in our Sunshine & Smiles family a very happy World Down Syndrome Day!
Read more...World Down Syndrome Day 2025 - Resources
World Down Syndrome Day 2025 is coming up on Friday 21st March!
Read more...Morrisons discount for the disabled community
Morrisons has announced a partnership with the discount platform, Purpl, to provide exclusive online discounts to the disabled community in the UK.
Read more...Ultramarathon - good luck, Paul!
Paul McHugh is running the Hardmoors 55-mile Ultramarathon on the 22nd March to raise money for Sunshine & Smiles.
Read more...My World, My Story, My Song Project with Made With Music
A video update from Made with Music on their project 'My World, My Story, My Song'
Read more...Early Hospital Experiences Survey
What would you want to say to the hospital staff who cared for you and your baby?
Read more...This year’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Leeds Beckett University.
Read more...Café 21 @ Hollybush - we’re recruiting!
**Paid work opportunities for people with Down Syndrome***
Read more...Leeds Local Offer Live is an event for families of children with SEND, this year on Wednesday 26th March
Read more...We have two places due to injury - can anyone fill them? You don't have to run for 24 hours - you can just do one lap if you like!
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 18th Mar 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Next date: Tue, 1st Apr 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Next date: Tue, 29th Apr 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Next date: Tue, 13th May 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Next date: Tue, 3rd Jun 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 17th Jun 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 1st Jul 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Next date: Tue, 15th Jul 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 21st Apr 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 5th May 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Next date: Tue, 2nd Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Next date: Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
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 moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreDates for your diary
'Bee Inspired' Spring Garden Session
Wed, 9th Apr 2025, 13:00-15:00
A spring themed event in the Easter holidays with an interactive session about bees.
Find out moreSunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip
Next date: Sat, 12th Apr 2025, 10:50-13:00
The next event for our Sunshine Youth Club will be a bowling trip to Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall
Find out moreSunshine Youth Club - Trampolining
Next date: Thu, 17th Apr 2025, 10:00-11:00
An summer outing to Gravity Trampolining for the Youth Club!
Find out moreMakaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 28th Apr 2025, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
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