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’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 27th-29th June 2025!
Read more...What's on this week
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 17th Mar 2025 - Fri, 21st Mar 2025
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 18th Mar 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreWed, 19th Mar 2025, 18:30-20:00
The Sunshine & Smiles Siblings Group is a fun and safe space for siblings of those with Down syndrome
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Thursday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreFri, 21st Mar 2025, 19:30-21:00
Meet with other parents and carers for a wellbeing event on World Down Syndrome Day
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 24th Mar 2025 - Fri, 28th Mar 2025
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 25th Mar 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 25th Mar 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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'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, 10:30-11:30
The next event for our Sunshine Youth Club will be a bowling trip to Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall at 10:30am on Saturday 12th April.
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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