Weekly News - 18th May 2023

Speech & Language Survey - Last Chance

Please could all families fill out this survey by 28th May if you are interested in being in a Speech & Language group from September.

Volunteering Opportunities

We’re looking for some new volunteers for our 21 Co. café & shop in Headingley.

Congratulations and thank you to Leeds Marathon and Half-Marathon runners

We’d like to give a massive thank you to Vicky, Harry and Nicky for running to raise funds for Sunshine & Smiles last Sunday.

PwC Nearly New Sale

This Friday, PwC are going to be hosting a nearly new tabletop sale outside of 21 Co. in Headingley, with all the proceeds going to Sunshine and Smile

Meet The Artist

On Thursday 25th May, we’ll be hosting our first Meet The Artist evening at 21 Co.

Thank You

Thank you to Tilbury Douglas & Fresco, Engage Interactive and The Hudson Charitable Trust

Engage Elympics

We’d like to give a HUGE thank you to the Leeds-based digital agency, Engage, who have been supporting Sunshine & Smiles through their “Elympics” for the past four years

Yorkshire Ability Triathlon

Lyall, Thalia and Alby are all participating in this weekend’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon - and we’d like to wish them GOOD LUCK!

Smilers with 'Made with Music' and Leeds Conservatoire

Next date: Sat, 20th May 2023, 10:00-12:00

Please note the earlier time

Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Next date: Mon, 22nd May 2023, 12:30-13:30

A six week course to learn some Makaton signing

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 23rd May 2023, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 23rd May 2023, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Meet the Artist - Richard Heald

Thu, 25th May 2023, 19:00-22:00

Our first Meet The Artist evening at 21 Co., with Richard Heald

Speech and Language Opt-in Sessions

Next date: Sat, 27th May 2023

Book into an online Speech and Language Session

Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 27th May 2023, 10:30-12:30

This week will be a free-flow craft session, to make seasonal celebration cards (Christmas, Hannukah etc. or whatever you fancy!).

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 27th May 2023

Our next family swim session

Sunshine Siblings Group

Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 31st May 2023

Our fun group for siblings of those with Down syndrome

Cricket for young people aged 12-25 years

Next date: Wed, 31st May 2023, 18:30-19:30

Cricket will be at Meanwood Cricket Club this week, weather depending.

Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 3rd Jun 2023, 10:30-12:30

Smilers and Youth for ages 8-18 meets every other Saturday morning

Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Next date: Mon, 5th Jun 2023, 12:30-13:30

A six week course to learn some Makaton signing

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 6th Jun 2023, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Next date: Wed, 7th Jun 2023, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development