Welcome to our newsletter for this week.
This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Ruth's Speech and Language groups, Makaton Signing for Babies and Families, Early Development-Busy Bees, Ducklings and Tadpoles, Online Yoga for 16+, Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Siblings Group, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Family swim at Bramley Baths and Football for ages 4-16.
Most of our groups are taking a break for the half term week but we do have Sunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip, and Tiny Outdoor Explorer Sessions.
Would anyone like to join the Sunshine & Smiles team for Endure24- the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race taking place 27th-29th June 2025? You don't have to run for 24 hours - you can just do one lap if you like!
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
Well done to all our Yorkshire Ability Triathletes!
At the weekend, Team Sunshine came together once again to take part in the Yorkshire Ability Triathlon at Leeds Beckett University.
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...Bring it all Together – An Inclusive Music Festival
Spectrum Festival is an inclusive music festival in Leeds on Friday 6th June
Read more...New CBeebies show looking for participants
Flashing Lights Media is looking for deaf and hard of hearing children aged 5-6 for a brand new preschool show.
Read more...We’re hosting the launch of local author S. J. Gathercole’s latest novel, The People We Trust, at 21 Co. in Headingley on Thursday 22nd May, from 7pm
Read more...Musical fundraiser at Café 21 @ TCV Hollybush
Join us for an afternoon of music at Hollybush Conservation Centre to raise money for Sunshine & Smiles on Saturday 31st May
Read more...Rhubarb Fayre at TCV Hollybush
TCV Hollybush in Kirkstall will be holding a Rhubarb Fayre and plant sale on Sunday 25th May, from 10.30am to 3.30pm
Read more...Made with Music OPEN inclusive ensemble
OPEN is an inclusive ensemble in Leeds for anyone who might need extra support to make music with family and friends
Read more...What's coming up
Early Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 20th May 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 20th May 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 21st May 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Wed, 21st May 2025, 15:30-16:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 21st May 2025
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
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Every other Wednesday, 18:30-19:30
Next date: Wed, 21st May 2025
Join Ros and Rosie every other Wednesday at 21 Co. in Headingley from 6.30pm - 8pm.
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 11+
Next date: Thu, 22nd May 2025, 18:00-19:00
Our cricket sessions are for young people aged 11 or older, this term at Weetwood Primary School.
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Fri, 23rd May 2025, 15:30-16:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 24th May 2025
Our next family swim session
Find out moreIndividual Support over the holidays
Next date: Mon, 26th May 2025 - Fri, 30th May 2025
We are still here for you over the holidays
Find out moreSunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip
Next date: Fri, 30th May 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 Friday 30th May
Find out moreTiny Outdoor Explorer Sessions
Sat, 31st May 2025, 10:00-12:30
Our Sunflowers and Smilers groups on Saturday 31st May are going to be very special as we’re going to Forest School!
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 2nd Jun 2025 - Fri, 6th Jun 2025
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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