Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 19th October 2026. Our newsletter will take a break over the half term.
This week we have: Individual Support Sessions, Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups, Early Development Group - Busy Bees, Early Development Group - Caterpillars, Online Yoga for 16+, Family swim at Bramley Baths, Football for All Ages (4-11 & 12-20's), Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+ (during half term).
Thank you to St Andrews church for their amazing fundraising. There's a new careers event in Leeds. And don't forget to send us your photos for our calendar and/or Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
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: 0113 3234626
Weekend: 07472 320168
Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
A Huge Thank You to St Andrews Church
A huge thank you to St Andrews Roundhay United Reformed Church, for raising a phenomenal £960 for Sunshine and Smiles last week!
Read more...A brand-new flagship careers, jobs and skills event in Leeds
A flagship careers, jobs and skills event, is taking place at the First Direct Arena on Tuesday 3 November 2026 from 12pm to 6pm and brings together over 100 employers, training providers and support organisations under one roof.
Read more...October Half Term - Staff Working Reduced Hours
As next week is half term, our team will be working reduced hours
Read more...Ultimate Thunder Documentary Screening
Don't miss a chance to see the Ultimate Thunder Documentary in Leeds!
Read more...Photos Requested For Our 2027 Calendar
We’re planning a Sunshine and Smiles 2027 calendar and we’d love a favourite photo of your child/young person to be included.
Read more...Come and Play Football With Us!
Come along to our fortnightly Sunday morning sessions and try something new! Our sessions are friendly, fun and open to players of different ages and abilities. No previous experience needed.
Read more...Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) are inviting people aged 16+ to an exciting and inclusive dance masterclass with professional dance company Stopgap Dance Company.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 20th Oct 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Tue, 20th Oct 2026, 12:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 20th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Thu, 22nd Oct 2026, 12:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
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Every other Saturday, 13:45-15:45
Next date: Sat, 24th Oct 2026
Our next family swim session
Find out moreFootball for All Ages (4-11 & 12-20's)
Every other Sunday, 10:00-11:00
Next date: Sun, 25th Oct 2026
Join us for football, fun and new skills!
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