Weekly News - 1st December 2025

Fantastic Fun at our Annual Party!

On Sunday we had an amazing time at our big annual Sunshine and Smiles party!

White Christmas the Musical - Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers to help with collections at the end of each production of White Christmas - The Musical, in Ilkley this week. 

Interplay Sensory Theatre - Drop-in Sessions

Interplay Theatre has a lovely Sensory Open Day on Saturday 6th December based on the traditional tale of “The Elves and The Shoemaker”. 

Call for Participants in Bilingual Research Study

King’s College London are asking for participants for a research study to understand how children and adolescents who have Down Syndrome develop two or more languages.

Ultimate Thunder!

Help support a groundbreaking documentary about punk-rock band Ultimate Thunder, which has six members, five with learning disabilities, Down Syndrome or autism.

Sibling Experience Study

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is recruiting for a new study and would love to hear from anyone aged 11-15 who has a sibling with a learning disability.

Relaxed performances - Sleeping Beauty

Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds have some Relaxed performances of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

Register your interest for Endure 24

We’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are once again the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 3rd-5th July 2026!

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 2nd Dec 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Tue, 2nd Dec 2025, 15:30-17:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Online Yoga for 16+

Every other Friday, 19:30-20:15
Next date: Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Online Yoga Sessions

Caitlin's Yellow Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sat, 6th Dec 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 6th Dec 2025, 10:30-11:30

A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 6th Dec 2025

Our next family swim session

Football for ages 4-16

Next date: Sun, 7th Dec 2025, 10:00-11:00

Join us for some football fun!

Caitlin's Yellow Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sun, 7th Dec 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 8th Dec 2025 - Fri, 12th Dec 2025

9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available

Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 9th Dec 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 10th Dec 2025

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry