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Weekly News - 23rd April 2025

Welcome to our newsletter for this week - we hope you all had a lovely Easter Holidays. 

We are really pleased to have our Speech and Language groups up and running from this weekend- please check your emails and book in if you are expecting to be part of a group.

This week we have Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+Siblings GroupCricket for young people aged 11+Caitlin's Red Speech and Language GroupsMade with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)Family swim at Bramley Baths and Football for ages 4-16

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

Speech and Language Groups

If you have received an email about your group, please book in- some are starting as soon as this weekend.

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We’re recruiting!

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th May 2025.

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London Marathon - Good Luck, Jen!

We’d like to wish lots of luck to Jen Pugh who is running the London Marathon for Sunshine & Smiles this Sunday! 

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Thank you, Nisa & Making A Difference Locally!

We’d like to give a huge thank you to Making A Difference Locally (the Nisa charitable foundation) for their wonderful donation of £4,270 for World Down Syndrome Day.

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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

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Down Syndrome Regression

We wanted to share a webinar from the NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society) on Down Syndrome Regression to help inform families

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Leeds City Council Post-16 Transport Policy Survey

Leeds City Council Transport are consulting on their draft post-16 transport policy statement 2025 to 2026

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Maths Education Research

Researchers at the University of Oxford, University of Surrey and UCL are looking for volunteers (4-9 years old) with Down syndrome to join a study that aims to better understand numeracy education. 

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Inclusive Parks Research

Sunshine and Smiles have been invited to be part of research to ensure local parks are welcoming and inclusive for everyone

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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.

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Leeds Endure24

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!

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Yorkshire Ability Triathlon

This year’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Leeds Beckett University.

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What's on this week

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Next date: Thu, 24th Apr 2025, 18:00-19:00

Our cricket sessions are for young people aged 11 or older, this term at Weetwood Primary School.

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Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sat, 26th Apr 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)

Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 26th Apr 2025, 10:30-11:30

Join us for musical fun followed by coffee and a chat

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Family swim at Bramley Baths

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 26th Apr 2025

Our next family swim session

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Football for ages 4-16

Football for ages 4-16

Next date: Sun, 27th Apr 2025, 10:00-11:00

Join us for some football fun!

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Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 28th Apr 2025 - Fri, 2nd May 2025

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

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Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 28th Apr 2025

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

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Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 28th Apr 2025

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

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Makaton Signing for Babies and Families

Makaton 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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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 29th Apr 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 3rd May 2025, 10:30-12:30

Sunflowers for ages 2-8 on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks

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Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 6th May 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 6th May 2025, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Online Yoga for 16+

Online Yoga for 16+

Every other Tuesday, 19:30-20:15
Next date: Tue, 6th May 2025

Online Yoga Sessions

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Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Next date: Wed, 7th May 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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