Welcome back to our weekly newsletter after the half term break.
This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development Group - Ducklings, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18), Family swim at Bramley Baths and Football for ages 4+.
Remember that swimming sessions are now at the earlier times of 1:45pm and 2:45pm.
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
George Webster Book Signing at 21 Co.
George will be coming to 21 Co. to sign copies of his new book on Sunday 8th March from 1pm - 4pm.
Read more...Government publishes White Paper on SEND Reform
The UK Government has today published its White Paper on SEND reform.
Read more...Charitable Excellence Award - please vote!
Could you spare a couple of minutes to vote for Sunshine and Smiles?
Read more...A PhD student is seeking participants for a research study on the online experiences of children and young people with Down syndrome (aged 9-25) who have not attended university.
Read more...Places still available for the Leeds Endure24!
Do you fancy taking on a challenge in 2026 and raising vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles? Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) is taking place from 4th-5th July.
Read more...Young people and work report - Call for evidence
Share your experiences and help shape future policy
Read more...Free Relaxed Performance at Leeds Conservatoire
A relaxed lunchtime chamber music concert will take place at Leeds Conservatoire on Wednesday 4th March at 1.05pm.
Read more...My first 1000 days project - Free parent and baby sessions
As part of this research project, the University of Leeds are running four free, topic-based sessions, for parents and carers of babies up to 12 months old.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 24th Feb 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 11+
Next date: Wed, 25th Feb 2026, 18:30-19:30
This term indoor sessions are back on at Weetwood Primary School
Find out moreYoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 28th Feb 2026, 10:00-11:00
THIS WEEK AT THE EARLIER TIME OF 10AM
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Every other Saturday, 13:45-15:45
Next date: Sat, 28th Feb 2026
Our next family swim session
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 2nd Mar 2026 - Fri, 6th Mar 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreMade with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 7th Mar 2026, 10:30-11:30
A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 9th Mar 2026 - Fri, 13th Mar 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreRuth's Purple Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Every other Tuesday, 10:00-11:30
Next date: Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Tue, 10th Mar 2026, 16:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 11+
Next date: Wed, 11th Mar 2026, 18:30-19:30
This term indoor sessions are back on at Weetwood Primary School
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