Sunshine & Smiles

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.

We are very excited to have bookings open for a book signing event at 21 Co. with George Webster on Sunday 8th March.

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.

The UK Government has today published its White Paper on SEND reform.

Could you spare a couple of minutes to vote for Sunshine and Smiles?

Online Experiences Project

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.

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.

Leeds Local Offer Live

Leeds Local Offer Live is the annual marketplace event, bringing together families, professionals, and service providers to share information, resources and support, taking place on Wednesday 25th March

Share your experiences and help shape future policy

A relaxed lunchtime chamber music concert will take place at Leeds Conservatoire on Wednesday 4th March at 1.05pm.

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.