Hello and welcome to our newsletter for this week.
This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development- Busy Bees, Ducklings and Tadpoles, Online Yoga for 16+, Siblings Group, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Drama for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8), 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
Early Hospital Experiences Survey
What would you want to say to the hospital staff who cared for you and your baby?
Read more...We’d like to give a big thank you to Sarah & Mo Burn for raising £454 at the raffle they organised at Sarah's 50th Birthday party.
Read more...Thank you so much to Jody Lee and her family for their recent fundraising for Sunshine & Smiles!
Read more...Café 21 @ Hollybush - we’re recruiting!
**Paid work opportunities for people with Down Syndrome***
Read more...We currently have vacancy both volunteers and paid Support Workers in the 21Co. Café & Shop in Headingley.
Read more...We’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 27th-29th June 2025!
Read more...This year’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Leeds Beckett University.
Read more...Leeds Local Offer Live is an event for families of children with SEND, this year on Wednesday 26th March
Read more...Look out for the opportunity to vote with a token in store, and let your friends and family know so that they can too!
Read more...Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice
Blacks Solicitors are hosting an informational evening on wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney at 21 Co. on Thursday 27th February at 7.30pm.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 25th Feb 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 25th Feb 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 26th Feb 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 11+
Next date: Wed, 26th Feb 2025, 18:30-19:30
Our cricket sessions are for young people aged 11 or older, this term at Weetwood Primary School.
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Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 26th Feb 2025
The Sunshine & Smiles Siblings Group is a fun and safe space for siblings of those with Down syndrome.
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Thursday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreDrama session for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 1st Mar 2025, 10:30-12:30
Sunflowers for ages 2-8 on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks- this week will be a Drama Session with Amber
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 1st Mar 2025
Our next family swim session
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 3rd Mar 2025 - Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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, 3rd Mar 2025
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
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