Welcome to the Sunshine and Smiles weekly newsletter! This is where you will find all our upcoming events and news.
Due to ongoing COVID restrictions we are continuing to run the majority of our sessions online and 21 Co. remains closed. Please see the events calendar on our website to see what's on.
We know this is a very difficult time for many, and want to support you as best we can. We are still available by telephone and email for advice, support and signposting – please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time:
Telephone: 07725041601
Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
Sunshine and Smiles Lockdown Videos!
Visit our YouTube channel to check out our new video resources.
Read more...Coronavirus and Down Syndrome - DSA Webinar this Friday 29th
Anyone is welcome to join a webinar run by the Down Syndrome association this Friday 29th at 2pm
Read more...Sharing our stories with junior doctors and student midwives
We have had some great opportunities recently to share information and stories with healthcare professionals and trainees.
Read more...Thank you to Brenda Liversedge, The Peacock (Leeds) Trust and Liverpool Victoria for their generous donations.
Read more...What's on this week
Online Movement with Katie Age 8-16
Next date: Sat, 30th Jan 2021, 12:30-13:15
PLEASE NOTE LATER TIME JUST FOR THIS WEEK
Find out moreVirtual Individual Support Sessions
Every Monday, 09:30-13:30
Next date: Mon, 1st Feb 2021
Speak to a member of staff via phone or Zoom on Mondays
Find out more
Every Monday, 13:30-14:45
Next date: Mon, 1st Feb 2021
Please note- extra half hour from 1:30 for babies under 12 months.
Find out moreOnline Teaching Assistant Forum
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021, 13:30-14:30
A regular forum for teaching assistants who support children with Down syndrome.
Find out moreOnline Made with Music Age 2-8
Next date: Sat, 6th Feb 2021, 11:30-12:10
Join in from home and get your musical minds at the ready
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Red Groups
Next date: Sat, 6th Feb 2021, 11:30-17:30
Individual group invitations will be sent out with the link to join the session.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Orange Groups
Next date: Sun, 7th Feb 2021, 10:00-17:00
These are the Orange Groups and Lauren will send each family their new time and Zoom information
Find out moreVirtual Individual Support Sessions
Every Monday, 09:30-13:30
Next date: Mon, 8th Feb 2021
Speak to a member of staff via phone or Zoom on Mondays
Find out moreRuth's online Speech and Language - Yellow groups
Next date: Mon, 8th Feb 2021, 10:00-12:30
These are the Yellow Groups hosted by Ruth Mercer- individuals will be contacted this week with their zoom link.
Find out more
Every Monday, 13:30-14:45
Next date: Mon, 8th Feb 2021
Please note- extra half hour from 1:30 for babies under 12 months.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 13th Feb 2021, 10:00-16:00
These are the Blue Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreOnline Made with Music for Ages 8-16
Next date: Sat, 13th Feb 2021, 11:30-12:10
Join in from home and get your musical minds at the ready
Find out moreDates for your diary
Online Smilers Karaoke Session
Thu, 4th Mar 2021, 19:00-20:00
Get your song requests in!
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