Weekly News - 27th January 2025

Café 21 @ Hollybush - we’re recruiting!

**Paid work opportunities for people with Down Syndrome***

Yorkshire Ability Triathlon

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

21 Co. Live

Join us for an evening of live and original music at 21 Co. on Tuesday 11th February.

Leeds Endure24

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!

Made With Music Mini-gig

Made with Music is hosting an accessible, family-friendly mini-gig at Brudenell Social Club from 12pm to 3pm on Sunday 9th February

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.

Mind The Gap Academy Open Day

Mind The Gap Academy are holding an open day on Saturday 08 February 2025, 12pm-4pm.

Paid job opportunity with Leeds Trinity University for service users and carers

Leeds Trinity University have an opportunity for users of health and social care services to join their community

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 28th Jan 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Online Yoga for 16+

Every other Tuesday, 19:30-20:15
Next date: Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Online Yoga Sessions

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Next date: Wed, 29th Jan 2025, 18:30-19:30

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

Siblings Group

Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 29th Jan 2025

The Sunshine & Smiles Siblings Group is a fun and safe space for siblings of those with Down syndrome.

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Thursday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry

Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 1st Feb 2025, 10:30-12:30

A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 1st Feb 2025

Our next family swim session

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 3rd Feb 2025 - Fri, 7th Feb 2025

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

Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

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

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 4th Feb 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 4th Feb 2025, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Next date: Wed, 5th Feb 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 8th Feb 2025, 10:30-11:30

Smilers and Youth for ages 8-18 meets every other Saturday morning at 10:30-11:30