Welcome to our newsletter for this week.
This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Makaton Signing for Babies and Families, Early Development - Caterpillars and Tadpoles, Parent & Carer Get Together with Refresh Carers, Cricket for young people aged 12-25 years, Siblings Group, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+ and Karaoke for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8).
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
We have a gorgeous hamper full of 21 Co. gifts, treats and goodies and treats to raffle (worth £100-£150).
Read more...Ruth Mercer, who delivers some of our Speech & Language Sessions, recently helped with the use of Makaton on Emmerdale
Read more...Thank you - Leeds Knights Official Supporters Club!
Leeds Knights Official Supporters Club recently held an online “Raffall” for Sunshine & Smiles - and they raised a whopping £928 for us!
Read more...So many individuals and organisations chose to support Sunshine & Smiles this World Down Syndrome Day, and we’re very grateful.
Read more...Thank you, Hobson, Defender & Viveka!
Last weekend, Indie-rock bands Hobson, Defender and Viveka came together for a concert and to raise money for Sunshine & Smiles.
Read more...Research - Participants Required
Take part in a study focusing on the correlation between stress, quality of life and occupational participation in health-promoting activities among parents with children with learning disabilities
Read more...What's on this week
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 29th Apr 2024 - Fri, 3rd May 2024
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, 29th Apr 2024
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreMakaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 29th Apr 2024, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 30th Apr 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreParent & Carer Get Together with Refresh Carers
Next date: Tue, 30th Apr 2024, 10:30-12:00
This month Refresh Carers will be joining us to share what they do and how they can offer support to people who care for someone.
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 1st May 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 12-25 years
Next date: Wed, 1st May 2024, 18:30-19:30
Cricket will be back at Meanwood Cricket Club this week, weather depending.
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Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 1st May 2024
The Sunshine & Smiles Siblings Group is a fun but safe space for siblings of those with Down syndrome.
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Thursday, 19:00-20:00
Next date: Thu, 2nd May 2024
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreKaraoke for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 4th May 2024, 11:15-12:15
This week James will be running a karaoke session!
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 6th May 2024 - Fri, 10th May 2024
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 7th May 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 7th May 2024, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreYoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 11th May 2024, 11:30-13:15
This week Harriet from Wellnest Kirkstall will be joining us for a yoga session, starting slightly later at 11:30
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 11th May 2024
Our next family swim session
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