Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 29th June.
This week we have: Individual Support Sessions, Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups, Early Development Group - Busy Bees, Early Development Group - Caterpillars, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Online Yoga for 16+, Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8), Family swim at Bramley Baths, Football for ages 4+
Please get in touch of you can spare some time to support Sunshine and Smiles and our runners in the Endure 24 endurance race this weekend!
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
Interplay Theatre is running another of their fantastic sensory open days on Saturday 4th July.
Read more...Have your say on Leeds SEND services
Take part in the Leeds Parent Carer Forum Annual Survey 2026.
Read more...Design the official WDSD 2027 socks!
Could your design become the official "Lots Of Socks" for World Down Syndrome Day 2027?
Read more...Next SEND parent carer information drop-in session
The next Leeds SEND parent/carer information drop-in session will be held in Belle Isle.
Read more...Support our teams at Endure 24
We need volunteers and supporters to be on the course on the afternoon of Saturday 4th July to cheer on our runners and help on our stall.
Read more...Run for Sunshine and Smiles at Endure24 2027
If you are thinking of taking on Endure24 in 2027, and are looking for a charity to run for, we’d love you to consider supporting Sunshine & Smiles – Leeds Down Syndrome Network.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 7th Sep 2026 - Fri, 11th Sep 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 14th Sep 2026 - Fri, 18th Sep 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 21st Sep 2026 - Fri, 25th Sep 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 28th Sep 2026 - Fri, 2nd Oct 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 20th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 10th Nov 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 10th Nov 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out more