Weekly News - 29th September 2025

Nearly New Sale

We are holding another Nearly New Sale to raise vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles on Saturday 11th October at the Hollybush Conservation Centre in Kirkstall.

Volunteers still required for our Nearly New Sale

Could you spare some of your time to volunteer with us at Cafe 21 at TCV Hollybush?  We’re still in need of some volunteers to help run the cafe during our nearly new sale on Saturday 11th October 10am - 3.30pm.

New Project: Belonging in young people with Down Syndrome

Maggie Rose at the University of Birmingham is interviewing 11–25-year-olds with Down Syndrome about how important belonging is for the mental and physical health of adolescents

Good Luck Christopher!

Christopher Power is running to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Sunshine and Smiles. 

Babble Play Project

The University of York is running a study for babies with Down Syndrome aged 7-15 months based in the UK.

Leeds Family Hubs and SEND parent drop-in

Leeds family hubs provide a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0 to 19 years, or up to 25 years for young people with special educational needs and disabilities) can access support, advice, and services in one convenient location.

“Ribbons” sculpture - please vote!

We are excited to announce that Ribbons, a public sculpture celebrating women of Leeds, including our very own Ailith Harley-Roberts, has been shortlisted for a 2025 PSSA Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

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

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Tiny Outdoor Explorer Session for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 4th Oct 2025, 10:30-11:30

Our Sunflowers group this week will be at Hollybush Conservation Centre

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 6th Oct 2025 - Fri, 10th Oct 2025

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

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 6th Oct 2025

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

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 7th Oct 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Fri, 10th Oct 2025, 15:30-17:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sat, 11th Oct 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 11th Oct 2025, 10:30-11:30

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

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 11th Oct 2025

Our next family swim session

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sun, 12th Oct 2025, 10:00-14:30

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Football for ages 4-16

Next date: Sun, 12th Oct 2025, 10:00-11:00

Join us for some football fun!

Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 13th Oct 2025

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 13th Oct 2025 - Fri, 17th Oct 2025

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