Welcome to our newsletter for this week.
This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development- Busy Bees, Ducklings and Tadpoles, Online Yoga for 16+, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Sunflowers (Ages 2-8), Speech and Language one-to-one sessions, Family swim at Bramley Baths and Sunshine & Smiles Party!
A big thank you to all those who have continued to fundraise for us, we have been overwhelmed by everyone's generosity and are already noticing the difference - we have been able to buy some heaters to keep our youngest members warm at our groups over winter.
We cannot wait to see over 300 of you at our party on Sunday!!!
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’ll be holding a raffle at our annual party on 8th December, but this year you’ll be able to buy tickets even if you’re not attending the event!
Read more...Christmas carvery fundraising lunch
Join us at the White Swan in Otley for a Christmas-style carvery fundraising lunch!
Read more...Festive art workshops at 21 Co.
Due to popular demand we have added an extra 'Sip & Paint Festive birds' workshop on 18th December
Read more...Crochet bauble craft workshop at 21 Co.
Wednesday 11th December: Crochet baubles, hosted by Manon Clarke
Read more...Crowdfunder cycling challenge - Thank you, Russell!
This weekend, Russell Sykes took on the 66km black grade MTB Mills & Moors cycling challenge to raise funds for Sunshine & Smiles.
Read more...Crowdfunder cycling challenge - Thank you, Lee!
Last week, Lee Gilbank cycled 1km for every £1 donated to his fundraiser for Sunshine & Smiles - 775km in total!!
Read more...We’d like to give a huge thank you to Katie Kelly for hosting a wonderful bake sale at the weekend to raise funds for our crowdfunding campaign!
Read more...Do you have any animal dressing-up costumes?
We are looking for animal costumes for our Sunshine & Smiles party...could you help?
Read more...Can you help us with raffle prizes?
Do you know or own a local business who may be able to donate a prize to our raffle? Or perhaps you have something you’d like to re-gift?
Read more...Speech and Language - last session now open
Please book in if you haven't already and you'd like your child to be part of a Speech & Language group
Read more...Here are some brief notes from the Leeds Parent Carer Forum meeting about the proposed post-16 school transport cuts. Together hopefully we can overturn this decision!
Read more...What's on this week
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 2nd Dec 2024 - Fri, 6th Dec 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, 2nd Dec 2024
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 3rd Dec 2024, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 4th Dec 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreSpeech and Language one-to-one sessions
Next date: Sat, 7th Dec 2024, 10:30-14:50
Last chance for a Speech & Language session with Caitlin this term
Find out moreYoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 7th Dec 2024, 10:30-12:30
This week Debs from Yoga with Debs will be running a yoga session for us!
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 7th Dec 2024
Our next family swim session
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 9th Dec 2024 - Fri, 13th Dec 2024
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 10th Dec 2024, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development - Hatchlings
Next date: Tue, 10th Dec 2024, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 11th Dec 2024
The Sunshine & Smiles Siblings Group is a fun and safe space for siblings of those with Down syndrome.
Find out moreMade with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 14th Dec 2024, 10:30-11:30
Join us for musical fun followed by coffee and a chat
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