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Weekly News - 2nd December 2024

Welcome to our newsletter for this week.

This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development- Busy BeesDucklings and TadpolesOnline Yoga for 16+Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)Speech and Language one-to-one sessionsFamily 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

Annual Party Raffle

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!

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Christmas carvery fundraising lunch

Join us at the White Swan in Otley for a Christmas-style carvery fundraising lunch!

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Festive art workshops at 21 Co.

Due to popular demand we have added an extra 'Sip & Paint Festive birds' workshop on 18th December

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Crochet bauble craft workshop at 21 Co.

Wednesday 11th December: Crochet baubles, hosted by Manon Clarke 

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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.

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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!!

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Bake sale - Thank you, Katie!

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!

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Do you have any animal dressing-up costumes?

We are looking for animal costumes for our Sunshine & Smiles party...could you help?

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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?

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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

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Post-16 School Transport Cuts

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!

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What's on this week

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

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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Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

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

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Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 3rd Dec 2024, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Online Yoga for 16+

Online Yoga for 16+

Every other Tuesday, 19:30-20:15
Next date: Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Online Yoga Sessions

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Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Next date: Wed, 4th Dec 2024, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Speech and Language one-to-one sessions

Speech 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

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Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Yoga 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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Family swim at Bramley Baths

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 7th Dec 2024

Our next family swim session

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Sunshine & Smiles Party

Sunshine & Smiles Party

Sun, 8th Dec 2024, 11:00-13:30

We can't wait to party with you on Sunday!

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Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 9th Dec 2024 - Fri, 13th Dec 2024

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

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Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Ruth's Speech and Language groups

Next date: Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 10th Dec 2024, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development - Hatchlings

Early Development - Hatchlings

Next date: Tue, 10th Dec 2024, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Siblings Group

Siblings Group

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.

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Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)

Made 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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