Sunshine & Smiles

Welcome to our weekly newsletter.

This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development Group - Ducklings, Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups (Wednesday), Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Online Yoga for 16+, Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups (Saturday and Sunday) and Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8).

Does anyone fancy taking part in Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) 4th-5th July and raising vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles?

W e're also looking for volunteers to help out in Cafe 21 at Hollybush on Sunday 22nd February if anyone would be up for it

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 Pop Diva Dancers!

Interplay Theatre is running another sensory open day this Saturday - Pop Diva Dancers!

Online Experiences Project

A PhD student is seeking participants for a research study on the online experiences of children and young people with Down syndrome (aged 9-25) who have not attended university.

Do you fancy taking on a challenge in 2026 and raising vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles? Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) is taking place from 4th-5th July.

We’ve been nominated for an award!

We’re thrilled to say that Sunshine and Smiles has been nominated for Disability Service Provider of the Year in Yorkshire- please could you vote for us?

Leeds Local Offer Live

Leeds Local Offer Live is the annual marketplace event, bringing together families, professionals, and service providers to share information, resources and support, taking place on Wednesday 25th March

The campaign to "Save Our Children's Rights" focuses on protecting the legal rights of children with SEND from potential government reforms that threaten their access to essential support and education.

Volunteers needed for potato day!

Could you spare some time to help out in Cafe 21 at Hollybush on Sunday 22nd February?

Share your experiences and help shape future policy

As part of this research project, the University of Leeds are running four free, topic-based sessions, for parents and carers of babies up to 12 months old.