Welcome to the Sunshine and Smiles weekly newsletter! This is where you will find all our upcoming events and news.
Due to ongoing COVID restrictions we are continuing to run the majority of our sessions online and 21 Co. remains closed. Please see the events calendar on our website to see what's on.
We know this is a very difficult time for many, and want to support you as best we can. We are still available by telephone and email for advice, support and signposting – please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time:
Telephone: 07725041601
Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
DSA Update on Covid-19 and Children who have Down Syndrome
Slides and information from last Friday's webinar from the DSA.
Read more...Sunshine and Smiles Lockdown Videos!
Visit our YouTube channel to check out our new video resources.
Read more...Research Opportunity for Primary School Children with Down Syndrome and an EHCP
This is the last opportunity to take part in this research study
Read more...What's on this week
Online Made with Music Age 2-8
Next date: Sat, 6th Feb 2021, 11:30-12:10
Music, Singing and Signing run by 'Made with Music'
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 13th Feb 2021, 10:00-16:00
These are the Blue Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Green Groups
Next date: Sun, 14th Feb 2021, 10:00-16:15
These are the Green Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreZoom call to thank Engage Interactive
Thu, 25th Feb 2021, 19:00-19:30
Join us on zoom to record a quick thank you to Engage Interactive for their fundraising for us.
Find out moreNext date: Sat, 27th Feb 2021, 11:30-12:30
In person at Stainbeck, booking is required.
Find out moreOnline Made with Music Age 2-8
Next date: Sat, 6th Mar 2021, 11:30-12:10
Music, Singing and Signing run by 'Made with Music'
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 13th Mar 2021, 10:00-16:00
These are the Blue Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Green Groups
Next date: Sun, 14th Mar 2021, 10:00-16:15
These are the Green Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreWorld Down Syndrome Day Zoom Gathering
Sun, 21st Mar 2021, 11:00-12:00
Join us on Zoom to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day together.
Find out moreDates for your diary
Online Made with Music Age 2-8
Next date: Sat, 6th Feb 2021, 11:30-12:10
Music, Singing and Signing run by 'Made with Music'
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 13th Feb 2021, 10:00-16:00
These are the Blue Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Green Groups
Next date: Sun, 14th Feb 2021, 10:00-16:15
These are the Green Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreZoom call to thank Engage Interactive
Thu, 25th Feb 2021, 19:00-19:30
Join us on zoom to record a quick thank you to Engage Interactive for their fundraising for us.
Find out moreNext date: Sat, 27th Feb 2021, 11:30-12:30
In person at Stainbeck, booking is required.
Find out moreWorld Down Syndrome Day Zoom Gathering
Sun, 21st Mar 2021, 11:00-12:00
Join us on Zoom to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day together.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Red Groups
Next date: Sat, 10th Apr 2021, 11:30-17:15
Individual group invitations will be sent out with the link to join the session.
Find out moreOnline Made with Music for Ages 8-16
Next date: Sat, 10th Apr 2021, 11:30-12:10
Join in from home and get your musical minds at the ready
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Orange Groups
Next date: Sun, 11th Apr 2021, 09:30-16:30
Individual group invitations will be sent out with the link to join the session.
Find out more
Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 1st May 2021
Bookings are now open for this Saturday
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language Groups- Online
Next date: Sun, 9th May 2021
These are online groups via Zoom
Find out more
Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 10th May 2021 - Fri, 14th May 2021
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 17th May 2021, 10:00-13:00
These are the face-to-face groups hosted by Ruth Mercer
Find out moreEarly Years Education Questions & Answer Session
Thu, 20th May 2021, 20:00-21:00
The first of our informal zoom sessions on Early Years Education
Find out more'I Want To Ride My Bike' Session
Next date: Sat, 22nd May 2021, 10:00-16:15
This session is now fully booked!
Find out more
Every other Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 24th May 2021
Our last group before the summer holidays!
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 12-25 years
Next date: Wed, 26th May 2021, 19:00-20:00
Booking required.
Find out moreAnnual General Meeting (on Zoom)
Wed, 26th May 2021, 20:00-21:00
This year our AGM will be online via Zoom
Find out moreOnline Smilers Karaoke Session
Next date: Thu, 27th May 2021, 19:00-20:00
Get your song requests in!
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Every other Sunday, 10:00-11:00
Next date: Sun, 6th Jun 2021
Football sessions for ages 7-16 years - Booking required
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 7th Jun 2021, 13:00-14:00
Our makaton signing sessions for babies aged 6-12 months
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Every other Monday, 12:30-14:00
Next date: Mon, 14th Jun 2021
For all babies and children from 0 to 4 years
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language Groups at Stainbeck Community Hall
Next date: Sun, 27th Jun 2021
Face to face Speech & Language groups at Stainbeck Community this Sunday
Find out moreOnline toilet training workshops
Next date: Thu, 8th Jul 2021, 18:00-21:30
There will be two workshops at 6pm and 8pm
Find out moreWed, 4th Aug 2021, 11:00-13:30
A chance to chat and enjoy a picnic with other parents of 0-4 year olds.
Find out moreMon, 9th Aug 2021
Put it in your diary- a day of outdoor fun at Skelton Grange Environment Centre
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