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Weekly News - 3rd February 2025

Hello and welcome to our newsletter for this week. 

This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Ruth's Speech and Language groups, Early Development - Busy BeesDucklings and TadpolesCreative Session for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18) and Football for ages 4-16.

Lots of news and opportunities in our 'Latest News' below, including 21 Co. Live, our first live music event at 21 Co. next Tuesday 11th February,. 

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

21 Co. Live

Join us for an evening of live and original music at 21 Co. on Tuesday 11th February.

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Tickets for the Leeds Rhinos!

We have had a very generous offer from Leeds Rhinos for match tickets for their first game of the season on Saturday 15th February

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Café 21 @ Hollybush - we’re recruiting!

**Paid work opportunities for people with Down Syndrome***

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Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice

Blacks Solicitors are hosting an informational evening on wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney at 21 Co. on Thursday 27th February at 7.30pm.

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Leeds Endure24

We’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 27th-29th June 2025!

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Yorkshire Ability Triathlon

This year’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Leeds Beckett University.

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Made With Music Mini-gig

Made with Music is hosting an accessible, family-friendly mini-gig at Brudenell Social Club from 12pm to 3pm on Sunday 9th February

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Leeds Local Offer Live

Leeds Local Offer Live is an event for families of children with SEND, this year on Wednesday 26th March

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Vote for us in Tesco!

Look out for the opportunity to vote with a token in store, and let your friends and family know so that they can too!

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Half-term Family Yoga Session

The Well House Rawdon are hosting a family yoga session on Friday 21st February at 3pm

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What's on this week

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 4th Feb 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 4th Feb 2025, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Early Development Group - Tadpoles

Next date: Wed, 5th Feb 2025, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 8th Feb 2025, 10:30-11:30

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

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Football for ages 4-16

Football for ages 4-16

Next date: Sun, 9th Feb 2025, 10:00-11:00

Join us for some football fun!

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Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 10th Feb 2025 - Fri, 14th Feb 2025

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, 10th Feb 2025

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

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

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

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, 11th Feb 2025

Online Yoga Sessions

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Cricket for young people aged 11+

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Next date: Wed, 12th Feb 2025, 18:30-19:30

Our cricket sessions are for young people aged 11 or older, this term at Weetwood Primary School.

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Siblings Group

Siblings Group

Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 12th Feb 2025

The Sunshine & Smiles Siblings Group is a fun and safe space for siblings of those with Down syndrome.

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Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Thursday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Join us online for singing fun with Kerry

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Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 15th Feb 2025, 10:30-11:30

Sunflowers for ages 2-8 on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks- this week will be a Yoga session with Debs

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Family swim at Bramley Baths

Family swim at Bramley Baths

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

Our next family swim session

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Individual Support over the holidays

Individual Support over the holidays

Next date: Mon, 17th Feb 2025 - Fri, 21st Feb 2025

We are still here for you over the holidays

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Dates for your diary

Sunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip

Sunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip

Next date: Thu, 20th Feb 2025, 11:00-12:00

The next event for our Sunshine Youth Club will be a bowling trip to Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall at 11am on 20th February

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