Hello and welcome to our newsletter for this week.
This week we have Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development- Caterpillars, and Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18).
We are also excited to have dates for our next Makaton Signing for Babies and Families course - if you have a little one with Down Syndrome and haven't yet done this course we would really recommend it.
Check out our resources for this year's World Down Syndrome Day, coming up on 21st March. Our celebrations include a Parent & Carer Meet-up at 21 Co.
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
World Down Syndrome Day 2025 - Resources
World Down Syndrome Day 2025 is coming up on Friday 21st March!
Read more...My World, My Story, My Song Project with Made With Music
A video update from Made with Music on their project 'My World, My Story, My Song'
Read more...Early Hospital Experiences Survey
What would you want to say to the hospital staff who cared for you and your baby?
Read more...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!
Read more...This year’s Yorkshire Ability Triathlon is taking place on Sunday 18th May at Leeds Beckett University.
Read more...Leeds Local Offer Live is an event for families of children with SEND, this year on Wednesday 26th March
Read more...Café 21 @ Hollybush - we’re recruiting!
**Paid work opportunities for people with Down Syndrome***
Read more...Look out for the opportunity to vote with a token in store, and let your friends and family know so that they can too!
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 4th Mar 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreMade with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 8th Mar 2025, 10:30-11:30
Join us for musical fun followed by coffee and a chat
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 10th Mar 2025 - Fri, 14th Mar 2025
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 11th Mar 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 11th Mar 2025, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Tadpoles
Next date: Wed, 12th Mar 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 11+
Next date: Wed, 12th Mar 2025, 18:00-19:00
Our cricket sessions are for young people aged 11 or older, this term at Weetwood Primary School.
Find out moreMade with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 15th Mar 2025, 10:30-12:30
A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 15th Mar 2025
Our next family swim session
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 17th Mar 2025 - Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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, 17th Mar 2025
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreDates for your diary
Fri, 21st Mar 2025, 19:30-21:00
Meet with other parents and carers for a wellbeing event on World Down Syndrome Day
Find out moreMakaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 28th Apr 2025, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
Find out more