Welcome to the Sunshine and Smiles weekly newsletter! This is where you will find all our upcoming events and news.
We have some exciting new opportunites to get involved in our consultation process- shaping the future of Sunshine and Smiles. See our post on 'Focus Groups' for more informaiton, or if your child or young person doesn't currently access our services see 'Help Us Build a Better Service'.
There's an opportunity to get involved in supporting The Down Syndrome Bill which is due to be voted on by MPs later this month.
We also have lots of 'Thank You's to give to our corporate and invidivudal supporters and fundraisers for recent achievements.
Our events this week include Karaoke, Mini-movers, Green Speech and Language groups, Football, Yoga, Sunbeams and Early Development (Busy Bees group). Don't forget to get booked onto our Christmas party on 12th December!
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.
Telephone: 07725 041601
Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
Focus Group- Complex Health Needs
Get involved in a focus group as part of our consultation!
Read more...Help Us Build a Better Service
If you care OR WORK WITH for a child or young person with Down Syndrome who doesn't currently use our services, this is for you
Read more...Thank you The Lord’s Taverners, Yorkshire Cricket Board & Headingley Stadium - Cricket Unity Day
We had a great time at the Cricket Unity Day
Read more...Thank you to the team from TS Grale
A big thank you to the team for completing the Three Peaks Challenge and raising funds for Sunshine and Smiles
Read more...What's on this week
Lauren's Speech & Language - Green Groups
Next date: Sun, 7th Nov 2021
These are the Green Groups which meet on a Sunday
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 9th Nov 2021, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 13th Nov 2021
These are the Blue Groups which meet on a Saturday
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 16th Nov 2021, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Red Groups
Next date: Sat, 20th Nov 2021
Our Red Saturday groups with Lauren Drake
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Orange Groups
Next date: Sun, 21st Nov 2021
Our Orange Sunday groups with Lauren Drake
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 23rd Nov 2021, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreOnline Focus Group for Parents and Carers of those with both Down Syndrome and Autism
Thu, 25th Nov 2021, 19:30-21:00
An online focus group via Zoom
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Green Groups
Next date: Sun, 28th Nov 2021
These are the Green Groups which meet on a Sunday
Find out moreIndividual chats with those aged 8-16 at 21 Co.
Next date: Sun, 28th Nov 2021, 10:00-17:00
We'd love to hear from your child as part of our consultation
Find out moreOnline Focus Group for Parents and Carers of Children aged 0-4 Years
Mon, 29th Nov 2021, 19:30-21:00
Please join us to help shape the future of
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 30th Nov 2021, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreOnline Focus Group for Parents and Carers with Heritages other than White European
Tue, 30th Nov 2021, 19:30-20:30
Please join us for an online Focus Group!
Find out moreLauren's Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 4th Dec 2021
These are the Blue Groups which meet on a Saturday
Find out moreDates for your diary
Online Sunshine and Smiles Christmas Party
Sun, 12th Dec 2021, 11:00-12:30
Join us for our biggest event of the year!
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Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 8th Jan 2022
Our next family swim session
Find out more