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Weekly News - 4th May 2026

Welcome to our weekly newsletter.  We hope you're enjoying the long weekend.

This week we have: Early Development Group - Busy Bees, Early Development Group - Caterpillars, Cricket for young people aged 11+, Online Yoga for 16+, Tiny Outdoor Explorer Session for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8), Family swim at Bramley Baths, Football for ages 4+

We'd like to thank the Akhirah Foundation for their fundraising campaign to raise vital funds for all of these groups!  

Also this week, we are holding our SEND Reforms meeting ahead of the consultation closing on 18th May, and our Sunflowers group this week will be very special as we’re going to forest school!

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

Akhirah Foundation challenge raises £13,500 for Sunshine and Smiles

An incredible £13,500 has been raised through a campaign by the Akhirah Foundation.  Over 21 days, participants took on a challenge to walk or run 3 km every day, raising both awareness and vital funds for Sunshine & Smiles.

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Join us this week: SEND Reforms parent/carer meeting

With only 2 weeks to go until the Government’s SEND Reforms consultation closes, we are holding a face-to-face meeting for Sunshine and Smiles parents and carers this week.

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Help us cheer on the Leeds marathon runners!

On Sunday 10th May, we will be out supporting runners taking part in the Rob Burrows Leeds marathon and half marathon, and we’d love a big Sunshine & Smiles cheer team at 21 Co. in Headingley!

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SEND Parent/Carer information drop-in

Get information, advice and signposting.

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Volunteers needed at Café 21 for the Hollybush plant sale

On Sunday 31st May, the very popular plant sale is back at TCV Hollybush Conservation Centre, and we would love to have Cafe 21 open but we need a team of volunteers to help us! 

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Are you desperate to change eating habits? This could be for you!

A new series of Channel 4’s “What not to eat” is looking for participants, and we have been asked to share it with our families.

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Join our café team!

We’re currently recruiting volunteers and paid support workers to join our friendly teams at 21 Co. (Headingley) and Cafe 21 at TCV Hollybush (Kirkstall). 

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Free Digital Skills Sessions

Scope, in partnership with Hippo Digital, is offering free digital skills drop-in sessions for disabled people in Leeds in the form of a 6 week course which will run on a rolling basis.

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RISE Playschemes open for booking

Join RISE Playschemes for yoga classes filled with games, creativity, laughter and new friendships.

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What's on this week

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 5th May 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 5th May 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 2nd Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 2nd Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 30th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 6th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 20th Oct 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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