Welcome to the Sunshine and Smiles weekly newsletter! This is where you will find all our upcoming events and news.
Given the government guidance regarding social distancing we have temporarily suspended all our groups, face to face sessions, activities and closed 21 Co. Shop & Café.
We are looking at ways to re-start our groups and re-open the cafe and will update you as soon as possible.
Some of our sessions are available online. Please see the events calendar on our website to see what's on.
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
Is your child or young person interested in learning how to ride a bike?
We have more one-to-one cycling sessions with Dave Burns on 22nd May
Read more...What's on this week
Lauren's Online Speech & Language - Purple Groups
Next date: Wed, 16th Sep 2020, 10:00-10:45
These are the Purple Groups and invitations will be sent out with the link to join the session.
Find out moreFri, 18th Sep 2020, 17:35 - Sun, 20th Sep 2020, 17:35
This weekend we are partnering with Rachel Swann, Independent Ambassador for Tropic Skincare, to hold a virtual pamper in order to raise funds for the charity.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Green Groups
Next date: Sun, 18th Oct 2020, 10:00-16:15
These are the Green Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreNext date: Sat, 24th Oct 2020, 11:30-12:30
In person at Stainbeck, booking is required.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Purple Groups
Next date: Wed, 18th Nov 2020, 10:00-10:45
These are the Purple Groups and invitations will be sent out with the link to join the session.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 21st Nov 2020, 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, 22nd Nov 2020, 10:00-16:15
These are the Green Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 23rd Nov 2020, 10:00-13:00
These are the face-to-face groups hosted by Ruth Mercer
Find out morePOSTPONED - Magic Cycling Hour Sessions
Sun, 29th Nov 2020, 10:45-17:00
Cycling lessons on Sunday 29th November have been cancelled but there will be future sessions taking place.
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 30th Nov 2020, 13:00-14:00
Our makaton signing sessions for babies aged 6-12 months
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 7th Dec 2020, 13:00-14:00
Our makaton signing sessions for babies aged 6-12 months
Find out moreSunshine & Smiles zoom Christmas Parties
Sun, 13th Dec 2020, 10:00-16:00
Sunshine & Smiles Christmas Party - 13th December
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 14th Dec 2020, 13:00-14:00
Our makaton signing sessions for babies aged 6-12 months
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Purple Groups
Next date: Wed, 16th Dec 2020, 10:00-10:45
These are the Purple Groups and invitations will be sent out with the link to join the session.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 19th Dec 2020, 10:00-16:00
These are the Blue Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreDates for your diary
Lauren's Online Speech & Language - Purple Groups
Next date: Wed, 16th Sep 2020, 10:00-10:45
These are the Purple Groups and invitations will be sent out with the link to join the session.
Find out moreFri, 18th Sep 2020, 17:35 - Sun, 20th Sep 2020, 17:35
This weekend we are partnering with Rachel Swann, Independent Ambassador for Tropic Skincare, to hold a virtual pamper in order to raise funds for the charity.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Green Groups
Next date: Sun, 18th Oct 2020, 10:00-16:15
These are the Green Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreNext date: Sat, 24th Oct 2020, 11:30-12:30
In person at Stainbeck, booking is required.
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 21st Nov 2020, 10:00-16:00
These are the Blue Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 23rd Nov 2020, 10:00-13:00
These are the face-to-face groups hosted by Ruth Mercer
Find out morePOSTPONED - Magic Cycling Hour Sessions
Sun, 29th Nov 2020, 10:45-17:00
Cycling lessons on Sunday 29th November have been cancelled but there will be future sessions taking place.
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 30th Nov 2020, 13:00-14:00
Our makaton signing sessions for babies aged 6-12 months
Find out moreSunshine & Smiles zoom Christmas Parties
Sun, 13th Dec 2020, 10:00-16:00
Sunshine & Smiles Christmas Party - 13th December
Find out moreOnline Made with Music Age 2-8
Next date: Sat, 9th Jan 2021, 11:30-12:10
Music, Singing and Signing run by 'Made with Music'
Find out moreOnline Teaching Assistant Forum
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021, 13:30-14:30
A regular forum for teaching assistants who support children with Down syndrome.
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 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 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 - 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 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 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!
Find out more
Every other Sunday, 10:00-11:00
Next date: Sun, 6th Jun 2021
Football sessions for ages 7-16 years - Booking required
Find out more
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
Find out more