Happy New Year and welcome to our first newsletter of 2026! We hope everyone has had an enjoyable time over the holidays.
This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development- Ducklings, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Online Yoga for 16+, Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups (Saturday and Sunday), and Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8).
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: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
If you would love to spend some time outdoors, join us for an exciting tree planting event with the Conservation Volunteers from TCV Hollybush
Read more...SEND parent carer information drop-in
The next SEND parent carer information drop-in is on Wednesday 14th January at 10.30 - 12.30 at the Swarcliffe Community Hub.
Read more...Volunteers required for research project
The University of Leeds are looking for volunteers for their Chronic Illness & Disability Project, which offers students an opportunity to learn by experience about what is like to have, or to care for someone who has, a chronic illness or disability.
Read more...Register your interest for Endure 24
We’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are once again the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 3rd-5th July 2026!
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 6th Jan 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreCaitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sat, 10th Jan 2026, 10:00-14:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreYoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 10th Jan 2026, 10:30-11:30
Sunflowers for ages 2-8 on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks
Find out moreCaitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sun, 11th Jan 2026, 10:00-14:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 12th Jan 2026 - Fri, 16th Jan 2026
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
Find out moreRuth's Purple Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Every other Tuesday, 10:00-11:30
Next date: Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Using tools & resources to encourage development
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