Weekly News - 5th November 2020

New National Restrictions Affecting Sunshine & Smiles

We have had to make some changes to our sessions for this month

New Guidance on Clinical Vulnerability

How Covid-19 may affect people aged 18+ who have Down syndrome

Sunshine & Smiles Chosen for Co-op Community Fund

Become a Co-op member and donate to Sunshine & Smiles every time you shop

Thank You Callum & Laura!

Callum Leadbetter & Laura Owens raise donations via Facebook fundraiser

Lauren'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.

Lauren'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.

Lauren'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.

Ruth'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

POSTPONED - 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. 

Makaton Baby Sign

Next date: Mon, 30th Nov 2020, 13:00-14:00

There are still spaces to book onto this 6 week course

Makaton Baby Sign

Next date: Mon, 7th Dec 2020, 13:00-14:00

There are still spaces to book onto this 6 week course

Sunshine & Smiles zoom Christmas Parties

Sun, 13th Dec 2020, 10:00-16:00

Sunshine & Smiles Christmas Party - 13th December

Makaton Baby Sign

Next date: Mon, 14th Dec 2020, 13:00-14:00

There are still spaces to book onto this 6 week course

Lauren'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.

Lauren'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.

Movement with Katie Age 8-16

Next date: Sat, 19th Dec 2020, 11:30-12:30

Movement is back IN PERSON! Booking is required.

Lauren's Online Speech & Language - Green Groups

Next date: Sun, 20th Dec 2020, 10:00-16:15

These are the Green Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.

Online Made with Music Age 2-8

Next date: Sat, 9th Jan 2021, 11:30-12:10

Please bring a teddy to this week's session!

Lauren'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.

Lauren'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.

Lauren'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.

Ruth'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

POSTPONED - 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. 

Makaton Baby Sign

Next date: Mon, 30th Nov 2020, 13:00-14:00

There are still spaces to book onto this 6 week course

Sunshine & Smiles zoom Christmas Parties

Sun, 13th Dec 2020, 10:00-16:00

Sunshine & Smiles Christmas Party - 13th December

Movement with Katie Age 8-16

Next date: Sat, 19th Dec 2020, 11:30-12:30

Movement is back IN PERSON! Booking is required.

Online Made with Music Age 2-8

Next date: Sat, 9th Jan 2021, 11:30-12:10

Please bring a teddy to this week's session!

Online Teaching Assistant Forum

Wed, 3rd Feb 2021, 13:30-14:30

A regular forum for teaching assistants who support children with Down syndrome.

Zoom 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.

Online Yoga for 16+

Every Sunday, 15:00-15:40
Next date: Sun, 28th Feb 2021

Online Yoga with Maddie

Online Smilers Singing

Next date: Thu, 18th Mar 2021, 19:00-19:40

A relaxed online singing session for people aged 10+

World Down Syndrome Day Zoom Gathering

Sun, 21st Mar 2021, 11:00-12:00

Join us on Zoom to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day together.

Mini Movers Age 2-8 BACK IN PERSON!

Next date: Sat, 27th Mar 2021, 11:30-12:10

Mini-movers is back in person at Stainbeck Community Hall- booking essential

Lauren'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.

Online 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

Lauren'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.

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 15:15-16:55
Next date: Sat, 1st May 2021

Bookings will open Saturday 5th June

Lauren's Speech & Language Groups- Online

Next date: Sun, 9th May 2021

These are online groups via Zoom

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 10th May 2021 - Fri, 14th May 2021

9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available

Lauren's Speech & Language Groups at Stainbeck Community Hall

Next date: Sun, 16th May 2021

Face to face Speech & Language groups at Stainbeck Community Hall

Early Years Education Questions & Answer Session

Thu, 20th May 2021, 20:00-21:00

The first of our informal zoom sessions on Early Years Education

'I Want To Ride My Bike' Session

Next date: Sat, 22nd May 2021, 09:00-17:00

One-to-one cycling sessions with Dave Burns

0-3's Session

Every other Monday, 10:30-11:30
Next date: Mon, 24th May 2021

For all babies and children from 0 to 4 years

Cricket for young people aged 12-25 years

Next date: Wed, 26th May 2021, 19:00-20:00

Booking required.

Annual General Meeting (on Zoom)

Wed, 26th May 2021, 20:00-21:00

This year our AGM will be online via Zoom

Online Smilers Karaoke Session

Next date: Thu, 27th May 2021, 19:00-20:00

Get your song requests in!

Football for ages 7-16

Every other Sunday, 10:00-11:00
Next date: Sun, 6th Jun 2021

Football sessions for ages 7-16 years - Booking required

Sunshine Siblings Group

Every other Tuesday, 18:30-19:30
Next date: Tue, 8th Jun 2021

Our fortnightly Sibling support group.