Sunshine & Smiles

Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 5th October 2026.

This week we have: Individual Support Sessions, Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Caitlin's Yellow Speech and Language Groups, Early Development Group - Busy Bees, Early Development Group - Caterpillars, Online Yoga for 16+, Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8), Family swim at Bramley Baths, Football for ages 4+

A couple of exciting opportunities coming up - An Art Making afternoon and Dance Masterclass. We'd also still really appreciate some help with fundraising, donating items or your time to help us get Acclaim House ready! The fundraising choir event is this week and send us a photo for Down Syndrome Awareness month.

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

Art Making Afternoon - Folklore & Fairytales

We have an exciting opportunity for an art making afternoon with local artist Ivy St. Clair.

Join a Dance Masterclass

Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) are inviting people aged 16+ to an exciting and inclusive dance masterclass with professional dance company Stopgap Dance Company.

Help Us Get Acclaim House Ready

Can you help us get Acclaim House ready? Whether you can volunteer with the practical stuff, donate, fundraise or help source what we need, we'd love you to be involved.

Join the The North Leeds Community Choir to celebrate its 10 Year Anniversary with a fundraising concert for Sunshine and Smiles. We're also asking for volunteers to help with a Sunshine and Smiles stall and serving hot drinks.

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down Syndrome Awareness month has begun.

Leeds SEND Services Update

Find out what's happening next for SEND services in Leeds at this event on 15th October