Happy New Year and welcome to the Sunshine and Smiles weekly newsletter! This is where you will find all our upcoming events and news.
Due to ongoing COVID restrictions we are continuing to run the majority of our sessions online and 21 Co. remains closed, there is more information about this in the news section below. Please see the events calendar on our website to see what's on.
We know this is a very difficult time for many, and want to support you as best we can. 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
Lockdown #3: How new national restrictions affect Sunshine and Smiles sessions
New restrictions have come into force nationally on Tuesday 5th January and we have had to make some changes to our plans for our groups & sessions.
Read more...What's on this week
Online Made with Music Age 2-8
Next date: Sat, 9th Jan 2021, 11:30-12:10
Join in from home and get your musical minds at the ready
Find out moreVirtual Individual Support Sessions
Every Monday, 09:30-13:30
Next date: Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Speak to a member of staff via phone or Zoom on Mondays
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 11th Jan 2021, 13:00-14:00
Online Makaton classes for families who have a child aged 6-12 months
Find out more
Every Monday, 13:30-14:45
Next date: Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Online 0-3 Session from 1:30pm - 2:40pm
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 16th Jan 2021, 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, 17th Jan 2021, 10:00-16:15
These are the Green Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreVirtual Individual Support Sessions
Every Monday, 09:30-13:30
Next date: Mon, 18th Jan 2021
Speak to a member of staff via phone or Zoom on Mondays
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 18th Jan 2021, 13:00-14:00
Online Makaton classes for families who have a child aged 6-12 months
Find out more
Every Monday, 13:30-14:45
Next date: Mon, 18th Jan 2021
Online 0-3 Session from 1:30pm - 2:40pm
Find out moreVirtual Individual Support Sessions
Every Monday, 09:30-13:30
Next date: Mon, 25th Jan 2021
Speak to a member of staff via phone or Zoom on Mondays
Find out moreRuth's online Speech and Language - Yellow groups
Next date: Mon, 25th Jan 2021, 10:00-12:30
These are the face-to-face Yellow Groups hosted by Ruth Mercer
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 25th Jan 2021, 13:00-14:00
Online Makaton classes for families who have a child aged 6-12 months
Find out more
Every Monday, 13:30-14:45
Next date: Mon, 25th Jan 2021
Online 0-3 Session from 1:30pm - 2:40pm
Find out moreOnline Movement with Katie Age 8-16
Next date: Sat, 30th Jan 2021, 12:30-13:10
PLEASE NOTE LATER TIME JUST FOR THIS WEEK
Find out moreVirtual Individual Support Sessions
Every Monday, 09:30-13:30
Next date: Mon, 1st Feb 2021
Speak to a member of staff via phone or Zoom on Mondays
Find out moreDates for your diary
Online Made with Music Age 2-8
Next date: Sat, 9th Jan 2021, 11:30-12:10
Join in from home and get your musical minds at the ready
Find out moreVirtual Individual Support Sessions
Every Monday, 09:30-13:30
Next date: Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Speak to a member of staff via phone or Zoom on Mondays
Find out moreNext date: Mon, 11th Jan 2021, 13:00-14:00
Online Makaton classes for families who have a child aged 6-12 months
Find out more
Every Monday, 13:30-14:45
Next date: Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Online 0-3 Session from 1:30pm - 2:40pm
Find out moreLauren's Online Speech & Language - Blue Groups
Next date: Sat, 16th Jan 2021, 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, 17th Jan 2021, 10:00-16:15
These are the Green Groups and we will send each family their time and Zoom information.
Find out moreRuth's online Speech and Language - Yellow groups
Next date: Mon, 25th Jan 2021, 10:00-12:30
These are the face-to-face Yellow Groups hosted by Ruth Mercer
Find out moreOnline Movement with Katie Age 8-16
Next date: Sat, 30th Jan 2021, 12:30-13:10
PLEASE NOTE LATER TIME JUST FOR THIS WEEK
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.
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Every Sunday, 15:00-15:35
Next date: Sun, 28th Feb 2021
Online Beginners Yoga with Maddie
Find out moreNext date: Thu, 18th Mar 2021, 19:00-19:40
A relaxed online singing session for people aged 10+
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 Smilers Karaoke Session
Next date: Thu, 1st Apr 2021, 19:00-20:00
Get your song requests in!
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 moreSwim Session - Pre-booking Essential
Next date: Sat, 17th Apr 2021, 15:15-16:55
Bookings will open Saturday 10th April
Find out more'I Want To Ride My Bike' Session
Sat, 22nd May 2021, 09:00-17:00
One-to-one cycling sessions with Dave Burns from I Want To Ride My Bike
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