Weekly News - 6th July 2026

Well done to our Endure24 runners

What a fabulous weekend at Endure24 raising vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles.

Shabang Social Club

Shabang Inclusive Learning has a social club coming up this week especially for teenagers and young adults with additional needs.  

Francis and 21 Co. featured in student press

We are featured in an article in The Gryphon, a student-run newspaper at the University of Leeds.  

Ice bath challenge

A huge thank you to Viera who recently stepped far outside her comfort zone and took on an ice bath challenge for Sunshine and Smiles.

Run for Sunshine and Smiles at Endure24 2027

If you are thinking of taking on Endure24 in 2027, and are looking for a charity to run for, we’d love you to consider supporting Sunshine & Smiles – Leeds Down Syndrome Network.

Therapy with Phoenix Health and Wellbeing

Access free support when you need it.

Design the official WDSD 2027 socks!

Could your design become the official "Lots Of Socks" for World Down Syndrome Day 2027?

Have your say on Leeds SEND services

Take part in the Leeds Parent Carer Forum Annual Survey 2026.

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date: Tue, 7th Jul 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sat, 11th Jul 2026, 09:30-14:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)

Next date: Sat, 11th Jul 2026, 10:30-11:30

Join us for musical fun with Made with Music

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sun, 12th Jul 2026, 09:30-14:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 13th Jul 2026 - Fri, 17th Jul 2026

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

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 13th Jul 2026

Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 14th Jul 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Online Yoga for 16+

Next date: Wed, 15th Jul 2026, 19:30-20:15

Online Yoga Sessions

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Next date: Thu, 16th Jul 2026, 18:00-19:00

This term outdoor sessions are back on at Meanwood Cricket Club

Yoga for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Next date: Sat, 18th Jul 2026, 10:30-11:30

Sunflowers for ages 2-8 on a Saturday morning, every 2 weeks

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 13:45-15:45
Next date: Sat, 18th Jul 2026

Our next family swim session

Caitlin's Yellow Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Sun, 19th Jul 2026, 09:30-13:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

Individual Support over the holidays

Next date: Mon, 20th Jul 2026 - Fri, 24th Jul 2026

We are still here for you over the holidays