Sunshine & Smiles

Welcome to our weekly newsletter.

This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Early Development-Ducklings, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups (Friday), Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups, Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18), Family swim at Bramley Baths and Football for ages 4-16.

We also have a Nearly New Sale this Saturday 11th October at Hollybush Conservation Centre and would love to see you there. We'd also appreciate some more volunteers for our cafe for this.

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: adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

Latest news

Nearly New Sale

We are holding another Nearly New Sale to raise vital funds for Sunshine and Smiles on Saturday 11th October at the Hollybush Conservation Centre in Kirkstall.

Could you spare some of your time to volunteer with us at Cafe 21 at TCV Hollybush? We’re still in need of some volunteers to help run the cafe during our nearly new sale on Saturday 11th October 10am - 3.30pm.

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm in Leeds are looking at developing an inclusive playground at the Farm for people in Leeds and would like your views

Interplay Theatre is taking bookings for their Sensory Youth Theatre - Project Comrade, for young people with learning disabilities aged 11-25

Join Leeds Local Offer for a parent and carer workshop on Wednesday 15th October.

Leeds family hubs provide a welcoming space where families with children and young people (0 to 19 years, or up to 25 years for young people with special educational needs and disabilities) can access support, advice, and services in one convenient location.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals' Learning Disability and Autism Team are running an online health workshop for parents and carers of children with SEND.

Babble Play Project

The University of York is running a study for babies with Down Syndrome aged 7-15 months based in the UK.

Maggie Rose at the University of Birmingham is interviewing 11–25-year-olds with Down Syndrome about how important belonging is for the mental and physical health of adolescents