Welcome to our newsletter for this week.
This week we have: Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups, Early Development - Ducklings, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups (Thursday), Caitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups (Saturday and Sunday) and Yoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18) at the earlier time of 9:30am.
Or would you like to run with us at Endure 24?
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: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
Following an increase in demands on service and workforce challenges resulting in a drop in statutory performance, Leeds City Council accessed its EHC assessment, plan, and annual review processes to identify key opportunities for change.
Read more...Webinars to help with Down Syndrome Act Consultation
The Government Consultation on the Draft Guidance for the Down Syndrome Act is now open
Read more...Register your interest for Endure 24
We’re very excited to announce that Sunshine & Smiles are once again the Local Charity Partner for the Leeds Endure24 (the North’s biggest 24-hour trail race) taking place 3rd-5th July 2026!
Read more...Interplay Sensory Theatre - Drop-in Sessions
Interplay Theatre has a lovely Sensory Open Day on Saturday 6th December based on the traditional tale of “The Elves and The Shoemaker”.
Read more...Help support a groundbreaking documentary about punk-rock band Ultimate Thunder, which has six members, five with learning disabilities, Down Syndrome or autism.
Read more...The University of East Anglia (UEA) is recruiting for a new study and would love to hear from anyone aged 11-15 who has a sibling with a learning disability.
Read more...Relaxed performances - Sleeping Beauty
Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds have some Relaxed performances of this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.
Read more...Call for Participants in Bilingual Research Study
King’s College London are asking for participants for a research study to understand how children and adolescents who have Down Syndrome develop two or more languages.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 9th Dec 2025, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Thu, 11th Dec 2025, 15:30-17:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreYoga for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 13th Dec 2025, 09:30-10:30
*This week at the earlier time of 9:30am*
Find out moreCaitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sat, 13th Dec 2025, 10:00-14:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreCaitlin's Blue Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sun, 14th Dec 2025, 10:00-14:30
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 15th Dec 2025 - Fri, 19th Dec 2025
9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available
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Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
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