Welcome to our weekly newsletter!
I hope everyone enjoyed a sunny half term. It's a busy week ahead for all of our groups.
We have Smilers with Made with Music and Leeds Conservatoire (ages 8-18), Sunflowers (ages 2-8) with Made with Music, Family Swim Sessions, Football (ages 4-16), Sunbeams (ages 0-4), Makaton for babies and families, Early Development (Caterpillars and Tadpoles), Online Yoga (ages 16+), Cricket (ages 12-25) and Online Karaoke (ages 10+).
Please note the earlier time for the Smilers session which is part of the project run by Made with Music and Leeds Conservatoire.
Ruth's Yellow Speech and Language groups have been postponed until 19th June.
We are recruiting, both for volunteers at our shop and cafe 21 Co., and for trustees of Sunshine & Smiles, specifically those with experience or interest in finance.
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
The annual SEND Next Choices – Getting Ready for Adult Life event will be held at the Leeds first direct arena on Thursday 29th June 2023 between 10am-6pm.
Read more...Student Beth Reeder is looking at the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the health and wellbeing of those with a learning disability
Read more...University of Manchester & LETS Go UK research project
Understanding primary-secondary school transition for pupils with Down syndrome in mainstream schools in England
Read more...What's on this week
Smilers with 'Made with Music' and Leeds Conservatoire
Next date: Sat, 10th Jun 2023, 09:30-11:00
This term Smilers are working with Made with Music on an exciting new project
Find out moreMade with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 10th Jun 2023, 11:15-12:15
A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8, followed by time for refreshments and a chat
Find out more
Every other Saturday, 15:15-17:15
Next date: Sat, 10th Jun 2023
Our next family swim session
Find out moreMakaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 12th Jun 2023, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 13th Jun 2023, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 13th Jun 2023, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 12-25 years
Next date: Wed, 14th Jun 2023, 18:30-19:30
Cricket will be back at Meanwood Cricket Club this week, weather depending.
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Every other Wednesday, 18:30-20:00
Next date: Wed, 14th Jun 2023
Our fun group for siblings of those with Down syndrome
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Thursday, 19:00-20:00
Next date: Thu, 15th Jun 2023
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreSpeech and Language Opt-in Sessions
Next date: Sat, 17th Jun 2023
Book into an online Speech and Language Session
Find out moreSmilers with 'Made with Music' and Leeds Conservatoire
Next date: Sat, 17th Jun 2023, 10:00-12:00
Please note the earlier time
Find out moreRuth's Speech and Language groups
Next date: Mon, 19th Jun 2023
Ruth's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreMakaton Signing for Babies and Families
Next date: Mon, 19th Jun 2023, 12:30-13:30
A six week course to learn some Makaton signing
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 20th Jun 2023, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out more