Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 8th June.
This week we have: Individual Support Sessions, Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups, Early Development Group - Ducklings, Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+, Made with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18), Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups
We'd love some volunteers at the Leeds Endure24 endurance race in a few weeks - please shout if you can help!
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: 0113 3234626
Weekend: 07472 320168
Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk
Latest news
Health workshop for parents and carers of children 14+
The Leeds Parent Carer Forum is running a Health workshop for parents and carers on Learning Disability Annual Health Checks.
Read more...Volunteers and cheer squad needed at Endure24
Our 28 runners are getting ready for the event at Bramham Park in a few weeks, and we would really love some supporters to be on the course on the afternoon of Saturday 4th July to cheer them on and keep them going!
Read more...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.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Ducklings
Next date: Tue, 9th Jun 2026, 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 Jun 2026
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreMade with Music for Smilers and Youth (ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 13th Jun 2026, 10:30-11:30
Join us for musical fun with Made with Music
Find out moreCaitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sat, 13th Jun 2026, 14:45-15:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreCaitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sun, 14th Jun 2026, 14:45-15:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 15th Jun 2026 - Fri, 19th Jun 2026
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 Jun 2026
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
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