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...Support our teams at Endure 24
We need volunteers and supporters to be on the course on the afternoon of Saturday 4th July to cheer on our runners and help on our stall.
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: Sun, 14th Jun 2026, 09:30-14:45
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
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCricket for young people aged 11+
Next date: Thu, 18th Jun 2026, 18:00-19:00
This term outdoor sessions are back on at Meanwood Cricket Club
Find out moreCaitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sat, 20th Jun 2026, 09:30-14:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreTiny Outdoor Explorer Session for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 20th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:00
Our Sunflowers group this week will be at Hollybush Conservation Centre
Find out moreTiny Outdoors Explorers Session for Smilers and Youth (Ages 8-18)
Next date: Sat, 20th Jun 2026, 11:30-12:30
Our Smilers group this week will be very special as we’re going to Forest School!
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Every other Saturday, 13:45-15:45
Next date: Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Our next family swim session
Find out moreCaitlin's Yellow Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Sun, 21st Jun 2026, 09:30-13:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
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