Welcome to our newsletter for the next two weeks.
This week we have: Individual Support Sessions, Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups, Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Cricket for young people aged 11+,Online Yoga for 16+, Online Yoga for 16+ Family swim at Bramley Baths and Football for ages 4+,
We're excited to say that Cafe 21 at Hollybush will be open on 31st May for their annual plant sale!
Our team will be working reduced hours over the half term holiday. As always, we are still 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
The Yorkshire Ability Triathlon
What a fantastic day at the Yorkshire Ability Triathlon yesterday! It was wonderful to see so many Sunshine and Smiles families coming together to enjoy such a fun-filled event.
Read more...Parent and carer session: Home to School Transport
The Leeds Local Offer is running a workshop for parents and carers of children with SEND
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...The Sunshine and Smiles team will be working reduced hours over the half-term holiday, but we are still available via phone or email for advice, support and signposting.
Read more...Request for details for our database
Sarah and Ania from the Sunshine & Smiles Education Team are creating a list of contact details for the settings attended by our children and young people.
Read more...We’re hosting the launch of local author S. J. Gathercole’s latest novel, Patterns of Us, at 21 Co. in Headingley on Thursday 28th May, from 7pm
Read more...We’re currently recruiting volunteers and paid support workers to join our friendly teams at 21 Co. (Headingley) and Cafe 21 at TCV Hollybush (Kirkstall).
Read more...RISE Playschemes open for booking
Join RISE Playschemes for yoga classes filled with games, creativity, laughter and new friendships.
Read more...What's coming up
Cricket for young people aged 11+
Next date: Thu, 21st May 2026, 18:00-19:00
This term outdoor sessions are back on at Meanwood Cricket Club
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Every other Saturday, 13:45-15:45
Next date: Sat, 23rd May 2026
Our next family swim session
Find out moreOnline Karaoke Session for ages 10+
Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 27th May 2026
Join us online for singing fun with Kerry
Find out moreSunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip
Next date: Thu, 28th May 2026, 10:50-13:00
The next event for our Sunshine Youth Club will be a bowling trip to Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 1st Jun 2026 - Fri, 5th 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, 1st Jun 2026
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Mon, 1st Jun 2026, 12:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 2nd Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Tue, 2nd Jun 2026, 12:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 2nd Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreDates for your diary
Sunshine Youth Club - Bowling trip
Next date: Thu, 28th May 2026, 10:50-13:00
The next event for our Sunshine Youth Club will be a bowling trip to Hollywood Bowl, Kirkstall
Find out more