Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 21st September 2026.
This week (at our new venue!) we have: Individual Support Sessions, Sunbeams (Ages 0-4), Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups, Early Development Group - Busy Bees, Early Development Group - Caterpillars, Online Yoga for 16+, Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8), Family swim at Bramley Baths, Football for ages 4+
All groups will now be held at Acclaim House in central Leeds.
A busy week! Our new home is officially open! But that means that Cafe 21 at Hollybush is also closing this week. Good luck to Kevin on his challenge raising money for Sunshine and Smiles!
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
Our New Home is Officially Open!
We’re so happy to say that as of today, 21st September (quite apt, don’t you think?) we are officially up and running in our new space at Acclaim House!
Read more...Last week for Café 21 at Hollybush
Café 21 at Holllybush will close on Friday 25th September
Read more...Kevin’s Epic Land Between Challenge
We want to wish Kevin Harley-Roberts good luck for his solo adventure this weekend to complete “The Land Between” challenge.
Read more...Could you help raise some vital funds for us?
We'd love people to get involved in fundraising for our exciting relocation!
Read more...Parent Carer Information Sessions in September
Leeds Local Offer have two more SEND parent/carer information drop-in sessions coming up in September.
Read more...Sunshine and Smiles signing choir
We’re hoping to put together a Sunshine & Smiles signing choir to perform three songs at an upcoming event.
Read more...An important update about the future of Café 21 @ Hollybush
We want to share an important update about the future of Café 21 @ Hollybush
Read more...The Down Syndrome Act became law more than four years ago, but we are still waiting for the Government to publish the final statutory guidance needed to turn the Act into meaningful change.
Read more...What's on this week
Early Development Group - Busy Bees
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 10:00-11:30
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreEarly Development Group - Caterpillars
Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:30-14:00
Using tools & resources to encourage development
Find out moreCaitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups
Next date: Thu, 24th Sep 2026, 12:00-17:45
Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups
Find out moreMade with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)
Next date: Sat, 26th Sep 2026, 10:30-11:30
A fantastic and fun music session for ages 2-8
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Every other Saturday, 13:45-15:45
Next date: Sat, 26th Sep 2026
Our next family swim session
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Every other Sunday, 10:00-11:00
Next date: Sun, 27th Sep 2026
Join us for some football fun!
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Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 28th Sep 2026 - Fri, 2nd Oct 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, 28th Sep 2026
Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too
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