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Weekly News - 21st September 2026

Welcome to our newsletter for the week commencing 21st September 2026.  

This week (at our new venue!) we have: Individual Support SessionsSunbeams (Ages 0-4)Caitlin's Green Speech and Language GroupsEarly Development Group - Busy BeesEarly Development Group - CaterpillarsOnline Yoga for 16+Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)Family swim at Bramley BathsFootball 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!

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Last week for Café 21 at Hollybush

Café 21 at Holllybush will close on Friday 25th September

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Leeds SEND Services Update

Find out what's happening next for SEND services in Leeds at this upcoming event.

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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.

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Could you help raise some vital funds for us?

We'd love people to get involved in fundraising for our exciting relocation!

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Parent Carer Information Sessions in September

Leeds Local Offer have two more SEND parent/carer information drop-in sessions coming up in September.

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Sunshine and Smiles signing choir

We’re hoping to put together a Sunshine & Smiles signing choir to perform three songs at an upcoming event.

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An important update about the future of Café 21 @ Hollybush

We want to share an important update about the future of Café 21 @ Hollybush

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4 Years.  Still waiting.

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.

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What's on this week

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:00-17:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date: Tue, 22nd Sep 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Green Speech and Language Groups

Next date: Thu, 24th Sep 2026, 12:00-17:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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Online Yoga for 16+

Online Yoga for 16+

Next date: Fri, 25th Sep 2026, 19:30-20:15

Online Yoga Sessions

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Made with Music for Sunflowers (Ages 2-8)

Made 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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Family swim at Bramley Baths

Family swim at Bramley Baths

Every other Saturday, 13:45-15:45
Next date: Sat, 26th Sep 2026

Our next family swim session

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Football for ages 4+

Football for ages 4+

Every other Sunday, 10:00-11:00
Next date: Sun, 27th Sep 2026

Join us for some football fun!

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Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

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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Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

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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