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Sunshine & Smiles

Support, Friendship & Fun

Improving the lives and opportunities of people with Down syndrome and their families in Leeds.

 

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Parent support sessions with Leeds SENDIASS

Parent support sessions with Leeds SENDIASS

15th Jun 2026

A great opportunity to get information, ask questions and connect with other families.

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Live weekly online training for schools

Live weekly online training for schools

15th Jun 2026

Dr Wendy Uttley from the Down Syndrome Training and Support Service, is running live weekly online training sessions for schools.

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Volunteers and cheer squad needed at Endure24

Volunteers and cheer squad needed at Endure24

8th Jun 2026

Urgently needed: Volunteers and supporters to be on the course on the afternoon of Saturday 4th July to cheer on our runners!

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Health workshop for parents and carers of children 14+

Health workshop for parents and carers of children 14+

8th Jun 2026

The Leeds Parent Carer Forum is running a Health workshop for parents and carers on Learning Disability Annual Health Checks.

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Carter’s 80km challenge

Carter’s 80km challenge

1st Jun 2026

Throughout June, Carter will be running 80km for Sunshine and Smiles.

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Parent carer event

Parent carer event

1st Jun 2026

Join the LEEDS Parent Carer Forum and the Voice, Influence and Change Team for a supportive and informative morning.

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Upcoming events

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 15th Jun 2026 - Fri, 19th Jun 2026

9:30am-2:30pm: Face to face, phone or video support available

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

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

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Early Development Group - Busy Bees

Next date:
Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Early Development Group - Caterpillars

Next date:
Tue, 16th Jun 2026, 12:30-14:00

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Cricket 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

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