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Sunshine & Smiles

Support, Friendship & Fun

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

 

Latest news

An important update about the future of Café 21 @ Hollybush

An important update about the future of Café 21 @ Hollybush

10th Sep 2026

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

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4 Years.  Still waiting.

4 Years.  Still waiting.

4th Sep 2026

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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Parent Carer Information Sessions in September

Parent Carer Information Sessions in September

4th Sep 2026

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

Sunshine and Smiles signing choir

4th Sep 2026

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

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Good luck to our Great North Runners

Good luck to our Great North Runners

4th Sep 2026

We want to say good luck and a big thank you to those taking on the Great North Run for Sunshine and Smiles next weekend.

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Update on our move to Acclaim House

Update on our move to Acclaim House

4th Sep 2026

We wanted to give you a quick update on our move to our new home, Acclaim House.

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Upcoming events

Football for ages 4+

Football for ages 4+

Every other Sunday, 10:00-11:00
Next date: Sun, 13th Sep 2026

Join us for some football fun!

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 14th Sep 2026 - Fri, 18th Sep 2026

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

Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Next date:
Mon, 14th Sep 2026

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Sunbeams (Ages 0-4)

Every Monday, 10:30-12:00
Next date: Mon, 14th Sep 2026

Join us with your little one for play and a cuppa, with some singing and signing too

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date:
Tue, 15th Sep 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

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