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Sunshine & Smiles

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

 

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

28th Sep 2026

Down Syndrome Awareness month begins this week.

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Katie’s Brave Shave

Katie’s Brave Shave

28th Sep 2026

A huge thank you to our lovely Katie, who has done an amazing thing for 2 charities close to her heart - the RSPCA and Sunshine and Smiles!

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Kevin Completes Solo Challenge for Sunshine and Smiles

Kevin Completes Solo Challenge for Sunshine and Smiles

28th Sep 2026

A huge thank you and congratulations to Kevin Harley-Roberts, who has smashed his £750 target by taking on a solo adventure this weekend and completing “The Land Between” challenge.

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Final Day for Cafe 21 Team

Final Day for Cafe 21 Team

28th Sep 2026

After almost 2 years, Cafe 21 at Hollybush closed its doors on Friday.

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Choir Fundraiser for Sunshine and Smiles

Choir Fundraiser for Sunshine and Smiles

28th Sep 2026

Join the The North Leeds Community Choir to celebrate its 10 Year Anniversary with a fundraising concert for Sunshine and Smiles. We're also asking for volunteers to help with a Sunshine and Smiles stall and serving hot drinks.

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Kevin’s Epic Land Between Challenge

Kevin’s Epic Land Between Challenge

21st Sep 2026

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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Upcoming events

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

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

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Early Development Group - Ducklings

Next date:
Tue, 29th Sep 2026, 10:00-11:30

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Online Karaoke Session for ages 10+

Every other Wednesday, 18:00-19:00
Next date: Wed, 30th Sep 2026

Join us online for singing fun.

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Caitlin's Red Speech and Language Groups

Next date:
Sat, 3rd Oct 2026, 09:30-14:45

Caitlin's Speech & Language Groups

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