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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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Support over the holidays

Support over the holidays

9th Feb 2026

Our team will be working reduced hours over the half-term holiday, but we are still available via phone or email for advice, support and signposting

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Launch of Inclusive Mainstream Practice in Leeds

Launch of Inclusive Mainstream Practice in Leeds

9th Feb 2026

Join Leeds Parent Carer Forum and the Voice, Influence & Change Team for the launch of Inclusive Mainstream Practice (IMP).

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Free Relaxed Performance at Leeds Conservatoire

Free Relaxed Performance at Leeds Conservatoire

9th Feb 2026

A relaxed lunchtime chamber music concert will take place at Leeds Conservatoire on Wednesday 4th March at 1.05pm.

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Free EHCP Information Session

Free EHCP Information Session

9th Feb 2026

Join the Leeds Parent Carer Forum next week for an exclusive session with a specialist solicitor from Irwin Mitchell , who will guide you through the process of obtaining an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

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Charitable Excellence Award  - please vote!

Charitable Excellence Award - please vote!

9th Feb 2026

Could you spare a couple of minutes to vote for Sunshine and Smiles?

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Interplay Theatre Pop Diva Dancers!

Interplay Theatre Pop Diva Dancers!

2nd Feb 2026

Interplay Theatre is running another sensory open day this Saturday - Pop Diva Dancers!

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Upcoming events

Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Ruth's Purple Speech and Language groups

Next date:
Mon, 9th Feb 2026

Ruth's Speech & Language Groups

Individual Support Sessions

Individual Support Sessions

Every Monday
Next date: Mon, 9th Feb 2026 - Fri, 13th Feb 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, 9th Feb 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

Every other Tuesday, 10:00-11:30
Next date: Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Using tools & resources to encourage development

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Cricket for young people aged 11+

Next date:
Wed, 11th Feb 2026, 18:30-19:30

This term indoor sessions are back on at Weetwood Primary School

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