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Sunbeams is our youngest group and is for any children from birth (or even before!) to 4 years along with their siblings, parents and carers. It is a lovely time for playing, chatting and sharing a cuppa with other familes. We always end the group with a time of singing and signing which is popular with the little ones. If you are planning to attend could you please let us know via WhatsApp or email (adminteam@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk) including how many parents or carers will be coming along. The group takes place in a hall with plenty of space, and we will provide hand sanitiser and encourage mask wearing and distancing. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat with someone before joining a session. Address Stainbeck Community Hall 162 Stainbeck Lane Leeds LS7 2EA Contact Phone: 07725 041601 Email: hello@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk

We are changing the way we run Family Support sessions… We are now running sessions monthly, but alternating between a general support group and a wellbeing morning. We’ll be bringing in different practitioners for the wellbeing sessions, and providing a buffet lunch on these days. The wellbeing sessions will be bookable and the support group will remain as a drop in. Here are the dates of the sessions (please note the change of times): Weds 2nd October, 10.00-13.00: Wellbeing Session (sound bath) Weds 6th November, 10.00-12.00: Parent and Carer support group Weds 4th December, 10.00-13.00: Wellbeing Session (TBC) January: no session Weds 5th February, 10.00-13.00: Wellbeing Session (TBC) Weds 5th March, 10.00-12.00: Parent and Carer support group Weds 2nd April, 10.00-13.00: Wellbeing Session (TBC) Weds 7th May, 10.00-12.00: Parent and Carer support group Weds 4th June, 10.00-13.00: Wellbeing Session (TBC) Weds 2nd July, 10.00-12.00: Parent and Carer support group For more information about our family support services, please email: Ali@snapsyorkshire.org

This will be the first of out fortnightly cricket sessions for young people aged 12 – 25, and will be held on 26th May at St Chad’s Cricket Club in Headingley. We have 10 places available for each session and we are aiming to have 3 or 4 support staff from Sunshine & Smiles so that young people can take part independently of parents and carers if we have sufficient support in place for the young people attending. We will send out a consent form for more information from you once places have been booked so we can plan for each session. The sessions are being coached by a qualified Yorkshire Cricket Board coach. We do need people to book onto the sessions in advance so that we can plan support & staffing needed and so that we know who we are expecting to attend. The booking form is here and it is now live for bookings. Please email ailith@sunshineandsmiles.org.uk if you have any questions.

Swimming sessions for Sunshine Families  Sessions are 40 minutes long and we will run 2 sessions of 4 pods on a fortnightly basis. The 1st pod will run from 3.15pm to 3.55pm followed by 20 minutes between sessions, with the 2nd session being from 4.15pm to 4.55pm with 20 minutes to exit the baths. Each pod will be a 1/4 of the pool – 2 shallow end pods & 2 deep end pods (your child must be able to swim without arm bands or floats for the deep end pods) with a maximum of 6 people from the same family or support bubble in each pod. All sessions must be booked in advance and spaces are released for booking the Saturday before the swim session. The link to book is: Sunshine & Smiles Swimming We will then ensure we pass family details to Bramley for the purposes of NHS track & trace & for checking into the session. There will be two teachers available on the poolside to give advice & guidance to families during the session, unfortunately teachers cannot be in the water with children due to ensuring social distancing & the session being Covid secure. You will be allocated poolside changing cubicles on arrival and will need […]

OPEN – an inclusive music group for anyone who might need extra support to make music with family and friends. Made with Music are running taster sessions throughout the summer term to introduce families to the project where you’ll get to meet the team, try out some of the instruments and get to know the venue. This project is a partnership between Made with Music and Leeds Conservatoire. The sessions are on Saturday afternoons at Leeds Conservatoire (LS2 7PD) and more information can be found on their website www.madewithmusic.co.uk/open

PLEASE NOTE: we are asking for the full ticket price of £17.50pp on booking. £10 will be refunded to  all attendees the next working day so you will receive a fun night out with great company with food for £7.50 Website: https://www.wildernessadventurescic.com/ Wild Wellness Group is an evening for parent/carers to relax around the fire in the woods. Included are snacks, hot drinks and candle lit music accompaniment, in a private woodland. There will be a group cook where people are encouraged to join in if they would like and an opportunity for some bushcraft skills. Small numbers will keep this an intimate and relaxed event, time for you to unwind and reflect. Please let us know about allergies and dietary requirements when booking.  BYO Hipflask! The location is the same woodlands we ran the recent Forest School Family Fun Day, if you attended this.  If not, it is dead easy to find!  Go to the end of Park Lane, Kippax (LS25 7AP) and go through some large metal gates, you cant miss them!  Parking is directly to the right and the woodlands is to the left, we will meet you there.

Sunday, 29th June 2025 10.30am to 12.30pm John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds Registration: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TheSNAPSSuperheroChallenge2025 This accessible and inclusive ‘fun run’ style family event gives children with additional needs the chance to feel like a superhero for the day. All ages and abilities are welcome, and each child can decide on their own distance target around the 400m athletics track. Those requiring an accessibility aid such as a wheelchair, walker or pushchair can also wheel their way around. All children will be cheered on to the finish line where they will each receive their own challenge medal and goodie bag. As well as the zoom around the track, we will have lots of  fun activities, including: Superhero meet and greet Bouncy castle Inclusive football sessions with Leeds United Foundation and rugby with Leeds Rhinos Foundation coaches Fire and Rescue Service and Police Face painting Craft and sensory activities Games Lots more surprises! Families can register for the Superhero Challenge for free if they commit to raising £47 or more in sponsorship. This would support the cost of a physiotherapy session for a child with additional needs. Alternatively, tickets cost £12 per child if you would prefer not to […]