Last year we did what was a very successful showcase day at St. Bride’s. We plan to do the same this year on the 2nd of September. This week we had the first of our planning meetings to make sure we are ready and raring to go. It will be different this year as we will be able to feature the All Singing and Dancing group which will be amazing.
At last year’s showcase one of the highlights was Elizabeth’s volunteer presentation. It was when we first saw the map of the city and the various people that our volunteers visit. It was great to understand something of the impact Forget Me Notes makes and continues to make.
This year we are going to follow the Showcase with a 50’s /60’s evening on the same day. I think it will be a fun evening. John has suggested dressing up, I am not sure who I should go as so please feel free to send suggestions!
We continue to work with Open Door on Music for Health and Well-being and the theme this week was music to move to. On Friday they had a great time with people doing the twist, not only did they get down, but they got up again which is quite a feat. The Monday and Tuesday group did Jailhouse Rock which was cheeky because I realised that Kenny and I had never done this before. (You try getting all the words in at that speed.) It was all good fun, and some great stories were shared.
At All Singing and Dancing one of the attendees likes to choose a lot of the songs that Kenny and Roddy do as she always loves to sign them too. It is wonderful to see the inclusivity displayed at what is the most amazing group. I wish I could transport you all there on a Tuesday morning. The lessons our politicians could learn from these amazing people would improve the world immensely.
This week saw us back in Saughton Park with approximately sixty people joining with us throughout the afternoon. Saughton Park is just a great place for raising the profile of Forget Me Notes. So many people use the park, and we can get our leaflets and newsletters far and wide.
We held the latest of our Trustee meetings on Friday. What I enjoy about the meetings is that people are not frightened to share their own opinions. This enables us to explore issues from different perspectives and then hopefully provide services that fulfil people’s different needs.
When I sat down to do this week’s post, I wasn’t sure what reflections would flow from this past week. Reading it back I realise just how much has taken place. This next month is holiday month, and people are preparing for a break. So, to all our staff and volunteers who are going away, and if you are having a holiday, then I hope it’s a good one and you get the rest you need.
Speak soon.