This past week on Tuesday Alan and I were at Lauder Lodge where we had a great morning with residents and staff who came to join in with us. It is always good to have staff members as part of the group as I think the relationship that they often have with residents brings a confidence to the session which is helpful.
Tuesday afternoon and Kenny and I were at North Edinburgh Arts where we are about to launch a new service, we needed to do a sound check in the theatre. Sometimes you just need to have a sing to get the feel for a place, and this was time well spent.
The Post Code Lottery went live on Tuesday, so I needed to get cracking on the application. I ear marked Thursday afternoon to get on with it. This is usually my fortnightly meeting with Paul, but he is off to the Isle of Scilly on holiday. I think he has picked a good week with the lovely weather that we have been enjoying. The Lottery application is a pain because you can’t save and finish later. Once you start the form you need to finish it too. Anyway, that’s it away and we will find out in July as to whether we have been successful.
Thursday morning was great fun we were at Open Door which is on the main street in Morningside. The Open Door have been successful with the Big Give that means they can raise money within a week and whatever they raise the Big Give will match. Once we finished the session with those who use the service, we went upstairs which is on street level and with the portable PA we sang to those walking by. It was funny when we sang “Ye Cannae Shove Yer Grannie Aff A Bus” the bus driver at the bus stop closed his window. I can’t help wondering whether it was the singing or the song that upset him. Whatever it was it was perfect timing.
Hope you have a good week and we can chat next time.