It is good to be back at work with great sessions on Monday and Tuesday. St Brides on Monday was the first session back after three weeks of summer holidays. We had 25 people at the session which was great. In the afternoon it was Open Door and again the session was so good. When you see practice that deserves credit you must share that with managers. One of the volunteers helped to guide and empower one of the attendees who was initially quite agitated. Seeing this the volunteer gently enabled the person to dance and express herself to the music and it wasn’t long before smiles broke out.
Tuesday was Lauder Lodge and Marian House. New activity leaders at Lauder Lodge brought an injection of enthusiasm with people entering the spirit of the session. Marion House is a place we only go once every other month which is a bit difficult building relationships that can be forgotten because of time. It is great when we can make connections and see people flourish within the session.
Friday saw us at Ashbrook with a full room of people, and we had great fun sharing stories and singing together. Because we have lunch we can sit around a table and chat about things that are important to those who attend.
This coming week is an exciting one as on Wednesday we have a new project with North Edinburgh Arts starting. The session is an intergenerational Music and Movement group. You can never be quite sure how many people will come along but we have had a few notes of interest. If you fancy it we start at 11am and the session has a five-pound charge. I am sure you will have a great time.
I have been sending out invitations to our Showcase 25 event. We are always delighted to have the support of the Edinburgh Provost. He is a great supporter of The Forget Me Notes Project and I am delighted to say that he is coming to the Showcase on the 2nd of September.
I hope you have a good week, and we will chat again next Monday.