Musical Mornings With Mambo Jambo
We were thrilled to welcome Mambo Jambo back to Sparks this week! The acoustic roots duo brought their upbeat mix of world, folk, jazz, and roots music, and we loved every moment.
They visited us last year, and their workshops were such a hit that we couldn’t wait to have them back. The sessions are full of energy, offering plenty of opportunities for everyone to get involved. This week’s activities included singing, dancing, playing instruments, and fun call-and-response songs.
Helen, a carer who joined us on Tuesday, described the morning as “like a little ray of sunlight.”
Frankie, one half of the musical duo, shared: “We were so happy to be invited back to Door 84. There’s always a touch of magic in the room! Everyone freely expresses themselves, and it’s wonderful to see the interaction between the attendees.”
Anita, a regular attendee, added: “My favourite part was the rock and roll dancing!”
A huge thank you to Mambo Jambo for brightening up our week.
If you’d like to find out more about Mambo Jambo, you can visit their website here
Making Memories: Elsa and Pixie Bring Magic to Sparks
We had an extra special session at Sparks this week when the amazing Dress Up and Dream team visited us once again, this time bringing none other than Elsa and Pixie along with them!
The room was full of singing, dancing and games, and there were plenty of brilliant photo opportunities with the characters. For many of our group, it was a truly unforgettable experience. Whenever we ask what our attendees would love to see in future sessions, this kind of visit is always top of the list!
Anita, a regular group member said “meeting Elsa and Pixie was fun as we played games together, and all the bubbles and glitter made it feel magical”.
This exciting session was made possible thanks to Fin’s wonderful fundraising. Fin is one of our supported volunteers who took on a sponsored swim to raise money for the event, and he absolutely smashed his target. We’re all incredibly proud of him.
We’d love to invite Dress Up and Dream back again. If you’re able to support us, whether through donations, funding, or spreading the word, we’d be so grateful. Sessions like this make a huge difference to the people we support.
A huge thank you to the Dress Up and Dream team for being so thoughtful, creative, and engaging with everyone who came along. You truly made the day magical!
Find out more about Dress Up and Dream here.
You can find out more about our Sparks sessions here.
