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Family Festival Day

7th June

1pm – 5pm at Middle Street Resource Centre, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2AR

Click here to view the brochure.

From World Drumming workshops to singing sessions for the whole family to take part in and music to enjoy in the garden, there is something for everyone. We’ll also have a cake stall, second hand bookshop, drinks and games/activities in and around the venue.

Have a go at West African drumming with Milla Hanna on djembe drums. Join Rachel in the Family Sing-a-long workshop, where all ages are welcome, from 5 – 105!

The Lullaby Bank is a group designed especially for new mothers and babies aged 0 – 9 months to address the specific post-partum experience. This includes well-being, bonding, emotional and physical concerns. Open Voices are MfE’s health initiative designed to suit adults with learning disabilities, come and try a session with Helen to see how it works! More information about the Lullaby Bank and Open Voices regular sessions can be found on the MfE website: www.music-for-everyone.org/health-well-being/


FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS

WORLD DRUMMING WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1: 1.10pm – 1.40pm
Workshop 2: 1.50pm – 2.20pm

Have a go at West African drumming with Milla Hanna on djembe drums. We have 2 sessions to choose from, open to age 5 upwards. Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult. 

LULLABY BANK
2.30pm – 3.15pm
A chance to relax and bond with your baby to melodies from around the world… in our calm space.

The Lullaby Bank is your chance to relax and bond with your baby in a calm space. Sing and listen to melodies from around the world to soothe and uplift. Bring a blanket or towel for baby to lie on.

FREE session for babies aged 0-9months. Booking essential, places are limited. Please email kirstie@music-for-everyone.org to reserve a place for you and your baby.

FAMILY SING WORKSHOP
3.30pm – 4.15pm
Come and enjoy a fun afternoon of singing together. Children aged 5+ with their mums, dads, grandparents, carers, aunts and uncles – the whole family, friends too! Singing is great for health, togetherness, confidence and fun.

No preparation is needed, we will send all details out by email before the day – all you need is your best singing voice!


FESTIVAL VISITORS
Entry from 1pm – 4.30pm. Festival finishes at 5pm
If a workshop isn’t for you, come along and enjoy an afternoon of relaxed music from the Family Sing participants, MfE groups and other ensembles in the garden with a piece of cake and other activities. Charity bookshop Bookwise are bringing a selection of books and sheet music for you to browse. £4 entry for adults, £2 for children over 5.

Music in the Garden from:

  • Music for Everyone’s Beeston Open Voices
  • Second Time Around Folk Club
  • Music for Everyone’s Nottingham Chamber Singers
  • Beeston Community Drumming Circle (BC/DC)
  • Music for Everyone’s Big Band
  • Music for Everyone’s Wollaton Daytime Voices

Enrolment and Price

NB Please note, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Workshop price – £8 per adult, £6 per child (between the ages of 5 and 15)

BOOK ONLINE HERE

Online – pay through PayPal or by card

Complete the form and payment here to sign up. Payment can be made via PayPal or debit/credit card.


By post – pay by cheque

Please download and complete this PDF form and post it, together with your enrolment cheque (made payable to Music for Everyone) to Music for Everyone, 10 Goose Gate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FF

For any further information, email admin@music-for-everyone.org or telephone 0115 9589312

Details

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7th June
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Organiser

Music for Everyone
Email:
admin@music-for-everyone.org

Venue

Middle Street Resource Centre
Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2AR United Kingdom + Google Map