What
an exciting afternoon! Visitors to our
second February Cafe arrived to find the Village Hall full of a fantastic
selection of drums and other percussion instruments. Richard introduced
everyone to Graham from ‘Drums4Fun’ who, after a brief demonstration of the
different sounds and rhythms which his instruments could make, soon had
everyone itching to have a go!
With
the aid of recordings of familiar songs to help us keep a steady beat, the
hall was soon filled with enthusiastic beating, tapping, shaking and
rattling. Graham seemed quite taken
aback by everyone’s ability to keep a steady rhythm and his biggest challenge
was stopping us at the end of each piece!
We were all soon ‘warmed up’ and expressions of concentration and enjoyment
could be seen around the room.
By
teatime the sound of drums was ringing in our ears and our ‘tea ladies’ (who
said it sounded very good in the kitchen!) were ready to revive us with tea and
a delicious selection of cakes which were supplemented this month by samples
from home meals providers Wiltshire Farm Foods.
As
usual, there were word puzzles and a quiz to ponder over, all appropriately
with a musical theme.
A
relaxed, friendly and entertaining afternoon was over too soon and we look
forward to our next meeting.
Crantock
Memory Cafe is open to anyone in the local area concerned about memory loss.
Our next meetings will be held at Crantock Village Hall on Monday 6th
March and Monday 20th March from 2pm – 4pm. We are always pleased to
welcome new members, with their carers, and should you need further information
ring Di on 01637 830544 or Joan on 01637 831347.
