As
ever, a good number of friends joined us for our mid-August café. Everyone settled in for a chat, and there was
a chance to have a look at the latest edition of our Bowgie-sponsored ‘Sparkle’
magazine and perhaps tackle the associated quiz or a word-search, which is
always popular.
Richard
then introduced Michaela Smith, a new face at the Crantock cafe, who had
brought along her guitar to entertain us.
She soon struck a chord with our guests and with her clear and tuneful
voice, a selection of percussion instruments and some familiar songs we soon
found ourselves singing along, tapping rhythms and doing the actions when
required. We also discovered some
previously unknown talents amongst our guests – some great whistlers came to
the fore, as did those who could do an excellent imitation of a flock of
clucking hens! Some lively renditions of
songs from the musicals and spirituals were much enjoyed and Michaela’s
beautiful performance of ‘Over the Rainbow’ brought her delightful programme to
a close.
As
refreshment time approached everyone looked forward to tea and cakes and, as
ever, we weren’t disappointed. We’re
always grateful to our supporters in the village who regularly supply us with
delicious home-made cakes and biscuits, and to our kitchen helpers who make the
tea and coffee and wash the dishes -
always with smiles on their faces!
After
tea, things became a bit fishy as it was ‘eyes down’ for a game of ‘Ocean
Bingo’. This was a new version of the
ever-popular game and proved a great success – we also learnt a lot about
creatures to be found under the sea, as well as accumulating a selection of
chocolates won by completing ‘a line’!
Everyone
enjoyed a varied and entertaining afternoon and after Richard enlightened us
with the answers to the quiz it was then time to bring the afternoon to a
close.
Our
next meeting takes place on Monday 2nd September from 2pm – 4pm at Crantock
Village Hall. New members, with their carers, are always welcome, and should
you require further information please contact Di on 01637 830544, Joan on
01637 831347 or visit our website at crantockmemorycafe.org.uk.
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