A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our consultation on Friday! 🥰👏 At Caerphilly People First, it’s all about our members and making sure your voices, ideas and opinions are heard. 🗣️❤️ It was fantastic to hear your thoughts and some brilliant new ideas for the future! 🌟
And of course, it wasn’t all brainstorming! 😂 We enjoyed a fun quiz, bingo and some yummy hot dogs too! 🌭🎉📝 A massive thank you to everyone who helped out today — we really appreciate all your support. 💙🙌
A huge thank you to Cwm Taf People First for inviting us along to Viva Fest last week — we had such a brilliant time! ❤️🙌 It was fantastic to see everyone enjoying themselves, having fun and getting involved. 😊 Our members especially loved the petting zoo 🐐🐰, making clay models 🏺🎨, and having a go at axe throwing! 🪓😂 So many smiles, laughs and great memories made! 🥰 Thank you for having us — we can’t wait for the next one! 🎊❤️
What a fantastic music session we had today! 🌟 It was wonderful to see so many of our talented members singing a mix of much-loved old favourites and debuting songs we’ve never had at music before. 🎵💙
Our performers were brilliant:
🎤 Ffion and Amy had everyone singing along to “Something Inside So Strong” by Labi Siffre – a truly uplifting performance! 🙌
🎬 Rhys entertained us with a song from one of the Ernest films.
❤️️ Anthony performed the beautiful “On the Wings of Love” by Jeffrey Osborne.
🏍️ Helen gave an energetic and fun rendition of “Cool Rider” from Grease 2, which had everyone smiling!
🎸 Kyle impressed us with the Eagles classic “Hotel California”.
😊 Curtis rounded things off with the feel-good anthem “I Love My Life” by Robbie Williams.
A huge thank you goes to Ffion and Amy for running another brilliant session 👏, Christy for preparing our delicious pizzas 🍕, and Cheryl for giving everyone such a warm welcome 🤗. Thanks also to everyone else who helps make these sessions such a success each week. 💙
Our music group is so much more than singing—it’s a place where people can showcase their talents 🎤, build confidence 🌟, catch up with friends ☕, enjoy a cuppa and a chat 🫖, and simply have fun together. ❤️️
It was lovely to hear some of the feedback from our members:
💬 Diane said, “This group is amazing.”
💬 Elizabeth said she loves talking to her friends.
💬 Helen said she had a great time.
Thank you to everyone who came along and made today another memorable session. We can’t wait to do it all again next time! 🎶🥳💙
What a fantastic cookery session we had on Friday! 😋 We enjoyed delicious chicken burgers and fries, with a lovely fresh salad prepared by our members. 🥗🍔🍟 Everyone got involved and it was absolutely delicious!
A huge thank you to:
💚 Zoe and Cheryl for all your help.
🧠 Amy for a fantastic quiz, with a few extra questions added by Rees! 😂👏
🎉 Sian for doing bingo.
🏠 Peter, our caretaker, for setting up the hall for us.
We couldn’t do it without all the amazing people who help make our sessions so special. ❤️ Have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend everyone! 🌞🎉 Enjoy yourselves and stay safe. ❤️ We’ll see you all Wednesday for Reconnect Through Music! 🎶🎤💃🕺
A huge thank you to Amanda and her wonderful team for giving us such a fantastic day out yesterday! 💕👏 We started our day with a visit to Cardiff Museum 🏛️, where we enjoyed a lovely tour and discovered lots about Cardiff’s history, people, art and culture. The museum has a fantastic mix of collections, including natural history, archaeology, social history and beautiful artwork. 🎨🦖🏛️ Of course, we had to stop for a delicious coffee ☕😋 and take some time to enjoy all the amazing art.
Then it was off to Barry Island! 🌊☀️ We enjoyed a lovely walk along the seafront, took in the views and, of course, had a go on the shows! 🎢🎠🎡 There were plenty of laughs and lots of happy faces! We were also very kindly provided with a yummy packed lunch 🥪🍎🧃, which kept us fuelled for our busy day! It really was a fab day enjoyed by everyone — full of friendship, fun, laughter and making special memories together. ❤️😊 Thank you again, Amanda and team, for making it such a wonderful day! 🌟💜
A huge thank you to all our wonderful members who joined us for yesterday’s Reconnect Through Music session! 💙 It was another fantastic morning filled with great company, plenty of laughter, and, of course, an incredible variety of music from across the decades and many different genres. 🎵✨
Some of the fantastic performances we enjoyed included:
🎤 Anthony – “Agadoo”
🎤 Amy – “Call Me When You’re Sober” by Evanescence
🎤 Andre & Ffion – “You’re the One That I Want” from Grease
🎤 Tilly – “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5
🎤 Sean – “Bat Out of Hell” by Meat Loaf
🎤 Wayne – “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA
There were so many brilliant performances that we simply don’t have space to mention them all, but every single one helped make the session special. 🌟 A special thank you goes to everyone who helped make the session run so smoothly:
💙 Cheryl and Ffion for welcoming everyone and keeping the register.
🌭 Christy for preparing the delicious hot dogs.
🎙️ Amy for introducing our performers on the microphone.
🙌 And everyone else who helped before, during, and after the session.
These sessions simply wouldn’t happen without your kindness, hard work, and continued support. Thank you all! ❤️️
Feedback we received:
😊 Andrew: “I enjoyed making new friends.”
🤝 Connor: “I like that the sessions are so inclusive.”
💙 Hywel: “I enjoyed talking with friends.”
⭐ Anthony: “The session was amazing.”
🌭 Christopher Davies: “My favourite part of the session was the hot dogs!”
Thank you once again to everyone who came along and helped create such a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you all again for another Reconnect Through Music session in two weeks’ time 🙌 ❤️
What a truly amazing summer celebration! 💃🕺🎊 The hall looked absolutely fantastic, filled with colour, laughter and sunshine vibes. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who arrived early to help decorate and set everything up – you made the day so special. ❤️🙌🎈
📸 A big thank you to Stu for the brilliant photo booth. Everyone loved capturing fun memories and taking home special souvenirs of the day! 🥳📷✨🎶 Thank you to Darren for another incredible disco! You always get everyone on the dance floor. 💃🕺🎧 We will really miss your discos, but you’ll always be welcome to come and party with us again! ❤️✨ 🥗 Thank you to Zoe for your help and your delicious homemade coleslaw – it was a real favourite! 🥗😋💚🌭🍔 Thank you to Helen for serving up tasty burgers, hot dogs and ice cream that everyone enjoyed. 🍦🍔🌭😄📝 Thank you to Judith for welcoming everyone and signing people in with such a friendly smile. 😊🖊️💖🏡 A very special thank you to Peter, our amazing caretaker, for all your support. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and we really appreciate everything you do. We love Fleur de Lys Community Centre – it’s the perfect place for a summer party like this. ❤️🏡✨
👏 And a huge thank you to ALL our wonderful volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you – you are truly appreciated! ❤️🙌🌟🌴 The Hawaiian summer theme was a massive hit! Grass skirts, bright shirts and colourful outfits brought the sunshine indoors. 🌺🌈🌴
🦩 Anthony looked fantastic in his flamingo outfit and matching hat – what a star! 🤩🦩🎩🌺 Gethin looked great in his Hawaiian shirt 😎🌺, showed off his dance moves 💃🕺🎶, and then helped out washing up with Rees and Connor – brilliant teamwork! 👏🫧🍽️✨
💃 Sian loved dancing, and it was wonderful to see everyone joining in together. Even members who use wheelchairs were enjoying the music and showing off amazing moves on the dance floor! 🪩❤️💃✨🕺✨ Ffion and Amy brought the retro energy in their awesome 90s outfits 🎤💜💚 – they looked amazing and added so much fun to the party! 🎶🕺✨
❤️ It was so lovely to see our members sitting together, laughing, chatting and making special memories. 😄💬💞 This is what Caerphilly People First is all about – friendship, joy and togetherness. 🌟 Thank you to everyone who came, danced, smiled and celebrated with us. 🥳💃🕺 It really was the perfect summer day – full of friendship, happiness and unforgettable memories. 💖✨ We can’t wait for the next one! 🌺🎉💙
Yesterday Ffion and Gethin rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into weeding, helping to keep the gardens looking beautiful for everyone to enjoy. 💪🌱
It was a gorgeous day, but the heat certainly made it hard work! 🌞🥵 Thankfully, there were plenty of water breaks and lots of smiles along the way. A big thank you to our amazing volunteers for all their hard work and dedication. Every little bit helps the gardens continue to bloom! 🌸💚
What an incredible Reconnect Through Music session we had today at Fleur-de-Lys! 🎉 The room was absolutely packed with people, talent, and smiles, making for another unforgettable day of music and friendship. 🎵 We enjoyed an amazing 27 songs, spanning every genre and era, all performed by our wonderfully talented members. It was also fantastic to welcome two newcomers, Helen and Kyle to the group – we hope you both enjoyed your first session! 👏💐
🎤 Anthony got everyone singing along as he opened the session with the classic “Sweet Caroline”, while Kyle brought the afternoon to a perfect close with “Another Day in Paradise” by Phil Collins. 🌟 ✨ Along the way we were treated to some fantastic performances, including:
🎭 Tilly singing Evermore from Beauty and the Beast.
👑 Sean, Kyle and Adrian performing songs by Elvis Presley.
💃 Helen and Paula belting out some ABBA favourites.
🎸 Rhys entertaining us with hits from Huey Lewis and the News and “Weird Al” Yankovic.
🎶 Brilliant performances from both Chris Evans and Chris Davies, Hywel, Curtis, Morgan, and Christine, who all helped make the afternoon so special.
👏 A huge well done to everyone who performed—you were all amazing! 💙 As always, a massive thank you goes to our fantastic team:
🛠️ Pete for setting everything up.
😊 Cheryl for welcoming everyone and taking care of the paperwork.
🎙️ Amy for being such a brilliant compère.
🥗 Christy for keeping everyone well fed with delicious wraps and salads for lunch.
🌈 These sessions mean so much to our members, and it’s wonderful to hear how much they enjoy them. 💬 Here’s what some of our members had to say:
❤️ Helen: “I enjoyed seeing old friends.”
🎉 Hywel: “The session was great fun.”
🌟 Kyle: “Everything was great.”
💃 Andrea: “The staff are fantastic and I loved dancing in my wheelchair to the music.”
🤩 Emily: “The session was amazing.”
💙 Anthony: “I cherish these sessions.”
Hearing comments like these reminds us exactly why Reconnect Through Music is so special. 🎶💖 It’s about much more than singing—it’s about friendship, confidence, community, and creating lasting memories together. 📅 We can’t wait to do it all again—see you at our next session in two weeks! 🎤🎵✨
What a fantastic cookery session on Friday! 💚 We made delicious BBQ chicken fajitas. Some members chose plain chicken, while others enjoyed theirs with tasty mushrooms, peppers and onions. 🌶️🧅🍄 Everyone worked together to prepare a beautiful fresh salad 🥗, and we added salsa, sour cream and jalapeños to make our wraps extra delicious! 😋
A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers for your hard work and support. 💚👏 🧠 Thank you, Amy, for running our fun quiz. 🎉 Thank you, Sian, for leading bingo. 🏆 Congratulations to all our quiz and bingo winners!
☀️ Don’t forget! Our next cookery session is Friday 31st July, and it’s our Summer Party! 🎈🌭🍔🎶 🎟️ You can also buy your ticket at Wednesday’s Music Group.
