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Reconnect Through Music
Todayβs Reconnect Through Music session was full of energy, joy, and festive spirit! With 22 fantastic performances, members showcased a brilliant range of songs β from heartfelt ballads to upbeat Christmas classics. The hall looked magical thanks to the Christmas decorations πβ¨, creating the perfect atmosphere for a fun and welcoming afternoon.
A few highlights from todayβs performers:
Matilda sang “Wild Heart” by The Vamps π
Mandy gave a powerful performance of “The Power of Love” by Jennifer Rush π
Theresa performed “If I Never See You Again” by Wet Wet Wet πΆ
Anthony sang “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen ππ
Ffion performed “Nice To Meet You” by Myles Smith π΅
Christmas Songs π π
Susan sang “Mistletoe and Wine”
Ellysia performed “All I Want for Christmas Is You” ππ
Sean shared a lovely version of “Away in a Manger”
Adrian treated us to “Blue Christmas” ππ
All performers brought enthusiasm, confidence, and festive spirit to the stage. Well done, everyone! πβ¨ In addition everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet of hot dogs prepared by Christy, Cheryl, Zoe, and Helen ππ. A big thank you to the team for their hard work!
We received some wonderful feedback from participants:
Sean said he enjoyed singing, chatting, meeting people, and the food! π€π£οΈπ€π½οΈ
Ellie and Becky loved dancing ππΆ
Anthony shared that he loves everyone who attends! β€οΈπ₯°
Todayβs Reconnect Through Music session was joyful, festive, and full of talent; the event was a huge success. Thank you to all performers, volunteers, and supporters who make these sessions so special. Itβs clear that these sessions help people feel connected, confident, and part of a supportive community.









Reconnect Through Music
Todayβs Reconnect Through Music session was an absolute hit! The room was packed with energy, smiles, and incredible talent. ππ The atmosphere was buzzing from start to finish, with everyone joining in, singing along, and enjoying the chance to reconnect through the power of music. πΆπ
A total of 27 songs were performed today! π Here are some of the great performances we enjoyed:
Matilda delivered a stunning version of Never Enough from The Greatest Showman πͺβ¨
Ffion & Amy brought the fun with Girls Just Wanna Have Fun ππ
Anthony gave a heartfelt performance of Perfect by Ed Sheeran β€οΈπΈ
Natalie lit up the room with Murder on the Dancefloor ππ
Ben, our new member, wowed everyone with Cold Heart by Dua Lipa π§π
Theresa got everyone singing along to Wonderwall πΈπΆ
Adrian rocked the classic Return to Sender π¬π€
Susan charmed the room with Take Me Home, Country Roads ππ£οΈ
Sean brought festive cheer with Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin’ Stevens ππ
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The group enjoyed delicious pizza prepared by Christy and Cheryl β thank you both! πβ€οΈ It added to the warm and friendly atmosphere that everyone felt.
Feedback was glowing! β¨
Helen said it was a happy atmosphere and that everyone interacted so well. ππ€
Moira shared that she really enjoyed everything. π
Vicky especially loved the dancing and socialising. ππΊπ
Itβs clear that todayβs session brought people together in the best possible way. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made today so special. Your energy, positivity, and talent created a wonderful day for all. ππ Also a big thanks to the Moondance Foundation for funding these sessions – they make a huge difference to our members. Hereβs to many more sessions filled with music, laughter, and connection! π΅πβ¨






Reconnect Through Music
Todayβs Reconnect Through Music session was another brilliant get-together! π The room was filled with singing and friendship as our talented members performed an amazing 25 songs. Everyone showed confidence, enthusiasm, and joy β it was a day to remember. πΆπ« Every performer gave it their all, and the support from the audience made it even more special. ππ€β¨
Our members gave some incredible performances that had everyone smiling and clapping along:
ποΈ Natalie sang Why by Annie Lennox β such emotion and power!
π Matilda brought energy and confidence with Naughty from Matilda the Musical.
β€οΈ Mandy gave a beautiful version of If You Donβt Know Me by Now by Simply Red.
π° Adrian had us all moving with Money, Money, Money by ABBA.
π₯ Theresa performed Eternal Flame by The Bangles.
π Anthony sang What About Us by Champaign and wowed everyone.
βοΈ Ellysia lifted the room with Mr. Blue Sky by ELO.
A big thank you to Christy, Cheryl, and Helen for preparing the delicious sandwiches and sausage rolls. π₯ͺπ We received some lovely feedback from those who attended:
π§ Jason said he loved the music and singing.
π¬ Vicky shared that she enjoyed mixing with people.
π€ Rebecca said she loved meeting up with everyone again.
π£οΈ Rachel enjoyed talking with new friends.
π Anthony said it was an excellent day.
πͺ Judith said the session helped build her confidence.
It was wonderful to see how much these sessions mean to everyone β not just for the music, but for the chance to connect, make friends, and feel part of something special. ππΆToday reminded us why these sessions matter so much β music brings people together, builds confidence, and fills the room with joy. π A huge well done to everyone who took part, helped out, and made the day unforgettable. π₯°







π Reconnect Through Music β Halloween Special π»
Todayβs Reconnect Through Music session was a spooktacular success! ππΈοΈ The hall looked incredible β decked out with Halloween decorations that transformed the space into a fun setting. From cobwebs to skeletons, every detail added to the atmosphere. πβ¨
Our members truly embraced the Halloween spirit β everyone looked amazing in their costumes! From witches to devils, and everything in between, the creativity on display was fantastic. π§π§ββοΈπ§ββοΈ
We enjoyed an incredible 29 songs today and each performance was filled with energy and enthusiasm. π΅π«πΆ Here are just a few of the highlights:
πΊ Joshua thrilled us with βThrillerβ by Michael Jackson
π Hywel took us on a βSummer Holidayβ with Cliff Richard
π Anthony impressed with βHelp Yourselfβ by Tom Jones
π₯ Ffion and Amy rocked βHighway to Hellβ
π¦ Chris delivered a powerful βCircle of Lifeβ by Elton John
π» Elizabeth got everyone singing along to the Ghostbusters Theme
πΈ Sean shook the room with βJailhouse Rockβ by Elvis Presley
π§ββοΈ Nat wowed with βBabooshkaβ by Kate Bush
In the middle of the session, we got everyone up to dance β and what a sight it was! The floor was full of movement, laughter, and fun. πΊπ π We also celebrated Andrewβs 30th birthday π with a delicious cake and a singalong of βHappy Birthdayβ π₯³ and everyone joined in to make his day extra special. To top it all off, we enjoyed a lunch of hot dogs, prepared by Christy and Cheryl β thank you both! ππ A huge thank you to everyone who helped make todayβs Halloween-themed session such a memorable, musical, and magical day. πΆπ§‘π»



πΆ Reconnect Through Music π€π
What a fantastic day we had at todayβs Reconnect Through Music session! Over 40 people joined us to enjoy great singing, friendship, and a delicious pizza lunch. ππΊπ The room was filled with music and smiles from start to finish.
β¨ Ellysia set the festive mood by singing the first Christmas songs of the year β it might be early, but we all loved it! π
π Natalie rocked the room with her version of Leader of the Pack by The Shangri-Las.
π Elizabeth got everyone singing along and swaying to Dancing Queen by ABBA.
π Matilda brought Broadway energy with a song from Hairspray the Musical.
π Anthony melted hearts with a beautiful rendition of Perfect by Ed Sheeran.
π Sean made us all smile with Driving in My Car by Madness.
π€ Finally, Ffion and Amy closed the performances perfectly with Stuck on You by Lionel Richie β a lovely duet to end on!
While we enjoyed the performances, we tucked into a tasty pizza lunch, prepared by Christy and Helen β thank you both for the delicious food! π©βπ³π A huge shoutout also goes to Pete the caretaker for setting everything up so smoothly π οΈ, and to Sharon for keeping track of the paperwork π.
The feedback from todayβs session was full of warmth and positivity:
π βIt was fun!β
π βI love seeing my friends.β
π€ βI like meeting new people.β
π βEveryone is friendly.β
β βAll staff are amazing.β
βI liked dancing in my chair.β
πͺ βIt builds my confidence.β
π βI always love it here.β
Todayβs session was filled with laughter, great music, and friendship. πΆ Thank you to everyone who joined in and helped make it such a happy, confidence-building day. We canβt wait to see you all again next time! ππ€π



Autumn 2025 Newsletter
Here is our latest newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading about what we’ve been up to over the past three months!
Reconnect Through Music
Todayβs Reconnect Through Music group was full of energy, laughter, and incredible talent. In total, our members performed an amazing 28 songs π€β¨, and each performance brought its own magic to the room. π
Matilda shone with her powerful rendition of Believe by Cher π, while Ffion and Amy teamed up for a lively performance of Rehab by Amy Winehouse π·. Sean had everyone smiling and moving along to My Boy Lollipop by Bad Manners π, and Ellysia wowed us with her version of Crazy by Gnarls Barkley π€―. Natalie brought a touch of pop sunshine with Flowers by Miley Cyrus πΈ, and Jackie gave a heartfelt performance of Back for Good by Take That πΆ.
As the performances flowed, everyone gathered together to enjoy a delicious hot dog lunch π lovingly prepared by Christy, Cheryl, and Helen π©βπ³π©βπ³π©βπ³. This provided a lovely opportunity to relax and chat with friends. Weβre grateful to Sharon and Libby π for helping with the paperwork, and to Pete the caretaker π οΈ who made sure everything was set up and ready before we even arrived.
The feedback we received today really shows how much the group means to people. One member shared, βI made more friendsβ π€, while another said, βI love singing and seeing friendsβ π΅. We also heard, βI wish it was every weekβ π , and perhaps the best compliment of all: βYou canβt improve this session β I love itβ π.
Overall, today was a truly joyful session filled with music, friendship, and community. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making it such a success! π




Reconnect Through Music Session
Last week’s Reconnect Through Music session was an amazing celebration of talent and community! π Everyone came together to enjoy a day of music, dancing, and delicious food. π₯ͺππΊ
πΆ We were treated to so many incredible performances from our talented members:
π€ Matilda wowed us with “Lose Yourself” by Justin Bieber
π Adrian charmed everyone with “Canβt Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
π΅ Elizabeth got everyone moving to “Canβt Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
π Ellysia delivered a soulful rendition of “Waterfalls” by TLC
π Josh brought energy with “Golden” by K-pop Demon Hunters
πΆ And Rebecca inspired us with “Iβm Alive” by Celine Dion
β¨ There were also other fantastic performances that showed off the wonderful range of talent in our group. It was heartwarming to see members share their talents with pride. πβ€οΈ
A huge thank you π to Cheryl, Zoe, Helen, and Sharon for making sure everything ran smoothly in the hall and the kitchen (preparing a delicious lunch of ham and cheese rolls). π³β Their hard work helped keep the event relaxed and enjoyable for everyone π₯ͺ.
This session was a beautiful reminder of the power of music to bring people together, boost confidence, and create lasting memories. ππ΅ We canβt wait for the next Reconnect Through Music event! π₯³πΆ



Reconnect Through Music πΆ
What an amazing session yesterday β we had over 25 songs sung by our talented members! π€π«
π Ellysia wowed us with “The Final Countdown” by Europe
π Ffion and Amy gave us a blast from the past with “Flying the Flag” by Scooch
π Natalie sang beautifully with “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia
π Adrian sang “Love Me Tender” by Elvis
π Sean took us back to the 1950s with “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley
π And Rebecca touched our hearts with “It’s All Coming Back to me Now” by Celine Dion
We heard so many incredible performances, and also tucked into a lovely buffet β thank you to all our amazing volunteers! We canβt wait to see you all again in two weeks’ time (17th September)! π




