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Reconnect Through Music 🎵

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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! 🎤🎵✨

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What a brilliant Reconnect Through Music session we had last week! 🎉 We were treated to an incredible 28 brilliant performances from our talented members, making it another fun-filled morning of music, singing and dancing. 🎵💃🕺

Some of the highlights included:

🌟 Christine singing the much-loved Sweet Caroline, which had everyone singing along. 🎤
🌟 Sean got everyone up on their feet with a lively performance of the Can Can! 💃👏
🌟 Chris Davies entertained us with two fantastic songs by Rick Astley. 🎶
🌟 Chris Evans treated us to a wonderful selection of Tom Jones classics. 🎙️
🌟 A warm welcome to Eirwen, who joined us for the very first time and performed songs by Blondie and The Wanted. She summed up the session perfectly by saying, “It’s so good!” ❤️
🌟 Ellysia impressed us with songs by Billy Joel and Katy Perry. 🎹🎤
🌟 Tilly gave us a lovely rendition of Any Dream Will Do. 🌈✨
🌟 Anthony rounded things off with fantastic performances of songs by Tina Turner and Lulu. 🎵🔥

It was also wonderful to welcome Alisha to her very first Reconnect Through Music session. We hope both Alisha and Eirwen enjoyed being part of our musical family, and we look forward to seeing them again soon. 🤗💜

A massive thank you goes to Christy and Cheryl for all their hard work in the kitchen preparing a delicious lunch for everyone. 🍽️👏 Your efforts are always so appreciated! Finally, thank you to everyone who came along and helped make today’s session such a happy, welcoming and memorable one. Your enthusiasm, support and amazing performances are what make Reconnect Through Music so special. 🎶❤️

We can’t wait to do it all again, so we’ll see you all on Wednesday 22nd July for another fantastic Reconnect Through Music session! 🎤🎉

🎵🥁 Joint Reconnect Through Music & African Drumming Session 🎶✨

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We had an amazing and uplifting day today at our fortnightly Reconnect Through Music session, followed by an energetic and fun one-hour African Drumming Workshop! 🌟 The singing session got off to a fantastic start with Tilly performing Beat It by Michael Jackson 🎤🕺 which was followed by a series of wonderful performances from our talented members:

🎵 Amy – Rehab by Amy Winehouse
🎵 Dennis – Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars
🎵 Sean – Don’t Bring Me Down by ELO
🎵 Chris – Hound Dog by Elvis Presley
🎵 Anthony – Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations

As always, the performances were met with plenty of encouragement, singing along, and smiles from everyone in attendance. 😊👏 During a brief break for lunch, members enjoyed delicious pizza 🍕. A huge thank you goes to Christy and the gang stationed in the kitchen for keeping everyone well fed and ready for the afternoon’s activities! 🙌❤️

Following lunch, 15 members took part in an exciting African Drumming Session led by Liz Mullins 🥁🌍. The group learned a couple of different rhythms, including one set to the memorable phrase:

☕ “I don’t like tea, I like coffee!” ☕

The workshop was full of energy, laughter, and teamwork, and everyone sounded absolutely amazing drumming together in the big hall. 🎶🥁✨ The sense of togetherness and enjoyment throughout the session was truly special.

❤️ Olivia said the drumming session was “amazing.”
❤️ Matilda said the drumming was “an experience for her that she may never have the opportunity to do again,” adding that it would be hard to improve such a great session.
❤️ Anthony said he “loves this session, with all his friends around him.”

A huge thank you to Liz Mullins, all our fantastic volunteers, and every member who joined us for another magical, music-filled Wednesday. 🎵🥁🌟

There will be no music session in two weeks, as Caerphilly People First will be attending the All Wales People First Adfest conference in Cardiff, so our next session will be on Wednesday 8th July. We look forward to seeing everyone then!

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Today’s Reconnect Through Music session was an absolute hit! The room was packed with energy, smiles, and incredible talent. 😄🙌 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. 🎶💛

A total of 27 songs were performed today! 🌟 Here are some of the great performances we enjoyed:

Matilda delivered a stunning version of Never Enough from The Greatest Showman 🎪✨
Ffion & Amy brought the fun with Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 💃🎉
Anthony gave a heartfelt performance of Perfect by Ed Sheeran ❤️🎸
Natalie lit up the room with Murder on the Dancefloor 💃🔊
Ben, our new member, wowed everyone with Cold Heart by Dua Lipa 🎧💙
Theresa got everyone singing along to Wonderwall 🎸🎶
Adrian rocked the classic Return to Sender 📬🎤
Susan charmed the room with Take Me Home, Country Roads 🌄🛣️
Sean brought festive cheer with Merry Christmas Everyone by Shakin’ Stevens 🎄🎅🎵

The group enjoyed delicious pizza prepared by Christy and Cheryl — thank you both! 🍕❤️ It added to the warm and friendly atmosphere that everyone felt.

Feedback was glowing! ✨

Helen said it was a happy atmosphere and that everyone interacted so well. 😊🤝
Moira shared that she really enjoyed everything. 💛
Vicky especially loved the dancing and socialising. 💃🕺🎉

It’s clear that today’s 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. 🌟💖 Also a big thanks to the Moondance Foundation for funding these sessions – they make a huge difference to our members. Here’s to many more sessions filled with music, laughter, and connection! 🎵😊✨

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Today’s Reconnect Through Music session was full of energy, joy, and festive spirit! With 22 fantastic performances, members showcased a brilliant range of songs — from heartfelt ballads to upbeat Christmas classics. The hall looked magical thanks to the Christmas decorations 🎄✨, creating the perfect atmosphere for a fun and welcoming afternoon.

A few highlights from today’s performers:

Matilda sang “Wild Heart” by The Vamps 💙
Mandy gave a powerful performance of “The Power of Love” by Jennifer Rush 🌟
Theresa performed “If I Never See You Again” by Wet Wet Wet 🎶
Anthony sang “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen 👀💗
Ffion performed “Nice To Meet You” by Myles Smith 🎵

Christmas Songs 🎅🎄

Susan sang “Mistletoe and Wine”
Ellysia performed “All I Want for Christmas Is You” 🎁💖
Sean shared a lovely version of “Away in a Manger”
Adrian treated us to “Blue Christmas” 💙🎄

All performers brought enthusiasm, confidence, and festive spirit to the stage. Well done, everyone! 👏✨ In addition everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet of hot dogs prepared by Christy, Cheryl, Zoe, and Helen 🌭😋. 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! 🎤🗣️🤝🍽️
Ellie and Becky loved dancing 💃🎶
Anthony shared that he loves everyone who attends! ❤️🥰

Today’s 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. It’s clear that these sessions help people feel connected, confident, and part of a supportive community.

Reconnect Through Music – Session Report

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We had a fantastic start to 2026 with our first Reconnect Through Music session of the year, and what a brilliant session it was! 🌟 Despite the freezing weather outside ❄️, a lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere was created by everyone who attended.

A total of 25 songs were performed by our incredibly talented members 🎤🎸. The session was kicked off perfectly by Ellysia, who set the tone for the day with “Happy New Year” by ABBA 🎉. This was followed by many great performances, including:

Natalie – House of Fun by Madness 🏠🎶
Anthony – You Drive Me Crazy by Shakin’ Stevens 💃
Ffion – Stuck on You by Lionel Richie 💖
Sean – Down Under by Men at Work 🌍
Liz – Simply the Best by Tina Turner 🌟
Christine – Let It Go from Frozen ❄️🎤

There was lots of singing along, dancing, and smiling throughout the session 😄🕺💃, showing just how much everyone enjoyed the music and being back together after the Christmas break. At lunchtime, everyone enjoyed a perfect hot dog lunch 🌭, which gave people a chance to relax, chat, and socialise together.

We received some lovely feedback from attendees:

Victoria said she enjoyed socialising with different people 🤝
Olivia said she enjoyed meeting new people 😊
Jason said he enjoyed listening to the performances 🎶

A huge thank you to everyone who came out in the cold weather ❄️👏. Your energy, enthusiasm, and support helped create a great session 🎵❤️ See you for another music session in two weeks (Wednesday 21st January)!

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Fleur-de-Lys Community Centre was packed yesterday for our fortnightly Reconnect Through Music session, creating a fantastic atmosphere full of smiles, laughter, and socialising 😄💬 Music once again brought everyone together, and our talented members sang an impressive total of 22 songs during the session 🎤🎶

Theresa kicked things off with a heartfelt performance of “Never Forget” by Take That, and Natalie soon had everyone moving and singing along with “One Love” by Bob Marley 🌍🎶 Ellysia followed with an energetic version of “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen, while Kelvin treated us to two songs by Cliff Richard 🎸✨ Wayne kept the energy high with “Who’s That Girl” by Madonna, and Paula and Natalie teamed up for two fantastic duets, performing songs by ABBA and The Righteous Brothers 💃🎼 There were many other great performances, making the session varied and enjoyable for everyone involved 🌟

We would like to say a big thank you to Cheryl and Helen for preparing a lovely lunch 🥪💐, and to Pete the caretaker for getting the centre ready for us and making sure everything ran smoothly 🔑👏

The feedback from members was incredibly positive and really shows how much these sessions mean to people. Theresa said she enjoyed making new friends and feels the sessions cannot be improved 😊❤️ Anthony told us that our music sessions are the best in the world! 🌍🌟 Emily shared that she really enjoyed the loud music 🔊🎵 It was another wonderful session filled with music, friendship, and joy 💕🎤

We look forward to welcoming everyone back at our next Reconnect Through Music session on Wednesday 4th February! 📅🎶

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Today’s Reconnect Through Music session was packed with talent, energy, and big smiles all round 😄✨ The room was buzzing from start to finish, with our members singing an incredible 28 songs — and even then, the singing carried on while we were packing up! 🎤🎶 We were treated to a fantastic mix of classics and favourites:

🎧 Ellysia kicked things off in style with Saturday Night by Whigfield
🚒 Sean took us back to the 60s with Fire Brigade by The Move
🎵 Ffion and Amy delivered a brilliant duet of Valerie by Amy Winehouse
❤️ Anthony sang a heartfelt performance of Amazed by Lonestar
🎸 Kelvin gave us two great songs by Cliff Richard
🌙 Natalie performed Different Corner by George Michael
👯‍♀️ The twins, Christine and Elizabeth, wowed us with Let It Go from Frozen and The Best by Tina Turner
🕺 Chris stole the show by dressing up as Elvis and singing Hound Dog! 🎤🕶️

During lunch, everyone enjoyed delicious hot dogs prepared in the kitchen by Christy 🌭👏 — a much-appreciated treat! A big thank you to Pete for arranging everything at the centre and helping make the session run smoothly 👍 And of course, a huge thank you to our amazing members for attending and making every music session such a joyful occasion 💖🎶 As always, the session was full of singing, dancing, laughter, and smiles, and it was a pleasure to be part of it 😊💃🕺We’re already looking forward to the next one! 🎼✨

Reconnect Through Music – Session Report 🎤✨

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We had another fantastic Reconnect Through Music session this morning! The room was full of energy, laughter, and brilliant performances as we sang an amazing 28 songs together. 🎵💃 Our members brought us a wonderful mix of classics and hidden gems, covering music from the 1950s right through to the 2020s – what a journey through the decades, and what a joy to see everyone dancing, smiling, and socialising 🕺📻🎶 It was also lovely to welcome two new members, Cheryl and Claire, to their very first session with us. We hope you both enjoyed it and felt the warm Reconnect Through Music spirit! We were treated to so many brilliant performances, including:

Hywel and Kelvin – bringing us some fantastic Cliff Richard favourites 🎸
Rebecca – with a toe-tapping rendition of 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton 🤠
Adrian and Andrew – rocking the room with a couple of Elvis classics 🕺✨
Sean – getting us Eurovision-ready with Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz 🎉
Christine – bringing the party vibes with We Like to Party by Vengaboys 🚌🎶
Ffion and Amy – delivering two powerful Tina Turner classics 🔥🎤
Anthony – leading us in a triumphant We Are the Champions by Queen 👑🙌

And of course, there were many more brilliant performances that kept the atmosphere buzzing all morning! 🌈🎼A big thank you to Christy and Cheryl for preparing our delicious lunch of ham and cheese rolls and crisps – it was very much appreciated after all that singing! 😋👏Thank you to everyone who took part and made today’s session so special. We can’t wait to do it all again in two weeks! 🎶💙