Reflections on 'In Praise of Nature' and 'The Big Sing Picnic'!

As Bill Withers ‘Lovely Day’ plays on the radio we’re reminded of the very lovely day we had at our recent two-part Green UPLIFT, ‘In Praise of Nature’ and the ‘Big Sing Picnic.’

Poet, Winston Plowes led us on another glorious poetry walk around Locke Park, where a rather impromptu happening occurred. UPLIFTERS began writing positive words on laurel leaves to be left in the park for people to find and encouraged to read aloud. We hope those positive affirmations helped to brighten up someone’s day! 

Later into the afternoon we were treated to a wonderful performance by the UPLIFT choir and We Can Survive Singers whilst we enjoyed picnics in the park in the beautiful June Sunshine. We shared in the uplifting numbers whilst a young girl treated us to some fab dancing! We also shared in the poignant moments as special songs were dedicated to people who we’d lost during lockdown. Many members of the UPLIFT choir bravely took solo parts,  it was so great to see just how far people had come along in confidence.

It was also great to see so many people join us for this very special gathering, including many members of the public who’d heard about event and came to share in the joy. So many of you commented on how moving and joyful it was to be singing together outdoors. There was a great sense of unity and community.

Thanks and congratulations to the UPLIFT choir and We Can Survive Singers, as well as our brilliant Choir Master, Simon Grainger. It feels more important than ever to come together for these kinds of things and to put music at the heart of it. It was such a special day, our hearts were full.

Same time, same place next year?? We’re already checking the diary…