'In Praise of Nature' and 'Big Sing Picnic'!

This week we look forward to bringing together poetry, music and nature with our bumper Green UPLIFT, ‘In Praise of Nature / Big Sing Picnic’.

First up is the opportunity to ‘Rewild the Mind’ with Poet Winston Plowes as he leads UPLIFTERS on a poetry walk around Locke Park, connecting nature with verse, with time for reflection and writing.

Then grab your picnic rugs and join us at the Bandstand where we’ll be joined for a collaborative sing song with Barnsley’s ‘Uplift Choir’ (Creative Recovery) and ‘The We Can Survive Singers’ (Barnsley Hospital Charity). Both groups use singing and music to promote good mental and physical health all the while developing friendships, community resilience and pride.

Speaking of the impact that the choir has on group members, Choir master, Simon Grainger told us:

“We know from participants that the Uplift and WCSS Choir makes a huge difference to the lives of the people who take part. The inclusive and supportive nature of the group nurtures people's confidence and connections with others and the wider community. Singing is also a lot of fun!

After the difficulties of Lockdown and the Covid Pandemic, we are so excited to be back and performing in public again.”

Song sheets, hot drinks, rugs and sweet treats will be provided, so do come down and join us as we enjoy a rousing chorus or two. It’s set to be a wonderful day and we’d love to see you there!

 

When: Wednesday 8^th June 2022
Where: Locke Park, Barnsley

Activities:

• Poetry with Winston @ 2.30pm, meeting at Locke Park Café. (BOOKING REQUIRED. To book, text ‘Poetry’ to 07916282064.)
  
• Big Sing Picnic, 5.30 – 7.30pm at Bandstand @ Locke Park. (All welcome, just turn up.)