Summer fun started recently with the 'Pedal Car Grand Prix' see here and continued with a 'Family Fun Day and BBQ' which as well as providing a lot of fun also raised money for a good cause. 'Making A Difference (M.A.D). Group is a small group of only three ladies who are proud to be part of the whole Cancer Research UK team. They raise funds to help research into Cancer by putting on a variety of events and money raised help research into Cancer. These lovely ladies (and helpers) are a local fundraising group raising vital funds for CRUK across the Counties of Dorset & Hampshire.
a few pictures from family fun day - please click on each one to enlarge
One of our sons is the drummer, and with his four friends play in a group called 'Barefoot Soul'.
They were providing some of the great music for the afternoon.
… setting up and sound-check in the bandstand ... I like its design!
Barefoot Soul played a great selection of music
and yes
"Jumping Jack Flash ... it was a gas!"
the group being joined by guest 'Mr. G'
It was a super family afternoon with great music, various rides, fun stalls, face painting, five-a-side football and a tug of war ... did I mention the burger bar!!!
At the end of a super afternoon it was nice to get back and put our feet up ...
Anyone for a White Chocolate Raspberry Lolly (Popsicle), it's low carb and dairy free, more details here
All the best Jan
I love raising money for a good cause, it is always a "winner" in my book. This sounds really wonderful. Thanks for sharing this exciting information. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best!
It’s still really cold here. As it’s winter in the southern half of the world lol
ReplyDeleteWe are going to a cancer fundraiser tonight but it’s indoors thank goodness
I used to love the holidays too. And I would be a little sad at the start of school.
But only for a little while lol
The band looks great! They probably sound great as well. You must be proud of your talented son, the drummer.
ReplyDeleteAn afternoon well spent!
...music adds to any event!
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Continuation of a good week.
janicce.
Proud parents, talented son. Nice your son and his band helped out for charity, too. Cancer research is always needed.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful day - for an equally wonderful cause.
ReplyDeleteYou must be very proud of your family and supporting cancer-research is very important.
ReplyDeleteIn my eyes more important than to figure out how we can live on Mars...
Yay for summer!
Glad you had such a great afternoon. Enjoy your weekend, Valerie
ReplyDeleteBrilliant way to raise money for charity. I donate my cards.x
ReplyDeletehappy summer break dear Jan ,i believe this is time of the year that grand parent and parents look for :)
ReplyDeleteenjoy these blessed times with precious loved ones my friend :)
three sweet ladies are doing great for raising money for such important cause
place and music sounds amusing
more blessing !
Pasaste un buen día, me encanta. Besitos.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great day out and all for a good cause too, win win.
ReplyDeleteHello, sounds like a fun time and a great event. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun event!
ReplyDeleteBut they all have shoes on. Hmmmm (or at least flipflops)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful event and glad you enjoyed it. I'm all in for that popsicle too! Hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteHow proud you must be of your talented family and the good things they do.
ReplyDeleteA great event for a good cause.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of the bandstand too. Enjoy the Summer break with your kids and grandkids.
How fun to have a drummer in the family. My youngest son played drums - at one time he broke both arms, about three weeks apart ...(even had a visit from the school thinking he was being abused, lol..no just not great on a skate board)...anyway i had read that drumming "beat/sounds" help heal bones so we bought him a set. I wish he had stuck with it, but now he is a chef and a good one and both arms work great. Anyway enjoyed the photos and jumping jack flash - that must have been a gas:))!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'll have one of those popsickles! sounds great.
It's a great thing to see young people doing things for a great cause. I do admire musical people who can play an instrument. I can't play an instrument and lament this fact.
ReplyDeleteA fun way to spend an afternoon! :) Sunny blue sky, good company and good music...can't go far wrong with that!
ReplyDeleteA neat looking shelter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day Jan! All money raised for a great cause too! Your son is a talent! Big Hugs!
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