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Thursday 25 July 2019

Local Band Raising Money for Charity

Well here in the Northern Hemisphere it seems summer is in full swing! Most of the UK schools have broken up for their six week summer break and although the children have big beaming smiles … not all parents have, as many juggle child-care arrangements, or the thought 'what are we going to do for six weeks?'. I always used to look forward to this nice long break and being able to get out and about with the children ... now I look forward to spending time with children and grandchildren ... how the years fly by! 

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

24 comments:

dellgirl said...

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!

Wishing you all the best!

angela said...

It’s still really cold here. As it’s winter in the southern half of the world lol
We 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

DUTA said...

The band looks great! They probably sound great as well. You must be proud of your talented son, the drummer.
An afternoon well spent!

Tom said...

...music adds to any event!

A Casa Madeira said...


Moving on to see the news.
Continuation of a good week.
janicce.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Proud parents, talented son. Nice your son and his band helped out for charity, too. Cancer research is always needed.

Elephant's Child said...

It looks like a wonderful day - for an equally wonderful cause.

Iris Flavia said...

You must be very proud of your family and supporting cancer-research is very important.
In my eyes more important than to figure out how we can live on Mars...
Yay for summer!

Valerie-Jael said...

Glad you had such a great afternoon. Enjoy your weekend, Valerie

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliant way to raise money for charity. I donate my cards.x

baili said...

happy summer break dear Jan ,i believe this is time of the year that grand parent and parents look for :)

enjoy 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 !

Teresa said...

Pasaste un buen día, me encanta. Besitos.

Jo said...

That sounds like a great day out and all for a good cause too, win win.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, sounds like a fun time and a great event. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!

Miss Val's Creations said...

This looks like a fun event!

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

But they all have shoes on. Hmmmm (or at least flipflops)

RO said...

What a wonderful event and glad you enjoyed it. I'm all in for that popsicle too! Hugs, RO

Thickethouse.wordpress said...

How proud you must be of your talented family and the good things they do.

Sami said...

A great event for a good cause.
I like the look of the bandstand too. Enjoy the Summer break with your kids and grandkids.

sandy said...

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:))!

And I'll have one of those popsickles! sounds great.

Angela said...

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.

Lee said...

A fun way to spend an afternoon! :) Sunny blue sky, good company and good music...can't go far wrong with that!

William Kendall said...

A neat looking shelter.

Magic Love Crow said...

What a great day Jan! All money raised for a great cause too! Your son is a talent! Big Hugs!