From Monday 15th to Friday 19th September, we celebrated our third Carnival event @ThePark. What a week it was. Each year, we choose a different theme, and this time we brought the magic of the circus to life.
Every day featured a unique activity designed to delight, engage, and include everyone in our community. We kicked things off on Monday with a Circus-themed dance session led by Kerry, filled with rhythm, laughter, and plenty of clowning around.
On Tuesday, we welcomed Gemma and the fantastic team from Rhythm Sticks for a musical extravaganza. The room came alive with the beat of drums and the joyful sounds of a wide array of instruments they brought along. Everyone had a chance to join in, explore rhythms, and feel the music together. It was loud, lively, and absolutely brilliant.
Wednesday brought the thrill of the big top with a hands-on Circus Skills session. From plate spinning to hula hooping, everyone had a chance to try something new and show off their talents. The room was buzzing with excitement and a few impressive balancing acts, pure circus magic. On Thursday, we had a Sing and Sign Choir practice followed by bingo in our Café.
Friday marked the highlight of our week, the Carnival Procession around the gardens. Everyone joined in with colourful costumes, music, and plenty of cheer as we paraded around the gardens in true carnival style. The atmosphere was great, filled with laughter, clapping, and proud smiles.
To wrap up the celebrations, we held a judging ceremony where different groups were recognised for their creativity, spirit, and participation. Certificates were awarded.
