On Saturday the 20th of September we danced at the Lake House Care Home and Day Centre in Adderbury. Our group of dancers was nearly out-numbered by a full band of musicians, augmented by a resident of Lake House and her fantastic tambourine playing that helped to keep us in time. A special mention must go to Donald who gave health and safety guidance, and steered us clear of low hanging ceiling lights during stick dances!

No dance out would be complete without an audience participation Shepherds’ Hey, and we were pleased to be joined by Lake House team member Jo, and two of the willing and able residents. We would have invited more of the staff in to participate, however they mysteriously disappeared when we began looking for volunteers …

The afternoon was brilliant fun – especially as our audience responded so positively to our music and dancing. I’d like to single our fantastic young dancer of the day Elijah, who has learnt our dances so quickly. This is what our dancing is about – sharing a tradition through the joy of dance, music and song. Our thanks also to Yana, Elijah’s mum, who had given up the opportunity to dance with Sharp & Blunt at around the same time so that she could enable Elijah to join us.

Our grateful thanks to Jo for inviting us, and the other team members for keeping us well hydrated and looked after – we appreciate the hard work you all do when looking after the residents, and we felt privileged to provide some entertainment for them and the whole team. 

Squire Ryan