10th Anniversary Party For Musical Minis South Wales

Musical Minis South Wales are celebrating their 10th anniversary this Autumn. Musical Minis South Wales was set up back in 2003 when Jo Weaving, franchisee, was looking for an alternative to going back to work after the birth of her first baby. 10 years on, and over 1000 children have attended classes, and parties, which run across South Wales including Barry, Bridgend, Pontyclun and Sully.

To celebrate, Jo, and her team, are holding a very special fundraising party on Saturday 12th October from 3pm at The Highlight Park Community Centre in Barry. The main event will, of course, be Musical Minis which will include songs, bubbles, parachute and instruments and a visit from Mickey Mouse! After the thirsty work of the Hokey Cokey refreshments will be available to purchase. There will be a variety of stalls providing an excellent opportunity to do some pre Christmas shopping, including Phoenix Cards and Canterbury Crafts, along with PlayDuvet, My Car Step, Usborne Books, Smallprint Jewellery, Pretty Biscuits, Alex & Emma reflexolgy and Charlotte’s Cakes who will be showcasing their products. Richard Hobson Photography will also be attending with his mobile studio. Pictures will be printed on the day with prices starting at £4 for a keyring and £6 for a photo.

Proceeds from entry fees and the raffle will be donated to the charity ‘Brainwave’. Brainwave has been chosen as they provide support and therapy for Ffion, who attends Musical Minis in Barry. Ffion was born with some missing genes and some duplicated on one of her chromosomes. Her particular gene rearrangement is extremely rare (it doesn't even have a name) and there may only be a handful of people in the world with the same gene pattern. This makes it impossible for the doctors to predict all that will happen to her. Ffion's scrambled genetic code means that her kidneys didn't form properly and she will need a transplant in the next few years. She has already had several operations including one to stop her vomiting and help her to feed through a tube into her stomach. She has significant developmental delay and learning disabilities, but thoroughly enjoys Musical Minis. It's wonderful to see her face light up when she hears the music and plays the instruments. Brainwave is a therapy centre that Ffion attends to help with her development. With their support and expertise she is continuing to thrive and remains a very happy little girl.

This event is open to anyone who would like to come along and help celebrate. The entry fee is £4.50 per child, (£2 per additional sibling) Tickets can be purchased, and spaces can be booked in advance by calling Jo on 01446 733788, by emailing jo@musicalminis.co.uk or via www.facebook.com/musicalminissouthwales.