 Musical Keys news blog
August 2010
Firstly. Apologies for the delay in updating our news column. We have been exceedingly very busy with our current Summer Program. But what news we have. Brickfest 2010, Monday 30th August from 12 to 12. Proceeds in aid of Musical Keys. Come along or spread the word. We are going to get the poster printed so if you want some let us know as we want to get as much coverage as possible. 
Secondly. Pauline our longest serving volunteer has decided to step down after an impressive 18 years of service. Pauline’s last session was on the 19th July, where past leaders and volunteers came to say their farewells. Pauline’s contribution to Musical Keys has been immense and words won't be able to sum up the amount of lives she has helped. A loyal and greatly valued volunteer. Many families have found her helpful and knowledgeable as well as being full of fun and laughter. The other volunteers in the group will sorely miss her merry face after working with her over the years. Pauline has seen many families and watched their children gain in attributes and self esteem. Thank you so much Pauline and enjoy your retirement. You will be sorely missed. 
And last but not least, sincere thanks to all those who gave their time freely and so willingly which raised £908.59 from our Bishops Garden event. It was truely a wonderful atmosphere. We have pictures but need permissions to print. Also, big thanks go to Mary Wiffen and Christine Drury for putting on concerts with the proceeds in aid of Musical Keys. We feel very honoured to have so many wonderful people helping raise funds for our much needed charity. Without you, we wouldn’t be here. Many thanks. More details to follow.................
June 2010
Our very own Christine performs with Timescape alongside the Foulsham Tappers and Transformer Dance in 'A song and Dance Show.' Tickets are still available, do not miss out on what promises to be a wonderful evening.
May 2010
Fundraising for any charity is very important for the much needed funds raised, the spread of awareness amongst a new audience and of course not to be ignored, the pleasure of the event itself. In March and April, two concerts held in support of Musical Keys ticked all these boxes. March saw the Craig, Morgan and Robson concert together with the Shinnanikins filling the Heartsease Methodist Church Hall in Norwich and in April concert goers filled the main pews in Wymondham Abbey for an evenings entertainment organised by Sam Jessop, a volunteer worker with Musical Keys. Excellent organisation by Sally and Paul Barrett (Sally a music leader with Musical Keys) for the Norwich concert and Sam Jessop for the Wymondham concert helped to swell MK funds considerably.  (CMR)
Musical Keys are most appreciative of all fundraising organised on their behalf and are happy to publicise on their website any events arranged for this purpose. Sallie Eastick, Manager
April 2010
Two new funsdraising events added to website. Bishops Garden and Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance A big thank you to those organising events for us. We really appreciate your hard work. More details to follow soon.
Musical Keys had a wonderful day at Ashill during the Easter Holidays. The event was a great success with great feedback from those who attended. 'What an excellent day on Saturday it went really well. There were so many people there and Musical Keys are just so good at what they do. Great to have so many people involved and it went really well.' Diane, Deafblind Forum Co-ordinator, Sense, Dereham Resource Centre'   
Musical Keys also successfully delivered groups in Kings Lynn and Diss during the Easter Holidays. Be sure to keep looking out for our other Holiday sessions advertised on our website.
March 2010
Polly's bold move is aimed to persuade Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg to provide the help and support so desperately needed by the autism community. We need your views on how policies about autism could affect your vote. This is an issue that affects us all, follow the links below and please get involved:
The Autism Trust website: www.theautismtrust.com
The Campaign Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/autismtrust.campaign2010
Polly's Campaign Blog: http://pollytommey2010.blogspot.com
Finally, keep an eye out for Polly in the press next week, particularly GMTV and Five News on Monday!
A special storytime and activity session at the Millenium Library will take place on Thursday 8th April from 2.30 til 3.30 for children over 6 with learning difficulties. If you are interested in going please book by phoning the Community librarian on 01603 774781.
Be sure to check out this website, www.terracycle.co.uk Just by drinking Kenco coffee in their new designed Eco packaging can raise money for Musical Keys. Their packaging is designed to stop the large amount of lids going to landfill sites which are currently un recyclable, and by returning their new packaging to the site above can earn money for schools and charities. Please visit and sign up today.
Musical Keys are pleased to announce that they will be holding double music sessions on a Monday afternoon/evening for four weeks in March at Gorleston Library. The dates are Monday the 8th March up until and including Monday the 29th. The times will be between 4 and 6pm. The groups themselves will be for families with children with, or showing signs of, Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. As well as the Music sessions, Hopton Children's Centre and library staff will be providing storytime. Snacks are provided, and like all the Musical Keys Groups, the children will need to be accompanied by an adult. Click here for all of our extra sessions details
 To read Musical Keys article in Early Years Magazine click here.
Musical Keys are at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for the first 3 Tuesdays of every month. We are located on the Buxton Ward and groups start at 10am for 45 minutes.
February 2010
You can now take us shopping and we can help you get your trolley. For £1.50, you can get the limited edition Musical Keys Trolley Coin Keyring. Whilst stocks last. Visit our merchandise page here for more great Musical Keys goodies!
Musical Keys hopes you are all enjoying half term week. Our regular groups will resume again from Monday 22nd February. Click here for our current flyer with our times and locations. We are pleased to announce that we are providing 3 double sessions this half term in Kings Lynn (16 & 17 Feb) and Diss (19 Feb). If you would like to book Musical Keys for sessions please contact us by clicking here for options.
A big thank you goes to the Brundall Singers and friends for their donation. On the 12th December 2009, they held a concert at Brundall Memorial Hall with the proceeds going to Musical Keys. We would like to thank them for their wonderful support. If you would like to raise money for Musical Keys, please visit our fundraising menu for more options.
Musical Keys will be featured in the Spring Issue of Early Years due out in March 2010. Early Years is a quarterly magazine for everyone who works with children and families. It features good practice, innovation and different views from right across the sector, so if you're a childminder or nursery worker, or work with Sure Start services in any way, there's something for you. To subscribe free to Early Years Call (freephone) 0800 0351 464 or Click here for other options.
Getting tired of that winter snow? Looking forward to Spring? Well our very own Sam Jessop, a volunteer at our Norfolk and Norwich Hospital Group, is putting on a concert 'Step into Spring'.The proceeds are in aid of musical keys. Encore, Broadside Revival, and special guests artistes will be performing on Saturday 17th April. Click here for more details.
 We are delighted to announce that Musical Keys has been donated a grand total of £414 by shoppers at Waitrose in Eaton. Musical Keys was one of three charities chosen for Waitrose’s green token scheme. When you had made your purchase, you were given a token to place in one of three of charity slots. The charity with the most green tokens got the biggest share of the £1000 donation from Waitrose, which was Muscial Keys. We would like to thank Waitrose for considering us for this wonderful opportunity. We thank them and the shoppers in the Eaton area for making Musical Keys the Number 1 Charity for January, thus indicating the respect that the community holds for our work.
We are pleased to see the return of the internationally known and much loved trio of singers Craig, Morgan, & Robson. Click here for full details of their concert Saturday 13th March. Supporting them will be The Shinanikins.
May 20 & 21, 2010 AACI Conference in Birmingham, UK. Marc Serruys, David Ariss, and Paula Aquilla talk about Autism and Vulnerability, My Life With Autism, The Role of Sensory Processing in Learning, Behaviour and Activities of Daily Life. Click here for more details.
January 2010
 Click on the link above to visit the web site for one of our members and active supporters.
Musical Keys are at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for the first 3 Tuesdays of every month. We are located on the Buxton ward and groups take place at 10am for 45 minutes
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