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A Dynamic Contrast

HIGHFIELDS BOXING CLUB : A busy day of delivery yesterday, building numbers in the group at Highfields with some new additions. Everything we do is focused on using music as a tool for development with communication and discipline at the core. Thanks to everyone who shared on social media and the parents for travelling from outlying villages.

ME PROJECT : We began our long anticipated work with ME PROJECT last night. Our usual all action hands on session was sprinkled with open group conversation as we explored how music can be used as a tool to reduce anxiety and cope with the increasing pressures of adolescence. Big thanks to all who attended and the staff for joining in and supporting. The due diligence and meeting of professional guidelines for developing this kind of workshop is massive. Utmost respect to Kath and Paige for getting to where they are.

ATLAS PRIMARY : We were back in the centre of Town for this one. Bringing together young people from different cultures and backgrounds. The starting point for this one was chaotic and challenging for every one of us. Our training in recognising SLD’s was helpful as we steered the group into respect, communication and genuine dynamism. We do this work because we know it can be challenging, but we also trust in our understanding and experience to bring out the best in everyone and the young people grew into it with gusto and enthusiasm. Thanks again to the staff for their support.

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A Decade of 90 Minute Music

For the last 10 years we have been supporting young people with our mobile provision and in that time we have often worked with young people who have become disengaged with education and training. We use our very particular set of skills to ensure they come away with a positive view of themselves through achieving bite-size challenges.

“I didn’t like 90 Minute Music – I Loved it”

L. G. WEST ROAD PRIMARY

“I can not recommend Simon and 90 minute music highly enough. He gets results and makes a difference! And always with fun and laughter.”

Clare Galliers – Tutors & Exams

  • 90 Minute Music Hold the UK Youth Quality Mark for working with young people
  • 90 Minute Music are members of EXPECT Youth
  • 90 Minute Music are fully trained in Recognising Specific Learning Difficulties

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Highfields Boxing Club

Exploring what we have around us and visualising what may come in the future, recognising family, pets and pastimes as inspiration and support.

We put pen to paper to creatively explore rhythms and the building blocks of Music. The group responded well to more use of the technology this week.

Sometimes my role in 90minutemusic stems from the youth work which started the journey 9 years ago. Back then some of the kids just needed another adult around as a role model, and sometimes to remind them what is good in their lives. I think we did a little of this tonight.

Thanks again to Liz for the venue, the Parents for travelling from outlying villages, and of course the young people themselves, fantastically creative!!!

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A Touch of Class

It was a great experience to work with the pupils of Windhill Mexborough just before Christmas. Fantastic engagement and a warm welcome from the staff made it a rewarding day for all.

We were blessed to be joined by professional photographer Gavin Joynt. In recent sessions I have asked parents to help me out with taking some pictures and to be fair they haven’t done a bad job, but in my experience getting a professional in can really make a difference. Rather than go on about how much of a nice bloke he was and how he anticipated the shots without getting in the way, I’ll just show a few of his pics to give you an idea.

You can find out more about Gavin and his great work at: http://www.gavinjoynt.co.uk/

Credit to Lindsy at Active Fusion who hired Gavin who was friendly, professional and kept up the positive energy in the room which is vital for us.

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#dnshowcase2022

We recently attended a celebration of Doncaster Businesses. We were lucky enough to meet David Shaul, Jordan Goldsworthy and Robert Campbell from That Agency Co. They are a Creative Media company based in the Frenchgate Centre.

They created a vlog of the whole event here. https://youtu.be/jJiLt2-OihI

Great to talk to guest speaker Rik Courtney from Be More Social, who have given us business support through the CWB, along with many other wonderfully passionate and creative people. Credit to Doncaster Chamber for organising.

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Eve Merton Dreams Trust

We were kindly asked to support Eve’s Trust by Clynton Johnson, who told us about their incredible outreach support work for those enduring the effects of Cancer.

Our family have been personally affected and we were more than happy to join them in Bentley.

I worked with a very focused and creative group of young people who added value due to their mutual respect for each other.

After the adults had finished with the serious business of running the charity, we asked them to get hands on with the group and they didn’t let us down.

You can support Eve’s Trust through https://evestrust.co.uk and don’t forget the DRFC Legends game on 7th May 2022

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How do we do it?

Simple. We engage and explore.

What does it look like?

A 5 second snip of what we do

How do we get it?

You can contact us at 90minutemusic@gmail.com

Is it really FREE?

Yes….. All we ask is that you fill in a short survey, or video interview, such as the one here….. 90minutemusic.co.uk /2022/01/21/active-fusion-winter-camps/

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The 100 club!!!

This week represents a small milestone in our progress as a company. It is the first time we have delivered our intensive Music workshop to over 100 young people in the same week.

From 5 different venues we have delivered intensively, working with ages from 4 to 17, carefully pitching each individual session to the appropriate age. We worked with 20 different groups in total.

Big thanks to Active Fusion and Youth Hubs Staff along with our new volunteer Tom, and all the staff and pupils from; Kirk Sandall Infants School, Bentley High Street Primary, Moorends West Road Primary , Tom Hill Youth Hub and Bentley Myplace Youth Hub.

We will be at Tom Hill Youth Hub on Wednesday 28th from 12-2pm and Myplace Bentley on Friday 30th 12-2pm, book for FREE through us direct or through Youthhubs @doncaster.gov.uk