Families made a jaw-dropping entrance and dived into a fin-tastic world of fun, colour and music during a sea-themed band practice session at The Treehouse.
The event featured spectacular costumes, props, songs and stories and was organised by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
The hospice’s entrance was transformed with an enormous inflatable shark head for families and guests to walk through, while the care floor was decorated with sea-related items.
EACH staff and volunteers donned outfits loaned by the Co-op Juniors Theatre Company, and Woodbridge-based sea shanty group The Rum Old Boys sang sea-related songs like John Kanaka, South Australia and We Are Sailing.
“The theme for our latest band practice session was Under the Sea, and we were joined by 34 family members,” said EACH Music Therapist Ray Travasso.
“It was a great evening filled with laughter, joy and moments of connection, and many special memories were created – including a sing-along version of Baby Shark. It proved a real hit with everyone and was the undisputed highlight of the evening!
“The purpose of these evenings is to give the children and families a positive experience of being at The Treehouse.
“It provides an opportunity for them to meet and have fun with others in a similar situation, while also catching up with the team here to help ensure we continue delivering the best-possible care and support.”
EACH hosts monthly band practice evenings – engaging, interactive after-school music therapy sessions – and, as ever, this one was supported by fantastic volunteers from The Treehouse.
