www.josparks.co.uk 

Jo Sparks Music Activity plus Arts and Crafts Sessions for Care Homes, Day Centres, Nursing Homes and Social Groups in York, Selby, Pocklington, Goole and surrounding villages     ."We feel that Jo's sessions are the Home's best activity, it seems to be the most enjoyable to our residents and we have the greatest participation" Galtres Care Home, York.

Other testimonials:

"We at the Age UK Day Club Project are very pleased to be working with Jo Sparks.  Her sessions are enjoyed by the clients and with her bubbly personality she is able to coax a smile and a laugh out of the most reluctant person.  The music she plays is infectious and encourages foot tapping, and swaying.  Her activities are designed around simple movements, colours and lots of fun!  She is our ray of sunshine on a cloudy winter day!"

Carol Knight, Manager, Age UK York         

"Thank you very much for your superb programme of gentle activity to music. You are so suited to your vocation, for that is what it must be!  The entertaining session brought smiles and laughter to the whole group. You saw for yourself all the ones who couldn't sit still once the music started and some just had to get up and dance"

Barbara and Francis Brown, Joint Chairs of York Stroke Club      

"Thanks for all your hard work in planning the extra sessions you have done for us. I realise that there is much hard work that goes before you even get to Stoneleigh and we all really appreciate your effort.

You make such a difference to the quality of life of all our residents."

Dale Greenway, Owner, Stoneleigh Care Home, Bielby

"Our residents have so much fun with Jo's sessions. They become much more lively and are always willing to take part. I really feel we need more activities like this in elderly care to maintain mobilisation through active exercise within a safe environment, thus promoting independence and self-worth to enhance quality living. 

Jennifer Marshall, Manager Galtres Care Home, York.

Resident and care staff views

"We really enjoy the music and the exercises, it makes us feel alive and well"  (Resident)

" You see all of this (gestures with hand to residents singing and talking) - this will go on for ages and you started it.  We can't get started on our own". (Resident)

"I don't remember everything we do, but I do enjoy a good sing song"  (Resident)

"Our residents carry on singing for ages after Jo's session has finished, this tells us something about this activity"

"Jo takes so much time to include all of our residents and always includes those who are not able to participate without help"

" The class was extremely well organised and planned with Jo providing the clay, aprons and so on.  The afternoon flew past and visitors ended up joining in with the session"

"The residents like the arts and crafts sessions so much, they get so much out if them"

Engaging, interactive and stimulating, these sessions get people laughing, talking, singing and moving.