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SONGBIRDS | DIGITAL TAPESTRY

EXPLORE A COLLECTION OF MOMENTS, MEMORIES & SOUNDS…

Thank you life for bringing me surprises and for colour and dance which both bring me such joy.
– Kristina

FAIRVIEW PARK 

Verse 1

We are all together in Fairview Park
The wind is blowing and we are having a lark

Chorus

Freedom 
Freedom 
Freedom 
Freedom

Verse 2

Moving and swaying with our hands on our hearts
The music in the wind carries us along

Chorus

Freedom 
Freedom 
Freedom 
Freedom

I particularly liked the Petula Clarke version of ‘Downtown.’ Music and lyrics are great for evoking feelings of freedom, light-heartedness and being carefree. No anxiety or cares. Also good for dancing and movement!
– Liam

I loved being back in person with the group, some of whom I have been in CoisCéim classes with for 10 years or so but hadn’t really had conversations with them until this session in Fairview. We’d go for a cuppa across the road afterwards – and have great fun and conversation. Also we love Aoife’s enthusiasm!!

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FAIRVIEW PARK  

We’re all together in Fairview Park
Some may say it’s a bit of a lark
We’re the over fifties
And still very nifty
And can often be seen
Swinging out of a tree
Where only in Fairview Park

We have songbirds and dancers
And some high stepping prancers
All to be seen in Fairview Park

We sing and dance
It’s fun all the way
With some classical movements
To end our day

So why not come and join us
You know where to find us
All together in Fairview Park

THANK YOU SONG 

Verse 1

Sun Comes Out 
Sun Comes Out 
Opening our hearts 

Sun Comes Out 
Sun Comes Out 
Magic of the dance 

You may feel out of sorts 
But it makes things fun 

Time stands still 
Time stands still 
Dancing through the years….

Chorus 

Laughed almost cried
You as our guide 
Sharing memories…. 

Verse 2

Thank you friends
Thank you friends 
Dancing to the beat 

Thank you friends 
Thank you friends
Moving hands and feet 

Together marching on 
Singing our thank you song 

Time stands still 
Time stands still 
Dancing through the years….. 

Chorus 

Laughed almost cried 
You as our guide 
Sharing memories…. 

Outro

La la la, la la la la la, 
la la la la la la, la la la la la, la la la la la, 
la la la la la la

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Thank you for the Movement

One more step beneath the trees
Bend, Stretch, touch your knees.

Look up to the sky through the trees
See the clouds and feel the breeze

Listen to the leaves in the trees
Feel the energy as it releases in the breeze

Look down to the ground to see what’s found
Scuff the ground, see what’s found

Stretch your arms up in the air
Breath deep as if you didn’t care

Keep your sunny side up
Hide the side that’s blue

Kicking the leaves
Releases the tension

Collect the twigs, make a raft
Let it go in the middle of the stream

Point to the noisy skaters
Watch the children, hear the traffic go by

Hug a tree, give it a squeeze
Touch the ground and look around

Blow a kiss, Knock on wood,
Catch a falling star, catch a flower

Sprinkle magic dust.
Come together, keep your distance,

We can still dance.

I’m Valerie, I joined Songbird to alleviate some stresses post lockdown.  Guess what – I have found new ones but have also found many positives being involved with Songbirds. It has been wonderful meeting everyone else .  We have been hugely supported, encouraged and we as individuals have received clapping sessions which of course we did not expect.

Aoife has minded us, praised us in such a way which has been very positive despite our individual difficulties.  Caoimhe has been a quiet, efficient, understanding and thoughtful organiser throughout. It has been an unforgettable experience and don’t laugh but I am looking forward to the weekend!

Thank you all for your tolerance and magnanimity.

Seven years ago when I retired, I started going to Coiscéim classes in Whitefriar street to dance. Very soon, Wednesday afternoons became one of my favourite times of the week. No matter how you were feeling when you went in there, you left feeling really good. The great music, the steps not always fully mastered, the laughter and the chat…..What a tonic! Philippa always mixing it up – an endless variety of moves and music.

Good for the body and the soul.

When the pandemic struck, Philippa and Coiscéim to the rescue again – with YouTube and Zoom classes and Guest Teachers from afar and new film projects to get involved in and keep our spirits up…. So thank you, Philippa. Thank you Coiscéim and Caoimhe. And welcome to Aoifeand all the new moves and music coming down the line!

The Songbirds experience has been unadulterated joy. Even the challenging parts were life-enhancing e.g. singing by yourself and hearing your own recorded voice. I was not sure at all about getting involved, I thought I might be out of my depth but I am so glad I did. Singing under the trees in Fairview Park was a particularly vivid experience . I was really stimulated too by the dancing, singing and writing Zoom sessions. I loved the camaraderie  of our group and Aoife’s unstinting positive leadership and support.

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Singing and dancing in the park has been an experience which I have enjoyed very much. Aoife has brought out the best in all of us and although unsure at times she has encouraged and assured us we could do it! I am delighted to have taken part in the SONGBIRDS! It gave us Freedom!