Blackpool Carers’ Centre held a fantastic Afternoon Tea Dance to raise funds and awareness and celebrate the contribution made by unpaid carers to the people they care for and their community.
Held at the beautiful Parks Art Deco Café in Blackpool’s Stanley Park on Wednesday, 20th June 2012 from 2 pm until 5 pm, a really good time was had by all. There was dancing – ballroom, sequence and old time - to the ever-popular, versatile Bill Barrow Trio; there was a sumptuous afternoon tea with delectable savoury canapés, a vast selection of sandwiches, fresh cream scones with strawberry jam and gorgeous cakes, plus tea or coffee – all served in and on lovely china with crisp white tablecloths – no I am not making this up and I didn’t dream it – this is how it was.
There was music provided by the ever-popular, versatile Bill Barrow Trio who played for ballroom dancing, sequence dancing and even some old time dancing;. Additional entertainment provided by a wonderful accordion player from Bispham High School who made us think on this lovely summer afternoon that we were in Paris, and dancers from the Nicky Figgins Centre Stage Academy gave us two wonderful demonstrations one of Irish Dancing and one of line dancing. There was a raffle and also a little gift for everyone there. A really good time was had by all. A really big THANK YOU has to go the Parks Art Deco Cafe staff for their hard work making sure everyone had plenty of refreshments, to the Bill Barrow Band, the accordionist and the dancers for entertaining us and to the Blackpool Carers Centre for all their hard work organising the event. The only problem is that much fun is addictive and everyone put their hands up for regular monthly Tea Dances at the Art Deco Cafe!
The Mayor of Blackpool was guest of honour.
Blackpool Carers Centre is an independent, local charity and network partner of Carers Trust, providing a wide range of services to support and enhance the lives of unpaid carers of all ages throughout Blackpool.
They are planning a Weekend Luncheon Club for local people who would enjoy good company and a meal at weekends. They may be able to offer transport for those who require it. For further information on this or any of the many services offered by the Blackpool Carers Centre, please see www.blackpoolcarers.orgor telephone 01253 393748. They are also on Facebook – facebook.com/blackpoolcarers or facebook.com/blackpoolyoungcarers For Twitter go to @BlackpoolCarers
Vineyard, the fabulous Acoustic Duo will be at the Art Deco Café this coming Sunday, 24th June 2012 from 1 pm until 3 pm. If you miss this you will have to wait until the first Sunday in September to hear The Parks Art Deco Café’s Sunday Lunchtime music.
However, the Bandstand in Stanley Park have a full programme of music every Sunday afternoon until 23rd September 2012. For further details, or to join the Friends of Stanley Park and help out, please see www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk
The Parks Art Deco is fantastic any time for food and you are always assured of a warm welcome and being well looked after – breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, ice cream, or even just for a tea or a coffee or soft drinks in relaxed surroundings. They have a bar for those who prefer something stronger.
For further information, please see www.parksartdecocafe.co.uk or call 01253 395191.
