Commented Genny Williams who came along with her husband Nick and three children. “It was brilliant! It was a great family occasion as it is not easy to find something to do that the whole family can enjoy, especially if you have teenagers. I personally learnt how to spin a hoop which is something I have always wanted to master.”

Commented Simon Smith who came along with his two children, “It was a good atmosphere and the staff were very helpful. It was a really good family event.”

Commented Sue Mulhall who came with her husband and son,” It was an energetic and additive event and we learnt new skills along the way.”

Juggling is a fantastic way to improve yourself physically and mentally. It enhances hand to eye co-ordination, ambidexterity, balance, improves motor skills, rhythm and timing and is a fantastic stress reliever. It helps you realise that learning is a rewarding and joyful process and that your potential for learning is virtually unlimited. You will also be pleased to hear that your ability to learn can actually improve as you get older. One of the reasons that we hold back from trying to learn something new is that we are scared of making a mistake. Guess what? It is okay to make mistakes because by making mistakes, we actually learn!

Juggling is a great confidence builder! It can be learned quickly and is a very rewarding activity with feelings of 'that's impossible', quickly turning to 'what's next'!

“These family days are a great way for families to spend quality time together.
So Mums, Dads, brothers, sisters and Grans and Grandads come along and join in the fun!” commented Josie Williams
the school's Community Arts Development Officer.

The event was facilitated by Jake The Juggler an experienced young juggle from Lower Shaw Farm, who offers lively performances and workshops with balls, clubs, diabolos, spinning plates, poi, and more! He has performed at events locally, such as the Swindon Summer Festival, and has also been a feature of festivals around the country and abroad, including Glastonbury, and South America.'