Join us for creative, inclusive, multi-sensory music-making and dance sessions for learning disabled young people, led by folk artists Emmie Ward and Nick Goode
Who is it for?
For learning disabled 12–30 year olds and their friends, parents and personal assistants. Open to all abilities and levels of experience.
Young people need to live in, or be registered at a school/college in, one of these London boroughs to attend: Barnet, Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.
At Folk Unlimited you can:
- Learn to sing and play songs and tunes from Britain and across the globe
- Discover and explore instruments and accessible technology
- Enjoy dancing together as a group
- Learn new skills with fantastic tutors
- Make new friends
You do not need any experience of playing an instrument or folk music to take part in Folk Unlimited.
Love music? We want you to join us!
The tutors are excellent, the space is so welcoming and we are always having a lot of fun. We like the way physical activity is blended in with the music making – parent
When and where does it take place?
Sundays (6 per term) at Cecil Sharp House, 2.30-4.30pm
21, 28 April | 12, 19 May | 9, 30 June
How much does it cost?
Term fee: £36 per term (advance booking required).
Personal Assistant: free ticket. Please note, participants must be accompanied in the session by a participating family member, friend or personal assistant but this individual does not need to book a ticket.
We want everyone who is eligible for a place in Folk Unlimited to be able to take it. Please contact us if you need help with fees or transport costs: email [email protected] or phone 020 7241 8953
A link to an enrolment form will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email. Please look out for this and complete it on behalf of the young person attending these sessions as soon as possible after booking their place.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your access requirements, please contact the Education department: [email protected] or call 020 7241 8953.
Funded by John Lyon’s Charity.
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Henry’s folk journey
From the August 2023 edition of English Dance and Song magazine: meet Henry Walker, who is profoundly autistic. Henry started playing with Folk Unlimited and has now been a member of the London Youth Folk Ensemble for almost five years.
