TAPED
Being with CAIS has given me the opportunity to make new friends in other organisations. In the past few weeks I have had the chance to visit a group called TAPE in their Old Colwyn facility. TAPE offers a wide range of opportunities for service users to get involved in multi-media creative arts. They offer sessions in creative writing and song composition. They make plays and films. They also embrace a collection of experienced and new musicians who come together in all sorts of groups to record and perform. The whole set-up is simply fantastic. People who never thought they had an ounce of talent suddenly realise that they can sing and play with the best. I have witnessed some extraordinary performances.
As well as the music and arts work, TAPE has recently launched its own on-line radio station. I was very flattered to be asked to participate in one of its early broadcasts by giving my “Thought for the Day”. You can tune in at www.tapedradio.co.uk. I have also recorded with them my favourite music and reminiscences for their “Puffin Island Discs” programme. I will share my selection with you soon.
TAPE combo “The Wild Stallions”