Category Archives: Events

Music Session at Minstead Trust in Portsmouth on 7th December 2017

We had another fun afternoon of music at Minstead Trust in Portsmouth, working with a group of people with all different abilities. Everyone joined in playing percussion instruments, and some in the group led parts of the session too. There was a real buzz of energy in the room, and everyone was in a festive mood at the end.

A picture of a participant playing tambourine along to the music.
A participant playing tambourine along to the music.

To find out more about Minstead Trust, and their services in the Portsmouth and the New Forest area, use the contact details below.

Website: www.minsteadtrust.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMinsteadTrust/

Phone: 023 8081 2297

 

SoCo Music Project at Southampton Sight 11th November 2017

David and Jim went to Southampton Sight to run a music workshop for a group of visually impaired young people. It was a group with quite a wide age range.

Here is a picture of some of the group playing the percussion instruments, and singing their song “My Friend Chic”.
Some of the group playing the percussion instruments, and singing their song “My Friend Chic”.

After a sing-along warm up, the group decided to compose a song about a teddy bear called Chic. Mind mapping their ideas onto paper gave the group the opportunity to think about and discuss what Chic might be like, what he would like to eat, things he liked to do, etc.

They wrote their own lyrics to the song using the ideas from the mind map. The song was called “My friend Chic”, and was inspired by a participant’s teddy bear.

They randomly chose some chords, which Jim used to create a tune on the acoustic guitar.

Using percussion instruments to play along with Jim, the group sang the lyrics they had written. The group also performed the song at the end of the session to friends, family, and staff members.

Everyone had an enjoyable time, according to the feedback received.

Here is a Picture of Chic the Teddy Bear.
Chic the Teddy Bear

To find out more about SoCo Music Project, visit the links below:

Website: www.socomusicproject.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoCoMusicProj/

Twitter: twitter.com/socomusic

To find out more about Southampton Sight, and the services they offer, visit the links below:

Website: southamptonsight.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sotonsight2010/

Twitter: twitter.com/sotonsight?lang=en

Contact Number: 023 8076 9882 

Toucan Diversity Training Ltd. Visual Impairment Awareness Training 29th June 2017

The event, organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, was held at Gunwharf Quays today. Facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C. the topics covered included: History and Models of Disability, Understanding Visual Impairment, and how to promote inclusive practice around visual and communication needs.

David and Madissa sitting at the table, getting ready to start the event.
David and Madissa getting ready for the event.

Find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd

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Phone: 07834885539

Toucan Diversity Training Ltd. Visual Impairment Awareness Training 29th June 2017

This Event is being held at Gunwharf Quays, Gunwharf Quays House, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ, at 10:30am – 1:30pm. This event is organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, and facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C.

Topics covered include: History and Models of Disability, Understanding Visual Impairment, and how to promote inclusive practice around visual and communication needs.

Toucan Diversity Training Ltd. Visual Impairment Awareness Training Event Poster

Session Outcomes Include: Understanding the value of the Social Model of Disability, be confident in communicating with disabled people, the use of correct language and etiquette, and be able to promote effective inclusion.

Find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd

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Email

Facebook

Twitter

Phone: 07834885539

RNIB Make A Noise Events 6th and 13th June 2017

We are looking forward to being a part of the RNIB Make A Noise events running between 5th and 18th June 2017. We will be at the Central Library in Portsmouth on the 6th & 13th June between 12pm-2pm, opposite the children’s area on the ground floor. Come and talk to us about your interest in music, find out what we do, and pick up an instrument and Make A Noise!

Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, Disability Equality and Inclusive Practice Training, 23rd February 2017

Today was another good session, hosted by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, at Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth.

Our Founder, David Shervill spoke about his own visual impairments, and gave practical tips and strategies, to support the inclusion of individuals with visual and communication needs.

Maddisa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) spoke about the history and modals of disability, Etiquette and Language, and real life scenarios.

Toucan Diversity Training Ltd Event poster

To find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, you can contact them via:

Email: info@toucan-diversity.org.uk
Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Toucan.Diversity
Twitter: @ToucanDiversity
Phone: 07834885539

 

Toucan Diversity Training Ltd Visual Impairment Awareness Training 23rd February 2017

This Event is being held at Gunwharf Quays, Gunwharf Quays House, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ, 10:30am to 1:30pm. This event  is organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd, and facilitated by Madissa Asgari MA, BA (Hons) and David Shervill, Founder of Global Music Visions C.I.C.

Topics covered include: History and Models of Disability, the Equality Act 2010, Understanding Visual Impairment, and how to promote inclusive practice around visual and communication needs.

Toucan Diversity Training Ltd training session
Promotional Poster for event.

Session Outcomes Include: Understanding the value of the Social Model of Disability, be confident in communicating with disabled people, the use of correct language and etiquette, and be able to promote effective inclusion.

Find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd

Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Toucan.Diversity

Phone: 07834885539

Inspiring Enterprise Project Launch 23rd November 2016

Thank you to Action Hampshire for inviting David along to speak at the Inspiring Enterprise Event at Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham. David spoke about how he came up with the idea for Global Music Visions C.I.C and the support he received whilst developing it into a Social Enterprise.

Inspiring Enterprise Project 23.11.16
David talking to  Inspiring Enterprise partners at the event.

To find out more about the Inspiring Enterprise Project visit

Website: www.inspiringenterprise.org.uk

Toucan Diversity Training Ltd visual impairment awareness training

Tuesday 18th October 2016, our Founder David gave a talk organised as part of a training workshop facilitated by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd. He spoke about his life being visually impaired, the obstacles around daily living, and how he has learnt to cope. David also suggested ways in which society could make services and communities accessible to someone who is visually impaired.

Visual Impairment Awareness Training 18th October 2016
Picture of David delivering his presentation to the group.

There were two other key speakers: Madissa Asgari is Toucan Diversity’s principle trainer. She spoke about Disability Equality, which includes topics such as the history of Disability, the Models(theories) of Disability and etiquette and language. Madissa also talked about her experiences of having a physical disability.

Emily Dewey spoke about her life being on the Autism Spectrum, sharing her experiences of what it was like for her growing up. She spoke about what coping methods she has learnt, especially when dealing with unexpected changes in her daily routine.

To find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd:

Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk

Facebook: Toucan.Diversity Training Ltd

Phone: 07834885539

Disability Equality Training and Inclusive Practice Training

Tuesday 18th October 2016, Portsmouth Guildhall, 10am – 2:30pm This Event displayed in the poster below is organised by Toucan Diversity Training Ltd.

Topics covered include: History and Models of Disability, the Equality Act 2010, Understanding Autism and Visual Impairment, and to promote inclusive practice around visual and communication needs.

Toucan Diversity Training Disability Equality Training and Inclusive Practice Training

Session Outcomes Include: Understanding the value of the Social Model of Disability, be confident in communicating with disabled people, the use of correct language and etiquette, and be able to promote effective inclusion.

Find out more about Toucan Diversity Training Ltd

Website: www.toucan-diversity.org.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Toucan.Diversity

Phone: 07834885539