David of Global Music Visions returned as a fellow of the School for Social Entrepreneurs Hampshire (SSE), along with his Lloyds mentor David Thomas.
Both spoke to the new cohort of students and their mentors about their own positive experiences of being a mentee and a mentor.David of GMV also spoke about his social enterprise, the SSE Business course, and the brilliant support he received from his Lloyds mentor, and the SSE team.
Global Music Visions enjoyed talking to a group of people about the services we offer, at the November 2015 ‘Finding Your Feet’ Course.
Facilitated by Action for Blind People, the two day event at the Marriott Hotel in Portsmouth offered practical workshops, guest speakers from different organisations and provided information about the help and support that is available to people living with some form of sight loss.
David of GMV, spoke about his own experiences living with sight loss, and how the idea for Global Music Visions came to be a reality. He also worked as a volunteer for Action for Blind people over the two days, helping facilitate the sessions.Overall it was an eventful two days.
Global Music Visions held a taster session for the Loud and Proud Community group in Gosport.
After a chat about GMV and what they can do, the group were able to get involved and use some of the equipment for themselves. The evening ended with a question and answer discussion.
The Loud and Proud group listening to David talking about Global Music Visions.
Global Music Visions visited Helping Hooves UK where we had a look at the facilities.
We had a lovely afternoon discussing future project ideas. We also looked at accessibility from a visual impairment perspective. We advised on things that could make it easier to access for people living with a visual impairment.
Global Music Visions facilitated a small music workshop with a group from Victory Hants, at Fratton Community Centre.
The group played with the different software instruments, enabling them to compose, record their own sound, vocals, and edit pieces within the project.
Here are two members of the group working with David of GMV.
Victory Hants and GMV worked together on a fully inclusive walking football session.
People of all ages and abilities, including those affected by sight loss, limb impairment, and able bodied participated together, and a great time was had by all!
The afternoon showed that, by understanding the game rules, and respecting the needs of fellow players, everyone could join in.
Global Music Visions attended the Hampshire Social Inclusion Cup on 2nd June.
It was a very enjoyable day and great to connect with some new people.
Here are some photos of the day, showing David Shervill, founder of Global Music Visions, along with Tina Jacobs ( founder of Victory Hants) and Frank Jonas (Lord Mayor of Portsmouth).
We create digital music workshops with the visually impaired consultancy, for blind, visually impaired and disabled people of all ages.
Victory Hants and GMV worked together on a fully inclusive walking football session.
