Gh0$t also was active in promoting his own music made during his sessions on social media. This included workshops with touring artists Keisha Thompson, Making Tracks Summer Music Sessions, Q&A sessions with industry professionals and music events. He developed his music skills in regular 1-2-1 sessions and attended workshops and opportunities offered throughout the programme. Jack showed an interest in developing his skills in writing original lyrics, rap and learning more about recording his own songs. This is created through conversations with students, highlighting what they may want to achieve and input from tutors, identifying key areas of development. Jack has showed a consistent level of dedication and has seen the confidence in his own abilities and talent develop exponentially.” Dave Thomas, Youth Activities ManagerĪll young people who take part in Making Tracks have individual learning plan. “Jack’s journey has had its challenges, but his passion for music and the support Trinity provided throughout this time has helped to keep him focussed and motivated. The college have worked with Trinity for a number of years, often referring students who may benefit from an alternative education setting. Gh0$t, aka Jack, joined Making Tracks when he was 23 - finding out about the programme through a suggestion by Access Creative College. The project supports young people to take their next steps in education or work through accessing music provision. Making Tracks is a life-changing music making project, delivered by Trinity and partners ACE and Basement Studios. Gh0$t took part in a vocal looping workshop with performer and musician Keisha Thompson. If you would like to find out more about the project please visit the St Mungo's website. Miriam recently moved on to start a new role as a Forest School Assistant.Ĭlients who take part in Putting Down Roots are referred to the project through their key worker - they may live at the St Mungo's hostel or are recommended by a someone who has previously taken part. She particularly enjoyed being in the garden and the St Mungo's team saw her benefit therapeutically through being able to get involved, for example, in pruning the trees or weeding an area enough to unwind and feel much better after a few hours than she did when she arrived. One client, Miriam*, took part in Putting Down Roots for about a year and a half. The team delivering Putting Down Roots say that taking part can be an up and down journey, but it is proven to help people take positive next steps in their recovery. On average about ten people attend the weekly sessions at Trinity. The group meet weekly and help maintain the gardens in Trinity’s historic grounds and work in teams to plant blubs, prune trees, weed and even to take part in crafts activities such as mud sculpture. “It is a pleasure to work in such a beautiful space and to be part of something so positive that so well serves the local community.” Putting Down Roots Participant Delivered by St Mungo’s, the project helps to build people’s self-esteem, confidence and sociability through connecting with nature. Putting Down Roots is a horticultural therapy and training project, using gardening as a tool to help people in their recovery. Volunteers help maintain the gardens at Trinity
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