Come and join us for an informal morning of connecting, sharing songs and being inspired by our special guest speaker, Dr Karen Boardman!

This is Note Weavers' very first Connecting Threads Face to Face Gathering! Happening in the centre of Manchester, it is an informal event for anyone who works musically with young children.

Join us from 9.30am for tea, coffee and pastries ('free from' treats will also be available), before we begin promptly at 10am with our Guest Speaker, Dr Karen Boardman and her presentation:

'The Rhythm of Reading: How Play and Music Transform Literacy'

Karen has been working in the field of early childhood education for 40+ years as a senior leader and more recently, as a researcher and book author over the last 10 years. Karen’s research interests and publications are focused on working with babies, under-threes, literacy,

early reading, play, leadership and research circles.

Karen is passionate about supporting the early childhood sector nationally and internationally as an advocate for babies, very young children, their families and communities. Karen has been involved in all the sector wide support and non-statutory documents - Birth to Five Matters, Transitions Matter, Play Matters and is a strong advocate for the ECE sector as a member of many international organisations.

We are delighted that she will be joining us for this event.

Over the morning, there will also be the opportunity to meet and connect with others.

The event will end with a Songshare. Please do bring along a favourite song or activity to share with the group if you wish, or simply get ideas for new activities to take home with you.

As this is our launch Face to Face event we are offering tickets at the subsidised rate of just £5!

We would LOVE to see you there!

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