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We're always on the look out for feedback. This is just a selection of some of the lovely things people have said about our workshops and performance.

 


Thank you so much for today. All the children and the adults had a wonderful time. I can't think of anything that could have been better except that we would have liked it to be longer. So many skills I still need to practise!

Millbrook School
regarding circus skills for schools


The girls had a fantastic time and didn't stop talking about you for the rest of the weekend. From our point of view it was wonderful to hand over for a couple of hours and be able to enjoy the session with the girls. You really do have the patience of a saint!

Zoe
3rd Baldock Brownies
regarding circus workshops


"Glyn was fantastic and we all had an absolutely brilliant day ”

"Organizing the hen do was so easy – Glyn was really great and the whole thing was well worth every penny”

"Something really unusual and so much fun. We couldn’t have asked for anything more, they day was a massive success, I would highly recommend Glyn to any of my friends”

"Critism – none – it really was great from start to finish"

regarding hen night fun and stag stupidity


Thank you so much for entertaining the 23 six year olds at my daughter's birthday party. They all had a fantastic time. My daughter particularly loved the unicycle. It was good to have the extra parents around so I'm glad you suggested a few extra pairs of hands. It meant that the younger siblings could also try out everything too. The parents all commented on how the children had got stuck in, even the shy ones.  Thanks again.

Jo
Bedford
regarding circus parties


Thank you so much for entertaining The Avenue children (and parents) yesterday.

The main feedback we received (from nearly every family) was that their children gained confidence in trying out the skills, that there was social communication between the children and that all the families were delighted with your approach and how you interacted with the children.

All the families were interested in us running further circus workshops in the future.

Sarah
The Avenue
regarding circus workshops


Just a few lines about Tuesday!!

Thought it was a fantastic day and our children at The Leys absolutly loved it!!
For me it was great to see all children so engaged from our 4 year olds right up to our 11 year olds.Your demonstrations were excellent.

And lastly the amount of equipment you brought was incredible.

Many Thanks Again!!
Billy
The Leys Primary and Nursery School
regarding circus skills for schools


“Firstly the whole day was great, the kids had a brilliant time and there were lots of opportunities for them to try new things – they especially loved the Circus Skills”.

The general consensus was that you targeted the workshop to the needs of the different age groups. All the young people enjoyed the session as well as the Leaders and enjoyed trying new skills.

Hertfordshire Scouts and Guides
regarding circus workshops


Glyn – what a show !!
The girls absolutely LOVED it all
Many thanks

I have passed your contact to another Guider who may be interested for next year

Big thanks to you again

I really think that was the best Pack Holiday I have done in nearly 20 years
!!

Lynn
1st Prestwood Brownies
regarding circus workshops


Thank you so much for running such a successfull workshop. This was my first experience of a circus workshop, and it was a perfect way to get the children (and adults) involved - I can't think of a better way of keeping so many kids entertained, and it was obvious how much they enjoyed it. It was lovely to work with someone who genuinely enjoys his work.

I will be recommending you to organisers of future events.

RAF Marham
regarding circus workshops

 

 


Mischa said he had the best party he's ever had and personally I agree. He was relaxed and happy and from the start was obviously happy in your company which is good. He liked your approach to teaching him and gained a lot from the experience. His friends were obviously all very happy too and for me it was interesting watching how they all took up different activities. I felt that all the children were very happy and relaxed (which isn't always how parties go) and I do think a lot of that was down to your calm and approachable manner.

I have to say that I really liked your approach to the children, the fact that you were instructive but not too directive and the fact that you were very natural with them. I really don't like the enforced "entertainer" style that some people have.

Personally I don't feel there's anything you could have done to make it better.

Kim
Harpendon
regarding circus parties


Everyone was amazed by your show on Saturday, they were especially impressed when they saw you outside in your Glow suit as they approached the entrance. They said it was a great start to the evening. I will definately book you again at future events I organise.

Thanks again for a fabulous evening's entertainment!

Rachelle
Welyn Garden City

regarding performing and glow juggling


The feed back was all very very positive. Everyone said how good you were and everyone enjoyed it including the staff so we will definitely be asking you to come back in the summer if you are free.

Lindees After School and Holiday Club

regarding circus workshops


Many thanks for Friday’s session – it really was very enjoyable! Everyone is still talking about the new skills they have learnt!

The informal approach really worked well for us and we all worked well as a team which was what we wanted to happen – I hope you didn’t think we were too rowdy!

Angela Andrews
Operations Manager
OnTrack International

regarding circus workshops for team building


'All the children had an absolutely wonderful time and I saw many children that I wouldn't have expected to interact, join in well. It grasped the attention of every single child and the expressions on their faces was wonderful when watching and attempting to join in all the activities. I think it was a good mix of showing the children how 'amazing' the different circus tools/toys were, and then having a go themselves. It sparked their imaginations and overall it was a brilliant two weekends. I will definitely pass on your details to other play schemes and I will be interested to have another workshop in the future. Thank you again for your enthusiasm with our group, its not always easy for an outsider to fit in straight away, but you did so brilliantly, interacting with all our children enthusiastically '

Holly
Saturday Respite Club
Letchworth
regarding circus workshops


I had a great time and was really pleased to see my team doing something creative and enjoyable. I think they were surprised how much they did enjoy it on the day which is great and testament to how it was run.

Cressida Morrison
Hanover Housing
regarding circus workshops team building

Comments from the team::

"I found it very enjoyable and he explained everything really well, I felt it was a good ice breaker for me not having met everyone before."

"Thought the way he broke everything down & explained it was fab. Liked the fact that we didn’t spend too long on 1 thing so kept the ‘energy’ levels going."

"his one to one patience and help gave more confidence to have a go – I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Thanks"

"I found the afternoon to be very uplifting and enjoyable, it gave us a chance to forget work for a couple of hours and have a laugh."


Thank you, Glyn, for a superb circus workshop. It was great fun and your teaching and top tips were excellent. I learned a huge amount over the day but most of all I had a great time. I would be very happy to recommend you to others.

Simon from Hertfordshire

regarding circus workshops as a present


thanks so much for the fantastic afternoon yesterday!
We all really enjoyed it - one team member said it was the best team
building event he had ever been to!!
We all discovered skills we never
knew about before and had some real fun. It was brilliant to forget
about work for an afternoon. Without exception, everyone thought it was
great.

Thanks again Glyn

I am sure that we will see you soon!
April

April Dobson
Retirement Housing Manager
Hanover
regarding circus workshops team building


I just wanted to say thanks very much for an excellent circus workshop, the learners really enjoyed it, as did the staff! It was great to see learners with low self-esteem feeling comfortable and interested enough to give all the different equipment a try, and to see learners working together to help each other master the skills. A good time was had by all!

Corrina
St Elizabeth’s Centre
regarding circus workshops


Thank you so much for coming.  We found it easy and efficient to book and the Brownies thoroughly enjoyed the evening. It was a perfect balance between watching and doing! You organised the equipment and the children safely and the Brownies always knew what they were doing allowing them to have fun. We will definitely be recommending you to others. Thanks again, 

Katrina 
4th Little Thurrock Brownies
regarding circus workshops


"I just wanted to say thank you very much indeed for coming along to our Awayday - everyone enjoyed the day and the activities in particular. It was really great"

CSF Learning and Development
Hatfield
regarding circus workshops


"I just wanted to write you a note to say thank you so much for the workshop you did for us yesterday at my 40th birthday. Everyone who came to the party had a great time and so many people have commented on what a good teacher you are and how much they enjoyed trying all the equipment in a pressure free way with help/guidance on hand if they wanted/needed it. The children of course loved it: Already today one of the neighbour's boys has knocked on the door asking if you can come out and play!

Thanks again,"

Helen Palmer
Northamptonshire
regarding circus parties


"everyone had a go at something thanks to your extensive range of 'toys' which were excellent. It was good to see some of the kids taking a real interest and learning a new skill.
As for the parents well they had more fun playing with the toys than some of the kids!"

Cliff Bonnett
Hertfordshire
regarding circus parties


"it was great and i will recommend you to other people"

South Beds Division Guiding
regarding circus workshops


Thanks for a great night, every one enjoyed it very much, most impressive.
We would gladly recommend you to friends if you are ok with that?

Grant and Claire
Moggerhanger, beds
regarding circus parties


"I wouldn't hesitate to recomend you"

Jane Nichols
GSK
regarding circus workshops team building


Hi Glyn,

the feedback I heard on the day was overwhelmingly positive, lots of happy families pleased to have something so fun to do that they could all join in with. I asked for feedback on our FB page and here are the comments:

  • I really enjoyed it, no complaints
  • My little girl loved it
  • He was really friendly, some smaller hula hoops would be good as Rachel struggled with the large ones [ ed's note: smaller hoops have since been bought ]
  • I may have been one of the few adults who had a cheeky try. He's patient and willing to explain. Both of the boys loved having a go at various things. It seemed busy but not so crowded that you couldn't have a go and there was plenty of props around and plenty of options.
  • I definitely saw other adults having a go [ ed's note: adults are not only allowed but positively encouraged ]
  • It was awesome
  • Agree with all of the above
  • It was really good!
  • My two and six year old really liked it
  • Both my kids and I enjoyed it. We definitely stayed longer at the Fun Day than we would have otherwise (and spent more money!!) because of it. The guy running it was really good with children, especially the ones who were getting frustrated
  • Both of my kids and I enjoyed it very much!! It was great to have circus skills at the fun fair this year.
  • An older lady was having a great time with a hula hoop. The guy seemed very friendly. Good choice!
  • He was really funny and patient especially with me as I was useless.

I was particularly impressed with how well you were able to see what people needed to do to go to the next level with whatever they were trying to do, and to get that across in a friendly, encouraging way. So on the back of that, please let us know when you start taking bookings for next summer!

Kathi
Hatton Park Primary PTA
regarding circus skills for schools


I am writing to thank you and provide feedback from the session that you led at the end of the last academic year for our Year Four pupils.

The children thoroughly enjoyed the session. They were engaged from the start and were full of smiles and mirth that afternoon. I really appreciate your flexibility to our requirements and I think that the session was conducted appropriately in terms of tuition and time to ‘have a go’. I think that the sign that it was such a success was the fact that the children were telling us at different points for the rest of the week that they had enjoyed the circus skills afternoon.

Thank you again. A colleague at another school locally has made enquiries about circus skills in the local area and I shall be passing on your details with recommendations.

Kind regards,

Thomas
Gothic Mede Academy
regarding circus skills for schools

 

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