And the fans go
This week, Extra Time welcomed goalie-poet Dean Parkin onto the pitch and it wasn’t long before he was putting Manor Farm residents and family through their paces.
After which, it was over to Kessingland Primary, where the children discussed their specialist skills, and how they might be applied on the pitch, and came up with their team name – the Wild Kessingland All-Stars.
Playing pen football to music
Keeping an eye of the opposition
A corner throw on
Staff, residents and family at Manor Farm Care Home
Reading the children's letters about why they want to take part in Extra Time
Listening to Dean reciting their poem
‘Another wonderful session with Suffolk Artlink today. Several bitesize activities suited for all abilities. It is a lovely way for visitors and family members to interact with their loved ones and enjoy the fun together.’
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