<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sweet Silent Disco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweet Silent Disco]]></description><link>https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:01:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sweet Silent Disco Featured on the NAPA Blog: “How Wrong I Was”]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm really pleased to share that I've been featured on the NAPA blog! In my article, “How Wrong I Was – Challenging Unconscious Bias Around Dementia”, I reflect on how delivering silent discos in care homes has challenged my own assumptions about dementia. Working with residents has taught me so much about the importance of looking beyond a diagnosis and recognising what people are still capable of enjoying and experiencing. It's something I feel really passionate about, and I'm grateful to...]]></description><link>https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/post/sweet-silent-disco-featured-on-the-napa-blog-how-wrong-i-was</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ade29dff402f8bdef39309a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:14:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13ebd7_9dff4ee494fa403ca19c527724ca6cc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Sweeting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music, connection and a proud moment for Sweet Silent Disco]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve been so proud to bring Sweet Silent Disco to memory cafés across Bristol through Bristol Dementia Action Alliance. The feedback has been amazing, and it means so much to know that our sessions have been enjoyed. Memory cafés create welcoming spaces for people living with dementia, their families and carers. They offer opportunities to spend time together, share experiences and enjoy activities in a supportive environment. It has been a privilege to contribute to that work. Sharing the...]]></description><link>https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/post/music-connection-and-a-proud-moment-for-sweet-silent-disco</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ade24c6914bf05b1b6a14ed</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:52:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13ebd7_ee48e4b78de04a45a7c975b0b4f47bf1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Sweeting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating success and making new connections at the SoGlos Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[We were absolutely delighted that Sweet Silent Disco received Highly Commended for Health &#38; Wellbeing Business of the Year at the 2026 SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle &#38; Community Awards. It was a proud moment for our small business. But one of the things I value most about attending awards is the opportunity to meet great people from fantastic organisations—people I might otherwise never have the chance to speak to. Bringing Gloucestershire’s businesses and communities together When you’re...]]></description><link>https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/post/celebrating-success-and-making-new-connections-at-the-soglos-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ade233884fa5b2665a32955</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:44:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/13ebd7_f9a3c2166707487b863c56eb3df198c7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_941,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Sweeting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Sweet Silent Disco? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our fully hosted sessions bring people together through music, movement and laughter—with everyone joining in their own way. It’s a totally immersive experience, allowing participants to feel fully connected to the music and the moment. Volume to suit each person. Each headset can be adjusted individually, so residents can enjoy the music at a comfortable level. The music can reach beyond one room. Within the equipment’s wireless range, residents can enjoy the same songs wherever they feel...]]></description><link>https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/post/what-is-sweet-silent-disco</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ade224493a11d2bf3ffdc12</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:39:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Pnvc3NfiW9g?is=HOWSNvj_FcsxHUZl" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Mark Sweeting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connection, company and community: why day centres matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having somewhere to go, someone to talk to and something to look forward to can make such a difference to a person’s week. Day centres such as Kimbrose Club Day Centre in Gloucester provide a welcoming space where people can enjoy company, build friendships and feel part of a community. Our visit with Sweet Silent Disco was an added bonus to the wonderful work already happening there. A place to belong As we grow older, our opportunities for everyday contact can change. Bereavement, reduced...]]></description><link>https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/post/connection-company-and-community-why-day-centres-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ade2169ba91b6fb751a547c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:36:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtube.com/shorts/uvQ0juJTKNw?is=NiwhgSNGbqJkPHhX" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Mark Sweeting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving to the Music at Kimbrose Club, Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A favourite song can make you want to tap your feet, move your shoulders or get up and dance. That natural response to music is something I love bringing into our Sweet Silent Disco sessions at Kimbrose Club Day Centre in Gloucester. As a fitness instructor, I’m passionate about helping people stay active as they grow older. I want movement to feel enjoyable, achievable and something people look forward to—and music is a wonderful motivator. Why staying active matters Keeping active in our...]]></description><link>https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/post/moving-to-the-music-at-kimbrose-club-gloucester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6addf1bfb84e18907af11d96</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:11:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/hXVZzMkV6R4?is=Lb0nRG-HpzcqKtDa" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Mark Sweeting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Person-Centred Silent Disco at Ridgeway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Sweet Silent Disco session at Ridgeway in Bristol, featured on BBC Points West, was an experience I’ll always treasure. Ridgeway supports people with learning disabilities and autism, and I made the session person-centred: shaped around the individuals taking part, their preferences and how they wanted to engage. For me, that starts with recognising that everyone is different. People with the same diagnosis can have very different needs, musical tastes and ways of communicating. Getting...]]></description><link>https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/post/a-person-centred-silent-disco-at-ridgeway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6addf0f9f3061d4640f2e6a8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:08:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/QH3OeJ-wPTc?is=6inQPqoiFWWJ-3ds" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Mark Sweeting</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing People Together Through Music: Looking Back at Brunel Care, 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some moments stay with you, and this session at Brunel Care day centre in 2018 is one I’ll always treasure. Watching this video takes me back to an incredible day and reminds me why I love what I do. The joy of sharing music, enjoying each other’s company and being part of something together is at the heart of Sweet Silent Disco. I feel truly privileged to bring these experiences into care homes and day centres. Music can give us a way to connect when finding the right words isn’t easy. A...]]></description><link>https://www.sweetsilentdisco.co.uk/post/bringing-people-together-through-music-looking-back-at-brunel-care-2018</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6adde74ab84e18907af10ca1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:30:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/0-lemaoVEek?is=C_hIocskkQE2-P2m" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Mark Sweeting</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>